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Highlands Ranch elevates its game New training facilities offer variety for local athletes
By Alex DeWind adewind@coloradocommunitymedia.com There’s a facility for competitive strength training. There’s one with boot camps for young athletes. There’s an institute for sports vision conditioning. And a gym with hourlong classes for those with busy lifestyles. In the past year, at least 10 athletic gyms have opened in Highlands Ranch, a reflection not only of how active the community is but also of a fit state. “Colorado, in general, breeds athletic,
health-conscious people,” said Kate Criswell, a fitness and nutrition trainer in the area. The state has continuously been in the top 10 healthiest states. This year, it was ranked eighth by America’s Health Rankings. And Highlands Ranch’s demographics support the growth in sports facilities. It’s easier for athletes to get training in places on the outskirts of Denver such as Highlands Ranch, said Jay Albright, surgical director of the Sports Medicine Center at Children’s Hospital Colorado. “It’s also a young, vibrant community” he added. “A lot of families are moving to the area.” Fitness continues on Page 7
Members power through a boot camp at D1 Sports in Highlands Ranch, which has become a popular spot for fitness facilities . Photo by Alex DeWind
HEADING TO VICTORY
School board must blend old with new Incoming members will replace three incumbents By Mike DiFerdinando mdiferdinando@coloradocommunitymedia.com
Mountain Vista’s Brent Lackey, left, and Arapahoe’s Griffen Hampton go up for the ball. Lackey scored one of the goals as the Golden Eagles went on to win 2-1 over Arapahoe in the 5A state quarterfinal on Nov. 7 at Littleton Public Schools Stadium. For more on the game, turn to Page 28. Photo by Paul DiSalvo
Despite philosophical differences in their approach to education, board members on different sides of the election campaign are pledging to work together in the best interests of students. Newcomers David Ray, Anne-Marie Find more Lemieux and Wendy Vocoverage of gel, who defeated incumthe Douglas bents Kevin Larsen, Craig County School Richardson and Richard Board election Robbins, bring different on Page 3. ideas — particularly on the school district’s reform policies — to the previously like-minded board. On Nov. 4, the day after the election, Doug Benevento, board of education vice president, released an emailed Benevento statement. “While last night’s election results did not represent the choices I would have preferred, the voters have spoken clearly and I want to congratulate the winning candidates,” Benevento said. “The new board has obvious Lemieux differences but we all care for our kids and our schools. In the coming days and months, I hope we can unite and move forward around that common sentiment.” Benevento said he hopes to work with new board members on issues — such Ray as school finance and safety — that are important to all in the district. Ray, who served as a teacher and principal in the district for 25 years, said the newly elected members of the board look forward to working with current members as well. He also said Vogel that they are not opposed to Election continues on Page 13
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Honor guard is volunteer duty
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LEI ZHANG Master of acupuncture at Lei Acupuncture & Massage What do you do? I’m from Northeast China — Liaoning Province — close to North Korea. I came here to open my business — I think there’s the most business for acupuncture here. We’ve been open for about 17 months and we have 120-130 clients weekly. Our team is made up of two dietitians, three massage therapists and I’m the doctor — a licensed acupuncturist in the state of Colorado. What do you do when you’re not working? I enjoy playing soccer, shopping, food — most of the time my schedule is crazy, I need to work six days. We have a lot of referrals right now from doctors, families and friends. How did you get into acupuncture? Acupuncture has over 4,000 years of history. Acupuncture — or Chinese medicine — is a skill that you don’t learn in college or a four-year program. The best doctors in China teach their skills family to family. I was trained by my uncle when I was very young. Five years ago I created the “one needle treatment” that focuses on one particular problem, and I try to use the least amount of acupuncture needles — most people don’t like needles. I also
Lei Zhang, primary acupuncturist at Lei Acupuncture & Massage, practices Chinese medicine and uses herbal supplements. Photo by Alex DeWind use a lot of herbal supplements — no antibiotics or prescriptions. I always say 70 percent of our clients come in for pain and the other 30 percent come in for sleeping, digestion, allergy or fertility problems. In some cases, they’ll go to a traditional doctor but if the doctor can’t find the reason and the clients still complain, they’ll come see me. We’re trying to use other forms of medicine to take care of these problems.
When Harry Giglio receives a call requesting the services of Littleton’s American Legion Post 103 All Veterans Honor Guard, he begins going down a list of more than 20 names until he has the volunteers to handle the detail. “The calls are usually to serve as the honor guard at a military funeral ceremony,” Gigilo said. “Many of the funerals are at Fort Logan National Cemetery, but the honor guard also does military funeral ceremonies at other cemeteries in the area. We also are the honor guard at the ceremonies held at Littleton’s World War II Memorial on Memorial Day and on Veterans Day.” Kathy Kraski, who works to assist all the honor guard groups, said that calls come in and are routed to the next team, and they will enlist the volunteers to provide the services. “We have 11 members on an honor guard,” the Douglas County resident said. “We have a commander who conducts the services, a chaplain who delivers the prayers, a rifle detail to fire the 21-gun salute and a bugler to play taps.” Colorado’s All Veterans Honor Guard was formed in 1994, the year after the military services announced they would no longer provide honor guards. Currently, about 100 veterans are part of honor guards based in veterans’ organizations from Aurora, Ar-
vada, Castle Rock, Littleton, Lakewood and Englewood-Sheridan. Gigilo, a Vietnam veteran, said he became an honor guard volunteer in 2001. “I wanted to do what I could to honor fellow veterans,” he said. He said his group is called on frequently. Last year, they provided teams for 220 services. Kraski agreed the groups are in demands. Area honor guards provided services at more than 1,100 funerals and other events last year. She said the honor guard from Castle Rock recently provided services at nine funerals in one day. The only requirements to be part of the honor guard are that the individual be a veteran of military service, a member of a veterans’ organization and physically able to stand at attention or parade rest for the duration of the funeral. Those planning to volunteer need to know that funerals are held in all kinds of weather, including when it is raining, snowing or in temperatures ranging from below freezing to the upper 90s. Kraski said all the honor guards are looking for volunteers, plus donations are welcome so honor guards can help new members purchase their uniforms and buy or repair the group’s equipment. For information about volunteering or making donations, contact a local Veterans of Foreign Wars or American Legion post, visit the website at www.allveteranshonorguard.org or call 303-523-0533.
The members of the All Veterans Honor Guard rifle team fire the salute during the Memorial Day ceremonies at Littleton Cemetery. The volunteers on the honor guard take part in special ceremonies and provide honors at hundreds of military funerals a year. Photo by Tom Munds
Any future plans? My business keeps growing and I want to eventually have a second location. I just want to keep enlarging the acupuncture practice. Written by Alex DeWind. If you have suggestions for My Name Is..., contact Alex at adewind@ coloradocommunitymedia.com.
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Painted cars told story of support in school race
Challengers’ names were publicized in grassroots way
By Mike DiFerdinando mdiferdinando@coloradocommunitymedia.com For the past few months, cars across Douglas County have been driving around with the names of David Ray, Anne-Marie Lemieux and Wendy Vogel painted on their rear windows. On Nov. 3, the three candidates won election to the Douglas County School Board, defeating a slate of incumbent candidates that included the current board president, Kevin Larsen. The painted cars may have played a major role in making that a reality. “People who I never thought were that interested or involved were driving around with their cars painted for Ray, Lemieux and Vogel,” said district parent Jason Virdin. “I think it really speaks to the grassroots nature of the campaign and that parents really care about their children’s education.” Robin Handy, a Spanish teacher at Castle View High School, said car painting was the best marketing the candidates could have hoped for and helped spread their message. “I actually think painting the cars worked really well,” Handy said. “Whenever I would bring the candidates up to someone, they would say, ‘I’ve seen the names on the cars.’ It was really effective.” The grassroots effort extended to fundraising, with the challengers raising more money than their opponents in contributions reported so far, thanks to dozens of contributions each. Campaign finance reports as of press time showed that David Ray raised more than $24,000 in campaign contributions. Anne-Marie Lemieux raised more than $21,000 and Wendy Vogel raised more than $18,000. At least 60 people contributed to each of their campaigns. None of the incumbents — Larsen, Craig Richardson and Richard Robbins — raised more than $5,100 in donations reported so far. Richardson’s contributions from 23 donors were the most. What the individuals’ fundraising reports do not account for is third-party money. An ad broadcast on the Fox News Channel and other cable networks, paid for by the organization Douglas
County Education Alliance, attacked Ray, Vogel and Lemieux. The purpose of the Greenwood Village-based group — an independent expenditure committee — was to “support or oppose candidates running in school board elections,” according to the Colorado secretary of state’s database. It was not known how much was spent on the commercial or how much money the group had raised, as no donations or expenditures were listed for the alliance as of the Sept. 30 reporting date. The TV commercial began airing the first week in October. The next reporting period ends Dec. 31, nearly two months after the election. It is also not known how third-party money may have benefited the slate of challengers. “We conquered the big machine out there, that typically buys elections,” Ray said. “We conquered that and now we have a community that is coming together for the right cause.” Lemieux said it wasn’t hard to rally support for their cause. The slate of challengers promoted more teacher and parent input, including a community survey. “When we are all doing what’s best for kids, it’s very easy to have people that support that cause,” Lemieux said. “That’s the whole point of public education.” Larsen was gracious in defeat, admitting that the challengers’ positions fell more in line with what the community wanted this time around. “Anytime you have an election, it is competition of positions and ideas you have, and theirs prevailed,” Larsen said. Many in the community now hope that the election of the three new board members will mean more public input on the school board. “The biggest thing I look forward to is for this community, the parents, the students, the teachers to have a voice, which they haven’t had,” said parent Linda Pelo. “It’s a great opportunity to have people work hand-inhand together instead of going one direction and teachers being afraid to speak up and share ideas. It’s really awesome that we know the three people that are going in will give us a voice again.” Virdin said that he hopes public comment time at board meetings will be lengthened and that a parent survey will be conducted in the near future. “The community would like to see less animosity,” Virdin said. “I’m hopeful that the board will work with the three new members, but I’m not confident.”
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Bailey Mann, in the blue T-shirt, and Emily Mann, in the green T-shirt, compete in a pack burro race in Leadville. For the Manns, burro racing is a family affair. “It’s about enjoying yourself out there and understanding what these animals are all about,” Brad Mann said. Photos courtesy of Amber Wann
Brad Wann, who handles media relations for the Western Pack Burro Association, runs beside Zeb in a 2011 Buena Vista pack burro race. “We wouldn’t ask our burros to do anything we wouldn’t do,” he said.
Pack burro racing is metaphor for life Highlands Ranch family promotes Colorado’s summer heritage sport
By Alex DeWind adewind@coloradocommunitymedia.com Amber Wann was an up-and-coming pack burro racer until an accident in 2013 left her with back surgery and three months of bed rest. During that time, her son, Benjamin, started showing signs of his epilepsy. He was having seizures once a month. “I was battling a lot of things at the same time,” Amber said. “I wondered if there would ever be a happy day.” For Amber, pack burro racing isn’t just a sport — it’s an interpretation of life. When you race with a donkey, you hit challenges and you want to give up, she said. But you have to make it to the finish line. Amber and her husband, Brad, have
four children and live near Cheese Ranch in Highlands Ranch. They’ve been involved in the sport for about seven years. Pack burro racing is similar to a crosscountry footrace, except burros (Spanish for donkeys) lead the way. Every runner has a leash attached to an animal and the two run as a team. The sport’s season is from late May through September with races in mountain towns, such as Fairplay and Leadville. Mining towns are where the sport began. In the 1940s, Fairplay and Leadville still used burros to carry supplies and lead miners through rocky terrain. And in 1948, Fairplay started an annual, weekend-long festival called Burro Days dedicated to burros and pack burro racing. It’s the biggest event in Park County and generates significant tax revenue, said Julie Bullock, special events and business development coordinator for Fairplay. “All of the hotels are booked,” she said. “All of the businesses in town see benefits
from Burro Days.” As the sport continued to grow, Brad worked with state Rep. Millie Hamner (D-Dillon) on a resolution to recognize the sport statewide. In May 2012, the Colorado General Assembly approved the resolution and declared pack burro racing the summer heritage sport in Colorado. Today, the sport has nearly 60 racers, including the Wann family. Amber prefers running with a donkey to running alone. It’s a distraction factor and takes the focus off the aches and pains. “You really bond with the animal and the connection is so fulfilling,” she said. “You don’t have to be a winner. You just have to finish.” She is slowly making her way back into the sport. In 2013, she was working as a flight attendant with a local airline when turbulence threw her to the floor. She had to have back disc surgery and could barely lift a milk cartoon for the following three
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Vista football opens hearts to boy with rare disorder Players make 10-year-old honorary player for a night By Katie Pickrell Special to Colorado Community Media Despite Joe Wren’s unwavering love for football, the 10-year-old will never be able to play: Born without abdominal muscles and kidneys that don’t work well, he can’t participate in any competitive sports. But the Mountain Vista football team made his dream come true for a night when it invited him to suit up for a recent football game. “He has a way of getting into people’s hearts,” said his mother, Sherie Wren. “Down on that sideline, he really feels like he’s part of the gang. Of course, he’s little because of his kidney failure from birth — these guys just make him feel like he’s 6 feet tall.” Joe, who lives in south Jefferson County, was born with Eagle-Barrett syndrome, also known as prune belly syndrome, a rare disorder characterized by the partial or complete absence of stomach muscles that can lead to chronic kidney failure. When he was four, he received a kidney transplant. But his body has been rejecting the new kidney for the past few years. He is undergoing treatment to help his body fight the rejection. “Right now, he’s looking good, but like with a lot of kids with kidney failure, he can look totally fine and everything can change on a dime,” his mother said. “He likes to keep up appearances and keep up with his peers, but it takes an extra toll on him. We’re here tonight, but you never know when we’re going to end up in the hospital.” In mid-October, the seniors on Vista’s varsity team visited Children’s Hospital to set up arts and crafts as part of their community service for the year. There, they met Joe, who persuaded the players to throw a football with him. “Joe, and a lot of the kids at Children’s Hospital, can’t do what we do every day,” linebacker Coby Petau said. “They can’t strap on a helmet. They can’t play on a field. It kind of changes my perspective knowing I get to do something that not everyone can do every day.” Before the seniors left that night, Joe was playing quarterback, yelling at play-
Joe Wren, 10, who is fighting a disease that causes kidney failure, poses with Vista’s athletic trainer, Joe Ekhoff, before a recent Mountain Vista football game. The team made Wren an honorary Golden Eagle, realizing his dream of one day becoming a football player. Photo by Katie Pickrell ers who missed a catch and sending them to the bench on the makeshift field in the hospital lobby. By the end of the visit, the team decided to make him an honorary player and captain for the Golden Eagles during the Oct. 30 game against Highlands Ranch High School. “It can be very humbling and very moving for the players to understand how fortunate they are,” varsity head coach Ric Cash said. “This team is about more than just playing football — it’s about the experience and the life lessons.” At the game, Joe led the Eagles out of
the tunnel and onto the field. Whenever the team fell behind, Joe talked them up in the huddle. “Next time that you play up there, when it’s your turn, knock those guys down, try to,” he told the defensive line, “try to be bulldogs.” “OK,” lineman Andy Cano said. “We’ll be some bulldogs out there.” “Yes, sir,” Petau said. The road to wellness for Joe requires repeated trips to the hospital for the anti-rejection therapy he needs to help his body accept the transplant. So far, his
kidney is responding positively, Sherie Wren said. His final treatment was scheduled for this week. “He has taught us to never give up,” she said. “Before he was born, the doctors said he had a slim chance of living and, if he did, he would have a low quality of life. When people meet him, they’re like ‘You’re kidding, right?’ Now, we have a mini-superstar on our hands.”
Katie Pickrell is a senior at Mountain Vista High School and editor of Mountain Vista Media.
MILESTONES Education Nathan Breuker, of Highlands Ranch, was named to the spring 2015 dean’s list at Azusa Pacific University. Courtney Camden, of Highlands Ranch, was named to the spring 2015 dean’s list at Azusa Pacific University. David Corral, of Highlands Ranch, was named to the spring 2015 dean’s list at Azusa Pacific University.
Hayley Hawkins, of Highlands Ranch, was named to the spring 2015 dean’s list at Azusa Pacific University. Andrea Janae Larsen, of Highlands Ranch, was named to the spring 2015 dean’s list at Iowa State University. Allie Lynn Lundberg, of Highlands Ranch, was named to the spring 2015 dean’s list at Iowa State University. Kendall Marlow, of
Highlands Ranch, was named to the spring 2015 dean’s list at Azusa Pacific University. Riley Scott McCloskey, of Highlands Ranch, was named to the spring 2015 dean’s list at Iowa State University. Steffani Meusburger, of Highlands Ranch, graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh.
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Damon Piccone, of Highlands Ranch, was named to the summer 2015 dean’s list at Columbia College, Denver campus. Kelly Stanek, of Highlands Ranch, was named to the spring 2015 dean’s list at Biola University. Nicolas Zhou, of Highlands Ranch, was selected by the Colorado Springs Osteopathic Foundation to receive a
scholarship for his third and fourth years of osteopathic medical school. He will receive a $10,000 scholarship for his third year of medical school, and again for his fourth year of medical school if he remains in good standing. Zhou attends Midwestern University Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine. He is the son of Emily Wang.
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Fitness
Sports that involve head injuries, such as football or soccer, also have an impact on the visual system. Ward will end his programs with positive visualization to prepare the athlete for success in future games.
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The community has six high schools with competitive sports programs. The Rocky Mountains are a short drive away. And the suburban lifestyle is ideal for young, active families. It makes sense for entrepreneurs to get into the fitness industry, said Jim Royce, co-general manager of Backcountry CrossFit in Highlands Ranch. CrossFit, a competitive strength training sport, opened its doors in July 2012 and now has just short of 700 members. “Wanting to get fit isn’t just a trend,” Royce said, alluding to the state’s overall emphasis on healthy living. That lifestyle is generating different opportunities for entrepreneurs to take advantage of. “We’ve definitely had an increase in members in the fitness category,” said Andrea LaRew, president of the Highlands Ranch Chamber of Commerce. “Colorado — and our area — tend to be active and healthy.” Following are three new businesses that opened in the last six months: Sports team training For sports teams in training, D1 Sports has a state-of-the art basketball court and 40-yard indoor field. Athletes can attend boot camps and strength classes. The facility, at 1060 Plaza Drive, is coowned by professional athletes such as former NBA all-star Chauncey Billups. He makes an appearance about once a week, said Adam McLaughlin, speed and strength coach. The three different training levels — Rockies, developmental and prep — provide something for athletes of all ages. “Our thought process is how much better we’d be if we had something like this as children,” McLaughlin said.
The Manic Training grand opening class on Oct. 27 ends with an all-organic, superfood smoothie for the team and guests. Photo by Alex DeWind McLaughlin sees a lot of competition in youth sports. He and his team want to provide the best coaching for young athletes. “People are taking to athletics a lot more,” McLaughlin said. “We are building all-around athleticism here.” Sports vision training Jeff Ward, a member of the American Board of Optometry and primary doctor at Highlands Ranch Optical, considers his new Rocky Mountain Sports Vision Institute a “legal performance enhancer” for young athletes. “We are going to train completely different aspects of the visual system,” Ward said. Ward will use state-of-the-art instruments and devices to track an athlete’s depth perception, reaction time, eyehand-foot coordination and peripheral awareness.
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He will then evaluate the athlete’s visual skills and create a 12-week training program. The institute, located at 9370 S. Colorado Blvd. and scheduled to open Nov. 22, is better suited for some athletes over others. For example, a golfer’s eyes can be trained for peripheral focus so he or she can read the green better, said Ward.
