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Options proposed for gas regulator station Residents air concerns at Xcel Energy community workshop By Alex DeWind adewind@coloradocommunitymedia.com An Xcel Energy workshop left some Highlands Ranch residents concerned about three proposed locations for a natural gas regulator station, two near public schools and one in open space in the Indigo Hill neighborhood. “It sets the precedent that open space can be used for industrial use,” said Kristen Burkett, whose Indigo Hill home
backs up to open space. “If we can have this type of regulator station here, what’s next?” Xcel’s three-hour community workshop on April 4 at Hilton Garden Inn, 1050 Plaza Drive, had three stations: a project overview station led by Xcel area banager Tom Henley, a safety and design station led by Xcel engineers, and a location and design siting station. Small groups of five to 10 people rotated through the stations. Xcel officials asked guests to fill out a public comment form and vote on one of three proposed areas: the original site
Highlands Ranch resident Stacie Kishiyama, left, questions Jon Moe, Xcel’s manager of gas engineering, at the safety and design workshop station on April 4. Photo by Alex DeWind
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Teacher turnover shows rise for ’15-16 New data from the Colorado Department of Education shows the turnover rate for 2015-16 is 19.7 percent By Mike DiFerdinando mdiferdinando@coloradocommunitymedia.com
Highlands Ranch residents Chris Canter, left, and his mother-in-law, Pam Lavene, hold one of two “Wheel of Fortune” offer letters. The pair auditioned together but couldn’t participate as a team because they aren’t biologically related. Producers still offered them each a spot on the show. “I’ve dreamt of spinning that wheel since I was a child,” Canter said. Photo by Alex DeWind
Local woman plays on ‘Wheel of Fortune’ Pam Lavene will donate prize to church’s building campaign By Alex DeWind adewind@coloradocommunitymedia.com Pam Lavene, of Highlands Ranch, isn’t an avid “Wheel of Fortune” watcher. But last December she was offered a spot on the game show and took it. She won $10,500, which she will donate to her church. “Going on the show, I thought, `Please don’t make me look foolish,’” she said. “I didn’t want to be in some viral video.” Lavene’s son-in-law, Chris Canter, is the opposite. He’s had a lifelong goal to
make it on the show. “I dreamt of spinning the wheel since I was a child,” Canter, 32, said. Canter applied for “Wheel of Fortune” last year and was asked to audition in downtown Denver. He could bring a family member to compete as a team, so he brought Lavene. Producers didn’t accept Canter and Lavene as a team because they aren’t biologically related. But the two left a lasting impression and were separately given spots on the show. Lavene, 55, filmed her episode Dec. 18 in Culver City, Calif. It was set to air April 4 on CBS. Canter was to film his episode in early April. The game show first aired in 1983
with hosts Pat Sajak and Vanna White. Three contestants vie for prizes by spinning a wheel and picking a letter — similar to the “Hangman” guessing game. Contestants win cash or an expense-free trip to an exotic destination. The show’s jovial atmosphere surprised Lavene. “It was almost like a party of people who just enjoy each other,” she said. Most contestants had a lifelong dream to be on the show, Lavene said, and watched it religiously. They were average, everyday people from college students to seniors. Lavene, an insurance salesperson, was nervous thinking about all the Wheel continues on Page 27
Teacher turnover in the Douglas County School District has risen above the state average, according to newly released data by the Colorado Department of Education. For the 2015-16 school year, the teacher turnover rate in the school district was 19.7 percent – it was 16.7 percent the previous year and 11.6 percent five years ago — figures released April 1 show. The state average is 17 percent. “We must do what is right by our staff and we must be honest with ourselves,” Board of Education President Meghann Silverthorn said. “These numbers are concerning, and I will not CDE continues on Page 6
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CAROLINE PEDICINO My background I was born in northwestern Nebraska and grew up there. I came to Denver for nursing school at Children’s Hospital. I met my husband, who was in the Navy during World War II. We moved to Jefferson County in 1949. I’ve been around the area quite a while. I moved to Riverpointe Senior Community in Littleton almost five years ago. Being a nurse It’s kind of a way of life. I enjoyed it. I graduated nursing school in 1946. Then I went to CU for a couple years to get my bachelor’s degree, and that opened some more doors.
My family We raised two daughters. After the girls were through with high school, I went back to school and got my master’s degree, and then I worked in the Jefferson County schools, in preschool, working with children with handicaps and their parents. So that’s how I ended my career, in special education. I retired in about 1985. Coming to Littleton When my husband died, I moved here. I don’t ever want to live anywhere else. The staff here is fabulous. The activities are wonderful. Favorite activities We take trips to the philharmonic about every month during the season. We always make trips in the fall to the mountains to see the leaves. We go to eat at new restaurants. They have something for everybody. If you have suggestions for My Name Is..., contact Kyle Harding at kharding@ coloradocommunitymedia.com
Mark Kroll, 22, is alarmed. Katie Pickrell, 17, is disappointed. Sianna Elmanouzi, 22, is quite baffled. The reason for their reactions? The 2016 Republican presidential camAnn Macari paign, defined by uncultured, crass, Healey hateful vocabulary and behavior typically more reflective of the worst in reality TV than a contest for the leader of our country. Much of the blame, these young people say, rests with Donald Trump, the billionaire real-estate mogul who has used his trademark offensive — and bigoted — bluntness to somehow rally enough supporters to move him to the front of the Republican pack. “I would like to think no one believes those things,” says Elmanouzi, a fiscal conservative and social justice liberal who registered as a Republican when she voted in her first presidential election four years ago. “But I’ve been overwhelmed by how much support he’s received. So it makes me second-guess what kind of society we live in.” Me, too. Regardless of where we fall on the political spectrum, Trump’s mean, simpleminded, often racist and sexist rhetoric shouldn’t be celebrated or replicated. And yet it has been. His campaign rallies draw overflow crowds. A recent NBC News/Survey Monkey weekly election tracking poll shows Trump has the support of 48 percent of registered Republicans and Republican-leaners. His abrasive style has lowered the bar of what’s acceptable
to debate among candidates — from penises to wives — and degenerated the conversation into playground-like name-calling and gloss-overs. “Respect,” Pickrell says, “is missing ...” Pickrell, who turns 18 in time to vote in November, has been canvassing for Democrat Bernie Sanders. She likes his focus on the environment and education, among other issues. Although energized by contributing to the political process, she’s also been shocked by what Trump’s influence has uncovered. “He’s kind of solidified (people) can be prejudiced or bigoted toward other people,” she says. “We’re taught you can’t say things based on skin color or where people come from, but he has done just that ... It’s almost like they were waiting for Donald Trump to come around and to say it’s OK to think things like that.” Mark Kroll, who graduates in May with a sociology degree from Coe College in Iowa, echoes Pickrell’s belief. People “have these views, have this rhetoric in their everyday vocabulary with their friends, family …” he says. “Now they have someone who’s talking like them — that’s kind of the scary thing about it.” Kim Gorgens, a clinical associate professor of psychology at University of Denver, also concurs. Research shows Trump “is a mouthpiece for a large percentage of the populace who hold these beliefs — much like pushing the Like button on a reply for Facebook or thumbs-up on Reddit for ugly sentiments,” Gorgens says. The rise in bullying rhetoric — of the acceptance of “cruelty and exclusion” — to such national prominence doesn’t Healey continues on Page 8
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Douglas County readies aerial assault on wildfires PREVENTING FIRES Some tips and guidelines from South Metro Fire Rescue for preventing fires and wildfires: • All recreational fires must be no more than 3 feet in diameter, and must be at least 25 feet from any combustible items such as utility poles, decks or sheds. • Keep grass watered and mowed, and trim shrubs and trees to keep them outside of the 25-foot zone. • Never start a recreational fire or use a portable fireplace when the Fire Weather Outlook is listed as “Elevated,” Critical” or “Extreme.” To check the outlook for the day, go to: http://www. spc.noaa.gov/products/fire_wx/ fwdy1.html.
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Commissioners renew pacts with four operators for upcoming season By Tom Skelley tomskelley@coloradocommunitymedia.com The Douglas County commissioners renewed contracts with four aerial-based firefighting companies to prepare for the upcoming wildfire season. In a March 29 news release, the board announced new agreements with Heliqwest International Inc. and Trans Aero Ltd. for up to $50,000 in helicopter services, and 10 Tanker Air Carrier LLC for up to $100,000 in fixed-wing apparatus services. Rampart Helicopter Services LLC, which has helped fight fires in Douglas County in the past, will continue its arrangement as a “call when needed” provider for the county. The cost of services authorized with Rampart does not exceed $404,000
over a 12-month period. Actual cost to the county will depend on how often Rampart’s services are used. In the release, David Weaver, chair of the commissioners, said several fires in the last few years contributed to the decision. “Given the number of fires we have seen in recent years throughout Colorado, we understand the importance of having every precaution in place to protect our communities,” Weaver said. “That includes having as much wildland fire air support as possible.” Jeff Armstrong, owner of Castle Rockbased Rampart, said it is important for the county to have resources close to home in the event of a fire. “We pushed for this because typically the federal assets are not around when we need them,” Armstrong said. “It never seems to fail that when we get hit with a big fire the assets are gone.” Armstrong also praised Douglas County officials for their cooperation and making ground forces available to train with his
helicopter crews. In addition to the renewals, the board also approved an Annual Operating Plan. The plan explains how cooperating fire departments will work together to battle fires, including authorization for the closest department to begin fighting a fire even if it is inside another department’s jurisdiction. The plan also stipulates that costs of services will be considered during a response to a fire, but protecting firefighters and property will come first. John Gould, business development manager for 10 Tanker, an Albuquerque, New Mexico company, said the contract renewal is a good option for the county because no money changes hands unless needed. “I think this was a really good agreement (the board) made,” Gould said. “If the folks in Douglas County have a fire… we’ll show up within 24 hours. When the chips are down, they’ll have quick and efficient access to a valuable firefighting asset.”
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Man arrested after two killed in Centennial crash Taden Jones faces charges of vehicular homicide, DUI Staff report
A makeshift memorial of flowers and photos near a Centennial intersection paid tribute to two women killed in an automobile crash last week. The victims have been identified as Audrey Carolyn Burton, 77, and Gayle Brown Buckwalter, 82. Both were Centennial residents. The 18-year-old man suspected of driving under the influence and causing the April 1 crash was arrested and released on bond. Taden Jones, of Centennial, was booked into the Arapahoe County jail on two counts of vehicular homicide, according to a news release by the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office. Jones, who was released from jail the day after the crash on Jones $100,000 bond, faces additional charges, including DUI, reckless driving and possession of a South Carolina fake ID that said he was 23 years old. Results of Jones’ blood alcohol content test were not released. He was scheduled to appear in court April 7. Jones is a 2015 graduate of Arapahoe High School, where he played football. As a junior, the defensive back earned honorable mention all-league honors. Deputies responded to the two-vehicle crash, which shut down the intersection of South Colorado Boulevard and East Peakview Circle for several hours, about 3:40 p.m. Burton was driving and Buckwalter was a passenger when they were struck by Jones’ vehicle, authorities said. Witnesses reported that Jones was driving aggressively, said sheriff’s office Bureau Chief Glenn Thompson. Jones admitted to having three beers
A makeshift memorial rests at the stop sign off Peakview Circle and South Colorado Boulevard in Centennial following a double-fatal car accident on April 1. Photo by Alex DeWind prior to the crash and had the odor of an alcoholic beverage and bloodshot eyes, according to the arrest affidavit. The affidavit gives the following account of what happened: Jones was driving a blue Acura sedan northbound on South Colorado Boulevard, with “other teenagers in his vehicle.” He passed a vehicle that was slowing down to make a right turn at a “high rate of speed.” A third vehicle, the one with Burton
and Buckwalter, was turning left from East Peakview Circle onto South Colorado Boulevard. Jones struck the vehicle in a “T-bone fashion.” Both women died of “multiple blunt force injuries,” according to the Arapahoe County Coroner’s Office. One of Jones’ two passengers was taken to a local hospital with minor injuries. In his report, responding Deputy Evan Driscoll said he found the South Carolina ID in Jones’ possession. The deputy also
reported looking at Jones’ cell phone and finding a text message received 43 minutes earlier that read, “Where do you get weed from?” Driscoll wrote that he observed signs of intoxication in Jones and told the suspect he would be taking him to “headquarters to talk with an investigator and do a blood draw.” The deputy wrote that Jones asked, as they were leaving the scene, “Am I getting a ticket for the crash?”
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When Mountain Vista Principal Mike Weaver took over the leadership of the high school during the 2011-12 school year, he knew what would be expected of him, thanks to help from his predecessor, Steve Johnson. “I had the honor and pleasure of working with (Johnson) for six years while I was the principal of Bear Canyon Elementary, a feeder school to Mountain Vista,” Weaver said. “He was a great mentor to me. Steve was a great example of how to lead a building. Everything he did, he did the right way.” Johnson, who served as Mountain Vista principal from 2002-11, died Easter Sunday, March 27. He was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis — also known as ALS and Lou Gehrig’s disease — in 2015. He Johnson was 58. Before becoming principal, Johnson was a social studies teacher at Highlands Ranch High School. Prior to working in education, he served as a pastor for 10 years. Weaver took over as principal at Mountain Vista when Johnson left to take a position with the Douglas County School District as director of high school education. Johnson’s memorial service was
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• “He was my evaluator while I worked as a library aide at TRHS. I will always remember his smile and gentle ways.” • “Steve was incredible. I’m very lucky that I worked with such a great mentor, leader and friend.” • “Wonderful man taken too soon and too cruelly. Breaks my heart. He hired me at Vista, and I am forever grateful. God Bless You Steve.” • “Oh my gosh, this is so sad! He was such a wonderful man. I’ll always remember him fondly — he was one of the best educators I’ve ever met.” • “Steve will be missed. He touched all of us and left his footprint on our hearts. We love you man!”
March 31 at the Centennial Covenant Church in Littleton. Hundreds of friends and former students from the Mountain Vista community came to the service to pay their respects, Weaver said. Johnson leaves a legacy of putting students first and doing what was best for them, Weaver said. “We give out the Steve Johnson Leadership Award every year at Mountain Vista,” Weaver said. “ I think the award takes on an added significance and will be one of the ways we honor him in the years to come.”
