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GROWING GAME
VOLUME 15 | ISSUE 26
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Meeting outbursts highlight tension Frustration, anger erupt in school board setting By Mike DiFerdinando mdiferdinando@colorado communitymedia.com Years of back and forth between the reform-minded majority of the Douglas County School Board and members of the community in opposition boiled over last month. The June 21 school board meeting began with protests outside the school district administration building on Wilcox Street in Castle Rock in support of Ponderosa High School student Grace Davis. The meeting itself was stopped several times because of outbursts from the audience — with members of the
community calling for the resignation of the school board’s president and vice president and several protesters being escorted out of the room. Board president Meghann Silverthorn put an early end to the meeting because of the disruptions. The meeting highlighted the tensions and divide between the two sides of the school district community. Increasingly, the tone has become uncivil, with outbursts becoming common at board meetings. During the June meeting, Silverthorn addressed the negative tone of the community discussion, which has extended beyond the meeting room to websites like Facebook. On social media, the
Community members and parents protest in support of Ponderosa High School student Grace Davis outside the Douglas County School District building on June 21. Photo by Mike DiFerdinando
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Lone Tree turns page as library opens doors Building more than twice as large as one it replaced By Rick Gustafson Special to Colorado Community Media Construction is complete, books shelved, and the speeches made. That was the cue to pop the confetti and let the kids charge for the door to the new Lone Tree Library. On July 9, Douglas County Libraries celebrated the grand opening of the second of three new libraries scheduled to open in the district in 2016. The new Lone Tree Library encompasses 25,000 square feet, up from 11,000, and houses a collection 40 percent larger than the building it replaced. “This goes way beyond what we could have ever hoped for, better than we thought it could be,” said Lone Tree Mayor Jackie Millet. “None of this could have happened without the taxpayers.” The state-of the-art facility — located at 10055 Library Way, east of the Lone Tree Arts Center — features a number of improvements over the retired library on Lone Tree Drive, including eight study rooms, three community rooms, and an automated sorting system to accommodate the increase of titles on library shelves. Opening continues on Page 6
Kylie Doris of Highlands Ranch tinkers with the Everbright. Users of the interactive light wall can change the color of the LEDs to make designs. Photo by Rick Gustafson
Janelle Ayon from Dancing Across Cultures leads guests in a salute to the four cardinal points. The South American stop in the second-floor Event Hall was one of several exhibits during the Douglas County Library’s A World of Possibilities Gala at the Lone Tree Library. Photos by Rick Gustafson
Gala features fun, fanfare Lone Tree event has theme of world travel By Rick Gustafson Special to Colorado Community Media Within the library, there is “A World of Possibilities.” That was the theme of the Douglas County Library’s “DCL Air,” the opening gala at the Lone Tree Library on July 7. Instead of guests boarding a plane to travel to exotic destinations, the travel-themed event, complete with itineraries, entertainment and in-flight menu, brought the world to them. Gala continues on Page 6
Haley Somolinos, e-marketing specialist for Douglas County Libraries, greets guest with oldschool airline hospitality. Passengers boarding DCL Air were treated with a friendly smile, a bag of peanuts, and a cocktail before exploring the new Lone Tree Library.
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Former U.S. senator Armstrong dies at 79 Conservative politician also was a successful businessman Staff report
Barry Brown, of Lone Tree, grew up racing and riding bicycles. Photo by Rick Gustafson
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We’re headquartered in Knoxville (Tennessee), but we have a small office here in Denver. My passions Big into cycling… I grew up racing and riding bicycles. I did that for a number of years and worked in that industry for a number of years. I love the passion behind races like the Tour de France and the big cycling races for sure. My favorite cyclist right now is Richie Porte, who rides for team BMC — great rider. My family I have four kids, so passions and hobbies lend themselves toward the kids and their activities. They are very active. All of them swim here for the Cook Creek Wahoos team in Lone Tree. My oldest is a year-round swimmer, my other son plays competitive lacrosse, and my other son plays soccer and football. My daughter does swim team and gymnastics. If you have suggestions for My Name Is …, contact Rick Gustafson at rick@rickgustafson.net.
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Former U.S. Sen. Bill Armstrong, a leading voice in conservative politics for decades and president of Colorado Christian University in Lakewood since 2006, died July 5 following a five-year battle with cancer. He was 79. William L. Armstrong served in the state House (1963-64) and state Senate (1965-72), before being elected to the U.S. House (1973-78) and Senate (1979-1990). “Our nation lost a great public servant, whose mark on Colorado and this country embodies the virtues of liberty, faith and family,” U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner, a Colorado Republican, said in a statement released online. “His booming voice, piercing gaze and love of fellow patriots will never be forgotten. “So many people in Colorado were brought to conservative ideas and optimism through Senator Armstrong. The United States is a better place because of his grace, humility and boundless spirit.” During his tenure in the U.S. Senate, Armstrong was a member of the finance, budget and banking committees and spent six years as chairman of the Republican Policy Committee. Armstrong, who was born in Fremont, Nebraska, and most recently lived in Cherry Hills Village, is survived by his wife of nearly 54 years, Ellen, two children and eight grandchildren. In February, Armstrong announced he would be retiring as president of Colorado Christian
later this year. “The last 10 years have been an unforgettable experience for Ellen and me,” Armstrong stated in a news release posted on CCU’s website. Gary Armstrong, chairman of the school’s board of trustees, credits Bill Armstrong with leading CCU through a period of “unprecedented growth.” “His impact will be felt for generations,” said Armstrong, who is Armstrong not related to the former senator. “Beyond his achievements, President Armstrong’s true legacy was his focus on Jesus, and his enthusiasm for CCU and all who are a part of it.” Before taking the post at the school, Armstrong was a longtime businessman “who owned and operated more than a dozen private companies,” according to a CCU news release. U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman, R-Aurora, praised Armstrong for continuing to follow his passions. “When public officials leave office they often disappear and are never heard from again,” Coffman wrote in an emailed statement, “but Senator Armstrong had a passion for fighting for conservative causes that started from the day when he was first elected to office in 1962 to his final days at Colorado Christian University.” Services for Armstrong will be held at Cherry Hills Community Church, 3900 Grace Blvd., Highlands Ranch, with visitation scheduled for 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. July 14 and the funeral set for 10:30 a.m. July 15.
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Featuring live entertainment by Phat Daddy, tailgating cuisine and drinks sponsored by Tito’s Vodka on the Ravenna golf course, the celebration will welcome special military guests retired Navy LT Morgan Luttrell, and actor, best-selling author, motivational speaker and U.S. “Since 2014, the Ravenna community Army Veteran J.R. Martinez. has been honored to support the Infinite Several Top Fuel and Funny Car world- Hero Foundation. Our community and champion drivers will also join the event, Club feel forever in debt to those serving following an exciting weekend of drag our country and their families,” said Kevin racing with the Infinite Hero Funny Car Collins, managing partner at The Club at team, sponsored by Terry Chandler, at Ravenna. “Due to the importance of the Bandimere Speedway at the 37th annual Foundation’s cause, Ravenna has chosen
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Taking a look at those who were recognized
Tara Moore receives an award from South Metro Fire Rescue Authority Deputy Chief Mike Dell’Orfano on July 6 at SMFR headquarters in Centennial. Moore performed CPR on a man in Parker after the man’s wife flagged her down along the road. Photo by Tom Skelley
Citizen heroes’ efforts honored Fire department hosts ceremony to recognize civilian life savers By Tom Skelley tskelley@coloradocommunitymedia.com As the saying goes, it takes a village to raise a child. Einar Jensen, South Metro Fire Rescue’s risk-reduction specialist, said that philosophy also applies to keeping communities safe. Jensen, South Metro Deputy Chief Mike Dell’Orfano and close to a hundred fire department staff, police officers and community members gathered at the
South Metro headquarters in Centennial on July 6 to honor 20 people who performed admirably in extraordinary circumstances, saving lives and making the community safer in the process. South Metro’s coverage area includes Parker, Lone Tree, Castle Pines, Greenwood Village and a large portion of Centennial, among other areas. “At South Metro Fire Rescue, we believe a community is safer when everybody recognizes their part,” Dell’Orfano said to the honorees. “All of your actions are heroic.” Allie and Abby Waytashek don’t think of themselves as heroes, they just did Heroes continues on Page 11
Tara Moore Moore was driving when she saw a woman waving frantically near Hilltop Road and Alpine Drive in Parker. She stopped to find the woman’s husband unconscious and not breathing in the back seat. Moore performed CPR on the man until emergency personnel arrived. The man didn’t survive, but Moore’s actions gave him the best chance at survival.
best chance for survival, though he later died.
R.T. Nelson and Mark Tiernan Nelson and Tiernan performed CPR and used an artificial external defibrillator to resuscitate a man who collapsed at Valley Country Club in eastern Centennial, saving his life.
Alex Lehman, Jacquelin Cross, Aleah Hynoven and Addison Burgess The girsl hosted a n intervention, “Teens Take the Wheel,” after a friend died in an automobile accident. They expanded the event to a weeklong safe driving campaign at Chaparral High School. Teacher Sara Mossman was also recognized for assisting the girls with their work in the campaign.
Jennifer Rottler Rottler instituted evacuation plans, code compliance and other strategies to improve safety and preparedness at Sky Ridge Medical Center in Lone Tree. Jim Jensen Jensen, a captain with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, speaks in his spare time to the License-to-Drive program to discuss safe driving practices with teens and parents. Troy Brienzo Driving to his Parker home with his fiancee late one night in March, Brienzo noticed a neighbor’s garage burning. He entered the home to wake the occupants and directed them to safety. As the fire spread, he also woke another neighbor and helped him and his dog escape the flames. Dean Nickell and Pierce Jacoway Nickell and Jacoway responded to a neighbor’s house in Castle Pines to perform CPR, giving the victim the
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Allie and Abby Waytashek Allie called 911 to report three boys who had fallen through the ice on a frozen pond in Parker. Abby went to the pond to talk to one of the boys while awaiting responders. Both girls were credited with helping responders give the boys the best opportunity for survival. Trey Biles Biles, a Parker police officer, was the first responder on the scene at the icy pond. He used a tree branch to pull the lone survivor to safety. Josh Harris, Devin Bertram and Jacob Malone The men, members of the Franktown Fire Protection District, responded to South Metro’s call for help at the ice-rescue incident, treating and transporting the survivor.
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conversation has, at times, devolved into nastiness and name calling — with both supporters and detractors of the board majority getting their shots in. “When I look at some of the dialogue in the community, that’s one thing I would ask people, to look at some of the social media pages that are out there and gather your kids around and read some of those comments out loud to them. I would find some people hard-pressed to do that,” Silverthorn said. “I would ask our community, can we leave that behind? Can we say, ‘look, we’ve gotten to a point where we are in a period of great transition in our district?’ We have so much good work ahead of us.” An independent investigation, released the day before the meeting, found neither Silverthorn nor board vice president Judith Reynolds violated any rules or laws after an incident involving Davis. In March, the two school board members spoke to Davis, without her parents’ consent, about a planned protest at her school that targeted the departure of a number of teachers at her school. The encounter prompted allegations that the board members bullied Davis, who was then 15, and sparked a call from community members for the two to resign. Davis said her family is appreciative of the support from the community and believes the methods used to express dissatisfaction are justified. “A lot of the people (at the June 21 meeting) were genuinely worried about the access that board members have to their children without their consent or knowledge. Parents in the community have expressed how displeased they are that their child could be treated in the manner I was, and now they are making sure they are heard,” Davis said. “I don’t feel pressured at all (being at the center of the controversy). Right now, I think the actions protesters are taking are pretty straight to the point. They want their kids to be safe. They don’t want their kids bullied by anyone. They want to be heard. When you have those desires and then public comment is canceled and your emails aren’t being responded to, it can create tension.” A desire to be heard The June 21 meeting had
originally been scheduled as a regular meeting of the board, one that would have included a chance for public comment. In the weeks before the meeting, it was changed to a study session, which does not allot time for public comment. That change was a catalyst for the outbursts, according to many. “Had a regular meeting been conducted as originally scheduled, I do not believe there would have been the unfortunate display of angry outbursts and protests,” said board member David Ray, who was elected with AnneMarie Lemieux and Wendy Vogel in November as an opposition slate to the board majority. Lemieux said the board needs to address what they are doing to create unrest in the community. “That’s not the first time there has been unrest in a board meeting,” Lemieux said. “If the current climate continues as it has, I don’t see our community feeling any more stable regarding how the board is doing business.” Amy DeValk, one of the leaders of the community group Voices for Public Education, which organized the protest outside the school district building, said it all began with a student protest and that “Ponderosa students and their families were tired of losing their teachers and felt as though their voices were being ignored by the adults in charge.” “The actions of Ms. Davis and her courageous classmates reflect what many community members feel about the board majority. We know their agenda is failing our students and we’re tired of being silenced,” DeValk said. “The chorus of opposition is growing and getting stronger.” Call for ‘civil conversation’ Reynolds said individuals are free to express themselves outside of the boardroom and have a variety of avenues available to communicate with the board, but when protests carry over into the meeting, it interferes with the board’s ability to conduct business and crosses a line. “Our district is facing several pressing issues that the board needs to be able to address,” Reynolds said. “Those issues include the search for a new superintendent, funding for our capital needs, the ability to provide competitive salary and benefit packages to the district’s employees and providing for the educational needs of the students
of our district. I would hope that all board and community members would want to participate in a productive, civil conversation about these and other issues so that we can move forward in serving the best interests of our students, staff and taxpayers.” Jason Virdin of the community group Douglas County Parents said he understands the desire to address the board and the frustration that results when community input is squelched, but said attendees and the board need to find a way to communicate with each other in a manner that allows district business to be conducted. “We would prefer that president Silverthorn allow for an open discussion on topics put forth by the minority directors, and give the public a chance to address the board on the topics of their choice during general public comment at every meeting,” Virdin said. “We do support the right of the community to peacefully assemble, as many did before the school board meeting of June 21.” Laura Mutton, president of the community group Strong Schools Coalition, said she has always advocated for respectful dialogue between the community and the board of education. “Would we even be asking these questions if the board members in question had met with Ms. Davis to simply listen to her concerns and work to address them?” Mutton said. “Unfortunately, Ms. Davis experienced what so many other parents, teachers and community members have experienced in the last few years — a failure to acknowledge and address the validity of her concerns.”
