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Douglas County, Colorado • Volume 12, Issue 36

September 19, 2013

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Library plan may pay off for city Offer of new site could make space for community center By Jane Reuter

jreuter@ourcoloradonews.com Lone Tree’s bursting-at-the-seams library may soon have space to expand, and the city in turn may get a community center. RidgeGate is offering the Douglas County Library District a site for construction of a 20,000-square-foot building — twice the size of the current building at Lone Tree Parkway and Yosemite Street. The city plans to buy the current library building and convert it into a community center with a satellite library space. The proposed new library site is a vacant lot between Target and Sprouts that hosted the 2012 and 2013 Taste of Lone Tree.

To get the community’s take on the city’s plan, Lone Tree Mayor Gunning will host a series of public meetings throughout Lone Tree between now and Oct. 3. Meeting dates and locations include: • 6 p.m. Sept. 24, Lone Tree Recreation Center, 10249 Ridgegate Circle • 6 p.m. Sept. 26, Heritage Hills Clubhouse, 9201 Heritage Hills Parkway • 11:30 a.m. Oct. 1, Cornerstone Church, 9941 Lone Tree Parkway • 6 p.m. Oct. 3, Lone Tree Civic Center, 8527 Lone Tree Parkway “Eventually, we were going to have a community center,” Gunning said. “Now we can take a building that’s in the heart of Lone Tree and turn it into a community center. “We would keep that library presence. The rest of the facility we would convert into a community center, with meeting rooms and different functions. But instead of the city determining what the best uses Library continues on Page 11

The Lone Tree Library is located at Lone Tree Parkway and Yosemite Street — for now. File photo

Have you seen this mascot? Pizza Bandito statue vanishes from outside Lone Tree restaurant By Jane Reuter

jreuter@ourcoloradonews.com A colorful statue nicknamed the Pizza Bandito that sat in the grass just outside Lone Tree’s Mellow Mushroom restaurant has vanished. Although Pizza Bandito is described by the Mellow Mushroom as a “reformed fast-food felon” and bears a striking resemblance to the McDonald’s Hamburglar, he was the new restaurant’s mascot. Restaurant employees said he was last seen the evening of Sept. 7.

Douglas County Parks and Trails Director Randy Burkhardt indicates the location of the next planned section of the East-West Regional Trail during a trail dedication ceremony held on Sept. 7 outside the Lone Tree Cabela’s store. Photos by Jane Reuter

Mascot continues on Page 11

Cabela’s adopts county trail segment Plans for eight-mile extension announced By Jane Reuter

jreuter@ourcoloradonews. com Cabela’s officially became Douglas County’s first corporate trails partner Sept. 14 when it adopted a three-mile section of trail behind its Lone Tree store. Douglas County held a dedication ceremony in the store’s parking lot, attended by Lone Tree, county and store officials. The segment extends southwest from the end of Cabela Drive to the top of Bluffs Regional Park. It’s part of the 20-mile EastWest Regional Trail that begins in Highlands Ranch’s Redstone Park and now ends at Cabela Drive.

“What a perfect first corporate sponsorship,” County Commissioner Jill Repella said during the dedication. Repella, who runs at Bluffs Regional Park, and Lone Tree Mayor Pro Tem Jackie Millet both expressed their appreciation for the park. Millet’s Heritage Estates neighborhood backs to the Bluffs Regional Park trail loop. “We have a thing in my neighborhood we call bluffs withdrawal, and I’m telling you, we’ve had it this week,” she said, referring to the spate of rainy weather. County Trails and Open Space Director Randy Burkhardt also announced the planned 2014 construction of another eight-mile section of the East-West trail. That stretch Cabela’s continues on Page 11

The Mellow Mushroom’s Pizza Bandito, which sat in the grass outside its new Lone Tree restaurant, was stolen Sept. 9. File photo

Cabela’s is the corporate sponsor of a three-mile section of the East-West Regional Trail that extends from the end of Cabela Drive southwest to the top of Bluffs Regional Park.

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September 19, 2013

Have a seat and meet the neighbors Soon after Kelli and Mark Kolar moved into their two-story home on Hughes Place 18 years ago, The Bench became part of a purposeful plan: to make a gathering place. “Everybody was always outside,” Kelli remembers, “and it was a place where you could sit and relax and watch the kids and catch up with your neighbors.” They bought a bench made of teak, a sturdy but beautiful wood known for its ability to endure all kinds of weather. At the front of the yard, to the right of the driveway and next to the sidewalk, Mark attached it to cinder blocks buried in the ground, so pranksters couldn’t run away with it some night. They planted a pine tree behind it and bushes on each side. “One of the intentions of The Bench,” Kelli says, “was that anyone could go and use it.” And we did. For years, the children would play in the cul-de-sac and we parents would huddle around The Bench. And talk. And laugh. And share the kinds of stories that forged neighbors into friends and a street into a community.

Then the children grew and lives became busier and divergent interests pulled us in different directions. The street became quieter. And so did camaraderie at The Bench. Over the years, several of the original families moved, including the Kolars. New families — some with younger children — replaced them. They became friends, chatting outside as their kids played. But the magical draw of The Bench faded with the teak. In 2010, Rachel and Matt Keillor became the third family to live in the Kolar house. California transplants originally from the Midwest, they came with their daughter,

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Natalie, then 3, and their 2½-month-old son, Andrew. And then, as so often happens, an ordinary life event occurs that somehow starts a chain reaction that leads to something special. In this case: Andrew turned 2 and began to scooter. Natalie, now 6, wanted to ride her bike all the time. Rachel, a stay-at-home mom, knowing she’d be spending much of her time outside this past summer, looked to The Bench. She and Matt decided to refinish it. One weekend in May, Matt tried to move The Bench to the garage to sand it down and repaint it. That’s when he discovered the cinder blocks. And that’s when the neighbors rediscovered The Bench. Matt: “That weekend that we refinished it …” Rachel: “Every neighbor came over and talked to us.” They said: “Oh, we used to sit out here all the time.” And shared such learned wisdom as: “Seize the day. Time goes by so quickly. Enjoy the moments with your kids; soon they’ll be going off to Boulder.” And a host of tips and tricks on landscaping and weeding. And the history of the street. “It did help us to get to know the stories of our neighbors,” Rachel says, smiling, “and the people who lived in our house.” When The Bench had its new coat, Rachel added two burnt orange cushions she’d bought for a couple of dollars at a garage sale. Adrienne Miner, who moved into the cul-de-sac with her family 10 years ago, was glad to see the fresh look. She’d often wondered about The Bench. “I’ve looked at it and contemplated it over the years,” says Adrienne, who has two young sons. “I was happy to see when Rachel and Matt painted it and put some pillows on it and made it look more inviting and not so lonely and desolate. … It

made it look as important as it probably is.” Any afternoon or evening this summer, more often than not, would find Rachel — or Rachel and Matt — on The Bench watching Natalie and Andrew play. Little by little, as other children would filter into the cul-de-sac, their parents and some of us old-timers, too, would come, gravitating toward The Bench, sitting on the sidewalk or standing nearby. “When it has one person out there,” Adrienne says of The Bench, “it tends to collect other people.” The conversations are busy — about the children and their challenges and successes. School. Home improvements. Work. Life. “Just catching up,” Adrienne says, “and connecting.” Even the children have bonded with The Bench. The neighborhood girls, lately into trading rocks, store their favorites in the nook under the seat. It’s become their trading post. Kelli recently drove down the old street and happily noticed the rejuvenated bench. “It’s kind of like handing down a favorite piece of furniture,” she says. “You never know what’s going to happen. But 18 years later, it’s still being used for what we put it out there for … It’s great.” Already, the hint of cooler weather is slowing down life at The Bench. Soon, Rachel will take in the pillows so they look good for next year. And I will glance out the window to see who’s there, to find it, sadly, empty. But this time, it will only be for a little while. The Bench and its magic, I think, will be back next year. Ann Macari Healey’s column about people, places and issues of everyday life appears every other week. She can be reached at ahealey@ourcoloradonews.com or 303-5664110.

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September 19, 2013

Think tank helps fund school-board backers Money comes into play as election approaches

‘I put in a ton of hours. That tells you how much I believe in what this organization is doing. I don’t care

By Jane Reuter

where the funding comes from.’

jreuter@ourcoloradonews.com DougCo Champions for Kids, a proDouglas County School Board community group, is getting financial help from the high-profile Independence Institute think tank in the lead-up to the November elections. DougCo Champions for Kids describes itself as “a group of parents, educators, business people, and taxpayers who want to share the news about what’s really going on in DougCo K-12 education.” The conservative Independence Institute “agreed to help us cover some minor expenses,” said Franceen Thompson, a volunteer with the group. DougCo Champions for Kids is registered with the Colorado Secretary of State as an unincorporated nonprofit association. Its registered agent is Mike Krause, the Independence Institute’s vice president of operations. “I’m the registered agent (but) I’ve had very little to do with the operations,” Krause said in late August, and then said he would ask the staff member who “runs DougCo Champs for Kids” to call Colorado Community Media to answer specific questions. The call was not returned. The Denver-based Independence Institute is a libertarian think tank currently rallying against the state’s gun-control laws. It also promotes educational vouchers and charter schools. In April 2013, it conducted a phone survey on DCSD issues that some recipients characterized as slanted in favor of the district and against the teachers’ union. Thompson, also a district captain with the Douglas County Republicans, at first said she didn’t know the details about DougCo Champions’ funding, but later acknowl-

Franceen Thompson, DougCo Champions for Kids volunteer edged the connection to the Independence Institute. Thompson has not responded to a follow-up request for clarification.