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blindly defend them. I want answers. I care about our staff and our students too much to leave this unaddressed.” DCSD’s turnover rate continues to be higher than some of its closest neighbors. Littleton (9.3 percent) and Cherry Creek (10.4 percent) turnover rose about 1 percentage point each from the previous year. In Jefferson County (16.3), it went up slightly less than 2 percentage points. Meanwhile, turnover among principals in the Douglas County School District rose to 23 percent from 20.7 percent the previous year. Principal turnover in Littleton for the 2015-16 school year was 7.1 percent, and in Cherry Creek it was 9.6 percent. Jefferson County’s figure is 16.3 percent, the same as the state average. Silverthorn said she has invited parents, principals and teachers to share their concerns. “When students are affected by teacher or principal turnover, then that is an issue that needs to be examined,” Silverthorn said. “We can look at statistics all day in a vacuum and try to defend the turnover. At the end of the day, we must be bold enough to ask the tough questions and make the tough moves to make us a district that welcomes and retains great staff.” A spokeswoman for the Douglas
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At the end of the day, we must be bold enough to ask the tough questions and make the tough moves to make us a district that welcomes and retains great staff.” Meghann Silverthorn, Douglas County School Board president
County School District said officials would need more time to analyze the new data before commenting on it. Assistant Superintendent Ted Knight said the district retains nearly all of its teachers who are rated “highly effective” and “effective” under the annual evaluation system. “Our goal is to keep the very best teachers in front of our students,” Knight said. DCSD officials have said in the past they disagree with how CDE calculates turnover because the state includes teachers or administrators who are promoted or go to other schools within the district as turnover. Board of education member David Ray said the district needs to stop debating whether or not the data is accurate and seek a solution that will keep teachers and principals from leaving. “Data is a curious thing,” Ray said. “You can embrace it, justify it or dismiss it. For too long, our district has been
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dismissing it and trying to justify that the data is being calculated incorrectly. But what cannot be dismissed is that the CDE data is the same metric used, and calculated the same way, for all school districts. It is unacceptable, disheartening and disturbing that we are now above the state average for turnover and two times more than our neighboring districts.” Board member Doug Benevento said the state data is not reflective of the
DISTRICT COMPARISON 2015-16 teacher turnover in area school districts:
2015-16 principal turnover in area school districts:
Littleton: 9.3 %
Englewood: 0 %
Cherry Creek: 10.4 %
Littleton: 7 %
Adams 12: 13.2 %
Cherry Creek: 9.6 %
Lewis-Palmer: 14.6 %
Adams 12: 12.9 %
Jefferson: 16.3 %
Jefferson: 16.3 %
State avergage: 17 %
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Douglas County: 19.7 %
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Englewood: 19.6 %
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reality of turnover in the district. “We are retaining 95 percent of our highly effective teachers and 90 percent of our effective teachers,” he said. “What David Ray is advocating for is retaining our least effective teachers, a policy that the board has not supported in the past and does not support.” Ray strongly disagrees with Benevento’s assertion. “I find it unfortunate that Director Benevento states that he knows what I am advocating for when we’ve never spoken about it,” Ray said. “Given my 25-year career as a principal in the district, I take offense to anyone suggesting that my intent is to retain the least effective teachers.I have worked tirelessly to place only the best teachers in classrooms for our learners and my record for retaining these teachers far exceeds the district’s unfortunate turnover trends of the past five years. Forging ahead with practices that have resulted in high percentages of teachers and principals leaving our system is unacceptable.”
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NEWS IN A HURRY 9Health Fair coming to Eastridge The Highlands Ranch Lions are hosting the annual 9Health Fair on April 9 from 7 a.m. to noon at Eastridge Recreation Center, 9568 S. University Blvd. The fair offers life-saving health screenings at low cost, including blood chemistry screening for $35, blood cell count screening for $20, hemoglobin A1C screening for $20, colon cancer screening kit for $25, Vitamin D screening for $45, and prostate specific antigen (PSA) for $30. Free screenings include blood pressure, height, weight, BMI, spinal and hearing, which may change on the day of the fair. Children are able to take free vision screenings performed by the Lions using a Plusoptix digital screener that can test for six different eye diseases. Other screenings for children include height, weight and blood pressure. There will be no blood screening for anyone under the age of 18. Register online before noon on April 8 at www.9healthfair.org to make the process easier. To volunteer for the Highlands Ranch Lions Club, contact non-med coordinator Pat Carlson at ddcc@ddccnotary. com or 303-888-0423. Home improvement in spotlight Highlands Ranch’s oldest and most prestigious Home Improvement Expo is celebrating its 19th year with a three-day show at Eastridge Recreation Center, 9568 University Blvd., April 22, 23 and 24 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Highlands Ranch Community Association sponsors the Expo, which is free of charge and open to the public. Homeowners have the opportunity to speak face to face with business professionals and see many “show only” specials, discounts, door prizes, giveaways and more. There will be more than 125 exhibitors and industry professionals showing the latest products, equipment and ideas to homeowners looking for upgrades and improvements. For more information call 303-791-2500 or visit www.HRCAonline.org/Events. Sheriff’s captain graduates from FBI academy On March 18, 230 law enforcement officers graduated from the FBI National Academy Program at Quantico, Virginia. Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Capt. Jason Kennedy was among those who graduated. The 263rd session of the FBI’s National Academy consisted of men and women from 47 states. Training for the program is provided by the FBI
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necessarily surprise Gorgens. Psychologists and sociologists have been sounding the alarm for at least a decade, she says: A society increasingly separated from one another by the use of technology that promotes virtual rather than personal relationships is leading to the mainstreaming of inappropriate online behaviors, such as cyberbullying and Internet trolling. “As there’s been more and more access to, and exposure to, more opportunities to broadcast cruelty - cruelty has increased — and you’ve seen a gradual corrosion of social norms to include more pro-aggression, pro-violence sentiments,” Gorgens says. In simpler terms: “As the space between us gets reduced, instead of more opportunities for building interpersonal networks, we’ve
April 7, 2016 used that space to broadcast really ugly sides of ourselves.” But, Gorgens says, the good news is research also shows we are most influenced by the people who are closest to us — family, friends, mentors — who, hopefully, don’t espouse the kind of philosophy that tears us apart. As it usually does in our country, it comes down to We the People. And, so far, we have generally allowed this state of affairs to continue without forceful outcry. We thought it wouldn’t get this far. We thought, initially, it was kind of funny. We thought Trump didn’t stand a chance. Even much of the media, I’m embarrassed to admit, has been swept away on the Trump hyperbole, bypassing legitimate coverage of other candidates and asking questions that perpetuate a conversation of little substance. Instead, we got taught a lesson in the reality of what happens when you don’t stand up to the
bully from the very start. So let’s listen to the young people coming behind us, even though we are supposed to be older and wiser. This year’s excursion into the presidential campaign for Pickrell, a high school senior so passionate about politics she wants to be either a political journalist or a politician, has shown her not all is as it seems. She’s discovered some longtime friends have layers she didn’t know: They talk about supporting Trump, then make jokes about African-Americans, Hispanics, Muslims, gays. “It’s actually forced me to break down some of my relationships with people because they’re so hateful towards those who don’t support the kind of country Trump is after,” Pickrell says. “We should be looking for a leader who will bring the nation together and build people up, not tear people down and reverse the progress that we’ve been making.”
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The possibility of a Trump presidency disillusions Kroll, who believes much of his support comes from a populace previously uninterested in politics and uneducated about issues. But, he wonders, how do you “try to teach your kid, `Don’t speak like this’ when it’s all over TV and (Trump) has a legitimate shot at becoming president? ... Reality TV has so much influence on young people. It’s eye-opening that there’s somebody who belongs on reality TV and is now in a more serious context.” They all agree, as Elmanouzi says, that young people don’t want an “aggressively demeaning” leader. Or one who is hateful. Or divisive. Or intolerant. They want a leader who respects others, who sees the broader good, who can work with all segments of society, who can meet in the middle. “I think young people are more
willing to compromise, more willing to work together,” says Elmanouzi, who graduates from University of Colorado-Boulder in May with a degree in political science and business and a certificate in peace and conflict studies. “We’re kind of done with not being able to have conversations.” The political rhetoric of this campaign year has all but obliterated any suggestion of dialogue, much less a respectful approach to leadership. “It’s definitely a lesson learned,” Elmanouzi says. “The younger generation always looks to the mistakes of the generation before us.” Make no mistake: There’s a lesson here for all of us to learn. Ann Macari Healey’s awardwinning column about people, places and issues of everyday life appears every other week. She can be reached at ahealey@coloradocommunitymedia.com or 303566-4109.
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Joy more attractive than misery Maybe you have been part of a group discussion before where the initial conversation and topics seem benign and harmless enough. The tone and flow of the early discussion leads you to believe that you can probably enjoy spending time with the group, possibly offer some insights, and maybe even learn something along the way. And then it happens, a light-hearted and seamlessly simple discussion turns sideways, and before you know it the differences of opinion stands out like a ketchup stain on a white glove. At the risk of not being liked or accepted, certain individuals will join the dark forces of discontent and misery, and either remain silent in their conforming to the negative but popular rhetoric, or will jump right on the bandwagon of gloom. Heck, this could even be a conversation between two people, never mind a group of people. Has it ever happened to you, have you ever been the instigator of such a discussion? Or have you ever just decided it’s easier and less confrontational to quietly listen, even if the torrent of sadness is nothing you agree with? Don’t worry if your answer is yes, you are actually among the majority, as most of us would rather not engage in a conflict or battle. But what happens is this, we think about it, we go home or go to work and we share or propagate the misery as we retell the story and event that we just heard. And now, we are part of the misery trail, whether we wanted to be or not. But sooner or later, friends, family and coworkers will begin to avoid us. The old saying “Misery loves company” may be true, but the truth is that it is a temporary kinship or friendship. Misery is not sustainable. If it becomes sustainable
it will contribute to stress and other health issues. The opposite is joy. And joy attracts companions, strangers, neighbors, friends and family. Joy can even attract a crowd, or it can be enjoyed individually or amongst Michael Norton a close intimate group of people, maybe even WINNING just one or two people. You see, misery can be WORDS viewed as infectious, kind of a negative connotation. Where joy is often associated with be contagious, like when someone you are with begins to laugh so hard and joyful, you can hardly contain yourself from laughing along with them. And usually we have no idea what they are laughing about, but we join in the fun because it seems and feels like the right thing to do. Misery erodes relationships and contributes to the attrition of the people we had hoped to keep in our lives. And there is no doubt that joy attracts companions, companionship, love and trust, and fuels the positive energy of hope and encouragement that naturally draws others to us. And the best news of all is that we get to choose which path we want to pursue in our lives, the misery loves company path, or the joy that attracts companions path. Too black and white for you? Maybe your personal style leads you to be more gray in this area, staying far enough away from the
negative conversations and misery so that you don’t get painted with that same brush, yet close enough to hear what they are wallowing in. And maybe even maintaining your safe distance from the jubilance and perhaps overly optimistic and joyful folks so that you don’t get caught up in the hype of happiness bubble. I mean it’s probably safer in the middle, right? For me, I choose the benefits of joy attracting companions. The positive energy and conversations around possibilities and what can be achieved far outweighs the gloom and doom of the misery loves company group where limiting beliefs paralyze the potential for moving forward or ahead in life. The next time you are out and about, meeting in a bar or restaurant, gathering at a dinner or party, try and pay attention to the conversations, tonality, and body language of those around you, whether in your group or not. I just bet you will be able to quickly pick up on the joyful groups or just as quickly identify the reasons you want to distance yourself from the misery-driven conversations. How about you? Did you find this column to be a source of misery for you that will fuel a negative discussion, or did the column further strengthen your resolve as a joyful optimist? I would love to hear all about it at gotonorton@gmail.com, and when we can avoid the misery and attract the joy, 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.
Let’s get serious about the business of joking Tell me if you have heard this one. A snake goes into a bar. The bartender says, “I can’t serve you.” The snake says, “Why not?” “Because you Craig Marshall Smith can’t hold your liquor.” QUIET My father DESPERATION never told a single joke in my lifetime, at least not when I was around him. Maybe he did when he was on one of his business trips, but I doubt it. And he may have told a joke or two when he was growing up, or when he was stationed in Scotland during the war. But again, I doubt it. It also means that I never heard him tell a dirty joke. I don’t tell dirty jokes, and I don’t listen to dirty jokes. I am never going to a comedy club. There aren’t many comedians I appreciate anymore. It doesn’t mean that I am Mr. Rogers. A skeleton goes into a bar. The bartender says, “What can I get you?” The skeleton says, “A beer and a mop.” Looking back, and realizing that my father didn’t tell jokes, but that he was very witty, makes me think we had that in common too. The truth is, I am witty. And I give the credit to my father. Smith continues on Page 11
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Teacher turnover story lacked balance I’m not sure what efforts you have made to find alternative viewpoints to the article about teacher turnover. You talked to plenty of parents and teachers who all have the same viewpoint that the school board is basically causing the teachers to leave. Please allow me to offer an alternative viewpoint as a parent of children in the DCSD. It hardly seems like a major story that the turnover rate in Douglas County is near that of the state average. The story should be that the turnover rate is so low given the change in culture that the school board has brought to this district. Whenever someone implements processes and ideas that are innovative and against the status quo, there are bound to be a group of people who are not going to like it. I very much applaud the school board for prioritizing the desires of parents and students. The support of charter schools and the creation of the voucher program shows that the board cares very much about
giving parents choices and alternatives that they would not have under the status quo. A pay-for-performance system shows that they care about keeping the best teachers in the district. I don’t understand the pushback against pay for performance. Shouldn’t we all want the best teachers to be rewarded? I can’t speak to the validity of the evaluation system, but no system for professional evaluation is perfect. One final thing: Can we get the facts straight about the voucher program? Setting aside the “concerns” about money potentially going to scary religious schools, the assertion that it is taking money away from the public schools simply isn’t true when you break it down on a per-student basis. If I recall correctly, the individual vouchers are only 75 percent of what the per-student funding is to the school district. The district keeps 25 percent of that money, which could be used to reduce overall class sizes, allow Letters continues on Page 11
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Senior fairs: a wealth of information under one roof Change is inevitable, and it seems to be harder to adjust to it the more we age. The changes seem to be bigger the older we get; seniors have to adjust to retirement, loss of family members and friends, health issues, financial constraints, extended family situations, and planning for the future. On top of that, many seniors make cross-country moves in order to be closer to family. The best way to deal with change is to become informed so you can make the right personal choices, whether it is where to live, what to do to stay busy, or estate planning. Due to the growing and active senior population in Douglas County, more businesses, organizations and programs are available for seniors, whether they are 60 or 90 years old. Services are being tailored specifically for the senior population and may involve exercise and staying healthy, transportation options, places to go to participate in activities, or the building of new housing develop-
ments. The issue for both seniors and their family members is to find the information they need. One way to do that is to get out to some of the senior fairs and events where senior advocates come together Deb Santy in one place and LIVING attendees can meet AND AGING with them to collect information for WELL all the changes in their lives. Family members may obtain materials on home care agencies to help their parents stay independent in the months and years to come. Seniors still living in their homes might attend to become informed on housing options. Families may visit
booths to receive information on difficult topics such as funeral planning or hospice services because they know it’s a good idea to be prepared. These resource fairs can be invaluable ways to navigate the maze of services and programs available all in one stop. The next one to catch is the April 21 Senior Life Expo being held from 3-7 p.m. at the Douglas County Events Center, 500 Fairgrounds Road (corner of Plum Creek Parkway and Perry Street) in Castle Rock. While located in Castle Rock, it is a countywide event with more than 60 partners representing all facets of senior life joining together. Besides being able to talk to representatives at individual booths, there will also be seminars with topics of interest to seniors by leading experts in their fields. This free event is organized by the Castle Rock Senior Activity Center, and more information is available at www.castlerockseniorcenter.org or 303-688-9498. “It is important that an event of this
caliber is taking place in Douglas County, and we are glad to be a part of it,” said Jennifer Eby, community and resource services manager for the Douglas County Department of Community Development. “Resources for seniors are growing with the demand by organizations, government programs and businesses throughout Douglas County, and it’s valuable for seniors and their families to become informed even before services are needed.” If you can’t make the Expo, The Senior Connection, an event being run by Trade Shows by West Wind, is just a week later on April 26 from 9 .m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Wildlife Experience Center in Parker. Other popular Denver-area senior resource fairs include Salute to Seniors in May and The Amazing Aging Expo in August. Deb Santy is the assistant director at the Castle Rock Senior Activity Center. She can be reached at 303-688-9498 or crsc@crgov.com.