District won’t discuss security at school board meetings Legal consequences are possible for those who disrupt board’s work By Mike DiFerdinando mdiferdinando@colorado communitymedia.com It is not known if the Douglas County School District plans to boost security on the heels of last month’s school board meeting, which was concluded early because of disruptions from community members. District officials will not discuss any specifics regarding security at school board meetings. “We are not required to provide details of security plans, as this could compromise the safety of our students, staff and community,” district spokeswoman Paula Hans wrote in an email. Instead, the district offered the following statement from school board President Meghann Silverthorn: “A linchpin of modern education has always been the free exchange of ideas. Our community has many people who stand ready to contribute in a productive manner to our district and who are committed to helping us tackle the issues facing us. I’ve been gratified to hear directly from citizens with an outpouring of offers to assist. “The last two school board meetings, however, have had unfortunate displays that go beyond poor decorum or passionate outbursts. Propriety has given way to disruption, interrupting the meetings and making it difficult to impossible to get things done for the students of our district. “Our future meetings cannot continue in this manner; ironically, we would never allow our children to behave like this in their classrooms with their teachers. Today I’m appealing to our community to join me in a commitment to productive
What’s next? The next board meeting is scheduled for July 19, when investigators will be talking about the Davis report and answering questions from board members. At this time, there are no organized protests scheduled, members of the community groups say. Going forward, Ray said he hopes for fruitful discussions between the board and community in and out of the meeting room. “Respect is a two-way street,” he said. “As elected officials, we have an obligation to actively listen to our constituents, and our constituents have an obligation to communicate their concerns in a respectful manner. When either of these obligations are compromised, the results will always be non-productive.”
meetings where we accomplish the business of providing an excellent education for our kids that our families and taxpayers deserve. “The district and our law enforcement partners are dedicated to providing a meeting environment where we expect decorum from all who choose to attend; where disruptions, outbursts, and other interference are not tolerated; and where those who ignore standards of behavior will face appropriate consequences, including removal from the meeting and citation from law enforcement. “We are ready to work for our students. I believe our community is ready to help us in an effective and constructive manner.” School board Vice President Judith Reynolds confirmed there can be legal consequences for those who disrupt public meetings or refuse to leave after they are asked. Reynolds cites Colorado Revised Statute 18-9-110. Here’s a sampling of what the statute says: • “No person shall, at or in any such public building, willfully impede any public official or employee in the lawful performance of duties or activities through the use of restraint, abduction, coercion, or intimidation or by force and violence or threat thereof.” • “No person shall willfully refuse or fail to leave any such public building upon being requested to do so by the chief administrative officer or his designee charged with maintaining order in such public building, if the person has committed, is committing, threatens to commit, or incites others to commit any act which did, or would if completed, disrupt, impair, interfere with, or obstruct the lawful missions, processes, procedures, or functions being carried on in the public building.” Violation of the statute is a class 2 misdemeanor.
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Kids charge the door of the new Lone Tree Library as confetti flies. The Lone Tree Library encompasses 25,000 square feet and houses a collection that is 40 percent larger than the building it replaced. Photo by Rick Gustafson
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“Depending on volume, returned books can go from the drop box to the shelves in as little as an hour,” said Donna Trott, materials handling technician at Lone Tree Library. The system automatically sorts books by their general location in the library. It also knows when a book belongs to another location and drops it into the appropriate basket for transfer. In addition to a Kids Corner, designers incorporated reading nooks, lounges, three outdoor terraces and an indooroutdoor fireplace. On the technical side, the Tech-it-Out automated computer borrowing system allows library cardholders to check out a laptop (PC or Mac) for use in the library for up to two hours at a time. A librarywide security system alerts staff and
disables the laptops if they are removed from the building. During his remarks, Bob Pasicznyuk, executive director of Douglas County Libraries, credited the city and other contributors for helping DCL obtain such a prime location for the new facility. “Sometimes free land is an interesting gift,” Pasicznyuk said. “In this case, it is a gift of land that we couldn’t even dream about getting. There was no way that we could have this site without RidgeGate Development and the City of Lone Tree stepping forward to work together to do something incredibly special here.” The City of Lone Tree conveyed the land to Douglas County Libraries in a deal that included a series of swaps and infrastructure development agreements between Rampart Range Metropolitan District, Lincoln Commons South Inc., and RidgeGate Development. An addition, a component of the deal allowed Lone Tree to acquire the old library building for about two-thirds of its appraised value of $1.2 million.
As the invited local dignitaries and guests arrived, Haley Somolinos, emarketing specialist for Douglas County Libraries, greeted them with old-school airline hospitality, a friendly smile, a bag of peanuts and a cocktail. Once comfortably on board, there was plenty of legroom for everyone. The world travelers were free to enjoy sojourns in Asia, South America and the Mediterranean, where they feasted on local cuisine while listening to traditional regional music or enjoying traditional dancing. Janell Ayon from Dancing Across Cultures led guests in a traditional salute to the four cardinal points at the South American stop in the second-floor Event Hall. To help her properly complete the dance, which has deep roots in many native cultures in both South and North America, she recruited audience members to participate. Other excursions included visits to the often unseen inner workings of the drive-up book return box, stops at one of three outdoor terraces and fiddling with the Everbright, an interactive version of the old Lite-Brite but with LEDs that fill an entire wall. No flight abroad would be complete without a brief word from the flight deck. “There are a lot of messages that libraries give, but one that I really treasure is that people build libraries, and libraries build communities,” said Bob Pasicznyuk, executive director of Douglas County Libraries. Pasicznyuk thanked the City of Lone Tree and Ridgegate Development for making the land for the new library available, and also praised library staff for their hard work in getting the library ready not only for the gala but also the grand opening on July 9. “I can tell that this has been a pleasure. In large fashion, this library has been put together for about a week. That didn’t happen just by chance,” he said. “I can tell you that there is an
Toni Yagami of Taiko with Toni and Lance leads drummers at the Asian destination in the Kids Corner. The 170 guests attending the Gala for the new Lone Tree Library were treated to music and food from Asia, the Mediterranean, and South America. Photo by Rick Gustafson entire staff who have worried, haggled, moved and gotten awfully sore just putting this building together.” In the book “Night Train to Lisbon,” Pascal Mercier wrote, “We leave something of ourselves behind when we leave a place. We stay there, even though we go away. And there are things in us that we can find again only by going back there.” For many, the new Lone Tree Library will be such a place where residents can prepare for, take and return from their own journeys and dream of A World of Possibilities.
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Local firefighters help battle Cold Springs blaze Members of South Metro, Littleton departments among those sent to Nederland area By Tom Skelley tskelley@coloradocommunitymedia.com Members of the Southeast Metro Strike Team helped the Boulder Office of Emergency Management battle the Cold Springs Fire near Nederland over the weekend. The team is composed of firefighters from South Metro Fire Rescue, the Aurora Fire Department, Littleton Fire Rescue and Sable Altura Fire Rescue, which serves areas east of Aurora. “The strike teams are there to fill the gap
between the initial attack and when the federal group arrives,” said Eric Hurst, spokesman for the South Metro Fire Rescue. “They fill that space when things are escalating.” A team of six firefighters assembled near 7 p.m. on July 9 near Hampden Avenue and I-25, then deployed to the Nederland area to fight the blaze. At the time of the call for assistance, Hurst said the fire had spread across roughly 200 acres. After working through the night, they were relieved by six other members of the team the morning of July 10. The original six members then returned to the scene that afternoon to assist further until federal coordinators relieved them. The Cold Springs fire began July 8. The Boulder County Sheriff’s Office has arrested two suspects from Alabama, Jimmy Andrew
Suggs, 28, and Zackary Ryan Kuykendall, 26, who face felony charges of fourth-degree arson. Bond was set Monday for Suggs at $150,000 and Kuykendall at $200,000. As of July 11, the fire had spread to more than 530 acres and was 0 percent contained. The multiunit strike team is part of a State Mutual Aid Agreement that orders area emergency responders to provide assistance free of charge to local agencies for up to 12 hours. After that period, a federal incident management team takes over, coordinating regional forces and using federal funds. Hurst said that as of July 15, South Metro Fire Rescue will have one engine and three to four staff listed in a database with the National Forest Service to be called upon as needed. The truck will be available for up to 14 days and costs will be reimbursed by
the National Forest Service. With a slew of recent wildfires and fire season just beginning, Hurst said there is no telling where the engine could ultimately be used. “We’ve had them wind up in California before,” Hurst said. Hurst recommended anyone planning to go camping check the National Forest Service’s website for recommendations and restrictions first. He also stressed the need for campers to make sure fires are fully extinguished, meaning they are cold to the touch and no smoldering embers remain. “Especially when you have a recreational fire, please call the fire department first. A, so we know about it in case a neighbor sees it and calls us, and B, so we can alert you to be aware of any restrictions that may be in place,” Hurst said.
