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Four incumbents elected to Metro District board BY ALEX DEWIND ADEWIND@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Four incumbents have been elected to the Highlands Ranch Metro District Board of Directors. Jim Worley won the May 8 election with 1,633 votes; Carolyn Schierholz received 1,595; Allen Dreher had 1,655 and Mark Dickerson 775. They join board members Vicky Starkey, Renee Anderson and Nancy Smith. The seven-member board acts as the local government for the unincorporated community of Highlands Ranch. Board members represent the whole community, not their district. Duties of the board include budget preparation, maintenance of roadway landscaping and parks and open space, provision of fire protection and
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construction of storm drainage facilities and major roadways, according to the metro district’s website. The metro district holds director elections in May of even-numbered years. Registered voters who live in or own property in Highlands Ranch may vote for candidates in any region. Board members serve four-year terms. For more than 30 years, Worley has managed various special districts in
Colorado. He spent nine years as general manager of the Highlands Ranch Metro District. As a board member, his priorities include supporting the unification of fire serDickerson vices with South Metro Fire Rescue Authority and providing appropriate services to seniors in the community. Schierholz worked in the information technology field. In 2001, she moved to Highlands Ranch with her husband and daughter. She wants to see a smooth transition of fire and emergency services, additional facilities for seniors in the community and updated metro district assets to improve property values.
Dreher has lived in Highlands Ranch since 1998 and served on the metro district board of directors since 2000. He wants to work with community partners in establishing permanent programs for seniors and a facility or wing dedicated to their use. He would also like to see a new ice venue constructed in either Highlands Ranch or near its borders. A Colorado native, Dickerson was appointed to the metro district board to fill a vacancy seat last year. For 11 years, he has served as a delegate for the Highlands Ranch Community Association. His priorities include improving amenities for seniors and maintaining the metro district’s parks and recreation programs.
Highlands Ranch, LFPD residents approve fire unification South Metro to take over services from Littleton starting January 2019; property taxes to increase BY DAVID GILBERT DGILBERT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
South Metro Fire Rescue became the second-largest firefighting entity in Colorado on May 8 after voters in
Highlands Ranch Metro District and Littleton Fire Protection District allowed South Metro to expand its borders to include them. The effort passed in LFPD with 302 votes in favor and 29 opposed, ac-
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cording to unofficial tallies. Voters in Highlands Ranch approved the measure with 1,075 votes in favor and 45 opposed. Effective Jan. 1, 2019, the two districts’ fire protection services will be absorbed by South Metro, a large consolidated district that already covers a vast swath of Arapahoe and Douglas counties, providing fire protection to Parker, Lone Tree, Greenwood Village, much of Centennial, Cherry Hills Village and several other municipalities. Littleton Fire Protection District covers a large area surrounding Littleton proper, including Chatfield, Columbine Valley, western Centennial and the unincorporated area west of the city. Highlands Ranch Metro District covers a sprawling area south of C-470 and east of Santa Fe Drive, stretching south of the Daniels Park area. The vote is the culmination of efforts started last year by Highlands Ranch and LFPD, both of which an-
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nounced they were cutting ties with the City of Littleton, with whom they had contracted for fire service for decades. The votes mean property tax increases for homeowners in the two districts: South Metro charges 9.25 mills for its services, whereas Highlands Ranch residents currently pay 7 mills toward fire service and LFPD residents pay 7.678 mills. The difference means a monthly property tax increase of $1.35 per $100,000 of assessed home value in Highlands Ranch and 94 cents per month per $100,000 of home value in LFPD, according to documents published by the districts. In return, the districts say, residents will receive long-term cost stability. LFPD’s board said it probably would have had to ask voters to increase property taxes to 10 mills or higher to stay with Littleton, whereas South Metro’s rate of 9.25 is not anticipated to change in the near future. Highlands Ranch said fire rescue services have climbed from 36 percent of its operating budget to 45 percent in 2017, and that unifying with South Metro halts the cost increases. Residents also will receive increased fire services from South Metro, the districts say. Unlike Littleton, South Metro is accredited by the Center for Public Safety Excellence and has an Insurance Services Office rating of 1 to Littleton’s 2. South Metro also plans to build a new fire station in Highlands Ranch. If the vote had failed, the districts would have begun contracting with South Metro for fire service anyway, paying the difference in cost out of their coffersand going before voters in each successive election continuing to seek inclusion. The City of Littleton, now left without its partners, will face a similar vote for inclusion in South Metro’s coverage area this November. Like Highlands Ranch and LFPD, the city will begin contracting with South Metro in 2019 regardless of the vote outcome.
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Capitol hosts proclamation to kick off Mental Health Month Speakers promote dialogue, understanding for all Coloradans The Highlands Ranch Community Association is proposing a universal brown color for most private residential fences in the community. The change would be gradual, staff say. Residents who have recently re-stained their fences would not be required to immediately change the color. COURTESY HRCA
HRCA proposes universal fence color Board will vote on ‘Highlands Ranch Fence Brown’ at May meeting BY ALEX DEWIND ADEWIND@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
To make the community more aesthetically pleasing, the Highlands Ranch Community Association is proposing a universal stain color for most private residential fences. “We are answering an outcry from the residents,” said Mike Bailey, the HRCA’s director of community
improvement services. In the past, homeowners have been able to choose from four stain colors. As a result, fences throughout Highlands Ranch neighborhoods are inconsistent. To maintain high property values, the HRCA Board of Directors asked its Architectural Review Committee to provide recommendations on one color and decided on a deep brown called “Highlands Ranch Fence Brown.” “All local Highlands Ranch-based retailers have been informed of this new stain color and have samples available,” Jerry Flannery, CEO of the HRCA, said in a media release. “The HRCA also SEE FENCES, P28
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Together with public and private health organizations around the United States, Colorado Lt. Gov. Donna Lynne officially proclaimed May as Mental Health Month at a ceremony May 1 at the Capitol. “I know I’m preaching to the choir, but that’s OK. We need a choir,” Lynne said in a news release, adding that mental health affects everyone, from those dealing with diagnosed depression or mental illness to people who’ve had a stressful week at home or work. “Mental health needs to be integrated into all of our lives.” Other speakers included Andrew Romanoff, president and CEO of Mental Health Colorado, and Jordan Yates, a 19-year-old University of Northern Colorado student. Yates’s recent post “My Depression’s Name Is Sam” received more than 12,000 likes on the website Quora, and was featured on The Mighty, an online
publication focused on empowering people with a variety of medical conditions. Like Lynne, Yates emphasized that mental health is simply another component of health in general. “Everyone faces mental health challenges. Our mental health is just another part of our overall health, and it’s time we treated it that way. It’s time we saw mental health as all of our responsibility,” Yates said in the release. “That can’t start until we talk about it.” Yates is a spokesperson for the Let’s Talk Colorado campaign, a community-based effort encouraging Coloradans to talk to someone they know about their own mental health. The initiative comprises more than 20 public and private health organizations and community groups, including Romanoff ’s Mental Health Colorado. The campaign’s bilingual website, www.LetsTalkCO.org, contains tips on how to reach out to others and talk about mental health, and a toolkit of resources to help individuals and groups address the subject within their family, community group or organization.
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Memorial Day Douglas County offices will be closed Monday, May 28 for Memorial Day. Many county services are available online at www.douglas.co.us
From left: Dylan McDonald, Rebecca Tuska, Christian Scott, Glen McMillan, Missy Martin, Ashley Smith, Carmen De La O, Tayla Wilson. In front: Jacob McLemore Umphress. Eight Douglas County seniors are honored with a Missy Martin scholarship on May 2 at Douglas County High School in Castle Rock. Martin is, a graduate of Douglas County High School. COURTESY DCSD
‘You don’t know all the people you have touched’ Scholarship honors Douglas County students who have persevered, overcome obstacles BY ALEX DEWIND ADEWIND@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Becca Tuska was 16 years old when doctors left a surgical tool in her body during surgery for a sports injury. The former dancer spent the next year fighting infections as doctors searched for a diagnosis. She had to re-learn how to walk and was put on a feeding tube. But Tuska, now a senior at Legend High School in Parker, persevered. On May 2, she was one of eight seniors to receive the Missy Martin scholarship, which recognizes young people who have prevailed over adversities in their high school careers. “Getting this honor — my school honoring me for my perseverance and ability to overcome — means a lot to me,” said Tuska, who recently shaved her head to raise money for pediatric cancer research. “It’s very heartwarming to be recognized.” The scholarship is named after a Douglas County High School graduate, Missy Martin. On her way to school in 2002, Martin’s car stalled on a nearby train track and was hit by a Union Pacific freight train. The then-16-year-old was in a coma for about a month and suffered irreversible brain damage. Martin, a high school cheerleader with aspirations to become a nurse, was able to go to college. She’s now a wife and mother of two young daughters. Her family started the scholarship fund to help Douglas County students who, like her, have faced and conquered overwhelming obstacles.
“I love it,” Martin said through a smile at the May 2 ceremony at Douglas County High School. She was seen often hugging students, parents and district staff in attendance. “It makes me so happy.” Principals and counselors from seven high schools across the county presented the $1,000 scholarship to each student. They praised the young people for staying strong through a variety of hardships — the loss of a parent, a car accident, trauma, a chronic illness. “To all of you, the students,” said Kyle Mossman, a dean at Chaparral High School in Parker, “you don’t know all the people you have touched.” Learn more about the students below, with information provided by the Douglas County School District. Ashley Smith, Douglas County High School Smith has Turner syndrome, a genetic condition that affects physical development, caused by the absence of a female’s sex chromosome. A leader at her school, she mentors a younger student who suffers from the same condition. She also is a percussionist in the marching band. Carmen De La O, Douglas County High School After a traumatic experience, De La O has shown bravery and courage. She reached out for help and started therapy. She is a grassroots leader, has a strong faith and does not let her past define her. Jacob McLemore, Chaparral High School A car accident in 2016 left McLemore a paraplegic. His goal has always been to attend college, so he took online courses while he recovered. His peers and staff view him as a role model. SEE HONORS, P28
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Visit Prehistoric Times May 19 More than 11,000 years ago, at the end of the last Ice Age, mammoths roamed Douglas County. Learn all about it by taking a tour of the world-renowned Lamb Spring Archaeological Preserve at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 19. For reservations or additional tour dates, please visit www.lambspring.org
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Pen pals brighten up seniors’ day at Holly Creek Second-graders at Cherry Hills Christian School meet senior letter-writers for first time BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
How do retired seniors get to know today’s youth? For 82-year-old Shirley Hull and 8-yearold Reagan Davis, they do it by talking about families and animals. And, said Hull, who has written letters to Davis since the fall, “I told her my favorite colors.” At the Holly Creek Retirement Community in Centennial, 42 second-graders met the seniors they’ve been writing letters to for the first time on April 27. Through a program at Cherry Hills Christian School in Highlands Ranch, the children are matched with senior pen pals, with whom they have exchanged letters since last fall. To kick off their get-together, secondgraders sang “It’s a Small World” to the crowd of seniors. Hull and Davis, both excited to meet, said the best part was just getting to know each other. But teacher Sheá Goodwin said the program goes further than that. It teaches kids “how to make relationships based not on someone being in the same class as you,” said Goodwin, a second-grade teacher at Cherry Hills Christian. Students learn to connect with people not based on what they look like or if they’re the best athlete, for example, she said. And in a growing period in their lives, writing letters teaches the children how to answer questions about themselves and ask the same to others. The relationships can be deeper, though, as the gathering showed. “When the kids meet (the seniors), it’s amazing,” Goodwin said. “One little girl went, `I’ve been praying for you every morning. ” One 96-year-old at the retirement community, who never had kids of her own, wrote to a pen pal through the program and found out they had the same birthday, Goodwin said. For Jack Kelly, 82, the spontaneity of the kids made an impression. “They disarm you with their openness and frankness,” said Kelly, a resident at the retirement community, which sits at 5500 E. Peakview Ave. They’re “very direct — what they see, they say. There’s no show. They’re too early in life to get deceptive.” Parents initiated the pen-pal program so students would have the opportunity to interact with those from another generation, said Debbie Wen, parent of a secondgrade student, according to a news release. This is the seventh year students from Cherry Hills Christian have corresponded with Holly Creek residents. “In this age of texts, instant messages and Instagram, we wanted our children to learn and become familiar with how to correspond through letters,” Wen said, “and writing to Holly Creek residents has created friendships between students and seniors.”
Shirley Hull, 82, and 8-year-old Reagan Davis, a student at Cherry Hills Christian School in Highlands Ranch, sit together at an April 27 event at the Holly Creek Retirement Community in Centennial. Hull and Davis, who read a book to Hull, met for the first time after corresponding as pen pals for months. PHOTOS BY ELLIS ARNOLD
Jack Kelly, 82, talks about the pen pals he’s had over the years at Holly Creek Retirement Community. “It’s been pleasant — the innocence, the beauty, the acceptance of common, everyday things,” Kelly said of talking to the children.
Alice Hulings, 92, smiles as she holds presents from her pen pal, Ella, a 7-year-old student at Cherry Hills Christian School in Highlands Ranch. “She’s very, very sharp — she reads like an eighth-grader,” said Hulings, a resident at the Holly Creek Retirement Community.
A senior at the Holly Creek Retirement Community in Centennial speaks with a student from Cherry Hills Christian School in Highlands Ranch.
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Amputees make strides toward goals at adaptive clinic School of Mines event helps more than 30 Coloradans
Ilene Brandon, of Highlands Ranch, works on walking with a Hanger Clinic coach. She has been an amputee for six years and wants to remember how to run.
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Traci Miller, 52, has been an above-the-knee amputee for 31 years. The one thing she hasn’t been able to do since losing her leg to a rare vascular disorder is run. “Now, I just really want to learn how to run again,” said Miller, a Littleton resident. “I have four grandchildren and would absolutely love to be able to run with them.” Regaining those skills is what brought Miller to the sixth annual Colorado Adaptive Mobility Clinic, organized by local prosthetics provider Hanger Clinic. Miller was one of more than 30 Coloradans with limb loss or limb difference who hit the track May 5 at Colorado School of Mines to practice being mobile. The clinic was designed to help amputees of all
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ages become more active and see what’s possible with perseverance, clinical support and prosthetic devices tailored for running and other goals. “It’s a great way to get them out and about and show them they can be part of the Colorado lifestyle and be active again,” Scott Taylor, of Hanger Clinic, said of the participants. At the clinic, Miller tried a running blade for the first time. “It makes an enormous difference,” she said after taking a run up the field. “It’s night and day. Before today I’ve only done the hop, skip, jump run. So for me to go foot-to-foot is huge.” Improving their running techniques was the draw for amputees Jeff Lampe, 32, of Denver, who is training for an Iron Man competition, and Gadson Woodard, 11, of Denver, who loves to run for the freedom it offers. Testing out high-tech athletic prosthesis is one of the goals of the clinic. Highlands Ranch resident Ilene Brandon was all smiles after she was fitted to test a running blade. “I don’t remember how to run,” said the six-year amputee. “I want to remember how to run.”
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School principal, developer and nonprofit leader ‘soar’ Highlands Ranch chamber honors women for making a difference in metro area BY ALEX DEWIND ADEWIND@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Diane Smethills is the principal of Sterling Ranch, a $4.4 billion forwardthinking development spanning 3,400 acres west of Highlands Ranch. Tamra Ryan is the CEO of Women’s Bean Project, a nonprofit organization based in Denver that employs chronically unemployed and impoverished women. Allyson Mallory, principal of Ralph Moody Elementary School in Littleton, was in a snowboarding accident two years ago that left her paralyzed from the waist down. These three women have one thing in common: they have made a significant difference in the Denver metro area. On May 3, they were honored by the Highlands Ranch Chamber of Commerce as “Women Who Soar” for making a significant difference in the Denver metro area. “We are surrounded by amazing female leaders who are making a difference and leading by example,” Brie McMahon, the chamber’s director of membership development, said at a luncheon at Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille at the Park Meadows mall in Lone Tree.
U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman of Aurora presents Diane Smethills, principal of Sterling Ranch, with a “Women Who Soar” award at a ceremony on May 3 at Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille in Lone Tree. The Highlands Ranch Chamber of Commerce hosted the event to recognize three influential women in the Denver metro area. PHOTOS BY ALEX DEWIND
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recognized women who have displayed “determination, drive and passion,” McMahon said. Diane Smethills, principal of Sterling Ranch In 2004, Smethills and her husband, Harold, purchased Sterling Ranch, a master-planned community that sits west of Santa Fe Drive and south of Chatfield Reservoir, just east of the Roxborough community. After a 20-year buildout, Sterling Ranch is expected to have about 12,000 homes with 33,000 people. Innovative features set the community apart from others across the state. Every home in Sterling Ranch will have 1 gigabit of internet bandwidth, meaning residents have the capability to download a high-definition movie in less than three minutes. The “smart” homes will have a virtual touch-screen that controls technology and energy usage. Sterling Ranch will also have the state’s first rainwater-harvesting project, which stores rainwater in tanks and ponds that can be used to maintain landscaping. Diane Smethills credits her success to the “grace of God” and being raised in Colorado. “I think that makes us different in many ways,” she said at the luncheon, “and stronger in many ways.” Tamra Ryan, CEO of Women’s Bean Project Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce named Ryan one of the 2017 Top 25 Most Powerful Women in Colorado. Founded in 1989, Women’s Bean Project employs impoverished women, many of whom are convicted felons, recovering addicts and victims of domestic violence. They package and sell bean soup mixes, baking mixes and other dry food products to more than 1,000 stores across the U.S. and online. They develop skills in personal and employment areas with the hope of continuing on to another employer. The business provides a safe and
Allyson Mallory, principal of Ralph Moody Principal in Littleton, receives a “Women Who Soar” award at a ceremony hosted by the Highlands Ranch Chamber of Commerce on May 3 at Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille in Lone Tree. accepting work environment for the women, the organization’s website says. They are trained to continue employment. Ryan says she sees the women blossom. “By the time they walk through our doors, they are full of possibility,” she said.
