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Why are teachers leaving? School district officials say numbers don’t reveal a major trend By Mike DiFerdinando mdiferdinando@coloradocommunitymedia.com Niki Mitchell has watched a number of fellow teachers leave the Douglas County School District in recent years. Some have gone to other school districts. Others have taken early retirement. A few have left the profession altogether. “It’s heartbreaking because these are all
This is the first in a series about the impact of initiatives and policies in the Douglas County School District. Upcoming stories will explore the salary band, pay-for-performance structure and evaluation system. amazing teachers who have made such an impact on kids — every one of my friends who have left are veteran teachers,” said Mitchell, a kindergarten teacher at Saddle Ranch Elementary in Highlands Ranch
who has taught in the district for 23 years. “Teachers are feeling demoralized. This has become a toxic place to teach.” District officials maintain turnover rates are not alarming and say teachers who leave do so more for personal and philosophical reasons rather than workplace dissatisfaction. They also blame those critical of district policies for politicizing the issue and creating an anti-district agenda. But interviews with 12 elementary, middle school and high school teachers and one school psychologist pinpoint specific district policies and initiatives as reasons for many teachers’ departures. Of those interviewed, one is a current district teacher, six
THROUGH THE YEARS Douglas County School District teacher turnover rate: 2009-10: 10.2% 2014-15: 16.7% 2008-09: 10.2% 2013-14: 17.3% 2007-08: 12.5% 2012-13: 13.3% Source: Colorado 2011-12: 11.2% Department of Education 2010-11: 11.6% are now teaching in other school districts, one will leave for a new district next school year, three are retired, one is working in the private sector and one is in the Peace Corps. Reasons they cite include the market-based salary structure implemented in 2012, an Turnover continues on Page 6
Five vie for Metro District positions Four incumbents and one challenger compete for seats By Alex DeWind adewind@coloradocommunitymedia.com
Mason Andrews, 11, left, and his brother Declan, 9, are sad the Highlands Ranch Community Association’s annual Easter egg hunt is canceled, but they jumped at Eastridge Recreation Center’s offer for free, candy-filled eggs. “We have a baby sister and it would’ve been her first time walking in the hunt,” Mason said. “But maybe next year.” Photos by Alex DeWind
No hunt, but kids still get eggs By Alex DeWind adewind@colorado communitymedia.com
The Highlands Ranch Community Association gave out about 4,000 Easter eggs at each of its four locations. Weater put a stop to the annual hunt but “people are being very understanding,” said Amanda Arnce, community events coordinator.
For the first time in Highlands Ranch history, the community association canceled its Easter egg hunt of about 25,000 eggs due to winter weather. “With the forecast and the amount of snow that’s on the ground, its just not logistically possible,” said Jamie Noebel, director of community relations and events. “It would do more damage to the park than it would be worth.” With baseball season around the corner, the HRCA and Highlands Ranch Metro District had to cancel the March 26 event to avoid a muddy mess.
The free Easter egg hunt, which usually takes place at Northridge Park, is for ages 1-11. This year, the HRCA instead distributed about 4,000 eggs at each of its four recreation centers. “We will reuse the eggs with toys in them next year,” said Amanda Arnce, community events coordinator. “The ones with candy in them have to go out or else they will expire.” Children were advised to take no more than six eggs. Mason Andrews, 11, and his brother Declan, 9, jumped at the chance of free goodies. They were especially excited for this year’s hunt because their 2-year-old sister was going to participate for her first time.
Four incumbents and one challenger are running for seats on the seven-member Highlands Ranch Metro District board of directors: Incumbents Victoria Starkey of the north central region, Nancy Smith of the northeast region and Renee Anderson of the southwest region are seeking four-year terms. Neal Christensen is challenging Anderson in the southwest region. Incumbent Jim Worley of the northwest region is running unopposed for a two-year term. Residents can vote for all candidates regardless of what region they live in. The election will be May 3 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the John D. Hendrick Building, 62 W. Plaza Drive. Voters unable to attend may file ballots by mail, email or in person with Metro District’s general manager, Terry Nolan, by the end of the day April 29. Mail-in ballots must be received at the John D. Hendrick Building by 7 p.m. May 3 or they will not be counted, according to the Metro District. The seats in the west and south central regions, held by chair Rick Owens and director Carolyn Schierholz, respectively, will be up for election in 2018. Election continues on Page 5
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NEWS IN A HURRY Xcel Energy community workshop Xcel is holding an open house about the proposed 12-inch natural gas line and regulator station that will provide natural gas to Sterling Ranch. After public outcry at the previous location near Saddle Ranch Elementary School, Xcel and other governmental entities are exploring alternate locations. Additional information about the new location will be available at the open house on April 4 from 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. at Hilton Garden Inn, 1050 Plaza Drive. Public feedback is encouraged.
Tony Raburn, a business manager who hosts meetings at Festive Cup Coffee, owner Dawn Whitham, and employees Katherine Rogers and Rachel Parsons. Photo by Alex DeWind
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DAWN WHITEHAM Owner of Festive Cup Coffee What I do I used to own a gift shop in downtown Littleton. It was very quaint and I thought it would be great to combine coffee and gifts. I found this spot about three years ago, at 50 Springer Drive, and started the business.
When I’m not working I work out at the nearby 24 Hour Fitness. I like to scrapbook and hike with friends. I also spend time with my daughter. My inspiration I try to find unique things that you don’t see anywhere else. People usually come in for the coffee and then they see the gift selection. It’s also a place for people to meet and network — we have business groups, mom groups and book clubs come in weekly. We also rent the space out at night. If you have suggestions for My Name Is..., contact adewind@coloradocommunitymedia.com
Foster or adopt a child Families interested in fostering or adopting a child are invited to a free information session April 4 from 6-7:30 p.m. at Trailblazer Elementary School, 9760 S. Hackberry St., Highlands Ranch. The event is hosted by the Collaborative Foster Program — a county partnership among Douglas, Arapahoe and Jefferson counties, which has more than 1,100 combined children in foster care and 40 children awaiting an adoptive family, according to a media release. The three counties have partnered with faith-based organizations to help children seeking homes. To register or view other upcoming informational meetings, visit www.jeffco.us/collaborative-fostercare/ or call 303-663-1543.
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Homeowners eligible for repair grant Brothers Redevelopment Inc.’s Home Maintenance and Repair program is seeking applications from Douglas County residents who need minor home repairs. To qualify, residents must make 80 percent or less of the area median income. For example, a fourperson household would qualify if their annual income is $63,900 or less. Seniors, disabled persons, families and residents who work in the service, education, health, retail and trade industries are encouraged to apply. Eligible projects generally include: minor plumbing work, minor electrical repairs, energy efficiency, accessibility/ mobility improvements, installation of grab bars, installation of accessible toilets, roll-in shower installation, wheelchair ramp installation, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, house painting, furnace repair and replacements, water heater repair and installation, and specialized mobile home repairs. Home repair projects up to $5,000 will be considered. Contact Brothers Redevelopment for an application at 303-6854225 or visit BrothersRedevelopment.org.
Local best-selling author named to library board Douglas County Board of Commissioners appointed author Eleanor Brown, of Highlands Ranch, to the Douglas County Library Board of Trustees on March 22 to serve a three-year term. Brown wrote New York Times best seller “The Weird Sisters” and is working on a second novel titled, “The Light of Paris,” according to Douglas County Libraries. Brown teaches a writing workshop series called “Writer’s Table” at various locations around Highlands Ranch. She also teaches at the Lighthouse Writer’s Workshop in Denver, the largest nonprofit literary center in Colorado. She’s one of seven trustees who will help oversee new libraries in Castle Pines, Lone Tree and Parker and improvements to libraries, including Philip S. Miller in Castle Rock and James H. LaRue in Highlands Ranch. The board of trustees is responsible for district bylaws and policy, finances, planning and executive recruitment and evaluation.
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‘Then and Now’ sheds light on history of Highlands Ranch Founder of community makes special appearance in program at Mansion By Alex DeWind adewind@coloradocommunitymedia.com Jim Toepfer — one of the founders of Highlands Ranch — asked a room of more than 200 community members: “What would have happened if I said no all those years ago?” The answer: Highlands Ranch, most likely, wouldn’t be here. Toepfer, a spunky 88-year-old, recently spoke at the Highlands Ranch Mansion for a special “Then and Now” event hosted by the Highlands Ranch Historical Society. He gave an oral history lesson on the community that drew laughter and even some tears among the crowded room. He spoke of childhood memories — growing up with nearly nothing in the Great Depression, meeting his wife who died eight years ago, and the lifelong friendships he acquired while building a community. Teopfer, who was raised in Wisconsin, was one of three men from the Californiabased master planning company Mission Viejo who planned Highlands Ranch in the 1970s. Teopfer, former chief planner, Phil Riley, former president of Mission
The first men of Highlands Ranch at the historical society’s “Then and Now” event on March 21. Former vice president of finance for Mission Viejo of Colorado Jim Creager, left, Zachary and Philip Scott, members of the first family, and Jim Toepfer, former President of the Colorado Division of Mission Viejo. “I was amazed at how quickly it (Highlands Ranch) became a community,” Creager said. Photos by Alex DeWind Viejo, and Don Bren, a real estate developer, invested $26 million in 22,000 acres that is now home to more than 100,000 people.
More than anything, Toepfer wanted to build a community for residents. “We knew we were going to build cities,” he said. “But we had to make sure we built communities that people would enjoy.” Old and new friends, families and unaccompanied adults attended the sold-out event to socialize and learn more about the community. Special guests included the Scott family, the first homeowners in Highlands Ranch, former ranch manager and Mission Viejo spokesperson Art Cook, and Susie Appleby, an expert in Douglas County’s history. Appleby published her first book, “Fading Past: The Story of Douglas County, Colorado,” in 2001 while earning her master’s thesis from the University of Colorado, Denver. She hopes to tackle the history of the Highlands Ranch Mansion next. In her research, she was surprised at how family-oriented the county has
always been. “We didn’t necessarily have a Gold Rush like many other areas of Colorado,” she said. “When miners came here, they brought their families — those families started the county.” Jeff Creager, former vice president of finance for Mission Viejo of Colorado, attended. When he arrived in 1979, there was nothing but a few trees around the mansion. “I was amazed at how quickly it became a community,” he said. Toepfer periodically asked guests if they had friends and families in Highlands Ranch — almost everyone raised their hands. He emphasized family because of his own, which he calls “close-knit.” He has six great-grandkids in Douglas County and two more on the way. “I’m very pleased,” Toepfer said of Highlands Ranch. “It’s been a great success.”
The first community relations spokesperson of Highlands Ranch and ranch manager, Art Cook, right, and his son at the historical society’s “Then and Now” event on March 21.
The mansion fills with laughter and smiles as community members learn about the history of Highlands Ranch from the founder himself, 88-year-old Jim Toepfer. “What would have happened if I had said no all those years ago,” Toepfer asked the crowd.
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Below is a look at the candidates. Vicky Starkey Director of facilities, sleet and emergency support services for Douglas County Incumbent vice chair, north central region I’ve lived here since 1983 — I was one of the first homeowners in Starkey Highlands Ranch. I raised three children — they are all off on their own now. I love the outdoors and riding my ATV. I’m currently the director of facilities, sleet and emergency support services for Douglas County. I’ve worked for Douglas County for 22 years. When I first moved into Highlands Ranch, I was also on the Highlands Ranch Community Association board of directors and then I served on the Douglas County school board from 1994-2004. I’ve been on the Metro District board of directors since 2006. I’ve been involved for many, many years. My skills stem from my knowledge of Douglas County as a whole That’s key because it helps in forming and working with all of the partners in Douglas County. I plan to focus on the maintenance of Highlands Ranch. We are at build-out, so it’s time to maintain the quality of the infrastructure that we have. Also, one of the things I’m looking forward to working on is acquiring new property, including the buildings and barns attached to the Highlands Ranch Mansion in 2020. The current idea is to start a master plan process for those areas sometime this year. Nancy Smith Retired, community volunteer Incumbent director, northeast region I’ve lived in Highlands Ranch since 2000 and I’ve been on the Metro District board since 2003. I’ve also been a Highlands Ranch Smith Community Association delegate since 2001 and I was involved in the early beginnings of the senior club. At this point, I have a lot of history in terms of what we’ve discussed on the board. My number one priority has always been fire and emergency services and that’s also the board’s top priority. My second priority is senior services — we need a senior drop-in space. We have a senior lounge at Southridge for the Senior Club but it’s full all the time. We need to expand and we need more space. In my free time, I like to make greeting cards. Paper crafting is my number one hobby right now. I run a greeting card-making project that benefits the Crisis Center in Douglas County, an advocacy group for reducing domestic violence.
The Highlands Ranch Metro District director regions. Courtesy graphic
METRO DISTRICT SERVICES The Highlands Ranch Metro District maintains the following municipal services: • Construction of major roads
• Construction of storm drainage facilities
• Installation and maintenance of landscaping and fences adjacent to major roads
• Emergency and fire protection services through the City of Littleton
• Installation of traffic signals and street lights on major roads
• Water and wastewater services through Centennial Water & Sanitation District
• Construction and maintenance of parks and trails
• Community events and volunteer opportunities
• Youth and adult outdoor recreation and sports programs
• Senior outreach
• Management and maintenance of extensive natural open space areas
Source: Highlands Ranch Metro District, highlandsranch.org
Renee Anderson On-call hand therapist Incumbent director, southwest region As a dedicated Highlands Ranch resident, it’s important to keep our community desirable and financially sound after the successful growth Anderson and development efforts of the long-term leadership. Highlands Ranch is a well-planned and managed community thanks to the early visionaries, skilled staff and boards of directors for more than 30 years. It has been an honor to serve on the Metro District board for the last two years — to be a part of the ongoing vision and planning to continue making our community a quality place to work and live. Although the physical growth of Highlands Ranch is nearing completion, I would like to continue working on the priorities that have been established by the Metro District board, including park renovations, fence replacement programs, Highlands Ranch monument and signage updates and emergency services.
