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Lone Tree
June 6, 2013
A Colorado Community Media Publication
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Douglas County, Colorado • Volume 12, Issue 21
Armed marshals will patrol schools Program will be similar to approach used on planes By Jane Reuter
jreuter@ourcoloradonews.com Beginning with the 2013-14 school year, armed officers will circulate through all Douglas County School District elementary and middle schools and early childhood centers. Armed officers are already present in the district’s high schools. Flanked by Douglas County law enforcement officers, with about 20 Soaring Hawk Elementary fifth-graders seated in front of her, Superintendent Elizabeth Fagen announced the new security program during a May 30 press conference at the Castle Rock school. The partnership among DCSD, Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, and the Parker, Castle Rock and Lone Tree police departments was created in response to December’s mass shooting in a Newtown, Conn.,
elementary school. “Our whole school district was brokenhearted over that event,” Fagen said. “We were committed to taking that brokenheartedness and turning it into something better.” Modeled after the airline marshal program, Douglas County deputies and police officers in plain clothes will circulate among schools in close geographic proximity to ensure daily visits to all DCSD schools. It “will create safety and security like we’ve never had before,” Fagen said. “We’re not aware of any other program like this in the country.” Each of Douglas County’s nine high schools already has an armed, uniformed school resource officer. The marshal program expands on that idea, encompassing all schools. DCSD confirmed that its investment is more than $500,000, with the partner law enforcement agencies paying the un-
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Douglas County Schools Superintendent Elizabeth Fagen, surrounded by local law-enforcement officers and Soaring Hawk Elementary fifth-graders, talks to reporters about the Douglas County School District’s new armed marshal program. Photo by Jane Reuter
Free events provide fun for summer
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Concerts, yoga, movies will be in Lone Tree lineup By Jane Reuter
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Deer graze along the East-West Regional Trail on May 28, in the area west of where the Cabela’s outfitter store is being built on RidgeGate Parkway. Photo by Jane Reuter
Teacher evaluations trigger new protest Parents, students rally outside meeting at Saddle Ranch By Jane Reuter
jreuter@ ourcoloradonews.com For the second time in a week, parents and students protested district action May 30 outside a Douglas County school. As a dispute rages over a new evaluation system, Saddle Ranch Elementary School is losing eight teachers — five to other districts and three to retirement. That loss amounts to more than a quarter of the
Douglas County School District’s Director of Schools Patricia Hanrahan tells a crowd of Saddle Ranch parents and students they can’t attend a meeting with the superintednent and school staff, and asks the group to leave the building. Photo by Jane Reuter school’s teachers. Saddle Ranch parents and students cheered, chanted
and waved signs criticizing the school board and superintendent and praising teachers as
Douglas County School District administrators met inside the school with the principal and staff. Parents had planned to attend the meeting with Superintendent Elizabeth Fagen to learn why none of their teachers earned a “highly effective” rating under DCSD’s new evaluation system, but weren’t allowed. School officials say the meeting was for staff only, and school board member Kevin Larsen reported May 31 that while the meeting was initially passionate, it ended peacefully. “I think (teachers) would Protest continues on Page 11
Summer in Lone Tree means free music, movies and yoga. Concerts are planned at both Sweetwater Park and RidgeGate, and all are open to the public. The city’s Sweetwater Park annual concert series starts at 6 p.m. June 15 with two bands: longtime Colorado jazz band Dotsero, and blues/soul/rock artist Hamilton Loomis. Raising Cain and the Steve Thomas Band will perform during the 4 to 10 p.m. Independence Day Celebration at the park, a free evening of activities and fireworks limited to Lone Tree and Acres Green residents and their guests. The second Sweetwater Park concert is at 6 p.m. July 20, featuring The Samples and Mary Louise Lee Band. Food and other refreshments will be available during both concerts. Sweetwater Park is located behind the Lone Tree Civic Center off Lone Tree Parkway and Sweetwater Road, and also is accessible off Yosemite Street and Maximum Drive. For more information, visit www.cityoflonetree.com. South Suburban Parks and Recreation and RidgeGate partnered to sponsor a series of free events in the developing community south of Lincoln Avenue. RidgeGate’s Bluffs Regional Park, Belvedere Park and Prairie Sky Park will all host a variety of activities. Monthly lunchtime concerts, set for the first Wednesday of the month at 11:30 a.m., feature rock, dance and Celtic bands. They’re designed to get people not just to listen, but to move. “The idea is to get people outdoors and
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Rylie Manross, 14, of Highlands Ranch, launched dancetothepointe.com as a way to support girls interested in dance. Her business will be among the competitors in the inaugural Teen Startup Challenge. Photo by Rhonda Moore
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rmoore@ourcoloradonews.com When Castle Pines entrepreneur Judah Musick considered the best way to teach his children the value of a purposeful life, he opted to go global with the lesson. Musick and four of his business partners run a web and mobile development company, which is one of several start-ups the four have had a hand in. Each of their companies has one thing in common — they were built around their owners’ passions. A casual conversation about teaching children the value of pursuing what they love eventually became the Teen Startup Challenge, a web-based course designed to take participants from ground zero to business ownership. “Basically we want them to take what they love to do and turn it into a value of some kind,” Musick said. “It was a heartfelt need that we saw. What we’re teaching them to do is unlock unlimited potential through serving their community.” The course prepares participants by week two or three to start their own business with a foundation based on the Making Value for People business model, a lesson that can be applied to any area of life, Musick said.
Practitioners of the MVP business model learn to add more value to the people around them to remain focused in the direction of success, Musick said. In the end, the business is a side benefit to the real lesson: to create significant value to the community by doing something they love to do, Musick said. It is a lesson that one Highlands Ranch teen is already beginning to understand. Rylie Manross, 14, was inspired to launch her website, dancetothepointe.com, after a private lesson with a writer who prompted her to start her own business. Manross built the website, designed the layout, produced instructional videos and within two months was ready to take orders for her dancetothepointe line of clothing. She offers tips on how to audition, diet, stretching and fitness. “I really believe starting your own business is great for kids,” Manross said. The Teen Startup Challenge is supported by sponsors and free to participants. The 10-week course is challengebased and results-oriented, Musick said. Participants are competing for prizes that include $5,000 in electronic equipment, sponsor gift certificates, free events, meals and products. “The whole presumption is they’re learning by doing,” Musick said. “It’s not about planning, it’s about results and execution.” For more about the Teen Startup Challenge or to register by the June 15 deadline, visit www.teen startupchallenge.com.
lONE TREE NEws iN a huRRy Lincoln bridge work slows traffic
Construction on the Lincoln Avenue bridge over Interstate 25 continues through June 30. The construction requires closing eastbound lanes of Lincoln Avenue and southbound I-25 off-ramp lanes from 8 p.m. Fridays to 5 a.m. Mondays. The closure is needed because new concrete takes 10 to 12 hours to cure. During this time, lanes will be closed, but construction crews won’t be visibly working. The concrete replacement is needed to ensure the Lincoln Avenue bridge can withstand its heavy traffic. Considerable traffic delays are expected during the lane closures and drivers are advised to avoid the area.
Cabela’s work may impact drivers
Construction delays and closures on westbound RidgeGate Parkway and the southbound Interstate 25 off-ramp will continue through early July. Crews are making modifications to the center median and adding left-turn lanes from westbound RidgeGate Parkway onto
Cabela Drive. Additionally, modifications are under way to the crosswalks at RidgeGate Parkway and Cabela Drive. Lanes will be closed within the work zone during the construction, and drivers may wish to seek alternate routes. For more information, call Lone Tree’s Public Works Department, at 303-662-8112.
Fourth of July wristbands available
Independence Day Celebration wristbands are available for pickup at the Lone Tree Arts Center box office between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. They also will be sold at the 6 p.m. June 15 Dotsero and Hamilton Loomis summer concert at Sweetwater Park. Wristbands are required to enter the Independence Day Celebration. Children 3 and younger do not need a wristband. They are available until supplies last. A representative of each household in Lone Tree and Acres Green can pick up four wristbands free and purchase an additional four wristbands at $5 each. The Lone Tree Arts Center is at 10075 Commons St.
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Located on the grounds of Cherry Hills Community Church in Highlands Ranch, and overlooking the majestic Rocky Mountains, The Memorial Garden accepts cremated remains in niches or a common urn. Cherry Hills is committed to serving our community by offering peace of mind through a loving and integrated approach to end of life care. Please contact at 303.325.8306 for more information or to schedule a tour. chcc.org/MemorialGarden
Valor Christian High School Head of School Kurt Unruh congratulates Stanley Gilbert Jr. May 31 at the school’s commencement ceremony at Cherry Hills Community Church. The commencement, which included the school’s largest class yet of 176 students, celebrated a number of its students for excellence in leadership, spiritual character, athletic distinction and artistic commitment, as well as for their individual commitments to God and those less fortunate. Photo by Ryan Boldrey
Medical-expert panel to discuss ‘Obamacare’ Lone Tree Chamber will sponsor gathering By Jane Reuter
jreuter@ourcoloradonews.com A panel of medical experts will provide information and answer questions about changes in health care stemming from the implementation of ObamaCare at 4 p.m. June 12 at the Denver Marriott South in Lone Tree. Representatives from Sky Ridge Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente and the University of Colorado School of Medicine will talk about how health-care organizations are dealing with the changes, how the mandates impact businesses and resulting changes to the healthcare marketplace. A brief question-and-answer session will follow. It’s information that almost everyone can use. “It really is a very broad-based discussion,” Sky Ridge Medical Center spokeswoman Linda Watson said. “It’s going to affect business owners, and the offerings they provide their employees, and people who are out on the market if they’ve previously been insured by their company. It’s a very complex issue. People need to understand the ramifications of all their choices, personally and from a business perspective.”
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Judy Hammer, Douglas County Historic Preservation Board administrator, left, examines a pauper book from 1903 and 1904 with Matt Jakubowski and Jeannette Bare of the county’s planning department. A pauper book served as a ledger of funds given to stranded travelers by the county clerk. The book, one of 51 items recently restored, was among numerous documents and maps initially damaged in the courthouse fire of 1978. Photos by Ryan Boldrey
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In an unsuccessful attempt to spring her boyfriend from jail, a teenage girl set fire to the Douglas County Courthouse on March 11, 1978. e ex- The fire forced the county to spread its services around le toCastle Rock for the next couple years, including placing ealththe court and commissioners chambers in the bowling alms toley, said former mayor and current Douglas County Public Trustee George Kennedy. In addition, it damaged many of dicalthe county’s historic documents and records. David And while some of those records, including most from resi-the public trustee’s office, and many from the treasurer’s andoffice are gone forever, a lot of the old records, maps and mer-documents from the clerk and recorder’s office were reman.cently restored. ealth In recognition the recent restoration of 51 maps dating anel;from the 1860s through the 1970s, an old pauper’s book, miliesa ditch book and a brand book that kept record of cattle ford-brands, the clerk and recorder’s office placed some of the documents on display at the commissioner chambers for a Treereception on May 28. ed a “It’s been a three-pronged journey of restoration, presedu-ervation and digitization,” said Nancy Sotomayor, recordn theing manager at the clerk and recorder’s office. opu- “It’s taken about a year to complete the project. The firstmaps either had smoke damage or water damage and some of them had both. They were in very poor condition.” h the The project, which cost $40,000, was approved by the o thecounty commissioners in March 2012. resi- It included the digitization of everything in the county irec-vault so if another fire or disaster were to happen, records is towould be protected. such “It’s so important to preserve these records,” said Clerk re re-and Recorder Jack Arrowsmith. f the “Probably once a week somebody will give us a call, looking for a record. Oftentimes, because it is a land record, ired, etree
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School-finance ball is in voters’ court Lobato ruling means no quick rescue for funding By Vic Vela
vvela@ourcoloradonews.com Those who had hoped that the Colorado Supreme Court would come to the rescue of underfunded public schools now turn their attention to persuading taxpayers to provide more money for classrooms in school districts across the state. In a highly anticipated ruling, the court on May 28 overturned a lower court’s decision that declared that the state’s school funding system — which plaintiffs said was inadequate and unfair — is unconstitutional. Now, the only immediate way that school funding will reach levels that are even on par with the rest of the nation — Colorado spends nearly $2,000 less per pupil than the national average — is if Colorado voters decide to foot the bill of about $1 billion annually that is tied to a major piece of legislation that overhauls the school-finance formula. “It’s really our last best hope,” said Jeffer-
son County Public Schools Superintendent Cindy Stevenson. Jeffco schools was one of 67 plaintiffs in the high-profile Lobato case. The case originated from a 2005 lawsuit that was named after a San Luis Valley family who alleged that Colorado was not living up to its constitutional mandate of providing a “thorough and uniform” system of funding for education. Plaintiffs argued that the state’s funding system particularly affects poor students and that money is not equally allotted among school districts. A state district court agreed with the plaintiffs in 2011. However, the state Supreme Court overturned that decision, ruling that school-financing decisions should be left to lawmakers, and not for the courts to remedy. “While the trial court’s detailed findings of fact demonstrate that the current public school financing system might not be ideal policy, this court’s task is not to determine `whether a better financing system could be devised,’ but rather to determine `whether the system passes Constitutional muster,’” wrote Justice Nancy Rice in the court’s majority opinion. Douglas County School Board President John Carson welcomed last week’s ruling.