Circuit workout For those who aren’t as involved in competitive sports, Manic Training at 2000 E. County Line Road has hour-long classes three times a week. Graham Muir, founder of Manic Training, chose Highlands Ranch as his fourth location because of the people who enjoy doing outdoor sports such as skiing, hiking and biking. “We use a hybrid method,” Muir said. “We do everything from strength training to intervals to core work.” The classes attract ex-athletes such as Erin Simmons Nemec, a pro snowboarder and X-Games medalist. “Because the workout is so diverse, it targets different muscles every time,” said Nemec, who traveled from Steamboat for Manic’s Oct. 27 grand opening of the Highlands Ranch location. The workouts are for busy, active people who want to build strength for activities outside the gym. The goal isn’t to keep people inside, said Peter Beuth, co-owner and primary trainer at the Highlands Ranch facility. “We want to give people the ability to fuse an outdoor lifestyle with health and wellness,” Beuth said. “We’ll give you the workout your body needs and send you back out into life.”
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Bill Barnes, left, and Josh Engelhardt keep things moving at the busy Woodlawn Liquor store. The store’s owner, Mark Mack, worries it won’t be so busy if a proposal to allow liquor sales in all grocery stores passes. Photo by Jennifer Smith stores, for example. Dozens have signed on to “Keep Colorado Local,” along with a number of breweries, distilleries and wineries. “Out-of-state corporations are interested in changing the way we do business in Colorado by allowing all chain grocers and convenience stores to sell alcohol,” reads the website. “Their goal is to boost profits. What they won’t tell you is that the effort will send money out of our communities, force hundreds of small businesses to close, curtail Colorado’s thriving craft industries, undermine safety and give underage kids more access to alcohol.” Littleton’s 38 State Brewery, the city’s first, is at the top of the list of the movement’s supporters. Open for two years, it just expanded from a single-barrel capacity to seven, and the owners and staff worry that it might get its legs knocked out from under it while it’s just learning to walk. “If convenience is the No. 1 consideration, well, is it convenient to put all our liquor stores out of business?” said Steve Schuett, manager. “In our case specifically, it will hurt our distribution. We’re in our infancy. Now we just go to the stores, drink our beer with them, shake hands and get our beer on their shelves within a week. I don’t have a distribution company fighting for me. If we can’t charm them in that way … selling a product via email is not really what sharing a beer is all about. … It’s just not the Colorado spirit. It’s not the craft brew way.” Schuett notes that Anheuser Busch recently bought MillerCoors, pending final approval by regulators, and will have 30 percent of the global market. “We’re fighting monopolies like you can’t believe,” he said. “If the monopoly gets ahold of the big chain stores, how big is that fight going to be?” Mark Mack, owner of the busy neighborhood Woodlawn Liquors in Littleton, also worries for his future.
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Keep Colorado Local says: Colorado has 1,650 small independent liquor stores and almost half of those small businesses would be forced to close within the first three years. Altogether, 10,000 Coloradans would lose their job in the first five years. Colorado would lose $240 million in revenue in the first five years. Colorado’s liquor-store industry, which contributes $1.9 billion to our state’s economy, would be in jeopardy. Fifty-two percent of revenue from local retailers returns to Colorado, compared to just 14 percent for national chain retailers.
“We have several hundred liquor stores in the Denvermetro area right now,” he said. “Probably in the first year, there will only be about 100 left. We can’t compete. Think of all the jobs that will be lost, and not just at the liquor stores, but at the beer companies, the wine companies. The small, wholesale distributors will vanish. Selection will vanish. Customer service will be gone.” Jesse Vance owns Advance Liquors in the shopping center just south of the Safeway that carries full-strength alcohol. It is anchored by a King Soopers, so he predicts a struggle should the law change. If it does, he’d like it to include a provision for the chain to buy out his license. “The way it is now for the independent stores, we’re not allowed to collaborate with each other to increase our buying power,” he said. A big part of his business is selling beer from breweries like 38 State. “But wait until they try to get it into a corporation,” he said. “I try to support the small guys as much as possible, because I’m a small guy. … I’ve got my life savings into this place.”
What supporters say St. Patrick’s Brewing Co. in Littleton is one of the exceptions among breweries. “We’re for it,” said co-owner Dave Barron. “We think it gives us more opportunities to distribute our beer, and it gives us bigger outlets. … (Other breweries) think the grocery stores are going to bring in more imported beer. But we’re the Napa Valley of beer, so I don’t think that’s going to happen. … We do more sales on site now, but we’re cultivating and working on our wholesale in order for us to grow our business the way we want.” Liquor continues on Page 9
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South Metro Health Allliance lays off staff
hired in 2011 with a $175,000 boost from the Colorado Health Foundation. “Hopefully we have made a positive impact for our community in some tangible way to access this complicated and seemingly broken health-care system,” said Purser. “There is so much work yet
to be done, and I know that our SMHA partners and members will continue to work together to ensure that there is no wrong door for someone seeking access to health care.” Purser explains that in 2009, there were only nine health alliances in Colorado;
today there are 28, all facing the same challenges as historic funding sources shift focus to programs and away from operating expenses. La Plata County Health Care Alliance recently laid off its staff, as well. “We are now all competing for the same funding streams from the local foundations, which has also become challenging,” said Purser. The board will continue to work with the Colorado Coalition for the Medically Underserved to figure out a way forward, said Purser. In the meantime, resource fairs and other events, like a panel discussion on race and health held just a week prior to the announcement, will wind down. Jones has found other employment, and Purser says she is exploring new opportunities. “I am sincerely hopeful that the leadership of the founding board and current board members, as well as great leaders at CCMU, will come up with workable solutions before more of these great neutral conveners and backbone support organizations have to suspend their good program work,” said Purser. “We are so very grateful to have had this beautiful opportunity to serve our community.”
products to our customers, who are clamoring to buy them.” McGannon was joined by Russ Novotny, Safeway’s regional liquor sales manager, and Michael Cooke, former Douglas County Commissioner and executive director of the Colorado Department of Revenue and the Colorado Department of Regulatory Affairs, along with Brackney and Robinson. Brackney notes that even though Colorado is home to the third-largest number of breweries per capita in the country, it’s one of only eight states where people can’t buy their beers in the grocery store. “We’ve seen the rise of consumer-driven
conveniences like ride-sharing and online retail, healthcare and banking, yet we still have to travel to two different stores just to complete a dinner,” said Brackney. “These outdated laws prevent our thriving craft breweries from entering grocery store shelves and prevent consumers from having the choice, convenience and competition that would benefit their family budget and tightly packed schedules.” As to the allegation that kids would have more access to alcohol at grocery stores, Robinson noted it’s already being done. “Grocery stores are great partners in the community and will be a safe place to sell
beer and wine,” he said. “When I was sheriff, there were numerous grocery stores that chose to place their one location with a liquor license in areas under my jurisdiction, and they never gave me any problems.” Luke Ouellette is the manager at Davidson Liquors, itself the size of a grocery store. He says he’ll reserve judgment on any legislation until he sees exactly what it says. The store has been in Highlands Ranch since 1998 and survived the 2007 changes, when one grocery store in each chain began selling hard liquor. “We maybe saw a slight decrease in business, but not dramatic,” said Oullette.
Funding struggles looming for organizations across state
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Just six years after its inception and four years after hiring staff, the South Metro Health Alliance has had to go staffless. “It is with great sadness then that I need to let you know that SMHA’s general operating funding has come to an end,” wrote Val Purser, the SMHA’s executive director, in announcing the move on Nov. 5. “Traci (Jones, communications specialist) and I have been working diligently with our board to try to find other sustainability, but alas, it just has not come together quickly enough for us. Last week, the SMHA board of directors had to make the difficult decision to end our employment.” SMHA is an outgrowth of the Littleton Immigrant Integration Initiative, which recognized the need for a way to connect the dots among the wide array of healthcare resources in Arapahoe and Douglas counties, especially for the uninsured -and underinsured. Purser and Jones were
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November 12, 2015
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Trying a new angle can be eye-opener The other night I was out to dinner with a couple of clients in an Italian restaurant down in Castle Rock, a place called Rose’s Bella Cucina. If you have not had the chance to dine there, I highly recommend it. The food is fantastic and the owners, Steve and Donna, are awesome. While we were walking out, we noticed an enlarged photograph of New York City, an aerial photo taken of the city from the south and looking north. Although some of the city looked the same, the view and the perspective made the city look very different from what it looks like today. This particular photograph was probably from the 1950s and obviously taken long before the Twin Towers were ever built, before the South Street Seaport was built up, and before the modern glass-framed architecture had replaced many of the older concrete-dominated structures. Having grown up in New Jersey just across the river, this photo gave me a completely different perspective. How often are we all used to seeing or hearing the same thing? I mean, we get conditioned to certain sights, sounds, smells and just the norm of life, don’t we? We get so used to something, so set in our ways, so accustomed to things being just the way they are, we sometimes forget to try looking at things from a different angle or viewpoint. Now here’s the deal: People make new decisions based on new information. So how do we do that? How do we break the cycle of the status quo? How do we get out of that same-old-same-old routine? Well, if we
are going to see things differently, make new decisions based on new information, we must first acquire that new information, right? So the way to do that is to develop a sense of curiosity. Maybe you already are someone who asks a lot of questions and has a heightened sense Michael Norton of curiosity, and that’s WINNING terrific. However, if you are someone who would WORDS like to start seeing the world a little differently, get your head around the political landscape or the economy, deepen your relationships, or view your job in a new and different way, try enhancing or developing a stronger sense of curiosity. Start including statements and questions like: “Tell me more about that.” “Can you share with me why you feel that way?” “What was the experience like?” “How did that happen?” You get the idea, right? It’s the “who, what, why, where, when and how” questions instead of simple questions that only require a yes or no answer. If you want a different perspective or view, try researching articles and blogs in the areas that interest you the most. I know, you can’t believe everything you see or read on the Internet,
but there are some very credible sources available to you to expand your views and ideas on particular subjects. Read the newspaper, and not just the sections you always read; check out opinions and columns that may challenge your current thinking. Remember, people make new decisions based on new information. And we have access to more information today than at any other time in history. If you were to look at New York City today, from the same angle that was used in the photo I saw hanging in Rose’s Bella Cucina, and compare them side by side, you would absolutely see the city in a whole new and different way. What do you need to see in a whole new or different way in your own life? What would happen if you changed the angle or perspective, or became more curious and sought new information about something that was important to you personally or professionally? I would bet you just might make some new decisions based on altered views, different perspectives and new information. How about you, is there a view or perspective you would like to change? I would love to hear all about it at gotonorton@gmail.com, and sometimes when we can get some new information and make new decisions, it really will be a better than good week. Michael Norton is a resident of Castle Rock and the former president of the Zig Ziglar Corporation. He works as a strategic consultant and a business and personal coach.
Behind closed doors, the weather’s perfect I can’t think of anything good to say about Black Friday. So. For a recluse there is no better time of the year than right now. I am all winterized, and I am ready to go further into the interior, if that is possible. What that means is that I lay low and paint more, write more, read more, think more, and take another inventory. Some people go into a winter funk. Not me. Sure, people ski. And get stuck on I-70. Not me. Colorado winters are perfect. Now and then we have a blizzard. But most of the time it’s clear, crisp, and sunny. I thought I wanted to retire in California.
Now I am glad I didn’t. California doesn’t let you winterize. Parts of it are exactly the same all year. You are outdoors all the time. William Blake said, “If the doors of perception were Craig Marshall Smith cleansed everything QUIET would appear to DESPERATION man as it is, Infinite. For man has closed himself up, till he sees all things thro’ narrow chinks of his cavern.” That quote led to a rock and roll band’s iden-
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tity. I’ll let you think about it. It starts to get dark at 5, and I begin to howl. Not really. But that’s about the time my thoughts turn into something that is meaningful to me. What validates my life? The answer is always the same. Being creative. That and being a good father to a dachshund. I have wondered what kind of real father I would be. The answer is always the same. I would be too good. I know for a fact that I would be preoccupied with Junior, and never get anything done. Maybe not. Maybe I would learn how to measure my time. Smith continues on Page 11
LETTER TO THE EDITOR Trash rules: scrap some, keep some Regarding the proposed new trash rules: Yes, everyone needs to have a trash and recycle can. Why, because I have had to knock on a neighbor’s door to tell them that ravens were tearing into the plastic bags and garbage was in the street. No more recycle bins as I see paper and plastic blowing down the street. And the trash companies contribute to the trash in the streets. Have the HRCA watch for those who don’t want to comply (give them three trash and three recycle weeks) and then fine them $10 for trash and $5 for recycle every month and add it to the HOA fees. Come on people, save the planet for the next generations. No to special-color trash cans! The trash companies will not want to order blue trash cans just for Highlands Ranch and we don’t want to have to buy new ones. No to special-color recycle can tops. I just got a recycle can from “Pro Disposal” and it was just a regular can with a “recycle” sticker on the side. Yes to trash cans on the curb and not the sidewalk. Kids and parents with buggies do not have to go out into the street to get around the can. I saw a senior citizen try to get around a trash can on his electric wheelchair scooter and he tipped over in the street! Another woman and I rushed over to help him out of the street and back on his scooter. Yes to extra sealed trash bags. And not any special designated ones. People have parties (baby shower, graduation, wakes, anniversary, retirement, etc.) and there will be excess trash. And don’t forget the leaves! Ron Nigh Highlands Ranch
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Family commitments deserve our support Colorado’s recovery from the worst recession since the Great Depression is as strong as any state’s in the nation, but for many middle-class families, decades of flat paychecks are leaving them with impossible decisions. Should they leave the workforce to stay home with an aging parent or pay tens of thousands of dollars to place them in around-theclock care? Do they purchase a home or pay down a mountain of student debt? Will they spend hundreds of dollars a week on childcare or reject a new job opportunity? This past August in Aurora we met with a number of parents to talk about the cost of child care. One mom described the difficult decision between paying for day care or paying her mortgage, and another parent was unable to work more hours because of the extra cost of care. Coloradans feel the burden of these almost insurmountable costs more than families almost anywhere else in the country. Overall, Colorado is the sixth most expensive state for child care, and infant care ranks second when you factor in the percentage of the average salary it consumes.
To provide some relief and help parents stay in the workforce, we’re co-sponsoring a bill to raise the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit. We want to make it easier to afford quality care by raising the credit from $3,000 to $8,000 for U.S. Sen. one child and from Michael Bennet $6,000 to $16,000 for two or more kids. GUEST Another pressure COLUMN point Colorado families talk to us about consistently is the cost of higher education. Many parents and students are taking on thousands of dollars of debt. In the past 35 years, college tuition at public universities has risen significantly, with the average in-state public tuition in Colorado rising to nearly $9,500 annually. We’ve introduced a number of measures
to help families save for school, decrease the cost of college and help graduates pay down their loans. They include streamlining the student loan process, restoring yearround Pell grants, promoting college savings programs, expanding college tax credits and allowing students to refinance loans. Following our urging, students will soon be able to fill out the FAFSA earlier so they can find how much aid they will qualify for sooner, allowing parents to plan and save. Unfortunately, some parents aren’t only paying for their kids’ college or their own student debt, but are also faced with caring for an aging or ailing parent of their own. More than 584,000 Coloradans are caring for aging or disabled loved ones, providing $7.4 billion in unpaid care each year. In 2012, the average cost in Colorado of placing someone in fulltime care was more than $200 a day. In July, we met with caregivers in Fort Collins who shared their stories. One woman was caring for both an aging parent and a disabled brother, another was taking care of a husband with Alzheimer’s after previously caring for a husband who died of cancer, and
one woman was caring for her mother with Alzheimer’s and was being tested herself for early onset of the disease. Last year, we teamed up with Republican Sen. Kelly Ayotte to establish the Assisting Caregivers Today Caucus to give caregivers a stronger voice in Washington and provide new opportunities for education and advocacy. We’ve also been working to pass the RAISE Act, which would require the Department of Health and Human Services to develop a national strategy to support the country’s 40 million family caregivers. Whether it’s battling student debt, caring for a loved one or sending your kid to day care, these challenges are replicated across the country. One thing we didn’t hear in our meetings was anyone saying they wanted to work less or get something for free. Everyone we talked to was willing to make a commitment to move their families forward, and Congress needs to find ways to support that commitment instead of sending families backward. Democrat Michael Bennet has represented Colorado in the U.S. Senate since 2009.
Actions aim for future water security Is our water future secure? It’s a question on the minds of many in Castle Rock and the entire south metro Denver region — and for good reason. After all, water is what makes our outstanding quality of life possible. If we want future generations to enjoy our communities as we do, we must ensure they have access to a secure and sustainable water supply that meets their future needs. From conversations throughout the region, we know Castle Rock residents and those in the entire south metro area understand the critical role water plays in delivering the quality of life we desire for our children, in addition to supporting property values, job creation and economic growth. We know residents are aware the region historically has relied too heavily on declining groundwater supplies and must diversify its supply for long-term sustainability. We know they view water as a top priority for the region and support an all-of-the-above approach that includes conservation and reuse, storage and new renewable supplies. We also know Castle Rock residents as well as residents across the south metro area value partnership among leaders throughout the region to get the job done in the most economically responsible manner. Working together to secure water rights, build infrastructure and efficiently use storage space helps spread the costs and the benefits to customers throughout the region. The answer to the question on people’s minds is not clear-cut. While our region is on the path to delivering a secure water future for generations to come, this effort is ongoing and will require continued support from our communities to see it through to the end. The good news is that we have a plan, and we are executing that plan. Thanks to innovative conservation approaches, the region has seen a 30 percent
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I just don’t have to measure it at all right now, and I haven’t since I retired. If I wanted to go to DIA and hop on the next flight to anywhere, I could do it. But I won’t. All I want is right here, not on an island or a cruise or a slope or a low house with a broad front porch in Étables-sur-Mer. I have given this some thought. In fact, I give it some thought every year at this time. I watch Anthony Bourdain. He’s a moving target. His life is enriched by travel. I go along with him, in my mind. And that’s good enough. While I was zipping back and forth to Detroit, my best friend was flying to Milan, Florence, and London, before heading back to Denton, Texas, where he is a university dean. He spent more time in airports than I spent in Michigan.
decrease in per capita water use since 2000. That means the typical south metro household GUEST or business, including those in Caste Rock, is COLUMN using 30 percent less water than just 15 years ago. Declines in the region’s underground aquifers — historically the main water source for the region — have slowed considerably in that same time period, a testament to efforts across the region to diversify water supplies and maximize efficiency through reuse. At the same time, major new water infrastructure projects are coming online throughout the region that bring new renewable supplies, storage capacity and reuse capabilities. These include the WISE (Water Infrastructure and Supply Efficiency) Partnership with Denver Water, Aurora and several other regional organizations including Castle Rock Water, the Chatfield Reallocation Project, Rueter-Hess Reservoir, the Northern Project and Castle Rock’s Plum Creek Purification Facility, to name a few. The 13 members that make up the South Metro Water Supply Authority provide water to 80 percent of Douglas County and 10 percent of Arapahoe County. Together, they are partnering among each other as well as with local government leadership and water entities across the region and state to execute their plan to secure a sustainable water future for the region. Since becoming a member of the South Metro Water Supply Authority, Castle Rock Water has helped lead implementation of the WISE project, new water storage reservoir projects and other regional renewable water supply efforts. WISE water will be available to Castle Rock residents by 2017 and even earlier for some of the other South Metro residents. A project like WISE represents as much as 10 percent of the renew-
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I left Colorado twice in 2015. That’s one more than my average. Greg leaves the country about three times a year. He thrives on it. One day it will help to make him a college president. I’m sure of it. I hire the same crew to clean up my yard every November. That means that the yard is shut down. I don’t get very wistful about it, because it also means that I can concentrate on these four walls. There’s no cabin fever. What’s the opposite? One morning I’ll look out — if it hasn’t happened already — and the yard will be white. And that will be perfect. Except for one thing. My roommate refuses weather, even if I provide him with a clear pathway. Jim Morrison took the name of his band, The Doors, from Aldous Huxley’s book “The Doors of Perception,” which was a reference to Blake’s quote. Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast.net.
able water needed for both current and future residents in Castle Rock. The members of the South Metro Supply Authority, including Castle Rock, each have long-term water plans. Through partnerships, these projects are made possible by sharing in the needed investments and other resources when completing the timeconsuming task of acquiring additional renewable water and building the required infrastructure. This collaboration is supported by the state and is in line with the Colorado Water Plan. This regional support has been critical in providing feasible strategies to ensure
water for future generations. Is our water future secure? No, not yet. But we’re well on our way to getting there.
