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Ian Horvath hands out chocolate samples at the Highlands Ranch Farmers’ Market. Horvath wants to educate his customers about the importance of bees and uses his chocolate as a tasty opener. Photos by Mark Bautista
Bees’ plight fuels sweet fight Farmers’ market vendor educates customers about saving the pollinators By Mark Bautista Special to CCM Among the 20 booths at the Highlands Ranch Farmers’ Market bursting with colorful dyed clothes, bunches of asparagus and boxes of candied nuts, one stands out for its simplicity. Only three products adorn the table: two kinds of chocolate bars made from South American beans and a box of “Honey Pots” — think Rolo candies with honey instead of
caramel. The latter is the signature product of a company called Beehive Chocolates. Ian Horvath, a professional sign-maker by day, is the man behind the chocolate. But his goal is about much more than selling the sweets. It’s about saving bees, whose populations are dwindling worldwide. “We are a chocolate company whose main focus is on honeybees and native pollinators,” Horvath, 26, said. “These creatures are the canary in the coal mine for our larger agricultural system and the environment as a whole.” Bees continues on Page 10
Bear gets a taste of the suburbs Animal was relocated to Pike National Forest Staff report
The company only uses three ingredients in its candy: cacao beans, cane sugar and cocoa butter.
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office secured a small bear near the 1100 block area of Rockhurst Drive in Highlands Ranch at about 1:30 p.m. June 6. The yearling bear was spotted on a porch snacking on bird feed, which is known to attract the animal, the sheriff’s office said.
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Resident gives 400th blood donation Chris Kennedy, survivor of a skydiving accident, has donated 50 gallons of blood By Alex DeWind adewind@coloradocommunitymedia.com
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Chris Kennedy, of Highlands Ranch, left, meets Bonfils President and CEO Bryan Krueger at his 400th blood platelet donation on June 1. “Our mission is saving and enhancing lives,” Krueger said, “and he’s at the heart of our mission.” Photo by Alex DeWind
hris Kennedy started donating blood in 1983 when he was in graduate school. He remembers the first time a doctor called to tell him that his blood helped a child with leukemia. “It’s something that makes a difference,” he said, “and that is a good thing.” Kennedy, 51, continued to donate blood for the next 30 years. Donation continues on Page 10
A bear enjoys bird feed on a porch near the 1100 block of Rockhurst Drive in Highlands Ranch. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office secured the bear about 1:30 p.m. on June 6. Courtesy photo
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NEWS IN A HURRY Primary ballots in the mail Ballots for the June 28 primary election were in the mail to all Douglas County registered voters affiliated with either the Democratic or Republican parties beginning June 6. If you have not received your ballot at the address associated with your voter registration by June 13, you may obtain a replacement ballot by contacting the Douglas County Elections staff at 303660-7444.
A glimpse of the people in our community
JOE ROOS Founder of Hide in Plain Sight, which helps at-risk students About me I was born and raised in Buffalo, New York. I have had three careers: I was with IBM for 15 years; I worked in executive nonprofit positions from 1995 to 2014 in Buffalo and Madison, Wisconsin, and Denver. I founded Hide In Plain Sight (HIPS) in February 2015. I will be married 38 years this month to my best friend, Mary. We have two sons, two daughters and a dog. My day-to-day Day to day at Hide In Plain Sight is all about raising the awareness for the needs of homeless students in the Douglas County School District, particularly scholarships and emergency financial assistance. By connecting businesses, organizations and individuals we are successfully raising funds to support some of these students through post-secondary opportunities. We are currently partnering with the Douglas County School District, Arapahoe Community College and Emily Griffith Technical Institute. Just last week HIPS was awarded a $3,000 Philip S. Miller Grant from Douglas County Commissioners and a $50,000 Colorado Opportunity Scholarship Initiative 1:1 matching grant to help our kids break their cycle of homelessness through education. Last week the HIPS Board of Directors awarded $15,000 to five homeless students (a “Last Dollar In” scholarship of $3,000 each) to help them pursue their college education. My inspiration As a Highlands Ranch Rotarian, I try to live the “Service Above Self” mantra of Rotary International. Over the last couple of years, I became aware
Joe Roos, founder of Hide In Plain Sight, an organization dedicated to at-risk youth. Courtesy photo of a gap in our community in helping homeless students with scholarships and other emergency financial assistance for their families. So in February of 2015 I founded Hide In Plain Sight and within six days of filing for my 501c3 status from the IRS, I received their Letter of Determination. HIPS is also recognized as a charity in good standing with the State of Colorado. All donations are tax deductible and can be made at www.hideplainsight.org. What I do for fun My fun comes from spending time with my family, friends, vacationing, bowling and bringing people together to help our at-risk youth. If you have suggestions for My Name Is..., contact Alex at adewind@coloradocommunitymedia.com
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Recycle old electronics, shred files Douglas County is cosponsoring a free e-cycling event 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 11 at Sports Authority Stadium, 11901 Newlin Gulch Road, Parker. You can bring up to three file boxes or kitchen-sized trash bags of paper per person for proper shredding. There is no limit on the number of household electronics. All electronics must plug into a wall and no large appliances — including refrigerators, washing machines, dryers — will be accepted. This is a drive-through event and volunteers will be on site to unload your vehicle. Summer food program Douglas County School District’s Nutrition Services team is participating in the 2016 Summer Food Service Program to offer meals to all children over the summer. Locations and times for lunches are as follows: Centennial Park, 22 North Gilbert St., Castle Rock - noon to 12:45 p.m. Monday through Friday, June 6 to July 29 Parker Hilltop Apart-
ments, 19600 Clubhouse Drive, Parker - 11-11:45 a.m. Monday through Friday, June 6 to July 29 The Pines Apartments, 6221 Castlegate Drive North, Castle Rock - 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Monday though Friday, June 6 to July 29 Sedalia Elementary, 5449 N. Huxtable St., Sedalia 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Monday through Thursday, June 6 to June 23 Watermark Apartments, 18588 Mainstreet, Parker 12:15-1 p.m. Monday through Friday, June 6 to July 29 Xcel installs LED streetlights On June 1, Public Service Co. of Colorado, an Xcel company, started a yearlong project of installing LED streetlights in select communities throughout the state. Xcel-owned cobra head, highpressure sodium streetlights will be changed to LED solidstate units, according to Xcel Energy’s website. The first LED lights will be installed in Highlands Ranch. The following will go in Littleton, Englewood, Sheridan, Wheat Ridge, and Glendale. LED lights are eco-friendly and have the potential to cut general lighting energy usage nearly in half by 2030, Xcel says. There will be no upfront cost for municipalities currently receiving street lighting service from Xcel Energy. Xcel is making the investment to support the energy goals of the communities they serve. In total, 15,000 streetlights in Colorado will be replaced in the state by the end of 2016.
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The UCHealth emergency room, shown in an artist’s rendering, will offer services similar to those in a hospital-based emergency room. The Highlands Ranch location, at the intersection of Highlands Ranch Parkway and South University Boulevard across from Whole Foods, is expected to open mid-August. Courtesy of Ignite Images LLC
UCHealth emergency room expected to open this August The facility will offer services similar to those available in a hospital-based department
By Alex DeWind adewind@coloradocommunitymedia.com UCHealth will open an emergency room at Highlands Ranch Parkway and South University Boulevard in mid-August. “Our goal for this is to provide that high-quality emergency care close to home for patients in the community,” said Dan Weaver, senior director of public relations for UCHealth. The emergency room will be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. It will offer similar services as a hospital-based
emergency room, including boardcertified emergency physicians and emergency-trained registered nurses, a full radiology site, CT scanner, digital Xray, Ultrasound and on-site laboratories. It will also have pediatric room to care for children. The new location sits on the same side of Highlands Ranch Parkway as King Soopers and across from Whole Foods. Construction is underway. “UCHealth Emergency Room facilities are designed to provide high-quality emergency care, close to home, for patients in the community,” Weaver said. Billing at the UCHealth Emergency Room will be similar to a hospital-based emergency department. Patients should seek an urgent care facility for medical conditions that don’t require emergency Call treatment, Today • 303-945-2080 room Weaver said.
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June 9, 2016
Candidates for county commissioner, District 3 Q&A with Lora Thomas
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ora Thomas, 60, is a third-generation Coloradan who grew up in Denver. She’s lived in Highlands Ranch for 17 years and Douglas County for 25 years. She enjoys spending time with her family, including her 3-year-old granddaughter. Thomas was the Douglas County coroner from 2011-15. She was a major in the Colorado State Patrol for 26 years. She has a bachelor’s degree Thomas in science and finance from Regis University, a master’s degree in business administration from Regis University, and an associate degree in applied science and criminal justice from Arapahoe Community College. She is president of A Night With the Coroner, a nonprofit organization for suicide prevention awareness. Why are you seeking this position? I am running for this county commissioner position so that Republican voters have the opportunity to cast their ballot for a true conservative with a proven record of not only talking the talk, but walking it as well. I’m not the party insider — I’m the candidate who is ready on day one to manage tax dollars wisely while ensuring government services are provided. Growth will be balanced so that the character of Douglas County does not change. And I will not accept federal grants that turn over local zoning decision-making authority to the federal government.
Q&A with Monica Wasden
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What makes you the best person for the job? I am the best candidate for the county commissioner position because, as Douglas County coroner, I have proven that I know how to deliver necessary government services with less tax dollars. I am the only candidate in this race with an MBA and a finance degree. I’ve managed large public-sector budgets for years. This isn’t my first rodeo. As a major with the Colorado State Patrol, I worked collaboratively with other agencies to benefit our communities, and I’ve developed and implemented public policy. Finally, I am an independent thinker who will represent the interests of the citizens of Douglas County. I am not beholden to developers and elected officials who financed and endorsed my campaign.
onica Wasden, 48, has lived in Highlands Ranch for 21 years. She’s been a delegate for the Highlands Ranch Community Association for 16 years and served on the Steering Committee and as first treasurer for the Highlands Ranch Chamber of Commerce for five years. She and her husband, Jeff, have been married for 29 years and have one Wasden son. Wasden has a pre-law degree and Paralegal Certificate from Butte College in northern California. She owned a construction finance company for 10 years. She now owns PROformance Apparel, which has been recognized as “Business of the Year” by the Highlands Ranch Chamber of Commerce. She is a first-time candidate for public elected office.
What will your top two priorities be, if elected? Growth will continue to bring vibrant economic opportunities to Douglas County. I will manage that growth with balance so that updates for our transportation and other support systems are not just an afterthought. As the only candidate with an MBA and a finance degree, I will oversee the county’s finances to ensure taxpayer dollars are managed appropriately. I have the proven track record of being accountable to citizens. I will listen and depend on input from them as I represent their interests as a commissioner. I am honored for this opportunity to serve my community.
Why are you seeking this position? “You make a living by what you do, but you make a life by what you give” explains why my family works so hard at serving our community. We love Douglas County and want to ensure it continues to be a great place to live, work and raise a family. We need more servant leaders and more business people in office. I am pragmatic, work cooperatively with diverse groups of people and have a proven track record as a successful leader. I’m running to serve the people of Douglas County.
What makes you the best person for the job? First, I’m not a career politician. As a small business owner who has spent my career in the private sector, my focus has been on creating jobs and serving my community. My peers have consistently elected me to leadership roles in every organization I have been a part of because they knew that I want what is best for the community. My background in finance and construction management has prepared me to tackle our budget, water, open space and infrastructure needs. I am running to serve the residents of Douglas County, not to further a political agenda. What will your top two priorities be, if elected? Economic Development: Government doesn’t create jobs — the private sector does. It is the job of county government to get out of the way, to help companies get up and running, and to support those job creators. I will work to ensure government is fair, efficient and as minimally intrusive as possible to continue to foster strong economic growth and the county’s long-term financial stability. Growth Management: We expect to see another 100,000 residents moving into Douglas County. We need visionary planning that protects our resources, ensures reusable water supplies and efficient transportation infrastructure. We must ensure that development continues in the northern tier while protecting the beauty and heritage of southern Douglas County.
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Candidates for state House District 43 Q&A with Cindy Barnard
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indy Barnard, 59, has lived in Highlands Ranch for 28 years. She and her husband, Andy, have been married for 26 years and have two children. She enjoys the outdoor lifestyle and entrepreneurial business culture of Colorado.
Barnard has a master’s in business administration from the University of Denver. She volunteers at Barnard a private school serving at-risk students. She’s a former instructor at Metropolitan State University of Denver, a champion for taxpayer rights and an advocate for public education. She has professional background in corporate finance and human resources. She’s served on multiple committees for the Douglas County School District, including the Long Range Planning Committee for the past nine years. Why are you seeking this position? There are important issues facing the state and House District 43. I am committed to future generations — to preserve and enhance Colorado’s unsurpassed quality of life. Our community, particularly our kids, deserve strong representation.
Strong representation requires commitment and communication. I will reach out to my constituents and I will act on their behalf at the state level. I will answer my constituents, not outside interest groups. What makes you the best person for the job? Above all, I am a person of integrity. I am not a politician. I am a leader. And I’m interested in understanding all sides of an issue before deciding the proper course of action. I will listen and communicate with my constituents. I will build consensus, gather people with diverse backgrounds/opinions together, and I will work from a position of strength. What will your top two priorities be, if elected? Our greatest resources — our people and our state’s natural and man-made resources. Thus, one cornerstone of my tenure will be full transparency and proper funding for the education of our future generations. A second cornerstone will be a commitment to repair and strengthen the infrastructure that is essential for strong commerce and tourism — the economic lifeblood of our great state.
Douglas County veterans honor area businessmen
Photographer, restaurant and automotive shop owners recognized for support
By Shanna Fortier sfortier@coloradocommunitymedia.com The Douglas County Veterans Monument Foundation honored three area businessmen June 2 with awards for their contributions to the group. Jeff Drabing, co-owner of Rockyard American Grill & Brewing Company in Castle Rock, accepted the award for his business. “You’re always there for us, so we wanted to make sure that we recognize you,” foundation chairman Todd DeVoe said, adding that Rockyard donates beer to several of the foundation’s events. Also at the meeting, held in the conference room of the Douglas County Veteran’s Affairs office in Castle Rock, the first-ever Ambassador Award was given to John Manka of 1 Stop Auto in Castle Rock. “John has been involved with us since the beginning,” DeVoe said, pointing out that the Ambassador Award was estab-
lished because of Manka. “John is a pillar of the community and we would certainly not be where we’re at today without John. Everywhere he goes, he brings a network together. He brings opportunity together. And he does it without batting an eye.” When accepting his plaque, Manka said what he does is not hard work, because the men and women who have served through the United States Armed Forces have already done the hard work. “I did not serve,” Manka told the group. “And I do appreciate the fact that you all served and continue to support those who have served.” Castle Rock photographer Nick Lucey was also given with the Ambassador Award for his constant support of the foundation. “We wanted to thank Nick because his exquisite pictures (of the monument) that we’re allowed to use really add to what we have,” DeVoe said. “It adds to our credibility and our professionalism.” Lucey, a former Marine, said he can’t help but photograph the monument in downtown Castle Rock when he walks past it. “I love the monument,” he said. “I’ve been gravitated toward it since I got here.”
From left, Jeff Drabing of Rockyard American Grill & Brewing Company, John Manka of 1 Stop Auto, and Nick Lucey of NickLucey.com, were honored for their contributions to the Douglas County Veterans Monument Foundation. Photo by Shanna Fortier
Q&A with Kevin Van Winkle
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evin Van Winkle was sworn in as the representative for House District 43, which encompasses Highlands Ranch, in January 2015 and is seeking re-election. He was born and raised in Douglas County. He and his wife are starting their family and expecting a baby girl soon. Van Winkle graduated from Highlands Ranch High Van Winkle School and worked his way through college at Metropolitan State University of Denver. He now owns a marketing and research firm in Highlands Ranch. He says his background as a small business owner and a senior policy analyst has been invaluable during his term in office. Why are you seeking this position? For one reason only: I truly love the people of Highlands Ranch. It’s been the honor of my life to serve Highlands Ranch in the state Legislature for the last 18 months. I will continue to fight every day to ensure Douglas County and the entire State of Colorado is the very best place in the world to live, work and raise a family, for generations to come.
What makes you the best person for the job? The issues facing our community are engrained in my DNA. Our community’s future is filled with great opportunity and great challenges. If you live in Highlands Ranch, you are my boss and I work for you! You deserve an energetic, hardworking legislator. You deserve someone who will go the extra mile every day and late at night to fight for you, for jobs and for families. You deserve someone who respects you enough to read every bill, who upholds the Constitution, and who understands the proper role of limited government. What will your top two priorities be, if elected? First, reduce the many taxes and fees paid by the people of Highlands Ranch. Those add up and chip away at the money in the pockets of hardworking families. Second, Colorado must push back against harmful Washington mandates. Just in the past month alone Washington has tried expanding “Waters of the U.S.” to take over Colorado private property, tried to expand Federal Fair Housing mandates into Highlands Ranch, and issued threats against DougCo schools to change transgender bathroom policies. When the federal government goes beyond its authority, it’s our job as a state is to push back.
