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School board OKs concurrent enrollment at future facility Collaboration Campus first phase expected to complete by fall 2019 BY ALEX DEWIND ADEWIND@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Plans are moving forward for a concurrent enrollment program that would allow Douglas County high school students to expedite a college degree or receive workforce training without leaving Castle Rock. At a Douglas County School Board meeting on Nov. 27, six board members — Anthony Graziano was absent — unanimously approved three pathways in the areas of business administration, health and exercise science and computer science at the future Collaboration Campus, a partnership between Arapahoe Community College, Colorado State University and Douglas County School District. Owned by Arapahoe Community College, the campus broke ground May 21 on a plot of land behind Castle Rock Adventist Hospital, near Castle Rock Middle School. The two-phase project will consist of two buildings up to 54,000 square feet. Phase one is expected to open for students in fall 2019. ACC President Diana Doyle said the campus is the first collaboration of its kind in the state. A student enrolled in a program at the Collaboration Campus will have the opportunity to move directly through high school, to the community college level and then eventually graduate with a degree from CSU without ever leaving Douglas County. The campus will also provide workforce training for local employers and students. “It’s not all just going to be theoretical. We will have opportunities for them for job shadowing, for in-
ternships — the real-life projects,” Doyle said. “It gives them the opportunity to get into the workforce a lot faster than they normally would.” In the fall semester of the 2018-19 school year, more than 2,000 Douglas County students were enrolled in concurrent classes at ACC. The first phase of the new campus will accommodate between 700 and 800 students from ACC and Douglas County’s nine high schools. Matt Reynolds, the school district’s chief assessment and data officer, expects the majority of participants from Douglas County schools to be juniors and seniors. “We want to provide clear pathways for our students as they matriculate through our system,” Reynolds said during a presentation at the school board meeting. “Thanks to the Collaboration Campus we can make these pathways a reality.” Cost savings will be significant, Doyle pointed out. The school district covers the cost of concurrent classes, and tuition at a community college is much less than a fouryear university. ACC’s tuition for in-state students is roughly $2,405 for 15 credits, or a typical semester, compared to the University of Colorado Boulder, which is upwards of $14,000 per semester. Collaboration Campus students enrolled in classes through CSU will pay the university’s tuition, which is about $5,900 for 15 credit hours for in-state students. “Financially,” Doyle said, “(families) will save quite a bit of money.” After meeting with DCSD’s Student Advisory Group — which provides a student voice to the school board — school board president David Ray said the Collaboration Campus is exactly what students are asking for. “They want real-life learning experiences,” Ray said.
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UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital inching closer to opening Christmas Douglas County offices will close at noon Dec. 24 through Dec. 25 for the Christmas Holiday. Many county services are available online at www.douglas.co.us
Funds available to serve at-risk Veterans Emergency assistance is available to veterans struggling with housing (mortgage and rent payments), transportation, employment, healthcare or other emergency needs. To apply for the veterans assistance funds visit www.douglasveterans.org or call 303-
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CHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital is nearing completion. The colossal building, located to the south of restaurants and retail in the Central Park development, is on track to open in March 2019. UCHealth determined that Highlands Ranch was an optimal location for the hospital based on demographics and the growth in population of surrounding areas, the hospital’s CEO, Diane Cookson, said in the spring. The population of Douglas County
grew from 285,465 people in 2010 to 322,387 residents in 2015, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Sterling Ranch, a large community under construction west of Highlands Ranch, is expected to bring more than 30,000 people in the next 20 years. Surrounding the hospital’s six-story patient tower will be an outdoor eating area, healing garden for patients, medical office building, parking decks and space for expansion. The Central Park development, owned by Shea Properties, is taking shape with dozens of single-family homes, a regional park, communication tower for the Douglas County Sheriff ’s Office and a variety of popular restaurants, retail and boutique fitness studios. Torchy’s Tacos, Shake Shack and Orangetheory Fitness are among the options.
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Local officials: Incidents do not indicate larger racial issue in schools Social media brought to light a fight, graffiti from earlier in the school year BY ALEX DEWIND ADEWIND@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Authorities from the Douglas County Sheriff ’s Office and the Douglas County School District say two incidents — one involving a student fight and the other derogatory graffiti — at a Highlands Ranch high school are not indicative of a larger racial issue in the school district. “These are two isolated events and there is nothing to show a pattern or increase in these events in the district,” said Sgt. Lori Bronner, public information officer for the district’s school resource officers. School district Superintendent Thomas Tucker echoed Bronner’s statement but also emphasized that the district does not tolerate discriminatory incidents. “They are not reflective of our school community,” Tucker said. “There is no room for hate. There is no room for ethnic bias. There is no room for mistreatment of others in our district.” The first incident occurred in August but resurfaced Nov. 27 when a video of a fight between two Mountain Vista High School students, one white and one black, circulated on a Twitter feed, garnering attention from several parents and community members. The
thread, which was started by a man from Maryland who appears to have an interest in issues involving racism, also brought to light derogatory slogans spray-painted on a golf cart and wall at Mountain Vista at the end of September. During lunch on Aug, 22, a 14-year-old white student wearing a green, militarystyle coat performed a T-Pose, according to a report from the sheriff ’s office. The pose has been associated with the Ku Klux Klan to represent a burning cross, Bronner said, though it wasn’t clear that was the meaning the student intended. The same student also used a racial slur toward a black student who confronted him, according to Bronner. The black student, 14, challenged the white student about the pose. The black student then spit on the white student, according to Bronner. The student spit back, and the black student swung at him. The white student then grabbed a landscaping rock and threw it at the other student but missed. The black student came after him, hitting and kicking him on the ground until school authorities intervened, Bronner said. The students were each charged with harassment and disorderly conduct, according to Bronner. The white student was also charged with criminal attempt of assault and the black student was charged with assault. All charges were filed as misdemeanors. To Bronner’s knowledge, the students are back at school.
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Holiday Celebration attendees enjoy a Bear Creek Stables hay ride around the Highlands Ranch Mansion. Volunteers helped share some of the history of the ranch, which is more than 120 years old. PHOTOS BY COURTNEY KUHLEN/HIGHLANDS RANCH METRO DISTRICT
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Mansion volunteer docents Sandy Chamberlain and Jenny Curry give kids a stamp on their Holiday Celebration scavenger hunts. Once children collected eight stamps at stops inside and outside of the Mansion, they received a candy prize. Alex Johnson, 6, finishes an ornament relay race in the backyard of the Highlands Ranch Mansion during the Holiday Celebration. In addition to visiting with Santa, some of the activities for kids included face painting, letters to Santa, a pine cone toss, pin the nose on Rudolph and snowman bowling.
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he Highlands Ranch Mansion transformed into a magical, winter wonderland on Dec. 1 for the annual Holiday Celebration. Hosted by the Highlands Ranch Metro District. The free event featured choir performances, gift vendors, self-guided tours of the Mansion, hay rides, games and more. Santa arrived on a Littleton Fire Rescue truck and visited with children throughout the day. The festivities drew about 2,500 community members of all ages.
Tyler Nelson shares his letter to Santa with Santa Claus during the Highlands Ranch Holiday Celebration on Dec. 1. After arriving on a Littleton Fire Rescue truck, Santa visited with children throughout the day.
Maggie Esquibel, with Native Sons Custom Wood Design, personalizes one of her handcrafted items during the Highlands Ranch Holiday Celebration. A variety of vendors sold holiday gifts and gave away treats to visitors.
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Suspect killed after exchange of gunfire with deputies Another suspect wounded and taken to hospital, a third in custody
the Parker Meadows outer-loop area onto Chester Street and continued east on Dry Creek Road, according to Spurlock. The suspects threw duffel bags out of the vehicle at four different locations, according to Spurlock. Officers from Lone Tree Police Department, BY ALEX DEWIND Greenwood Village Police DepartADEWIND@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM ment and Arapahoe County Sheriff ’s Office were on scene. The items in the Following a traffic incident in bags have not been identified. which suspects fired at deputies the The pursuit ended when deputies morning of Nov. 27, one suspect is were involved in a car crash with dead, another is wounded and at a the suspects near East Dry Creek local hospital, and one is in custody, Road and Interstate 25 in Arapaauthorities from the Douglas County hoe County, about five miles from Sheriff ’s Office say. initial contact. Dash camera footage Both the suspect who died and the released at the media briefing show one who is wounded were shot by a deputy’s vehicle maneuvering to deputies. block the suspects’ car and a second Authorities have identified the susdeputy’s vehicle crashing into the pect in custody as Peirce suspects’ car at high speeds with full Elliott Langewisch, 20. force. Langewisch had an out“The supervisor on scene did give standing warrant for failauthorization for officers to do whature to identify as a sex ever necessary to stop that vehicle,” offender, Sheriff Tony Spurlock said. Spurlock said, standing Shots were again fired at deputies, beside District Attorney Spurlock said. Officers returned fire George Brauchler durand killed one suspect, Spurlock said. Langewisch ing a media briefing the The other unidentified suspect was afternoon of Nov. 27. injured in the initial crash and was Langewisch appeared in court shot, according Dec. 3. Among the 17 to Spurlock. The charges filed against wounded sushim are attempted pect is expected first-degree murder to survive. of a peace officer after Two deputies deliberation, motor were involved vehicle theft, illegal in the initial discharge of a firearm pursuit and five and possession of deputies total burglary tools. Fifteen were involved in of the charges are felothe shooting at nies. He is being held Dry Creek Road at the Douglas County and I-25, Spurjail without bond. lock said. No The Douglas County deputies were Coroner’s Office has injured. The identified the deceased officers involved suspect as 19-year-old in the shooting Nicholas Ryan, of will be put on Aurora. administrative The injured suspect leave with pay, has not been identiSpurlock said. fied. The investiga“This is a tion is ongoing and Tony Spurlock, traumatic event, authorities believe Douglas County sheriff obviously, for the suspects may have anyone,” Spurbeen involved in other lock said. “It’s crimes. always a serious Deputies responded event when you to a reckless driving end up having incident about 3:30 a.m. near South Broadway, in the area to use force.” Northbound and southbound exits of Highlands Ranch. The suspects to Dry Creek Road were closed for had been traveling eastbound on most of the day. C-470 in a Jeep Cherokee that depuThe Douglas County Sheriff ’s Office ties determined had stolen license is handling the underlying crime that plates, Spurlock said. led to the use of lethal force by law During the pursuit, the suspects enforcement, and Arapahoe County fired at officers “a number of times,” Sheriff ’s Office is investigating the use Spurlock said. Authorities are reviewof lethal force, according to Brauchler. ing body camera footage and dash Langewisch will appear in court at camera footage to determine at what 9 a.m. on Dec. 6, when a preliminary point and how many shots were fired. court hearing date is expected to be At high speeds, the suspects’ car scheduled. exited onto Yosemite, drove through
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A group of 51 youths from around the Denver area became United States citizens Nov. 30 at the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services office in Centennial. The naturalization ceremony, which took place on the final day of National Adoption Awareness Month, marked the end of a long journey for many of the new citizens, who ranged in age from 4 to 17. The ceremony recognized children who obtained citizenship through their parents, either through adoption or after their parents became citizens through naturalization. Stephanie Logan, of Golden, watched as her son, Lazarus, 12, originally from Ghana in West Africa, received his certificate as a citizen. Lazarus has lived in the United States since 2014. Logan and her husband, Cedric, have three other children, Elliot, Audrey and Naomi. “It’s been a real adventure from the outset,” Logan said. “Always lots of surprises for us, but just a joy for us as a family to learn about each other and to grow and connect together. This for us solidifies that family-ness. This is
ization ceremonies each year. The children received certificates recognizing their citizenship once they completed an oath and pledge of allegiance. A video message from the president congratulating the new citizens was played as well. Logan said she felt excited and relieved once her son received his certificate. “There’s a certain atmosphere around immigrants today that makes it a really big moment to have his citizenship and to know he is permanently accounted for,” Logan said. The ceremony came during a time of much controversy surrounding undocumented immigrants coming into the United States, primarily from Mexico. President Donald Trump has led initiatives to attempt to tighten security along the U.S.-Mexico border. The 51 new citizens hail from all over the world, including Australia, Burma, Canada, China, Egypt, El Salvador, Ethiopia, Germany, Ghana, Haiti, India, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Malaysia, Mexico, Nepal, Philippines, Somalia, South Africa, South Korea, Sweden, Togo, Uganda, Vietnam and Zambia. “We’re really happy,” said Fred Canales. His daughter, Heydi Canales Zabala,
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10, received her certificate during the ceremony. The family moved to Denver from El Salvador in 2012. “My father is a citizen too, now my daughter,” Fred Canales said. “It’s really nice to be a citizen. And we’re really happy.” The Certificate of Citizenship serves as evidence of a person’s, or their child’s, U.S. citizenship. The certificates are only issued to people who were born abroad but are U.S. citizens at birth through their parents or who became citizens after birth, but before the age of 18. Former Colorado Rockies third baseman Vinny Castilla spoke to the children and their families during the ceremony telling his journey to become a United States citizen. Castilla, originally from Mexico, was naturalized in Centennial last month. Afterward, Castilla took photos and signed autographs for the kids and their families. Castilla spoke about his dream to play in Major League Baseball and how coming to America has helped him realize that childhood dream. “I was so happy to become an American, because I am so thankful to this country,” Castilla said. “I’m very thankful to this country and grateful what this country has done for me.”