‘Champs’ grateful for help

Thompson said some community members who support the current board’s reform policies became concerned last February about the distribution of fliers “spreading misinformation about what was happening in the school district.” “We did not have the funds to compete and decided to reach out (to) other organizations that might be willing to help our grassroots effort and counter the misinformation … regarding our school district and the reforms our district put into place,” Thompson wrote in an email. “We reached out to the Independence Institute and asked if they would be willing to help us out. We are grateful to the Independence Institute for helping to organize a grassroots effort to get our message to the community.” Thompson, who supports DCSD’s voucher and new pay-for-performance programs, said she is not paid for her time. “I put in a ton of hours,” she said. “That tells you how much I believe in what this organization is doing. I don’t care where the funding comes from.” DougCo Champions has hosted community forums where current board members have attempted to address community concerns. The group’s name is on pro-board fliers recently distributed at school events, including a Sept. 6 football game at Douglas

County Stadium in Castle Rock. School board vice president Kevin Larsen said DougCo Champions is not affiliated with the board or district. “The district has to stay out of the political race,” he said. “Whatever any of those other advocacy groups are doing, they’re doing on their own accord.” Larsen said he and board member Meghann Silverthorn appeared by invitation at a DougCo Champions community meeting. “Our showing up at any of those events is simply through accepting an invitation to engage,” he said. “If Taxpayers for Public Education had invited us to be at an event where they wanted to meet the board and ask questions, we would go. We’ve never received any such invitation.” Taxpayers for Public Education is a plaintiff in a lawsuit against DCSD’s voucher program.

Campaign manager identifies self

Additionally, Monument-based political consultant Chad Yelinski has identified himself on LinkedIn as a campaign manager for DougCo Champions starting in May 2013. He also lists “Douglas County School Board campaign” as a project that includes coordinating “grassroots effort to help educate citizens in Douglas County on the key issues going on for school reform. Paving the way for advocacy and education.” Yelinski, who did not respond to multiple attempts to speak with him, describes

his role with the DougCo Champions’ campaign on his LinkedIn profile as “gathering data through the use of a precise grassroots strategy to reach a very target group of voters,” working to organize and educate Douglas County citizen groups, building a volunteer base and writing a development plan. Yelinski’s LinkedIn profile, on the morning of Sept. 12, said he was working as a “political operative” for a company he lists as C3 Political Consulting LLC, where he “organized events and grassroots for DougCo Champs 4 Kids.” Yelinski recently moved to Washington, D.C., for an internship with the Heritage Foundation, a think tank whose mission is “to formulate and promote conservative public policies based on the principles of free enterprise, limited government, individual freedom, traditional American values, and a strong national defense.” The LinkedIn profile was changed on the afternoon of Sept. 12 after the Heritage Foundation was contacted by Colorado Community Media to verify Yelinski’s activities. The post of “political operative” working with DougCo Champions for Kids, which had been listed as a current job along with his Heritage Foundation internship, was changed to a past job. His “campaign manager” description, which had been listed as continuing into September, has been revised to indicate that it also has come to an end. Yelinski’s other work experience includes a paid internship with EIS Solutions. That company was a 2011 campaign consultant for Douglas County Citizens for Education Reform, which supported two ultimately unsuccessful school district tax-hike proposals. He also served a 2012 internship with the Starboard Group, which helped coordinate a June 2013 Douglas County Educational Foundation luncheon that drew protesters questioning Starboard’s work with conservative political candidates and groups.

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September 19, 2013

s Three Douglas schools on ‘best’ list

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corresponding data in its September edition. “I’m proud but not surprised,” said Dan McMinimee, DCSD’s assistant superintendent of secondary education. “It’s nice to be named on these lists, but we know all of our high schools do a great job. I’m proud of the performance at every one of our schools.” 5280 touted Highlands Ranch for its “award-winning yearbook and newspaper programs to robust performance and fine arts offerings to athletics” and a Post Graduate Center “dedicated to helping seniors through the college application process …” Mountain Vista was singled out for the fact that “more than 60 percent of teachers boast a master’s degree or higher,” according to 5280. The magazine also noted its acclaimed theater program, and successful traditional and unified athletics programs. Rock Canyon earned praise for the

85-percent-plus student participation rate in clubs and sports and challenging coursework. “The school sends nearly 90 percent of graduates on to college and has received recognition at the state and national level for community service projects,” according to 5280. Some of the other Front Range high schools on 5280’s 2013 list include Arapahoe, Cherry Creek, Conifer, East, Jefferson Charter Academy and Monarch. Published as the 20 best high schools in the Front Range, 5280 edited the online version of the article to add the three Douglas County schools. They called the omission a regrettable oversight. “Three DCSD schools more than met the criteria for inclusion on our list of Denver metro’s top public high schools and join the list here,” the online version reads.

New Christian elementary expanding

last year with nine students will exudespand into a new space with room for Thatas many as 210 students next spring. ltant Leaders of Arma Dei Academy, ationwhich now is housed in the basement atelyof Living Way Fellowship Church in pro-Highlands Ranch, breaks ground on nshipthe two-story expansion Oct. 1. lped Four Douglas County families y Ed-helped open the K-8 school in Sepdrewtember 2012. Seven of the original worknine students were the founding parandents’ children. The school now has 26 students, and its board is secure enough in its future to take a huge step forward. “We’re just seeing more interest in classical Christian education, especially in the lower grades,” board chairman Greg Vigil said. “Having a home for the school will reinforce that the school’s not going anywhere. I think it will give people confidence it’s a viable alternative for their child’s education.” The 16,000-square-foot addition will be connected to the church. Arma Dei Academy will have a long-term

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September 19, 2013

Candidate well-versed in challenges CU regent wants to serve with Douglas County Schools By Jane Reuter

jreuter@ourcoloradonews.com James Geddes is no stranger to controversy. The District B candidate for the Douglas County School Board is a University of Colorado Regent who is pushing for change among the university’s staff and in the definition of discrimination. He believes the changes he seeks are coming, but said: “It’s been against some significant resistance.” The surgeon and Sedalia resident sees a lack of intellectual diversity among college professors, and hopes to help enact change. He also wants to ensure individuals’ expressions of political and philosophical beliefs are protected. Geddes introduced a pair of resolutions designed to address those issues in June. Geddes, who describes himself as “a pretty strong conservative,” said a preponderance of liberal professors doesn’t provide students with a well-rounded education.

“Most of our universities across the country have become very leftist and the faculty is standing right together on a point of orientation,” he said. “We’re not providing the best possible educational environment for our kids, and that needs to change. “We need to actively bring in high-quality academics who are proponents of the other side of some of these issues. Students then are well equipped to choose where they stand on these issues. I quite frankly think the same thing should be occurring in our high schools and junior highs to a certain degree.” If elected to the school board, Geddes said he would encourage a similar Geddes philosophy. “I think it has to occur as an initiative of the actual faculty,” he said. “For me to step in and say we’re going to line up all the teachers in high school, figure out where they’re standing politically and start sorting them into piles and reorganizing them — that’s not what I’m talking about. I’m talking about an ethic we all need to share.” The Joplin, Mo., native grew up in Den-

‘We’re not providing the best possible educational environment for our kids, and that needs to change.’ Douglas County School Board candidate James Geddes

ver, and has a bachelor’s degree from CU and a medical degree from the University of Colorado-Denver School of Medicine. He is an emergency trauma and emergency general thoracic surgeon in the Denver area. A father of four, Geddes’ two youngest children attend Cherry Hills Christian School; his oldest two are adults. Geddes is a Douglas County Republicanendorsed candidate who supports the district’s current pay-for-performance plan and voucher program. “I’m hoping that’ll go through the court system and come back to us,” he said of the voucher program. “Then we can fully implement it.” Measuring teacher success is not an easy task, he said. “I don’t think the last chapter’s been written on how that’s done,” he said. “But in concept, if a teacher’s doing a great job

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Pati Martinez, Creative Director for hill aevium’s new Denver Office

Edwards, CO-based marketing and advertising firm hill aevium is expanding its Denver office under the leadership of Creative Director Pati Martinez. The agency’s award-winning brand strategist will split her time between the Edwards and Denver offices and

Hurricane Grill and Wings, 8520 W. Bowles Avenue, pulled out all the stops (including a real Colorado “hurricane”) during their Grand Opening and ribbon cutting celebration on August 22nd. Great food and beverages as well as drawings for Jimmy Buffet tickets and dinners were enjoyed by all. The restaurant also made a generous donation to Colorado Fallen Firefighters during the event. www.hgwcolorado.com photo by Barbara Peck, In Your Element Photography

will oversee the firm’s group of designers and web developers in the Denver office. “With Pati overseeing our creative and branding efforts, we look forward to expanding our presence in the Denver market,” says hill aevium President Linda Hill. “We are thrilled that Pati will be able to offer her expertise in creating customized solutions for clients in both the Vail Valley and the Front Range,” adds Hill. Martinez joined hill aevium in 2010. Earlier this year, hill aevium received a Silver Adrian Award from the Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) for its redesign of the Glenwood Hot Springs website, striving to enhance the site’s design and architecture in an effort to increase website traffic and provide quicker access to meaningful website content. Since the new site launched a year ago, the number of unique visitors to the

website has increased by 21% and the number of people who clicked through to the reservation system increased by 19%. Last year, the agency won two W3 Awards from the International Academy of the Visual Arts for website design and was named a Bronze winner in the 33rd Annual Telly Awards for their Estes Park :30 TV spot titled “Take Flight.” The agency was also responsible for the design and implementation of the South Metro Denver Chamber’s new brand logo last year. “hill aevium did a fantastic job of incorporating our Chamber’s core values of collaboration, empowerment, transformation and celebration into an immediately recognizable logo and icon. They worked very closely with our branding committee to make sure we came out with a dynamic and graphically interesting logo,” said Chamber President and CEO John Brackney.

and creating eager learners … that teacher needs to be recognized, rewarded and retained.” Geddes said he would keep constituents foremost in his mind when making decisions on the board. “First, we should consider what’s best for our students, and best for our citizens,” he said. “Also, of course, we have to be responsible to the employees of the district. We want them to be happy.” Geddes does not plan to seek another term on the CU Board of Regents. Elected to the board in 2008 to serve the 6th Congressional District, his current term expires in January 2015. As a DCSD board member, he said, “I will be applying the conservative principles of limited government, individual freedom and individual responsibility that goes with freedom.”