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Relay for Life rolls into community American Cancer Society fundraisers will be in Centennial, Highlands Ranch, Parker, Castle Rock and Littleton this summer By Kyle Harding kharding@coloradocommunitymedia.com The American Cancer Society will bring its Relay for Life to five locations in the south metro area this summer, with the first one taking place this weekend in Centennial. Some 150 participants are expected to spend the day walking the track at Eaglecrest High School in Centennial beginning at noon on June 11, said Therese Buccio, American Cancer Society community manager. The fundraising goal is $27,500. The next event will be on June 18 at Shea Stadium in Highlands Ranch, where 500 people are expected to raise $100,000. On July 16, 300 people are expected to raise $60,000 at Tallman Meadow Park in Parker, and on July 25, 300 are expected to raise $20,000 at Philip S. Miller Park in Castle Rock. Finally, a Littleton event at Cornerstone Park on Aug. 5 should draw 100, with a fundraising goal of $20,000.
Participants congregate at the 2015 Highlands Ranch Relay for Life. The American Cancer Society will host five Relay for Life events in the south suburbs this year, beginning this weekend in Centennial. Courtesy photo The fundraising goals are based off of figures from previous years. Since the early 1990s, 1.5 million lives that would have been lost to cancer have been saved, Buccio said, and today, two of three people diagnosed with cancer live five years or more. “When we first began the fight against cancer, it was pretty much a death sentence,” she said. Since its origin in Tacoma, Washington, in 1985, Relay for Life has become
DOUGLAS COUNTY Looking for your primary ballot? Ballots for the June 28 primary election were mailed to all Douglas County registered voters affiliated with either the Democratic Party or Republican Party beginning June 6. If you have not received your ballot by June 13, you may obtain a replacement ballot by contacting the Douglas County elections staff at 303-660-7444. Visit DouglasVotes.com to register to vote, achieve party affiliation, check voter registration status, change your mailing address, check the status of your mail ballot, locate a drive-up, ballot drop-off location, and more.
What’s happening with my County government? Our commitment to open and transparent government includes our online posting of information about all public meetings at which the business of government is conducted. To view agendas for business meetings, land use meetings and public hearings, planning commission, the Board of County Commissioners’ weekly schedule and more, please visit www.douglas.co.us and search for meetings and agendas.
Slash-mulch site open Dispose of branches and shrubbery AND return home with fresh mulch. The County’s slash-mulch site in Castle Rock will be open Saturdays from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. through Oct. 29. For directions and more, visit www.Douglas.co.us and search for mulch. NE
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The Colorado Aspen Leaf Pass and the Annual State Parks Pass are now available for purchase through the Douglas County Recorder’s Office. The fee for the Annual Pass is $70. The Aspen Leaf pass is for persons 64 or older and costs $60. For additional information please visit www.douglas.co.us and search for Park Passes or the Colorado State Parks E-Store at https://parksstore.state.co.us/
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her first year back. “I have a blast when I’m at Relay for Life,” she said. “It’s about happiness and letting those people know that they’re not alone.” Thomas has had several friends and family members battle cancer. “Everybody has somebody they know who has suffered from cancer,” she said. Individuals and teams wishing to participate in the events can learn more at www.relayforlife.org.
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the world’s largest fundraising event fighting cancer, drawing 4 million participants to 6,000 events worldwide last year. Jyme Thomas, team ambassador for Relay for Life of Littleton, hopes to make volunteering for the cause a lifelong passion. Thomas began volunteering for Relay for Life in her Oklahoma hometown in high school and continued through college. After moving to Colorado, she didn’t do it for a couple of years, making this
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If you live in unincorporated Douglas County, Flood Insurance Rate Maps and zone information are available by request. Simply visit www.douglas.co.us and search for flood plain information. A form may also be requested by calling 303-660-7490 or visiting the Public Works Engineering Office at 100 Third St. in Castle Rock.
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Goal is to have first-time riders turn into regulars By Alex DeWind adewind@coloradocommunitymedia.com For her daily commute, Katy Burley either walks or takes RTD’s Call-n-Ride to the nearest light rail station at Belleview and I-25. Then she takes the train to downtown Denver. “If you try it,” she said, “you might like it and make it a new habit.” The sooner Denver starts acting like a big city — which means using more multi-modal transportation — the better off it will be, said Burley, a Greenwood Village resident and public relations coordinator for Denver Regional Council of Governments. And that’s the hope behind Bike to Work Day — to encourage commuters to explore other ways of getting around. Way to Go, a transportation program of Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG), coordinates the annual event to promote healthy lifestyle choices. National Bike Month is May but because of Colorado’s iffy spring weather, the occasion falls on the third Wednesday of June — that’s June 22 this year. DRCOG is a group of elected officials from 56 agencies that address regional issues and plan for the future. The council oversees several counties along the Front Range, including Arapahoe and Douglas. DRCOG’s three areas of focus are aging, regional planning and transportation. Last year, Bike to Work Day had 32,800 riders with an average bike ride of about nine miles, according to a DRCOG report. The event reduced daily carbon dioxide emissions by a quarter of 1 million pounds. Bike to Work Day isn’t a bike race — it’s a bike ride and a communal celebration. Stations will be set up across Denver for riders to rejuvenate, socialize and share their success. Last year, there were 243 stations, including breakfast stations in the morning, snack and water stations in the afternoon, and craft-beer stations at the end the day. “It’s a way of saying, ‘You biked so many miles so cheers to you,’” Burley said. Participants can register for free online at www.biketoworkday.us until
Lauren Memarian, of Denver, designed this year’s Bike to Work Day poster. She rides an orange bike named “Clementine.” Courtesy of JR Goodwin
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June 22. The user-friendly website will map out a bike route from starting to ending point. It will also identify nearby stations. Registered participants are automatically entered to win prizes, including bike gear, sports packages and Red Rocks tickets. Participants can enter an additional sweepstakes for a cycling vacation for two along Italy’s Amalfi Coast. Bike to Work Day puts a fun spin on behavior modification, Burley said. “If commuters just try it,” she said, “they are more likely to stick with it.”
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Lessons from a life well-lived This week I wanted to share a couple of lessons that I learned from Harry. Harry served our country in the U.S. Air Force for 20 years. When he retired from the Air Force, he worked for an insurance company for another 20 years and retired successfully from that company. At age 59, he started and built a very successful local insurance company of his own. And when he finally sold off that business he took a part time job at Home Depot just to keep busy and spend time with other people and helping other people. He also faithfully served his church as an usher and treasurer and volunteer for many projects and committees. Oh, and once a week Harry volunteered to serve meals to the homeless. Harry was my grandmother’s brother, so technically that made him my “great uncle.” He was a great uncle, a better man, a loving husband, and a man of faith who served God, our country, his fellow man, and the community. He was a special man who worked hard, loved much, and laughed often. He loved telling jokes and laughing at all the jokes others shared with him. Every time I called him or saw him he would have two or three jokes for every new one that I had prepared for him. His approach to balancing life and giving back was an incredible inspiration to me. My grandmother was the first one to ever make the comparison. I would lovingly tease her and she would always say, “You are just
like your Uncle Harry.” When I was a young boy I didn’t quite appreciate what that actually meant, but as I came to spend more time with Uncle Harry, it became a comparison and reference that I welcomed. For someone to say to me that I was just like my Uncle Michael Norton Harry was a badge I wore with honor and WINNING pride. And all I can WORDS hope and strive for is that as I live out the rest of my life I can have that same work ethic and spirit of love, laughter, giving back, and servanthood that he had. Unfortunately, Uncle Harry passed away last week after a very brief battle with brain cancer at the age of 85. And as I was flying back home here to Colorado after attending the funeral services I couldn’t help but think about all of the love, admiration, and comments made about my uncle. I know that happens at every memorial service as we all look for the good things to remember and hold on to about our closest friends and family. But as I watched the scrolling video loop of my uncle’s life and listened as people shared their stories, that same pride welled up inside
of me, and re-ignited a passion of who I want to be and what I want to do in this world. He was a difference maker in the lives of so many people and I hope to be a difference maker too. I have heard it said in several ways, but there will come a time in all of our lives where we will say one of two things, “I wish I had,” or “I am glad that I did.” If you are still reading this column, this is the part where you can take action and think of all the things that you are so glad that you did, and then make a list of all of the things you wish you had done and get busy making plans to do them. There is a difference maker in each and every one of us. Whether we do something little that makes a big difference in this world or we do something big that makes a little difference in our community or within our family, we can do something that positively impacts the lives of others. Are you just like my Uncle Harry? I’ll bet you have your own Uncle Harry and source of inspiration in your own life and I would love to hear all about that person at gotonorton@ gmail.com. And when we can take a lesson from a life well lived, it really will be a better than good week. Michael Norton is a resident of Castle Rock, the former president of the Zig Ziglar Corporation, a strategic consultant and a business and personal coach.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Who is really in charge at DCSD? After reading the recent article “Focus turns to Fagen’s Legacy, Successor,” we need to ask who is running our Douglas County schools? On May 17, douglascountyparents.com released audio of former Douglas County School Board Member Justin Williams addressing a group at a recent networking event. He stated, “I’ve come to the conclusion — and this is sort of the kick off to this movement- and I’m certainly not the only one — that if we go forward in the next election in 2017 without having a superintendent change, that we are going to lose.” On May 24, Superintendent Fagen resigned her position with Douglas County Schools. After shrugging off years of calls for her resignation from parents and staff, including the popular #firefagen created in 2013, less than two weeks after Williams began a movement to replace her, Dr. Fagen announced her resignation. The timing of these two events is extremely dubious. Who is this group and how was their “movement” to replace Dr. Fagen successful so quickly? Dr. Fagen is walking away from one of the largest superintendent contracts in the state. Just signed in 2015, her enviable contract was worth over $1.5 million and would have kept Dr. Fagen in Douglas County until 2020. Is our school district being run from a political strategy war room? Williams — who claimed hiring Dr. Fagen was his greatest accomplishment — did not suggest Dr. Fagen be replaced for the good of our students. He suggested she be replaced for the good of his candidates. We as a community need to reverse this group’s initiatives since we now know they were not meant to improve our children’s lives, but instead were meant to further political ambitions. Tim Krug Franktown
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Seems like old times, but with a difference Bob Dylan turned 75 in May. It’s not time yet to be consumed with reflection about Dylan. He is still performing. I’ll get to that. The first Dylan song that sounded good to me was performed by Craig Marshall Smith someone else. I didn’t warm up QUIET to him until after DESPERATION I heard “It Ain’t Me Babe” in 1965, recorded by the Turtles. The Turtles were a Westchester, California, band led Howard Kaylan and Mark Volman, who had been high school classmates. Volman was the chubby one. I saw him one night in a walk-up hamburger joint on Santa Monica Boulevard. The song is thought to be about Dylan’s ex-girlfriend, Suze Rotolo (1943- 2011). She’s the girl walking with Dylan on the cover of “The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan.” (About their first meeting, Dylan said, “I couldn’t take my eyes off of her. She was the most erotic thing I had ever seen. Suddenly the air was full of banana leaves.”) Dylan allegedly wrote the chorus “no, no,
no” as a parody of the Beatles “yeah, yeah, yeah.” Life is not all Strawberry Fields, and maybe that’s part of the reason why I found comfort in Dylan’s asymmetrical and poetic songs, especially when I was in college. The lyrics are aimed at the upper half of your body, namely your head and your heart. What comes out today, most of it, is aimed at your lower half. It’s all dance music. You can’t hop and dance around to poetry, generally. But rap. Aha. There are home movies of toddlers sparking it up to rap songs. It doesn’t take much intelligence or any contemplation to appreciate today’s music. You just have to want to wiggle, and watch your favorite performers wiggle. And change costumes. There is no one left in Dylan’s tree. Well, there’s Leonard Cohen. Cohen is 81. There was a time when a songwriter’s words mattered. Here are some names: Hoagy Carmichael, John Prine, Woody Guthrie, Townes Van Zandt, Tim Buckley, Ian Tyson (Ian & Sylvia), Joan Baez. If you haven’t heard of Van Zandt, maybe you have heard of “Pancho & Lefty,” one of his songs. See if you can find Buckley singing Smith continues on Page 9
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Geddes: Fagen brought innovations, improvements to district Our Douglas County School District superintendent, Dr. Elizabeth Fagen, has been named the lone finalist in the school district in Humble, Texas. When Dr. Fagen came to the Douglas County School District a short six years ago, the board of directors provided her with direction to provide a blueprint for universal choice, implement pay-forperformance for teachers, and find more meaningful ways to account for how we improve student learning. Following this direction from the board, she has transformed our district into, perhaps, the finest in the country. She has implemented numerous innovations that have significantly improved the quality of education in our district and also recognized and supported the most critical role of the classroom teacher. Working within the requirements of SB 191’s reform of teacher evaluation, she has pioneered an evolving system of objective teacher evaluation paired with pay for performance as we directed, whereby teachers who are found to be soundly effective and highly effective are rewarded
by receiving the lion’s share of any pay raises available to our teachers. As a result, Douglas County School District retains over 95 percent of all our teachers who are rated highly effective and over 89 percent Jim Geddes of our teachers who are rated effective. GUEST There are two lower categories COLUMN of performance, partially effective and ineffective. None of the teachers rated ineffective chose to return to our district, and only 63 percent of the teachers rated partially effective are returning to our district. Consequently, our district is able to improve, each year, the quality of our teaching staff, since we replace these low- and inadequate-performing teachers with bright, enthusiastic and highest
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Wasden the right choice for commissioner Monica Wasden is the right choice for Douglas County moving forward. She is a community volunteer, a business leader and knows Douglas County, having served as board chair on the Douglas County Fair Foundation, the Public Safety Advisory Committee and the Women’s Crisis Center. She is not a career politician and someone who is truly running to ensure the county remains the best place to live, work, play and raise your children. She has been endorsed by many elected officials in the area, not because she is an establishment insider, but because they have seen her work ethic, leadership skills and pragmatic nature. She has served as board treasurer for the chamber, owned and managed a construction finance company and is a current small
quality teachers eager to work in our innovative district, and who have applied to us from across the country. For vacant teaching positions, we choose from over 30,000 new applicants each year. There are a number of additional innovations Elizabeth Fagen has brought us, such as a greater teacher and principal autonomy, including individual school curriculum discretion in concert with the districtwide “guaranteed and viable curriculum.” She has encouraged and supported schools that choose to engage their students in project-based, expeditionary or artful learning. There are exciting career-oriented high school projects such as the International Baccalaureate Program offered at some of our high schools, and innovations such as STEM, biotechnology and health science, and visual and performing arts academies at other high schools, such as Castle View High School. Along with a “choice in education”oriented board of directors, she has championed strategic partnerships with charter schools in Douglas County that
business owner, so she understands finances and how important making sound, prudent fiscal decisions are for the families that call Douglas County home. Monica has met with county departments, toured the county, attended water summits, meet with homeowners and elected officials to learn about the issues, challenges and opportunities. Douglas County is a great place and a vote for Monica Wasden is a vote to continue to make our county the top county in the state and nation. Monica Wasden knows how important infrastructure, water resources, and managing growth is to our future. As Douglas County continues to grow, we need someone who understands the issues and will work cooperatively to help solve challenging and complex issues. Join me in voting for Monica Wasden, Douglas County commissioner. Jeff Wasden (husband of Monica Wasden) Highlands Ranch
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not only enhance educational options, but also efficiently addressed student population growth without increasing taxes. All this exciting innovation and improvement in education quality is already paying off handsomely, despite the short six-year history of this effort. Our graduation rates have increased to 90 percent. Not surprisingly, our high school students continue to perform exceptionally well on the ACT. In addition, participation on Advanced Placement tests is increasing. Our academic performance has improved to the point that the Colorado Department of Education has designated the district as “Accredited with Distinction” — the highest level of performance possible. Many thanks to Dr. Elizabeth Fagen for her fine service to our district and congratulations on a fine career, a career we expect to see expanded and enhanced by her future endeavors. Dr. Jim Geddes has been a member of the Douglas County School Board since 2013.
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“Pleasures of the Harbor.” I don’t know what to make of this. CNN’s Gene Seymour wrote, “After decades of rambling, raging, rocking and seemingly inexhaustible reinventing, the artist from Hibbing, Minnesota, born as Robert Zimmerman and known to us as Bob Dylan, is 75 years old, a walking diamond jubilee; still alive, still on the road, and coming soon to an arena or amphitheater near you to sing classic popular music.” Only it’s not Dylan’s popular music. It’s Frank Sinatra’s. It makes some sense. Sinatra’s
best songs have the same kind of unsentimental melancholy. There won’t be much of an uproar. Dylan doesn’t stimulate that kind of reaction any more, like he did when he went from acoustic to electric. It’s simply another reinvention. There’s a Dylan song (“Stuck Inside of Mobile with the Memphis Blues Again”) that refers to an elderly man who has lost control. “He built a fire on Main Street and shot it full of holes.” Dylan hasn’t lost control. Frank Sinatra was actually a perfect choice. I might think differently if he were singing Nancy Sinatra. Dylan will perform at Red Rocks on June 19. Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast.net.