The group of young new citizens rises to say the Oath of Allegiance and pledge to honor the United States.
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‘I don’t know what we’re going to do’ More than 160 seniors must find new homes in wake of fire in apartment building
GET HELP, GIVE HELP Windermere residents can visit the Life Center on Dec. 4, 5 or 6 for help with insurance, arranging movers or finding new housing. Where: 5804 S. Datura St. When: Tuesday, Dec. 4 from 1-4 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 5 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
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All the residents of the east tower of the Windermere apartments — 163 seniors — will be evicted from the building after a mid-November fire rendered the building uninhabitable, building management announced at a meeting with residents on Dec. 3. City of Littleton fire and building officials declared the building uninhabitable, according to a city news release, because of significant asbestos contamination throughout much of the building. Though details are still being hammered out, residents will likely begin moving out of the building’s 130 units on Dec. 10, said Andy Boian, a spokesman for Tebo-Orvis LLC, the company that owns the building. “I’m numb — just numb,” said Carolyn Stubbert, who moved back to the Windermere after leaving the complex’s west tower following a 2016 fire that saw more than 130 residents evicted. “It’s the same thing all over again. Turmoil. Uncertainty. I don’t know what we’re going to do.” Carolyn’s husband Jim said he wasn’t surprised. “I knew since the day of the fire this was coming,” Jim said. He was hospitalized for two nights for smoke inhalation following the fire. The building’s residents have been locked out since Nov. 17, when a fire in a first-floor apartment forced the full evacuation of the building, located on South Datura Street, just south of Littleton Boulevard. Michael Mitchell, the resident of the burned unit, died in the blaze. At least 14 others were injured. The fire was contained to one unit, but smoke made its way throughout the building, officials said. Nine units, mostly on the building’s first floor, are considered a total loss, meaning most of those residents’ belongings are so contaminated that they cannot be cleaned. The building’s basement, which houses several apartments, is still off limits, said Michael Haselhof, a manager with Interstate Restoration, the company overseeing the building. Tebo-Orvis is working with the city to craft an “evacuation plan,” Boian said, which will likely spell out a schedule for the clearing out of each floor of the tower, starting with the top of the five-story building. The first floor and basement are still offlimits, however. Regular moving companies are unlikely to be able to handle the move, Boian said, and special disaster mitigation companies will be needed to remove and decontaminate residents’ belongings. The building’s elevators, lobby and central stairs are
Thursday, Dec. 6 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Love Inc., a Christian charity, can provide rides to the Life Center. Call 303-794-5683 to arrange a ride. Other contacts: Windermere management update hotline: 720-598-6196 (not yet active on Dec. 3) Love Inc. help line: 303-794-5683
Andy Boian, the spokesman for Tebo-Orvis LLC, tells residents of the Windermere apartments that city officials declared the building uninhabitable following a Nov. 17 fire. All 163 residents have been evicted, but still have to wait to begin retrieving their belongings. DAVID GILBERT off limits, so movers and others will only be able to use fire exit stairs to access units. It is unclear when or if residents will be able to enter units themselves. Tebo-Orvis will refund residents’ security deposits and pro-rated rent since the day of the fire, and will provide an additional $500 per resident, Boian said, but only once each resident is fully moved out. Arapahoe County’s Housing and Community Development Division is gearing up to assist residents find new housing, said Linda Haley, the division’s director. Love Inc., a Christian charity, is also poised to help residents with needs big and small, said Kathryn Roy, the group’s director. The county may be able to provide funds to help residents get into new homes until Tebo-Orvis refunds their money, Haley said. Some face greater problems. One woman who spoke during the meeting said she is an immigrant, and unable to function without her green card and passport, which have been locked in her basement unit since the day of the fire. Haselhof provided no timeline for retrieving items from basement units, but said all residents should be prepared for a lengthy process of cleaning and retrieving belongings. “Everybody’s unit has smoke damage,” Haselhof said. “Don’t move those belongings to your new apartments unless you get them professionally cleaned.” The city stands behind residents, said Littleton Mayor Debbie Brinkman. “It’s not the news anybody wanted to hear, but it’s not unexpected,” Brinkman said. “I’ve been sorely disappointed in this management group. I was disappointed two years ago, and I’m disappointed now. The answers just haven’t been there for these people.” Numerous residents at the meeting said they are still without official letters from management to confirm
the building is off-limits, which they said are necessary to make full insurance claims. Boian said the company is working on getting letters to that effect ready “as soon as possible.” For those residents still waiting in hotels and in the homes of friends and family, at least the news provided a chance to move forward. “I just want to get my husband’s ashes,” said Carla Baker, who lived
Arapahoe County Senior Resources: 303-7388080 Arapahoe County Housing Assistance Program: 303-738-8061
How to help: Love Inc. is working closely with residents on a daily basis. To donate: https://loveinclittleton.org/donate/ The Arapahoe County Foundation will launch a fundraiser specifically for Windermere residents in coming days. in the building as a caretaker for a blind resident. “Everything else is just stuff.”
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Stiff the stuff to take a holiday from hyperactive holiday QUIET DESPERATION
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o ahead. Go ahead and ignore me, but one of these days you’ll know that I was right. I have the remedy for all of your holiday anxieties. Each and every one. You’ll think I’m kidding. You’ll think I’m a fool. And you know why? Because you are swept up in something you can’t control. From now until the end of the month, you will be under pressure to gather, to travel, to greet, to host, and to spend, spend, spend.
lived in. And that’s the way it felt. Day after day, the walls moved in on me. I had a plan. I took a deep breath. I asked my mother and father if we could forgo Christmas. “How would it be if I visited you in the spring instead?” “What about exchanging gifts?” “No gifts.” It had a reached a point of no returns. We were exchanging gift cards. Nice but needless.
Most the time I had to go through O’Hare, a traveler’s worst nightmare. I’d get there eventually, and snow would be up to my wallet for a week. And then. And then? And then there was my mother, who tried her best, who tried too hard, who wanted everything to be perfect. She vacuumed three times a day. I’d wake and hear the vacuum. She wanted the house to look immaculate, as though it wasn’t
They want you to buy someone you love a car or a truck or an engagement ring. Why not a house? Why not an island? What’s my advice? Let the holidays go, let them play through, and see what happens. A great big weight will be lifted. Every year for years, I booked flights in and out of Traverse City, Michigan. Half the time flights were delayed or canceled because of the weather.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Something’s missing Normally, I wouldn’t have paid much attention to the article about the new chief academic officer for the Douglas County School District, primarily because we no longer have school-age children. After reading the article written by Alex DeWind, I was taken back by the paragraph describing Marlena GrossTaylor’s background as “being an educator is simply in my blood” and raised in a family filled with teachers, principals — a mother who was a middle school principal and being a nationally recognized speaker are weak credentials for someone with the title as
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chief academic officer making a salary of $169,000 a year. I have eight nurses in my extended family. Does that make me qualified to be a nurse… I think not. As a former Douglas County school teacher and Highlands Ranch resident and taxpayer, I find this incredulous. This is either a poorly written article or Gross-Taylor does not have the academic credentials for someone in this position. I would have expected at a minimum a notation of a master’s of curriculum development or a doctorates in the same or similar. SEE LETTERS, P16
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is the season. And with the season, many of us will have a chance to engage with customer service, or maybe better stated as having customer care opportunities. Whether we are physically going to the customer service WINNING department in WORDS the store, making a telephone call to the customer care department, or chatting online with a customer service representative, ‘tis the season to give businesses a chance to make Michael Norton things right. Now generally I find two ways in which people try and prepare themselves to make these calls or go back to the store to get the satisfaction they desire. The first is someone who really doesn’t like confrontation, and they agonize over having to make the call or go back to the store. They make sure they have their receipts in order and the packaging is intact so that they can make their case. But they are still mentally, physically and emotionally preparing for a battle. It makes them nervous, and in some cases, even sick as they prepare for a “no” instead of a “yes.”
The second group of folks look at it like it’s a game or a battle right from the beginning. They have no issue going online, calling the business or walking into the store. No, not walk into the store, they march into the store with a swagger like they are walking out of the locker room and onto the field to start the game or fight. They dial the number with authority and cruise through the prompts waiting for someone, anyone to pick up on the other side. Again, they too are prepared for war and not a happy resolution. Maybe you have seen the new television commercial for the Discovery Card. There is a young man gearing up to make a call to customer service to state that he doesn’t want to pay any annual fees. He readies himself, steadies himself, breathes, and then makes the call — only to be caught off guard by a customer care representative telling him that there are no annual fees. It’s only a television commercial, however it caught my attention as I reflected on my own experiences with customer service representatives recently. I truly believe the industry is doing some amazing things when it comes to ensuring that we as customers receive high-quality customer care.