• Operation of the Highlands Ranch Mansion
Fire and emergency services for our community are a top Metro District priority, and a master plan has been established to improve services and response times for Highlands Ranch residents. In addition, senior services, amenities and meeting spaces are also a priority. Finding adequate space to meet the needs and wishes of our growing senior population is important to a thriving community. I have been privileged to develop excellent working relationships with many leaders and visionaries throughout Douglas County and Highlands Ranch, and I hope to continue that momentum as a director and representative for the citizens of our Highlands Ranch community. Neal Christensen
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Certified public accountant Challenger for southwest region I’ve been living in Highlands Ranch since 1994. I’m 59 years old, married and we have two adopted children who are grown. I am a semi-retired
certified public accountant with my own small firm, at which I’m the sole proprietor. I still work for governments around Colorado. My skills include contact accountant, financial consultant and auditor but my main experience is with welfare programs, including food stamps and foster care administered by counties. My experience as a certified public accountant brings financial knowledge and business skills, which would go well with the Metro District. I want to keep the quality of life where it’s at and, hopefully, improve it for the future so people can raise families, live, work and play here. In my free time, I like to watch sports — especially the Broncos and Rockies. I enjoy skiing and my wife and I travel here and there. She’s a travel agent and loves it, so she drags me with her. Jim Worley Retired Metro District general manager Incumbent, northwest region I was born in Louisiana and raised in Dallas. I moved to Highlands Ranch in 1985. My wife and I have two grown children. I spend Worley my free time with my family. My wife and I travel as often as we can. Family is my passion in life, basically. I have lived in the same Highlands Ranch home for more than 30 years. I was the general manager of the Metro District for nine years and I managed Colorado special districts for 27 years. I want to continue to spend the taxpayers’ money wisely. I have a unique background because I’ve been involved with numerous special districts in the past. The Metro District really does a great job serving the Highlands Ranch community. I hope I can continue to bring some expertise from the business world as a contributing board member. Anything else I can do to help, I will. I just want to help out as best as I can.
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TEACHER TURNOVER HOW DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT COMPARES
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overly-exacting evaluation system that demands time teachers don’t have, a district that doesn’t value their work and concerns about the corporatization of education. A protest on March 9 by Ponderosa High School students in Parker, who wanted answers from the district about why their favorite teachers were leaving, brought the issue into the spotlight as the school year begins to wind down, evaluations are completed and teachers make decisions for the next school year. Between the 2013-14 and 2014-15 school years, the district’s teacher turnover rate was 16.7 percent, according to the Colorado Department of Education. That would account for about 561 of the district’s 3,361 teachers. That’s higher than some neighboring districts, including Cherry Creek (9.3 percent), Littleton (8.3 percent) and Jefferson County (14.7 percent), but below the state average of 17.3 percent. The turnover rate in Douglas County in the 2009-10 school year — the year a reform-minded school board was elected — was 10.2 percent. By 2013-14, the rate had risen to 17.3 percent, according to CDE. Jeremy Meyer, the CDE’s assistant director of communications, said the department does not comment on when a district should be concerned about turnover because the number would vary depending on the district’s size and other factors. Turnover statistics for the 2015-16 school year are expected to be released in early April. The school district disagrees with CDE’s numbers, saying the state counts teachers who leave their positions for promotions or other jobs in the district as turnover. Douglas County keeps its own statistics, excluding those categories, which show slightly lower rates. “I think we all have concerns when there is a really excellent teacher who chooses to go somewhere else,” Douglas County Superintendent Elizabeth Fagen said. “However, when you look into it more, sometimes the situation is that we had four years of pay
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freezes in the district and people can go get their years back on a salary schedule in another district. I completely understand that. Sometimes, we have people who are more philosophically aligned with another district. I can understand that, too. We ultimately want people to be happy. We want people to find the very best place for them and their families.” District salaries were frozen from 2008 to 2012 because of budget shortages. In 2009, county residents elected school board members — including Meghann Silverthorn, Doug Benevento and John Carson — who would vote for numerous reform policies over the next several years. The board hired Fagen in 2010. Former Highlands Ranch High School Principal Jerry Goings, however, believes the teacher turnover rate is worrying. “In my opinion, a district like Douglas County, having a spike like that (in turnover) over the last three years or so, it’s not right,” said Goings, who retired after the 2014-15 school year. “If you look nationally, you do have higher turnover rates in areas of poverty and school districts that operate in that
because it’s very stressful — it’s hard to do that. But Douglas County doesn’t have that issue. We should always compare ourselves to our neighboring districts, Cherry Creek and Littleton.” Good turnover vs bad turnover Whether turnover is positive or negative depends on who’s leaving and for what reasons, district officials said. “Sometimes, turnover is not a negative thing,” Fagen said. “Sometimes, we all agree that it’s not a fit or there are other circumstances.” Turnover among teachers who are rated poorly or ineffective also can be a positive, Chief Human Resource Officer Brian Cesare said. “You have to look at turnover situationally,” he said. “For example, if we had 100 percent turnover in the ineffective category, we’re not going to complain about that. Every number has to be mirrored against what the reality of the situation is.” According to district numbers, turnover
Bethany Wessel left her position as music teacher at Trailblazer Elementary in Highlands Ranch in early March. “I am not a union member. I have not ever complained about my salary, even when we had a pay freeze for several years. I have always had highly effective and effective ratings,” Wessel said. “I left my school after 12 wonderful years due to poor administration, which I believe is the direct result of Liz Fagen’s training of them.” Wessel started in the district in 2004 when she said DCSD was considered the “number one place to work in the state of Colorado.” “The district touts giving voice and choice to students to have a say in how they learn and do things, but teachers are not being given the same privilege,” she said. “We’re being told our decisions and our style has to fit these certain requirements and we get one actually observed formal evaluation a year to prove that, and then they cram everything else into a computer program.” Wessel said she is staying out of public schools for now. “I do teach band and choir at my school as a private contractor before school starts each day, and I teach private music lessons and direct musical theater camps all over Denver,” Wessel said. “This is where I’ll keep my focus for now.” — Mike DiFerdinando
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among teachers rated highly effective is low — about 4.9 percent. But several of the teachers interviewed, who left the district, said they were rated highly effective. And a parent from Chaparral High School, whose son graduated from the Parker school in 2014, said the unusually high number of teachers leaving the school in one year indicates a problem exists. After her son’s junior year in 2012-2013, parent Eda DiPasquale said, “Chap lost 33 teachers and the principal.” Reasons for leaving Many of the teachers interviewed blame market-based pay and a new evaluation process for much of the fallout with the district. Teacher and principal evaluations are required in all Colorado school districts under 2010’s Senate Bill 191, also called the Educator Effectiveness Bill. Districts were allowed to adopt either the state’s teacherevaluation program or create their own. DCSD is among six districts that designed its own. Called CITE, Continuous Improvement of Teacher Effectiveness, it has six components for measuring teacher effectiveness: Outcomes, Assessment, Instruction, Culture and Climate, Professionalism and Student Data. Each of those categories contains a number of standards with a subset of criteria — totaling 31 in all — against which teachers are evaluated, according to the district website. The evaluations are part of DCSD’s pay-for-performance program. Based on self-evaluations, evaluations by administrators and other factors, such as use of the district’s Guaranteed Viable Curriculum, each teacher is rated “highly effective,” “effective,” “partially effective” or “ineffective.” Pay increases are tied to those ratings, as well as a market-based pay scale that pays some instructors more than others depending on what they teach. For example, a math teacher would typically make more than a social studies teacher and those who teach in high school generally earn more than elementary school instructors. Chrissy Kavas Thorsen left Ponderosa last year for Cherry Creek High School because of the increased workload the evaluation process demands and the opportunity for better pay. She had worked at the Parker school since 2000. “I looked at my job and knew my family deserved more,” the English teacher said. “I’m a mother. We are trying to raise three boys and we weren’t able to make ends meet. As a teacher, I am loyal to my kids. It hurt me to leave them. It stung a lot, but I had to do what was best for our family. It was the hardest decision I’ve ever had to make.” What the survey says In the 2015 TELL survey, 71 percent of Douglas County teachers said they don’t believe that CITE accurately measures their effectiveness — a response considerably higher than the state average of 55 percent. The Teaching, Empowering, Leading and Learning Colorado survey is an anonymous statewide survey of licensed, school-based educators to assess teaching conditions at the school, district and state level.
The survey is administered every other year by a partnership of agencies including: CDE, the Colorado Association of School Boards, the Colorado Association of School Executives, the Colorado Education Association and the Colorado League of Charter Schools. Kamala Schuster taught in the Douglas County School District for 21 years, most recently at Soaring Hawk Elementary in Castle Rock. She left DCSD two years ago and now teaches technology at Rolling Hills Elementary in the Cherry Creek School District. “The amount of stress that I had and the low morale of teachers throughout the district affected my decision,” she said. “Although I was rated highly effective, it was because I worked countless hours beyond my time at school to jump through hoops and prove my value as an educator. Because I am an overachiever, I couldn’t find it in myself to accept a lower rating.” Running schools like a business Several teachers also dislike the district’s business-like approach to education. Maureen Curran taught French and English as a Second Language for five years at Castle Rock Middle School before leaving the district in 2013 for Smoky Hill High School in the Cherry Creek School District. “I’m against the way that they are trying to run schools like a corporation,” Curran, a teacher for more than 20 years, said. “It created a really bad work environment. I didn’t feel like I could be myself as a teacher, as a mentor or as a person. I didn’t feel valued.” Tom Horiagon, father of two third-graders at Acres Green Elementary in Lone Tree, also said changes made by the district are morphing public education into a business. The district “is moving in the direction of central control of teaching at all levels and commoditization of the teaching profession,” said Horiagon. “The pay-for-performance fad needs to be understood against the backdrop of a very wealthy county that simply doesn’t want to pay for anything.” But Fagen, reiterating that district officials always try to work directly with teachers who have concerns, said some issues boil down to policy differences of opinion. “I would encourage any employee in the district who feels torn to sit down Fagen and have conversations with people and make sure that they are torn based on facts, because there are a lot of rumors,” she said. “And, sometimes, people hear those things, believe it, and get upset.” Anti-district agenda at play? Several school board members and district administrators rebuff the assertion that teacher turnover is unusually high, that workplace satisfaction is low or that teachers are leaving because of policies and initiatives implemented since 2009. “I think that there’s an agenda going on,” board member James Geddes said. “Some way or another there is an antiteacher pay-for-performance sentiment, anti-Superintendent Fagen and antiteacher evaluation agenda.” Geddes pointed to the fact that only a small fraction of Ponderosa’s nearly 2,000 students joined the protest and some students even disagreed with it. Board member Anne-Marie Lemieux
Bo Sager Former Northridge Elementary teacher Bo Sager began teaching fifth grade at Northridge Elementary in Highlands Ranch in 2005. He was a teacher with DCSD for 10 years, was evaluated as a highly effective teacher, he said, and chosen as an Apple Award finalist in 2011. The Apple Awards is the district’s program for honoring its best teachers. He left Douglas County at the end of the 2014-15 school year. Sager now teaches fourth grade at the Slavens School, a K-8 school in South Denver that is part of Denver Public Schools. “It was an extremely difficult decision to leave my school, as I left behind an amazing team of teachers who
Cristin Bleess Former Castle View High School teacher Spanish teacher Cristin Bleess helped open Castle View High School in Castle Rock in 2008-09. She left at the end of the 2013-14 school year. The 2013 school board election results, which maintained the district’s direction, sealed her decision to leave the district, she said. A teacher for nearly 20 years, Bleess was president of the Colorado Congress of Foreign Language Teachers, a recipient of numerous awards, including a statewide Excellence in Teaching; a Fulbright Exchange teacher; and the district’s world language coordinator. She said she was consistently rated highly effective.
disagreed. “I spoke to really every one of those over 100 students that were in attendance,” she said. “They absolutely were not there at the direction of anyone except themselves and the concern over the loss of their teachers.” More than 1,500 people also signed a student-initiated change.org petition in support of the student protest. “We can talk about numbers and we can talk about partially effective and highly effective and who’s leaving and who’s not leaving, but these are human beings and these are the people who are having a huge impact on our kids,” board member Wendy Vogel said. “We have to honor that. We have to listen to that. It’s a big deal.” Lemieux, Vogel and board member David Ray, a former principal in the
WHAT OTHER TEACHERS ARE SAYING “I left when it became clear that decisions that were good for kids were not being supported in the district, and if I were to do what they wanted me to do I would be part of the problem. I worked hard against it for a long time but couldn’t get any traction. It was killing me, so I had to quit.” — Beth Bennett, a school and clinical psychologist for 18 years, most recently at Sagewood Middle School in Parker. She now works primarily at Children’s Hopsital Colorado.