Calendar of Events For a complete calendar of South Metro Denver Chamber events or more information, visit our web site at www.bestchamber.com or call 303-795-0142. Thursday, September 19th: Meet Littleton City Council Candidate Phil Cernanec The Chamber Center, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial Meet Littleton City Council Candidate Bruce Stahlman The Chamber Center, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial 2013 Denver Business Journal Power Book Celebration Luncheon Sheraton Hotel Downtown, 1550 Court Place, Denver Accident Investigation presented by Pinnacol Assurance & Jewell Insurance The Chamber Center, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial Mass Mutual Pearls of Wisdom Seminar 4600 S. Ulster St., Denver Friday, September 20th: 5th Annual Women in Leadership Conference: The WIL to Prosper Embassy Suites DTC, 10250 E. Costilla Ave., Centennial Social Marketing for Business: Effective Listening to Social Media The Chamber Center, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial Energy & Sustainable Infrastructure Council: Energy, Water & Transportation... The Chamber Center, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial Meet Douglas County School Board Candidate Meghann Silverthorn The Chamber Center, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial Tuesday, September 24th: Business Bible Study The Chamber Center, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial 2013 Chamber Golf Tour: Inverness Hotel & Golf Club 200 Inverness Drive West, Englewood International Business Development Taskforce Board of Advisors The Chamber Center, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial Meet Douglas County School Board Candidate Ronda Scholting The Chamber Center, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial Meet Littleton City Council Candidate John Watson The Chamber Center, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial Wednesday, September 25th: Transformative Education in Colorado with Sect of Education Bill Bennett Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons Street, Lone Tree STEM-EC: Douglas County Schools Site Visit Location TBD Colorado Heights University International Business Reception 3001 S. Federal Blvd., Denver Colorado Breast Care Center Grand Opening Celebration Centennial Medical Plaza, 14200 E. Arapahoe Rd., Centennial Thursday, September 26th: Rocky Mountain Social Media Marketing Summit Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons Street, Lone Tree STEM-EC: Littleton Public Schools Site Visit Location TBD Cultural Business Alliance: “From Silence to Center” The Chamber Center, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial Littleton Business Coalition Leaders Reunite & Refresh PADT, 2009 W. Littleton Blvd., Suite 200, Littleton Friday, September 27th: President’s Leadership Forum The Chamber Center, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial Littleton Independent Quasquicentennial Celebration Hudson Gardens, 6115 South Santa Fe Drive, Littleton

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September 19, 2013

s School board member says work remains Benevento says focus should be on finances, educational options By Jane Reuter

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Disagreements aside, Doug Benevencherto finds serving on the Douglas County d re-School Board gratifying — so much so he’d like to do it another four years. uents “It’s rewarding when we’re at board deci-meetings and you see wonderful kids and the things that they’ve accomplished, the st forwonderful teachers that have done great ,” hethings,” he said. pon- “It’s rewarding we’re putting more mon. Weey in the classrooms, and we’re paying our best teachers more. other “When we walked in, we were in the ectedteeth of the recession. We worked as a Con-team on the board to solve that challenge piresand solve it in a manner we felt was best

for the district.” Benevento, elected to the District E seat in 2009, is one of four candidates endorsed by the Douglas County Republicans in this year’s election. An attorney for Xcel Energy, the Colorado native previously served as Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment director and U.S. Senator Wayne Allard’s senior policy adviser. His two daughters attend Platte River Academy charter school. Benevento credits fatherhood for his interest in public service. “I thought of (school board) as returning someBenevento thing to the community,” he said. Parenthood also has guided his decisions thus far, he said. “I believe parents are the best decision-makers for their children,” Benevento said. “That was my theme four years ago and it’ll be my theme this year as well.

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ists will then be vetted and ratified by the county commissioners. Those appointed will serve a three-year term and be limited to four terms total. There are two trustees from each of the three Douglas County commissioner districts and one at-large trustee on the board. The board has control of library finances and planning as well as executive recruitment and evaluation. Each member is expected to attend regular monthly evening meetings, informal monthly board lunches, and an annual half-day retreat. Members are also required to serve on various committees with ongoing responsibilities. Candidates are encouraged to review Article III of the board’s policies and bylaws in regard to “powers and responsibilities” to better understand board expectations. Please visit www.douglascountylibraries. org/content/bylaws-and-policies-manual. To apply, candidates are asked to submit a letter of interest articulating their motivation to apply, as well as a completed application for the position, which can be found at www.douglas.co.us/commissioners/citizen-boards by clicking the link for “application to appointment for citizen advisory boards.” Both documents need to be submitted on or before Oct. 1 to Douglas County

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“Each child is an individual and we need to provide as many choices and educational options for students as possible. Then we put them in the best position to succeed in education as possible.” Pleased as he is by the current board’s accomplishments, Benevento said more needs to be done. “I think we need to continue to look for efficiencies in the district to return more money to the classroom,” he said. “I think we need to look for that next increment of parental choice. How can we make sure that child can access the school that works best for them? “We need to continue to develop the pay-for-performance system, (one) that is going to attract the best and keep the best teachers.” While Benevento acknowledges dissension surrounding some board decisions, he said he hasn’t yet heard convincing arguments from opponents — particularly on the voucher program. “There seems to be obstacles to any increment of choice because that’s too

much,” he said. “They’re not raising substantive arguments about what’s the matter with (the voucher program).” Plaintiffs in the lawsuit against the voucher program cited several concerns, including the use of public money by private schools. Benevento said he’s open to discussion if the focus is on the quantity of educational options — not eliminating choice altogether. “I would like everybody to be completely happy, but I think the vast majority are happy with the direction of the district,” he said. “Objectively, if you look at how the district is performing, clearly we are moving in the right direction.” Benevento acknowledged his acceptance of campaign funds during the 2009 election from private-school and schoolchoice supporters, but said: “I guarantee you there is not a significant supporter I know of that has come to the district for anything.”

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Headline News Candidates invited to apply for Library District Board of Trustees

Candidates for three seats on the Douglas County Library Board of Trustees are encouraged to apply for appointment for service effective January 2014. Applications for the appointment are due on or before October 1, 2013. Visit the Douglas County newsroom www.douglas.co.us for more details such as candidate criteria and selection process. To apply, candidates are asked submit a letter of interest articulating their motivation for application, as well as an application for the position located at www.douglas.co.us/ commissioners/ citizen-boards/ application-for-appointmentfor-citizen-advisory-boards/ Submit both documents on or before October 1, 2013 to Douglas County Boards and Commissions, c/o Dru Campbell, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, CO 80104; or by email dcampbel@ douglas.co.us or by fax (303) 688-1293.

Office of Veterans Affairs Open House September 26

Citizens are invited to attend an Open House at the newlyrelocated Office of Veterans Affairs at 301 Wilcox in Castle Rock on Thursday, Sept. 26 from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

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FREE Countywide, NEW! multi-product recycling event - Oct. 5 A residential-only multi-product recycling event - accepting electronics; personal documents for shredding; and clothing donation - will be held on Saturday, October 5, from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., at Castle View High School, 5254 N. Meadows Drive, in Castle Rock. Personal document shredding is limited to four file-size boxes or kitchen size bags of paper at no cost. Unlimited, yet specific personal items for electronics recycling will be accepted. No disposal fees will be collected. For more information on this event, including which items will be accepted for electronics recycling, please visit www. douglas.co.us/recycling/

Emergency Preparedness Training in September The Douglas County Office of Emergency Management invites citizens to Preparedness Training on Tuesdays in September, which is National Preparedness Month. Topics of discussion will include Evacuations– People and Animals; Code Red—phone notifications and Go kits— what should you have ready. There is no cost or registration required to attend any of the training classes. For more information including dates and locations of the training please visit www.dcsheriff.net/ emergencymanagement/

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September 19, 2013

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Planning, packing pivotal to preparedness Fire is far from our minds with last week’s rains. But we just left a summer with the worst fire in Colorado history. The Black Forest Fire took down nearly 500 homes, and the state required federal disaster aid. At the same time, the state was dotted with lesser blazes, including the Lime Gulch and Royal Gorge fires. The number of evacuations was dwarfed by the news of the number of homes lost, but it was a big hurt to many other people, their health, pets and livelihoods. And now — after what had been a relatively calm start to the month — we suddenly experience flooding and rainfall enough to have caused several deaths. So

our view it’s not difficult to be mindful of Emergency Preparedness Month in September — the FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) initiative started in 2004 that involves a few simple projects. First develop an emergency plan. It’s easy. • Decide a group meeting place in case of emergency or disaster. Choose one near home and one farther away. • Identify an emergency contact person

and assign responsibilities to each family or group member. • Make some decisions about where your family should go if forced to leave the area. And make plans for the pets. Second, assemble the supplies you will need. And group everything together in a kit. Here’s a recommended list from FEMA. • Battery powered or crank radio • Weather alert radio • Extra batteries • First aid kit • Sanitary napkins • Dust mask • Water for drinking and sanitation • Water purification tablets

• Waterproof matches and a butane lighter • Crank flashlight • Plastic sheeting • Non-perishable food for at least three days • Disinfectants and medications • Medical information for entire family, including instructions about medications and health history information. We never know when Mother Nature or a man-made disaster will make us all shake in our boots. So it’s not a bad idea to go through the steps of being prepared for disaster. We hope the exercise simply amounts to an educational experience. On to fall and winter.

How time flies … What’s your favorite or slows, or reverses thing about fall? question of the week

As summer officially ends and fall begins, we asked several people in the Highlands Ranch Town Center what they like best about the season.