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Money helps strengthen community safety net Philip S. Miller grant money awarded to 22 area programs
2016 MILLER GRANT AWARDS Arapahoe House - $5,000
Hide in Plain Sight - $3,000
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Catholic Charities - $5,000
Integrated Family Community Services $12,500
Twenty-two nonprofit programs that help enhance the quality of life for Douglas County residents in need will share $185,600 in grant funds this year provided by the Philip S. Miller Trust. “Each of the recipients has a pivotal role in providing a safety net for our families, at-risk adults, youth and seniors and many provide a service that is not available through other means,” said County Commissioner and board Chairman David Weaver. The Philip S. Miller Grant Program is the legacy of Douglas County businessman and philanthropist Philip Simon Miller and his wife, Jessie. In 1980 the Millers, having no children, established The Philip S. Miller Charitable Trust and named nine beneficiaries to receive an annual cash distribution from income generated by the trust upon their deaths. Douglas County is one of them. Trust distributions are to be used “exclusively for charitable, scientific, literary or educational purposes.” Individual grant amounts range from $1,000 — awarded to the Colorado State Patrol Family Foundation, which provides financial and emotional support for state troopers, civilian staff and their families in times of traumatic injury, death or
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Horvath, whose crusade to protect bees began in middle school, started making Honey Pots when he established the company two years ago in Phoenix, where he grew up. Horvath moved to Fort Collins a year ago and generally sells his products in farmers’ markets around that area. A recent Sunday at Highlands Ranch’s Town Center was his first foray into the south metro-Denver region because he wanted to try something new. A “one-man band,” Horvath sets up his stand with the hopes of attracting customers’ attention and opening discussion for his cause. His large yellow banner spells out the mission: “Bean to Bee.” “We try to educate about honeybees, what you can do on a local level to help the populations,” Horvath said. He even invites customers to
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On June 1, he gave his 400th donation at the Highlands Ranch Bonfils Donor Center, at 541 W. Highlands Ranch Parkway. That amount is equivalent to 50 gallons of blood. To put it in perspective, some large automobiles can hold 25 to 40 gallons of gas for a full tank. The Highlands Ranch resident donates blood platelets and plasma once a month. As a platelet donor, Kennedy can donate up to 12 times a year versus whole blood donors who can donate six times a year. Platelets, a cellular component of the blood, play an important role in clotting and bleeding, according to Medicine Net,
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Colorado Parks and Wildlife tranquilized and relocated the 70-pound bear to Pike National Forest.
Colorado State Patrol Family Foundation $1,000
Men’s Crisis Connection - $2,000 Parker Task Force - $30,000
Doctors Care - $7,500
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Douglas County Parenting Coalition $3,500
Rosie’s Ranch - $5,000
Douglas County School District -Sources of Strength (SOS) - $ 6,000
Second Wind Fund - $10,000
Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Explorer Program - $3,600 Douglas/Elbert Task Force - $25,000 Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver $2,000
personal hardships — to $30,000 awarded to the Parker Task Force. The task force, in existence for 29 years, is an all-volunteer comprehensive, emergency assistance, safety net and selfsufficiency program. It will use the Miller money for general operating expenses to serve more than 400 families in Parker and Franktown, plus surrounding areas. The Douglas/Elbert Task Force also received $25,000, which will go specifically to assisting residents with utility bills. In
don beekeeper suits and learn more about bees firsthand at various bee farms throughout Denver. Chocolate, liked by just about everyone, is Horvath’s icebreaker. “It’s a great medium for me to engage with people,” he said. “After all, chocolate is only possible because of the bees and native pollinators in their respective countries.” Horvath also wants to involve children in the cause. “We’re trying to encourage a younger generation to start beekeeping,” he said. “We want to introduce kids to bees so they’re not afraid of them because a lot of beekeepers are 55 and older.” There is a sense of urgency in Horvath’s mission. A recent phenomenon called Colony Collapse Disorder, in which a hive’s worker-bee population suddenly dies, has created losses of up to 90 percent of bees nationwide, especially in Iowa and California. Factors of the disorder, which began in 2006, range from an increase in certain parasites to pesticide poisoning that bees come into contact with
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2015, the task force provided $132,250 in utility assistance for approximately 389 households, a 20 percent increase from the previous year. Executive Director Kurt Kaczor said he anticipates that number will go up again in 2016. “The cost of living is very high and we have a lot of families and individuals struggling in our community,” he said. “Every year it continues to get more dire for folks.”
Horvath enthusiastically describes to Highlands Ranch residents his passion for making chocolate and preserving bees. Photos by Mark Bautista during pollination. Though bee populations have been rising since 2010, such a dramatic loss concerns Horvath because bees pollinate up to one-third of a typical human’s diet. A large loss of bees can also increase the frequency of carbon footprints when farmers ship bees cross-country for pollination. Despite these challenges, Horvath is optimistic about the
an online healthcare company. Plasma is the liquid portion of blood necessary for transporting nutrients to the body’s organs. Only 5 percent of blood donors give plasma and platelets, Bonfils officials said. Plasma can be frozen for up to a year while platelets have a shelf-life of five days. “Platelets are always needed because of their short shelf life,” said Liz Lambert, integrated communications specialist at Bonfils Blood Center. Kennedy became a regular blood donor with Bonfils when he moved to Colorado in 2000. In 2001, he took a year off after a skydiving accident left him with a broken leg, arm and jaw. He doesn’t remember what happened, but officials found him between a triangle of powerlines, he said.
Bears are found throughout the foothills, according to Jennifer Churchill, public information officer for Colorado Parks and Wildlife. It’s not uncommon for the animals to wander into suburban areas for food, such as chokeberries, serviceberries, mountain mahogany, small livestock and animal carcasses.
Save our Youth - $7,500
For the Sky Cliff Center — which provides enriching and empowering programs and care for adults with special needs, seniors and stroke victims — the $25,000 means adding a modular building to increase the number of participants that can be served on a daily basis. “It’s very important that we have meaningful days,” said Sky Cliff Executive Director Shawn Littell. “We want our participants to be tired because they’ve had a full day.” Adding the extra space will allow the center to offer more art, music and job development programs. “Our numbers are growing and we don’t want to have to deny people,” Littell said. “We want to be able to serve as many as possible, and the grant will help us do that.” Other Miller grant recipients for 2016 include: Arapahoe House, Catholic Charities, CO Agricultural Leadership Foundation, Doctors Care, Douglas County Parenting Coalition, Douglas County School District Sources of Strength, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Explorer Program, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office’s Y.E.S.S. Suicide Prevention Program, Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver, Hide in Plain Sight, Integrated Family Community Services (formerly Inter-Faith Community Services), Men’s Crisis Connection, Praying Hands Ranch, Rosie’s Ranch, Save our Youth, Second Wind Fund, the St. Vincent DePaul Society and Wellspring Community.
future of Beehive Chocolates. In addition to a new kitchen, the company plans to expand beyond farmers’ markets into groceries and boutique shops. And unlike hobbies or interests that dwindle over time, Horvath’s passion doesn’t show signs of vanishing. “I find I cling on to a lot of things and let go (of them) every so often,” he said. “This never really faded away.”
He needed a blood transfusion and had to wait one year until he could donate again. He’s been donating ever since. Only 20 active Bonfils donors have donated more gallons than him, Lambert said. Kennedy received a 50-gallon pin with an aquamarine stone during his milestone donation. Bonfils president and CEO, Bryan Krueger, praised him for his commitment. “People like you make a difference,” Krueger said. “You’ve helped saved 1,200 to 1,300 lives.” Kennedy said donating blood is an easy process. His advice: Don’t look at the needle. Bonfils hopes to see more people like Kennedy. Said Krueger: “I call people like Chris heroes.”
The young bear may have been kicked out of her family group and in search of new territory, Churchill said. To prevent attracting bears, homeowners are advised to only put trash outside the same day as pickup. Homeowners should also collect barbecue remnants so the smell doesn’t linger outdoors,
Beehive Chocolates’ booth is simply decorated with a neat pile of candy and accentuated with cacao beans. A portion of chocolate profits are donated to the Xerxes Society, an organization dedicated to preserving bees and other invertebrate animals.
Chris Kennedy receives a Bonfils pin with an aquamarine stone, which represents 50 gallons of blood donated. “”It makes a difference,” Kennedy said. “And that’s a good thing.” Photo by Alex DeWind
said Sgt. Derek Castellano, public information officer for the sheriff’s office. If a bear is spotted in a backyard, the homeowner should spend little time observing the animal and use pots and pans or an air horn to chase it off, Churchill said. “It’s always exciting to see a
bear,” Churchill said, “but it’s important for people to recognize that wildlife needs to be kept wild.” Castellano advises calling the sheriff’s office if a bear is spotted in a suburban area. If a bear is spotted in a rural location, it should be left alone, he said. “If you see wildlife,” Castellano said, “stay at a distance.”
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5 things to know about rattlesnakes Summer is in full swing, which means most Coloradans are spending more time outdoors. Whether it’s a hike through Chatfield State Park, a bike ride along the High Line Canal, or a barbecue out back, wildlife encounters are inevitable. And snakes enjoy the warm sunshine as much as humans do. Laura Lacerte, a Highlands Ranch Metro District park ranger, teaches Nature EdVentures classes on the habitat, environment and benefits of snakes. Although most are harmless, the rattle snake is venomous and should be left alone. Below are five things to know about snakes this season.
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They tend to avoid human contact. Most of Colorado’s snakes are innocuous, including backyard dwellers like the common garter snake and bullsnake. But the prairie rattlesnake — characterized by green-and-brown coloring, key-hole shaped pupils, a triangular-shaped head and a rattle at the end of the tail — is venomous. The reptile tends to avoid humans and humans should return the favor. “If you see a rattlesnake, give it plenty of space,” said Lacerte. “Do not try to move it.”
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They can be found in almost all of Colorado’s ecosystems. During winter months, rattle snakes hibernate in outdoor dens, including rodent holes and rock piles. Rattlesnakes are active from spring to fall. Most sightings happen on summer mornings and evenings between temperatures of 50 to 80 degrees, Lacerte said. They spend most of their time basking in the sun on pavements or trails. Be aware of surroundings, especially on hiking trails. Know what wildlife inhabits the trail, stay on the trail and watch wildlife “respectfully from a distance,” said Lacerte.
There are state laws on the treatment of snakes. In Colorado, rattlesnakes may be legally killed if they pose a threat, according to Colorado Parks and Wildlife. All other snakes are classified as non-game wildlife, which includes more than 750 species that cannot be hunted, fished or trapped. Native cutthroat trout, bats, boreal toads, lynx, and blackfooted ferrets are non-game species. They are all protected by state law.
Warning signs. Rattle snakes will sound their tails as a warning sign. If an onlooker gets too close, they may elevate into an “S” shape. “A snake in this position is highly agitated and should absolutely not be approached,” according to a Colorado Parks and Wildlife report. Baby rattlesnakes are more dangerous because they do not know how to use their rattler and will strike first if disturbed. Adult snakes will bite as a last resort. If bitten, the victim should seek immediate medical treatment and try to remain as calm and still as possible, Lacerte said. Victims should not cover the wound with any type of bandage or suck the venom. Although rattlesnake bites are painful, they usually aren’t fatal for healthy adults, Colorado Parks and Wildlife says.
Eliminate potential dens. Simple adjustments to a property can prevent snake encounters. Homeowners should keep firewood covered in a box to eliminate dwelling spaces, says Colorado Parks and Wildlife. They should also avoid rows of large rocks in open, sunny areas, and trim vegetation where snakes could potentially hide. Rodents are a major food source for snakes. Homeowners should reduce the rodent population indoors and outdoors, and seal all entrances to crawl spaces and basements.
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Finding time for family
Jasmyne Kettwick plays a board game with her daughter, Kingsley, 5, left, and her son, Cannon, 3. Kettwick, a family therapist, says it is crucial for working parents to find a daily routine in order to spend quality time with their children. Photos by Tom Skelley
Working parents face challenges to spend time with children
By Tom Skelley tskelley@coloradocommunitymedia.com Any working parent can relate to Tiffany Haynes. “It’s hard,” she said. “Balancing work and sports and all of that stuff. I feel like nine times out of 10 I’m just trying to make ends meet.” Like millions of Americans, Haynes works full time while raising her family. She runs her own housecleaning service in Parker and has three children, all of whom are involved in various sports outside of school. “I make time with my kids whenever I can,” she said, “but most of the time, that time is at sporting events.” She recently got engaged, but Haynes has been a single working parent for nine years. According to Bureau of Labor Statistics, she’s among millions of mothers who support their families. In 2015, 70.8 percent of women in single-parent households worked full time. It would seem that having two parents in the home would decrease the strain on schedules and allow more time for families to be together, but data indicate that isn’t the case. In a 45-year study, the Pew Research Center found the number of families in which both parents work full time has increased from 31 percent to 46 percent between 1970 and 2015. Both parents work at least part time in 60.6 percent of all American families, according to whitehouse.gov. Parents in the Pew study also reported that more time on the job and less time at
home takes a toll on their ability to have meaningful family time. Approximately 40 percent of working mothers reported they spend too little time with their children, and 50 percent of working fathers said the same. Numbers indicate the problem is growing, but statistics don’t tell the whole story. “It definitely is getting worse,” said Jasmyne Kettwick,
a family therapist in Parker who’s seen an increase in parents who say they are too busy to spend enough time with their children. “People are working a lot harder to really get ahead. It takes much more to buy a home, to pay off student loan debt … we are working harder and longer.” Family continues on Page 16
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Tiffany Haynes celebrates with her fiancé, Dusty Deay-Reusch, and her children Kyler, 8, left, Jasmine, 7, center, and Maddison, 10. The hardest thing about being a working parent, Haynes says, is telling her children she can’t make it to one of their events because she has to work.
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Don’t forget the music for summer fun
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For me, no other season goes with music like summer does. In Colorado, summer is peak concert season — hiking up Red Rocks to see world-class performers or finding your favorite local band playing on a local patio. All the pool parties, backyard barbecues and evening block parties call for tunes blasting out of
a boom box. Summer is also when Americans take to the road, and the right music makes a long road trip a more transporting experience. To help give your summer the best soundtrack possible, here are some album recommendations for various summertime scenarios. The first four picks are for the day and latter four for night, so you should be covered ‘round the clock. Backyard barbecues — Donnie Trumpet & The Social Experiment — “Surf” One of the best parts about summer is spending time outside with friends and family, and if you can add food to the mix, what could be better? Chicago’s Donnie Trumpet brings jazz, funk, R&B and hip-hop together in one place, and the result is pure sonic sunshine. “Surf” is the album I play when I want to be happy. It captures in audio form what it feels like to laugh with your friends and shrug off the cares of the world for a little while. In short, it’s a summer afternoon. Roadtripping — Bob Seger — “Greatest Hits” With that gravelly voice and Detroit rock sound, Bob Seger’s music was made for the open road. Since travelers take to the roads en masse in the summer, that means Seger
CURTAIN TIME Art puzzle “Bakersfield Mist” by Stephen Sachs plays June 9 to July 2 at Avenue Theater, 417 E. 17th Ave., Denver. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and 6:30 p.m. Sunday, June19. Tickets: 303-3215925, avenuetheater.com. Shakespeare festival The Colorado Shakespeare Festival at CU-Boulder is underway with five plays alternating in repertoire: “Comedy of Errors,” “Equivocation,” “Troilus and Cressida,” “Cymbaline” and “Henry VI Pt. 2” (July 31). Tickets: 303-492-8008, coloradoshakes.org. Apocalyptic “By the Waters of Babylon” by Robert Schenken, based on a short story by Stephen Vincent Benet, plays June 10-July 3 at the Edge Theater, 1560 Teller St., Lakewood.