“I still know many teachers that continue to work in Douglas County who are unhappy, discontent and exhausted. They, unlike me, were not able to leave the district because they financially can’t afford to risk losing even a week or two of pay. They will never make what I made the last few years of my career because of the new payband structure.” — Mark Phillips, who spent 26 years in the Douglas County School District. He most recently taught fifth grade at Gold Rush Elementary in Parker. He retired in 2012 at the age of 50.
always put kids first,” he said. “I left Douglas County basically (because of) a loss of faith in district administration.” The performance-based salary model used by the district also was an issue, he said. “I received a $40-per-month raise for hours and hours of extra documentation showing I was a highly effective teacher,” he said. Sager also said the district limited his earning potential because he taught elementary school, which he said is unfair. Under the salary band structure, fourth and fifth grade teachers fall in the lowest band. “I found a home in Denver Public Schools where I feel I get to continue doing what I love,” Sager said. “People notice my smile is back. I don’t go to work, I go to school. I hope people understand the importance of that statement.” — Mike DiFerdinando
“I loved teaching at Castle View High School. The students, staff and administration made for an ideal teaching situation, but everything that the BOE and upper administration were doing made being a teacher in DCSD a miserable place to be,” she said in an email interview. “I didn’t buy into their initiatives such as the (Guaranteed Viable Curriculum), the voucher program, the pay brackets, pay-for-performance and the new teacher evaluation system ...Things weren’t going in a positive direction. Many teachers, including me, were not happy and felt like our hands were tied. I spoke up when I could, talked to those who would listen, and when that wasn’t enough and the community voted in more like-minded board members, I knew that would be my last year teaching in DCSD.” After leaving Douglas County, Bleess and her husband, Adrian, joined the Peace Corps. They are now serving as volunteers in Albania where she works as an English teacher trainer. — Mike DiFerdinando
district, were elected last November. The campaign symbolized the opposition to the school district’s reform policies of the past several years and ousted incumbents Kevin Larsen, Craig Richardson and Richard Robbins. Each challenger won with at least 58 percent of the vote. Board member Doug Benevento, however, echoed Geddes’ sentiment that opposition to district policies is political. “Frankly, there are those who like to point out the negative in the district and never acknowledge anything good,” Benevento said. “They never acknowledge our accredited with distinction. They never acknowledge the fact that we are keeping our highest quality teachers, as we determine them to be. They never acknowledge the explosion in the AP exam participation we are having because there is, for some, a political agenda that is trying to tear the district apart.”
MORE FROM FAGEN “I was a teacher in Douglas County School District for 18 years, but left two years ago due to the climate and morale, direction of the school board, as well as the evaluation system. I was rated as an effective teacher in DCSD, but only after putting 50 hours of my own time into uploading evidence and writing reflections into their CITE evaluation system.” — Julie McLean, who taught kindergarten through second grade, most recently at Heritage Elementary in Highlands Ranch. She is the instructional coach at Shelton Elementary in Golden.
“We do look into turnover whenever it is brought to our attention and we do work do keep the very best teachers here in our district.” “When you have somebody in a school that people have relationships with and they want them, it’s a big deal for them to leave. However, at our level of the organization, we have to work to support our principals in navigating that and that’s what we try to do. We also try and work directly with teachers who have concerns.” — Superintendent Elizabeth Fagen, who encourages teachers with concerns to approach her and other members of her administrative team for conversations.
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Clothing swap keeps garments moving ACC staffers maintain twice-yearly tradition
By Kyle Harding kharding@coloradocommunitymedia.com Most people wear 20 percent of their clothing 80 percent of the time, according to the Arapahoe Community College Sustainability Club, and some people at ACC want to help them get rid of their unwanted garments. “Swap ‘til you drop” is the tagline for the school’s biannual clothing swap, an event that lets not only students and staff but members of the community drop off old clothes and pick up new-to-them garments. Normally, the college’s sustainability club hosts the swap in the fall and the spring. This year, the club isn’t active due to a lack of members, but Rachel Weir said that the clothing swap is popular enough that volunteers kept it going. The spring swap
was scheduled for March 23 and 24, but the first day was canceled when ACC closed for the blizzard that day. “A lot of clothes should be recycled and they’re not,” said Weir, who is assistant director of disability services at ACC and volunteers with the sustainability club. “Maybe they’re thrown away.” Clothing at the swap ranged from Tshirts to dresses and formal attire, as well as winter clothing, shoes and accessories such as jewelry and sunglasses. Weir said that in the past, students who don’t have business clothing used the swap to find clothes for job interviews. “A lot of our students are on grants,” said Pearl Vigil, a custodian at ACC and volunteer at the swap. ACC employee and graduate Amanda Johnson gave clothing to the swap and came away with a black cardigan sweater. “It was a serious spring cleaning,” she said of the clothing she gave away. “Half of these clothes are probably mine.”
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Prudent fallbacks prevent freak-outs No worries, no pressure, no problem. Much easier said than done, right? I mean who doesn’t worry, who feels no pressure, and who among us doesn’t have any problems? There are a few old sayings and quotes that I rely on when I am feeling worried, stressed, or pressured and that usually bring me back to center, “Wait to worry,” “Don’t sweat the small stuff, because it’s all small stuff,” and “Panic is your worst enemy.” There are many more, but those are my “go to” self-help lines. I am often asked about what it’s like to be a coach or motivational speaker and if I ever have those same down days or stressful and pressure packed moments or seasons of life. Some people wonder if I ever really get upset or angry, assuming I just go through life with an easy and even temperament all the time. You know, smooth sailing and never having my boat rocked. Well I can share with you that just like every one of you reading this column, I too have my moments of anger, frustration, worry, stress, doubt and fear. And never mind about smooth sailing and never rocking the boat, sometimes it all happens at once like a tidal wave crushing down upon me. Have you been there yourself? Maybe not everything at once, but I am confident that we have all shared some of the very same feelings and emotions. So the natural progression of the con-
versation turns into a question as someone might ask me how I personally deal with those feelings, emotions and situations. I will share with you what I have shared with them. Wait to worry. Statistics say that 98 percent of things that Michael Norton we worry about are not worth worrying about WINNING at all. They have either WORDS already happened and now we just have to work through and past the fallout; what we worry about actually turns out to be an opportunity instead of a threat or problem; worrying will never change the outcome, it will actually limit our ability to see and think clearly enough to address the situation; or the things we are worrying about will actually never happen. So wait to worry. Don’t sweat the small stuff, and it’s all small stuff. Have you ever noticed how one simple little problem can escalate to a massive issue in our own mind? We sometimes have a tendency to get so focused on the little situations, tasks, and events that we lose sight of all of the beauty and wonderful things surrounding us. We get caught up on
the little faults of our friends, family, and coworkers that we forget all about the incredible gifts and talents they have to offer. When we sweat the small stuff we will find even more small stuff to sweat. When we look for the good, we will find the good things in life to celebrate. Panic is your worst enemy. How many times have we jumped to conclusions and fell victim to our fears and doubts? We get so entrenched in the fear that we cannot possibly feel hopeful or see a positive outcome or resolution. Panic also clouds our judgment and ability to respond properly. When we panic we tend to overreact to the situation at hand. When calm replaces panic it gives birth to hope. And when we have hope and live with hope our actions and attitudes reflect that hope and we can find our way out of the worry, pressure and problems that we face. How about you? Can you wait to worry, stop sweating the small stuff, and replace panic with calm? I would love to hear all about it at gotonorton@gmail.com and when we can minimize the worry, pressure, and problems in our lives, it really will be a better than good week. Michael Norton is a resident of Castle Rock, the former president of the Zig Ziglar Corporation, a strategic consultant and a business and personal coach.
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“Shout, shout, let it all out, these are the things I can do without.” What’s on your list? Mine is long and irrelevant, but in idle moments it’s an interesting contemplation. Conversely there are plenty of things I cannot do without, memories mostly, like the first time I ate a
cookie. We lived on Beach Street in Mount Morris, Michigan, which is about as far from the beach as it gets. My mother said, “Son, this is a cookie.” A few years later, we drove to a rural home near Uniontown, Pennsylvania. I was 5. The homeowner opened her screen door, and out came a bunch of little, red, wiggling animals. “Son, those are dachshunds. Choose one.” I chose one named Hexe. It means “Little Witch.” Years later, there was Badger, and now there is Smitty. Smitty and I are inseparable. This, of course, somewhat flattens out my social life, which would be disconcerting if I were younger and actually sought the company of others with any real enthusiasm. My list is flawed and wilts under scrutiny, if a larger Gandhi-picture of existence is taken. Let me start with Guy Fieri, an absolute toad. He’s 48 and talks and looks like he’s 15.
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR Tower location a bad idea Why is the Douglas County Sheriff and the Highlands Ranch power structure proposing placing a 190-foot tower near residential properties near Lucent Boulevard? The logical location would be to place the tower on existing county property that contains the sheriff’s sub-station near the intersection of Highlands Ranch Parkway and Zotos Drive. Why was the original site location near Griggs Road changed? It was changed because the affluent gated communities near Griggs Road objected and they had the influence to force the HRCA, HRMD, the county and the sheriff to back down and look elsewhere. So they chose to place this proposed tower near less affluent non-gat-
ed residential neighborhoods near Lucent Boulevard who have less influence with the power structure. This is a blatant power play by the power structure to destroy our neighborhood by putting this monstrosity at a significant entrance to Highlands Ranch. There can be no doubt our real estate values will be negatively impacted if this proposed tower location is chosen by Douglas County. Shame on our leaders to be influenced by Shea and other power brokers and overlook the hardworking property owners and taxpayers who are underrepresented and less affluent to influence events. Philip R. Cullen Highlands Ranch
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Snowstorm strands more than 100 motorists Accidents and zero visibility closed major highways March 23 By Shanna Fortier sfortier@coloradocommunitymedia.com Areas of Douglas County saw up to 20 inches of snow March 23, with dangerous conditions and multiple crashes closing highways and stranding more than 100 motorists. Some public safety officials called it the most challenging day since a 2006 blizzard brought several feet of snow to Colorado. Despite pleas on social media from the Colorado State Patrol, Douglas County Sheriff’s Office and Colorado Department of Transportation for people to stay off the roads during the blizzard, vehicles still flooded the highways. “We try to do out best to advise folks and sometimes they heed our advice and sometimes they don’t,” said Sgt. Derek Castellano, of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office. The National Weather Service reported 16 inches of snowfall in Castle Rock, Castle Pines and Highlands Ranch and 20 inches in Parker. Wind gusts reached up to 45 mph, limiting visibility and creating very hazardous traveling conditions.
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His vocabulary is limited to redundancies about how cool everything is. His pretenses ruin diners, which are at best completely without pretenses. Flying economy. I refuse to do it. It’s inhumane. I would rather stay at home than to be wadded up back there, handed a pretzel and hit on the head with a carry-on. Christmas music in November. Christmas music in December. Some of it is quite beautiful.
More than a foot of snow in Douglas County March 23 caused bad road conditions and stranded motorists. Courtesy photo Major roads, including Interstate 70 and C-470 east and west of the metro area, and I-25 between Castle Rock and Colorado Springs, were closed for large
portions of the day because of numerous accidents. Even snow plows and emergency vehicles were having trouble in the heavy, blowing snow.
Some of it is appalling. Chipmunks. Chipmunks. Chipmunks. Opera, hip hop, rap, country, Kanye West, Nicki Minaj. I can’t stand Aaron Copland. But you knew that. Buddha is frowning. Let him frown. Cutie meteorologists. Sideline reporters. Cheerleaders. Beauty pageants. Fashion shows. Red carpets. All of them are dumb and dangerous. Lao Tzu is shaking his head. Too bad. Game shows. Situation comedies. Thanking God for a stolen base. Solicitors at my door, where there are three “No Solicitors” signs. Shag Man, Rocky’s Autos. Someone get
him out of here. Then I got a call. My secretary said, “It’s Socrates. On 2.” I gulped, and took the call. “That’s all you are going to do? Complain about things? Gee, buddy, I don’t know. The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.” He was right. My secretary said, “It’s Gilbran, on 3.” I gulped and took the call. “The optimist sees the rose and not its thorns; the pessimist stares at the thorns, oblivious to the rose. Make them laugh, Craig.” He was right too. Who wants to hear my complaints? I should be counting my blessings.
By late afternoon, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office reported 84 calls by stranded motorists asking to be rescued. By evening, there were 71 calls still pending to assists motorists, Castellano said. The Colorado National Guard was sent in to assist with rescue efforts on I-25 and State Highway 83. Eventually, all motorists were rescued and taken to a shelter in Kirk Hall at the Douglas County Fairgrounds. The shelter, which was prepared for 100, reached capacity at 9:30 p.m. Another dozen motorists seeking shelter were then directed to New Covenant Church in Larkspur. Castellano said many motorists were stranded because they drove around barricades and got stuck. Others were unprepared for blizzard conditions. By 9:30 a.m. March 24, the Kirk Hall shelter no longer was needed, while the Larkspur shelter was cleared by noon. On its Facebook page, the sheriff’s office thanked “the numerous fire departments and search-and-rescue teams that assisted with rescue operations throughout the evening.” Storms like the one March 23 don’t come along often, Castellano said. “It’s the most challenging one we’ve encountered since 2006.”
Nice home, reliable automobile, and a sufficient number of friends. It’s true, I am a sister removed from being a complete orphan in the storm. Sure, it’s an imperfect world. But Stephen Wright said, “You can’t have everything. Where would you put it?” I don’t know what this means, exactly, but it is my new standard of perception. “The girl in your class who suggests this year the Drama Club put on ‘The Bald Soprano’ will be a thorn in people’s sides all of her life.” Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast.net
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Steve Johnson March 27, 2016
Steven Walter Johnson, age 58, passed away Easter Sunday, March 27, 2016. He was born in Lawton, Oklahoma to James Johnson and Margaret (Peg) Stewart Johnson. Steve is survived by his wife Diane, his children Nathan and Briana, Stephanie and Mike, Evan and Lahne, and Collin and Taylor, his grandchildren Benjamin, Zoe, Emma, and Brady, his father James and his wife Ann, and his brothers Randy and Jim. Steve is preceded in death by his son Justin and his mother Margaret. Steve and Diane met when they were in the sixth grade. They started dating the summer before their junior year in high school. When Diane went out to visit Steve at Dartmouth in March 1980, Steve proposed under moonlight in Vermont. They were
married August, 30, 1980. Steve graduated from Dartmouth College and following graduation, he and Diane planted a church in Amherst, MA where Steve was the Pastor. After moving back to Colorado, Steve began his extensive career in Education in 1989 and later received his Master’s in Education from the University of Phoenix. Highlights include his roles as History teacher, soccer coach, and Building Resource Teacher
at Highlands Ranch High School; Assistant Principal at Thunder Ridge High School; Principal at Mountain Vista High School; Director of Douglas County High Schools, and Principal at McClain Community High School in Jefferson County. He also served as an Elder at Centennial Covenant Church. Steve loved to hike, bike, read, and play chess. He will be remembered most for his unyielding love of Jesus and his love for his family, staff, and students. Steve’s Celebration of Life service will be held at 4:00 p.m., Thursday, March 31, 2016 at Centennial Covenant Church located at 401 W. Mineral Ave., Littleton, CO 80120. Donations can be made to the Rocky Mountain Chapter of the ALS Association (www. alscolorado.org).