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Positive foundation elevates spirit This is the third and final part of a series of columns that I have shared over the past three weeks looking at the power of words, the inspiration of visualization, and today we will complete the cycle as we discuss the motivation and positive energy found in shared feelings. As a quick recap in case you missed the first two columns, we talked about the positive power and influence of maintaining a “word bank” that is filled with motivating and inspiration words. Words that we can use to lift up and encourage other people, especially those closest to us. Replacing any negative words with words like love, kindness, forgiveness, peace, purity, simplicity, gratitude and praise. And last week the topic was the power of visualization. First, a big thank you to everyone in the community who shared their thoughts and even pictures of their own vision boards representing their goals and dreams. We can achieve what our mind’s eye sees. So there is power in placing visual reminders such as images, photos, quotes, sayings, numbers, etc. in a very prominent spot where we can keep an eye on our goals, hopes and dreams and become further inspired to pursue the paths necessary to meet and exceed each one. Today as we close out this series I wanted to focus our thoughts around shared feelings. We talked about shared words and a shared vision board, and now it’s time to talk about how we share our thoughts and feelings with our friends and family, and those we hold most precious in our lives. It is so easy to take for granted that others know how we feel. Surely they must know that we love them, that we are grateful for what they have done for us, and that we appreciate their generosity. Certainly they must know that we thoroughly enjoy their company and
companionship, and respect their faith and compassion. And without a doubt, everyone must know that we are completely aware of how they feel about us. Right? Well, maybe not always, but telling them more often sure could go a long way to improving and strengthening any Michael Norton relationship. Life comes at us fast WINNING and furious sometimes. WORDS And as we fight just to keep pace with the rush and crush of the business world, politics and situations going on or brewing in our own families, we sometimes forget to share our feelings at a level that could potentially make a difference in someone’s life at that very moment. Just think about that for a minute, think about a time when you were stressed at work or going through a tough time at home, and then all of a sudden you heard someone say, “I love you,” or “Thank you for all that you do for me.” How did you feel? Probably pretty good. We can verbalize our shared feelings, we can show them through a smile, hug, or other gesture. We can leave little notes or cards around the house or office. And we can send texts, emails, or post messages to people through social media. We can even share our feelings through emoticons or an emoji. And here’s what’s really cool, now that we have our positive word bank filled with loving and kind uplifting words and we have created a mental image and visions of who and what we want
to be, we can now express our shared feelings from a foundation of a positive outlook and attitude. It’s easy to be influenced by something negative. But if we surround ourselves and build our base around positive affirmations, encouraging visualizations, and we can accept and share loving and grateful thoughts and feelings, we can guard our hearts and our minds against the toughest and most negative source and force in our lives. I know it sounds idealistic or even maybe oversimplified. But I ask that you try it for a while. When someone brings up a bad or negative situation or tries to crush your spirit, have your positive words in the pockets of your mind, have the images of who you are and where you are going firmly planted in your heart, and have your spirit filled with feelings that you are willing to share and open to receiving those same feelings in return. Try this and I believe that in a very short amount of time you will begin to see yourself and the world around you in a completely different way. So how about you? I would love to see your list of “go-to” words, pictures or thoughts about your visualized goals and dreams, and learn how you choose to share feelings in a way that can provide others with hope and encouragement. You can email me any and all of your thoughts at gotonorton@gmail.com and when we build a positive foundation of words, images, and feelings, 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.
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Frederick Douglass, the eminent abolitionist, author and social reformer, once said that it is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men. For me, that explains why we must expand young Coloradans’ access to early childhood education. It is the most effective way to put kids on a path to success — Success continues on Page 11
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Here’s notation to skip motivation I am skeptical of many things. You may have noticed. The headline said, “Motivational speaker Robbins’ coal walk burns more than 30.” I nearly laughed out loud, and I don’t laugh out loud. Tony Robbins, speaking to nearly 7,000, encouraged his audience to walk across coals as a way of conquering fears. When I want to conquer fears, I have another burrito. There are a number of differing reports about what actually happened. You know how I feel about the ubiquity of cell phones. I chuckled at, “Some people were not concentrating on walking across the coals because they were taking selfies and asking others to take videos of them.” What do people do with all of the photographs that they take of everything under the sun? I was giving a painting demonstration
and a woman asked if she could take pictures. I said, “Why?” She didn’t have an answer. I think she thought that she was supposed to record everything that she saw every Craig Marshall Smith day. There was a QUIET New Yorker carDESPERATION toon of a woman who told her husband to look at her phone to see the thing that they were looking at. One man who experienced seconddegree burns said, “In hindsight, jumping off would have been a fantastic idea.” Smith continues on Page 11
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and avoid expensive solutions later in life. As a former high school teacher and principal, I saw firsthand how a lack of high-quality early education impacted many of my students. I have seen many truant students during my career. It may be easy to label them as lazy or underachievers, but I’ve realized that many of them actually love their coursework and can talk to you about their interests in the class. It’s their lack of literacy skills that doesn’t allow them to fully engage in their education. In fact, by age 3, children in poverty hear 30 million fewer words than well-off children. It’s no wonder that children in need tend to start school developmentally far behind their peers. Reading failure turns curious elementary students into failing middle school students and then high school dropouts. But students who attend high-quality early learning programs, like pre-K, enter kindergarten ready to learn. And that will have positive implications for the rest of
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what they thought anyone in their situation would do. In January, Ally looked out her family’s window and saw three boys walking on the surface of an icy pond. “I looked once and they were walking around, then five or something minutes later I looked again and they were in the ice,” Allie, 16, said. She immediately called her sister Abby, who was housesitting next door, then called 911. Abby, 22, ran to the pond to help while Allie stayed on the line with dispatcher Paul Roebuck, giving critical information on the boys’ location. It was the only 911 call made to report the incident. While waiting for emergency teams to arrive, Abby talked with one of the boys clinging to the ice to stay above the water, and as a result he survived. When Parker Police Officer Trey Biles arrived on scene, Abby gave Biles and other responders the last seen location of the other two boys, who ultimately died as a result of their injuries. “It probably would not have had the outcome that it did if it weren’t for them calling,” said lead dispatcher Becki Mullen, who nominated the girls for the award. Mullen said Allie and Abby’s quick thinking and teamwork made the difference for the survivor as well as giving the other two
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That sounds like a metaphor for a lot of things. “Honey, I am meeting with a man named Madoff this morning.” There’s a motivational industry, and there are people who need a good goose now and then. The two often meet, sometimes in remote locations, like Jonestown and rural Waco. Have you heard about James Arthur Ray and his sweat lodges? Ray is a motivational speaker. He was convicted of felony negligent homicide. Everyone’s favorite motivational speaker is Matt Foley. Foley lives in a van down by the river. Foley was one of Chris Farley’s fictional characters. I am my own motivational speaker, and I owe it to my father. My father got up every day of his life and went to work. When we moved to southern California, he drove from Fullerton to Figueroa Street in Los Angeles. On a good day, it took an hour both ways. When we lived in Ohio, it was more of the same. He left for Middletown before I got up to go to school. It took him about 45 minutes both ways.
their lives. Research has shown that the type of environment and the quality of interaction to which children are exposed in the first five years of life greatly influence the outcomes of their adult lives. That’s because by age 5, a child’s brain is almost completely developed — yet two out of five American kids are not enrolled in preschool. Many never catch up. And the consequences are significant and long-lasting. If we invest today in setting a strong intellectual, cognitive and emotional foundation for children before they reach age 5, we can significantly raise the odds they will stay in and perform well in school, avoid teenage pregnancy, keep away from drug-related and violent crimes and, more generally, contribute to making our communities more livable and prosperous. My three children are fortunate because we were able to enroll them in high-quality early learning programs. But many kids here in Colorado are not so lucky — and it varies from district to district. In Denver, where voters elected to tax themselves to provide preschool, all families with 4-year-olds choose from more than 250 high-quality programs, and
boys the best possible chance for survival. Still, both girls shrug off the accolades. “It’s definitely rewarding,” Abby said. “When we first got the letter I was kind of upset, because I didn’t want to be acknowledged in that way, just because I thought it’s what everyone should do.” Eric Hurst, public information officer for South Metro, said no one knows how they’ll react when an emergency occurs right in front of them, but the Waytasheks and the other award recipients went above and beyond what was expected. “Often times, you’re seeing the worst thing you may have ever seen in your life. No one knows how they’re going to react to that, and there is no right or wrong way to react,” Hurst said. “Some people have just reacted in a way that has benefitted everybody involved in the situation.” Some of the other honorees did everything from CPR and resuscitating victims of cardiac arrest to entering a burning home to wake the occupants and lead them to safety. Others promoted safe driving at a local high school and instituted safety programs at a local hospital. One recipient saved his granddaughter from choking to death. “A lot of times we can have people report an emergency and they don’t want to be a part of it or maybe they don’t even report it, maybe they’re just taking photos or a video and don’t even involve the emergency services,” Hurst said. “It’s good to recognize the ones who take the time to get involved and do the right thing, whether that’s calling 911 or taking it a step further.”
If I didn’t have his example, who knows? Maybe I would have attended a seminar or a retreat. We’re all different. Some of us need big banquets of guidance, exhortation and, well, preaching. I was a good student. I listened and I did my homework. Those days are over. Keep Knute Rockne away from me. I would have to be strapped down and forced to listen to someone who thought he or she had all of the answers, and charged big dollars for it. Sweat lodges are an important part of Native American culture. It’s when something that is culturally borne gets mismanaged by others that problems arise. Firewalking dates back to 1200 BC. When there was no such thing as selfies. I have read about people who take selfies in national parks, next to a grizzly bear or two, and wind up being an entrée. Currently a “Diamond” level of commitment at a three-and-a-half-day Tony Robbins “Unleash the Power Within” seminar is $2,395. At the start of each day, there are “warm-up” dancers. Thanks again, Dad. Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@ comcast.net.
tuition assistance is available. But in other counties, options are far more limited. Funding is a large hurdle in this debate, but investing in early childhood education results in greater success in K-12, better health outcomes and more resilient communities. And the students aren’t the only ones who will benefit. This makes economic sense. A comprehensive, national early childhood education program would add $2 trillion to the annual GDP within a generation, according to the Brookings Institution. And according to James Heckman, an American economist and Nobel laureate, for every dollar we invest in high-quality early learning, we get $7 back in avoiding costly interventions. This would positively impact our state’s bottom line. For these reasons, I have been fighting to provide robust funding for early learning programs in Colorado, and across the nation. We must find a way to give more kids the chance to a strong start in life. It all starts with a high-quality early childhood education. This is a fight that we must undertake throughout Colorado. That’s why I was so
honored to speak recently in Washington, D.C., at the Advocacy Summit, hosted by Save the Children Action Network (SCAN), where advocates from around the country gathered to learn how to be champions for kids. SCAN is a bipartisan organization that is doing great work around the country on early childhood education. Working with organizations like this and with local providers and officials, we can increase access to early learning programs in every state. The event’s attendees met with nearly 100 congressional offices to urge them to invest in key kids programs by asking them to sponsor Social Impact Partnership Act, which authorizes the use of a publicprivate partnership program called Pay for Success. This would help fund early learning programs around the country. I was inspired to meet these incredible advocates and look forward to seeing their progress in the weeks and months ahead. I know they will not give up because they understand that investing in early childhood education makes kids more successful — and all of us reap the benefits for generations to come. Mike Johnston is a Colorado state senator representing Denver.
Abby Waytashek, left, her sister Allie, center, and Dispatch Officer Paul Roebuck, right, reconnect after an award ceremony at the South Metro Fire Rescue Authority’s headquarters in Centennial on July 6. Roebuch took Allie’s call to report three teen boys falling through ice on a Parker pond in January. Photo by Tom Skelley
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Jay Pathak plays a shot during batting practice with the Littleton Cricket Club. Pathak is an all-rounder, meaning he both bats and bowls for the team. Photos by Mike DiFerdinando
Cricket builds lasting bonds Expats in Denver area keep cultural ties through sport By Mike DiFerdinando mdiferdinando@colorado communitymedia.com
By Mike DiFerdinando mdiferdinando@coloradocommunitymedia.com
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ay Pathak takes the crease for batting practice at Cornerstone Park. He taps the ground with his bat to gain his rhythm and stares down the pitch. Pathak leans forward, drops to one knee and smacks the bouncing ball away with an elegant strike. His skills are polished, the result of years of practice. His team, the Littleton Cricket Club, play on a synthetic pitch — a concrete rectangle covered in artificial turf. In the Denver metro area, this surface on South Windermere Street on the Littleton-Englewood border is about as close as it gets to a proper wicket. For many many expatriates from cricket-playing nations living in the Denver area, the sport connects them to their families and traditions while fostering a sense of community in their new home. Pathak, 21, was born in India and grew up in New Zealand before moving to the United States with his family at the age of 15. He spent his childhood playing on well-maintained grounds. A traditional wicket — the hard 22-yard batting and running surface in the middle of a cricket field with stumps on either end — is made of manicured grass that has been trimmed and compacted so that it is hard, allowing the ball to bounce.
