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District to appeal judge’s finding DCSD found to have violated campaign act with report By Jane Reuter
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a pre-holiday romp. She ran and played within sight of the very trashcan in which she and her siblings nearly died. Lilo and her three surviving littermates, estimated at between three and seven days old when they were found, spent several weeks in foster care before they were made available for adoption in July. Castle Rock residents Hansen and Waggoner aren’t sure why they were selected
The Douglas County School District will appeal a judge’s ruling that it violated the Colorado Fair Campaign Practices Act and attempted to influence the outcome of the recent school board election. The ruling was in response to a mid-October complaint filed with the Colorado Secretary of State by unsuccessful school board candidate Julie Keim. She alleged DCSD used district resources to support its Keim preferred candidates, and Administrative Law Judge Hollyce Farrell agreed. Those four ultimately successful candidates — Doug Benevento, Jim Geddes, Judi Reynolds and Meghann Silverthorn — support the school district’s educationreform policies. Farrell’s finding of a violation applied to only one of several claims — a districtfinanced report praising the reforms that was emailed to potential voters — that Keim’s attorney presented during two days of testimony. But the former candidate said it was the key piece of evidence.
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Castle Rock husband-and-wife Morris Hansen and Denise Waggoner hold Lilo during one of her rare still moments at Highlands Ranch’s Heritage Park. Photo by Jane Reuter
Puppy found in trashcan thriving ‘Rambunctious’ Lilo was among dogs abandoned in Highlands Ranch By Jane Reuter
jreuter@coloradocommunitymedia.com Lilo squirms in owner Morris Hansen’s arms, wiggling out of his grasp and into the waiting arms of Denise Waggoner, who stands next to her husband.
“She’s kind of rambunctious,” Hansen said, smiling. At almost eight months, the 12-pound puppy’s energy level is about normal. She’s come a long way from the first hours of her life, spent in a trashcan in Highlands Ranch’s Heritage Regional Park. Lilo was abandoned there with her four Shih Tzumix siblings, one of which died before the newborns were discovered on May 21. Just before Christmas, Lilo’s adoptive owners brought her back to the park for
THE TOP 13 SOUTH METRO STORIES OF 2013 A look back at the news that left the biggest impression last year Staff report The south metro Denver area saw no shortage of news — or controversy — in 2013, making it a tough task to narrow down the contenders for our stories-of-the-year package. The newsroom staff of Colorado Community Media has whittled the list down to 13 for 2013. They are listed in no particular order, aside from the story of the year, the Arapahoe High School shooting, which horrified us all. You can decide how the other 12 should be ranked.
School shooting at Arapahoe High
An 18-year-old student entered Arapahoe High School, home of the Warriors, on Dec. 13, shot a fellow student in the head, then killed himself. Authorities believe the gunman, an Arapahoe High senior, was targeting a faculty member, but was prepared to cause mass casualties at the Centennial school. Claire Davis, a 17-year-old senior at the school, spent more than a week in critical condition at Littleton Adventist Hospital. She died Dec. 21. In the days following the shooting, community support poured in for Davis in the form of prayers, vigils and a tribute outside a
fence at the school that included gifts, flowers and cards from people from around the area. “Warrior strong” and “Warriors always take care of one another” could be seen on signs across the area. Arapahoe County Sheriff Grayson Robinson praised the quick response of the school resource officer after Karl Pierson began shooting at around 12:30 p.m. Dec. 13. With the resource officer fast approaching, Pierson took his own life about 80 seconds after firing his first shot. Since the shooting, classes have been canceled at Arapahoe High School. They are scheduled to resume next week. — Chris Rotar
C-470 project around the bend
Following two years of outreach and research, this February, the C-470 Corridor Coalition Steering Committee — made up of representatives from Douglas, Arapahoe and Jefferson counties, the Highlands Ranch Metro District and cities of Littleton, Lone Tree and Centennial — unanimously approved funding a $230 million widening project of C-470 through the construction of 13.1 miles worth of managed toll lanes in both directions between Kipling and I-25. While construction on the C-470 project — which was awarded $100 million in RAMP funding on behalf of the Colorado Department of Transportation this fall — won’t get underway until 2015, road work dotted the south metro landscape in 2013. Two major projects wound to a close in the latter months of the year, including the
Makeshift memorials began to pop up immediately in the aftermath of the Dec. 13 shooting at Arapahoe High School. Two weeks later, flowers, notes, signs and candles still lined the perimeter of the school. Photo by Chris Rotar widening of US 85 between Highlands Ranch and Louviers, as well as the Broadway/C-470 intersection project, which took over a year to complete. Top 13 continues on Page 7
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Library dropping fines on some books Policy change based on research that predicts academic success By Jane Reuter
jreuter@coloradocommunitymedia.com In a move aimed at deepening a childhood love of reading, Douglas County Libraries plans to stop charging overdue fines on many children’s books. The new policy applies to illustrated juvenile books and takes effect Jan. 17. “I want two outcomes (from this),” said library district director Jamie LaRue. “One is more books in people’s homes. The second is that I want people to understand that there is no better investment they can make in the mind of their child than to get as many books in front of them as possible.” The fine-free policy doesn’t apply to all children’s materials, but to those he describes as picture books. “These are the large colorful books, typically with an illustration on each page but also a great deal of text,” LaRue said. “They tend to be the books that are read to them by the parents.” The books, he said, “probably constitute the bulk of our business. After DVDs, we check out more of these than we do anything else. But I keep running across parents who tell me really shame-facedly, `I have so many fines.’ Once I heard a mother
From left, May, Aryana and Amir Havash consider another book to add the stack they gathered at the children’s section of the Highlands Ranch library Dec. 26. Photo by Jane Reuter say to her son, `You can only check out one book this week because we have so many fines.’ “I thought, why am I punishing people who are doing the right thing for their children? Take out 20 books. Read them all.” LaRue’s belief in the power of books
stems from research, including the results of a 20-year study published in the journal, “Research in Social Stratification and Mobility.” It showed the importance of early exposure to books — lots of books. Data compiled from 27 countries showed that children in homes with a 500-
book library or greater achieve a higher level of education than those with less exposure to books. The positive influence of home libraries, the study said, crosses cultural and income levels, and boosts a child’s chances for academic success regardless of the parents’ literacy level. The abolishment of fines doesn’t mean the books are free for the taking. If a book isn’t returned after six weeks, it will be categorized as “lost” and subject to replacement cost. But no fines will be assessed on picture books returned at any time after the due date. The policy isn’t yet permanent, either. Library staff will track the project through 2014 to see if it achieves the desired goal of increasing picture book circulation. Based on those results, they’ll recommend whether to continue the practice. LaRue, who’d been pondering the idea for some time, is retiring in January and said his pending departure prompted him to move forward with the idea. “This is my swan song,” he said. “It’s something that’s kind of bothered me, and this will be my last chance to do something about it.” DCL isn’t the first system to try the finefree approach. Denver Public Library no longer assesses fines on overdue children’s materials, and some library proponents, in what has become a hot-button issue, believe the fees drive people away from the public system in favor of buying books.
news in a hurry South Suburban offers free fitness program
South Suburban Parks and Recreation’s Passport to Heath is a free wellness rewards program designed to help patrons improve their physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. It runs Jan. 1 through Feb. 28, and is open to anyone. Register at any South Suburban recreation center. Passport to Health features an accompanying Fit Pass booklet, which offers 30 activities and ideas to try, including giving up a bad habit for a day, trying a game of Pickleball or an aqua class, or attending a free Coffee and Chat class. Activities are assigned points that can earn a $10 South Suburban recreation gift card and other prizes. For more information, visit www.sspr.org.
ACC announces faculty member of the year
Nia Bauer, now in her sixth year as a biology professor at Arapahoe Community College, is the 2013-14 Faculty Member of the Year. Bauer is the founding adviser of the Sustainability Club and serves as the principal investigator for the college’s national science grant. She is also the STEM Coach for Englewood High School. Bauer has been teaching for 15 years. She earned a bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of San Diego before going on to complete her doctorate at the
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. She resides in Broomfield with her husband, Brent, and two daughters.
Hilbert earns service award
Colorado Counties Inc. named Douglas County Commissioner Jack Hilbert as the 2013 CCI Distinguished Service Award recipient The award is given to a Colorado County Commissioner recognized for unselfish service and one who often sets the standard by which commissioners can measure their accomplishments and commitment. Singled-out by his peers, Hilbert received the Distinguished Service Award as one who “regularly and unselfishly devotes time and energy to the `greater good’ whether that is in the Commissioner’s county, region or throughout the state,” according to CCI award criteria. In determining the recipient of this award each year, the awards committee evaluates length of service as a commissioner and the individual commissioner’s contributions to CCI over time. “The only experience more humbling and rewarding than being recognized by your peers across the state for your commitment to the service of Douglas County and the State of Colorado is the privilege of doing so,” Hilbert said.
For more information about Hilbert’s service to Douglas County and Colorado, visit www.douglas.co.us/commissioners/. CCI is a nonprofit, membership association whose purpose is to offer assistance to county commissioners, mayors and council members and to encourage counties to work together on common issues.
Learn to ice fish
Get out of the house, into the cold and participate in one of The Wildlife Experience’s hands-on ice fishing workshops this winter. The Wildlife Experience will offer monthly ice fishing workshops that will begin with a one-hour classroom skills session at the museum, followed by an off-site fishing experience at a local lake. The classes will be taught by professional ice fishing guides from Lake Ice USA. Class dates are: Jan. 18, Feb. 8, and March 8. Workshops run from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. All ice fishing gear, bait and tackle will be provided. Participants will need to dress for the weather, with warm boots being especially important. It is also recommended to bring sunscreen, water and a folding chair. To register, call 720-488-3344. The offsite lake location is determined by weather and fishing conditions and will be announced prior to the workshop.
Registration fees are $20 for museum members and $23 for non-members. Proceeds from the workshops support the educational programs of The Wildlife Experience.
Windbreak workshop
The Douglas County Conservation District is hosting a windbreak workshop Jan. 15 in Franktown. Attendees will learn about recommended tree species, and how to plant and care for seedlings, as well as how to design a windbreak for their properties. The district is asking that people RSVP for the workshop. To get more information about the workshop, its location and other details, send an email to Pam Brewster at pam. brewster@co.nacdnet.net.
Free passes for library card holders
People who have Douglas County library cards can get free passes to the Prairie Preschool at the Plains Conservation Center; the History Colorado Center; the Dinosaur Ridge, and the Butterfly Pavilion, according to the Douglas County Libraries’ website. People can reserve and print passes up to 30 days before the visit. For more information, go to www.douglascountylibraries. org/content/adventure-pass.