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Students in the ASL program at Castle View High School practice signing to music. Photos by Shanna Fortier
Recognizing the signs
The growth of American Sign Language allows greater communication with deaf residents
BY THE NUMBERS 70 million
By Shanna Fortier sfortier@coloradocommunitymedia.com
— Deaf people worldwide who use sign language as their first language
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or many deaf men and women, communication barriers make living in a suburb hard. Lack of public transit and non-communication jobs push those in the deaf community away from the suburbs and into more urban areas. But that is changing in Douglas County, thanks to the robust American Sign Language program in Douglas County high schools. “ASL is the true language of the deaf,” said Nadelle Payne, who lost her hearing at age 2 after a case of spinal meningitis. (Interviews with Payne were conducted through an interpreter and email.) “It was a blow to my family,” she said. “But they took control of the situation by learning sign language and putting me in a good school with sign language support.” Signs continues on Page 13
500,000 to 2 million — Americans
who use sign language
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Americans classified as deaf
10 percent — of
deaf people in the United States were born with the condition
90 percent — Lost hearing later in life
Nadelle Payne speaks to her American Sign Language students at Castle View High School. Payne is one of a handful of deaf teachers in Douglas County.
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The sign for “stop.”
The sign for “I love you.”
The sign for “go.”
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Grace notes in times of sorrow and loss As a journalist, you’re never supposed to make the story about you. You’re just the eyes and ears for the community. That’s not always an easy task, especially when you have to report an event that hits close to home. I lost a close friend to a car accident in high school, so covering the loss of Lakewood High School basketball player MacKenzie Forrest to an accident revived painful memories. And just as I did in high school, I retreated to music for safety and comfort. I’m not alone in turning to music for solace in times of loss. Therapists are embracing the healing powers of music to help people process their emotions, especially those who have difficulty articulating feelings. In a March 2014 Los Angeles Times article, writer Sandy Banks profiled music therapist Arvis Jones. Jones visits crime scenes, hospitals, funerals and schools with instruments to help children process their grief. “With grief, the pain is sometimes so deep it hurts too much for kids to talk about what they feel,” Jones said in the article. “Music breaks down their defenses. They think they’re having fun.” For teens, rap lyrics can “…reveal
emotions that are hard to claim,” Jones said. “A silent preschooler can signal distress with the vigorous shake of a tambourine. A withdrawn child can learn to trust by becoming part of a handbell troupe. A hurting child Clarke Reader can learn to selfLINER soothe by humming Grandma’s favorite NOTES tune.” Reddit, the Internet’s largest discussion site, has an onging conversation about songs that have most helped deal with grief and loss. Selections run the gamut from Simon and Garfunkel’s classic “Bridge Over Troubled Water” and Fleetwood Mac’s “Songbird” to “What Sarah Said” by Death Cab for Cutie and “Lonely Day” by System of a Down. There are no right or wrong song selections to get you through a rough time — the choice is always personal. And because grief is such a powerful and intimate emotion, the songs we select will
CLARKE’S ALBUM OF THE WEEK Selection: Night Move’s “Pennied Days” released on Domino records. Review: Night Moves blends ‘70s rock with modern indie aesthetics, and the results are some of the most luminous rock music you can find. The guitar lines waterfall over John Pelant’s haunting vocals, creating a musicscape well worth wandering through. Favorite song: “Border on Border” Extended jam Neil Young would be most pleased about: “Hiding in the Melody”
be the ones that touch us the deepest. Many of my comfort songs come from folk artists like James Taylor, Jackson Browne and Patty Griffin. I like the intimacy of music created by instruments and performed by a few people. That’s why one of my very favorite songs in times of loss is Eric Clapton’s “Tears In Heaven,” which he wrote after the death of his 4-year-old son. The acoustic guitar-driven song swells with
beauty and heartbreak. You know the lyrics are coming from someone who has suffered a traumatic loss. In part because grief can be difficult to vocalize, it makes sense that music is so powerful. Even if you strip away the lyrics, feelings that transcend words and description can still be expressed — often better — with instruments. Classical or New Age music, for instance, generates a salve that wraps you up. Jazz is my go-to instrumental genre. I find something extremely comforting in Louis Armstrong’s “Wrap Your Troubles In Dreams.” And anything off of John Coltrane’s “Blue Trane” album feels warm and comforting. There’s no way to avoid grief in life. But there’s solace in knowing we can all find comfort in a few notes and lyrics from someone we’ll probably never meet. Clarke Reader’s column on how music connects to our lives appears every other week. A community editor with Colorado Community Media, he sends good thoughts to all who are suffering loss. Check out his music blog at calmacil20. blogspot.com. And share the music that helps you through rough times at creader@ coloradocommunitymedia.com.
DEFEATING DISCRIMINATION OPENS DOORS TO TEACHING While pursuing her teaching degree at Southern Louisiana University, Nadelle Payne was banned from the teaching program in her last semester because she was deaf. “It made me feel defeated,” Payne said. “I could not be a teacher after my hard work to become one. I also knew of my rights — and while it’s not my personality to fight back — I knew that I could not let the university get their way. I also knew that this was my opportunity to be a policy changer for universities with deaf students. I really felt angry and defeated, but I did not let it get in the way of my dream.”
Ella Neal, 16, has been taking American Sign Language at Castle View High School for the past four years. She said she keeps going back to it because of the beauty of the language. Photo by Shanna Fortier
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American Sign Language was officially recognized as a language in 1960, but wasn’t accepted as a foreign language option nationally in schools until 2006. When Castle View High School opened in 2006, so did the ASL program, with a part-time teacher. The next year, Payne took over as a full-time ASL teacher. By the program’s fourth year, there were four ASL teachers. ThunderRidge, Mountain Vista and Highlands Ranch high schools and eDCSD — the district’s online school — also have ASL programs with a mix of hearing and deaf teachers. Course guides at Littleton, Arapahoe and Heritage high schools don’t show that sign
Payne sued the school in what ended up becoming the first jury trial in Americans with Disabilities Act history. On Oct. 23, 1996, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit in New Orleans affirmed a jury verdict that the Louisiana Board of Trustees for Colleges and Universities and administrators at Southeastern Louisiana University discriminated against Payne — whose name at the time was Grantham — when they expelled her from the lower-elementary degree program because she was deaf. “The significance of the lawsuit was that many people couldn’t be teachers because of their deafness,” Payne said. “The lawsuit changed all that and we have many deaf teachers now because of this victory. That makes me really proud.” — Shanna Fortier
language is offered as a world language. Payne, a Castle Rock resident for 15 years, has seen the impact of the school’s ASL program in the community. “In Littleton, I feel isolated there because people don’t sign,” she said. “But here in Castle Rock, we have such a big program, that almost every restaurant and store has someone that took an ASL class at some point in their high school career.” The ASL program has created a community of people more open minded to those who are different than themselves, Payne said. “It is so nice to go in restaurants and stores and there is always someone who can communicate with me.” For students in the program, it’s not only about learning a language, it’s also about communicating with people they know.
Castle View senior Michelle Owens was able to use what she learned in school to sign the maidof-honor speech at her
aunt’s wedding. Cameron Laing, 17, is learning the language to improve communication with his aunt and uncle,
who are deaf and live in Florida. He practices by Skyping with them. “Sign language is absolutely beautiful,”
said Castle View student Ella Neal, 16. “It’s expressive and beautiful and it’s something close to my heart.”
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Denver Concert Band’s season finale looming ‘Gods and Goddesses’ is theme of performance By Sonya Ellingboe sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia.com “Gods and Goddesses, Mythical and Magical” is the intriguing title for the 90-member Denver Concert Band’s final formal performance of this season at Lone Tree Arts Center, set for 2:30 p.m. April 10. Jacinda Bouton of Lone Tree is conductor of this longstanding band. It will feature the 2016 winner of the band’s annual Young Artist Contest, oboist Kyle Howe, a senior at Castle View High School in Castle Rock. Howe will perform “Variations on a Theme by Glinka” and the program also includes music evoking the gods and god-
IF YOU GO The Denver Concert Band will perform “Gods and Goddesses: Mythical and Magical” at 2:30 p.m. April 10 at the Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree. Tickets cost $13-$17 for adults and $8 for those under 16, lonetreeartscenter.org or 720-509-1000. desses of ancient Greece and Rome. The playlist: “The Planets” by Gustav Holst “Aurora Awakens” by John Mackey “Vesuvius” by Frank Ticheli “Olympiada” by Samuel Hazo “Goddess of Fire” by Stephen Reineke “Transit of Venus” by John Philip Sousa “Rise of the Firebird” by Steven Reineke
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“Song of Jupiter” by Handel Howe told the band publicist Bill Hux that he “chose to play the oboe in fifth grade. During school, we had a day when we were able to try all sorts of different instruments. I originally had my heart set on playing the flute, but to my dismay I picked it up and couldn’t make a single sound. Discouraged, I went in search of another similar-looking instrument. My teacher, Cheryl Poules, an oboist herself (and a member of the Denver Concert Band) urged me to try playing the oboe. I tried it and was able to create a sound … and never looked back,” although it is admittedly a difficult instrument. He said he’d looked hard for pieces that included oboe and wind band and found only a few, including the “Varia-
tions on a Theme by Glinka,” which he enjoyed for its many styles of music — “making it a very entertaining piece to hear and play.” He said he would encourage elementary school students to join a band. “Band is cool … Well, maybe not to everyone. But joining band instantly places you in a community of friends that will stay with you wherever you go. You never have to worry about being alone or unaccepted, because the friendships made in band last for longer than other friendships and you have an instant connection with anyone else who plays in a band.” Howe had a most positive experience performing with the CU Honor Band this year in a two-day event. Other players were friendly, amazing and talented.
Kyle Howe, a senior at Castle View High School in Castle Rock, will perform with the Denver Concert Band at 2:30 p.m. on April 10 at the Lone Tree Arts Center. He is winner of the band’s 2016 Young Artist Award. Courtesy photo
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Former Colorado Avalanche star Milan Hejduk, left, and Highlands Ranch resident Ken MacArthur, center, were among the 32 people who became U.S. citizens at a ceremony in Centennial on March 28. Photos by Tom Skelley
Natural scorer gets naturalized Retired Colorado Avalanche star Milan Hejduk becomes U.S. citizen By Tom Skelley tskelley@coloradocommunitymedia.com Milan Hejduk sits in the ceremony room at the Department of Homeland Security at 12484 E. Weaver Place, Centennial, awaiting his turn to become a United States citizen. The former hockey right winger wears an expression of anxious anticipation, a look Colorado Avalanche fans remember from his playing days as he sat on the bench, awaiting his next shift on the ice. Hejduk, 40, a native of the Czech Republic, has lived in the United States since he began playing for the Avalanche in 1998. He and his family live in Parker. His wife, Zlata, 39, was naturalized three months ago and his twin 12-year-old sons, Marek and David, were born in the U.S. “I’m the last piece of the family to get it done,” he said. Hejduk listens intently to a speech by senior immigration officer Tiffany Brown, who explains the new privileges and responsibilities Hejduk and his fellow initiates will share. He occasionally cracks a nervous smile as the man seated next to him, Ken MacArthur, a Canadian national who lives in Highlands Ranch, leans over to whisper a joke. MacArthur, 48, got to know Hejduk as the coach of his son’s hockey team. On March 28, by coincidence, they become citizens together. Scoring always came easily for Hejduk, who totaled 375 career goals
Milan Hejduk receives his naturalization certificate from Senior Immigration Officer Tiffany Brown at the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services Building in Centennial on March 28. Hejduk, a native of the Czech Republic, played right wing for the Colorado Avalanche. before retiring after the 2012-13 season. But his transition to living, and playing, in the U.S. was more difficult. “I didn’t speak any English,” he said. “The first few months were tough. Guys and coaches… give you some instructions, but what are you supposed to do? You have no idea what (they) are talking about.” A tutor hired by the Avalanche helped Hejduk learn English after practices. Now he speaks clearly and with better grammar than many natural-born citizens, though MacArthur teases him about his accent.
“He’s a good guy,” MacArthur said. “If you can understand him.” Hejduk didn’t need a tutor to pass the citizenship test. The most difficult part of the process may have been leaving a family vacation in Mexico before his wife and sons, who planned to return later in the week. “The test was good,” Hejduk said. “I know quite a bit about American history … I got only six questions. Six were right and that was it. Good to go.” Debbie Canon, public affairs officer for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, smiles as she checks in with Hejduk before the ceremony begins. Canon has watched many naturalization ceremonies from her office beside the ceremony room, but she says each one is special. “Three times a week … people become new citizens,” Canon said. “I cry every time. It’s just great to see people’s dreams come true.” Thirty-two new citizens close the March 28 ceremony by taking a loyalty oath, saying the Pledge of Allegiance and, finally, receiving a certificate of citizenship. Hejduk smiles as he did before the ceremony, but his face now belies more relief than anticipation. He asks about getting a passport, poses for pictures and signs a few autographs. He says he plans to stay in Colorado and continue coaching youth hockey to give back to the community. Though he and his family have long called Colorado home, Hejduk says a new part of his life is just beginning. “It’s definitely closing one chapter,” he said. “Now it’s official and legal and I’m a United States citizen.”