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Reflexive balance training prevents falls for older adults
lder adults don’t typically fall when they are focusing on just one thing. They tend to fall because they get distracted and their reflexes aren’t fast enough to prevent the fall. Impairment of “reflexive LIVING & balance” happens as we age and there AGING WELL isn’t enough cognitive bandwidth to manage two tasks at the same time, such as walking while answering the phone. The good news is that many documented scientific findings show that Tom Virden reflexive balance can be retrained and improved. The effective technique for this is “dual task” training, where a person is given a cognitive task to do at the same time as a balance task. This cognitive task can be math, word
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games, matching problems or trivia — the key is to engage the person so they don’t pay attention to the balance task such as doing short lunges, standing on one foot, or tandem stands (standing with one foot in front of the other like you’re on a tightrope). This stimulates the rebuilding of synapses in the brain to the point where the participant has regained sufficient cognitive bandwidth for both tasks. Brain plasticity improvements work just as effectively in seniors as young adults, which is why this type of balance training is highly effective. So, here’s the problem. Most of today’s balance classes train “executive function” balance. You may have been to one of them, where 20 or 30 people follow an instructor and perform a series of exercises for stability, strength and movement. For an hour class members are asked to concentrate on their balance exercises. While any exercise is beneficial (strengthening muscles, etc.), they don’t improve reflexive bal-
ance, so participants are just as likely to fall when they are distracted in a real-life situation. And an hour class can be exhausting, so many stop going, especially if they don’t feel they are as fit as the other participants. The ones who need it the most often don’t get the balance training they need. Dual task balance training can be done in short bursts every day — it is recommended that the user do it three to five times per week for just 10 minutes. And because the cognitive challenges are fun and entertaining, the training feels less arduous. In fact, when a cognitive challenge is paired with a physical exercise, it feels like you’re doing the exercises for just half as much time as they are actually taking. So older adults are more apt to continue the training and make it a daily habit, which is when everyone wins! If you feel like your balance has declined and you worry about falling, it’s encouraged that you find a program
that trains the brain as well as the body, and you will get more benefit, while having more fun at the same time. This column is hosted by the Seniors’ Council of Douglas County. Please join us for our next meeting on Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Bonaventure Senior Living, 1855 Low Meadow Blvd., Castle Rock. Our presentation and community conversation will begin at 10:15 a.m. This month’s topic is “The Mind-Body Connection,” which includes a fun-to-use smartphone application. Come try it out and see how it works! Nathan Estrada with Nymbl Science will be our guest speaker. For more information, go online to MyDougCoSeniorLife.com, email DCSeniorLife@ douglas.co.us or call 303-663-7681. Tom Virden is a co-founder of Nymbl Science and heads business development for the company. To learn more about combining technology and science to prevent falls, visit www.NymblScience.com.
Infrasructure on horizon will ease water worries
orthwestern Douglas County is at the dawn of an exciting new era when it comes to our water supply. Water providers are coming together as partners to leverage regional assets and efficiently GUEST serve our customers and solve regional COLUMN problems. For years, our main source of water has been the underground aquifers that lie beneath the county. As our population has grown, more and more water has been pumped from the Mary Kay aquifers. Unfortunately, Provaznik groundwater doesn’t replenish itself with every spring snowmelt, and as a result, the more water that was pulled out, the lower the water levels dropped in the aquifer and the more that residents were forced to drill deeper or in a new location. This situation was unsustainable. Fortunately, the regional infrastructure will soon be in place to give northwestern Douglas County residents the choice to move from overreliance on groundwater. Dominion Water and Sanitation District was formed in 2004 to be a wholesale provider of water and wastewater service to northwestern Douglas County. Our approach has been to leverage location, infrastructure and partnerships to create a regionally integrated, comprehensive water system with a robust, reliable and renewable water supply. Our first customer is the Communi-
ty Authority Board serving residents of Sterling Ranch. Potential future customers may include entities identified in the Chatfield Valley Framework, and other existing or future water providers in northwestern Douglas County. As a result of the hard work of a number of leaders in our region and partnerships with other water providers, we are now finalizing the infrastructure and implementing water agreements that will provide residents of northwestern Douglas County with renewable water. The backbone of the infrastructure is our Eastern Regional Pipeline, a new pipeline that will bring 1,325 acrefeet of renewable Water, Infrastructure and Supply Efficiency (WISE) project water to our region and add to Dominion’s already robust and reliable water supply portfolio. Construction of the pipeline has begun, an event we celebrated just a few weeks ago with the Douglas County commissioners, John Stulp from the governor’s office and dozens of other community and state leaders. This pipeline will not only carry the supply agreed to through WISE, but also future supplies to service prospective customers. We have secured the water supplies to meet the needs of our first customer, and a portion of northwest Douglas County residents through the Chatfield Valley Framework. We have an agreement with Aurora for 250 acre-feet of water that will be used for Sterling Ranch and another agreement for 230 acre-feet that can be used anywhere in our 33,000-acre service area. We have a third agreement with Aurora for 570 acre-feet of water SEE PROVAZNIK, P15
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While the Smiths make everything from scratch, “kits are a wonderful place to start,” Smith said. “Especially for little kids because their favorite part is decorating it.” This year, the Smith’s gingerbread house has a “Great Gatsby” theme and will be available for public viewing at the Colorado Christmas Adventure event. With about 50 entries for the Gingerbread House Contest and Display at Colorado Christmas Adventure, it will be like visiting a mini city made of gingerbread, Smith said.
bridge was getting to spend time with my friends,” said Lindsey Whittington, 22, a senior studying civil engineering at the Colorado School of Mines. “The second-best part was seeing our hard work and theme come together.” Whittington and her team of five other Mines students made up one of 18 teams participating in the 2018 Denver Gingerbread Bridge Competition. The competition is a way for people to get into the holiday cheer while serving as a team-building activity, said Jeremy Crandall, the outgoing co-founder and co-chairman of the Structural Engineers Association of Colorado (SEAC) Young Member Group.
t some point, all musicians are going to have to deal with the stresses of auditioning. And while this is an important skill to master, there’s also something to be said for letting young musicians develop a love for the art first. That’s the option the Douglas County Youth Orchestra (DCYO) has embraced. “Instead of traditional auditions, we hold open rehearsals. This allows the students to bring their instruments and sit in the group COMING play with ATTRACTIONS and us,” said Thomas A. Blomster, the orchestra’s music director and conductor. “While we have divergent levels of students, all students want to be there, and they learn how to own their position Clarke Reader in the orchestra, regardless of ability.” The DCYO will be performing two winter concerts in Castle Rock to celebrate the season — the first at 11:15 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 8 at Christ’s Episcopal Church, 615 Fourth St., and the second at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 9 at New Hope Presbyterian Church, 3737 New Hope Way. A professional percussionist and conductor for 45 years, Blomster believes in setting high expectations for orchestra members as a way to challenge them and hone their musical skills. “My expectations both musically and behaviorally are of the highest level,” he said. “In addition, we bring in professional coaches to work with the students in sectionals as well. I believe the DCYO is unique in the metropolitan area as it offers these experiences at the lowest price of any youth orchestra in Colorado.” The upcoming winter concerts are the culmination of a semester’s worth of work. Not only is it a chance for the students to shine, but it takes their learning to another level. “One of the reasons we perform a concert twice is because the first performance will ‘hardwire’ a lot of things, and the second performance gives the students a chance to do it again, but with a different perspective,” Blomster explained.
Denver Gingerbread Bridge Competition “The best part about building the
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Maura McInerney, the curator of education at Foothills Art Center in Golden, puts the finishing touches on a few examples of cardboard gingerbread houses in preparation for the children’s classes offered at Foothills Art Center on Dec. 8 and 15. CHRISTY STEADMAN
From building to viewing, all can enjoy this edible holiday tradition
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robably every little kid dreams of living in a house made of candy, said Coletta Smith of Castle Rock, one of the coordinators for the Colorado Christmas Adventure event. “Gingerbread houses capture something about childhood that’s magical,” Smith said. And “the experience you get when making something with your kids is always a win.” No matter if you’re into building the little, tasty houses, or simply viewing the elaborately decorative displays of them, for many, gingerbread houses are a favorite holiday tradition. Colorado Christmas Adventure For the Smith family — Coletta; her husband Craig; and their two daughters, Rochelle, 19, and Lynae, 16 — making a gingerbread house has been an annual tradition for the past 15 years. Smith especially enjoys it because she loves to see her children’s creativity bloom, and she loves all the conversations they have as a family during the process. “It makes for great memories,” she said. “It’s more about that than the finished product.”
Erie resident Carly Owens was the only contestant from Colorado who competed in the 26th annual National Gingerbread House Competition, which takes place in North Carolina. Owens’ entry was inspired by the movie, “The Grand Budapest Hotel.” COURTESY PHOTO
According to Tori Avey, a food history writer, in her blog, “The History of Gingerbread,” published on the PBS Food website, gingerbread houses originated in Germany during the 16th century. They gained popularity when the Brothers Grimm published the fairy tale “Hansel and Gretel” in 1812. In the tale, set in medieval Germany, two child-aged siblings wander into the forest and come across the home of a witch, made of sweet treats and frosting. However, Avey writes, it is unknown whether gingerbread houses were inspired by the Hansel and Gretel folklore — which predated the 19th-century publishing of the tale by the Brothers Grimm — or vice versa.