Regenerative medicine helps fight diseases
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The development of regenerative medical treatments is one of the most exciting aspects of modern medicine. In fact, a recent report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office states, “virtually any disease that results from malfunctioning, damaged or failing tissues may be potentially cured through regenerative medicine treatments.” These treatments, developed from adult stem cells, show potential to fully restore or establish normal function in damaged human cells, tissues, or organs. Currently, the Food and Drug Administration oversees the development of regenerative applications based on a patchwork of regulations. The FDA simply does not have an approval process in place to best
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He found sideways humor in things, in the moment. Obviously nothing was scripted or prepared like a Carson monologue. It was off-the-cuff. At one time, men wore paper cuffs and notes might be written on them, to remember later. Therefore “off-the cuff” — meaning unprepared — really means that something was prepared. I think the best kind of humor is offthe-cuff and in the moment. Few do it well. Robin Williams was phenomenal to the point that it might have been a burden sometimes to be funny. I make stuff up all the time, and I don’t have an audience. Have you ever seen a laughing dachshund? Holding his sides? Me either. But it doesn’t keep me from saying things to him, in hopes that some day I might hear some laughter coming out of that russet muzzle. One day I said, “Smitty, if you can tell me how many chickens I have in this gunny sack, I will give both of them to you.”
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for more specialty teachers, and even improve some infrastructure. Aren’t these good things? The opponents of the voucher program don’t like it simply because it takes money away from the teachers’ union. Then again, that’s the source of the opposition to everything the school board is doing, isn’t it? T.J. Paulsen Highlands Ranch Article brings to light teachers’ flight I want to congratulate the newspaper, and Mike DiFerdinando, on the excellent article last week on why teachers are leaving.
consider these new, innovative therapies. As a result, other countries, particularly Japan and the United Kingdom, are quickly outpacing the United States in the development of regenerative treatments. I recently introduced the REGROW Act, which addresses the lack of FDA standards in the regenerative treatment field by creating standards that will lead to regulatory predictability regarding manufacturing processes and controls, and ensures the safety of these treatments. The legislation also protects approval pathways under sections 351 and 361 of the Public Health Service Act, while creating a new category for regenerative treatment products. I think every American has lost a loved
No response. I told him that I bought a thermos because it keeps hot things hot and cold things cold. I pretended that he said, “What do you have in it?” “Soup and ice cream.” Nothing. A Methodist, a Lutheran and a Catholic go into a bar. The bartender says, “What is this? Some kind of a joke?” There are people who tell jokes, are funny, and are funny-looking too. Number one on that list is Rodney Dangerfield. Dangerfield began writing one-liners for comedians when he was 15. Humor starts early, like everything else. Its reward is laughter. Once you get a little laughter, you want more. I could sense that I was amusing my friends. Nothing has changed. I would rather amuse my readers than harumph on something. But I am good at that too. True, I’m a curmudgeon. But that does not mean that I am malevolent. The best curmudgeons come with a side order of humor. August Strindberg said, “I loathe people who keep dogs. They are cowards I am not a teacher. In fact, I don’t even have kids in school anymore. But I believe strongly in building the future of our community, and country, through strong educational values and a strong system. I have noted with alarm the teacher turnover rate but I was unaware it had soared in the last five years. As much as the superintendent and the longest-serving board members would like to ignore this, or to attribute it to coincidence, as leaders, they must take note of this alarming statistic. They would be delinquent in their responsibilities if they did not take this extremely seriously and develop solutions. Hopefully, and thanks to this article, the days of worrying more about vouchers and saving money, rather than the quality of education in Douglas County, are over for this group of people. Paul Mauro Castle Pines
one to cancer or other deadly diseases. It’s devastating. That’s why I have introduced this bill and have made it one of my priorities in Congress to support the kind of medical research that seeks cures to prevent these heartbreaking losses. I’m pleased to have the support of both Republicans and Democrats on this important legislation. Fighting and defeating diseases that devastate families is not a partisan issue, it’s an issue we can all support together. U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman, R-Aurora, represents the 6th Congressional District, which includes Aurora, Centennial, Highlands Ranch and Littleton, among other areas.
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CULTURE FA I T H FA M I L Y FOOD HEALTH
SOME TIPS FOR WARMING UP, COOLING DOWN, STRETCHING Warm up: • Engage in five to 10 minutes of submaximal exercise, focusing on increasing intermuscular temperature and activating the cardiovascular system. Choose dynamic movements that mimic exercises that will be completed during the workout or activity. Cool down: A light, five- to 10-minute walk or jog will help gradually slow down heart rate and increase blood flow back to the heart. Although the acute effects of stretching are debatable, a stretching routine should be included in your cool down as it can improve range of motion and physical function and help decrease blood pooling.
Grant Medina, exercise physiologist and health fitness specialist for MillerCoors’ Wellness Program, says stretching is just one part of a proper cool down following exercise. “A proper cool down is just as important as warming up,” he said. “Post exercise your heart is still beating faster than normal and your blood vessels are dilated, meaning a sudden stop in exercise will cause blood pooling in your extremities, and you can become dizzy or even faint. A light jog or walk for five to 10 minutes will aid in gradually slowing down your heart rate and increase the blood flow back to your heart.” Photo by Stefan Brodsky
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he secret’s out. Earlier this month, U.S. News called Denver the best place to live in all of America. Colorado Springs came in fifth. While myriad attributes factored into the rankings — including job market, cost of living, schools and transportation— quality of life carried the most weight, accounting for 30 percent of a city’s scoring. And in Colorado, all along the Front Range, quality of life is code for vast recreational opportunities and ample natural resources. After all, where else can a person go skiing, snowboarding, ice skating, sledding, tobogganing, snow tubing or snowshoeing in the morning, only to travel back “down the hill” and find opportunity for hiking, biking, running, golfing, kayaking, a mountain of team sports and a host of other outdoor activities? With so much to choose from and lots of sunny skies to be had, it’s easy to get carried away. Which is why it’s important not to let ambition turn into affliction. Downhill danger Ask Dr. Mark Wisthoff about the most serious winter sports injury he’s ever seen and his warm smile frowns at the corners and his tenor takes a somber tone. “This dad was skiing with his 9-yearold kid. They were from the east coast, and they were not wearing helmets,” said Wisthoff, who recently joined St. Anthony North Campus in Westminster, working in primary care and sports medicine. “Well, the kiddo lost control and hit a tree.” The child was transported by helicopter to a nearby trauma center, but “ended up passing a few hours later,” Wisthoff said. “It was one of those horrific accidents you never forget. That’s why it’s so important, whatever you’re doing, to just wear your helmet. It only takes a few seconds.” That advice is a no-brainer, said longtime ski enthusiast Mike Wodzianski, of Golden, who likes to “get after it. “These days adrenaline is the only buzz for me, so I like to ski fast and take harder lines and kind of push myself,” said Wodzianski, who has skied injuryfree for four decades. “But when you push yourself you’re opening yourself up to the potential for more injuries … So, for me an ounce of prevention is definitely worth a pound of cure.” Prevention means stretching, proper training and nutrition, and gearing up for whatever he might find, below or above the tree line. “I’m wearing a helmet but also the
Staying in the game Prevention trumps cure for those seeking asylum in the Colorado’s great outdoors By Jeremy Johnson | jjohnson@coloradocommunitymedia.com
right gear, the right clothes,” Wodzianski said. “It’s better to have it and not need it.” Similarly, insufficient food and water can lead to dehydration and fatigue, he added. Improper nutrition “can predispose you to injury because you’re dehydrated and tired and hungry — everything kind of adds up and you get injured from that,” he said. Start at the bottom So before even looking to the top of the mountain, Wodzianski and Wisthoff
recommend first starting slowly at the bottom. “A lot of people have to drive to get to the slopes and are just sitting in the car, and then when they get there they jump out and just go for it,” Wisthoff said. “I know you want to get on the slopes, but you really need to be careful.” Wodzianski stretches his legs, shoulders and back before strapping on his skis. Wisthoff recommended adding active warm-ups — slow cardiovascular Fitness continues on Page 13
ONE TOKE OVER THE LINE While doctors and outdoor enthusiasts alike agree there’s a certain advantage to “staying loose” in terms of avoiding injury, being too loose can be equally dangerous. “I know this is going to sound crazy in Colorado, but drugs and alcohol when you’re skiing is not a good idea,” said outdoors enthusiast and longtime skier Mike Wodzianski, of Golden. Dr. Mark Wisthoff, who recently joined St. Anthony North Campus in Westminster, working in primary care and sports medicine, has witnessed firsthand the negative impacts. “With collision-type injuries, you’re involving someone else,” Wisthoff said. “The most no-
table (I saw) was this lady, she was 82, skied in Colorado since she was 16 and had never, ever been injured. And a snowboarder came plowing down, out of control, intoxicated, and slammed into her. She fractured her hip.” The chance of a collision is compounded by crowded slopes, Wisthoff added. “At that intensity, where you’re coming down a mountain at a pretty good clip, where you could injure somebody else, you really want your senses to be top-notch,” he said. “If you’re blunting your senses with alcohol or marijuana or any other substance, your risk of injury goes up exponentially, as well as the risk of injuring others.”
Stretching With stretching, stick with dynamic, static or proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (active and pasive) techniques. Avoid bouncing. A routine of at least 10 minutes that focuses on major muscle/tendon groups is recommended post-exercise for most adults. Only stretch to tension or mild discomfort. Stretching should not be painful. Stretches could include: • Runners’ lunge with side stretch. Begin in a low lunge position with your right (forward) knee bent above your right foot. Extend your left leg directly behind you. Extend your left arm directly above you and lean to your right side, and drop your left knee for deeper stretch. Repeat on the other side. • Seated hamstring stretch. While seated, extend your legs straight. Bend the unstretched leg in at the knee to protect your lower back. Then, lean forward, bending at the hips towards the foot of the straight leg until you feel tension. Repeat. • Pigeon pose. Cross one leg in front of you with a bent knee while extending the other directly behind you. Place the outside edge of the forward leg on the floor, then lean forward, bending at your hips while keeping your hips squared forward. Repeat. • Downward-facing dog. Begin on your hands and knees with your hands shoulder-width apart. Raise your buttocks into the air straightening your legs until you feel tension, then lower your head between your arms, straightening your spine. Push your heels into the ground until you feel tension. • Twisted arm stretch. Bring your arms out in front of your body, bend your elbows to 90 degrees, and cross your arms one over the other. Twist your hands such that your palms are facing each other and try to touch your fingers together, then push your hands towards the ceiling to get a deeper stretch. • Chest-opener stretch. In a standing or seated position, straighten your back and pull your shoulders down and back. Interlock your hands behind your back and, with straight arms, bring your hands towards your head until you feel tension. Source: Grant Medina, a certified exercise physiologist and health fitness specialist for MillerCoors’ Wellness Program
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Schumann show set for Englewood stage Englewood Arts Presents, which now handles booking for Hampden Hall, will present one of its popular Saturday afternoon concerts at 2 p.m. April 16 in Hampden Hall in the Englewood Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Parkway. It will feature Colorado Symphony’s principal cellist, Silver Ainomae, performing Schumann’s “Cello Concerto,” a work written late in the composer’s short life, but “enormous in scope,” according to Englewood Arts’ Eric Bertoluzzi. The program will also include Sibelius’s “Impromptu in B Minor” and Tchaikovsky’s “Souvenir de Florence.” Featured musicians include Silver Ainomae, Yi Zhao, Ben Odhner, Anne Ainomae, Danielle Guideri and Brian McLean. Tickets: $20, adults; $15, seniors, Free under 18. Englewoodarts.org or at the door one hour prior to concert time. Little Free Libraries The Rotary Club of Centennial will place — and maintain — two Little Free Libraries in pedestrian-heavy South Suburban parks: at deKoevend Park, near the tennis courts, and at Willow Creek Park, adjacent to the playground. An April 9 dedication, with entertainment, a special Dr. Seuss reading and refreshments, will be held at noon at Willow Creek Park and 2 p.m. at deKoevend Park. Children’s literacy is one of Rotary’s focuses in its volunteer work in the community and it will provide additional books and library maintenance as needed. Camera club meets “World Travels With 1 Camera and 1 Lens” is photographer Don Mammoser’s topic for his April 12 talk to the Englewood Camera Club. He made a 21-month nonstop journey to 23 countries — a life-changing experience. He visited Florence, the Pyramids and the Taj Mahal, but also tiny islands of Indonesia and remote Siberia. He is a nature, travel and wildlife photographer and nonfiction writer, who will share stories and images. The club meets at 7 p.m. at the Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 6400 S. University, Centennial. (Doors open at 6:15 p.m.) Guests are welcome.
