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February 11, 2016 VOLUME 15 | ISSUE 3
The Rock Canyon Jaguars win the Continental League championship for the first time in school history. Read more on PAGE 19.
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Bill aims to change concealed carry rules Measure in state Senate would eliminate need for gun owners to get permits By Shanna Fortier sfortier@coloradocommunitymedia.com
Donations are sorted in a back room of Habitat for Humanity ReStore and Goodwill’s shared space in Highlands Ranch. “It’s the quality of donations that we are getting down here,” said Ryan Smith, chief retail officer of Habitat for Humanity ReStore. Photos by Alex DeWind
Residents find ‘best for less’ Couple renovates kitchen with donated material By Alex DeWind adewind@coloradocommunitymedia.com Janene Newell and Scott Collins, a couple from Littleton, renovated their 200-square-foot kitchen with rich, old-world furnishings donated to a nearby Habitat for Humanity ReStore. The couple was initially quoted $100,000 for the remodel — they ended up spending less than half. “The demographic was the cause of our success in the Littleton ReStore location,” Newell said, referring to the high-quality inventory in the thrift store. The stores are generally located in areas of higher-income households. In Douglas County, where the newest location recently opened, the median household income was $102,961 in ReStore continues on Page 18
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Scott Collins and Janene Newell attend the Habitat for Humanity ReStore grand opening in Highlands Ranch. The couple has renovated three kitchens with donated material from Habitat for Humanity. “The repurposing continues to prevent things from going to the dump,” Newell said. “It’s a great way to help everyone.”
Teacher time survey resolution fails Board members hopeful that agreement can be reached By Mike DiFerdinando mdiferdinando@colorado communitymedia.com Douglas County School Board member David Ray’s attempt to take a closer look at how teachers’ classroom time is affected by lesson planning and completing tasks associated with evaluations failed to pass on a 4-3 vote split between the board’s senior members and three newcomers. “I think the majority of the board sees a need to address the issue of protecting teachers’ time so that they can maintain their focus on our learners,” said a disappointed Ray, a former principal in Douglas County. “Unfortunately, four of the members couldn’t find the middle ground to pass this resolution that is providing a
A bill making its way through the state Senate would eliminate the requirement for concealed carry permits for gun owners. Senate Bill 16-017 is sponsored by state Sen. Tim Neville — a Republican from south Jefferson County who recently announced a bid for the U.S. Senate — and his son, state Rep. Patrick Neville, a Castle Rock Republican. Tim The measure would allow Neville a person who legally possesses a handgun under state and federal law to carry a concealed handgun in Colorado without applying for additional permits. If the bill were to pass both chambers and be signed into law, a person Patrick who carries a concealed Neville handgun would have the same carrying rights and
great deal of hope for our teachers.” But the topic prompted a great deal of discussion, and both sides say it is likely an agreement can be reached. “I think the idea has excellent potential,” board member Doug Benevento said. “I thought the execution of it in the original resolution needed some work, but I’m hopeful that we can get something done.” Ray Ray said he has received hundreds of emails and Facebook communications from staff and community members applauding the resolution, which would have surveyed teachers about the demands on their time, such as evaluations, and effects on the classroom.
Benevento questioned whether Ray’s proposal was solely to look at the time that goes into teacher evaluations — which he supported — or if it was a wider examination of the entire pay-for-performance system. He offered an amendment that Ray called “a complete rewrite as opposed to suggestions for revisions” and that several members said altered the spirit of the initial resolution. “My resolution was an attempt to clarify what we were looking at and also look at a broader spectrum of activity,” Benevento said. “I don’t know if that wasn’t included in the original resolution, but it wasn’t clear to me. I want to be clear about what we are looking at. I want to be clear so it encompasses the full spectrum of the activities that are Survey continues on Page 9
New federal data shows 2015 was a record year for the American firearms industry, with gun sales appearing to hit the highest level on record. According to the FBI Criminal Background Check System, background checks for gun purchases and permits jumped 10 percent in 2015 to 23.1 million, the largest number since the federal background check system began operating in 1998. In Colorado, 342,839 background checks for firearms were approved in 2015 by the Colorado Bureau of Investigation. That’s 33,000 more than 2014.
DOCTOR’S VISITS GO DIGITAL New advances in telemedicine allow patients to be examined from remote locations. Read more on PAGE 10.
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NEWS IN A HURRY Coffee with a cop on tap Lone Tree residents are invited to have coffee with members of the local police department Feb. 26 at Panera Bread at 9233 Park Meadows Drive, Lone Tree. The event is billed as an informal discussion of community issues and concerns. For more information, contact Jason Rogers at jason.rogers@ cityoflonetree.com.
Bill Morgan likes to work out and make violins. Photo by Mike DiFerdinando
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BILL MORGAN Retired Lone Tree resident, maker and player of violins About me I am originally from Michigan. I moved to Colorado about 34 years ago. I wanted to be a ski bum. We raised our kids out in Elizabeth, and after I became ill we needed to find something I could navigate between work and my wife’s work, so Lone Tree was right in the middle. I worked up in the tech center and she works down in Castle Rock. We’ve been here now 5 1/2 years. It’s pretty accessible, which is important. I like to exercise. I’m at the rec center
The start of a hobby I make violins. I taught myself how to make them. I originally played violin when I was a young kid. I played for many years. I got to high school and it wasn’t very cool at that time, so I stopped. About 20 years ago I wanted to get back into playing. I didn’t have any instruments. My mother had an instrument that needed to be repaired. I took it apart and restored it. Put it back together. Gave it away. Made another one. Then made another one. It led to a hobby.
Climber comes to Lone Tree Arts Center Gerlinde Kaltenbrunner, the world’s first woman to summit all 14 8,000-meter peaks without the help of oxygen, will speak at the Lone Tree Arts Center Feb. 21 and 22 as part of the National Geographic Live series. Shows will be at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 21 and 10 a.m. Feb. 22. Tickets are available at lonetreeartscenter.org an cost between $33-$41.
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Labor of love It takes about 120 hours of labor to make a violin. In calendar time, it takes about half a year. It’s a labor of love. It takes a long time. I do play them. Not very well, but I do play. My passion I love spending time with my family. If you have suggestions for My Name Is…, contact Mike DiFerdinando at mdiferdinando@coloradocommunitymedia.com.
County looks for inspiring teens Nominations for the 2016 Douglas County Outstanding Youth Awards are now being accepted for teens between the ages of 13 and 19 with an inspiring story. Ten award recipients will have the opportunity to share their special night with family members, their adult supporters and elected officials at an April reception hosted by the Douglas County Youth Initiative at the Douglas County Commissioners Hearing Room in Castle Rock. The winners will receive a signed letter from elected officials recognizing the teen’s achievements, a $100 certificate for educational or activity fees and countywide recognition. For more information on the Douglas County Outstanding Youth Awards, contact Marsha Alston at malston@douglas. co.us or 303-688-4825. Nomination forms must be filled out no later than March 31.
Cassie Davidson, of Aurora, competes at the Special Olympics Colorado’s Mile High Regional Skating Championship on Feb. 6 at the South Suburban Ice Arena in Centennial. “I’ve been doing this for a long time,” said Davidson, 33, who said she has been figure skating for about 10 years. “I love it. It’s fun.” Photo by Chris Rotar
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Finding space to shoot gains urgency Firearms enthusiasts seek safe, legal outdoor areas By Shanna Fortier sfortier@coloradocommunitymedia.com Nine years after joining the Douglas County 4-H sport shooting program, Sedalia resident Brooke Taylor, 17, is preparing to compete in the national championships for air pistol. “I think some people might be a little bit scared of firearms if they’re not used to being around them, which is understandable,” said Taylor, who also shoots .22-caliber pistol and compound bow in the 4-H program. “That’s why I think it’s a good idea to get kids involved early to know that guns are safe if you use them in a way that’s good.” Taylor is one of about 200 Douglas County youths involved in the 340 different shooting projects offered by the county’s 4-H program. About 60 adult volunteers lead the program, which is the fastest growing 4-H program in Douglas County. “It’s not just Douglas County,” said Brenda Kwang, 4-H extension agent for Douglas County. “It’s growing nationally, and Colorado is leading the country.” But finding safe and legal public outdoor space to practice has become a growing concern throughout the southern Front Range, which covers Douglas, El Paso, Jefferson, Park and Teller counties. Because Douglas County has no outdoor shooting range open to the public, Taylor and most 4-H shooters practice on a friend’s private property on Highway 105 in the southern part of the county. “The indoor range, DCF Guns in Castle Rock, is the closest place to do some indoor shooting,” said Troy Taylor, Brooke’s father. “But it is pricey and small compared to having outdoor space.” Legal spaces improve safety, protect land Competition, team building and leadership opportunities are driving interest in sport shooting, which reaches about 420,000 4-H youths nationally, Kwang said. But Douglas County also has a large contingent of adult recreational shooters who — like their youthful counterparts — need places to practice their sport. The need for legal public shooting space is crucial to help prevent accidental deaths and destruction of land, according to county officials, who are working to address the issue. “We know that there is recreational shooting occurring, and we know a lot of people are shooting illegally,” said Douglas County Commissioner Roger Partridge, who participates in recreational shooting sports. “But it’s not that people want to be illegal, they just want to have an opportunity to shoot. So we hope to open up an opportunity for them to be safe and legal.” The board recently voted to participate in the Southern Shooting
Brooke Taylor, 17, is one of 200 Douglas County 4-H sport shooting participants. Sport shooting is the fastest growing 4-H program in the county. Photo by Shanna Fortier Partnership to help provide safe and responsible sport shooting across the southern Front Range. The organization, formed in 2015, is a group of land-owning public agencies that focus on recreational shooting issues. Agencies included in the partnership are the U.S. Forest Service, Colorado Parks and Wildlife, Bureau of Land Management, Denver Water, Colorado Springs Utilities and five counties. “We’re looking to create multiple locations where shooting sports is an allowed use as opposed to an illegal use,” said Andy Hough, environmental resources coordinator of Douglas County’s division of open space and natural resources. Hough is also the chairman of the board of the Southern Shooting Partnership. But creating these safe shooting areas is not going to happen quickly. A clear timeline has not yet been established. Partnership has education component The partnership must first identify areas where recreational sport-shooting activities may be inappropriate, such as those close to caves, trailheads and camping sites. The partnership also plans to develop a cooperative information and education program that promotes safe and responsible shooting. Education is a big focus of the partnership’s mission. “There is increasing demand for all outdoor recreation — hiking, camping, fishing…” Hough said. “There’s more competition to be able to recreate in all these different ways and we need
to make sure lands are managed appropriately and the competing recreational uses can be conducted safely and courteously.” Illegal shooting can destroy land, county officials said. “Many times, people will bring out targets because they want to shoot at something that we don’t want shot up for multiple reasons — old trash, TVs, computers,” Partridge said. Controlling the types of targets allowed in a legal shooting area helps control debris and prevent trees from being shot up in the forest. While protecting the land is a high priority, the safety of shooters and nonshooters is top of the list. In 2015, Glenn Martin, a 60-yearold Monument man enjoying the July 4 holiday weekend with his family, was killed by what was apparently an errant shot as he waited to roast marshmallows at Rainbow Falls Park campground in Pike National Forest, about 50 miles southwest of Castle Rock. The area where Martin was shot was supposed to be a non-shooting area. Creating safe shooting areas on open land could help prevent accidental deaths like Martin’s, Partridge said. “We’re trying to create a balance of safety to protect the shooter but also those who don’t shoot and want the safety and security,” Hough said. “The bottom line is that the popularity of the Front Range is increasing, use of public land is increasing, all recreation is increasing — and we’re trying to be good stewards of the land and provide safe environments for everyone.”
HOW TO FIND LEGAL SHOOTING SPOTS Regulations for shooting on public land differ from agency to agency and area to area, based on recreational uses, environmental concerns, agricultural interests and many other factors. Generally speaking, shooting is illegal on county-owned land — specifically in Douglas County — and water utility land. It is legal on some land owned by the Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Forest Service and designated areas of Colorado Parks and Wildlife land. For more information on the rules in a specific area, contact the appropriate agency office. U.S. Forest Service Arapaho/Roosevelt National Forest — 970295-6700 Pike/San Isabel National Forest — 719-5458737 Grand Mesa/Gunnison/Uncompahgre National Forests — 970-874-7691 Rio Grande National Forest — 719-852-5941 Routt National Forest — 970-870-2299 San Juan National Forest — 970-247-4874 White River National Forest — 970-319-2670 Bureau of Land Management Colorado State Office, information — 303239-3600 A list of target-shooting restrictions and closures is provided by the U.S. Forest Service at www.fs.usda.gov/detail/arp/recreation/?ci d=STELPRD3836311.
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Business wins spot on TV’s ‘Shark Tank’
Major Mom pitch aired on ABC show Feb. 5
By Alex DeWind adewind@coloradocommunitymedia.com Angela Cody-Rouget, a former resident of Highlands Ranch, started her organizing business Major Mom in 2006. She’s featured on this season’s “Shark Tank,” a reality TV show on ABC that lets entrepreneurs present an idea in front of a panel of “sharks,” or successful business owners, who can then choose to invest in them. Cody-Rouget’s episode aired Feb. 5. The show averages about 10 million viewers. “Shark Tank” has helped the success of small businesses, such as “Tipsy Elves” ugly Christmas sweaters, the “Scrub Daddy” and the “Breathometer” smartphone-compatible Breathalyzer. Major Mom asked the Sharks for $150,000 for 20 percent equity but, unfortunately, Cody-Rouget left the show without a deal. What’s your background? I was born in Florida near Orlando. I was always very organized and neat growing up. It showed because my sister was the exact opposite. She came out naturally chaotic and I came out putting order to things. In the ’90s, I was stationed at Colorado Springs Schriever Air Force Base and Lowry Air Force Base. I was a major in the Air Force. I was also starting a family in Highlands Ranch. We lived in Palomino Park off Quebec and C-470. We attended Lord of Life Christian Center and were involved with the Highlands Ranch Chamber of Commerce. What’s the story behind your business? My nickname became Major Mom after my daughter Lily was born. I’d be gone for long weekends and when I got home, my husband would say, “Major Mom is back!” That nickname has stuck since 2003. Eighteen months after, I had my son and decided military life and motherhood were
Major Mom, an organization business started in Highlands Ranch, cleans up a cluttered basement. Additionally, Major Mom works on closets, garages, kids’ rooms, kitchens, offices, storage rooms and cars. Courtesy photo no longer compatible. Unfortunately — or fortunately — my husband’s real estate business went under and he told me I was going to have to go back to work. We decided we were going to start a residential organizing company because we know how much more people can enjoy homes, offices and cars when they are organized. We started Major Mom in 2006. We have one person that will go to the location to estimate the cost and amount of time it will take. We do a lot of unpacking to help the new homeowner get the home great from the get-go. Twenty-five percent of our business is unpacking and the rest is people who need help organizing their home so they can really enjoy their fami-
lies and lives. We have 25 employees in the Denver area and three in Highlands Ranch. I now live in Phoenix because our second Major Mom location is here. What was it like being on ‘Shark Tank’? I applied for “Shark Tank” last March. The application process included a video and an incredibly long application telling them everything about my business. They review the application, which took months, and then they asked more information. For two months, I was really in the application process. After going through phases, I was selected to go out to Los Angeles to rehearse and try out last September. Out of around 40,000 applicants for season seven, only 350 to 400 entrepreneurs were picked.
Only a segment of those go on the show and get selected. I was terribly nervous, but I think with my military background and training I was able to channel all those nerves and butterflies into very high energy. The sharks, or judges, didn’t intimidate me because I knew I was passionate about my business and I deserved to be there. But I certainly was nervous about being treated poorly. I can’t tell you how it turned out, but we expect our business to grow. We’ve never met anyone who said, “Why would anyone hire you?” Ninety-nine percent of people that learn about us say, “Oh, man, I could really use you” or “Oh, man, my mom could really use you.” So many people live in clutter and they don’t know what to do.