Allyson Mallory, principal of Ralph Moody Elementary School Mallory was a principal and teacher in southern California before transitioning to the leader of Ralph Moody Elementary School in Littleton. On Dec. 23, 2016, she was in a snowboarding accident at Keystone Resort and was airlifted to St. Anthony Hospital. She had broken her back and is paralyzed from the waist down. Three days after her accident, she started what would be seven months of physical therapy. Mallory has shown a tremendous amount of strength and courage, those who know her say. She returned to work in 2017. Through her experience, Mallory said she has acquired a sense of acceptance, resiliency and determination. She hopes to instill those traits in her students. When asked how she felt about being named a woman who soars, Mallory said: “I am incredibly flattered.”
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Candlelight vigil honors the fallen Northglenn ceremony recognizes law-enforcement officers killed in service BY SCOTT TAYLOR STAYLOR@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Northglenn honors Colorado police officers who’ve made the ultimate sacrifice with a candlelight vigil every May, but this year’s ceremony is especially poignant. “It’s been a really rough start to the year, that’s for sure,” said Northglenn Officer Scott McNeilly. “We are anticipating a larger turnout this year, more than typical.” The Northglenn Police Department will honor the three Colorado officers killed while on duty in the first two months
the year — Douglas County Deputy Zackari Parrish, who was shot on Dec. 31, Adams County Deputy Heath Gumm, shot on Jan. 24, and El Paso County Deputy Micah Flick, who was shot Feb. 5. Northglenn’s annual Fallen Officer Memorial Candlelight Vigil is scheduled for 7 p.m. May 17 at E.B. Rains Jr. Memorial Park, 11800 Community Center Dr. Law enforcement from all jurisdictions along with the public are invited to attend. This year’s event is being co-hosted by the Adams
County Sheriff ’s office. “I know there will be a special procession for Deputy Gumm to honor him and his family as well,” McNeilly said. The ceremony honors all 313 Colorado police officers who have died on duty and that includes the park’s namesake, Northglenn Police Corporal Edgar B. Rains Jr. Rains was shot by friendly fire May 30, 1984 while he and other officers confronted an armed suspect during a domestic assault. “He was the only officer in Northglenn’s history to fall in the line of duty,” McNeilly said. The park was later re-named in his honor. Northglenn began offering the memorial in 2003. “We didn’t necessarily start
Deputy Zackari Parrish, 29, was shot and killed during a Dec. 31 shootout that left four other officers and two civilians injured. Parrish is survived by a wife and two children. COURTESY PHOTO the memorial because of him,” McNeilly said. “But some of the officers thought it would be nice to
recognize fallen officers. Our current chief, who was a sergeant at the time, decided to take the lead and put the event together.” They send invitations to agencies statewide, inviting them to attend. This year’s event will feature the state’s Police Honor Guard, banners with all of the fallen officers names and performances by a bagpipe band. “Each officer honored is introduced by a representative from their department or agency,” he said. “They give a brief history of the officer, what happened and the incident that lead to their death.” The department will also present wreaths in honor of the fallen officers.
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Half-day or full-day kindergarten depends largely on money Local districts’ programs vary because state only pays for half-day BY SHANNA FORTIER SFORTIER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Only 13 states in the country require schools districts to offer free full-day kindergarten as part of the school day. Colorado is not one of them. In Colorado, districts are only required to offer half-day kindergarten. And because of a lack of per-pupil funding from the state, parents who want to send their children to full-day programs are required to pay an average tuition of $300 a month. “We would prefer to have full-day kindergarten for everyone without charging if we had the money,” said Diana Wilson, communications director for Jefferson County Public Schools. “If the district could afford it, we would standardize it.” How school districts around the metro area meet that challenge varies. Jeffco, the second-largest school district in the state with 86,000 students, and Douglas County, the third-largest district with 68,000 students, run similar programs, offering free half-day and paid full-day programs. Much smaller districts, such as Englewood Schools with 3,000 students and Westminster Public Schools with 9,600 students,
Pine Lane Elementary in Parker offers half-day kindergarten for free and charges tuition for full-day kindergarten. have developed a model that offers free full-day kindergarten. In Jeffco, full-day kindergarten is offered at 90 percent of its elementary schools. But for the majority, which do not receive Title 1 funding and for families who are not receiving free or reduced-price lunch, tuition must be
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paid for anything past the state-funded half day. Funding for full-day kindergarten in Jeffco was cut from the budget six years ago by the board at that time. Now, each school offers something different based on the need in its community. “Most schools have moved toward offering a full day because of the impact of early learning at that age and what we can offer throughout a full day,” said Dawn Odean, early childhood education director for Jeffco schools. “We work really hard for our kids regardless of which program their families choose, for whatever reason they choose.” In Douglas County, the model is the same. The district’s 48 elementary schools each choose to design a program specific to that community with the options of either a free half-day program or a tuition-based full-day program. “It really comes down to how Colorado funds kindergarten,” said Carrie Stephenson, executive director of school leadership for Douglas County School District. The State of Colorado funds kindergarten students at .58 full-time enrollment — meaning it only pays for about half a day’s worth of school time. “We only receive partial funding from the state for kindergarten students,” Stephenson said. “So, it requires us to ask parents for tuition to fund the second part of that school day.” But smaller districts, such as Englewood Schools, are able to supplement the state money with district general funds to offer free full-day kindergarten to all students. “It’s what we determined will serve our community best and it’s what the students here in Englewood need in order to grow and achieve,” said Joanna Polzin, chief academic officer for Englewood Schools. For Englewood, the full day allows
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the luxury of more time for not only academics but also social and emotional learning. “The stories and concepts we are exposing them to are on a higher level and we also have the benefit of crosscurricular learning,” Polzin said. “I think overall it’s our teachers that make the difference. It really allows them the time to get out students on a deeper level.” Westminster Public Schools has offered free full-day kindergarten for 10 years. Director of Early Childhood Education Mat Aubuchon said it’s only partially funded by the state, but the program is important to district leadership. “By investing in programs such as this, we see students who are more prepared both academically and socially for the demanding schedule of an elementary schoolday,” Aubuchon said. “In addition, by providing fullday kindergarten, we have the added benefit of helping parents who now have full-day child care and are able to work while their young children are in school.” When it comes to academics, the question is if those full-day students are better prepared for first grade. Stephenson says they are — at first. “We see that our full-day students — speaking in generality — have a little bit of a boost, but that tends to level out around second grade,” Stephenson said. “It’s not a long-lasting advantage.” However, Matt Flores, chief academic officer for Jeffco schools, says the data is not definitive. “It’s really hard to unpack the differences because we can’t account for what students do in the other half of the day,” Flores said. “It’s tempting to say they are more prepared. But to truly unpack that with data to support that theory is something our data team hasn’t been able to do.”
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Laydon vows fresh view on county government Key focuses are fiscal accountability, managing growth, improving infrastructure
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Abe Laydon’s opponent in the Republican primary election for county commissioner, Diane Holbert, may have years of experience in a public office, a service Laydon says he respects. But he believes Douglas County is ready for a fresh face in local government. And Laydon says he’s it. The attorney from Lone Tree is a husband and father of three who is ready to put his law career on hold should he win the race for county commissioner of District 1, which covers areas of Lone Tree, Parker and northeast portions of unincorporated Douglas County. The 42-year-old has been a practicing business and land use attorney for 15 years. That includes overseeing multimillion-dollar deals, he said, acquisitions, commercial leases and, on occasion, tenant disputes. “I think the most challenging aspect is when parties have a hard time communicating,” he said. “My best skill set is being able to sit down in a room with people who have different viewpoints and getting them to a place of understanding.” He became interested in law in kindergarten, when Laydon’s teacher assigned him to be the prosecutor in the Goldilocks case. “I got a conviction,” Laydon said, jokingly, “and the rest was history.” Laydon studied political science at Colorado State University and earned a law degree from the University of Colorado. Gaining support Laydon has put the land use experience to work as a Douglas County planning commissioner and, through that role, earned the support of Diana Love, president of the Franktown Citizens Coalition. Love, a former attorney and chief prosecutor, and the Franktown Citizens Coalition gathered in the hundreds at county planning commission and county board meetings to protest a development proposing 286 residential units, commercial and retail space near the rural community. The group prevailed when developers withdrew their application. Amid the controversy, Love walked away with lasting respect for Laydon. “All of us were incredibly impressed with how carefully he listened, with the questions he asked, with the comments he made,” she said. “It became very clear that he knew what he was doing. That he cared. That meeting
Abe Laydon has worked as a land use attorney for 15 years and hopes to be the next District 1 Douglas County commissioner. COURTESY PHOTO the law was important to him.” Following a county board meeting, Love approached Laydon to thank him for his work on the Franktown development. He mentioned he was running for commissioner. “I said to him, ‘I would like to help,’” Love said. Love said she found Laydon to be a lawyer as concerned with ethics as he was with the law. And as a non-affiliated voter, Love said, she cares not about a candidate’s party affiliation but about their qualifications. “I think Douglas County needs Abe Laydon,” she said. Holbert declined to comment on Laydon’s candidacy beyond an email statement. “My job is being the best commissioner that I can be by dedicating my time and energy to serving and representing every citizen in Douglas County,” she wrote. “I am committed to running a positive campaign which highlights my experience in service to the community.” But although Holbert said she’s running a positive campaign, Laydon said a local political action committee mailed negative information about him in April concerning a 2016 charge of driving under the influence. A spokeswoman for Laydon’s campaign said the mailer was disseminated by the group Douglas County Conservatives. A spokesperson for the committee could not be reached for comment. Laydon posted a video to his Facebook page in which he explains his version of events behind the incident. “Prior to driving I felt completely sober and lucid,” he says in the video. After being stopped at a sobriety checkpoint, Laydon said he agreed to a roadside test but declined a chemical test, which meant there was no measurement of blood-alcohol content. “As a result of that,” he says, “the SEE LAYDON, P37
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A water lily blooms in The Hudson Gardens’ greenhouse, where water plants wait for weather warm enough to go outside.
Springing back to life Workers prepare sprawling grounds of Hudson Gardens for busy event season
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Nary a soul strolled the grounds of The Hudson Gardens & Event Center on the first day of May save a few maintenance crewmembers, who were busily prepping the 30-acre botanic gardens on South Santa Fe Drive and South Vinewood Street for spring to begin in earnest. “Things are just starting to bloom,” said Lauren Kersey, Hudson’s marketing and communications specialist. “We don’t have the annual flowers in the ground yet, but the crabapples and redbuds look marvelous. The bees are just going crazy.” Indeed, at the gardens’ apiary, beehives buzzed with excited swarms making sojourns to feast on blooming trees. Nearby, facilities maintenance manager
Littleton’s rail depot in miniature in the gardens’ railway. Nathan Frank surveyed the sprawling grounds. “It’s exciting watching it all come together,” Frank said. “Even just seeing the hillsides get mowed makes it feel like spring is really back.” The quiet calm of the gardens on
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Boaters head out to open water from the Chatfield Reservoir marina. A plan to raise the maximum possible water level by 12 feet means the marina will have to move to higher ground later this year. DAVID GILBERT
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Construction is largely on schedule at Chatfield State Park, where crews are moving shoreline amenities and infrastructure to higher ground as part of a project to increase the storage capacity of the reservoir, which will see the high-water mark rise by 12 feet. The Chatfield Storage Reallocation Project is a $130 million effort to add an additional 20,000 acre-feet of water storage capacity to the reservoir, to be used by eight municipal water providers and agricultural organizations across the metro area and northeastern Colorado. Construction, which started last winter, is expected to wrap up in about a year. Several projects have been completed: Both the north boat ramp and the Massey Draw Day Use Area recently reopened to the public, said Chatfield State Park manager Scott Roush. “Massey is more of a limited opening because we want to get stuff revegetated, so we have some parts fenced off,” Roush said. “It still allows parking and boat access.” The balloon launch area, which was scheduled to reopen on May 1, likely won’t open until mid-May because of weather delays in revegetation efforts, Roush said. A length of the west perimeter road stretching from the west park entrance the Kingfisher Day Use Area is slated to reopen around Memorial Day. Ongoing construction on the project will keep both the swim beach near the park’s western entrance and the Plum Creek Nature Center closed all summer. Much of the Plum Creek area will become part of the new flood
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plain. Currently, the only way to access the campground is through the park’s southern entrance along Roxborough Park Road. Crews are working on environmental mitigation in the Plum Creek Nature Area, Roush said. “We will have to take out some trees in that area,” Roush said. “But we should be able to save more than we thought. The trees there won’t be inundated for the whole growing season. A lot of them are cottonwoods, and lots of them can handle being flooded.” Longtime visitors to the park won’t see much difference even once the project is completed, Roush said. “Everything is being replaced in kind so it’s being put back where it was,” Roush said. “We’re planting trees in all the affected areas, and once those come up it won’t look all that different.” The project could add new opportunities for boaters, Roush said. “Paddleboarders, kayakers and canoeists will have new areas to explore at full pool,” Roush said. “It won’t be in the powerboating zone, though.” Roush said the park will get new facilities and buildings at the swim beach and Massey Draw.
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I said it might turn me into a benign and innocuous shell of my former self. “But it’s better to be safe than sorry.” I am sitting on some blockbuster allegations because I don’t want to wind up in court. For one thing, I already know what Prince Harry and that Markle girl are going to name their baby. And we haven’t even had the wedding yet. I can’t wait. How about you? Royal weddings really get to me. There is nothing like a shameless display of wealth set against a meaningless monarchy. All seriousness aside, the only “Royal Wedding” I care about is the film, and then only for a few minutes, when Fred Astaire is dancing on the ceiling.
It’s nearly wedding season. I never cry at weddings, and do you know why? I never go to weddings in the first place. I know how much we relish our pomp and circumstances: proms, debutante balls, graduations, and weddings — but none of it interests me in an iota. Likewise, we hand out awards left and right. Song of the Year, Employee of the Month, Miss Castle Rock. Maybe I am envious. Who wouldn’t want to be Miss Castle Rock? I have to admit, I’d like the Pulitzer boys and SEE SMITH, P16
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S LETTERS TO THE EDITOR In praise of tax deduction National Small Business Week was April 30-May 4. It represented an opportunity to celebrate small businesses that have succeeded in today’s competitive and fast-changing economy. It was also a chance to recognize the integral role small businesses play in our communities and economies. Small businesses not only create about two-thirds of all new state jobs, employing a million Coloradans, but they also create products and services that improve our standards of living. Entrepreneurship is more than just a way to make a living. It’s also an opportunity to live life on your own terms and to achieve the American
Dream. This is why I’m excited about many aspects of the new federal tax code, which delivers the biggest small business tax cut in the nation’s history. This will allow more small businesses to succeed. The tax cuts passed late last year by Congressional Republicans offer a new 20 percent tax deduction for small businesses, including soleproprietorships. This allows these entrepreneurs to protect 20 percent of their revenues from the IRS and use the funds to invest in their businesses to make them more competitive and viable. For my small company, that is SEE LETTERS, P15
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or longer where we get stuck liso, the other day I was listening to one of my tening to our own talk track in our favorite radio stations as heads. Now when it’s a good and I was driving to an early positive talk track, something that appointment. Loaded we play over and over again WINNING up with some coffee as we focus in on the pursuit and great music I was of our goals and dreams. WORDS on my way to a great There is so much evidence start to the day. I was around the power of posiactually feeling like tive self-talk or listening to they were playing all positive and motivational of my favorite songs, it material or reading books, was awesome. And then blogs and articles that give they played a song, one us great advice and powerof those songs that just ful direction, that I highly gets stuck in your head encourage you to give it a all day long. shot if you haven’t tried it Michael Norton yet. Have you ever been there? Maybe it hapThe other side of that and pened to you today while you were the problem is that sometimes getting ready for work or drivwe get so caught up in our own ing to the office, or just hanging negative self-talk, that we get around the house. You know the focused on all of the things that songs, right? are going wrong in our lives. That Sometimes it is one of our favorsoundtrack keeps playing and ite songs and then other times, it’s unless we change the soundtrack, a silly song or tune, or even just that will completely derail us from the chorus to a song and it gets where we are trying to go. And planted in our brain. And somewhat’s worse is when someone else times it is a person who we run is singing that negative tune for into and they are singing it and we us, whispering words of discourjust can’t erase it from our ears. agement into our ears, and sharThe only way we can stop it is by ing thoughts of their own failures. changing the soundtrack that is They try and guard us from their playing in our head. And life can be the same way too, can’t it? There are days, weeks, months SEE NORTON, P16
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grandmother’s jewelry has also lived e were in no rush. Our for more than 30 years. mother had lived in her Our mother’s table linens reflect own apartment in my some 60 years of her style. sister’s home, with her ALCHEMY Art deco patterns, bright own kitchen, her own laundry florals, tassels and fringe. room, her own glass doors that Cocktail napkins starched opened to her own patio where and crisply pressed into she tended her own potted plants. a square the size of my Our mother had a favorite palm. chair where she would watch the Her collection of tableRockies play with the newspaper ware tells the stories of box scores in her hand. the people she entertained. She had a lovely and inviting Now I become the owner guest room where I stayed for of some of these things a few months when I moved to and I wonder, what shall Arvada and waited for my own Andrea Doray I do? new home to be ready. I no longer own a dining table. So when she died on her birthday What shall I do with this soft pink 10 years ago, there was no immediate linen cloth that matches the gentle need to clear out her things. willow pattern of her China? No house to pack up and close. No What will I do with dozens of her cross-country trips to settle her afglass tea sets, cups so small one can fairs and no U-Haul filled with just a barely hook a finger through the hanselection of the best that would fit. dles, footed cups that sit snugly into a Instead, one day, we would finally corner of an elegant glass tray made begin to sort through the items of an to hold little more than a cucumber 89-year-life well loved. sandwich? Here is the silky scarf I will keep I don’t remember her serving tucked in my top drawer because I cucumber sandwiches, though. I do imagine it carries her scent. recall precise triangles filled with And the fragile gauzy handkerchief egg salad, crusts neatly removed, a — something borrowed — that I carperfect slice of pimento tooth-picked ried in my wedding. on top. I will keep it now. Here are two pieces of metal art. In Some of our mother’s jewelry will photographs of me as a baby, they are find its way to the girls of the family hanging on her walls, mute sentinels. — me, my sister, my sister’s daughter. Now they will hang on my walls, Most will reside in a velvet-lined box again my guardians. on my sister’s closet shelf, where our
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a big deal. I’ve seen many small businesses just barely fail financially in my career. Often, they are just one investment or one product upgrade away from succeeding — a few thousand dollars short. This tax deduction will save these marginal small business, and save their owners’ dreams in the process. Kim DeCoste e Highlands Ranch Learn more about school district finances My family moved to Highlands Ranch 10 years ago because it was a family-oriented community with one of the best school districts in the nation. Little did we know Douglas County School District would be facing a budget crisis in only a few years. While voters in comparable, highperforming districts such as Littleton, Cherry Creek and Jeffco have supported mill levies, overrides and bonds over the past several years, Douglas County voters have rejected them the past three times they have been put on the ballot. The result?