“The weather, the clothes, the heartier, more savory food, Thanksgiving, rain and snow. And then of course, the leaves changing color.” — Kaitlin Clark, Denver

“Football and Thanksgiving.” — Thiago Harvey, Denver

“The leaves changing. But football first.” — Kenneth Harvey, Denver

“Cooler weather and the changing of the leaves. But the snow can stay in the mountains.” — Jackie Walsh, Highlands Ranch

letters to the editor Forum blatantly one-sided

In response to “Despite candidate conflicts, DCSD forum is a go”: Despite his position as the Douglas County GOP District Captain, David DiCarlo could at least attempt to appear impartial in his role as Douglas County School District Accountability Committee chairman. In the video of the Aug. 13 DAC meeting, Mr. DiCarlo said of his efforts to reach possible school board candidates about a candidate forum, “I just started today, so I’ve reached out to six. As I hear back, I’ll email the rest of the DAC with potential dates, potential places.” Surely if Mr. DiCarlo was able to contact six potential candidates in one day, he could have found the time to contact the other six that were registered at that date, sometime in the next day or two. Instead, he waited three weeks, until Sept. 2, to inform the other candidates of a set date, with no similar opportunity to weigh in on “potential dates, potential places.” I must question Mr. DiCarlo’s integrity when he then states, “all candidates were given the exact same notice.” Furthermore, his excuse of “availability of the venue” is simply ludicrous as there were only eight days in September and October that the Douglas County High School auditorium was booked as of Sept. 9. Conveniently, the candidates he contacted on Sept. 2 just happen to be those he opposes, while the GOP-endorsed candidates remarkably could attend. This is a blatant attempt to provide a one-sided forum for the candidates supported by Mr. DiCarlo, and it is a flagrant misuse of his authority as DAC chair. I encourage all citizens of Douglas County to put an end to these forms of deliberate, calculated, and unethical behaviors within our school district by voting for Barbra Chase, Bill Hodges, Julie Keim and Ronda Scholting in the upcoming Board of

Education election. Meg Masten Highlands Ranch

Claims about schools are rubbish

Regarding the Rev. Frank R. Morris’ guest column of Sept. 5: Rubbish. The existing board runs the school district according to capitalistic theory? Rubbish. If so then when do I get a dividend in the form of reduced taxes? The board runs it according to Dr. Friedman’s economic theories? Rubbish. If so, where are the universal vouchers? As a result teachers are no longer respected professionals and ... become classroom supervisors? Rubbish. Supervisors aren’t respected professionals? Teachers are no longer professionals or is it they are no longer respected? One can’t tell from your sentence. Of course neither is true as anyone who watches board and teacher interaction can easily tell. Or spent any time talking to or listening to board members (Disagreeing is not disrespect.) In the business world one does not allow non-business people to tell them how to manage? Rubbish. I am hard-pressed to identify any segment of society that is more open to input regardless of source. Think about it, the business world welcomes input from academia, from the consumer, from regulators, from philosophy, from theology, and, in the United States at least, from foreign cultures. This school board is replacing a mid20th-century educational model with one that puts the consumer in charge by allowing the parent to choose between a traditional model, a charter school model, a private school model, an online model and a home school model. That is true reform and an increase in individual liberty. Michael Wallace Highlands Ranch

I have attended football games all over the place. Lincoln, Norman, Ann Arbor, Pasadena, Berkeley, Palo Alto, Tempe. None of them ended in slow motion. I have attended Major League Baseball games in at least five states, and none of the games ended in slow motion. But every time I watch a football or baseball movie, it ends in slow motion. Is it a requisite? “Must end in slow motion.” Maybe the director has to stretch the movie out because it didn’t take up enough time. That must be it. He’s got 10 minutes to go, and he doesn’t have 10 minutes worth of action and dialogue. I know better about slow motion. It is used to add drama to drama. I don’t think I have ever seen a football or baseball movie end in real time. Or basketball. Have you seen “Hoosiers”? Jimmy Chitwood goes up ... up ... up. It takes 20 seconds and there are only three seconds left in the game. Directors can manipulate time all over the place. There are flashbacks and flashforwards. Some movies have both, so you have to pay attention. “Back to the Future” starts in 1985, goes back to 1955, and returns to 1985, after Marty McFly (Michael J. Fox) tinkers with events. I like Fox. He is going to star in a new television series. He’s an inspiration. There is film that was famously shot in nearly real time. It’s “High Noon,” starring Gary Cooper and Grace Kelly. I look at clocks in movies. Most of the time they don’t change during a scene. In “High Noon,” clocks are shown throughout the

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movie, and they are all ticking down the minutes until the bad guy, Frank Miller, gets off the train and comes gunning for Will Kane (Cooper). It takes place in Hadleyville, in the New Mexico Territory. The film is #27 on the American Film Institute’s list of great films. Some movies start way in the past. They are called period films. I am not crazy about period films, like “Pride and Prejudice.” Mr. Darcy doesn’t do much for me. Most period films are humorless. There has to be a little humor, doesn’t there? Not always. There weren’t a lot of oneliners in “Schlinder’s List.” A film came out in 1968 that was set in 2001, “A Space Odyssey,” and it seemed very futuristic. We hadn’t even been to the moon yet. Now 2001 has come and gone. Sometimes time plays tricks on us. It takes forever to wait 15 minutes in line at the pharmacy or on hold on the phone, but 15 minutes goes by much too fast when you are with the one you love. One of my favorite manipulations of Marshall continues on Page 17

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An overview of world markets in motion

Different economic factors drive different results in different countries. However, we are the same in that we share one globe. August market returns worldwide are a good example of how certain countries produced diverse results. However the global nature of current affairs was the hree common denominator producing significant volatility for investors. August marked the usual late summer mily, lull that often follows the more exiting July ons earnings season. Many investors vacation late in sume or mer and the low trading volume is often hake blamed for a downward drifting stock market this time of year. he September is often a volatile month e and this year the fall outlook has cast an n ominous shadow over the markets. The anticipation of dealing with the federal deficit, the new Affordable Health Care Act, another possible round of sequestration and a possible new Federal Reserve chairman would each be good reasons for uncertainty. On top of these issues we also must deal with China balancing between cooling down growth without stalling the economy; the conflict in Syria; and Europe coming out of recession. While there is a lot going on that is country specific, the domino triggers are also in effect where news from halfway around the globe impacts our investments. Here is an overview of the world markets at the end of August: The United States became infatuated with when the Federal Reserve Board would begin to taper their bond buying

program. This set the stage for rising bond yields which put pressure on both bond and stock prices pushing U.S. markets down 3 percent¹. The news of chemical weapons used in Syria created more uncertainty. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell below 15,000 again in August, which seems to be an emotional level for many domestic investors. Europe announced the 17-nation euro zone has emerged from recession. However, this news was tempered with investor concerns about potential strikes on Syria, which pushed stocks down for Europe as well. Asia Pacific nations also had varying degrees of declines. Japan fell 2 percent on a lower-than-expected growth outlook and pending sales tax increase designed to help lower their massive fiscal deficit. This in turn could dampen economic growth. Australian stocks were up slightly despite the lower economic outlook largely due to high unemployment. Emerging markets as a whole also fell 2 percent last month despite variable economic data in specific countries. China

Short-term thinking blurs big-picture vision The need for instant gratification has truly compromised our ability to see beyond what is immediately in front of us. I mean in some cases we can’t even see the next three hours that are directly in front of us let alone three weeks, three months, or three years down the road. We want something and we want it now. I do agree that part of this insatiable need for speed when it comes to our wants and desires has been shaped by technology and the fact that we can access information with one or two clicks on our computer, tablet, and smart phone. But I also believe as a society we have developed a perceived need to keep up with our neighbors, family members, and our competitors when it comes to business. We want what they have and we want it now. You see, short-term thinkers limit themselves to what they can have or achieve today instead of seeing the much bigger potential of tomorrow. And whether tomorrow comes in a day, in a month, or over several years … tomorrow will eventually come. And if we live only for the things we can have at our fingertips in this moment, we forgo the opportunity to enjoy the rewards that come by careful planning, temporary sacrifices, saving, being patient, and willing to earn and wait for the things that will provide enjoyment and security in the future. Near-term thinking or seeking is driven by an attitude of impatience. Big-picture visioning and pursuing is driven by a goals-oriented and resultsfocused attitude. The student will make a decision to blow off a homework assignment today in exchange for a good time tonight. The unemployed person will stop sending resumes and applying for the position they truly want because they were not offered a job today. The person seeking to lose weight or improve their physical fitness will avoid the gym because the pounds are coming off too slowly or their endurance or strength is not improving rapidly enough. There are countless scenarios where the shortcut and partial success are rationalized by the acceptance of fractional achievement of what we really desire. Our choice to accept the “almost-win” always seems easier at first, but ultimately leads to a life filled with “woulda,” “shoulda,”

had a slight increase as their manufacturing index expanded for the first time in four months. South Korea also showed an increase helped by rising exports. The rest of the emerging markets remain troubled with large deficits, high inflation and declining currencies. This includes India, Indonesia, Brazil, Turkey and Mexico. Russia reduced their growth forecast pushing stocks modestly lower. This research indicates that investors may experience increased volatility stemming from foreign or domestic issues: Some specific to each country’s economic situation and some due to the global contagion. While foreign investing often provides good diversification, it may be impossible to determine where all the risks are.

Therefore keep your strategy current with your advisor to monitor opportunities and the concerns that come with them. Now that we are on a global market, it will be difficult to see all the factors necessary to make investment decisions without qualified advice. 1. Capital Group August Commentary Patricia Kummer has been an independent Certified Financial Planner for 27 years and is President of Kummer Financial Strategies Inc., a Registered Investment Advisor in Highlands Ranch. Check www. kummerfinancial.com for workshops and commentary or call the economic hotline at 303-683-5800. Any material discussed is meant for informational purposes only and not a substitute for individual advice. Investing is subject to risks including loss of principal invested.