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February 17, 11:00 a.m. - Noon Chamber Jam at Java Jam Café 9360 Station St., Lone Tree
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February 25, 7:30 – 9:00 a.m. Economic Forecast Breakfast with Dr. Tucker Hart Adams of Summit Economics (back by popular demand!) and Andrew Hancock of FirstBank
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February 11, 2016
Board condemns tweet about teacher
Board wants responsible party punished; DCFT says account was hacked By Mike DiFerdinando mdiferdinando@coloradocommunitymedia.com In response to an ugly tweet about a district teacher made from the account of the Douglas County Federation of Teachers, the Board of Education approved a resolution Feb. 2 condemning hate speech of any kind against district teachers and demanding the person responsible be held accountable. “It was a 7-0 vote that I think should sting the Douglas County Federation of Teachers and the American Federation of Teachers because it clearly demonstrates that the board policy is that they need to do an investigation that needs to be transparent,” board member Doug Benevento said. Teachers’ union officials say its account — which has since been deactivated — was hacked by an unknown person and the tweet did not come from one of its members. When asked by Colorado Community Media for clarification about the details surrounding the incident, DCFT Vice President Kallie Leyba said the union did not see the tweet on the feed. “As soon as the tweet was brought to my attention I deactivated the account,” she said. “We regret that our security failures have resulted in this event and believe we have taken all precautions possible to
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prevent something like this happening in the future.” On Jan. 12, the DCFT said it was tweeting at a meeting of the District Accountability Committee — a group of parents, teachers and community members that advises the district on spending issues — from its official account @Dougcofed. A tweet was posted on that account that referred to a district teacher as resembling a “penis” and subsequently in the same tweet as a “douchebag,” according to the district. On Jan. 18, board President Meghann Silverthorn and Vice President Judith Reynolds sent a letter to the union, condemning the tweet. The Douglas County Federation sent a letter Jan. 19 to the board explaining the tweet did not come from a member and that the union does not know how or why it was posted on its account. “DCF has a track record on social media of addressing issues and facts, and while we have not agreed with the direction of the district administration over the past several years, we do agree with you wholeheartedly in condemning the content of this tweet,” the letter reads. “We have taken steps to tighten up the security of all of our social media and have apologized to the individual that was mentioned in the tweet.” Benevento said he is skeptical of the union’s explanation of a hack. “Its not just about one teacher,” Benevento said. “This is about the message that they send out that says if you’re not 100 percent on board with the DCF, being slurred is a possibility.”
As soon as the tweet was brought to my attention I deactivated the account.” Kallie Leyba, DCFT vice president
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Patient waits, but not so patiently After 10 months, Parker man hopes for call about transplant By Chris Michlewicz cmichlewicz@coloradocommunitymedia.com Holed up in a hotel next door to the University of Minnesota Medical Center, Alan Lammle spends his days surfing the Internet, watching TV, reading books and waiting. Lammle is in his 10th month of being on the waiting list for a pancreas transplant. And it’s an anxious wait. “You’re waiting for the call, but you’ve got Lammle to keep your mind busy so you’re not like: ‘Is it going to come now?’” said Lammle, 54, of Parker. He and his wife, Amy Simons, have spent years researching pancreatitis, the condition with which Lammle was diagnosed in 2008. A “glob of triglycerides” traveled to a duct to his pancreas, blocking it and causing severe pancreatitis, Simons said. He was put into a medically induced coma for a month and has had several pancreatic attacks, resulting in Type 1 diabetes. Lammle has only 3 percent of his pancreas remaining and was told in 2011 that he would need a transplant. Since around Thanksgiving, Lammle has been No. 1 on the pancreas transplant waiting list. Due to a number of factors, the delay has been much longer than expected. He and his wife expected to get the coveted call before Christmas. As they wait for a pancreas to become available, the bills continue to add up, and Lammle and Simons are counting on the kindness of strangers to help out. A fund for Lammle has been established at HelpHOPELive.org; go to www.helphopelive.org/campaign/8797. The fundraising relies on donations of items like sports memorabilia or tickets for events; the items are sold and the proceeds go to the beneficiary of the account. The funds will not only pay for their hotel stay and expenses, but also
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crucial and expensive medications once Lammle has his transplant. Because they need to be close to the hospital in Minnesota in case the call comes in, they are unable to do in-person fundraising events in the Parker area. A special algorithm weighs the needs and situations of patients on the transplant list, and takes into account tissue and blood types. It determines “who gets called and what the order is,” Simons said. Those who need both a pancreas and kidney get first priority, for example. Simons points out that the absence of a pancreas is “not a life or death situation like with a heart or lung,” and that finding a perfect match is sometimes about being selective. They want a healthy pancreas that will last Lammle the rest of his life, instead of one that lasts 10-12 years and would require him to get back on the transplant list. There are several factors that need to align: a donor must have the correct blood type — in this case A or O — and tissue type and be within a certain body-mass index range. The organ must be transplanted into Lammle’s body within 13 hours of being removed from the donor, and viability testing must be done before that happens, Simons said. Although he’s not on his deathbed, the discomfort is significant and abdominal pain comes and goes. Due to his pancreatitis, Lammle has no digestive control and has developed an inability to feel full, so he’s constantly hungry. “I would not want to have anybody go through what I’ve gone through,” he said. “I wouldn’t put this on my worst enemy.” Until the call comes in, he whiles away the hours, binge-watching shows like “Dr. Who” and “The Walking Dead.” Lammle recently went to the Mall of America, only his second trip outside of his hotel room since November. But inevitably, his thoughts turn back to his impending surgery, whenever that might be. “I really want to get this done and get home,” he said. To donate money or an item to sell, email amyjanes@aol.com or go to HelpHOPELive.org.
In observance of Presidents Day, Douglas County government offices will be closed Monday, Feb. 15. Many county services are available 24/7 online at www.douglas.co.us
What’s happening with my County government? Our commitment to open and transparent government includes our online posting of information about all public meetings at which the business of government is conducted. To view agendas for business meetings, land use meetings and public hearings, planning commission, the Board of County Commissioners’ weekly schedule and more, please visit www.douglas.co.us and search for meetings and agendas.
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‘One more’ beats voice of defeat The other day I left my condo and headed for the gym. It is just a short walk from my building to the gym, and the back door of my building usually sees a lot of skier traffic returning from a day on the hill. That afternoon was no different as I found myself holding the door open for guests and neighbors who had their hands full of skis, poles, boots and kids. And then as I made my way up the path, I ran into an amazing elderly woman carrying her skis on her shoulder like a pro and making her way down the path toward the condo, slowly but solidly for sure. I would never venture a guess as to her age, but her spirit and energy were that of an 18-year-old. I stopped and asked the woman if I could help carry her skis into the building and, still wearing her ski boots, she smiled brightly and said, “Thank you very much, but I think I have at least one more walk in me.” Then she laughed and added this, “Plus, I have to show my husband I still have one more in me too.” Wow, what an inspiration for a workout. How many times had I gone to the gym in the past and shortened my time on the
treadmill or stopped short of the number of reps I wanted to do? You know how it goes, right? I plan on doing 45 minutes, and at 38 minutes I convince myself that was good enough. Or I plan on doing 12 reps and get to 10 and say that’ll work. It’s so easy to talk ourselves out of doing just one more, Michael Norton isn’t it? And I mean “one more” anything. WINNING But not that day. My WORDS friend carrying her skis inspired me to complete one of the best workouts I had in a long time. It was a little more time on the treadmill and a few more reps in the weight room, because as it turned out, I did indeed have at least one more in me too. We all have at least “one more” in us, don’t we? We have at least one more sales call to make each day, one more friend to reach out
to, one more customer to serve, one more employee to thank, one more hug to give, one more smile to share, one more person to forgive, one more minute to listen, one more moment of patience, and one special person to love on just a little more. We all have “one more” something inside of us. Now obviously, there are times when we have to listen to our bodies and know when we have had enough. Our awesome ski patrollers here will tell you, it’s always that “one last run” that can get someone hurt. When the legs are done, it’s always better to take that “one more run” the next day. And if we are driving, it’s always better to have that “one more” drink at home so we don’t risk hurting ourselves or others. When it comes right down to it, it is that personal drive, that inner belief, and that tiny voice that can either tempt us to quit early or push through and beyond our goals and self-limiting beliefs. And that tiny voice can be so powerful and convincing when trying to get us to give up, that tiny voice can be a real smooth talker, if you know what I
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Valentine’s Day is around the corner. If you need someone else to tell you when to be romantic, you’re hopeless. True love doesn’t happen once a year, in the middle of Craig Marshall Smith the shortest QUIET month. The same DESPERATION goes for Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. If you truly care for your mother and father, it’s
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Mother’s Day and Father’s Day every day. The worst of the worst in this is giving someone a greeting card with a prewritten sentiment. That’s the opposite of romance, and it’s disrespectful of every love song I have ever heard. But millions upon millions disagree with me. And millions upon millions will be spent on cards, flowers, chocolates and other baubles, all born out of a neglect for the deeper meanings of day-after-day devotion, passion and yearning. It’s sort of like only going to church on Christmas or Easter. Unfortunately, half of us are misbehaving.
League of Women Voters urges participation At 7 p.m. March 1, Colorado will be one of 15 U.S. states and territories that will participate in Super Tuesday — the mega media date when most states hold primary elections or state caucuses to determine their preference for presidential candidates and other national and state offices. In Colorado, that means precinct caucuses. Unlike other states that conduct primary elections, Colorado conducts precinct caucuses, a grassroots process that gives voters the opportunity to meet in groups to advocate and vote for political candidates that will represent them in the 2016 election. Caucuses used to be held in houses or small community halls, but today’s events are usually held in larger places to accommodate more participants. At a caucus, participants: • Speak on behalf of their favorite candidates • Vote for their favorites • Elect delegates to the next political countywide assemblies and convention. They also discuss and consider resolutions to be
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be subject to the same limitations that apply to a person who holds a permit to carry a concealed handgun under current law. That includes the prohibition on the carrying of a concealed handgun on the grounds of public schools. “This is an ability for people to defend themselves without paying a tax,” said Tim Neville of his bill, which has been referred to as “constitutional carry.” “No other constitutional right requires a fee to practice,” he said. “There is no fee for free speech and there shouldn’t be for the Second Amendment.” Despite repeated attempts, Patrick Neville could not be reached for comment. The bill passed a Senate committee 3-2 on Jan. 27. The Senate Finance Committee heard the bill Feb. 2 and it again passed with a 3-2 vote. Next stop for the bill in the Republican-controlled Senate is the Appropriations Committee. If the bill were to pass the full Senate, it faces a tough
audience in the Democrat-controlled House. Democrats in the Senate have spoken out against the measure. “Our permitting system for concealed weapons carry enhances responsibility by making sure applicants demonstrate the ability to safely use a gun before they are allowed to conceal it from plain view,” said Sen. Jessie Ulibarri, D-Westminster. “It also ensures greater safety by making sure the applicant is not a known threat to society.” Ulibarri believes that if this bill passes, it could put residents in danger. Provisions that the bill would eliminate include: background checks and fingerprint verification, the requirement to demonstrate competence with using a handgun, and the ability for Colorado sheriffs to deny or revoke permit applicants when an applicant has a protection or restraining order against him or her at the time of application. As of last November, eight states have “constitutional carry”: Vermont, Montana, Alaska, Texas, Arizona, Wyoming, Arkansas and Kansas. Vermont has had “constitutional carry” since 1791, and Kansas was the most recent state to pass the law. Colorado is among 23 states where
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You have heard of Ashley Madison? Keeping track of my mistresses is a full-time job. Or it would be. Did I give the necklace to Casey, or screw up and give it to my wife? You know what? I think I gave the bath towels to Audrey, and the Kate Spade purse to my wife. What was I thinking? If it makes a difference to you, and no one comes through, then please accept a Valentine from a stranger. Me. It renews on the 14th of every month. No one sends me Valentines anymore. Thankfully. Anyone who knows
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mean. It’s that other tiny voice that we want to tune our ears to, that tiny voice that says, “Keep going, you have one more in you.” What’s your “just one more” thing you could be doing? Love? Kindness? Forgive-
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included in their party’s platforms. Who can attend? Anyone who is a registered voter in the Democratic or Republican parties. While there are other political parties in Colorado, the Republican and Democratic parties are designated “major parties” based on the number of votes each party received in the 2014 election. Also, Colorado does not allow unaffiliated (independent) voters to participate in a caucus. If you did not register with a political party by Jan. 4, 2016, you can’t participate, but may attend. This year, there’s another caveat. While Democrats will continue to conduct their presidential candidate polls, the Colorado Republican party will not. The reason? The GOP requires that the Republican candidate who wins the caucus must be supported by the delegates at the GOP national convention. But by the time
legislators have introduced or are planning to introduce “constitutional carry” bills. “I’m not sure if it makes (society) safer, but I would believe that a bill like this makes society freer,” Neville said, adding that three of the states that already have “constitutional carry” border Colorado. “Currently we have the ability to open carry in the state, and it seems a little ridiculous that if someone puts a coat on, they become a criminal.” State Sen. Michael Merrifield, DColorado Springs, who was involved in the original drafting of Colorado’s concealed carry statute, said the passing of the bill would make Coloradans less safe. “Our current system of concealed carry permits has already enabled thousands of law-abiding, responsible gun owners to obtain their concealed carry permits,” Merrifield said in a news release. “This bill would eliminate those common-sense measures, and create a loophole to allow dangerous and/or untrained individuals to carry concealed, loaded weapons in public. I’m disappointed my Republican colleagues voted against the will of the majority of Coloradans by supporting this out-of-touch bill.”
me, knows how I feel. The ones who don’t, get a warning. How’s that for acceptance? Pretty low on the charts, I admit. Tell me you care for me on the 13th and the 15th instead. Valentine’s Day was actress Karen Valentine’s idea. No it wasn’t. I wonder what kind of attention Valentine has received every Feb. 14. “The day was first associated with romantic love in the High Middle Ages (Wikipedia).” The history of Valentine’s Day is far more interesting than what it has turned into. Pre-made, store-bought objects and confections. Isn’t that what you just did in December? I am a big believer in making some-
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locally, state or federally required.” Benevento’s amendment failed to pass, also by a 4-3 vote but with Jim Geddes joining Ray and the other newcomers, Wendy Vogel and Anne-Marie Lemieux. All board members discussed the importance of evaluations continuing to meet federal and state laws. Vogel called Ray’s proposed resolution “probably the most significant and important resolution that this board has seen in six years.” She was disappointed it didn’t pass but encouraged by the board’s discussion. “We were having lots of talk about kids in the classroom and how their education is being impacted by district incentives,” Vogel said. “That’s the first time those kinds of conversations have taken place in a really, really long time.” Board members and Superintendent Elizabeth Fagen encouraged Ray to take the discussion into account and bring a revised resolution back to the board in the future, “I appreciated that the superintendent offered to work with her staff to help develop some language that could be presented as a joint resolution,” Ray said. “I believe Dr. Fagen has heard clearly that there is too much extra work being placed on teachers and she has communicated that this was not the intent of district initiatives. I believe this good faith effort on her part to find some common ground where we can provide our teachers some much-needed relief is encouraging.”
thing with your own hands. “But I don’t have an imagination.” You don’t need one. Spell “I love you” with Cheerios, on the breakfast table. Or create a heart with rose petals or Red Vines. Giving a woman a silver balloon should be a misdemeanor. There was a Beanie Baby on my porch one year. Dachshund. Tell me. Have I ever given you the impression that I might like a stuffed animal? And don’t tell me it was for Smitty. Those things are filled with spider eggs. At least that was the rumor. Actually they are filled with plastic pellets. Smitty would tear the thing apart,
which would be fine with me, and I would be vacuuming pellets for weeks, which would not be fine with me. Is the Loveland post office still canceling stamped envelopes for lovers? The Vermont Teddy Bear Company is the largest seller of teddy bears by mail order and the Internet. Their “Fifty Shades of Grey Bear,” which you can find on their Valentine’s Day page, comes with a gray suit, a satin tie, a mask and handcuffs. It’s $89.99. Standard shipping is $12.99. “I love you” made with Red Vines? About a dollar. Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@ comcast.net.
ness? Time in the gym? Patience? A smile? A hug? A thank you? I would love to hear all about whatever that “one more” thing is at gotonorton@gmail.com. And when we push through and beyond “just one more” it really will be a better than good week. Michael Norton is a resident of Castle Rock, the former president of the Zig Ziglar Corporation, a strategic consultant and a business and personal coach.