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Ranch man offers nonprofits tech help Tech4NonProfits has like-new tech equipment at deeply discounted prices By Virginia Grantier
vgrantier@coloradocommunitymedia.com Garry Seaber, 53, of Highlands Ranch, who started a computer-refurbishing company in his garage, IT Liquidators, and now has a 6,000 square-foot warehouse in the community, along with a California office, just recently launched a new division to help nonprofits save money. Seaber — who developed his computer and business skills during years working with IBM and other companies in California — sells computer equipment to nonprofits at discounts ranging from 30 to 50 percent. “We’re still making some money, but not like normal,” he said about Tech4NonProfits’ profit margin. But, he said, he thinks it’s something really worthwhile for the community. Seaber, who has an economics degree from University of Southern California, established his own company after he made the move in 2004 to Colorado, a family vacation spot, because he wanted to move out of Southern California — to gain a desired lifestyle change for his family. He said IT Liquidators’ main business is buying large amounts of outdated computer equipment from corporations, upgrading it
Garry Seaber, founder of IT Liquidators and its new division Tech4NonProfits, is pictured in his company’s first office space — the garage of his Highlands Ranch home. Courtesy photo and installing new operating systems. Seaber said he then sells the equipment to companies with limited equipment budgets who have found they get substantially more for their money if they buy refurbished equipment instead of new. The new Tech4NonProfits division gives nonprofits that same lower price plus the additional discount. Seaber, whose company also gives 10 percent of profits to charity from computers sold on Ebay — currently the beneficiary is a program that places chaplains in jails —decided to do this for nonprofits after discovering they often aren’t very “tech savvy.”
things to do Jan. 7 SeedlingS: Wayne & Wingnut Let comedy ventriloquist Wayne Francis & Wingnut barnstorm their way into your heart. This one-of-a-kind show features many “life-sized” puppet characters, original jokes, great music and fun cartoon voices. Watch out, you might even have a voice coming out of your mouth. Shows are at 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 7, in the Event Hall at the Lone Tree Arts Center. Tickets cost $3. Call 720-509-1000 or visit www.LoneTreeArtsCenter.org. Jan. 8 OpeRa On Tap Ever thought you could hum along to the opera? You’d be shocked at how much opera you already know. We will bring out the showstoppers for this concert, the most famous opera arias of all time take center stage at 1:30 p.m. Jan. 8 in the Event Hall at the Lone Tree Arts Center. Tickets cost $15. Call 720-509-1000 or visit www.LoneTreeArtsCenter.org. Jan. 10 ORcheStRa cOnceRt Pete Olstad, an alumni of the Ferguson Band, is highlighted in this Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra “Tribute to Maynard Ferguson” concert at 8 p.m. Jan. 10 on the Main Stage at the Lone Tree Arts Center. The group will perform everything from the theme from Rocky to “Maria” from West Side Story. Tickets cost $20. Call 720-509-1000 or visit www.LoneTreeArtsCenter.org. Jan. 14
as they try to warn the Monroe family about their new pet rabbit, who might be a vegetable vampire. With clever lyrics and fun music, this show is sure to please any child as they laugh their way through this engaging tale. Show runs from Jan. 21-30 on the Main Stage at the Lone Tree Arts Center. Tickets cost $8. Call 720-509-1000 or visit www.LoneTreeArtsCenter.org.
Jan. 25 eState planning Carla Little, with the Little Law Office, will have a seminar on The 12 Mistakes People Make When Creating Their Estate Plan from 10 a.m. to noon Jan. 25 at the Lone Tree Library, in the meeting room. This is a free, community event and everyone is invited. Contact Carla Little at 303-520-6941 or visit littlelawoffices.com. Jan. 31 gypSy Jazz Fusing Western swing and Gypsy jazz, the internationally-touring trio Hot Club of Cowtown will have you tapping your toes all night long. The fiddle, upright bass and guitar merge together creating music that harkens to the days of Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys while also incorporating elements of the Django Reinhardt’s gypsy jazz sound. Top that off with tight harmonies by the three singers and undeniable energy. Show is at 8 p.m. Jan. 31 on the Main Stage at the Lone Tree Arts Center. Tickets start at $26. Call 720-509-1000 or visit www.LoneTreeArtsCenter.org.
divORce SeminaR St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 9203 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch, presents a 10-week seminar “Rebuilding When Your Relationship Ends,” from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays starting Jan. 14. The seminar promotes healing for those who are going through a divorce or the ending of a love relationship. It offers education, support and optional social activities. Cost is $175 for the 10-week class and complimentary child care is provided with prior registration. To register, or for information, email Beth Walker at bethdwalker@ gmail.com.
Jungle lady Linda the Jungle Lady performs with live animals at 9:30 and 11 a.m. Feb. 4 in the Event Hall at the Lone Tree Arts Center. Linda helps make the amazing creatures approachable. Come join this exciting Seedlings show, and have an opportunity to touch some of the snakes, bugs, lizards, turtles and a hedgehog. Tickets cost $3. Call 720-509-1000 or visit www.LoneTreeArtsCenter. org.
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auditiOnS KiWaniS Club of Castle Rock will have auditions for the 10th annual Stars of Tomorrow talent contest from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 25 at the Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree. Applications and a $10 entrant fee are due by Jan. 18. Applications and details can be found at www. kiwanisatcastlerock.org. The final competition is at 6:30 p.m. March 14 at the Lone Tree Arts Center. Tickets can be purchased by visiting www.lonetreeartscenter.org, by calling 720-5091000 or at the door.
childRen’S theateR Dallas Children’s Theatre presents “Stuart Little” at 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. Feb. 5 on the Main Stage at the Lone Tree Arts Center. Tickets cost $8. Call 720-509-1000 or visit www.LoneTreeArtsCenter.org.
Jan. 19 paSSpORt tO culture The rich and vibrant culture of China comes to Lone Tree with a Chinese New Year celebration at 3 p.m. Jan. 19 in the Event Hall at the Lone Tree Arts Center. Celebrate entering the Year of the Horse with the Colorado Asian Cultural Heritage Center. The group will perform three dances, each telling a story that embodies the culture of the Chinese New Year celebration. Tickets cost $5. Call 720-509-1000 or visit www.LoneTreeArtsCenter.org. Jan. 21-30 Bunnicula muSical This musical adaptation of the popular book follows Chester the cat and Harold the dog
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FeB. 7 claSSical muSic The Colorado Symphony performs a concert that explores the elements of classicism both in music and architecture. Featuring commentary by a local architect and the symphony’s resident conductor Scott O’Neil, this multi-media performance introduces the classic style for both the ears and eyes with distinct examples from the classical greats including Haydn and Mozart. Show is at 8 p.m. Feb. 7 on the Main Stage at the Lone Tree Arts Center. Tickets start at $36. Call 720-509-1000 or visit www.LoneTreeArtsCenter.org. FeB. 12-16 cOnceRt ROdgeR’S and Hammerstein’s South Pacific: In Concert is presented at 1:30 p.m. Feb. 12-16 on the Main Stage at the Lone Tree Arts Center. Tickets start at $29, with a $25 senior matinee at 1:30 p.m. Feb. 12. Call 720509-1000 or visit www.LoneTreeArtsCenter.org.
He said he found they often didn’t have a “reliable and trusted source for high-quality, reasonably-priced technology” and were buying new equipment from manufacturers and not getting fair prices. “Those people have more of a servants’ heart,” he said. Their focus is to serve a particular need in the community, meet those needs, raise donations, deal with coordination of other resources and so on, Seaber said. “(But) they still need technology to support their mission,” he added. So, Seaber’s Tech4NonProfits division is selling to them refurbished equipment with
operating systems such as Microsoft Office and Windows 7, as well as giving them free shipping; free returns; and a 120-day moneyback guarantee, instead of the 30-day guarantee typical for used equipment. The other thing he’s doing now is helping other corporations do more for nonprofits. He said he likes to encourage companies donate outdated equipment to nonprofits. Seaber said when he buys used equipment from corporations he offers to refurbish up to 10 percent of it if the corporation will pay the cost of refurbishing — and then he gives the updated equipment back to the corporation, which then donates it to the nonprofit. He said the nonprofit now loves that corporation because it has received donated equipment that it can actually use — and which will be useable for three to five years. And the corporation loves it because the donated equipment, in its newly refurbished state, has doubled or tripled its tax-deduction value. “Meeting Garry and being able to get all of the computer equipment for our office has allowed us to work much more effectively,” said Kip Pyle recently, office and technology manager for nonprofit A Strong Tower Ministry, which helps people recently released from prison. “We serve more than 1,100 men and women each year and 90 percent of them have used our computer lab to connect to resources they need for re-entry into society after prison life. Garry and his company are truly a blessing to an organization like ours.”
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CLUBS IN YOUR COMMUNITY EDITOR’S NOTE: To add or update your club listing, e-mail calendar@ourcoloradonews.com, Attn: Voice.
LONE TREE DEMOCRATS meet the second Tuesday each month at the Lone Tree Civic Center. Call Gordon at 303-790-8264.
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committee meets at 7 p.m. every first Tuesday at various sites. Contact Ralph Jollensten at 303-663-1286 or e-mail ralphw@comcast.net. Social discussion meetings are in Highlands Ranch, Castle Rock and Parker-Lone Tree. Visit douglasdemocrats.org and click on calendar for more information.
DOUGLAS COUNTY REPUBLICAN WOMEN
meet at 11 a.m. the third Wednesday each month at the Lone Tree Golf and Hotel. Call Tanne Aspromonte at 303-840-2764 or visit www.dcgop.org.
meets Thursdays at 7:30 a.m. at Country Buffet, 7475 Park Meadows Drive in Lone Tree. Call Randy Anderson at 303-875-7673 for information.
BNI CONNECTIONS of Lone Tree (www.
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LITTLETON LETIP meets from 7:16-8:31 a.m. every Tuesday for breakfast at Luciles, 2852 W. Bowles Ave., to exchange qualified business leads. Call Bob Hier at 303-660-6426 or e-mail hierb@yahoo.com.
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Tuesdays at 11:30 a.m. at Rio Grande Restaurant in Lone Tree. Exclusive business categories are open. Visitors and new members are welcome. Contact Don Shenk at 303-746-0093.
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meets at 7:15 a.m. Tuesdays at Great Beginnings, east of I-25 at Lincoln Avenue. Call Ronald Conley
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“We were really looking for the finding on that report, because that was the direct connection of using taxpayer resources to finance a political agenda,” Keim said, saying the other instances showed a pattern of poor behavior. “We’re just trying to make sure election law is followed and public dollars aren’t used for political purposes. Really, elections should be based on what is true and accurate not what is portrayed by a political ideology.” In an emailed statement, DCSD leaders said they disagree with the judge’s interpretation of the law, noting the ruling applied to only one of several claims. “In the lone claim in which the Administrative Law Judge found a violation, the district respectfully disagrees and will immediately appeal,” reads the statement sent by a DCSD spokeswoman and attributed to school board president Kevin Larsen. “The judge seems to have concluded that it is a violation of law anytime the district disseminates positive news involving its education policy agenda if there are also candidates for school board who support that agenda.” The judge’s finding against the district applied to the paper titled “The Most Interesting School District in America?” written by the American Enterprise Institute’s Frederick Hess as part of a contracted deal with DCSD. In mid-September, the district emailed a link to the paper to 85,000 parents and community members - all potential voters in the Nov. 5, 2013 election. DCSD later revealed it had contracted with Hess to write the paper. A copy of it also was delivered to many Douglas County residences about a month before the election, accompanied by a letter of endorsement for the four board-supported candidates signed by state lawmakers Sen. Ted Harvey, Rep. Frank McNulty and Rep. Polly Lawrence. The judge “finds that the Hess report was commissioned and published as a means to support the reform agenda and
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any candidates who would further that agenda,” Farrell wrote in her Dec. 24 ruling. “The ALJ finds that the district spent public funds to influence the outcome of the board election when it commissioned and paid $15,000 for the Hess report.” Farrell did not agree DCSD violated the act when its educational foundation contracted with former U.S. Secretary of Education Bill Bennett, through alleged attempts to hamper the distribution of some campaign materials, publicize reform-candidate-only forums or give candidates unequal access to information — four other claims Keim made in her complaint. Farrell did not levy a fine against DCSD, noting Keim didn’t request one. “I’m just happy to try to hold them accountable for doing something wrong,” Keim said. “A big reason for pursuing this is to let people know that what you hear or read is not always true. And we all need to be very informed. “It would be silly for them to appeal it. I think they should stop mis-using taxpayer dollars to defend inappropriate acts on their part.” Keim said she is paying her attorney through personal funds, and has received donations from supporters. DCSD plans to not only appeal Farrell’s ruling but to seek reimbursement for its legal fees. It has not yet received a final tally of those expenses from law firm Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, hired to defend it in the case. “The Administrative Law Judge ruled in the district’s favor on five allegations under the campaign finance act, finding that there was absolutely no basis for those complaints,” according to the school district’s statement. “Because the Judge’s rejection of those allegations was so emphatic, the district intends to ask for an award in its litigation costs.” DCSD paid Hess $30,000 for his work, $15,000 of it from school district public funds and the remainder through the Douglas County Educational Foundation. While Bennett’s contract has not been released, school leaders previously have said he was paid $50,000 through a private donation made to the DCEF.