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“coulda” thoughts and regrets. Of course there are activities and tasks that require short-term thinking and immediate actions. However, when we allow everything we do to be driven by the near term, it is so easy to lose sight of the big picture. So what do we do about this instant gratification epidemic? The first thing we need to do is to adopt an attitude of patience and big-picture visioning. The second thing we need to do is to identify our goals. And as a best practice, categorize each goal into one of three buckets: near term, mid-range, and longterm. The first time that we go through this exercise we will probably notice that one of the buckets is filled with more goals than the other two. This is a good thing, as it will bring awareness to where our current focus lies. The next step is to go back and make sure that there is some level of distribution in all three buckets. Once we have taken the time to identify and prioritize our goals into these categories, we will begin to see and internally own the roadmap for our personal success. This is easier than we think; it only requires some time and thoughtful consideration to get started. And there is no time like the present to get started. How about you, is it about instant gratification or are you willing to put in the time, hard work, patience and sacrifice necessary to realize your goals and dreams? I would love to hear all about it at gotonorton@gmail.com, because when we get our heads and hearts around what our long-term future can possibly be, it really will be a better than good week. Michael Norton, a resident of Highlands Ranch, is the former president of the Zig Ziglar organization and CEO and founder of www.candogo.com

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Reading, writing and rescue work School district convoy brings stranded students home By Virginia Grantier

vgrantier@ourcoloradonews.com If someone wondered about a caravan of 15 white Chevy Suburbans, two small buses and a service truck, led by a Douglas County sheriff’s car, leaving the Parker area the afternoon of Sept. 13 — it was just a school principal and school district personnel trying to get their kids back. And they did it. Eighty-seven Pine Grove Elementary School sixth-graders and six adults were supposed to come home Sept. 12 from a 2½-day outdoor education experience at the Estes Park YMCA. But midweek the weather changed, the rains started — and eventually the power went out, and the entrance to the camp was flooding, the camp’s bridge was being compromised, and the couple-mile mountain road to the camp was in danger of being washed out. Molly Gnaegy, the school’s principal, and district personnel determined the kids needed to stay up there an extra night, and then on Sept. 13, after making a plan, the decision was made to seize the moment. There was a small window of clear weather and the National Park Service was going to let them travel the only way in — Trail Ridge Road, which was closed to the public so it could used as an emergency access just for situations like theirs. “It was a little risky,” Gnaegy said. But if they didn’t get the kids out that day, there was the possibility with colder weather in the mountains on Sept. 15 that there could be snow conditions on Trail Ridge Road — and then what, they thought.

On the afternoon of Sept. 13, Douglas County School District sent a convoy of 14 Chevy Suburbans, two small buses and a service truck, all led by a Douglas County sheriff’s deputy, on a journey to pick up students stranded in Estes Park. Courtesy photo About 3 p.m. Sept. 13, the convoy took off to get the kids and their teachers and chaperones — who didn’t know that help was on the way to get them home. A message had been sent, but the camp didn’t get the message. Since mid-day Sept. 12, power was out in Estes Park. Gnaegy had made contact with another YMCA camp in Winter Park, and the person there was able to renew communication indirectly by connecting with someone in Estes Park who had a walkie-talkie or satellite phone that he was able to use in his car and connect somehow with the Estes Park YMCA camp, Gnaegy said. They would set up scheduled communications periodically this way to check on the kids. But after the decision was made to take a convoy up, and a message was sent about that, and somehow it didn’t get

though. Gnaegy said she thinks it was because the camp got very busy at that point, as the camp, she found out later, had received word the camp’s road had maybe 30 minutes before potentially washing out. They were busy getting out the Douglas County students as well as students from a couple other schools. Gnaegy was later told that students were shuttled about five at a time in YMCA pickups that were being driven behind a front-end loader, which pushed water and debris out of the way, clearing the way for the pickups. The students then were taken to a restaurant parking lot and put on buses that they took about four miles or so to the Rocky Mountain Church in Estes Park, where they would be safer. Gnaegy said when the school district’s

convoy rolled up to the church about 8 p.m. there were a lot of tears. “I’ve never been so excited to see a principal in all my life,” a student told her. The students got into the white SUVs, got food bags that had been prepared on a moment’s notice by the district’s nutrition services, and then the drivers took off for home. The drivers included Paul Balon, the district’s director of transportation, and district bus drivers, who coincidentally were quite familiar with Trail Ridge Road — which at its highest point is at 12,183 feet in elevation. They had trained on that road in the past as an exercise in dealing with challenging driving situations. But on this trip, Trail Ridge Road didn’t have a “drop of precipitation … It usually causes people grief, but it was the road that saved us,” Gnaegy said. “The moon was out and guided us all the way.” The students, who had learned compass skills and using the stars for navigation at the camp, practiced those skills, on the way home — before falling asleep, Gnaegy said. When they got to Pine Grove at 1 a.m. Sept. 14, parents were lining the sidewalks. They knew about when the convoy was expected because of periodic emails about the progress. Gnaegy said she can’t say enough about the YMCA staff who kept the kids calm and busy with fun activities throughout this saga. And for the school-district team that put this effort together. The students got Sept. 16 off from school to recuperate and rest. Gnaegy said the adults would meet soon to discuss what could be done differently next time. But overall, things went well. Michelle Yi, school district spokeswoman, said that “this is truly a shining example of the Douglas County community coming together to work toward a great cause.”

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In May, the library district launched a multi-year capital campaign called “No Leaf Unturned” for construction of new libraries in Lone Tree, Castle Pines and Parker — all communities whose growth has outpaced the libraries’ capacities. Parker and Castle Pines also have stepped up with offers of land for new library buildings. RidgeGate development manager Darryl Jones said the potential site offers benefits to both library patrons and adjacent retailers. “We really like that site because it’s more embedded in the RidgeGate community and Lincoln Commons retail district,” he

keeping an eye on the 3.1-mile section of the county’s East-West Regional Trail, Cabela’s will get a sign acknowledging their work. Company representatives said store employees and customers also will use the area to test new gear in an outdoor setting. Cabela’s opened its Lone Tree store Aug. 15. Though Cabela’s is the county’s first corporate trail sponsor, Burkhardt hopes it isn’t the last. “We’re all for it,” he said. “We’re not just going to limit it to Cabela’s.”

ing what can only be described as a `riot of color,’ ” according to the press release. “He also had a flat-brimmed Porkpie-style hat and bandit mask. He is 42 but is often mistaken for mascots half that age.” Lone Tree police are trying to obtain surveillance footage from the adjacent KeyBank ATM to see if it includes video of the theft. Restaurant employees estimate the statue’s value at about $3,000. The Mellow Mushroom is offering one free small pizza a month for a year to anyone who provides a tip leading to the Pizza Bandito’s return. To report information, call the Lone Tree Police Department at 303-339-8150.

said. “From a long-term use standpoint, we think it makes the most sense. People can park in one spot, shop, go to the library and the arts center. It’s good for the retailers, the residents and the library users.” Having a site doesn’t accelerate the planned construction of the new library, however, which remains at three to five years. Voters rejected a proposed tax in-

crease for construction of the Parker, Castle Pines and Lone Tree libraries, so the district now is relying on savings. “We’ve planned out a timeline that allows us to construct all three libraries,” Lone Tree library branch manager Aspen Walker said. “But that relies on us moving through the timeline instead of trying to do them all at once.”

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Everyone loves ‘Uncle John’ “Beverly Hills Cop” movie franchise actor and Fort Collins resident John Ashton is about as happy as it gets for someone who has chosen and endured a rather tortured profession. Ashton has ridden the Hollywood rollercoaster especially after finding fame in the Eddie Murphy vehicles “Beverly Hills Cop” and “Beverly Hills Cop II” playing the curmudgeonly Detective Sgt. John Taggart. Ashton, who retreated to a relatively quiet life in Fort Collins years ago because Hollywood felt like an ill-fitting suit, is back in the movie game with “Uncle John,” an independent film where he stars as the namesake character in this murder mystery set in Wisconsin and Chicago. The movie will likely travel to the Sundance Film Festival or, if luck is on their side, first to producer/director David Lynch, who worked with “Uncle John” writer and producer Erik Crary on the film “Inland Empire” in 1996. But Ashton, who earlier this week parted company with his agents, is most fired up about this movie, which he says has brought him back to his original journey to become an actor who does meaningful work. “It’s the best script I’ve read in years,” Ashton told me during a phone interview. “It’s something I’ve been begging my agents for me to do. I read the script and said, ‘Man, I’m on board.’ I don’t think I’m going to work for anybody over 40 anymore.” Like I said, Ashton plays the title character who is a level-headed guy who helps out his neighbors with fix-it jobs in rural Wisconsin. “He’s Uncle John,” Ashton said. “Everybody loves him. He fixes people’s water pipes and cabinet doors. The honesty of the character I loved.”

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Kaitlyn Griffiths of KG Artistry turns Luke Tucker, 3, into a superhero during Littleton Rotary’s Bacon, Bands and Beer event at Reinke Bros. on Sept. 14.

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Pianists play travel guides Three performers set for concert at Lone Tree Arts Center By Sonya Ellingboe

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sellingboe@ourcolorado news.com A trio of contemporary concert pianists will entertain at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 25 at the Lone Tree Arts Center: Lisa Downing of Ken Caryl, Argentine native Julio Maziotti and American Bob Baker. The concert will be a first piano solo program since Lone Tree Arts Center received a Yamaha concert grand piano in 2012 as a gift from the Lone Tree Cultural Foundation, the Park Meadows Business Improvement District, Don and Betty Winslow and Linda Bjelland. Each pianist brings a distinct personal history and style to the joint concert, which is titled “The Global Piano Experience.” Downing, the great-granddaughter of a slave, who also

boasts American Indian background, is a Colorado native who lives with her family in Ken Caryl. Her multi-ethnic history affects her own worldview and personal spirituality, coloring her compositions and the stories they tell. She performs across the U.S. and internationally, has recorded three albums and has a fourth in production. She teaches in her home studio and has a talent agency called Vision Quest Entertainment. Julio Maziotti, a native of Mendoza, Argentina, brings a Latin influence, combining tango rhythms and traces of his Italian heritage. He too performs internationally — in Switzerland and Spain recently. Bob Baker, who comes from

Lisa Downing of Ken Caryl will perform in the Sept. 25 “Global Piano Experience” concert at Lone Tree Arts Center. Courtesy photo an Asian/Irish background, is classically trained, and is influenced by many genres of American music: jazz, rock, gospel and more.