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tart with a symphony Playhouse, 1410 Quince Way, SONYA’S orchestra, add two choirs Boulder, and 1:30 p.m. on Dec. 16 and mix in some dancers SAMPLER at the King Center, 855 W. Lawin the aisles. You’ll have rence Way, Auraria Campus, “A Littleton Christmas” at 7:30 Denver. Tickets; $15-$25, storiep.m. on Dec. 7 and 8 at Littleton sonstage.org or 303-494-0523. United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St., Littleton. The Arapahoe Philharmonic Littleton Symphony, directed by The Arapahoe PhilharJurgen de Lemos, LUMC choir, monic’s annual holiday concert The Troubadors from Littlewill be at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 8 ton High School and dancers at South Suburban Christian from Littleton Ballet Academy Church, 7275 S. Broadway, Sonya Ellingboe Littleton. Festive works that will perform holiday favorites, celebrate the winter season, by including music from “The NutRimsky-Korsokav and Respighi; three cracker.” Tickets, at the door or online: new holiday compositions by Jonathan $22, $19, $5. Littletonsymphony.org. Bingham, Elizabeth Comninellis and Edgar Girtain and traditional favorites: More music ... Leroy Anderson’s “Sleigh Ride” and Englewood Arts presents its next audience sing-along carols. Violin stuconcert at 2 p.m. Dec. 15 at Hampden dents from the Noteworthy School for Hall, Englewood Civic Center, 1000 Strings will perform in the lobby at 7:15 Englewood Parkway. Performance by and Coleridge-Taylor will be conducted cellist Silver Ainomae, associate princiby Assistant Conductor Hisham Bravo pal cello, Minnesota Orchestra; Gabriel Groover. Tickets: Arapahoe-phil.org, Campos, principal clarinet, Minnesota 303-781-1892. Orchestra; Joshua Sawicki, piano. The program: Bach: “Suite No. 1 in G Major ‘Kantorei Christmas’ for Unaccompanied Cello”; Beethoven: Lone Tree Arts Center has made a 12 Variations on “See, the Conqu’ring tradition of an annual “Kantorei ChristHero Comes”; Brahms: “Clarinet Trio in A Minor.” Tickets: $20/$15, free under mas” concert, this year at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 14 with the a capella choir, which has 18. Englewoodarts.org or at the door. expanded into a 50-member ensemble, directed by Joel M. Rinsema. LTAC is at Stories on Stage “Making Merry” is the annual Stories 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree. Tickets: on Stage holiday program and again, be- lonetreeartscenter.org, 720-509-1000. loved actor Jamie Horton will return to ‘Holiday Hues’ Denver to read stories, accompanied by The Colorado Wind Ensemble will local actors GerRee Hinshaw and Randy be joined by members of the ThunderMoore, with music by pianist Gary Ridge High School Band (Highlands Grundel: 1:30 p.m. on Dec. 15 at Nomad
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“I do my best to choose repertoire that is both a challenge to the students, and introduces both standard orchestral works with lesser-known pieces, including sometimes premieres of new works.” For more information on the shows and DCYO, visit www.douglascountyyouthorchestra.org.
Fine arts, ceramics and more for sale There is all manner of holiday shopping options available for those in search of the perfect gift this season. Many people are looking for options that sends money to local businesses and organizations, and one of the best local options supports local artists. The 32nd Annual Fine Art Market and 11th Annual ACES Ceramics Show and Sale returns to the Arvada Center, t 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., through Dec. 16. The market features all original works in a wide range of media, size, and price by more than 90 artists throughout the state. Items for shoppers to buy include jewelry, handwoven pieces, metalsmithing and many more. The market is open from noon to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday through Thursday, from 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. from and Sunday and Monday. The 11th annual ACES Ceramics
Show features work by the Arvada Center’s ceramic instructors and students. This sale features the work of 50 instructors and students who have taken advantage of the center’s ceramic’s studio. The ACES sale is open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Monday through Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday. For more information on the sales, call 720-898-7200 or visit www.arvadacenter.org. Colorado Mormon Chorale to sing with symphony Few things capture the holiday season for yours truly as much as music does. Some of the most beautiful music in Western culture has been written and composed to celebrate Christmas. Every year, the Lakewood Symphony and Colorado Mormon Chorale gather together for a free Christmas concert at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 6465 W. Jewell Ave., at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 6 and 7. Instead of paying for a ticket, donations are accepted to benefit the Second Wind Fund Youth Suicide Prevention. For more information, visit www.lakewoodsymphony.org. Clarke’s Concert of the Week — The Helio Sequence at Globe Hall A lot of the most important albums of my college years have been celebrating their 10th anniversaries last and this year, and it makes me feel both incredibly old and appreciative
Ranch) in a concert called “Holiday Hues,” at 3 p.m. Dec. 16 at St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, 9203 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Tickets: $16/$13/$6, coloradowindensemble.org, 303-394-4552. ‘This is Colorado’ The annual statewide juried exhibition presented by Heritage Fine Arts Guild of Arapahoe County, “This is Colorado,” opens with a 5-7 p.m. reception Dec. 13 at Colorado Gallery for the Arts, Arapahoe Community College, 5900 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. Gallery director Trish Sangelo is juror this year. Admission is free. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays; until 7 p.m. Tuesdays. Closed weekends and Dec. 24-Jan. 1. Littleton Boulevard Littleton Boulevard has a remarkable collection of Midcentury Modern commercial buildings that have merited a city-funded professional study in the past year by historians Diane Wray Tomasso and Michael Paglia. An effort will begin to list some especially notable structures on the Littleton and National Registers of Historic Buildings. Tomasso and Paglia will present their report and a video about the site to the Littleton City Council at its Dec. 11 study session, which starts at 6 p.m. Amy Fisher and Kim Field of the Littleton Historic Preservation Board (city council-appointed, quasi-judicial, monthly meetings) and Rick Cronenberger of Historic Littleton Inc. (membership organization) are on a committee to begin the recognition process. The study session is open to the public. of the impact music can have during the formative times. The Helio Sequence’s fourth album, “Keep Your Eyes Ahead” is one of those important albums, and one that recently celebrated a decade of existence. To celebrate the milestone, band members Brandon Summers and Benjamin Weikel will be performing at the Globe Hall, 4483 Logan St. in Denver, at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 11. The alt-rock duo has released six full-length albums and several EPs during their career. As musicians from the Pacific Northwest, they trade in the kind of atmospheric rock that
New play Benchmark Theatre’s Haley Johnson, of Centennial, announces production of “What You Will,” a new play by local playwright Jeffrey Neuman, which runs through Dec. 20 at Benchmark, 1560 Teller St., Lakewood (former home of Edge Theater). Performances: 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 6 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: benchmarktheatre.com. Johnson suggests: “Take a break from holiday entertainment.” For adults. Christmas markets The Stanton Gallery at Town Hall Arts Center hosts its Christmas Market through Dec. 26 at THAC, 2450 W. Main St., Littleton (10 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and during performances of “Christmas Carol the Musical”). Depot Art Gallery in the old red Santa Fe Depot north of Buck Center offers shopping at “Holiday Express.” (We’d recommend Town Hall tickets — to this or future performances as a dandy holiday gift that’s super simple to wrap!) Ute history History Colorado, 1200 Broadway, Denver, announces a new major exhibit: “Written on the Land: Ute Voices, Ute History” which opens Dec. 8. It’s assembled with collaboration of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe, the Ute Mountain Indian Tribe and the Ute Indian Tribe of the Uintah and Ouray Reservation. The Utes are Colorado’s longest continuous residents, with a major role in Colorado culture. See historycolorado.org for information and ticket prices. have made groups like Death Cab for Cutie and Band of Horses nationally known acts. As a unique concert feature, the show will kick off with a barbeque at the Globe at 6 p.m. Diners will get to sample small-batch oak-smoked pulled pork, beef brisket and turkey breast. There will be sandwiches, tacos, quarter-pound veggie burgers, mac-ncheese, citrus slaw and potato salad. For tickets, visit www.globehall.com/ event/1753218-helio-sequence-denver. Clarke Reader’s column on culture appears on a weekly basis. He can be reached at Clarke.Reader@hotmail.com.
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The Smith family of Castle Rock stands with their Great Gatsby-themed gingerbread house. It will be on display at the Colorado Christmas Adventure event, which takes place Dec. 7-8 at Mission Hills Church Littleton Campus, 620 Southpark Drive.
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The 18 teams consisted of a variety of groups, spanning from middle schoolers and college students to professional architects, engineers and contractors from across the Denver metro area. “It is great to see the different solutions that people come up with,” Crandall said, “and hear the stories of how their designs went from concept to reality.” Each bridge is judged on architectural merit by local architects; structural performance, meaning strength to weight, and people’s choice. The catch is that it has to be 100 percent edible. “We wanted to create a bridge that actually performed,” Whittington said, adding this is the second year she’s done the contest, and their arch bridge entry last year “failed miserably.” But she added: “We weren’t disappointed. Our bridge held 1,903.4 pounds.” Sela Guajardo, 13, a student at North Arvada Middle School, and her two teammates’ bridge would have collapsed during the testing, she said, “but it was definitely the best tasting of all of them.” Guajardo and her teammates are in the Girls in STEM club — a local nonprofit that works to inspire middle school and high school-aged girls to visualize and empower them to pursue STEM careers — and entered the Gingerbread Bridge Competition for the first time this year. The competition started in 2006 by the Ascent Group, a Boulder-based structural engineering company, as an
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annual company holiday party event. The event expanded, and by 2014, the SEAC Young Member Group started putting it on. For Guajardo, it was the joy of building something, and working collaboratively with her two friends on the project, she said. “Making something edible is fun because you have to get really creative with it,” Guajardo said. The three girls had fun getting together to work on the bridge, buying the ingredients — graham crackers, frosting, sprinkles, etc. — and getting to munch on these sweet treats along the way, Guajardo said. But perhaps the most fun part of it for them was “being able to get messy for long periods of time” while building it, Guajardo added. Foothills Art Center While parents are downstairs shopping at Foothills Art Center’s Holiday Art Market, their children can have a “fun, messy time upstairs” making cardboard gingerbread houses, said Maura McInerney, the curator of
education at Foothills Art Center in Golden. “Because it’s cardboard, and not gingerbread, it’s much simpler,” McInerney said. “But you still get the experience of making a gingerbread house.” All supplies — including the candy to decorate and the cardboard gingerbread house template — are included with the class, so the children have total creative freedom, McInerney said. This is the fourth year she has offered the classes, and there has not been one house that was the same as another, she added. The kids love the candy and being creative during the holiday season, McInerney said. “Kids are what makes the holidays so fun,” she said. “It brings the magic of the holidays alive when kids participate.” National Gingerbread House Competition “There’s no specific blueprint for making a gingerbread house,” said Carly Owens, 23, of Erie. “Anyone can add their own flair and let their creativity take over.” Owens grew up in Asheville, North Carolina, where the annual National Gingerbread House Competition, now in its 26th year, takes place. Her desire to make gingerbread houses was passed down from her grandmother, who was a professional baker. Owens made her first gingerbread house when she was a freshman in high school in 2009. It was with that house that she entered the National Gingerbread House Competition for the first time. Following that, each time she entered as a teen, she placed within
GINGERBREAD HOUSE EVENTS Colorado Christmas Adventure Dec. 7-8 at Mission Hills Church Littleton Campus, 620 Southpark Drive. Free and family-friendly event. Attractions include the Gingerbread House Competition and Display; Christmas character experiences; the North Pole Christmas Shoppe; live music performances by carolers, community choirs and school musical ensembles; ornamentmaking and other crafts; and more. To learn more, visit https://coloradochristmasadventure.com. Cardboard gingerbread houses Foothills Art Center, 809 15th St. in Golden, is offering two sessions for children to make gingerbread houses out of cardboard templates. While the sessions are drop-in from 1 to 4 p.m. on Dec. 8 and Dec. 15, space is limited each day and pre-registration online is required. Cost is free for members and $12 per house for nonmembers. The class is recommended for children ages 6-12, but all ages are invited. To register or learn more, visit www.foothillsartcenter.org and select the date of the session you’re interested in attending from the calendar. the top 10. Owens eventually moved to Colorado, and this year, she was the only Colorado contestant of nearly 200 entries at the national competition. It was the first year for her to compete in the adult division, which she said consisted of a mix of professional pastry artists and hobbyist bakers. Although her gingerbread house — which was inspired by the movie “The Grand Budapest Hotel” — did not place, she had a lot of fun, Owens said. “It had been six years since I even touched gingerbread,” she said, “so it was a learning curve.” Owens may not enter the competition next year, she said, noting the time and travel it takes, but perhaps in 2020. Her advice: Make a gingerbread house for the sake of enjoying it, rather than worrying about it being pristine or perfect. Gingerbread houses entail togetherness, tradition, holiday cheer and nostalgia, Owens said. “They represent all those little things, all mixed together,” she added.