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from among the dozens who wanted to adopt. “We were told 60 people applied for the four puppies,” Waggoner said. “We don’t know how we got so lucky.” While in adoptive care, the helpless puppies grew into brown balls of fluffy fur. Lilo since has exchanged her dark puppy coat for a buff color; the fluffy fur remains. Waggoner said both the story of the puppies’ harsh beginnings and the sight of Lilo’s fluffy face in the newspaper compelled her to suggest she and Hansen adopt the puppy. “It’s a touching story, but quite honestly, we saw her little face and thought, `She’s speaking to us’,” Waggoner said. “When the humane society posted little descriptions of their demeanors, we thought she’d fit in well with us. It’s just the two of us.” Douglas County Animal Control Officer
Caitlyn Cahill, who fostered the puppies, had previously described Lilo as a loner. With Waggoner and Hansen as her human pack, she’s not a loner now. While they don’t see any signs of lingering trauma, her owners said Lilo prefers having them in her sights. “She wants people around,” Waggoner said. “If you’re not around, she’s coming to find you.” Because Hansen works from home, Lilo rarely is alone. Though the couple’s home has a yard, Lilo prefers to have company even there. “She likes to play outside and wants to go out, while I’m trying to work inside,” Hansen said. “She keeps us young,” Wagonner said. “She’s our kid.” During a recent visit, a veterinarian pronounced Lilo “perfectly healthy.” Regardless, Waggoner still hopes the person who abandoned the puppies comes forward. “But mostly, they should know there are options for puppies you don’t want,” she said. “We just don’t want them to do it to other dogs.”
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Exercises train aging brains Parker business aims to improve mental function By Chris Michlewicz
cmichlewicz@coloradocommunitymedia.com Mental decline is widely viewed as an inevitable part of growing old. A Parker man is among those who say it doesn’t have to be. Torsten Jess, a cognitive enhancement specialist and founder of Brain Function Optimization, LLC, has spent 16 years treating those with age-associated memory loss and mild cognitive impairments. It is his assertion that mental deterioration is not only avoidable, but that simple exercises can actually improve brain function with age. “By doing cognitive training, it has been proven that we can develop more connections in the brain,” he said. Jess treats a handful of people with brain damage caused by traumatic injuries, but mostly works with patients who have been diagnosed with mild cases of Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia. More often than not, he performs his job in a patient’s home or at assisted-living centers in Parker, Castle Rock, Aurora, Denver and all points in between. Using everything from pencil and paper to computer programs, Jess employs a
Torsten Jess, a cognitive enhancement specialist in Parker, works with aging patients who are experiencing neurological difficulties. Courtesy photo range of “evidence-based” tasks that focus on memory, problem-solving and speed of processing, he said. After doing two sessions per week for six weeks, he instructs the patients to apply the treatments to realworld situations. “They’re introduced in an incremental and well-planned out manner,” Jess said.
“We’re able to target specific areas where the person is having problems.” Jess’s expertise in speech and language pathology is not by accident. He began undergoing speech therapy at a young age for a pronounced stutter. It was the subtle but effective manipulation of the brain that drove him into the field.
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Kelsey Livingston, of Lone Tree, has been selected by audition as a member of the University A Cappella Choir at Concordia University, Nebraska. Kelsey sings soprano II. She is a working toward a bachelor’s degree in arts administration. Steffanie Freedoff, of Lone Tree, earned a bachelor’s degree in theatre arts from the University of Northern Colorado. Amanda Humphrey, of Lone Tree, earned a master’s degree in mathematics from the University of Northern Colorado. Tiffany Smith, of Parker, has been selected to appear in the 2014 edition of “Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges.” Smith is one of a select number of students honored this year for academic achievement, campus leadership, service to the community, and potential for continued success. She is a senior pursuing a bachelor’s degree in biology at Bob Jones University. Stephanie Lund, of Parker, has been selected to join the staff of The Sower, a bi-weekly newspapers that covers campus news for the Concordia University student community. Lund, a senior, works as a layout editor and is majoring in English and TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages). Austin Baker, of Parker, is a member of the University of Wyoming School of Pharmacy’s class of 2017 professional pharmacy program. Admission to the professional program is limited and highly competitive. Heidi Steinmetz, of Parker, has been
selected by audition as a member of the University A Cappella Choir at Concordia University, Nebraska. Heidi sings soprano II. She is a working toward a bachelor’s degree in graphic design. Emilee Nelson, of Parker, successfully auditioned into the Chorale, the premier concert and repertoire choir at Bob Jones University. Nelson is a sophomore pursuing a bachelor’s degree in journalism and mass communication. Levi Orlady, of Highlands Ranch, was one of 77 Butler University students to participate in Fall Alternative Break, an annual service trip where Butler students travel to various locations throughout the United States to assist communities in need in various ways. Amy Corr, of Highlands Ranch, graduated with a specialist in education, educational leadership, from the University of Northern Colorado. Katie Ellison, of Highlands Ranch, earned a bachelor’s degree in elementary teaching from the University of Northern Colorado. Melissa Horan, of Highlands Ranch, earned a bachelor’s degree in music education, instrumental music, from the University of Northern Colorado. Matthew Karp, of Highlands Ranch, earned a bachelor’s degree in history, secondary teaching, from the University of Northern Colorado. George Lares Karageorgis, of Highlands Ranch, earned a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Northern Colorado.
“I began to appreciate the workings of the brain and also the potential of it,” he said. Cognitive training is everywhere, and the tech world is no different. Popular applications like Lumosity, a computer-based training platform that uses games to improve reasoning, are a good step, but Jess says it’s only a small piece of the puzzle. Staying socially active, for example, is crucial in maintaining a healthy, well-rounded brain. Cognitive impairment can impact everyday tasks, such as budgeting, planning for meals, cleaning, running errands and remembering to take medications. Those who exhibit poor decision-making are at risk of losing their independence and jeopardize their personal safety, Jess says. Repetition of mental exercises is important to connecting neurons and shifting the odds in the patient’s favor. “All of our brains are malleable. They can be shaped and altered, they can be improved upon,” he said. “I have actually seen some pretty remarkable people who have had some pretty considerable deficits that have turned it around. It’s almost like a high for me to help somebody out.” For more information, call 303-658-9868 or visit www.brainfunctionoptimization. com.
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Now in its seventh year, the much celebrated Douglas County Art Encounters™ public art program invites sculpture artists to submit applications for participation in the May 2014 to May 2015, outdoor sculpture exhibit. Deadline for artist entries is February 14, 2014. All applications must be received via online submission through the CAFE website at www.callforentry.org To learn more about Douglas County Art Encounters, please visit www. douglas.co.us/artencounters/
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2014 Philip S. Miller Grant applications due January 31 Douglas County is accepting grant applications through January 31, 2014 for 2014 Philip S. Miller funds. To qualify for a grant an applicant must be a 501(c)3 or 501(c)4 tax-exempt organization; serve residents of Douglas County; and provide a service that supports health and human services for at risk and underserved populations. For more information visit www. douglas.co.us/countyadmin/ miller-grant/ or contact Dru Campbell at 303.660.7401.
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January 2, 2014
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Flattery will get you everywhere OK, so maybe it’s not flattery that will get you everywhere but rather kindness or, at a minimum, kind words. Now don’t get me wrong, flattery when sincerely given is not a bad place to start either. The problem comes when we use flattery as a weapon or manipulative tactic instead of having it come from the truth of the heart. There are few things I enjoy more than hearing people speaking lovingly and kindly to one another. And I can assure you that as I have an opportunity to witness such sweet acts and hear such warm words, even though I am not a direct part of the conversation, it warms my heart and I find it to be just so wonderful. It inspires me to seek out opportunities to do the very same thing. And do it as quickly as possible. You know the old saying, “If you don’t have something nice to say, don’t say anything at all.” I often wonder why more people don’t subscribe to the philosophy or actually put it into practice on a more regular basis, doing it so often that it becomes a good habit and all that emerges from their lips are words of love, hope and encourage-
ment. Love, hope, and encouragement are the essence of what kindness is really all about. I bet you can think of a time or conversation that you had where you wish the words would have been sweeter, and the outcome much better. Now, I know some families seem to believe that speaking harshly or even caustically to one another is their `norm’ and just couldn’t even imagine trying to speak words that build each other up instead of tearing each other down. Unfortunately there are other old sayings and philosophical beliefs that are so heavily
Nocturnal sales pitches and worthless coins I was warned. When I mentioned to a friend several years ago that I was planning to move my television to the master bedroom, my friend said, “You might regret it.” I think she was right. I now watch about 10 times as much programming as I did when the set was in the living room. The programming isn’t any better than it used to be — in fact, it’s worse. Add to that some horrific visions in my room of rest, like the one I had recently when I couldn’t sleep, and simply wanted something or someone to comfort me back into the arms of Morpheus. I turned on the television at about 3 a.m., and a man who looked exactly like entertainer Jack Cassidy — just a little too good looking — started yelling at me about quarters. He was standing right next to hundreds of shiny, uncirculated quarters, row after row of them. For a limited time only I could own all of them, and ones that were yet to be minted — for two easy payments. He had his pitch down perfectly, never stumbled over his words, or let on that he was a shill — which he was. He was exceedingly annoying, but I couldn’t stop watching, or wondering how many others were watching too and reaching for their credit cards. Here’s a flashback for you. For the final eight years of a dear friend’s life, I fixed her Sunday breakfast. I always brought her flowers. I checked in on her during the week. A couple of times I changed her bedding because of blood, provided updates to her relatives in North Carolina, and expected nothing in return — but I was receiving many, many things in return. She was an artist. I am an artist. She was my final mentor, and I was able to see what it might be like to have dedicated yourself to a lifetime of art, but now it was no longer possible to make art, not for her. Her husband, a brilliant poet, died long before she did. They lived in a small house on Kearney Street off of Colfax, where Ruth and Littleton made their art and poetry. They created during the day, and enjoyed cocktails in the evening. I never met her husband, but I sensed that he loved Ruth profoundly, and wanted to ensure that she would be taken care of in her last
years alone. She told me that he began to invest in coins that were advertised in magazines, that would appreciate unimaginably, and provide financial security beyond belief for anyone who possessed them. My constant readers know that I am a skeptic. I sometimes have doubts that Thursdays will follow Wednesdays. When Ruth died, I was informed that I was to inherit her oil painting supplies. They hadn’t been touched in years, and were worthless to me. Imagine strangled toothpaste tubes. I also was awarded a houseplant. It was monstrous, and I always said so, but I think she thought I meant that it was monstrously beautiful. Finally, I was given all of Littleton’s coins, bags and bags of them, in neat little packets. I took the bags of coins to a coin shop on Broadway in Denver, and an employee asked me where I had gotten them. He interrupted my story and said, “May I finish for you?” He wanted to know if I had received them from someone whose spouse had died, but beforehand made a substantial investment in coins that would appreciate unimaginably, and provide financial security beyond belief for anyone who possessed them. “Uh, exactly.” He smiled and said, “I’ll give you $170.” I didn’t heed my friend’s warning about a bedroom television — but I’d like to warn you about nocturnal sales pitches for the shiny quarters of your dreams. Or nightmares. Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast. net.