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exercises — to fully prepare. Yet, all the preparation in the world won’t do any good if technique is poor or training is insufficient. And when it comes to training, Wodzianski said it’s imperative to seek certified instructors, rather than a relative, spouse or partner. “For instance, a husband teaching a wife, not only is that a good way to get into a really big argument, but they’re probably going to learn bad habits,” he said. “Professional instruction is huge, and they should be up to speed with their latest certifications, so you’re learning from somebody who has the latest and greatest training.” Dr. Vance Schuring, who along with his wife co-owns Denver Sports Medicine in Lakewood, agrees. “There’s huge importance in making sure athletes have the proper technique or foundation before they go out and exercise, so they don’t injure themselves,” he said. “Generally (injuries are caused by) either faulty training, shoes or musculoskeletal imbalances, not training before they go out and do sports specific activities, as well as not being properly evaluated by a training professional. Schuring also recommends an evaluation in addition to proper training. “We put people through functional movement screens, as well as proper movement analysis, to look for these weaknesses and prescribe a unique treatment plan for these individuals to get them better,” Schuring said. Fine line between cavalier, confident After that, it’s a matter of knowing when to be confident rather than cautious, Wisthoff said. “I definitely think there’s got to be a balance because I have a lot of people who get injured and then they’re too timid and wind up injuring themselves more,” he said. “But I see a lot, especially younger athletes … they just go for it and aren’t calculating. It’s best to start with something lower first and make sure you can do
One Book 4 Colorado Arapahoe Libraries is once again part of the One Book 4 Colorado promotion starting April 11 to 25. (We assume libraries in Douglas County, Littleton and Englewood will also participate.) Families with young children are Sonya Ellingboe invited to stop at their SONYA’S local library to receive a free new book, while SAMPLER they last. One Book 4 Colorado is a statewide initiative aimed at promoting family reading at home, which helps ensure school readiness. (The title will be announced on April 11.) Visit arapahoelibraries.org/one-book-4-colorado. Art show The Paint Box Guild opened an exhibit April 2 at Solid Grounds Coffee House, 6504 S. Broadway, Littleton, which will be on display through open hours until May 1. Media included are watercolor, oil, pastel and mixed media and all artwork is for sale. Renoir film scheduled “Renoir: Revered and Reviled” is a film distributed in select theaters by Fathom’s “Art and Architecture in Cinema” series at 7 p.m. April 21. Local theaters include Greenwood Plaza, Regal River Pointe, Bel Mar 16 and Highlands Ranch AMC 24. Molly Brown House Tea “Scandal on the Titanic” is the theme for the April 23 tea at the Molly Brown House Museum, 1340 Pennsylvania St., Denver. Learn about conspiracy theories, forbidden relationships and a possible curse. Teas are scheduled at 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Cost: $24 members, $26 non-members: 303-8324092, mollybrown.org.
it before you just start going.” Trail runner Ellen Lambert Bagnato, of Broomfield, said it was that cavalier approach that contributed to her broken ankle a year ago. “I think that taking things for granted, your ability to avoid injury, to avoid hazards, is easy for some of us to do, but can ultimately lead to injury,” Bagnato said. Once the commitment is made, however, Wodzianski said an athlete has to trust his or her abilities. “You never know what you’re going to see when skiing, and so you have to be comfortable, relaxed with a lot of different conditions,” he said. “I think that keeps the body at ease and you’re a little looser.” Spring forward Down the hill in Denver and along the Front Range, spring sports present their own pitfalls and potential for injury. One of the most common roots of injury, according to Wisthoff, is essentially eagerness and foolish pride. In other words, spring fever causes many outdoor enthusiasts to forget how they spent the previous three to five months. “For instance, we see (a lot of injuries) when people start running programs,” he said. “They go out and jog six or seven miles and when they come back they have all these injuries because they didn’t start slowly enough.” Trail runner Greg Wobbema, of Lakewood, sees it happen all too often. “I have already (heard) three stories about friends who upped their weekly routines too heavily and ended up with injuries,” he said. “The best advice I ever got was to start small. You make a mistake and hurt something this early in the season, it could have a drastic effect on your entire season.” For some, the key to staying injury free is to simply keep moving. And that’s where the year-long activities afforded to Colorado residents comes into play. “The best way to not get injured in spring is to keep active in winter, whether that is running, hiking, snowshoeing, skiing or the gym,” said Denver all-around athlete, Amy Lease. “To avoid injury, stay active and think about the terrain that exists for your activity.”
Silver Ainomae, principal cellist in the Colorado Symphony Orchestra, will perform Schumann’s “Cello Concerto” in a sextet, a chamber music performance at Englewood’s Hampden Hall, in the Englewood Civic Center on April 16. Courtesy photo
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By Sonya Ellingboe sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia.com With spring’s uneven arrival, we can expect to see the arrival of wild babies as well as migrating birds and new growth on flowers, trees and shrubs. South Platte Park in Littleton, with its Carson Nature Center, offers numerous Family Nature Walks with its experienced naturalists
who will share the park’s bounty of wildlife. Check into the catalog online (ssprd. org/nature) or pick one up at the Carson Nature Center and plan some memorable outings — with or without kids. Also check out summer programs for kids of all ages, including Animal Detectives and Princess Adventures, when school is out. Register early — they fill up. A few suggestions (fees and times in catalog listings; pre-registration advised; ages 6 and over): April 8 — (5:30-7:30 p.m.) Backcountry
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IF YOU GO South Platte Park and Carson Nature Center are accessed at 3000 W. Carson Drive, west of Santa Fe Drive, North of Mineral Avenue, northwest corner of the Park-n-Ride. 303-730-1022. ssprd. org/nature. Open daily, sunrise to sunset. Includes 880 acres of park. Admission free, although there are charges for the classes listed above. vironment — and how to live with them in your neighborhood. Aug. 6 — (9-10:30 a.m.) Prairie Dog Town. Learn how they live and communicate with each other at their South Platte Park town. May 20, June 17, July 15, August 19 — (6 to 8:30 p.m.) (Age 8 and up) Sunset Canoeing. Explore Cooley Lake’s shoreline to see herons, ducks and beavers as the sun slips behind the mountains.
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CURTAIN TIME `Silence! The Musical’ “Silence! The Musical” plays April 8 to 30 at the Bug Theatre, 3654 Navajo St., Denver Highlands. Performances, presented by Equinox Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Tickets: equinoxtheatredenver.com. Music all the time “Smokey Joe’s Café” by Jerry Lieber and Mike Stoller plays through May 1 at Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main
St., Downtown Littleton. Directed and choreographed by Matthew D. Peters. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets $23-$42, 303-794-2787, ext. 5, townhallartscenter.org. Pulitzer winner “Rabbit Hole” by David Lindsay-Abaire plays through April 17 at Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St., Aurora. Directed by Bernie Cardell. Performances: 7:30 p.m.
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April 7, 2016 Need: Volunteers to care for pregnant cats, dogs and their litters, as well as homes for cats and dogs that require socializing or that are recovering from surgery or injuries. Contact: Teresa Broaddus, 303-961-3925
Send volunteer opportunities to hharden@coloradocommunitymedia. com. 18th Judicial District Attorney’s Office Domestic Violence Program Provides information and support to crime victims Need: Victim Adocates interact with and support victims of domestic violence. They also provide resource referrals and explain processes to victims. Requirements: 20 hours of training required; volunteers must commit to one morning a week at the Justice Center in Castle Rock. Contact: Debbie Lewis, 303-734-5262; dlewis@da18.state.co.us
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Angel Heart Project Delivers meals to men, women and children with life-threatening illnesses Need: Volunteer drivers Requirements: Pick-up time is 1 p.m. Saturdays. Contact: Emily, 303-830-0202 ext. 24 or emily@projectangelheart. org. Animal Rescue of the Rockies Provides foster care for death-row shelter dogs and cats throughout Colorado Need: Foster families for animals on lists to be euthanized Contact: www.animalrescueoftherockies.org. Arapahoe County Need: Volunteers to help seniors, teens, youth and more in a variety of capacities. Contact: 303-738-7938 Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office Need: Volunteers to help with mail/delivery room, internal mail delivery/pick-up and more. Requirements: Citizen Academy graduates will be given priority consideration. All other applicants must pass a background screening. Contact: Lt. Steve Curti at 720-874-3936 ASSE International Student Exchange Program Organizes student exchange programs Need: Local host families to provide homes for boys and girls age 15-18 from a variety of countries. Contact: Cathy Hintz, 406-488-8325 or 800-733-2773 Castle Rock Senior Center Provides services to local seniors Need: Volunteer drivers to take seniors to appointments, the grocery store, pharmacies and more. Contact: Terry Shipley, 303-688-9498 Colorado Humane Society Handles animal abuse and neglect cases
Court Appointed Special Advocates Works with abused and neglected children in Arapahoe, Douglas, Elbert and Lincoln counties Need: Advocates for children, to get to know, speak up for and ensure their best interests in court Contact: 303-695-1882 or www.adv4children.org. Gateway Battered Women’s Shelter Serves victims of family violence in Aurora and Arapahoe County Need: Volunteers help with crisis-line management, children’s services, legal advocacy, community education and other shelter services. Donations: Also accepts used cell phones (younger than 4 years) to give to victims. Mail to Gateway at P.O. Box 914, Aurora, CO 80040, or drop them off at Neighborly Thrift Store, 3360 S. Broadway, Englewood Requirements: Must attend a 26-hour training session; bilingual skills welcome Contact: Jeneen Klippel-Worden, 303-343-1856 or jkworden@ gatewayshelter.com Girl Scouts of Colorado Youth organization for girls Need: Troop leaders, office support, administrative help and more Age requirement: Men and women, 18 and older Contact: www.girlscoutsofcolorado.org, inquiry@gscolorado.org or 1-877-404-5708 Habitat ReStore Nonprofit home improvement stores and donation centers Need: Volunteers for Wheat Ridge, Denver or Littleton Habitat ReStores, helping with the cash register, dock and warehouse floor Contact: 303-996-5468, email Alice Goble at Alice@habitatmetrodenver.org Health Passport Centura Health program that provides health and wellness services Need: Volunteers to support patients and families in the hospital and upon discharge with outreach, marketing and social networking; connecting patients, families and volunteers to services and programs; hosting classes at various Health Passport locations; contributing to the health and wellness of those in the community; counseling clients who need prescription drug assistance; and helping with day-to-day living expenses, Medicare and Medicaid issues. Contact: Kerry Ewald, Health Passport volunteer coordinator, 303629-4934. The Children’s Hospital of Denver, Highlands Ranch chapter Contact: 303-861-6887 Hospice at Home Need: Volunteers help patients and their families with respite care, videotaping, massage and other tasks. Home study training is available. Contact 303-698-6404
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Performing Arts Series: Ballet Children ages 6-10 can learn basic ballet techniques from members of the Colorado Ballet at the next Performing Arts Series program. Participants also can learn how ballet can help strengthen their bodies and brains. Program is at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 9, at the Parker Library, 10851 S. Crossroads Drive. Registration is required; call 303-791-7323 or www.DouglasCountyLibraries.org. Women in the Civil War Women played a significant role in the Civil War in many capacities. Learn more at “Women in the Civil War: Soldiers, Spies, Saints and Sinners” with Sandy Ronayne of the Colorado Genealogical Society. More than 400 women enlisted and fought in the Union and Confederate armies disguised as men with some later receiving pensions. They also operated as spies. On the home fronts, women helped to organize and run volunteer aid societies and hospitals, and worked as nurses. Ronayne will tell the stories of some of these women and their accomplishments at the Columbine Genealogical & Historical Society program at 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 12, at Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 6400 S. University Blvd., Centennial. Contact Joyce B. Lohse, Joyce4Books@gmail.com. Colorado’s Yampa River with John Fielder Join popular photographer John Fielder for an evening of stories and images from his journey down the Yampa River. Program is at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 12, at Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. The Yampa River of northwest Colorado is considered the last major free-flowing river in the seven-state Colorado River Basin. Fielder photographed his way down the entire length of the river from the Yampa’s headwaters in the Flat Tops Wilderness at 11,500 feet to its confluence with the Green River in Dinosaur National Monument. See stunning images of tundra wildflowers, eagles and elk, and the tributaries and canyons of the Yampa. Copies of Fielder’s latest book, “Colorado’s Yampa River: Free Flowing and Wild from the Flat Tops to the Green,” will be available for purchase and signing as well as other books by Fielder. Call 303-795-3961. 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 a.m. to noon Tuesday, April 12, and from 10:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 20, and Tuesday, April 26. Reservations can be made by calling 303-468-2820. Ed Sardella to Speak The Castle Rock Historical Society and Museum welcomes renowned broadcaster and former Channel 9 News anchor Ed Sardella at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 14, at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Sardella will discuss interesting news stories he has covered in his career and how news has evolved over the decades. Refreshments will be served at 6:45 p.m. Contact the Castle Rock Museum at 303814-3164, museum@castlerockhistoricalsociety.org, www.castlerockhistoricalsociety.org. Admission is free.