Neighboring districts can afford to maintain buildings and pay teachers competitive rates. On average, Littleton pays its teachers $13,000 more a year than DCSD; Cherry Creek pays $17,000 more (Source: CDE 2015-16 Average Teacher Salary). School leadership can attest to terrific teachers leaving DCSD for deservedly higher salaries across our border and new offers being turned down by the most qualified candidates as they are lured elsewhere. In addition, our buildings are aging and we must face the reality that many have urgent costly repair needs. I encourage not just parents, but all voters, business owners and community members to learn more by attending a District presentation at ThunderRidge High School (May 14, 7 p.m.) or at Ponderosa High School (May 16, 6 p.m.). Find out why, despite booming growth, despite being the richest county in the state and the sixth wealthiest large county in the nation, DCSD is struggling to make ends meet. For our children, future business prosperity and housing values, we must educate ourselves and solve this critical problem. Kelly Allan Highlands Ranch
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I know nothing about box scores, but I will avidly watch the Broncos, the Avalanche, and —sometimes — the Rockies from her favorite blue chair. Here are her lamps, from the ‘50s and the ‘60s, curving brushed metals, octagonal insets, stiff pristine shades. I will keep one of these lamps, and after the cord burns out and sparks across the floor, I will drive around with it in the back of my car because I will not be able to part with it. My sister will take it over and have the lamp lovingly repaired. I will keep, in a wooden glassed-in box, the flag pulled taut and ceremoniously folded during her funeral at Fort Logan National Cemetery. One officer presented it to us with thanks from a grateful nation. Another played “Taps.” We didn’t stay for the inurnment in the plot
where my father’s ashes lay, also honoring his own service in World War II. Later, at her memorial service, standing room only. Her children and their children. Playmates and workmates and spouses, or not, of her loved ones. Friends of their friends. Ladies who sewed together. Compatriots of her own age who had also served in Europe or the Pacific. When it seemed there was no more to say, one of these soldiers — from the back of the room and in his uniform from the second World War — one of these snapped his fingers to his cap, called out: “Rosemary! One last salute.” This, too, I will keep. Andrea Doray is a writer who honors all mothers and thanks all those who serve and have served. Contact her at a.doray@andreadoray.com.
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girls to knock on my door. (If it can’t be Ed McMahon). Approbation means a lot. Even in small amounts. Being commended for cleaning your room is a start. I won an art award when I was in seventh grade. I didn’t know what to think. I wished it had been a sports award. There was a time when boys were not encouraged in the arts. Now and then, you might read about a phenomenal pre-teen painter, but I’d be suspicious. An 8-year-old hasn’t lived life (exceptions: Mozart, Picasso, Shirley Temple, “He’ll Eat Anything” Mikey). Art depends upon life experiences just as much as skill and creativity.
“The national average cost of a wedding day in 2016 shot up to $35,329,” according to a survey in The Knot. But not for me. I went to my last wedding 20 years ago. There was a tower of icing, there was a garter toss, there was a lower back tattoo on the bride. Relatives who didn’t get along came to town from all over the country, and bickered. Gifts that had been foregone in a presumptuous register were stacked. And 18 months later, he was seeing someone else when he said he was “going to the office.” Do me a favor. Read me while you are sitting down and sitting still. Safety first. Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast.net
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own worries, fears, and doubts. And now their soundtrack is stuck playing in our head instead of our own positive soundtrack. It is stuck there unless we change the soundtrack. What is it you are trying to do? Where is it you want to be? What are things that you want to have in this life? The only way to achieve each one is to erase and block the source of the bad and negative information we are allowing to influence the way we see ourselves, how we behave, and our attitude towards life. Zig Ziglar said it this way, “If you don’t like who you are, where you are, or what you are,
you can change who you are, where you are, and what you are by changing what goes into your mind.” This is consistent with the other awesome saying, “You put the good stuff in, you get the good stuff out.” So how about you? Is there a song stuck in your head? Is it a good one, a great one that has you motivated and excited? Or is there a negative talk track going on and you need to change the soundtrack? Either way I look forward to hearing your story at gotonorton@ gmail.com. And when we can learn to put the “good stuff in,” it really will be a better than good week. Michael Norton is a resident of Castle Rock, the president of the Zig Ziglar Corporate Training Solutions Team, a strategic consultant and a business and personal coach.
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Festival will be one for the books
The new Red Rocks Beer Garden in Morrison features 12 Colorado beers.
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or many in Colorado, summer often means cold drinks in the outdoors. With more than 300 breweries in throughout the state — to say nothing of distilleries, cideries and wineries — the state is a smorgasbord of options for those in search of refreshing drinks and even better company. “I grew up in Montana, so drinking outside, particularly on a river, is one of my favorite things,” said Paul Thompson, owner and founder of Morrison’s new Red Rocks Beer Garden. “There’s just a more social aspect to it, and people love drinking outside.” Almost every brewery is going to celebrate the season in its own way. Many are unveiling new or seasonal recipes, while others are hosting special events, including concerts and a brewery bike loop. And some, such as Thompson’s beer garden, see the coming months as the perfect time to launch a new business. “There are so many breweries out there, we have to find ways to set ourselves apart. And this loop adds
a sense of discovery to the event,” said Dave Bergen, co-owner and brewmaster at Joyride in Edgewater, which launched a new brewery bike loop with WestFax, Hogshead and Seedstock, also in the east Jefferson County area. “It’s always more fun to do these kinds of events with groups of people — and everyone is going to meet cool people along the way.” (Keep on reading for more on this monthly event.) People should visit websites and social media pages of their favorite breweries to see what has been scheduled. Here are some of the kinds of activities you to expect: A drink to break the heat There’s a beer or spirit for every season, and when it comes to summer, breweries and other businesses go for drinks that are light, cool and refreshing. Longmont’s St. Vrain Cidery will soon reveal its Pink Guava cider, which is made by fermenting pink guava and apple juice together to create this tropical refresher. Lone Tree Brewing has a seasonal Cucumber Wheat that is the perfect pairing for summer months, according to Emily Hutto, with the brewery. Lone Tree also unveiled the Hoppy Little Trees Project, a fresh yearround rotating IPA series. These IPAs be available exclusively in Lone Tree’s tasting room and will
Paul Thompson, owner of the new Red Rocks Beer Garden, is hosting an official opening party on May 12. The new garden features 100 percent Colorado beers and food. include Cascade, Amarillo, Centennial, Willamette and experimental YCH hop varieties. “We have a plethora of other hop varieties in the cooler,” explained head brewer Josh West. “This new IPA project will allow us to make some super hoppy IPAs while taking full advantage of our robust inventory, which give us brewers the chance to experiment with new hop combinations.” Lone Tree also joined with the Trubucha Kombucha company to make drinks that employ tart cherry, blueberry, raspberry, lemon lime ginger and more. New breweries to visit Morrison is the kind of quaint small town that people love during the summer and its proximity to Red Rocks makes it a particularly popular place from May through September. Which made the end of April the perfect time for Thompson to open Red Rocks Beer Garden at 116 Stone St. SEE BREWERIES, P19
Growing up, one of my favorite summer activities was finding some shade outside and spending the day with a good book or two. Somehow, somebody at the Arvada Center must have magically picked up on the fact that it’s still one of the best ways to spend a day and created an event for book lovers like myself. The first annual Arvada Center Book Fest will be held at the center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, May 19. “We wanted to highlight the fact that we have programming related to all the arts,” said Leanne Cadman, the center’s COMING associate director of ATTRACTIONS Corporate and Foundation Relations. “We wanted to offer more literary arts and humanities, and this kind of event is really exciting for us.” Designed as an event for all ages, Book Fest includes hands-on activities Clarke Reader and storytime for kids, panel discussions and staged readings, an all-day exhibit hall, writing workshops, and New York Times best-selling author Laura Moriarty as the special keynote speaker. General admission allows visitors entry to the all-day exhibit hall with publishers, authors, rare books, games and more. Award-winning authors and poets will read and sign their works. A pop-up bookstore operated by BookBar will feature books available for purchase, and Steuben’s, Newk’s Eatery, La Patisserie Francaise and Hunter Bay Coffee will host an onsite pop-up café and coffee shop. There will also be panel discussions and staged readings throughout the day, as well as a spelling bee, trivia and read-off contests for adults and kids. For an additional purchase, attendees can enjoy brunch and conversation with local authors, participate in writing workshops and seminars and attend the keynote speech. There will be workshops geared for teens, kids and adults, from the aspiring writer to the seasoned author. Topics include bookmaking, the business of writing, zine-making (mini-pamphlets or -magazines), and sessions on writing poetry, young adult fiction, mystery novels and more. “We hope to bring in a lot of people who have never visited us before,” Cadman said. “Attendees will be able to meet authors they might not have read otherwise or find a new favorite book.” To purchase tickets and for additional details, go to www.arvadacenter. org/bookfest. SEE READER, P19
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The garden features 100 percent Colorado beers, wines and foods, and offers a historic cottage and garden for customers’ drinking pleasures. Brews like Mountain Toad Brewing, Telluride Brewing Company, Dry Dock Brewing Company and Left Hand Brewing Company will all be available. “We wanted to create a place that is more of a self-serve and self-seat instead of the formal restaurant atmosphere,” Thompson said. “We were inspired by places like Golden City Brewing that my wife and I love so much.” Concertgoers can get $2 off their first beer by showing their event ticket, and there will be ticket giveaways to Red Rocks shows throughout the season. The season will see numerous new breweries coming to the metro area, including the Burly Brewing Company in Castle Rock, Colorado Plus Cidery and Pub in Golden and Coal Mine Ave Brewing Company in Littleton. Events that make the season bright Breweries and other spirit-related businesses take advantage of Colorado’s beautiful summer weather in a variety of ways. The Lone Tree Brewing Company hosts an annual summer solstice celebration to honor the longest day of the year on June 18. The brewery will also host a summer solstice market on June 23 and July 22, which will feature face painting for children, local clothing vendors, local snack vendors and more. The West Side Brewery Bike Loop will be held on the last Saturday of the month through September and highlights the unique creations of four west metro breweries — Joyride, WestFax Hogshead and Seedstock. As promised, here’s the details on the event. The 6.7-mile loop was developed by Ginny Mason, a local cartographer, with a focus on creating a route that
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Clarke’s Concert of the Week — The World Is A Beautiful Place at Larimer Lounge The members of The World Is A Beautiful Place & I Am No Longer Afraid to Die have never been afraid of using their music to give a voice to the marginalized and misunderstood, and their take on alternative rock and emo is the perfect match for these fractious times we live in. Outside of punk, rock hasn’t really contributed much to the political activism scene in the first half of the decade. Not only does The World Is A Beautiful Place bring some much-needed righteous indignation to every performance, it also provide some catharsis to concert-goers. Those looking for a great rock show won’t want to miss The World Is A Beautiful Place playing with Pianos Become the Teeth at the Larimer Lounge, 2721 Larimer St. in Denver. The show begins at 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 12. Be sure to show up early in time for Pianos Become the Teeth, who released
Breweries like Mountain Toad Brewing, Telluride Brewing Company, Dry Dock Brewing Company and Left Hand Brewing Company are just a few of the Colorado beers served at Morrison’s new Red Rocks Beer Garden. could be safely and casually traveled by cyclists of all skill levels. It begins at WestFax, 6733 W. Colfax Ave., at noon, and the longest portion is the first — a 2.2-mile ride from WestFax to Joyride, 2501 Sheridan Blvd. From there, it goes to Hogshead, 4460 W. 29th Ave., and ends at Seedstock, 3610 W. Colfax Ave. “The tour was partly inspired by brewery bus tours that have popped up,” said Taylor Porter, taproom manager at Seedstock. “We’re all neighbors in this great brewery community, and this gives everyone an opportunity to meet each other and try new places.” The highest profile events are the concerts at Breckenridge Brewery, a series of three charity concerts hosted in partnership with 97.3 KBCO. The first concert is on May 13 and includes Manchester Orchestra, Preservation Hall Jazz Band and Phillip Phillips. Past performers include Nathaniel Rateliff and the Nightsweats, Leon Bridges, Dispatch and Big Head Todd and The Monsters. Ticket proceeds benefit 1 Million 4 Anna Foundation, which helps fight the battle to eradicate Ewing Sarcoma, a bone and soft tissue cancer primarily in children and young adults. The other two entries in the series haven’t been announced yet, but the brewery is also hosting its 28th anniversary Hootenanny on July 7. The event
one of the year’s best rock albums in February. For tickets, visit www.larimerlounge. com/event/1661342-world-is-beautifulplace-i-denver. A train ride to Steampunk at the Station The Colorado Railroad Museum takes visitors back to a time when the world was moved by engines pounding down iron rails. Which makes it the perfect place to take sci-fi fans to the world of steampunk, a genre that blends futurist ideas with technology from the 19th century’s Industrial Age. The genre has grown beyond literature to include music, clothing and art. The Colorado Railroad Museum, 17155 W. 44th Ave. in Golden, is hosting the Steampunk at the Station event from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 12. Fans are encouraged to arrive in their steampunk attire and enjoy a range of events, including a rare “double-header” train pulled by two historic steam locomotives, Denver and Rio Grande, Nos. 346 and 491, buskers, entertainers, beers, food trucks and a lot more. For more information, visit www.
The Red Rocks Beer Garden features 100 percent Colorado beers, wines and foods, and offers a historic cottage and garden for customers’ drinking pleasures. CLARKE READER
A few of the breweries that are served at Morrison’s new Red Rocks Beer Garden. will feature Mike Gordon, Hard Working Americans, Billy Strings and more.
Tickets and more information can be found at www.breckbrew.com.
coloradorailroadmuseum.org/event/ steampunk-at-the-station.
Catch Cirque’s complex Corteo in Broomfield Somehow Cirque Du Soleil’s performances always manage to be thrilling and eerily beautiful, and that’s what its new show, Corteo, promises to audiences. Corteo, which means “cortege” in Italian, is a joyous, festive parade imagined by a clown. The show blends together the passion of an actor and the grace of an acrobat, and takes audiences to a world of fun, comedy and exploration. Corteo is coming to the 1st Bank Center, 11450 Broomfield Lane, Broomfield, from Thursday, May 24, through Sunday, May 27. The show tells the story of the clown Mauro, who recently died, but whose spirit remains. Instead of mourning, the funeral cortege celebrates the here and hereafter with laughter and exuberance. The show will bring laughter to everyone, with tumblers and players performing. For more information and tickets, visit www.cirquedusoleil.com/corteo.
Kick off the Film on the Rocks season with Star Wars Over the years, Red Rocks Amphitheater’s Film on the Rocks season has become one of the definite highlights of the summer. It’s tough to top some of the best movies in cinematic history on a massive screen, paired with live music or a comedian as an opening act, all for cheaper than most movie tickets. Plus, you’re at Red Rocks, and that’s hard to beat. This year’s film season is kicking off with Denver native Rian Johnson’s interstellar blockbuster, “The Last Jedi.” The latest entry into the Star Wars franchise will be shown at Red Rocks, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, in Morrison, at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 15. For those who somehow missed the movie when it first came out around the holidays, “The Last Jedi” finds Rey working with Luke Skywalker to develop her Jedi skills, while the rest of the galaxy fights to stop the First Order. For more information, visit www. denverfilm.org/film-on-the-rocks/.
Clarke Reader’s column on culture appears on a weekly basis. A community editor with Colorado Community Media, he can be reached creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com.
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Letter carriers’ Lone Tree violinist honored in retirement; still conducting annual food V drive is May 12 Stamp Out Hunger helps fill food agencies’ shelves STAFF REPORT
Letter carriers around the country will collect donations May 12 as part of the 26th annual Stamp Out Hunger food drive, presented by the National Association of Letter Carriers. To participate, customers simply leave donations of non-perishable goods next to their mailboxes before mail delivery May 12, and letter carriers will pick them up and deliver them to local food agencies. Participants are asked to leave a sturdy bag — paper or plastic — with items such as canned soup, canned vegetables, canned meats and fish, pasta, peanut butter, rice and cereal. Stamp Out Hunger is the nation’s largest single-day food drive and usually takes place the second Saturday in May, said a news release from the National Association of Letter Carriers. Hunger affects about 50 million people around the country, including children, seniors and veterans. Pantry shelves often fill up during the winter holidays, but are bare by late spring. With most school meal programs suspended during summer months, millions of children must find alternate sources of nutrition. Letter carriers see these struggles in the communities they serve. Since the first food drive in 1993, Stamp Out Hunger has collected more than 1.5 million pounds of food, the release says. Last year’s drive brought in a record 80 million pounds. Learn more at nalc.org/food, facebook.com/StampOutHunger or twitter.com/StampOutHunger.