engrained in the hearts and minds of people that prohibit them from seeing the many benefits of speaking kindly and lovingly toward one another. Sayings like, “familiarity breeds contempt,” or “sometimes it just seems easier to say harsh things or hurt those closest to us.” Maybe it’s time to break that cycle! Maybe our resolution for 2014 could be to speak words of optimism, love, hope and encouragement to one another. What would that sound like in your house, in your family, with your friends, and even with your co-workers? Maybe it will feel a little uncomfortable and even unnatural at first. But here’s the deal, the more that we do it and do it consistently, the more the people around us will seem to change as well. I would say that the majority of us long for words of hope and encouragement, and more importantly we respond favorably to such nurturing talk. I am not sure about you, but when I feel like the flattery is sincere or that someone is building me up through the use of kind and loving words, I feel better and everything in my life feels and seems better. My relation-
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Michael Norton is a resident of Highlands Ranch, the former President of the Zig Ziglar Corporation and the CEO/Founder of www.candogo.com.
letter to the editor Healthcare a fundamental human right
Re: U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman’s December column: Mr. Coffman, I share the concerns expressed by your constituents regarding the ACA. I agree that in the wealthiest country in the world, it is reprehensible that hard-working citizens (like my sister and 2 million others) have to make a choice between financial ruin and life itself. That being said, I find your conclusions to be disingenuous and poorly reasoned. Healthcare costs have been going through the roof for decades, way before the advent of the ACA. And the rate of increase has actually leveled since the ACA. So to allude that the ACA is somehow responsible for high costs flies in the face of the evidence. But frankly, all of this misses the point. It’s important to ask the fundamental question, why is our healthcare so expensive and less effective than elsewhere in the world? At its root, it’s because of the perverse incentives that emerge as a result of taking the “patient-centered, marketbased approach,” using your words. These incentives emerge as a result of making the assumption that healthcare is the same as any other commodity when it comes to supply and demand. But healthcare is what economists call “price inelastic,” which means that price doesn’t drive demand. This is fundamentally because healthcare lacks the most basic charac-
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ships are stronger, work is a better place to be, and my family seems to thrive whenever we really focus on our word choices and sincerity and intent of what we say. “I am so proud of you.” “Nice job today.” “You look beautiful.” “I am so glad you are in my life.” “Thanks for all you do for me or for us.” These are just examples, but I can promise you that when we take the focus off of the bad and we make a genuine effort to look for the good and verbalize those good feelings to everyone we encounter, it will make an enormous and positive difference in every one of our relationships. Are you speaking words of love, hope and encouragement? Are you operating first and foremost from a position of kindness? I would love to hear all about it at gotonorton@gmail.com and when we all start practicing this habit even just a little bit more in 2014, each week really will be a better than good week.
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teristic of an efficient economic model: choice. When you’re faced with death or disability, choice goes out the window. We also agree that Obamacare is not the answer, but I contend that it’s because the ACA doesn’t directly address the fundamental problem of incentives. What the ACA will do is expose the willful opacity so expertly institutionalized by a set of industries that profits mightily from such opacity. As a society we have (rightly) concluded that we’re not going to leave people to die in the street. In essence this means that healthcare is a fundamental human right as opposed to a privilege. As a society we also agree that we have the right to national security, and we all know that rights come with obligations. We live up to our national obligations by each and every one of us (who is able) pitching in for the universal good. We have a name for this: taxes. For all these reasons and more, it is inevitable that any sustainable delivery system must preserve healthcare as a fundamental human right in a manner that rewards cost-effective outcomes. I only hope that we collectively come to this conclusion before we throw the baby out with the bathwater. Tony Dobaj Highlands Ranch
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Douglas County spent almost as much money on road maintenance in Highlands Ranch in 2013, $18.3 million, as it did in the previous seven years combined, $21.6 million. e to A similar amount of work, mostly concrete maintenance, is ever slated for 2014. The C-470 widening project is expected to be 100 percent d complete by January 2018. — Ryan Boldrey ay.” are e or The first civil unions In a year that saw the Defense of Marriage Act deemed an unconstitutional by the US Supreme Court, Colorado beus off t to came the sixth state in the union to approve civil unions for ood same-sex couples this March, joining 10 other states where gay marriage is legal. ll Receiving unanimous support from Senate and House nce Democrats, SB-11 also picked up three Republican votes along the way, including one from Carole Murray (HD-45) e first of Castle Rock. Murray said it is not for her to judge others; ss? that should be left to God. Neither Douglas nor Arapahoe County celebrated with orrac- midnight unions May 1, the first day couples were allowed re in to form a legal union, but there were couples in line when han both county buildings opened for business that morning. “I didn’t ever think I would see this day,” said Jan Friedlander, who became legally bound to her partner of 26 years, Cynthia Kristensen in Castle Rock. ds —Ryan Boldrey glar
Englewood’s Depot dilemma
The future of the Englewood Depot was in the news a lot in 2013, particularly the objections raised over the city’s decision to sell the building to a Denver couple instead of keeping it in local hands. Railroad officials closed the depot in the 1950s and it sat empty until the 1990s when Englewood residents rallied to save it from demolition, resulting in the building’s move to its current location at Galapago Street and Dartmouth Avenue. The initial plans were to restore it and make it into a museum. While some restoration work was done, the museum idea never got off the ground. The city eventually took possession of the building and, earlier this year, sought a buyer. There were two proposals, one from the Englewood Historical Preservation Society and one from letterpress printers Tom and Patti Parsons. A selection committee unanimously supported Parson’s proposal and council approved the sale for $30,000 despite numerous objections from residents and the historical preservation society. Since the sale went final in October, Tom Parsons said he has been working on clearing a number of hurdles to move forward with letterpress museum plans. — Tom Munds
Elbert County’s ‘dysfunction’
Teetering on the brink of financial insolvency, Elbert County jolted from crisis to crisis during 2013. Governed by a controversial Board of County Commissioners that included two self-proclaimed Tea Party loyalists — Robert Rowland and Kurt Schlegel — during the course of the year, the county struggled to adopt new regulations for oil and gas exploration in the county. A tug-of-war between the conservative BOCC and liberal planning commission resulted in the resignation of planning commission chair Grant Thayer in July and the firing of his successor, Paul Crisan, by the BOCC in November. Meanwhile, former finance director Stan Wilmer was also fired in November when the county missed a set of deadlines to submit a final 2012 budget audit, a circumstance that prompted the state to freeze disbursement of property tax revenues. As 2013 came to a close, the audit had still not been submitted to the state. And to add insult to injury, a scathing postelection report by a local consultant blamed the BOCC for the defeat of several key bond measures proposed to shore up the county’s ailing finances. The report also blasted the BOCC for “infighting” and escalating “dysfunction” in the county’s leadership. — George Lurie
Apartments on rise in Littleton
After a long dry spell, developers went wild in Littleton, and city council approved four multifamily projects that will add about 1,200 units to the city. All the activity stirred up a hornet’s nest. Consequences included one failed bid for council, one eight-hour public hearing, one grassroots campaign, two successful citizens’ initiatives and some name-calling. But city officials are thrilled, even changing the city’s motto to “Littleton: Anything but Little.” After City Manager Michael Penny took over in 2011, he went to work changing processes and regulations. About 39 percent of Littleton’s housing is multifamily, compared to 16 percent in Douglas County and 32 percent in Denver. Council did reject a controversial proposal to build 225 units east of Littleton Courthouse and has yet to review a plan for 250 more on the southwest corner of Belleview and Federal. There are 774 more units planned for as part of a mixed-use development at Santa Fe and Mineral that council approved in the 1980s, but has never been developed. — Jennifer Smith
Statue out, God in
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Cynthia Kristensen and Jan Friedlander, of Castle Pines, were one of the first two Douglas County couples to enter into a civil union May 1 at the Wilcox Building in Castle Rock. The couple has been together for more than 26 years.File photo always will be — but this summer, unlike ever before, the Higher Power became visibly higher in the form of newly affixed in words on an overhang in the Castle Rock Town Council’s Chambers. And while the words “In God We Trust,” are now an indelible part of the town hall’s ambience, a bronze sculpture affixed to a town hall stairway, was determined to be welcome no more and removed. After Castle Rock Mayor Paul Donahue brought up his thoughts about wanting “In God We Trust” installed in council chambers, he said he also wanted removal of a sculpture — an about 8-inch-high piece that looks like a melting earth, accompanied by a plaque with the words “Global Warming.” It was one of several small bronze pieces the town’s public arts commission had bought and placed around town. Donahue thought it could be politically contentious. After a council consensus, the sculpture left, but didn’t leave town. The sculpture was donated to a nonprofit that funds school art programs and auctioned off. The new owner: Former Castle Rock Mayor Randy Reed. — Virginia Grantier
Area is open for business
Several big-name businesses either opened in the area or announced plans to do so in 2013. Perhaps the most notable addition was Cabela’s, a specialty retailer of outdoor recreation merchandise that hired close to 200 employees when it opened in August to much fanfare. Hundreds of die-hard supporters camped out ahead of the grand opening, demonstrating the level of anticipation for the store’s arrival. It not only filled a niche and created jobs, but was expected to generate significant sales tax revenue and secondary economic benefits. Douglas County even funded a study that showed the store’s impact to the local economy will be around $24 million a year. Cabela’s wasn’t the only arrival. Charles Schwab’s 1,800 Denver-area employees will soon move into three buildings in Lone Tree. The $230 million project is still taking shape on a 57-acre lot near Sky Ridge Medical Center. The Schwab buildings were designed, in part, to attract future employees. — Chris Michlewicz
Pot plans up in smoke
South-metro smokers will have to commute to buy legal marijuana when sales start on Jan. 1, as every community south of Denver to Colorado Springs has either banned retail pot stores or put off a decision until the big-city experiment has a chance to play out. Not all of those governmental decisions were unanimous. Several representatives believed allowing them would more accurately represent what the voters wanted and expected, and some felt like turning away a potential source of salestax revenue would be foolhardy. “I believe the voters expect us to approve retail sales of marijuana in the city,” said former Littleton City Councilmember Jim Taylor before that council extended its moratorium until October 2014. “Littleton has a chance to be a leader.” But many worried about things like crime, access by kids and their community’s image. “You never want to bring in revenue that’s going to negatively impact your community,” said Castle Pines Mayor Mark Towne before his council voted to ban sales. — Jennifer Smith
Parker’s prairie dog mystery
Questions swirled after a prairie dog colony on the north-
east corner of Mainstreet and Twenty Mile Road in Parker was wiped out in mid-September, upsetting residents who drive and walk by the site every day. Tiny white crosses, with messages saying “RIP Prairie Dogs,” appeared on the empty burrows about a week later, with no one claiming responsibility. A spokeswoman for the Town of Parker said the community development department does not regulate the elimination of prairie dogs on private property, and that no violations were committed because the species is not protected. Top 13 continues on Page 8
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LEFT: One of the two newest Douglas County school board members, Jim Geddes, right, celebrates his victory with Douglas County Republican Chairman Craig Steiner, left, and U.S. Congressman Cory Gardner (R-District 4) Nov. 5 at the Fowl Line in Castle Rock. RIGHT: Parents Amy McDowell, Dina Chatwin and Brenda Greengold, all of whom helped organize rallies for the challenger school board candidates, react after hearing initial election results Nov. 5 at Stumpy’s Pizza in Castle Rock. File photos
Top 3 One of the many property owners on the corner confirmed that there were no pending development applications, leading residents to question the need for such action. The property owner said he did not know who ordered the extermination of the colony. Several witnesses claimed they had either seen or talked to the men who were spraying a chemical gas into the burrows. Weeks later, employees of businesses adjacent to the barren colony became attached to a lone survivor. — Chris Michlewicz
Four candidates endorsed by the Douglas County Republicans and supportive of the district’s controversial education reforms — two of them incumbents — ultimately won the contentious race. They defeated four challengers seeking to change the way the district is being run. Parents and teachers campaigned by painting car windows with the names of their preferred candidates and waving signs at busy intersections throughout the county. Supporters on both sides ran advertisements, hired canvassers and distributed a variety of campaign material. As the year closes, school board members attempt to move forward and resolve to increase community input, even as some express continued discontent with recently enacted policy changes. — Jane Reuter
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The Douglas County School Board elections divided the county for months leading up to the Nov. 5 decision.