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Whether it is training the people on the phones or in the stores on how to properly engage with customers, or the technology they are using and consistently upgrading, the use of artificial intelligence and data, and just better expectations and execution on the part of leadership, businesses of all kinds are making it easier to resolve issues instead of forcing us to fight the
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I said (with a straight face), “You are my gifts.” And they bought it, and we lived happily ever after for the rest of their lives. You’re probably not going to convince Little Tommy or Little Dorrit of any of this right away. But plant the seed. There are a thousand better ways to observe the holidays than piling it on, overdoing it, or wrestling for musthaves at the mall. The alleviation of late December air travel might have saved me from a
Together with these supplies and operational agreements with our partners, Dominion is positioned to support smart, water efficient growth in the county while providing the opportunity for existing residents to connect to a sustainable water supply. Now, instead of relying on the aquifer for our water, we will be able to use it as a conjunctive supply with renewable as the primary source. This ability to use both renewable and groundwater as a conjunctive supply results in
one of the most robust and reliable water systems in the metro area and the state. And by using existing infrastructure and leveraging partnerships, we are saving money for our existing and future customers and partners. This is the beginning of a new era for northwestern Douglas County, and it is one that will benefit residents of our region for generations to come. Dominion is ready to work with and support your retail providers as we build a more reliable and
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battle and still maybe lose the war. They do realize that when we win, they win too. So, as we approach the season, and we find ourselves having to find an answer, a resolution, a refund, or a replacement of some kind, I encourage us all to take a breath, ready ourselves, steady ourselves, and plan for a happy outcome. When we expect the best, look for the best, and treat others with respect, we will typically receive the best in return. It’s when we expect the worst, look for the worst, and ready ourselves for the fight, that is
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few strangulations. And we ended the practice before 9/11, when, thereafter, proceeding through an international airport became long lines, sock-footed scrutiny, and being jammed into flu incubators. There is an American illusion, reinforced endlessly, supported mainly by the mercantile, that no one can be happy at this time of year without giving and receiving objects. It’s not true. What if you did nothing between now and the end of the month to contribute to the illusion and just be welcoming, kind, and thoughtful? I know it’s easier to hand someone an object. It acts on our behalf. Try reminding a friend how much
they mean to you, and leave it at that. Try listening to a great audio book with your children, and leave it at that. Try listening to Mozart’s “Requiem” as a family, and leave it at that. This is never going to happen, is it? It’s asking too much. It’s a tradition.
It’s an addiction. It’s now the end result of something that was once rather wonderful.
Mary Kay Provaznik is the general manager of Dominion Water and Sanitation District. Dominion is a special district that was formed in 2004 as part of Douglas County’s vision to bring renewable water and access to more centralized water and wastewater services to northwestern Douglas County. For more information, visit www.DominionWSD.org.
Michael Norton is a resident of Castle Rock, the president of the Zig Ziglar Corporate Training Solutions Team, a strategic consultant and a business and personal coach.
Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast.net.
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The school’s principal, Mike Weaver, did alert parents in an email at the time of the incident. In the second incident, which occurred in late September, a racial slur was spray-painted on a golf cart and wall at the high school, Bronner said. The slur was directed toward African-Americans. The number of reported incidents showing racial or ethnic bias in Colorado schools has increased, according to Jeremy Shaver, associate regional director for the Colorado
Anti-Defamation League. “Our office is receiving an increased number of calls about incidents in schools, whether it be vandalism, graffiti, verbal or written threats, slurs being used, chants being spoken,” Shaver said, pointing out that the political climate has had an impact on young people. “In some cases, students are not seeing the right role modeling happening.” Stacey Hervey, associate professor in the Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology at Metropolitan State University, said oftentimes teenagers engage in the behaviors for the thrill. “They don’t know the significance or meaning of what they are doing,”
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Hervey said. Hervey pointed out that in today’s political climate, some people — including adults — are feeling more welcome to display hatred or extremism. “Sometimes kids can hear that and not understand all the ramifications,” Hervey said. Authorities from the school district and law enforcement emphasize that the incidents do not represent a larger trend across the district. Paula Hans, the district’s public information officer, said much of the information circulating on social media is inaccurate. The school district’s policy on
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The article continues with the fact that the position pays $20,000 to $25,000 less than a deputy superintendent would make, as if that information is suppose to make us feel better about such a high salary. I would like to think that the article is just not as informative as it could have been. Joe Capobianco Highlands Ranch (Editor’s note: Marlena GrossTaylor has a bachelor of science
disciplinary actions is to work with law enforcement to determine what happened, gather witness statements and interviews, look into any prior issues and contact family members, Hans said. In cases where needed, a districtwide suspension policy is followed. Hans would not say whether the two students involved in the August fight faced any disciplinary action at school, citing the confidentiality of student records. Tucker said the incidents can serve as teaching moments. “It’s also an opportunity for us to continue teaching and practicing respect,” Tucker said. “Respect of ourselves, respect of others.”
degree in psychology from Louisiana State University, and a master’s of education in educational leadership and administration from Jones International University, according to her LinkedIn page. She has held the positions of middle school teacher, principal and director of secondary schools.) Thanks for helping veterans The Highlands Ranch American Legion Post and Auxiliary Unit 1260 would like to thank the people of Highlands Ranch for their overwhelming generosity. On Veterans Day Weekend, we were at all four King Soopers distributing Poppies
and collecting food donations for the homeless and housed veterans in Denver. Over 23 full grocery baskets of food were donated! It took two trucks and an SUV, filled to the brim, to make this incredible delivery to the Volunteers of America Bill Daniels Veterans Center on Santa Fe Drive. The food helped to feed many veterans and gave them a delicious Thanksgiving dinner.
Kathy Martz American Legion Auxiliary Unit 1260 Treasurer and membership chair
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Breath of Heaven Christmas Concert: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14 at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 9203 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch. The St. Andrew Orchestra and Alleluia Handbell Choir join the choir for gospel versions of Christmas favorites. The enthralling concert is free and open to the public with a cookie reception following the concert. Contact: Mark Zwilling 303 7942683 or mzwilling@gostandrew.com Smithtonians Holiday Concert Musical Performance: Performances at 1 and 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15 at Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. Due to popular demand, Littleton’s own famous handbell choir, the Smithtonians, will give two holiday performances. For more information call the library at 303-795-3961.
Reunited at Christmas Concert: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 21 at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 9203 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Embrace an evening of musical magic with a contemporary a capella choral group followed by z a dessert reception. Tickets: $15 y in advance online or $20 at the 0 door. Contact: Mark Zwilling 303 p 7942683 or mzwilling@gostanr drew.com A Christmas Carol, the Musical: Through Dec. 23 at Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 West Main St., Littleton. With an infuriated “Bah! Humbug!” Scrooge is forced to face his selfish ways on Christmas Eve when three ghosts visit to lead him through his Past, Present and Future. Visit townhallartscenter. org for more information.
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4th Annual SoSu Holiday Pop Up Art Market featuring 9 Centennial based Artists: Through Dec. 9 at Aspen Grove, 7301 S Santa Fe Drive. The fourth annual SOSU POP UP Art Gallery is a showcase of unique art exhibited by local Centennial artists. The event is sponsored by SoSu (South Suburban Artist Collective) and opens Friday, November 30, 2018. This temporary art gallery will be in the space nestled between Ted’s Montana Grill and Gigi’s Cupcakes at the south end of the Aspen Grove shopping center. Visit sosuartists. com for more information.
EVENTS
A Hudson Christmas: 5 to 9 p.m. Dec. 7, 8, 9, 14 through 24, and 26 through 31 at the Hudson Gardens
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this week’s TOP FIVE Annual Holiday Concert: A Littleton Christmas: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 7 and 8 at Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St., Littleton. Join us for this annual tradition, featuring the Littleton United Methodist Church Choir, the Littleton High School Troubadours, the Denver Bronze Bell Choir, and the Littleton Ballet Academy. Tickets are $22/adults, $19/seniors and $5 for youth 21 and under. They may be purchased ahead on-line at www.littletonsymphony.org. For a group discount for 10+ or for more information, call 303-933-6824. Ryan Hamilton — Comedian: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7 at the PACE Center, 20000 Pike Peak Ave., Parker. Armed with the unique perspective of growing up in rural Idaho, only to become a favorite in the New York stand-up comedy scene, this wholesome, observational comedian is one-of-akind. More information at parkerarts.org. Hometown Holiday and Winter Market: 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7 at Town Center South, 9344 Dorchester St, Highlands Ranch. HRCA proudly presents Hometown Holiday! Feel the welcoming warmth of our community at this cel-
& Event Center, 6115 South Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. Don your warm apparel and get ready to create lifelong memories while you explore this unique display of holiday light artistry. Tickets are available at altitudetickets.com or at the door on event nights. Civil Air Patrol Douglas Cadet Squadron Christmas Banquet: 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, Dec. 10 at New Hope Presbyterian Church, 3737 New Hope Way, Castle Rock. An evening to celebrate the accomplishments of the Cadets during the last year with a potluck dinner, Change of Command and awards presentation. For more information, contact Mike Spray at 303-912-9361.
Reindeer Games: 3 to 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14 at Philip S. Miller Park, 1375 W Plum Creek Parkway, Castle Rock. E njoy kid-friendly activities including free cookies and hot chocolate, sleigh rides, outdoor games and an obstacle course in the Amphitheater. While supplies last, kids will receive an elf buddy at the end of the course. Plus, don’t miss the Winter Express train station at the Millhouse. Parents, be sure to bring a camera to snap photos with Santa. Visit crgov.com for more information.
ebration extravaganza that has become a holiday tradition. The Tree Lighting is at 5:00 p.m. Visit / hrcaonline.org for more information.
Join Active Minds as we seek to understand Syria’s complex history and how this informs current and future challenges for this pivotal player in the Middle East. This event is sponsored by Vi Living and Libby Bortz Assisted Living. Event is free. For more information, call 303-470-7050.
Christmas Marketplace & Dessert: 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7 at South Fellowship Church, 6560 S. Broadway, Littleton. Join us for a fun night of Christmas shopping, music, and free dessert! Vendors will be selling home decor items, jewelry, paper products, purses and accessories, essential oils, cosmetics, handcrafted artwork, pottery, and much more -- even gifts for your dog. For more information, contact June Weigert at 720-427-0397.