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Explore the night sky with Arapahoe ComStuart Little munity College faculty This endearing play about a mouse named Stuart Little who is born into an member Jennifer Jones ordinary New York family, has all the charm, wisdom, and joy of the E.B. White from 7:30-9:30 p.m. original classic. Shows run through Saturday, April 9 at the PACE Center, Friday, April 8, at the 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. For times, tickets and information, go to www. Littleton campus, and ParkerArt.org or call 303-805-6800. Thursday, April 14 at ‘The Princess Bride’ the Parker campus. The Reader’s Theater at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church will present a Star parties are free staged reading of “The Princess Bride” movie script at 6 p.m. Saturday, April 9, and open to the public. at 8817 S. Broadway, Highlands Ranch. Based on William Goldman’s novel of the Complimentary hot same name, “The Princess Bride” is staged as a book read by a grandfather to cocoa served. Contact his ill grandson. The grandfather promises a romance-weary grandchild that the jennifer.jones@arapabook has much more to deliver than a simpering love story, including fencing, hoe.edu or 303-797fighting, torture, death, true love, giants, and pirates. Suggested donation is $5. 5839. Call 303-791-0659. AniMap Presentation Page to Stage: Red Riding Hood Douglas County Libraries brings children’s theater to life with its Page to Stage program. Coming up for Page to Stage is “Red Riding Hood” at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 14, at the Parker Library, 10851 S. Crossroads Drive. Program intended for ages 5 and older. Registration is required; call 303-791-7323 or go to www.DouglasCountyLibraries.org. Denver Ballet Theatre to Present ‘Paquita’ Denver Ballet Theatre presents “Paquita” at 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Thursday, April 14, and Friday, April 15 at the PACE Center in Parker. With original choreography by Joseph Mazilier and a score composed by Edouard Deldevez and Ludwig Minkus, Paquita tells a romantic Gypsy tale in which young love is tested, yet conquers all. For tickets, contact the PACE box office at parkerarts. ticketforce.com or at 303-805-6800. Oklahoma! Auditions Parker Theatre Academy, in association with Parker United Methodist Church, plans auditions for “Oklahoma!” from 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, April 19, and 2-5 p.m. April 20, at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. A portion of the ticket sales benefits the Parker Task Force. Performers of all ages and talents are needed and families are encouraged to audition. Call 303-805-6800 to schedule an audition appointment. Callbacks are by invitation only from 2-5 p.m. April 21. A participation fee is charged if selected. Scholarships are available. Those auditioning must prepare a 30-second song, preferably from Oklahoma! Be prepared to learn a simple dance and read from the script. Rehearsals start in June and take place Monday through Thursday from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Specific days and times for individual performers and ensembles will be created after auditions. Oklahoma! performances are on the weekends from July 26 to Aug. 4 at the PACE Center. Show tickets are available at PACEcenteronline.org, 303-805-6800 or at the PACE Center box office.
MUSIC/CONCERTS
The Parker Genealogical Society will give a presentation on AniMap at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, April 9, at the Stroh Road Fire Station in Parker at 19310 Stroh Road. AniMap displays more than 2,000 maps showing all the changing county boundaries in the 48 adjacent states for every year from colonial times to the present. It includes databases with more than 40,000 cities, towns and other populated places including more than 30,000 historical sites and a database of more than 100,000 cemeteries. Locations are easily plotted on the maps. All are welcome and presentation is free to the public. Contact us at ParkerGenealogical@yahoo.com.
Reading Buddies Reading Buddies pairs trained teen mentors with struggling readers ages 5-9 to help kids maintain or improve their literacy and reading skills in an eight-week program. First meeting is at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 12, at the Parker Library, 10851 S. Crossroads Drive. Applications for acceptance in the program are available in the children’s area of Douglas County Libraries. Contact 303-791-7323 or www.DouglasCountyLibraries.org. Books Coming this Spring Book lovers and book clubs can join blogger Dedra Anderson to learn about new books available this spring. Program is at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 12, at the Douglas County Libraries branch in Roxborough, 8357 N. Rampart Range Road, Suite 200. Giveaways and refreshments are provided at this event. Registration is required; call 303-791-7323 or go to www.DouglasCountyLibraries.org. Support for LGBT, Parents, Friends Witness parents’ reactions to their children coming out while viewing a documentary titled “Anyone and Everyone” following the support portion of the monthly meeting of PFLAG Highlands Ranch South Suburban Chapter. Meeting lasts from 7-8:45 p.m. Tuesday, April 12, at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Families from different walks of life and cultural backgrounds with different religious choices will share their journeys. Everything is confidential and all are welcome. If you have questions contact info@pflaghighlandsranch.org.
Music Students to Perform Students of the Douglas Elbert Music Teachers Association will perform from 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 9, at Victorian House, 1960 Victorian Drive, Parker. Call 303-594-4882.
Non-Fiction Book Club Meets Parker Non-Fiction Book Club meets from 6:30-9 p.m. Tuesday, April 12, at the Parker Library. Discussion can continue afterward, if desired, at Kneaders. The book for April is “The Bully Pulpit,” by Doris Kearns Goodwin, winner of the Pulitzer prize. Members also can read another book about the Roosevelts, Taft Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra or the Golden Age of Journalism. Contact Evelyn Poulo at 971-275-3750 for From hard swinging blues and beautiful ballads, to driving Latin tunes and the soulful vocals of Heidi Schmidt, this swingin’ jazz orchestra will dazzle the audi- details. The topic for May is the Civil Rights Movement. Meeting is from 6:30-9 p.m. Tuesday, May 10. Members can read a book about integration of the first ence with the best of big band jazz. Savor the music of greats like Count Basie, Maynard Ferguson, Buddy Rich, and more. The big band classic performance is high school, Martin Luther King, the Black Panthers, the Freedom Riders. One at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 16 at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. suggestion is “A Mightly Long Way: My Journey to Justice at Little Rock Central High School,” by Charlotta Walls LaNier. In June, the group will meet from For tickets and information, go to www.ParkerArt.org or call 303-805-6800. 6:30-9 p.m. Tuesday, June 14, at 11008 Blackwolf Drive, Parker (Canterberry Organist Performs Crossing). RSVP requested. Dr. Cindy Lindeen-Martin, concert organist, performs Sunday, April 17, at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 9203 S. University Blvd. in Highlands Ranch. Genealogy DNA Series Genealogist Deena Coutant will help you understand which DNA test to choose, The concert is free and open to the public. Cindy Lindeen-Martin is Minister of Music and Organist at Augustana Lutheran Church. In demand as a performer, what testing can tell you about your ancestors and some of the science. Part one in a three-part genealogy DNA series for adults is at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, lecturer, and adjudicator, Cindy has concertized in Germany, France, Mexico, April 14, at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. and the United States. Cindy earned the Doctor of Musical Arts degree at Registration is required; call 303-791-7323 or go to www.DouglasCountyLibrarthe Eastman School of Music and received bachelor’s and master’s degrees ies.org. from Colorado State University with concentrations in organ, harpsichord, and piano. Studies also took her to France for two years working with the renowned Renew the Ranch organist and musicologist Marie-Claire Alain, earning the prestigious Prix Volunteer at Renew the Ranch from 9-11 a.m. Saturday, April 16 and help d’Excellence. clean up Highlands Ranch parks and open space areas. Renew the Ranch is a kid-friendly activity. Groups, families and individuals are encouraged to attend. Highlands Ranch Encore Chorale It is a great opportunity for families to volunteer together or for high school The winter/spring session of the Highlands Ranch Encore Chorale is under students to earn community service hours required for graduation. Contact way. Rehearsals are offered from 10:30 a.m. to noon Fridays through May Kari Larese to register or for more information at 720-240-4909 or klarese@ 13 at the Recreation Center at Southridge, 4800 McArthur Ranch Road, highlandsranch.org. 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 Recycle Your Bicycle Brian@5280plus-encore.org or Cindy@5280plus-encore.org. To register call Donate your used or unwanted bikes Sunday, April 17 at Recycle Your Bicycle 303-471-8818 and reference Activity Number 157806. from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Shea Stadium at Redstone Park, 3280 Redstone Park Circle, Highlands Ranch. Project ReCycle will collect the bikes, spruce them up and get them into the hands of children. Project ReCycle is a Douglas Countybased non-profit whose goal is to provide smiles to children all over Colorado by Art Stop on the Go donating bicycles to kids in need. If your bike is broken, they still want it. Bikes Budding artists ages 6-12 will enjoy Art Stop on the Go, during which an artist that cannot be brought back to life will be taken apart and the parts can be used from the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art will present a book and lead on other bicycles. For more information call 303-791-0430. participants in a literature-based art project. Sessions offered at 4:30 p.m. Monday, April 11, at the Parker Library, 10851 S. Crossroads Drive; and at 4:30 Authors’ Celebration p.m. Thursday, April 14, at the Roxborough Library, 8357 N. Rampart Range The Castle Rock Writers group plans its Authors’ Celebration from 6:30-8:30 Road, Unit 200. Registration required; call 303-791-7323 or www.DouglasCoun- p.m. Monday, April 18, at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle tyLibraries.org. Rock. Castle Rock Writers group members will share their recently published work. Hear how they did it. The celebration is open to members and the public. The group meets one Monday each month. RSVP to castlerockwriters@gmail. com or call Alice Aldridge-Dennis at 303-521-8615. An Evening with Fantasy Author New York Times bestselling fantasy author Richelle Mead will talk about her Laws of Murder new series “The Glittering Court” at 6:30 p.m. Friday, April 8, at the Philip S. The Mystery Book Club will discuss “The Laws of Murder” by Charles Finch Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Event is recommended for adults at its Thursday, April 21 meeting. The club meets the third Thursday of each and teens. Mead is the author of the international bestselling series “Vampire month at the Lone Tree Golf Club Grille. Readers who have not read the book are Academy,” in addition to the “Bloodlines” series and “Soundless.” A book signing welcome to join the club for lunch and to discuss their favorite mystery. Call Sue will follow the presentation. Book will be sold at this event courtesy of the Tatat 303-641-3534. tered Cover Book Store. Visit douglascountylibraries.org to register online, or call 303-791-7323.
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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 303363-2300, unless otherwise noted. Go to www.bonfils. org. Upcoming blood drives are: Saturday, April 9, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Walmart, 4400 Front St., Castle Rock; Friday, April 15, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker; Sunday, April 17, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Faith Lutheran Church, 303 N. Ridge Road, Castle Rock (Karen Johnson, 720-272-1464); Tuesday, April 19, 1:30-6 p.m. Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St., Littleton (Christine Trickey, 303-730-3835); Wednesday, April 20, 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Walmart, 2100 Legacy Circle, Elizabeth; Thursday, April 21, 8-9:40 a.m. and 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Arapahoe County Administration, 5334 S. Prince St., Littleton; Thursday, April 21, 8-9:40 a.m. and 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Western Union, 12500 E. Belford Ave., Englewood; Thursday, April 21, 9-10:40 a.m. and noon to 2:30 p.m., Terrace Tower, 5619 DTC Parkway, Suite 150, Greenwood Village
EDUCATION
Spring Celebration, Auction Looking for a fun-filled day to spend with the family? The community is invited to the spring
April 7, 2016 celebration and auction to benefit Coyote Creek Elementary School from 4-8 p.m. Saturday, April 9, at 2861 Baneberry Court, Highlands Ranch. Entry is free, and there will be familyfriendly games such as the bean bag toss, ring toss, bowling, Plinko, Treaure Island and ore. Every play is a winner, so there will lots of prizes given out. Additionally, there will be food trucks on site and a silent auction with exciting items including tickets to sporting events, museums, skiing and more. To buy tickets, or for information, email cceptocomm@gmail.com. Learn to Fly Fish Learn the fly fishing basics including fly casting, outfit rigging, knot tying and fly selection at the free FF101 class offered Saturdays from April 9 to July 30 at Orvis Park Meadows. Class is a sport the whole family can participate in. Class culminates with the hooking and landing of the Velcro trout. Class for all ages; those younger than 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Once you’ve completed FF101, you can sign up for the free FF201 class, during which you will practice hooking, playing and landing a fish at a local stocked pond. Sign up at http://www. orvis.com/s/park-meadows-colorado-orvisretail-store/620 or call Orvis Park Meadows at 303-768-9600. ‘Lion King Kids’ Heritage Elementary presents “Disney’s The Lion King Kids” at 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday, April 14-15, and at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, April 16. Tickets are available in advance at the school office, 3350 Summit View Parkway, Highlands Ranch. Castle Rock Coders Forming Castle Rock Coders is a group for all ages and all skill levels that will meet every other Saturday, beginning April 16, at the Philip S. Miller Library in Castle Rock. Bring your laptop and spend some time collaborating with other amateur programmers during this informal drop-in program. The facilitator has 20-plus years of experience in software development. Contact Jane Smith at jsmith@dclibraries.org or call Jane at 303-7917323 if you have questions. 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.
ELECTRONICS RECYCLING FUNDRAISING EVENT TO HELP THOSE IN NEED
Saturday, April 16th, 9 am – Noon Valor Christian High School: 3775 Grace Blvd, Highlands Ranch
100% of the Net proceeds will help with supplies, medicines and other needs for students to serve around the world!
Valor’s “Discovery” students are eager to serve those in need!
NOW IS THE TIME TO CLEAR OUT THE CLUTTER: Office, Business or Personal Electronics Recycled Remove all Data SECURELY! Recycle just about ANY Electronic Device (*If it plugs in or runs on batteries we’ll take it, including cords/batteries.) TV’s Keyboards, Computers (hard drives will be securely wiped clean), Monitors, Printers, Cell phones, PDA’s, Laptops, Old Medical or Office Equipment, Stereo & Video Equipment, VHS, Cameras and more. (No Lightbulbs or appliances please*)
SECURELY REMOVE DATA & SAFELY RECYCLE ALL ELECTRONICS $10-$40 The safe disposal of certain components may necessitate a higher fee Just drive through and drop off!
TECHNO RESCUE is a veteran-owned, full life cycle, green IT Company providing electronics recycling and data destruction. They are US Dept. of Defense qualified for their secure destruction of every hard drive.
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GARAGE & ESTATE SALES
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Miscellaneous 2 shower benches, never used $30 & $40, cash only (303)425-4681
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Misc. Notices LAKEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1976 ANNOUNCES THEIR 40 YEAR REUNION!!! June 24-25-26, 2016 For information on the events and registration visit: www.LHS1976tigers.com Questions? Email: 1976lhstigers@gmail.com OPOCS SINGLES CLUB-55 PLUS Receive a monthly newsletter Listing all of our monthly activities Thru out all of the metro areas Meet new friends and join the fun!!!!!! Call JoAnn Cunningham (Membership Chair person) @ 303- 751-5195 Or Mary Riney ( President) @ 303-985-8937 The Wheat Ridge Silver Foxes Senior softball team needs a few players this year age 50+ Practice Saturday Morning games Wednesday morning Contact Ken @ (720)229-3622 Want To Purchase minerals and other oil/gas interests. Send details to: P.O. Box 13557 Denver, CO 80201
FARM & AGRICULTURE
Farm Equipment 1997 Massy Ferguson 1250 Tractor, 34HP Diesel, 16F/16R Shuttle, 4WD, Cat. 1 3 Pt., 540 PTO, ROPS, SMC 84Q Loader (quick attach) w/5’ bucket, One Owner, Always Shedded, 150 hrs, $16,000. Available separately: John Deere 513 Rotary Mower ($700) and Modern 6 ft. tilting three point rear blade ($400). 303-330-8363
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Estate Sales Parker Antique furniture, Camping Gear including 9 man tent: stove etc., 8' custom couch, Khargis Dining room set, Lots of antique glassware Friday & Saturday April 8th & 9th 9am-3pm 5530 Spur Cross Trail
FOR SALE Used in good to like new condition. Coleman Duel-Fuel Stove, Dual-Fuel Lantern, & Flourescent Lantern, 3 Mountainsmith Backpacks, 20degree Slumberjack sleeping bag, 3man REI Dome tent. Send email address for Photos, Pricing, & Details. Gary 303-988-0200 gary@beaverbuilt.com Spin Fishing Gear FOR SALE Used in like new condition. 6'6" Shimano spinning rod & reel, Abu Garcia reel, Mitchel reel, assorted Rapala, Fox, Mepps lures, and assorted spin fishing tackle. Send email address for Photos, Pricing, & Details. Gary 303-988-0200 gary@beaverbuilt.com
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SPORTS
LOCAL
ALL-SOUTH METRO GIRLS AND BOYS BASKETBALL TEAMS
The Best and Brightest I
t was a high school basketball season to remember in the south metro Denver area. For starters, consider that in 2015-16, four girls teams from the area played in state championship games. ThunderRidge beat Highlands Ranch for the Class 5A state title in March, and those two schools have combined to win 11 championships since 2000. Highlands
Ranch won seven and ThunderRidge four. Valor Christian won its second straight Class 4A girls crown, while Lutheran captured the 3A title for the second time in three years. On the boys side, Valor Christian lost in the Class 4A state championship game, and Lutheran’s boys lost in the 3A semifinals but captured third place in the tournament.