delegates attend the national convention their candidate may have dropped out of the competition. By not participating in a presidential poll at the March 1 caucus, Republican delegates have the freedom to support any candidate at the GOP national event. The Colorado Republican caucus will, however, still vote for and select candidates for other positions and delegates to attend their state assemblies and convention. To find your precinct number and caucus location, contact these political parties: Arapahoe County Republicans: www. arapahoerepublicans.org Arapahoe County Democrats: www. arapahoedems.org Douglas County Republicans: www. dcgop.org Douglas County Democrats: www. douglasdemocrats.org So participate in this democratic process. It’s an exciting election year and your vote matters. League of Women Voters of Douglas and Arapahoe counties
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Rebecca McBride, telehealth coordinator for Centura Health, demonstrates one of the camera attachments that can be used for telemedicine. Inset: The monitor shows a close-up of the skin as viewed by the hand-held camera. Photos by Mike DiFerdinando
Care made convenient Telemedicine allows doctors and specialists to remotely treat patients across Colorado from a single location By Mike DiFerdinando | mdiferdinando@coloradocommunitymedia.com
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n some days, Dr. Robert Pratt sits in his Denver-area home in front of a tablet as he diagnoses patients for possible strokes at up to 15 different HealthOne affiliated hospitals. Today, Pratt, a neurologist, is calling into the emergency room of Sky Ridge Medical Center in Lone Tree, where a decision on whether to administer a potentially lifesaving clotting drug to incoming patients has to be made within an hour of arrival. With the tap of a finger on the tablet screen, he zooms cameras in and out to focus on different parts of the body. He turns them right and left. He can flash images and words on the screen in the ER to gauge different neurological responses. He can order tests and prescribe medications instantly. If needed, an onsite nurse or doctor can lend a hand, but Pratt can handle nearly all of his examinations on his own. “When we first started using it people used to be like, ‘Wow, I’m on TV,’” said Pratt, who added the technology allows him to be at bedside virtually. “We would get reactions like that. But now, people are perfectly comfortable.” Pratt and the team at Sky Ridge’s emergency room are part of a growing trend of doctors and medical facilities offering patients telemedicine services. With robotic cameras controlled through computer software programs and other technological tools, doctors can reach patients in remote or rural areas who otherwise wouldn’t have access to a certain specialist, like a neurologist. “The old way was, you got on the phone and talked to someone,” said Dr. Adam Barkin, medical director of the emergency department at Sky Ridge. “You had to describe everything. This is a much better way because this allows the consulting physician to do their own observation ... The key is to get that neu-
Left: Dr. Robert Pratt appears live on a telemedicine device to treat stroke patients at Sky Ridge Medical Center. Pratt can operate the cameras from a tablet in his home. Above: Webcams are an essential tool in telemedicine. However, these cameras are far more powerful than the ones found on a smartphone or laptop. Photos by Mike DiFerdinando
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The old way was, you got on the phone and talked to someone. You had to describe everything. This is a much better way because this allows the consulting physician to do their own observation.” Dr. Adam Barkin, medical director of SkyRidge emergency department
rologist on camera within that first three minutes.” Though the technology has been around in different forms for nearly a decade, in recent years, increased comfort with technology and online video chatting has opened up a new world of pa-
tients who are not only comfortable with — but would sometimes prefer — an online appointment, Pratt said. Efforts to find patients to talk to were unsuccessful because of the emergency and neurological nature of how technology is currently being used.
Care and convenience Samanth Lopolis, telehealth director of Centura hospitals, said Centura uses telehealth technology in outpatient settings as well as such emergency situations as strokes, and including pulmonary, cardiology, concussion management, sleep clinics, urology, genetic counseling and pre- and post-surgical consultations. Centura facilities also use the technology for critical care for doctors who can’t be on call 24 hours a day but can visit the hospital virtually to make rounds. Although telemedicine is largely limited to rural areas and specialist consultations and exams, Centura hopes to expand its use in coming years. Care continues on Page 11
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Bug talk isn’t for the young or prudish Entomologist Mike Weissmann’s talk “There’s No Sex Like Insects” is billed tongue-in-cheek as a Valentine’s season event. But it’s actually a sometimes-explicit look at fascinating and bizarre arthropod behavior — and is meant for an adult audience. It will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Feb. 19 at the Audubon Nature Center at Chatfield, 11280 S. Waterton Lane. (Across from the Martin-Marietta plant at the south end of Wadsworth Boulevard). Wine and snacks will be provided. Weissmann is cofounder and former curator of the Butterfly Pavillion and Insect Center in Westminster and an affiliate faculty member at Colorado State University, where he earned his doctorate. Cost: $15 Denver Audubon members, $18 nonmembers, 303-973-9530, info@denveraudubon.org. Memories come alive Vocalist Sheryl Renee and an eight-piece jazz band will be onstage at 8 p.m. Feb. 20 at Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree, for “Sheryl Renee’s Salute to the Legends.” Other singers will join her in a trip down memory lane honoring some American musical legends such as Ella Fitzgerald, Barbra Streisand, Stevie Wonder and Frank Sinatra. Lonetreeartscenter.org, 720-509-1000. ‘Passport to Culture’ event “Yesterado: Stories of Colorado When It Was Young” is presented for children and families in the Lone Tree Arts Center’s Event Hall at 1:30 and 4 p.m. on Feb. 21 by the always-entertaining Buntport Theater company’s Real Live Theater troupe. It uses stories of celebrities pulled from the newspapers of the time. Meet Soapy Smith, Molly Brown and others. The Arts Center is at 10075 Commons St. in Lone Tree. Information and tickets: 720-509-1000, lonetreeartscenter.org Arts in Englewood Pianist Hsing-Ay Hsu will perform “Brahms Piano Quartet” with Claudio Sim on violin, Anne Ainomae on viola and Silver Ainomae on cello at 2 p.m. Feb. 20 in Hampden Hall, Englewood Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Parkway. The work was
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“If you’re in south Denver and you wanted to see a specialist that is in Thornton, that could easily take you an hourand-a-half in traffic,” Lopolis said. “We are giving it to patients as a choice and a convenience, and it’s up to them whether they want to see a doctor in person or if they would prefer to not have to drive. We really see it as a way to offer patients choice and convenience.” According to Lopolis, health insurance laws only allow for reimbursement of telemedicine for patients in rural areas or in situations where they otherwise wouldn’t be able to see a specialist. Passed in 2015, House Bill 1029, sponsored by Rep. Perry Buck (R-Windsor) and Joann Ginal (D-Fort Collins), requires in-
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This praying mantis, photographed by the Audubon Society’s Kate Hogan, is an illustration inviting visitors to entomologist Dr. Mike Weissmann’s lecture “There’s No Sex Like Insects” on Feb. 19 at the Audubon Center at Chatfield. Courtesy photo
premiered in Hamburg, Germany, with Clara Schumann at the piano and in Vienna, Austria, with Brahms himself. Tickets: $20/adults; $15/seniors; free under 18. Englewoodarts.org, or at the door one hour before concert time.
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MarchFourth coming Feb. 12 The Portlandbased band MarchFourth will bring its 20 musicians, plus acrobatics and vaudeville, to the Gothic Theatre, 3263 S. Broadway, Englewood, at 9 p.m. Feb. 12. Also appearing: Diego’s Umbrella and A Mac DZ. (Doors open at 8 p.m.) Tickets: $20.75 advance, $25 at the door. AXS. com/events/299553/marchfourth-tickets. Photography show “The Eye of the Camera,” the Littleton Fine Arts Committee’s annual photographic competition, opens Feb. 20 at the Littleton Museum, 6028 S. Gallup St., Littleton. The juror is Gary Huibregtse. Admission free. Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays; 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays. 303795-3950. (While there, look at the exhibit of “125 Objects from Littleton’s History.”) Pops in the Ranch Highlands Ranch Winter Cultural Series presents The Denver Pops at 7 p.m. on Feb. 18 at Cherry Hills Community Church, 3900 Grace Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Mark Middlebrooks, American Academy music director, will conduct. Tickets: $10 in advance; $15 at the door, if not sold out. 303-791-2500, HRCAonline. org. Auditions for dancers Denver Ballet Theatre’s Summer Intensive program will hold auditions, according to David Taylor, who runs surers to reimburse health care providers for telehealth services in counties of all sizes. Previously, Colorado law had required reimbursement only for counties with 150,000 residents or less. “Last year, legislation was passed (in Colorado) that all commercial payers, non-Medicare, will be required to reimburse for telehealth services in urban areas beginning in 2017,” Lopolis said. “What we all expect is that now we can offer telehealth to patients as a convenience.” Neurologists are zebras According to Amy Maxe, service line director of neurosciences at Littleton Adventist Hospital, Centura has cameras at facilities throughout the state. The facilities with cameras don’t have neurology coverage in their hospitals or their communities. Littleton Adventist provides the neurologist for all of these facilities remotely. “It started as telestroke, and that’s the
DBT. (Vaganova-based preprofessional training.) Dates are Feb. 20 and Mar. 12 at 2 p.m. at the DBT Studios in Arapahoe County, 99 Inverness Drive East, Suite 250 A. The audition fee is $20. Reserve a spot at denverballettheatre.org, 303-799-6609. Black history presentation Colorado Humanities and Center for the Book presents National Humanities and Chautauqua scholar Becky Stone. She will perform as Rosa Parks and tell of Parks’ refusal to give up her bus seat in 1955 in Montgomery, Alabama — and the wide-reaching effect that incident had. She will appear at 2:30 p.m. on Feb. 23 at the Arapahoe Community College Library, 5900 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton; 2 p.m. Feb. 20 at Blair-Caldwell Library, 2401 Welton St., Denver; 2 p.m. Feb. 21 at the Brio Tuscan Grill, 2500 E. 1st Ave., Denver; 9:30 a.m. Feb. 23 at the Tivoli, Metropolitan State University, 890 Auraria Parkway, Denver — and elsewhere through Colorado. See coloradohumanities.org for complete schedule or call 303-894-7951. Admission free. majority of the patients that we see,” Maxe said. “But it could be a seizure patient or something else. The other thing that we are starting to use it for is teleneuropysch evaluations.” As the technology advances, doctors treating patients not only across the state but also from across the country will become more commonplace, Pratt said. A patient in California will be able to see a specialist in New York without leaving his or her hometown. “As long as I can get a good Internet connection I can work,” Pratt said. “Medicine and treating patients is the same, regardless of what state you are in.” But doctors must be licensed in each state they practice, Pratt said. From a nursing perspective, telemedicine is helpful because it allows nurses to diagnose a patient in a more comprehensive manner, said nurse D.J. Sasso, assistant vice president of neurosciences and cardiovascular services at SkyRidge.
Salute to nation The Colorado Wind Ensemble will celebrate Presidents Day with Charley Samson as guest narrator in a concert called “American Journey” at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 13 at Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood. Tickets: $17/adult; $14/ senior and student; coloradowindensemble. org. Book bash Author Sue Duff will have a launch party at Tattered Cover in Aspen Grove for her new title, “Sleight of Hand,” at 7 p.m. Feb. 15. The bookstore is at 7130 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. 303-470-7050. Exhibition at ACC The annual Interior Design and Architecture Student Exhibition runs from Feb. 15 to March 9 at the Colorado Gallery of the Arts at Arapahoe Community College, 5900 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. Opening reception from 5 to 7 p.m. on Feb. 18. Gallery hours: noon to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesdays. Information: Allison Smith: asmith299@student.cccs.edu.
“In some of the rural areas that only have nurse practitioners or PA (physician’s assistant), they utilize this technology as quick access to a physician,” Sasso said. Another benefit to telemedicine, health professionals say, is cost savings. According to Rebecca McBride, the telehealth program coordinator for Centura Health, the typical cost of a machine is between $20,000 to $30,000 — a fraction of the cost of hiring a full-time specialist. “I think telemedicine is the next frontier of where medicine is going to go, especially for the rural hospital or a critical care hospital that doesn’t have certain specialists,” Barkin said. “You’re going to see more and more about telemedicine on a regular basis with our behavioral health patients, too. We actually do remote assessments for psychiatric patients that need evaluations. Just like how neurologists are rare, like zebras, not every hospital can have psychologists or behavioral specialists.”
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Regional premiere “Sex With Strangers” by Laura Eason runs through Feb. 20 at Curious Theatre, 1080 Acoma St., Denver. Directed by Christy Montour-Larson. Performances: 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: 303-623-0524, curioustheatre. org.
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Joint theatrical production “One Man, Two Guvnors” plays through March 27 at Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St., Aurora. Directed by Linda Suttle, jointly produced by Spotlight Theatre Company and Vintage Theatre Company. Based on the classic Italian comedy the “Servant of Two Masters.” Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2:30 p.m. Sundays. Tickets, 303-856-7830, vintagetheatre.com.
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New for children “Junie P. Jones, The Musical” plays Feb. 11 through April 7 at 10 a.m. and noon most Tuesdays through Fridays and 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. some Saturdays at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Tickets: $9 weekdays; $12 weekends and holidays for reserved seats. (Call for scheduled dates.) Audio-described for the sight-impaired at 10 a.m. and noon on April 5 and shadow-
performed for the hearing-impaired at 10 a.m. and noon on April 7. Suitable for all ages. Arvadacenter.org, 720-898-7200.
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Memory lane “Fuddy Meers” by David Lindsay-Abaire is presented by Phamaly through Feb. 21 at the Aurora Fox, 9900 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora, and Feb. 26-28 at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Directed by Emily Tarquin. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays plus Monday, Feb. 15. Tickets: $36, Aurora; $30 and $36 at Arvada. Phamaly.org, Aurora box office, 303-739-1970; Arvada Center box office, 720-898-7200.
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February 11, 2016
Hanging in there is theme of exhibit
‘Lasting Impressions’ show is tied to longevity of popular American play
By Sonya Ellingboe sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia.com The next play scheduled at Town Hall Arts Center in Littleton is an American classic: George Kaufman’s and Moss Hart’s “The Man Who Came to Dinner,” a perennially popular comedy that first opened on Broadway in 1939. In keeping with the show’s longevity, the next art exhibit scheduled for the Stanton Gallery at THAC is called “Lasting Impressions.” Four metro-area artists will collaborate on this show, which runs from Feb. 17 to March 30 in the gallery on Town Hall’s first floor. They are Charlotte Strauss, Kathleen Lanzoni, Kathy Cranmer and Bronwen Jones. Charlotte Strauss, of Lakewood, describes herself as a contemporary realist. She started drawing, painting and doing art projects as a child and enrolled in an oil painting class at 11. By 13, she was entering competitions and later majored in art at the University of Colorado. She has been an active member of the Art Students League of Denver, studying with Quang Ho, Kim English, Rob Gratiot, Jane Jones, R.S. Riddick and John Lencicki. Vivid color and attention to detail are her trademarks. Kathy Cranmer is a watercolorist and botanic illustrator who “tries to create art that celebrates the beauty of the world around me. When creating a botanical illustration, I strive to render the subject in a manner that is scientifically accurate and highlights its unique beauty. My still life paintings juxtapose botanical subjects, often from my garden, with China, crystal and other man-made objects of beauty.” She wrote that her “Morning
IF YOU GO “Lasting Impressions” will hang in the Stanton Gallery at Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main St. in downtown Littleton, from Feb. 17 to March 30. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and during performances. A “meet the artists” reception will be Feb. 20 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Information: 303-794-2787, townhallartscenter.org.
Shadows” is a watercolor “inspired by the morning light reflecting off objects sitting on my kitchen table on a chilly winter morning.” Kathleen Lanzoni is a watercolorist who paints in the studio and en plein air (on location outdoors). She grew up in Montreal and California and “for over 24 years has enjoyed endless subjects to paint that living in Boulder, Colorado, offers.” She studied at the Art Institute of Boston and Massachusetts College of Art. She is a signature member of the Colorado Watercolor Society and Western Watercolor Society and also belongs to Plein Air Artists, Colorado American Watercolor Society and National Watercolor Society. Bronwen Jones writes that she purchased her first watercolor painting on a trip to Italy in 2004 with her daughter and “was inspired to make watercolor a part of my life.” She started attending workshops and often works from her own unusual point of view. Art in light and shadow interests her, and she often works from her own photographs. She paints landscapes, city scenes and coastal North Carolina. She is a Colorado Watercolor Society member and officer.