should be playing in every car as they hit the highway. My parents took my brother and I camping in the mountains a couple times every summer growing up, and Seger’s music was in consistent rotation during those trips. Songs like “Against the Wind” and “Like A Rock” are perfect matches for tires spinning and the country passing by the window. Pool day — Stan Getz and João Gilberto — “Getz/Gilberto” One of the most popular jazz albums of all time, saxophonist Stan Getz joined Brazilian guitarist João Gilberto and songwriter Antônio Carlos Jobim to make music so sun-drenched it should come with sunscreen. Standards like “The Girl from Ipanema” are quintessential layout music, and the whole album is smooth and relaxing. It hits just the right notes for a day on the beach at Bear Creek Lake or your apartment complex pool. Stuck in traffic — The Hold Steady — “Boys and Girls in America” Summer can’t be all fun and games. Most of us have to work, and that means enduring some kind of commute in the baking heat while enviously watching kids have fun. The right music can save any situation, and The Hold Steady’s mix of bar rock and Bruce Springsteen-style anthems makes the mundane seem epic. Even something as aggravating as traffic. Songs like “Stuck Between Stations” will have you raising your fists in jubilation, and “Southtown Girls” is a great singalong for hollering out your window. Trust me, I’ve done it. Block party — Carly Rae Jepsen — “E•MO•TION” Summer nights are the best part of the season — it cools down enough so gathering outside isn’t an invitation to sunstroke, and you have summer stars to watch. That feeling of freedom, of warmth and friendship that accompanies those great
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summer block parties, is joyously encapsulated in Carly Rae Jepsen’s “E•MO•TION.” The album captures everything great about pop — danceable rhythms, singalong-ready choruses and repeatability. Her music sounds great coming from a boom box and provides the perfect background tunes. You may just find yourself dancing to it. Evening at home — Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band — “The Wild, The Innocent & the E Street Shuffle” Despite how much we may want it to be otherwise, every summer night can’t be full of action and activity. Sometimes you’re just stuck at home, trying to stay cool and pass the time. The Boss understands this better than most, and before he decided to escape the city on “Born to Run,” he made “The Wild, the Innocent & The E Street Shuffle.” The album brims with stories about people stuck
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City parties — Kanye West — “Graduation” Certain music sounds better surrounded by city lights and the incessant hubbub of chatter — the kind of music you can play going down the 16th Street Mall on a busy Saturday night to keep you moving. Kanye West’s third album, “Graduation,” is his sleekest work and tailormade for blaring out of car windows in time with the pulsation of neon lights. It features party anthems like “Good Life” and “Stronger” as well as club bangers like “Can’t Tell Me Nothing” and “Barry Bonds.” Electricity courses through this music, and it’ll run through you as well. In the car with friends — Japandroids — “Celebration Rock” If there’s a theme running through my selections, it’s that most of this music goes with spending time with friends. And that’s fitting, because summer, perhaps more than any other season, encourages spending time with others. Japandroids’ seminal “Celebration Rock” is the thunderous, epic soundtrack for car rides with friends. The kinds of rides full of memories of past adventures, plans for futures ones, and that honesty you can only have with the people who know you best. “Remember saying things like ‘we’ll sleep when we’re dead’/And thinking this feeling was never gonna end,” asks singer Brian King in the song “Younger Us.” Feelings like this are the ones we chase all summer long — and catch all too briefly. But there’s always next summer. Clarke Reader’s column on how music connects to our lives appears every other week. A community editor with Colorado Community Media, he remembers the nights of wine and roses. Check out his music blog at calmacil20.blogspot.com. And share your favorite summer albums at creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com.
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By Sonya Ellingboe sellingboe@colorado communitymedia.com Entries have been received, after a call for artists went out with a June 8 deadline, and the second “Wild Colorado Art Show” will open on June 16 and 17 from noon to 6 p.m., with a reception from 5 to 8 p.m. on June 17 at the Audubon Nature Center south of Chatfield State Park. Additional hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 18 and 19; noon to 6 p.m. June 20 and 21. The theme is “Birds and Wildlife,” according to show organizer Patricia Jenkins of Roxborough Arts Council, who is the show’s co-sponsor.
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IF YOU GO The Audubon Nature Center is at 11280 S. Waterton Rd., reached from South Wadsworth Boulevard, south of its intersection with C-470. It’s at the south edge of Chatfield State Park, east of the Lockheed Martin facility. There is a parking lot, historic building, trails, native plant garden and more, including lots of visiting birds. Free admission, although there is a charge for some educational programming. Information: 303-973-9530, denveraudubon.org. located in Roxborough Marketplace, 8357 S. Rampart Range Road, which has changing exhibits (roxartscouncil. org).
Watercolors in free exhibition Highlands Ranch artist Diane Fechenbach’s painting “Desert Sentinels” was one of 134 entries juried into the 41st annual exhibit of the 12-state/6,000member WestSonya Ellingboe ern Federation SONYA’S of Watercolor Societies, to SAMPLER be held June 9 to Aug. 28 at the main gallery of the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. It was chosen from 1,065 submissions by juror Sterling Edwards, a prominent nationally recognized artist and judge. Admission is free. The Colorado Watercolor Society’s state show will be exhibited in several second-level galleries at the same time. Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays to Fridays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays; 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays. Main gallery is open until 7:30 p.m. on performance nights; others are open during performances.
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Art by local Colorado artists — paintings, photographs and sculptures — will be exhibited and will be for sale. The final day of the show, June 21, will coincide with Swallow Hill Music’s daylong “Make Music Denver” event, which coordinates with a global celebration of music in more than 700 cities around the world (35 U.S. cities are participating.) Local musicians will perform for art show visitors. A portion of show proceeds will benefit the Audubon Society of Greater Denver, which operates the Nature Center with programs for all ages, teaching about nature and conservation. (denveraudubon.org) Roxborough Arts Council is supported by the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District, with a gallery
Englewood Camera Club Landscape photographer Joseph Roybal will present “Passion Behind the Lens: The Power of Envisioning your Workflow from Beginning to End” for the June 14 meeting of the Englewood Camera Club at 7 p.m. at Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 6400 S. University Blvd., Centennial. Roybal “travels the globe in search of gorgeous landscapes and awaits the dramatic light before pressing the shutter …” He will have some gifts to distribute and a discounted price on his workshops for interested members. Guests and new members are welcome. ‘Red Box Tree’ The South Suburban Public Art
Committee and Lone Tree Arts Commission will dedicate “Red Box Tree” a new permanent sculpture installation at the Tennis Center and Lone Tree Golf Club, 9808 Sunningdale Blvd., Lone Tree, at 5 p.m. June 10. The piece was donated to the Lone Tree by a private donor — artist unknown. Stay and enjoy “Music on the Patio,” a Friday summer live music series, 6 to 9 p.m. through Labor Day, at the Lone Tree Grill.
lands Ranch. The series of free summer programs will include big band and swing music, presented by the Highlands Ranch Concert Band, an organization made up of volunteer professional, amateur and high school age musicians that provides free performances throughout the year. For information on future events or on joining, see hrconcertband.org or contact Kelley, 303-6834102.
Paint Box Guild The local artists in the Paint Box Guild will hold an exhibition through Aug. 30 at The Wildlife Experience/CU South, 10035 S. Peoria St., Parker. Media included: watercolor, pastel and mixed media. All artwork is for sale.
Art panel seeks members South Suburban Parks and Recreation District’s volunteer Public Art Committee invites citizens interested in art to serve on its Public Art Committee as one of seven to nine at-large members. (Two members are from the Lone Tree Arts Commission and the Littleton Fine Arts Board). The committee makes recommendations to the board of directors regarding placement and installation of art in public places in the district. It also oversees temporary gallery exhibitions in recreation centers. Must live within the SSPR district and be able to serve a twoyear term, beginning July 1, 2016. Meetings currently are 8:30 to 10 a.m. on the fourth Tuesday of the month. If interested, email or mail a bit about yourself and relevant connection to the arts to: Teresa Cope, Communications Director, South Suburban Parks and Recreation, 6631 S. University Blvd., Centennial CO 80121 or teresac@ssprd.org.
Pollinator week approaches “Habitat Hero: Wildscaping 101” is offered from 6 to 7:30 p.m. June 22 at Hudson Gardens, 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. Audubon Rockies Habitat Hero Coordinator Jamie Weiss will speak on planting habitat gardens that are water-wise and support wildlife. It’s National Pollinator Week and the talk will focus on meeting the essential habitat needs of pollinators. Plant selection, garden design and maintenance tips will be discussed. Fee: $10, register at Hudson Gardens.org, educational programs. Also at Hudson Gardens, and free: monthly bird walks from 8 to 11 a.m. on the last Saturday of the month; Meet the Beekeeper from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. one Saturday per month, with the next session on June 18; Meet the Vegetable Gardener from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on selected Tuesdays through September at Hudson Gardens, with the next session on June 21. Jazz in the Ranch Jazz in the Park Series kicks off June 11 at 6:30 p.m. at Civic Green Park, 9370 Ridgeline Blvd., High-
Oregon Trail Author Rinker Buck, who wrote the best-selling “Oregon Trail” about his journey, will speak at 6:30 p.m. June 17 at the James H. Larue Library in Highlands Ranch, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd. He drove a mule team and covered wagon 2,000 miles across the Oregon Trail with his brother, Nick. Books will be for sale after his talk. Registration is required: douglascountylibraries.org.
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The ‘Facebook Effect’ Other factors, like social media, contribute to the issue, Kettwick said. The “Facebook Effect,” she said, comes into play when a parent sees peers posting images that portray a successful work life paired with an ideal family life, regardless of whether or not that image is real. Kettwick says it’s important to remember that social media posts show only what the poster wants the world to see. But the effect can still be upsetting for a parent who struggles to balance work and family. “It can bring them down if they see others achieving something they aren’t able to achieve,” Kettwick said, “if they see something on social media like Facebook that they would like to do, but they feel it’s unattainable because they are too strapped for money or time or energy.” Haynes knows what Kettwick means. “I work full time and I see these moms posting things,” she said. “Part of me wants to say `What do these people do?’ How do they find time to make homemade cupcakes for their kid’s class when I barely have time to go to the grocery store and buy them for my kids’ classes?’ ” Another catalyst for stress among working parents is the idea that they have to be successful in every aspect of life. “The glorification of busy,” Kettwick said, leads many working parents to try too hard to have it all. “There are so many things to get right,” Kettwick said. “You have to have a nice home that’s put together like all the homes you see on HGTV, you have to be able to provide meals for your family that are healthy and presentable, you have to be able to have a job where you can sustain a certain lifestyle, and you have to be able to get your kids to all their activities.” Jennifer Winship doesn’t want to have it all. She just wants 20 minutes with her sons. Winship and her husband, Eric, share custody of her two sons, Brennan, 16, and Jakeb, 11, with her ex-husband. The alternating weeks that the boys spend with their father give her and Eric time to connect. But on the weeks the boys are with them in their Parker home, things can get hectic. Eric works 40 hours a week and Jennifer works between 40 and 50. Jakeb is involved in a computer club and swimming six days a week and Brennan is
Bear Beckman, 7, left, his sister Arika, 10, center, and their mother Audrey, right, look over their chore list at their Parker home on May 26. The family makes it a point to have pizza, popcorn and a movie together every Friday evening. Photo by Tom Skelley
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Jennifer Winship exercises with her son Jakeb, 11, at their home in Parker. Winship says she accepts that she will be tired until her sons are grown and move out of the house. Photo by Tom Skelley on a robotics team, plays football and just landed a student internship at Lockheed Martin. “We try to do dinner together — that is the time we come around and ask `How was your day?’ and find out what’s going on the next day,” Jennifer said. “It’s kind of our time to regroup. Even if it’s only 20 minutes, we try to figure that out.” Despite family dinner being a priority, Eric and Jennifer say they still have “FFYN” or “fend-for-yourself-night” about once a week, when schedules and fatigue dictate an a la carte menu. Jennifer and Eric say their family doesn’t compare their situation to others on social media. They may not have the ideal life Kettwick says many families strive for, but they’re happy with the one they have. “This is life,” Jennifer said with a shrug. “As a parent, I accept the fact that for the next however many years I have with them, I’m going to be tired, and I’m OK with that. It is what it is and when you reach levels of acceptance in life and you realize that this is just part of it, it’s not such a burden.”
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Making family time a priority Like many of her clients, Kettwick says she does creative scheduling and utilizes her parents. Her husband, Andy, is out of state four days a week and their calendar forces them to plan the time they will spend together. Making family time a priority is essential, Kettwick said, for parents to overcome the feeling that they just don’t have enough time to be with their children. And, she says, it’s something all families can do. A family dinner, going bowling or having a game night can provide the time a family needs to bond and connect, but Kettwick says it needs to be planned in advance so family members can look forward to it instead of looking back on it as a missed opportunity. “Create a couple of really strong goals for your family … something small to start with,” Kettwick said. “Make it attainable, and actually schedule it in … You can also have it be something more general, like saying `these are the five things I want us to do this summer,’ and then make sure you fit them in as
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you go.” Single-parent families like Haynes and her children face a tougher challenge to find family time, but Kettwick says quality is more important than quantity. After a long workday many single parents feel drained. They may not have enough down time to help with homework or read with them, but finding one simple thing to build a routine around can make all the difference to children, Kettwick says. “All kids crave having a routine,” she said. Finding one activity — setting the table, preparing dinner or even watching television together — can provide the “quality time piece” children and the parent can count on. “It helps both of them know
that this is something that will be done, each day,” she said. Kettwick says everyone’s idea of the perfect family routine or activity is different. What matters, she says is simply being together. “Kids just want to spend time with their parents,” she said. “They don’t need it to be perfect.” Haynes doesn’t need an expert to tell her that. She says she rarely eats dinner with her children and they spend an average of 10 hours a week together, mostly on weekends, “going from one sporting event to the next.” But she doesn’t complain. “I don’t feel like we’re missing out on good family time,” she said. “It’s just when you have working parents, this becomes your new normal.”
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events. She feels like she and her husband do “pretty well” at being available for their children, but Beckman says the couple relies on friends and other neighborhood parents to fill in gaps in their family schedule. “We’ve discovered that it really takes a village to raise kids,” she said. Erin Jones and her husband, Adam, also have a village of family and friends to support them. Adam travels frequently, leaving Erin to hold down the fort with her 2-year-old son, Jack, during the day. She usually works evenings after the children are in bed. A marketing specialist, Jones says she’s grateful she can work from home, but ends up working a lot of late nights and weekends. She schedules her workload around the time she’s able to spend with her children, and she calls on her parents and friends for child care when she needs to catch up. “There’s never a dull moment,” Jones said.
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Fashion show gives arts center a boost Lone Tree facility has support of active philanthropic guild By Sonya Ellingboe sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia.com Since the Lone Tree Arts Center opened, it has been strengthened by an active Lone Tree Arts Center Guild, composed of a group of philanthropists interested in supporting the center “with ongoing fun and social opportunities designed to raise funds and build awareness,” according to the group’s mission statement. Among those events has been an annual fashion show. On June 23, from 6 to 9 p.m., members and guests will enjoy “Cocktails and Couture”: spring/ summer fashions provided by Rosey’s by Diane, a luxury boutique
for women at the Park Meadows mall. Cocktails and appetizers are included in the ticket price, as is a gift bag and chance to win door prizes. Deadline for ticket purchase is June 17. The event will be in the Lone Tree Arts Center Event Hall, 10075 Commons St. Doug Tisdale, executive vice president of the South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce and former mayor of Cherry Hills Village, will emcee the event and attendees will enjoy current fashions for women by Rosey’s by Diane. The shop has promised “clothing that is soft to the touch, sophisticated, indulgent and perfect for warm summer days and chic city nights.” Rosey’s by Diane lists a large number of brands from the U.S., France, Canada, Spain, Brazil and India. Among them: the American
company Luna Luz, which has soft, travel-friendly garments in colorful, interesting fabrics — some are “feather-dyed,” which means individually hand-sprayed and each one different. Last Tango’s website shows tops, street-length and floor-length dresses in soft fabrics, while Surrealist offers separates: bottoms, tops, tunics, dresses and jackets that might create a number of different outfits and combinations. Anu, from India, offers brightly colored full skirts and fitted tops that would be fun for a party. The store prides itself on excellent customer service, so a customer might be tall, short, thin or a bit rounder and still find a flattering outfit. Or two! The Park Meadows store address is 8401 S. Park Meadows Center Drive (inside near Crate and Barrel).
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College art show displaying student, instructor works in Littleton
By Sonya Ellingboe sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia.com A crowd filled the Colorado Gallery of the Arts on May 26 as the ACC(h)ord(e) Ensemble played pleasing background music for the opening of the annual Community Education Student and Instructor Art Exhibition, which will run until July 10 at Arapahoe Community College in Littleton.
Juror Sheri Farabaugh, a Denver-based artist who paints in a realistic style, announced the awards she had selected, seeking color, shape, values, simplicity — “whether you’re starting or experienced.” Awards included a first place in photography to Lisa Halowinski for “Antelope Canyon 2.” Farabaugh noted the abstract shapes in this composition that almost sucks you in.
Yolande McAllister won a first place ribbon for her “Bright Pear,” with “design, shape — all based on color.” McAllister said she has cut back to half-time work and is enjoying painting. (She also is a musician and plays with ACC’s Jazz Ensemble.) Techniques include drawings, such as Terry Howard’s collection of four pen and ink drawings that won a second place as a group and Martin E. O’Brien’s colorful
acrylic/ink painting, “Private Garden,” which won a merit award. Community Education classes are listed in a catalog or online at arapahoe.edu, and many are of limited duration, which may work for an artist with limited time to pursue a chosen medium — or someone who just wants to dip a toe in and see if it feels good! Summer classes are underway and fall listings will come out soon.