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Right: Harper’s first step was focus on the needs of digital natives. Above: Demonstrating the 4th “C”! Collaboration!

Mammoth Heights Teacher marries Innovation with Experience to create Primary Innovation Studio

Mammoth Heights Elementary students are learning in a new, innovative environment, thanks to the vision of second grade teacher Mary Lisa Harper, support from the Douglas County School District (DCSD) and a generous grant from the Morgridge Family Foundation. Harper spent the summer designing a classroom that incorporates new concepts in education. Integrating the latest research with her own 20 years of classroom experience, Harper built the Primary Innovation Studio. “I realize that we are moving in education. And to work in the same box that we have been working in for the past decades is just not going to work for today’s kid. We have to move forward and someone is going to have to give it a try,” Harper said. Harper’s first step was to focus on the needs of “digital native” students, those who have grown up with technology, though her classroom is not just about technology. “I think that the shift is more in the teacher than with the technology. I can have five iPads and be teaching with great 21st Century Skills and it could be a 21st Century classroom. We don’t need [a

lot of technology]. The big shift is within. It’s how you approach kids. How you understand that they’re a different breed right now when it comes to learning.”

“There is a space for all of the 4 C’s, that’s how I designed it,” Harper explained. “Creativity, there is the Maker’s

“The big shift is within. It’s how you approach kids. How you understand that they’re a different breed right now when it comes to learning.” — Mammoth Heights Elementary Teacher Mary Lisa Harper

Space. Communication—there is a stage where kids can meet in groups or if they so choose, they can collaborate and communicate with their peers. Critical Thinking—you see with white boards that are lower, with all the technology. And the Collaboration—it’s absolutely everywhere.”

According to Harper, students have a lot more flexibility within the room to find the right niche that supports their learning. This is a big departure from the picture of school most of us are used to – this is a classroom that is driven by student needs. “Certainly as primary teachers, we are used to guiding every single step of the way… that Victorian model is ingrained in us. I have the picture of my aunt in the classroom and she’s teaching. All the kids are sitting in rows. And she is the deliverer of all knowledge. It’s just not like that anymore,” Harper said. “I knew something had to change. My delivery had to start looking different because kids are changing,” Harper added. “Honestly, I was getting bored with the textbook teaching. I knew something was going to have to happen in my career in order to invigorate me to be my best for [the] kids.” Harper hopes that the lessons learned in the Primary Innovation Studio will help teachers at Mammoth Heights Elementary and across DCSD consider new ways to engage students.

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Superintendent Fagen drafted a plan to send the money to Douglas County School District (DCSD) classrooms. The plan was unanimously approved by the DCSD Board of Education and also included an average one percent ongoing raise, differentiated for performance, for all DCSD licensed, classified and professional/technical staff, and administrators who were eligible to receive the Board-approved pay increases in May 2013. This is an additional average ongoing pay increase of one percent to the plan that was approved in May 2013. “This is once again a reflection of our vision, our philosophy and our commitment to use every dollar in the classroom, to reduce administrative costs, to use every conceivable dime that we can; to get it to the professionals,” said Board of Education Director Craig Richardson.

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“Safety is a top priority at Douglas County School District and this is truly a shining example of the Douglas County community coming together. We’re thankful to everyone involved - including the families, students, teachers, principal, district leadership, bus drivers, operations team, the Douglas County Sheriff ’s Office, the YMCA of the Rockies, and the National Park Service - for all their help in getting our kids home safely.” — DCSD Superintendent Dr. Elizabeth Fagen

Last week, a group of 87 sixth graders and six adults were stranded at Estes Park due to the extreme weather. The Pine Grove Elementary (Parker, CO) students were attending a regularly scheduled outdoor education field trip at the YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park. Due to the extreme weather conditions, the group was not able to return home as scheduled.

The only major road into Estes Park was completely flooded and Trail Ridge Road was the only available alternative to exit Estes Park. Unfortunately, the high, mountain road is only open during the summer months. As DCSD monitored the forecast, it was apparent there was only a brief window of time on Friday when the rain would slow down and make a rescue possible. DCSD and the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office contacted the National Park

Service to request that Trail Ridge Road be opened briefly in order to rescue students. Once given permission to enter the park, DCSD dispatched a convoy of 15 SUV’s, two small activity buses, and a service truck to pick up the students and staff. A Douglas County Sheriff’s deputy escorted the group the entire trip. The convoy left at approximately 2:40 p.m. on Friday. All the transportation professionals who were dispatched had trained specifically on Trail Ridge Road. “Throughout the entire process the safety of the staff and students was the primary concern of both the Pine Grove staff and District administration,” said DCSD Superintendent Dr. Elizabeth Fagen. “This was absolutely a team effort,” said Fagen. “The district leadership Continued on page 4

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C2E Students hope to lift spirits, benefit Aurora theatre and Sandy Hook victims

Following the July 2012 Aurora theater and December 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary mass shootings, the students at Parker’s Challenge to Excellence Charter School say they experienced a wave of emotions. The sixth-grade students in Glenn Thompson’s class channeled those feelings into something tangible, the creation of a book filled with positive messages.

These Parker, Colorado, students wanted to find a way to reach out to all people and the families that have been affected by these senseless tragedies everywhere. This book is dedicated in particular to the victims and families of the Aurora, Colorado, movie theater shooting and to the victims and families of the Newtown, Connecticut, school shooting.

“Colorado: A New Perspective” includes 71 pages with messages of hope, photographs and drawings by Thompson’s students. After compiling the content, the students decided to publish their work, with the ultimate goal of sending proceeds and a few copies of their book to families of victims in both Aurora and Newtown.

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team and Pine Grove Elementary coordinated a community-wide effort to bring our students home safely. We had our best drivers transporting students, our operations team coordinated the trip with the National Park Service and the YMCA of the Rockies; Nutrition Services quickly assembled food and snacks for students; Communications provided information to parents and support for Pine Grove staff; and, the Douglas County Sheriff provided leadership and an escort for the rescue convoy,” continued Fagen. In the interim, the Pine Grove Elementary group was evacuated from the YMCA of the Rockies to a general evacuation point near Estes Park and the convoy met them there. The group arrived home to roars of applause and cheering from overjoyed parents and staff just shy of 1 a.m. Saturday morning. Patti Hanrahan, Director of Schools with Pine Grove Elementary 6th Graders Sarah Dahm and Kyra Kauffman

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annual Flight to Luxury event benefiting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver. The evening’s goal is to raise $750,000. The Signature Flight Support private jet hangar at Centennial Airport will house the red-carpet event showcasing elite elements of highend travel: Cuvee’s custom-couture villas in locations around the world, first-class private jets by Jet Linx and luxury sports cars by Ferrari of Denver and Sill-TerHar Motors. Also featured will be a couture fashion show from local Denver

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time happened in a cartoon series: “Peabody’s Improbable History,” which starred Mr. Peabody and a precocious boy named Sherman. It was featured on the “Rocky and Bullwinkle Show.” During every episode, Peabody and Sherman would get in the WABAC (pronounced “way-back”)

boutiques, cuisine and drinks from some of the Mile High City’s top eateries and a silent and live auction. CBS4 sports anchor Vic Lombardi will emcee the event. For more information and tickets, go to www.flighttoluxury.com.

Lone Tree Arts Center goes plaid

The Tartan Terrors will bring their signature blend of rock band, bagpipes, Highland step dancing and comedy to the Lone Tree Arts Center at 8 p.m. on Sept. 28. Sounds like a family reunion of Mr. On The Town’s clan. Just kidding! The Tartan Terrors have produced CDs with titles like “Whiskey Before Breakfast” and “Who’s Your Paddy?” Sounds like Lone Tree likes weird and fun! Tickets for this one-night event

machine and time-travel, to discover how an important event in history actually happened. You had to be a sharp cookie to watch “Rocky and Bullwinkle.” It was full of clever references and wordplay. Another one of my favorite timetravel films was based on a Mark Twain book, “A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court.” The 1949 version that starred Bing Crosby is the best. Hank Morgan (Crosby), a 19thcentury resident of Hartford, Conn., suffers a blow to the head, and winds up in the sixth century, where he is

can be purchased at www.LoneTreeArtsCenter.org or by calling 720-5091000. Ticket prices are $32-$42 (plus $3 service fee) for all seats.

Overheard

Eavesdropping on a woman on Facebook: “Heaven help me, but I learned just how old I am today by watching a video on twerking and then actually trying to twerk. Luckily there is no one here to witness this frightening maneuver.” Penny Parker’s “Mile High Life” column gives insights into the best events, restaurants, businesses, parties and people throughout the metro area. Parker also writes for Blacktie-Colorado.com. She can be reached at penny@ blacktie-llc.com or at 303-619-5209.

perceived to be a magician because he has a book of matches. Suffering a blow to the head, dreaming, or fainting are the easiest ways for the scriptwriter to timetravel his characters. I time-travel just about every night. I dream about my father, and it is very vivid and real. But it never is. It’s time to wrap this up. Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshall smith@comcast.net

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Chatfield maze is wander wonder The 2013 Corn Maze at Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield offers wanderers eight acres of paths to tread, cut in the design of the Colorado state flag — with a labyrinth in the center for variety! It is open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through Oct. 27 at 8500 W. Deer Creek Road, Littleton. (West of Wadsworth, south of C-470.) Two 15-foot-tall illuminated bridges run above it — and there are folks patrolling so you won’t get totally lost. There are food vendors, a hayride, pony rides and more. Tickets cost $12/$10/$8/$6. The maze is open 4 to 9 p.m. Fridays, noon to 9 p.m. Saturdays, noon to 6 p.m. Sundays. (On Oct. 11-13, a Pumpkin Festival Ticket will be needed to get into the maze and many more experiences await.) In October, on Friday and Saturday nights after dark, ghosts will be in residence. Botanicgardens. org.