Labeling it a “top priority” for 2013, South Metro Denver Chamber President John Brackney led the charge locally to
promote the “Fix the Debt” campaign — a national, bipartisan, grassroots effort to resolve “the nation’s ongoing debt crisis.” Brackney spent a great deal of time speaking about the issue and visiting communities across the state to lobby commissioners, mayors and other local leaders to get behind the movement. “Decisions in Washington affect businesses outside the beltway,” Brackney said. “Congress and the president must act now … to create greater market certainty” and “put our country back on a track of fiscal sanity.” Across the state, backing for the campaign grew during the year, bolstered by support from Congressmen Mike Coffman and Ed Pearlmutter and U.S. Sen. Michael Bennett as well as former Colorado Gov. Dick Lamm. “I believe this is the most important issue facing the United States right now,” said Rick Whipple, a Littleton CPA and chairman of the South Metro chamber, who along with Brackney and other business leaders, made multiple trips to Washington during 2013 to urge lawmakers to come together to achieve a major debt-reform plan. — George Lurie
Sterling Ranch approved, again
For the second time in three years, the Sterling Ranch planned development in northwest Douglas County was unani-
mously approved by the Douglas County commissioners. The project — which calls for a 12,050-home community located on 3,400 acres northeast of Roxborough State Park — was approved July 10 and hopes to break ground in the next couple of months. After successfully halting the Sterling Ranch development once already over issues of sufficient water, the neighbors to the north, the Chatfield Community Association, filed another legal challenge this August against the development, asking the 18th Judicial District court to once again review the commissioners’ decision to approve. While early in 2013 Sterling Ranch reached contractual agreements to obtain the necessary water through its provider, Dominion Water and Sanitation District, and signed on to the WISE (Water Infrastructure and Supply Efficiency) Partnership agreement to obtain renewable water from Aurora and Denver, opponents state that the commissioners demonstrated an “abuse of discretion” and “acted outside their jurisdiction and authority” by approving the development a second time. Despite the pending legal tie-up, Sterling Ranch managing director Harold Smethills said they are ready to finally move forward and build homes. The developers selected Richmond American Homes of Colorado as their primary builder in August. — Ryan Boldrey
A last remaining prairie dog from an exterminated colony sits in a vacant field northeast of Mainstreet and Twenty Mile Road in Parker. File photo
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“R & R Arch in Paris” watercolor by Paul Valdez will be in his solo show at Town Hall Arts Center Jan. 8 through Feb. 13. Courtesy photos
Paris THIS MUST BE
Parker flight attendant, artist paints on layovers By Sonya Ellingboe
sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia.com Paris, Venice, Switzerland, Beijing and more… “It’s been a good ride,” said painter Paul Valdez of his two-track career as a flight attendant and artist. A Parker resident since 1987, he has been traveling and painting on layovers for 38 years, he said. About seven years ago, he began to teach painting when in town, for the Greater Castle Rock Artists Guild and elsewhere, with class schedules fluctuating according to flight schedules. He recently held a 40-year retrospective at Parker’s Mainstreet Center. Valdez now flies nine days in a month and is enjoying routes to Asia “Notre Dame at — and painting in China. “I transSunset” waterco lor by Paul Valdez ferred to a De- Center’s Stanton Galle will be one of m ry from Jan. 8 to any of Valdez’ w Feb. 13. troit base to orks on display at Town Hall Arts a do Asia,” he exIF YOU GO plains. His all-time solo exhibit at works favorite places to Littleton Town Hall Arts Center’s Stanton Paul J. Valdez’ painting paint are in Paris Gallery from Jan. 8 to Feb. 13. There will be going off,” he said. exhibit will run from Jan. — where he sits an artist’s reception from 5:30 to 7:70 p.m. “Smoke from all the firecrackers created a 8 to Feb. 23 in Stanton outside and works, on January 18. glowing haze that was incredibly surreal.” Opening in the upstairs theater Jan. 17 Gallery at Town Hall Arts sometimes selling His theme is “from above. Designs are Center, 2450 W. Main St., a work off the easel is the comedy “Boeing, Boeing,” about a everywhere, you only have to observe.” Littleton. Gallery hours: to a tourist — and guy who is juggling three stewardess girlAn upcoming adventure: Valdez will 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monin Venice, where friends and their various schedules. Val- conduct a painting tour to Giverny and days through Fridays he was painting dez’ show is part of Stanton Gallery coor- the Monet Gardens from May 22 to 29. “I and during performancalong the edge of dinator Nancy Boyson’s effort to relate the met somebody who knew somebody,” he es. A public reception a canal, when a art to what’s showing in the theater. said and was able to arrange garden paintwill be held from 5:30 to When Valdez is painting along the gondola passenger ing time before and after hours — before 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 18. Call banks of the Seine or elsewhere, tourists bought a painting. the tourist crowds arrive. Painters will stay 303-794-2787 for more It’s been a nice have often mistaken him for a Parisian, he in a Giverny B&B for seven nights and information. source of extra recalls happily. He says, “I always leave a bit of soul in also be transported to nearby locations income, he said. “We had a really each (painting).” His exhibit will include to paint during the day. Estimated cost: nice dinner that night,” he said, reflecting paintings from Europe, a recent image of $2,900, plus air travel to Paris. The deadon the Venice sale. His wife is also a flight a large park in China and a few of his latest line to register is Jan. 21. For information, visit Valdez’ website: attendant, gets to share some of the trips abstracts. One abstract was influenced by a flight pauljvaldez.com, or call Rich, 770-977with him. Valdez, who carries watercolors for over Beijing, en route to Shanghai on Chi- 3434, e-mail info@artcolony-giverny.com, anything over a 24-hour layover, will have nese New Year. “I could see tons of fire- or call Valdez, 303-870-5586.
Moe’s Original Bar B Que & Bowling has expanded its empire to a new spot in Aurora. Located in an old Walgreen’s at 2727 S. Parker Road (corner of Yale and Parker; my old Aurora ‘hood), the spanking new Moe’s opened on Dec. 12. Besides the flavorful barbecue, Moe’s has eight bowling lanes, an upstairs arcade and a large bar. Moe’s now has four locations: The original at 3295 S. Broadway in Englewood; 530 Broadway in Denver and 2589 S. Lewis Way in Lakewood. More info: www.moesdenver. com.
Raising a glass
CRL Associates chief operating officer and Denver City Council hopeful Roger Sherman held his annual toast to the staff at The Palm restaurant in the Tabor Center on Friday, Dec. 20. The seven-year tradition started when an unexpected winter blizzard derailed Sherman’s flight plans and cancelled his trip to Chicago. He diverted to The Palm with his friend and co-worker Cathie Greig, who again joined Sherman at Friday’s sip soiree. Sherman, Greig and co-workers at the local government relations powerhouse CRL Associates raised a glass of 2001 Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon with the staff at The Palm - from managers to dishwashers — who crammed inside the bar for the much-anticipated occasion financed by Sherman. “We have so much to be thankful for, and this has become something we look forward to each Christmas,” Sherman said. The toasters tipped back two jeroboam (double magnums) of the Jordan Cab.
Parr’s death shocks restaurant community
Denver’s restaurant world was rocked Dec. 21 in the aftermath of the news of Jeff Parr’s death. Parr, who was 43, reportedly died in his sleep Dec. 20. Leigh Sullivan, who was partners with Parr in the restaurant consultancy company Leigh Sullivan Enterprises, said that Parr wasn’t feeling well that night, went to bed and never woke up. “He was a very happy man, so that is giving me some comfort,” said Denver chef Jenna Johansen. Parr’s restaurant resume is extensive: Before joining Sullivan, he spent stints with Sage Restaurant Group, Loews Hotels, Qdoba Mexican Grill and Levy Restaurants (Wellshire Inn, Pepsi Center). Perhaps the most eloquent tribute to Parr came from close friend Paul “Berrick” Abramson who wrote, “God took one of the good ones from us last night. Jeffrey Parr was an amazing father and husband, a truly great friend and one of the finest human beings I’ve known. Always there with a smile, eager to help a friend or stranger, energized by being part of the community and absolutely driven, grounded and consumed by his love for his wife (Libby Pollock) and son (Brooklyn Beau, age 4).” In addition to his wife and son, Parr is also survived by his brother, Andrew Parr, and father, Shep Parr. 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 BlacktieColorado.com. You can subscribe and read her columns (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) at www.blacktie-colorado.com/pennyparker. She can be reached at penny@blacktie-llc.com or at 303-619-5209.
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10 Lone Tree Voice
January 2, 2014
Tales from Transylvania Heights Young Frankenstein visits the Vintage stage By Sonya Ellingboe
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sellingboe @coloradocommunitymedia.com Act I, Scene 1: Transylvania Heights: We hear a funeral dirge from the live band as a procession bearing a coffin crosses at stage front. The mad scientist Dr. Victor von Frankenstein has passed on and the villagers are ecstatic. Inspector Kemp (a funny Patrick Brownson), with a jerky wooden arm and leg, tries to keep the crowd civil. Director Deb Flomberg had to change gears in her mind, I’d think, to inhabit this warped, but entertaining world described in legends, in the novel and early films about Frankenstein. The story is continued more recently by the brilliant but wacky, Mel Brooks, who adapted his movie for the stage and wrote music and lyrics. His edgy humor pops up throughout. Next, we meet the mad scientist’s grandson, Dr. Frederick Frankenstein (Seth Maisel), a New York science professor who insists on pronouncing the name “Fronkensteen” and assures us he is not mad. He spars and dances with his lady love, Elizabeth (Shahara Ray), who says, “Don’t touch!” A telegram arrives, instructing him to hurry to Transylvania to claim the castle inherited from his late grandfather — or the locals will claim it instead. Frankenstein is greeted by the castle servant: a distinctly creepy, humpbacked, cloaked Igor (skillful comic Mark Shonsey) at the train station and escorted to his castle where he is met at the huge door by Frau Blucher (Barbara Porreca), who mourns for her late boss —“He Vas My Boyfriend.”