Growing the game
Haram Patel, 26, began playing with the Littleton Cricket Club when he was 13 years old. His father played cricket in Mumbai, India. “In India, I used to get private lessons,” said Pathak, who moved to New Zealand at the age of 6. “I learned how to bat and bowl. The basics of the game.” In New Zealand, he began playing competitively for the local club and spent hours practicing his batting in nets he set up in his backyard. “My dad was very enthusiastic about cricket. He used to give me three or four hours of practice every day to try and help me,” Pathak said. He now lives and works in Denver and is a hopeful for the U.S. national team. “I have toured Sri Lanka. I’ve toured India with the U.S. team. So, I’m working my way up trying to get into the national team again,” Pathak said. “It’s pretty special.” Cricket continues on Page 13
CRICKET CLUBS IN DENVER METRO AREA Boulder Cricket Club: www.bouldercricketclub.com Coal Creek Cricket Club: www.bouldercricket.org Colorado CrossBats: ccb-mc@googlegroups.com Front Range Cricket Club: www.frontrangecricket. wordpress.com Littleton Cricket Club: www.littletoncricketclub.org Rockies Cricket Club: www.rccdenver.weebly.com Find information about the Colorado Cricket League at www.coloradocricket.org
In addition to playing the game themselves, cricketers in the Denver metro area are also focused on growing the game locally. In the last year, representatives from the Colorado Cricket League have visited Pioneer Elementary and Cimarron Middle schools in Parker as well as schools and youth programs in the Cherry Creek School District and in Fort Collins to show the sport to local kids. “We have been trying to reach out to schools to introduce cricket,” said CCL president Suresh Talatoti. “We are also hoping to make it happen quickly with the International Cricket Council (cricket’s governing body) coming to Colorado Springs soon and with the idea of (expanding) youth cricket development with their help.” The ICC Americas office had been located in Toronto, but officials announced in April that they would be moving to Colorado Springs. There are plans to build an international-level cricket facility either there or in Denver. Talatoti said most of the kids had not been exposed to the sport before. “It’s always hard to introduce a new thing to anyone or in any country — particularly in the USA where everything is well established with other sports,” he said. Haram Patel, 26, grew up playing cricket in the Denver area and said he has seen the sport grow in the area over the last decade with added exposure from the internet and more expats moving to the area. However, he said the goal is to get more American kids to pick up the sport at a young age. Patel compared cricket to baseball and said many of the same skills would translate for kids who are interested in trying something new. “In school you learn kickball, you learn pickleball, you learn everything, why not cricket?” said Patel. “It’s the second most watched and followed sport in the world (behind soccer). I think that stat in and of itself should be a reason why you should teach kids how to play.”
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CRICKET TERMS Batsman: Two players at a time bat for a team at each end of the wicket. When a batter is dismissed — or makes an “out,” as would be the case in baseball — the next player in the batting lineup takes their place. Bowler: The person who delivers the ball — similar to a pitcher in baseball — for the batter to hit. Bails: The two small pieces of wood that lie on top of the stumps. Ball: The round object that the batsman attempts to strike.
Bodhayan Chakraborty, center, is the captain of the Littleton Cricket club. Originally from India, he moved to Denver in 2009. Photos by Mike DiFerdinando
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is doing, what the batsman is doing, then you will find it very interesting.” While a player may walk up to bat with plans on making runs all day, he also may be bowled out on his very first ball. “If you’re an opening batsman and you get out on the first ball of the day, you’re sitting there for the rest of the (game) feeling like you didn’t do you job for the team,” Patel said. “It can get to you if you get out on the first ball because you don’t have a redemption until the next match.”
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Haram Patel, 26, grew up in the Denver metro area and has been playing competitively with the Littleton Cricket Club since he was 13. Patel split his time between high school baseball and cricket before eventually moving to England to play cricket for Durham University, where he earned his undergraduate degree. “My parents are both from India. My dad is from Mumbai. My dad actually played at a high level in Mumbai,” Patel said. “So it’s in my blood.” Bodhayan Chakraborty moved to Denver from India in 2009. He spent a year without the sport before a friend told him about cricket in Colorado. He is now the captain of the Little Cricket Club, playing with teammates Pathak and Patel. “In our part of the world — India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka—we grew up playing cricket. From our childhood we start playing and it is just like football over here,” Chakraborty said. “We just love playing cricket.” Cricket in Colorado The Littleton Cricket club draws players from around the metro area and is one of eight top-division teams in the Colorado Cricket League, which was founded in 1985. Players says members join particular clubs more because of their connection with the group than location, with some driving as far as from Denver to Colorado Springs to play for a team. The CCL has players with roots in Asia, the Middle East, Australia
Cricket balls are wrapped in leather and stitched. and the Caribbean. Suresh Talatoti, originally from India, is the president of the CCL and a member of the Boulder Cricket Club. He said through cricket, players are able to make a community of their clubs. “We travel together to go and play games in the Denver metro area from Fort Collins to Colorado Springs (and) Albuquerque, where we have couple of clubs that are part of CCL, ” Talatoti said. Teams in the CCL play among themselves but also travel out of state to compete regionally and nationally. Players from Colorado also participate on state and regional teams that compete nationally. The gentleman’s game Cricket is a bat-and-ball game with its origins in 16th-century England. It was popularized during the Victorian age and became the game of the British Empire. It was spread to all corners of the globe with international teams in Africa, Australia, the Ca-
ribbean and the Indian subcontinent, where more than a billion people treat the sport as religion. “Cricket is called a gentleman’s game, and in my opinion, no other sport compares in terms of the number of skills displayed and the blend of quality, entertainment, sudden thrill and sustained intellectual interest,” Talatoti said Cricket can be confusing. There are 11 players per side, scores run into the hundreds and games can last from a couple hours to several days. Chakraborty said once you understand the game, you will fall in love with it. Long stretches of monotony can be punctuated by moments of exhilaration as the drama and tension builds over time. “I didn’t know about American football. I thought ‘this is just pushing and pulling and that kind of game.’ I didn’t know the rules. Once I knew the rules, I found it very interesting. Cricket is the same,” he said. “If you know the rules, if you know what the bowler
A family affair On a recent Wednesday, the Littleton Cricket Club was preparing for a rivalry game with the local Colorado Cross Bats Cricket Club, which practices at a new ground in Green Valley Ranch near Denver International Airport. “Our families come. Our friends come. It’s obviously not crowded like the football games, but we have found some supporters here who come and cheer us on,” Chakraborty said. The cricket community is building. It’s a place to connect with family, friends and places far away from Colorado. While its advocates try to convert more locals to the sport, there is a group of Coloradans born with roots in the sport. “I’m definitely going to have the option of cricket there for my kids. I’m sure a lot of these guys, once they have children, will think the same,” Patel said. “The kids are always going to take up something that is going to be watched and followed within the house, so if you’re in an American house, baseball, basketball, football are what is watched. Cricket is what is watched in our houses.”
Boundary: The perimeter of a cricket field. If a batsman hits the ball to, but not over, the boundary it counts for four points. If the ball goes over the boundary, it counts for six. Century: When a batsman scores 100 runs in a match. Crease: One of several lines on the pitch near the stumps where the batter stands. Dismissal: To get one of the batsmen out. A batsman is out if he allows the ball to hit the stumps and knock off the bail, is hit with the ball or if one of the fielders catches the ball. He also can be put out if a fielder knocks the bail off a stump before the batter safely reaches the opposite end of the wicket. Duck: A score of 0 for a batsman. Innings: One player or one team’s turn to bat or bowl. Over: The delivery of six consecutive legal balls by one bowler. Games typically are measured in terms of the number of overs, often of 20, 40 or 50. Wicket: The 22 yards between the stumps. Can also be used when a batter is dismissed. Example: The batter has lost his wicket. Wicket-keeper: The player on the fielding side who stands immediately behind the batting end wicket whose job it is to catch balls that are missed or tipped by the batsman — similar to a catcher in baseball. The wicket-keeper is the only player in the fielding side allowed to wear gloves and leg guards. Stumps: A set of stumps sits on each end of the wicket. The act of hitting the stumps results in the dismissal of the batsman. Source: International Cricket Council
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Letters from 1920s inspired novel Highlands Ranch writer to meet with local readers at library
By Sonya Ellingboe sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia.com Stories about a grandmother and granddaughter bookend the 20th century’s beginning and end in Eleanor Brown’s new novel, “The Light of Paris,” which she will introduce to local readers at a French-themed event at James H. Larue Library in Highlands Ranch on July 15. Brown was inspired by a packet of letters her parents handed her — letters from her own grandmother, whom she hardly knew — written from Paris in the 1920s Jazz age. They opened up a whole range of possibilities for the Highlands Ranch writer. We received a list of suggested spots to visit, which are listed with quotes from Brown’s grandmother’s letters: “Dad, when I come
home, I’ll have a lot more sympathy for your enthusiasm for dancing. I danced from 2 to 4:30 straight through the other morning at Zelli’s and never had a better time in my life …” “We went to Paris for six weeks in 2013,” Brown said, “and visited all the places she went in 1923-24 …” That trip turned Eleanor Brown on to art, she said. After visiting museums, she saw how art movements phased into each other and connected. At the time, Brown was writing something else, so it was fall of 2014 when she finally sat down to begin this new novel. “I had the first draft in less than two months,” she recalls. It just flowed. Brown grew up in Washington, D.C., where her grandmother had lived. Her parents had those letters and journals and
had never mentioned them. “The letters were charming, funny — very 23. She knew everything!” The grandmother was in her 70s when Brown, the youngest of three daughters in her family, was born, and there are only the barest of memories. “Light of Paris” has an interesting structure, with alternating chapters about a grandmother, Margie (1920s) and a granddaughter, Madeline (1990s), who is stuck in an unsatisfying marriage when we meet her — a socially correct situation pushed on her by her parents. She finds old letters in her mother’s attic, written by young Margie, which may explain Madeleine’s mother’s intense green eyes and ongoing unhappiness. Brown’s next novel is underway — “it’s totally separate — I always have a backlog of ideas and need to see if they can support a book.” She is finishing editing an anthology of writers who have written about Paris,
IF YOU GO Eleanor Brown will speak at 7 p.m. July 15 at Highlands Ranch Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Call for reservation, 303-791-7323. which has led to some rewarding contacts. “Teaching (at Lighthouse Writers Workshop in Denver and at The Writers’ Table in Highlands Ranch) is tricky — you are less on your own … It gets me out of myself to concentrate on helping other people.” She taught for years and was always writing. “It makes sense of things … Makes me a happier person.” Recently appointed to the Douglas County Library Board, she spoke about “how lucky she is to live in a literary area.” She lives in Highlands Ranch with her partner, writer J.C. Hutchins.
New pieces installed in public art program Douglas County aims to draw more visitors
By Sonya Ellingboe sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia.com Readers may remember “Molly, Dieter and Susie,” the trio of rotund bronze dogs who spent the past year near the entrance of the James H. Larue Library in Highlands Ranch. They received daily additional polishing from loving kids who hugged and climbed on them and then were purchased by Highlands Ranch to live permanently at a recreation center. This year, Maureen Hearty’s “Touching Sound,” near the
library, invites children and adults to make music by touching it. It is one of 27 newly placed sculptures, both traditional and contemporary, located in public spaces in Highlands Ranch, Lone Tree, Parker and Castle Rock, thanks to Douglas County’s ongoing Art Encounters program. It is a year-long outdoor sculpture exhibit organized by the Douglas County Cultural Council that showcases a number of sculptures in various media and styles. Readers are encouraged to seek them out as one travels through the communities. The pieces are listed online at www.douglas.co.us/artencounters. They are displayed in highly visible areas in a project
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Guided Nature Hikes Each year, RidgeGate teams up with the South Suburban Parks and Recreation District to provide free, guided nature hikes throughout the spring, summer and fall. These hikes are led by professional naturalists from SSPRD, and offer insight and education into the natural ecosystems within the open space at RidgeGate, while offering a chance to get some fresh air and exercise. Hikes are free to the public – register at ridgegate.com.
Saturday, July 23, 8:30-10am — Morning Bird Watching Hike Sunday, August 7, 8-9:30am — RidgeGate Habitat Hike Thursday, August 18, 6-7:30pm — Geocaching Basics Hike
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It’s time again for sunset salutations. Join RidgeGate, South Suburban Parks and Recreation and the Lone Tree Recreation Center for free Yoga in the Park classes in Belvedere Park, at the corner of RidgeGate Circle and Belvedere Lane. Please bring your own mat to class. In case of heavy rain or lightning, class will be cancelled. No yoga experience is necessary - all levels welcome. No need to register – just drop in!