“This case was not just about school funding, the Lobato case threatened the unique role of local boards of education in overseeing the establishment, funding and maintenance of public schools and the public school finance system,” Carson said. “We believe that local boards of education and the General Assembly are the most appropriate forums for addressing the specific and unique needs of local school districts.” Gov. John Hickenlooper, a supporter of the court’s decision, told reporters that the high court did not rule that schools are funded adequately, but that a civil action “was not the right way to increase that funding.” Although Stevenson said she was disappointed with the court’s decision, she agrees with the governor’s assessment of the ruling. “What it says that is that it needs to be determined through the people or the Legislature, and not for the court system to remedy,” she said. “I don’t think either side is cheering about this.” Republican lawmakers released statements in favor of the court’s ruling. Senate Minority Leader Bill Cadman of Colorado Springs said the decision “affirms the constitutional authority of an elected legisla-
tive body to represent the people of this state.” Rep. Carole Murray, R-Castle Rock, said that “a plaintiff victory would have drained the general fund and intruded on the General Assembly’s constitutional authority to appropriate taxpayer dollars.” Colorado’s K-12 education system already consumes about 40 percent of the state’s general fund. Supporters of the decision said that, had the court sided with the plaintiffs, it would have put a greater burden on the state. Now, the focus turns to Senate Bill 213, which has been dubbed the Future School Finance Act. The legislation, which has been signed by Hickenlooper, would fund full-day kindergarten and provide more money for atrisk students and English learners. The act also aims to fund school districts in a more equitable fashion. State Republican lawmakers flatly objected to the bill this past legislative session, arguing that the act imposes a $1 billion tax increase on Coloradans without addressing true reform needs. But bill supporters say there is now a greater sense of urgency for voters to pass the tax hike, on the heels of the Lobato decision.
In a show of gratitude, graduating senior Jacob Vacek asked his mother to stand during DC Oakes’ commencement ceremony on May 30. Photo by Jane Reuter
Alternative high school grads amazed, grateful 32 seniors go through commencement at DC Oakes By Jane Reuter
jreuter@ourcolorado news.com Most of the 32 students who graduated from Daniel C. Oakes High School May 30 offered a shared sentiment: Amazement and gratitude that they were standing at the lectern on graduation day. Several students, all of whom were allowed to make short speeches during the ceremony, started with a single word: “Wow.” “I didn’t think I was going to make it here today, but I did,” said Marco Trujillo, whose words sparked thunderous applause from the crowd gathered at Castle Rock Middle School. Castle Rock’s DC Oakes is an alternative high school that combines personalized instruction, outdoor education and an arts program to offer a different experience to students who struggled in a traditional high school setting. Many chose DC Oakes instead of dropping out, some with little faith that it would make a difference in their lives. Not only did the 32 students graduate
from high school, 27 of them plan to go to college. Principal Mark Morgan congratulated them for their resiliency and well-earned pride. With a high school diploma, “You’ve already set yourselves up to have a better life,” he said. “You will live longer and have healthier lives. You will earn approximately $200,000 more over the course of your lives than if you had chosen to drop out.” The school was a perfect match for Ryan Fleury, who felt out-of-step at Douglas County High School. “As I was falling apart, I got into Oakes,” he said. “This school’s like a family.” “I have to say DC Oakes is amazing,” said his mother, Melissa Fleury, wiping away tears. “He was on a bad path. He’s never felt like teachers cared before he came here.” Graduating seniors repeatedly referenced the sense of family they feel among the school’s students, teachers and staff. “Whoever said Disneyland was the happiest place on earth obviously hasn’t been to DC Oakes,” Kelliann Oxley said. “This school gave me the change I needed,” Tanner Lane said. “These diplomas aren’t just pieces of paper to us. They’re a chance for a better future.”
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Virtual school gets real for graduation Students say online study helped them reach goals By Jane Reuter
jreuter@ourcoloradonews.com Joseph Bond hopes someday to be a professional hockey player. He might not have a shot if not for eDCSD, the online high school from which he recently graduated. “It’s helped me follow my dreams,” said Bond, a Highlands Ranch resident. Bond started high school at Rock Canyon, but switched to the online option when hockey took him on the road and out of state. “The past two years, I get up, do my hockey and workout, then get on the computer in my room and just do my work,” Bond said. “It’s hard being away from all your friends. But it’s nice because I can work at my own pace.” Bond so far has played hockey in Washington and Canada, and next year will join a team in Maine. “My ultimate goal is to get as far as I can,” he said. “I want to try to get a scholarship to play in a Division 1 college school.” eDCSD also helped Christina Griggs reach professional heights most high school students never could imagine. She already is a recognized expert in World War I German aviation, in large part because
online school enabled her to travel, speak and study abroad. “White-haired professors from around the world have consulted with me on various occasions, and are always shocked to learn that I am a teenage girl,” Griggs said in a speech she gave during the May 23 eDCSD graduation ceremony at Rock Canyon High School. “Two non-fiction authors have cited me in their published works, and a war museum in Poland has offered to fly me out to be featured as one their main curators and historians during a grand opening of a special aviation section. “If I had continued to go to a brick-andmortar high school, I doubt any of these endeavors would have been possible.” Principal Sohne Van Selus is proud but not surprised by the stories from her 2013 graduates, the third eDCSD graduating class. “People tell us we’re the best-kept secret in Douglas County when they find out about us,” she said. About 250 students are enrolled in K-12 eDCSD, most of them high schoolers. They include athletes, actors, students who are ill or working, and those who simply don’t do well in a traditional setting. Formerly an assistant principal at Rock Canyon, Van Selus said working as principal of an online school is not as dissimilar from leading a traditional school as it appears. “I don’t get to walk down the hall
eDCSD graduating senior Christina Griggs hugs her mother, Stephenie Griggs, who is a teacher at Highlands Ranch High School. Christina Griggs spoke at her May 23 graduation at Rock Canyon High School. She is an expert in World War I German aviation, and has capitalized on the opportunities offered by online education. Photo by Jane Reuter and high-five kids like I used to when I was at Rock Canyon,” she said. “But I do receive direct instant messaging. I’ll have students who, as though they were walking into my office, will send me a chat. They’re sharing information with me in a real-time fashion. It replaces the open-door policy I’ve always had.”
Chamber Trade Mission Targets Oil & Gas Executives in Houston
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by Manny Gonzales, South Metro Denver Chamber
As part of the South Metro Denver Chamber’s ongoing mission to ensure Colorado’s economic vitality, a group of business leaders traveled to Houston recently to meet with high ranking executives from some of the largest oil and gas companies in the world. The trade mission focused on thanking those oil and gas companies for doing business in Colorado while adhering to strict environmental and health standards as well as laying the groundwork for future investment in Colorado. “Due to the efforts of our state and local elected officials and the input of our citizens and business community, we have created a clear and consistent framework for (oil and gas companies) to operate under,” Chamber CEO & President John Brackney said. Business ambassadors included Rick Whipple, chair of the chamber’s Economic Development Group and CEO of WhippleWood CPAs; Gayle Dendinger: CEO of CAP Logistics; Detlev Simonis: Director, Oil and Energy, CAP Logistics; Josh Penry: Senior Vice President of EIS Solutions; Andrew Casper: Regulatory Counsel at Colorado Oil and Gas Association; Peter Moore, a Senior Partner at Polsinelli PC; A.J. Misiti, Water Market Lead – Upstream Oil & Gas, CH2M Hill; Jim McGrath, Executive Vice President at Studley; Devin Mulhern, Director of Business Recruitment for the Denver South EDP; Frederic de Loizaga, Senior Associate of Office Properties at CBRE; Anthony Albanese, Senior Associate of Office Properties/Energy Facilities at CBRE; Forrest Bassett, a broker associate with Grillo Commercial Real Estate and Jeff Holwell, Director of the chamber’s Economic Development Group. “The Denver group brought a very powerful presence to Houston,” Bassett said. “I am very excited to keep this effort moving ahead and bring a positive impact
to Denver.” Misiti said: “It was an outstanding experience… Many good commercial relationships were established. In addition to the commercial success, this was the most fun I have had on a business trip in many years. What a great team.” The group met with John Christiansen, Director of Public Affairs and External Relations with Anadarko Petroleum, Damian Friend, Chief Geologist, and Jim Tramuto, VP of Government and Regulatory Strategies with Southwestern Energy and executives with ConocoPhillips. The group was also treated with a sit-down meeting with Chuck Davidson, Chairman and CEO, of Noble Energy, one of the largest oil and gas companies operating in Colorado. “Colorado has a significant potential to grow primary jobs, and thus wealth, in our communities through the expansion of the oil and gas industry,” Holwell said. “It is therefore essential that we align our economic development and public policy priorities relative to this potential and advocate for the industry as a united business community. “Our trade mission to Houston was eye opening event and helped us create the relationships to move this agenda forward,” Holwell added. The trade mission could not have been more timely, as Arapahoe County’s Board of Commissioners were convening their own meetings with oil and gas industry leaders, citizens and the state rule-making authority, The Colorado Oil & Gas Conservation Administration (COGCC). Faced with a highly politicized climate in the state that has seen some elected officials wantonly throwing around moratoriums, the board unanimously approved a memorandum of understanding that sets high standards for oil and gas operators beyond the
Thursday, June 6th Healthcare Policy Taskforce: Medicare Discussion The Chamber Center, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial FastTracks New Investor Orientation The Chamber Center, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial The Chamber’s Trade Mission group in front of a Houston landmark (l to r): Jeff Holwell, John Brackney, Josh Penry, Fredric de Loizaga, Rick Whipple, A.J. Misiti, Andrew Casper, Gale Dendinger, Devin Mulhern, Jim McGrath, Peter Moore, and Forrest Bassett.
rigorous, comprehensive regulations already in place at the state level. “Businesses value consistent regulatory environments, and Arapahoe County is leading the way in Colorado to reassure the industry that there will be no surprises and we will not run them out of town,” Brackney said. “Our success both today and into the future depends on balance, something we need to see more of as Colorado determines how best to utilize natural resources like oil and gas.” The South Metro Denver Chamber continues to lead the way in building ‘Remarkable Relationships and a Thriving Community’ through its wide variety of programming and outreach to local, state, national and international business leaders. For more information on the Chamber’s efforts in the field of energy production or any other topic of interest to the business community, contact John Brackney at 303-795-0142.
South Metro Denver Chamber and LokalMotion Roll Out New Mobile App LokalMotion, a Centennial-based mobile software development company, has partnered with the Chamber in the release of the South Metro Denver Chamber Mobile directory powered by LokalMotion. The South Metro Denver Chamber knows the value of mobile technology. “I’ve met with many technology companies or startups interested in partnering with us,” says John Brackney, President and CEO of the Chamber. “We worked closely with LokalMotion to design a mobile directory to support our Chamber First program. This mobile directory is just another tool to allow us to build Remarkable Relationships between our Investors and beyond and create a thriving community.” The Chamber First Initiative brings Chamber Investors who are looking to purchase products or services or wish to donate to a nonprofit together with other Chamber Investors and Nonprofits with those wanted products or services. The new mobile app makes finding Chamber First members easy! App installation is also a breeze. Interested parties simply call (303) 900-5702 to download or get more information about the mobile directory which is powered
by LokalMotion’s innovative location-based technology. You do not have to be a Chamber Investor for the new app to be helpful. The ‘Featured’ and ‘All Nearby’ lists of Chamber Investors update automatically based on the current GPS location of your phone. Users can launch the mobile directory to find and support Chamber Investors throughout their day for both business and personal dealings. Businesses or nonprofit organizations that participate in the Chamber First initiative are highlighted in the mobile directory with the Chamber First logo. During sign up, Chamber Investors are encouraged customize their mobile directory listing with their logo, business description and updated location information. They also have the option to review and join the Chamber First initiative. Registered Chamber First Investors are listed in the Featured section of the mobile list and map. “We’ve been looking for an easy way to enable investors to find and do business with fellow investors for over a year” says Steve Bocher, Owner of Catch Fire Marketing and the head of the Chamber First imitative
Like other principals, her main objective is to help students learn. “It’s more about ensuring that students have an opportunity to really personalize their educational journey, select opportunities that fit them, allow them as an individual to meet their greatest potential through a different environment,” she said.
at the South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce. “The LokalMotion platform is a perfect tool for the Chamber First initiative since it quickly and easily connects us to nearby chamber investors.” LokalMotion knows how to connect your business or organization to our mobile society. Their LokalWeb, LokalCampaign, LokalPhone and LokalExpert services allow you to inform, connect and engage with your mobile customers and supporters. Contact LokalMotion at (888) 932-2681 to speak with one of the company’s Neighborhood Managers to learn how you can create mobile campaigns to get new customers and build repeat business.
Saturday, June 8th 9th Annual Historic Downtown Littleton Block Party All along Main Street, Littleton Tuesday, June 11th Business Bible Study The Chamber Center, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial Business After Hours hosted by Denver Marriott South - Park Meadows 10345 Park Meadows Drive, Lone Tree Wednesday, June 12th Nonprofit and Business Partnership Advisory Board The Chamber Center, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial Littleton District III Town Hall Meeting South Denver Cardiology Associates, 1000 South Park Dr., Littleton Thursday, June 13th Technology Advocates Group Discussion The Egg & I, 6890 S. University Blvd., Centennial Women in Leadership Meeting The Chamber Center, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial HYPE Board of Advisors The Chamber Center, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial WIL Afterhours hosted by Irresistibles SouthGlenn Streets at SouthGlenn, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Centennial Friday, June 14th Economic Development Group Breakfast Discussion The Chamber Center, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial Saturday, June 15th 2013 Littleton Home & Garden Tour Colorado Center for the Blind, 2233 S. Shepperd Ave., Littleton Armed Forces Family Fun Day The Chamber Center, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial
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A smart direction on school safety Armed guards patrol banks, ballparks and airports. It is rarely argued they are out of place in those venues. Schools are different. They are places of learning, places for children, our nation’s most precious resource. Years after Columbine, months after Sandy Hook, talk of placing armed security personnel in schools evokes a broad range of reactions. If done wrong, such a move could be disruptive and create fear among students. But if done right, there is little to lose and perhaps, lives to be saved. We see a partnership in Douglas County between the school district and local law enforcement agencies as an example of a way to bolster security while allowing for an unfettered learning environment. Beginning with the next school year in August, plainclothes officers from the sher-
our view iff’s office and three police departments will patrol the county’s public elementary and middle schools. At the high school level, armed resource officers have been a presence on campus for years. A safety committee’s work on this new program began shortly after December’s mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary in Connecticut. It is a multifaceted plan that incorporates security measures beyond the presence of officers, including improved screening of visitors and enhanced use of technology.