Cuba: Past, Present & Future: 3 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12 at RiverPointe, 5225 S. Prince St., Littleton. With U.S. policy toward Cuba currently at a potential inflection point, join Active Minds for a past, present and future look at our communist neighbor to the south. We will cover Castro’s revolution, the Bay of Pigs, the Cuban Missile Crisis, Guantánamo Bay and current implications of the change in U.S. policy. Cost: Free. RSVP: RiverPointe: 303-797-0600
Storytellers and S’mores: 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8 at Festival Park, 300 2nd St., Castle Rock. Enjoy roasting marshmallows, s’mores, hot chocolate and other family friendly fun. This is part of the Season of the Star events. Visit crgov.com for more information.
Holiday Presence Gathering: Transforming Our Emotions to Love What Is: 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13 at Peace Cellar, 3494 S Broadway, Englewood. Midlife women creating emotions they want to experience during the busy holiday season. Join us for tea, gifts, tips for thriving during the holidays, and free coaching. Visit go.evvnt.com/3198930?pid=4951 for more information.
Improv for a Claus: 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14 at the Studio @ Mainstreet, 19604 E.Mainstreet, Parker. The Parker Players believe in the power that improvisation has to change lives and we are happy to present this show in an effort to support world poverty relief. 100% of all ticket sales from this show will be donated this year to Feed My Starving Children. Visit parkerplayers.com for more information. Breakfast with Santa Event: 9 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 15 at Recreation Center at Eastridge, 9568 University Blvd., Highlands Ranch. To welcome Santa this season the Highlands Ranch Community Association will be hosting a very special breakfast for the man in red and his festive friends. $11 in advance, $15 at the door. Visit hrcaonline.org/events for more information. Madrigal Dinner — A Musical Medieval Feast: 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 21 and 22 at 401 West Mineral Ave., Littleton. A Madrigal Dinner is a 21st Century re-creation of the Renaissance feasts held in the great baronial halls throughout England during the twelve days of Christmas. This is a benefit event supporting the Lauren Townsend Foundation on behalf of Rock Canyon High School’s DECA, FBLA, and Drama students. Please come prepared to donate cash and/or checks at the end of event for this great cause. Lifetime Parker Commitment Day 5K: 10 a.m. to noon, Tuesday, Jan 1. at Lifetime Fitness Parker, 9250 Crown Crest Blvd., Parker. Join the Lifetime Fitness Parker community in committing to a healthier, happier life. This is a family friendly 5K
open to members and nonmembers. Registration includes a t-shirt, bib, medal, and post race brunch. Kids under 12 are free with every adult registration. $40 Race Day Registration. Visit Commitmentday. com for more information. Thrilling Thursdays: 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Thursdays, at the Recreation Center at Southridge, 4800 McArthur Ranch Road, Highlands Ranch. Special Needs Thrilling Thursdays (Ages 16 and up). Join the therapeutic recreation staff on Thursdays and participate in gym activities, fitness activities, art classes, cooking classes, swimming classes and more. $120 HRCA Member/$138 Non-members. Call (303) 4717020 for more information.
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Walk with a Doc at South Denver Cardiology: 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 8 at South Denver Cardiology Associates, 1000 Southpark Dr., Littleton. Walk with a Doc is a walking program for everyone interested in taking steps for a healthier lifestyle. Event is free. Visit southdenver. com/event-registration/?ee=8401 for more information. The Struggle of Syria: 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 11 at Tattered Cover, Aspen Grove Shopping Center, 7301 S. Santa Fe Dr., Littleton.
Audition for “Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory”: 4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 21. This 15-week class teaches 6-18 year old children singing, dancing, and acting techniques while preparing a full-length musical production! Classes will be held on Fridays from 4-5:30 pm from January 4 through April, when performances will take place. Check out spotlightperformers.com or call 720-44-DANCE for more info and current tuition rates. Register now for OLLI South January Classes: Eight weeks of OLLI South’s winter classes start Jan. 14, 2019. Sign up now at portfolio. du.edu/ollisouth to get the courses you want. Fifty-one arts, history, or science courses are available this coming term. The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) is a learning organization for seniors; “learning for the fun of it, without grades, tests, and nobody takes attendance.” OLLI at Denver University is endowed by the Californiabased Bernard Osher Foundation, which has launched 122 senior learning groups across the U.S. Editor’s note: Calendar submissions must be received by noon Wednesday for publication the following week. To place a calendar item, go to eventlink.coloradocommunitymedia.com.
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Art market open for 3 days SoSu Art Collective has nine members, many of whom are teachers BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Aspen Grove is located at 7301 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton (on the west side of Santa Fe north of Mineral Avenue). The SoSu Fourth Annual Holiday Pop-Up Art Market is at the south end, between Ted’s Montana Grill and GiGi’s Cupcakes. Thomas, Emilia Van Nest Markovich, Deanna Hood, Kate Dulaney, Mary Lynn Baird, Janet Nelson Moore, Mar Knight-Hall and Alec Ellis. Many are teachers, who enjoy working with their hands when not in a classroom, where a host of other creative talents are called for, as they hope to mold students’ skills and interests … Stephanie Wilson Thomas and Julie Vincelette will present items made of clay — both sculptural and functional pieces. Vinclette had sold her Mudwork Pottery for many years. Guest Alec Ellis will offer handmade wooden bowls and more in various sizes, shapes and woods. Emelia Van Nest Markovich, interested in nature, presents collages and works done with pastels on black paper, with some touches of gold leaf. Mary Lynn Baird creates a variety of collages, mixed media works, prints, encaustic paintings and original jewelry, as do Deanna Hood and Kate Dulaney Mar Knight-Hall has developed a se-
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Valor Christian players celebrate their 24-14 win in the 5A championship game over Cherry Creek on Dec. 1.
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Valor wins eighth football title Eagles down Cherry Creek in 5A championship game
Valor Christian quarterback Luke McCaffrey runs the ball as teammate Ethan Zemla (54) seals off a potential tackler against Cherry Creek in the 5A state championship game on Dec. 1.
BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA
The Valor Christian football team was once again playing in a state championship game on Dec. 1 at Broncos Stadium at Mile High. In that game, Valor completed an undefeated 14-win season and captured its eighth state title in 10 seasons with a 24-14 victory over Cherry Creek. The only time the Eagles didn’t make it to the state finals was last year after losing in the quarterfinals. Valor, under first-year coach Ed McCaffrey, won its fifth Class 5A tittle after capturing one 3A state crown and two in Class 4A. In 10 seasons, Valor has compiled a 39-2 record in state playoff action. The Eagles lost in the 2014 state title game to Cherry Creek and were ousted from the playoffs last season by Grandview. “We won my freshman year and last year we got upset in the quarterfinals,” said junior defensive lineman Roger Rosengarten. “We
said this year was a whole new team — hey it’s not last year’s team. We’re going to come back and be the best team in the state. We came back, won the state and it feels great to win.” Rosengarten and senior linebacker Ethan Zemla led a Valor defensive effort that contained Cherry Creek’s offense. Senior quarterback Luke McCaffrey, who has committed to play at Nebraska, led the Eagles’ offense, along with Jack Howell and receiver Kaiden Keefe. McCaffrey, son of the coach, has
been part of multiple Valor titles as he either watched or played with older brothers Max, Christian and Dylan. “This was the best one yet because it’s the one that is happening right now,” he said. “These are a great group of guys. We had a ton of guys step up. It was great to see Jack Howell step up. Chase Lopez stepped up and our whole defense played incredible. It was awesome to see everybody do what needed to be done. SEE VALOR, P20
herry Creek’s Dave Logan and Ed McCaffrey of Valor Christian had a lot in common even before they coached against each other in the Dec. 1 Class 5A state championship football game at Broncos Mile High Stadium. Logan and McOVERTIME Caffrey are friends who worked together as the Broncos’ radio play-byplay announcer and color analyst for five seasons. They often talked about high school football during red- Jim Benton eye flights to and from Broncos away games. Both were wide receivers in the National Football League. Logan, one of only three athletes to be drafted by NFL, NBA and MLB teams, was a standout athlete at Wheat Ridge High School and the University of Colorado. He played nine NFL seasons, eight with the Cleveland Browns and one with the Broncos. McCaffrey saw action in 13 seasons with the Giants, 49ers and Broncos. He won three Super Bowl rings, two with Denver and one with San Francisco. The connections, however, end when it comes to coaching high school football. Logan completed his 26th season of high school coaching and he made his seventh appearance in a state title game. Prior to the title game he had amassed 268 career wins and is the lone coach to win 5A titles at four different schools (Arvada West, Chatfield, Mullen and Cherry Creek). McCaffrey ended his first season as a high school coach and it was Logan who had a big influence on him applying for the job at Valor Christian. “I know he loves football and is passionate about it,” said Logan. “We had talked over our five-year partnership about him getting involved in some capacity. I didn’t know it would be this year at Valor. I know he’s got a really good staff and that’s important. It’s a program with a lot of good tradition and players. “In terms of when you first start there is a reluctance from other high school coaches to accept you if you are not in the mold of a traditional high school coach. “I experienced some of that. You have to keep you head down and work hard and earn the respect of the other coaches by how you coach, how your players play and how you conduct yourself.” SEE BENTON, P21
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Defense rises to the occasion for Eagles
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“It was awesome to play for my dad. I know my brothers accomplished a lot for this team. For the title game, our coaches had a good game plan to spread the ball out.” McCaffrey led the offense with his passing and running as he completed 18 of 27 passes for 169 yards, including a perfect 7-yard TD pass to Lopez. He ran for 68 yards and consistently kept plays alive with his elusive moves. Howell finished with 79 rushing yards and scored two touchdowns. Keefe had eight catches for 88 yards. The defense limited the Bruins to 103 yards rushing and 103 yards passing as Creek averaged just 3.7 yards per offensive play. Zemla had 12 total tackles and was in on two of the six sacks of Bruins’ quarterback Alex Padilla. Valor put together 84- and 67-yard scoring drives to grab an early 14-0 lead. Creek drove 80 yards in 14 plays with 3:16 left before halftime as Seamus Henderson scored on a 2-yard run. A bad snap for center on the extra point try was picked up by kicker Mac Willis who ran for the two-point conversion to trim the Valor lead to 14-8. Five Valor penalties accounted for 53 yards on the Bruins’ scoring drive. Valor went ahead 21-8 with a 77-yard drive capped by the Lopez catch of a McCaffrey pass with 4:51 to play in the third period. However, Creek’s offense responded with a drive and had the ball at the Valor 23-yard line, but Padilla’s pass was tipped by Rosengarten. He pulled down the ball for an interception, and the Eagles turned the turnover into a 24-8 lead with Brian Brogan’s 32-yard field goal with 10:35 left in the game. “We were moving the ball,” Cherry Creek coach Dave Logan said. “If we go down and score there, it’s 21-15. But when you play in the playoffs and play good teams, you have to play your best football and we congratulate them. They played better than us.” Rosengarten could sense it was time to make the play of the game. “I knew I had to make a play for my team,” he said. “It was a clutch
Cherry Creek’s James Walker, Jr. gets pulled down by Valor Christian’s Jaden Murray as Chase Lopez (29) closes in. moment. I tried to get my rush on but their offensive linemen were very good.” Creek (12-2) did manage another score thanks to another Valor mistake on a high snap on a punt, which set up the Bruins at the Valor 18-yard line. Padilla then connected with Vance Brazile on an 18-yard TD pass to account for the final score with 4:58 still showing on the clock. Padilla, a rival of Luke McCaffrey dating back to youth league games, wound up hitting on 13 of 19 passes for 103 yards and the one TD. Jayle Stacks was the top Bruins rusher with 71 yards on nine carries. Sophomore defensive back Myles Purchase led the defense with nine total tackles and linebacker Alex Pell had eight. “We mixed up man and zone pass coverage and we knew we had to be strong up front because we would have to stop a powerful run game and we loaded the box at times,” said coach McCaffrey, the former Denver Broncos wide receiver. “We are aggressive on defense and like to pin our ears back, fly around and make plays. It was a great effort and all the credit goes to the kids.”