Paul Donahue is the mayor of Castle Rock and has served on the town council for eight years. Eric Hecox is the director of the South Metro Water Supply Authority, a regional water authority made up of 13 water provider members that collectively serve more than 300,000 residents as well as businesses in the south metro Denver area. South Metro Water’s membership spans much of Douglas County and parts of Arapahoe County, including Castle Rock, Highlands Ranch, Parker and Castle Pines.
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Promenade names first tenants at development $177 million project is among biggest U.S. retail developments
By Shanna Fortier sfortier@coloradocommunitymedia.com Tokyo Joe’s is among the tenants set to open their doors before the end of the year at The Promenade at Castle Rock. “Castle Rock was the number one most requested place to be over the past five years,” said Mark Davis, president and CEO of Tokyo Joe’s. “It’s almost unbelievable how great the popularity has been and the request in Castle Rock.” The Castle Rock location will be the 35th Tokyo Joe’s restaurant, 30 of which are in Colorado. “We work real hard to have a fun, healthy environment,” Davis said. “It works really well here in Castle Rock. It’s been in the works for almost two years and we’re really excited to have it be
open.” Tokyo Joe’s, located at 820 New Memphis Court, Suite D-12, will officially open for business Nov. 17. But the day before, Nov. 16, the eatery will be also be serving food with all proceeds going to benefit Clear Sky Elementary School in Castle Rock. “We like being part of the community,” Davis said. “The dimeback program was a way that instead of friends and family, we’re giving back to the schools. We try to be consistent with our charitable giving and it is typically associated with education and kids.” Kneaders Bakery & Cafe opened to the public last month. Alberta Development Partners and Forum Real Estate Group announced that Blocks 7 and 8, near the interchange of Interstate 25 and Meadows Parkway, will be the first phase of the project to open. Other Promenade tenants expected
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The town’s North Meadows Extension project is opening in summer 2016 to provide another connection to U.S. Highway 85 and I-25 for residents and businesses on the west side of town. The new roadway project is a partnership with the town, Douglas County and the Colorado Department of Transportation. “Castle Rock is a great place to live,” said Mayor Paul Donahue. “We know our residents want more services closer to home, and we’re thankful Alberta is making this investment in our community.” The project comes at a time when the Town of Castle Rock is growing rapidly. The town is on track to exceed issuing permits for more than 800 single-family homes this year. “With the population of Castle Rock continuing to grow, there couldn’t be a better time to open Promenade at Castle Rock,” Provost said.
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Douglas County school board winners must be sworn in
By Mike DiFerdinando mdiferdinando@coloradocommunitymedia.com Before David Ray, Anne-Marie Lemieux and Wendy Vogel can be sworn in to their newly won seats on the Douglas County School Board, the county must first certify
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progress or change in the district. “I think what you’re going to hear us talk about is what reform really is,” Ray said. “Unfortunately, reform has got a bad, negative connotation. We are all about change. We believe that we can continually improve and enhance things for our kids. We’re not anti-change or anti-progress. It’s not so much a message about anti-reform as it is about listening to the people.”
To do so, a special meeting of the school board will likely need to be called, and Nov. 30 is tentatively scheduled as the date, the school district said. Once the new members are sworn in, the board can then vote for a new president to replace outgoing President Kevin Larsen,
Larsen, the school board president who lost his seat, said he is proud of the work he and his colleagues have accomplished and believes their polices are still best for the district — including the controversial pay-for-performance evaluations for teachers and staff. “I’m proud that we have actually challenged education and set the model,” Larsen said. “You can compensate and evaluate and differentiate based on performance. Everything else in the economy does this. I’m sorry, no matter what your function is, you have to find ways to encourage and attract and reward the top talent.” The final meeting for the current board
is Nov. 17. New members will be sworn in no later than Nov. 30. Several community groups have criticized the district’s policies for years and are celebrating the election outcome. “For several years, Strong Schools Coalition has advocated for greater transparency and accountability in Douglas County School District,” said Laura Mutton, the group’s president. “I am hopeful that the results of this election are a step toward achieving this goal. We still have a long way to go, but by working collaboratively with our parents, teachers, students and community members, I believe we can move this district forward in a positive direction.”
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The Henwood children hand out plates of food during a trip to Haiti. Courtesy photos
November 12, 2015
FA I T H HEALTH CULTURE FA M I L Y FOOD
The Riley kids help build a shed at Drifter’s Hearts of Hope, a nonprofit horse rescue.
Sue and Joe Hanson, of Littleton, make the rounds in their patrol cruise at Trick-or-Treat Street at Aspen Grove shopping center Oct. 31.
Impacts broaden with family volunteers Donating time with spouse, kids promotes giving spirit By Chris Michlewicz cmichlewicz@coloradocommunitymedia.com For Whitney and Justin Henwood and their six children, volunteering became a family affair when they relocated from Parker to Haiti to help a community recover from a devastating earthquake. A Castle Rock family discovered that working for an organization that helps neglected horses and special needs youth not only fosters a good work ethic, it also teaches gratitude and thoughtfulness. And a retired couple in Littleton decided to give back by helping their local police department with the little things like crowd control and reporting graffiti. They are part of a growing trend of volunteerism that brings a family’s collective might to extend a friendly hand — whether it’s helping out in a kitchen to feed the homeless on Thanksgiving, organizing a neighborhood cleanup campaign or seeking an international destination where relief is needed. GenerationOn, a national volunteer organization that provides family project ideas and guides, is encouraging parents to sign up for family volunteer day Nov. 21. Moms and dad who work alongside their children can share observations and later talk about their experience. “Volunteering together enhances values such as kindness, compassion and tolerance, plus family members learn new skills and feel appreciated for their contributions and talents,” the group’s website says. Desire to help leads to Haiti Whitney and Justin Henwood, of Parker, traveled to Haiti in 2011 before returning the following year with their six children. The second excursion wasn’t a short-lived mission: the family put down temporary roots, becoming a part of a community outside of Port-au-Prince for seven months and helping out in any way they could. “We thought it would be a good experience for not only the people of Haiti, but also for our children to see what the world is like,” said Whitney Henwood, a registered nurse who worked alongside her children at clinics in the poor village. Justin Henwood took a leave of absence
TIPS FOR FAMILY VOLUNTEERING • Choose an activity together. Discussing possible volunteer opportunities can be a great way to help kids think about what matters to them and can help you learn about each other as a family in new ways. • Consider letting kids bring their friends. This may make the service experience more fun and could also inspire more families to get involved in volunteering. • Look for opportunities that can accommodate skills, interests and maturity of all family members, especially the younger children. • Plan your own event. Talk with your local park district or nonprofit and arrange your own project. • Start your own family tradition. It may be ringing bells to raise money during the winter or assisting with a Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service project every January, but you can start a tradition of service that will create life-long memories.
from his job as a geotechnical engineer to shore up walls in homes, many of which are constructed in a way that can jeopardize the safety of those inside. Structures were damaged during a massive earthquake that struck the impoverished nation in 2010 and have not been repaired. The kids, then ranging in age from 2 to 10, assisted when they could, but most of the time they were befriending the Haitian children. Whitney Henwood snapped a photo of her then-2-year-old son sitting among orphaned children during a feeding program funded year-round by money raised through the Henwood’s nonprofit, Believe in Haiti. The Henwoods wanted to use their skill set to make a difference, as well as provide a good example for their kids. Whitney Henwood remembers during the 2012 trip that her 8-year-old daughter was eager to help in the clinic, which provides basic screenings, education and assistance to new mothers, some of whom walked miles to receive care. “While I was doing exams on women, she was holding the newborn babies,” she said. “That was really neat to see.” Teaching kids a life lesson At a more local level, Castle Rock
• Invite the whole family. Use your volunteer activities as an opportunity to spend time with family members you don’t see every day. Strengthen your entire family by including grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins. •Volunteer as part of a family vacation. Serving together can be a great way to have lots of fun, explore a new place together and make a difference at the same time. •Teach life lessons. By volunteering as a family, you have a chance to expand the perspectives of your children and expose them first-hand to new issues. Talking them through their activities can help them reflect on their experience and grow in their understanding. • Encourage life-long volunteering. When families volunteer, children are more likely to develop the habit of giving to their communities, and are more likely to volunteer on their own in the future. Source: NationalService.gov
residents Tiffany and Rob Riley and their four children — Abby, 15, Lance, 13, Sydnie, 9, and Tessa, 4 — are pitching in at Drifter’s Hearts of Hope, a horse rescue near the Douglas-Elbert county line. After adopting one of the horses for Abby, the family decided Drifter’s Hearts would be the perfect venue to volunteer. “We saw the amazing work they’re doing out there and we decided that it would be a good cause,” Tiffany Riley said. A Facebook post informed the family the nonprofit organization needed a shed to store tools and other goods to care for the horses. The family had considered helping with Special Olympics, but schedules did not align. However, because Drifter’s Hearts works with special needs clients, two of the Riley kids will likely continue volunteering. “The kids are definitely developing a good work habit and learning that it’s important to help others and be mindful of others’ needs,” Tiffany Riley said. “They’re learning to be grateful for what they have as well.” The littlest ones love feeling they are a part of something important, even if they are simply cleaning up sawdust or handing their parents a two-by-four for the shed.
Community safety is pair’s focus Joe and Sue Henson, of Littleton, also feel proud to be a cog in the larger, well-oiled machine of the Littleton Police Department. They are members of the Community Safety Volunteer Program, and with funding from a justice assistance grant, they drive a marked vehicle to keep an extra eye on the community. They help with crowd control at large events like Western Welcome Week and Trick or Treat Street, assist at accident scenes, report new graffiti for cleanup, and created the Friends of Littleton K9s citizen support group for the police department’s K9 unit. “We both retired early, so I figured what the heck,” said Joe Henson, a member of the department’s alumni association. A citizen police academy, which allows the public a behind-the-scenes glimpse at law enforcement, convinced the Hensons that donating their extra time was the right thing to do. They had always wanted to help out, but never had the time because of Joe Henson’s extensive work travel. Now, the civilian volunteers work as partners outside of their 46-year marriage. Their duties are specified, much as they are at home, Joe Henson pointed out. When they’re on patrol, he is the contact person and she is the cover, and they cruise through areas known for vehicle break-ins and check on homes when owners are on vacation. Since Sue Henson also serves on a handful of boards and helps vet new officer candidates, she is in the know. “I’ve done patrols with other guys, but obviously I feel much more comfortable going out with Sue,” Joe Henson said. “She knows more officers than I do, and she gives me a lot of good insight with what’s going on out there with the guys on the street.” Family volunteerism rewarding Just as the Hensons’ work frees up on-duty officers to concentrate on other, more pressing tasks, the same goes for other nonprofit organizations that reap the rewards of family volunteers. They not only help a good cause, but also create a sense of solidarity and purpose. The effects are obvious and life-changing, Whitney Henwood said. “Our kids’ lives have for sure been changed by our experiences” in Haiti, she said. “They’ve become more compassionate and have less desire for material things.”
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Morrison’s masterpiece carries you away The music industry does a pretty healthy business with reissues, particularly around the holidays. The releases are almost always fascinating. Yet it’s almost always frustrating for fans. Reworking albums that have been out for decades with alternative takes, live versions and unheard songs is a kind of dirty trick on the industry’s part — since it means listeners have to rebuy something they already own. But it’s the kind of treat serious audiophiles like myself just can’t resist. This season has some great reissues — The Velvet Underground, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen and Fleetwood Mac all have mammoth, comprehensive releases out or on the way. But the one I’m most excited about is probably the simplest — the remastered and expanded version of Van Morrison’s seminal “Astral Weeks.” I should state up front “Astral Weeks” is my absolute favorite album of all time, so even just a remastered version would be a complete treat. But the reissue features two alternate takes and two extended versions of tracks that show how a genius develops a masterwork. For people who know Morrison from his biggest single, “Brown Eyed Girl,” “Astral Weeks” might be a bit disorienting at first. It was when it was released, as well. Morrison wrote and recorded the al-
bum in 1968, fresh off the success of “Brown Eyed Girl,” but instead of staying in that upbeat, R&B-driven rock lane, the Irish artist dove into Celtic folk and free jazz. What first struck me about the album is that very Clarke Reader unexpected quality. LINER The freedom and sense of exploration NOTES in the album never ceases to inspire me to try something new — to go for a new sound, a new way to express myself. There are so many ways to create beauty, and sometimes that requires going in a new direction. The album’s mystical beauty is a result of how Morrison and producer Lewis Merenstein use a jazz quintet, led by bassist Richard Davis, to flesh out Morrison’s acoustic guitar work. According to the musicians, Morrison would simply play what he had written, then tell them to play what they felt. No charts, nothing written or explained — just the emotion of the music. As a creative person, it’s hard not to aspire to a similar feat — making something that is capable of just carry-
ing people away. There’s a fearlessness required to do something like that, but the rewards are so worth it. And that’s how you can open an album with a song like “Astral Weeks,” which is a serious contender for my favorite album opener ever. The lyrics let the listener know immediately what kind of ride they’re in for: “If I ventured in the slipstream/Between the viaducts of your dream.” From there, it is 40 minutes of the most shimmeringly gorgeous music you’ll ever hear, from the classical lilts of “Cypress Avenue” to the transcendental character study of “Madame George.” And in a canon that features love songs like “Into the Mystic” and “Someone Like You,” Morrison delivers one of his best romantic odes in “Sweet Thing.” There is something so open and personal about all this music, and every time I hear it, it’s like a challenge to go that deep into myself and find what I really want to say. “Astral Weeks” is never not inspiring, and whenever I need any artistic motivation, this is my go-to music. It’s perfect music for exploration — of the world, of beauty, of self. Can’t ask for more from any art. Clarke Reader’s column on how music connects to our lives appears every other week. A community editor with Colorado
CLARKE’S ALBUM OF THE WEEK Selection: Beach Slang’s “The Things We Do To Find People Who Feel Like Us,”released on Polyvinyl Records. Review: You won’t find more love songs in one place on any album this year, and they’re all dedicated to the healing power of rock music. The album flies by at just 27 minutes, and that’s perfect for the make-or-break emotions, the pounding guitars, the sing-along choruses. Favorite song: “Noisy Heaven” Most romantic lyric: “The punks are wired And these records feel tough It’s loud and wild But I swear it feels soft”
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Southwest Plaza getting in gear for holiday rush
Stanley Marketplace hosts exhibit Stanley Marketplace, the public market
slated to open next year on the border of Stapleton and Aurora, will play host to a monthlong Black Cube Nomadic Museum pop-up exhibition with artist fellow Derrick Velasquez through Dec. 12. Black Cube is a Penny Parker nonprofit, experimental art museum MILE HIGH that nurtures the LIFE self-sufficiency of artists, and inspires people to discover and appreciate contemporary art beyond traditional museum and gallery walls. Black Cube has no permanent exhibition space or collection, and instead partners with artist fellows to commission pop-up art experiences; by constantly changing locations, Black Cube’s projects aspire to reach new audiences not regularly exposed to contemporary art. “We couldn’t be more excited to partner with Stanley on this exhibition, especially at this rare moment during its build-out,” said Cortney Stell, executive director and chief curator of Black Cube. Velasquez was born and raised in Lodi, California, and resides in Denver. He received his Master of Fine Arts degree in sculpture from Ohio State University, and holds dual undergraduate degrees in art
history and studio arts from the University of California, Santa Barbara. Velasquez teaches in the fine arts department at Metropolitan State University of Denver and the University of Denver. Tocabe updates its menu Tocabe fans now have even more to savor with new menu items. Tocabe is introducing three new dishes: The Posu Bowl, Grilled Bannock and the Bad Hunter Salad. “This is the first time we’ve added new selections to our menu since we opened Tocabe,” says Tocabe co-owner Matt Chandra. “We thought it was important to add some additional diverse options that appeal to all tastes and dietary needs.” The Posu Bowl is Tocabe’s newest vegan offering and will be offered at both the north Denver and Greenwood Village locations. Available only at Tocabe’s Greenwood Village location, 8181 E. Arapahoe Road, the Grilled Bannock features traditional bread grilled fresh to order, served alongside all of Tocabe’s toppings. Patrons can choose their meat (ground beef, grilled chicken, ground bison or shredded bison) and toppings made to order. Both locations, in Denver at 3536 W. 44th Ave and Greenwood Village, are open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and from noon to 8 p.m. Sunday. For more information, visit www. tocabe.com.
Reunion Gastro opens Reunion Gastro Pub + Wine Bar is now open on the corner of 15th and Arapahoe in downtown Denver. The Colorado-inspired gastro pub specializes in charcuterie, offers lunch specials during the week, and all menu items are $15 or under. “We want our guests to enjoy delicious, chef-driven food without pretense or attitude,” said Martin Hammer, general manager at Reunion. “The menu we have created, the food we serve, and the vibe in the restaurant certainly lends itself to accomplish this.” Reunion Gastro Pub + Wine Bar is located at 1480 Arapahoe St. For more information, visit www.reuniongastropub. com or call 303-844-5280. The Seen OneRepublic lead singer Ryan Tedder at Carve for lunch on Oct. 31. Also spotted in town on Oct. 30 was former Broncos great running back Terrell Davis at Capital Grille and Ocean Prime. Penny Parker’s “Mile High Life” column gives insights into the best events, restaurants, businesses, parties and people throughout the metro area. Parker also writes for Blacktie-Colorado.com. You can subscribe and read her columns (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) at www.blacktiecolorado.com/pennyparker. She can be reached at parkerp1953@gmail.com or at 303-619-5209.
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Southwest Plaza, the 1.3 millionsquare-foot shopping center in Littleton, is adding the finishing touches to a multimillion-dollar redevelopment that began in April 2014. Many retailers will open throughout the holiday season, adding more variety to holiday shopping. Designed to reflect the modern Colorado lifestyle, Southwest Plaza’s renovations and enhancements include the addition of skylights, open air cafes, seating areas, a roaring fireplace and Wi-Fi throughout the property. In keeping with the mall’s commitment to provide a Colorado experience and to complement the national retailer and restaurant collection, the center is adding regional and local shops, including the second location of downtown’s popular I Heart Denver store and Inspyre Boutique. The mall’s four department stores, Dillard’s, JCPenney, Macy’s and Sears, have remained in place during the remodel. “The holiday season is the perfect time to visit Southwest Plaza and experience the new renovations, along with the introduction of our Holiday Market and Adventure to Santa,” said Greg Sims, senior general manager for Southwest Plaza. “The completely renovated Southwest Plaza mall is truly a Colorado lifestyle center, featuring many of the best retailers from throughout the country, and our own backyard.”
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‘Equus’ hits Denver stage in compelling production Avenue Theater offers play with strong performances By Sonya Ellingboe sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia.com “Passion, love, sexual awakening, religion and the darkness of the human psyche” enter into critics’ discussions of Peter Shaffer’s Tony Award-winning play “Equus.” It plays at The Avenue Theater in Denver through Nov. 21 in a strongly directed production that draws top performances from its leads — Spencer Althoff as the disturbed young man and Paul Borillo as the psychiatrist who tries to help him — and who is also troubled. Warren Sherrill is director. Staging in the small space is especially well-thought-out in the set by Michael Duran, which is the exterior of a stable, transformed to the hospital or parents’ home or stable interior by Jen Orff’s lighting. Sound is by Brian Freeland and costumes by Brenda King. The three horses, played by humans, play a major part. They wear large wire horsehead sculptures, created by Bozeman, Montana, sculptor Jim Dolan, and ingenious hooves that really conveyed that clop-clop sound. Their body language is thought out as well by someone who has spent time with the animals. Althoff, a senior acting student at University of Northern Colorado, plays the intense, mentally ill Alan Strang with great skill as he interacts with adults in his life and with his beloved — worshipped, really — horses. We will hope to watch his career develop. Borillo, a veteran Denver area actor, is convincing as Dr. Dysart, psychiatrist at the institution where Alan is brought after blinding six horses in one night. Others in the community think he should be in prison and a story, first introduced in 1973, develops that places more blame on the parents than one might find today. But it makes compelling theater as Dysart tries to unravel what happened. Other cast members: Alan’s controlling parents, the religious, anxious Dora and gruff, atheistic Frank, are played by Margie
Spencer Althoff plays the disturbed Alan Strang and Paul Borillo is Dr. Dysert, the psychiatrist who helps him in “Equus” at the Avenue Theater. Courtesy photo
IF YOU GO “Equus” plays through Nov. 21 at the Avenue Theater, 417 E. 17th Ave., Denver. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15. Tickets cost $26.50 and $12 on Nov. 15; avenuetheater.com, 303-321-5925. Paid parking is available on the block.