But the move to place armed officers on campuses, announced May 30, is what has made headlines. That’s understandable. Creating a police state at our schools is not something anyone should want. To be clear, though, that’s not what is being planned in Douglas County. The School Marshal Program will see deputies and police officers assigned to schools in nearby proximity, and the officers will be a daily presence at the schools. The plan is to allow for greater ability to respond to an incident, as well as be a deterrent to those with ill intent. “We’re not aware of any other program like this in the country,” said Elizabeth Fagen, superintendent of the Douglas County School District. Strengthening community bonds is among the most laudable elements of the
program. Douglas County’s safety committee has representatives from law enforcement agencies, the school district and various community members. Some may question whether the program will be worth its price tag — at least $500,000 on the part of the school district and an undisclosed amount absorbed by the law enforcement agencies. It’s a fair question, but we’re not prepared to set a dollar limit on children’s safety. Douglas County is among the most affluent areas of the entire nation, and the program’s cost may make it prohibitive for many school districts and communities to fully implement. But the root ideas of a multi-pronged approach and community cooperation are worthy of serious consideration in Colorado and around the country.
Look on the bright side of wife
Pat yourself on the back, Colorado Way to go Colorado!! For the past two months I have had many friends, relatives and clients visit our great state and they had come in from many different parts of the country. Most either stayed at my home or rented a hotel nearby. As we attended events and participated in business meetings, we also had the opportunity to do some sightseeing as well as just spending time with friends and in local establishments. The comments were so consistently positive that I felt compelled to share some of their experiences and observations as they enjoyed their time here in Colorado. I think the most consistent theme was the relaxed or laid-back nature of the people here in Colorado. They recognize that we have a state full of highly competitive and spirited athletes and business professionals, but they noticed that it is a healthy sense of competition and fair play. And as they described that laid-back or relaxed feeling, they included how nice the people are even as we were walking down the street. Obviously everyone has pointed to the beauty and majesty of the mountains and the Colorado landscape, and although we can’t actually take credit for that, we can take credit for making the decision to make Colorado our home. I heard positive feedback about everything from the customers in the grocery store or local shops to the people who work there and serve the community. Most everyone smiles and most everyone seemed to take a genuine interest. Even my friends, co-workers, and family from back east commented on how much more relaxed our roadways are compared to the hustle and bustle of the commutes in other parts of the country, particularly back east. One friend recognized that you hardly ever hear anyone blowing or honking their horn. It would seem like they would almost rather miss that traffic light and wait for the next one instead of beeping their horn at the person in front of
The song goes “Always look on the bright side of your wife,” I think. And that’s exactly what I have been doing, since the day of my illegitimate marriage to Jennifer. For better or for worse, you will see a different writer now. I get emails from readers who look forward to a grumpy old man every week, and I want to apologize to them if the new me is too benign and too innocuous. For years I have been a grouch, partly because of Groucho and others who tend to grumble their way through life, not with anger, but with humor. I have been told that sarcasm is a disease. Well, I happen to like the disease, but it must be influenced by humor. Otherwise it’s just ranting. Read a few letters to the editor, especially about things like gun control (an oxymoron), to see what I mean. My illegitimate marriage has changed all of that. I can read the daily paper without exasperation. I can leave the house without exasperation. I can be around people without being exasperated by their behavior and annoying mannerisms.
Michael Norton, a resident of Highlands Ranch, is the former president of the Zig Ziglar organization and CEO and founder of www.candogo.com
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them. If anything they noticed the tiniest and gentlest little beep. Just enough to get someone’s attention without offending them. That of course is contrasted to someone leaning on their horn as loudly and for as long as they possibly can back east or in other major metropolitan areas. We even received credit for how well we get along in the parks and open spaces offered here in Colorado. We have such beautiful parks but what caught the attention of my guests was that there was no bickering or squabbling over space, no one getting in each other’s space, and actually quite the opposite, in most examples we witnessed people joining parties and coming together as a community. So from the pizza parlors and bars, to the parks and open spaces, to the shops and grocery stores, and yes even to the drivers who make up our morning and evening commutes, you have all been recognized for your courteous, polite and chivalrous personalities and behaviors. Way to go Colorado and Coloradans!! I hope you are proud of our community. You certainly play a major role in making the experience for us all and our visitors a better place to live. And if you have a “Colorado Pride” story, I would love to hear all about it at gotonorton@gmail.com. And come on Colorado, let’s make this a better than good week!
I have a profound disbelief in weddings. They are a form of fraud that involves billions of dollars, probably, annually, and wedding planners. The biggest weddings are bigger frauds, with Franckier Francks. Our wedding lasted half a minute, if that. It was performed by my best friend Mike, who flew in from Lafayette, Calif., to do it, even though he didn’t know he was going to be doing it until he got off the plane. I told him I wanted him here to com-
Regarding the salary plan for teachers in Douglas County Schools: It is appalling to witness the deterioration of relationships between the school board and the vast majority of very dedicated, hard-working, and successful educators who are being undermined and belittled at every opportunity. This current salary-schedule scheme is the latest blow — it does take a “village of educators” to educate children, from kin-
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dergarten through high school. All levels of learning and teaching are important — just ask a parent! Offering bonuses for hard-tofill subjects and exceptional results is valid; designating important grades and subjects to a lower income level is not. Pitting teachers against each other on the salary scale will not result in better educated students. Douglas County has the resources to do more — do they have the will? Sherry Hitztaler Highlands Ranch
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Military must fight sex crimes
The United States military is the most mit- capable and most professional fighting ce- force the world has ever seen. At its core are our men and women in uniform, whose selfless service and sacrifice for o- the cause of freedom is the main reason ast Americans have held the military in such ict high regard. by Time and again, they rise to the occar sion to defeat and deter America’s enemies. a Yet while this fine institution is adept at meeting external threats, I am troubled by its inability to defeat and deter a grave the threat from within: the epidemic of sexual e assaults and sexual misconduct in our i- military. eas In January, at a House Armed Services Committee hearing on sexual misconduct, ous I challenged several senior military leaders the on this problem. I voiced my concern that we need to change the culture that allows this misconduct to take place; that leaders must hold their subordinates accountable; that we must face these incidents with moral outrage so this behavior stops. This is why the House Armed Services Committee, on which I proudly serve, is supporting tough measures in this year’s annual National Defense Authorization Act to fight sexual assault in the military by holding perpetrators accountable and better protecting the victims.
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pete in a bocce tournament with Jennifer and me and her oldest daughter Casey, who would be his teammate. I told him to bring a crying towel.
The measures proposed in this year’s defense bill will move us toward our goal. Some of the measures I support include: • Removing a commander’s ability to change or dismiss a court-martial conviction; • Limiting a commander’s discretion to modify or lessen a sentence; • Increasing transparency by requiring the commander to provide a detailed written explanation for any decision disapproving, commuting, or suspending a court-martial conviction or sentence; • Allowing greater victim participation in post-trial matters involving the accused; • Establishing mandatory minimum sentencing — mandatory discharge or dismissal — for certain sex-related offenses; • Eliminating the five-year statute of limitations for trial by court-martial so
that perpetrators of such misconduct will face justice regardless of when the incident occurred; • Affirming commanders’ authority to reassign or remove a service member who is accused of committing sexual assault or other sex-related offense from a position of authority; • Increasing victims’ access to legal assistance; and • Requiring the Secretary of Defense to submit to report a Congress on sentencing guidelines and mandatory minimum sentencing and the role of commanders in the military justice system. I am also a co-sponsor of legislation that would promote victims’ rights by expanding whistle-blower protections to a wider class of communications involving sexual misconduct. Specifically, it would require an Inspector General to investigate all allegations of retaliatory actions taken in response to making protected communications regarding rape, sexual assault, or other sexual misconduct. The important legislation discussed above has broad, bipartisan support, and it takes a more aggressive approach to addressing sexual assault and sexual misconduct in the military than we have seen in previous defense bills. Some members of Congress argue that these measures do
not go far enough — that the disposition of all serious criminal cases should be handled outside the chain of command. While I understand their concern, I believe they go too far — we should not throw out the baby with the bathwater. What makes our military justice system unique is that it entrusts commanders with the duty to enforce “good order and discipline.” Surely lawmakers can work with military leaders to devise a system that meets Congress’ intent to hold perpetrators accountable, protect victims, and maintain good order and discipline. To accomplish their missions and defend this country, our men and women in uniform must be able to depend on one another. They must be able to trust that their command will protect them from sexual predators within the ranks. Not only do these crimes inflict lasting damage on individuals, they compromise the effectiveness of our military as a whole. It is why I am committed to solving this terrible problem once and for all.
The tournament was on a Saturday. The wedding was supposed to take place afterwards in my kitchen. But Casey, who was supposed to be our witness and ring bearer, couldn’t make it. We regrouped on Sunday. I asked my best friend Greg to help out. I have two best friends, if you’re wondering. We are leasing the marriage for five years. We turn this one in just like a leased
Accord. It’s illegitimate, like I said. It’s not even a common-law marriage. I now have three illegitimate children and an illegitimate dog that I didn’t have a month ago. None of them will ever live with me. I don’t have to feed them, clothe them, or tweeze their fleas. Jennifer is not going to live with me either. We will paint together and travel together. It’s perfect.
“Love’s happiness is just an illusion, filled with sadness and confusion.” I don’t believe that. Love is the drug, but it’s nearly impossible to find. Jennifer and I have found it, and I am a new man, looking on the bright side of life.
Mike Coffman is the U.S. Representative for Colorado’s 6th District. He is a Marine Corps combat veteran and has a combined 21 years of military experience between the Army, the Army Reserve, the Marine Corps and the Marine Corps Reserve.
Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast.net
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A former broadcast journalist and current Parker Fire Protection District board member is running for a seat on the Douglas County school board. Ronda Scholting, whose adult children attended Douglas County schools, believes it’s time for a new voice on the seven-member panel. “It looks like the school district I moved my kids to Douglas County for is not the same,” she said. “I decided something needed to be done to try to change the direction they’ve been taking us.” Four board members’ terms expire this NovemScholting ber, including those held by Doug Benevento, Carrie Mendoza, Meghann Silverthorn and President John Carson. Carson is term-limited and cannot run again. Scholting is running for the District G seat, currently held by Silverthorn. A public relations manager for the Denver-based RE/MAX real estate company, Scholting worked in the past as a reporter and anchor for Denver’s KMGH-TV Channel 7, followed by a self-employed period in which she researched and reported stories for national media including ABC, CBS and CNN. “Being a reporter is sort of like being a public servant,” she said. “Since I’m no longer a reporter, I feel like I still owe some public service.” Scholting is concerned about some of the board’s fiscal decisions, compensation for upper administration and changes to the high schools’ schedules. “Where they think the money should
go is not where I and my neighbors think it should go — which is in the classroom,” she said. Many of Scholting’s Parker neighbors have teenagers enrolled in Douglas County high schools, most of which adopted a block schedule that has received both praise and criticism. “The parents in my neighborhood are very concerned about the quality of education their kids are getting and how much time they’re spending in the classroom,” she said. Scholting questions the current board’s overall use of taxpayer dollars, including the setting aside of large reserves she feels could benefit students. “I don’t mean to spend every penny of taxpayer dollars; I’m fiscally responsible,” she said. “It just doesn’t seem like we’re getting a good return. “We also need to take another look at what administrators are making, the philosophy around big bonuses, and decide if those people sitting in the building in Wilcox are where we need to be investing the money.” The Douglas County School District administration offices are on Wilcox Street in Castle Rock. Scholting is a Democrat. Though the office is officially nonpartisan, all current school board members are Republicans, and the Douglas County Republicans plan to invest money in the November election to support pro-education reform candidates. “When it comes to the school board, there should be no partisanship,” said Scholting, noting she has bipartisan support. “It should be what’s best for students, teachers and taxpayers. There are many people who don’t believe the direction this board is heading is best for the community. I feel like I have a lot of support to move the district back toward where it was when I moved here.”
douglas county sheriff briefs Burglars hit area homes
Three residential thefts were reported to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office from May 20 to May 22. A house that was being rented out in the 1400 block of Finn Avenue in the McArthur Ranch subdivision of unincorporated Douglas County was burglarized May 20 while it was in the process of being remodeled for the new tenants. Taken from the garage of the home were a dishwasher, microwave and oven that were being stored while new flooring was being installed inside the home. Also on May 20, a resident of the 7300 block of Brixham Circle in Castle Pines had metal chairs stolen from the front porch overnight. Additionally, on May 22, deputies responded to the 10600 block of Cherrybrook Circle in Highlands Ranch on a report of stolen golf clubs valued at $2,000. The vehicle parked in the garage was also rummaged through, but the homeowner
said nothing was taken from it.