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Ensemble to heat up stage with fire theme The Colorado Wind Ensemble, with new conductor David Kish, a Metro State University faculty member, will perform with and alongside the Queen City Jazz Band in a program titled “Playing With Fire” on April 2 and Sonya Ellingboe 3. The program inSONYA’S cludes: “Tempered Steel” by Young; SAMPLER “Firefly” by George; “Blow it Up, Start Again” by Newman; and combined selections. At 7:30 p.m. on April 2, the musicians will play at Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St., Littleton, and at 3 p.m. on April 3, the performance will be at the King Center Concert Hall on the Auraria
Campus, 855 Lawrence Way, Denver. Tickets: coloradowindensemble.org. Gardening time “Cacti and Succulents Suitable for Colorado Gardens” will be Leo Chance’s subject when he speaks to the Littleton Garden Club on April 6. He has spent over 30 years researching the cold tolerance of these plants in dry and rock gardens and will have copies of his book available, “Cacti and Succulents for Cold Climates: 274 Outstanding Species for Challenging Conditions.” The longstanding local club welcomes guests and new members. Social time at 6 p.m., program at 6:30 p.m. The group meets at the Littleton Public Schools Service Center, 5776 S. Crocker St., Littleton. Parking and entry on the south side, off Ida Street.
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Voices West The Colorado Premiere of “In Memoriam” by guest choral composer Richard Burchard will be performed by the Colorado Chamber Orchestra, with a guest performance by Voices West, formerly the Littleton Chorale, at 2 p.m. on April 3 at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. (Burchard’s works will receive a Carnegie Hall premiere in 2017). Also on the program of the concert called “Honoring the Dead”: Mozart’s “Requiem.” Tickets: $30, 720-898-7200, arvadacenter.org. Genealogists to meet Columbine Genealogical and Historical Society member will meet for three April programs at Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 6400 S. University Blvd., Centennial, All are welcome for these gatherings: 1 p.m. on April 12, “Women in the Civil War: Soldiers, Spies, Saints and Sinners” with Sandy Ronayne, president of the Colorado Genealogical Society; 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on April 19, “DNA for Genealogy, Part III” by Deena Coutant, professional genealogist; 1 p.m. on April 19, “Japanese Internment in Colorado and Camp Amache” with Hank Tobo. Jazz in Parker “Big Band Classics with the Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra” will play at 2 p.m. on April 16 at the PACE Center in Parker, 20000 Pikes Peak Avenue. Tickets: parkerarts.org or 303-805-6800.
ACC Foundation luncheon set The ACC Foundation will present the 10th Annual Promoting the Power of Education Scholarship Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. April 29 in the Summit Room at Arapahoe Community College, 5900 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. Scholarship recipients will be honored as well as the 2016 Promoting the Power of Education recipient, Miss Colorado, Kelley Johnson. Tickets: $55 regular; $40 ACC students and faculty. foundation@ arapahoe.edu. Closing in April “A Place in the Sun: The Southwest Paintings of Walter Ufer and E. Martin Hennings” will close April 24 at the Denver Art Museum. Lovers of the Taos scene and related art will want to visit this lovely, sunny exhibit on the first floor of the Hamilton Building. Included in general admission, free for members and free for all Colorado residents on April 2, first Saturday. Denverartmuseum.org. Poetry celebrated April is National Poetry Month, and Stories on Stage will celebrate with “Poetry in Motion” at 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. on April 2 at Su Teatro Cultural and Performing Arts Center, 721 Santa Fe Drive, Denver. Actors Candy Brown, Sam Gregory and Mare Trevathian will read related stories, as will Joseph Hutchison, Colorado’s poet laureate. Hutchison and poet David Rothman will participate in a talk-back after the program. Tickets: $28/ $15. Storiesonstage.org, 303-494-0523.
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Comedy Juggler Performs Comedy juggler David Deeble performs at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 1 at Theatre of Dreams, 735 Park St., Castle Rock. Tickets are available at http://tickets.amazingshows.com. Parking is free. Theatre of Dreams also presents its annual Wizard Camp from 9:30 a.m. to noon June 20-23, July 11-14 and Aug. 1-4. Cost includes all supplies and a recital show for the family. Go to www.AmazingShows.com. Steven Kendrick and Madcap Theater Jim Elliot Christian School plans an evening of inspiration and laughter at ImpactU. Program is at 5:30 p.m. Friday, April 1, at Denver First Church, 3800 E. Hampden Ave., Englewood. Evening includes a live auction, a comedy performance by Madcap Theater and speaker Stephen Kendrick, producer of “Facing the Giants,” “Fireproof,” “Courageous” and “War Room.” Tickets available through iTickets.com or at jimelliotschool.com. Call 303517-4748.
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Four Elements Concert Series The Littleton Symphony Orchestra presents “The Four Elements: Fire,” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 1, at Littleton United Methodist Church 5894 S. Datura St., Littleton. The concert opens with de Falla’s Ritual Fire Dance. Tickets are available at www.littletonsymphony.org or at Gorsett Violin Shop, 8100 S. Quebec St., B206, Centennial. Tickets also available at the door on concert night. Call 303-933-6824 or email us at info@littletonsymphony.org.
Musical Theater Magic Moments presents “It’s All Greek to Me,” a musical theater odyssey through Greek history as presented by “Podunk University.” Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 1-2, with 1 p.m. matinees Saturday and Sunday, April 2-3. All shows are at the Anschutz Family Theatre at Kent Denver, 4000 E. Quincy Ave., Englewood. Purchase tickets at http:// magicmomentsinc.org/tickets/ Magic Moments is a non-profit organization that produces an award-winning show integrating persons with physical and developmental disabilities into the cast of amateurs and professionals. ‘Smokey Joe’s Café’ Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main St., Littleton, presents “Violet” from Friday, April 1, to Sunday, May 1. The longest running musical revue in Broadway history, Smokey Joe’s Cafe is a song and dance revue showcasing 39 pop standards, including Love Potion #9, On Broadway, I’m a Woman, Yakety Yak, and more rock and roll, rhythm and blues songs written by songwriters Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller. Tickets available at the box office, 303-794-2787, ext. 5, or online at www.TownHallArtsCenter.org. Genealogy Fair Meet other genealogy enthusiasts and learn how to get started researching your heritage, or how to get past those inevitable brick walls, at the Highlands Ranch Genealogical Society’s third annual Genealogy Fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 2, at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Fair will include displays of the latest tools and tricks of the trade, a book signing by Highlands Ranch author Lanie Tiffenbach, and presentations by experts in the field. Details at https://hrgenealogy.wordpress.com. Spring Enchantment Seven Stones Chatfield presents “Time & Togetherness” spring enchantment. Celebrate the wonder of spring with spring planting activities for all ages and a surprise for children ages 2-8. There will also be hayrack rides, music and cocoa and marshmallows. Program runs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 2, at 9635 N. Rampart Range Road, Littleton. Event is free. RSVP at info@discoversevenstones. com or call 303-619-9697. Stuart Little This endearing play about a mouse named Stuart Little who is born into an ordinary New York family, has all the charm, wisdom, and joy of the E.B. White original classic. Shows are Wednesday to Saturday, April 6-9 at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. For times, tickets and information, go to www.ParkerArt.org or call 303-805-6800.
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Highlands Ranch Encore Chorale The winter/spring session of the Highlands Ranch Encore Chorale is under way. Rehearsals are offered from 10:30 a.m. to noon Fridays through May 13 at the Recreation Center at Southridge, 4800 McArthur Ranch Road, Highlands Ranch. The chorale is a non-auditioned community chorus that is open to anyone ages 55 and older, with or without choral experience. Email Brian@5280plus-encore.org or Cindy@5280plus-encore.org. To register call 303-471-8818 and reference Activity Number 157806.
ART/CRAFTS
Hands-On Painting Workshops The Heritage Fine Arts Guild of Arapahoe County presents three painting workshops conducted by local professional artists. All three events are open to members and nonmembers. The workshops and instructors are Saturday, April 2, “Landscapes Bright and Bold” with watercolorist Robert Gray; Saturday, April 16, “Abstract Painting Made Easy” with artist and musician Jennifer Bobola; and Friday and Saturday, May 20-21, “Abstracted Reality” with artist Victoria Kwasinski. All workshops run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 1609 W. Littleton Blvd., Littleton. Workshops are for ages 18 and older. Signup forms available at http://www.heritage-guild.com/membership.html. Payment is required to reserve a space at any workshop(s) and the number of participants is limited. For details, supply lists, and registration forms for all workshops, see http://www.heritage-guild.com/current-workshops. html or contact Beatrice Drury, workshop director, at btdrury@q.com or call 303-796-8110. Heritage Fine Arts Guild Show The Heritage Fine Arts Guild of Arapahoe County will have its member spring art show from May 2-31 at Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. The painting exhibit is free and open to the public. Meet the artists at a reception from 2-3:30 p.m. Sunday, May 8, in the library’s lower-level gallery. Light refreshments will be served. All works are originals and available for sale directly from the participating artists. Artists should call show co-chairs Linda Millarke, 303-973-0867, or Orrel Schooler, 303798-6481, for details regarding entry and hanging requirements. Registration deadline is April 22 and each member artist may submit up to three entries. Go to www.heritage-guild.com.
EVENTS
Pinery Country Club Open House Take a tour of the Pinery County Club’s 27-hole golf course, club house, tennis courts, swimming pools and fitness center at an open house from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 2 at the Pinery Country Club, 6900 N. Pinery Parkway, Parker. Contact Sarah Wilcox at 303-841-5157 or swilcox@ thepinerycc.com. Enjoy a barbecue and refreshments while touring the grounds and exploring all options available to members. Saturday Golf Club Broken Tee is now forming its women’s 18-hole Saturday Golf Club. The women play on Saturday mornings in accordance with USGA rules. Play will begin Saturday, April 2. Club is good for Monday to Friday working women. Contact btwsgc@aol.com. Save Family Treasures Do you wonder how to store your family history treasures so they’ll be available for future generations? Do you know how to prepare for disasters and what to do if one happens? For answers to these questions, join the Highlands Ranch Genealogical Society for “Clean, Dry, Dark and Cool: Save your Family Treasures,” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 5, at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Program presented by Douglas County Archivist Shaun Boyd. Show up at 6:30 p.m. for snacks and conversation. It’s a great way to meet other genealogists and share your research with people who understand the importance of family heritage. More details at https://hrgenealogy.wordpress.com.
Oratorical Contest, Summer Legion Baseball The George C. Evans American Legion Post 103, Littleton, will have its general membership meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 6, at the Buck Recreation Center, 2004 W. Powers Ave., Littleton. Reports on the recent State Oratorical Contest and plans for the spring scholarship programs will be discussed. An update on the summer legion baseball program is also on the agenda. Shiloh House Grand Opening Take a guided tour, sample the catering and events menu and meet partners at the Shiloh House Family Resource Pavilion grand opening from 4-6 p.m. Thursday, April 7 at 9700 E. Easter Lane, Centennial. A ribbon cutting ceremony and inaugural speakers begin at 4 p.m. Contact Anna Miller, 720475-0755 or amiller@shilohhouse.net to RSVP. Tuesday Morning Women’s Golf League The Englewood Women’s Golf Association is accepting applications for the 2016 season. The women play Tuesday mornings at Broken Tee Englewood golf course. Contact the membership chair for information, ewga18@gmail. com.
HEALTH
Community Blood Drives A number of community blood drives are planned in the area. For information or to schedule an appointment, contact the Bonfils Appointment Center at 303-3632300, unless otherwise noted. Go to www.bonfils.org. Upcoming blood drives are: Friday, April 1, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker; Saturday, April 2, 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Walmart, 11101 S. Parker Road, Parker; Saturday, April 2, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Cabela’s, 10670 Cabela Drive, Lone Tree; Sunday, April 3, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., St. Mary of Littleton Catholic Church, 6853 S. Prince St., Littleton; Sunday, April 3, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Southern Gables Church, 4001 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Littleton; Monday, April 4, 9-10:40 a.m. and noon to 2:30 p.m., Cascades Building, 6300 S. Syracuse Way, Centennial; Wednesday, April 6, 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Newmont Mining, 6501 S. Fiddler’s Green Circle, Greenwood Village. Free Nutrition, Cooking Class Free Heart Health nutrition classes and cooking demonstrations are offered from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 6 (Foods and Your Hormone System, with guest speaker William Lee); Wednesday, April 13 (Sugar, Fat & Salt); Wednesday, April 20 (Heart Math for Heart Health); Wednesday, April 27 (After Winter Detox) at the South Denver Heart Center, 1000 Southpark Drive, Littleton. Join Richard Collins, M.D., “The Cooking Cardiologist,” along with Susan Buckley, RD, CDE, as they share their expertise on Heart Healthy nutrition and cooking solutions. For more information or to register, call 303-744-1065, www.southdenver.com.
EDUCATION
Monthly Adult Lecture Series The Parker Cultural and Scientific Commission sponsors talks on topics that impact Colorado and Douglas County residents. The intent of these talks is to increase the understanding of how science and technology address issues facing the community. RSVP required; call the PACE Center box office at 303-805-6800. All lectures begin at 6:30 p.m. and are free and open to the public. Thursday, April 7, What Does Your DNA Have To Say? A general discussion on big data and biology with guest speaker Dr. Michael Edwards, assistant professor of medicine, University of Colorado Denver. The information contained in our DNA can be used to trace ancestry across the planet, to convict someone of murder or to predict the potential for a terminal disease later on in life. This lecture will attempt to summarize the state of genetic analysis and to explain how all this information will completely change the way we do science and medicine in the future. Retirement Planning Workshops Seniors outliving their savings or pension or social security is a hot topic in Colorado, which has one of the fastest growing populations of people aged 65 or older. These issues and more are addressed at free Lunch and Learn seminars, “Aging and Long Term Care: How Am I Going to Pay For It?” at Koelbel Library, 5955 Holly St., Centennial. Lunch is catered by Panera Bread. Seminars are from 10:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 20, and Tuesday, April 26; from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 5; and from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday, April 12. Reservations can be made by calling 303-468-2820. Editor’s note: Calendar submissions must be received by noon Wednesday for publication the following week. Send listings to calendar@coloradocommunitymedia.com. No attachments, please. Listings are free and run on a space-available basis.