Seth Maisel (Frederick Frankenstein) and Kristi Siedow-Thompson (Inga) contemplate an experiment in “Young Frankenstein” at Vintage Theatre. Photo by Denver Mind Media Soon, a buxom yostage looks great, alIF YOU GO deling lab assistant, though we suspect the Inga (Kristi Siedowconstruction work cut “Young Frankenstein” plays Thompson) appears, into rehearsal time. through Feb. 2 at Vintage Theatre, ready to help young Music wasn’t as smooth 1468 Dayton St., Aurora. PerforFrederick, should he on opening night as it mances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturwish to continue his probably will be after a days; 2:30 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: grandfather’s experiweek, nor was the pro$31 ($26 in advance) at 303-856ments to create a monduction quite as pol7830, www.vintagetheatre.com. ster. Of course… ished as it should be. The Vintage has arranged for a Mike Kienker, with Perhaps Mel Brooks’ Brazilian caterer to serve dinners six-inch high soles on script and score run a before performances. See the his boots, towers over bit long, but the conwebsite for information about everyone as the moncept is clever — to upmenus and reservations. ster, causes havoc and date the legend — and the story progresses Maisel is bright, agile with song and dance and adept as young numbers, choreoFrankenstein. The graphed by newcomer Jamie Horban. production should improve with a few The musical director is keyboard- more run-throughs and it has some ist Hunter Hall and there is an 11-piece good song and dance numbers, includband. ing a tap-dancing monster. Now how The newly remodeled Vintage main many times can one experience that?
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Trumpeter Pete Olstad, who toured and performed with the Maynard Ferguson Band will be featured in the Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra’s 8 p.m. Jan. 10 concert at the Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St, Lone Tree. The concert will be a tribute to the late trumpet player, Ferguson, and at the last CJRO concert, orchestra leader Art Bouton promised happily that this one would be “really loud!” Olstad, who started playing trumpet at age 9, lived in Colorado as a youth, attending Evergreen High School, where teacher Bob Montgomery helped him launch toward a career. He attended The Berklee School of Music in Boston. He has toured and performed with the likes of Buddy Rich; Woody Herman; Blood, Sweat and Tears; Mel Torme; Brian Setzer; Tom Jones and more. He will follow Ferguson’s custom of ending the concert with “Hey Jude” and inviting others to bring a trumpet to the concert and join in. Tickets cost $20 plus a $3 service fee: www.lonetreeartscenter.org, 720-509-1000.
Genealogists to meet
The Columbine Genealogical and Historical Society hosts a pair of programs: “Swedish Shorts” at 1 p.m. Jan. 14 and “Conducting Successful Interviews” at 1 p.m. Jan. 21 at Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 6400 S. University Blvd., Centennial. Visitors are welcome. www.ColumbineGenealogy. com.
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Poet Laureate sought
Nominations are being sought for the next Colorado Poet Laureate. The
Trumpeter Pete Olstad will be featured in the Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra’s tribute to Maynard Ferguson on Jan. 10 at the Lone Tree Arts Center. Photo by Courtesy photo selected nominee will serve as an active advocate for poetry, literacy and literature by participating in readings and other events. Colorado Humanities and Center for the Book will accept nominations through Feb. 4, 2014. Submit interest to Colorado Humanities and Center for the Book, 7935 E. Prentice Ave., Suite 450, Greenwood Village, CO, 80111. Attention: Poet Laureate. For nomination form and information, visit www.coloradocreativeindustries.org. Gov. John Hickenlooper will make the appointment in October 2014 for a four-year term. Honorarium and travel budget are supplied in relation to presentations.
Call for artists
The Lone Tree Photo Show has a new name: “Exploring the Light 2014.” Colorado photographers are invited to submit up to three entries through www. CAllForEntry.org, where information is online now. Categories include landscape, animals, abstract, and motion. Total cash awards up to $4,000. Dead-
line is Feb. 24. Show will be April 19 to June 8. Juror is Glenn Randall.
Auditions
Auditions for “The Music Man,” directed by Christopher Willard, will be Jan. 4 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for boys and girls and from 2 to 5 p.m. for ages 8 and older at Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main St., Littleton. Prepare 1624 bars of appropriate song and a oneminute comic monologue to present if asked. Bring headshot and resume. By appointment only: Contact Ashley Thompson at THAC, 303-794-2787, ext. 211 or athompson@townhallartscenter. com.
Byers-Evans
“Flower Faces” by Kristen Hatgi Sink will open with a reception from 5 to 9 p.m. Jan. 3 and continue through Feb. 28 at the Byers-Evans House Gallery, 1310 Bannock St., Denver. Admission is free. Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays; closed on holidays on Jan. 20 and Feb. 17.
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Lone Tree Voice 11
January 2, 2014
Exhibit captures ‘Western Spirit’ Elbert artist’s equine portraits to be shown By Sonya Ellingboe
sellingboe @coloradocommunitymedia.com The 21st Annual Coors Western Arts Exhibit and Sale draws works by 62 artists from across the nation with special skills in portraying the western scene: cowboys, horses, incredible landscapes, wildlife and much more. It opens with a red carpet reception on Jan. 7, 5:30 to 10 p.m. (ticket required) and is open to the public Jan. 11 to 26. Usually, a good many pieces of art are sold at this event. A portion of art show proceeds — a record $254,000 in 2013 — goes to the National Western Scholarship Trust, which supports more than 70 college students studying agribusiness and rural family medicine. Coors National Western curator Rose Fredrick says that due to the show’s popularity, it will be expanded into a second venue in the Gallery at the National Western Club, with 15 additional artists. Colorado-based Quang Ho is the featured artist and has created the annual promotional poster, which will be for sale. Among the invited artists is Karmel Timmons of Elbert County, who has gained national recognition for her skillful portraits of horses and an occasional human or bison. Included in the National Western will be her first-ever color study: “Future Prospect,” capturing a beautiful, alert, young horse. According to a recent story in “Southwest Art” magazine, 10 years ago Timmons was a single mother working as a
Castle Rock
IF YOU GO The National Western Complex is located just north of I-70, between Washington Street and Brighton Boulevard at 4655 Humboldt St. in Denver. For a complete schedule of events, some of which, including the art show are included in general admission and others, such as rodeos, are separately ticketed, visit www.nationalwestern.com. For more on the show, see: www. coorswesternart.com.
bookkeeper when she met her husband Matt, an engineer. They bought quarter horses in 1999 and she said, “I bet I can draw those horses.” Now, Matt runs the business side of her artwork and she draws. Timmons soon started drawing neighbor’s horses and has plenty of models close at hand in rural Elbert County. She works from photographs and uses charcoal and wax blend Nero pencils, which come in five strengths. She draws from lunchtime to late at night, seven days a week, unless she’s traveling to horse shows. Each amazingly detailed drawing involves 150 to 200 hours of work, taking her about a month. The couple no longer own horses, which are expensive, but depend on her horse art, which adds a plus on the ledger. For lovers of western art, this show has become a must-see event. Also scheduled: a lecture and luncheon at the History of Colorado Center on Jan. 7 with Quang Ho, Teresa Elliott, Dean Mitchell and Keith Jacobshagen discussing “What is Western Art?” and “Journeys West,” a Petrie Institute of Western Art Symposium, at the Denver Art Museum on Jan. 8.
Highlands Ranch
Abiding Word Lutheran Church
First United Methodist Church 1200 South Street Castle Rock, CO 80104 303.688.3047 www.fumccr.org
Services:
Saturday 5:30pm Sunday 8am, 9:30am, 11am Sunday School 9:15am Little Blessings Day Care www.littleblessingspdo.com
Open hearts. Open minds. Open doors.
Open and Welcoming
Sunday Worship 8:00 am Chapel Service 9:00 & 10:30 am
Sunday School 9:00 & 10:30 am
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303-794-2683 Preschool: 303-794-0510
An Evangelical Presbyterian Church
A place for you
Franktown
Trinity Lutheran Church & School
Sunday Worship 8:00 & 10:45 a.m.
Worship Services Sundays at 9:00am
303-791-3315
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Littleton
Lone Tree
Joy
Church of Christ Sunday Worship - 10:00am Bible Study immediately following Wednesday Bible Study - 7:30pm Currently meeting at: 9220 Kimmer Drive, Suite 200 Lone Tree 80124 303-688-9506 www.LoneTreeCoC.com
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GRACE PRESBYTERIAN Alongside One Another On Life’s Journey
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Congregation Beth Shalom Join us at Sheraton Denver Tech Center 7007 S Clinton Street in Greenwood Village (nearby I-25 and Arapahoe Rd.)
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Parker Parker
Community Church of Religious Science
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Trinity Lutheran School & ELC (Ages 3-5, Grades K-8)
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Sunday services held in the historic Ruth Memorial Chapel
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Lone Tree
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Highlands Ranch
“Boone,” a pencil drawing by Karmel Timmons, will be included in the Coors Art Exhibit. Courtesy photo
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12-Color
12 Lone Tree Voice
January 2, 2014
A tip of the hat to cowboy traditions 25th anniversary event celebrates ‘Old West’ By Sonya Ellingboe
sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia. com What started 25 years ago with the first Colorado Cowboy Gathering at the Arvada Center has grown into a four-day celebration, slated this year for Jan. 1619. It will be all things cowboy at two venues in Golden: the American Mountaineering Center will be the site for most proif you go grams and the Green Center-Bunker AudiThe 25th Colorado torium at Colorado Cowboy Gathering School of Mines will will be from Jan. 16 host a pair of headto 19 in Golden at the lining acts. American MountainThe American eering Center, 710 Mountaineering 10th Street, and the Center has a main Green Center Audistage and a smaller torium at Colorado campfire stage. Some School of Mines, 923 programming will be 15th St. Free parking especially aimed at is available at both locations. Tickets: children, particularly www.ColoradoCowthe themed matinees. boyGathering.com or Cowboy poetry 1-888-718-4523. grew out of traditions developed by workers on cattle drives and ranches, who would gather around a campfire following a long day in the saddle and entertain with songs, stories and poems. The first evening, Jan. 16, is focused on Baxter Black, the famous cowboy poet, philosopher, author, storyteller, and rodeo and television commentator. Born in New Mexico in 1945, Black
began a career as a large animal veterinarian, but soon became a full-time entertainer, who makes frequent public appearances. Black has written a weekly column, “On the Edge of Common Sense” for 32 years. The column appears in 130, mostly rural, papers and some readers may also recall hearing him on National Public Radio in the past. Black will be at the Table Mountain Inn in Golden at 5:30 p.m. Jan. 16 for a VIP “Meet and Greet” ($50) and will perform that night at 7:30 p.m. at the School of Mines Green Center-Bunker Auditorium. Friday starts out with a Main Stage Variety Show at the Mountaineering Center from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., featuring more than 10 poets and singers in a variety of acts, as well as “2 Barbs on a Wire” on the Campfire Stage, followed by day-long, more intimate programming on that stage as well. On the Main Stage from 2 to 4:30 p.m. is the “Son of a Gun Show,” hosted by Jon Chandler with Ernie Martinez and others. The “Main Stage Hootnanny,” “headlined by Dave Stamey, starts at 7:30 p.m. Chuckwagon Cookin’ is available from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. On Saturday, the daytime lineup at the American Mountaineering Center begins at 10 a.m. on both stages, with Chuckwagon Cookin’ available and the day culminates with the Riders in the Sky at 7:30 p.m. at School of Mines. On Sunday, Cowboy Church is scheduled at 10 a.m. and a “Jackpot Finale” Matinee at 1 p.m. Tickets range from a Weekend Super ticket to admission for individual shows. A visit to www.ColoradoCowboyGathering.com will give a glimpse at the full schedule, respective event costs and information on Chuck Wagon meals.