Seymour Equinox Theatre Company presents “Little Shop of Horrors” at the Bug Theatre, 3654 Navajo St., Denver, running May 25 through June 16, 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Pay-what-you-can Thursday, June 14. Directed and choreographed by Colin Roybal. Tickets: $20 advance/$25 at the door: EquinoxTheatreDenver.com.
iolinist Rene Knetsch was honored by the Lone Tree Symphony Orchestra recently upon his retirement as concertmaster. Elizabeth Loye, decorator of the special cake he enjoyed, is also a substitute with the orchestra. Knetsch will continue as conductor of the Parker Symphony and the orchestra at Arapahoe Community College. He SONYA’S also performs elseSAMPLER where in the area and teaches. Museum Outdoor Arts The Museum Outdoor Arts in Englewood has announced a scheduling change: a previously announced exhibit of works by Robert Sonya Ellingboe Rauschenberg has been postponed until 2020. Instead, “Paintings, Sculptures and Snapshots: 37 years of Acquisitions” opened May 8 and will run through Aug. 3. The gallery is making some changes, with fresh paint and polished flooring. The Atrium Gallery displays photos of various MOA events and projects through the years. MOA is seeking short animations and films by May 13. Ten will be chosen for a pop-up theatre, “Cricket Cinema,’ which will tour in Colorado. Admission is free. MOAonline.org. Voices West Choral group Voices West will perform music from Ireland and Wales, with pipers and Irish dancers, at 7:30 May 17 at Parker Performing Arts School, 15035 Compark Blvd., Parker, and at 7:30 p.m. May 19 at Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St., Littleton. The chorale will repeat the program in Ireland and Wales this summer. Tickets: voiceswest.org or at the door. Fats Waller “Ain’t Misbehavin’,” based on
Lone Tree Symphony’s Concert Master Rene Knetsch enjoys a special cake. He is retiring from his position with LTSO and was celebrated with a party noting his time with the orchestra — 2007 to 2018. He will continue as director of the Parker Symphony. OURTESY PHOTO the music and personality of Fats Waller, will open May 18 and runs through June 17 at Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main St., Littleton. Bob Wells directs and the cast includes Mary Louise Lee, Leonard Barrett, Randy Chalmers and Krisangela Washington in a production conceived by Richard Maltby Jr. and Murray Horwitz, with various lyricists. The revue won a 1970 Tony. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays, plus2 p.m. on 6/2, 6:30 p.m. on 6/10. Tickets: $24-$44, 303-794-2787, ext. 213, townhallartscenter.org. Jazz festival The Five Points Jazz Festival returns to Welton Street between 26th and 29th streets from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. May 19. Free, dozens of bands, food, jam sessions, family-friendly events. Main Stage: 29th and Welton streets; many more; check the program online: ArtsandVenues.com/ FivePointsJazz.
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Littleton Symphony The Littleton Symphony, directed by Jurgen de Lemos, will perform “Great Music From the Arts-From Opera at 7:30 p.m. May 18 at Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St., Littleton. Guest soloists will perform with the orchestra: Christie Conover, Sarah Barber, James Baldwin and Steven Taylor. Tickets: littletonsymphony.org, 303033-6824. League of Women Voters In this in-between election year, the League of Women Voters is active with programming and voter registration. “Fake News: The Media and an Informed Electorate” is a free public forum, scheduled at 7 to 8:45 p.m. May 22 at the Centennial Community Room, 7272 S. Eagle St., Centennial. Panelists: Larry Ryckman, senior editor of news at the Denver Post; Genine Plunkett, manager of reference services at Denver Public Library; Christopher Jennings, associate professor, Department of Journalism and Technical Communication, Metro State. Camp DCL Time to sign up for Douglas County Libraries’ Camp DCL, June 4-Aug. 3. Half-day weeklong summer camps (Be an artist, chef, scientist and more…) Visit www.dcl.org/ camp-dcl and follow the links. All camps include supplies and a daily snack. Various libraries. $165-$200. 303-791-7323. Plein air fest The Littleton Fine Arts Guild will hold its Plein Air Arts Festival May 3o through June 1 and will have 50 artists participating. Information at the Depot Art Gallery, 2069 W. Powers Ave., Littleton, depotartgallery.org. Business and individual support needed. 303-517-5355 (Patty Dwyer).
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Bring your appetite for food on the go Northglenn Food Truck Carnival returns with more food, beer
IF YOU GO: Northglenn Food Truck Carnival, Northglenn City Hall, 120th Avenue and Community Center Drive Friday, May 11 Event is open from 3-10 p.m. featuring carnival rides, retail trucks, live music and fare from 30 different food trucks.
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It’s only taken three years to turn Northglenn into the most diverse dining district in the Denver Metro area for one weekend, the third annual Food Truck Carnival. “The first year we did this, we had a little bit of a challenge to even get trucks to come,” said Steven Stokes, event supervisor for the city of Northglenn. “This year were full-up 14 days after we opened registration — with more names on a waiting list.” The Food Truck Carnival, Northglenn’s signature spring event returns May 11 through 13 to Northglenn City Hall, featuring more trucks than ever,
Saturday, May 12 Event is open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. featuring carnival rides, retail trucks, live music and fare from 30 different food trucks. Brew battle runs form 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Organizers of Northglenn’s Food Truck Carnival, set for May 11-13, say the event should be bigger this year, with more than 85 different food vendors coming over the weekend. COURTESY PHOTO
more varieties of food, music, carnival rides and brewery contest. This year’s event features 85 food trucks confirmed, with fare ranging from barbecue, seafood and hot dogs to street tacos, macaroni and cheese
Jazz festival returns with new bands, longtime favorites STAFF REPORT
Evergreen is about 1,400 miles from New Orleans. But July 27-29, the scenic mountain community will become “Bourbon Street with Altitude” as it hosts the 17th annual Evergreen Jazz Festival. Nationally known for its top bands, intimate venues and appealing mountain setting, the Evergreen Jazz Festival will offer more than 80 hours of live traditional jazz, including Dixieland, ragtime, blues, boogie-woogie and swing. This year’s lineup includes two bands making their first appearances in Evergreen. The Holland-Coots Jazz Quintet is led by pianist Brian Holland and Grammy-winning drummer Danny Coots. They formed the band just last year, but its popularity is already widespread. The Rock Island Roustabouts is a new collaboration created by drummer Hal Smith and pianist Jeff Barnhart. The Brain Cloud from New York City made its Evergreen debut last year and, with its special take on Western Swing, it was a no-brainer to invite them back. Other returning favorites include the incomparable Carl Sonny Leyland Trio from California and Ivory&Gold, Jeff and Anne Barnhart’s piano/flute duo. Also returning are Colorado greats Queen City Jazz Band with vocal star Wende Harston; Gypsy Swing Revue and its distinctive gypsy jazz; After Midnight with its spot-on sound of the Benny Goodman Sextet; the Felonius Smith Trio and its great old-time blues; and dance favorites Joe Smith and The Spicy Pickles Jazz Band. The festival will feature a jam session of top members of different
IF YOU GO Festival tickets can be purchased online or by calling 303-697-5467. Discount tickets are available through June 30. Go to www. EvergreenJazz.org. bands, literally getting together for the first time on-stage. “We’ve done this the last several years,” Production Manager Jeannie Mann said in a news release, “and it was probably the most popular set of the whole weekend. So we’re excited to do it again and are sure the audience will love it.” Adds Music Director Ed Danielson, “I got a big kick when one of the guys announced that not only had they never played together, most of them had never even met before, But talent clearly prevails. They were sensational.” Other weekend highlights include three piano duos featuring Jeff Barnhart, Brian Holland and Carl Sonny Leyland, and a two-sets-only appearance by The Sweet & Hot Four. There are also special guest appearances on-tap for the Denver Jazz Club Youth All-Stars and the University of Colorado-Denver Claim Jumpers, giving patrons a look at the future of traditional jazz and some reassurance that there will indeed be a future. Several times each day between sets, Dance Showcase segments will provide authentic demonstrations of Jazz Age dances such as the Jitterbug, Lindy Hop and Black Bottom. Complete with period costumes, the dancers add another dimension to the weekend celebration of America’s unique art form. As is tradition with the Evergreen Festival, an educational clinic and performance opportunities are planned for student musicians.
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Adam Crow enjoys seeing Colorado’s wildlife on his 40-minute commute to work, which begins in Jefferson County and ends in Gilpin County. Crow sees deer every day, he said, and often, he also sees elk and bighorn sheep. But for Crow, the best part of the commute is that he is not actually driving the nearly 34 miles each way. Crow, of Lakewood, is a head cook at Monarch Casino Black Hawk. He has been riding a casino bus to get to and from work five days a week for the past eight years. “It’s dependable,” he said, adding he wouldn’t have it any other way. “Unless,” Crow said, “the casino was right next to home.” About 2.8 million people live in the 10-county Denver metro area, and Crow is far from the only one who has a commute to and from work. Nowadays, more and more people are joining Crow in seeking alternative modes of transportation that are more environmentally friendly. And because of mass transit and the emerging popularity of bike share programs throughout the metro area,
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Lone Tree is trying out a pilot bike share program in the community. The city focused on having the bikes available at primary spots in the city that cater to the commuting public, such as RTD’s Lincoln Station that serves the E, F and R light rail lines, apartment communities, shopping destinations and major employers. TABATHA STEWART people ride it per day. Their main reason is probably because it is less costly than driving a car up the mountain every day, he said, but their number two reason is to lessen the impact that the commute has on the environment. “Riding a bus is one easy way for everybody to be able to pitch in,” he said, adding he also prefers the Regional Transportation District’s light rail for recreational outings such as ball games in downtown Denver.
Denver was one of the first and launched its B-Cycle program in 2010. The Golden Bike Library opened for its third season on April 19. “Bikes help us do our part of reducing how much carbon dioxide is released in the atmosphere and reduces our dependency on fossil fuels,” said Craig Berkley, a bike librarian at the Golden Bike Library. “They are a convenient source of transportation, but, also, bikes are just fun.”
RTD racks up impressive numbers According to the most recent data available, in 2016, RTD had nearly 101 million boardings, including bus, free MallRide, light rail and Access-a-Ride. “The heart and mission of RTD are about serving the public to the best degree possible by giving people transit options that best meet their needs,” said Laurie Huff, senior specialist of public affairs for RTD. And because of the amount of passenger trips per year that the RTD provides, it is “inherently beneficial to the environment because it speaks to fewer car trips being taken.” But in addition to that, RTD is doing its part to help reduce emissions. “We strive to implement sustainable features into our projects and services whenever possible,” Huff said. RTD continues to replace old buses with new buses that are powered by clean burning engines equipped with highly advanced emission reduction devices. In the past three years, 570 of these new buses have been put into service. RTD estimates that these new buses reduce exhaust emissions by as much as 90 percent compared to the ones they’ve replaced. Those buses are in addition to RTD’s 36 mall buses that operate on compressed natural gas in electric-hybrid configuration and its nine hybrid buses that operate in regular city transit service. Cities across the metro area are also helping out the environment by launching bike share programs, making it easier for people to conveniently check out a bicycle for recreation, everyday errands or as a method to connect with RTD.
New approach to bike sharing Earlier this year, Lone Tree decided to try a new kind of a bike share program — a dockless bike share called ofo. “It’s a really interesting new concept,” said Austin Good, Lone Tree’s management analyst. Unlike Golden’s bike library or Denver’s B-Cycle where people check out a bike and return it to a station, a dockless bike share system such as ofo allows people to rent a bike through an app. The bikes have on-board locks, GPS and cellular connections that are accessed via mobile device to find, unlock and pay for use. Ofo approached Lone Tree after it had successfully launched in Aurora, Good said. Because Lone Tree had been talking about implementing a bike share program for some time, “it lined up really well with us,” he said. Lone Tree is trying out ofo as a pilot program — which began in February and will continue through June — but Good said he thinks it’s going pretty well. “I’ve seen the bikes going through all stretches of the community,” he said. Lone Tree focused on having the bikes available at primary spots in the city that cater to the commuting public, such as RTD’s Lincoln Station that serves the E, F and R light rail lines; apartment communities; shopping destinations and major employers. “We see ourselves at a crossroads for a lot of different transportation options,” Good said. “Biking and walking is just as much of our transportaSEE COMMUTING, P23
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Rescue horse proves to be enchanting Drifter’s Hearts of Hope rehabs incredible animal
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Drifter’s Hearts of Hope, in Franktown, is one of Colorado’s largest horse rescues. Founders Erich and Jean Kirshner helped create the non-profit organization, not only to help rescue horses but also to give people of all ages with developmental disabilities a chance to be around animals and be able to help others. Their daughter Bella, 18, volunteers at the 350-plus acre ranch, which was donated to Drifter’s Hearts of Hope via a $1 a year lease by a fellow horse lover. Since its inception in 2014, the organization has saved more than 300 horses from slaughter. “Folks like Bella are helped a lot, but there is little opportunity for them to help others,” said Jean Kirshner. “We’re not all horse people, but here she can help serve others.” For more information visit http://www.driftersheartsofhope.org/
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The little horse with no name and no history was headed for her last ride in the back of a trailer headed for Mexico or Canada, where she would be killed and used to make dog food. Malnourished and sick with a severe bone infection in her jaw, the gentle 4-year-old sorrel mare with a curious nature had been given up on by her breeders, who decided her medical issues were not worth the investment, xxxx said. She waited in the kill pen at a Colorado horse auction last fall. But then Jackie Avis, president of the Franktown non-profit Drifter’s Hearts of Hope, looking specifically for horses to rescue, spotted her. “I didn’t know for sure if she would even make it,” said Avis, who regularly sours kill pens at Colorado auctions and buys horses that the organization rehabilitates at its facility. “But there was something about her, and she had good confirmation, meaning she was put together nice. I could see all of her bones — I had to bring her home.” Avis said she often takes chances on horses that may not survive, and her life-long passion for horses helps her decide which ones to rescue. Once back at the ranch, the horses are cared for and rehabilitated by a group of staff and volunteers, many of which have developmental disabilities. The newest addition to Drifter’s Hearts of Hope was given the name Enchantress — she soon captured the hearts of all her caregivers. Bella Kirshner, 18, who has cerebral palsy, has been volunteering at Drifter’s Hearts of Hope for four years, and helps around the ranch and with the animals. “I brushed Enchantress,” said Bella. “She really liked it.” Enchantress began to thrive. Her once matted and shedding coat returned to a beautiful sorrel color, and her malnourished frame transformed into a powerful, muscular quarter horse stature. The nonprofit had recently hired
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tion network as driving a car is.” Leigh Gunther is a nurse with the Colorado Visiting Nurse Association and riding a bike is her preferred mode of transportation. “I like being one who is not contributing to traffic congestion or omitting pollution into the air,” she said. “I like doing my part.” It just turns out that a nice benefit of riding a bike is that it’s easier on your pocketbook, she added, in that it doesn’t require gasoline or the
Enchantress, a gentle horse rescued from the kill pen, nuzzles four-month-old Tanner Grogan and his mother, Kate, at Enchantress’ new home at Drifter’s Hearts of Hope. TABATHA STEWART
Ben Grogan as a horse trainer. And once Enchantress was healthy enough to ride, it was up to Grogan to teach her how to be a good horse for families and kids. “Enchantress was unstarted, meaning she had never been ridden,” said Grogan. “She has such a good nature that training her actually took a little longer. All of her training was learning new things. It’s obvious that she was bred to be a performer. Her build and mentality are great.” Enchantress turned out to be a natural at competing. Less than three months after the start of training, Grogan and Enchantress competed in the Equine Comeback Challenge in March, a competition for horses that have never been ridden. Trainers have 90 days to work with the horse before the competition. Grogan and Enchantress placed fourth. Most horses rehabbed at the ranch sell for about $1,000, with proceeds going back into the nonprofit to help
costly maintenance of a car. Plus, you don’t ever have to deal with having to search for a place to park or parking fees, she said. And on top of it all, riding a bike is a fun way to get exercise, Gunther said. Gunther lives in downtown Denver and takes her bike any time she can for work, but also for the everyday errands of going to the post office, the grocery store and the library. Recreationally, Gunther is part of a women’s meetup cycling group who bike together about once a week. “We’re always looking for new pathways and adventures to explore on a bike,” Gunther said. “It’s feels good to be able to jump on a bike and remember the joy that it brings.”
future horses. Because of Enchantress’ versatility, athleticism and temperament, she could eventually sell for close to $10,000, according to
Erich Kirshner, board member and an original founder of Drifter’s Hearts of Hope. “When we got Enchantress from the kill pen she was so sick we didn’t know if she’d make it,” said Kirshner. “With lots of love, vet care and some expert training from Ben, she’s now become an amazing horse.” While Enchantress will be missed by everyone at the ranch, Grogan hopes she will be sold to someone who will allow her to live up to her full potential. “I’d like to see her go to someone who would compete with her,” Grogan said. “She’s bred for it.”
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‘I’m a dreamer who believes in a chance to succeed’ Douglas County library graduates first GED class
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Eight-year-old Johnny Jenkins, and his brother J’Reece, 7, spent Sunday afternoon at the Douglas County Library in Parker. They weren’t there browsing the bookshelves or looking to check out the latest video game. They were there to watch their mother, Kiama, receive her high school diploma. Jenkins, 27, who lives in the Pinery, left high school when she got pregnant with Johnny, and has spent the last 10 years working and raising her boys. Thanks to Douglas County Library’s Career Online High School program, Jenkins finally earned her diploma and is planning to attend the community college. “This feels good,” said Jenkins, who chose a black cap and gown for the ceremony. “I never thought I could get my diploma. But now that I have kids I want them to make good choices.” Jenkins was one of four graduates recognized at the ceremony, which was attended by dozens of friends and family members in the conference room at the library. Tiffany Curtin, adult literary specialist for Douglas County Libraries who oversees the program, praised the graduates for their hard work and recognized several tutors who helped them. “Family and friends, you helped make it happen for them,” said Curtin. “This is a great achievement, and I’m so proud of everyone here today.”
From left, Skylar Nelson, Sunita Safi, Elena Sainz and Kiama Jenkins received their GEDs May 6 during the Douglas County High School Equivalency graduation ceremony. TABATHA STEWART
Each graduate had a specific reason for utilizing the program, and shared their stories with the crowd. Skylar Nelson, 18, was in the seventh grade when she was stricken with cancer. Her grandfather spoke to the crowd about her dedication to earning her General Equivalency Diploma. “Skylar was in the seventh grade when her education was interrupted,” said a teary-eyed Scott Stockton. “She spent the next several years just fighting to stay alive. I’m so proud of her, and for all of you graduates, congratulations. Everybody’s got a story.” Nelson said she is cancer-free now, and is considering going into the field of medicine because of the great care she received. She currently works as a
cook at the Egg and I and is planning to save her money for future education costs. Sunita Safi, 22, spoke about the long path from Afghanistan, including as a refugee in India for more than eight years, before she finally made it to the United States. After moving to Colorado in 2015 she heard about the GED program from a friend. “My friend said `Why don’t you apply for your GED?’ ” said Safi. “I didn’t know what it was, but I found out with a GED I can go to college. A GED is a tool that unlocks many doors of opportunity. It took me 15 months to complete, and I won’t lie, it was difficult.” Elena Sainz, 61, from Mexico, was
Douglas County Libraries launched the Career Online High School and GED prep program in fall 2017 to provide an accredited online high school diploma and career certification program for adults ages 19 and older. The program allows students to complete the courses on their own schedule and at their own pace. A six- to 18-month commitment to the program is required, depending on previously earned high school credits. “What’s great about this program is that even though coursework is entirely online, students have access to a personal academic coach who can offer encouragement and guidance as needed through text, email or by phone,” said Tiffany Curtin, adult literacy specialist with the libraries. “They’ll also have in-person support from DCL staff members, and can participate in career prep webinars that provide the tools they’ll need after graduation.” Students who do not qualify for the program can take advantage of the library’s high school equivalency (HSE) prep classes, Curtin said. “GED students with high scores can even earn college credit. We are happy to discuss all options with potential students to help them on their path to reaching their education goals.” To learn more, visit DCL.org/cohs or call 303791-7323. the oldest graduate. With a creative flair she adorned her cap with an elegant picture of a woman. “I’m a dreamer who believes in a chance to succeed, anytime, anywhere,” said Sainz, who also recently attained her U.S. citizenship. “I would come home from a hard day at work and have a hard night of classes. I want to thank Douglas County libraries for the opportunity to realize this dream.”