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SPORTS
LOCAL
Taking it to the limit New pitch-count rules mean keeping track of more than balls and strikes By Jim Benton jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com
WHAT’S THE PROBLEM?
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oaches and managers at all levels of baseball — from Little League to the major leagues — have become concerned about the overuse of pitchers’ arms. The number of pitches thrown, or the pitch count, is monitored closely in the hope of preventing injuries. The Colorado High School Activities Association put a pitch-count rule into effect this season that mandates periods of rest for a player depending on the number of pitches thrown in a game. CHSAA abandoned its previous rule that limited pitchers to no more than 12 innings on three consecutive days but had no pitch maximum. “The trainer I always go to keeps telling us we need to keep our arms healthy,” said Cherry Creek senior right-hander Carter Van Gytenbeek. “At the age we are at and how we are developing, and we’re still growing, I feel like the pitch limit is kind of acceptable to a point.” CHSAA has set the limit at 110 pitches in varsity games and 85 for junior varsity play, and it requires three days of rest for pitchers who hit those thresholds. Adhering to the pitch limit isn’t always easy. In an early season game, Arapahoe senior right-hander Desmond Pineda allowed just one run and struck out eight batters, helping the Warriors to a 2-1 lead over Regis Jesuit. He had thrown 100 pitches, close to the limit, and didn’t pitch in the seventh inning. Arapahoe lost 7-3. “The pitch limit is something you have to get used to,” Pineda said. “It was hard for me to sit in the dugout when I knew I could have gone another inning or two. I could have (gone) out there another inning and got the win.” Van Gytenbeek understood Pineda’s frustration. “That was a tough situation to be in, but it’s also smart because you don’t want to throw out a kid’s arm this early in the season,” he said. Coaches weigh in Many coaches agree with the intent of the new rule. “Safety of the arms — that’s what it’s all about,” Mountain Vista coach Ron Quintana said. “I’m fine with that pitch limitation,” Cherry Creek coach Marc Johnson said. Littleton coach Bob Bote said there shouldn’t be a concern about overworked high school pitchers because coaches should already be monitoring the situation. “I really baby my pitchers at this age when they are still growing and developing,” he said. The count, however, remains an issue since many pitchers also play for club teams, increasing the workload on their arms. “All of baseball is trying to figure out
Elbow injuries among pitchers are common throughout the various ranks of baseball. The following is from a 2014 position paper by the American Sports Medicine Institute: “During the past few years there has been an ‘epidemic’ rise in the number of professional pitchers requiring ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction (‘Tommy John surgery’). This is like deja vu, as a similar sharp rise was seen in adolescent pitchers near the turn of the century. These two rises are indeed connected; that is, today’s pro pitcher in his 20s was an adolescent pitcher a dozen years ago. Thus in many cases, the injury leading to Tommy John surgery in today’s young pro pitchers actually began while they were adolescent amateurs. Observations by orthopaedic surgeons support this link, as the torn ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) in a pro pitcher usually looks like it has worn out over time.
Arapahoe pitcher Desmond Pineda allowed one run in six innings, striking out eight, against Regis Jesuit early this season but was taken out because he was nearing the pitch limit. The Warriors lost 7-3 as Regis scored six runs in the seventh against relief pitching. Photo by Jim Benton
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The pitch limit is something you have to get used to. It was hard for me to sit in the dugout when I knew I could have gone another inning or two. I could have (gone) out there another inning and got the win.”
the solution and I don’t really know if anybody knows the answer,” said Jerry Scavarda, an area professional scout for the Miami Marlins. “With all the club teams, kids are playing year round now. They are definitely playing more games.” There are limits to what a high school coach can do to prevent overextended pitchers, Horizon coach Ralph Garcia said. “What happens now is kids switch from high school to clubs during the summer,” he said. “So many kids are going deeper into the year and maybe their arms are getting worn out. “We don’t know how much a pitcher is throwing for club. Besides what they do at
THE RULES A look at the number of days of rest a pitcher is required to take after throwing a specified number of pitches under new rules implemented this season by the Colorado High School Activities Association: Varsity
Junior varsity
86-110 pitches: three days
61-85 pitches: three days
61-85 pitches: two days
36-60 pitches: two days
36-60 pitches: one day
26-35 pitches: one day
Desmond Pineda, Arapahoe pitcher
school, they go to these private instructors and we don’t know how many pitches they are throwing there. There are a lot of factors there, and more than the CHSAA put in place.” Working arm in arm The new pitch limits may push teams to develop more depth on the mound in case weather postponements force multiple games in a week. The state playoffs often have teams playing three games in two days. “Guys that don’t develop depth in their pitching staff, it hurts them,” Johnson said. “So if they are relying on one or two guys — and a lot of high schools like to do that — it’s going to hurt them a little bit.” Quintana said the rule will encourage teams to develop a third starter they can count on in the postseason. “In the long run, what the pitch count does for us is gets guys playing experience and big-game experience,” he said, “so if you make the playoffs, you know you have some guys to pitch.” Run totals will rise as teams struggle to develop that depth, Garcia predicts. “You are going to see scores go in the (teens) and 20s because you are going to have JV pitchers pitching varsity games.”
“Research has shown that the amount of competitive pitching and pitching while fatigued are strongly linked to injury. Other risk factors may include pitching on multiple teams, pitching yearround, playing catcher when not pitching, poor pitching mechanics and poor physical conditioning.”
Looking back at last year Rock Canyon used three pitchers last season to move through the Class 5A playoffs and win the state championship. If this year’s pitch-limitation rules would have been in place during last season’s playoffs, the Jaguars still would have won the title. In a 3-2 loss to Mountain Vista on May 16, Josh White threw 77 pitches. On May 17, Chris Given’s pitch count was 92 in a 7-6 win over Pine Creek and on that same day Bryce Dietz threw 79 pitches in a 5-1 win over Cherry Creek. Then on May 26 in a continuation of the double-elimination tournament, Dietz threw 93 pitches and Given 25 in a 7-6 triumph over Chatfield. Given came back May 27 with 94 pitches in a 2-1 victory that eliminated Mountain Vista. In the second game on May 27, White hurled a 97-pitch, 9-2 seven-inning conquest of Chatfield in the championship game. — Jim Benton
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Baseball teams take road trips Spring break used to be just that, a break. It was a couple days off from homework assignments, a time to watch a movie, not think about any class projects that might be pending and get a few days off from baseball practice. These days, student athletes still get a brief academic break, but many baseball teams get tested by Jim Benton playing in tournaments in Nevada, Georgia, Florida, CaliforOVERTIME Arizona, nia and New York. At one of the numerous spring break baseball tournaments, there were 31 Colorado teams competing in the various divisions of the Coach Bob Invitational in the Phoenix area, and 12 teams of those teams were from the Denver metro area. Colorado teams went 40-49-1 against out-of-state opponents March 23-26. New football coach at Arvada Luke Orvis, an assistant coach at Edmond Memorial in Oklahoma, has been named the new head football coach at Arvada High School. Arvada, which will drop to the Class 2A classification, was 1-9 last season and Orvis takes over for Richard Bortner. He becomes Arvada’s third coach in the past four seasons.
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Assistant coach promoted at Creek Cherry Creek promoted from within in hiring a new boys basketball coach to replace Mike Brookhart, who has decided to pursue other coaching opportunities. Kent Dertinger, a Creek graduate, math teacher at the school and junior varsity basketball coach, was confirmed by the Creek athletic department as the new Bruins coach. Littleton player named MVP Mikey Eyssimont, a freshman hockey player at St. Cloud State who grew up in Littleton, was named the NCHC Frozen Faceoff Most Valuable Player at the league’s tournament. Eyssimont is a 2014 Chatfield High School graduate who played junior hockey for the Thunderbirds and played for Sioux Falls of the United State Hockey League before attending St. Cloud State in Minnesota. He scored a goal against the University of Denver in a 4-2 win on March 18 and two of the goals in St. Cloud’s 3-1 title win over Minnesota Duluth on March 19. St. Cloud State was upset by Ferris State in the first round of the NCAA West Regional tournament March 26 in St. Paul, Minn., 5-4 in overtime. DU beat Ferris State, 6-3, on March 27 to advance to the Frozen Four.
These days, student athletes still get a brief academic break, but many baseball teams get tested by playing in tournaments in Nevada, Arizona, Georgia, Florida, California and New York.
Coaching help wanted Four football head coaching jobs had not been filled as of March 28 at area schools. In Parker, Legend is still looking for a replacement for Rob Doyle and Lutheran is seeking a successor for Blair Hubbard, who took the Broomfield coaching position. Thornton has not named a coach to take over for Mike Marquez and Skyview hasn’t revealed the next coach to replace Bill Nelson.
Jim Benton is a sports writer for Colorado Community Media. He has been covering sports in the Denver area since 1968. He can be reached at jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com or at 303-566-4083.
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Sandhill cranes, with a 7-foot wingspan, fly out of the San Luis Valley fields near Monte Vista to roost for the night in wetlands with a foot of water, where they are safer from predators. They trill a call to each other as they fill the sky, forming a huge black cloud at times. Courtesy photo
Sandhill cranes thrill birders in Colorado Majestic creatures strike awe in hearts of gathered visitors By Sonya Ellingboe sellingboe@colorado communitymedia.com Drive a few miles south of Monte Vista on State Highway 15 and look for a pullout on the west side. Stop, look and listen here and/or at a second pullout nearby on the east side of the road. From about 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in March or September, especially at each end of this period, you will see and hear large gray sandhill cranes “loafing” amidst the stubble, eating bits of roots, grain, plants, insects, small vertebrates and more — and communicating. If they are not at the first spot, drive slowly through the Monte Vista Wildlife Refuge or around the corner to the left past the first pullout mentioned, where they are often seen in a field behind a grove of large old trees. Wildlife biologists say they are very social creatures and stay in touch with a trilling call, which is especially pronounced when large numbers decide it’s time to fly at the same moment. They can blacken the sky and block off the view of the mountains for a short time. This in particular is what the hundreds of visiting, lenstoting birders have come for. They watch in appreciative awe. Watchers will also get to observe some individuals or pairs jumping and flapping their wings — seeming to dance. Cranes mate for life and reinforce their bonding with this behavior. Most pairs raise only one chick and keep it with them through fall and winter before it launches on its own. They don’t breed until they reach 2 to 5 years old and travel with the flock.
These sandhill cranes are following a path their ancestors have followed for thousands of years — most winter in New Mexico at Bosque de Apache, and fly north across Colorado to nesting grounds in the Greater Yellowstone region. From late February to mid-April, the feathered travelers stop in waves to rest and refuel in the San Luis Valley, surrounded by the beautiful Sangre De Cristo and San Juan Mountain ranges. Monte Vista hosts a Crane Festival the second weekend in March, with guided tours, a craft fair and lectures which will appeal to many, but reservations must be made in advance and tours sell out. Weeks on either side of this will yield satisfactory, rewarding sightings. Information is found online by typing in Monte Vista Crane Festival. A U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service brochure is also available to print, with a map. During a mid-day lull in crane watching, our family headed north on Highway 285 to visit the beautiful Penitente Canyon near Garita, a popular spot for rock climbers, but also pleasant for a hike or sedentary bird watching. Mountain bluebirds were about on March 22. Also at the north edge of town on 285 is the Mennonite-operated Sunflour Bakery where nice breakfasts and lunches and really wonderful pies are available until 3 p.m., if/when the munchies strike. (Cash only.) Large flocks of these cranes are also seen migrating through Nebraska, pausing near the South Platte River, where there is an Audubon Sanctuary. That area becomes more congested with birders than the Colorado site. One needs to reserve space early.