“Jump for Joy” is a happy city scene expressed in watercolor by Bronwen Jones. It won a Colorado Watercolor Society award in 2015 and is included in the “Lasting Expressions” exhibit at Town Hall. Courtesy photo
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REVIEW
‘Art of the State’ is sprawling show Arvada Center exhibit covers three galleries
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By Sonya Ellingboe sellingboe@colorado communitymedia.com Allow extra time to visit the large, impressive “Art of the State” exhibit in three galleries, more than 10,000 square feet, at the Arvada Center through March 27. Arvada Center curator Colin Parson said there were 1,434 entries by 511 artists for the exhibit, which was open to all Colorado artists. From those, jurors Gwen Chanzit (modern art curator, Denver Art Museum), Michael Chavez (public art program manager, Denver Arts and Venues) and Parson selected 148 works by 124 artists to be exhibited. Entries range from large, floorto-ceiling installations to small, exquisitely crafted ceramic pieces — and all points in between. They are nicely positioned in the galleries and lighting is good, which makes a huge difference in how they read to the viewer. Important small details often deliver a message. An example might be seen in the Best in Show award-winner, “St. Fortitude” by Denver painter Kevin Sloan. The large acrylic on canvas work is in what he calls an “allegorical realism” style and shows a seal balancing a candlestick on its nose. A closer look at this skillfully crafted painting shows graffiti on the seal’s skin, in Sloane’s hyper-realistic rendering, which depicts a bunch of pocket watches scattered beneath the animal and a fruit-laden orange tree branch at his back. “How did the graffiti happen?” one wonders as she begins to construct a story … “Where has he been?” A look at Sloane’s website offers a clue: “My current works are allegorical depictions of what occurs when
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the natural and man-made worlds meet. I’ve created a body of work that speaks about our modern technological environment and simultaneously presents images of natural beauty and mystery …” Many artists offer phone statements: look at the label for a number to dial. There are a generous number of awards posted throughout the gallery, including some from local museums such as the Museum of Outdoor Arts in Englewood and the Clyfford Still Museum, plus notations of artistic excellence. Works are for sale. Fiber art, an installation of mylar strips, the rear half of a deer with a diorama inside its belly, and inflatable dinosaurs appear as well as more predictable abstract expressionist canvasses, examples of contemporary realism and large nonobjective sculptural pieces. Probably no viewer will relate to everything included, but many readers will enjoy the collection and marvel more than once, “How did she/he do that?!”
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“Barn” is an encaustic painting by Patricia Aaron of Greenwood Village, one of 148 works selected from 1,434 entries for inclusion in “Art of the State” at the Arvada Center. Photo by Sonya Ellingboe
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“Art of the State” runs through March 27 at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. The main floor gallery and both upstairs galleries are filled with art. Two artists’ panel discussions remain for the public to attend: 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 25 and 11 a.m. on March 19. Admission is free. Gallery hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays to Fridays; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays; 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays and before and during productions. 720-898-7200, arvadacenter.org/galleries.
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THIS WEEK’S
February 11, 2016
THINGS TO DO TOP 5
THEATER/SHOWS
Children’s Theater Auditions Missoula Children’s Theatre plans auditions for “Jack and the Bean Stalk” from 4-6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, at the Mainstreet Center, 19650 E. Mainstreet, Parker. Children ages 5-18 are encouraged to try out for this one-week intensive program. No need to prepare anything, and no appointment needed. Performances are at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Feb. 23 at the Mainstreet Center. Broadway Musical Douglas County High School presents “Mary Poppins: The Broadway Musical,” at 7 p.m. Feb. 18-20 and Feb. 25-27; Poppins and The Princess Tea is presented at 1 p.m. with the show starting at 2 p.m. Feb. 20 and Feb. 27. Tickets available at www.SeatYourSelf.biz/dchs. ‘The Man Who Came to Dinner’ Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main St., Littleton, presents “Violet” from Friday, Feb. 19, to Sunday, March 20. Celebrated theatre critic Sheridan Whiteside is in the midst of a cross-country lecturing tour when he slips on ice, breaking his leg and is forced to stay a bit longer at the home of his host family, ultimately taking over the house with his demands and visiting Broadway luminary friends. Rich with witty tongue-twisting dialogue and sharp zingers, “The Man Who Came to Dinner” is simply one of the funniest scripts of all time. Tickets available at the box office, 303-794-2787, ext. 5, or online at www.TownHallArtsCenter.org.
in Dance, 1500 W. Littleton Blvd., Suite 207, Littleton. Go to www.adventuresindance.com. Highlands Ranch Encore Chorale The winter/spring session of the Highlands Ranch Encore Chorale is under way. Rehearsals are offered from 10:30 a.m. to noon Fridays through May 13 at the Recreation Center at Southridge, 4800 McArthur Ranch Road, Highlands Ranch. The chorale is a non-auditioned community chorus that is open to anyone ages 55 and older, with or without choral experience. Email Brian@5280plus-encore. org or Cindy@5280plus-encore.org. To register call 303-471-8818 and reference Activity Number 157806.
ART/CRAFTS
Juried Art Show Local artists’ works are featured in the Greater Castle Rock Art Guild’s 11th annual “Romancing the Arts” juried art show, which runs to Saturday, March 5, at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. A reception is planned at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13. No registration is required; information at 303791-7323 or www.DouglasCountyLibraries.org.
Hooking Up With The Second City Hooking Up With The Second City makes mirth out of missed connections, girls‘ night out adventures and all the crazy things we do for love. This gaspingly funny revue is a modern mix of romance, rancor and everything in between. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20 at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. For tickets and information, go to www.ParkerArt.org or call 303-8056800. Lenten Fish Fry The Knights of Columbus will have a fish fry every Friday night in Lent, except Good Friday, starting Friday, Feb. 12. Food is served from 4-6:30 p.m. Fried fish, baked fish or nuggets with coleslaw, fried or baked potato, mac and cheese, and dinner rolls are on the menu. Beverage choices include iced tea, lemonade and coffee. Cost for dinner is $5 for ages 5-12; $10 for 12 and older; $29 for the family; free for children younger than 5. Homemade desserts cost from 50 cents to $1. Take-out and drive-through are available. Dinner is available in Brownstein Hall at Ave Maria Church, Parker. Wonderbound: Rock Ballets Garrett Ammon’s celebrated ballets set to the music of David Bowie and Queen will be hitting the stage once more. This time, the beloved tunes will be played live by a Denver supergroup made up of musicians from Chimney Choir and Ian Cooke Band. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 14, at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. For tickets and information, go to www.ParkerArt.org or call 303-805-6800. Founding Fathers Highlands Ranch Historical Society presents “Our Founding Fathers: George Washington and Abraham Lincoln” from 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 15, at the Southridge Recreation Center, 4800 McArthur Ranch Road, Highlands Ranch. Complimentary refreshments available at 6:30 p.m. Go to www.theHRHS.org. Yellowstone or Bust! Dr. Dora Lodwick, university professor, author and family historian, presents “Yellowstone or Bust!” at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16, at Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 6400 S. University Blvd., Centennial. Lodwick leads visitors on a covered-wagon trip her great-grandparents took from Canon City to the newly opened Yellowstone National Park. Discover the challenges they faced along the way. Contact Joyce B. Lohse, president, at Joyce4Books@gmail.com. Go to www.ColumbineGenealogy.com. Jazz, Blues Legend to Perform Arapahoe Community College will welcome musician Henry Butler for a concert Thursday, Feb. 18, in the Waring Theatre at Arapahoe Community College. The evening begins from 6:30-7:10 p.m. with a meet the artist session, followed by Butler’s performance from 7:30-9 p.m. The event is open to the public. ACC students receive free admission; proceeds benefit the ACC student emergency fund and the Colorado Center for the Blind. Contact Stephanie Beecher at stephanie.beecher@arapahoe. edu or 303-797-5665. FIND MORE THINGS TO DO ONLINE ColoradoCommunityMedia.com/events
MUSIC/CONCERTS
Symphony Concert The Littleton Symphony Orchestra presents “The Four Elements: Wind” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12, at Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St., Littleton. The concert will explore the power and beauty of wind, featuring Jason Shafer, principal clarinet for the Colorado Symphony, performing Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto, one of his most celebrated pieces. Then brace yourself for a series of musical storms by Rossini, Berlioz, Beethoven, Strauss and Sousa, ending with a gentle breeze by Paul Linke. Tickets available at www.littletonsymphony.org or at Gorsett Violin Shop, 8100 S. Quebec St., B206, Centennial. Contact info@ littletonsymphony.org. Philharmonic Concert The Arapahoe Philharmonic presents “Celestial Waters,” the fourth subscription concert of the 2015-2016 season, at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12, at Mission Hills Church, 620 SouthPark Drive, Littleton. “Celestial Waters” features Claude Debussy’s La Mer (The Sea) and guest soloist Gregory Walker in Johannes Brahms’ Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 77. Maestro Hughes will give a pre-concert talk at 6:45 p.m. Visit www.arapahoe-phil.org or call the Arapahoe Philharmonic office at 303-781-1892. Tiny Tots Concert Inside the Orchestra presents Tiny Tots concerts from 9:30-10:15 a.m. and 10:45-11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17, at Mile Hi Church, 9077 W. Alameda Ave., Lakewood; Saturday, Feb. 20, at History Colorado, 1200 Broadway, Denver; Monday, Feb. 22, at Boettcher Concert Hall, 1000 14th St., Denver; Tuesday, Feb. 23, at Temple Emanuel, 51 Grape St., Denver; Monday, Feb. 29, at The Wildlife Experience, 10035 S. Peoria St., Parker. Program is designed for children 6 and younger. Children discover what it is to be inside the orchestra. They are seated on the floor and surrounded by professional musicians. For tickets, go to www.insidetheorchestra.org/tiny-tots-events/. Lenten Recital Series Welcome the Lenten season with music and lunch each Wednesday at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 9203 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Recitals begin at 12:10 p.m. and are free and open to the public with a suggested donation of $4 for a light lunch. Contact Mark Zwilling at 303 794-2683 or mzwilling@gostandrew.com. Recital schedule: Feb. 17, Carlee Andrus, vocalist, and Larry Scalfari, concert pianist; Feb. 24, Stephen Fiess and Neal Wegener, local piano duo; March 2, Dr. Cindy Lindeen-Martin, concert organist; March 9, St. Andrew Sisters, vocal ensemble; and March 16, Ellen Shamas-Brandt, concert pianist. Classical Guitar Concert The McAllister Keller Guitar Duo returns to Christ’s Episcopal Church to perform Winterriese (A Winter Journey), a concert featuring songs from Franz Schubert’s Winterriese song cycle. At 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19, the program bridges four centuries and two continents, and also includes songs from Elizabethan England, an original arrangement of an Italian madrigal, folk and art songs from South America, and much more. Tickets available at the door. The church is at 615 4th St., Castle Rock. Call 303-688-5185 or go to www.ChristsEpiscopalChurch.org.
Bob Yackel adds finishing touches to one of his paintings at Paint Day, a group painting session sponsored by the Heritage Fine Arts Guild of Arapahoe County. Members and nonmembers are invited to participate in the free weekly sessions. Courtesy photo The Heritage Fine Arts Guild of Arapahoe County invites member and non-member artists to participate in Paint Day, the guild’s weekly group painting sessions. Artists bring their own media and supplies; Paint Day runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursdays in the lower level of Ascension Lutheran Church, 1701 W. Caley Ave. in Littleton. Contact Bob Yackel, 303-794-2722 or yackelrobert@gmail.com. Drop-in Classes Drop in and learn a craft, home improvement skill or what to read next at Saturday Surprise, at 10 a.m. every Saturday at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. No registration is required; information at 303-791-7323 or DouglasCountyLibraries.org.
EVENTS
‘Love is in the Air’ Program Join the Castle Rock Historical Society on Thursday, Feb. 11, for a member participation evening “Love is in the Air.” Bring in vintage valentines and other memorabilia about love in your family such as old wedding photos of your parents or grandparents, and share stories of how they met. Refreshments will be served at 6:45 p.m. with the presentation starting at 7 p.m. at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Contact the Castle Rock Museum at 303-814-3164, museum@castlerockhistoricalsociety.org, or www.castlerockhistoricalsociety.org. Admission is free. Privacy and Email Email privacy will be the subject of a TED talk by Andy Yen, presented by a guest facilitator from OLLI (Osher Lifelong Learning Institute), at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12 at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Registration is required, at 303-791-7323 or DouglasCountyLibraries.org. Potluck Dance Party Come ballroom, Latin, salsa, swing and tango to your favorite DJ tunes at a dance party with Holly Collins at Adventures in Dance. Swap your favorite finger food recipes. Party is from 8-9:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12, at Adventures in Dance, 1500 W. Littleton Blvd., Littleton. Admission is $10 per person, or $5 if you bring a dish of drink to share. Go to www.adventuresindance.com.
CIA Officer to Speak John Kiriakou, former high-level CIA officer and prominent whistleblower, will speak at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12, at The Alliance Center, 1536 Wynkoop St., Denver. Kiriakou is known as the only CIA officer imprisoned for the U.S. torture Social Salsa Dance Sampler program and the whistleblower who exposed it. Kiriakou will discuss his experiIf you feel like you have two left feet, this class is for you. Learn about popular salsa dances including the cha-cha, salsa, merengue and bachata. Class includes ence as a whistleblower and his subsequent prosecution by the U.S. Department four hours of instructions - from 6-8 p.m. Fridays, Feb. 19 and Feb. 26, at Adven- of Justice under both the Bush and Obama administrations. Go to www.btc-usa. net/. tures in Dance, 1500 W. Littleton Blvd., Littleton. Go to www.adventuresindance. com for information and to register. Astronomy Star Parties Explore the night sky with Arapahoe Community College faculty member JenYoung Artists Competition Winner nifer Jones from 7:30-9:30 p.m. Fridays, Feb. 12, March 11 and April 8, at the The Jefferson Symphony International Young Artists Competition Winner concert is at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21, at the Green Center, Colorado School of Mines, Littleton campus, and Thursday, April 14 at the Parker campus. Star parties are free and open to the public. Complimentary hot cocoa served. Contact jennifer. 924 16th St., Golden. Tickets available at www.Jeffsymphony.org or by calling jones@arapahoe.edu or 303-797-5839. 303-278-4237. Tickets also may be purchased at the door. Dinner, Dance and Death Dance to your favorite DJ tunes at the Dinner Dance and Mystery party from 4-8 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21, at Adventures in Dance, 1500 W. Littleton Blvd., Littleton. Professional show, then ballroom, Latin, salsa, swing and tango dance to your favorite DJ tunes. Go to www.adventuresindance.com. Adventures in Dance Dance to blues and popular rock while learning the West Coast Swing from 7-8 p.m. Tuesdays through Feb. 23. Learn the merengue and bachata club dances from 8-9 p.m. Wednesdays through Feb. 24. Learn to glide across the floor with the Viennese waltz and the waltz from 7-8 p.m. Thursdays through Feb. 25. Adult dancers will learn a variety of line dances including cowboy cha-cha, electric slide, cupid shuffle, and the wobble in a workout format from 7:30-8:30 p.m. Mondays through Feb. 29. Classes are in the group room at Adventures
Backyard Bird Count The Audubon Society of Greater Denver plans its annual Great Backyard Bird Count from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 13, at the Audubon Nature Center at Chatfield, 11280 Waterton Road, Littleton. Learn how to identify birds using binoculars, field guides or your smart phone. This is a free family event, but a donation, bird seed purchase, or purchase in the Sweets N’ Tweets Gift Shop are greatly appreciated. Go to www.gbbc.birdcount.org/ or call 303-973-9530. VFW Post Meeting VFW Post 4266 will have its next meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 15, at the Pinery Fire Station, 8170 N. Hillcrest Way, Parker. The post serves veterans of foreign wars in Parker, Castle Pines and Castle Rock areas. Go to www.vfwpost4266.org. Calendar continues on Page 15
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DNA for Genealogy The first of a three-part series on DNA and genealogy is presented from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16, at Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 6400 S. University Blvd., Centennial. “DNA for Genealogy” with Deena Coutant, professional genealogist. The series will provide an overview of the three main types of DNA tests that are useful for genetic genealogy; how each test works; what research questions each test can answer; and how to decide who to test. Discussion will include an overview of the three main testing labs, costs and ideas for motivating family members to test. A foundation in ethical and legal issues will be provided. Session 2 is scheduled for March 15 and session 3 for April 19, both from 9:30-11:30 a.m. There are no fees to attend and no advance registration is required. Contact Joyce B. Lohse, president, at Joyce4Books@gmail.com. Go to www.ColumbineGenealogy.com.