The girls and boys brackets each had 11 teams from the south metro area qualify for the state tournaments across 3A, 4A and 5A. Local boys teams were 17-13 in the tourney, while the girls were even better: 24-10. In short, players from the area displayed tall talent in 2015-16. And, as we do following each basketball season, we are recognizing the best and bright-
est on the Colorado Community Media All-South Metro Girls and Boys Basketball Teams. The 10 players on each team were selected by the CCM sports staff, with input from area coaches. Eligible players attended schools in Douglas County and the Littleton Public Schools district, along with Englewood and Cherry Creek high schools.
ALL-SOUTH METRO GIRLS FIRST TEAM LEILAH VIGIL
JAZ’MYNE SNIPES
KRISTEN VIGIL
MADISON McCOY
TAYLOR RUSK
Class: Sophomore Height: 5-10 Key stats: She led the Continental League in scoring with 18.7 points per game average and also was dominant as a rebounder.
Class: Senior Height: 5-10 Key stats: Grizzlies won the Class 5A state championship in part because of the play of the Regis Universitybound Snipes, who averaged 17.3 points and 8.2 rebounds and had seven double doubles.
Class: Senior Height: 5-8 Key stats: Vigil helped the Lions win the 3A state title. The University of Colorado-Colorado Springs recruit set school single-season and career scoring records and averaged 16.3 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 3.3 steals a game this season.
Class: Senior Height: 5-10 Key stats: She was the leader of the Eagles’ 4A state championship team and averaged 14.3 points, 5.2 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 3.1 steals per game.
Class: Senior Height: 5-11 Key stats: Bound for the University of Wyoming, she was the leader on the floor for the state champions. She has the ability to score off the dribble, averaging 15.9 points, 3.9 rebounds and 3.3 assists a game.
HEIDI HAMMOND
SYMONE STARKS
MACY ZIEGLER
KATIE DiDONNA
Class: Senior Height: 5-11 Key stats: She was the scoring leader for the Eagles with a 14.7 scoring average and also contributed 5.6 rebounds a game. She was the Jeffco 4A MVP and will play next season at Colorado School of Mines.
Class: Senior Height: 5-4 Key stats: The Falcons’ floor general scored 9.5 points per game. She has committed to play next season at Eastern Washington.
Class: Junior Height: 5-4 Key stats: She dished out 3.1 assists per game to lead the Centennial League but also scored 11.4 points a game and averaged 2.6 steals.
Class: Senior Height: 5-7 Key stats: The gritty forward was the leading rebounder in the Continental League with an average 11.8 a game. She scored 6.5 points per game.
JACK PECK
SAM MASTEN
JAKE BELKNAPP
JALEN SANDERS
Class: Sophomore Height: 6-1 Key stats: This left-hander averaged 18 points per game, 2.1 assists per game and 1.5 steals per game and he finished with a 51 percent field-goal shooting mark.
Class: Junior Height: 6-7 Key stats: He was a big-time player for the Golden Eagles as he averaged 17.3 points, 10.6 rebounds and 2.2 blocks per game and finished with 15 double doubles.
Class: Junior Height: 6-5 Key stats: He averaged 17.1 points, 6.6 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 2.7 steals per game and impacted games in multiple areas for the Eagles, who advanced to the Class 4A state finals.
DOMINIC COLEMAN
MONROE PORTER
JACK FIDDLER
Class: Senior Height: 6-4 Key stats: Porter, who is bound for Western State in Gunnison, was the floor general for the Titans, averaging 12.3 points, 6.9 rebounds per game, 3.5 assists and 2.4 steals per game while hitting 50 3-point shots.
Class: Senior Height: 6-4 Key stats: He led the Continental League in rebounds with 11 per game, using his instincts and hard work to outrebound taller players. He also scored 11.6 points per game and had 12 double doubles.
Highlands Ranch
ThunderRidge
Lutheran
Valor Christian
ThunderRidge
SECOND TEAM CHELSEA PEARSON
Valor Christian
Highlands Ranch
Arapahoe
Rock Canyon
Mountain Vista Class: Senior Height: 5-9 Key stats: The Colorado-Colorado Springs signee averaged 16.7 points a game, 5.2 rebounds and 3.3 steals. She hit 61 3-point baskets and converted 72 percent of her free throw attempts.
ALL-SOUTH METRO BOYS FIRST TEAM WILL HALFON Cherry Creek
Class: Senior Height: 6-1 Key stats: The Centennial League’s leading scorer averaged 20.2 points per game. He scored 80 points in three state playoff games and hit 46 percent of his 3-point shots during the season.
Heritage
Class: Senior Height: 6-2 Key stats: Averaged 18.4 points a game to lead the Continental League and pulled down 5.7 rebounds a game
Rock Canyon
Mountain Vista
Valor Christian
SECOND TEAM CLAY VERK ThunderRidge
Class: Senior Height: 6-7 Key stats: The Grizzlies’ big man, who will play next season at Stetson University in DeLand, Florida, averaged 17.3 points per game, 7.8 rebounds and connected on 51 percent of his field goal attempts.
DANNY GARRICK Legend
Legend
Highlands Ranch
Chaparral
Class: Senior Height: 6-5 Key stats: A standout for Legend with great mechanics and tools. He averaged 12.9 points and 5.6 rebounds a game.
Class: Senior Height: 6-4 Key stats: He was the leader on a team packed with young prospects and had a 16 pointsper-game scoring average, while averaging 5.4 rebounds and 1.8 steals per game.
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April 7, 2016
Chaparral takes down Highlands Ranch
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Falcons falter in first loss of lacrosse league season
We have seven freshman on varsity. We only start one senior on the team. We’re a young team, but we have some talent and hopefully we can perform a little better than we did against Chaparral.”
By Jim Benton jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com Highlands Ranch suffered its first setback of the season March 23 at Sports Authority Stadium, when the Falcons lost a 10-5 decision to Chaparral in the Douglas County boys lacrosse league opener for both teams. Chaparral came into the game unbeaten in four nonleague games, and Highlands Ranch was 3-0, but the Falcons gave up three quick goals in the third period and were never able to rally against the Wolverines, who outscored the Falcons 5-1 in the final 24 minutes. “We have a lot of talented players, and we actually have a lot of young players,” said Highlands Ranch coach Matt Bocklet. “We have seven freshman on varsity. We only start one senior on the team. We’re a young team, but we have some talent and hopefully we can perform a little better than we did against Chaparral.” Key moments The game was tied at 4 when Chaparral’s Nichols Neff scored with 5.5 seconds left before halftime. Then the Wolverines got goals from senior Jake Graefe, Zack Adams and junior Trevor Orndoff in a 2:25 span early in the third period to expand their lead to four goals.
Nick Gallegos, left, of Highlands Ranch tries to get around Hunter Jacobson (11) of Chaparral during a Douglas County League lacrosse game March 29 at Sports Authority Stadium. Gallegos scored twice but it wasn’t enough as the Falcons lost, 10-5. Photo by Jim Benton “That goal at the end of the first half was great,” said Chap coach Kevin Graefe. “Lacrosse is a huge game with momentum. It’s a great game because you can get a lot of goals quick, so you get that momentum and keep building on it.” Key players/statistics Adams and Orndoff each had three
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goals, and Orndoff also had an assist. Chaparral picked up 46 ground balls. Sophomore Brett Boos was credited with 15 ground balls wins and he also won 13 of 18 faceoffs. Chap sophomore goalie Kyle Guthrie face 12 shots on goal, and made seven saves. Junior Nick Gallegos scored twice for the Falcons, who came into the game averaging 42 ground balls a game, but they didn’t come close to that figure against Chap. They said it “Chaparral came out with a good defensive game plan, and they destroyed us on ground balls, and that was the biggest difference in the game,” said Bocklet. “We took a team to Arizona last week during spring break, and it really brought
Matt Bocklet, Highlands Ranch coach
the team together” said coach Graefe. “So look for great things from us this season. We had a very young team last year. This year all the juniors from last year are now seniors. We have a big senior group, and just having that senior leadership is very important. We’re doing pretty well out of the gate, but it’s really one game at a time.” “We moved the ball quick,” said Chap senior Adams. “We put the ball in the net and finished strong. The talk on defense was just amazing. We put it all together and pulled out the win. We’re 5-0 so we’re looking pretty good. I think we’re going to go deep in the playoffs.” Going forward Chaparral has a league encounter scheduled April 8 at Palmer. Highlands Ranch (3-1) faces a league game April 8 against Lewis-Palmer.
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SPORTS ROUNDUP HIGHLANDS RANCH FALCONS GIRLS SOCCER Mountain Vista 2, Highlands Ranch 0 The Falcons lost to the Mountain Vista Golden Eagles in an away conference game on March 29. Key performers: Junior Izzy DePinto had 16 saves. Seniors Melissa Stitt and Alyssa Cerullo each had two steals. Arapahoe 6, Highlands Ranch 1 Highlands Ranch lost to Arapahoe in a home nonconference game on April 2. The girls’ team had one goal in the first half.
BOYS LACROSSE Chaparral 10, Highlands Ranch 5 The Falcons were defeated by the Chaparral Wolverines in a home conference game on March 29. The boys took a 3-2 lead in the second quarter. Key performers: Juniors Joe Bertsch and Nick Gallegos each scored two goals. Freshman TK Hammond scored one goal and junior Tommy Mott had two assists. Highlands Ranch 9, Castle View 7 Highlands Ranch took vic-
tory in a home conference game against Castle View on April 1 with two goals in the first and second quarters, three in the third and two in the fourth. Key performers: Junior Nick Gallegos scored five goals and junior Joe Bertsch scored two. Junior Tommy Mott scored one goal and had one assist. TRACK AND FIELD Mountain Range Mustang Invitational The boys’ track and field team placed fifth amid 36 teams at a varsity meet in
Westminster on April 2. Senior David Cunningham placed first in the long jump. Junior Jacob Weideman placed sixth in the 400 meter at 51.92 seconds. Junior Richard Kepfer placed second in the 300 meter hurdles at 42.24 seconds. The girls’ track and field team placed 14th of 37 teams at a varsity meet in Westminster on April 2. Sophomore Megan Koch placed 10th in the 400 meter at 1:01.6 and third in the 800 meter at 2:21.17. Sophomore Katie Ellis placed 9th in the 3200 meter at 12:10.69.
MOUNTAIN VISTA GOLDEN EAGLES BASEBALL Brighton 7, Mountain Vista 6 The Golden Eagles lost a close, home nonconference game against Brighton on April 1. Key performers: Senior Cooper Shearon had one home run and was 2-for-3. Junior Alex Clouthier had two RBIs and was 2-for-3. Junior Jalen Saiz had six strikeouts. GIRLS SOCCER Mountain Vista 2, Highlands Ranch 0 The Golden Eagles took victory in an away conference game on March 29 with one
goal in the first half and one in the second. Key performers: Sophomore Maisie Paulson and junior Katie Joella each scored one goal. Junior Kirsten Rumbold had two assists. BOYS LACROSSE Mountain Vista 15, Pine Creek 4 The Golden Eagles beat Pine Creek in a home conference game on March 29 with two goals in the first quarter, five in the second and third quarters, and three in the fourth quarter. Key performers: Senior Jake Harvey scored five
goals and had one assist. Junior Colin Munro scored four goals and had four assists. Sophomore Jake Govett and senior Coby Petau each scored two goals. Mountain Vista 12, Legend 3 Mountain Vista took victory in an away conference game against Legend on April 1. Key performers: Senior Colin Munro scored five goals. Junior Evan Place scored three goals and had two assists. Senior goalie Paxton Boyer had 19 saves. TRACK AND FIELD Mountain Range Mustang
Invitational The boys’ track and field team placed fourth of 36 teams at the varsity meet in Westminster on April 2. Senior Paxton Smith placed first in the 1,600 meter at 4:28.08. Junior Joshua Romine placed third in the 1,600 meter at 4:36.28. Sophomore Parker MacKay placed third in the 3,200 meter at 9:49.38. The girls’ track and field team placed 12th of 37 teams at the varsity meet on April 2. Junior Abby Walz placed ninth in the 400 meter at 1:01.05. Senior Abby Suntken placed 10th in the 800 meter at 2:28.11 seconds.
THUNDERRIDGE GRIZZLIES BASEBALL ThunderRidge 20, Willamette 15 The Grizzlies beat Willamette in a neutral tournament game on March 21. Key performers: Senior Jake Eissler had two RBIs and was 2-for-5. Senior Anthony Camacci and junior Chase Noell each allowed three hits.
game on March 23. Key performers: Senior Jake Eissler had three RBIs and was 2-for-3. Phil Ferguson had two RBIs and two stolen bases. Junior Timothy McIntyre allowed three hits.
ThunderRidge 5, Knight 0 ThunderRidge was victorious in a home tournament game against Knight on March 22. Key performers: Senior Jake Eissler allowed three hits and had 16 strikeouts. Junior Cole Butler had two RBIs and was 1-for-1. Junior Brody Perkins was 2-for-3.
GIRLS SOCCER ThunderRidge 2, Douglas County 0 The Grizzlies beat Douglas County in a home conference game on March 29 with one goal in the first half and one in the second. Key performers: Sophomore Shae Holmes scored one goal. Senior Sanela Hodzic scored one goal and had one assist. Junior and goalie Sierra Roth had five saves.