Lamb and Clint Heyn. Also involved and concerned about Alan’s welfare is court representative Hester, played by Amalie Millhone. Victoria Copeland, also a UNC student, plays young Jill. Peter Marullo, John Tyler and Daniel Wheeler play the convincing horses. This is serious theater for the Avenue to tackle and it’s rewarding to see such a strong production as John Ashton returns to take over the direction of the 30-year-old, awardwinning, 96-seat venue.
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HONOR, SERVICE, SACRIFICE
Returning troops have places to turn Readjusting to civilian life difficult for some veterans By Chris Michlewicz cmichlewicz@coloradocommunitymedia.com
Chad Ritter knows the difficulty of returning home. The U.S. Marine Corps veteran served during the push into Iraq in 2003. After sustaining wounds — including a traumatic brain injury — in three separate attacks, Ritter was sent home with little idea of what was to come. The 34-year-old Franktown resident now has a host of physical ailments and post-traumatic stress disorder, which limit job opportunities and participation in social settings. Going from a combat zone, where life-and-death decisions are made daily, back to civilian life was an exasperating transition, one fraught with questions that seemingly had no answer. “When you try to reconnect with society, you’ve got to think every day that people don’t do those same things,” Ritter said. “They don’t experience it.” According to a study by the Center for Chronic Disease Outcomes Research, between 25 percent and 56 percent of combat veterans using U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs services reported “some” to “extreme” difficulty in social functioning, productivity and community involvement. The 2010 study focused on the prevalence and types of reintegration problems among Iraq and Afghanistan combat veterans while identifying levels of interest in interventions to promote readjustment to community life. The research also explored associations between probable PTSD and reintegration problems. Ritter continues to seek ways to make sense of it all through VA counseling and has made strides in recent months with Warrior Voices, a nonprofit that teaches returning troops voiceover skills. The goal is to provide them with talents and job opportunities suited for those with PTSD and other lasting conditions. Programs come in wide range There are a number of organizations willing to help; it’s a matter of finding the right fit, as returning veterans have varying degrees of issues and methods of coping. The Douglas County Office of Veterans Affairs helps those seeking mental and physical care to connect with the right people. David Maxwell, veterans service officer, says there are adjustments needed in multiple facets of everyday life. The surroundings and daily activities separating civilian and military life are stark: work responsibilities, living situations, different “lingo,” proximity to home, and even kinship. “You lose that camaraderie. They’re your buddies and family, everybody around you,” Maxwell said. “The military emphasizes teamwork, and when you leave that all of a sudden, it’s just you. Coworkers are not the same.” Ritter knows the feeling and has created a motorcycle club for veterans that gives him that missed sense of “brotherhood” from his deployment. It’s Maxwell’s job to find those groups that help returning veterans rediscover that military connection. Veterans continues on Page 20
Michael Corona, a petty officer in the U.S. Navy who served three tours in Vietnam, visits the Vietnam War Memorial in Washington, D.C., in 2013. It was his first visit. He approached the wall quietly and placed both palms on the cold stone. Tears in his eyes, he whispered silent prayers, then slowly stepped back, straightened his back, raised his hand to his brow and gave a salute. He slowly walked the length of the wall, running his fingertips over the etched names, only withdrawing his touch at the end. Turn to the third page of this section for more on his service. Courtesy photo
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Local veterans talk about their motivation, accomplishments and challenges
Jack Pansini
Bob Rotruck
U.S. Army
U.S. Navy
When Jack Pansini was 9, his father moved the family from Molfetta, Italy, to the United States. “He didn’t like Mussolini,” Pansini recalls. As a young corporal in the U.S. Army, Pansini found himself back in Europe in 1946, facing the aftermath of Mussolini’s maliciousness. Pansini ended up helping to occupy a small fishing town in Germany called Bremerhaven. He was with the medical corps there and at an Army base in Brooklyn for a year upon his return. He had with him the European Victory Medal, a Good Conduct Medal and his German bride, Ursula. He later went to pharmacy school at the University of Colorado in Boulder on the GI Bill. He and his wife returned to the East Coast to be closer to family, but that only lasted a few months. “Once you’ve been in Colorado, you don’t want to live back east,” Ursula Panisini said. They landed in Littleton in 1958 after Jack Pansini took a job as a pharmacist at a local King Soopers. He also became involved in the Pat Hannon Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4666 and George C. Evans American Legion Post 103. He’s a member of the All Veterans Honor Guard,
Castle Rock resident and Vietnam veteran Bob Rotruck served in the U.S. Navy for 20 years. When he retired July 31, 1979, he held the rank of chief warrant officer. Rotruck worked in aviation electronics and was deployed to Vietnam abroad the USS Kitty Hawk in 1968-69. After retiring from the military to help his wife, Barbara, raise their two sons, Rotruck worked as a contractor for the Department of Defense. Now retired, he moved to Castle Rock 10 years ago. He spends most of his time volunteering with the Douglas/Elbert Task Force, New Hope Presbyterian Church and Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve. He was also on the initial board of directors for the Douglas County Veteran Monument. The Rotrucks have two sons, Joe, who lives in Parker and is a software engineer, and John, who is a captain in the U.S. Navy.
What about your service makes you most proud? Working with some of the finest young men and women in the world. I’m very privileged to work with, work for and have worked for some wonderful, wonderful people while serving my country. It’s a kinship that you develop and a spiritual relationship you develop that can’t be broken. I had a great career. I loved it. Had we not had children, I would have stayed for 30 years.
What motivated you to join the military? My brother. He’s the one that made the suggestion. I really hadn’t considered it. I graduated from Gaithersburg High School in Maryland in 1959 and was all prepared to go to the University of West Virginia pharmacy school. My brother said, “Are you sure you want to be a pharmacist?” I wasn’t sure. He suggested I join the military and they can help pay. I tested with the Air Force and scored extremely high. But there was something about the Navy that enchanted me more. I enlisted in the Navy July 29, 1959. I had no intention of staying 20 years.
What were some of the biggest challenges you encountered? I guess the toughest tour was while I was attached to the USS John F. Kennedy. I spent nine months in the Norfolk Naval Shipyard for an overhaul. Even though I was at home, I aged 10 years in that time because of the shipyard workers. All weekend the ship would be in great shape. We cleaned on Fridays, but by noon Monday, the ship would be a mess because of them. One of the most exciting things I did was I walked under the ship while it was in dry dock. It weighed 82,000 tons. That was an impressive sight. — Shanna Fortier
performing the 21-gun salute during services at Ft. Logan National Cemetery upon a family’s request. He also makes regular rounds to Buck Recreation Center and Littleton’s World War II Memorial at Ketring Park, checking on the American flags that hang there. Once a week or so, he checks them for fading, fraying or any other type of damage. Those that can be repaired he takes home to his wife. Those that can’t are given a proper burning ceremony. He’s also in charge of heeding the president’s call to fly the flag at half-staff on the rare but dark occasions that call for it. “Somebody has to do it, and we’re close enough that we don’t have to drive too far,” he said. “We do it to honor the GIs, the veterans, the nation.” — Jennifer Smith
Mike Alsop
U.S. Army Mike Alsop’s life changed forever on May 17, 2007, when an IED blew up the vehicle he was riding in during his deployment in Iraq. Almost every bone in his body was injured and he was diagnosed with a moderate, traumatic brain injury. In 2008, the 32-year-old Highlands Ranch resident medically retired and was declared 100 percent disabled because of his brain injury. Alsop grew up in Missouri and served in Afghanistan from 2004-05 in the U.S. Army’s squad automatic weapons regiment. He was deployed to Iraq in 2006. He uses hypobaric oxygen therapy for his brain injuries, which he said has helped tremendously. “It gave me my identity back,” he said. “It took me out of my constant state of confusion.” He’s attended school at the University of Colorado-Denver. He recently got married and has four pets. What motivated you to join the military? 9/11 was the biggest thing. I was in school in Missouri at the time. I saw it all happen in the cafeteria on the TV. I also knew I would be eligible for the GI Bill and could have school paid for. Unfortunately, I didn’t realize the course that I was going to take and be severely injured.
Lucile Wise Women Airforce Service Pilots What about your service makes you most proud? The thing that makes me the most proud is having the opportunity to serve with such a diverse and amazing group of Americans. They’re all my brothers. We’re very tight now. What were some of the biggest challenges you encountered? There are a lot of challenges. I didn’t realize what real war was until I found myself in the middle of it. It was a challenge to adapt to being in combat. I think one of the hardest moments was being in the hospital, getting a call from my team leader and knowing that I was safe and my guys were still out there fighting. I wasn’t there to be a part of it and that was really hard for me. And the residual PTSD that I still have from friends that I’ve lost and everything that war does to a person. It’s also a challenge coming home and being labeled a hero. I’m not a hero, but I did serve with a lot of them. — Alex DeWind
Lucile Wise, 95, grew up in Wichita, Kansas. She had her first flying lesson on Dec. 6, 1941, a day before the bombing of Pearl Harbor. She originally wanted to fly for fun, but in 1943, she decided to join Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP). She trained in Texas and became a pilot in World War II, where she replaced pilots in what is now known as the Air Force who had deployed overseas, flying aircraft to different locations stateside. She also flew for the regional weather office, where she piloted weather officers on inspection trips. Wise, an Arvada resident, was always “crazy about flying.” What motivated you to join the military? I wanted to be a part of the war effort. They were looking for women to fly, so I volunteered. I was happy to be a part of it all. I loved to fly — I loved the views up in the air. What about your service makes you most proud?
About 1,100 women and I replaced male pilots so they could go overseas to fight in combat. And I flew a B-17 for a short time — a heavy combat plane. What were some of the biggest challenges you encountered? It was a challenge to prove that women could do the job, that we could fly the military aircrafts just as well as men could. — Alex DeWind
SOME MAJOR U.S. COMBAT OPERATIONS: 1917 — PRESENT WORLD WAR I
WORLD WAR II
KOREAN WAR
BAY OF PIGS
VIETNAM WAR
Years of U.S. involvement: 1917-18 U.S. combat casualties: 53,402 Despite campaigning against joining the war, President Woodrow Wilson asked Congress to declare war on Imperial Germany after Germany resumed unrestricted submarine warfare in 1917.
Years of U.S. involvement: 1941-45 U.S. combat casualties: 291,557 On Dec. 7, 1941, Japan struck U.S. and British military installations in the Pacific, most notably at Pearl Harbor. One day later, President Franklin D. Roosevelt urged Congress to declare war against Japan.
Years of U.S. involvement: 1950-53 U.S. combat casualties: 33,739 On June 25, 1950, North Korea, backed by the Soviet Union, invaded South Korea and captured the capital of Seoul. U.S. intervention followed as part of the first military conflict sanctioned by the United Nations.
Years of U.S. involvement: 1961 U.S. combat casualties: 4 A U.S.-trained force attempted an invasion of Cuba to overthrow Cuban President Fidel Castro. The invasion force was quickly surrounded and surrendered days after landing on the island.
Years of U.S. involvement: 1964-1973 U.S. combat casualties: 47,434 U.S. military presence in Vietnam was part of a broad containment policy to prevent the spread of communism. Ground troops swelled in the mid1960s as communist North Vietnam continued efforts to unify the country.
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Colorado Com munity Media readers submit the stories of their service DELPHIN BENJAMIN MARTINEZ Arvada
GEORGE A. SMITH Westminster
WARREN A. SPAULDING Golden
Sergeant E-5, U.S. Army, 1970-73
Colonel, U.S. Army, field artillery,
Oct. 9, 1922-Oct. 9, 2015
In his words: “I was stationed on Okinawa for 18 months, serving on the general staff. My section worked with the Reversion Control Commission, writing the military portion of the actual treaty returning the island of Okinawa to Japan during the summer of 1972. This was not your usual Army job!
1948-1979
Petty Officer, U.S. Navy, Served inWorld War II Medals and commendations include: WWII History Medal, American Campaign, Presidential Unit Citation Why he served: Our father was so very proud to be an American who served his country bravely. He was a proud and honorable man who believed strongly in God, good morals and a good education. (He) is now one of God’s soldiers for eternity.
OWEN L. OLIVER Golden Staff sergeant, U.S. Army, 5th Special Forces Group, Airborne, 1968-1971
Interesting facts: He was present during the bombing of Pearl Harbor. He belonged to the Arvada American Legion and could often be seen wearing his WWII Navy ball cap.
Medals and commendations include: Combat Medic Badge, Bronze Star, Army Commendation Medal for Heroism and Parachute Badge
NORMAN L. SOTHAN Littleton
ROBERT A. SEITZ Arvada
Commander, U.S. Navy, 1948-1974
E7 Chief Petty Officer, U.S. Navy, 19561976
Medals and commendations: Navy Commendation Medal, Navy Unit Commendation, Korean Service Medal, Navy Expeditionary Medal (Cuba), National Defense Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal, China Service Medal, Korean Presidential Unit Citation, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Vietnam Presidential Unit Citation In his words: “I had a lifelong desire, prompted by a 1930s movie, to have a career in naval aviation and convert my cardboard imaginary cockpit to the successful culmination of taking command of a fighter squadron. If there were a use for old fighter pilots, I’d still be doing it.” Interesting fact: Sothan made national front page news when brake failure caused his plane to roll over the side of the aircraft carrier Essex and land inverted in the water. Sothan escaped by ejecting himself from the sinking aircraft.
Medals and commendations include: Purple Heart, Meritorious service, Combat Service, Navy-Marine Unit Commendation, Presidential Unit Citation, Good Conduct, Global War on Terror Service, Cold War victory, National Defense, Armed Forces Expeditionary Service, Vietnam Service, TET campaign, Overseas Services, Sea Service, Foreign Expeditionary Service, Republic of Vietnam Defense, Republic of Vietnam Campaign, Honorable Service, Armed Forces Retired medals and commendations.
Interesting facts: In Vietnam, he was assigned to the B55 Mike Force and Command and Control South. He ran teams of Montagnard tribesmen on missions for Special Forces Mike Force and MACVSOG units. He practices law in Jefferson County. Look for photos of his time in the war at coloradocommunitymedia.com.
In his words: “Serving next to our country’s finest was an honor and a privilege. I value the lessons and experiences that the U.S. Navy gave me.”
E4, U.S. Army, 1967-1970
RICHARD (DICK) H. KAMERLING Parker
Why he served: Unsure about attending college and following the assassination of John F. Kennedy, Tom enlisted in the Army to serve his country. After training, he was assigned to a medical brigade that supported the 101st Airborne Division and Americal Division in Vietnam.
Lt. Colonel, U.S. Army, 1960-1980
MICHAEL J. CORONA Arvada 3 Class Gunner’s Mate, Petty Officer, U.S. Navy, 1964-1968 rd
Medals and commendations include: Vietnam Service, Armed Forces National Defense, Navy Unit Accommodation, Expeditionary Combat Ribbon, Good Conduct, Southwest Asian Service, Navy Expedition, China Service, Gallantry, Vietnam Presidential Situation In his words: “My most memorable moment was coming home on the ship and seeing my family waiting for me on the pier, while our ship was pulling into shore.” Interesting facts: Served three tours on the USS Midway Aircraft Carrier CV-41, USS Lofberg Destroyer 759 and 593rd Squad Room Gun Boat, PBR
In his words: “My memories of my time in Vietnam center around the Montagnards that I helped train, lead and fight with. They are a special people, and I treasure the brass bracelet that they placed on my wrist when I was taken into the tribe.”
Medals and commendations: Distinguished Flying Cross, Meritorious Service Medal, three Bronze Stars, 22 Air Medals, Joint Service Commendation Medal, two Army Commendation Medals, Purple Heart, Vietnam Medal of Honor, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry His service: Germany, two tours in Vietnam, Ethiopia and Taiwan, Special Ops at Ft. Bragg before and after all overseas assignments. In his words: “I feel that it is every American’s responsibility, duty and honor to serve our great nation. I chose the military to show my appreciation for the opportunities afforded me, but there are many ways to give. The important thing is to give of self and not be just a ‘taker.’” Interesting facts: He was a member of Special Forces/Delta, an aviator, a Pentagon staff/briefer and part of the Airborne Infantry, Special Forces and Civil Affairs commands.
RONALD TOM Castle Rock Medals and commendations: Bronze Star, Certificate of Appreciation from President Richard Nixon and Gen. W.C. Westmoreland
In his words: “When you are at a young age — and most of us were — your first experience of combat casualties (K.I.A. or W.I.A.) is horrific, and those memories will stay with you for years and sometimes for decades . . . To this day, occasionally, I will have flashbacks, or a simple odor will bring back horrible memories. The Vietnam Memorial and the Vietnam Wall that travels around the country is priceless. Serving our country was and will always be my honor! Sometimes, I do feel that some Americans take our country for granted and there are those that fail to show respect for the ‘Red, White and Blue’ and our Constitution. In hindsight, I am glad I served our country and through all of this I’ve learned a lot and have become a better person and have great respect for our country!”
Medals and commendations include: Legion of Merit with one Oak Leaf Cluster, Bronze Star, Air medal with five Oak Leaf Clusters, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Medal with one Oak Leaf Cluster, Korean Service Medal, Korean Presidential Unit Citation, United Nations Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm, Vietnam Civil Action Honor Medal 1st Class with one Oak Leaf Cluster, Meritorious Unit Citation, General Staff Identification Badge and Navy Commendation Medal
Why he served: “I began my service as a West Point Cadet. I wanted to graduate from West Point and lead men in serving our country.” Interesting fact: “Dad spent a great deal of his career as an educator and he and mom have wonderful stories about traveling the world together with the Army.” — Submitted by his daughter, Sara Spaulding
ROBERT O.C. SEITZ Arvada E3 Seaman, U.S. Navy, 1989-1993 (Gulf War veteran) Medals and commendations include: Good Conduct, National Defense, Navy “E,” Honorable Service, Naval Reserve, Armed Forces Retired medals and commendations. In his words: “To protect our nation from all enemies foreign and domestic was a privilege and an honor. I highly recommend America’s youth to serve at least one tour.”
KENNETH (KEN) C. SMITH Golden Major, U.S. Air Force, 1951-1971 Medals and commendations: Air Force Commendation Medal, seven Air Medals, Service Medals from National Defense, Korean, United Nations and Vietnam. His service: Smith served in Korea, flew in the Cold War, served in Vietnam and was stationed at several Air Force bases around the country. Interesting facts: Smith first flew through the speed of sound at 22 years old, and twice more at 32. He spent 11 years flying bombers during the Cold War and was directly involved in the Cuban Missile Crisis. He has flown an F-86F Sabrejet; a B-47 Stratojet six-engine bomber; the B-58 Hustler, which was the world’s first supersonic bomber; and the F-4E Phantom II. He was “Top Gun” of his squadron during his first month of combat in Vietnam.
SOME MAJOR U.S. COMBAT OPERATIONS: 1917 — PRESENT LEBANESE CIVIL WAR
GRENADA INVASION
PANAMA INVASION
PERSIAN GULF WAR
SOMALI CIVIL WAR
Years of U.S. involvement: 1982-84 U.S. combat casualties: 256 U.S. troops joined a multinational peacekeeping force trying to end the Lebanese Civil War. Suicide bombers attacked U.S. and French barracks in 1983. U.S. troops withdrew the next year.