The Chatfield Corn Maze is open again, bringing with it all sorts of adventure. File photo Chautauqua in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Keaton tries to win a college girl by excelling in sports. Drafthouse. com/denver/littleton.

Rendezvous returns

The Depot Art Gallery, 2069 W. Powers Ave., Littleton, has an exhibit, through Oct. 6 of Littleton Fine Arts Guild members’ works that are all priced at less than $100. (This is a once-a-year event.) The Depot is open Wednesdays through Sundays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 303-795-0781.

The 1830s Rendezvous and Spanish Colonial Art Market will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 28 and 29 at the Fort Restaurant, 19192 Highway 8, Morrison. On the grounds, families will find mountain men, trappers and traders from the Bent’s Fort era, a farmers market, dancing, storytelling and inside, a group of Spanish artists and craftsmen will demonstrate and sell their works. Plein air artists will be on hand recording the scene. Food will be available for purchase. Admission: $5/$3. Tesoroculturalcenter.org.

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Alamo Drafthouse at Aspen Grove will present a special screening of Buster Keaton’s classic silent film “College” (1927) and the short film “Cops” with piano accompaniment by Hank Troy at 3 p.m. Sept. 28. Troy first accompanied silent films in 1971 at the Denver Folklore Center and played for a silent film series at the Boulder

“Spain in Color” and “Glorious Glass” are the latest show titles at Greater Castle Rock Art Guild’s Art on the Edge Gallery, 314 Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Photos of four cities in Spain by Ellie Ludvigsen and Jon Yamamoto and glasswork by several artists in differing styles and techniques will be shown through Oct. 20, with an open-

ing reception from 5 to 9 p.m. Sept. 27. Gcrag.com, 303-814-3300.

Fringe fest

The Boulder International Fringe Festival runs Sept. 18 to 29 at various venues. Included: Shana Cordon’s “Dancing With Demons” Sept. 25, 26, 27 at Dairy Center for the Arts, East Theater, 2590 Walnut St. Boulder. Boulderfringe.com/2013.

‘Hike and Seek’

For a fourth year, the National Wildlife Federation is encouraging parents to “Take your kid for a walk on the wild side.” South Platte Park is participating in the “Hike and Seek” outing from 9 a.m. to noon Sept. 28, which combines a nature hike and a scavenger hunt. Meet at Carson Nature Center and the go-at-your-own-pace hike will have nature stations spaced along the way, highlighting animals and plants and nature crafts, including a “Jake and the Never Land Pirates” station highlighting a lesson about trees. Each child will meet Ranger Rick at the end of the two-mile trail and receive an honorary Junior Naturalist badge. Tickets at hikeandseek.org.

Drama students not afraid of ‘Dark’ Rock Canyon stages classic Inge drama

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By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe@ourcoloradonews.com Rock Canyon High School’s active young thespians will perform an American drama, “The Dark at the Top of the Stairs” by William Inge (1957), on Sept. 25, 26 and 27 in the school’s theater. The family story is set in a small Oklahoma town in the early 1920s, a time of great change across America. Director Cindy Baker says “… suddenly oil is king, the jazz age and chang-

Rock Canyon High School is at 5810 McArthur Ranch Road, Highlands Ranch. Performances of “The Dark at the Top of the Stairs” are at 7 p.m. Sept. 25-27. For information, call Baker at 303-387-3160. ing gender roles are intruding everywhere, including the Midwest, and the relationships between men and women must be redefined. Inge explores how outward forces influence even the smallest corners of people’s lives …” She concludes, “The tragedy and hardship presented in the play are

PUBLIC NOTICE Lone Tree NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2013-0473

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meant to show that there is dark at the top of everyone’s stairs, but with a little compassion people can understand and grow with each other.” The playwright also wrote “Bus Stop,” “Picnic” and “Splendor in the Grass.” Cast members include: Lela Smith, To Whom It May Concern: On Schurr, 7/11/2013 Nathan Patrick Nelson, Logan the undersigned Public Trustee caused Sam Hulsizer, Christopher Johnson, the Notice of Election andJ.Demand relating to the DeedKalle of Trust Sorbo described below Bethany Hopkins, and to be recorded in Douglas County. Maxwell Orgill. Original Grantor: TERRANCE D SHUMPERT AND DEQUITA SHUMPERT Many cast members are simultaOriginal Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, neously rehearsing for the next show: INC., AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRY“The 25thWIDE Annual Putnam HOME LOANS, INC. County Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: THE Spelling Bee,” which runs Oct. 29 and BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA 30. THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS Tickets OF forTHE both showsINC., willCHL be availCWMBS MORT2006able at theGAGE doorPASS-THROUGH each night atTRUST $8/$5.

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To Whom It May Concern: On 7/11/2013 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: TERRANCE D SHUMPERT AND DEQUITA SHUMPERT Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWMBS INC., CHL MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH TRUST 2006OA5, MORTGAGE PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-OA5 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 1/25/2006 Recording Date of DOT: 2/10/2006 Reception No. of DOT: 2006011954 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $617,600.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $654,378.26 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 62, THE FAIRWAYS FILING NO. 1C, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 8432 Fairview Court, Lone Tree, CO 80124 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 30, 2013, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 9/5/2013 Last Publication: 10/3/2013 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 7/17/2013 GEORGE J KENNEDY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: ALISON L BERRY Colorado Registration #: 34531 999 18TH STREET SUITE 2201, DENVER, COLORADO 80202 Phone #: (303) 865-1400 Fax #: (303) 865-1410

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ThunderRidge running back Matt Stanley breaks loose from Grandview defenders. Stanley rushed for 158 yards in the Grizzlies’ 21-7 victory at Shea Stadium. Photo by Paul DiSalvo

Grizzlies growl past Grandview ThunderRidge wins 21-7 in televised game By Jim Benton

jbenton@ourcoloradonews.com ThunderRidge, top-ranked in the CHSAANow Class 5A football poll, showed a television audience and the rest of the state why the Grizzlies have a contending team again this season. The Grizzlies, a 2012 state playoff semifinalist, notched a convincing 21-7 nonleague victory over No. 4 Grandview in a Sept. 13 showdown at Shea Stadium. ThunderRidge’s offensive line was dominating, the defense led by linebacker Tyler Seno was solid, quarterback Brody Westmoreland and wide receiver Mark Hopper sparked a big-play passing attack and Matt Stanley provided some running punch. “There’s always a learning aspect to every football game,” said Westmoreland. “You have to do what needs to be done to fix the mistakes and come out next week and beat Bear Creek (in a Sept. 21 road game).”

Grandview, now 2-1, had allowed just seven points in its first two victories, and coach John Schultz put faith in the Wolves’ defense by attempting an on-sides kick to open the game. Stanley, however, recovered the kick for ThunderRidge (3-0) and then Westmoreland took over in leading the Grizzlies to their third win of the campaign. Westmoreland completed his first six passes, including 23- and 25-yard hookups with Hooper and a 63-yard completion to Jon Jones as the Grizzlies put TDs on the scoreboard on their first two possessions. Tristan Powers scored the first touchdown on a 1-yard run, and Stanley’s 5-yard plunge into the end zone helped give ThunderRidge a 14-0 lead with 5:02 left in the first quarter. ThunderRidge took a 21-0 lead before Grandview scored with 4:41 remaining in the game. “We came out hard; we knew what we had to do,” said Westmoreland, who was 10-16-0 for 191 yards passing. “We knew what we had to pick up with their blitzes. They are really a hard-nosed football team, especially on defense. Our offensive line had great communications of what we had

to pick up and we came out and hit them in the face. “The big plays definitely kept the momentum on our side. We wanted to carry it on more, we made some bad mistakes on offense here and there, but we’ll learn from it.” Stanley, taking over from Steve Ray who is suspended for the first four games, rushed for 160 yards and two touchdowns on 28 carries. “He was mostly a JV guy last season,” acknowledged coach Joe Johnson. “He’s more of a fullback but he’s learning to run at tailback. “He is getting better. I’d like to see him break out, score and gain a few more yards when he hits those huge holes. He’s definitely improved each week.” Those huge holes were created by the Grizzlies’ offensive line of Brandan Chase, Blake Jacobs, Daniel England, Sam Jones and Ben Murray. “Our offensive line play is just lights out,” said Johnson. “They are tough. We have some huge, huge holes out there. I give all the credit to those guys for our run game.” Westmoreland and Hopper, teammates

on the Grizzlies’ state championship baseball team, deserve most of the credit for the ThunderRidge aerial attack. Hooper, who also kicks extra points, had six receptions for 112 yards in the game against Grandview. He’s grabbed 15 passes for 298 yards and two TDs in three games. He is averaging 19.87 yards per game. “He’s a very dangerous receiver,” insisted Johnson. “If you are going to commit one man on him, he’s going to hurt you. You are going to have to play zone and get people over on him. ‘If you do that, we’re going to run, and if you don’t, we’re going to throw him the ball.” Westmoreland has completed 27 of 37 passes for 489 yards and four scores this season, plus he has run for 211 yards and three TDs. “There are a lot of things we can do better,” said Johnson. “Our offensive backfield play is one of those things. We have to be a little more balanced in some of the things we do. “We have some receivers that can catch the ball and hurt you. They just need to gain confidence so we don’t always have to throw to Hop.”

Colorado’s wild weather doesn’t silence Liberty Bell Floods keep many schools from attending invitational By Jim Benton

jbenton@ourcoloradonews.com Heritage cross country coaches Lori Lee and Sheri Rossing spent a lot of time scrutinizing weather reports and watching reports of the devastating flooding in some parts of Colorado.