to interested parties willing to incur all costs associated with its relocation. Current owners hope to build a new 3 car garage sometime this year in place of their older 20 x 20 garage which may have some historical value. We believe the existing garage was built between 1929 and 1936. The garage is not entirely in its original form. It has been painted, has a new roof and the original accordion push style door was replaced with a single electric door. See Photos below. Parties interested in relocating the garage should email csugrad75@gmail.com no later than April 5th, 2016. Firewood
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Bell will add to honors for deceased veterans Relatives donate artifacts to be melted into metal By Tom Munds tmunds@colorado communitymedia.com On March 24, relatives of a dozen deceased veterans donated family treasures like medals and dog tags that will be melted down to become part of an honor bell, which will toll during burials at Fort Logan National Cemetery. For example, relative of Navy Master Chief Petty Officer Julian Dracon of Centennial donated his Navy Service Medal, relatives of Army Staff Sgt. Christopher Falkel of Highlands Ranch donated his combat infantry badge and his Special Forces unit crest, and relatives of Army Tech. Sgt. Martin Tanne donated his Purple Heart Medal. “This is absolutely wonderful and I am honored to one of those being invited to contribute an item to be cast as part of the bell,” Sharon Melcher said as she watched the ceremony. “This bell will be a great tribute to all veterans.” Melcher, an Arapahoe County resident, contributed a button from the dress uniform of her late husband, Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Kenneth Melcher. The honor bell will eventually be placed at Fort Logan National Cemetery and will toll when a veteran is buried. Until that happens, the bell will be on the mobile platform vehicle and will take part in events and ceremonies honoring veterans and their service. “The Honor Bell Foundation was created in 2014 with the goal of having the bell cast and used to toll in honor of veterans and their service to our country,” said Michelle Mallin, foundation chief of staff. The event was held at the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema and featured a
number of speakers that included Louis Olivera, foundation director. He explained the 1,000-pound, threefoot-diameter musical instrument will be cast at the Verdin Foundry in Cincinnati. “All of the metal used to cast the bell will be pure bronze except for the family treasures that will be dropped into the molten metal as the casting is made,” he said. “The bell will be rung on occasions to honor and respect veterans for their service.” He said plans call for volunteers to staff the foundation’s outreach programs. “We will have veterans volunteering their time to ring the bell marking a veteran’s funeral. We could need a lot of volunteers for that program since there are 17 funerals a day, Monday through Friday, at Fort Logan National Cemetery,” he said. “We also will organize veterans to speak at schools about patriotism and Bell continues on Page 27
Joe Gunderson, a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1 and Honor Bell honor guards, locates the replica of the Honor Bell on stage during a March 24 ceremony. The Highlands Ranch resident was at the event where relatives donated family treasures that belonged to a dozen deceased veterans that will be melted down and added to the bronze when the bell is cast. Photo by Tom Munds
Bell will incorporate treasured items By Tom Munds tmunds@coloradocommunitymedia.com The Honor Bell Foundation is completing preparations to have a 1,000-pound brass bell cast that will toll at the funerals of area veterans. On March 24, a ceremony was held and the foundation accepted artifacts from the families of deceased veterans that will be melted down and become part of the molten metal used to cast the bell in May. The items belonging to the deceased veterans that were donated
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Littleton RENOTICED AND REPUBLISHED PURSUANT TO CRS 38-38-109(2)(b)(II)
Public Trustees PUBLIC NOTICE Littleton NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2016-0009 To Whom It May Concern: On 1/19/2016 3:24:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: TIMOTHY R HOLWEGER AND VICKI L HOLWEGER Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 5/25/2010 Recording Date of DOT: 6/16/2010 Reception No. of DOT: 2010036471 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $191,575.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $187,979.96 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: the failure to make timely payments required under said Deed of Trust and the Evidence of Debt secured thereby. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: All that certain Condominium situated in County of DOUGLAS, State of COLORADO, being known and designated as follows: BUILDING 20, UNIT 103, TOGETHER WITH THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO USE PARKING SPACE 293, SHADOW CANYON CONDOMINIUMS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH AND SUBJECT TO THE CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION FOR SHADOW CANYON CONDOMINIUMS RECORDED AUGUST 12, 2005, AS RECEPTION NO. 2005075997 AND ANNEXATION RECORDED NOVEMBER 15, 2006, AT RECEPTION NO. 2006097765, AND THE CONDOMINIUM MAP RECORDED ON AUGUST 12, 2005 AT RECEPTION NO. 2005075996 AND CORRECTION AND SUPPLEMENT RECORDED SEPTEMBER 20, 2005 AT RECEPTION NO. 2005089456 IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Being the same property as conveyed from SHADOW CANYON DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY to TIMOTHY R. HOLWEGER AND VICKI L. WHEELER, AS JOINT TENANTS as described in Warranty Deed, Dated 07/15/2008, Recorded 07/15/2008, in Official Records Document No. 2008049626. Which has the address of: 4608 Copeland Loop Unit 103, Littleton, CO 80126 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 11, 2016, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended. If you believe that your lender or servicer has failed to provide a single point of contact (38-38-103.1 CRS) or they are still pursuing foreclosure even though you have submitted a completed loss mitigation application or you have been offered and have accepted a loss mitigation option (38-38103.2 CRS), you may file a complaint with the Colorado Attorney General (720-508-6006) or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (855-411-2372) or both. However, the filing of a complaint in and of itself will not stop the foreclosure process. First Publication: 3/17/2016 Last Publication: 4/14/2016 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 1/20/2016 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: JOAN OLSON Colorado Registration #: 28078 7700 E. ARAPAHOE ROAD, SUITE 230, CENTENNIAL, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 952-6906 Fax #: Attorney File #: CO-15-694493-JS *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No. 2016-0009 First Publication: 3/17/2016 Last Publication: 4/14/2016 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Littleton RENOTICED AND REPUBLISHED PURSUANT TO CRS 38-38-109(2)(b)(II) NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2012-1013 To Whom It May Concern: On 1/4/2016 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.
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NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2012-1013 To Whom It May Concern: On 1/4/2016 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: DANIEL D STONEBARGER Original Beneficiary: WORLD SAVINGS BANK, FSB Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 10/26/2007 Recording Date of DOT: 11/2/2007 Reception No. of DOT: 2007085671 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $536,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $504,866.96 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 201, HIGHLANDS RANCH, FILING NO. 122-I COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 10205 Charissglen Ln, Littleton, CO 801265528 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 4, 2016, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended. If you believe that your lender or servicer has failed to provide a single point of contact (38-38-103.1 CRS) or they are still pursuing foreclosure even though you have submitted a completed loss mitigation application or you have been offered and have accepted a loss mitigation option (38-38103.2 CRS), you may file a complaint with the Colorado Attorney General (720-508-6006) or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (855-411-2372) or both. However, the filing of a complaint in and of itself will not stop the foreclosure process. First Publication: 3/10/2016 Last Publication: 4/7/2016 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 1/5/2016 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Colorado Registration #: 7700 E. ARAPAHOE ROAD, SUITE 230, CENTENNIAL, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 952-6902 Fax #: Attorney File #: CO-14-639664-JS *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2012-1013 First Publication: 3/10/2016 Last Publication: 4/7/2016 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2016-0013 To Whom It May Concern: On 1/21/2016 12:18:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: RYAN P STRANAHAN AND JENNIFER K STRANAHAN Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR NOVA FINANCIAL & INVESTMENT CORPORATION, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 1/5/2012 Recording Date of DOT: 1/11/2012 Reception No. of DOT: 2012002361 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $365,493.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $339,320.80 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: the failure to make timely payments as required under the Deed of Trust. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 251, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 110-G, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 2565 Baneberry Ln, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt
The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust.
Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 251, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 110-G, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.
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Which has the address of: 2565 Baneberry Ln, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 11, 2016, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended. If you believe that your lender or servicer has failed to provide a single point of contact (38-38-103.1 CRS) or they are still pursuing foreclosure even though you have submitted a completed loss mitigation application or you have been offered and have accepted a loss mitigation option (38-38103.2 CRS), you may file a complaint with the Colorado Attorney General (720-508-6006) or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (855-411-2372) or both. However, the filing of a complaint in and of itself will not stop the foreclosure process. First Publication: 3/17/2016 Last Publication: 4/14/2016 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 1/21/2016 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: EVE M GRINA Colorado Registration #: 43658 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: Attorney File #: 16-010286 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2016-0013 First Publication: 3/17/2016 Last Publication: 4/14/2016 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2016-0014 To Whom It May Concern: On 1/21/2016 3:00:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: PAUL L. NORMAN Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR PARAMOUNT EQUITY MORTGAGE, LLC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: VANDERBILT MORTGAGE AND FINANCE, INC. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 12/9/2014 Recording Date of DOT: 12/17/2014 Reception No. of DOT: 2014073641 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $145,976.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $145,111.63 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal payment and accrued interest. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 86, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 122-A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 9735 S Saybrook St., Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 11, 2016, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended. If you believe that your lender or servicer has failed to provide a single point of contact (38-38-103.1 CRS) or they are still pursuing foreclosure even though you have submitted a completed loss mitigation application or you have been offered and have accepted a loss mitigation option (38-38103.2 CRS), you may file a complaint with the Colorado Attorney General (720-508-6006) or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (855-411-2372) or both. However, the filing of a complaint in and of itself will not stop the foreclosure process. First Publication: 3/17/2016
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ALT-A TRUST, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-5 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 3/17/2005 Recording Date of DOT: 3/22/2005 Reception No. of DOT: 2005024601 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $280,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $288,410.95
Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.
If you believe that your lender or servicer has failed to provide a single point of contact (38-38-103.1 CRS) or they are still pursuing foreclosure even though you have submitted a completed loss mitigation application or you have been offered and have accepted a loss mitigation option (38-38103.2 CRS), you may file a complaint with the Colorado Attorney General (720-508-6006) or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (855-411-2372) or both. However, the filing of a complaint in and of itself will not stop the foreclosure process.
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First Publication: 3/17/2016 Last Publication: 4/14/2016 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 1/25/2016 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: JOHN C PATTON Colorado Registration #: 23897 P.O. BOX 945 , CHEYENNE, WYOMING 82003-0945 Phone #: (307) 635-4111 Fax #: Attorney File #: NORMAN P *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2016-0014 First Publication: 3/17/2016 Last Publication: 4/14/2016 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2016-0023 To Whom It May Concern: On 2/3/2016 4:07:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: MICHAEL C. RANGER AND AMY J. RANGER Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR IRWIN MORTGAGE CORPORATION, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: CITIMORTGAGE, INC. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 5/8/2003 Recording Date of DOT: 5/29/2003 Reception No. of DOT: 2003080406 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $216,527.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $197,619.75 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: the failure to make timely payments as required under the Deed of Trust. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 162, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 121-C, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 9706 S. Burberry Way, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 25, 2016, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended. If you believe that your lender or servicer has failed to provide a single point of contact (38-38-103.1 CRS) or they are still pursuing foreclosure even though you have submitted a completed loss mitigation application or you have been offered and have accepted a loss mitigation option (38-38103.2 CRS), you may file a complaint with the Colorado Attorney General (720-508-6006) or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (855-411-2372) or both. However, the filing of a complaint in and of itself will not stop the foreclosure process. First Publication: 3/31/2016 Last Publication: 4/28/2016 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 2/4/2016 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: DAVID R DOUGHTY Colorado Registration #: 40042 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: Attorney File #: 16-010222 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2016-0023 First Publication: 3/31/2016 Last Publication: 4/28/2016 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Littleton NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2016-0006 To Whom It May Concern: On 1/19/2016 3:20:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.
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Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of
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Littleton NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2016-0006
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To Whom It May Concern: On 1/19/2016 3:20:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: DANIEL C KEETON Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR LEADERONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 4/30/2014 Recording Date of DOT: 5/1/2014 Reception No. of DOT: 2014021735 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $285,729.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $284,181.05 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: the failure to timely make payments as required under the Deed of Trust. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 22, BLOCK 10, ACRES GREEN FILING NO. 5, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 815 Mercury Circle, Littleton, CO 80124 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 11, 2016, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended. If you believe that your lender or servicer has failed to provide a single point of contact (38-38-103.1 CRS) or they are still pursuing foreclosure even though you have submitted a completed loss mitigation application or you have been offered and have accepted a loss mitigation option (38-38103.2 CRS), you may file a complaint with the Colorado Attorney General (720-508-6006) or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (855-411-2372) or both. However, the filing of a complaint in and of itself will not stop the foreclosure process. First Publication: 3/17/2016 Last Publication: 4/14/2016 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 1/20/2016 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: DAVID R DOUGHTY Colorado Registration #: 40042 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: Attorney File #: 15-009393 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2016-0006 First Publication: 3/17/2016 Last Publication: 4/14/2016 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2016-0011 To Whom It May Concern: On 1/20/2016 2:48:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: LARA M. NARDELL AND KEVIN L. NARDELL Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR CHERRY CREEK MORTGAGE CO., INC., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ASSET MORTGAGE INVESTMENTS II INC., BEAR STEARNS ALT-A TRUST, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-5 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 3/17/2005 Recording Date of DOT: 3/22/2005 Reception No. of DOT: 2005024601 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $280,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $288,410.95 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: the failure to make timely payments as required under the Deed of Trust. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property:
follows: the failure to make timely payments as required under the Deed of Trus t.
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THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust.
Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 37, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 84-A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.
Which has the address of: 2105 E Weatherstone Circle, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 11, 2016, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.
If you believe that your lender or servicer has failed to provide a single point of contact (38-38-103.1 CRS) or they are still pursuing foreclosure even though you have submitted a completed loss mitigation application or you have been offered and have accepted a loss mitigation option (38-38103.2 CRS), you may file a complaint with the Colorado Attorney General (720-508-6006) or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (855-411-2372) or both. However, the filing of a complaint in and of itself will not stop the foreclosure process. First Publication: 3/17/2016 Last Publication: 4/14/2016 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 1/21/2016 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: DAVID R DOUGHTY Colorado Registration #: 40042 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: Attorney File #: 15-008779 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2016-0011 First Publication: 3/17/2016 Last Publication: 4/14/2016 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2016-0024 To Whom It May Concern: On 2/4/2016 12:34:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.
Original Grantor: JAMES A SANTOS AND LISA J SANTOS Original Beneficiary: COMPASS BANK Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: COMPASS BANK Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 12/20/2004 Recording Date of DOT: 2/1/2005 Reception No. of DOT: 2005009582 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $44,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $43,675.34
Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: the failure to timely make payments as required under the Deed of Trust.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust.
Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 40, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 75-A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO Which has the address of: 6597 E Jackson Lane, Highlands Ranch, CO 80130 NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 25, 2016, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.
If you believe that your lender or servicer has failed to provide a single point of contact (38-38-103.1 CRS) or they are still pursuing foreclosure even though you have submitted a completed loss mitigation application or you have been offered and have accep-
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their experiences.” A replica of the honor bell was on display and it was used to demonstrate
how, once it has been cast and returned to Colorado, it will toll for deceased veterans. With members of the honor guard assisting, the bell was rung slowly seven times in respect and to honor a deceased veteran. Joe Gunderson, a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1 honor guard, said
he was proud to be a member of the Honor Bell Honor Guard. “The bell is an incredible idea,” the Highlands Ranch resident said. “Including the donated items from deceased veterans make the bell even more special. I hope that once other states see what Colorado is doing, more states will have bells cast and rung to honor
deceased veterans.” Plans are for the honor bell to be cast May 2, cleaned, polished and tuned before it is transported back to the Denver area in the special vehicle. The foundation plans call for the bell to officially toll publicly for the first time at the May 30 Memorial Day ceremonies at Fort Logan National Cemetery.