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Legally Blonde, the Musical The last production in Town Hall Arts Center’s 2015-2016 season is “Legally Blonde, the Musical.” Based on the movie, the musical follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes, snobbery and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. Show runs through Sunday, June 19 at 2450 W. Main St., Littleton. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Additional shows are at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, June 12 and June 19. For tickets, stop by the Town Hall Arts Center box office, call 303-7942787 ext. 5 or go to townhallartscenter.org.
MUSIC/CONCERTS
Jazz in the Park Swing Shift kicks off the 2016 Jazz in the Park series at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, June 11, at Civic Green Park, 9370 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Other dates in the series are June 25, the annual festival; July 13, the Highlands Ranch Metro District ice cream social; and Aug. 20. Go to www.hrswingshift. org or www.hrconcertband.org, or contact Kelley at 303-683-4102. Dance Ensemble The Zikr Dance Ensemble presents “Altar,” a duet with an original score by noted Boulder musician and composer Jesse Manno, and “Samsara,” one of the company’s most ambitious creations. Set to the progressive art/ rock music of Yes and featuring special effects, “Samsara” promises an unforgettable journey through the cycle of birth, death and reincarnation. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 11 and 2 p.m. Sunday, June 12 at the Lone Tree Arts Center. Call 720-509-1000 or go to www.lonetreeartscenter.org. Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra Saxophonist Jim Stranahan performs with the Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Monday, June 13 at Dazzle Jazz Club, 930 Lincoln St., Denver. A professional saxophonist and band leader in Denver for 33 years, Stranahan has performed with celebrities including Bobby Shew, Lee Konitz, Bob Hope and Rosemary Clooney. Come early and enjoy dinner, snacks or a drink before or during the show. Go to www.mjo-denver.org (dates/calendar page) to reserve tickets. Call Scott at 303-521-8206.
Colorado Owls Explore the mysterious lives of Colorado owls at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 11, at the Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. See live owls provided by Wild Wings Education up close as you learn about their incredible adaptations, such as directional hearing, superior night vision, and silent flight. Call 303-795-3961. Historic Presentation Curious of the homes from the turn of the century? Appreciate Victorian architecture? Englewood is showing one of its finest from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, June 12 during a limited seating Tea with the Legendary Ladies, historic presentations, and a guided tour. Gloves and hats encouraged. Tour is available for those interested in seeing the home self-guided from 5-7 p.m. Enjoy the grounds and historic home. For cost, tickets and information, contact the Englewood Historic Preservation Society at www. historicenglewood.org or 720-254-1694. Parker CarFest The Parker Cruisers Car Club plans its eighth annual Parker CarFest from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, June 12, in Old Town Parker. Staging begins at 8 a.m. The show takes place during the Parker Days Festival. All net proceeds will be donated to the Parker Task Force/Food Bank. Online registration is available at ParkerCarFest.com. Attendance is free for spectators. ‘A Little Cinderella’ Ballet Ariel presents “A Little Cinderella” at 3 p.m. Wednesday, June 15, at the Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree. Show is a shortened, one-hour version of the ballet that is the perfect length for families with young children. Tickets are available at http://www.lonetreeartscenter. org/showinfo.php?id=435. Call 720-5091000. Go to www.balletariel.org. Magic of Reading Master magician Mark Strivings is a roller coaster of laughs and amazement for kids of all ages while learning about the fun of reading. Show times are 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. Friday, June 17, at the Douglas County Libraries’ James H. LaRue Branch, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Part of the district’s summer reading program. Space is limited. Registration is required at 303-791-7323 or www.DouglasCountyLibraries.org.
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Pinball Showdown Rocky Mountain Pinball Showdown is the Friday, June 10, to Sunday, June 12, at the Denver Marriott South at Park Meadows. The festival brings together the pinball, retro and classic arcade community. Go to www.PinballShowdown.com. Ultimate Pitchfest Twenty agents representing all genres of fiction and all categories of nonfiction will be available for 250 ten-minute video pitch sessions at the first Ultimate Pitchfest from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 11, at 1101 W. Mineral Ave., Littleton. Go to www.ultimatepitchfest.com or call 310-210-9221 for cost and other information. Fun and Games Minecraft masters from the Deep Space Minecraft Club demonstrate tips and tricks — and a few secrets — for a better Minecraft experience. Douglas County Libraries program for ages 12 and younger takes place at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 11, at the Castle Pines branch, 360 Village Square Lane. This event is part of DCL’s summer reading program. Space is limited. Registration is required; call 303-791-7323 or go to www.DouglasCountyLibraries.org. Arts Center Guild Golf Event The Lone Tree Arts Center Guild presents its “Not Just for Dudes” evening from 5-8 p.m. Sunday, June 12 at Top Golf, 10601 E. Easter Ave., Centennial. Guests will enjoy private golf bays as you have fun competing for points and prizes. Cost includes full dinner buffet, soft drinks and golf. Cash bar available. Contact info@lonetreeartscenterguild.org for information. Go to www. lonetreeartscenterguild.org for tickets. Summer Reading Discussion Douglas County Libraries staff and guest librarian Alice Kober will provide adults with great summer reading suggestions at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 14, at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Door prizes and refreshments are included. Registration is required. Call 303791-7323 or DouglasCountyLibraries.org. Finding Dory Beach Party Kids and families will enjoy ocean-themed games, crafts, snacks and activity stations to celebrate the release of “Finding Dory.” The beach party is at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 14, at the Douglas County Libraries branch in Roxborough, 8357 N. Rampart Range Road. Space is limited; registration is required at 303-791-7323 or www.DouglasCountyLibraries.org. Support for the LGBT Community An information technologist who has been an activist in the LGBTQ community and a speaker informing employers and employees of why it is a workplace issue will speak at the next PFLAG Highlands Ranch meeting from 7-8:45 p.m. Tuesday, June 14, at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. The speaker, who is gay, has an identical twin brother who is straight; the twins come from an Irish Catholic family. All questions are welcome. Parents, families and friends are welcome. Everything is confidential and all are welcome. Contact info@pflaghighlandsranch.org. Non-Fiction Book Club Meets Parker Non-Fiction Book Club meets from 6:30-9 p.m. Tuesday, June 14, at 11008 Blackwolf Drive, Parker (Canterberry Crossing). RSVP requested. Contact Evelyn Poulo at 971-275-3750 for details. Food, Wine Classic Party Tracy Nielsen, owner of La Pitchoune Winery, is bringing her award-winning Sonoma County Pinot Noir and Chardonnay back to her home state of Colorado for the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen. But before heading up the mountain, enjoy an opportunity to taste exclusive, limited-production wines without having to make a trip to California. Event is from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, June 15, at Anglers All, 5211 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. We will also provide appetizers and good stories from the land of Pinot Noir and Chardon-
nay. Go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/la-pitchounes-food-wine-classicpre-party-at-anglers-all-tickets-24569360619 iCan Bike Camp Highlands Ranch Community Association presents iCan Bike Camp, a bike-riding program for children with disabilities. Riding a bike is a seemingly impossible task that can typically be mastered in less than a week. Within days of learning to ride, many children exhibit independent behaviors for the first time. This achievement creates a gateway of opportunity, helping children gain assurance and self-reliance in many other aspects of their lives. Volunteers ages 16 and older are needed. Camp runs from Monday, June 15 to Friday, June 19 at the Eastridge Recreation Center. Sessions are offered from 8:15-9:30 a.m., 9:50-11:05 a.m., 11:25 a.m. to 12:40 p.m., 1:45-3 p.m., 3:20-4:35 p.m. Go to www.hrcaonline.org/tr. Good Night, Lone Tree Douglas County Libraries plans a celebration at 4 p.m. Friday, June 17, at 8827 Lone Tree Parkway, to give families a chance to say goodbye to the existing Lone Tree Library before the new one opens. Celebration includes light snacks, arts and crafts, and a storytime for kids. Registration is required; call 303-791-7323 or www.DouglasCountyLibraries.org. Author Presentation Best-selling author Rinker Buck will discuss his book “The Oregon Trail,” a true account of driving a mule team and covered wagon across the Oregon Trail with his brother, Nick, at 6:30 p.m. Friday, June 17, at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Books will be sold at the event, courtesy of Tattered Cover Book Store, with a book signing to follow discussion. Registration is required; call 303-791-7323 or go to www. DouglasCountyLibraries.org. Woof & Wine The Humane Society of the South Platte Valley plans Woof and Wine from 7-10 p.m. Friday, June 17, at Schomp MINI, 1001 Plum Valley Lane, Highlands Ranch. Adoptable shelter pets will be available. For information and tickets, call 303-703-2938 or go to https://hsspv.org/woofandwine/. Cocktails and Couture Lone Tree Arts Center Guild presents its annual fashion show “Cocktails and Couture” from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, June 23, at the Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree. Fashions provided by Rosey’s by Diane at Park Meadows. Doug Tisdale, former mayor of Cherry Hills Village, will be the emcee. Tickets include fashion show, appetizers, drink ticket, gift bag and a chance to win door prizes. Reserve tickets by June 17 at www.lonetreeartscenterguild.org or call 303-489-5533. Father’s Day Falcon Fest Treat your dad, pop, father, or papa to a one-of-a-kind experience for the whole family at the Father’s Day Falcon Fest from 8:30-11:30 a.m. Sunday, June 19, at the outdoor Audubon Nature Center at Chatfield, 11280 Waterton Road, Littleton. Event attendees will receive a close and personal encounter with live raptors presented by Hawkquest. Registration required. Go to www. denveraudubon.org, or call the Audubon Society of Greater Denver at 303973-9530 or email info@denveraudubon.org. Charity Golf Tournament Shiloh House plans its “It’s All About the Kids” charity golf tournament Monday, June 27, at the Highlands Ranch Golf Club, 9000 Creekside Way, Highlands Ranch. Shotgun start is at 1:30 p.m. Secure a foursome by Monday, June 20 at www.shilohhouse.org/donations (include player info in the comments section. Entry fee includes four-man scramble, cart, range and dinner. Hole contests include closes to pin, longest drive, putting and hole-in-one. Junior Toms Camp Girls from preschool to eighth grade will learn new dances and techniques at a three-day mini-camp from 12:30-3:30 p.m. Monday, June 20, to Wednesday, June 22, at Newton Middle School on 4001 E. Arapahoe Road, Littleton. The camp is taught by Arapahoe High School Tom-Toms team members, and a showcase will be shared on the last day of camp. Camp is a fundraiser for the AHS Tom-Toms. To register, go to http://toms.ahswarriors.org/, then click “Register.” Contact Kim Amen, 720-988-5737. Tuesday Morning Women’s Golf League The Englewood Women’s Golf Association is accepting applications for the 2016 season. The women play Tuesday mornings at Broken Tee Englewood golf course. Contact the membership chair for information, ewga18@gmail. com.
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It’s in the Air: Problems with Pollen Approximately 1 out of 5 people suffer from runny nose, itchy eyes, and sinus congestion every spring. These seasonal symptoms are often caused by our immune system reacting to harmless airborne substances like pollen. Wave goodbye to your problems with pollen by learning what nutrients and foods help support a balanced immune response to airborne irritants. Breathe deeply. Program is from 4-5:40 p.m. Tuesday, June 14, at Natural Grocers, 1265 Stg. John Stiles Drive, Suite M, Highlands Ranch. Call 303-471-9400. Momma Bear Workshop Moms Fight Back and S2S Training are partnering to teach moms and kids how to skillfully deal with any level of conflict with confidence, courage and composure. The kids (moms welcome to stay, too) workshop is from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, June 18. A workshop for moms only (no kids, please) is from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, July 9. Both workshops are at MuyLab-DTC, 7475 E. Arapahoe Road, Unit 1, Centennial. Register for the June workshop at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/momma-bear-workshop-for-kids-tickets25430412047#tickets. Register for the July workshop at https://www. eventbrite.com/e/momma-bear-workshop-for-moms-and-teens-tickets25702396560#tickets. Editor’s note: Calendar submissions must be received by noon Wednesday for publication the following week. Send listings to calendar@ coloradocommunitymedia.com. No attachments, please. Listings are free and run on a space-available basis.
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Local standouts take field for national team U.S. women’s soccer squad faces Japan in Commerce City By Jim Benton jbenton@colorado communitymedia.com Mallory Pugh and Lindsey Horan, two local soccer standouts, highlighted the match — an exhibition game known as a friendly — between the national teams of the United States and Japan on June 4 before a sellout crowd at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City. Horan, a Golden High School graduate and a second-half substitute, scored in the 89th minute as the U.S. overcame a 2-0 deficit to take a 3-2 lead. But, what appeared to be a comeback victory turned into a 3-3 tie against a disciplined, pressing, ballcontrol Japanese team. Japan, competing with only 10 players because captain Japanese captain Yuki Ogimi was ejected for a second yellow card, scored in stoppage time on a U.S. defensive breakdown to gain the tie. “It was awesome,” said Horan, who is nursing a hip injury but was OK to be among the 18 players on the roster. “You want to come into the game and impact it. For the team it was a great goal but in the grand scheme of things, we tied.” Pugh, who graduated May 18 from Mountain Vista high school, proved to be an 18-year-old that can compete with some of the world’s best players. She started and played the entire game. Pugh took a chip from Crystal Dunn, beat a Japanese defender, and then with good vision, found Alex Morgan with a quick pass. Morgan scored the first USA goal in the 27th minute and Pugh gained her team-leading sixth assist for the national team in 2016. In the 84th minute, Pugh was pulled down while chasing a loose ball, which set up a free kick. Morgan scored her second goal of the game to tie the score at 2-2.
After an assist to teammate Alex Morgan, Mallory Pugh celebrates the first United States goal of the game. At almost 30 minutes into the first half, Pugh passed to Morgan and Morgan hit the shot, putting the U.S. at a deficit of only one goal. This was Pugh’s sixth assist this season. Photo by Conner Davis “It was amazing,” Pugh said. “Knowing that we were playing a good opponent here and with my teammates around me and my friends and family was really cool.” Japan and the U.S. were finalists in the past two World Cups and the 2012 Olympics. Japan won the 2011 World Cup, while the U.S. claimed the 2012 Olympic and 2015 World Cup championships. That was part of the reason that the match sold out in a little more than 10 minutes and 18,572 fans witnessed the game, cheering almost every time the U.S. made a rush into the offensive zone. Morgan was amazed with Pugh and the crowd. “I feel like Mal is always Mal, the same every day,”
Morgan said. “She never looks nervous to me. She is always true to herself. I love that part of Mal. She always looks like she has a lot of confidence when she takes on other players. “I don’t know if we have ever sold out a game (as) quickly as we did with this game. The stadium was awesome and helped us get through that 2-0 deficit. I have to give credit to the fans.” Pugh and Horan were two of three Colorado youth players on the 24-player USA team that must be reduced to 18 for the Olympics, which begin Aug. 3 in Rio de Janeiro. With only 18 players allowed to suit up for the June 2 game, Valor Christian graduate and de-
fender Jaelene Hinkle was one of the six who did not play. Here is a look at the three Colorado players. Jaelene Hinkle Hinkle, 23, is a 2010 graduate of Valor Christian. She played youth soccer for Colorado Real, and has been part of the U.S. National program for the past six years. She played at Texas Tech and has been playing professional soccer for the Hinkle Western New York Flash. She made her debut on the U.S. Women’s National Team last October.
She is proud to be representing Colorado on a national platform. “Two clubs come to mine: Real Colorado and Rush Colorado soccer,” she said. “Even when I was younger, those were two big soccer clubs and the directors of both soccer clubs have really done a lot taking Colorado soccer to the next level, getting kids at a young age to start playing so that there is more time to develop and make them better soccer players. “It’s a really big step in the right direction. It says a lot about Colorado’s direction, dedication and commitment to soccer and developing world-class players.” Soccer continues on Page 22
Valor coach says goodbye after winning baseball title It’s nice to go out on top like Peyton Manning or John Elway after Super Bowl wins. While he’s not retiring, Valor Christian baseball coach Keith Wahl is leaving on top. Two days after his team won the Class 4A state baseball championship, Wahl announced he was resigning. Wahl told his team the morning of May 31 and later that day Valor Christian issued a news release stating that Wahl had accepted a job as athletic director at Briarwood Christian, a K-12 school in Birmingham, Alabama. “I want to thank everyone at Valor for my time over the past nine years,” Wahl said in the statement. Wahl was also an assistant athletic director at Valor. He has been at Valor since the school opened in 2007 and he leaves after compiling a 127-61 record with
six league baseball championships and one state title. “We are very thankful for the years of coaching, teaching and ministry that coach Wahl has given to our students at Valor Christian,” said Athletic Director Jim Benton Jamie Heiner in the same statement. “He OVERTIME has built a strong foundation for future success in the baseball program and we look forward to building on that foundation in the coming years.” New Mountain Vista AD Shawn Terry is the new athletic direc-
tor at Mountain Vista. Terry was the AD at Northridge High School in Greeley last year and takes over at Vista for Pat McCabe. Before assuming duties at Northridge, Terry was activities director at William Chrisman in Independence, Missouri, and was the AD/assistant principal at Leavenworth High School in Kansas. Lakewood resident in top 10 Lakewood resident Doug Wherry, who owns and operates Jake’s Academy junior elite golf school at the Lone Tree Golf Club, finished tied for sixth in the Colorado Senior Open June 1-3 at Green Valley Ranch Golf Club. Wherry, the 1981 state golf champion at Cherry Creek High School, had rounds of 69, 74 and 70 to finish with a 2-under par 211 total to win $1,700.