Lone Tree Voice 15 ents free educational classes at its office, 1000 SouthPark Drive, Littleton. For information, or to register, call 303-744-1065 or www.southdenver.com. Class schedule: Monday, Feb. 15, Anticoagulation Basics: Through Thick & Thin, 1:30-2:30 p.m. Learn to live with Warfarin/ Coumadin; Monday, Feb. 15, Diabetes, Pre-diabetes and Insulin Resistance, 11 a.m. to noon. Learn the ins and outs of diabetes and how to control blood sugar. Relay For Life The American Cancer Society Relay For Life gives communities the chance to celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost and fight back against the disease. Each year, more than 4 million people participate in this global phenomenon and raise money and awareness to save lives from cancer. A partial schedule of Relay For Life events follows: Saturday, Feb. 20, Relay for Life kickoff event, The Tavern in downtown Littleton.
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By Sonya Ellingboe sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia.com New Orleans jazz pianist Henry Butler is a legendary musician who plays blues, boogie, classical, Caribbean, pop and R&B, plus some of his own compositions. And he can sing! Butler will perform on Feb. 18 in the Waring Theatre at Arapahoe Community College in Littleton. Proceeds from the concert will benefit the ACC Student Emergency Fund and the Colorado Center for the Blind. A “meet the artist” session will run from 6:30 to 7:10 p.m., and the concert will start at 7:30 p.m. Blind from birth due to glaucoma, Butler started playing the piano at 6 years old and has been performing professionally since he was 12 years old — and composing and arranging. For over 40 years, Butler has taught at workshops, clinics and master classes throughout the country, and he developed a camp for blind and visually impaired teen musicians. Butler is also a successful photographer and was featured in an HBO documentary: “Dark Light: The Art of Blind Photography.” Some of his work will be exhibited in Waring Theatre on Feb. 18. He grew up in New Orleans and had a home there that was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina — including his piano, Braille scores and recording equipment. For a period after that he lived part-time in Denver, performing at various venues, including several visits to Cherokee Ranch.
Artist Bob Yackel of the Heritage Fine Arts Guild paints at a “Paint Day” session at Ascension Lutheran Church, which is open to the public. Courtesy photo.
Renowned jazz pianist Henry Butler will perform at Arapahoe Community College on Feb. 18, benefiting the ACC Student Emergency Fund and the Colorado Center for the Blind. Courtesy photo.
‘Paint Day’ gatherings bring artists together By Sonya Ellingboe sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia.com
IF YOU GO Henry Butler will perform at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 18 in the Waring Theatre at Arapahoe Community College, 5900 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. Tickets cost $5 each (ACC students free). There will be a “meet the artist” session from 6:30 to 7:10 p.m., and the concert starts at 7:30. (General admission.) Information or special accommodations: ACC student life coordinator Stephanie Beecher, 303-797-5665, stephanie.beecher@ arapahoe.edu.
He has traveled and performed across the U.S. as well as Brazil, France, Norway, Italy, Japan, Australia and more.
For a number of years, the Heritage Fine Arts Guild has conducted for its members an uninstructed “Paint Day” held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. each Thursday morning (except July and August) at Ascension Lutheran Church, 1701 W. Caley Ave. (northwest corner at South Windermere Street) in Littleton. Free parking is available on the north side of the church and on the street. “These sessions enable aspiring artists to paint in a supportive, noncompetitive environment, exchange ideas, share skills and form friendships with other participants. The sessions are free of charge,” said a release from the Heritage Fine Arts Guild’s publicist, Judy Purcell. Artists bring their own media and
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February 11, 2016
Cole leaves imprint on cultural scene Greenwood Village reaped benefits of arts coordinator’s years of devotion
By Sonya Ellingboe sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia.com Village Days, art exhibits, children and adult art classes, All Colorado Juried Show, Greenwood and Beyond Photography Show, Stretch and Tone, Curtis Dancers, Teen Art Board, poetry readings, Arapahoe County Art Scholarship, jazz concerts and much more … Jo Cole has kept it all running smoothly. And then, there has been the day-today operation of Greenwood Village’s Curtis Arts and Humanities Center, with its ongoing exhibits open to the public five days a week and some special evening events … she managed it all. Curtis cultural arts coordinator Jo Cole, who retired Jan. 29, has lived in Green-
wood Village since 1962 and raised her three children there with her late husband. In 1983, she saw a request in the “Greenwood Honker” for a volunteer to bring art programs to the city. She volunteered and, for a number of years, hung art shows at various locations in the city as she found them. The city eventually decided to move the historic schoolhouse from the corner of Orchard Road and Cole University Boulevard to its present location about a block west and use it for the community. The school, originally completed in 1914, was restored and dedicated in 1991, and Cole started art programs from scratch, hiring Rick Brogan and Nancy Switzer to teach adult painting workshops. Children’s classes followed, as did Youth Art Month, when the gallery
was filled with brightly colored work by schoolchildren. The next Curtis exhibit might have been by sophisticated metro-area artists or perhaps by Chinese painters. She built relationships with many prominent artists, including Quang Ho, who recently exhibited with Daniel Sprick and also conducted a workshop. Her final exhibit, “Less is More,” hangs through Feb. 19, with large paintings including color field, pure abstractions and semi-realism by Jahe Smith, Joanne Burney, Kevin Weckbach (who also teaches at Curtis), Bill Hayes, Nancy Switzer, Judith Bennett and Kevin Scott. There have been related lectures through the years — often by the exhibit jurors or a featured artist, and at times, a bit of music or poetry. At 88, Cole plans to paint and write, visit family and enjoy cooking and painting with her 11-year-old granddaughter. She said she grew up in Baltimore, in one of those row houses with the white
front step that you see pictured. “Seven of us lived there, including Grandma,” she recalled. She was involved in art as a kid. As the youngest of four sisters, a child of first-generation Italian immigrants, her first language was not English, but she learned in time to succeed in school. She put herself through secretarial school and went to work for the Martin Company in Baltimore, where she met her future husband. They moved to Colorado in 1956 and — lonely — she found an outlet in painting, according to her daughters. In her mid-50s, she enrolled at Metro State University, graduating in 1982 and bringing that training to her work in Greenwood Village the next year. She says she needs to finish a master’s degree now in nonprofit management at Regis University. Whatever develops next for Curtis, Jo Cole has left a legacy to the building and to her city, where she will continue to reside.
Performance is pure delight throughout play By Sonya Ellingboe sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia.com
Singer/actress Megan Van De Hay stars in a one-woman music cycle, “Tell Me on Sunday,” at the Avenue Theater through Feb. 27. Courtesy photo
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An English girl who comes to New York in search of love finds it, loses it, finds it again, loses it … She writes letters to her mum and tells her story in songs by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Don Black. The title song has to do with breakups — “Take me to a park and tell me on Sunday …” Megan Van De Hay brings her fine voice and considerable acting talents to a 70-minute, quite lovely entertainment — with up and down accounts of at least three contrasting involvements with different men — in New York and L.A. as “Tell Me on a Sunday” plays at Denver’s Avenue Theater. Richard Pegg’s set includes a large projection screen behind a simple apartment that shows an enchanting New York skyline at night and, in the daytime, a green Central Park (for the Sunday walks) and West Coast scenes. It carries the audience along on her journey. She snuggles in a blanket and layers on several different bits of clothing over her basic black top, pants and boots to change the mood and storyline — but it’s her voice and acting chops that carry the show. “Come Back With That Look on Your Face,” she invites. She ends up feeling OK about her situation and confident in herself in a good way, though still alone. Nice finish. Trent Hines’ piano accompaniment is low-key and
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2013, according to the American Community Survey. Arapahoe County had a median household income of $60,651 in 2013, and Jefferson County’s was $68,984. All were higher than Colorado’s median household income overall, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore — which opened about a month ago at 8585 S. Poplar Way, Highlands Ranch — has had about 100 donations, according to Andrea Belbusti, store manager. It’s the fifth ReStore to open in metro Denver, but the first to share a loading dock with Goodwill. The idea is to make it easier and more convenient to donate items. ReStore accepts large home goods, such as furniture, cabinetry, appliances and tools, whereas Goodwill takes clothing, electronics, books and smaller items. “We noticed a lot of people in this area with nearby ZIP codes were scheduling to have donations picked up,” Belbusti said. “Our goal is to have a ReStore within five miles of a potential donor in the south metro area.” That way, people can easily drop off donations and also shop for items in “perfect shape,” said Ryan Smith, chief retail officer. Belbusti agreed: She sees mostly furniture, cabinetry and tool donations in good condition and of high quality. Tom and Lindy Schneider, who live a mile from the Highlands Ranch ReStore, used to drive to downtown Denver to drop off their donations. They’re renovating their home and find it “nice to have a location close by.”
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WHAT CAN YOU DONATE? ReStore accepts household goods, furniture, appliances and building materials. Metro Denver Locations: • Highlands Ranch: 8585 Poplar Way, Unit B • Wheat Ridge: 10625 W. I-70 Frontage Rd. • South Jeffco area: 7890 W. Quincy Ave. • Aurora: 1640 S. Abilene St. • Denver: 70 Rio Grande Blvd. “We recently donated three pieces of furniture,” Lindy said. “And when our son went to college, we bought him a washer and dryer from a ReStore.” Centennial resident Liz Strole purchased kitchen appliances at a south metro ReStore. She prefers to donate to Vietnam veterans, but she said she plans to take advantage of the new ReStore location. “Now that this place is close, we will probably donate more,” she said. For some, such as Newell and Collins, donating is a way to avoid waste and reuse items. Collins, a retired professional tennis coach, calls it “the best for less.” Their kitchen is now equipped with a Wolf stove — a high-end appliance that can cost thousands of dollars — two ice makers, soft-close cabinet doors and rich, wood cabinetry. Newell, an HGTV channel devotee, doesn’t like when items from homes are sent to the dump. Instead, she prefers to repurpose materials. “It’s a great way to help — the whole idea is to help other people,” she said. And “we could’ve never afforded our remodel otherwise.”
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Jaguars win first league swim title Kochevar, Heritage’s Andrews share spotlight with three wins
Rock Canyon senior Abigail Kochevar helped the Jaguars win their first Continental League girls swimming championship Feb. 6 at the Heritage pool. Kochevar won two individual events and swam the anchor leg for Rock Canyon’s 400-yard freestyle relay team. Photo by Jim Benton
By Jim Benton jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com Abigail Kochevar and Rock Canyon had a banner day at the Continental League girls swimming championships Feb. 6 at the Heritage swimming pool. Kochevar, a senior who is the defending 100-yard backstroke state champion, won two individual events and anchored a winning relay team as the Jaguars captured their first ever league swimming title. Rock Canyon, coached by Nicole Vanderpool, finished with 510.50 points with Regis Jesuit placing second with 429 points. Heritage was third with 416.50 markers. Kochevar, who was named the league’s Swimmer of the Year, was first in the 50yard freestyle and the 100 backstroke with times of 23.63 and 54.98 respectively. She was also on the Jaguars’ league championship 400-freestyle relay team. When she dove into the pool for the anchor leg she was well behind, but she wound up stretching to touch first at the finish to edge Heritage swimmer CJ Mitchell. “I was not expecting that at all,” Kochevar said of the relay finish. “It was like an adrenaline rush. I saw her a little bit and then just tried to kick as hard as I could. “The 100 back is my best event, but the 50 free was pretty good. I feel like I could possibly win both the 50 free and 100
RESULTS Results from the Feb. 6 Continental League A girls swimming championships at the Heritage High School pool: Team scores: Rock Canyon 510.50; Regis Jesuit 429; Heritage 416.50; Chaparral 397; Mountain Vista 369; Douglas County/Castle View 302; Legend 222; Highlands Ranch 204; ThunderRidge 192; Ponderosa 78. 200 medley relay: Heritage (Lizzie Hunt, Emma Spotts, Katherine Harston, CJ Mitchell) 1:48.21; Rock Canyon 1:48.26; Chaparral 1:50.18; Douglas County/Castle View 1:53.54; Mountain Vista, 1:54.37. 200 IM: Natalie Arky, Mountain Vista, 2:10.10;
back at the state meet. I hope so. It was so much fun for Rock Canyon to win. We’ve never won before, so it’s obviously exciting.” The Class 5A state championships will be held Feb. 12-13 in Fort Collins, and there will be at least one other Continental League swimmer who will be a serious contender. Kochevar shared some of the spotlight at the Continental League championships
with Heritage sophomore Kylie Andrews, who also won three events. Andrews set a pool and league record of 1:50.43 in finishing first in the 200-yard freestyle. She also won the 100 butterfly and was on the Eagles’ first-place, 200-freestyle relay team. “It was a fun race because there were great vibes and all my season training paid off,” said Andrews. “So then it was like both of the races felt good.”
Andrews’ teammate, junior Emma Spotts, won the 100 backstroke. Mountain Vista had two individual winners. Senior Jamie Nats captured the 100 freestyle, and sophomore Natalie Arky was the league 200 IM winner. Highlands Ranch coach Andy Farner was tabbed the league’s Coach of the Year, and the Falcons also had a league champion in freshman Dani Roney, who won the 500 freestyle.
Patricia Van Law, ThunderRidge, 2:11.16; Madeline Lacy, Rock Canyon, 2:17.29; Emma Waldmann, Chaparral, 2:19.53; Morganne Coberly, Mountain Vista, 2:20.50.
59.81; Jessica Beckwith, Rock Canyon, 59.95.
56.41; Makenna Mathieson, Rock Canyon, 59.05; Lizzie Hunt, Heritage, 1:00.42; Hadley Templine, Regis, 1:02.21.
200 freestyle: Kyle Andrews, Heritage, 1:50.33 (new pool and league record); Jamie Nats, Mountain Vista, 1:58.11; Jessica Beckwith, Rock Canyon, 1:59.69; Kristen Torres, Chaparral, 2:02.70; Hadley Templin, Regis, 2:02.80. 50 freestyle: Abigail Kochevar, Rock Canyon, 23.63; Kaylee Gassen, Chaparral, 23.94; Elsa Litteken, Douglas County/Castle View, 24.00; Hannah Paris, Chaparral, 24.60; Rachel Hubka, Regis, 25.47. 100 butterfly: Kylie Andrews, Heritage, 56.25; Kaylee Gassen, Chaparral, 56.75; Katherine Harston, Heritage, 57.65; Patricia Van Law, ThunderRidge,
100 freestyle: Jamie Nats, Mountain Vista, 53.22; Hannah Paris, Chaparral, 54.37; Kaitlin Nats, Mountain Vista, 54.58; Makenna Mathieson, Rock Canyon, 55.17; Katherine Harston, Heritage, 55.25. 500 freestyle: Dani Roney, Highlands Ranch, 5:27.80; Kristen Torres, Chaparral, 5:29.56; Madison Orgill, Rock Canyon, 5:39.02; Grace Mortimer, Highlands Ranch, 5:38.52; Kiara Jasunas, Mountain Vista, 5:40.80. 200 freestyle relay: Heritage (Lexi Meagher, Emma Spotts, Marissa Kiefer, Kylie Andrews) 1:39.87; Rock Canyon 1:40.14; Chaparral 4:41.40; Regis 1:42.49; Mountain Vista 1:44.78. 100 backstroke: Abigail Kochevar, Rock Canyon, 54.98; Elsa Litteken, Douglas County/Castle View,
100 breaststroke: Emma Spotts, Heritage, 1:07.05; Kelly Grier, Chaparral, 1:08:83; Summer Edwards, Regis, 1:11.31; Morganne Coberly, Mountain Vista, 1:11.89; Laura Zen, Heritage, 1:12.42. 400 freestyle relay: Rock Canyon (Jessica Beckwith, Madeline Lacy, Makenna Mathieson, Abigail Kochevar) 3:34.23; Heritage 3:35.60; Mountain Vista 3:38.65; Regis 3:44.42; Legend 3:50.01. Diving: Mckensie Austin, Regis, 533.40; Lexie Barker, Douglas County/Castle View, 514.75; Samantha Tambroski, Douglas County/Castle View, 472.15; Aubrey Park, Douglas County/Castle View, 443.45; Gretchen Wensue, ThunderRidge, 426.95.