Restrooms vandalized
Graffiti was reported on the interior walls of a restroom at Timberline Park in Highlands Ranch on May 21 and a toilet seat and stool were reported to be dislodged from a restroom floor at Paintbrush Park in Castle Rock on that same day.
`Wag Your Tail’ set
Benefiting the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit, the first-ever “Wag Your Tail” Dog Walk and Barbecue is planned for 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 22 at Hidden Mesa Open Space in Franktown. There will be food, fun, fitness, booths and K9 demonstrations. The cost is $25 for adults, $8 for kids ages 12 and younger, and no charge for man’s best friend — but he or she must be on leash and a proof of rabies vaccination will be required at check-in. For more information or to pre-register, please visit www.K9friends.org.
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Music lovers gather in Sweetwater Park for a summer 2012 free concert. This year’s first concert will be held June 15. Photo courtesy of Bruce Ryman
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active,” said South Suburban spokeswoman Jamie DeBartolomeis. “There’s a paved path around the park, and lot of people will walk, or parents with toddlers will push strollers around the path. Or you could just simply pack a picnic and blanket, sit down and take a break from the week.” The Nacho Men headline the RidgeGate
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released balance. School and law enforcement representatives were light on financial and other details, saying the information could compromise the very security they aim to provide. “Sure, there’s cost involved,” said Sheriff Dave Weaver. “We as a united front will work out those costs; it’s for the best interests of our citizens. “This is about the community of Douglas County, that we will never allow something like this to happen. If they want to come to
lunch lineup July 3, with Martini Shot ending the series Aug. 7. Free sunset yoga is planned at 6:30 p.m. the last Tuesday of each month from now through September. Several nature hikes also are planned throughout the summer, with varying times and dates. Big Screen on the Bluffs movie night returns Aug. 10 at Prairie Sky Park. Starting at 6 p.m., the City of Lone Tree hosts crafts and activities, followed by a sunset movie on an outdoor screen. For a schedule of events, visit www. ridgegate.com Douglas County, they’re going to wonder, `Is there a police officer in that school?’ That’s a risk they’re going to have to take.” DCSD formed a safety committee immediately following the Sandy Hook Elementary shooting, and the marshal program is part of a series of measures that arose from that group. Those include training for school staff, structural changes in schools such as improved exterior doors, new locks, additional cameras and exterior lighting, established safe areas, stepped-up visitor screening and enhanced district-wide communication. DCSD school security already includes locked doors and safety personnel at the front doors of each building, safety and lockdown drills, and many other programs.
even agree that in the end, while maybe all the answers that were explained weren’t everything they wanted, they felt they got the chance to express their disappointments, hear from us the explanations of what’s going on, and build a place for understanding moving forward,” Larsen said. In addition to the eight departing teachers, four other staff members are leaving Saddle Ranch. Principal Ryan Craven said three teachers are retiring, and five are “making professional choices and moving to other districts.” The loss of those teachers inspired several parents to protest. “When you see your beloved teacher resign, it becomes personal,” parent Dina Chatwin said. “They’re the voices for our children. It’s time we be the voices for them.” The evaluations, new this year and tied to teacher pay increases and a new, market-based pay system, establish teacher rankings ranging from “highly effective” to “ineffective.” Across Highlands Ranch at Trailblazer Elementary, 70 percent of teachers got a “highly effective” rating, prompting a second, independent DCSD review and a May 23 parent/student protest. The concerns at Saddle Ranch were the opposite. “Saddle Ranch is a fantastic school,” parent Brenda Greengold said, noting that the Highlands Ranch school has John Irwin School of Excellence and Colorado Governor’s Distinguished Improvement awards, as well as some Apple Award-winning teachers. “How in the world did we have all of these awards if none of our teachers are highly effective?” Craven, who spoke to Colorado Community Media during a conference call that also included DCSD spokeswoman Cinamon Watson, offered only positive com-
ments about the evaluations and the May 30 meeting. “It was a great opportunity for our staff to connect with Dr. Fagen,” said Craven, principal of Saddle Ranch for almost a year. The evaluations represent “a shift in teaching,” Craven said, away from giving information to facilitating learning. “With something like that, there’s always equilibrium.” He believes that the feedback teachers are receiving, plus continued professional development, will improve the school overall. “We’re going to lose some amazing teachers, but we’re gaining amazing teachers,” he said. “I’m very excited moving forward.” Teacher Eric Farrell, who attended the May 30 meeting with Fagen and Larsen, also was excited — but in a very different way. Farrell, whose wife teaches at Saddle Ranch, walked out of the meeting before it ended because “I couldn’t stand the tap dancing,” he said. “We are not honoring our teachers with their years (of service), their education,” he said, adding he believes younger, replacement teachers will use DCSD as a training ground, then move to districts offering higher salaries. “It’s going to become a revolving door. “They’re destroying the district, absolutely destroying it.” Larsen said salaries aren’t likely to drop. If anything, market forces will drive them up. That means teachers who might be at the top of the pay scale today would see a bump in pay in coming years. He acknowledged that change has been rapid, but believes it eventually will reap dramatic rewards. “We think doing these things is going to make it better for the kids to learn,” he said, but acknowledged: “This is in a lot of ways a lot of new territory. That is the challenge that a new system and the implementation of a new system does pose. We’re out doing our best.”
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Ed Shaw, 73, digs a hole for his tomatoes at the Parker Community Garden at Longs Way and Brownstone Drive. Shaw shares techniques and stories with fellow green thumbs. Photo by Chris Michlewicz
Garden brings community together Plots have thrived near Parker North since 1987 By Chris Michlewicz
cmichlewicz@ourcoloradonews.com If Ed Shaw has his way, he’ll be gardening until he “kicks the bucket.” Shaw is one of the many characters to put their roots down in the Parker Community Garden, a 42-plot spread at Longs Way and Brownstone Drive. After downsizing eight years ago from acreage property in the Oklahoma panhandle to an apartment in Parker, Shaw discovered the community garden and realized he had an opportunity to again put his green thumb to work. The 73-year-old oversaw a flourishing 60-by-20-foot garden back in Oklahoma, and because of the climate and soil in Colorado, he is able to grow just as many vegetables in a 20-by-20-foot garden bed. He has a mental laundry list of techniques to help his plants thrive, including methods that separately utilize Clorox, banana peels and plastic wrap. Even Valerie Holden, the self-described Parker Community Garden guardian, has picked up some pointers from the Oklahoma transplant and his wife, Bonnie, over the six
years they have rented a plot. There is a cast of dedicated gardeners ranging in age from 12 to 82, Holden says. Each year, there is a waiting list to get into the low-cost community garden, and she begins soliciting requests as early as November. Some spend the summer tending to their crops and harvest vegetables like carrots throughout the winter. Shaw grows tomatoes, different varieties of zucchini, squash, bell peppers, cucumbers and pole beans. Of course, he and Bonnie can’t eat a summer’s yield by themselves, so they give much of it to charitable organizations or friends or even passing seniors who happen to take a rest at a picnic table during a stroll through the neighborhood. The Shaws also schedule frequent gatherings with friends in which everyone brings a side dish that includes freshpicked produce. Holden, who has been coming every year since 1988, says the garden can be used as a teaching tool because people often don’t know where the food they consume comes from. Outside of that, it can be a good place for “wild stories” and “fellowship” with neighboring gardeners, Shaw said. The garden has become such an important place for Shaw that he half-jokingly suggests that when he does pass on, he will request that his ashes be spread on his plot to fertilize the soil.
milestones Education Daniel J. White, of Lone Tree, earned a bachelor’s degree from Furman University. He is the son of Rene C. White. Bruce C. Zheng, of Lone Tree, was named to the spring 2013 dean’s honor roll at Texas A&M University. Zheng is a junior working toward a bachelor’s degree in applied mathematical sciences. William V. Hayne, of Parker, has been named to the dean’s list at the Colorado School of Mines for the last four consecutive semesters. Hayne is a 2011 graduate of Ponderosa High School. He is pursuing a degree in mechanical engineering. Andrew Escandon and Sara Escandon, of Parker, were named to the spring 2013 dean’s list at Washburn University.
Brandon Schrupp, of Parker, graduated with a bachelor’s degree in sport management from Peru State University. Sela Harcey, of Parker, graduate cum laude with a bachelor’s degree from Midland University. Shae P. Anderson, Meghan A. Cofell, Mary E. Good, Madelynne C. Kasten, Mollie K. Lowery, Zakery J. Slavik and Stephanie J. Zoesch, of Parker, were named to the spring 2013 dean’s list at Colorado State University-Pueblo. Thomas Schwartz, of Highlands Ranch, received his master’s degree in business administration from Marylhurst University during spring 2013 commencement. Michelle A. Shaffer, of Highlands Ranch, graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor of business administration degree in information and operations management from Texas A&M University.
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DON & ROBYN SIKKEMA RALSTON VALLEY REAL ESTATE 303-200-4657
100+ SALES!
HUGE Multiple Community Garage Sale!
Garage Sales
Garage Sales
Garage Sales
Medical
COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE Castle Rock - Plum Creek, Compass Circle, Newport Circle, Mt. Royal. Antiques, Vintage, Collectibles, Childrens Things, Furniture, Exercise Equip., Electronics, Tools, and much more! Friday June 7th & Saturday June 8th, 9am-2pm
Garage Sale Saturday June 8th 7-3 5721 W. 111th Pl Westminster 80020 massage table, wedding gown, mirrored closet doors, closet shelf organizer, clothes, household and kitchen items, misc
Yard Sale Fri June 7th 8:30-4:00 Sat June 8th 9-3 208 Cedar Ave, Castle Rock electronics, cedar chest, comforter sets, tools, toboggan, car ramps TO MUCH TO LIST!
Exel Stairlift
COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE WYNDHAM PARK 64TH AND WYNDHAM PARK DR JUNE 7TH AND JUNE 8TH 8AM - 2PM
Giant Tool Sale
Estate Sales
Miscellaneous
Community Sale
June 8th 9am-5pm Thornton - Heritage and Crossings 3281 East 103rd Place #1410 Featuring Artist Doll Collection Porcelain, Vinyl & Felt all limited edition over 200 dolls. If rain June 15th Cash only
Community Wide Garage Sale
Turtle Creek HOA Corner of Hilltop & Pine Drive in Parker 156 homes Saturday June 8th 8am-3 Empty Nester Cleaning House! Fri & Sat June 7th & 8th 8am-3pm 6427 Newcombe St # A, Arvada Variety of household items
Neighborhood Sale 72nd place, just off 72nd and Carr. June 7th and 8th 8am-1pm
1143 East Phipps Ct.
Highlands Ranch Saturday June 8th 9am-1pm Leather & Fabric Sofas & Chairs, Sofa Sleeper, Beds, Bedding, Lamps, Water Ski Vests, Snow Skis, Kitchen, 16 piece ceramic white dish set, Bath Decor, Household & Much More
Monster Garage sale,
tools, fabulous antiques, furn, decorator, old and new, electronics, toys, books,fishing gear, sports memorabilia, recliner couch all priced to sell June 7-9 8am 6060 W. 82nd Place Arvada GARAGE SALE! 815 Eaglestone Dr. Castle Rock Sat. June 8 & Sun. June 9, 8am -2pm Household, Teenage girls clothing name brand ages 12 - 17 Toys, electronics, Misc. Garage Sale June 7,8,9 Fri-Sun 9am-4:00pm anitiques, Koker barber chair, Southbend cook stove, tools, slot machine, quilting supplies and crafts, lots of material 980 Dudley St Lakewood
Community Garage Sale
8201 South Santa Fe Drive, Littleton (Santa Fe & C470) Friday & Saturday June 7th & 8th 8am-4pm Power Tools, Fishing Gear, Furniture, Appliances, Household Items, Exercise Equipment, much more!
Gigantic Garage Sale in the Pradera Golf Community Subdivision Fri, June 7th & Sat, June 8th Numerous homeowners in the Pradera community will be participating in this event. Major cross streets in Pradera are Bayou Gulch and Raintree Circle, Parker Call Dotson Skaggs, Kentwood Company, 303-909-9350 for more information. Huge 5 family Sale Furniture, books, clothes lots of miscellaneous 13474 West 65th Drive, Arvada (near 64th and Defrane) Fri. & Sat. June 7th & 8th 8am-4pm.
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Grow 8-12 feet yearly. $17-$24 delivered. Potted. Brochure online:
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447 4181
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Huge Fund Raiser
Lawn and Garden
Lakewood Sister Cities Exchange Program Multifamily Sale Saturday June 8th 8am-3pm 3130 Youngfield Street at Maple Grove Grange, Wheat Ridge Everything you need + Food & Drinks June 8th 7712 Webster Way, Arvada 8am-3pm Books, bicycle, puzzles, wading and much more! Large Sale Fri & Sat, June 7th,8th 8am-4pm Sunday June 9th 8am-1pm home and garden furniture, constructions tools and misc, 10335 Glennon Dr Lakewood
Moving Sale
Friday June 7th Saturday June 8th 8am-4pm 2272 Eileen Way, Parker 80138 (Elbert County) Everything Priced To Sell Moving Sale Sat -June 8 9am-1pm T.V., dining table, childrens furniture, bedroom furniture Everthing Must Go! 10947 Melody Drive, Northglenn Neighborhood Garage Sale. Fri-Sat June 7-8 from 8am-4pm. Boundaries are N. of Alameda, E. of Garrison, W. of Wadsworth and S. of 6th Ave.