During the three rounds, the former All-American at Texas-El Paso had 12 birdies, 33 pars and nine bogeys. Four of the bogeys came during his 2-over-par second round. Help wanted sign at Arapahoe Arapahoe is looking for a new baseball coach. Luke Muller, an Arapahoe graduate, told athletic director Steve Sisler that the 2016 season would be his last as Warriors head coach because he wanted to spend more time with his family. In the past nine seasons, Arapahoe has gone 100-81 under Muller, 36. 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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Mountain Vista lacrosse player honored Munro takes award for all-around skills By Jim Benton jbenton@colorado communitymedia.com Colin Munro makes highlightreel plays with his behind-theback goals and passes, but his offensive skills aren’t only things that make him the Colorado Community Media South Metro Boys Lacrosse Player of the Year. “He’s worked hard at putting that skill into his repertoire,” his dad and Mountain Vista coach Jamie Munro responded when asked about his son’s behindthe-back skill. “In lacrosse, most people don’t do that. It would be like in hockey if you switched hands all the time instead of using your backhand. It takes time to learn the skill and the confidence to use it. “Colin gets the notoriety for scoring goals, but for a nonfaceoff guy he was one of the leaders in ground balls on the team and he also played a lot on defense. He was one of our set defensive guys, and as an offensive player he is just a good versatile player that can do things in a lot of different ways.” Colin Munro, who perfected his behind-the-back abilities by
Mountain Vista’s Colin Munro is Colorado Community Media’s South Metro Boys Lacrosse Player of the Year. Photo by Paul DiSalvo
practicing on a wooden board in his backyard as a youngster, was switched to a midfield position from attack this season, but that didn’t affect his offensive contributions. “The nice thing about it (behind-the-back passes and shots) is you can throw it a little later to a spot and kind of let people run after it,” explained Colin. “It’s hard to guard because a lot of people don’t see it coming.” Munro, a junior who has committed to play lacrosse at North Carolina, led the Douglas County League with 54 goals and 84 points. He was second among Class 5A players in goals and third with points for Mountain Vista, which finished the season 18-2 after a 5A semifinal playoff upset loss to Arapahoe. “It was a really fun season but a little disappointing finish for us,” said Colin, who will again play box lacrosse most of the summer in British Columbia. “I would say I like attack better but the team needed me to play some defense, and I love playing defense because I love being out there. It was pretty fun to be able to play both and be able to shoot. “Box lacrosse is a tremendous help with my shooting, catching and finishing and toughness. It goes a long ways to make me a better field player.”
Cherry Creek sophomore shows mental toughness Micha Handler honored as Girls Tennis Player of Year By Jim Benton jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com
Cherry Creek sophomore Micha Handler won the state No. 2 singles title, didn’t lose a set in 25 matches this season and earned Colorado Community Media South Metro Player of the Year honors. Photo by Jim Benton
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Lindsey Horan Horan, 22, graduated from Golden High School, but didn’t play prep soccer and instead played for the Colorado Rush. After graduation in 2012 she turned down an offer to play at the University of North Carolina and signed a professional contract with Paris SaintHoran Germain. Her contract with Paris Saint-Germain was terminated after three seasons so she could return to the United States and she signed with the Portland
Cherry Creek sophomore Micha Handler stood at the back fence, her back turned away from court in order to focus during the first set of the No. 2 singles final of the Girls State Tennis Championship on May 14 at the Gates Tennis Center in Denver. Handler worked on improving her mental game this season, and that helped her go undefeated in 25 matches. She won the state’s No. 2 singles championship and has been named Colorado Community Media’s South Metro Girls Tennis Player of the Year. “I was just trying to take it slow,” Handler explained about the time she needed to focus during the first set. “It was very mental in the first part of the set and I was just trying to slow up.” Handler beat Poudre’s Alessia Pabiano, 6-1, 6-1 to finish the season without losing a set including in the regionals, state tournament and a Chattanooga, Tennessee, college-format tournament. “I didn’t lose a set this season but I had some close matches,” she said noting that a 6-4, 6-4 win over Air Academy’s Cori Campbell in the Cheyenne
Thorns of the National Women’s Soccer League in January. She was called up to the national team late in 2015. “It was probably one of the most difficult things I’ve done,” Horan said about signing a pro contract to play in Paris at a young age. “Playing overseas, playing in a new culture, and in the beginning just being away from home, were very difficult for me. “It just game me the experience at playing at a high level, being in a new country and learning things on my own. That was an experience you couldn’t get anywhere else. Going to college is new and different but going overseas was a whole new world. Then on the soccer side you are playing with so many international players and just learning from them and learning from all their experience gave me a lot.” Horan knows it will be tough to make
Mountain Invitational was her toughest of the season. “The match at the Cheyenne Mountain Invitational was 4 and 4. It was windy and we had some real long points but I pulled it out.” Handler, who played No. 1 doubles for the Bruins last season and was third in the state meet, was mentally ready for this season. “I improved not only my game but mentally,” said Handler. “The team has helped me. It’s so fun having everybody cheering for each other. That’s so different from last year. Our team feels stronger even though we didn’t win the state championship. “The mental part is really important, especially being a singles player, because it is all on yourself. I played doubles last year and sometimes you can rely on your partner. For singles it’s all you. Luckily this season I was pretty strong mentally. If I wasn’t as strong mentally I don’t think I would have won.” Creek coach Chris Jacob points toward Handler’s work ethic as part of the reason for her success. “She had an amazing season,” said Jacob. “She’s a hard worker. She pushes herself in practice and makes the people around her better too. She’s determined. She grinds out every point. She’s going to get her racket on everything. “Then, she’s going to make things happen too. She can dictate the point really well. She hits with a lot of pace and figures a shot ahead and makes sure she is in charge of the point.”
the 18-player team for the Rio Olympics. “Everyone here is competing for a spot and picking the roster will be semi soon,” she said. “Anytime I was training with Rush, my goal was to make the national team. Everything I did was to fulfill that dream I had.” Mallory Pugh Pugh, 18, elected not to play for Mountain Vista this spring and instead trained with the Real U16 boys Academy team. However, she was on the roster, sat on the Vista bench and supported the team. The Golden Eagles played in the state chamPugh pionship game at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park on May 18, falling 2-1 to Grandview. Pugh returned and got
to play at the venue with the U.S. Women’s National Team with a chance to make the Olympic roster. “I didn’t play in the state championship and it was weird sitting on the sidelines,” she said. “Being here with the National Team had an impact and being in my hometown was special. “It was tough sitting on the sidelines for high school games. Sitting on the sidelines of any game is tough but in the back of my mind I was thinking about getting better and the best environment for me was with the boys academy team. That’s what I did to prepare me.” Pugh took a step toward earning a spot on the Olympic team with a solid game against Japan on June 2. “I always thought my freshman year about the 2016 Olympics,” she said. “I wondered if I could ever make that, I’m still wondering and driving to do that.”
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Golf in spotlight for Heritage senior Kempton skips tennis and wins south metro honors By Jim Benton jbenton@colorado communitymedia.com
Julie Mackin is the Colorado Community Media South Metro Girls Soccer Player of the Year. File photo
Castle View athlete raking in awards Mackin named Player of Year in girls soccer By Jim Benton jbenton@colorado communitymedia.com Honors keep piling up for Castle View soccer player Julie Mackin. She was tabbed as the Continental League Player of the Year. Gatorade named her as the Colorado Gatorade Girls Soccer Player of the Year. And, Colorado Community Media has selected Mackin as the South Metro Girls Soccer Player of the Year. Mackin, a 5-foot-4 senior who will play next season at Clemson University, helped the Sabercats
compile a 10-7-0 record and advance into the Class 5A state playoffs. “Julie Mackin’s pace and skill while on the dribble is exceptional,” said Rock Canyon coach Mat Henbest. “She is the reason for nearly all of the Sabercats’ success.” Mackin, who maintained a 3.68 grade point average, played in 13 games for Castle View as a forward and scored 14 goals and had four assists for 33 points or an average of 2.5 points per game. She wound up her high school career with 50 goals and 23 assists while splitting her time with U.S. national soccer teams and track. She was the two-time defending Continental League long jump champion.
Mackin was a member of the Under 18 United States Women’s National team that participated during March in Spain’s La Manga Tournament. She was a defender on the national team which confirms her versatility. Sabercats’ coach Mary White echoed Henbest’s comments about Mackin. “Julie was a key player in our offense,” White said. “She was one of the leading scorers in the Continental League. The big thing about Julie is she is a total game changer. “She gets on the field and she can control the pace of the game. She’s so fast she can beat players on the run. She is tenacious, competitive and she was also one of the most coachable kids.”
Heritage High School senior Joanna Kempton focused on golf this spring and proved that paying attention to one sport in the spring can be beneficial. Kempton divided her time and efforts in three previous years between golf and tennis, but this spring decided to abandon tennis. “This was the first year she focused solid on golf; as you could tell by her scores, she wasn’t splitting time between golf and tennis,” said Eagles coach Matt Kennan. “She shot between 71 and 79 in all the tournaments.” Kempton was named the Colorado Community Media Girls Golfer of the Year, and concentrating on one sport was an advantage that was noted when she added up strokes on the scorecard. “It helped me out a lot because I got to work in practice a lot more,” said Kempton. “It was a lot less stressful for me. I wanted to become
consistent all year. I wanted to practice it all but I spend more time on my short game.” Kempton was the Kempton medalist at the Class 5A Northern Regional qualifying tournament May 9 when she fired a 1-under-par 71 at the Ptarmigan Golf and Country Club. “That was my best round of the season,” she recalled. “I played pretty well. Everything was kind of working for me. I wasn’t thinking too much on what I was doing. I was just hitting the greens and I was making my putts.” Kempton was the top finisher among South Metro golfers at the 5A state tournament, which was held May 23-24 at Common Ground Golf Course in Aurora. She had back-to-back rounds of 79 and finished ninth with a 158 total. “I know I probably could have done better,” said Kempton, who will be attending Colorado State University in the fall but won’t play golf. “My goal was to make the top 10. I did that and was pretty happy.”
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26 Highlands Ranch Herald
Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 10/26/2004 Recording Date of DOT: 10/28/2004 Reception No. of DOT: 2004110554 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $182,320.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $199,671.70
nesday, July 20, 2016, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.
Public Notices Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: the failure to make timely payments as required under the Deed of Trust.
Public Trustees PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2016-0065 To Whom It May Concern: On 3/15/2016 2:13:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: LEE ANN KNUTSON Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR NATIONAL MORTGAGE CENTER DBA PRICELINEMORTGAGE, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: DITECH FINANCIAL LLC Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 5/30/2000 Recording Date of DOT: 6/7/2000 Reception No. of DOT: 00039182 Book 1854 Page 810 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $163,500.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $131,570.06 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: the failure to make timely payments as required under the Deed of Trust. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 22, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 101-A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 9778 S. Bucknell Way, 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, July 6, 2016, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended. If you believe that your lender or servicer has failed to provide a single point of contact (38-38-103.1 CRS) or they are still pursuing foreclosure even though you have submitted a completed loss mitigation application or you have been offered and have accepted a loss mitigation option (38-38103.2 CRS), you may file a complaint with the Colorado Attorney General (720-508-6006) or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (855-411-2372) or both. However, the filing of a complaint in and of itself will not stop the foreclosure process. First Publication: 5/12/2016 Last Publication: 6/9/2016 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 3/17/2016 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: KELLY MURDOCK Colorado Registration #: 46915 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: (303) 706-9994 Attorney File #: 16-010546 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2016-0065 First Publication: 5/12/2016 Last Publication: 6/9/2016 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Littleton NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2016-0070 To Whom It May Concern: On 3/21/2016 4:30:00 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: BRIAN S. WILSON AND GINA WILSON Original Beneficiary: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 10/26/2004 Recording Date of DOT: 10/28/2004 Reception No. of DOT: 2004110554 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $182,320.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $199,671.70 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: the failure to make timely payments as required under the Deed of Trust. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 22, BLOCK 6, HIGHLANDS RANCH
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
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The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 22, BLOCK 6, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING #82A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 9886 Foxhill Circle, Littleton, CO 80129 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 13, 2016, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended. If you believe that your lender or servicer has failed to provide a single point of contact (38-38-103.1 CRS) or they are still pursuing foreclosure even though you have submitted a completed loss mitigation application or you have been offered and have accepted a loss mitigation option (38-38103.2 CRS), you may file a complaint with the Colorado Attorney General (720-508-6006) or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (855-411-2372) or both. However, the filing of a complaint in and of itself will not stop the foreclosure process. First Publication: 5/19/2016 Last Publication: 6/16/2016 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 3/25/2016 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: EVE M GRINA Colorado Registration #: 43658 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: (303) 706-9994 Attorney File #: 16-010621 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2016-0070 First Publication: 5/19/2016 Last Publication: 6/16/2016 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2016-0072 To Whom It May Concern: On 3/30/2016 3:33:00 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: KEVIN E. LEWIS Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR AMERICA'S MORTGAGE, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 3/9/2011 Recording Date of DOT: 3/14/2011 Reception No. of DOT: 2011017134 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $234,987.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $216,269.06 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: the failure to make timely payments required under said Deed of Trust and the Evidence of Debt secured thereby. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 40, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 110-B, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 10158 Woodrose Court, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 20, 2016, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended. If you believe that your lender or servicer has failed to provide a single point of contact (38-38-103.1 CRS) or they are still pursuing foreclosure even though you have submitted a completed loss mitigation application or you have been offered and have accep-
Public Trustees
If you believe that your lender or servicer has failed to provide a single point of contact (38-38-103.1 CRS) or they are still pursuing foreclosure even though you have submitted a completed loss mitigation application or you have been offered and have accepted a loss mitigation option (38-38103.2 CRS), you may file a complaint with the Colorado Attorney General (720-508-6006) or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (855-411-2372) or both. However, the filing of a complaint in and of itself will not stop the foreclosure process. First Publication: 5/26/2016 Last Publication: 6/23/2016 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 3/31/2016 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: JOAN OLSON Colorado Registration #: 28078 7700 E. ARAPAHOE ROAD, SUITE 230, CENTENNIAL, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 952-6906 Fax #: Attorney File #: CO-16-706288-JS *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2016-0072 First Publication: 5/26/2016 Last Publication: 6/23/2016 Publisher: Douglas County News Press
PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2016-0074 To Whom It May Concern: On 3/30/2016 3:36:00 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: CHRISTIAN B. PERSON AND SHARI J. PERSON Original Beneficiary: HOUSEHOLD FINANCE CORPORATION III Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: HOUSEHOLD FINANCE CORPORATION III Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 4/23/2007 Recording Date of DOT: 2/20/2008 Reception No. of DOT: 2008011846 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $110,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $109,333.75 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay monthly installments due Note Holder. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 61, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 118-L, ACCORDING THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. Which has the address of: 683 Ridgemont Cir, 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, July 20, 2016, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended. If you believe that your lender or servicer has failed to provide a single point of contact (38-38-103.1 CRS) or they are still pursuing foreclosure even though you have submitted a completed loss mitigation application or you have been offered and have accepted a loss mitigation option (38-38103.2 CRS), you may file a complaint with the Colorado Attorney General (720-508-6006) or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (855-411-2372) or both. However, the filing of a complaint in and of itself will not stop the foreclosure process. First Publication: 5/26/2016 Last Publication: 6/23/2016 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 3/31/2016 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: HOLLY RYAN Colorado Registration #: 32647 355 UNION BOULEVARD SUITE 250, LAKEWOOD, COLORADO 80228 Phone #: (303) 274-0155 Fax #: (303) 274-0159 Attorney File #: 16-913-29093 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2016-0074 First Publication: 5/26/2016 Last Publication: 6/23/2016 Publisher: Douglas County News Press