ThunderRidge 11, Sandy 0 The Grizzlies beat Sandy in a neutral tournament
BOYS LACROSSE Heritage 11, ThunderRidge 4
The Grizzlies lost to Heritage in an away nonconference game on March 29. Key performers: Junior Dylan Sandman scored two goals and freshman Kaden Stewart scored one goal. Senior Hunter Snauwaert scored one goal and had one assist. Pine Creek 10, ThunderRidge 7 ThunderRidge lost to Pine Creek in a home conference game on April 1. The boys had a 3-1 lead in the fourth quarter but overall fell short. Key performers: Freshman Logan Naves scored four goals and had three assists. Junior Wyatt Palmer scored one goal
and had two assists. Freshman Kaden Stewart and junior Dylan Sandman each scored one goal. GIRLS LACROSSE ThunderRidge 13, Palmer Ridge 11 The Grizzlies beat Palmer Ridge in a home nonconference game on April first with eight goals in the first quarter and five in the second. Key performers: Junior Sara Stewart scored two goals and had two assists. Freshman Taylor Donaldson, senior Bailey McCue and sophomore Logan Derosia each scored three goals.
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Snow much for that tournament
Jim Benton
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Mountain Vista’s baseball team didn’t get out of town soon enough. Instead of playing games in the Rawlings Classic in Emerson, Georgia, the Golden Eagles spent spring break watching it snow in the Denver area and trying to remain sharp with batting-practice sessions. The Golden Eagles were sched-
uled to leave March 23 for the March 24-26 tournament but the team couldn’t even get to Denver International Airport because of the heavy, wet snow that closed Pena Boulevard. All flights were canceled and the first re-booked flight Mountain Vista could get was March 26 — which
was too late. The team did get its money back. Ralston Valley also was entered in the Georgia tournament and left the day before the storm. The Mustangs went 2-2 and had Tanner Hauptman, Reed Hutchin and Lane Kimbro make the Rawlings Select Classic all-tournament team.
Missing the four games left Vista with only 15 scheduled games, four less than the minimum of 19 contests. The Golden Eagles have added two games with Cherokee Trail, which was also stuck in the snow and couldn’t get out of town, and Benton continues on Page 23
SPORTS ROUNDUP ROCK CANYON JAGUARS BASEBALL Rock Canyon 15, Westminster 2 Rock Canyon won the April 2 non-conference game. Key performers: Matt Givin went 3-for-4 with a home run and four RBIs. Cayden Zimmerman went 3-for-3 with an RBI and two runs scored. Adam Schiller stole two bases. Rock Canyon 8, Poly 2 Rock Canyon beat out Poly in the March 23 tournament. Key performers: Nick Merone went 2-for-2 with two RBIs. Daryl Myers had two RBIs. Liberty 7, Rock Canyon 4 Rock Canyon lost the March 22 tournament game. Key performers: Adam Schiller went 2-for-3 with two runs scored and two stolen bases. Basic 21, Rock Canyon 11 Rock Canyon lost in the March 21 tournament game. Key performers: Trevor Howard went 3-for-3 with six RBIs and a home run. Ben Sneider also hit a home run.
Arbor View 12, Rock Canyon 11 Arbor View edged out Rock Canyon in the March 21 tournament game. Key performers: Colton Hill went 3-for-3 with an RBI. Michael Keen went 2-for-2. Cayden Zimmerman went 2-for-3 with and RBI and a triple. Zimmerman stole two bases. BOYS LACROSSE Rock Canyon 9, Legend 3 Rock Canyon won the March 29 conference game. Key performers: Wesley Wainright scored four goals. Goalkeeper Erik Peters had eight saves. GIRLS TENNIS Mountain Vista 5, Rock Canyon 2 Rock Canyon lost the March 29 match. Key performers: Maddie Bove won 2-0. Doubles partners Sara Stavaski and Claire Steffe also won.
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TRACK AND FIELD Altitude Running Invitational: Rock Canyon boys placed second and girls placed sixth in the April 2 meet in Fort Collins. Top finishers were: Devin Cadena, first, 100 meter; Rock Canyon boys relay ream, first, 4x800 meter, and second, 4x400 meter; Bailey Timmons, second, 800 meter; Parker Garrison, second, 200-meter hurdles; Trevor Williams, second, shot put; Emily Sloan, first, 100-meter hurdles; Rock Canyon girls relay team, first, 4x100 meter; Tanner Riker, third, 200 meter; Bailee Stones, third 1600 meter; and Rhyan Pettaway, second, 100-meter hurdles; Longmont Invitational: Rock Canyon boys placed 10th and girls placed 13th at theMarch 26 meet in Longmont. Top finishers were: Devin Cadena, second in 100 meter; Rhyan Pettaway, first 100-meter hurdles; and Sydney Marchando, third in long jump.
BASEBALL Resurrection Christian 14, SkyView Academy 4 The Hawks lost to the Resurrection Christian Cougars in a home nonconference game on March 31. Key performers: Junior Joseph Pippin had two RBIs and was 1-for3. Junior Gabe Nelson had three stolen bases and one RBI. Lutheran 12, SkyView Academy 2 The Hawks were defeated by Lutheran in an away conference game on April 2. Key performers: Freshman Christian Lopez had two RBIs and senior
Thor Hopkins had one RBI. Junior Connor Simpson was 1-for-1. GIRLS SOCCER SkyView Academy 6, Cornerstone Christian Academy 1 The Hawks beat Cornerstone Christian Academy in a home nonconference game on April 2 with three goals in the first half and three in the second. Key performers: Freshman Ruby Schmidli scored two goals. Junior Chloe Guerin and freshman Kaedren Close each scored one goal. Freshman Olivia Brown had one assist.
VALOR CHRISTIAN EAGLES BASEBALL Valor Christian 15, Olympian 5 The Eagles took victory in neutral tournament game against Olympian on March 22. Key performers: Sophomore Luke Ziegler had four RBIs and was 2-for-4. Senior Nyk Crumrine allowed four hits and three runs.
Valor Christian 5, Santa Monica 1 Valor Christian took victory in a neutral tournament game against Santa Monica on March 23. Key performers: Junior Joel Pierce had two RBIs and was 2-for-4. Freshman Davis Heller allowed one run. Junior Blake Donels was 2-for-3.
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one with Broomfield. Playing one less game will not damage Vista’s RPI standing — a computer ranking —which will be used to determine qualifying teams for the state tournament. According to a statement from the Colorado High School Activities Association, “Because the RPI system works off of averages, it won’t make a difference in the final formula if a game cannot be rescheduled. It would not penalize, nor benefit, any team involved in that scenario.” Two no-hitters: same school, same day Faith Christian senior lefthander AJ Stephens threw a six-inning nohitter in a 10-0 win over Machebeuf April 2, but what makes the day more amazing is freshman junior varsity pitcher Michael Thorne followed by not allowing a hit in a five-inning, 16-0 victory. “AJ did a good job and we scored four runs in the bottom of the sixth, so he didn’t have to pitch the seventh,” said coach Ralph Nance. “Then the kid that pitched the JV game which followed right behind the varsity game threw a nohitter as well. We’ve never had two (no-hitters) in a row.” Stephens, who will pitch at Garden City Com-
munity College in Kansas next season, struck out 14 batters, walked three, threw 93 pitches and came up with big pitches as he often pitched from behind in the count during the game. He also helped his own cause by going 3-for-3 at the plate, scored twice, had two runs batted in and stole two bases. Thorne walked three batters and struck out 11 in his no-hit effort. Following in his father’s footsteps Brent Gilbertson was a hurdler for NevadaLas Vegas and Northern Colorado in the 1970s. He became a teacher and wanted to get his two children, son Max and daughter Zoe, involved in sports. Gilbertson coached Max in little league football and Zoe played club soccer. Both have competed in track programs since they were young. Max is now a senior at Mountain Range and Zoe is a junior. They are two of the top hurdlers and sprinters in the state. Brent, now a retired English teacher, is the Mustangs’ hurdles and sprints coach. At the April 2 Mountain Range Invitational, Max won both hurdles events and Zoe was first in two girls hurdles events and the 100-meter dash. “Max and Zoe have made steady progress over the years and it is starting to pay off,” said Brent. “Max’s progress has been
hampered over the last few seasons due to football injuries but he seems to be back to his competitive self and Zoe just keeps improving each week.” Max tied a (North) stadium record and set a new meet record with a 14:54 in the 110-meter hurdles. In the 300 hurdles, he tripped going over the fourth
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the deed of trust have been violated as follows: the failure to make timely payments as required under the Deed of Trust.
26 Highlands Ranch Herald
Public Notices THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
PUBLIC NOTICE
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.
NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2012-1013
Public Trustees
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 secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and de-
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
Public Trustees 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 Last Publication: 4/14/2016 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 1/25/2016
Notices terest 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 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.
Public Trustees
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 Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2016-0028 To Whom It May Concern: On 2/10/2016 12:03:00 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: DAVID MCCONNELLOGUE AND JANET L. MCCONNELLOGUE Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS,
April 7, 2016
PUBLIC NOTICE
Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2016-0028
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 213, ROXBOROUGH DOWNS, To Whom It May Concern: On 2/10/2016 Tothe advertise your publicCOUNTY noticesOF callDOUGLAS, 303-566-4100 STATE OF 12:03:00 PM undersigned Public COLORADO Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust deWhich has the address of: 10506 scribed below to be recorded in Douglas Brown Fox Trail, Littleton, CO 80125 County.
Public Trustees
Original Grantor: DAVID MCCONNELLOGUE AND JANET L. MCCONNELLOGUE Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, RBMG, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 10/24/2002 Recording Date of DOT: 11/7/2002 Reception No. of DOT: 2002119126 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $192,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $147,362.55 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay monthly installments due Note Holder. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 28, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 122-A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 9855 Chatswood Trail, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 1, 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: 4/7/2016 Last Publication: 5/5/2016 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 2/10/2016 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: HOLLY DECKER Colorado Registration #: 32647 355 UNION BOULEVARD SUITE 250, LAKEWOOD, COLORADO 80228 Phone #: (303) 274-0155 Fax #: (303) 274-0159 Attorney File #: 15-945-28942 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2016-0028 First Publication: 4/7/2016 Last Publication: 5/5/2016 Publisher: Douglas County News Press
Public Trustees NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 1, 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: 4/7/2016 Last Publication: 5/5/2016 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 2/10/2016 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 A. SHORE Colorado Registration #: 19973 5347 S VALENTIA WAY SUITE 100, GREENWOOD VILLAGE, COLORADO 80111 Phone #: (303) 573-1080 Fax #: Attorney File #: 16-00001SH *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2016-0029 First Publication: 4/7/2016 Last Publication: 5/5/2016 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.
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.
PUBLIC NOTICE
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
Littleton NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2016-0029
The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust.
To Whom It May Concern: On 2/10/2016 12:13:00 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.
Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 22, BLOCK 10, ACRES GREEN FILING NO. 5, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.
Original Grantor: LIGITA S. BARDULIS Original Beneficiary: ARGENT MORTGAGE COMPANY, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR THE POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT DATED AS OF MAY 1, 2005 PARK PLACE SECURITIES, INC. ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2005-WHQ3 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 3/31/2005 Recording Date of DOT: 1/6/2006 Reception No. of DOT: 2006001890 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $323,550.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $288,846.61 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 213, ROXBOROUGH DOWNS, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO Which has the address of: 10506 Brown Fox Trail, Littleton, CO 80125 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and de-
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
Highlands Ranch * 1
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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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
Xcel
Original Grantor: DANIEL C KEETON Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, Continued fromFOR Page 1 INC. AS NOMINEE LEADERONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: near Saddle Ranch Elementary WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Date of Deed Trust farther (DOT): 4/30/2014 School, aofspot north Recording Date of DOT: 5/1/2014 in the open space behind the Reception No. of DOT: 2014021735 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. school, or a site at ofthe southwest Original Principal Amount Evidence of Debt: $285,729.00 corner of Fido’s Dog Park, near Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $284,181.05 Ranch View Middle School.
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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 failure to make timely payments as required under the Deed of Trus t. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
Xcelto originally planned to Pursuant C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of install a 12-inch connection the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to make pay- unbelow the ground totimely an existing ments as required under the Deed of Trust. derground pipeline in the open
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.