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Huge Estate Sale
Huge assortment of antiques horse drawn farm equip. and collectables, yard art, lots of antique glassware, tools. Everything imaginable! June 6,7,8,9 Thurs-Sun 8:00AM 10824 E Black Forest Dr Parker 80138
Multi-Family Mid-Lakewood
Thornton: 128th Ave & Colorado Blvd 6/7 to 6/8 ~ 8-5pm
Sponsored by Shelli Dore, REALTOR® 303-931-9944
200 feet East of Oak Street on 70th Place in Arvada June 7th & 8th 9am-5pm Power Drills, Sanders, Drill Bits, Hammers Its Big Bits, Routers,Unusual Items for Woodworking
Terra Lago Community Garage Sale June 7th & 8th 8am-3pm. 3804 E. 127th Way, Thornton. 128th & 1 block west of Colorado Blvd. The Pinery Community Wide Garage Sale Friday June 7th & Saturday June 8th 9am-3pm. Maps at entry (Highway 83 at North Pinery Pkwy & South Pinery Pkwy) Parker
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June 6, 2013
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18 Lone Tree Voice
June 6, 2013
ourcolorado
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SERVICES TO ADVERTISE YOUR SERVICES, CALL 303-566-4100
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Esquire salutes Denver taverns
Kent Brandebery and Castle Rock Historical Museum Executive Director Angie De Leo. Courtesy photos
Collector’s
Indian artifacts exhibited
Brandebery helped found Douglas County Historical Society By Sonya Ellingboe
sellingboe@ourcoloradonews.com More than 40 American Indian artifacts loaned by local educator, historian and rancher Kent Brandebery are exhibited at the Castle Rock Historical Museum, 420 Elbert St., through Aug. 1. Included are woven rugs from several tribes, baskets, a mano and metate, a musket, an umbilical amulet (beaded turtle), Indian Peace Medals and more. Brandebery said this is the second display he has exhibited at the museum, from a collection started by his mother and father, which he has continued to expand through the years. (The first display was on the first saddle-maker in Douglas County.) As a child, Brandebery lived in Sioux Country, Sundance, Wyo., and spent time on the Navajo and Cheyenne reservations while his mother taught there. His familiarity with American Indian arts and history has accumulated throughout a rich life. Castle Rock has been his home since 1938, he said, but during World War II, his father and older half brother were in the service and he, his mother and sister lived in Littleton, near the cemetery, so the children could attend school there. Brandebery remembers working at the historic Littleton Cemetery and playing his bugle in the Veterans Circle during a Memorial Day program. His Littleton ties continued later through involvement with the Littleton Historical Museum and its animals.
A woven basket with a deer design is in Kent Brandebery’s collection displayed at the Castle Rock History Museum. After post-graduate work at the University of Wyoming, he had an internship at the Buffalo Bill Museum in Cody, Wyo., and taught at Sinte Gleska Sioux College. A connection with Richard Kahn, then curator of American Indian art at the Denver Art Museum, provided educational materials for his students. Brandebery went on to become an instrumental music teacher in high school and later in elementary school, retiring in the 1990s and starting a Civil War-style brass band, the Castle Rock Band, which just performed a Memorial Day program. (It needs more members, he says.) He has been interested in local history since 1960 and helped found the Douglas
County Historical Society, which then split into a group of more local groups, including the Castle Rock Historical Society, which restored the 1875 rhyolite stone Denver and Rio Grande Depot for use as a historical museum in 1996. Brandebery said his favorite artifacts are those from the Plains Indians — from Mexico to the Canadian border, “not from a special place.” This stems from his early Wyoming days. He explains the inclusion of some pieces from the Tarahumara Indians from Copper Canyon in Mexico. “They are much like the early people of Mesa Verde,” he said. Someone abandoned a group of them in Denver in the late 1980s and he put them up on his ranch for a week or so until the Mexican government could work out a way to get them home. They gave Brandebery artifacts in thanks. At that time, he found a Larkspur resident who spoke the dialect to help with communications — another example of his community connections. “All the things I do, I have to depend on the community — what goes around comes around,” Brandebery said. “I have an obligation …”
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A Southern Cheyenne rug, musket and buffalo horn from Kent Brandebery’s collection are being exhibited.
Kent Brandebery’s collection will be exhibited until Aug. 1 at the Castle Rock Historical Museum, 420 Elbert St., Castle Rock. Hours: noon to 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays. 303-814-3164, email crmuseum@ comcast.net. Admission is free.
Esquire magazine loves Denver, or at least two of its bars. Esquire includes Williams & Graham in the Highland neighborhood and downtown’s Ship Tavern in the famed Brown Palace Hotel in its top 17 (really, 17?) list of best bars in the U.S. Esquire writes about Williams & Graham, a unique bar with a 1920s speakeasy feel: “Williams & Graham is a love letter to the old saloon, but one conceived by a third-generation bartender who knows the difference between playing bartender and really tending bar.” Esquire suggests ordering the Unrefined Ruffian at Williams & Graham. See the review at www.esquire. com/features/best-bars-in-america2013#slide-5. About Ship Tavern, Esquire suggests ordering a Johnny Walker Black Manhat- has s tan and writes: “Ship Tavern, tucked away liber this w in the historic heap of bricks that is the mon Brown Palace Hotel, is at that peculiar stage in a fancy joint’s life when it wants to ticip “O be a dive. It’s not decrepit per se, but you can feel the gravitational pull of decrepi- desig tude. Somehow that’s alluring. Maybe it’s raise because that same black hole is pulling on Tran us every single day. In any case, it is very ‘Patie gram pleasant to drink your (large) cocktails pital here (stick to the basics) amid the headscratching, comprehensive nautical decor this p (in Denver?), which dates back at least to fami the 1930s.” See the review at www.esquire. rural with com/features/best-bars-in-america(mor 2013#slide-4. etc.) are a Denver fifth-fittest city Denver ranked fifth of the most fit cities from in the U.S., according to annual American most Fitness Index, a study done by the Ameri- marr “I can College of Sports Medicine. the A Minneapolis-St. Paul ranked first for the Foun third year in a row in the study, which is based various health behaviors including a ton smoking, exercise, obesity rates, chronic ing fo health problems and access to health care. was f Farb The ACSM report also considers other factors, such as availability of parks, rec- life-s reational facilities, walking trails and farm- from ers’ markets. Health and medical experts ago. designed the fitness index, which analyzed first the 50 most populous metropolitan areas me a intro in the U.S. Washington, D.C., was second, followed when by Portland, San Francisco and Denver. See and I the full list at www.usatoday.com/story/ law p stein news/nation/2013/05/29/fittest-citiesTh minneapolis-st-paul/2363677/. peop ed in Douglas County: Here’s the money In a Forbes magazine report this week, ber; Hopk the money mag lists Colorado’s Douglas County as the eighth-richest county in the secre ens U.S. Forbes cites the county “boasts the ritzy enclave of Castle Pines, known for its with world-class country club and golf course.” day i Five Virginia suburbs of Washington, D.C., ney, (whe highlight the list as do two New Jersey suburban New York City counties. See the Brou Douglas County listing at realestate.msn. com/americas-richest-counties-in-2013#4.
Nifty fifty
One of my favorite Denver movers and shakers, Sean Duffy, hosted his big 5-0 bday recently at The Palm restaurant in The Westin Downtown Denver as a fundraiser for Steve Farber’s American Transplant Foundation. The party, dubbed $50 for 50, attracted a ton o’ Duffy fans from both sides of the aisle. Duffy is a famous Republican who Parker continues on Page 21
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Night photographer will enlighten club The Englewood Camera Club announces a new location for its monthly meetings on the second Tuesday of the month: Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 6400 S. University Blvd., Centennial. Meetings will start at 7 p.m., with doors open at 6:30 p.m. The June 11 speaker will be Mike Berenson, who recently won Best of Show at the Lone Tree Photography Show, as well as an award in the “Eye of the Camera” exhibit in Littleton. He will demonstrate his favorite postprocessing tools, used to achieve images of dramatic night skies. Guests are welcome at meetings of this longstanding club.
On stage at Cherokee Ranch
“From Stage to Film — and Film to Stage: The Movie Musical” will be presented by the Denver Center Theatre Company, under the guidance of Kent Thompson, with resident actor Kathleen McCall directing in the Veranda Tent from 5 to 8 p.m. June 9 at Cherokee Ranch and Castle, 6113 North Daniels Park Road in Sedalia. Featuring Christine Rowan and Jordan Leigh, with Martha Yordy on piano, it will look at the period from the 1930s through 1960s, Golden Age of the musical film, and the comeback today. Reservations at $70 per person include castle tour, buffet dinner, performance, dessert and coffee with performers. 303-688-5555 ext. 1. • Also at Cherokee Ranch: Jazz pianist Henry Butler Trio starting at 6:30 p.m. June 7. Reservations: $85 with tour, dinner, per-
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has supported several liberal political efforts, but this was all about raising money for transplant participants. “Our ‘50 for 50’ event designated every dollar raised to the American Transplant Foundation’s ‘Patient Assistance Program’ at Children’s Hospital,” Duffy said. “What this program does is give families — mostly from rural areas — assistance with basic living expenses (mortgage, rent, utilities, etc.) while their children are awaiting or recovering from transplant surgery, most often kidney or bone marrow transplants. “I am on the board of the American Transplant Foundation — along with a ton of the really interesting folks in town — which was founded by Steve Farber, after he received a life-saving kidney donation from his son nine years ago. Farber was one of the first folks who befriended me and really gave me an introduction to Colorado when I came here in 2001 and I admire him and (his law partner) Norm Brownstein immensely.” The bipartisan group of people you will be interested in who were there: Farber; Barry Hirschfeld; Dan Hopkins, former press secretary to Gov. Bill Owens (he and Duffy started with Owens on the same day in 2001); David Kenney, The Kenney Group (where Duffy works); Kelly Brough (CEO of the Metro
formance, coffee and dessert.
Parker Writers Group meets
Grant McKenzie will present “Brains, Brawn and Bravado” for the Parker Writers Group from 2 to 4 p.m. June 9 at the Parker Library, Meeting Room A, 108 Crossroads Drive. The multi-faceted McKenzie will focus on creating characters with strong mind, body and spirit. Open to all, no reservations needed. For more information, write to parkerwritersgroup@gmail.com.
Mozart and more
Cellist Silver Ainomae will join pianist Tsing-Ay Hsu, violinist Slava Bartels and violist Anne Ainomae for the rescheduled Olga Wolosyn Memorial Concert at 2 p.m. June 8 in Hampden Hall, Englewood Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Parkway. In the revised program, canceled on its original date by a snowstorm, the ensemble will perform works by Mozart, J.S. Bach and Sergei Rachmaninoff. Tickets: $15/$12/$10 at the door.
“Milky Way Skies From False Kiva” is by photographer Mike Berenson, who will speak to the Englewood Camera Club about his processes. Photo by Mike Berenson.
Bronco tales
History.” Admission free. 303-797-3961.
John Saccomano, public relations director for the Denver Broncos for 30 years, will share stories of great moments in the franchise’s history and talk about the future at 7 p.m. June 11 at Bemis Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. He is author of two books about the Broncos: “Game of My Life” and “Denver Broncos: The Complete Illustrated
All-ages show in Castle Rock
“Braindrops: Mind Reading, Magic and iPads” is the title for an all-ages show by Paul Gertner at 7:30 p.m. June 7 and 8 at Theatre of Dreams, 735 Park St. Castle Rock. $22.50. • Also scheduled: Summer Wizard Camp.
Denver Chamber of Commerce); Josh Hanfling; John Zakhem; and Jason Dunn, former Deputy AG, now with Brownstein Hyatt and Farber. Duffy opined on his half-century mark by saying: “I’ve pretty much been an old fart my whole life, so my age is catching up to my general demeanor. And since (his better half ) Susan and I have 2-year-old Brendan Duffy at home, my goal has been to get him out of diapers before I get in them. “When you turn 50, you realize how lucky and blessed you’ve been and how much other people helped along the way. So this was an opportunity for Susan and me to say thanks and help out some families who are at an incredibly challenging point in their lives.”
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Eavesdropping on one woman to another during a cocktail party at Trillium: “I’d love another one, but I have a stick shift to drive.” Penny Parker’s “Mile High Life” column gives insights into the best events, restaurants, businesses, parties and people throughout the metro area. Parker also writes for Blacktie-Colorado.com. You can subscribe and read her columns (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) at www.pennyparker.blacktie-colorado. com. Send her Mile High Life column tips and eavesdroppings at parkerp1953@ gmail.com or at 303-6195209.