1 million people sought to share DNA, health habits Study aims to find why some people avoid illness while others don’t BY LAURAN NEERGAARD ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wanted: A million people willing to share their DNA and 10 years of health habits, big and small, for science. The U.S. government has opened a nationwide enrollment for an ambitious experiment: If they can build a large enough database comparing the genetics, lifestyles and environments of people from all walks of life, researchers hope to learn why some escape illness and others don’t, and better customize ways to prevent and treat disease. “A national adventure that is going to transform medical care,” is how Dr. Francis Collins, director of the National Institutes of Health, describes his agency’s All of Us Research Program. Congress has authorized $1.45 bil-
lion over 10 years for the project. It all hinges on whether enough people around the country will sign up, either online or through participating health centers. There’s already interest: More than 25,000 people got early entry to the project over the past year through an invitation-only pilot test run by participating universities and health providers. Why study so many? Most of today’s medical care is onesize-fits-all, based on what happened to the average person in short studies of a few hundred or thousand patients with a specific health condition. And most people who volunteer for those studies are white, leaving questions about the best care for people of different races. All of Us is part of a move toward “precision medicine,” using traits that make us unique to forecast and treat disease. Learning enough to individualize care requires studying a massive number of participants: the healthy and not-so-healthy, young and old, rural and urban, blue-collar and white-collar — and people of all races
and ethnicities. For now, participants must be at least 18. Later, the study will open to children, too. While there are other big “biobanks” of genetic data from at least 100,000 people, the NIH project aims to be the largest and most diverse of its kind. At least half of the participants must be from groups traditionally under-represented in medical research, Collins stressed.
Fully mapping the genetic code is too pricey now for a million people, but that more comprehensive approach eventually will be used with some participants, too. Among the first lessons Collins hopes to learn is about resilience: Why do some people stay healthy despite smoking or pollution or poor nutrition? “We have no idea how those people escape those odds,” he said.
Genes aren’t the whole story Sure, what genes you harbor can raise your risk for various diseases. But other factors can increase or reduce some genetic risks. So first volunteers will share their electronic health records, and answer periodic questionnaires about their diet, sleep, environmental exposures and other lifestyle factors. They might wear fitness trackers and other sensors. And they’ll give a blood sample that later this year will undergo genetic testing, initially to look for so-called ‘’variants’’ in DNA that affect disease risk, similar to what some private companies now sell, Collins said.
Learn your results Unlike with most medical studies, participants can choose to see their own test results and share them with their physician long before the study reaches any big-picture conclusions. A caution: There are still many questions about how best to use the results of genetic tests. Still, “we will try to help their doctors sort through what it means,” Collins said. One result that might bring a quick benefit: Genetic variants can signal who is prone to side effects from more than 100 drugs, information that could be used to prescribe a safer drug if only their doctors knew, Collins added.
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Breastfeeding guidance, support offered at Baby Cafe Facility will be first of its kind in Colorado
The Mother’s Milk Bank Baby Cafe, a program of the Rocky Mountain Children’s Health Foundation, opens to Colorado moms Friday, May 18.
BY SHANNA FORTIER SFORTIER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Motherhood can be an isolating experience for new moms. But Mothers’ Milk Bank and the Rocky Mountain Children’s Health Foundation are seeking to change that with the opening of the state’s first Baby Café in Arvada. Baby Cafés offer free resources for pregnant and breastfeeding mothers, including support from specially trained staff, opportunities to share experiences and make friends, refreshments, comfortable seating and openforum discussions. Mothers’ Milk Bank Baby Café will offer a space where parents can receive free breastfeeding guidance and support from a lactation specialist. “Lactation support can often be very expensive, and we want to help all parents meet their breastfeeding goals,” said Abby Malman Case, international board-certified lactation consultant and manager of donor relations at Mothers’ Milk Bank. Breastfeeding experts say the ideal timeline is one year of breastfeeding, said Samantha Rhodes, certified lactation consultant and donor relations coordinator at Mothers’ Milk Bank.
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But each woman has her realistic goal. “Every woman’s experience is very different, even child to child,” Rhodes said. “Some women do, or don’t, have to go back to work at six weeks. So when thinking about goals and timing, that comes into play. “It’s making sure moms are comfortable with skin-to-skin, but also with pumping.” The café is modeled after a series of cafés established in the United Kingdom. Moms and dads can relax with refreshments, share experiences, get tips and techniques, and socialize with others in a child-friendly space. Everything is free including weight
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checks for babies. “Women sometimes think they’re feeding, but they aren’t, so weight is important,” Rhodes explained. Moms can do a pre-feeding and postfeeding weight check to ensure their baby is feeding properly. “Motherhood can be a very isolating time and Baby Café helps provide a cozy space where families can come meet other families, have a cup of tea and a snack and talk about this season of parenthood,” said Malman Case. “Parenting is a bunch of highs and lows, and to have people to help you get through that is invaluable.” An emphasis is put on building
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relationships, not just with fellow new parents, but also with lactation specialists. “It’s about building that trust,” Rhodes said. “If we can build that trust and relationships with those moms, we can hopefully meet their goal.” In April, UNICEF and the World Health Organization released a report declaring that hospitals should support breastfeeding because it saves lives. “Many women are not supported to get a good start at breastfeeding and many women stop breastfeeding much earlier than they were planning,” said Dr. Victor M. Aguayo, chief of UNICEF’s nutrition program. “So support is of the essence.”
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HOW TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE Editor’s note: Send new listings or changes to hharden@coloradocommunitymedia.com. Deadline is noon Wednesday a week before publication. AARP Foundation Tax-Aide: Offers free tax filing help to anyone, especially those 50 and older, who cannot afford a tax preparation service. Need: Volunteers to help older, lower-income taxpayers prepare their tax returns. Requirement: All levels of experience are welcome; training and support provided. Contact: 1-888-OUR-AARP (687-2277) or www.aarpfoundation.org/taxaide Alzheimer’s Association, Colorado Chapter: Provides care and support to 67,000-plus families dealing with all kinds of dementing illnesses. Need: Walk to End Alzheimer’s committee members. Requirements: Individuals who love to help plan and execute Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Contact: Deb Wells, 303-813-1669 or dwells@alz.org. Angel Heart Project: Delivers meals to men, women and children with life-threatening illnesses. Need: Volunteers to deliver meals to clients in the south Denver area. Requirements: Attend an orientation and submit to a background check. Training provided to all new drivers. Deliveries start at 1 p.m. and last until 3 p.m. Contact: 303-830-0202 or volunteer@ 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 Philharmonic: Littleton-based orchestra Need: board members to join a team in the oversight and policy-making of a local cultural institution. Requirements: Must have an appreciation for classical music, a commitment to music education, and some understanding of the Denver area cultural scene, as well as professional experience in one or more of
the following areas: leadership, strategic planning, arts education, management, law, information technology, fundraising, finance, project management, marketing, human resources or nonprofit administration. Must attend monthly board meetings, assist with projects, attend concerts and events. Info: https://www.arapahoe-phil.org/aboutus/join-ap-board/. Contact: Erin Acheson, 303-781-1892 or erin@arapahoe-phil.org Arthritis Foundation, Colorado/Wyoming Chapter: Helps conquer everyday battles through life-changing information and resources, access to care, advancements in sciences and community connections. Need: Walk to Cure Arthritis committee members and general office volunteer support. Requirements: Individuals who love to help plan and execute Walk to Cure Arthritis. We combat arthritis every day, so support from volunteers so that we can serve people is crucial. Contact: Amy Boulas, aboulas@arthritis.org, 720-409-3143. 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 Athena Project: Dedicated to supporting and expanding women’s artistic contributions in the Denver community Need: Readers/evaluators of scripts, through May 28; scripts chosen will be featured at the Athena Project 2018 festival. Requirement: Internet connection. Ages 17 and older. No experience needed; training provided. Contact: (D. Beck) literarymanager@athenaprojectarts.org Audubon Society of Greater Denver: Provides engaging and educational birding and wildlife programs at the Audubon Nature Center at Chatfield State Park and throughout the Denver metro area. Need: Volunteers lead birding field trips and
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assist with nature programs, office projects, fundraising and community events. Location: Chatfield State Park and offsite locations around Denver. Age Requirement: 18 years or older for yearround volunteers; 13-17 for summer camp programs. Contact: Kate Hogan at communityoutreach@denveraudubon.org or 303-9739530. AYUSA: International Youth Exchange Program: Promotes quality exchange programs for high school students from around the world. Need: Host families for international high school students ages 15-18 studying in the Denver area. Requirements: Provide a safe home, meals and transportation for 5-10 months. All family types are considered. Must fill out online application and pass background check. Contact: Adrienne Bivens, 720-467-6430 or abivens@ayusa.org. Go to www.ayusa.org. Colorado Agricultural Leadership Foundation: connecting People to Agriculture through authentic educational programs and community projects. Need: Teachers or teachers at heart to lead or assist during outdoor field trips at CALF’s Lowell Ranch. Weekdays. Opportunities available April through October. Requirements: Must be available during the week between 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Background check. We provide the training. Contact: Kim Roth, 303-688-1026 or kim@ thecalf.org www.thecalf.org Colorado Agricultural Leadership Foundation: connecting People to Agriculture through authentic educational programs and community projects. Need: Regular care and feeding of CALF’s livestock. This is the perfect opportunity to learn if your children are truly passionate about owning and caring for an animal. Once per week. Morning or evening shifts available. Requirements: None. We will train you. Contact: Brooke Fox, 303-688-1026 or brooke@thecalf.org, www.thecalf.org Castle Rock Senior Activity Center: Provides services to local seniors. Need: Volunteer drivers to take seniors to appointments, the grocery store, pharmacies and more. Contact: Juli Asbridge, 720-733-2292 Children’s Hospital Colorado South Campus, Highlands Ranch Contact: 720-777-6887 Colorado Humane Society: Handles animal abuse and neglect cases. 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 Colorado Refugee English as a Second Language Program: Teaches English to recently arrived refugees, who have fled war or persecution in their home country. In Colorado, refugees are from Afghanistan, Burma, Bhutan, Somalia, Iraq, Eritrea and D.R. Congo, among others. Need: Volunteers to teach English. Tutoring takes place in the student’s home. Refugees live throughout Denver, but the largest concentrations are in Thornton, near 88th
Avenue and Washington Street, and in east Denver/Aurora, near Colfax Avenue and Yosemite Street. Other Details: Tutors do not need to speak the student’s language. Most participants are homebound women and small children, adults who are disabled, and senior citizens. Many are not literate in their first language, and remain isolated from American culture. Requirements: Volunteers must attend training at Emily Griffith Technical College in downtown Denver. Sessions take place every 6-8 weeks. Go to www.refugee-esl.org for information and volunteer application. Contact: Sharon McCreary, 720-423-4843 or sharon.mccreary@emilygriffith.edu. 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. Douglas County Libraries: elevates our community by inspiring a love of reading, discovery and connection. Need: Volunteer opportunities consist of event assistance, weekly shelving or bookstore shifts, tutoring, Storytime helpers, and more. Requirements: Attend an orientation. We will provide training. Specific requirements are listed in each opportunity’s details. Contact: Visit VolunteerConnectDC.org and search for Douglas County Libraries opportunities. Douglas/Elbert Task Force: Provides assistance to people in Douglas and Elbert counties who are in serious economic need, at risk of homelessness or in similar crisis. Need: Volunteers to assist in the food bank, client services and the thrift store Treasures on Park Street. Contact: Marion Dahlem, 303-688-1114, ext. 32 Dumb Friends League Harmony Equine Center: Cares for homeless horses and other equines. Need: Volunteers to work with horses and other opportunities. Requirements: Must be 16 years old, pass a background check, and be able to commit to at least three hours a week for three months. Contact: 303-751-5772. Other Information: Two-hour orientation provides an overview of the services provided, learn about the volunteer opportunities, take a tour of the center, and talk with staff and volunteers. Contact www.ddfl.org. Feeding Denver’s Hungry: serves 8001,000 people and families in need in lower downtown Denver. Need: help distribute food the second and fourth Thursday of each month. Donation also accepted. Contact: www.feedingdenvershungry.org or https://www.facebook.com/FeedingDenversHungry/ Front Range BEST: Hosts free robotics competitions for middle and high school students. Need: Volunteer judges for competions. Contact: Tami Kirkland, 720-323-6827 or Tami.Kirkland@FrontRangeBEST.org
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THINGS to DO
THEATER
Kid Skits Live: 1-2 p.m. Saturday, May 12 at Comedy Works South at the Landmark, Greenwood Village. Go to http://starkeyproductions.com. Springworks: 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. May 18 at AerialWorks, 1050 Topeka Way, Unit 1, Castle Rock. Go to www.aerialworkscastlerock. com. Ain’t Misbehavin’: playing May 18 to June 17 at Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main St., Littleton. Tickets on sale at the box office or online at www.TownHallArtsCenter.org
ART/CRAFTS
Cultural Arts Fair: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 12 at the Lone Tree Library, 10055 Library Way, Lone Tree. Celebrate the diverse cultures of our community through art and music. Register to receive a schedule of the day’s cultural events. Kids and family. Registration is required at 303-791-7323 or DCL.org Lessons and Lemonade: 9:30-11 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Saturdays at Hobby Lobby, 10901 S. Parker Road, Parker. Parker Artist Guild classes for children in grades 4-8. Upcoming classes, May 12, Art Tissue Landscape with Judy Dvorak; and June 23, BrockArt with Toni Brock. Registration required; go to www.parkerartistsguild.com/ classes/youth. Contact judypendleton4@gmail.com.
MUSIC
The Duke, The Count and Stevie, too: 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 11 at Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree. Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra concert. Tickets: www.lonetreeartscenter.org or 720-509-1000 Solo Piano with Stacy Rose: 8 p.m. Saturday, May 12 at Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree. Denver native performs in solo recital of original compositions. Go to www.lonetreeartscenter.org.
READING/WRITING
Six Word Story Contest: entries taken through May 15. Nine cash prizes will be given out to winners in three age categories: adult (19-plus), teen (12-18) and children (6-11). Awards will be announced at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 29 at Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. Enter at the library or online at https://bemis.ent. sirsi.net.
Pinnacle Park Grand Opening: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 19 at 2160 Fox Haven Drive, Castle Rock. Go to www.LiveCrystalValley.com.
this week’s TOP FIVE Vintage Market Days: May 11-13 at the Douglas County Fairgrounds, Castle Rock. Upscale vintage-inspired indoor/outdoor market featuring original art, antiques, clothing, jewelry, handmade treasures, home décor, outdoor furnishings, food, plants and more. How to Speak with Teens About Alcohol, Drugs and Mental Health: 5:30-6:50 p.m. Tuesday, May 15 at the Castle Pines Library, 360 Village Square Lane; Tuesday, May 22 at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch; and Thursday, May 24 at the Parker Library, 20105 E. Mainstreet. Presented by the Douglas County Youth Substance Abuse Coalition, in partnership with All Health, Denver Springs, Douglas County Schools, and others are providing resources and support.
Third Thursday Mystery Club “Black Diamond”: 11:30 a.m. Thursday, May 17 at Lone Tree Golf Club and Grille, 9808 Sunningdale Blvd., Lone Tree. Lunch and book discussion. Contact Sue at 303-6413534. DCL Presents: Author Karen Kingsbury: 7-10 p.m. Wednesday, June 6 at CU South Denver, 10035 Peoria St., Parker. Go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ dcl-presents-karen-kingsburytickets-44450655106 or DCL.org/ authors-events.
EVENTS
Charity Casino Night: 5 p.m. to midnight Friday, May 11 at Fox & Hound, 9239 Park Meadows Drive, Lone Tree. Benefit for Inner Circle Foundation and the Benjamin Ollada Memorial Scholarship Fund. Info and tickets: https://www. eventbrite. com/e/charitycasino-nighttickets-42548663197 Learn Fly Fishing: Friday, May 11 to Saturday, May 12 at Recreation Center at Eastridge, 9568 University Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Girls and women, ages 16 and older. Info: 303-791-2500 or www. HRCAonline.org. Welcome Back Turkey Vulture Day: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 12 at Castlewood Canyon State Park, 2989 S. Highway
A Newsies Musical Revue: auditions at 4 p.m. Friday, May 18 at Spotlight Performing Arts Center, 6328 E. County Line Road, Ste. 102, Highlands Ranch. For ages 6-18. Info: 720-44-DANCE or www.spotlightperformers. com. Great Music from the Arts: 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 18 at Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St., Littleton. Presented by the Littleton Symphony Orchestra. Go to www. littletonsymphony.org or call 303-933-6824. Order and Chaos: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 19 at Englewood High School, 3800 S. Logan St., Englewood. A concert of the Arapahoe Philharmonic. Call 303-781-1892 or go to www.arapahoe-phil.org.
83, Castle Rock. Turkey vultures begin their arrival. See a turkey vulture up close with HawkQuest. Contact http://www.parks.state. co.us/Parks/castlewoodcanyon/ Pages/CastlewoodCanyonHome. aspx Prussia-Germany Genealogy: 1-3:30 p.m. Saturday, May 12 at the Parker Library, 20105 E. Mainstreet, Conference Room B. Program of the Parker Genealogical Society focuses on GermanPrussian-Holocaust-Mennonite research. The presentation will explore and demonstrate tools, techniques and effective research approaches. Go to www.parkergenealocialsociety.com.