Lee, director for the Liberty Bell Invitational cross country meet, and Rossing made the difficult decision to go ahead and run the event as planned Sept. 13. Instead of the usual 92 teams, only 55 were able to make it. So instead of the usual 4,230 runners, there were 2,500 competing in Littleton. Most teams from Wyoming and Larimer, Boulder and Weld counties were unable to participate. Several Denver-area school districts canceled activities, and teams didn’t

get notification that it was OK to take part until it was too late. “There was a lot of controversy of whether to hold the meet or not,” said Rossing, who was the assistant meet director and head Heritage boys coach. “We felt that the teams that had it on their schedule that could make it, we owed it to them to go ahead and host the meet. “We feel sad there were several teams that couldn’t make it. There were some big powerhouses that couldn’t make it.”

Several coaches and parents were miffed at the decision to run the Invitational as scheduled. “It was either do it for those teams that could make it or cancel it totally,” explained Rossing. “I wish there could have been another time for us to postpone. We couldn’t push it to Saturday because we have churches in our area that have weddings and everything else on Saturdays. Liberty continues on Page 21

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“We couldn’t do that with the parking. And there was no other weekend to do it because every other team had meets they were going to. You kind of have to go with the flow sometimes because of Mother Nature.” Weather conditions were good for the 18 races that were held in the half-strength meet, but it was stormy at the finish of the boys Division I race. Albuquerque Academy, which has won 12 New Mexico state boys championships in the past 17 years and seven Liberty Bell titles since 2002, had five runners finish in the top 12, but their actions at the finish line caused officials to disqualify the team. “That was the first time we’ve ever had a team DQ’d,” said Rossing. “It was for their unbelievable, unacceptable behavior after they crossed the finish line. They knocked down part of the chute and it wasn’t just one boy, it was several boys that were involved. With the other kids coming in behind them we were lucky we got times and places for the other kids because of what they did in the chute. Our games committee disqualified them. “Parents and other coaches that were standing there totally agreed with us with what we did. I understand on the MileSplit website there is some controversy and people chiming in and saying we shouldn’t have done all this, but they are dead wrong.”

Albuquerque Academy coach Adam Kedge did not appeal the disqualification and the boys were allowed to keep their individual medals. “I felt bad about it but their coach didn’t appeal it,” continued Rossing. “He knew it was appropriate with what we did. He knew what they did was wrong. I feel so bad for him. You don’t come into the finish line like that and knock things over, curse like they did. “We let the kids keep their medals but we didn’t give them the trophy. We are going to go ahead and order new medals. This is costing us money. Losing 37 teams with their entry fees, we are going to refund their money. Now we are going to have to go buy new medals because of what happened and send those out to the other kids.” Arapahoe senior Louis Hood, who finished second in the boys Division 1 race with a time of 15:53, was listed as the champion after the disqualification of Albuquerque’s Kyle Carrozza. “This has been my best season so far,” said Hood. “I kind of like to race for time. I like to get as far up as I can in the standings and try to beat people. The conditions were beautiful, not too hot.” Douglas County’s Jake Lucero was credited with a second-place finish in 16:11, while Arapahoe’s Mason Brevig, Nick Petersen and Nick Moore came in sixth, seventh and 10th to give the Warriors the Division I team title. Arapahoe coach Chuck Lutz was surprised when he saw his team accepting the

Rock Canyon’s Jake Blackburn finished sixth in the Division 2 boys race with a time of 16:22. Photo by Jim Benton first-place trophy. “I was so focused on all the races that were going on that it wasn’t until I saw the boys on the risers and they handed us the first-place hardware,” said Lutz. “Then I started to get a little bit of information funneled in about a disqualification. “I think my guys ran super. They had a great race. They really had a great nice pack. Louis had an excellent race. It was the first time he ever gone sub-16. We ran a perfect score in both the JV races. In the open race, which is not scored, we had another perfect score. Those two races were all Arapahoe.” Arapahoe’s Emily Wolf was third in the girls Division I race with a time of 18:23 and

the Warriors were sixth in the team standings in the race won by the Albuquerque Academy girls. Jake Blackburn of Rock Canyon ran sixth in the boys Division 2 competition with a time of 16:22, and the Jaguars’ Phoebe Schneider was fourth in the girls race in 18:45. Heritage, paced by Zach Polonsky’s 12thplace finish, won the boys Division 2 race with Rock Canyon coming in second and ThunderRidge third. Pine Creek won the girls Division 2 race with ThunderRidge second, Rock Canyon fourth and Heritage sixth. “The boys are coming along and doing a great job,” said Rossing. “They are getting better and better each week which is exciting. Zach is a senior and he really stepped forward. He really took control of our pack. He had an exceptional race. The other kid that had an exceptional race was Lee Mahoney, who really stepped up as my fifth runner. It was because of him and Zach that we won.” Despite headaches involved with hosting the meet, Rossing praised the Cheyenne Mountain team for helping with the cleanup that also included the Heritage team. “It was so cool that the Cheyenne Mountain kids came over and helped us tear down the chutes at the end of the meet,” said Rossing. “That was a lot of work. Without even being asked, that team stepped forward. I’ve been coaching for 33 years now, I’ve never had a team pitch in and clean up at the Liberty Bell.”

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Confidence serves Golden Eagle well Mountain Vista’s Senthilvel thriving on tennis court

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jbenton@ourcoloradonews.com Vignesh Senthilvel’s confidence and aggressive play is being displayed on the tennis court this season. Senthilvel, Mountain Vista’s No. 1 singles player, is unbeaten in Continental League matches and his only loss came to Denver East’s Kai Smith in the finals of the West Slope Open in Grand Junction. “I’ve tried to play a little bit more consistent this season and take a few more risks and I guess that’s been an advantage because I’ve been playing pretty well,” said Senthilvel. “I feel a lot more confident.” Senthilvel lost only one league match last year and that was to eventual state champion Hayden Sabatka of Highlands Ranch. However, he lost both his matches in the Class 5A state tournament. “From last year to this year, I definitely feel a lot more confident with how I’m playing,” ex-

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plained Senthilvel. “Last year I didn’t really feel well even though I was winning. This year I’m really feeling well when I’m playing.” Mountain Vista coach Jim Flanigan has seen a difference in the play of his top player. “I think that Vignesh’s ability to attack his opponent and not just sit back and wait for him to make a mistake has improved dramatically,” said Flanigan. “He also has improved his serves so that his opponent cannot take advantage of it. “He is a very smart player who always has a game plan. When he was younger he did not always have a game plan when he was playing.” When he was younger, Senthilvel played soccer. “I did play soccer a lot but we would always lose,” said Senthilvel. “The reason I like tennis is it’s all on you. If you win, you deserve all the credit. If you lose, it is all

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your fault. You can learn from your mistakes. You don’t have to rely on anyone else.” Senthilvel has a few goals this season. “I’m hoping I can be first-team all-conference, which is the best record in the league,” he said. “I’m hoping I do well in state, remain healthy, focused and stay true to my game.” He’s worked to develop his game. “I have worked on my serve,” he said. “I used to double fault a lot and I have cut down on that and that’s been a huge improvement for me. I’ve worked on my ground strokes. I typically play from the baseline out. I’ve been trying to get more aggressive and finish off points earlier, seeing an opportunity and going for it.” Flanigan has hopes that Senthilvel can be a contender during the postseason. “I think he should finish the rest of the season as the best play-

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l Tackling troubles trip up Jaguars Rock Canyon falls short in football contest with Fountain Fort Carson By Jim Benton

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Brian Lamb, the UCLA graduate, had a smile on his face for a while Sept. 14 after the Bruins defeated Nebraska 41-21 in a matchup of nationally ranked college football teams. Brian Lamb, the Rock Canyon High School football coach, wasn’t as happy later that evening as Fountain Fort Carson pinned a 47-16 Pioneer League loss on his Jaguars at Shea Stadium. Rock Canyon saw its overall record dip to 1-2 with the loss in the league opener, and the Jaguars hope to recover Sept. 20 in a homecoming game against Castle View. “We’ll look at the film and figure where we need to improve,” said Lamb. Rock Canyon will attempt to upgrade several parts of its game before meeting the Sabercats in a Pioneer League encounter at veryShea Stadium. “We have to work on tackling and we can have to get better up front in our line play nd to on both sides of the ball,” said Lamb. “We life.” try to scheme week to week on what is going to give us the most success.” Rock Canyon, which got just three points on two drives inside the Trojans’ 10-

yard line early in the game, rushed for only 61 yards against Fountain Fort Carson’s defending league champions. Quarterback Ryan Hommel’s 10-yard scramble in the fourth quarter was the Jaguars’ longest run from scrimmage. Hommel, who sat out a 14-0 loss to Arvada West Sept. 5 with an injury, was 13-251 for 287 yards and two touchdowns. Austin Kortum caught six passes for 68 yards and a TD while Jack Lamb hauled in four passes for 119 yards and a score. “We have to stop blitzes better and when they end up in our backfield we are in trouble,” said Lamb. “That’s the bottom line. Ryan did all right.” Fountain Fort Carson had 430 yards total offense, including 370 yards rushing. Drew Harris finished with 280 yards on 17 carries and had TD runs of 62, 91 and 68 yards. On two of Harris’ long scoring sprints, he appeared to be stopped near the line of scrimmage but broke away from arm tackles. The Trojans averaged 9.1 yards per rush. “We didn’t tackle very well,” admitted Lamb. “You have to tackle. We have to keep working and try to get better.” Rock Canyon had three turnovers, leading to two Trojan touchdowns. Noah Parker, a 5-foot-7, 160-pound goalie on the lacrosse team, was in on 12 tackles for the Jaguars from his defensive back position. “They wore us down,” said Lamb. “They were a physical team. We have to get bigger and stronger in a hurry.”

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