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PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2016-0024
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To Whom It May Concern: On 2/4/2016 12:34:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.
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Original Grantor: JAMES A SANTOS AND LISA J SANTOS Original Beneficiary: COMPASS BANK Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: COMPASS BANK Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 12/20/2004 Recording Date of DOT: 2/1/2005 Reception No. of DOT: 2005009582 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $44,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $43,675.34
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Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: the timely make pay- 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each TO failure SOLVEtoSUDOKU: Numbers ments asnumber required under theonly Deed of in each row, column and box. You can figure out the can appear once Trust.
order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided THE LIENinFORECLOSED NOT BE the boxes. TheMAY more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle! © 2016 King Features Synd., Inc.
A FIRST LIEN.
PUBLIC NOTICE
The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust.
PUBLIC INVITATION TO BID
Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 40, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 75-A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO Which has the address of: 6597 E Jackson Lane, Highlands Ranch, CO 80130 NOTICE OF SALE
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The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 25, 2016, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.
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If you believe that your lender or servicer has failed to provide a single point of contact (38-38-103.1 CRS) or they are still pursuing foreclosure even though you have submitted a completed loss mitigation application or you have been offered and have accepted a loss mitigation option (38-38103.2 CRS), you may file a complaint with the Colorado Attorney General (720-508-6006) or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (855-411-2372) or both. However, the filing of a complaint in and of itself will not stop the foreclosure process. First Publication: 3/31/2016 Last Publication: 4/28/2016 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 2/4/2016 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: SHEILA J FINN Colorado Registration #: 36637 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: Attorney File #: 15-010007 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2016-0024 First Publication: 3/31/2016 Last Publication: 4/28/2016 Publisher: Douglas County News Press
Government Legals PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the Same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to: OCCUPANT - REO America Cust
Public Notice PUBLIC INVITATION TO BID PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the Same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to:
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OCCUPANT - REO America Cust Frazier LLC - Sheila Blackwell Thomas R Hoff & Therese A Hoff You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 5th day of November 2012 the then County Treasurer of the County of Douglas, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to REO America Cust Frazier LLC the following described real estate situate in the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, to wit: LOT 6 5.57 AM/L NIGHTHAWK HILLS 1 and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to REO America Cust Frazier LLC. That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2011; That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of Thomas R Hoff & Therese A Hoff for said year 2011. That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said REO America Cust Frazier LLC at 1:00 o’clock P.M., on the 30th day of June 2016, unless the same has been redeemed. Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my hand this 9th day of March 2016. /s/ Diane A. Holbert County Treasurer of Douglas County Legal Notice No.: 928821 First Publication: March 17, 2016 Last Publication: March 31, 2016 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice PUBLIC INVITATION TO BID Separate sealed bids for BETTS RANCH ROAD REHABILITATION PROJECT, DOUGLAS COUNTY PROJECT NUMBER CI 2015-008 will be received by the Owner, Douglas County Government, Department of Public Works Engineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104, until Tuesday, April 12, 2016, at 2:00 p.m. This project consists of the placement of asphalt overlay on the existing 1-1/2 mile concrete portion of Betts Ranch Road and Village Drive, including inlet replacement, pavement marking, traffic control, and sediment control. The Contract Documents may be examined at the above address after 10:00
Separate sealed bids for BETTS RANCH ROAD REHABILITATION PROJECT, DOUGLAS COUNTY PROJECT NUMBER CI 2015-008 will be received by the Owner, Douglas County Government, Department of Public Works Engineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104, until Tuesday, April 12, 2016, at 2:00 p.m. This project consists of the placement of asphalt overlay on the existing 1-1/2 mile concrete portion of Betts Ranch Road and Village Drive, including inlet replacement, pavement marking, traffic control, and sediment control.
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The Contract Documents may be examined at the above address after 10:00 a.m. on Monday, March 28, 2016, and copies of the Contract Documents may be obtained upon payment of $35.00 for each set.The $35.00 is non-refundable. (Additional charge if mailing is required.) A PRE-BID CONFERENCE will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 6, 2016, at the Department of Public Works Engineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104. The Bid Opening will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 12, 2016, at the same address. The Project includes the following major items and approximate quantities: • Hot Mix Asphalt (Grading SX)(75) (Haul and Asphalt)(Paving) – 4,800 Tons • Hot Mix Asphalt (Grading S)(75) (Haul and Asphalt)(Paving) – 3,400 Tons • Geotextile Fabric (Glasgrid) – 21,300 SY • Curb and Gutter, Type 2 (Section IIM) – 14,200 LF Prior to submitting a Bid Proposal, Bidders shall have received prequalification status (active status) with the Colorado Department of Transportation to bid on individual projects of the size and kind of work as set forth herein. Any questions on the bidding process may be directed to Karl Lucero, Project Engineer at 303.660.7490. For Planholder Information, Please Call 303.660.7490 (Front Desk) Legal Notice No.: 928871 First Publication: March 24, 2016 Last Publication: April 7, 2016 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS A public hearing will be held on April 18, 2016, at 7:00 p.m., before the Douglas County Planning Commission and on May 10, 2016, at 2:30 p.m., before the Board of County Commissioners in the Commissioners’ Hearing Room, 100 Third St., Castle Rock, CO, for proposed amendments to the Douglas County Zoning Resolution (DCZR). The request proposes amendments to Sections 1, 2, 11, 12, 13, and 36 of the DCZR to provide clarity and greater consistency with state and federal law.
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS A public hearing will be held on April 18, 2016, at 7:00 p.m., before the Douglas County Planning Commission and on May 10, 2016, at 2:30 p.m., before the Board of County Commissioners in the Commissioners’ Hearing Room, 100 Third St., Castle Rock, CO, for proposed amendments to the Douglas County Zoning Resolution (DCZR). The request proposes amendments to Sections 1, 2, 11, 12, 13, and 36 of the DCZR to provide clarity and greater consistency with state and federal law.
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For more information, call Cindy Perez at Douglas County Planning Services, 303-660-7460. File #/Name: DR2015-013/Douglas County Zoning Resolution Amendments, Sections 1, 2, 11, 12, 13, and 36 Legal Notice No.: 928890 First Publication: March 31, 2016 Last Publication: March 31, 2016 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC INVITATION TO BID Separate sealed bids for QUEBEC/LINCOLN/UNIVERSITY INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT – PHASE 2, DOUGLA S COUNTY PROJECT NUMBER CI 2013012 will be received by the Owner, Douglas County Government, Department of Public Works Engineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104, until Tuesday, April 26, 2016, at 2:00 p.m. This project consists of widening northbound Quebec Street approaching Lincoln Avenue and eastbound Lincoln Avenue, between Quebec Street and Dutch Creek, including removal of concrete pavement, re-grading the subgrade, new concrete pavement, cast-in-place retaining walls, new drainage structures, new curb and gutter, new sidewalk, traffic signals, irrigation and landscaping restoration. The Contract Documents may be examined at the above address after 10:00 a.m. on Monday, April 4, 2016, and copies of the Contract Documents may be obtained upon payment of $35.00 for each set. The $35.00 is non-refundable. (Additional charge if mailing is required.) A PRE-BID CONFERENCE will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 13, 2016, at the Department of Public Works Engineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104. The Bid Opening will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 26, 2016, at the same address. The Project includes the following major items and approximate quantities: • Removal of Concrete Pavement – 3,282 SY
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21) With change directing the Archer’s aim, Separate sealed bids for QUEBEC/LINCOLN/UNIVERSITY INconsider a second look at your plans and see T E R S E C T I O N I M P R O V E M E Nwhere T they might benefit from a revision. A PROJECT – PHASE 2, DOUGLAS workplace matter is close to a resolution. COUNTY PROJECT NUMBER CI 2013012 will be received by the Owner, CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Douglas County Government, DepartNew contacts help you learn some important ment of Public Works Engineering, Philip Public Notice S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite information about upcoming developments. 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104, until TuesINVITATION FOR BIDto(IFB) The week calls for the Sea Goat be more day, April 26, 2016, at 2:00 p.m. This #019-16 flexible than usual inYARD a number of matters. project consists of widening northbound PARKER (GAILEN D. BUCK Quebec Street approaching Lincoln AvenSERVICE CENTER) AQUARIUS (January 20 2toPROJECT February 18) With ue and eastbound Lincoln Avenue, PHASE both change and uncertainty in your aspect, between Quebec Street and Dutch Creek, including removal of concrete pavement, The feel Facilities, Fleet &inEmergency Supyou might less confident a previous dere-grading the subgrade, new concrete Department of where Douglas cision.port That’sServices OK. Check it out and see it pavement, cast-in-place retaining walls, County Government, hereinafter referred could be if necessary. new drainage structures, new curb and to modified, as the County, respectfully requests gutter, new sidewalk, traffic signals, irrigabids from responsible and qualified firms PISCES 19 to March 20) Old relation and landscaping restoration. for (February the provision of the construction of the tionships thatYard seemed to be are buoyParker (Galen D. sinking Buck Service CenThe Contract Documents may be exter),and Phase 2 located atare 9040 Tammy ant again, new relationships benefiting amined at the above address after 10:00 Lane, Parker, Colorado 80134. This from Cupid’s loving care. This could be a good a.m. on Monday, April 4, 2016, and copproject was planned in two phases. time toPhase make a1 major move. ies of the Contract Documents may be obis nearing completion. Phase 2 tained upon payment of $35.00 for each current project to be bid and will be BORN(the THIS WEEK: prefer to tread set. The $35.00 is non-refundable. (Addireferred to asWhile “The you Project”) includes: your own path, you’ll go out of your wayBuilding, to help tional charge if mailing is required.) 31,000sf New Operations 9,400sf New Fleet Support Shop, 8,600sf someone in need. A PRE-BID CONFERENCE will be held at New Equipment Building and approxim10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 13, 2016, ately 10 acres of site work. (c) 2016 King Features Synd., Inc. at the Department of Public Works Engineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third The IFB documents may be reviewed Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104. and/or printed from the Rocky Mountain EThe Bid Opening will be conducted at 2:00 Purchasing System website at www.rockyp.m. on Tuesday, April 26, 2016, at the mountainbidsystem.com. IFB documents same address. are not available for purchase from Douglas County Government and can The Project includes the following maonly be accessed from the above-menjor items and approximate quantities: tioned website. While the IFB documents are available electronically, Douglas • Removal of Concrete Pavement County cannot accept electronic bid re– 3,282 SY sponses. • Concrete Class D (Wall) – 523 CY • Concrete Pavement (9 Inch)(Class P) ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6, 2016 @ – 4,594 SY 2:00 PM, THERE WILL BE A MANDAT• Concrete Sidewalk (6 Inch) – 1,141 SY ORY PRE-BID MEETING RELATED TO • Curb and Gutter Type 2 (Section II-B) THIS PROJECT. THE MANDATORY – 1,814 LF PRE-BID MEETING WILL ALLOW ALL POTENTIAL BIDDERS THE OPPORPrior to submitting a Bid Proposal, BidTUNITY TO DISCUSS THE PROJECT ders shall have received prequalification DETAILS AND VIEW THE WORK SITE status (active status) with the Colorado LOCATION. THE MANDATORY PREDepartment of Transportation to bid on inBID MEETING WILL BE AT THE dividual projects of the size and kind of DOUGLAS COUNTY GOVERNMENT, work as set forth herein. PARKER YARD, 9040 TAMMY LANE, PARKER, COLORADO 80134. PLEASE Any questions on the bidding process may CALL 303-663-7707 FOR DIRECTIONS, be directed to Dennis Lobberding, Project IF NEEDED. ONLY THOSE PROSPECTEngineer at 303.660.7490. IVE BIDDERS ATTENDING THE MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING WILL BE For Planholder Information, Please Call ALLOWED TO SUBMIT A BID ON THIS 303.660.7490 (Front Desk) PROJECT.
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Legal Notice No.: 928908 First Publication: March 31, 2016 Last Publication: April 7, 2016 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) #019-16 PARKER YARD (GAILEN D. BUCK SERVICE CENTER) PHASE 2 PROJECT The Facilities, Fleet & Emergency Support Services Department of Douglas County Government, hereinafter referred to as the County, respectfully requests bids from responsible and qualified firms for the provision of the construction of the Parker Yard (Galen D. Buck Service Center), Phase 2 located at 9040 Tammy La ne, Parker, Colorado 80134. This project was planned in two phases. Phase 1 is nearing completion. Phase 2 (the current project to be bid and will be referred to as “The Project”) includes: 31,000sf New Operations Building, 9,400sf New Fleet Support Shop, 8,600sf New Equipment Building and approximately 10 acres of site work. The IFB documents may be reviewed and/or printed from the Rocky Mountain EPurchasing System website at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com. IFB documents are not available for purchase from Douglas County Government and can only be accessed from the above-mentioned website. While the IFB documents are available electronically, Douglas County cannot accept electronic bid responses.
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Four (4) copies of your IFB response shall be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked “IFB No. 019-16, Parker Yard, Phase 2”. Electronic and/or faxed bid responses will not be accepted. Bids will be received until 2:00 p.m., on Thursday, April 28, 2016 by the Douglas County Finance Department, Purchasing Division, 100 Third Street, Suite 130, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104. Bids will not be considered which are received after the time stated, and any bids so received will be returned unopened.
Douglas County Government reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive formalities, informalities, or irregularities contained in a said bid and furthermore, to award a contract for items herein, either in whole or in part, if it is deemed to be in the best interest of the County to do so. Additionally, we reserve the right to negotiate optional items/services with the successful bidder.
Please direct any questions concerning this IFB to Carolyn Riggs, Purchasing Supervisor, 303-660-7434, criggs@douglas.co.us, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Legal Notice No.: 928934 First Publication: March 31, 2016 Last Publication: March 31, 2016 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
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