Highlands Ranch girls trounce Regis Jesuit Falcons’ determined defense takes team to 65-24 victory
opening quarter, took a 14-2 lead and never looked back. “That was our goal, to pressure them and get them to panic,” admitted Falcons senior Symone Starks. “Our defense is so important. You can’t get off without stop defense. We try to rotate as fast as we can and talk to each other.”
By Jim Benton jbenton@colorado communitymedia.com There was a long wait for the Continental League girls basketball showdown between Highlands Ranch and Regis Jesuit to start on Feb. 5 in the Highlands Ranch gym. A lengthy Level 3 game and a junior varsity contest that went into overtime delayed the start of the varsity game between two teams that entered the game unbeaten in the league. Highlands Ranch, however, made quick work of Regis in the featured affair as the Falcons used a determined defensive effort and crisp passing to set up myriad easy baskets in a 65-24 romp. The Falcons, top-ranked in the CHSAANow.com Class 5A
Ranch coach Caryn Jarocki.
Key players/statistics Highlands Ranch’s defensive pressure forced the Raiders into 23 turnovers and Regis shot just 19 percent from the floor. Leilah Vigil, a 5-foot-9 sophomore, paced the Falcons with 19 points while Starks added 16 and Tommi Olson eight. Noelle Cahill was the top scorer for Regis with five points. Highlands Ranch, once again, had trouble at the foul line as the Falcons converted on only eight of 27 attempts.
Key moments Highlands Ranch forced six turnovers in the first 4:43 of the
They said it Highlands Ranch is working to improve defensively.
Senior Symone Starks of Highlands Ranch dribbles through the Regis Jesuit defense after making a steal in the Falcons’ 65-24 Continental League victory. Starks led the Falcons’ defensive effort and also scored 16 points as Highlands Ranch took command in the league title chase. Photo by Jim Benton poll, improved to 6-0 in the league and 18-1 overall. Tenthranked Regis is now 4-1 and 11-6. “Our kids are playing hard and that’s all I want,” said Highlands
“We’re getting better and better on defense and we’ve really took it on as a challenge that that’s an area we can get a lot better at,” said Jarocki. “I loved our passing against Regis. And we only had three turnovers in the first half, which is good too. We’re trying to cut down on those too.” Free throw shooting for the Falcons is a work in progress. In statistics through 19 games, Highlands Ranch was making 55 percent of its free throws. “We practice them all the time; it’s in between their ears,” said Jarocki. “In games we just have to slow down, take a deep breath and calm down,” added Starks. Going forward Highlands Ranch has wins over all league teams in contention. The Falcons wrap up their Continental schedule Feb. 16 against Castle View and Feb. 18 versus Rock Canyon. Regis hosts Chaparral on Feb. 12.
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Lakewood girls a tough team to defend
Lakewood girls basketball coach Chris Poisson is once again guiding another state-contending team as the Tigers move toward a fourth consecutive 20-win season. Teams like Highlands Ranch, Grandview, Broomfield, ThunderRidge, George Washington and Pine Creek are a few of those schools that are considered challengers when the state playoffs roll around, but Lakewood should be included among those teams. Lakewood (16-3) is averaging 63.6 points, 28.1 rebounds, 16.6 assists, 16.5 steals and 5.9 blocks per game, which are all above the per-game national averages compiled by MaxPreps. Poisson has height on his team in 6-foot3 sophomore twins Camilla and Kira Emsbo plus three other players who are 6 feet tall, including senior captain and all-around athlete Mckenna Bishop. And the Tigers have a terrific scorer in 5-7
senior guard Mackenzie Forrest, who became the school’s all-time leading scorer earlier this season. Senior Marisela Perez keeps every player active with her assists and steals. “Mackenzie is our consistent scorer, and Jim Benton she is playing her best right now,” OVERTIME basketball said Poisson. “The Emsbo twins are gaining in skill and confidence. McKenna Bishop is our athlete, and we have good shooters in Anissa Barela, Maddie Miller and Maddie Couglin. We can have a real balanced attack in terms of scoring.” Lakewood was 5-3 early in the season,
losing to IMG Academy of Bradenton, Florida, and Vista Murieta (California) in the La Jolla County Day Tournament, and then to Grandview in the Grandview Invitational. “Our team is improving, and we are much better than we were in December,” confessed Poisson. “Our players are comfortable in their roles now, and with our depth we can create matchups in our favor.” Proud to be an American It was gratifying to watch the Ponderosa wrestling team while the national anthem was played prior to the Mustangs’ Continental League match against Chaparral on Feb. 4. Almost all high school athletes and students politely stand, and most hold a hand over their heart, while the anthem is played. Ponderosa 220-pounder Cohlton Shultz and a couple of his teammates did a little more. They were actually singing along with
“The Star-Spangled Banner.”
State swimming championships set The first two winter sports state championship events will be held Feb. 12 and 13. Class 4A swimmers will compete in state girls swimming championships at the Veterans Memorial Aquatic Center in Thornton. Swimming preliminaries begin at 4 p.m. on Feb. 12. Diving prelims are set for 9 a.m. Feb. 13 with swim and dive finals scheduled to start at 2 p.m. The 5A state swimming championships will be held at the same time on the same days at the Edora Pool Ice Center (EPIC) in Fort Collins. Highlands Ranch rolls along If you want to talk about league dominance, look at what Highlands Ranch is Benton continues on Page 22
Wrestlers poised to wrap up state berths Regional tournaments on tap at multiple Colorado locations Staff report Regional state-qualifying wrestling tournaments will be held Feb. 12 and 13. The following is the lineup for the tournaments, which will be held at various locations around the state. The state tournament is scheduled for Feb. 19 and 20 at the Pepsi Center in Denver. Class 5A Four regionals each qualify four wrestlers per weight class for the state tournament. Region 1 (at Arvada West)
Pomona, Arvada West, Grandview, Chaparral, Chatfield, Denver East, Douglas County, Fruita, Aurora Hinkley, Lakewood, Northglenn, Overland, Regis Jesuit, Rock Canyon, Thornton and Westminster Region 2 (at Doherty) Arapahoe, Pine Creek, Adams City, Monarch, Mountain Range, Castle View, Cherokee Trail, Doherty, Fountain Fort Carson, Highlands Ranch, Legend, Liberty, Palmer, Rampart, Smoky Hill and ThunderRidge Region 3 (at Legacy) Legacy, Poudre, Coronado, Broomfield, Bear Creek, Boulder, Brighton, Fairview, Fort Collins, Fossil Ridge, Horizon, Lincoln, Loveland, Prairie View and Rocky Mountain Region 4 (at Grand Junction Central)
Grand Junction, Cherry Creek, Mountain Vista, Ponderosa, Aurora Central, Centaurus, Grand Junction Central, Columbine, Eaglecrest, Gateway, George Washington, Greeley West, Heritage, Montbello, Ralston Valley and Rangeview Class 4A Each of the four regionals will qualify four wrestlers in each weight class for the state tournament. Region 2 (at Thompson Valley) Thompson Valley, Pueblo South, Mesa Ridge, Arvada, Frederick, Longmont, Mountain View, Niwot, Northridge, Roosevelt, Silver Creek, Skyline and Valor Christian Region 3 (at Vista Peak) Littleton, Greeley Central, Pueblo
East, Glenwood Springs, Battle Mountain, Canon City, Durango, Lewis-Palmer, Montrose, Palisade, Sand Creek and Vista Peak Region 4 (at Discovery Canyon) Alameda, Golden, Wheat Ridge, Stanley Lake, Windsor, Discovery Canyon, Cheyenne Mountain, Air Academy, Conifer, Denver South, Evergreen, Kennedy and Thomas Jefferson Class 3A Skyview is in the Region 1 tournament at Eaton High School and Elizabeth in the Region 2 at Lamar High School. Englewood and Faith Christian will be in the Region 3 meet at Platte Valley High School. Sheridan will compete in the Region 4 regional tournament in Montrose.
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SPORTS ROUNDUP VALOR CHRISTIAN EAGLES GIRLS BASKETBALL Valor Christian 68, Littleton 23 The Eagles beat Littleton in a home conference game on Feb. 3, jumping out to a 20-2 lead. Key Performers: Senior Kim Childress scored 17 points and junior Tess Boade scored 16 points. Senior Madison McCoy had eight rebounds and four assists.
Knuckles scored 20 points and junior Jalen Sanders scored 19 points. Junior Josh Randle had five rebounds.
Valor Christian 95, Conifer 40 Valor Christian took victory at an away conference game against Conifer on Feb. 5. Key Performers: Senior Madison McCoy sophomore Madison Altman each scored 16 points. Junior Mary Newland had six rebounds and junior Tess Boade had seven assists. BOYS BASKETBALL Valor Christian 78, Littleton 47 The Eagles beat Littleton at a home conference game on Feb. 3 with a 21-5 lead in the first quarter. Key Performers: Junior Kayle Knuckles scored 27 points, including 12 two-pointers. Junior Dylan McCaffrey each scored 15 points and had five rebounds. Junior Jalen Sanders had four rebounds and eight assists.
ICE HOCKEY Valor Christian 5, Denver East 3 The Eagles beat Denver East at Big Bear Ice Arena on Feb. 5. Key Performers: Freshman Luke Wheeler scored three goals. Freshmen Niklas Ertle and Michael Fricke each scored one goal. Valor Christian 4, Heritage 2 The Eagles took victory against Heritage at the Ice Ranch on Feb. 6. Key Performers: Freshman Luke Wheeler scored two goals. Freshmen Michael Fricke and Tanner Glenn each scored one goal. GIRLS SWIMMING Jeffco League Meet The Eagles swimming team placed first of 18 at a nonconference meet at Meyers on Feb. 5. Key Performers: No individual statistics were reported for this game.
Valor Christian 79, Conifer 52 Valor Christian beat Conifer in a home conference game on Feb. 5. Key Performers: Junior Kayle
4A Jeffco League Championships Meet Valor Christian girls swimming team place first of nine at a conference meet on Feb. 6. Key Performers: No individual statistics were reported for this game.
HIGHLANDS RANCH FALCONS GIRLS BASKETBALL Highlands Ranch 65, Regis Jesuit 24 The Falcons beat Regis Jesuit at a home conference game on Feb. 5, taking a 20-5 lead in the first quarter. Key performers: Sophomore Leilah Vigil scored 19 points. Senior senior Symone Starks scored 16 points. Sophomore Tommi Olson scored a three-pointer and three free throws.
Highlands Ranch 63, Heritage 22 The Falcons beat Heritage at an away conference game on Feb. 6 with a starting score of 20-2. Key performers: No individual statistics were reported for this game. BOYS BASKETBALL Highlands Ranch 74, Heritage 50 Highlands Ranch beat Heritage at a home conference game on
Feb. 4 with a 10-point lead in the fourth quarter. Key Performers: No individual statistics were reported for this game. Regis Jesuit 71, Highlands Ranch 55 The Falcons lost to Regis Jesuit at a home conference game on Feb. 5. Key Performers: No individual statistics were reported for this game.
SKYVIEW ACADEMY HAWKS GIRLS BASKETBALL Denver Christian 44, SkyView Academy 25 The Hawks lost a home nonconference game against the Denver Christian Crusaders on Feb. 4. Key Performers: No individual statistics have been reported for this game. Lutheran 64, SkyView Academy 14 SkyView Academy lost a home conference game to Lutheran on Feb. 6. Key Performers: No individual statistics have been reported for
this game. BOYS BASKETBALL SkyView Academy 56, Denver Christian 47 The Hawks beat Denver Christian at an away nonconference game on Feb. 4 with a 10-point lead in the fourth quarter. Key Performers: Junior JJ Woods was selected as player of the game and scored 23 points. Junior Connor Simpson had nine rebounds and junior Joseph Pippin had six rebounds.
Lutheran 50, SkyView Academy 37 SkyView Academy lost a home conference game against the Lutheran Lions on Feb. 6. The boys took a 15-8 lead in the fourth quarter but fell short overall. Key Performers: Junior Joseph Pippin was selected as player of the game and scored 12 points. Junior Connor Simpson made three free throws and junior JJ Woods scored two three-pointers.
ROCK CANYON JAGUARS GIRLS BASKETBALL Mountain Vista 65, Rock Canyon 46 Rock Canyon was outscored in the Feb. 5 conference game. Key performers: Madi
Malpass scored 18 points and Katie Didonna had 18 rebounds. BOYS BASKETBALL Rock Canyon 74, Moun-
tain Vista 63 Sam Masten scored 24 points in the Feb. 5 conference game. Key performers: Noah Beck scored 19 points and Isaac Hirsch had 14 rebounds.
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Athletes sign to play at next level Staff report Many area high school athletes signed letters of intent to play their respective sports at the college level Feb. 3. The following is a list of those athletes provided to Colorado Community Media.
Mountain Vista Riley Walsh, gymnastics, Iowa State; Chelsea Pearson, basketball, Colorado-Colorado Springs; Molly McCabe, basketball, South Dakota School of Mines; Taylor Dubray, volleyball, Coker College; Paxton Boyer, lacrosse, Air Force Academy; Noah Hirshorn, lacrosse, Colorado College; Coby Petau, lacrosse, Colorado College; Jamie Nats, swim/dive, Boise State; Peyton Joseph, soccer, Missouri; Mallory Pugh, soccer, UCLA; Cydney Billups, soccer, Texas; Megan Rumbold, soccer, New Hampshire; Madison Chaffee, soccer, Colorado Mesa Giselle Sawaged, soccer, Colorado Mines; Riley Adams, soccer, Cornell Will Eslinger, soccer, Indiana; Morgan Knight, volleyball, University of Bridgeport; Robert Gleeson Jr., cross-country, Biola University; Cooper Shearon, baseball, Colby Community College; Madison Maloney, hockey, Becker College; Tate McGowan, football, CSU Pueblo; Cole Miller, football, Black Hills State Rock Canyon Joie Hensley, gymnastics, Baylor; Abby Kochevar, swimming, Wisconsin; Makayla Kolberg, soccer, Xavier; Daryl Myers, baseball, Benedictine College; Benjamin Sneider, baseball, Sloan Wiggins, lacrosse, Adams State; Dakota Wendell, soccer, Minnesota State; Ryan Zetwick, golf, Hillsdale College; Nicholas Padgett, soccer, Missouri State; Lawrence Dalton, football, Air Force Academy ThunderRidge Sean Russo, football, North Dakota; Trevor O’Hearn, football, South Dakota School of Mines; Rhett Hanson, football, Nebraska Kearney; Sara Artzer, lacrosse, Wheeling Jesuit University; Payton Billingham, soccer, Adams State; Kylee Duren, soccer, Northern Colorado; Mealii Enos, soccer, Utah State; Sanela Hodzic, soccer, Louisville; Brayden Paul, soccer, University of Sioux Falls; Erin Speer, soccer, Air Force Academy; Kaley Tucker, soccer, North Carolina Greensboro. Valor Christian Brooke Stenstrom, swimming, Stanford; Reagan Hausman, cross-country/track, Tulsa University; Dakota Spencer, soccer, Tabor College; Keely Antonio, soccer, Taylor College; Ben Waters, football, Air Force Academy; Dillon Reinkensmeyer, football, Virginia; Gabe Kortz, football, Colorado School of Mines; Jake Hibben, football, Wheaton College; Tanner Tadra, football, Black Hills State.
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If you believe that your lender or servicer has failed to provide a single point of contact (38-38-103.1 CRS) or they are still pursuing foreclosure even though you have submitted a completed loss mitigation application or you have been offered and have accepted a loss mitigation option (38-38103.2 CRS), you may file a complaint with the Colorado Attorney General (720-508-6006) or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (855-411-2372) or both. However, the filing of a complaint in and of itself will not stop the foreclosure process.
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.