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Public Trustees PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2016-0081 To Whom It May Concern: On 4/6/2016 5:21:00 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: JOHN W. DIENER Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR FBC MORTGAGE, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: FBC MORTGAGE, LLC Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 4/7/2015 Recording Date of DOT: 4/20/2015 Reception No. of DOT: 2015025007 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $272,127.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $270,893.57 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 30, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 121-B, 1ST AMENDMENT, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO Which has the address of: 9731 Mulberry Street, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 The Deed of Trust was modified by a document recorded in Douglas County on 3/28/2016, Reception number 2016018017. Reason modified and any other modifications: Legal Description. 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, July 27, 2016, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended. If you believe that your lender or servicer has failed to provide a single point of contact (38-38-103.1 CRS) or they are still pursuing foreclosure even though you have submitted a completed loss mitigation application or you have been offered and have accepted a loss mitigation option (38-38103.2 CRS), you may file a complaint with the Colorado Attorney General (720-508-6006) or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (855-411-2372) or both. However, the filing of a complaint in and of itself will not stop the foreclosure process. First Publication: 6/2/2016 Last Publication: 6/30/2016 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 4/7/2016 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: MONICA KADRMAS Colorado Registration #: 34904 1199 BANNOCK STREET, DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 350-3711 Fax #: Attorney File #: 3850.100210.F01 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2016-0081 First Publication: 6/2/2016 Last Publication: 6/30/2016 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Littleton NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2016-0088 To Whom It May Concern: On 4/12/2016 1:42:00 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: JEFFREY R SAMPSON Original Beneficiary: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 5/31/2012 Recording Date of DOT: 6/8/2012 Reception No. of DOT: 2012041446 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $187,903.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $165,660.83 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: the failure to make timely payments required under said Deed of Trust and the Evidence of Debt secured thereby. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of
Original Beneficiary: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 5/31/2012 Recording Date of DOT: 6/8/2012 Reception No. of DOT: 2012041446 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $187,903.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $165,660.83
herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
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THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 6, 2016, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you To advertise your public notices call 303-566-4100 paying the indebtedness provided in said are hereby notified that the covenants of Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of the deed of trust have been violated as Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses follows: the failure to make timely payof sale and other items allowed by law, ments required under said Deed of Trust and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificand the Evidence of Debt secured ate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If thereby. the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE cure by those parties entitled to cure may A FIRST LIEN. also be extended. The property described herein is all of If you believe that your lender or serthe property encumbered by the lien of vicer has failed to provide a single the deed of trust. point of contact (38-38-103.1 CRS) or they are still pursuing foreclosure even Legal Description of Real Property: though you have submitted a comLOT 36 PROVINCE CENTER FILING NO pleted loss mitigation application or 1H COUNTY OF DOUGLAS STATE OF you have been offered and have accepCOLORADO ted a loss mitigation option (38-38103.2 CRS), you may file a complaint Which has the address of: 9011 Sanwith the Colorado Attorney General derling Way, Littleton, CO 80126 (720-508-6006) or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (855-411-2372) NOTICE OF SALE or both. However, the filing of a complaint in and of itself will not stop the The current holder of the Evidence of Debt foreclosure process. secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and deFirst Publication: 5/12/2016 mand for sale as provided by law and in Last Publication: 6/9/2016 said Deed of Trust. Publisher: Douglas County News Press THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given Dated: 3/17/2016 that on the first possible sale date (unless CHRISTINE DUFFY the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. WedDOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee nesday, August 3, 2016, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle The name, address and telephone numRock, Colorado, I will sell at public aucbers of the attorney(s) representing the tion to the highest and best bidder for legal holder of the indebtedness is: cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs NICHOLAS H. SANTARELLI and assigns therein, for the purpose of Colorado Registration #: 46592 paying the indebtedness provided in said 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses Phone #: (303) 706-9990 of sale and other items allowed by law, Fax #: (303) 706-9994 and will deliver to the purchaser a CertificAttorney File #: 16-010980 ate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE the deadline to file a notice of intent to SALE DATES on the Public Trustee webcure by those parties entitled to cure may site: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustalso be extended. ee/ If you believe that your lender or serLegal Notice No.: 2016-0062 vicer has failed to provide a single First Publication: 5/12/2016 point of contact (38-38-103.1 CRS) or Last Publication: 6/9/2016 they are still pursuing foreclosure even Publisher: Douglas County News Press though you have submitted a completed loss mitigation application or you have been offered and have accepted a loss mitigation option (38-38103.2 CRS), you may file a complaint with the Colorado Attorney General (720-508-6006) or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (855-411-2372) Public Notice or both. However, the filing of a complaint in and of itself will not stop the DISTRICT COURT, foreclosure process. DOUGLAS COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO First Publication: 6/9/2016 CIVIL ACTION NO. 2015CV30304, Last Publication: 7/7/2016 Division/Courtroom 3 Publisher: Douglas County News Press SALE NO. 2016-0000939 Dated: 4/13/2016 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE CHRISTINE DUFFY OF REAL PROPERTY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee
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The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: JENNIFER ROGERS Colorado Registration #: 34682 7700 E. ARAPAHOE ROAD, SUITE 230, CENTENNIAL, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 952-6907 Fax #: Attorney File #: CO-16-704474-JS *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2016-0088 First Publication: 6/9/2016 Last Publication: 7/7/2016 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Littleton NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2016-0062 To Whom It May Concern: On 3/15/2016 12:23:00 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: TODD H JARRETT AND MELISA L JARRETT Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR COLONIAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE, A DIVISION OF COLONIAL SAVINGS, F.A., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: COLONIAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE, A DIVISION OF COLONIAL SAVINGS, F.A. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 2/23/2005 Recording Date of DOT: 2/25/2005 Reception No. of DOT: 2005016337 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $239,965.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $233,731.04 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: the failure to make timely payments as required under the Deed of Trust. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 19, BLOCK 5, ACRES GREEN FILING #5, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 958 Mercury Cir, Littleton, CO 80124 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 6, 2016, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.
Arrowhead Shores Homeowners Association, Inc., a Colorado non-profit corporation, Plaintiff, v. CHRISTOFFER HOOVER; DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY; CHRISTINE DUFFY AS PUBLIC TRUSTEE FOR DOUGLAS COUNTY; DIANE HOLBERT AS TREASURER FOR DOUGLAS COUNTY; UNKNOWN TENANT(S) IN POSSESSION Defendant(s).
Lot 25A, Roxborough Village Filing No. 16-A, 1st Amendment, County of Douglas, State of Colorado Also known as: 9812 Falcon Lane, Littleton, CO 80125
You and each of you are hereby notified that a Sheriff's Sale of the referenced property is to be conducted by the Civil Division of the Sheriff's Office of Douglas County, Colorado at 10:00 A.M., on the 22nd day of July, 2016, at 4000 Justice Way, Suite 2213, Castle Rock, CO 80109, phone number 303-663-7703. At which sale, the above described real property and improvements thereon will be sold to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale. All bidders will be required to have in their possession cash or certified funds at least equal to the amount of the judgment creditor’s bid. Please telephone 303-663-7703 prior to the sale to ascertain the amount of this bid. The highest and best bidder will have one hour following the sale to tender the full amount of their bid, or they will be deemed to have withdrawn their bid.
BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT THE TIME OF SALE.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. Judgment is in the amount of $ 7,302.73.
All telephone inquiries for information should be directed to the office of the undersigned Sheriff at 303-663-7703. The name, address and telephone number of each of the attorneys representing the holder of the evidence of the debt is as follows: Hal R. Kyles, #23891, Kelly K. McQueeney, #45175, ORTEN CAVANAGH & HOLMES, LLC, 1445 Market Street, Suite 350, Denver, CO 80202 (720)221-9780 Dated May 26, 2016, Castle Rock, CO TONY G. SPURLOCK, Sheriff Douglas County, Colorado Robert Rotherham, Deputy Douglas County, Colorado Legal Notice No. 929210 First Publication: May 26, 2016 Last Publication: June 23, 2016 Published In: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE DISTRICT COURT, DOUGLAS COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO CIVIL ACTION NO. 2015CV31171, Division/Courtroom 3 SALE NO. 2016-00000836 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY U.S. Bank National Association Plaintiff, v. Kirk M. Cwelich; Estates at Chatfield Farms, LLC; and Christine Duffy in her Official Capacity as the Public Trustee of Douglas County, Colorado Defendant(s). Lot 133A, Chatfield Farms Filing No. 1-A, 5th Amendment, County of Douglas, State of Colorado
Also known as: 10320 Hunt Master Place, Littleton, CO 80125
You and each of you are hereby notified that a Sheriff's Sale of the referenced property is to be conducted by the Civil Di-
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June 9, 2016
Lot 133A, Chatfield Farms Filing No. 1-A, 5th Amendment, County of Douglas, State of Colorado
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Also known as: 10320 Hunt Master Place, Littleton, CO 80125
You and each of you are hereby notified that a Sheriff's Sale of the referenced property is to be conducted by the Civil Division of the Sheriff's Office of Douglas County, Colorado at 10:00 A.M., on the 8th day of July, 2016, at 4000 Justice Way, Suite 2213, Castle Rock, CO 80109, phone number 303-663-7703. At which sale, the above described real property and improvements thereon will be sold to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale. All bidders will be required to have in their possession cash or certified funds at least equal to the amount of the judgment creditor’s bid. Please telephone 303-663-7703 prior to the sale to ascertain the amount of this bid. The highest and best bidder will have one hour following the sale to tender the full amount of their bid, or they will be deemed to have withdrawn their bid. BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT THE TIME OF SALE. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. Judgment is in the amount of $149,472.02 All telephone inquiries for information should be directed to the office of the undersigned Sheriff at 303-663-7703. The name, address and telephone number of each of the attorneys representing the holder of the evidence of the debt is as follows Randall M. Chin #31149, Barrett Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1199 Bannock Street Denver, CO 80204 Phone: 303-350-3711 Email: randallc@bdfgroup.com Dated May 12, 2016, Castle Rock, CO TONY G. SPURLOCK, Sheriff Douglas County, Colorado Robert Rotherham, Deputy Douglas County, Colorado Legal Notice No.: 929155 First Publication: May 12, 2016 Last Publication: June 9, 2016 Published In: Douglas County News-Press
Government Legals Public Notice REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) #028-16 RETIREMENT PLAN CONSULTING
The Department of Human Resources in conjunction with the County Manager of Douglas County Government, hereinafter referred to as the County, respectfully requests proposals from responsible and qualified firms for the provision of retirement plan consulting services on the County’s 401(a) money purchase plans and 457 defined contribution plan. The County of Douglas has approximately 1,135 actively employed, benefit eligible employees. Regular (non-temporary) employees are eligible for benefits on the first of the month following their date of hire. The RFP documents may be reviewed and/or printed from the Rocky Mountain EPurchasing System website at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com. RFP documents are not available for purchase from Douglas County Government and can only be accessed from the above-mentioned website.
Six (6) copies of your RFP response shall be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked “RFP No. 028-16, Retirement Plan Consulting” prior to the due date and time. Electronic and/or faxed responses will not be accepted. RFP responses will be received until 4:00 p.m., on Wednesday, July 20, 2016 by the Douglas County Purchasing Division, 100 Third Street, Suite 130, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104. Proposals will not be considered which are received after the time stated, and any proposals so received will be returned unopened. Douglas County Government reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, to waive formalities, informalities, or irregularities contained in a said proposal 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 vendor.
Please direct any questions concerning this RFP to Carolyn Riggs, Purchasing Supervisor, 303-660-7434, criggs@douglas.co.us, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Legal Notice No.: 929239 First Publication: June 9, 2016 Last Publication: June 9, 2016 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE DOUGLAS COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
Pursuant to §39-8-104 C.R.S., notice is hereby given that beginning July 1, 2016 the Douglas County Board of Equalization will meet to review the assessment roll of all taxable property located in the County as prepared by the County Assessor, and to hear appeals from determinations of the Assessor. All such hearings will be concluded and decisions rendered thereon by the Board of Equalization at a hearing held at 10:00 AM on August 3, 2016, in the Commissioners’ Hearing Room, located at the Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado. All decisions of the Board of Equalization will be mailed to the petitioner within five business days of the date on which such decision is rendered.
Pursuant to §39-8-104 C.R.S., notice is hereby given that beginning July 1, 2016 the Douglas County Board of Equalization will meet to review the assessment roll of all taxable property located in the County as prepared by the County Assessor, and to hear appeals from determinations of the Assessor. All such hearings will be concluded and decisions rendered thereon by the Board of Equalization at a hearing held at 10:00 AM on August 3, 2016, in the Commissioners’ Hearing Room, located at the Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado. All decisions of the Board of Equalization will be mailed to the petitioner within five business days of the date on which such decision is rendered.
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BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS DOUGLAS COUNTY, COLORADO Meghan McCann Clerk and Recorder Legal Notice No.: 929238 First Publication: June 9, 2016 Last Publication: June 9, 2016 Publisher: Douglas County News-Pres Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE DOUGLAS COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS A public hearing will be held before the Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday, June 28, 2016, at 2:30 p.m. in the Commissioners Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, concerning the adoption of the following Ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. O-016-001 THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, COLORADO AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE 2012 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE SUBJECT TO THE AMENDMENTS AS SET FORTH IN ATTACHMENT 1 AND APPENDICES B AND C AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT THEREWITH WHEREAS, Section 30-15-401.5(1), C.R.S., authorizes the Board of County Commissioners to adopt ordinances to provide for minimum safety standards, and; WHEREAS, Section 30-15-401.5(3), C.R.S., authorizes the Board of County Commissioners to adopt fire code provisions for the unincorporated areas of Douglas County, and; WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 30-15401.5(2), C.R.S., the Board of County Commissioners has appointed a permanent commission, known as the Fire Code Adoption and Revision Commission, for the purpose of reviewing and making recommendations for the adoption of a fire code, and; WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 30-15401.5(2), C.R.S., the Board of County Commissioners has received a recommendation from the Fire Code Adoption and Revision Commission, and; WHEREAS, after receiving the recommendations of the Fire Code Adoption and Revision Commission and duly considering the same, the Board of County Commissioners of Douglas County desires to adopt by reference the 2012 International Fire Code (“IFC”) in its entirety, except as modified herein, to protect the safety and welfare of the citizens of Douglas County; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF DOUGLAS COUNTY as follows: A. The Board of County Commissioners hereby approves the 2012 IFC, subject to the Amendments set forth in Attachment 1 and Appendices B and C. B. The following properties shall be exempt from IFC coverage, except as provided in Subsection 102.5, as amended herein: 1. Detached one- or two-family dwellings or townhouses; 2. Factory built housing units certified by the State of Colorado; 3. Factory built housing units constructed to federal standards; 4. Buildings or structures accessory to a dwelling or other allowed private use; or used exclusively for private agricultural purposes; and 5. Residential developments containing or creating three or fewer lots or parcels. C. The provisions of the International Fire Code, as adopted herein, and from the date on which this ordinance shall take effect, shall be controlling within the limits of the Fire Protection Districts of Castle Rock, North Fork, South Metro Fire Rescue Authority, Franktown, Jackson 105, Larkspur, Littleton, West Douglas, Mountain Communities and West Metro, along with the Metropolitan Districts of Highlands Ranch, Roxborough Park and Castle Pines and those areas of unincorporated Douglas County not included within a fire protection district. The Fire Code shall be enforced by the chief, commander or designated representative of each fire protection department or district specified in Section 1, or by the Board of County Commissioners in areas not included within a fire protection district. D. Should any section, clause, sentence, or part of this Ordinance be adjudged by any court of competent jurisdiction to be unconstitutional or invalid, the same shall not affect, impair or invalidate the ordinance as a whole or any part thereof other than the part so declared to be invalid. E. All ordinances and/or resolutions, including Ordinance No. O-007-002, or parts or ordinances and/or resolutions, which are inconsistent with the provisions of this ordinance, are hereby repealed, except that this repeal shall not affect or prevent the prosecution or punishment of any person for any act done or committed in violation of any ordinance hereby repealed prior to the effective date of this ordinance.
any court of competent jurisdiction to be unconstitutional or invalid, the same shall not affect, impair or invalidate the ordinance as a whole or any part thereof other than the part so declared to be invalid. E. All ordinances and/or resolutions, including Ordinance No. O-007-002, or parts or ordinances and/or resolutions, which are inconsistent with the provisions of this ordinance, are hereby repealed, except that this repeal shall not affect or prevent the prosecution or punishment of any person for any act done or committed in violation of any ordinance hereby repealed prior to the effective date of this ordinance.