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Valor Christian players and fans celebrate their 24-14 victory over Cherry Creek in the 5A state championship game at Broncos Stadium at Mile High.
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Logan knows all about the adjustments first-year coaches need to make. “My first year was 1993 as a head coach and we played Green Mountain in our first game and I ended up calling the same play three consecutive times because I brain-locked in terms of my play sheet and what I wanted to call,” he recalled. “Even though you’ve been around football a long time, there is a little bit of a learning curve for everybody. “Whenever you take over a program, I don’t care how talented the program is, there’s a process involved. The players have to get to know you, get to know the new coaches. The job Ed and the staff has done is exceptional. They are talented for sure, but it takes more than talent to win games.” McCaffrey felt welcomed in his debut season. “In the beginning for me the big challenge was not failing the kids,” said McCaffrey. “I wanted them to have a good experience, learn the game, love each other, play for each other and I wanted to do the best job of preparing them and putting them in a position to win and have success on the field. So there was some pressure there at the beginning.
“Everyone has been cool to me. The other coaches in our league were awesome to me, very welcoming. I didn’t know if I would be accepted or not as the new guy. All I knew going into this is I love football, I wanted to coach. I realized I was blessed because I have a great group of kids. “These kids were pretty special in terms of their hard work and selfishness so they made it pretty easy for me. So many of my coaches challenged me, they are incredible intelligent and they are in it for the right reasons to serve and share what they know about football with the young men that play for Valor.” McCaffrey’s four sons played at Valor and were instrumental in the success of the Eagles football program. Max went on to play at Duke and saw action with NFL while Christian was a standout at Stanford and is playing for the Carolina Panthers. Dylan is a quarterback at Michigan. Luke, who has committed to play at Nebraska, played his final football for Valor in the state title game and he was also influential in Ed taking over the Valor coaching reins. “Lisa (Ed’s wife) and I are not going to know what to do with each other,” said McCaffrey. “One of the reasons I wanted to get into coaching at this time is because we will be empty nesters and I will miss the boys being at
home and they have moved all over the country and are living their lives. “Luckily Luke is a lot smarter than me. It’s been tough on me pushing him. Those car rides home are long and he reminds me of all those mistakes I made as a coach but he has a strong disposition, personality. He’s the youngest of four brothers so he’s a pretty tough kid. I’m lucky to get to share this experience with him.” Luke McCaffrey talks a lot to his dad about football. “We talk all the time,” said Luke. “We have a good relationship. We can challenge each other and uplift each other.” Luke says he never felt any pressure from being the youngest of three talented older brothers coming from an athletic family and not once did he feel obligated to participate in athletics. “They encouraged us no matter what we wanted to do,” said Luke. “It just so happened we all found the same dream and wanted to pursue the same dream. It was really cool see us all bond together and grow closer and we grew up.” 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 303-5664083.
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South Suburban Parks and Recreation offers deals on its passes and punch cards, and discounts on personal training packages, facials and massages. The holiday sale continues through Jan. 4. Youth, senior and adult annual passes are $50 off, and household passes ar $100 off. The passes are good for admission to Buck, Goodson and Lone Tree recreation centers. For Sheridan Recreation Center, the sale offers 10 percent off its annual pass. Punch cards for 20 admissions, good at all four centers, will be 10 percent off. Punch cards and passes
provide access to all of a center’s amenities, including drop-in fitness classes. Punch cards never expire. To purchase passes and punch cards, go to ssprd.org, or stop by the district’s registration office at 6315 S. University Blvd., Centennial. Purchases also can be made at the district’s for recretion centers: Buck, 2004 W. Powers Ave., Littleton; Goodson, 6315 S. University Blvd., Centennial; Lone Tree, 10249 RidgeGate Circle; or Sheridan, 3325 W. Oxford Ave. Personal-training packs, facials and massages also are offered at a 10 percent discount. Contact the centers or go online for details.
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Fifty-one classes in art, history and science will be offered this winter at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. Registration has begun and classes fill up quickly. OLLI is a learning organization for seniors who want to learn “for the fun of it, without grades, tests, and nobody takes attendance.” OLLI South serves the Douglas County and south Denver area, and classes take place at Valley View Christian Church, 11004 Wildfield Lane, near Highlands Ranch. Classes begin the week of Jan. 14 and run for eight weeks. Some of the upcoming courses include: • Crusade in Europe
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Public Notices call Sheree 303.566.4088 Public Trustees PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2018-0226 To Whom It May Concern: On 9/27/2018 4:42:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.
Original Grantor: THOMAS H. DANIEL AND ASHLEY C. DANIEL Original Beneficiary: SECURITY SERVICE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: SECURITY SERVICE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 3/28/2016 Recording Date of DOT: 3/31/2016 Reception No. of DOT: 2016019166 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $370,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $356,702.77
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 3, BLOCK 1, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 68-A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO Which has the address of: 6315 Collegiate Dr, Highlands Ranch, CO 80130 NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 30, 2019, 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.
First Publication: 12/6/2018 Last Publication: 1/3/2019 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 10/2/2018 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee
The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: COURTNEY WRIGHT Colorado Registration #: 45482 7700 E. ARAPAHOE ROAD, SUITE 230, CENTENNIAL, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (877) 369-6122 Fax #: Attorney File #: CO-18-838517-LL
*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website : http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2018-0226 First Publication: 12/6/2018 Last Publication: 1/3/2019 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2018-0209
Public PUBLICTrustees NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2018-0209 To Whom It May Concern: On 9/13/2018 4:12:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: DANIEL D. LOVITT AND ESTHER E. LOVITT Original Beneficiary: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 8/27/2012 Recording Date of DOT: 9/10/2012 Reception No. of DOT: 2012067303 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $33,100.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $28,856.43 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Borrower's failure to make timely payments as required under the Evidence of Debt and Deed of Trust. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 249, HIGHLANDS RANCH, FILING NO. 120-B, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 9870 Sydney Lane, Highlands Ranch, CO 80130 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 9, 2019, 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. First Publication: 11/15/2018 Last Publication: 12/13/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 9/17/2018 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: NICHOLAS H. SANTARELLI Colorado Registration #: 46592 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: (303) 706-9994 Attorney File #: 18-019584 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website : http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal No. 2018-0209 First Publication: 11/15/2018 Last Publication: 12/13/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2018-0227 To Whom It May Concern: On 10/4/2018 12:05:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.
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To Whom It May Concern: On 10/4/2018 12:05:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: JOHN R. LINTON AND LORRAINE K. LINTON Original Beneficiary: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION ND Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: U.S. BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, N.D. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 7/31/2020 Recording Date of DOT: 8/6/2002 Reception No. of DOT: 2002077222 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $149,999.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $148,755.44 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. Said Deed of Trust was rerecorded on 8/20/2018, under Reception No. 2018050327. 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 44, BLOCK 1, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 50-A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO Which has the address of: 44 Falcon Hills Dr, 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, January 23, 2019, 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. First Publication: 11/29/2018 Last Publication: 12/27/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 10/10/2018 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: NICHOLE WILLIAMS Colorado Registration #: 49611 1199 BANNOCK STREET, DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 350-3711 Fax #: Attorney File #: 00000007677156 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website : http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No. 2018-0227 First Publication: 11/29/2018 Last Publication: 12/27/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Littleton NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2018-0198 To Whom It May Concern: On 9/7/2018 3:03:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in
PUBLIC NOTICE Littleton NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2018-0198
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To Whom It May Concern: On 9/7/2018 3:03:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: JEREMY D FINKENBINDER AND BERNADETTE FINKENBINDER Original Beneficiary: OPTION ONE MORTGAGE CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR OPTION ONE MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2007-FXD2 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 12/15/2006 Recording Date of DOT: 1/2/2007 Reception No. of DOT: 2007000395 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $285,565.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $258,004.70 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: 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 734, ROXBOROUGH VILLAGE FILING NO. 16-A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 9686 Robin Ct , Littleton, CO 80125-8895 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, January 9, 2019, 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. First Publication: 11/15/2018 Last Publication: 12/13/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 9/12/2018 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: NICHOLE WILLIAMS Colorado Registration #: 49611 1199 BANNOCK STREET, DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 350-3711 Fax #: Attorney File #: 00000007512320 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website : http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2018-0198 First Publication: 11/15/2018 Last Publication: 12/13/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2018-0202 To Whom It May Concern: On 9/19/2018 10:25:00 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.
Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2018-0202
Public Trustees
To Whom It May Concern: On 9/19/2018 10:25:00 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: CSBT LLC Original Beneficiary: PINETREE FINANCIAL CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: PINETREE FINANCIAL CORPORATION Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 3/6/2018 Recording Date of DOT: 3/7/2018 Reception No. of DOT: 2018013587 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $824,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $824,000.00
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:
Failure to pay montly payments of principal and interest 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 87, HIGHLANDS RANCH - FILING NO. 118-O, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO Which has the address of: 10786 Rainribbon Road, 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, January 16, 2019, 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. First Publication: 11/29/2018 Last Publication: 12/27/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 9/19/2018 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee
The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: ROBERT GRAHAM Colorado Registration #: 26809 360 S GARFIELD STREET, 6TH FLOOR, DENVER, COLORADO 80209 Phone #: (303) 333-9810 Fax #: (303) 333-9786 Attorney File #: 3118.0190
*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2018-0202 First Publication: 11/29/2018 Last Publication: 12/27/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2018-0215 To Whom It May Concern: On 9/25/2018 12:35:00 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: KIETH M. LAGRENADE Original Beneficiary: U.S. BANK NATIONAL
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Public Trustee Sale No. 2018-0215
To Whom It May Concern: On 9/25/2018 12:35:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.