Years of U.S. involvement: 1983 U.S. combat casualties: 18 U.S. forces led an invasion of the Caribbean island after the murder of Prime Minister Maurice Bishop. An interim government was installed and democratic elections were conducted in 1984.
Years of U.S. involvement: 1989-1990 U.S. combat casualties: 23 U.S. forces invaded Panama with the expressed goals of safeguarding U.S. citizens, combating drug trafficking and protecting access to the Panama Canal. General Manuel Noriega was removed from power and captured.
Years of U.S. Involvement: 1990-91 U.S. combat casualties: 148 After diplomatic efforts to force Iraqi troops out of Kuwait failed, President George H.W. Bush won approval from Congress and the United Nations for a multinational military operation, which quickly overwhelmed Iraqi forces.
Years of U.S. involvement: 1992-93 U.S. combat casualties: 29 A multinational force led by the United States intervened in the Somali Civil War to protect the delivery of food and other humanitarian aid. Rival factions were not disarmed and the civil war continued after U.S. troops left.
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Job-seeking help offered Aside from nonprofits like Warrior Voices, job placement organizations often have specialists that point veterans in the right direction. Arapahoe/Douglas Works!, a workforce center run by the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, provides free services to job seekers and businesses. It hosts employment events geared toward veterans and offers one-on-one assistance that delves into the skill sets of service members in hopes of finding the perfect job for them. Taking into account uncontrolled responses that are not conducive to certain environments is similarly important, Ritter says. “It all might be different: Mine is people and crowds. For others, it might be super-loud noises,” he
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ONLINE RESOURCES FOR VETERANS Jobs: Hire a Colorado Vet — www. hireacoloradovet.org
Health care: Veterans Crisis Line — www. veteranscrisisline.net
Housing: Homes for Our Troops, Inc. - Colorado — www.hfotusa.org/co
We Hire Heroes — www.wehireheroes. com/Denver
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Denver — www.denver.va.gov
Colorado Coalition for the Homeless — www.coloradocoalition.org
Arapahoe/Douglas Works! Workforce Center — www.adworks.org said. There are groups like We Hire Heroes, a national job board for military veterans, and state-run websites like www.hireacoloradovet.gov. It’s also worth researching a prospective employer’s history of hiring veterans. The 18th Judicial District Attorney’s office, for example, earned the Pro Patria award this year for its efforts. Prior to the 2013 election of District Attorney George Brauchler, himself an Army Reserve lieutenant colonel, the DA’s office had few vets in the ranks. It now
has six active National Guard and Army Reserve members and eleven veterans, including officers from the Marine Reserve, Navy Reserve, and Colorado Army National Guard, the latter of which recently completed a yearlong deployment to Afghanistan. Housing for vets highlighted Homes for Our Troops, a national nonprofit foundation with a heavy presence in Colorado, has built numerous adaptive homes for disabled military veterans, particularly a cluster of houses in a
neighborhood near Elizabeth. Just this month, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4266 in Parker announced its support of Colorado Coalition for the Homeless to find housing for homeless veterans. According to the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s 2014 Homeless Assessment Report to Congress, there are an estimated 753 homeless veterans in Colorado. The members of Post 4266 officially launched their support Oct. 29 with a $5,000 cash donation. The donation and visit were part of a three-point plan devised by Post
JOHN KEITH WELLS, Wheat Ridge
CURTIS DOUGLAS DALE, Parker
Major, U.S. Marine Corps, 1942-1945
Colonel, U.S. Air Force, 1959-1986
Medals and commendations: Navy Cross and Purple Heart
Medals and commendations include: Legion of Merit with one Oak Leaf Cluster, Distinguished Flying Cross, Meritorious Service Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters, Air Medal with nine Oak Leaf Clusters, USAF Commendation Medal with five Oak Leaf Clusters, Presidential Unit Citation, National Defense Service Medal, U.S. Vietnam Service Medal with four Campaign Stars, Humanitarian Service Medal, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry Medal, Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry Unit Citation, Vietnam Campaign Medal, USAF Commander Badge
His service: Commanded the most decorated infantry platoon to come out of a single engagement in the history of the U.S. as platoon leader of the 3rd Platoon, Easy Company, 28th Marines, 5th Division. Interesting facts: Wells, 93, was the 1st lieutenant in charge of the flag raising on Iwo Jima. He also wrote a book about Iwo Jima called “Give me 50 Marines Not Afraid to Die.”
ROY POOLE Arvada Lt. Colonel, U.S. Air Force, 1976-1994 Medals and commendations: Meritorious Service Medal with three Oak Leaf Clusters, Air Force Commendation Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters, Air Force Achievement Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster His service: A former English and language arts teacher in east Los Angeles and Arvada, he joined the Air Force in 1975 as one of 100 people nationwide on a track to become pilots. He eventually headed the Safety Education Division for the Air Force. In all, he spent more than 13 years investigating aircraft accidents and 15 years teaching others to fly safely. In his words: “During my career, I saw that service was not just combat operations. Service was given by the medical professionals who kept service members and their families healthy. It was given by the technicians, who maintained modern aircraft at the highest level. It was given by the chaplains, who ministered to
KAREN SCHEEL MORRIS Highlands Ranch
military communities and comforted the families of those who made the ultimate sacrifice. On the day I retired, my highest honor was to be counted among those who gave our best in service to America.” A story: My worst day was responding to a crash on Halloween afternoon. The deceased pilot was a friend of mine, whose children, like mine, were waiting for Daddy to come home. He would not be coming home; and I would not be home for a long time that night, investigating his death. Only one’s faith can get you through a cold night like that one. The best days were connected with the same tragedy. After weeks of interviewing witnesses, reading the results of scanning microscopes, and duplicating the flight profile at safe altitudes, I had discovered the reason for the crash. My accident board’s recommendations for aircraft modifications were immediately put into effect, and within the year, another aircrew had encountered the same situation. But this time, they were able to recover and survive. Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, NATO Medal
Lt. Colonel, U.S. Army, 1986-2006 Medals and commendations include: Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Kosovo Campaign Medal, Global War on
In her words: “As an Army nurse, I chose to specialize in operating room nursing to support the combat mission and be part of the medical team closest to the soldiers in the front.”
4266 that includes fundraising, “boots on the ground” mentoring and a life-skills training program for veterans in CCH facilities. VA home loans are available to any veteran, reducing the down payment needed to buy a home. Transition assistance available The pride that some veterans carry can prevent them from getting the right assistance. Each branch of the military has a transitions-assistance program, and it’s a matter of taking advantage of that as well as the many options available for successful re-acclimation into society, said Maxwell, who also connects vets with addiction treatment experts and mental health therapists. “Anyone who is leaving can go through the transition-assistance program for a number of months, take classes on how to do resumes and that sort of stuff, to get them adjusted back to civilian life,” he said.
His service: Three combat tours in Vietnam that included 29 reconnaissance missions and 124 electronic warfare missions. He served as acrew commander in both the Atlas D & E and, later, the Minuteman III ICBMs, commanded two Space and Missile Warning and Space Track bases, commanded AAFES Philippines and Thailand, and commanded Task Force Alpha in Panama, the latter making him the first navigator in Military Airlift Command to command a flying organization. His final tour involved working with the Space Shuttle and the Titan IV Space Launch System. Why he served: He loved the U.S. Air Force from his early youth and wanted to serve the nation he loves. He was rewarded by flying missions ranging from low-level warfare in Vietnam to the edge of space above 70,000 feet in spacesuits. Interesting facts: The only continent he has not visited is Africa. He holds the record for northern Polar missions with 178 up over the ice cap and is second for North Pole crossings with 78 times over the top.
KATHLEEN ANN LECLERC Lakewood Aviation Storekeeper Chief Petty Officer (E7), Career Counselor U.S. Navy, 1975-1979 active duty, 1980-1997 Reserves Medals and commendations: Two Navy Achievement Medals, Navy Good Conduct
Event that inspired his most patriotic feelings:One afternoon at DaNang AB, RVN, as he was trying to hitch a ride to prepare for a mission, he heard a Jolly Green Giant rescue helicopter coming from behind. Two A-1E “Sandy” Skyraiders were flying in V-formation behind it. The Jolly crew was waving red, white and blue smoke flares out the doors and cockpit windows. They’d been on a rescue mission “up north” for a downed pilot. The red, white and blue meant, “We got him!” As they approached midfield, just above Dale’s head, the “Sandies” peeled off, one left and one right, and the Jolly continued on down the runway. “Patriotears” streamed down his face “at this totally unexpected, overwhelming sight.” Medal-Active Duty, four Naval Reserve Meritorious Service Medals, National Defense Ribbon, Naval Marine Corps Overseas Duty Ribbon, Armed Forces Reserve Medal In her words: “I enlisted because I wanted the G.I. Bill to pay for my college education, and stayed 22 years because I love the Navy and I’m proud that I served my country.”
SOME MAJOR U.S. COMBAT OPERATIONS: 1917 — PRESENT HAITI INTERVENTION
YUGOSLAV WARS
AFGHANISTAN WAR
IRAQ WAR
WAR ON ISIL
Years of U.S. involvement: 1994-95 U.S. combat casualties: 1 After a military coup deposed the civilian leadership of Haiti, U.S. forces led a U.N. mission. The operation succeeded in the reinstatement of Jean-Bertrand Aristide as president of Haiti.
Years of U.S. involvement: 1995-2005 U.S. combat casualties: 5 After the end of the Cold War, the breakup of Yugoslavia accelerated, resulting in smaller wars as ethnic groups sought independence from the federal state. NATO forces began engaging Serbian targets in 1995.
Years of U.S. involvement: 2001-present U.S. combat casualties: 1,742 A multinational force toppled the Taliban, who controlled part of Afghanistan and harbored al-Qaeda. As U.N. forces worked to build an Afghan army, the Taliban began a prolonged insurgency, which is present today.
Years of U.S. involvement: 2003-11 U.S. combat casualties: 3,527 A coalition of forces led by the U.S. removed Saddam Hussein from power in 2003. As coalition forces occupied Iraq, sectarian tensions and insurgent attacks provoked a civil war.
Years of U.S. involvement: 2014-present U.S. combat casualties: 1 Insurgencies in Iraq and Syria combined into the self-described Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL). President Barack Obama authorized military operations to “degrade and ultimately destroy” ISIL in 2014.
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Show of miniatures is no small thing Landscapes on display at gallery in Littleton
By Sonya Ellingboe sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia.com Three experienced painters interpret the West in miniature for the November/ December art exhibit in Town Hall’s Stanton Gallery. “Landscapes in Miniature” runs Nov. 12 through Jan. 13, 2016, with an artists’ reception, open to the public, scheduled from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 21. The exhibit features paintings ranging in size from 2 inches square to 10 inches square. The artists are Tim Diebler, Mark Daniel Nelson and Blair Hamill. Diebler’s studio is located in Walsenburg. He has won five national awards from the prestigious Oil Painters of America, and his work is included in numerous books, including his own “Capturing the Seasons in Oil.” He conducts painting workshops throughout the West and his work is in public and private collections, including the Brown Palace Hotel, Children’s Hopital, the Sangre de Cristo Art Center, the Koshare Indian museum and former President Bill Clinton. He is represented by Abend Gallery in Denver; Fare Bella Gallery, Manitou Springs; and Wildhorse Gallery, Steamboat Springs. The founder of Blackridge Artists’ School, which is now located in Englewood’s historic Mayflower Congregational Church, Mark Daniel Nelson is the author of “Learn to Paint in Acrylic with 50 Small Paintings,” and instructs painting workshops across the country. His work is represented by the Maxwell Alexander Gallery in Los Angeles and Jack Meier Gallery in Houston. His paintings are in public and private collections including the Grand Hyatt and University of Denver. Littleton-based Blair Hamill focuses on painting the Colorado landscape. A former commercial artist and art director at the Denver Post, he has painted the Rocky Mountain West for many years, built hik-
“Last Light,” a 4” x 8” oil by Tim Diebler, is included in the “Landscapes in Miniature” exhibit at Town Hall. Courtesy images “River Shadows,” a 6” x 6” oil by Blair Hamill, is in the “Landscapes in Miniature” show at Town Hall.
IF YOU GO “Landscapes in Miniature” runs Nov. 12 to Jan. 13, 2016, in the Stanton Gallery at Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main St. in downtown Littleton, is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and during performances. Artwork is for sale, with a percentage benefiting Town Hall. 303-794-2787.
ing trails, backpacked, enjoyed fly fishing and back-country skiing. His work is available at the Fort Collins Art Museum (he is a Colorado State University alumnus) and the Studio Gallery in Estes Park. The Stanton Gallery is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and during performances (“Shrek” opens Nov. 13 and runs through Christmas).
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Church gets in on the act The Wesley Players of St. Luke’s United Methodist Church in Highlands Ranch is a drama ministry with a 15-year history of musical productions. An upcoming gala will benefit St. Luke’s Performing Arts Academy, which includes an outreach program in Little-
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Norine Dworkin-McDaniel and Highlands Ranch resident Jessica Ziegler have published “Science of Parenthood,” which sees humor in food-fussing and other customs of the short people in our lives. Courtesy photo
“Science of Parenthood” is a humorous look at parenting, interpreted with spoofs of scientist’s graphs, descriptions and illustrations. Courtesy image
Parenting leads to laughs in new book Writer, illustrator join forces; humorous item is great gift
By Sonya Ellingboe sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia.com A new book’s publishing date is Nov. 17 and the whole title is: “Science of Parenthood: Thoroughly Unscientific Explanations for Utterly Baffling Parenting Situations,” which may impart a bit of the flavor. Where else will you find a pie chart for “Where your kid’s food goes?” (Down front of shirt, wadded in napkin, submerged in glass of milk, in dog’s mouth, in pants pocket, smuggled to bathroom in mouth, then into toilet, etc.) Divided into sections labeled Biology,
Chemistry, Physics and Math, the writer and illustrator who created the book address food, communications, other parents, schools, birthday parties, getting a toddler dressed and out the door and much more. (Funny for grandmas, too.) It started as a parenting blog by Norine Dworkin McDaniel, who had been a freelance magazine writer until magazines all downsized, according to illustrator Jessica Ziegler, who has lived in Highlands Ranch for eight years. The two met in Las Vegas when they both lived there — but didn’t want to raise kids there. Ziegler, whose dad is a New Yorker cartoonist, offered to illustrate the blogs with cartoons. A perfect match was made. Norine now lives in Florida and, together, they have developed not only books, but an entrepreneurial approach to selling them.
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Publishing has changed a great deal in the past 10 years, and this colorful new book was published by She Prints, which Ziegler calls a “hybrid” publisher. They don’t do the exhaustive editing that the big publishers like Harper do, although they do proofread. They don’t design a cover — Ziegler did that and illustrated the book with drawings, scientific-looking charts and graphs and a fine sense of humor. But, they help with distribution, getting books into Ingram, the major wholesaler for bookstores across the nation. The creative pair of McDaniel and Ziegler have self-published (via Amazon) and sold two books of cartoon-illustrated tweets from parents, related to the blog — and contemplate another of those. This new book will go on the humor shelf at a bookstore, but also fits well in a gift shop or baby goods empo-
rium. Any young parent will relate to it — it’s a great gift item. The main means of generating sales initially for this pair is a series of house parties held by personal friends across the country — “from Orlando to Burbank,” Ziegler said (20 locations planned at this point). The trip started in Cincinnati Nov. 5, where a big-time sponsor gave them a kick-off party and supplies of Boogie nose wipes to go in goodie bags with other items for those who attend the parties. They’ll drive some and fly some because it’s winter — to both coasts and lots of states in between. Their itinerary runs through March. In the Denver area, they will hold a launch party on Nov. 20 at Chinook Tavern, 6380 Fiddler’s Green Circle, Greenwood Village, which is open to the public, Ziegler said. She hopes the community will attend.
Lone Tree welcomes holiday band concert By Sonya Ellingboe sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia.com Lone Tree Arts Center is the venue for the Denver Concert Band’s holiday concert — the group’s most popular concert of the year. It will be called “Holiday Dreams” and will be held at 2 p.m. Nov. 21 at the LTAC, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree. A visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus is expected and the mix of sacred and secular holiday music will entertain the entire family. The program includes: “Russian Christmas Music” by Alfred Reed and Anton Dvorak’s “Carnival Overture.” Also, the band will perform “Santa’s Journey”
by Roy Kaighan and Randall Standridge’s “Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing.” “Dreamland” by Michael Markowski will be followed by “Minor Alterations” from David Lovrier’s “Carols From the Dark Side,” a light-hearted work. Fifty-four years ago, 20 friends decided they wanted to join with others to make music and sought a director. Today, the 90-member band of amateur and professional musicians, plays across the state, plus a season in Lone Tree. Led by Jacinda Bouton of Lone Tree, the band will conclude with “Toboggan Ride” by Stan Applebaum. Tickets are available at the Lone Tree Arts Center box office, 720-509-1000 or lonetreeartscenter.org.
CURTAIN TIME Station OKKK on the air “Tuna Christmas” by Joe Sears, Jason Williams and Ed Howard plays Nov. 13 to Dec. 20 at Miners Alley Playhouse, 1224 Washington Ave., Golden. Starring Littleton Town Hall’s Education Director Seth Maisel and Christian Mast as Thurston Weelis and Arles Struvie reporting on holiday activities on Station OKKK (and playing various Tuna, Texas townfolk). Robert Kramer directs. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Thursdays after Dec. 3; 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $23, minersalley.com, 303-935-3044. Your gift will help local families in need avoid choosing between heating their homes or buying food. heating bill payment assistance
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The March sisters “Little Women: The Musical,” will play Nov. 19 to 22 at the PACE Center in Parker, then move to the Aurora Fox Arts Center, 9900 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora, from Nov. 27 to Dec. 27. Directed by Bev Newcomb. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Thursday (PACE only), Fridays, Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: (PACE) parkerarts.ticketforce.com, 303-8056800; (Aurora) aurorafox.org, 303-739-1970.
On stage at Bug “Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blackhead” by Bert V. Royal plays Nov. 13 through Dec. 5 at The Bug Theatre, 3654 Navajo St., Denver Highlands, presented by Equinox Theatre Company. Deb Flomberg directs. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays. The Peanuts gang come out of their shells. For mature audiences. Tickets: $15 advance, $20 at the door. 720-984-0781, equinoxtheatredenver.com. Back to the Bayou “Marcus: Or the Secret of Sweet” by Tarrill Alvin Craney plays through Dec. 19 at Curious Theatre, 1080 Acoma St., Denver. Directed by Dee Covington, who directed Macarthur Genius Craney’s other two “Brothers and Sisters” plays at Curious. Performances: 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays (no performance on Thanksgiving) and 2 p.m. on Sundays. Tickets: curioustheatre. org, 303-623-0524.
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Store owner living the sweet life Lola of Lola’s Sugar Rush goes from confections to philanthropy
IF YOU GO Lola’s Sugar Rush will donate a portion of the proceeds from the last three Sundays it will be open — Dec. 12, 19 and 26 — to the organizations supported by the Salazar Family Foundation. The store will close for good on Dec. 31.