Cowboy poet, humorist, philosopher Baxter Black will perform on Jan. 16 at the Colorado Cowboy Gathering in Golden. Courtesy photo
crossword • sudoku
GALLERY OF GAMES & weekly horoscope
SALOME’S STARS FOR THE WEEK OF DEC 25, 2013
ARIES (Mar 21 to Apr 19) You might be busier than you had expected right now. But between the socializing rounds and the workplace tasks, there are opportunities for special moments with that certain someone. TAURUS (Apr 20 to May 20) Your creative approach leads to a quicker-than-expected solution to a workplace problem. Now you can devote more time to that proposal you hope to introduce by midmonth. GEMINI (May 21 to Jun 20) Technological glitches create problems early on. But by midweek, all runs smoothly once again, and you’re well and truly on your way to meeting all your deadlines.
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GALLERY OF GAMES
CANCER (Jun 21 to Jul 22) Your energy levels are high, and you feel you can handle everything that comes along. But try to take a break from your hectic pace for some quiet time with someone close to you. LEO (Jul 23 to Aug 22) Before you pounce on that shiny new opportunity, take more time to check it out to see how much substance actually lies beneath all that glitter. A family member has important news. VIRGO (Aug 23 to Sept 22) A personal situation you thought was resolved resurfaces, thanks to a possibly well-intentioned move that went awry. Deal with it as soon as possible. Accept the help of a trusted friend. LIBRA (Sept 23 to Oct 22) That goal you set way back when is finally in sight. Maintain your focus on achieving it, and don’t allow yourself to be distracted by unimportant demands for your attention. SCORPIO (Oct 23 to Nov 21) A temperamental flareup creates negative feelings that need to be dealt with immediately. But things once again go well after the apologies are made and hurt feelings are soothed. SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 to Dec 21) An early impulsive act causes confusion. But all is smoothed over once explanations are made. Expect a friend or family member to ask for your kind and always wise advice. CAPRICORN (Dec 22 to Jan 19) You might have to do some juggling of your priorities, as a personal matter appears to require more time and attention. Put your pride aside and accept help from those who offer it.
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Lone Tree Voice 13 January 2, 2013
A RECORD-BREAKING RUN
McCaffrey punctuates career with another state title, more awards By Jim Benton
jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com Watching Christian McCaffrey play football reminds many people of the lyrics to the song, Mr. Touchdown USA. As Hugo Winterhalter’s tune says, “give him the ball and just look at him go.” McCaffrey, the Valor Christian running back who has committed to play football at Stanford, was a threat each time he had the football this season en route to helping the Eagles to their fifth consecutive Colorado state championship. And for the second straight year, the 6-foot, 195-pound senior has been named the Colorado Community Media South Metro Offensive Player of the Year. “He has to be considered as one of the best in the state all-time,” said Valor coach Rod Sherman, whose team overpowered most of its opponents during the season. “In the month of October he had 17 carries the entire month. He never once was frustrated with that; he never once was disappointed he didn’t touch the ball more. He was thankful his teammates got the opportunity. “It’s his character, his leadership. He practices harder than anyone in our program and we have a lot of guys that practice hard. He’s the best practice player I’ve ever coached. On the field I think his versatility is what sets him apart from others. If we would have given him 20 carries a game I am assuming he would own every state record for rushing.” Other players who were in contention for Offensive Player of the Year honors included ThunderRidge quarterback Brody Westmoreland, Douglas County running back Trey Smith, Cherry Creek running back Milo Hall and tackles Sam Jones of ThunderRidge and Isaiah Holland of Valor Christian. McCaffrey rushed for 1,863 yards on 157 carries and scored 27 touchdowns during the 2013 campaign. He caught 39 passes for 721 yards and 16 TDs. He also punted nine times for an average of 41.2 yards, returned 10 punts for 296 yards and two scores and had five kickoff returns for 107 yards. Defensively, McCaffrey was used sparingly but had one sack, three pass break-ups, two interceptions and one defensive score. A two-time Colorado Gatorade Player of the Year, McCaffrey has led Valor to state championships in each of his four seasons. The Eagles whipped Fairview 56-16 Nov. 30 at Sports Authority Field to win their second consecutive Class 5A title and Knights defensive end Carlo Kemp was nothing short of impressed after playing against McCaffrey. “He is the best player in the state with the way he runs and the way he finds holes,” Kemp told BoCoPreps. “He’s robotic. I don’t think he’s human. He changed the way we prepared on defense and he got the better of us.” McCaffrey’s uncanny career statistics place him second all-time in the Colorado records
Valor Christian senior Christian McCaffrey (5) runs the ball for the Eagles during the Class 5A state championship game against Fairview. McCaffrey is this year’s selection for offensive player of the year. Photo by Tom Munds books for points (848), touchdowns (141) and TD receptions (47), and first with 8,456 all-purpose yards. He also ranks first in the 11-player ranks for touchdowns and points. “It’s been a really fun ride,” McCaffrey recounted. “I can remember back to my freshman year playing with my brother (Max) and all his buddies. I wouldn’t take any of it back. “I definitely feel I improved in multiple aspects this season; the experience, getting comfortable and not getting as nervous before games. I’ve gained some weight and improved on my speed and quickness.” McCaffrey showed the ability to gain the tough yards inside the tackles and still displayed quickness and elusiveness on the outside. “He’s the whole package,” said Sherman. “Early in his career he was more of an edge runner. This year he’s shown he can get five yards between the tackles. He understands the difference of when to do that and when to bounce it outside.
“People often ask me if he is going to Stanford to be a running back. Absolutely he is going to be a running back. They can run option routes with him, flank out and he is arguably the best kick and punt returner in the state. “He’s pretty good on defense too.” McCaffrey has played behind talented offensive lines at Valor and he formed a mutual admiration society with the linemen. “You couldn’t ask for a better dude,” said tackle Alec Ruth. “He works so hard on the field and he is probably one of the most humble dudes I’ve ever met in my life. He makes the rest of the offensive line look real good. He’s very explosive and a great overall athlete. “He comes over and says great job, keep pounding your feet, keep working on it. He gives us recognition. He bought us dinner after our first game.” McCaffrey, the son of former Denver Broncos wide receiver Ed McCaffrey, knows a lot of his success starts up front. “It’s awesome especially when you have an
Picking the athlete of the year ChOOsING COlORADO Community Media’s South Metro Athletes of the Year was a combined effort. Area coaches were asked for their thoughts, and their input was weighed heavily when CCM’s sports staff made the final selection for each sport. ElIGIBlE AthlEtEs come from all the high schools in Douglas County, the high schools in the Littleton Public Schools District and from Cherry Creek High School. offensive line like ours,” said McCaffrey, who maintains a 3.65 grade point average. “You get through the hole and you just see green. It’s really fun. That’s the best feeling in the world to hit the hole and see nothing in front of you. “I can’t thank those guys enough for what they’ve done. They make my job so easy. I look up to those guys.” And the rest of the state looks up to McCaf-
Valor grad gets title shot with Auburn Kozan named to SEC All-Freshman team By Jim Benton
jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com Alex Kozan competed for a starting job on the Auburn offensive line as a true freshman a year ago but reckoned he wasn’t physically ready. So he redshirted during the 2012 campaign and this season Kozan has been part of a solid offensive line that helped Auburn
lead the nation in rushing with an average of 335.7 yards per game. Kozan, a 6-foot-4, 297-pound, former Valor Christian standout who lives in Castle Pines North, has started all 13 Auburn games this season at left guard and was named to the Southeast Conference AllFreshman team. After playing in three championship games with Valor and the SEC title game against Missouri with the Tigers, Kozan will line up in the NCAA championship game versus top-ranked Florida State Jan. 6 in Pasadena, Calif. “Last year during fall camp I competed
for a starting job,” recalled Kozan. “I felt mentally I was there. I knew all my assignments but I just wasn’t quite there strengthwise and athleticism-wise. That and the transition from tackle to guard made it a little tougher. “I redshirted last year but still traveled to all the games, saw what was going on and kind of learned what I needed to do. So I just attacked the offseason and tried to get to the point where I could become a starter and that’s what I was able to do.” Kozan played between center Reese Dismuke and left tackle Greg Robinson this season and admits those two players
helped him to make the necessary adjustments early on. “Alex has had an excellent year,” head coach Gus Malzahn told Al.com. “He’s a great competitor. He’s a tough guy. He’s gotten better and better each game.” Kozan, who had offers from 30 Division I schools before signing with Auburn, is part of a major Tigers’ turnaround as Auburn rebounded from a 3-9 campaign in 2012 to go 12-1 this season. According to Kozan, two games this fall provided the Tigers with the belief they felt they needed to beat teams Kozan continues on Page 14
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At halftime of the Dec. 20 game, the Arapahoe High student section was invited to join the Rock Canyon students, who showed support with a large sign. Photo by Jim Benton
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Arapahoe High School’s boys basketball team, with help from others, is taking steps to get back to normal. A week after Karl Pierson walked into Arapahoe High with a shotgun and fatally wounded 17-year-old senior Claire Davis before killing himself, the Warriors played host Rock Canyon in the Rock Canyon Winter Classic. The Dec. 20 game was typical for Arapahoe, the state’s ninth-ranked Class 5A team, as the Warriors scrapped and executed down the stretch to escape with a 54-53 win over the Jaguars. Student sections from both schools exchanged cheers like normal, the teams competed hard and Rock Canyon did its best to ease the dreadful memories for Arapahoe students, players and fans. Students from both schools were invited to a pizza party before the game. Instead of admission to the tournament games on the first two days, donations were accepted for Arapahoe and the Claire Davis fund. More than $3,500 was raised. And at halftime, the Arapahoe student section
was invited to join the Rock Canyon students, who held up a sign that read: “Rock Canyon Jags (heart) Warriors.” “It was great for Arapahoe to get back to some normalcy,” said Rock Canyon Athletic Director Tom Brieske. “It was good to see the students cheering back and forth. We invited the students out and said we were having a pizza potluck. It was important to show support for Arapahoe.” “It was the toughest week any of us have ever been through and probably will ever go through,” said Arapahoe senior guard Brendan Till. “To step back on the court these past couple days has been a step towards normalcy. Just getting back into a routine is the best thing for all of us. It takes our mind off the horrible tragedy that happened last Friday. “Our thoughts and prayers as a team, as a community and a school are out to Claire Davis, who is still battling. As a community we will keep healing together.” Till scored 22 points, 14 in the second half, and sank the winning free throws with 13.7 seconds to play. The 6-foot-2 Till missed a contested layup on a backdoor play but got his own rebound and was fouled. He sank both free throws and the Warriors foiled a last second shot by the Jaguars to win the game. “Those were tough free
throws,” Till said. “We practice clutch free throws every day. It’s no surprise for us to be in these kinds of situations. We had to pull together as a team.” Arapahoe coach Dan Snyder lauded Till’s play. “He had a great second half,” Snyder said. “Those were very big free throws. Either team could have won that game. With the emotional situation, you never know. Rock Canyon played real well. “It’s been kind of surreal. Being able to play has given us some normalcy. It’s been hard. It’s been a tough situation. We feel awful for Claire Davis and a tough situation for the Arapahoe community, but people have responded.” The encouragement Arapahoe has received has been a boost. “The support we have gotten all over the place has been unbelievable,” said Snyder. “The calls I’ve gotten and the kids have gotten have been terrific. And it really shows how strong of a community we have and not only Arapahoe High School. Rock Canyon has been fabulous and a whole bunch of other schools have been terrific. It shows the kids what Colorado is about.” James Dalrymple added 14 points for the Warriors, who trailed by as many as 10 in the first half. Ethan Brunhofer added 10 points while Tyler Garcia was the Jaguars’ top scorer with 17 points.