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Hats from Dr. Seuss’ closet travel to Denver M Author, artist had unusual collection By Sonya Ellingboe
sellingboe@ourcoloradonews. com In 1937, Theodor Seuss Geisel (1904-1991), known to millions as Dr. Seuss, was visited by his sister, Marnie, who reported that he had a peculiar hobby of collecting hats of every description and was thinking of using them as a foundation for his next book. That book, his second of 44, was “The 500 Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins.” Bartholomew’s red hat with a jaunty feather was inspired by a childhood hero — Robin Hood. Characters in his subsequent books almost all sported distinctive hats as well. “In the beginning, Bartholomew Cubbins didn’t have 500 hats. He had only one hat,” the story begins. Readers will recall how they multiplied each time he removed one. In honor of the book’s 75th anniversary, a special “Hats Off to Dr. Seuss!” exhibition, approved by Geisel’s widow, Audrey Geisel, will include a selection from the be-
There are plenty of hats in a “Hats Off to Dr. Seuss” gathering. Courtesy photo
loved author’s hat closet plus “Secret Art,” estate-authorized works adapted from original drawings, paintings and sculpture by that
prolific man. Since Geisel’s early teen years, he was fascinated by hats and saw them as a reflection of a person’s
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become different characters. This collection, which debutedCan at the New York Public Library,at D will be exhibited in Denver from June 21 to July 14 at Clayton LaneBy S Fine Art in Denver. On June 21, Billselli Dreyer, The Art of Dr. Seuss Proj-com ect curator, will be at the gallery to talk about the works. He will speak “O about 7 p.m. Dreyer has workedhang with Audrey Geisel, who decided1995 to share art that had not been seenpend before in this exhibit. Canu The famous Cat in the Hat, he “I said, was Dr. Seuss’ alter ego: “TheStud cat from the wrong side of thea spe tracks.” Paintings in the travelingCent show are more elaborate than thestill a children’s illustrations, illustratingrecal a labyrinthine imagination. “Partwho of his brilliance is that you comeVoils away from the books with a mes-Hagg sage — in ‘Horton Hears a Who,’we h for example: ‘A person’s a person, C no matter how small …’” Calif Dreyer said in a phone inter-in th view that there will be 26 hatsColo from the collection. They havewher never been shown before — theyactiv have been in the closet. Fi Prints and sculptures copiedCastl from the originals will be includedand in the exhibit and will be for sale.Weat The archived originals will even-she s tually go to a museum, Dreyer H said. was
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Much-traveled painter’s work on display
utedCanum exhibit held brary,at Denver Art Gallery from LaneBy Sonya Ellingboe 1, Billsellingboe@ourcoloradonews. Proj-com ry to peak “On the wall of my studio rkedhangs a picture from the Sept. 7, ided1995, edition of the Littleton Indeseenpendent,” wrote painter Martha
Canum. t, he “It is of the Rapp Street Artists’ “TheStudio artists busily preparing for thea special showing at the Depot Art elingCenter. Some of these artists are n thestill active, a few not so much,” she atingrecalls of the 20 or so members, “Partwho included rita derjue, Addie omeVoils, Delores Peterson, Skippy mes-Haggerty and others. “What a time Who,’we had!” rson, Canum moved to Southern
California to be with her children nter-in the 1990s, then returned to the hatsColorado town of Delta in 2000, havewhere she found interesting arts theyactivities.
Five years ago, she moved to piedCastle Rock with her daughter udedand son-in-law, Cheryn and John sale.Weathers. “It’s a wonderful place,” ven-she said. reyer Her daughter says that Canum was born and raised in Colorado, growing up with a love of the outdoors and gardening. For a time, she lived in Japan, and spent time in Hong Kong and China, which affected her perspective on the world and how she paints it. Canum majored in art at the University of Northern Colorado and came back to her love of art after her children were grown, studying in classes with local and
IF YOU GO “Martha Canum: Four Seasons” will hang at Denver Art Gallery, 2516 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, from June 8 to 25. Gallery hours: noon to 6 p.m. on Tuesdays through Saturdays. 303-881-7099, thedenverartgallery.com.
Still life by Martha Canum will be in her “Four Seasons” show. Courtesy photos national painters. An inventory of paintings often travels with an artist as she covers the miles and years. Canum, a prolific painter in watercolors, oils, pastels and acrylics, of landscapes, florals, still lifes and more, is invited to exhibit about 60 of her works in a show called “Martha Canum: Four Seasons” at the Denver Art Gallery, 2516 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, from June 8 to 25. An opening reception is planned from 3 to 5 p.m. on June 8. Because she has been away from the area, she is still hoping to find ways to reconnect with old artist friends and former patrons who live nearby. She thinks others from the local group may be interested in exhibiting work at the Denver Art Gallery.
“Gramma’s Rose” by Martha Canum is part of her Denver Art Gallery exhibit. Florals such as this one are part of prolific painter Martha Canum’s body of work.
Castle Rock’s Ducky Derby is current event Plum Creek will carry chances for money, car
WHAT: The 2013 Ducky Derby
By Rhonda Moore
WHEN: 11 a.m to 5 p.m. June 8
rmoore@ourcoloradonews.com The ducks are ready to float for a chance to win big with local Rotary Clubs’ Ducky Derby. The 2013 Ducky Derby is an all-day event, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 8 in downtown Castle Rock. Rotarians are aiming to push the record this year, as long as the weather delivers a ducky day. “Weather always indicates how many folks show up,” said Kelly Marsh, Ducky Derby chairwoman. “With good weather we should see 4,000 people. That’s about the largest crowd we get when the weather is nice.” The large crowds make for high ticket sales, Marsh said, with each ticket carrying a chance for a chance at the million-dollar duck. If the first duck to cross the finish line is the one earmarked as the million-dollar duck, the ticketholder will walk away with $1 million, Marsh said. The million-dollar duck has remained elusive in Ducky Derby’s 17-year history,
WHERE: Festival Park, Second and Wilcox streets in downtown Castle Rock MORE INFORMATION: rotaryclubofcastlerock.org.
“Grand Central Station” is a musical celebration of Grand Central Station, circa 1948, created by Front Range Theatre Company. Performances: June 7 at the Eagles Lodge in Castle Rock; June 8 at the D Note in Arvada; June 14 at Mercury Cafe, Denver; June 15 a the Philip S. Miller Library in Castle Rock. In collaboration with Cabaret Otaku. Information: frontrangetheatre.org.
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music, vendors and food. Alcohol will be for sale to visitors older than 21. The street fair begins at 11 a.m., tickets will remain on sale until about 2:30 p.m., and the ducks will float down Plum Creek at Friday, J 3 p.m., Marsh said. Saturday, More information is available at rotary clubofcastlerock.org.
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Tickets are $5 each, or 5 tickets for $20, and are available at the Castle Rock Bank, the Castle Rock Senior Center, and from any Rotarian. Tickets will also be on sale at Festival Park on Ducky Derby day. Ducky Derby is on Second Street, between Wilcox and Perry, at Festival Park. Second Street will be closed for the street fair, which will include kids’ activities, live
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novel, plays June 7 to 30 at The Edge Theatre, 1560 Teller St., Suite 211, Lakewood. Performances: 8 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays; 6 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $22/$18.
Dog’s tale
“Sylvia,” by A.L. Gurney, plays through June 29 at the John Hand Theatre, 7653 E. First Place, Denver. Directed by Katie Mangett, presented by Spotlight Theatre Company and Firehouse Theatre Company. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $20/$18. 720-8808727, thisisspotlight.org.
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THINGS TO DO June 8
HORSEPOWER GALA. HorsePower uses the power of the horse to help special needs kids. Join HorsePower for its gala from 6-10 p.m. June 8 at the Lone Tree Golf Club & Hotel, 9808 Sunningdale Blvd., Lone Tree. Food, cash bar, live music and a silent auction are on the agenda. The special part of the night will be to hear from and meet the special kids and their parents. Visit www.coloradohorsepower.org. HEALTH SCREENINGS. Sam’s Club will host free men’s health screenings from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 8 at the Lone Tree location, 7817 Park Meadows Drive. The screenings will offer the following free tests: prostate-specific antigen, thyroid-stimulating hormone, blood pressure, body mass index and vision.
Through June 21; July 19-20
QUILT ENTRIES. Firehouse Quilts is looking for quilt entries for its eighth annual quilt show to support its mission of helping children in crisis in Colorado. Early bird entries submitted by May 17 are taken at a discounted entry fee ($15). Otherwise, the fee is $18 per item, and the final deadline is June 21. This year’s show has a special theme, Patriotic, along with 13 other categories. The show is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 19-20 at the Douglas County Events Center in Castle Rock. All forms and instructions are available at www.firehousequilts. org; click on the Quilt Show link at the top.
June 22
BIG BAND. Tunes on the Terrace season tickets are available now; single tickets available May 15. From Frank Sinatra to Michael Buble, enjoy great jazz throughout the decades! Vocals by Barron Steffen backed by a seven piece “little big band. Barron’s Little Big Band performs at 8 p.m. June 22 in the Terrace
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Theater at the Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St. Tickets are $15 (lawn) and $20 (chair). Visit www.LoneTreeArtsCenter. org.
TROPICAL COYOTES. Tunes on the Terrace season tickets available now; single tickets available May 15. Fun, island music geared to all ages. The Tropical Coyotes, a band formed in 1998, will perform at 8 p.m. June 29 in the Terrace Theater at the Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St. Tickets are $15 (lawn) and $20 (chair). Visit www.LoneTreeArtsCenter. org.
June 25
BLOOD DRIVE. Sky Ridge Medical Center community blood drive is from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. June 25 inside Bonfils’ mobile bus at 10101 Ridgegate Parkway, Lone Tree. For information or to schedule an appointment, contact Bonfils Appointment Center at 303-363-2300 or visit www.bonfils.org.
Ongoing
LOCAL ARTISTS. South Suburban Parks and Recreation’s Buck, Goodson and Lone Tree recreation centers feature temporary art exhibitions by local artists. Visit www.sspr.org or contact Vickie Willis at 303-483-7072. SUMMER CAMP. Register now for South Suburban Parks and Recreation summer camps. More than 200 themed day and weekly camps are offered. Visit www.sspr.org for information and to register. EDITOR’S NOTE: Calendar submissions must be received by noon Wednesday for publication the following week. Send information to calendar@ourcoloradonews.com, attn: Lone Tree Voice. No attachments. Listings are free and run as space is available.
Concours d’Elegance, block party return By Jennifer Smith
jsmith@ourcoloradonews.com Prepare to get fired up and geared up all in one weekend in Littleton. First up is the Historic Downtown Littleton Merchants Block Party, June 8 from 6 to 11 p.m. on Main Street, featuring two — count ‘em, two — fireworks shows, at 9:30 p.m. and 10:45 p.m. Five stages of entertainment feature a “Step Right up to Littleton’s Big Top” circus theme, with roving ringmaster Sam Adams. Known for his clean comedy, Adams started his stand-up career at the age of 41 after a career as a sportswriter for the Rocky Mountain News. The party is free to attend, and food tickets are 10 for $10. Purchase tickets prior to the event (at iN-Tea, Grandpa’s Attic, Tease, Willow — An Artisan’s Market, Charlotte’s Rustic Rose, Colorado Biz Bank, Reinke Brothers downtown, and Kosha Yoga in Woodlawn Shopping Center) and get a free drink ticket valued at $4 for every 10 tickets purchased. Food will cost between $2 and $7, as determined by participating restaurants including Delizios, McKinners Pizza, Ja Ja Bis-
tro, Jose’s, The Tavern Littleton, The Old Mill Brewery and Grill, The Castle, India’s Best, Romano’s, GiGi’s Cupcakes, Snow Business Snow Cones, Island Noodles, Granny Ma’s Catering, Anthony’s Pizza and Poppin’ Stuff. After the second fireworks show, go home and rest to prepare for the next day’s main event: The Colorado Concours 30th Annual Exotic Sports Car Show and Concours d’Elegance, benefiting Cerebral Palsy of Colorado. This year’s event celebrates Porsche as the featured marque. It’s the 65th anniversary of Porsche, the 60th anniversary of the first Porsche club and the 50th anniversary of the introduction of the Porsche 911 at the Frankfurt Auto Show. Two members of the local Porsche club, Stimson Kennedy and Tom Scott, founded the Concours event 30 years ago. The Colorado Concours is a key fundraiser for Cerebral Palsy of Colorado’s Creative Options Centers for Early Education. Funds that are raised will help four metroarea centers provide support and education services to expectant mothers and nearly 700 young children and their families annually. Gates open at Arapahoe Community College at 9 a.m. June 9, and they close at 3 p.m. Admission is $10, kids younger than 12 are free. For more information, visit www. coloradoconcours.org.
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ThunderRidge alum relishes NFL opportunity Jenkins signs free agent contract with St. Louis
he as iverf the By Jim Benton rsary jbenton@ourcoloradonews.com t the f the Tim Jenkins has a job that many others and can only dream about. nt 30 Jenkins, the former ThunderRidge and Fort Lewis College quarterback, recently undsigned a rookie free agent contract with the CreNational Football League’s St. Louis Rams tion. and is currently studying the playbook, atetrotending meetings and participating in Oration ganized Training Activity workouts. early “I’m just learning from all the vets,” said s anJenkins. “I just listen a lot more than I talk. I just listen to what they have to say and kind unity of just follow along in their steps. It’s brand e at 3 new. I’m brand new having quarterback be an 12 my job as opposed to something I just did www. for school.” Jenkins, a four-year starter at Fort Lewis in Durango who ranks high on many of the Skyhawks’ career passing charts, was invited to the Rams’ rookie minicamp May 1012 on a tryout basis and by his own admission played well. “I’m the kind of guy that it’s hard for me to admit if I played well, but I think during the rookie mini camp I probably had like 10 incompletions through the whole thing,” said Jenkins. “So I played pretty well during the mini camp.” Jenkins signed a three-year, $1.49 million contract May 13 and is one of four quarterbacks on the Rams’ roster. Coach Jeff Fisher has stated that Sam Bradford is No. 1 and Austin Davis is the backup. So it is likely that Jenkins will be competing with ex-Oregon quarterback Kellen Clemens, who is entering his ninth season, for the No. 3 position. The practice squad would be another possibility for the 2008 ThunderRidge graduate. “It’s definitely a dream come true,” said Jenkins. “I found out the day before Mother’s Day that I was going to be signing a contract. I called my mom and told her that. I think that was a pretty good Mother’s Day gift. “It is something you think about but it’s hard because you feel like you are in such a whirlwind.” Jenkins, 22, isn’t getting a lot of reps but has been told that he is looking better. “I was talking to the strength coach (Rock Gullickson) and he was saying how much better I’m looking each day,” said Jenkins. “I’ll get a couple reps here and there. The NFL is pretty crazy. Pretty much the ones (starters) take practice the whole day. The thing that coach Fisher does that is pretty cool is we’ll have the OTAs and I’ll get as many reps essentially as the twos and threes. Then when all the vets go in we’ll have a rookie period where we just do rookie seven-on-seven or rookie one-on-ones. I get all the reps during that time. “I have nothing to lose. I go out every day and when we are stretching I try to take a minute to cherish the opportunity, really soak in all the memories because I know it’s not here forever.” Jenkins believes the biggest adjustment coming from college into the NFL is mental. “I think for a quarterback, a lot of it stays the same just because obviously it’s faster, but throwing an out is still throwing an out,” he said.