space Saddle THE LIENbehind FORECLOSED MAYRanch NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
Elementary School, at 805 W. the addressfor of:Colorado, 2105 E Jon Moe, Xcel’s manager ofWhich gas has engineering demonstrates natural gas regulator proceThe property describedTrail, hereinnear is all of English Sparrow WildWeatherstone Circle, Highlands Ranch, the property encumbered by the lien of dures at a community workshop CO 80126on April 4 at Hilton Garden Inn. Photo by Alex DeWind the deed of trust.Parkway and South cat Reserve NOTICE OF SALE Broadway. The structure Legal Description of Real Property:itself class and a possible gas leak. night and 55 during the day — Xcel will also conduct a periodic LOT 22, BLOCK 10, ACRES GREEN The current holder of the Evidence of Debt would be5,50 feet by feet and PUBLIC NOTICE FILING NO. COUNTY OF 65 DOUGLAS, Xcel and the Highlandssecured by thesimilar to the humming sound leak test. Deed of Trust described STATE OF COLORADO. less than 100 feet from Saddle herein, has filed written election and deHighlands Ranch Ranch Metro District looked in an average office. Instead of voting at the mand for sale as provided by law and in NOTICE OF SALE Which has the address of: 815 Mercury Ranch’s playground. said Deed of Trust.But Burkett and other elsewhere after public feedback. Public Trustee Sale No. 2016-0024Andria Mino, a parent workshop, Circle, Littleton, CO 80124 The addition would deliver “We’ve heard loud and clear say they THEREFORE,residents Notice Is Hereby GivencanTohear at Saddle Ranch, encouraged WhomaItpin May Concern: On 2/4/2016 NOTICE OF SALE that on the first possible sale date (unless natural gas to residents in Ster12:34:00 PM the undersigned Public thatPUBLIC that location isn’t acceptdrop at night in the open space. the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wedattendees to NOTICE Trustee caused the Notice of Election andwrite down another The current holderaoflarge the Evidence of Debt ling Ranch, community nesday, May 11, “It’s 2016,pristine,” at the Public able to residents,” Metro District she said, “and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust desecured by the Deed of Trust described location. Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Highlands Ranch scribed below to be recorded in Douglas herein, has filed written election and deunder construction south of Rock, Colorado, I will how sell at it public NOTICEManager OF SALE General Terry Nolan that’s wasaucintended County.to be. mand for sale as provided by law and in “We want to make sure it’s tion to the highest and best bidder for Trustee Sale No. 2016-0011 Chatfield Reservoir in northern Public said Deed of Trust. said at a March Highlandscash, the saidThis goes against philosoreal property and all in-the Original not here,” Mino said. “It needs to Grantor: JAMES A SANTOS terest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs It May Concern: On 1/20/2016 Douglas County, Henley said. To Whom J SANTOS Ranch Community Association phy of metro districtsAND andLISA their THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given and assigns therein, for the purpose of 2:48:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustbe somewhere down Santa Fe.” Original Beneficiary: COMPASS BANK that Following on the first possible sale date (unless public outcry, paying the indebtedness provided in said ee caused the Noticemeeting. of Election and Dedelegate intent to protect openCurrent space.” Holder of Evidence of Debt: the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. WedXcel will meet with the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of mand relating to the Deed of Trust deCOMPASS BANK Xcel officials nesday, May 11, led 2016,a community at the Public Xcel’s three-hour Some residents Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses remain scribed below to be most recordedrecent in Douglas Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 12/20/2004 Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Douglas County Planning Comof sale and other items allowed by law, County. meeting at Eastridge Recreation Recording Date of DOT: 2/1/2005 Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auccommunity workshop generated as the and will deliverconcerned to the purchaserabout a Certific-safety Reception No. of DOT:mission 2005009582next, said Henley, and tion to the highest and best bidder for ate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If are Originalsimilar Grantor: LARA M. NARDELL Center on March 10 to elaborate feedback. alternate locations near DOT Recorded in Douglas County. cash, the said real property and all inthe sale date is continued to a later date, AND KEVIN L. NARDELL hopes to break Original Principal Amount of Evidence of ground this sumterest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ on the project and gatherheirs input.Original Beneficiary: the deadline to file a notice of intent to playgrounds. MORTGAGEto ELEC“It’s frustrating me because public schools and Debt: $44,000.00 and assigns therein, for the purpose of cure by those parties entitled to cure may TRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, mer and complete the project by Outstanding Principal Amount as of the Residents who live nearinthe paying the indebtedness provided said I don’t thinkFOR ourCHERRY questionsalso arebe extended. Dina Chatwin, the Saddle Ranch INC. AS NOMINEE date hereof: $43,675.34 Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of the end of fall. MORTGAGE CO., INC., ITS proposed site and childrenCREEK being answered,” said Burkett, Elementary School’s parentTrust, plus attorneys’ fees, have the expenses If you believe that your lender or serSUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (i), you of and other itemsworried allowed by about law, Xcel(4)will take votes into vicer has failed to provide a single Currentwho Holderhas of Evidence of Debt: THE atsale Saddle Ranch children at Saddle teacher organization president, are hereby notified that the covenants of and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificpoint of contact (38-38-103.1 CRS) or BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, F/K/A the deed of trust have been violated as but plans to move consideration ate of Purchase, as provided by law. Ifef- THE BANK safety, noisealland a negative Ranch calls the three proposed locathey are still pursuing foreclosure even OFElementary NEW YORK, and SUC- Ranch follows: the failure to timely make paythe sale date is continued to a later date, though you have submitted a comCESSOR IN INTEREST TO JPMORGAN forward withofone of the three ments as required under the Deed fect on property values. the deadline to file a notice of intent to schools. tions “the best oforthe worst.” pleted loss mitigation application CHASEView BANK,Middle N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR Trust. cure by those parties entitled to cure may you have been offered and have accepASSET MORTGAGE INproposed locations. expressed concern STRUCTURED She worries about the “ambiXcel officials consider the also Some be extended. ted a loss mitigation option (38-38VESTMENTS II INC., BEAR STEARNS LIEN FORECLOSED“There MAY NOTare BE no other options,” about children at the Saddle ALT-A ence 103.2 CRS), you may file asystem complaint TRUST, PASS- with of MORTGAGE the open space” the regulator safeTHE Abecause FIRST LIEN. If you believe that your lender or serwith the Colorado Attorney General THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES vicer hasplayground failed to provide a singlewho Henley said. “Our duty as a reguRanch or those have a closed so gas (720-508-6006)itorwill the Consumer Finan- pipe 2005-5noise of a natural gas regulator The property described herein is all of point of contact (38-38-103.1 CRS) or cial Protection Bureau (855-411-2372) of Deed of Trust (DOT): 3/17/2005 the property encumbered the lien of latorbymonopoly is to act in the walk the site daily going to Date station. will stay inside and a constant they areby still pursuing foreclosure even or both. However, the filing of a comRecording Date of DOT: 3/22/2005 the deed of trust. though you have submitted a complaint in and monitor of itself will that not stop the Reception No. of DOT: 2005024601 most cost-effective and efficient and school. application Others worried Xcel officials said the station will sound an pletedfrom loss mitigation or foreclosure process. DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Description of Real Property: you havenoise been offered and have accepabout disruptions while in about 50 decibels at alarm if anything goesLegal wrong. way possible.” Originalwould Principalbe Amount of Evidence of LOT 40, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING ted a loss mitigation option (38-38-
103.2 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.
Public Trustees
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 CHERR Y 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 NOTICE the propertyPUBLIC encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. DOUGLAS COUNTY DISTRICT COURT STATE OFof COLORADO Legal Description Real Property: 4000 JusticeRANCH Way LOT 37, HIGHLANDS FILING Castle Rock, CODOUGLAS, NO. 84-A, COUNTY OF Douglas County, CO 80109 STATE OF COLORADO.
THEthe PEOPLE OF THE Which has address of: 2105 E STATECircle, OF COLORADO Weatherstone Highlands Ranch, COthe 80126 In Interest of: LEXI BARNES, D.O.B.: 9/30/2011; and NOTICE OF SALE9/30/2011, ADDISON BARNES, D.O.B.: Children, The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described And concerning: herein, filed written election and deERIN M.has BARNES, D.O.B.: 8/06/1988, mand for Mother, sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. and BRIAN CROWTHER, THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given D.O.B.: 12/13/1972, Father, 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
Debt: $280,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $288,410.95
Public Trustees
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 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
Public Trustees
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.
NO. 75-A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO
Which has the address of: 6597 E Jackson Lane, Highlands Ranch, CO 80130
Public Trustees
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:
The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust.
First Publication: 3/17/2016 Last Publication: 4/14/2016 Publisher: Douglas County News Press
Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 40, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 75-A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO
*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/
Dated: 1/21/2016 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee
Which has the address of: 6597 E Jackson Lane, Highlands Ranch, CO 80130
Legal Notice No.: 2016-0024 First Publication: 3/31/2016 Last Publication: 4/28/2016 Publisher: Douglas County News Press
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 JOHN DOE, Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Possible Father of Fax #: Attorney File #: 15-008779 LEXI BARNES and ADDISON BARNES, Respondents; *YOU And MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE on the Public Trustee webDIANADATES SCHAFFER, site: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ (Maternal Grandmother), Special Respondent. Legal Notice No.: 2016-0011 First Publication: 3/17/2016 Attorney for Department: Last 4/14/2016 JohnPublication: Thirkell, #13865 Publisher: R. LeeAnnDouglas Reigrut, County #28833News Press 4400 Castleton Ct. Castle Rock, CO 80109 (303) 663-7726 FAX 877.285.8988 jthirkel@douglas.co.us lreigrut@douglas.co.us
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.
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THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given CASE NUMBER: 15JV310 * DIVISION 7 that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday,DEPENDENCY May 25, 2016, at the Public SUMMONS Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, will sellpursuant at publicto aucThis Summons is Iinitiated tion highest and Rules best of bidder for Rule to 2.2the of the Colorado Juvenile cash, the said andRules all inProcedure, Rulereal 4 of property the Colorado terest said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs of CivilofProcedure, and Section 19-3-503, and assigns C.R.S. 2015. therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence Debt secured by the Deed of TO BRIANofCROWTHER AND JOHN Trust, attorneys’ thethat expenses DOE: plus You are hereby fees, notified a petiof items alleges allowedthat by the law, tionsale has and beenother filed which above-named are dependent or and will deliverchildren to the purchaser a Certificneglected as per the facts set forth the If ate of Purchase, all as provided byinlaw. Dependency Neglect Petition, a copy the sale dateand is continued to a later date, of which can be through John to the deadline to obtained file a notice of intent Thirkell’s Office. cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended. A Permanency Plan Hearing has been set foryou Maybelieve 16, 2016that at 9:00 in Division If youra.m. 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 com-
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NOTICE OF SALE
SHEILA J FINN Colorado Registration #: 36637 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: Attorney File #: 15-010007
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people who would see her on TV. Producers reminded her to relax and provided tips, such as enunciating and projecting her voice. She was most surprised at how heavy the wheel was. “The wheel is 1,000 pounds. Most people think you just spin it,” she said. “You have to pull it and shove it.” After seven or eight guessing games of words including “Waldorf salad,” Lavene left with $10,500. The money, she said, is essentially free so she’s going to donate it to Journey Church, off County Line Road and South Holly Street. The church’s current location is too small. Members are raising money through a building campaign to build a 350-person location in Lone Tree near Interstate 25 and RidgeGate Parkway. Lavene’s decision was easy: “I won some money that I didn’t earn or even expect,” she said. “It’s Gods money — lets use it to build a church.” Lavene, who calls herself more of an introverted person, is happy with her experience but doesn’t plan on any other TV appearances. She advises people interested in “Wheel of Fortune” to apply. The show’s staff couldn’t be greater, she said. “It feels like you are competing PUBLIC NOTICE with one another — not against,” she said. PUBLIC INVITATION TO BID
7, Douglas County District Court, 4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock, Colorado, 80109. Your presence before this court is required to defend against the claims in this petition. IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR, THE COURT WILL PROCEED IN YOUR ABSENCE, WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE, TO CONDUCT AN ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND MAY ENTER A JUDGMENT BY DEFAULT THEREBY ADJUDICATING YOUR CHILDREN AS DEPENDENT OR NEGLECTED CHILDREN. You have the right to request a trial by jury at the adjudicatory stage of this petition. You also have the right to legal representation at every stage of the proceedings by counsel of your own choosing, or if you are without sufficient financial means,
PUBLIC NOTICE PURSUANT TO THE LIQUOR LAW OF THE STATE OF COLORADO, Best Pizza, LLC d/b/a MOD Pizza, whose address is PO Box 2438, Ketchum, Idaho, has requested the Licensing Officials of Douglas County to grant a Beer and Wine Liquor License at the location of 3622 E. Highlands Ranch Parkway, #101, Highlands Ranch, Colorado, to dispense Malt and Vinous Liquors by the drink for consumption on the premises. The Public Hearing on this application is to be held by the Douglas County Local Liquor Licensing Authority at 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado on May 20, 2016, at approximately 1:30 p.m. Date of Application: March 14, 2016 Officers: Bob Merullo Kevin Embree Legal Notice No.: 928868 First Publication: April 7, 2016 Last Publication: April 7, 2016 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE PURSUANT TO THE LIQUOR LAW OF THE STATE OF COLORADO, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. d/b/a Walmart Supercenter #1252, whose address is 702 SW 8th Street, Bentonville, AR, has requested the Licensing Officials of Douglas County to grant a 3.2% Beer On/Off Premises Liquor License at the location of 6675 Business Center Drive, Highlands Ranch, Colorado, to dispense fermented malt beverages for on and off premises consumption. The Public Hearing on this application is to be held by the Douglas County Local Liquor Licensing Authority at 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado on May 20, 2016, at approximately 1:30 p.m. Date of Application: March 24, 2016 Officers: Carl D. McMillon Cynthia P. Moehring Steven R. Zielske Andrea M. Lazenby Legal Notice No.: 928950 First Publication: April 7, 2016 Last Publication: April 7, 2016 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE
Separate sealed bids for QUEBEC/LINCOLN/UNIVERSITY INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT – PHASE 2, DOUGLAS 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.
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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 • Concrete Class D (Wall) – 523 CY • Concrete Pavement (9 Inch)(Class P) – 4,594 SY • Concrete Sidewalk (6 Inch) – 1,141 SY • Curb and Gutter Type 2 (Section II-B) – 1,814 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 Dennis Lobberding, Project Engineer at 303.660.7490.
For Planholder Information, Please Call 303.660.7490 (Front Desk) Legal Notice No.: 928908 First Publication: March 31, 2016 Last Publication: April 7, 2016 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
PUBLIC INVITATION TO BID Separate sealed bids for QUEBEC/LINCOLN/UNIVERSITY INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT – PHASE 2, DOUGLAS 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, appointment of counsel the Court. between Quebec Street by and Dutch Creek, Termination of yourofparent-child legal relaincluding removal concrete pavement, tionship to free childrennew for adoption re-grading the your subgrade, concrete is a possiblecast-in-place remedy in thisretaining proceeding. If pavement, walls, that remedy is pursued, younew are entitled new drainage structures, curb and to a hearing before a Judge. You also gutter, new sidewalk, traffic signals, irrigahaveand thelandscaping right, if you are indigent, to have tion restoration. the Court appoint, at no expense to you, one expert witness of your choosing The Contract Documentsown may be exat any hearing on the address termination of your amined at the above after 10:00 parent-child relationship. If you are a mia.m. on Monday, April to 4, the 2016, and copnor, you have the right appointment ies of the Contract Documents may be obof a Guardian ad litem to represent your tained upon payment of $35.00 for each best interests. set. The $35.00 is non-refundable. (Additional charge mailing is required.) You have the ifright to have this matter heard by a district court judge rather than AbyPRE-BID CONFERENCE be that held at the magistrate. You may will waive 10:00 a.m.inon Wednesday, April 2016, right, and doing so, you will be 13, bound by at Department of Public Works of Enginthethe findings and recommendations the eering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third magistrate, subject to review as provided Street, 220, Castle Rock,2015, CO 80104. by sec.Suite 19-1-108(5.5), C.R.S. and The Bid Opening will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 26, 2016, at the same address.
subsequently, to the right of appeal as provided by Colorado Appellate Rule 3.4. This summons is being initiated by the Douglas County Department of Human Services through its counsel. Dated: March 25, 2016 John Thirkell, #13865 R. LeeAnn Reigrut, #28833 Assistant Douglas County Attorney Legal Notice No.: 928906 First Publication: April 7, 2016 Last Publication: April 7, 2016 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
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