For ages 50-plus. Registration is required at 303-791-7323 or DCL. org. Come Fish With Us, Lake Lehow: 5-8 p.m. May 16, at Waterton Canyon, 11300 Waterton Road, Littleton. Program of Cutthroat Chapter of Trout Unlimited. Go to www.cutthroatctu.org/.
Learn About: Protecting Family Treasures: 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, May 16 at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Learn how to protect old family photos, books, fabrics and other treasures from a representative from History Colorado.
HEALTH
Healthy Eating for Vibrant Life: 1:30-3:30 p.m. Friday, May 11 at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Hear about healthy nutrition from a certified nutrition practitioner. Ages 50-plus. Register at 303-791-7323 or DCL.org. Over 50 Feeling 30: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, May 12 at Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, 11402 S. Parker Road, Parker. Seminar covers nutrition, exercise and total bioidentical hormone balance, as well as the four major things that push people in to the chronic degenerative diseases of aging and how to avoid them with common supplements. Go to http://www. naturalgrocers.com Hands-Only CPR: 9:30-10:45 a.m. May 16 at South Denver Heart Center, 1000 SouthPark Drive, Littleton. Four out of five cardiac arrests happen at home. Learn to perform hands-only CPR. Registration required. Call 303-744-1065 or go to www. southdenver.com
EDUCATION
Wills, Trusts and Estate Planning: 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, May 12 at the Parker Library, 20105 E. Mainstreet. Go to http://coloradoestateplan.com/ wills-trusts-and-estate-planning-may-12-2018/ Family Slick Science: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Monday, May 14 at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Join us for fun with geology and learn interesting science concepts. Kids and families. Registration is required at 303-791-7323 or DCL.org.
Mother’s Day 5K: 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 12 at Mountain Vista High School, 10585 Mountain Vista Ridge, Highlands Ranch. Go to https://raceroster.com/ events/2018/14651/2018-hrcamothers-day-5k Toasting the Bold: Gala, Fundraiser for U.S. Air Force: 5:30-9 p.m. Saturday, May 12 at AeroColorado Hangar, 8082 S. Interport Blvd., Englewood. Go to http://www. ToastingTheBold.info. Proceeds benefit the work of That Others May Live.
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Charles Schwab Corporate Campus Tour: 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 16 at the Charles Schwab campus. Annual meeting of the American Association of University Women. Go to douglascounty-co.aauw. net. Contact Beryl Jacobson, 303688-8088 or berylmjacobson@ gmail.com. Good Ol’ Fashioned Hoedown: noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 19 at Coventry Farms, 7990 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. Fundraiser and open house for The Right Step Inc. Ticket price includes all food, drinks and activities. Go to https://www.therightstepinc.org/ store/c1/Featured_Products.html
Douglas County AAUW Scholarship: Douglas County residents in need of financial support while pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree should follow instructions and fill out application online at douglascounty-co.aauw.net. Application, transcripts and letters of recommendation are due by July 15. Scholarships awarded for the 2018 academic year may be used for tuition, books or childcare while attending school. Editor’s note: Calendar submissions must be received by noon Wednesday for publication the following week. To place a calendar item, go to eventlink. coloradocommunitymedia.com.
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CLUBS Editor’s note: Send new listings or changes to hharden@coloradocommunitymedia.com. Deadline is noon Wednesday a week before publication. Political Douglas County Democrats executive committee meets at 7 p.m. the second Monday of every month at various sites. Contact Mike Jones at 720-509-9048 or email info@DouglasDemocrats.org. Social-discussion meetings take place in Highlands Ranch, Castle Rock, Parker, Lone Tree and Roxborough. Visit douglasdemocrats.org and click on calendar for more information. Douglas County Republican Women meets at 11 a.m. the third Wednesday each month at the Lone Tree Golf and Hotel for dialogue about current issues presented by informative speakers. Call Barbara Piper at 303-768-8370 or go to www.dcgop.org or www.dcrw.org. Highlands Ranch, Roxborough, and Lone Tree Democrats meet at 7 p.m. the third Thursday of every month for topical speakers and lively discussion at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 S. Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Visit www.douglasdemocrats.org for more information.
HONORS
Highlands Republican Club meets at 7 a.m. every last Friday of the month at Salsa Brava, 52 W. Springer Drive, Highlands Ranch. Speakers of local, state and national political office address the group. Contact Jeff Wasden, 303-683-5549 or hrbreakfast@dcgop.org. Libertarian Party of Douglas County: 6 p.m. the first Thursday of each month at On the Rox Sports Bar, 11957 Lioness Way, Parker. Topics include items of general libertarian interest and organization for local activism to make a difference in our political landscape. All welcomed. Parker Democrats meets at 7 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month for discussion of timely topics, led by knowledgeable speakers, at the South Metro Fire Station 45, 16801 Northgate Drive, Parker. Visit www. douglasdemocrats.org for information. Professional AAUW, American Association of University Women, Littleton-South Metro Branch, invites graduates who hold an associate or higher degree from an accredited institution to participate in activities that advance equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy and research. For details on upcoming events and membership information con-
tact 2president1719@gmail.com. BNI Connections (www.thebniconnections. com) invites business owners to attend its meeting held each Tuesday, 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Lone Tree Recreation Center, 10249 Ridgegate Circle. There is no charge to attend a meeting as a guest. Please visit www.thebniconnections.com or contact Jack Rafferty, 303-414-2363 or jrafferty@ hmbrown.com. Business Leads Group meets at 7:15 a.m. Wednesdays at LePeep at Quebec Street and County Line Road. Call Rita Coltrane at 303-792-3587. CERTUS Professional Network meets for its Highlands Ranch networking event from 2-3:30 p.m. the second Wednesday of the month at Corner Bakery Café, 1601 Mayberry Drive, Highlands Ranch. Build your network, grow your business, network less. Our events are structured to connect professionals with the resources, power partners and leaders to expand their business and the business of others. Open to all industries, includes 30 minutes of open networking and organized introductions to the group. Cost: $12 non-CERTUS members at the door. First participants pay half price. RSVP not required. More info about CERTUS™ Professional Network at http://
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for a study skills class called Phoenix, which gave him the tools to become a leader. He’s performed hundreds of community service hours.
confidence in academics and social settings. Last fall, he transitioned from online school to Ponderosa High School.
Glen McMillan, Rock Canyon High School The unexpected and sudden death of his father turned McMillan’s world upside down. He was picked
Dylan McDonald, eDCSD McDonald spearheaded the creation of Thanksgiving baskets for families in need throughout the community. He has gained
Tayla Wilson, Ponderosa High School Wilson’s mother recently died from cancer. She has maintained a 3.7 GPA, plays in band, runs on the track
FENCES FROM PAGE 4
plans to work on recognizing several Preferred Providers where suppliers offer a discount price to homeowners.” The color closely resembles the fencing gradually being installed by the Highlands Ranch Metro District highcapacity roads in the community, such
as Dad Clark Drive, Highlands Ranch Parkway and University Boulevard. The HRCA board will vote on the proposal at a May 15 delegate meeting at Eastridge Recreation Center, 9568 S. University Blvd. After receiving positive community feedback since the discussion began three or four months ago, HRCA staff say they are confident the proposal will pass. Residents can submit comments online at hrcaonline.org/propertyowners/covenants-improvements/
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host 30 trucks per day on Friday and Saturday, each day featuring all new vendor. The site hosts 25 trucks on the carnival’s final day Sunday, again with all new trucks. “All 30 trucks change every day,” Stokes said. “If you come on Friday, none of those trucks are here on Saturday — and the same on Sunday.” It’s a boon for the the trucks, he said. “We are going to put 400 people in front of their truck each day, and that’s a lot for a truck,” Stokes. “Last year, each truck had between 400 and 500 each day.” They’ll also bring in nine design trucks, featuring
www.CertusNetwork.com. Highlands Ranch Business Leads Inc., call Dale Weese at 303-978-0992. Highlands Ranch Chamber Leads Group meets at 11:45 a.m. Mondays at The Egg and I in Town Center at Dorchester and Highlands Ranch Parkway. Call Jim Wolfe at 303-703-4102. Highlands Ranch Chamber of Commerce, call 303-791-3500. Highlands Ranch Leads Club meets at 7:30 a.m. Thursdays at Le Peep on South Quebec Street. Call Kathy at 303-692-8183. Highlands Ranch Leads Club meets at 7:15 a.m. Thursdays at The Egg and I in Town Center at Dorchester and Highlands Ranch Parkway. Call Del Van Essen at 303-302-3139. League of Women Voters of Arapahoe and Douglas Counties encourages community members to participate in one of our three monthly meetings. Help us create a democracy where every person has the desire, the right, the knowledge and the confidence to participate. Feel free to call or email Jo Ann Feder at 904-608-3932 or jolvs10s@gmail. com for details.
team and works a part-time job. She holds the school record for running a mile at 5 minutes, 45 seconds. Rebecca Tuska, Legend High School Because of her health issues, Tuska has not been able to regularly attend school. She has maintained a strong academic record and keeps a positive attitude. Tuska and a
fence-color-proposal-faqs. The change will be gradual, HRCA employees say. Homeowners with fences facing a street, another front yard, park or school property will be required to change the color when the fence becomes unsightly or in disrepair. Homeowners who have recently restained their fences will not have to change the color until the next time they do so. Sub-associations will be exempt
retail items — women’s clothing awnd accessories, gifts, the Anythink Library book mobile and truck devoted to Crocs, the puffy plastic shoes. “Where people have found that the food trucks really work instead of a normal restaurant, they’ve started designing trucks for more uses like stores,” he said. This year’s event also features a brew battle featuring the best beers from five Colorado breweries — Odyssey Beerwerks of Arvada, Wonderland Brewing of Broomfield, Denver’s Bruz Beers, Big Choice Brewing in Brighton and Northglenn’s Periodic Brewing. Tickets to the brew battle are $20 and that buys a commemorative cup, ten four-ounce samples and one full pour of their favorite beer. They get to vote for the favorites on a smart phone app, with the winner being crowned at the end of the battle.
friend started a club and make fleece blankets to give to hospitals for sick children. Christian Scott, ThunderRidge High School After his father’s sudden death, Scott felt responsible for taking care of his family. He has remained dedicated to school and kept his grades up. He is active in his school’s cooking program.
from the proposal, as they adhere to separate guidelines. “The goal is to make this transition easier for our homeowners so everyone can plan in advance,” Scott Lemmon, president of the board of directors, said in the media release. “This change has the same intent for homeowners to care and maintain their house paint and landscaping. After all, we want our community to continue to be a beautiful and highly desirable place to live.”
The event is free to attend but food is purchased from the vendors. Carnival rides cost between $3 and $6 each but carnival wristbands cost $25 per day. Parking Stokes said parking is a concern, and he and other organizers are suggesting carnival attendees park on the east side of I-25 and south of 120th Avenue at the Wagon Road Park-n-Ride. A pedestrian underpass connects to the Northglenn city complex and the park, with an eight minute walk. “There is parking at City Hall and around the park, but it’s limited and it’s scarce,” Stokes said. “Last years, people were able to find spots there but they usually had to circle around for 20 minutes or so.”
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Marketplace ANNOUNCEMENTS Lost and Found LOST Tuesday Walmart/Costco or Panera area in Highlands Ranch Small Black Coin Purse (Keys/Pills etc. inside) Generous Reward Lee (303)667-0855
Misc. Notices OPOCS SINGLES CLUB-55 PLUS A CIRCLE OF FRIENDS Social hours monthly 4-6p Lakewood Garrison st Grill 2nd Tues of the month Hostess Carol @ 720-839-7707 Lakewood Chad's 4th Tuesday of the month Hostess Darlene @ 720-233-4099 4th Thursday Denver - Baker Street Pub 8101 East Bellview Host Harold @ 303-693-3464 For more info and a monthly newsletter call JoAnn membership chairman 303-751-5195 or Mary President @ 303-985-8937 Want To Purchase minerals and other oil/gas interests. Send details to: P.O. Box 13557 Denver, CO 80201
WIDOWED MEN AND WOMEN OF AMERICA.
A social club offering many exciting social activities and friendships. Link 10 social hours, 4-6 P each Thur at Innsider Bar and Grill, Holiday Inn, 7390 Hampton Ave., Lkwd. Visit widowedamerica.org or contact Bob, 303-979-0181.
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303-566-4091 Garage Sales
Bicycles
Gigantic Garage Sale in the Pradera Golf
OXYGEN - Anytime. Anywhere. No tanks to refill. No deliveries. The All-New Inogen One G4 is only 2.8 pounds! FAA approved! FREE info kit: 844-558-7482
Community Subdivision Fri & Sat, May 11th & 12th 8am-4pm Numerous homeowners in the Pradera community will be participating in this event Major cross streets into Pradera are Bayou Gulch and Parker Road., Parker 80134 Call Dotson Skaggs, Kentwood Company, 303-909-9350 for more information. Castle Rock Large Garage Sale Thursday, Friday and Saturday May 17, 18 & 19 8am-4pm 1587 ROSEMARY CT Castle Rock Multi-Family Garage & Furniture Thu-Fri, 5/17-5/18, 8a-6p Sat, 5/19, 8a-3p Our professionally restored Antique furniture includes: Appliquéd Bed w/matching Armoire, Mahogany Table w/6 Chairs, Secretaries, Buffets, Dressers & more. Other restored wood pieces include Oak Tables & Chairs, Dressers, Occasional & Coffee Tables & other beautiful items. Our Garage Sale includes: Clothes (all ages), Kitchen, Craft Supplies, Home Décor, Jewelry, Books, Electronics, Toys, plus Home-Baked Goods! Our BBQ Lunch starts at 11a with 1/3-lb. Angus sirloin burger or brat plate for $5 or hot dog plate for $3.50. Shepherd of Love Fellowship 13550 Lowell Blvd., Broomfield (corner of 136th & Lowell Blvd.) Info: 303-466-5749 shepherdoflove.org
2 Burial Spaces Worth $4895 each Asking $4290 for both Excellent Value Shirley 303-601-4634 Char Broil Electric Table Grill Hardly Used, Like New $65 303-345-5749
New & Used Electric Bikes & Trikes Starting at $995 The Largest ebike Store in the Country Best Selection & Discount Prices
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GARAGE & ESTATE SALES Garage Sales
Lawn and Garden MTD Front Tine Tiller $350 Powerful 5 HP Honda Engine - Excellent Condition. Call 303-979-5569 Highlands Ranch Area
Estate Sales
Annual Meadowglen Garage Sale
Sponsored by Community Realtor Dee Hodapp Friday, Saturday & Sunday May 18th, 19th & 20th 8am Community located surrounding 81st & Carr St Arvada Arvada
Backyard Downsizing Sale
May 10th, 11th and 12th 8am-3pm 6216 W. 75th Place, Arvada Housewares, tools, BBQ, 46" Flatscreen TV, Broncos stuff and much more!!! Multi-Family. Everything must go! Castle Pines COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE May 18th & 19th 9am-2pm Over 100 Homes I-25 and Exit 188 www.cpnhoa.org
HUGE SALE: 1000's of Items! 7715 Reed Street Arvada 80003 Friday May 11 & Saturday May 12 8am-3pm or later
Estate Sale 9539 Pinyon Trail, Lone Tree, CO Furniture throughout home including Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom sets, Chairs, Couches, Home Decorations, Sporting Equipment and so much more! Saturday, 10AM - 3PM 303-840-6803
Happy Transplants Garden Club 19th Annual Plant Sale
Saturday, May 12th 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM of until sold out PERENNIALS, ANNUALS, VEGETABLES, HERBS Parking Lot of Vectra Bank (SW corner of 72nd Ave. & Irving in Westminster) Rain date: Sunday, May 13th
Larkspur
ESTATE SALE Lots of very nice furniture, Wall Art/Decor, patio set, lots of yard tools, Christmas, Camping and more Friday May 11th Saturday May 12th 10am-4pm 7423 Cameron Drive
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Extra base hits out of the 28 for Mountain Vista’s Drew Stahl, who won the Continental League’s regular season batting title with a .491 average
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Points compiled by the Mountain Vista girls in winning the Cherry Creek Invitational track meet on May 5.
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Chaparral pitchers combined for a 1-hit, 4-0 baseball shutout over Castle View on May 5.
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Hits for ThunderRidge senior Jake Haze in the 9-1 baseball victory over Legend on May 5.
Standout Performers Jenna Chun, Highlands Ranch The senior fired a 2-over-par 72 to take medalist honors April 30 at the Continental League golf tournament at Pinehurst Country Club.
Jake Greiving, Legend The junior belted two homers, scored three times and had four RBI in a 11-5 baseball triumph over Brighton on May 4.
Cole Spout, Valor Christian The sophomore set a Colorado allclassification record in winning the 3,200-meter run in 9:01.53 May 4 at the Jeffco League track championships.
Justin Estes, Valor Christian The senior right-hander pitched two innings of hitless relief to earn the save in a 3-1 baseball victory Heritage on May 5.
Arianna Sanchez, Rock Canyon The freshman scored the game’s lone goal in a 1-0 girls soccer win over Chaparral on May 3.
Sarah O’Sullivan, Mountain Vista The sophomore captured the girls 1,600 race May 5 at the Cherry Creek Invitational track meet with a time of 5:13.15.