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ATTACHMENT 1 TO ORDINANCE NO. O-016-001 Amendments to the 2012 International Fire Code Section 1. Adoption of the International Fire Code. That certain document, three (3) copies of which are filed in the office of the Douglas County Clerk & Recorder, being marked and designated as the International Fire Code, 2012 edition, including Appendix Chapters B and C as published by the International Code Council and amended by Douglas County, be and is hereby adopted by the Board of County Commissioners as the Douglas County Fire Code, regulating and governing the safeguarding of life and property from fire and explosion hazards arising from the storage, handling and use of hazardous substances, materials and devices, and from conditions hazardous to life or property in the occupancy of buildings and premises as herein provided; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of said Fire Code are hereby referred to, adopted, and made a part hereof, as if fully set out in this ordinance, with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes prescribed in Section 2 of this Ordinance. Section 2. Additions, Insertions, Deletions and Changes. The following sections of the Fire Code are hereby revised as follows: Subsection 101.1 is amended to read as follows: 101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Fire Code of Douglas County, hereinafter referred to as “this code”. Subsection 102.5 is amended to read as follows: 102.5 Application of this code to residential properties and construction. Where buildings, structures and portions thereof are designed and constructed in accordance with the International Residential Code, the provisions of this code shall apply only as follows: 1. Provisions of this code pertaining to water supplies and fire flow for new residential development, where adequate and reliable water supplies exist, in which four (4) or more new lots or parcels are created. 2. Construction permits for fire protection systems and associated equipment in the interior or exterior of the structure, not including dwelling unit fire sprinkler systems installed in accordance with IRC Section P2904. A new Subsection 102.13 is enacted to read as follows: 102.13 Douglas County Regulations. Where any of the provisions of this code are in conflict with any Douglas County code, standard or other adopted regulation, the Douglas County provisions shall control. The Douglas County Wildfire Mitigation Standards shall govern in lieu of the International Wildland-Urban Interface Code. References within this code to the International Wildland-Urban Interface Code shall not apply. Subsection 105.7.13 is amended to read as follows: 105.7.13 Solar Photovoltaic Power Systems. A building permit is required to install or modify solar photovoltaic power systems. Maintenance performed in accordance with the IBC as amended is not considered to be a modification and does not require a permit. Subsection 108.1 is amended to read as follows: 108.1 Board of appeals established. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the fire code official relative to the application and interpretation of this code, there shall be created a Regional Fire Code Board of Appeals (“board”) by the entry of various fire districts into an intergovernmental agreement (“IGA”). The board of appeals shall be appointed through the operation of the IGA. The fire code official shall be an ex officio member of said board but shall have no vote on any matter before the board. The board shall adopt rules of procedure for conducting its business, and shall render all decisions and findings in writing to the appellant with a duplicate copy to the fire code official. The Douglas County Board of County Commissioners shall be notified of all appointments made to the board. Said notification shall be in writing and shall be given within 30 days of said appointment(s). Upon 30 days written notice, the County may elect to withdraw from the use of the board at any time and for any reason. Subsection 109.4 is amended to read as follows: 109.4 Violation penalties. Persons who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter, repair or perform work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the fire code official, or of a permit or certificate used under provisions of this code, shall be subject to fine and/or imprisonment up to the maximum specified in Section 30-15-402, C.R.S. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense.
109.4 Violation penalties. Persons who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter, repair or perform work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the fire code official, or of a permit or certificate used under provisions of this code, shall be subject to fine and/or imprisonment up to the maximum specified in Section 30-15-402, C.R.S. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense.
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Subsection 111.4 is amended to read as follows: 111.4 Failure to comply. Any person who shall continue any work after having been served with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be subject to fine and/or imprisonment up to the maximum specified in section 30-15-402, C.R.S. Section 202 General Definitions Fire Apparatus Access Road- is amended to read as follows: Fire apparatus access road - Any improved surface, designed or ordinarily used for vehicular travel that provides fire apparatus access, including fire lanes, public or private streets, and parking lot lanes. Fire Apparatus Access Road shall not include a private residential driveway or a private residential shared driveway as defined herein. Residential Driveway – Add new definition to read as follows: Residential Driveway – A vehicular access for private use that serves one lot or parcel connecting a house, garage, or other allowed use to the public or private road. Residential Shared Driveway – Add new definition to read as follows: Residential Shared Driveway – A vehicular access for private use that may serve no more than three lots or parcels for the purpose(s) of ingress and egress to buildings structures or other allowed use. Subsection 503.1 is amended to read as follows: 503.1 Where required. Fire apparatus access roads shall be provided and maintained in accordance with the Douglas County Roadway Design and Construction Standards ("the Standards”). Should any provision of the fire code conflict with the Standards, the Standards shall control. Where the Standards are silent as to fire apparatus access roads, the Douglas County Public Works Engineering Director shall make the final determination as to whether Sections 503.1.1 through 503.1.3 of the fire code shall apply with respect to county roads. Subsection 503.2 is amended to read as follows: 503.2 Specifications. Fire apparatus access roads shall be installed and arranged in accordance with the Douglas County Roadway Design and Construction Standards (“the Standards”). Should any provision of the fire code conflict with the Standards, the Standards shall control. Where the Standards are silent as to fire apparatus access roads, the Douglas County Public Works Engineering Director shall make the final determination as to whether Sections 503.2.1 through 503.2.8 of the this code shall apply with respect to county roads. Subsection 503.4.1 is amended to read as follows: 503.4.1 Traffic calming devices. During design and prior to construction of traffic calming devices, fire code official review and comments shall be requested and considered by Douglas County. Subsection 507.1 Required water supply. Exceptions are added to read as follows: Exceptions: 1. Individual residential lots, parcels and developments legally in existence prior to the adoption of this code. 2. Developments containing or creating 3 or fewer residential lots or parcels. 3. Buildings or structures accessory to a dwelling or other allowed private use; or used exclusively for private agricultural purposes. 4. Developments subject to the Douglas County Standard for Water Supplies for Rural Fire Fighting. Subsection 507.3 is amended to read as follows: 507.3 Fire flow. Fire flow requirements for buildings or portions of buildings and facilities shall be determined in accordance with Appendix B of this code as amended or a method approved by the fire code official and Douglas County. Where an existing water supply for firefighting is not available within two road miles of the vehicular entrance of any parcel, the Douglas County Standard for Water Supplies for Rural Fire Fighting shall apply. Developments legally in existence at the time of the adoption of this code are not required to provide minimum water supplies or upgrade existing water supplies to meet this code. Fire flow requirements shall not apply to individual residential lots, parcels or developments listed as exceptions in subsection 507.1. Subsection 507.5 is amended to read as follows: 507.5 Fire hydrant systems. Fire hydrant systems shall comply with Sections 507.5.1 through 507.5.6, and Appendix C of this code as amended, or the Douglas County Standard for Water Supplies for Rural Fire Fighting where applicable, subject to the following locations that shall not be subject to the standards contained in these Sections and/or Appendix C:
Subsection 507.5 is amended to read as follows: 507.5 Fire hydrant systems. Fire hydrant systems shall comply with Sections 507.5.1 through 507.5.6, and Appendix C of this code as amended, or the Douglas County Standard for Water Supplies for Rural Fire Fighting where applicable, subject to the following locations that shall not be subject to the standards contained in these Sections and/or Appendix C:
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1. Fire apparatus access roads not having a pre-existing water line. 2. Where water flow is not available or accessible to support hydrant systems. 3. Where access to sufficient water flow is unavailable. Subsection 507.5.1 is amended to read as follows: 507.5.1 Where required. Where a portion of the facility or building hereafter constructed or moved into or within the jurisdiction is more than 400 feet (122 m) from a hydrant on a fire apparatus access road, as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the facility or building, on-site fire hydrants and mains shall be provided where required by the fire code official and the building official. Exceptions: 1. [No Change] 2. [No Change] Subsection 510.1 Emergency responder radio coverage in new buildings. Exception 4 is added to read as follows: Exceptions: 1. [No Change] 2. [No Change] 3. [No Change] 4. One and two-family dwellings and townhouses. Subsection 605.11 is amended to read as follows: 605.11 Solar photovoltaic power systems. Solar photovoltaic power systems shall be installed in accordance with the International Building Code as amended, the International Residential Code as amended, and NFPA 70. Subsections 605.11.1 Marking, through 605.11.4 Ground mounted photovoltaic arrays, are deleted in their entirety: Subsection 903.2.7 is amended to read as follows: 903.2.7 Group M. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings containing a Group M occupancy where one of the following conditions exist: 1. [No Change] 2. [No Change] 3. [No Change] 4. A Group M occupancy where the display and/or sales area containing the upholstered furniture or mattresses exceeds 5000 square feet (464 m²). Subsection 903.2.9 is amended to read as follows: 903.2.9 Group S-1. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings containing a Group S-1 occupancy where one of the following conditions exist: 1. [No Change] 2. [No Change] 3. [No Change] 4. [No Change] 5. A Group S-1 fire area used for the storage of upholstered furniture or mattresses exceeds 2,500 square feet (232 m²). Subsection 1101.1 is amended to read as follows: 1101.1 Scope. Where required by the fire code official and the building official, the provisions of this chapter shall apply to existing buildings constructed prior to this code. Exceptions: 1. One and two-family dwellings and townhouses. Subsection 1103.2 is amended to read as follows: 1103.2 Emergency responder radio coverage in existing buildings. Where required by the fire code official and the building official, existing buildings that do not have approved radio coverage for emergency responders within the building based upon the existing coverage levels of the public safety communications systems of the jurisdiction at the exterior of the building, shall be equipped with such coverage according to one of the following: 1. Whenever an existing wired communication system cannot be repaired or is being replaced, or where not approved in accordance with Section 510.1, Exception 1. 2. Within a timeframe established by Douglas County. Exception: Where it is determined by the fire code official or the building official that the radio coverage system is not needed. Subsection 1103.7.6 is amended to read as follows: 1103.7.6 Group R-2. A manual and automatic fire alarm system that activates the occupant notification system in accordance with Section 907.6 shall be installed in existing Group R-2 occupancies more than three stories in height or with more than 16 dwelling or sleeping units. Exceptions: 1. [No Change] 2. [No Change] 3. A fire alarm system is not required in buildings that do not have interior corridors serving dwelling units, provided that dwelling units either have a means of egress door opening directly to an exterior exit access that leads directly to the exits or are served by open-ended corridors designed in accordance with Section 1026.6, Exception 4, items 4.2 or 4.5.
or exit access that leads directly to the exits or are served by open-ended corridors designed in accordance with Section 1026.6, Exception 4, items 4.2 or 4.5.
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Subsection 5601.1.3 Fireworks Exception 4 is amended to read as follows: Exceptions: 1. [No Change] 2. [No Change] 3. [No Change] 4. The possession, storage, sale, handling and use of permissible fireworks as defined by Section 12-28-101, C.R.S.
Subsection 5704.2.9.6.1 is amended to read as follows:
5704.2.9.6.1 Locations of above-ground tanks. Above-ground tanks shall be located in accordance with this section. Subsection 5706.2.4.4 Locations where above ground tanks are prohibited, is hereby deleted in its entirety. Subsection 5806.2 Limitations, is hereby deleted in its entirety. Subsection 6104.2 Maximum capacity within established limits, is hereby deleted in its entirety. APPENDICES B AND C TO ORDINANCE NO. O-016-001 Only those appendix chapters of the 2012 International Fire Code listed herein are adopted as follows: APPENDIX B, Fire-Flow Requirements for Buildings.
Subsection B103.3 is amended to read as follows:
B103.3 Areas without water supply systems. In rural and suburban areas in which adequate and reliable water supply systems do not exist, the International Fire Code as amended shall apply. When agreed upon by the fire code official and the building official, NFPA 1141, NFPA 1142, ISO Fire Suppression Rating Schedule or other approved method may be utilized to determine fire flow requirements.
APPENDIX C, Fire-Hydrant Locations and Distribution.
Subsection C103.1 is deleted and replaced as follows:
C103.1 Fire hydrants available. Where existing water supplies permit, the minimum number and distribution of fire hydrants available to a building, complex, or subdivision shall not be less than that listed in Table C105.1.
Where existing water supplies do not permit, nothing in this section shall be construed so as to require the presence of a minimum number and distribution of fire hydrants as set forth in Table C105.1.
For the purpose of a complex or subdivision, fire hydrant number and distribution requirements in Table C105.1 are to be applied to fire apparatus access roads and perimeter public streets from which fire operation could be conducted.
Section 3. Applicability and Enforcement: The provisions of the International Fire Code, as modified in Section 2 herein, and from the date on which this ordinance shall take effect, shall be controlling within the limits of the Fire Protection Districts of Castle Rock, North Fork, South Metro Fire Rescue Authority , Franktown, Jackson 105, Larkspur, Littleton, West Douglas, Mountain Communities and West Metro, along with the Metropolitan Districts of Highlands Ranch, Roxborough Park and Castle Pines and those areas of unincorporated Douglas County not included within a fire protection district. The Fire Code shall be enforced by the chief, commander or designated representative of each fire protection department or district specified in Section 1, or by the Board of County Commissioners in areas not included within a fire protection district.
Section 4. Repeal of Conflicting Ordinances, Resolutions, and Regulations: All ordinances and/or resolutions or parts of ordinances and/or resolutions inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance, including Ordinance No. O-007-002, are hereby repealed, except that this repeal shall not affect or prevent the prosecution or punishment of any person for any act done or committed in violation of any ordinance hereby repealed prior to the effective date of this Ordinance.
INTRODUCED, READ AND ADOPTED ON FIRST READING on June ____, 2016, and ordered published in the Douglas County News-Press. THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, COLORADO BY: David A. Weaver, Chair ATTEST: BY: Meghan McCann, Deputy Clerk
ADOPTED ON SECOND AND FINAL READING ON June ____, 2016, and ordered published by reference to title only in the Douglas County News-Press. THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS COLORADO BY: David Weaver, Chair ATTEST: BY: Meghan McCann, Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No.: 929246 First Publication: June 9, 2016 Last Publication: June 9, 2016 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
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ATTACHMENT 1 TO ORDINANCE NO. O-016-001
Amendments to the 2012 International Fire Code
Section 1. Adoption of the International Fire Code. That certain document, three (3) copies of which are filed in the office of the Douglas County Clerk & Recorder, being marked and designated as the International Fire Code, 2012 edition, including Appendix Chapters B and C as published by the International Code Council and amended by Douglas County, be and is hereby adopted by the Board of County Commissioners as the Douglas County Fire Code, regulating and governing the safeguarding of life and property from fire and explosion hazards arising from the storage, handling and use of haza r d o u s s u b s ta n c e s , m a te r i a l s a n d devices, and from conditions hazardous to life or property in the occupancy of buildings and premises as herein provided; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of said Fire Code are hereby referred to, adopted, and made a part hereof, as if fully set out in this ordinance, with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes prescribed in Section 2 of this Ordinance.
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Subsection 111.4 is amended to read as follows:
111.4 Failure to comply. Any person who shall continue any work after having been served with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be subject to fine and/or imprisonment up to the maximum specified in section 30-15-402, C.R.S.
Section 202 General Definitions Fire Apparatus Access Road- is amended to read as follows:
Fire apparatus access road - Any improved surface, designed or ordinarily used for vehicular travel that provides fire apparatus access, including fire lanes, public or private streets, and parking lot lanes. Fire Apparatus Access Road shall not include a private residential driveway or a private residential shared driveway as defined herein. Residential Driveway – Add new definition to read as follows: Residential Driveway – A vehicular access for private use that serves one lot or parcel connecting a house, garage, or other allowed use to the public or private road.
Subsection 5601.1.3 Fireworks Exception 4 is amended to read as follows:
1. Fire apparatus access roads not having a pre-existing water line. 2. Where water flow is not available or accessible to support hydrant systems. 3. Where access to sufficient water flow is unavailable.
Exceptions: 1. [No Change] 2. [No Change] 3. [No Change] 4. The possession, storage, sale, handling and use of permissible fireworks as defined by Section 12-28-101, C.R.S.
Subsection 507.5.1 is amended to read as follows:
Subsection 5704.2.9.6.1 is amended to read as follows:
507.5.1 Where required. Where a portion of the facility or building hereafter constructed or moved into or within the jurisdiction is more than 400 feet (122 m) from a hydrant on a fire apparatus access road, as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the facility or building, on-site fire hydrants and mains shall be provided where required by the fire code official and the building official. Exceptions: 1. [No Change] 2. [No Change]
Subsection 510.1 Emergency responder radio coverage in new buildings. Exception 4 is added to read as follows:
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5704.2.9.6.1 Locations of above-ground tanks. Above-ground tanks shall be located in accordance with this section.
Subsection 5706.2.4.4 Locations where above ground tanks are prohibited, is hereby deleted in its entirety. Subsection 5806.2 Limitations, is hereby deleted in its entirety.
Subsection 6104.2 Maximum capacity within established limits, is hereby deleted in its entirety.
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Exceptions: 1. [No Change] 2. [No Change] 3. [No Change] 4. One and two-family dwellings and townhouses. Subsection 605.11 is amended to read
APPENDICES B AND C TO ORDINANCE NO. O-016-001
Only those appendix chapters of the 2012 International Fire Code listed herein are adopted as follows:
APPENDIX B, Fire-Flow Requirements for Buildings. Subsection B103.3 is amended to read as follows:
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