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designed to promote public interest in art, develop community pride and draw visitors to the areas where pieces are exhibited. Sculptures are selected from the entries by the Public Art Advisory Committee, appointed by the Douglas County Cultural Council. Present committee members are: Highlands Ranch, Larry Perkins and Manijeh Badiozamani; Lone Tree, Nora Pearson; Roxborough Arts Council, Patricia Jenkins, Flo Tonelli, LeeAnn Jimenez; Town of Castle Rock, Karine Beard; Town of Parker, Andrew C. Hawkins, Mary Williams; Douglas County Cultural Council, Jack Christiansen. That committee also decides which artwork will go where and each piece is displayed with title, artist’s name and year, as well as the Art Encounters logo. Each community has established some somewhat permanent, highvisibility exhibit locations in the course of the eight years the program has been in place. Entries are invited via CAFÉ from November until February, with the opportunity for artists to display and sell their work. A total of 10 pieces have been purchased from the program: by the Town of Castle Rock (two); Otero Junior College (one); Highlands Ranch (four pieces, all placed in recreation centers); Parker (one); and Park Meadows (one — placed at the Vistas in Lone Tree). Each year a People’s Choice is chosen and that artist receives a check for $1,000, as does a piece earning the Judges’ Award. Artists whose work is selected will receive a stipend of $800 (up this year from $500). Funding comes from the participating communities and the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District, excepting Castle Rock, which is not in the district. Prices range from $2,400 to $22,000. Touring encouraged!
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RidgeGate is again proud to sponsor Lone Tree Art Center’s Tunes on the Terrace– an outdoor evening concert series that will bring your summer nights to life. Performances range from bluegrass to jazz, and everything in between. The stars are out this summer! Check out the schedule and buy tickets at www.lonetreeartscenter.org.
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Among RidgeGate’s cultural facilities is the 38-acre historic Schweiger Ranch, located just east of the RidgeGate Parkway and I-25 interchange. The historic restoration of the ranch and its buildings, led by the nonprofit Schweiger Ranch Foundation, gives us an important glimpse into the settlers’ lives in the late 1800s. Today, Schweiger Ranch is open to the public for self-guided visits each weekend (Saturdays and Sundays from 1-5pm) and a variety of exciting events throughout the year. Register for or learn more about these events at ridgegate.com.
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HOOTENANNY A REAL HUMDINGER
Temperatures neared 100 degrees, but thousands of people still attended Breckenridge Brewery’s 26th annual Hootenanny celebration on July 9, the second one held at its Littleton location. Photos by Kyle Harding
Staff report Breckenridge Brewery celebrated its 26th anniversary on July 9 with its Hootenanny, drawing more than 4,000 people to its Littleton location. Breckenridge marketing director Todd Thibault said the brewery calls it the “Hootenanny” to set it apart from the many other breweries that celebrate anniversaries. “To me, ‘anniversary’ sounds like I’m going to my grandparents’ 50th wedding anniversary,” he said. The Hootenanny draws thousands from around the Front Range to celebrate with beer, food and music. Local favorite Big Head Todd and the Monsters, made up of Columbine High School graduates, headlined this year. Other bands included soul stars Robert Randolph and the Family Band and bluegrass ensemble Larry and Jenny Keel, joined by members of Leftover Salmon.
Katie Schiwert, left, and Christina Mooney volunteered at Breckenridge Brewery’s Hootenanny on July 9.
Robert Randolph and the Family Band played on the mainstage.
Activities at Breckenridge Brewery’s 26th annual Hootenanny included trying out skateboards from Never Summer Industries.
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Youth stage program offers Seuss shows Town Hall Arts Center’s Youth Theatre Program presents “Seussical JR” for area theater fans with morning and evening performances by actors ages 13 to 18, under the direction of Robert Michael Sanders. Let the Cat in the Hat guide you from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus as a courageous Horton the Elephant protects the Whos and an abandoned egg. Performances are Sonya Ellingboe at 10 a.m. July 18-21 and 7 p.m. July 15-23 at Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 SONYA’S W. Main St., Downtown Littleton. SAMPLER Tickets cost only $5. 303-794-2787, townhallartscenter.org. On Aug. 5 and 7, watch for “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” also by 13- to 18-year-old actors, directed by education director Seth Maisel. Habitat Bird Garden Tour The Audubon Society of Greater Denver will host its second annual Bird Habitat Garden Tour from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on July 23. Explore gardens in the Roxborough area to learn what to plant and how to supply food, nesting sites, shelter and water that will attract our avian neighbors. Start at the Audubon Nature Center, 11280 Waterton Road, Littleton, explore the garden there and get a wristband and map to the other gardens participating. Tickets cost $18/$15 Audubon members. 303-973-9530, denveraudubon.org/programs. Related program: Habitat Hero “Habitat Hero: Wildscaping 101” will be presented 6 to 7:30 p.m. on June 22 at Hudson Gardens, 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. Learn to support pollinators and birds by creating a habitat garden in your own backyard. $8 member/$10 nonmember. Register at shop.hudsongardens.org or 303-797-8565, ext. 306. Learn about bees Meet the Beekeeper at Hudson Gardens, 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, on June 18 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Observe beekeepers working on their hives at the Aviary. Free and open to the public. Vital veggies Meet the Vegetable Gardner 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on July 19 at Hudson Gardens, 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. Free.
A cast of teen actors rehearses at Town Hall Arts Center in Littleton for performances July 18-21 of “Seussical JR.” Note the Cat in the Hat, center-right background, who narrates. Courtesy photo Highlands Ranch Historical Society “The Art of Illustration,” presented by Gene Boyer, is the next program of the Highlands Ranch Historical Society at 7 p.m. July 18 at Highlands Ranch Southridge Recreation Center, upstairs auditorium, 4800 McArthur Ranch Road, Highlands Ranch. (History, skills, examples and more.) Garden trends Five landscape/garden trends for 2016 from Chuck Montera of Associated Landscape Contractors of Colorado: • Maximize a small space by defining cooking, eating areas, including potted plants tucked in. • Grow plants in a vertical garden. • Remember that buyers’ choices in houses are often influenced by the landscaping. • Rain barrels will be legal in Colorado Aug. 10. • Practical and pretty go together: Think peppers and petunias in a planter box. Live from Sheridan Library The Radio Band will kick off Arapahoe Libraries’ free Summer Concert Season from 6 to 8 p.m. July 15 at Sheridan Library, 3425 W. Oxford Ave. Bring lawn chairs or
Wind ensemble Colorado Wind Ensemble has free summer concerts scheduled: First, July 17, 2:30-3:30 p.m., DCPA Galleria Tent, 1400 Curtis St., Denver. Second, Aug. 11, 7-8 p.m., Smoky Hill Library, 5430 S. Biscay Circle, Centennial. Third, Aug. 13, Curtis Park, 2349 E. Orchard Road, Greenwood Village. Fourth, Aug. 28, Eloise May Library, 1471 S. Parker Road, Denver.
Appropriate for kids up to 12 — “and the people who love them,” according to Miners Alley. Terror time “Night Watch” by Lucille Fletcher plays through Aug. 13 at the John Hand Theater, in repertory with “No Sex Please, We’re British,” both presented by Spotlight Theatre Company. Director is Mari Geasar. Performances at 2 p.m.: July 15, 16, 29, 30, Aug. 6; 7:30 p.m. July 16, 25, 30, Aug. 5, 11. Tickets: $12-$22, 720-530-4596, thisisspotlight.com. Ardent for Argentina “Evita” by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice plays July 16 to Aug. 7 at the Byron Theatre at DU’s Newman Center, 2344 E. Iliff Ave.,
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Denver. Directed by Bryce Alexander. Tickets: phamaly.org. Family occasion “The Addams Family” is presented through July 31 by Evergreen Players at Center Stage, 27608 Fireweed Dr., Evergreen. Tickets< evergreenplayers.org. Audrey returns “Little Shop of Horrors” by Alan Menken and Howard Ashman plays through Aug. 21 at Miners Alley Playhouse, 1224 Washington Ave., Golden. Written and directed by Rory Pierce. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays; 6 p.m. Sundays, except Aug. 21 at 2 p.m. Tickets: $27/$24/$16. 303-935-3044, minersalley.com.
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For the kids “The Shoemaker and the Elves,” adapted and directed by Rory Pierce from the original Brothers Grimm tale, plays at 1 p.m. Saturdays from July 23 to Aug. 20 at Miners Alley Playhouse, 1224 Washington Ave., Golden. Tickets, $10 (ages 3 and up) at 303-935-3044, minersalley.com.
Local pianist Emmy Award winner Lisa Downing will hold a CD release concert for her new contemporary piano album, “The Wisdom of My Shadow,” A portion of the proceeds will go to the National Women’s Hall of Fame. The concert will be at 7 p.m. July 23 at Classic Pianos, 1332 S. Broadway, Denver. Tickets, $15, VisionQuestMusic.com; $20 at the door.
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Temporary sculptures add to fun at Hudson Gardens Kids can take part with Scavenger Hunt Map
By Sonya Ellingboe sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia.com Sixteen sculptures crafted from iron and recycled steel were installed in June at Hudson Gardens and Event Center in Littleton by sculptor Maureen Hearty, with help from family and friends. They are temporary visitors that are nicely set off by the leafy green growth around them — which will change in size, shape and color as the summer progresses. Hudson Gardens celebrates its 20th anniversary this summer. “I like to think that these sculptures can reconnect viewers with their own earthly roots,” Hearty said. Visitors are invited to stop to visit the gardens and go for a walk to locate each piece. If there are children along, pick up a
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Scavenger Hunt Map at the entry so they can mark each find on it. We started by turning right as we left the shop/entrance and found the first one, “Climb,” west of the rose beds. “Transportation Series” includes a tinker’s cart, a wind wagon with sails and a flying machine at the trail connection. The bright blue-green “Water Drop” is a favorite with visiting children, who can climb inside it and peek out, or open tiny doors to find tiny birds peering out at them. Hudson Gardens’ Melanie Feddersen noted that the sign keeps getting destroyed because there’s so much activity around the piece. As we headed along the wetlands trail, Feddersen noted that the favorite “Tar Baby” pony was missing because it’s being refinished by sculptor Steve LeBlanc, who created it as a memorial to the late Helen Koernig. It should return soon. The “Egg of a Gargantuan Butterfly” floats above the grasses, and as one approaches the Songbird Garden, one meets the “Ambi-
tious Dung Beetle,” red and silver “Larvae,” a mushroom — and an area of restorative burn, which is deliberate to control unwanted growth. In the wetlands, one can spot a pair of beautiful wood ducks and four babies swimming — the pair have returned for a fourth year. At the top of the road down through the Rock Garden, one finds “Herd,” three triangular critters grazing contentedly. Three more installations in a “Life Cycle Series” are mounted inside the shop at the entrance: “Sea Anemone,” “Beetle” and “Salamander” — look for them on the way out. Hearty, an active, nature-conscious sculptor who lives in Joes, on Colorado’s eastern plains, also has work in the annual Douglas County Art Encounters collection: “Touching Sound” at James H. Larue Library in Highlands Ranch invites visitors to make music by touching it. She also has permanent pieces in several area towns.
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IF YOU GO “Iron Cycle” will remain in place at Hudson Gardens, 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, through September. Open seven days a week, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free. (Or concert ticket holders can stroll and look for sculptures in the evening — and hear the music as they walk.) Hudsongardens.org or 303-797-8565.