Quarterback Tim Jenkins, who formerly played at ThunderRidge High School and Fort Lewis College, has signed a rookie free agent contract with the St. Louis Rams. Courtesy photo
‘I try to take a minute to cherish the opportunity, really soak in all the memories because I know it’s not here forever.’ Tim Jenkins “For a quarterback a lot of the physical side is the same, but the mental side of it is different. I mean some of our plays are 18word sentences. The terminology is different.” Jenkins, who has been targeted by the veterans for rookie initiation, says the amenities of playing in the NFL are unlike NCAA Division II Fort Lewis and the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference. “From stepping into the locker room, having wooden lockers, all the Gatorade you can drink, cleats, shoes, gear and all the food you can eat, it’s night and day from Fort Lewis,” said Jenkins. “You can’t go hun-
gry or thirsty walking around in the NFL.” Jenkins has a realistic outlook on his football future. “When I got the opportunity for football to be my job, all you want to do is take advantage of it,” he said. “The NFL is not a permanent career, it’s just a couple years, so you have to take advantage of it while you can. All you can do is go out and leave everything on the field because ultimately if you hang around the NFL isn’t your choice. It’s up to other people and if they think you can play on their team then they want you and if not, they let you go.
“From everything my agent said, the next four or five years of my life will be playing football somewhere, whether it’s in the NFL or Canadian Football League. I’ll make a little bit of money playing football, then I think what I’ll end up doing is becoming a teacher and a coach. So many of those coaches like coach (Joe) Johnson and coach (Jon) Ackerman at ThunderRidge played a huge role developing the kind of guy I became.” Jenkins’ career path included only one full season at ThunderRidge. He broke his collarbone during the Grizzlies’ first practice his junior season and when he came back he dislocated his hip. “Tim was a good runner and easily the best passer and reader of defenses and decision maker in the passing game that I’ve coached,” said Johnson, ThunderRidge’s head coach. “And we’ve had some good kids. “He just had a nightmarish junior year and that’s a very important year to get recognized. He really didn’t play at all for us because of some injuries. He was awesome for us as a senior.”
high school sports roundup Lutheran’s Stehler, King earn Metro League honors
Lutheran seniors Nathan Stehler and David King were selected to the first team Class 2A/3A Metro All-League baseball squad. Stehler was tabbed as a pitcher on the All-League team. He was 5-1 on the mound, with a 1.95 earned run average with 57 strikeouts in 43 innings pitched.
He also was credited with one save. However, Stehler was just as effective with at the plate. He led the league with a .600 batting average, 1.031 slugging percentage, 37 runs batted in and .679 on base percentage. King was a first team utility player. He hit .472 with 33 RBI and led the league with four home runs.
All-State Football Game slated
Corry Williams of Ponderosa, Chaparral’s Issac Hernandez and Jake Hand of ThunderRidge will be teammates on the South team in the CHSCA All-State football game June 7 at Rex Stadium at Adams State University. Six Douglas County senior athletes participated in the AllState softball game that was held June 5 at Alamosa High
School. Jesse Applehans and Sydney Cohen of Mountain Vista played on the South team while Rock Canyon players Shannon Lieber, Ali McCloskey and Brooke Wakefield were on the North team that was coached by the Jaguars’ Debbie Kortbawi.
Preeo fails to qualify for U.S. Open
Jason Preeo, the Highlands
Ranch resident and Valor Christian boys golf coach, failed to qualify for this year’s U.S. Open golf tournament. Preeo, who qualified for the 2010 U.S. Open at Pebble Beach, carded rounds of 73 and 80 on June 3 at the U.S. Open Sectional qualifying tournament held at the Big Canyon County Club and the Newport Beach Country Club for a 153, 10-over-par total.
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Program teaches green golfers Broken Tee welcomes youngsters ages 5 to 15 By Tom Munds
tmunds@ourcoloradonews.com Hundreds of 5- to 15-year-old boys and girls will be learning about the game during the Hole-N-One junior golf program at Broken Tee at Englewood Golf Course. The program that teaches golf fundamentals got underway June 3. The first day was at the recreation center, where each golfer was issued items including a hat, gloves, tees and other golf equipment. The second day of the program was on the miniature golf courses at Colorado Journey. Then the scene switched to Broken Tee, where each golfer will attend five onehour group lessons. The program wraps up with a celebration June 19 that includes a barbecue and fun golf-related contests. Lori Douglas and her sons visited the driving range a few days ahead of the start of the
Former Denver Bronco Billy Thompson works with a child at last year’s Hole-N-One program celebration. File photo program. “Both my boys were in the program the last couple years and they are excited to be
coming back,” the Highlands Ranch resident said. Bob Spada, golf course director, said the
Players of the Year
Chaparral coach, slugger honored Staff report Chaparral’s Max Kuhns was named the Continental League’s baseball Player of the Year and Wolverines coach Tony Persichina was tabbed as Coach of the Year. Kuhns, a senior who will play next season at Santa Clara, finished second to ThunderRidge’s Jake Hand in the league batting race with a .525 average. He led the league with a 1.000 slugging percentage and finished with six home runs and 30 runs batted in. On the mound, Kuhns had a 1.59 earned run average with 57 strikeouts in 44 innings pitched. Persichina led Chaparral to a 17-6
record and the Wolverines shared the league title with Regis Jesuit with a 10-1 record. Regis’ David Peterson was selected as the Pitcher of the Year. The following is the All-Continental League baseball teams:
FIRST TEAM
Trent Maloney, Douglas County; Trevor Smeeton, Castle View; Kaleb Geiger, Castle View; Max Kuhns, Chaparral; Josh Nicol, Chaparral; Logan Kiefer, Douglas County; Bobby Dalbec, Legend; Michael Klein, Mountain Vista; Dean Hoth, Mountain Vista; David Peterson, Regis; Brody Weiss, Regis; Reagan Todd, Regis; Brody Westmoreland,
ThunderRidge; Jake Hand, ThunderRidge; A.J. Jones, ThunderRidge.
SECOND TEAM
Riely O’Brien, Chaparral; Alex Atwood, Castle View; Brett Wallace, Chaparral; Scott Kaley, Chaparral; Brett Minnick, Douglas County; Nick Shumpert, Highlands Ranch; Mike Baird, Legend; Tanner Thompson, Legend; Tanner Bell, Littleton; Dyland Formby, Mountain Vista; Spencer Pannwitz, Ponderosa; Andrew Schmidt, Regis; Josh White, Rock Canyon; Nick Nelson, Rock Canyon; Josh Newell, ThunderRidge; Connor Lambert, ThunderRidge; Brad Thoutt, ThunderRidge; Tyler Loptien, ThunderRidge.
program is introducing a new way to teach golf to kids. “Every sport uses a teaching system before moving on to the equipment the athlete will use,” he said. “This new system uses plastic clubs to help teach grip and swing. Then we go to regular clubs a couple lessons into the program. It is sort of like T-ball to teach basics of handling a bat in baseball.” To make the program more fun and more valuable, a 7-year-old who has attended the program for the last two years can move up to take part in the 8- to 15-year-old classes. There is a separate class for 12- to 15-year-olds that is recommended for veterans of the program. This group will also take part in course play the final lesson of the program. The group lessons for 5- to 7-year-olds are taught by golf course staff. The group lessons from the older age groups are taught by Professional Golf Association pros. “This is the program’s 14th year and every year, the program is very popular with kids and with their parents,” Spada said.
Vista’s Adams is strong defender on soccer field Staff report Mountain Vista senior Mariel Adams was selected as the Continental League’s 2013 girls soccer Player of the Year. Adams, one of the Golden Eagles’ strong defenders, heads the 29-player All-League first team that includes five players from state champion Mountain Vista and four from state runners-up Rock Canyon. Mountain Vista allowed only six goals in posting a 19-1-0 record. Adams, who will play next season at the University of Notre Dame, and senior Gabbie Miranda, who is bound for UCLA, were the defensive ringleaders. Chaparral’s Bri Young and Mountain Vista’s Theresa Echtermeyer were tabbed as co-Coaches of the Year. The following is the All-Continental League first and second teams.
First team
Dismuke, McCaffrey led in league lacrosse statistics Staff report Rock Canyon’s Wilkins Dismuke and Chaparral’s Colton McCaffrey were selected as Dougas County boys lacrosse league co-Players of the Year. Dismuke, a senior who will play at Johns Hopkins next season, led the league with 54 goals, and McCaffrey, a junior, was the league’s leading scorer with 71 points. Chaparral’s Mike Magrin was tabbed as Coach of the Year for leading the Wolverines to an 11-4 record. Chaparral, Rock Canyon and Mountain Vista finished league play tied for first place with 8-1 records. The following is the 2013 AllLeague team.
Attack
Wilkins Dismuke, senior, Rock Canyon; Ashton Monheiser, senior, Mountain Vista; Kyle Anderson, senior, Lewis-Palmer; Wyatt Jones, junior, Chaparral; Evan Wong, junior, Highlands Ranch
Defense
John Sage, senior, Mountain Vista; Zach Anderson, junior, Rock Canyon; Joey Frydenlund, senior, Highlands Ranch; Ryan Duke, senior, Chaparral; Reid McGraw, senior, Douglas County
Middie
Colton McCaffrey, junior, Chaparral; Max Tuttle, sophomore, Castle View; Keenan Foshe, junior, Chapar-
ral; Colton Jackson, sophomore, Rock Canyon; Austin Hukill, senior, Highlands Ranch; Noah Smith, freshman, Palmer; Drake Pearson, senior, Castle View
LSM
Justin Galbraith, senior, Rock Canyon
FOGO
Kyler Graff, senior, Mountain Vista
DM
Eric Williams, senior, Rock Canyon
Goalie
Jake Massey, senior, Douglas County; Noah Parker, junior, Rock Canyon
Mariel Adams, sr., Mountain Vista; Gabbi Miranda, sr., Mountain Vista; Mallory Pugh, fr., Mountain Vista; Megan Massey, soph., Mountain Vista; Maddy Smith, sr., Mountain Vista; Kaycie Young, jr., Rock Canyon; Jill Finnerty, jr., Rock Canyon; Morgan Storch, sr., Rock Canyon; Emily Postma, sr., Rock Canyon; Kate Meyer, sr., Chaparral; Katie Vanderzwaag, sr., Chaparral; Shaina Ashovri, jr. Chaparral; Julie Mackin, fr., Castle View; Kaylee Bourelle, sr. Castle View; Kaylee Mangus, fr., Castle View; Maghan Milkenny, sr., Regis Jesuit; Shannon Harpham, sr. Regis Jesuit; Maddie Shelton, sr., ThunderRidge; Kaley Tucker, fr. ThunderRidge; Thalya Dwyer, jr., Highlands Ranch; Jenny Plummer, jr., Highlands Ranch; Alexis Nunn, soph., Legend; Madison Roberts, soph., Highlands Ranch; Cassi Fischer, jr., Douglas County; Ali Kern, sr., Douglas County; Kira Trombly, jr., Ponderosa; Peyton Silbaugh, jr., Ponderosa; Syd Slouka, sr., Heritage; Lannie Sumlin, sr., Littleton.
Second team
Emily Jones, sr., Mountain Vista; Danielle Cushing, sr., Mountain Vista; Torrell Stewart, sr., Mountain Vista; Katherine Wood, soph., Rock Canyon; Alex Vidger, soph., Rock Canyon; McKenna Schmitt, sr., Chaparral; Tessa Bouley, fr., Chaparral.
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June 6, 2013
Cyclists roam county roads, paths Elephant Rock boosts economy, nonprofits By Ryan Boldrey
To Whom It May Concern: On 3/20/2013 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: DENVER HOSPITALITY, L.P., A TEXAS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP Original Beneficiary: SPECIALTY FINANCE GROUP LLC, A GEORGIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ("SFG") Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: 20101 SFG VENTURE LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ("LENDER") Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 6/13/2008 Recording Date of DOT: 6/17/2008 Reception No. of DOT: 2008042966 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $17,371,745.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $16,345,538.45 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: A violation of the covenants of said Deed to Trust, namely: 1. Borrower has failed to pay sums due under the Note and the other documents evidencing and securing the Loan; and 2. Borrower has failed to comply with terms or conditions of the Deed of Trust and other loan documents relating to the real property described herein below; 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: Parcel One: Lot 10A, Park Meadows - Filing No. 2, 22nd Amendment, County of Douglas, State of Colorado. Parcel Two: Non-exclusive easement for reciprocal ingress and egress as set forth and more fully described in that certain Amended and Restated Cross Access Easement Agreement recorded June 23, 1997, in Book 1441 at Page 807. Parcel Three: Non-exclusive easement for pedestrian and vehicular cross access, ingress and egress, utilities and drainage as set forth and more fully described in the certain Declaration of Easement recorded June 2, 2008, at Reception No. 2008039056. Parcel Four: Non-exclusive easements for parking as set forth and more fully described in the Restrictive Covenants recorded June 26, 1998, in Book 1566 at Page 942.