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Public Trustees PUBLIC NOTICE Lone Tree NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2015-0293 To Whom It May Concern: On 11/6/2015 5:12:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: JOHN TURNOCK AND CONNI TURNOCK AND RICHARD LUNDY Original Beneficiary: FIRSTBANK Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: FIRSTBANK Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 11/4/2011 Recording Date of DOT: 11/29/2011 Reception No. of DOT: 2011074954 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $1,600,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $1,492,255.79 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 installments and interest and failure to pay real property taxes, together with 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 13A3A, PARK MEADOWS - FILING NO. 2 - 17TH AMENDMENT, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO Which has the address of: 9101 Kimmer Drive, Lone Tree, CO 80124 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 9, 2016, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended. If you believe that your lender or servicer has failed to provide a single point of contact (38-38-103.1 CRS) or they are still pursuing foreclosure even though you have submitted a completed loss mitigation application or you have been offered and have accepted a loss mitigation option (38-38103.2 CRS), you may file a complaint with the Colorado Attorney General (720-508-6006) or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (855-411-2372) or both. However, the filing of a complaint in and of itself will not stop the foreclosure process. First Publication: 1/14/2016 Last Publication: 2/11/2016 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 11/10/2015 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee
The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
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STEPHEN T.PUBLIC JOHNSON NOTICE Colorado Registration #: 10226 1200DOUGLAS 17TH STREET, SUITE 3000, COUNTY DISTRICT DENVER, COLORADO COURT, STATE OF80202 COLORADO Phone #: (303) 623-9000 4000 Justice Way Fax #: Castle Rock, CO Attorney File #: 230353-00256 Douglas County, CO 80109
*YOU MAY TRACK THE PEOPLE OF THE FORECLOSURE STATE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee webOF COLORADO site: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustIn the Interest of: ee/
LEXI BARNES, D.O.B.: 9/30/2011; and Legal Notice No.: 2015-0293 ADDISON BARNES, D.O.B.: 9/30/2011, First Publication: 1/14/2016 Children, Last Publication: 2/11/2016 Publisher: Douglas County News Press And concerning:
ERIN M. BARNES, D.O.B.: 8/06/1988, Mother, and BRIAN CROWTHER, D.O.B.: 12/13/1972, Father, JOHN DOE, Possible Father of LEXI BARNES and ADDISON BARNES, Respondents; And DIANA SCHAFFER, ( Maternal Grandmother), Special Respondent. Attorney for Department: John Thirkell, #13865 R. LeeAnn Reigrut, #28833 4400 Castleton Ct. Castle Rock, CO 80109 (303) 663-7726 FAX 877.285.8988 jthirkel@douglas.co.us lreigrut@douglas.co.us CASE NUMBER: 15JV310 DIVISION 7 DEPENDENCY SUMMONS This Summons is initiated pursuant to Rule 2.2 of the Colorado Rules of Juvenile Procedure, Rule 4 of the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure, and Section 193-503, C.R.S. 2015.
TO JOHN DOE AND BRIAN WIEGARD: You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed which alleges that the abovenamed children are dependent or neglected as per the facts set forth in the Dependency and Neglect Petition, a copy of which may be obtained at the office of John Thirkell, at the above address.
A hearing has been set for February 22, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. in Division 7, Douglas County District Court, 4000
First Publication: 1/14/2016 Last Publication: 2/11/2016 Publisher: Douglas County News Press
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Dated: 11/10/2015 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: STEPHEN T. JOHNSON Colorado Registration #: 10226 1200 17TH STREET, SUITE 3000, DENVER, COLORADO 80202 Phone #: (303) 623-9000 Fax #: Attorney File #: 230353-00256 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2015-0293 First Publication: 1/14/2016 Last Publication: 2/11/2016 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Lone Tree NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2015-0310 To Whom It May Concern: On 12/3/2015 11:53:00 AM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: CRISTI BLANCHARD Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR PINNACLE MORTGAGE GROUP INC., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 4/16/2013 Recording Date of DOT: 4/18/2013 Reception No. of DOT: 2013031925 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $266,581.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $254,275.94 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: the failure to make timely payments required under said Deed of Trust and the Evidence of Debt secured thereby. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 69, RIDGEGATE- SECTION 15 FILING NO. 6, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 9295 Kornbrust Cir, Lone Tree, CO 80124 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC The current holder of NOTICE the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described DOUGLAS DISTRICT herein, has filedCOUNTY written election and deCOURT, OF COLORADO mand for saleSTATE as provided by law and in 4000 Justice Way said Deed of Trust. Castle Rock, CO Douglas County, 80109 Given THEREFORE, Notice IsCO Hereby that on the first possible sale date (unless THE PEOPLE OF THEat STATE the sale is continued*) 10:00 a.m. WedOF COLORADO nesday, March 23, 2016, at the Public In the Interest Trustee’s office,of: 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public aucLEXI BARNES, D.O.B.: andfor tion to the highest and 9/30/2011; best bidder ADDISON D.O.B.: 9/30/2011, cash, the BARNES, said real property and all inChildren, terest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of And concerning: paying the indebtedness provided in said ERIN M. BARNES, D.O.B.: 8/06/1988, Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Mother, Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses and of sale and other items allowed by law, BRIAN and will CROWTHER, deliver to the purchaser a CertificD.O.B.: 12/13/1972, Father, ate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If JOHN Possible Father of LEXI the saleDOE, date is continued to a later date, BARNES and ADDISON BARNES, the deadline to file a notice of intent to Respondents; cure by those parties entitled to cure may And also be extended. DIANA SCHAFFER, ( Maternal Grandmother), If you believe that your lender or serSpecial Respondent. vicer has failed to provide a single point of contact (38-38-103.1 CRS) or Attorney they are for stillDepartment: pursuing foreclosure even John Thirkell, though you #13865 have submitted a comR. LeeAnn Reigrut, #28833application or pleted loss mitigation 4400 Castleton you have beenCt. offered and have accepCastle Rock, CO 80109 ted a loss mitigation option (38-38(303) 663-7726 103.2 CRS), you may file a complaint FAX 877.285.8988 with the Colorado Attorney General jthirkel@douglas.co.us (720-508-6006) or the Consumer Finanlreigrut@douglas.co.us cial Protection Bureau (855-411-2372) or both. However, the filing of a comCASE NUMBER: 15JV310 plaint in and of itself will not stop the DIVISION 7 process. foreclosure
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DEPENDENCY SUMMONS First Publication: 1/28/2016 Last Publication: 2/25/2016 This Summons is initiated pursuant Publisher: Douglas County News Press to Rule 2.2 of the Colorado Rules of Juvenile Procedure, Rule 4 of the Colorado Dated: 12/3/2015 Rules of CivilDUFFY Procedure, and Section 19CHRISTINE 3-503, C.R.S. 2015. Public Trustee DOUGLAS COUNTY TO JOHN ANDand BRIAN WIEGARD: The name,DOE address telephone numYou are hereby notified that a petition has bers of the attorney(s) representing the been filed which alleges that the abovelegal holder of the indebtedness is: named children are dependent or neglectedROBSON as per the facts set forth in the DeERIN pendencyRegistration and Neglect#:Petition, Colorado 46557 a copy of whichE.may be obtained at SUITE the office 7700 ARAPAHOE ROAD, 230,of John Thirkell, at the above address. CENTENNIAL, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 952-6903 A hearing has been set for February 22, Fax #: 2016 atFile 10:00 a.m. in Division 7, Attorney #: CO-15-692661-JS Douglas County District Court, 4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock, Colorado, *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE 80109. SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustYour ee/ presence before this court is required to defend against the claims in this petition. IF YOU TO APPEAR, THE Legal Notice No.: FAIL 2015-0310 COURT WILL PROCEED First Publication: 1/28/2016 IN YOUR ABSENCE, WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE, Last Publication: 2/25/2016 TO CONDUCT ADJUDICATORY Publisher: DouglasAN County News Press HEARING AND MAY ENTER A JUDGMENT BY DEFAULT THEREBY ADJUDICATING YOUR CHILDREN AS DEPENDENT OR NEGLECTED CHILDREN. You have the right to request a trial by jury at the adjudicatory stage of this petition. You also have the right to legal representation at every stage of the proceedings by counsel of your own choosing, or if you are without sufficient financial means, appointment of counsel by the Court. Termination of your parent-child legal relationship to free your children for adoption is a possible remedy in this proceeding. If that remedy is pursued, you are entitled to a hearing before a Judge. You also have the right, if you are indigent, to have the Court appoint, at no expense to you, one expert witness of your own choosing at any hearing on the termination of your
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 23, 2016, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.
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If you believe that your lender or servicer has failed to provide a single point of contact (38-38-103.1 CRS) or they are still pursuing foreclosure even though you have submitted a completed loss mitigation application or you have been offered and have accepted a loss mitigation option (38-38103.2 CRS), you may file a complaint with the Colorado Attorney General (720-508-6006) or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (855-411-2372) or both. However, the filing of a complaint in and of itself will not stop the foreclosure process. First Publication: 1/28/2016 Last Publication: 2/25/2016 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 12/3/2015 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: ERIN ROBSON Colorado Registration #: 46557 7700 E. ARAPAHOE ROAD, SUITE 230, CENTENNIAL, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 952-6903 Fax #: Attorney File #: CO-15-692661-JS *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2015-0310 First Publication: 1/28/2016 Last Publication: 2/25/2016 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE DOUGLASEnglewood COUNTY DISTRICT COURT, STATEOF OFSALE COLORADO NOTICE 4000 Way Public TrusteeJustice Sale No. 2015-0319 Castle Rock, CO Douglas County, CO To Whom It May Concern: On80109 12/10/2015 1:13:00 PM the undersigned Public TrustTHE PEOPLE THEofSTATE ee caused the OF Notice Election and DeOF COLORADO mand relating to the Deed of Trust deIn the Interest of:be recorded in Douglas scribed below to County. LEXI BARNES, D.O.B.: 9/30/2011; and ADDISON BARNES, D.O.B.: 9/30/2011, Original Grantor: STACEY BRUNSON Children, Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, And concerning: INC. AS NOMINEE FOR SUNTRUST ERIN M. BARNES, MORTGAGE, INC. D.O.B.: 8/06/1988, Mother, Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: U.S. and BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS BRIAN CROWTHER, TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR-IN-INTEREST D.O.B.: 12/13/1972, Father, TO WACHOVIA BANK, NATIONAL ASJOHN DOE, Possible Father LEXI SOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FORofGSAA BARNES and ADDISON BARNES, HOME EQUITY TRUST 2005-14 Respondents; Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 6/30/2005 And Recording Date of DOT: 7/11/2005 DIANA SCHAFFER, ( 2005062762 Reception No. of DOT: Maternal Grandmother), DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Special Respondent. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $164,800.00 Attorney for Department: Outstanding Principal Amount as of the John hereof: Thirkell, $174,443.68 #13865 date R. LeeAnn Reigrut, #28833 4400 Castleton Ct. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you Pursuant to C.R.S. Castle Rock,notified CO 80109 are hereby that the covenants of (303) 663-7726 the deed of trust have been violated as FAX 877.285.8988 follows: Failure to pay principal and injthirkel@douglas.co.us terest when due together with all other lreigrut@douglas.co.us payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and CASE o t h e r NUMBER: v i o l a t i o15JV310 ns of the terms DIVISION 7 MODIFICATION AGREEthereof.*LOAN MENT DATED JANUARY 30, 2015.* DEPENDENCY SUMMONS THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE This Summons A FIRST LIEN. is initiated pursuant to Rule 2.2 of the Colorado Rules of Juvenile Procedure, Rule 4 ofherein the Colorado The property described is all of Rules of Civil encumbered Procedure, and the property bySection the lien19of 3-503, C.R.S. 2015. the deed of trust. TO JOHN DOE AND BRIAN WIEGARD: Legal Description of Real Property: You are notified thatBUILDING a petition has UNIT D, hereby CONDOMINIUM 19, been filed which alleges that the aboveMERIDIAN-VILLA CONDOMINIUMS, ACnamed children are dependent or MAP negCORDING TO THE CONDOMINIUM lected as perRECORDED the facts set ON forthMARCH in the DeTHEREOF, 3, pendency and Neglect Petition, a copy of 2005 AT RECEPTION NO. 2005018653, which may be obtained at the officeOF of IN THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE John the above address.OF THE Thirkell, CLERK at AND RECORDER DOUGLAS COUNTY, COLORADO, AND A hearing has been set for February 22, AS DEFINED AND DESCRIBED IN THE 2016 at 10:00OF a.m. in Division 7, DECLARATION COVENANTS, CONDouglas County District Court, 4000 DITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS OF MEJustice Way, Castle Rock, Colorado, RIDIAN-VILLA CONDOMINIUMS, RE80109. CORDED ON JANUARY 16, 2004 AT RECEPTION NO. 2004007079 IN SAID Your presence before this court is reRECORDS, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, quired defend against the claims in this STATEto OF COLORADO. petition. IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR, THE COURT WILL IN YOUR ABWhich has thePROCEED address of: 9768 MaySENCE, WITHOUT FURTHER fair Street #D, Englewood, CONOTICE, 80112 TO CONDUCT AN ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND MAY NOTICE OFENTER SALE A JUDGMENT BY DEFAULT THEREBY ADJUDICATING YOURofCHILDREN DEThe current holder the EvidenceAS of Debt PENDENT secured byOR theNEGLECTED Deed of TrustCHILDREN. described herein, has filed written election and deYou have the right to requestby a trial mand for sale as provided law by andjury in at theDeed adjudicatory said of Trust. stage of this petition. You also have the right to legal representation at every stage of the by THEREFORE, Notice Is proceedings Hereby Given counsel of first yourpossible own choosing, if you that on the sale dateor(unless are without sufficient financial means, apthe sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wedpointment of counsel by theatCourt. Ternesday, March 30, 2016, the Public mination your402 parent-child legalCastle relaTrustee’s of office, Wilcox Street, tionship to free your children adoption Rock, Colorado, I will sell at for public aucis a possible remedy and in this proceeding. If tion to the highest best bidder for that remedy is pursued, you areand entitled to cash, the said real property all ina hearing before a Judge. You also have terest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs the right, if you are indigent, have the and assigns therein, for the to purpose of Court appoint, at no expense to you, one paying the indebtedness provided in said expert witness of your own choosing Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed at of any hearing on the termination of your Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses parent-child relationship. If youbyare a of sale and other items allowed law, minor, have to theaappointand willyou deliver to the the right purchaser Certificment of a Guardian ad litem to represent ate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If your bestdate interests. the sale is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to You have theparties right to have to this matter cure by those entitled cure may heard a district court judge rather than also bebyextended. by the magistrate. You may waive that right, in doing youlender will beor bound If youand believe thatso, your serby the has findings andtorecommendations of vicer failed provide a single the magistrate, subject to review point of contact (38-38-103.1 CRS) as or provided by sec. 19-1-108(5.5), C.R.S. they are still pursuing foreclosure even 2015, andyou subsequently, to the right apthough have submitted a of compeal as loss provided by Colorado Appellate pleted mitigation application or Rule 3.4. been offered and have accepyou have ted a loss mitigation option (38-38This summons is may beingfile initiated by the 103.2 CRS), you a complaint Douglas Department Human with the County Colorado AttorneyofGeneral Services through (720-508-6006) or its thecounsel. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (855-411-2372) Dated: February 4, 2016 or both. However, the filing of a com- Aldous Huxley plaint in and of itself will not stop the R. LeeAnn Reigrut, #28833 foreclosure process. Assistant Douglas County Attorney First Publication: 2/4/2016 LegalPublication: Notice No.:3/3/2016 928655 Last First Publication: February 2016 Publisher: Douglas County 11, News Press Last Publication: February 11, 2016 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Dated: 12/11/2015
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Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $174,443.68
February 11, 2016
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.*LOAN MODIFICATION AGREEMENT DATED JANUARY 30, 2015.*
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.