By Jennifer Smith jsmith@coloradocommunitymedia.com Lola Salazar is turning her attention away from selling sweet treats and toward supporting sweet dreams. “This was something I dreamed of my whole life, to open a candy shop,” she said. “Now I want to go back and say to other little girls, ‘I was you one day. You can dream and work hard, and things will happen.’” For the last seven years, kids of all ages smiled when they walked into Salazar’s Main Street store, Lola’s Sugar Rush. For 50-somethings, it can be the candy cigarettes and Chuckles; for 40-somethings, it’s Pop Rocks and Bottle Caps; and millennials, of course, crave all things gummy. But now they’ll all have to find a new way to get their fix, because Lola’s is closing on Dec. 31. “I opened the store at a time when I wanted my two kids to learn not to give up on anything,” Salazar said. “It worked. Now they both own their own business.” They both also have new babies, born just five weeks apart. “My grandbabies, they’re the ones that have dictated that this is the time,” she said. “I want to be with them more. I
Lola Salazar is closing her Main Street candy store at the end of December, but it’s for a good cause. Courtesy photo want to be with my family more.” But she’s not just going to be sitting around in granny’s rocking chair knitting booties. She’ll be the face of the Salazar Family Foundation, which she and her husband, Rob, started in 1999. That, of course, was the year of the Columbine tragedy. Salazar’s son was a student there at the time. “We were at a point where my husband’s business, investment banking, was very successful,” she said. “We were
financially blessed. My son went to Columbine, and I was a Jeffco teacher for many years. Our first large donation was to help with conflict resolution.” Today, the foundation supports The Denver Foundation, Escuela de Guadalupe and Mi Casa Resource Center, along with Kepner Middle School in Denver, where Salazar herself attended before graduating from Lincoln High School. “Rob and I were high-school sweet-
hearts, and we’re celebrating 34 years in December,” she said. “We wanted to focus on the things that got us to the point where we felt we could give back. It’s been a fairy-tale kind of story. We worked really hard at school and raising a family, and we decided it’s time to give back. If everybody gave just a little back, the world would be a better place.” One could make the argument, as are many of Salazar’s customers, that the world would also be a better place if everybody just had a candy store in their neighborhood. “You will be greatly missed,” said Amy Reichardt. “Many wonderful memories for our kids, and downtown Littleton was more special with you there.” Many have asked if Salazar would consider selling. The answer is maybe on the building, which she owns, but a definite no on the business. “It was my dream, so I don’t know how I could sell my dream,” she said. “I’ve stuck with this vision from the day we opened the door. It’s Lola’s.”
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Recreation Chess Club meets from 7-9 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesdays at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Drop in to play a serious social game; no fees or charges. Clocks and ratings rarely used. Sets and boards provided. An informal ladder helps to pair you against your equals; all ages welcome. Contact Frank Atwood, 720-260-1493 or highlandsranchlibrarychess.org. Douglas County Elks Lodge 2873 meets at 7 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of every month at the Douglas County Fairgrounds & Events Center, Kirk Hall, 500 Fairgrounds Drive, Castle Rock. The lodge is actively seeking a permanent venue in the Castle Rock area. All “Stray Elks” are invited to attend and to be involved in the growth and activities of this new social and community service organization. Call 303-941-0135 or e-mail swgilbert@comcast.net. Falcon Youth Sports Association baseball board meeting is at 7 p.m. every fourth Thursday at Highlands Ranch Community Association offices, 48 W. Springer Drive. Call 303-791-6244. Falcon Youth Sports Association executive board meetings are at 7 p.m. every second Wednesday at the Highlands Ranch Community Association offices, 48 W. Springer Drive. Call
Highlands Ranch Cycling Club has weekly rides and a variety of cycling experiences for the cycling enthusiast. The club also meets regularly for club business. Visit www.highlandsranchcycling.com or call Bernie Greenberg, 303-791-6792. Highlands Ranch Garden Club. Whether you are an experienced gardener or a novice, you will always find something of interest at the Highlands Ranch Garden Club. For information, visit www. hrgc.org. Running Club meets at 7:30 a.m. every Saturday in the parking lot of Southeast Christian Church. Walkers, joggers and runners are welcome. Call John at 720-842-5520. Salty Dog Sailing Club If you love to sail or want to try, if you don’t have a boat, if you have a boat but don’t sail enough because you cannot find a crew, the Salty Dog Sailing Club is for you. The club meets the second Thursday of the month. Dinner begins at 5:30 p.m. with the business meeting commencing at 7 p.m. Go to www.saltydog.org for meeting locations and directions. Yoga class. Health Ministries at St. Andrew United Methodist Church welcomes the community to their health class: Yoga helps improve flexibility, balance, alignment, posture, toning, strengthening, relaxation and awareness. Class is offered from 9:45-10:45 a.m. Wednesdays. Sessions are 10 weeks, and drop-ins are welcome. Cost is $90 per 10 weeks or $15 per session. All levels
are welcome. For information, contact the leader Martha who has taught yoga for many years, Call 720-480-2164, ihealing@msn.com. St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 9203 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Call 303-794-2683 for information or visit www.st-andrew-umc.com. Service American Legion Highlands Ranch Post 1260 meets at 6:30 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of each month at the Northridge Recreation Center, 8801 S. Broadway, Highlands Ranch. Call 720-663-1260. Mansion tours. The Highlands Ranch Metro District invites the public to visit the Highlands Ranch Mansion for free during regular open hours from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday. Visit www.HighlandsRanchMansion.com or call 303-791-0177. Taize-style service, a meditative hour of prayer, song, scripture and the labyrinth, is offered from 6:45-7:45 p.m. the fourth Thursday of the month at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 3350 E. White Bay Drive, Highlands Ranch. Child care is provided for this hour. The labyrinth is also available for individual meditation and prayer from 4 p.m. until the service on fourth Thursday, and from 4-8 p.m. on the second Thursdays. Call 303794-2683 or visit www.st-andrew-umc.com. Social Breakfast Club Singles 50 plus meets the third
Saturday each month at the Ridge Grill, Castle Pines North Country Club, 1414 Castle Pines Parkway. This is an active singles group with opportunities to make new friends while enjoing various activities such as dinners, sports, theater, etc. Reservations are required; cost is price of your meal. Make reservations or find information by calling 303-814-8428. Leave a name and number and you will receive a call back. The website is www.TBC50plus.org. Castle Rock Bridge Club plays a friendly ACBL-sanctioned duplicate game at 1 p.m. every Monday and Wednesday. For more information, a schedule of games and lessons, or directions to the Lowell Ranch 4H location at 2330 South I-25 East Frontage Road, go the website at castlerockbridge.com. For assistance in finding a bridge partner, call Georgiana Butler at 303-8108504. Visit www.castlerockbridge.com. “CHAI” Lands Ranch/South Denver Metro Jewish Community Company. Call 303-4706652. Friendships Are Golden is a local nonprofit club organized through love and collections of Sam Butcher’s Precious Moments Figures. Throughout the year we provide support to local charities. We meet once a month on the fourth Thursday of every month at Julie’s Hallmark 9441 S University Blvd. in Highlands Ranch from 6:30-9 p.m. For more information please contact Bry at Julie’s Hallmark 303-683-1146.
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Children’s Concert The Littleton Symphony Orchestra presents its free children’s concert, “The Sneetches: Oh, The Music You’ll Hear,” at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St., Littleton. A mad romp through the Dr. Seuss’s classic The Sneetches, narrated by audience favorite Big Jim Conder. The Sneetches tells a story of class and prejudice within a community of yellow, bird-like animals, with a moral message that speaks to all of us about tolerance. And you won’t want to miss other playful pieces, including the finale from William Tell, Sousa’s Liberty Bell March and a solo on a very unusual instrument, the marimba. Be sure to wear your most outrageous hat in honor of the occasion. Doors open at 2 p.m. No tickets necessary. Call 303-933-6824 or visit www.littletonsymphony.org. Yuletide Bazaar The Mountain Pine Woman’s Club plans its 10th Yuletide Bazaar from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at the Parker Fieldhouse, at Plaza Drive and Dransfeldt Drive, Parker. The bazaar features more than 100 vendors and the Mountain Pine craft booth, which includes an array of handmade items such as scarves, home décor and doll clothes. The bake shop will offer a number of delectable goodies. The café offers coffee, water, snack or sweet treat. The bazaar is a major fundraiser for the Parker Woman’s Club and the money goes toward scholarships and to organizations such as the Parker Task Force, Arising Hope, Operation Smile, Santa’s Workshop, Freedom Service Dogs, Skycliff and other projects as needed. A special gift bag will be given to the first 100 customers. Vienna Boys Choir The world famous Vienna Boys Choir will perform at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. For more than 500 years the Vienna Boys Choir has delighted and thrilled listeners of all ages. Their program includes favorite Strauss waltzes, classical masterpieces by Mozart and Haydn, as well as folk songs from around the world. For tickets and information, go to www.ParkerArt.org or call 303-805-6800. Birth of Liberty, U.S. Military Highlands Ranch Historical Society presents its annual veteran’s program “The Birth of Liberty and the U.S. Military,” from 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, at Southridge Recreation Center, 4800 McArthur Ranch Road, Highlands Ranch. Speaker is Ben Martin, a frequent speaker at area club meetings, who also teaches a course he developed on our American Founding Heritage. Go to www.theHRHS.org. Genealogical Research with Estate Records A hands-on workshop “Genealogical Research with Estate Records: Where There’s Not a Will, There’s Probably Still a Way,” led by Kirk Woosley Patton, JD, is presented by the Columbine Genealogical and Historical Society. The early-bird class is from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, at Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 6400 S. University Blvd., Centennial. Workshop will cover the types of records generated when a person dies without leaving a will. An actual probate case will be examined to illustrate the legal process and suggest additional lines of research. Kirk Patton is an attorney and professional genealogist whose primary genealogical focus involves research with original estate and land records. Go to www. ColumbineGenealogy.com.
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THINGS TO DO THEATER/SHOWS
‘Shrek The Musical’ Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main St., Littleton, presents “Shrek” from Friday, Nov. 13, to Sunday, Dec. 27. Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film, “Shrek The Musical” is a Tony Awardwinning fairy tale. Shrek brings all the beloved characters you know from the film to life on stage, and proves there’s more to the story than meets the ears. Irreverently fun for the whole family, Shrek proves that beauty is truly in the eye of the ogre. Tickets available at the box office, 303-794-2787, ext. 5, or online at www. TownHallArtsCenter.org. ‘Legally Blonde’ Spotlight Performing Arts Center, 6328 E. County Line Road, Unit 102, Highlands Ranch, presents “Legally Blonde” at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14. A fun show for the entire family. Show is the product of a 15-week class for children ages 10-18 years. Call Spotlight at 720-443-2623 or visit www.spotlightperformers.com for information and to purchase tickets. Wayne and Wingnut Perform Castle Country Assisted Living will host Cliff Spratt at each of its three houses Monday, Nov. 16. Wayne and Wingnut will perform at 11 a.m. at Cantril House, 221 Cantril St., Castle Rock; at 1 p.m. at Valley House, 255 S. Valley Drive, Castle Rock; and at 3 p.m. at Victorian House, 19600 Victorian Drive in Parker. For information or to RSVP, call 303-482-5552. Castle County Assisted Living is a nonprofit organization serving seniors in Douglas County. Auditions for ‘Wicked: A Musical Review’ Auditions for “Wicked: A Musical Review” are at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, at Spotlight Performing Arts Center, 6328 E. County Line Road, Unit 102, Highlands Ranch. The 15-week class teaches acting, singing, and dancing technique while producing a full-length musical production. Children ages 5-18 years old are encouraged to audition. Rehearsals are from 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, with performances in March. Call Spotlight at 720-443-2623 or visit www.spotlightperformers.com for information and tuition rates. ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Castle View Theatre Company invites you to “Be Our Guest!” as it presents Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” Wednesday, Nov. 18, through Saturday, Nov. 21 at Castle View High School, 5254 N. Meadows Drive, Castle Rock. Performances are at 7 p.m. Nov. 18-21, with a 1 p.m. matiness on Nov. 21. Tickets available at www.SeatYourSelf.biz/CastleView or at the box office one hour before each show. Concessions will be sold and doors open 30 minutes prior to curtain. Email CastleViewTheatre@gmail.com or call 303-387-9113. Magician Extraordinaire Joe Monti, TV star of “Mind Freak,” performs at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, and Saturday, Nov. 21, at Theatre of Dreams, 735 Park St., Castle Rock. Monti is a regular performer and member of the World Famous Magic Castle in Hollywood. He has lectured for magicians around the globe and has been nominated several times as magician of the year in both close-up and stage magic by the Academy of Magical Arts. Buy tickets online at www.Tickets.AmazingShows.com or call 303-660-6799. Go to www.AmazingShows.com.
MUSIC/CONCERTS
Broadway on Broadway Come one, come all to a musical of Broadway favorites from “Kiss Me, Kate,” “Anything Goes,”“Chitty Chitty Bang Bang;,”“West Side Story,”“Fiddler on the Roof,”“Will Rogers Follies,”“Mary Poppins,”“Bye, Bye Birdie,”“Newsies,”“Grease,” “The Lion King,”“You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown,”“Matilda,”“Pajama Game,” “Annie, Get Your Gun,”“Wizard of Oz,”“A Chorus Line,”“Little Shop of Horrors,” “Gypsy,”“Spamalot,”“Into the Woods” and “A Little Night Music.” It’s a Broadway buffet. Shows are Friday, Nov. 13, through Sunday, Nov. 15, at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 8817 S. Broadway, Highlands Ranch. Tickets available at www.stlukeshr.com, or at the door for a little more. A benefit dinner at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, benefits Pura Vida and Urban Peak. Priority seating for Saturday’s show included in dinner cost. Go to www.stlukeshr.com. Social Latin Sampler Discover a new world of Latin dance with the rumba, cha-cha, samba, and merengue. Latin Sampler offers four hours of instruction, from 6-8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, and Friday, Nov. 20, at 1500 W. Littleton Blvd., Ste. 207, Littleton. Register at www.AdventuresInDance.com or call 720-276-0562. Music Students to Perform Students of the Douglas Elbert Music Teachers Association will perform from 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at Parker Senior Living, 18900 E. Mainstreet, Parker. The public is welcome. Call 720-273-6592. Father-Son Piano Duo Simon & Son, a father-son piano duo, will perform at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 9206 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Peter Simon and his son Saling present keyboard acrobatics, popular and classic music, humor and tales of their travels on the world concert stage for an afternoon of non-stop entertainment appealing to all ages. Concert is free and open to the public. Contact Mark Zwilling at mzwilling@st-andrew-umc.com or 303 794-2683. Turkey Trot Ballroom Dance Party Enjoy a night of fall DJ ballroom, Latin salsa and tango dance from 8-9:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20. Dress to impress with your cocktail wear. Refreshments and beverages served. Admission available in advance or at the door. Adventures in Dance is at 1500 W. Littleton Blvd., Unit 207, Littleton. Register at www.AdventuresInDance.com or call 720-276-0562. Music Students to Perform Students of the Douglas Elbert Music Teachers Association will perform at 12:30, 2 and 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at Parker Bible Church in an ensemble recital that is free and open to the public. DEMTA is a non-profit organization of independent and school music teachers who work in Parker, Castle Rock, Elizabeth, Centennial, Highlands Ranch, Lone Tree, Littleton, and Aurora. We have been providing exceptional local music education, public service performances and teacher development since 1995. See www.demta.org or call 720-273-6592. The church is at 4391 E. Mainstreet, Parker.
ARTS/CRAFTS
Art Contest, Exhibit The Greater Castle Rock Area Art Guild plans its ninth annual contest and exhibit of the National Arts Program through Friday, Nov. 13 at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. For information, call 303-814-3300, email etherealflinn@yahoo.com or go to www.nationalartsprogram.org/venues/ front-range. This is Colorado Art Show Heritage Fine Arts Guild of Arapahoe County and the Colorado Gallery of the Arts are sponsoring “This is Colorado,” a statewide art show juried by professional artists and Arapahoe Community College professor Marsha Wooley. The show runs through Friday, Nov. 13 at the gallery on the campus of Arapahoe Community College. Go to www.heritage-guild.com/shows.html. Vintage Jewelry Sale The Denver Woman’s Press Club plans its ninth annual Vintage Jewelry Sale for scholarships to benefit young women studying journalism and creative writing at the college level. Fill your bag with baubles, bangles and beads from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, and from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, at the Denver Woman’s Press Club, 1325 Logan St., Denver. Contact Nancy Foster at 303-830-2324 or nrfgypsy@comcast.net. More information at DWPConline. org or 303-839-1519. Free parking is available in the lot just north of the historic clubhouse.
EVENTS
USO Show/Veterans Tribute An invitation is extended to the Castle Rock communit to join us in honoring our veterans and military personnel at a USO Show/Veterans Tribute being held at New Hope Presbyterian Church, 3737 New Hope Way (across from theater) on on Saturday, November 14, at 6:00 pm. Entertainment by Swing Shift band and vocalist, recognition of all military branches, military trivia, etc. Event open to all veterans and military personnel in our area. Free admission and light refreshments. Colorado Historic Newspapers Parker Genealogical Society presents “Colorado Historic Newspapers Collection: Reading Yesterday’s News Online Today” by Regan Harper of the Colorado State Library and History Colorado. The presentation us at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at the Stroh Fire Station, 19310 Stroh Road in Parker. Event is free and all are welcome. Fundraising Poker Tournament The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4266 will host a poker tournament Saturday, Nov. 14 to raise money to fight homelessness among veterans in Colorado. Sponsors are needed. Homelessness among veterans in Colorado is estimated to be around 600 men and women, according to the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless. Post 4266 plans to work with CCH to get the state to Functional Zero, which is achieved when a city or state can temporarily provide housing to any homeless veteran within 24 hours. For information about the event, or to become a sponsor, contact Peter Solano, Post 4266 Adjutant, at adjutant@ vfwpost4266.org or at 303-718-4256. Holiday Adopt-A-Family, Senior South Metro Housing Options seeks community sponsors to “adopt” families (or senior/or disabled residents) this holiday season. Sponsors choose the size of a family (or a senior/disabled resident) to assist and are then provided with wish lists and program information. There is no minimum contribution required to participate. Sponsors deliver donations to SMHO Resident Services at 5844 S. Datura St. (Bradley House) and the staff will coordinate distribution to residents. The deadline for delivery of resident donations is noon, Monday, Dec. 14. For information or to be a sponsor, contact Kathie Covell, resident services manager, at 303-794-3276 or kcovell@smho.co; or Jebe Pens, senior services coordinator, at 303-241-4211 or jpens@smho.co. Post Office Records for Research The Columbine Genealogical and Historical Society presents “Carriers of News and Knowledge: Post Office Records,” with Julie Miller, CG, professional researcher, lecturer and author, from 1-3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17 at Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 6400 S. University Blvd., Centennial. Post office records are underutilized but can be rich genealogical sources. This presentation will discuss the various types of records, their content and how to access them. Go to www. ColumbineGenealogy.com. Observe the Night Sky Arapahoe Community College’s astronomy program will host a star party from 7:30-9:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20 at the Littleton campus. Star parties are in an open house format, and attendees may arrive at their convenience. ACC will provide telescopes for the parties, which are free and open to the public. No RSVP necessary; dress for the weather. Free hot cocoa and cookies will be served. Contact astronomy professor Jennifer Jones, at jennifer.jones@arapahoe.edu or 303-797-5839. Holiday Lighting Celebration Bundle up and bring your friends and family to the holiday lighting celebration from 4-6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at Centennial Center Park, 13050 E. Peakview Ave., Centennial. Enjoy local school choral groups, photos with Santa, free holiday treats and the lighting of the 20-foot tree. Go to www.centennialco.gov/ Things-To-Do/ Castle Rock Starlighting The Castle Rock “Lighting of the Star” has been a community event shared by residents dating back to 1935. The same spirit of volunteerism, generosity and love of tradition exists today as Castle Rock businesses and residents prepare to celebrate Starlighting downtown Saturday, Nov. 21. This year’s celebration will include fireworks and the reopening of the ice skating rink in downtown Castle Rock. The Starlighting ceremony will begin promptly at 5 p.m. and the lighting of the Star will be at approximately 5:30 p.m. For a complete list of Starlighting activities from 2-7 p.m., go to www.castlerockculture.com/starlighting/. Calendar continues on Page 27
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HEALTH
Free Child Heart Screening Free heart screenings for students, athletes and young adults ages 12 and older are offered through the Anthony Bates Foundation. Sharon Bates, whose 20-year-old college football-playing son died from a sudden cardiac arrest, helps parents avoid the heartbreak she and other parents have experienced by providing this service to communities. Screenings are Saturday, Nov. 14, at Mountain Vista High School, 10585 Mountain Vista Ridge, Highlands Ranch; and Sunday, Nov. 15, at Chaparral High School, 15655 Brookstone Drive, Parker. The screening checks children for heart conditions leading to sudden cardiac arrest. Go to www.anthonybates.org/ preregistration-az.html to register, or www.anthonybates.org/donations/index.html to make a donation. For information, contact Sharon Bates at 602-482-5606 or go to www.AnthonyBates.org. South Metro Community Blood Drives A number of community blood drives are planned in the South Metro area. For information or to schedule an appointment, contact the Bonfils Appointment Center at 303-363-2300, unless otherwise noted. Go to www.bonfils.org. Upcoming blood drives are: Saturday, Nov. 14, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 3350 White Bay Drive, Highlands Ranch (contact Charles Green at 720-231-7908); Saturday, Nov. 14, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock; Sunday, Nov. 15, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Providence Presbyterian Church, 18632 Pony Express Drive, Parker (contact Steve Mato at 281-799-8348); Friday, Nov. 20, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. Anticoagulation Basics: Through Thick and Thin Learn to live with Warfarin/Coumadin. Program is from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, at South Denver Heart Center, 1000 Southpark Drive, Littleton. For information, or to register, call 303-7441065 or go to www.southdenver.com. Diabetes, Prediabetes and Insulin Resistance Do you have diabetes? Prediabetes? Insulin Resistance? Hypoglycemia? Join Susan Buckley, RD, CDE, to learn the ins and outs of diabetes and how to control blood sugar. Program is from 11 a.m. to noon Monday, Nov. 16, at South Denver Heart Center, 1000 Southpark Drive, Littleton. For information, or to register, call 303744-1065 or go to www.southdenver.com. Heart Failure: What You Need to Know Learn about heart failure, causes, evaluation, treatments and lifestyle changes from a registered nurse. Program is from 1:302:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, at South Denver Heart Center, 1000 Southpark Drive, Littleton. For information, or to register, call 303744-1065 or go to www.southdenver.com. Free Nutrition, Cooking Class Free Heart Health nutrition classes and cooking demonstrations are offered from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18 (Eating to Prevent Cancer) at the South Denver Heart Center, 1000 Southpark Drive, Littleton. Join Richard Collins, M.D., “The Cooking Cardiologist,” along with Susan Buckley, RD, CDE, as they share their expertise on Heart Healthy nutrition and cooking solutions. For more information or to register, call 303-744-1065, www. southdenver.com. Commitment Day 5K Fun Run/Walk Life Time Fitness in Parker kicks off the New Year with a part run/ walk, part festival that includes an expo with numerous vendors on race morning. Run starts at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 1, at Life Time Fitness, 9250 Crown Crest Blvd., Parker. Event is open to runners and walkers of all levels and abilities. Members and non-members welcome. Discounted registration available through Sunday, Dec. 13. Children 12 and younger may register for free with a registered adult. Go to www.commitmentday.com/colorado/parker-aurora. Group training for the event started Tuesday, Nov. 10; go to www. lifetimerun.com/group-run-training/co-commitment-day-5k2016-parker. Contact Heather Crosby at hcrosby@lifetimefitness. com for additional information.