STANDOUT PERFORMERS are six athletes named from south metro area high schools. Preference is given to those making their debut on the list. To nominate an athlete, contact Jim Benton at jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com
or young athletes to succeed and advance in any sport, it takes athletic ability, desire and hard work. Plus, the culture in which young athletes are brought up can have an impact on their chances to participate in a particular sport. Family connections and involvement in the sport gives young hopefuls a head start. I used to read the sports sections of newspapers daily, cut out box scores and head outside to play games with a hard Gates OVERTIME rubber baseball or hit game-winning shots on my aunt’s driveway that had a basketball hoop. My biggest problem, however, was the lack of enough athletic skills to be a force in the Denver Prep League. That wasn’t the case Jim Benton for David Bote or Pierce Johnson, two former Faith Christian baseball players, who have made it to the big leagues. Both players grew up around baseball. Bote is now in the Chicago Cubs organization and Johnson is a middle reliever for the San Francisco Giants. He is the son of longtime baseball mentor Bob Bote who has coached at Niwot, Erie, Faith Christian and Littleton and is now the head coach at Standley Lake. Bob Bote won four Class 4A titles at Niwot and helped his son Danny guide Faith Christian to the 2011 title. David Bote tagged along with his dad F and brother Danny to Niwot practices and games. He played for his brother and his dad m during Faith Christian’s 2011 title season. t “Without a doubt your background helps,” said Bob Bote. “All my boys were B always at the ballpark. They were hitting W with the big boys and playing catch with c p the big boys. You could see the talent i level rise.” Pierce’s father Don Johnson was vice president of marketing for the San Diego F w Padres from 1992-1998 and it has been said that Pierce found his love for game in San Diego when he wasn’t roller blad- t i ing down the ramps of Jack Murphy s Stadium. “Giants manager Bruce Bochy was actu- p ally the manager of the Padres then and m he knew Pierce when he was 5 years old,” M a said Don Johnson. David Bote, 25, was drafted by the Cubs d o in 2012 after a banner season at Neosho Community College (Kansas). He spent six years in the minors but finally made w 1 his major league debut on April 21 at a Coors Field against the team he used to f watch while growing up.
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Highlands Ranch • The boys and girls track teams hosted the Highlands Ranch Memorial track meet at Echo Park Automotive Stadium on May 5. The girls were the first-place team and the boys finished third. Falcon athletes won a combined 11 individual events. Elana Opp, Shantine DeMasse and Peri Hennigar were double winners for the girls. Opp won the high jump (5-1) and discus (118-2) while DeMasse took the long jump (17-04) and triple jump (36-00.50). Hennigar won the 100 hurdles (16.46) and the 300 hurdles (47.95). Drake Nugent was a double winner for the boys, capturing the discus (147-02) and shot put (53-02.25). • The baseball team used the bunt to its advantage with 14 sacrifice bunts this season. • Pairings for the Class 5A boys lacrosse state playoffs were announced May 7 and the Falcons were seeded 11th and played No. 6 Arapahoe in a game that must be completed by May 10. Quarterfinal games are scheduled for May 12. Mountain Vista • The boys lacrosse team ended a four-game losing streak to Arapahoe with a 10-9 victory on May 4. The Warriors lead the series, 9-5, but the past five games have been close with seven goals being the winning margin. Three games have been decided by one goal and a pair by a two goals. The
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He doubled on his first at-bat in the major leagues in the Cubs’ 5-2 loss to the Rockies. “It was very exciting,” said Bob Bote. “It was like a dream come true. We had no clue he was going to be called up. We didn’t have to go anyplace. We had 32 members of the family watching.” David Bote, who played on the 2011 Faith Christian state champion team, was optioned to Iowa on April 28. Johnson, 27, was a 2009 Faith Christian graduate and turned down signing with Tampa Bay to play at Missouri State. He was a first round draft pick of the Cubs in 2012. He made his major league debut with the Cubs on May 19, 2017 against Milwaukee with a one-inning stint that was actually delayed for nearly two hours because of rain. On Sept. 20, 2017 he was claimed off waivers by Giants and has compiled a 1-1 record with a 2.40 earned run average in 19 innings pitched this season for San Francisco. Johnson, like David Bote, is anxious for the chance to play against the Rockies.
On campus: Golden Eagles were seeded third for the state playoffs and played Dakota Ridge in a first-round game that must be completed by May 10. • The defending 5A state champion girls soccer team drew a No. 5 seed for the state soccer playoffs which started May 8. The Golden Eagles have compiled a 24-4 record in playoff games since 2008. • The baseball team concluded the regular season with a 15-0 record and junior Drew Stahl was the Continental League’s leading hitter with a .491 batting average. He was first in on base percentage at .573, second with a .947 slugging percentage and 26 runs batted in. SkyView Academy • At the 3A Metro League track championships, Chris Wilhoite won the 800-meter run in 1:59.03 and the top four finishers were SVA athletes. Tyler Scholl was second, Jordan Wilson third and Jimmy Scavuzzo fourth. • The girls soccer team was seeded 15th for the Class 3A soccer state playoffs. ThunderRidge • Teagan Zwaanstra won the long jump at the Cherry Creek Invitational track meet with a jump of 18-08.50. • The girls soccer team was seeded 10th in the Class 5A soccer playoffs and hopes to improve its 6-5 record in
“He looks forward to that,” said Don Johnson. “He’s followed the Rockies and Padres for years. It will be a challenge. The Rockies have such an All-Star lineup.” Turnover at Golden Golden has hired Lou Vullo as its new head boys basketball coach and named Rex Terry as the head girls basketball mentor as the overhaul of the basketball programs is finished. John Anderson resigned as Golden’s boys coach in December. Erik Buehler took over as interim coach and led the Demons to a 21-4 record. Tim Hammond stepped down as girls coach, also in December, and Mike Osborne took over to help the 2017-18 team notch a 21-5 record. Vullo is the former coach at The Pinnacle, where in nine seasons he compiled a 146-64 record. Terry was the boys basketball coach at Sheridan where his teams were 30-38 in three seasons. He was previously the head girls coach at Alameda. Jim Benton is a sports writer for Colorado Community Media. He has been covering sports in the Denver area since 1968. He can be reached at jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com or at 303-566-4083.
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playoff action over the past 10 seasons. • The girls lacrosse team, seeded 12th, will play at No. 5 Chaparral in a second round state playoff game which must be completed by May 12. Rock Canyon • The girls soccer team was awarded a third seed for the Class 5A state playoffs which began May 8 with the second-round games scheduled for May 11. • Two individuals won boys events at the Cherry Creek Invitational track meet. Devin Cadena was first in the 100 meters in 10.92 and Blake Williams won the high jump at 6-2. • The boys lacrosse team prepped for the state playoffs with a 13-6 win over Mullen on May 2 as Jeffrey Thompson scored three goals and had five points. The Jaguars were seeded seventh in the 5A state lacrosse bracket and faced No. 10 Colorado Academy in a first round contest that had to be completed by May 10. Valor Christian • Cole Sprout drew most of the attention at the Jeffco 4A track championships with his Colorado allclassification record of 9:01.53 in the
3,200 meters. The Eagles won both the boys and girls team titles. Sprout also won the 800-meter run in 1:56.61 and the 1,600 in 4:17.31. Dane Palazzo was first in the 110 hurdles (15.13) and 300 hurdles (39.69). In the girls 4A competition, Sadie McMullen won the 100 meters (12.59), Camille Peisner the 200 meters (25.36) and 400 meters (57.71), Anna Hall the 100 hurdles (14.38), high jump (5-8) and long jump (19-00.75), Hailey Ricethe triple jump (35-05.50), Avery Vieregger the pole vault (10-9) and Joy Gerow the discus (127-8). • The baseball team, the defending 4A state champions, ended the regular season with a 13-game winning streak and finished with a 3-1 victory over Heritage, which was ranked third in the 5A CHSAANow.com poll. • The girls soccer team was second seeded in the 4A state playoff bracket with first round games set for May 9. The girls lacrosse team was the 15th seed in the state playoff bracket and faced Palmer Ridge in a first round match. In the 4A boys lacrosse pairings, the Eagles were seeded eighth and faced a first-round game against No. 9 Green Mountain. First-round games had to completed by May 9 and quarterfinal boys games were set for May 11.
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Girls state tennis matches set for Denver venue Ashlen Grote-Sammy Bheemireddy (No. 2 doubles); Camille AntonsenTessa Murphy (No. 2 doubles); Kayla Kim-Paige Novota (No. 3 doubles); Rachael Eccher-Jenna Finley (No. 4 doubles). Ponderosa: Grace Liberati (No. 3 singles) Rock Canyon: Meghna Chowdhury (No. 1 singles); Cassidy Rich (No. 2 singles); Lauren Karaba (No. 3 singles); Grace Chadwick-Hanna Foster (No. 1 doubles). ThunderRidge: Veronika Bruetting (No. 1 singles); Mackenzie Wheeler (No. 2 singles); Sophie Guzak (No. 3 singles); Cambria Chaney-Grace Elston (No. 1 doubles).
BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Girls tennis will usher in the first of the state championships for spring sports. The 5A state tournament will be held at the Gates Tennis Center, 150 Clayton Lane in Denver, with matches set to begin at 9 a.m. on May 10 and May 11. Finals and playoff finals will start at 9 a.m. on May 12. Cherry Creek, which has won 34 state titles, is the defending 5A state champion. The Bruins have captured 102 state titles in the individual events. Cheyenne Mountain, a 22-time state champion, won the 2017 4A state championship and all three days of the 4A tournament will begin at 9 a.m. at the Pueblo City Park courts, located at 3455 Nuckolls Ave., Pueblo. All three days of the 3A tournament will start at 9 a.m. at Centennial Park and the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley. D’Evelyn is the defending champion. Players from South Metro teams that advanced out of regional qualifying tournaments to play in the state tennis tournaments. Class 5A Arapahoe: Julia Rydel (No. 1 singles); Josie Williams (No. 2 singles); Elle Palmer-Annie Betts (No. 1 doubles); Bettina Meske-Julia Vartuli (No. 2 doubles); Kaitlyn Tyler-Marisa
Rock Canyon sophomore Lauren Karaba, seen here in action earlier this season in April, will represent the Sabercats at No. 3 singles at the state tennis tournament, which begins May 10 at the Gates Tennis Center. FILE PHOTO Williams (No. 3 doubles); Solana Williams-Kalee Whitehouse (No. 4 doubles). Cherry Creek: Deena Abdulloeva (No. 1 singles); Eliza Hill (No. 2 singles); Nicole Hill (No. 3 singles); Micha Handler-Miranda Kawula (No. 1 doubles); Anna Fusaris-Halley Mackierman (No. 2 doubles); Sydney Haith-Lexie Fisher (No. 3 doubles);
Emily Wilkins-Dahlia Rappaport (No. 4 doubles). Heritage: Lauren Thomas (No. 3 singles); Leslie Steines-Molly Sullivan (No. 4 doubles). Highlands Ranch: Audrey O’Rear (No. 1 singles). Mountain Vista: Mandi Allen (No. 1 singles); Amanda Pruitt (No. 2 singles); Alex Begler (No. 3 singles);
Class 4A Valor Christian: Emily Untermeyer (No, 1 singles); Darby Warburton (No. 2 singles); Isabella Pacheco (No. 3 singles); Lucie Hosse-Avery Warburton (No. 1 doubles); Sam Chavez- Marguerite Keegan (No. 2 doubles); Mary Hertal-Abby Parobek (No. 3 doubles); Jessica Hahn-Courtney Campbell (No. 4 doubles). Class 3A Lutheran: Gabrielle Moseley (No. 1 singles); Sara Larson (No. 2 singles); Ali Sundrup (No. 3 singles); Abby Holm-Addison Bartad (No. 2 doubles); Jenna Vanderhyde-Brianna Blake (No. 3 doubles); Anne Fort-Claire Peterson (No. 4 doubles).
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Audubon filed a lawsuit against the Corps and the mitigation company in 2014, alleging the project will irreparably harm wildlife habitat around the reservoir, and that the Corps’ environmental impact analysis of the project was flawed because it failed to consider less-damaging alternatives. A district court judge ruled in December 2017 in favor of the Corps, saying that Audubon hadn’t provided sufficient evidence that the plans violated the National Environmental Policy Act. Audubon is appealing the ruling, and seeking an injunction to halt construction. Oral arguments in the appeal are expected in the fall. The group is hoping to stop the project before any trees need to be taken out along the shoreline, said attorney Kevin Lynch, who is representing Audubon. “That’s the impact that’s most concerning,” Lynch said. “That’s prime,
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parking lot of our nature center, then parallel to Wadsworth and curve down toward the South Platte River. As far as we can remember there was nothing like that discussed in the environmental impact statement.” The proposed haul roads were properly reviewed and approved, said Kris Wahlers, an operations manager with the state park. “Any new roads have been vetted through the process,” Wahlers said. “We’ve been diligent about making sure that everything is within scope of project. The plans have been updated since the original drafts — I’m not sure if Audubon saw original plans that have been updated, versus what’s gone through the review process and been approved later. Anything that’s happened has been reviewed and approved by the Corps of Engineers.” Maxwell said he wasn’t sure about the status of haul roads in the area. “I haven’t heard,” Maxwell said. “I know there are haul roads, used to move dirt. I don’t know if they were specified in the initial plans. They were just as con-
More people, more water Environmental mitigation has been high on the mind of project managers, said Tom Browning, the general manager of the Chatfield Reservoir Mitigation Company. “We are planting approximately 100,000 new trees and shrubs within the park boundaries,” Browning said. “That will tremendously help out habitat for birds and wildlife.” The increased storage capacity will allow for occasional flushes of additional water into the South Platte to shore up fish habitats downstream, Browning said. The big picture, Browning said, is that as Colorado’s population grows, so will our water needs. “This will help add storage capacity for municipal, industrial and agricultural uses,” Browning said. “This is an important piece of the puzzle for the long term sustainable water supply for the Denver area and even our farmers downstream in northern Colorado.”
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Littleton NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2018-0038
Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2018-0042
Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2018-0050
To Whom It May Concern: On 2/12/2018 11:30:00 AM 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.
To Whom It May Concern: On 2/21/2018 3:01:00 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.
To Whom It May Concern: On 2/27/2018 4:34:00 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: LORETTA M MEISENHEIMER Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR UNIVERSAL LENDING CORPORATION, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 5/22/2013 Recording Date of DOT: 5/22/2013 Reception No. of DOT: 2013042605 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $212,087.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $146,926.69
Original Grantor: JENNIFER L MAYBERRY Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR HOMEWARD RESIDENTIAL INC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 6/15/2016 Recording Date of DOT: 6/15/2016 Reception No. of DOT: 2016038501 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $321,300.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $314,532.35
Original Grantor: TIMOTHY J. KIZUKA Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS OF COLORADO, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 8/20/2009 Recording Date of DOT: 9/2/2009 Reception No. of DOT: 2009069705 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $80,142.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $68,785.52
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.
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 LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 27, BLOCK 3, PARCEL I AT ROXBOROUGH VILLAGE, FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.
The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust.
The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust.
Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 27, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 67-B, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.
Which has the address of: 10299 Halleys Way, Littleton, CO 80125
Which has the address of: 6561 Freeport Drive, Highlands Ranch, CO 80130
Legal Description of Real Property: CONDOMINIUM UNIT #5B, SUGARMILL CONDOMINIUMS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH AND SUBJECT TO THE SUBASSOCIATION DECLARATION FOR SUGARMILL CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC. OF HIGHLANDS RANCH COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC., RECORDED AUGUST 1, 1984 IN BOOK 523 AT PAGE 354 AND THE CONDOMINIUM MAP RECORDED ON AUGUST l , 1984 UNDER RECEPTION NO. 332781 IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, COLORADO, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO
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: Borrower's failure to make timely payments as required under the Evidence of Debt and 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.
NOTICE OF SALE
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.
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 6, 2018, 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.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 13, 2018, 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 (38-38-103.2 CRS), you may file a complaint with the Colorado Attorney General (720-508-6006) or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (855411-2372) or both. However, the filing of a complaint in and of itself will not stop the foreclosure process.
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 (38-38-103.2 CRS), you may file a complaint with the Colorado Attorney General (720-508-6006) or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (855411-2372) or both. However, the filing of a complaint in and of itself will not stop the foreclosure process.
First Publication: 4/12/2018 Last Publication: 5/10/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press
First Publication: 4/19/2018 Last Publication: 5/17/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press
Dated: 2/12/2018 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
Dated: 2/23/2018 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
NICHOLAS H. SANTARELLI Colorado Registration #: 46592 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: (303) 706-9994 Attorney File #: 18-017746
NICHOLE WILLIAMS Colorado Registration #: 49611 1199 BANNOCK STREET, DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 350-3711 Fax #: Attorney File #: 00000007370174
First Publication: 4/26/2018 Last Publication: 5/24/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press
*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website : http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/
*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/
The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
Legal Notice No.: 2018-0038 First Publication: 4/12/2018 Last Publication: 5/10/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press
Legal Notice No.: 2018-0042 First Publication: 4/19/2018 Last Publication: 5/17/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press
NICHOLE WILLIAMS Colorado Registration #: 49611 1199 BANNOCK STREET, DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 350-3711 Fax #: Attorney File #: 00000007345820
Which has the address of: 813 Summer Dr. #5-B, 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 20, 2018, 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 (38-38-103.2 CRS), you may file a complaint with the Colorado Attorney General (720-508-6006) or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (855411-2372) or both. However, the filing of a complaint in and of itself will not stop the foreclosure process.
Dated: 2/28/2018 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee
*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (855411-2372) or both. However, the filing of a complaint in and of itself will not stop the foreclosure process. First Publication: 4/26/2018 Last Publication: 5/24/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 2/28/2018 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee
tact (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 (38-38-103.2 CRS), you may file a complaint with the Colorado Attorney General (720-508-6006) or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (855411-2372) or both. However, the filing of a complaint in and of itself will not stop the foreclosure process.
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First Publication: 4/26/2018 The name, address and telephone numbers of Last Publication: 5/24/2018 the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of Publisher: Douglas County News Press To advertise your public notices call 303-566-4100 the indebtedness is: Dated: 2/28/2018 NICHOLE WILLIAMS CHRISTINE DUFFY Colorado Registration #: 49611 DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee 1199 BANNOCK STREET, The name, address and telephone numbers of DENVER, COLORADO 80204 the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of Phone #: (303) 350-3711 the indebtedness is: Fax #: Attorney File #: 00000007345820 NICHOLE WILLIAMS Colorado Registration #: 49611 1199 BANNOCK STREET, *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DENVER, COLORADO 80204 DATES on the Public Trustee website: Phone #: (303) 350-3711 http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Fax #: Attorney File #: 00000007284581 Legal Notice No.: 2018-0050 First Publication: 4/26/2018 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE Last Publication: 5/24/2018 DATES on the Public Trustee website: Publisher: Douglas County News Press http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/
Public Trustees
PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2018-0047 To Whom It May Concern: On 2/26/2018 4:10:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.