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Legal Description of Real Property: UNIT D, CONDOMINIUM BUILDING 19, MERIDIAN-VILLA CONDOMINIUMS, ACCORDING TO THE CONDOMINIUM MAP THEREOF, RECORDED ON MARCH 3, 2005 AT RECEPTION NO. 2005018653, IN THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, COLORADO, AND AS DEFINED AND DESCRIBED IN THE DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS OF MERIDIAN-VILLA CONDOMINIUMS, RECORDED ON JANUARY 16, 2004 AT RECEPTION NO. 2004007079 IN SAID RECORDS, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 9768 Mayfair Street #D, Englewood, CO 80112 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC The current holder of NOTICE the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described DOUGLAS COUNTY DISTRICT herein, has filed written election and deCOURT, OF COLORADO mand for saleSTATE as provided by law and in 4000 Justice Way said Deed of Trust. Castle Rock, CO Douglas County, 80109 Given THEREFORE, Notice IsCO Hereby that on the first possible sale date (unless THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. WedOF COLORADO nesday, March 30, 2016, at the Public In the Interest Trustee’s office,of: 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public aucLEXI BARNES, D.O.B.: andfor tion to the highest and9/30/2011; best bidder ADDISON D.O.B.: 9/30/2011, cash, the BARNES, said real property and all inChildren, terest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of And concerning: paying the indebtedness provided in said ERIN M. BARNES, D.O.B.: 8/06/1988, Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Mother, Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses and of sale and other items allowed by law, BRIAN and will CROWTHER, deliver to the purchaser a CertificD.O.B.: 12/13/1972, Father, ate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If JOHN Possible Father of LEXI the saleDOE, date is continued to a later date, BARNES andto ADDISON BARNES, the deadline file a notice of intent to Respondents; cure by those parties entitled to cure may And also be extended. DIANA SCHAFFER, ( Maternal Grandmother), If you believe that your lender or serSpecial Respondent. vicer has failed to provide a single point of contact (38-38-103.1 CRS) or Attorney they are for stillDepartment: pursuing foreclosure even John Thirkell, though you #13865 have submitted a comR. LeeAnn Reigrut, #28833application or pleted loss mitigation 4400have Castleton you beenCt. offered and have accepCastle CO 80109 option (38-38ted a Rock, loss mitigation (303) 663-7726 103.2 CRS), you may file a complaint FAX 877.285.8988 with the Colorado Attorney General jthirkel@douglas.co.us (720-508-6006) or the Consumer Finanlreigrut@douglas.co.us cial Protection Bureau (855-411-2372) or both. However, the filing of a comCASE NUMBER: 15JV310 plaint in and of itself will not stop the DIVISION 7 process. foreclosure DEPENDENCY SUMMONS First Publication: 2/4/2016 Last Publication: 3/3/2016 This Summons is County initiated pursuant Publisher: Douglas News Press to Rule 2.2 of the Colorado Rules of Juvenile Procedure, Rule 4 of the Colorado Dated: 12/11/2015 Rules of CivilDUFFY Procedure, and Section 19CHRISTINE 3-503, C.R.S. 2015. Public Trustee DOUGLAS COUNTY The name, address and telephone numTO JOHN DOE AND BRIAN WIEGARD: bers of the attorney(s) representing the You are hereby notified that a petition legal holder of the indebtedness is: has been filed which alleges that the aboveDAVID A. SHORE named children are dependent or negColorado Registration #: 19973 lectedSas per the facts forth 100, in the De5347 VALENTIA WAYset SUITE pendency and Neglect Petition, a copy of GREENWOOD VILLAGE, COLORADO which may be obtained at the office of 80111 John Thirkell, at the above address. Phone #: (303) 573-1080 Fax #: A hearing has been set for February 22, Attorney File #: 15-01016SH 2016 at 10:00 a.m. in Division 7, Douglas County District Court, 4000 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE Justice Way,on Castle Rock, Colorado, SALE DATES the Public Trustee web80109. site: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Your presence before this court is required to defend the claims in this Legal Notice No.:against 2015-0319 petition. IF YOU 2/4/2016 FAIL TO APPEAR, THE First Publication: COURT WILL PROCEED Last Publication: 3/3/2016 IN YOUR ABSENCE, WITHOUT FURTHER Publisher: Douglas County News NOTICE, Press TO CONDUCT AN ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND MAY ENTER A JUDGMENT BY DEFAULT THEREBY ADJUDICATING YOUR CHILDREN AS DEPENDENT OR NEGLECTED CHILDREN.
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You have the right to request a trial by jury Publicstage Notice at the adjudicatory of this petition. You also have the right to legal representNOTICE OFproceedings by ation at every stage of the CONTRACTORS SETTLEMENT counsel of your own choosing, or if you COUNTY OFfinancial DOUGLAS are without sufficient means, apSTATE OF COLORADO pointment of counsel by the Court. Termination of your parent-child legal relaNOTICE ISfree HEREBY GIVEN, for pursuant to tionship to your children adoption Section 38-26-107, as amended, is a possible remedyC.R.S., in this proceeding. If that on March 5, 2016 final settlement will that remedy is pursued, you are entitled to be made by the County of Douglas, a hearing before a Judge. You also State have of Colorado, for are and indigent, on account a conthe right, if you to of have the tract Countytoand Dwire Courtbetween appoint,Douglas at no expense you, one Earthmoving, LLC for the Happy Canyon expert witness of your own choosing at Southwest Access Project, any hearingEmergency on the termination of your Douglas County Project Number CI 2012parent-child relationship. If you are a 014 in Douglas and any perminor, you haveCounty; the right to that the appointson, co-partnership, or corporment of a Guardian association ad litem to represent ationbest that interests. has an unpaid claim against your said Dwire Earthmoving, LLC for or on account of the furnishing labor, materials, You have the right to ofhave this matter team by hire, sustenance, heard a district court judgeprovisions, rather than provender or other supplies used or conby the magistrate. You may waive that sumedand by in such contractor or any of his right, doing so, you will be bound subcontractors in orrecommendations about the performby the findings and of ancemagistrate, of said work,subject or that supplied rental the to review as machinery,bytools, equipment to the exprovided sec. or 19-1-108(5.5), C.R.S. tent the prosecution of right said of work, 2015,used and in subsequently, to the apmay time up and including said peal at asany provided bytoColorado Appellate time of such final settlement on said Rule 3.4. March 5, 2016, file a verified statement of the due and unpaid on account of Thisamount summons is being initiated by the such claimCounty with theDepartment Board of County ComDouglas of Human missioners, c/o Public Works Engineering Services through its counsel. Director, with a copy to the Project Engineer Neil Sarno, 4, Department of Public Dated: February 2016 Works Engineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle R. LeeAnn Reigrut, #28833 Rock, CO Douglas 80104. County Attorney Assistant
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PUBLIC NOTICE
DOUGLAS COUNTY DISTRICT Public Notice COURT, STATE OF COLORADO 4000 Justice Way NOTICE OFCO Castle Rock, CONTRACTORS SETTLEMENT Douglas County, CO 80109 COUNTY OF DOUGLAS STATE OF COLORADO THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to In the Interest of: Section 38-26-107, C.R.S., as amended, that March 5,D.O.B.: 2016 final settlement will LEXIon BARNES, 9/30/2011; and be made byBARNES, the County of Douglas, State ADDISON D.O.B.: 9/30/2011, of Colorado, for and on account of a conChildren, tract between Douglas County and Dwire Earthmoving, LLC for the Happy Canyon And concerning: Southwest Emergency Access Project, ERIN M. BARNES, D.O.B.: 8/06/1988, Douglas Mother, County Project Number CI 2012014 and in Douglas County; and that any person, co-partnership, BRIAN CROWTHER,association or corporation that has an unpaid D.O.B.: 12/13/1972, Father,claim against said Dwire Earthmoving, for or acJOHN DOE, Possible LLC Father ofon LEXI count of the furnishing of labor, materials, BARNES and ADDISON BARNES, team hire, sustenance, provisions, Respondents; provender or other supplies used or conAnd sumed SCHAFFER, by such contractor or any of his DIANA ( subcontractors in or about the performMaternal Grandmother), ance of said work, or that supplied rental Special Respondent. machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent usedfor in Department: the prosecution of said work, Attorney may any time up to and including said John at Thirkell, #13865 time of such final#28833 settlement on said R. LeeAnn Reigrut, March 5, 2016, Ct. file a verified statement of 4400 Castleton the amount due and unpaid on account of Castle Rock, CO 80109 such with the Board of County Com(303) claim 663-7726 missioners, c/o Public Works Engineering FAX 877.285.8988 Director, with a copy to the Project Enginjthirkel@douglas.co.us eer Neil Sarno, Department of Public lreigrut@douglas.co.us Works Engineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle CASE NUMBER: 15JV310 Rock, CO 80104. DIVISION 7
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Failure DEPENDENCY on the part of claimant to file such SUMMONS statement prior to such final settlement will relieve said County of Douglas from all This Summons is initiated pursuant to and any for such claimant's claim. Rule 2.2 liability of the Colorado Rules of Juvenile Procedure, Rule 4 of the Colorado The Board of Procedure, Douglas County Rules of Civil and Section 19Commissioners 3-503, C.R.S. 2015. of the County of Douglas, Colorado, By: Frederick H. Koch, P.E.,DOE Public TO JOHN ANDWorks BRIANEngineering WIEGARD: Director. You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed which alleges that the aboveLegal Notice No.: 928521 named children are dependent or negFirst Publication: 2016 lected as per theFebruary facts set 4, forth in the DeLast Publication: February 11, 2016 pendency and Neglect Petition, a copy of Publisher: CountyatNews-Press which mayDouglas be obtained the office of John Thirkell, at the above address. PUBLIC NOTICE A hearing has been set for February 22, 2016 at 10:00 in Division REQUEST FORa.m. PROPOSAL (RFP) 7, Douglas County District Court, 4000 #005-16 Justice Castle REPORTING Rock, Colorado, JDEWay, FINANCIAL 80109. SOFTWARE AND IMPLEMENTATION SERVICES Your presence before this court is required to defend the claimsJD in Edthis Douglas Countyagainst implemented petition. IF YOU FAILinTO APPEAR, wards EnterpriseOne January 2000.THE We COURT PROCEED IN Distribution YOUR ABcurrentlyWILL use the Financial, SENCE, WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE, and HR/Payroll modules. We also have TO Employee CONDUCT ADJUDICATORY an SelfAN Service portal for our HEARING AND1,200 MAYcounty ENTER A JUDGapproximately employees. MENT BY DEFAULT THEREBY ADJUThis Request for Proposal (RFP) seeks a DICATING YOURthat CHILDREN reporting solution would be AS usedDEby PENDENT NEGLECTED CHILDREN. our Power OR Users in Finance and Human Resources, as well as other financial You have the rightthe to request trialcurrent by jury users throughout county.aThe at theReport adjudicatory stage of this JDE writer tool does not petition. provide You alsoflexibility have thetoright legal representenough allowtothe Power Users ationEnd-User at every stage of the proceedings by and to retrieve financial informacounsel your own choosing, or ifin you tion andofHR/Payroll information an are without financialIT’s means, apeasy, timelysufficient manner without involvepointment of counselreporting by the Court. ment. JD Edwards worksTerfor mination of your parent-child legal relastandard reporting requirements, but does tionship freeusers your to children not allowtoend query for theadoption data for is a possible remedy in thisinformation proceeding.reIf non-standard or one-time that remedy is pursued,the you are entitled to quests. Furthermore, County is looka hearing before a Judge. Youwill also have ing for a reporting tool that enable the right, if you indigent, have acthe power users andare end users totoeasily Court the appoint, you, cess data at in no JD expense Edwardstofor all one the expert witness of your contain own choosing at data sets we currently in JD Edany hearing on custom the termination of your wards including applications. parent-child relationship. If you are a minor, youdocuments have the right thereviewed appointThe RFP mayto be ment a Guardian ad Rocky litem to represent and/orofprinted from the Mountain Eyour best interests. Purchasing System website at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com. RFP documents You haveavailable the right for to have this matter are not purchase from heard by aCounty district Government court judge rather Douglas and than can by You the mayabove-menwaive that onlythe bemagistrate. accessed from right, in doing so, you will be bound tionedand website. by the findings and recommendations of the subject to r eview as Fourmagistrate, (4) copies of your RFP response provided by sec. 19-1-108(5.5), C.R.S. shall be submitted in a sealed envelope 2015, and subsequently, the right ofFinapplainly marked “RFP No. to 005-16, JDE peal as providedSoftware by Colorado Appellate ancial Reporting and ImplementRule 3.4. ation Services” prior to the due date and time. Electronic and/or faxed responses Thisnot summons is being by the will be accepted. RFPinitiated responses will Douglas County of Human be received untilDepartment 4:00 p.m., on Friday, Services counsel. March 18,through 2016 byitsthe Douglas County Purchasing Division, 100 Third Street, Dated: February 2016 Colorado 80104. Suite 130, Castle4,Rock, Proposals will not be considered which R. areLeeAnn receivedReigrut, after the#28833 time stated, and any Assistant Douglas County proposals so received will beAttorney returned unopened. Legal Notice No.: 928655 First Publication: February 11,reserves 2016 Douglas County Government the Last February 2016 right Publication: to reject any and all11, proposals, to Publisher: Douglasinformalities, County News-Press waive formalities, or irregularities contained in a said proposal and furthermore, to award a contract for items herein, either in whole or in part, if it is deemed to be in the best interest of the County to do so. Additionally, we reserve the right to negotiate optional items/services with the successful vendor.
Four (4) copies of your RFP response shall be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked “RFP No. 005-16, JDE Financial Reporting Software and Implementation Services” prior to the due date and time. Electronic and/or faxed responses will not be accepted. RFP responses will be received until 4:00 p.m., on Friday, March 18, 2016 by the Douglas County Purchasing Division, 100 Third Street, Suite 130, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104. Proposals will not be considered which are received after the time stated, and any proposals so received will be returned unopened.
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Douglas County Government reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, to waive formalities, informalities, or irregularities contained in a said proposal and furthermore, to award a contract for items herein, either in whole or in part, if it is deemed to be in the best interest of the County to do so. Additionally, we reserve the right to negotiate optional items/services with the successful vendor.
Please direct any questions concerning this RFP to Carolyn Riggs, Purchasing Supervisor, 303-660-7434, criggs@douglas.co.us, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Legal Notice No.: 928640 First Publication: February 11, 2016 Last Publication: February 11, 2016 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice PUBLIC INVITATION TO BID
Separate sealed bids for 2016 SIDEWALK REPAIR AND HANDICAP RETROFIT PROJECT THROUGHOUT DOUGLAS COUNTY, DOUGLAS COUNTY PROJECT NUMBER CI 2016001 will be received by the Owner, Douglas County Government, Department of Public Works Engineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104, until Tuesday, March 1, 2016, at 2:00 p.m. This project consists of the removal and replacement of sidewalk, installation of new sidewalk, curb and gutter, inlet repair, relocation of irrigation and upgrading several handicap ramps to meet the requirements with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) throughout Douglas County. Traffic control is necessary for each area.
The Contract Documents may be examined at the above address after 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 16, 2016, and copies of the Contract Documents may be obtained upon payment of $35.00 for each set. The $35.00 is non-refundable. (Additional charge if mailing is required.)
A PRE-BID CONFERENCE will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 24, 2016, at the Department of Public Works Engineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104. The Bid Opening will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 1, 2016, at the same address.
The Project includes the following major items and approximate quantities: • Removal of Curb and Gutter, Type 2 (Section MS)(6 Foot - 6 Inch) – 13,300 LF • Removal of Curb and Gutter, Type 2 (Section MS)(5 Foot - 0 Inch) – 14,860 LF • Concrete Curb Ramp (6 Inch) – 5,196 SY • Curb and Gutter, Type 2 (Section MS) (6 Foot - 6 Inch) – 10,840 LF • Curb and Gutter, Type 2 (Section MS) (5 Foot - 0 Inch) – 12,444 LF Prior to submitting a Bid Proposal, Bidders shall have received prequalification status (active status) with the Colorado Department of Transportation to bid on individual projects of the size and kind of work as set forth herein.
Any questions on the bidding process may be directed to Terry Gruber, P.E., Project Engineer at 303.660.7490.
For Planholder Information, Please Call 303.660.7490 (Front Desk)
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Legal Notice No.: 928650 First Publication: February 11, 2016 Last Publication: February 18, 2016 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
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Please direct any questions concerning this RFP to Carolyn Riggs, Purchasing Supervisor, 303-660-7434, criggs@douglas.co.us, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.
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