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Seven thousand cycling enthusiasts descended upon Douglas County this past weekend for the 26th Annual Elephant Rock Cycling Festival. The festival, which features a Sunday afternoon children’s race, as well as a 24-hour race that spanned May 31-June 1 on an 8.2-mile course at Greenland Open Space, also boasts rides of eight, 27, 32, 62 and 100 miles starting and finishing at the Douglas County Fairgrounds throughout the day June 2. Many people use the longer rides as training for bigger races such as Ride the Rockies and various Iron Man competitions, said Pat Smith, Elephant Rock spokeswoman, adding that the shorter rides are great ways to boost the confidence of beginning and younger riders to get them on the courses and help them build to longer rides. A traditional ride for many each year, Smith said the gorgeous scenery, rolling hills and picturesque view of Pikes Peak keeps cyclists coming back year after year. “We were a little bit down this year in numbers,” she said. “It was a tough season to train because of all the weather variability, but we have got a pretty loyal following.” That loyal following helped bring a Team Transplant had 165 riders June 2, the most ever for a nonprofit organization at the Elephant Rock Cycling Festival. The riders included 36 transplant recipients or donors. From $650,000 economic boon into Doug- left, Micah Current, brother of 18-year-old bone marrow transplant recipient and leukemia survivor Olivia Current; kidney donor Steve Crider; executive director Anastasia Darwish; las County over the weekend, according Olivia Current; and founder and chairman of the organization, as well as kidney transplant recipient, Steve Farber. Photo by Ryan Boldrey Whom It May Concern: On 3/20/2013 to Smith, who added that anTo additional the undersigned Public Trustee caused $450,000 was raised by a varietythe ofNotice nonprofof Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below it organizations riding for pledges. to be recorded in Douglas County. To Whom It May Concern: On 4/3/2013 with the largest team in Park the the zation helpsPublic people learn where to go when this since being diagnosed with leukemia Grantor: DENVERShowing HOSPITAL-up Which has the address of: 9985 undersigned Trustee caused One of those organizations,Original the 74-perITY, L.P., A TEXAS LIMITED PARTNERMeadows Drive, Lone Tree, CO 80124 the Notice of Election and Demand relatof Elephant Rock was Team they are in need of a transplant and also two years ago. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to son Team Zimbabwe, rode toSHIP raise funds 26-year history NOTICE OF SALE ing to the Deed of Trust described below Beneficiary: SPECIALTY FIN-who Section marrow 38-26-107, C.R.S., as amended, The of the Evidence of Debt to be recorded in Douglas County. Olivia got a bone transplant on Transplant, hitcurrent the holder five different coursworks to help create matches. for orphanages in Zimbabwe. Original Riding with ANCE GROUP LLC, A GEORGIA LIMthat on July 6, 2013 final settlement will be secured by the Deed of Trust described Original Grantor: MICHAEL O HAWLEY Nov. 11, 2011. Currently on dialysis, she is es with 165 riders, 36 of whom were either Olivia Current, 18, came down from ITED LIABILITY COMPANY ("SFG") made by the County of Douglas, State of AND CHRISTINE D HAWLEY herein, has filed written election and dethem was Erin Hap, 35, who came down Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: 2010Colorado, for and on account of a conOriginal Beneficiary: WORLDon SAVINGS mand foror sale as provided by law and in now on the wait list for a kidney transplant. transplant recipients living donors. Longmont to cheer the team and take in for the weekend with her family to do the 1 SFG VENTURE LLC, A DELAWARE tract between Douglas County and Thoutt BANK, FSB said Deed of Trust. L I M Idaughter T E D L I A B I L I T Y Founded C O M P A N Yby Denver Brosthat Concrete Contractors, Incmany for the THEREFORE, Notice Isand Hereby Given Current Holder Evidence of Debt: “I didn’t realize there were this attorney author the race withof her brother, Micah. 8-mile course with her 1-year-old ("LENDER") 2012 Sidewalk Repair and Handicap Retthat on the first possible sale date (unless WELLS FARGO BANK, NA people that supported me,” she said. “It’s Steve Farber nine years ago after receiving a She didn’t ride, but said it was the first Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 6/13/2008 rofit Throughout Douglas County – Phase the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. WedDate of Deed of Trust (DOT): 4/18/2005 Beatrix in tow. It was Hap’s second time doRecording Date of DOT:kidney 6/17/2008transplant II,even Douglas County Project Number CI nesday, July 10,son, 2013,the at the Public Recording Date of DOT: 4/25/2005 out to an event like nice. They don’t know me.” from his organitime she had ventured ing the race and first with her daughter. Reception No. of DOT: 2008042966 2012-007 in Douglas County; and that any Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Reception No. of DOT: 2005035644
Public Trustees PUBLIC NOTICE Lone Tree NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2013-0199 To Whom It May Concern: On 3/20/2013 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: DENVER HOSPITALITY, L.P., A TEXAS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP Original Beneficiary: SPECIALTY FINANCE GROUP LLC, A GEORGIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ("SFG") Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: 20101 SFG VENTURE LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ("LENDER") Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 6/13/2008 Recording Date of DOT: 6/17/2008 Reception No. of DOT: 2008042966 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $17,371,745.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $16,345,538.45 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: A violation of the covenants of said Deed to Trust, namely: 1. Borrower has failed to pay sums due under the Note and the other documents evidencing and securing the Loan; and 2. Borrower has failed to comply with terms or conditions of the Deed of Trust and other loan documents relating to the real property described herein below; 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: Parcel One: Lot 10A, Park Meadows - Filing No. 2, 22nd Amendment, County of Douglas, State of Colorado. Parcel Two: Non-exclusive easement for reciprocal ingress and egress as set forth and more fully described in that certain Amended and Restated Cross Access Easement Agreement recorded June 23, 1997, in Book 1441 at Page 807. Parcel Three: Non-exclusive easement for pedestrian and vehicular cross access, ingress and egress, utilities and drainage as set forth and more fully described in the certain Declaration of Easement recorded June 2, 2008, at Reception No. 2008039056. Parcel Four: Non-exclusive
DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $17,371,745.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $16,345,538.45 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: A violation of the covenants of said Deed to Trust, namely: 1. Borrower has failed to pay sums due under the Note and the other documents evidencing and securing the Loan; and 2. Borrower has failed to comply with terms or conditions of the Deed of Trust and other loan documents relating to the real property described herein below; 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: Parcel One: Lot 10A, Park Meadows - Filing No. 2, 22nd Amendment, County of Douglas, State of Colorado. Parcel Two: Non-exclusive easement for reciprocal ingress and egress as set forth and more fully described in that certain Amended and Restated Cross Access Easement Agreement recorded June 23, 1997, in Book 1441 at Page 807. Parcel Three: Non-exclusive easement for pedestrian and vehicular cross access, ingress and egress, utilities and drainage as set forth and more fully described in the certain Declaration of Easement recorded June 2, 2008, at Reception No. 2008039056. Parcel Four: Non-exclusive easements for parking as set forth and more fully described in the Restrictive Covenants recorded June 26, 1998, in Book 1566 at Page 942.
Public Trustees
Which has the address of: 9985 Park Meadows Drive, Lone Tree, CO 80124 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 10, 2013, 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. First Publication: 5/16/2013 Last Publication: 6/13/2013 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 3/20/2013 GEORGE J KENNEDY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: MARK E BAKER Colorado Registration #: 32243 THE TABOR CENTER 1200 17TH STREET, DENVER, COLORADO 80202 Phone #: (303) 572-6568 Fax #: 1 (720) 904-7667 Attorney File #: 2010-1 SFG *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No. 2013-0199 First Publication: 5/16/2013 Last Publication: 6/13/2013 Publisher: Douglas County News Press
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. First Publication: 5/16/2013 Last Publication: 6/13/2013 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 3/20/2013 GEORGE J KENNEDY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: MARK E BAKER Colorado Registration #: 32243 THE TABOR CENTER 1200 17TH STREET, DENVER, COLORADO 80202 Phone #: (303) 572-6568 Fax #: 1 (720) 904-7667 Attorney File #: 2010-1 SFG *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/
Public Trustees
Legal Notice No. 2013-0199 First Publication: 5/16/2013 Last Publication: 6/13/2013 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Lonetree NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2013-0250 To Whom It May Concern: On 4/3/2013 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: MICHAEL O HAWLEY AND CHRISTINE D HAWLEY Original Beneficiary: WORLD SAVINGS BANK, FSB Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 4/18/2005 Recording Date of DOT: 4/25/2005 Reception No. of DOT: 2005035644 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $292,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $269,127.31 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: 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 5, BLOCK 2, LONE TREE FILING NO. 4, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 9345 Erminedale Dr, Lonetree, CO 80124 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 24, 2013, 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
DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $292,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $269,127.31 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: 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 5, BLOCK 2, LONE TREE FILING NO. 4, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 9345 Erminedale Dr, Lonetree, CO 80124 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 24, 2013, 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. First Publication: 5/30/2013 Last Publication: 6/27/2013 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 4/4/2013 GEORGE J KENNEDY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: LISA CANCANON Colorado Registration #: 42043 1199 BANNOCK STREET , DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 813-1177 Fax #: (303) 813-1107 Attorney File #: 5600.58761 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/
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Legal Notice No.: 2013-0250 First Publication: 5/30/2013 Last Publication: 6/27/2013 Publisher: Douglas County News Press
Government Legals AMENDED PUBLIC NOTICE Pursuant to Section 30-10-906(2)(b)(II), C.R.S., notice is hereby given to all owners of real property located within a one mile radius of the center of Section 9, Township 8 South, Range 69 West of the Sixth Principal Meridian, that on June 27, 2013, I will be conducting a public land survey in that vicinity for the purpose of establishing the interior section corner of said Section 9. D. H. Hamilton PE/PLS Douglas County Surveyor Legal Notice No.: 921639 First Publication: June 6, 2013 Last Publication: June 27, 2013 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
AMENDED PUBLIC NOTICE Pursuant to Section 30-10-906(2)(b)(II), C.R.S., notice is hereby given to all owners of real property located within a one mile radius of the center of Section 9, Township 8 South, Range 69 West of the Sixth Principal Meridian, that on June 27, 2013, I will be conducting a public land survey in that vicinity for the purpose of establishing the interior section corner of said Section 9.
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D. H. Hamilton PE/PLS Douglas County Surveyor
Legal Notice No.: 921639 First Publication: June 6, 2013 Last Publication: June 27, 2013 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF CONTRACTORS SETTLEMENT COUNTY OF DOUGLAS STATE OF COLORADO NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 38-26-107, C.R.S., as amended, that on July 6, 2013 final settlement will be made by the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, for and on account of a contract between Douglas County and Thoutt Bros Concrete Contractors, Inc for the 2012 Sidewalk Repair and Handicap Retrofit Throughout Douglas County – Phase II, Douglas County Project Number CI 2012-007 in Douglas County; and that any person, co-partnership, association or corporation that has an unpaid claim against said Thoutt Bros Concrete Contractors, Inc for or on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or any of his subcontractors in or about the performance of said work, or that supplied rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of said work, may at any time up to and including said time of such final settlement on said July 6, 2013, file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim with the Board of County Commissioners, c/o Public Works Engineering Director, with a copy to the Project Engineer Terry Gruber, Department of Public Works Engineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104. Failure on the part of claimant to file such statement prior to such final settlement will relieve said County of Douglas from all and any liability for such claimant's claim. The Board of Douglas County Commissioners of the County of Douglas, Colorado, By: Frederick H. Koch, P.E., Public Works Engineering Director. Legal Notice No.: 921658 First Publication: June 6, 2013 Last Publication: June 13, 2013 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
person, co-partnership, association or corporation that has an unpaid claim against said Thoutt Bros Concrete Contractors, Inc for or on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or any of his subcontractors in or about the performance of said work, or that supplied rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of said work, may at any time up to and including said time of such final settlement on said July 6, 2013, file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim with the Board of County Commissioners, c/o Public Works Engineering Director, with a copy to the Project Engineer Terry Gruber, Department of Public Works Engineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104. Failure on the part of claimant to file such statement prior to such final settlement will relieve said County of Douglas from all and any liability for such claimant's claim. The Board of Douglas County Commissioners of the County of Douglas, Colorado, By: Frederick H. Koch, P.E., Public Works Engineering Director.
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Legal Notice No.: 921658 First Publication: June 6, 2013 Last Publication: June 13, 2013 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF CONTRACTORS SETTLEMENT COUNTY OF DOUGLAS STATE OF COLORADO NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 38-26-107, C.R.S., as amended, that on July 6, 2013 final settlement will be made by the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, for and on account of a contract between Douglas County and Villalobos Concrete, Inc for the 2012 Concrete Pavement Repair Project, Douglas County Project Number CI 2012-004 in Douglas County; and that any person, copartnership, association or corporation that has an unpaid claim against said Villalobos Concrete, Inc for or on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or any of his subcontractors in or about the performance of said work, or that supplied rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of said work, may at any time up to and including said time of such final settlement on said July 6, 2013, file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim with the Board of County Commissioners, c/o Public Works Engineering Director, with a copy to the Project Engineer Terry Gruber, Department of Public Works Engineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104. Failure on the part of claimant to file such statement prior to such final settlement will relieve said County of Douglas from all and any liability for such claimant's claim. The Board of Douglas County Commissioners of the County of Douglas, Colorado, By: Frederick H. Koch, P.E., Public Works Engineering Director. Legal Notice No.: 921659 First Publication: June 6, 2013 Last Publication: June 13, 2013 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
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