She produces “Voices of the Prairie” online commentary by citizens. One finds online references about her, listed as sculptress, gardener, musician, community activist. Her sometimes whimsical sculptures, composed of bits of iron and steel, speak of a very active mind at work. Flowers are at a peak and birds flit through the trees — it’s time to enjoy a walk in the garden!
tend training at Emily Griffith Technical College in downtown Denver. Sessions take place every 6-8 weeks. Go to www. refugee-esl.org for information and volunteer application. Next training session is Saturday, July 30. Contact: Sharon McCreary, 720-4234843 or sharon.mccreary@emilygriffith. edu. Court Appointed Special Advocates Works with abused and neglected children in Arapahoe, Douglas, Elbert and Lincoln counties Need: Advocates for children, to get to know, speak up for and ensure their best interests in court Contact: 303-695-1882 or www.adv4children.org. Douglas/Elbert Task Force Provides assistance to people in Douglas and Elbert counties who are in serious economic need, at risk of homelessness or in similar crisis. Need: Volunteers to assist in the food bank, client services and the thrift store Treasures on Park Street. Contact: Marion Dahlem, 303-688-1114, ext. 32
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Sunday 8:30am (held in Outdoor chapel) 10am (in Sanctuary) Children’s Sunday School 10:00am Little Blessings Day Care www.littleblessingspdo.com
Trinity
Lutheran Church & School
Sunday Worship 8:00 & 10:45 a.m. Sunday School Bible Study 9:30am Trinity Lutheran School & ELC (Ages 3-5, Grades K-8)
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Centennial St. Thomas More Catholic Parish & School
Seven Sunday Masses Two Daily Masses Confessions Six Days a Week STM Catholic School Preschool – Grade 8
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Beloved Community Mennonite Church Worship 5:00 p.m. Sundays Beloved Community Mennonite Church 6724 South Webster Street Sunday Services - 10 a.m. Worship 5:00 p.m. Sundays Littleton CO 80128 6724 South Webster Street Ruth Memorial Chapel Littleton CO 80128 19650 E. Mainstreet Blues, hymns, inclusion, love, joy Parker, CO 80138 www.CSLParker.org the Spirit of Christlove, joy Blues, In hymns, inclusion, Connected to Courage & Renewal® Connected to Courage & Renewal® and the Catholic Worker community and the Catholic Worker community Pastor: 720-384-5676
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July 14, 2016
Goats graze a greener way to fire mitigation Hungry animals clear 14 acres in Castle Pines
By Shanna Fortier sfortier@coloradocommunitymedia.com Residents in the Pine Ridge neighborhood of Castle Pines have found a greener, more unconventional solution to fire mitigation. A herd of 300 goats was released into the community June 15 to graze14 acres in the high-risk area until June 29. This is the second year the community has used goats as a means of fire mitigation, a plan it will continue for three more years. “Research shows after that after five treatments, the mitigation’s long lasting in an oak ecosystem,” said Einar Jensen, risk reduction specialist for South Metro Fire Rescue. “Research shows that with a single year’s treatment, the oak rebounds quickly. But after five, the oak is cut by 80 percent and that’s good for wildfire mitigation.” When goats graze in the oak ecosystem, they remove lower leaves and branches, making trees less likely to catch fire. Traditional fire mitigation uses mechanized masticators, such as a Bobcat tractor with a grinding blade. But Jensen, who is in charge of fire mitigation for South Metro, said that method treads and tears up soil, which creates conditions vulnerable to noxious weeds. Another challenge with this method is the smell of diesel fumes and the sound of diesel engines. Another option is to do it by hand with handsaws and chainsaws, which is extremely labor intensive. “The goats are a green solution to mitigation, so to me it seems like a better solution,” Jensen said, adding that Roxburough Park and communities in the mountains have used goats for several years. Wyoming, Montana, Utah and California also use goats for fire mitigation. “They are not used as much as should be, in my opinion,” Jenson said.
The innovative mitigation project in Castle Pines was paid for by PineRidge Home Owners Association residents, the city of Castle Pines and a $1,000 grant South Metro Fire Rescue received from the national Ready, Set, Go! Campaign. The cost of the project was about $15,000, with a rate of $1,000 per day for the herd and start-up fees.
Although he isn’t aware of any other communities in the Front Range using goats this year, Jensen said he has been contacted by two other communities in Castle Pines and others in the district who are interested in utilizing the herd in future years. “This could be the start of something big,” Jensen said.
Even though Colorado has seen a period of wetter and cooler climate, any day with hot temperatures and low humidity means wildfire danger goes up, Jensen said. Residents can help fire mitigation efforts in their community by hosting collection days and working together to create neighborhood mitigation plans.
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THIS WEEK’S
July 14, 2016
THINGS TO DO TOP 5
THEATER/FILM
Theater Awards Colorado Theatre Guild will have its 11th annual Henry Awards, which honors outstanding achievements by Colorado’s theater community. The annual gala is Monday, July 18, at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. Evening begins with cocktails at 6 and the awards ceremony starts at 7. Tickets available at parkerarts.org or by calling the PACE Center box office at 303-805-6800. Comedy, Magic Show Comedy and magic collide at the Chipper Lowell show at 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 22, to Saturday, July 23 at Theatre of Dreams, 735 Park St., Castle Rock. Chipper has been chosen as a headliner for the ninth annual Great American Comedy Festival, and he will appear for his third season with the Masters of Illusion series on the CW Network. Reservations required. Buy tickets at http://tickets.amazingshows.com or call 303-660-6799. Energetic Women of the West Enjoy a dramatic presentation by seven actresses who portray energetic women in the history of the West at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 23, at Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. The historical characters performed will include songwriter Katharine Lee Bates; patroness of firefighters Lillie Hitchcock Coit; frontier physician Doc Susie Anderson; Francis Wisehart Jacobs, known as the “mother of charities” and founder of an organization that later became the United Way; benefactress Rae Wilson; Miriam Davis Colt, member of a vegetarian organization that planned a utopian colony in Kansas; and suffragist Julia Holmes, who climbed Pikes Peak. Each actress has researched the character that she is portraying, written her own script and created a costume. Program will be produced by The Legendary Ladies, a group that exists to promote the role of women in the settling of the West. Call 303-795-3961.
MuckFest MS Runners will go through mountains of mud and obstacles that spin, swing and fling them up, down and sideways at the MuckFest MS event Saturday, July 16, at Salisbury North, 11920 Motsenbocker Road, Parker. No special training is required. Registration open at www.MuckFestMS. com. One-hundred percent of money raised by runners goes to support the National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s mission to stop MS. More than $22 million has been raised by MuckFest MS participants. ‘Seussical JR’ Town Hall Arts Center presents “Seussical, JR” at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, July 15-16 and July 22-23, and at 10 a.m. Monday to Thursday, July 18-21. Transporting audiences from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus, the Cat in the Hat narrates the story of Horton the Elephant, who discovers a speck of dust containing tiny people called the Whos. Tickets on sale and can be purchased at the box office. Call 303-794-2787 ext. 5. Town Hall Arts Center is at 2450 W. Main St., Littleton. Go to www. TownHallArtsCenter.org. Denver Brass Join the Denver Brass for an afternoon of lively music featuring musical styles including classical, jazz, and ragtime from 2-3 p.m. Saturday, July 16, at Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. The Denver Brass has toured throughout the world and has been heard live on National Public Radio and Russian National television. All of the members of the group are full-time professional musicians. Call the library at 303-795-3961. Centennial Brew-N-Que Local barbecue restaurants, food trucks and breweries will be at Centennial’s first BBQ & Beer Tasting Festival from 4-9 p.m. Saturday, July 16, at Centennial Center Park, 13050 E. Peakview Ave., Centennial. All ages welcome, but must be 21 or older to participate in the beer tasting. Wristbands available any time after June 15 by visiting the city’s website at centennialco. gov/events. Book Lovers Learn about great new reads at Book Lovers. Join fellow book fans and a special literary guest of the library at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 20, at the Douglas County Libraries’ Philip S. Miller branch, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock, for a fun, info-filled evening of book talks to get your reading list started. Refreshments will be served and door prizes awarded. Book clubs are welcome. Registration is required at 303-791-7323 or DouglasCountyLibraries.org.
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MUSIC/CONCERTS
Hudson Gardens Summer Concerts Hudson Gardens presents its 2016 summer concert series at 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. Parking is free. Tickets on sale at www.altitudetickets. com. Prices and show times vary by artist. For information, go to www.hudsongardens.org or call 303-797-8565. Concert lineup: Sunday, July 17, The Robert Cray Band with special guest The Delta Sonics; Sunday, July 24, Boz Scaggs; Sunday, July 31, Travis Tritt; Saturday, Aug. 6, “Weird Al” Yankovic -The Mandatory World Tour; Sunday, Aug. 14, Los Lonely Boys/WAR; Sunday, Aug. 21, Gin Blossoms with special guest Tonic; Sunday, Aug. 28, Michael McDonald; Sunday, Sept. 4, Foreigner; and Sunday, Sept. 11, Kenny Loggins. Adventures in Dance Learn a number of dances at Adventures in Dance, 1500 W. Littleton Blvd., Littleton. Classes are for adults. Go to www.adventuresindance.com for cost information and to sign up. July class schedule includes swing aerobics from 7:30-8:30 p.m. Mondays through July 25. Lindy hop swing from 7-8 p.m. Tuesdays through Aug. 23. Intermediate swing class from 8-9 p.m. Tuesdays through Aug. 23. Intermediate salsa from 7-8 p.m. Wednesdays through Aug. 24. Cha-cha from 8-9 p.m. Wednesdays through Aug. 2. Argentine tango from 7-8 p.m. Thursdays through Aug. 25. Line dance aerobics from 7:30-8:30 p.m. Mondays from Aug. 8 to Aug. 29.
EVENTS
Author Visit, Signing Best-selling author Eleanor Brown launches her new novel “The Light of Paris” at 7 p.m. Friday, July 15, at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Brown is the New York Times bestselling author of “The Weird Sisters.” She will discuss her novel and sign books, which will be on sale, courtesy of Tattered Cover Book Store. Light refreshments will be served. Registration is required for this Douglas County Libraries program. Call 303791-7323 or go to DouglasCountyLibraries.org. Nocturnal Wildlife Hike Join the Audubon Nature Center for its popular Bats, Beavers, and More! Program from 7-9 p.m. Friday, July 15, July 22, and Friday, Aug. 19, at the Audubon Center at Chatfield, 11280 S. Waterton Road, Littleton. Listen for coyote calls, check out the bat houses around the ponds, and see if the beaver are making progress on their South Platte River dam. Topics differ each date and highlight the curious critters of the Colorado night. Registration required at www.denveraudubon.org, by calling 303-973-9530, or via email at info@ denveraudubon.org. Saturday Surprise Drop in and learn something new at Saturday Surprise at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 16, at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Be prepared for activities including crafts, home improvements, book talks and local festivities. No registration required for this Douglas County Libraries program. Call 303-791-7323 or go to DouglasCountyLibraries.org for information. Self-Publishing 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Self-Publishing Your Book Learn how to get your book published in easy-to-follow steps from an expert in the publishing industry. Speaker Polly Letofsky is a publishing consultant with the company Self-Publishing Experts and the author of an award-winning book. In this workshop, which runs from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 16, Letofsky will cover options in self-publishing, steps to publish a book, the length of time it will take to get a title published and the cost of self-publishing. She will discuss what to expect when self-publishing and what you should never put up with. Program takes place at the Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. Call 303-795-3961. Shake Rattle N’ Bull Snake Encounter Join local herpetologist Bryon Shipley for an in-depth look at rattlesnakes and bull snakes in Colorado. Program runs from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sunday, July 17, at Audubon Center at Chatfield, 11280 S. Waterton Road, Littleton. Learn about the features that make these snakes diversely different in this adultsonly class, complete with wine, beer and appetizers. Touch live animal visitors and ease any uneasiness you may have about these cold-blooded critters. For ages 21 and older. Registration required; go to http://www.denveraudubon. org/programs/snakeencounterregistration/. Call 303-973-9530. Novel-Writing Workshop Teens in grades 8-12 can develop their story ideas into novels. Budding authors can tap into the expertise of author Andrea Bobotis in this two-day class from 3-6 p.m. Tuesday, July 19, and Wednesday, July 20, at the Douglas County Libraries’ James H. LaRue branch, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Bring a notebook or laptop. Registration is required at 303-791-7323 or
DouglasCountyLibraries.org. Fire Line Author Visit Every summer, elite groups of men and women around the country called hotshot crews barave the elements to fight wildfires raging around the country. Twenty men known as the Granite Mountain hotshots set out to quell the Yarnell Hill Fire in Western Arizona on June 30, 2013, and 19 were killed in the largest loss of firefighter life since the 9/11 attacks. Fernanda Santos, author of “The Fire Line: The Story of the Granite Mountain Hotshots and One of the Deadliest Days in American Firefighting,” will be at Tattered Cover in Aspen Grove for an event at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 20. Go to http://www. tatteredcover.com/new-event-calendar. Mystery Book Club The July meeting of the Mystery Book Club features a discussion of the 15th book in Cara Black’s detective series `Murder in the Camp De Mars.” Featuring Aimee LeDuc, these mysteries take place in the different Arondissements of Paris and are named after them. Cara lives in San Francisco and offers a sweepstakes in her books for a trip to Paris. Group meets for lunch and book discussion at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, July 21, at the Lone Tree Golf Club Grille, 9808 Sunningdale Blvd., Lone Tree. Call Sue at 303-641-3534. Lego Club Drop In Kids ages 5-12 will find out what they can create while building with Legos from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Thursday, July 21, at the Douglas County Libraries’ Roxborough branch, 8357 N. Rampart Range Road. No registration is required; information at 303-791-7323 or DouglasCountyLibraries.org. Savor Centennial Savor Centennial series from 5:30-8 p.m. at Centennial Center Park, 13050 E. Peakview Ave., Centennial. Entry is free, and food and beverages will be available for purchase. Go to http://www.centennialco.gov/Things-To-Do/calendar. aspx. Savor Centennial is presented the third Thursday of each month this summer. The Thursday, July 21, event features Branden Sipes. The Thursday, Aug. 18 event features Jason Vigil. Volunteer Open House The Dumb Friends League Harmony Equine Center will have a volunteer open house from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, July 21, at the center in Franktown. During the two-hour orientation, prospective volunteers will get an overview of the services provided, learn about the volunteer opportunities, take a tour of the center, and talk with staff and volunteers. In addition, the $25 volunteer application fee will be waived for anyone who applies to be a volunteer during the open house. Volunteers must be 16 years old, pass a background check and be able to commit to at least three hours a week for three months. Those attending are encouraged to RSVP at www.ddfl.org. Open house has information about the equine center only, not the Dumb Friends League’s other locations. Call 303-751-5772. Bird Habitat Garden Tour The Audubon Society of Greater Denver plans its second annual bird habitat garden tour from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 23 at the Audubon Center at Chatfield, 11280 Waterton Road, Littleton. Explore beautiful home gardens in the Roxborough area (southwest Littleton) featuring designs with birds in mind. The essentials for attracting our avian neighbors are included: food, nesting sites, shelter, and water. This community event is an opportunity for birders, gardeners, and outdoor enthusiasts to learn ways to create habitat in their own yards. Tickets available by calling 303-973-9530 or at http://www. denveraudubon.org/programs/current-events/. On the day of the event, maps and wristbands can be picked-up at the Audubon Center at Chatfield starting at 9 a.m.