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like No. 1 Alabama and Missouri and propel the team into the national title game. “The second half of LSU (the lone Tigers loss) after we came out pretty flat in the first half,” said Kozan. “We competed pretty well with those guys the second half. “And, the Texas A&M game. They were in the top 10 at the time. Johnny Football (A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel) hadn’t really been stopped by anybody. We were able to go in and execute a two-minute drive to get the lead and our defense was able to stop Manziel and we pulled out the win. That was definitely another moment when we felt like we could compete with anybody.”
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There are no statistics for offensive linemen except for maybe knockdown blocks and Kozan has averaged nearly six of those per game. “This offensive (scheme) fits the
reached out to me,” said Shatzer. “I told them I was interested and things fell into place. I couldn’t be more excited to go there.” Freshman goalie Tyler Marble has been sidelined after undergoing season-ending shoulder surgery and senior Josh Thorimbert has carried the load, starting 17 consecutive games. CC also has junior Courtney Lockwood on its roster. Shatzer has yet to be told what his role will be among the Tigers goalies but he’s just happy to get the opportunity to wear a CC sweater. “Colorado College was like a dream
school for me,” he said. “I’ve always wanted to play there. It’s close to home and I have two good friends on the team. There is no other feeling like reaching your dream.” The 19-year-old played one season with the Colorado Thunderbirds before transferring from Valor Christian High School after his sophomore year to attend Culver Academy in Culver, Ind., where he played for two seasons. For the past two years he has played for the Rochester Junior Americans, a Junior A Tier III team in the United States Premier Hockey League.
players in our system a little better,” said Kozan. “Coach Malzahn was the offensive coordinator here two years ago and he recruited a lot of the players we have now. They actually fit his system a little better. “A quarterback is a huge difference in college ball and pro ball. If we didn’t have Nick Marshall we could of have easily lost four or five games this year. “A lot of it is just confidence. A lot of games last year I really felt that we didn’t have a shot. Now there is a new confidence. It definitely makes a difference to have confidence going into each ball game that you can win.” Kozan is one of three Colorado players on the team preparing to meet Florida State in the BCS championship game. Chaparral graduate Shane Callahan, a redshirt freshman reserve tackle, has played in two games. And Daniel Carlson, of The Classical Academy in Colorado Springs, is the backup place kicker. “There’s a little bit of difference preparing for this game,” admitted Kozan about the title tilt. “Obviously we’re going to prepare how we always prepare. Whenever you are playing in a championship game you have to have a cham-
pionship mentality and you have to prepare for it every way possible to the best of your ability. Every championship game I’ve ever been in whether it was in high school or the SEC championship, you have to prepare for it and there’s a little extra intensity.” Auburn will be attempting to become the first team to beat two No. 1 teams in the same season. Oklahoma came close in 1984, tying No. 1 Texas 15-15 and later toppling toprated Nebraska 17-7. Auburn, which stunned No. 1 Alabama 34-28 late in the season, will be facing Heisman Trophy winner Jameis Winston and current No. 1 Florida State. “Jameis Winston is a great football player and our defense is preparing for him,” said Kozan. “I have confidence in their ability. He’s (Winston) going to make plays no matter who he is going against. That just shows the offense how a little more seriously we are going to have to take everything, really focusing on not making mistakes, eliminating turnovers, keeping their offense off the field and stuff like that.”
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Colorado girls basketball teams made a statement in the 84-team Nike Tournament of Champions which Dec. 19- 21 in Phoenix. Participating schools were divided into ten 8-team groups and one 4-team alignment. Highlands Ranch, Castle View and Cherry Creek each won division championships while Rock Canyon finished second. ThunderRidge was sixth in the White Division and Chaparral was winless in three games, winding up eighth in the Green Division. In the latest CSHAANow girls Class 5A poll, Highlands Ranch (7-1) was ranked second, ThunderRidge (7-2) third, Rock Canyon (4-2) seventh, Castle View (6-1) eighth and Cherry Creek (7-1) ninth. Highlands Ranch edged Archbishop Ward of Westminster, Pa., 49-47, to capture the Gray Division title in the Nike tourney. Amy Schmeizer scored 15 points as Castle View captured the Red Division championship with a 58-48 triumph over Marcos de
Niza of Tempe, Ariz. Cherry Creek, led by Mikaela Eppard’s 18 points, topped Horizon Christian Academy of San Diego, 5848, in the Red Division title contest. Hot-shooting Chaminade College Prep of West Hills, Calif., toppled Rock Canyon, 63-45, in the John Anderson Division firstplace game. Chaminade shot 52 percent from the field compared to 30 percent for the Jaguars.
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Valor Christian, No. 4 in the Class 4A rankings, dropped a 39-38 contest to Mesa Ridge in the Heritage Memorial Hoopla tournament but came back to captured the consolation championship with wins over Gateway and Cherokee Trail. Caroline Bryan and Kendall Bradbury each had 19 points in the 52-38 win over Cherokee Trail in the consolation title game which improved the Eagles record to 7-2 on the season. Lutheran, ranked third in the girls Class 2A poll, improved to 4-0 by winning the
Akron tourney with a 68-36 romp over Otis and a 45-33 victory over Akron. Chandler Sturms paced the Lions with 16 points in the title win over Akron on Dec. 20.
Boys basketball teams at top
Three south metro boys teams were ranked in the recent CHSAANow.com Class 5A poll with Mountain Vista (8-0) coming in at No. 5, Arapahoe (6-0) at No. 7 and Cherry Creek (6-2) at No. 10. Valor Christian (8-3) is the state’s top-ranked Class 4A team and Lutheran (4-2) is fourth in the Class 2A poll. Mountain Vista, which is averaging 85.1 points a game, beat Pueblo West, Smoky Hill and Widefield to win the Harrison Tournament title in games played Dec. 1921. Five Golden Eagle players are averaging in double figures, topped by Jake Pemberton’s 19.1 scoring average. Arapahoe registered three wins in the Rock Canyon Winter Classic. Cherry Creek won the Cherry Creek Holiday Classic played Dec. 19-21 with a 63-59
victory over Legend. Highlands Ranch captured third place in the tournament with a 70-62 triumph over Pine Creek. Valor ran into tough competition in the Tarkanian Classic which was held Dec. 1921 in Las Vegas. The Eagles (8-2) dropped their first two games of the season after beating Long Beach Poly, 67-65, to open the tournament. Chase Foster was named to the Platinum Division All-Tournament team.
Ochitwa wins twice
Annie Ochitwa of ThunderRidge won two individual events and Cherry Creek came in second in the Coaches Invite swimming meet Dec. 21 at Veterans’ Memorial Aquatic Center in Thornton. Ochitwa won the 50 freestyle with a time of 23.52 seconds and was first in the 100 freestyle, finishing in 51:69. Creek amassed 238 points to finish second behind Fairview. Heritage was fourth, ThunderRidge seventh and Mountain Vista ninth in the team standings.
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To Whom It May Concern: On 10/9/2013 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: BRIAN M SMITH Original Beneficiary: KB HOME MORTGAGE COMPANY Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 3/25/2004 Recording Date of DOT: 5/3/2004 Reception No. of DOT: 2004044329 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $182,756.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $175,461.06 To Whom It May Concern: On 10/9/2013 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you the undersigned Public Trustee caused are hereby notified that the covenants of the Notice of Election and Demand relatPrice, features, specifications, availability and other terms aredescribed subjectbelow to change notice. the without deed of trust have been violated as ing and to theconditions Deed of Trust follows: the failure to timely make payto be recorded in Douglas County. ments as required under the Deed of Original Grantor: BRIAN M SMITH Original Beneficiary: KB HOME MORTTrust. GAGE COMPANY THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: COLA FIRST LIEN. ORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUThe property described herein is all of the THORITY property encumbered by the lien of the Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 3/25/2004 deed of trust. Recording Date of DOT: 5/3/2004 Legal Description of Real Property: PUBLIC NOTICE Reception No. of DOT: 2004044329 UNIT D, CONDOMINIUM BUILDING 22, DOT Recorded in Douglas County. MERIDIAN-VILLA CONDOMINIUMS, ACEnglewood Original Principal Amount of Evidence of CORDING TO THE CONDOMINIUM MAP NOTICE OF SALE Debt: $182,756.00 THEREOF, RECORDED ON MARCH 19, Public Trustee Sale No. 2013-0637 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the 2004 AT RECEPTION NO. 2004027778, date hereof: $175,461.06 IN THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF To Whom It May Concern: On 10/9/2013 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF the undersigned Public Trustee caused DOUGLAS COUNTY, COLORADO AND are hereby notified that the covenants of the Notice of Election and Demand relatAS DEFINED AND DESCRIBED IN THE the deed of trust have been violated as ing to the Deed of Trust described below DECLARATION OF COVENANTS CONfollows: the failure to timely make payto be recorded in Douglas County. DITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS OF MEments as required under the Deed of Original Grantor: BRIAN M SMITH RIDIAN-VILLA CONDOMINIUMS, REOriginal Beneficiary: KB HOME MORTTrust. CORDED ON JANUARY 16, 2004 AT REGAGE COMPANY THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE CEPTION NO. 2004007079, IN SAID RECurrent Holder of Evidence of Debt: COLA FIRST LIEN. CORDS, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, ORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUThe property described herein is all of the STATE OF COLORADO. THORITY property encumbered by the lien of the Which has the address of: 12834 Mayfair Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 3/25/2004 deed of trust. Way Unit D, Englewood, CO 80112 Recording Date of DOT: 5/3/2004 Legal Description of Real Property: PUBLIC NOTICE Reception No. of DOT: 2004044329 The Deed of Trust was modified by a docUNIT D, CONDOMINIUM BUILDING 22, DOT Recorded in Douglas County. ument recorded in Douglas County on Englewood MERIDIAN-VILLA CONDOMINIUMS, ACOriginal Principal Amount of Evidence of 8/26/2011, Reception number NOTICE OF SALE CORDING TO THE CONDOMINIUM MAP Debt: $182,756.00 2011051865. Reason modified and any Public Trustee Sale No. 2013-0637 THEREOF, RECORDED ON MARCH 19, Outstanding Principal Amount as of the other modifications: Legal Description. 2004 AT RECEPTION NO. 2004027778, date hereof: $175,461.06 To Whom It May Concern: On 10/9/2013 IN THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you NOTICE OF SALE the undersigned Public Trustee caused THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, COLORADO AND are hereby notified that the covenants of The current holder of the Evidence of Debt the Notice of Election and Demand relatAS DEFINED AND DESCRIBED IN THE the deed of trust have been violated as secured by the Deed of Trust described ing to the Deed of Trust described below DECLARATION OF COVENANTS CONfollows: the failure to timely make payherein, has filed written election and deto be recorded in Douglas County. DITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS OF MEments as required under the Deed of mand for sale as provided by law and in Original Grantor: BRIAN M SMITH Original Beneficiary: KB HOME MORTRIDIAN-VILLA CONDOMINIUMS, RETrust. said Deed of Trust. GAGE COMPANY CORDED ON JANUARY 16, 2004 AT RETHE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: COLCEPTION NO. 2004007079, IN SAID REA FIRST LIEN. that on the first possible sale date (unless ORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUC O R D S , C O U N T Y O F D O U G L A S, The property described herein is all of the the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. WedTHORITY STATE OF COLORADO. property encumbered by the lien of the nesday, January 29, 2014, at the Public Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 3/25/2004 Which has the address of: 12834 Mayfair deed of trust. 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