EDUCATION
Estate Planning Workshop Protecting your family’s assets and future is easier than you think. A few easy steps can save you, and your beneficiaries, a lot of money and heartache. Don’t wait until it’s too late, or your beneficiary could be our federal government. A free educational workshop on estate planning is planned from 4-5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, at the Parker Library, 10851 S. Crossroads Drive, Parker. RSVP is required; call 720-440-2774. Practice English Skills Practice your English class gives adult mixed level English language learners an opportunity to practice speaking English. Adults from all levels and language backgrounds are welcome at 10:30 a.m. Saturdays at Douglas County Libraries in Parker, 10851 S. Crossroads Drive, and in Highlands Ranch, James H. LaRue branch, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd. No registration is required. Continuing Education Program Metropolitan State College of Denver offers a continuing education program for adults. Most classes are from 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays, for two to four weeks, and cost varies. Most take place at the Student Success Building on the Auraria Campus, with other classes taking place at the South Campus (I-25 and Orchard) and the Center For Visual Arts on Santa Fe Drive. For list of classes, go to www.msudenver.edu/learnon or call 303-556-3657. Application not required. More information on Facebook www.Facebook.com/ msudenverlearnoninitiative. 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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Mountain Vista’s Noan Goa attempts a bicycle kick during the Golden Eagles’ 2-1 quarterfinal state playoff victory over Arapahoe. Photos by Jim Benton
Mountain Vista’s Davis Auth and Arapahoe’s Hampton Griffin eye a loose ball during the Golden Eagles’ 2-1 quarterfinal playoff victory on Nov. 7.
Mountain Vista downs Arapahoe Golden Eagles post 2-1 quarterfinal victory By Jim Benton jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com Mountain Vista, seeded No. 28 in the Class 5A soccer playoffs, advanced to the state semifinals. Vista (11-6-1) notched a 2-1 quarterfinal win over fourth-seeded Arapahoe on Nov. 7 at Littleton Public Schools Stadium. “We definitely at the beginning of the season stumbled a lot,” said senior midfielder Brent Lackey. “Our record doesn’t show who we are.”
Key moments Lackey and Johnny Derosiers scored first-half goals and the Golden Eagles held off a desperate Arapahoe rally. Key players/statistics Lackey scored in the ninth minute of the game and Derosiers’ goal came with 7:14 left in the half. Davis Auth and Chase Pacheco picked up assists on the goals. Chris Grauberger scored for the Warriors (13-2-3) with 7:14 left in regulation time, but Arapahoe failed to get the tying tally despite putting a lot of pressure on the Vista goal. “There was a lot of flurry going on there,” admitted Vista coach Theresa Echtermeyer.
They said it “We are definitely hitting our peak right now,” said Lackey. “We knew Arapahoe was going to come out fast and we knew we had to match that. Getting that first goal, we got the momentum and carried it through the second half.” Mountain Vista’s backline of defenders did a good job of clearing balls and blocking shots to make it easier for keeper Christopher Reicher. “We really focused on getting good clearances, winning the ball and keeping everything in front of us,” said Lackey. “The backline did a really good job.” Echtermeyer agreed. “The back line has been good all
through the tournament,” she said. “The last five games we’ve been playing great. We’re just finding a way to win every game.” “We were a little sleepy and they took advantage of it,” Hampshire said of the Warriors’ slow start. “They had two quality chances and they scored on both of them.” Going forward Mountain Vista was scheduled to play top-seeded Fairview (15-2-1) in one semifinal game Nov. 11 at Sports Authority Stadium. Heritage (13-5-0) was slated to face defending state champion Broomfield (16-2-0) in the other semifinal contest. The state championship game will be played at 3:30 p.m. on Nov. 14 at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park.
Rock Canyon falls to Cherry Creek in playoffs
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Jaguars finish season with a 5-5 record By Jim Benton jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com Rock Canyon won its first four games this season before depth issues and injuries slowed the Jaguars. Cherry Creek, defending state champion and top-seeded in Region D, combined an overpowering defensive effort with a good running attack to defeat eighth-seeded Rock Canyon 38-7 in a first-round state playoff game Nov. 6 at the Stutler Bowl. The loss ended the season for Rock Canyon with a 5-5 record. The Jaguars lost five of their last six games, and the victory was a forfeit win over Highlands Ranch. “We got off to a great start,” said Jaguars coach Brian Lamb. “Our depth was unfortunately not there so when we started getting dinged up. We weren’t able to compete at the same level. We kind of got hurt going against the physical teams in our league. I’m proud of what the senior class accomplished. Overall we’ve improved every year in wins and losses, but I also feel we’re developing the program here. Key moments On the third play of the game, the Bruins’ pass rushers swarmed Rock Canyon quarterback Josh Goldin, forcing a fumble that Creek recovered at the Jaguars’ 2-yard line to set up the first of five touchdowns.
They said it Rock Canyon’s game plan was to throw the football. “That was a really good defense and I knew we would have trouble in the run game,” said Lamb. “Our best option was try to get the ball out as quick as we could. With their blitz scheme and our young kids up front, we started three sophomores, they had trouble picking it up and that made it tough on our quarterback and our receivers couldn’t get open quick enough.”
Cherry Creek quarterback Joe Caplis scores the first touchdown in the Bruins’ 38-7 firstround playoff victory over Rock Canyon on Nov. 6 at the Stutler Bowl. Caplis had 66 yards passing. Photo by Jack Eberhard Rock Canyon didn’t pick up its initial first down of the game until late in the third quarter. The Bruins held the Jaguars to 163 yards in total offense and 120 yards of that total came when Creek was playing reserve defensive personnel. Key players/statistics Marquise Davis rushed for 121 yards and
a touchdown on eight carries for the Bruins. Ashton Riley ran for 113 yards on eight attempts. Rock Canyon, which played without injured running back Jacob Snocker, threw 34 passes in the game. Goldin connected on 10-of-32 passes for 110 yards and a touchdown. However, he was sacked three times and was under pressure on most of his
THE REST OF THE STORY? Due to production errors, two sports articles in last week’s Herald did not run in their entirety. The crosscountry story “Mountain Vista wins fourth straight title” and Jim Benton’s column, headlined “Injured wrestler makes progress,” can both be found in their entirety on the Herald’s website, HighlandsRanchHerald.net. Once there, click on the “sports” tab near the top left corner. The articles are also reprinted this week on Pages 31 (Benton column) and 34 (cross-country).
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Homecomings aren’t always easy Rock Canyon quarterbacks coach Tom Tesone went back to his old stomping grounds Nov. 6 when the Jaguars faced Cherry Creek in a Class 5A opening-round playoff game. Tesone, son of legendary Cherry Creek coach Fred Tesone, was an all-state quarterback for the Bruins in the early 1970s before heading to the University of Colorado as a defensive back. He has coached at Creek, Ranum, Mullen, Bishop Machebeuf and at Rock Canyon for the past five seasons. He said it has been strange watching from the opposite sideline. “I had the same kind of feelings before when I was coaching at Mullen,” he said. “Creek had Darnell McDonald, and I remember being on the Mullen sideline in the game against Creek and I had mixed feelings. I was rooting for my kids and the kids I coached, and now with Rock Canyon, it is the same kind of thing.” Tesone warned the Jaguars what it would be like to play against Creek. “You are battling the tradition … and just the mystique of playing Cherry Creek,” he said. “It was exciting.” Cherry Creek beat the Jaguars 38-7. Six-time world champion Cindi Toepel, a 64-year-old Littleton resident, added another world championship to her list of accomplishments. Toepel was first in the 60-64 age division at the Xterra National Championship Nov. 1 in Kapalua, Maui, Hawaii, to win her sixth overall title. The competition includes mountain biking, open water swimming and trail running. The off-road triathlete had an overall winning time of 4:23.31. Recruiting event set for Dec. 2 Valor Christian will host a recruiting event for unsigned football players from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 2 in the gym of the Highlands Ranch school. So far 40 Division II, Division III and NAIA schools will be in attendance to talk with potential athletes. For information contact Bill Bufton at bill. bufton@valorchristian.com
Rock Canyon’s Keely Davis digs in for the Jaguars in their match against Poudre in the 5A Regional on Nov. 7. Rock Canyon went on to win 3-0 and later defeated Pine Creek by the same score to qualify for the state tournament. Photo by Paul DiSalvo
Ready for winter? Official practice for boys and girls basketball, wrestling, ice hockey and girls swimming can start Nov. 12. Interscholastic scrimmages for the 95th season of Colorado High School Activities Association winter sports can begin Nov. 18 and first contests can be Jim Benton played starting on Dec. 1. First state championOVERTIME ship teams crowned in 1921 were Colorado Springs in football, Greeley in basketball and Fort Collins in track and field. Alumni report Kailey Norman, a Valor Christian graduate who is the starting goalie for the Montana women’s soccer team, was named Big Sky Defensive Player of the Week once this season and finished the campaign with 83 saves and seven shutouts. Chris Linnin, a freshman from Castle View High School, was the quarterback for McPherson College in McPherson, Kansas, but it was his punting that gained notoriety. He was honored as Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference Special Teams Player of the Week on Oct. 26. In the final three games of the season, he averaged 51.75, 40.60 and 47.50 yards per punt. For the season Linnin averaged 39.72 yards on 54 punts. Gymnastics Gymnastics is a rigorous and physically demanding sport. That was evident when the final four teams lined up Nov. 7 at the state gymnastics meet in Thornton. Each team had competitors on crutches or in a wheelchair. There were athletic trainers available to tape ankles and wrists but girls had to bring their own tape that was issued by the schools. 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.
Seven area teams advance in volleyball Two-day state tournament has local flavor Staff report Seven south metro area volleyball teams won in region playoff pool play to advance to the state tournament, which will be held Nov. 13 and 14 at the Denver Coliseum. Chaparral, Rock Canyon, Legend, Arapahoe and Cherry Creek will start three-team pool play in Class 5A on Nov. 13. Final round of pool play begins Nov. 14 with four pool winners advancing to the semifinals later in the day. Final matches in all classifications are set for 7 p.m. Nov. 14. Ponderosa, last season’s Class 4A state runner-up, also qualified for a return trip to the state tournament.
Lutheran will be in the Class 3A tournament after sweeping Lamar and Bennett to advance. Chaparral, which won back-toback state titles in 2010 and 2011, swept Grand Junction and Loveland to win the Region 4 title on Nov. 7. Rock Canyon swept the Region 5 championships with wins over Poudre and Pine Creek while Legend defeated Legacy 3-0 and edged Brighton 3-2 to capture the Region 6 title. Arapahoe took top honors in Region 10 with a 4-1 win over ThunderRidge and a 3-1 victory over Ralston Valley. Cherry Creek defeated Lakewood 15-10 in the decisive fifth set to win the Region 12 championship. The Bruins took their first pool play match with a 3-1 win over Rampart. Ponderosa swept Palmer Ridge and The Classical Academy to capture the Class 4A Region 3 title.
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In 5A, few first-round football games close Top-seeded teams roll past opponents Staff report The average victory margin in the first round of the Class 5A football playoffs games was 23.3 points despite two games decided by five points and one by eight points. Second-round games will likely be closer but Chaparral, Heritage and Mountain Vista face tough challenges. The Wolverines play highly touted Valor Christian, one of the four topseeded teams, in a 7 p.m. game at Sports Authority Stadium in Parker on Nov. 13. Heritage takes on another top seed, Columbine, at 7:30 p.m on Nov. 13 at Jefferson County Stadium. Mountain Vista travels to Legacy Stadium on Nov. 13 to face top-seeded Grandview in a 7 p.m. contest. Cherry Creek, the fourth top seed, renews a classic rivalry with Mullen in a 7 p.m. contest Nov. 13 at the Stutler Bowl. Arapahoe meets Ralston Valley at 7 p.m. on Nov. 13 at Littleton Public Schools Stadium. ThunderRidge will play Fruita Monument at 7 p.m. Nov. 14 at Shea Stadium. The Grizzlies beat Fruita Monument 21-12 earlier this season.
Mountain Vista’s Dan Mc Farlane (4) and Zach Hammer (28) tackle Denver East’s Jack Moran (80). The Golden Eagles went on to win 19-14 and advance to play Grandview in the next round in the 5A playoffs. Photo by Paul DiSalvo In first-round games, Chaparral held Fairview to nine yards rushing in a 37-8 victory on Nov. 6.
Dae’von Davis carried the ball 33 times for 242 yards and scored twice for the Wolverines. Quarterback Taden
Blaise passed for 112 yards and two scores while sophomore Jacob Stanton led the defense with 11 total tackles. Chap recorded five quarterback sacks with Chase Hartleben credited with three. Dylan McCaffrey completed 13 of 18 passes for 212 yards and five touchdowns in Valor Christian’s 50-14 romp over Legend. Unbeaten Arapahoe fell behind 14-0 but responded with 31 straight points in a 31-14 triumph over Bear Creek. Cherry Creek combined a solid defensive effort with the running of Marquise Davis and Ashton Riley to notch a 38-7 win over Rock Canyon. Davis carried the ball only eight times but had 121 yards rushing, which included an 80-yard touchdown gallop. Riley gained 113 yards on eight carries. ThunderRidge rolled to a 35-14 win over Fountain Fort Carson in Colorado Springs, Mountain Vista held on for a 1913 triumph over Denver East and Heritage advanced with a 19-14 victory over Cherokee Trail in a game played Nov. 7. Seedings and pairings for the Class 4A playoffs were released on Nov. 8, and Ponderosa was seeded seventh in the 16-team bracket. The Mustangs will entertain Denver South in a 1 p.m. game at Sports Authority Stadium on Nov. 14.
Continental League names top softball players, coaches Staff report Douglas County High School senior Clara Larson has been named the 2015 Continental League Player of the Year, and Chaparral’s Alan DiGiosio was selected as Coach of the Year in softball honors. Larson led the league with a .594 bat-
ting average, 44 runs batted in, a 1.144 slugging percentage and a .646 on-base percentage. The 44 RBI were tops among Class 5A batters. DiGiosio led the Wolverines to a league co-championship and into the Class 5A state semifinals. Chaparral finished the season with 9-1 league record and 20-4
overall mark. The 2015 Continental League first team consists of: Castle View — Lexi Kagan, Kiah Parker; Chaparral — Shannon Bass, Sara Breckbill, Emily Moore, Jordan Smith; Douglas County — Jordan Acosta, Clara Larson, Hanna Storey; Heritage — Carly Carlsen;
Legend — Brooke Doumer, Zoe Mihalicz, Alyssa Nunn, Jesse Smith; Ponderosa — Kendall Boyum, Peyton Matejka, Hannah Smith; Rock Canyon — Katie Didonna, Syd Marchando, Sloane Stewartson; ThunderRidge — Amanda Hedges, Emily Morris, Kellsi Peterson.
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Injured wrestler makes progress Joe Hunsaker, the Castle View wrestler who was paralyzed in a wrestling match on Feb. 1, 2014, is a student at Oregon State and living independently. Hunsaker has regained a lot of function in his legs, arms and hands, according to his father, Jim. He is still in a wheelchair but once in a standing position, he is able to walk for short distances. “He is making good progress,” said Jim Hunsaker, who has moved with his wife to Canby, Oregon. Joe attended the 2014 fall term at Oregon State but needed a caretaker in the morning and evening. He then came back to Denver for 6 1/2 months of intensive walking therapy at Craig Medical Center. He is back in Oregon now, and recently shot a deer on a hunting trip with his uncle. He also passed a driver’s test, saying driving with hand controls can be hard to learn.
Northglenn sophomore defies odds The softball season is over and Northglenn sophomore Jaide Bucher had another good showing. Good enough that she is featured on the Gatorade Spotlight Win From Within, which Jim Benton was tagged Defying Doubt. OVERTIME Bucher was born without a right hand because of amniotic band syndrome. It didn’t keep her from participating in athletics, and she excels in softball. She was the varsity catcher for Northglenn as a freshman. She played some in leftfield and hit .311 for the Norse this season. Gatorade arranged for her to meet and play catch with her hero, Jim Abbott, the
former Major League Baseball pitcher who doesn’t have a right arm. Bucher, like Abbott, shifts the ball from her left, or glove, hand to her right limb, while dropping the glove, and rolls the ball back to her left hand for the throw. Northglenn softball coach Stacy Sterne was surprised when she saw how well Bucher could play. “I was shocked,” she said. “I was inspired. Everybody that sees her is completely inspired. She played mostly in leftfield for me this year and did a phenomenal job. She hit really well.”