HEALTH
Zucchini Zoodle Perhaps one of the most versatile vegetables, zucchini is easy to sneak into or replace many common everyday foods. Learn more at a quick class, It’s Zucchini Zoodle Time, from 3-3:30 p.m. Saturday, July 16, at Natural Grocers, 1265 Sgt. John Stiles Drive, Suite M, Highlands Ranch. Discover how to join the good4urevolution. Contact the store at 303-471-9400 or go to www. NaturalGrocers.com. Community Blood Drives A number of community blood drives are planned in the area. For information or to schedule an appointment, contact the Bonfils Appointment Center at 303-363-2300, unless otherwise noted. Go to www.bonfils.org. Upcoming blood drives are: Monday, July 18, 10-11:40 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m. FlightSafety 10770 E. Briarwood, Suite 100, Centennial; Monday, July 18, 10-11:40 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m., Pulte Mortgage, 7390 S. Iola, Englewood; Tuesday, July 19, 1:30-6 p.m., Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St., Littleton (Christine Trickey, 303-730-3835); Wednesday, July 20, 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Walmart, 2100 Legacy Circle, Elizabeth; Saturday, July 23, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock; Sunday, July 24, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Faith Lutheran Church, 303 N. Ridge Road, Castle Rock (Karen Johnson, 720-272-1464); Sunday, July 24, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Crossroads Community Church, 9900 S. Twenty Mile Road, Parker. More Veggies Please What’s for dinner? More vegetables! Discover how to eat more organic vegetables at dinner. Those who attend will be entered to win a grocery bag prize. Dinner: More Veggies Please takes place from 3-4 p.m. Saturday, July 23, at Natural Grocers, 1265 Sgt. John Stiles Drive, Suite M, Highlands Ranch. Discover how to join the good4urevolution. Contact the store at 303-471-9400 or go to www.NaturalGrocers.com. ‘Climb the Rock’ Walk The Falcon Wanderers and Rocky Mountain Wanderers of Denver plan a joint walk Saturday, July 23, in downtown Castle Rock. Enjoy an invigorating walk that will start at Philip S. Miller Library at 100 S. Wilcox St. in Castle Rock. Trail is rated 2B for the 5K (3.1 miles) route and 3C for the 10K (6.2 miles) route, which is steep in places and not accessible for strollers or wheelchairs as you climb up The Rock. This event is free and open to the public. Register to walk any time between 9 a.m. and noon, and walk at your own pace; please finish by 3 p.m. Leashed pets are welcome on the trail, but no pets inside the library. Contact Karen Seay at 719-632-9320 or Katherine Svoboda at 303680-7118. Editor’s note: Calendar submissions must be received by noon Wednesday for publication the following week. Send listings to calendar@ coloradocommunitymedia.com. No attachments, please. Listings are free and run on a space-available basis.
Careers
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Careers
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Former Littleton resident Tommy Johnson Jr. does a burnout in the Make-A-Wish top fuel funny car during the 2015 Mile High Nationals at Bandimere Speedway. The Mile High Nationals return to the Morrison track July 22-24. Photo by Tom Munds
Premier drag-racing event returns Top drivers coming for three days at Mile High Nationals By Tom Munds tmunds@coloradocommunitymedia.com Bandimere Speedway lives up to its Thunder Mountain nickname when the Mile High Nationals drag-racing event rolls into the Golden facility July 22-24. For three days, the air will be filled with the sounds of drag racing. The sounds range from the growl of the engines powering street-legal cars to the ear-splitting roar of the 10,000-horsepower top fuel dragsters and funny cars. This marks the 37th year for the Mile High Nationals, the biggest days of the year for avid drag-racing fans. “We come to the Mile Highs every year,” Centennial resident Tracy Powers said. “My parents came to the races every year and we have continued the tradition. I did compete in the high school drag races, but I think it would be a real thrill to get to go as fast as some of these cars go.” Racing teams begin arriving at Bandimere Speedway early in the week of the event. The huge tractor-trailer rigs, usually emblazoned with team logos of the sponsors and artwork depicting the cars, are trademarks of the National Hot Rod Association’s professional classes,
The Redstone College entry fills the air with smoke and flame in preparation for a run during the July 2 Jet Car Nationals drag racing event at Bandmere Speedway. The jetpowered cars come off the starting line and are traveling more than 260 miles an hour when they cross the finish line a quarter-mile away. Courtesy photo top fuel dragster, top fuel funny car, pro stock and pro stock motorcycle. However, there will also a huge number of the local and regional racers who arrive with smaller outfits. So, by the time competition begins July 22, the pit areas will be packed with hundreds of rigs and cars. The Mile High Nationals are the 14th stop on the NHRA racing schedule and, like all national events, a major attraction for the fans is the fact that most
of the top teams and drivers will be on hand for the event. A special fan attraction at national drag racing events is the pit pass that comes with tickets, which allows fans to watch mechanics prepare the cars for action and even get a chance to talk and get autographs from their favorite drivers. It equates to allowing football fans access to a pro football team’s locker room. Mile High continues on Page 26
U.S. Lacrosse honors 19 Coloradans Staff report U.S. Lacrosse announced its 2016 boys and girls U.S. Lacrosse High School All-American and All-Academic teams, and seven girls and 12 boys from Colorado were selected. The players that were honored exhibited excellent lacrosse skills and high academic standards. The following are the Colorado AllAmerican players, their high school and where they are attending college. Girls Riley Cooke, attack, senior, Arapahoe (Chapman) Lexi Davis, midfield, senior, Chaparral
(Longwood) Anna Gallagher, defense, senior, Golden (Marquette) Erin O’Shaughnessy, midfield, senior, Kent Denver (Michigan) Eliza Radochonski, midfield, junior, Cherry Creek Kathleen Roe, midefield, senior, Regis Jesuit (Notre Dame) Ali Vanek, attack, senior, Mullen, (Regis) Boys Alex Barnes, midfield, senior, Regis Jesuit (Denver) Caleb Espinoza, goalie, senior, Palmer (Cleveland State) Connor Fox, attack/midfield, junior,
Boulder Hunter Graefe, LSM, junior, Chaparral Keaton Komatz, midfield, senior, Heritage (Notre Dame) Chad Kreuzer, midfield, senior, Monarch (Furman) Charlie Leonard, LSM, senior, Arapahoe (Notre Dame) Colin Munro, attack/midfield, junior, Mountain Vista Asher Nolting, attack, junior, Cherry Creek Michael Pryor, midfield, senior, Mullen (Denver) Joey Soren, defense, junior, Regis Jesuit Kai Trujillo, attack, senior, Castle View, (Rockhurst)
It’s summer, and high school sports are in a timeout. So it’s a good time for a debate, discussion, examination, argument or whatever you want to call it. The internet is filled these days with the pros and cons of sport specialization, where athletes pick one sport and spend almost all year participating in a
single sport. Multi-sport athletes are starting to dwindle even before athletes get into high school. Many studies and people have surfaced who oppose sport specialization. Houston’s defensive end J.J. Watt, Seahawks coach Pete Carroll, Cubs manager Joe Maddon and former college and professional football coach Steve Spurrier are among the people who have recently expressed their opinions that it’s good for young athletes to play several sports. I’m an advocate of diversity. Youngsters and high school athletes participating in more than one sport use different muscles, which can reduce the injury rate. Leadership and teamwork skills are enhanced and the ability to adjust to different situations is heightened by playing a different sport. However, there are advantages to specialization. Improved skills, elite training, practice facility availability, better coaching and competition are some of the benefits of focusing on one sport. Clubs and parents emphasis the exposure to get possible college athletic scholarships as another advantage of playing on a club team and concentrating on one sport. Still, some of these scholarships only cover part of the expense of attending college. I wonder, however, if the money spent on club fees and travel, especially for an athlete who might be a fringe player on an elite team, might be better saved and used to help pay for college. Some of the risks on specialization include overuse injuries, psychological effects of too much pressure and burnout. Personally, I’ve seen at least two burnouts where good athletes gave up sports and never played in high school. Family vacations and even summer jobs that could be a learning tool for later in life are often missed. According to the Washington Post, 224 of the 226 picks in the 2016 National Football League draft played more than one sport. Girls gymnastics is a sport where athletes usually start young, but in the past two years I’ve talked to three high school divers who abandoned gymnastics because they were tired of being hurt. So let the debate continue. What’s in a name? It is now official. As previously reported by Colorado Community Media, the designations of the new, six-team 5A football conferences for the 2016 and 2017 seasons will be named after a few of Colorado’s mountain peaks. Cherry Creek and Horizon will be among the six teams in the Mount Elbert League. Arapahoe is in the Mount Massive conference. Valor Christian along with Lakewood, Legend and Highlands Ranch will be in the Mount Lincoln League. The Mount Wilson Conference will have local teams Ralston Valley, Castle View and Arvada West.
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Pugh makes Olympic soccer roster Mountain Vista grad is joined on team by Golden’s Lindsey Horan By Jim Benton jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com
Mallory Pugh kicks a warm-up goal in preparation for the U.S. vs. Japan exhibition game in Commerce City in June. Photo by Conner Davis
Mallory Pugh displays a professional, no-frills attitude whether she is scoring a goal or delivering an assist in a soccer match. So her reaction July 12 to being named a forward on the U.S. Women’s Olympic Soccer team for the Summer Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, was no surprise to her father Horace. “She was very excited, but kind of focused and all business,” Horace Pugh said. “When she found out, it was like OK, let’s move forward, and she just focused on performing well down in Rio.” Pugh, who graduated from Mountain Vista High School in May, becomes the second youngest American women’s soccer Olympian. She is about a month older than Cindy Parlow was during the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games. Parlow was 18 years, two months and three days old. Pugh will be 18 years, three months, and 13 days when the U.S. team begins Group G play against New Zealand on Aug. 3 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. “It’s been a wild ride with her making the team and doing what’s she’s been doing,” Horace Pugh said. Pugh isn’t the only Colorado player to make the team. Midfielder Lindsey Horan, a 2012 Golden High School graduate who didn’t play high school soccer, also was named by coach Jill Ellis to the 18-player U.S. team that will play its Horan final Olympic warmup game July 22 against Costa Rica in Kansas City.