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Original Grantor: KIETH M. LAGRENADE Original Beneficiary: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 1/3/2015 Recording Date of DOT: 1/29/2015 Reception No. of DOT: 2015005284 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $35,739.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $13,919.80
Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: the failure to make timely payments 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: SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO, TO-WIT: CONDOMINIUM UNIT 5B, AREA TWO, BROWNSTONES AT TOWN CENTER, IN ACCORDANCE WITH AND SUBJECT TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED CONDOMINIUM AND SUBASSOCIATION DECLARATION FOR BROWNSTONES AT TOWN CENTER, INC., OF HIGHLANDS RANCH COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC. RECORDED JANUARY 19, 2005 AT RECEPTION NO. 2005005755, AND SUPPLEMENTAL CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION FOR THE BROWNSTONES AT TOWN CENTER, INC RECORDED ON, DECEMBER 4, 2006 AT RECEPTION NO. 2006103843, AND THE CONDOMINIUM MAP FOR BROWNSTONES AT TOWN CENTER, AREA TWOPHASE 2, RECORDED ON DECEMBER 4, 2006 AT RECEPTION NO. 2006103844 IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, COLORADO. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED BY DEED RECORDED IN DOCUMENT NO. 2006109111, OF THE DOUGLAS COUNTY, COLORADO RECORDS. Which has the address of: 768 Brookhurst Ave Unit B, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 23, 2019, 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.
First Publication: 12/6/2018 Last Publication: 1/3/2019 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 9/26/2018 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee
The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: COURTNEY WRIGHT Colorado Registration #: 45482 7700 E. ARAPAHOE ROAD, SUITE 230, CENTENNIAL, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (877) 369-6122 Fax #: Attorney File #: CO-18-838227-LL
*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/
Legal Notice No.: 2018-0215 First Publication: 12/6/2018 Last Publication: 1/3/2019 Publisher: Douglas County News Press
the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: COURTNEY WRIGHT Colorado Registration #: 45482 7700 E. ARAPAHOE ROAD, SUITE 230, CENTENNIAL, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (877) 369-6122 Fax #: Attorney File #: CO-18-838227-LL
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*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2018-0215 First Publication: 12/6/2018 Last Publication: 1/3/2019 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2018-0217 To Whom It May Concern: On 9/25/2018 2:47:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: TIMOTHY J STANEVICH AND DEANNA STANEVICH Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR TAYLOR, BEAN & WHITAKER MORTGAGE CORP., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: SELENE FINANCE LP Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 7/26/2006 Recording Date of DOT: 8/4/2006 Reception No. of DOT: 2006067049 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $252,633.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $230,465.31 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Borrower's failure to make timely payments as required under the Evidence of Debt and Deed of Trust. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 14, HIGHLANDS RANCH NO. 100-M, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 3879 East Garnet Way, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 23, 2019, 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. First Publication: 12/6/2018 Last Publication: 1/3/2019 Publisher: Douglas County News Press
The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: DAVID R DOUGHTY Colorado Registration #: 40042 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: (303) 706-9994 Attorney File #: 18-019696
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*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website : http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2018-0217 First Publication: 12/6/2018 Last Publication: 1/3/2019 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2018-0218 To Whom It May Concern: On 9/25/2018 2:47:00 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: TAMI HODGES GRUNEICH and CHRISTOPHER GRUNEICH Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR STEARNS LENDING, LLC, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 6/7/2017 Recording Date of DOT: 6/8/2017 Reception No. of DOT: 2017038770 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $427,121.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $420,929.85 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Borrower's failure to make timely payments as required under the Evidence of Debt and Deed of Trust. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 73, HIGHLANDS RANCH - FILING NO. 101-A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 9821 Bucknell Court, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 23, 2019, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.
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CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
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NICHOLAS H. SANTARELLI Colorado Registration #: 46592 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: (303) 706-9994 Attorney File #: 18-019709 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website : http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2018-0218 First Publication: 12/6/2018 Last Publication: 1/3/2019 Publisher: Douglas County News Press
Misc. Private Legals Public Notice NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the Same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to: OCCUPANT - AMBER HOMES INC GUARDIAN TAX CO LLC - ELBE LLC UEMCO REAL ESTATE FUND LLC - MARGIE CLEMMER -THE OAKS LAND COMPANY INC A COLORADO CORPORATION - LAWRENCE P JACOBSON REGISTERED AGENT THE OAKS LAND COMPANY INC - JAMES W HARMON AS PRESIDENT OF THE OAKS LAND COMPANY INC - JAMES W HARMON PRESIDENT THE OAKS LAND COMPANY INC - AMBER HOMES INC A COLORADO CORPORATION - LAWRENCE P JACOBSON REGISTERED AGENT AMBER HOMES INC You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 21st day of October 2010 the then County Treasurer of the County of Douglas, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to UEMCO REAL ESTATE FUND LLC the following described real estate situate in the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, to wit: TRACT A THE OAKS SUBDIVISION FILING 1 15.1913 AM/L and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to UEMCO REAL ESTATE FUND LLC. That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent* taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2009. That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of AMBER HOMES INC for said year 2009. That on the 16th day of October 2015 said UEMCO REAL ESTATE FUND LLC assigned said certificate of purchase to ELBE LLC. That on the 1st day of February 2018 said ELBE LLC assigned said certificate of purchase to GUARDIAN TAX CO LLC. That said GUARDIAN TAX CO LLC on the 21st day of August 2018 the present holder of said certificate, has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said real estate; That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said at 1:00 o’clock P.M., on the 14th day of March 2019 unless the same has been redeemed. Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my hand this 22nd day of November 2018 /s/ David Gill, Douglas County Treasurer
DOUGLAS COUNTY DISTRICT COURT, STATE OF COLORADO 4000 Justice Way Castle Rock, CO Douglas County, CO 80109
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THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO In the Interest of: BECKETT GLOVER, D.O.B.: 8/4/2017, Child, And concerning: SHELBY LYNN GLOVER, D.O.B.: 1/20/2000, Mother, JOHN WHELAN, Possible Father, JOHN DOE, Possible Father, Respondents, And STACY LORRAINE GLOVER, D.O.B.: 10/21/1971, Maternal Grandmother, KELLY RAYMOND CLYDE GLOVER, D.O.B.: 8/7/1961, Maternal Grandfather, Special Respondents. Attorney for Department: John Thirkell, #13865 R. LeeAnn Reigrut, #28833 4400 Castleton Ct. Castle Rock, CO 80109 (303) 814-5325 FAX 303-479-9259 jthirkel@douglas.co.us lreigrut@douglas.co.us CASE NUMBER: 18JV336 DIVISION 7 DEPENDENCY SUMMONS
This Summons is initiated pursuant to Rule 2.2 of the Colorado Rules of Juvenile Procedure, Rule 4 of the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure, and Section 19-3-503, C.R.S. 2018.
TO: JOHN DOE TO THE RESPONDENT NAMED ABOVE: You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed which alleges that the above-named child is dependent or neglected as per the facts set forth in the Amended Dependency and Neglect Petition, a copy of which may be obtained at the office of the Douglas County Attorney’s Office.
Return of Service and Adjudication for Respondent Father have been set for December 10, 2018 at 9:30 a.m. in Division 7, Douglas County District Court, 4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock, Colorado, 80109.
Your presence before this court is required to defend against the claims in this petition. IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR, THE COURT WILL PROCEED IN YOUR ABSENCE, WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE, TO CONDUCT AN ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND MAY ENTER A JUDGMENT BY DEFAULT THEREBY ADJUDICATING YOUR CHILD AS A DEPENDENT OR NEGLECTED CHILD.
You have the right to request a trial by jury at the adjudicatory stage of this petition. You also have the right to legal representation at every stage of the proceedings by counsel of your own choosing, or if you are without sufficient financial means, appointment of counsel by the Court. Termination of your parent-child legal relationship to free your children for adoption is a possible remedy in this proceeding. If that remedy is pursued, you are entitled to a hearing before a Judge. You also have the right, if you are indigent, to have the Court appoint, at no expense to you, one expert witness of your own choosing at any hearing on the termination of your parent-child relationship. If you are a minor, you have the right to the appointment of a Guardian ad litem to represent your best interests.
You have the right to have this matter heard by a district court judge rather than by the magistrate. You may waive that right, and in doing so, you will be bound by the findings and recommendations of the magistrate, subject to review as provided by sec. 19-1-108(5.5), C.R.S. 2018, and subsequently, to the right of appeal as provided by Colorado Appellate Rule 3.4.
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Dated: 9/26/2018 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee
The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: DAVID R DOUGHTY Colorado Registration #: 40042 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: (303) 706-9994 Attorney File #: 18-019696
*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2018-0217 First Publication: 12/6/2018 Last Publication: 1/3/2019 Publisher: Douglas County News Press
First Publication: 12/6/2018 Last Publication: 1/3/2019 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 9/26/2018 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee
The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
NICHOLAS H. SANTARELLI Colorado Registration #: 46592 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: (303) 706-9994 Attorney File #: 18-019709
*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/
Legal Notice No.: 2018-0218 First Publication: 12/6/2018 Last Publication: 1/3/2019 Publisher: Douglas County News Press
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Legal Notice No.: 934411 First Publication: November 22, 2018 Last Publication: December 6, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice
DOUGLAS COUNTY DISTRICT COURT, STATE OF COLORADO 4000 Justice Way Castle Rock, CO Douglas County, CO 80109 THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO In the Interest of:
This summons is being initiated by the Douglas County Department of Human Services through its counsel.
Dated: 11/27/2018
/s/ R. LeeAnn Reigrut R. LeeAnn Reigrut, #28833 Assistant Douglas County Attorney
Legal Notice No.: 934522 First Publication: December 6, 2018 Last Publication: December 6, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
BECKETT GLOVER, D.O.B.: 8/4/2017, Child, And concerning: SHELBY LYNN GLOVER, D.O.B.: 1/20/2000, Mother, JOHN WHELAN, Possible Father, JOHN DOE, Possible Father, Respondents,
And STACY LORRAINE GLOVER, D.O.B.: 10/21/1971, Maternal Grandmother, KELLY RAYMOND CLYDE GLOVER, Every day, the government makesMaternal decisions that this one D.O.B.: 8/7/1961, Grandfather, Special Respondents.
can affect your life. Whether they are decisions on for Department: zoning, taxes, newAttorney businesses or myriad other Thirkell, #13865 issues, governmentsJohn play a bigReigrut, role in#28833 your life. R. LeeAnn 4400relied Castleton Governments have on Ct. newspapers like
to publish public notices since the birth of the nation. Local newspapers remain the most trusted source of public notice information. This newspaper publishes the information you need to stay involved in your community.
Castle Rock, CO 80109 (303) 814-5325 FAX 303-479-9259 jthirkel@douglas.co.us Notices are meant to be noticed. lreigrut@douglas.co.us NUMBER: 18JV336 DIVISION 7 Read your publicCASE notices and get involved! DEPENDENCY SUMMONS
This Summons is initiated pursuant to Rule 2.2 of the Colorado Rules of Juvenile Procedure,
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