Touchdowns raise money Greg Zorobowski, coach of the Highlands Ranch Packers and Jaguars flag football teams in the i9sports league, pledged to donate $1 for every touchdown his teams scored. He also challenged parents to participate. These are players between 6 and 9 years old. The Packers and Jags raised more than $1,000, which will go to Susan G. Komen for Leaving their mark breast cancer research. i9sports added a $250 Mountain Vista’s girls cross-country runcontribution to increase the donation. ners have a tradition of writing their names Jim Benton is a sports writer for Colorado Comon their legs before races. It started more than three years ago when munity Media. He has been covering sports in twin sisters Brooke and Brittany Mackay were the Denver area since 1968. He can be reached athletes on the team but nobody could tell at jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com them apart. So the twins would write their or at 303-566-4083.
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November 12, 2015
Mountain Vista wins fourth straight title
Skyview Academy’s Butler repeats as 3A champion
By Jim Benton jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com There were no strange happenings Oct. 31 on a sunny Halloween day at the Norris Penrose Events Center in Colorado Springs during the state high school cross-country championships. SkyView Academy’s Ben Butler ran off with his second consecutive Class 3A boys title, and Mountain Vista’s boys were crowned as the team champion for a record fourth straight season in Class 5A. Butler, a senior, repeated as the individual champion and finished some 26 seconds ahead of second-place Taylor Stack of Salida. Butler’s winning time was 15:50.50, and he led the Hawks to a fourth-place finish. “There were a lot of good guys pushing me, and it feels special to win,” said Butler. “I always like to start off fast. It’s always been one of the things that has worked for me. I just wanted to set the tone. I was just so happy crossing that line. It’s unbelievable. Every time you get on this stage, it is something to remember. “The last year has been tough having two different coaches. Coach (Craig) Wagner stepped in right before the season and has done a good job with the program.” SkyView Academy’s girls, led by Cassie Unruh’s seventh-place finish, placed sixth in the team standings. Mountain Vista senior Paxton Smith was fifth, junior Joshua Romine sixth and senior Alex Fu ran eighth to pace the Golden Eagles’ 50-point, first-place finish in the 5A boys race. Fort Collins was second, but 65 points behind Vista. “I ran a pretty good race,” said Smith. “But, hey, we got the team and two on AllState. You couldn’t ask for more.” Mountain Vista’s girls were fourth in the girls 5A team standings. Sophomore Allie
STATE CROSS-COUNTRY RESULTS South metro schools’ top 10 teams and individual finishers from the state crosscountry championships held Oct. 31 at the Norris Penrose Events Center in Colorado Springs. Class 3A Girls Individual - 7. Cassie Unruh, Jr., SkyView Academy, 19:53.85. Team - 6. SkyView Academy (Cassie Unruh, Louis Wittenberg, Payton Grove, Erin Baker, Kaleigh Kinney) 175. Boys Individual - 1. Ben Butler, Sr., SkyView Academy, 15:50.50. Team - 4. SkyView Academy (Ben Butler, Jimmy Scavuzzo, Joseph Pippin, Jordan Wilson, Ryan Butler), 136.
Class 5A Girls Individual - 3. Catherine Liggett, Sr., Legend, 18:24.55; 4. Allie Chipman, Soph., Mountain Vista, 18:34.48; 6. Caroline Eck, Fr., Mountain Vista, 19:08.69; 8. Lillian Markusch, Sr., Cherry Creek, 19:15.95. Team - 2. Cherry Creek (Lillian Markusch, Devon Peterson, Anne Raymond, Katie Plomondon, Hannah Mimmack) 120; 4. Mountain Vista (Allie Chipman, Caroline Eck, Mauren Fitzsimmons, Hannah Brown, Abby Suntken), 132.
Sr., Mountain Vista, 16:16.00; 6. Joshua Romine, Jr., Mountain Vista, 16:19.83; 7. Kyle Moran, Jr., Cherry Creek, 16:21.71; 8. Alex Fu, Sr., Mountain Vista, 16:23.84; 9. Mason Brevig, Sr., Arapahoe, 16:34.84. Team - 1. Mountain Vista (Paxton Smith, Joshua Romine, Alex Fu, Parker Mackay, Shayan Zarrin), 50; 3. Arapahoe (Steven Goldy, Mason Brevig, Nick Maddalone, Kyle Kennedy, James Logan), 147; 7. Chaparral (Alex Hebner, Austin Dennis, Cole Gerome, Jack DeWinter, Nick Sodnicar), 268; 10. Legend (Scott Johnson, Landon Rast, Luke Rast, Josh Miller, Austin Podhajsky) 281.
Ben Butler heads for the finish line to successfully defend his individual title at the Class 3A boys cross-country championship race in Colorado Springs. His performance helped the Hawks finish fourth in the team standings Photo by Tom Munds
pretty good up front. We’ve only had two boys ever do that before (two in the top 10), and we had three. I know the 50 points for Class 4A the win is the second-lowest in the history of Girls Boys the meet behind Loveland’s 1996 team that Individual - 4. Reagan Individual - 3. Steven scored 37. Hausmann, Sr., Valor Goldy, Sr., Arapahoe, “Our philosophy is everybody matters 16:07.60; 5. Paxton Smith, Christian, 18:53.95. whether it is the open race kids that are down here cheering, the alternates or the junior varsity kids. They are just as important. There were seven that got to run in the Chipman, running despite painful plantar circumstances of my injury that was the best state meet. Everybody wants to run in the fasciitis, was fourth while freshman Caroline I could do. I tried to push through it.” state meet, but everybody played a part in it. Eck came in sixth. It was the first time that Mountain Vista’s boys were the first to win We’ve been very fortunate that we had 100 two Vista girls have finished in the top 10 at four straight titles in 5A, although Pueblo kids out for the team that really bought into the state meet. Centennial won six consecutive championthe philosophy that everybody’s contribu“It was pretty hard to run,” admitted ships between 1969-76 when there wasn’t a tion matters.” Chipman, who had ice on her foot and 5A classification. Other top individual finishers from hobbled onto the awards platform. “The Vista Nation is a name associated with the schools in Highlands Ranch included Rock worst part is this was my first day running Golden Eagles cross-country program, and Canyon freshman Shannon Osboa, who was since league (Continental League champion- coach Jonathan Dalby believes the designa25th in the 5A girls race; sophomore Megan ships). There was a lot of thought about not tion is accurate. Koch of Highlands Ranch was 28th; and junior Luke Dickinson was 35th and the running, but I wanted to do it for the team. “It was the first time we put two girls in leading Rock Canyon boys runner. “I wanted to do better, but under the the top 10,” he pointed out. “The boys did
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Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $35,308.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $34,900.00
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, December 30, 2015, 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 required under said Deed of Trust and the Evidence of Debt secured thereby.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
Public Trustees PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2015-0114 To Whom It May Concern: On 5/1/2015 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: CAREY L GERLING AND PAUL J GERLING JR Original Beneficiary: WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 2/23/2005 Recording Date of DOT: 3/2/2005 Reception No. of DOT: 2005017948 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $229,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $247,866.40 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 151, HIGHLANDS RANCH NO. 122A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO Which has the address of: 9725 Gatesbury Circle, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 2, 2015, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended. If you believe that your lender or servicer has failed to provide a single point of contact (38-38-103.1 CRS) or they are still pursuing foreclosure even though you have submitted a completed loss mitigation application or you have been offered and have accepted a loss mitigation option (38-38-103.2 CRS), you may file a complaint with the Colorado Attorney General (720-508-6006) or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (855-411-2372) or both. However, the filing of a complaint in and of itself will not stop the foreclosure process. First Publication: 10/15/2015 Last Publication: 11/12/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 10/5/2015 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) 952-6903 Fax #: Attorney File #: CO-14-640077-JS *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No. 2015-0114 First Publication: 10/15/2015 Last Publication: 11/12/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2015-0209 To Whom It May Concern: On 8/19/2015 2:23:00 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: CHERYL L THOMPSON Original Beneficiary: JP MORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: JP MORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 4/25/2005 Recording Date of DOT: 5/13/2005 Reception No. of DOT: 2005042671 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $35,308.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $34,900.00 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 43, HIGHLANDS RANCH FLING NO. 62-A, 1ST AMENDMENT, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.
Which has the address of: 328 Brent-
The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust.
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Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 43, HIGHLANDS RANCH FLING NO. 62-A, 1ST AMENDMENT, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 328 Brentford Cir, Highlands Ranch, CO 801263564 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, December 9, 2015, 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: 10/15/2015 Last Publication: 11/12/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 8/20/2015 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: JOAN OLSON Colorado Registration #: 28078 7700 E. ARAPAHOE ROAD, SUITE 230 , CENTENNIAL, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 952-6906 Fax #: Attorney File #: CO-15-678599-JS *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2015-0209 First Publication: 10/15/2015 Last Publication: 11/12/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2015-0221 To Whom It May Concern: On 8/27/2015 11:44:00 AM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: MARGARET DUBACH Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR MORTGAGEIT, INC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: U.S. BANK NA, SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO BANK OF AMERICA, NA, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO LASALLE BANK NA, AS TRUSTEE, ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDERS OF THE WASHINGTON MUTUAL MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, WMALT SERIES 2007OA5 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 2/16/2007 Recording Date of DOT: 2/28/2007 Reception No. of DOT: 2007017525 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $244,500.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $282,313.64 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 35, BLOCK 3, A REPLAT OF HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 8476 South Wildcat Street, 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, December 30, 2015, 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
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If you believe that your lender or servicer has failed to provide a single point of contact (38-38-103.1 CRS) or they are still pursuing foreclosure even though you have submitted a completed loss mitigation application or you have been offered and have accepted a loss mitigation option (38-38103.2 CRS), you may file a complaint with the Colorado Attorney General (720-508-6006) or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (855-411-2372) or both. However, the filing of a complaint in and of itself will not stop the foreclosure process.
Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2015-0222
First Publication: 11/5/2015 Last Publication: 12/3/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 9/1/2015 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: LISA CANCANON Colorado Registration #: 42043 1199 BANNOCK STREET, DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: Fax #: Attorney File #: 5050.100353.F01 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2015-0221 First Publication: 11/5/2015 Last Publication: 12/3/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press
PUBLIC NOTICE Littleton NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2015-0224 To Whom It May Concern: On 8/27/2015 3:50:00 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: TAREK KASSEM AND JEANNE M. KASSEM Original Beneficiary: CITIFINANCIAL CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: CITIFINANCIAL SERVICING LLC Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 1/23/2007 Recording Date of DOT: 1/25/2007 Reception No. of DOT: 2007007719 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $598,330.97 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $590,654.09 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 12, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 85-A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 9261 S Mountain Brush St, Littleton, CO 80130 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 30, 2015, 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: 11/5/2015 Last Publication: 12/3/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 9/1/2015 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: HOLLY DECKER Colorado Registration #: 32647 355 UNION BOULEVARD SUITE 250, LAKEWOOD, COLORADO 80228 Phone #: (303) 274-0155 Fax #: (303) 274-0159 Attorney File #: 15-119-28706 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2015-0224 First Publication: 11/5/2015 Last Publication: 12/3/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press
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To Whom It May Concern: On 8/27/2015 11:46:00 AM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: CHRISTOPHER S WATERMAN AND CHERYL A WATERMAN Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR PROVIDENT FUNDING ASSOCIATES, L.P. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION ("FANNIE MAE"), A CORPORATION ORGANIZED AND EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 3/4/2008 Recording Date of DOT: 3/11/2008 Reception No. of DOT: 2008017463 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $352,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $361,625.78 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 29, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 122-D, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 9982 Hawthorne St, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 30, 2015, 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: 11/5/2015 Last Publication: 12/3/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 9/1/2015 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-14-623198-JS *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2015-0222 First Publication: 11/5/2015 Last Publication: 12/3/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press
Government Legals PUBLIC NOTICE PURSUANT TO THE LIQUOR LAW OF THE STATE OF COLORADO, JD’s Liquors, LLC d/b/a JD’s Liquors, whose address is 8808 S. Colorado Blvd #A, Highlands Ranch, Colorado, has requested the Licensing Officials of Douglas County to grant a Retail Liquor Store License at the location of 8808 S. Colorado Blvd, #A, Highlands Ranch, Colorado, to dispense Malt, Vinous and Spirituous Liquors in sealed containers not for consumption at place where sold. The Public Hearing on this application is to be held by the Douglas County Local Liquor Licensing Authority at 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado on December 11, 2015, at approximately 1:30 p.m. Date of Application: November 2, 2015 Officers: Saeed Sawaged Legal Notice No.: 978081 First Publication: November 12, 2015 Last Publication: November 12, 2015 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF CONTRACTORS SETTLEMENT COUNTY OF DOUGLAS STATE OF COLORADO NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 38-26-107, C.R.S., as amended,
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 38-26-107, C.R.S., as amended, that on the 14th day of DECEMBER 2015, final settlement will be made by the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, for and on account of a contract between Douglas County and GOLDEN TRIANGLE CONSTRUCTION (GTC) for the FLEET SERVICES ADDITION & REMODEL PROJECT REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) #038-14 (PO#35006), in Douglas County; and that any person, co-partnership, association or corporation that has an unpaid claim against said GOLDEN TRIANGLE CONSTRUCTION (GTC) for or on account for the furnishing of labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or any subcontractors in or about the performance of said work, or that supplied rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of said work, may at any time up to and including said time of such final settlement on said 14th day of DECEMBER 2015, to file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim with the Douglas County Government, Board of County Commissioners, c/o Facilities Management, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104.
INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) #054-15 LOGO SPORTSWEAR
SETTLEMENT COUNTY OF DOUGLAS STATE OF COLORADO
Failure on the part of the claimant to file such statement prior to such final settlement will relieve said County of Douglas from all and any liability for such claimant’s claim. The Board of Douglas County Commissioners of the County of Douglas, Colorado, By: Carolyn S. Riggs, CPPB, Purchasing Supervisor, Douglas County Government. Legal Notice No.: 928091 First Publication: November 12, 2015 Last Publication: November 19, 2015 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) #053-15 SALE of COLORADO BROWNFIELD TRANSFERRABLE EXPENSES The Department of Facilities, Fleet and Emergency Support Services, in conjunction with the County Attorney and the County Manager of Douglas County, Colorado, hereinafter referred to as the County, respectfully requests bids from responsible qualified individuals/ firms/ brokers for the provision of the sale of a transferable expense for State taxes in the amount of $525,000. The IFB documents may be reviewed and/or printed from the Rocky Mountain EPurchasing System website at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com. While the IFB documents are available electronically, Douglas County cannot accept electronic bid responses. Bid responses will be received until 1:00 p.m. on Monday, November 23, 2015 by Douglas County Government, Finance Department, Purchasing Division, 100 Third Street, Suite 130, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104. Three (3) copies of your bid response shall be submitted in a sealed envelope, plainly marked “Invitation for Bid (IFB) #053-15, Sale of Colorado Brownfield Transferrable Expenses”. Electronic and/or faxed bid responses will not be accepted. Bids will not be considered which are received after the time stated and any bids so received will be returned unopened. Douglas County Government reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive formalities, informalities, or irregularities contained in a said bid and furthermore, to award a contract for items herein, either in whole or in part, if it is deemed to be in the best interest of the County to do so. Additionally, we reserve the right to negotiate optional items and/or services with the successful bidder. Please direct any questions concerning this IFB to Carolyn Riggs, Purchasing Supervisor at 303-660-7434 or criggs@douglas.co.us, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Legal Notice No.: 928097 First Publication: November 12, 2015 Last Publication: November 12, 2015 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF CONTRACTORS SETTLEMENT COUNTY OF DOUGLAS STATE OF COLORADO NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 38-26-107, C.R.S., as amended, that on the 14th day of DECEMBER 2015, final settlement will be made by the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, for and on account of a contract between Douglas County and GOLDEN TRIANGLE CONSTRUCTION (GTC) for the FUEL ISLAND PORTION of the FLEET SERVICES ADDITION & REMODEL PROJECT (PO#35266), in Douglas County; and that any person, co-partnership, association or corporation that has an unpaid claim against said GOLDEN TRIANGLE CONSTRUCTION (GTC) for or on account for the furnishing of labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or any subcontractors in or about the performance of said work, or that supplied rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of said work, may at any time up to and including said time of such final settlement on said 14th day of DECEMBER 2015, to file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim with the Douglas County Government, Board of County Commissioners, c/o Facilities Management, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104. Failure on the part of the claimant to file such statement prior to such final settlement will relieve said County of Douglas from all and any liability for such claimant’s claim. The Board of Douglas County Commissioners of the County of Douglas, Colorado, By: Carolyn S. Riggs, CPPB, Purchasing Supervisor, Douglas County Government. Legal Notice No.: 928108 First Publication: November 12, 2015 Last Publication: November 19, 2015 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
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The Purchasing Division of Douglas County Government, hereinafter referred to as the County, respectfully requests bids from responsible qualified firms for the provision of the purchase of Logo Sportswear, as specified, for Douglas County employees. Logo Sportswear will be ordered as supplemental uniform items and for special events.
The IFB documents may be reviewed and/or printed from the Rocky Mountain EPurchasing System website at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com. While the IFB documents are available electronically, Douglas County cannot accept electronic bid responses.
Bid responses will be received until 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 3, 2015 by Douglas County Government, Finance Department, Purchasing Division, 100 Third Street, Suite 130, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104. Two (2) copies of your bid response shall be submitted in a sealed envelope, plainly marked “Invitation for Bid (IFB) #054-15, Logo Sportswear”. Electronic and/or faxed bid responses will not be accepted. Bids will not be considered which are received after the time stated and any bids so received will be returned unopened.
Douglas County Government reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive formalities, informalities, or irregularities contained in a said bid and furthermore, to award a contract for items herein, either in whole or in part, if it is deemed to be in the best interest of the County to do so. Additionally, we reserve the right to negotiate optional items and/or services with the successful bidder.
Please direct any questions concerning this IFB to Carolyn Riggs, Purchasing Supervisor at 303-660-7434 or criggs@douglas.co.us, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Legal Notice No.: 928109 First Publication: November 12, 2015 Last Publication: November 12, 2015 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) #055-15 WEST FIELDS AT HIGHLAND HERITAGE REGIONAL PARK
The Parks, Trails & Building Grounds Division of Douglas County Government, hereinafter referred to as the County, respectfully requests bids from responsible and qualified firms for the provision of the initial phase of construction for the West Fields at Highland Heritage Regional Park.
The IFB documents may be reviewed and/or printed from the Rocky Mountain EPurchasing System website at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com. IFB documents are not available for purchase from Douglas County Government and can only be accessed from the above-mentioned website. While the IFB documents are available electronically, Douglas County cannot accept electronic bid responses.
ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2015 @ 10:00 A.M., THERE WILL BE A MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING RELATED TO THIS PROJECT. THE MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING WILL ALLOW ALL POTENTIAL BIDDERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCUSS THE PROJECT DETAILS AND VIEW THE WORKSITE LOCATION. THE MANDATORY PREBID MEETING WILL BEGIN AT THE HIGHLAND HERITAGE REGIONAL PARK, PARK OFFICE, 9651 SOUTH QUEBEC STREET, LITTLETON, COLORADO 80130. PLEASE CALL 720-7336990 FOR DIRECTIONS, IF NEEDED. ONLY THOSE PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS ATTENDING THE MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING WILL BE ALLOWED TO SUBMIT A BID ON THIS PROJECT.
Five (5) copies of your IFB response shall be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked “IFB No. 055-15, West Fields at Highland Heritage Regional Park”. Electronic and/or faxed bid responses will not be accepted. Bids will be received until 10:00 a.m., on Monday, December 14, 2015 by the Douglas County Purchasing Division, 100 Third Street, Suite 130, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104. Bids will not be considered which are received after the time stated, and any bids so received will be returned unopened.
Douglas County Government reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive formalities, informalities, or irregularities contained in a said bid and furthermore, to award a contract for items herein, either in whole or in part, if it is deemed to be in the best interest of the County to do so. Additionally, we reserve the right to negotiate optional items/services with the successful bidder.
Please direct any questions concerning this IFB to Carolyn Riggs, Purchasing Supervisor, 303-660-7434, criggs@douglas.co.us, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Legal Notice No.: 928118 First Publication: November 12, 2015 Last Publication: November 12, 2015 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
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