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Original Grantor: TERANCE LERON FREEMAN AND JEANNINE WILLY FREEMAN Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR PACIFIC UNION FINANCIAL, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: PACIFIC UNION FINANCIAL, LLC Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 8/17/2015 Recording Date of DOT: 8/19/2015 Reception No. of DOT: 2015059358 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $345,132.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $357,325.68
OCCUPANT - W B DINNIN - APPLEWHITE ACQUISITIONS LLC - C B BENTLEY DOUGLAS COUNTY - HAI CONSULTING INC - I J BLACKHALL JR
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.**
You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 6th day of November 2014 the then County Treasurer of the County of Douglas, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to Douglas County the following described real estate situate in the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, to wit:
Pursuant to the Loan Modification Agreement recorded July 19, 2017 at reception # 2017048837
5 MINERAL ACRES (5/520 INTEREST) IN SW1/4, S1/2NW1/4 31-9-65 & NW1/4, N1/2SW1/4, SE1/4SW1/4 6-10-65 TOTAL = 520 AM/L MIN INT = 5 AM/L
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 9, BLOCK 3, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 68-A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 9383 Princeton Street, Highlands Ranch, CO 80130 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 20, 2018, 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 (38-38-103.2 CRS), you may file a complaint with the Colorado Attorney General (720-508-6006) or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (855411-2372) or both. However, the filing of a complaint in and of itself will not stop the foreclosure process. First Publication: 4/26/2018 Last Publication: 5/24/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 2/28/2018 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: NICHOLE WILLIAMS Colorado Registration #: 49611 1199 BANNOCK STREET,
NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED
To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the Same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to:
and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to Douglas County. That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent* taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2013. That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of W B Dinnin for said year 2013
That on the 26th day of January 2018 said Douglas County assigned said certificate of purchase to HAI Consulting Inc. That said HAI Consulting Inc on the 26th day of January 2018 the present holder of said certificate, has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said real estate; That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said at 1:00 o’clock P.M., on the 23rd day of August 2018 unless the same has been redeemed. Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my hand this 10th day of May 2018 /s/ Peter L Boyd Chief Deputy Treasurer Douglas County Legal Notice No.: 933322 First Publication: May 10, 2018 Second Publication: May 17, 2018 Last Publication: May 24, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
City and County PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF CONTRACTORS SETTLEMENT COUNTY OF DOUGLAS STATE OF COLORADO
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 38-26-107, C.R.S., as amended, that on June 3, 2018, final settlement will be made by the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, for and on account of a contract between Douglas County and American West Construction, LLC for the Culvert Rehabilitation Project, Douglas County Project Number DV2016-387 in Douglas County; and that any person, co-partnership, association or corporation that has an unpaid claim against said American West Construction, LLC for or on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or any of his subcontractors in or about the performance of said work, or that supplied rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of said work, may at any time up to and including said time of such final settlement on said June 3, 2018, file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim with the Board of County Commissioners,
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Western mystery authors come together at Tattered Cover
Thanksgiving.” Hoklotubbe said storytelling was always part of her life, as indigenous families have a lively oral history Two of the threads that weave the tradition to pass along the stories of fabric of Western American literaancestors. ture were intertwined at the Tattered Still, she said she was anxious when Cover bookstore on May 3, when novPUBLIC NOTICE she published her first book, especialelists Sara Sue Hoklotubbe and Anne ly because it was about the commuHillerman sat side-by-side to discuss NOTICE OF CONTRACTORS SETTLEMENT nity where she grew up. life and the craft of writing. COUNTY OF DOUGLAS STATE OF COLORADO Hoklotubbe, a Cherokee from Okla“When I put my first book out there, homa, recently published “Betrayal at IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to it was like laying my guts on the road NOTICE Section 38-26-107, C.R.S., as amended, that on the Buffalo Ranch,” the fourth installfor people to run over,” Hoklotubbe June 3, 2018, final settlement will be made by ment in her Sadie Walela series ofthe County of Douglas, State of Colorado, for said. DAVID GILBERT and on account of a contract between Douglas mysteries, about a Cherokee amateur “Not long after, though, one of the County and Hudick Excavation, Inc. for the 1 Water Main Both authors take great inspiration sleuth in northeastern OklahomaMoore who RoadistParcel Cherokee elders in my church said fromPhase Santa Fe, recently published Project, Douglas County Project Number from their settings, they said, places finds herself drawn into a maze ofDV2018-059“Cave everyone in her office either had or ofCounty; Bones,” her fourth novel, in Douglas and that any person, co-partnership, corporawhere mystery and enchantment feel deception and murder. wanted a copy. I felt like I must have about aassociation murderormystery set in the tion that has an unpaid claim against said palpable. done something right.” vast lava fields northwestern New “Writing about Cherokees is second Hudick Excavation, Inc. for or on of account of furnishing of labor, materials, team hire, Hillerman said she’s aware of the The authors have a big impact on Mexico.provender Some orofother Hillerman’s characnature to me,” said. “Ithe sustenance, provisions, supPUBLICHoklotubbe NOTICE plies used orters consumed such contractor or the novels of intricacies of being a white woman their readers, and audience members are by inherited from want to get good info out about the any of his subcontractors in or about the perNOTICE OF writing about Navajo life, but said were enraptured. father, legendary Cherokee people.SETTLEMENT There’s so muchformance of her said work, or that supplied rentalWestern writer CONTRACTORS machinery, tools, or Hillerman. equipment to the extent COUNTY OF DOUGLAS her father’s immersion in the culture “I learn more about the Navajo Tony misinformation and so many misused in the prosecution of said work, may at any Public Notice STATE OF COLORADO said time of such final — he attended an Indian boarding Nation or the Cherokee of Oklahoma Taking over the characters from his conceptions. I remember one timetime inup to and including settlement on said June 3, 2018, file a verified FOR BID (IFB) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to school, she said — and INVITATION her friendships from your books than I ever could made sense, Hillerman said, beOklahoma a C.R.S., man as came upthat and statement of novel the amount due and unpaid on acNO. 015-18 Section 38-26-107, amended, on asked count of such claim with the Board of County ROBERT A. CHRISTENSEN June where 3, 2018, final settlement will behis made by to and consultations with Navajo people from a sociologist,” said Margret cause after following their adventures me he could take kids Commissioners, c/o Director of Public Works JUSTICE CENTER the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, for help deepen her perspective. Korzus, said to the authors from the many the characters felt see real Indians, riding horses Engineering,for with so a copy to theyears, Project EnginCOURTROOM CARPET REPLACEMENT and on account of a contract between Douglas and eer, Sean Owens, Department of Public Works County and American West Construction, “Yes, there might things my before becoming briefly too like family . living in tipis. had to explain the Engineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third LLC for the Culvert IRehabilitation Project,that Public Notice The be Facilities, Fleetin and Emergency audience, Support Street, Castle Rock, CO talked 80104. Douglas Countynever Project Number Public Notice Services Department of Douglas County Govbooks that a Navajo might say aren’t choked up to speak. “People still about them like Cherokee evenDV2016-387 lived in intipis. WeSuite 220, Douglas County; and that any person, co-partPUBLIC INVITATION TO BID ernment, hereinafter referred to as the County, quite right,” Hillerman “But I responsible“The Hillerman said. “IFOR INFORMATION had houses —orplantations even. Failure on thethey part ofwere claimantalive,” to file such statenership, association corporation that has an He REQUEST (RFI) respectfullysaid. requests bids from and setting is so special. I can’t tell ment prior to such final settlement will relieve qualified firms for the removal, disposal, preparunpaid claim against said American West ConSeparate bids for CHAMBERS ROAD NO. 013-18 think you’d find the same thing if you wanted them to survive and keep golooked crushed.” you howWIDENING much sealed joy your writing brings said County of Douglas from all and any liability ation, procurement, and installation of new carstruction, LLC for or on account of the furnishPROJECT (LINCOLN TO MAINWEB FILTERING /ADVANCED for such claimant's claim. asked 50 people how they celebrate pet in seven (7) courtrooms located within the ingHillerman, of labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, ing.” STREET) DOUGLAS COUNTY PROJECT CI THREAT PROTECTION SOLUTION a journalist and novelto my life.” Sara Sue Hoklotubbe, left, reads from her new novel “Betrayal at the Buffalo Ranch,” while fellow novelist Anne Hillerman, author of “Cave of Bones,” looks on. The two Western mystery authors appeared together at the Tattered Cover on May 3 to discuss life and the craft of writing.
BY DAVID GILBERT DGILBERT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or any of his subcontractors in or about the performance of said work, or that supplied rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of said work, may at any time up to and including said time of such final settlement on said June 3, 2018, file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim with the Board of County Commissioners, c/o Director of Public Works Engineering, with a copy to the Project Engineer, Sean Owens, Department of Public Works Engineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104.
City and County
Failure on the part of claimant to file such statement prior to such final settlement will relieve said County of Douglas from all and any liability for such claimant's claim.
The Board of Douglas County Commissioners of the County of Douglas, Colorado, By: Janet Herman, P.E., Director of Public Works Engineering. Account Number: 00012184 Legal Notice No.: 933265 First Publication: May 3, 2018 Second Publication: May 10, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF CONTRACTORS SETTLEMENT COUNTY OF DOUGLAS STATE OF COLORADO NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 38-26-107, C.R.S., as amended, that on June 3, 2018, final settlement will be made by the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, for and on account of a contract between Douglas County and Hudick Excavation, Inc. for the Moore Road Parcel Phase 1 Water Main Project, Douglas County Project Number DV2018-059 in Douglas County; and that any person, co-partnership, association or corporation that has an unpaid claim against said Hudick Excavation, Inc. for or on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or any of his subcontractors in or about the performance of said work, or that supplied rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of said work, may at any time up to and including said time of such final settlement on said June 3, 2018, file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim with the Board of County Commissioners, c/o Director of Public Works Engineering, with a copy to the Project Engineer, Sean Owens, Department of Public Works Engineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104.
The Board of Douglas County Commissioners of the County of Douglas, Colorado, By: Janet Herman, P.E., Director of Public Works Engineering.
City and County
Account Number: 00012184 Legal Notice No.: 933266 First Publication: May 3, 2018 Second Publication: May 10, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF CONTRACTORS SETTLEMENT COUNTY OF DOUGLAS STATE OF COLORADO NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 38-26-107, C.R.S., as amended, that on June 3, 2018, final settlement will be made by the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, for and on account of a contract between Douglas County and RE Monks Construction Company for the Moore Road Emergency Vehicle Operation Center (EVOC) South Training Area, Douglas County Project Number CI2015-016 in Douglas County; and that any person, co-partnership, association or corporation that has an unpaid claim against said RE Monks Construction Company for or on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or any of his subcontractors in or about the performance of said work, or that supplied rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of said work, may at any time up to and including said time of such final settlement on said June 3, 2018, file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim with the Board of County Commissioners, c/o Director of Public Works Engineering, with a copy to the Project Engineer Sean Owens, Department of Public Works Engineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104. Failure on the part of claimant to file such statement prior to such final settlement will relieve said County of Douglas from all and any liability for such claimant's claim. The Board of Douglas County Commissioners of the County of Douglas, Colorado, By: Janet Herman, P.E., Director of Public Works Engineering. Legal Notice No.: 933282 First Publication: May 3, 2018 Second Publication: May 10, 2018 Account Number: 00012184 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice
Failure on the part of claimant to file such statement prior to such final settlement will relieve said County of Douglas from all and any liability for such claimant's claim.
REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) NO. 013-18 WEB FILTERING /ADVANCED THREAT PROTECTION SOLUTION
The Board of Douglas County Commissioners of the County of Douglas, Colorado, By: Janet Herman, P.E., Director of Public Works Engineering.
The Information Technology Department of Douglas County Government, hereinafter referred to as the County, respectfully requests information from responsible, qualified firms to supply a secure Web Filtering / Advanced Threat Protection Solution. It is the intention of the County to review all RFI responses, short-list those responses, and distribute an actual Request for Proposal (RFP). Only those companies, who have submitted a potentially accept-
Account Number: 00012184 Legal Notice No.: 933266 First Publication: May 3, 2018 Second Publication: May 10, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press
The Information Technology Department of Douglas County Government, hereinafter referred to as the County, respectfully requests information from responsible, qualified firms to supply a secure Web Filtering / Advanced Threat Protection Solution. It is the intention of the County to review all RFI responses, short-list those responses, and distribute an actual Request for Proposal (RFP). Only those companies, who have submitted a potentially acceptable response to this RFI, will be allowed to submit a response during the formal RFP process.
City and County
The RFI document may be reviewed and/or printed from the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System website at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com. While the RFI document is available electronically, Douglas County cannot accept electronic RFI responses. One (1) hard-copy and one (1) flash-drive copy of your RFI response shall be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked “RFI No. 01318, Web Filtering / Advanced Threat Protection Solution” and mailed or hand-carried to the address shown below prior to the due date and time. Electronic and/or faxed bid responses will not be accepted. RFI responses will be received until 11:00am, on Wednesday, May 30, 2018 by the Douglas County Finance Department, Purchasing Division, 100 Third Street, Suite 130, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104. Bids will not be considered which are received after the time stated, and any bids so received will be returned unopened. Douglas County Government reserves the right to reject any and all responses, to waive formalities, informalities, or irregularities contained in a said response and furthermore, to award a contract for items herein, either in whole or in part, if it is deemed to be in the best interest of the County to do so. Please direct any questions concerning this RFI to Carolyn Riggs, Purchasing Supervisor, 303660-7434, criggs@douglas.co.us, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Legal Notice No.: 933299 First Publication: May 10, 2018 Last Publication: May 10, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) NO. 015-18 ROBERT A. CHRISTENSEN JUSTICE CENTER COURTROOM CARPET REPLACEMENT The Facilities, Fleet and Emergency Support Services Department of Douglas County Government, hereinafter referred to as the County, respectfully requests bids from responsible and qualified firms for the removal, disposal, preparation, procurement, and installation of new carpet in seven (7) courtrooms located within the Robert A. Christensen Justice Center, 4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock, Colorado 80109. The IFB documents may be reviewed and/or printed from the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System website at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com. IFB documents are not available for purchase from Douglas County Government and can only be accessed from the above-mentioned website. While the IFB documents are available electronically, Douglas County cannot
Robert A. Christensen Justice Center, 4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock, Colorado 80109.
City and County
The IFB documents may be reviewed and/or printed from the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System website at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com. IFB documents are not available for purchase from Douglas County Government and can only be accessed from the above-mentioned website. While the IFB documents are available electronically, Douglas County cannot accept electronic bid responses. ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, 2018 @ 10:00AM THERE WILL BE A MANDATORY SITE VISIT RELATED TO THIS PROJECT. THE MANDATORY SITE VISIT WILL ALLOW ALL INTERESTED PARTIES THE OPPORTUNITY TO VIEW TWO (2) VACANT COURTROOMS (FOR REFERENCE) AND DISCUSS THE PROJECT DETAILS. THE MANDATORY SITE VISIT WILL BEGIN IN THE MAIN LOBBY OF THE ROBERT A. CHRISTENSEN JUSTICE CENTER, 4000 JUSTICE WAY, CASTLE ROCK, COLORADO 80109. ONLY THOSE PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS ATTENDING THE MANDATORY SITE VISIT WILL BE ALLOWED TO SUBMIT A BID ON THIS PROJECT. Three (3) copies of the bid response shall be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked “IFB No. 015-18, RACJC Courtroom Carpet Replacement” and mailed or hand-carried to the address shown below prior to the due date and time. Electronic and/or faxed bid responses will not be accepted. Bids will be received until 2:00pm, on Friday, May 25, 2018 by the Douglas County Finance Department, Purchasing Division, 100 Third Street, Suite 130, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104. Bids will not be considered which are received after the time stated, and any bids so received will be returned unopened. Douglas County Government reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive formalities, informalities, or irregularities contained in a said bid and furthermore, to award a contract for items herein, either in whole or in part, if it is deemed to be in the best interest of the County to do so. Additionally, we reserve the right to negotiate optional items/services with the successful bidder. Please direct any questions concerning this IFB to Carolyn Riggs, Purchasing Supervisor, 303660-7434, criggs@douglas.co.us, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Legal Notice No.: 933320 First Publication: May 10, 2018 Last Publication: May 10, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice PUBLIC INVITATION TO BID Separate sealed bids for CHAMBERS ROAD WIDENING PROJECT (LINCOLN TO MAINSTREET) DOUGLAS COUNTY PROJECT CI 2016-014 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, June 5, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. This project provides for the widening of Chambers Road from Lincoln to Mainstreet by increasing the number of thru traffic lanes from two to four, installing a 10-foot wide multi-use path along the east side, and the proposed roadway section will accommodate left-turn
2016-014 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, June 5, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. This project provides for the widening of Chambers Road from Lincoln to Mainstreet by increasing the number of thru traffic lanes from two to four, installing a 10-foot wide multi-use path along the east side, and the proposed roadway section will accommodate left-turn lanes where warranted. This project also includes installing a traffic signal at the southern intersection of Chambers Road and Cosmopolitan Circle.
City and County
The Contract Documents will be available after 10:00 a.m. on Monday, May 14, 2018, through Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System Website (www.rockymountainbidsystem.com) or they may be obtained at the above address. Electronic versions of the Plans obtained by any other means than as described above may not be complete or accurate, and it is the Bidder’s responsibility to obtain a complete set of the Project Plans and Specifications. Douglas County will not be held responsible for misinformation received from private plan rooms.
A PRE-BID CONFERENCE will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 23, 2018, at the Department of Public Works Engineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104. All questions are due to Neil Sarno, Project Engineer by 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 29, 2018. The Bid Opening will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 5, 2018, at the same address.
The Project includes the following major items and approximate quantities: • Hot Mix Asphalt, 12,466 Ton • Aggregate Base Course, 10,757 CY • Median Cover Material (Exposed Aggregate) 35,836 SF • Unclassified Excavation (Complete In Place) 22,846 CY • Overexcavation (24 Inches) 11,270 CY • Curb and Gutter Type2 (Sections I-M, II-M, II-B) 13,389 LF • Concrete Sidewalk (6 Inch) 8,916 SY • Removal of Temporary and Install of New Traffic Signal Equipment • Drainage-Reinforced Concrete Pipe (CIP), Inlets and Manholes • Signing and Striping • Erosion Control 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 shall be directed to Neil Sarno, Project Engineer at 303.660.7490. Plan holder information, can be found on the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System Website. Legal Notice No.: 933323 First Publication: May 10, 2018 Second Publication: May 17, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Account Number: 00012184
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