Horan, who is expected to be a starter along with Pugh, was the first player to sign a professional contract out of high school in July, 2012. Pugh, the only amateur on the team with the 17 other players being professionals, leads the U.S. team with seven assists this year, including one in a 3-3 tie against Japan on June 2 at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City. Horan scored a goal in that match. If Pugh should score a goal in the Olympics, she would be the youngest U.S. player to score in the competition since Parlow did not in 1996. “Mal has had a fairly seamless — at least it appears that way — transition into this environment,” Ellis said after the team was announced. “She fits in well socially, the soccer piece has been very, very good and what I like about her is that she’s come in, held her own and she doesn’t get fazed or rattled. “She’s a quality player and she’s a big part of this future, this program going forward. It’s not just bringing her in to get experience, it’s bringing in a player that can help us down there and impact the game.” Pugh played on a variety of U.S. national teams during her career and was on the under-20 team as a 16-yearold. She didn’t play for Mountain Vista during her senior year but attended all the Golden Eagles’ games and sat on the bench. “That’s Mallory,” said her dad. “She wasn’t able to play for (Mountain Vista) but she wanted to be there and support them because she said `those are my teammates. I played with them last year and nothing changes.’ “Believe me, it was like trying to pull the reins back. She wanted to play. U.S. highly advised her not to play, and understandably so.” The Americans, who have won four of the past five Olympic gold medals, will be trying to become the first team to win Women’s World Cup and Olympic titles in consecutive years.
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While pro drivers from around the country will be at the Mile High Nationals, there will also be drivers who live in the local area or used to live in the local area in the competition. In the pro classes, former Littleton resident Tommy Johnson Jr. will be at the wheel of the Make A Wish Funny Car, and top fuel dragster driver Tony Schumacher, who began his racing career at Bandimere Speedway, will be on hand for the races. A small army of local drivers plans to compete in the sportsman class at the Mile High Nationals. Arvada resident Vicky Johnson captured the top dragster championship at last year’s Mile High Nationals and plans to be on hand to defend her title, and Bradley Johnson, a Lakewood resident, was last year’s Division 5 champion and is expected to be in the Mile High Nationals super gas competition. Littleton resident Troy Kaiser also is expected to be behind the wheel of his dragster for the Mile High Nationals. Qualifying competition for sportsman classes begin at 11 a.m. July 22, with the top fuel dragsters and funny cars making their runs starting at 5:30 p.m. The schedule is about the same for July 23, with the elimination races scheduled to start at 11 a.m. July 24. Drag racing is all about harnessing horsepower and torque to produce as much speed as quickly as possible from a
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Pomona, Chaparral, Mountain Vista and Rock Canyon will compete in the Mount Evans League. Legacy, Westminster and Douglas County will be among the teams in the Mount Antero group while ThunderRidge, Mountain Range and North-
Driver Mark Stevens works on the Redstone College jet-powered dragster he drives. The Wheat Ridge resident has been competing in jet-powered drag racing for about 35 years. Photo by Tom Munds standing start to the finish line a quartermile away. The top fuel dragsters are at the top of the list of achieving those goals. The powerful 10,000-horsepower engine is behind the driver in the long, low-slung dragster. The engine idles at
about 2,100 revolutions per minute and gulps fuel at about 1.2 gallons per second to generate the power needed to accelerate the car from the starting line to 100 mph in about one second and complete the quarter-mile run in four seconds or
less. The car can be traveling more than 320 mph as it crosses the finish line. For information on tickets or the Mile High Nationals schedule, call Bandimere Speedway at 303-697-6001 or visit the website at www.bandimere.com.
glenn will play in the Mount Cameron Conference. Monikers for the 4A leagues include the Plains League in which Golden and Heritage will compete. Standley Lake, Thornton and Wheat Ridge will be in the Mountain Conference. Littleton will be in the Pikes Peak League and Ponderosa in the Foothills loop. In Class 3A, Alameda, Green Mountain and Lutheran will be in the West Metro League while Holy Family will compete in
the Tri-Valley circuit. Elizabeth, Englewood and Sheridan will be in the Class 2A Colorado League while Arvada, D’Evelyn and Faith Christian will play in the Flatirons alignment. We’ll wait until at least September to have a quiz on these conference names.
and 2015), has accepted the position as the head coach of the Eaglecrest girls soccer program, according to Raptors athletic director Vince Orlando. Hamilton was also a former assistant at Chaparral.
Ex-Legend coach headed to Eaglecrest Kari Hamilton, who was the girls soccer coach at Legend for two seasons (2014
Jim Benton is a sports writer for Colorado Community Media. He has been covering sports in the Denver area since 1968. He can be reached at jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com or at 303-566-4083.
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Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.
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Douglas County Fair beefs up first weekend Original Grantor: BRAD A PAROBEK AND SANDRA J PAROBEK Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ADJUSTABLE RATE MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-18 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 7/26/2005 Recording Date of DOT: 8/3/2005 By Shanna Fortier Reception No. of DOT: 2005072406 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. sfortier@coloradocommunitymedia.com Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $820,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the In an effort to offer more for attendees date hereof: $829,979.27
Free concert, carnival expand variety in early stages of annual event
to do, the 2016 Douglas County Fair and Rodeo is Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you of its first weekend of festivities by offerare hereby notified that the amping covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as ing a free follows: the failure to make timely pay- concert and opening the carnival. ments required under said Deed“We’re of Trust trying to build the first weekend as and the Evidence of Debt secured a fun, family, local-flavor-type event to give thereby. more variety for our guests,” said Todd Spenser, THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. chairman of the fair and rodeo board. “One of The property described herein is all of the biggest driving factors for expanding the first the property encumbered by the lien of weekend was building up to the 100th anniverthe deed of trust. sary of the fair, which is in a couple years.” Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 5, HERITAGE HILLS FILING NO.fair 1- and rodeo will celebrate its 100th The E, ACCORDING TO AFFIDAVIT OF anniversary in 2018 and Spenser said guests can CORRECTION RECORDED AUGUST 19, 1998 IN BOOK 1588 AT PAGE 743, expect the first weekend to expand each year COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO leading up to it. One of the biggest additions is a free concert Which has the address of: 9319 E Star Hill Trl, Lone Tree, CO 80124-5439 by multi-platinum-selling country music group NOTICE OF SALE
PUBLIC NOTICE Lone Tree NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2016-0126 To Whom It May Concern: On 5/17/2016 10:56:00 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: BRAD A PAROBEK AND SANDRA J PAROBEK Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ADJUSTABLE RATE MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-18 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 7/26/2005 Recording Date of DOT: 8/3/2005 Reception No. of DOT: 2005072406 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $820,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $829,979.27
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.
WHAT TO EXPECT
BlackHawk, which will rock the midway stage at 3 p.m. July 31. BlackHawk exploded onto the country music landscape in 1993 with their self-titled album and top-10 hit single “Goodbye Says It All.” Three more hit singles followed, “Every Once In A While,” “I Sure Can Smell The Rain” and “That’s Just About Right,” propelling their first album to platinum status. “Several years ago, we did have a concert on the second weekend,” Spenser said. “But (it was) moved away to bring in other events. There’s been some call from our guests to bring in a big concert again. So, we did for the first Sunday.” Other new events this year are the Junior Division Cat Show, which is also new for the Douglas County 4-H, and Westernaires, a youth horse drill team out of Jefferson County. This is also the first time the carnival will open during the first weekend. Rides will gear up at noon July 30 and run until 11 p.m. Rides will also run noon to 6 p.m. July 31. The fair runs through the following weekend, ending on Aug. 7, a Sunday.
2 p.m. Doo-Wah Riders (Midway Stage) 3 p.m. Mutton Bustin (Outdoor Arena)
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless 4 p.m. Dutch Oven Cook-off Judging and Samples the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. WedSaturday, July 30 nesday, September 7, 2016, at the Pub(Midway) lic Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public Public Notice 5 p.m. Hometown Rodeo starting with the Crowning auction to the highest and best bidder for Hometown Day cash, the said real property and all inINVITATION FOR BID (IFB) of Fair Royalty (Outdoor Arena) 9 a.m. (Midway) terest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirsDutch Oven Cook-off #032-16 and assigns therein, for the purpose of PROCUREMENT & INSTALLATION OF paying the indebtedness provided in said GARAGE DOORS AND OPERATORS 5 p.m. Odessa Rose (Midway Stage) a.m.ofJunior Division Day (Kirk Hall) Evidence of Debt secured by the9Deed FOR THE Exhibit DOUGLAS COUNTY Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses CAR/TRUCK WASH FACILITY of sale and other items allowed9 by law,4-H Cloverbud Primary Fair (Events Center) a.m. and will deliver to the purchaser a CertificThe Facilities, Fleet and Emergency SupSunday, July 31 ate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If port Services Department of Douglas 9 a.m. Division Exhibit Day (Kirk Hall) the sale date is continued to a later date,Junior County Government, hereinafter referred 8 a.m. Junior Division Horse Show (Indoor Arena) the deadline to file a notice of intent to to as the County, respectfully requests Working Ranch following by English cure by those parties entitled to cure may bids from responsible and qualified firms 10 a.m. Junior Division Llama Show followed by also be extended. for the procurement and installation of four (4) garage doors and operators (see speOpen Division Llama Show (Pavilion) followed by 11 a.m. Coles Whalen (Midway Stage) If you believe that your lender or sercifications for details) for the Douglas vicer has failed to provide a singlewithCounty Car/Truck Wash facility located at a Llama) Learn a Llama (Public interaction with Noon to 6 p.m. Carnival Open point of contact (38-38-103.1 CRS) or 3030 North Industrial Way, Castle Rock, they are still pursuing foreclosure even Colorado 80109. 11 a.m. Junior Division Cat Show (MPB South) though you have submitted a comNoon to 4 p.m. Creative Arts Open Division Fine Arts, pleted loss mitigation application or The IFB documents may be reviewed Home Ec., Home Arts, Quits & Senior Citizen Exhibit you have been offered and have accepand/or printed from the(Midway Rocky Mountain E11 a.m. Interstate Cowboys Stage) ted a loss mitigation option (38-38Purchasing System website at www.rockyEntry Receiving (Events Center) 103.2 CRS), you may file a complaint mountainbidsystem.com. IFB documents Public Notice to 11are p.m. Carnival with the Colorado Attorney Noon General not availableOpen for purchase from (720-508-6006) or the Consumer FinanDouglas County Government and can 3 p.m. Free - Blackhawk INVITATION FOR BIDconcert (IFB) cial Protection Bureau (855-411-2372) onlyDivision be accessed fromGoat the above-men#033-16 1 p.m. Junior Utility - Obstacle Course or both. However, the filing of a comtioned website. While the IFB documents PROCUREMENT ANDfull INSTALLATION For the fair schedule, visit www.douglascountyplaint in and of itself will not (Pavilion) stop the are available electronically, Douglas OF EAST & WEST ENTRANCE GATES foreclosure process. County cannot accept electronic bid refairand AND OPERATORS FOR THE DOUGLAS sponses. COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS rodeo.com/schedule/ 1 to 2 p.m. Westernaires (Outdoor Arena) First Publication: 7/14/2016 OPERATIONS CAMPUS Last Publication: 8/11/2016 ON THURSDAY, JULY 21, 2016 @ 9:00 Publisher: Douglas County News Press AM, THERE WILL BE A MANDATORY The Facilities, Fleet and Emergency SupPRE-BID MEETING RELATED TO THIS port Services Department of Douglas Dated: 5/18/2016 PROJECT. THE MANDATORY PRE-BID County Government, hereinafter referred CHRISTINE DUFFY MEETING WILL ALLOW ALL POTENto as the County, respectfully requests DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee TIAL BIDDERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO bids from responsible and qualified firms DISCUSS THE PROJECT DETAILS AND for the procurement and installation of the The name, address and telephone numVIEW THE WORK SITE LOCATION. East & West entry gates and operators bers of the attorney(s) representing the THE MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING (see specifications for details) for the legal holder of the indebtedness is: WILL BEGIN AT THE FRONT ENDouglas County Public Works Operations TRANCE (OUTSIDE) OF THE FACILITCampus located at 3030 North Industrial JENNIFER ROGERS IES MAINTENANCE BUILDING, 3020 Way, Castle Rock, Colorado 80109. Colorado Registration #: 34682 NORTH INDUSTRIAL WAY, CASTLE 7700 E. ARAPAHOE ROAD, SUITE 230, ROCK, COLORADO 80109. PLEASE The IFB documents may be reviewed CENTENNIAL, COLORADO 80112 CALL 303-663-7707 FOR DIRECTIONS, and/or printed from the Rocky Mountain EPhone #: (303) 952-6907 IF NEEDED. ONLY THOSE PROSPECTPurchasing System website at www.rockyPUBLIC NOTICE Fax #: IVE BIDDERS ATTENDING THE MANmountainbidsystem.com. IFB documents To advertise your public notices call 303-566-4100 Attorney File #: CO-15-672742-JS DATORY PRE-BID MEETING WILL BE are not available for purchase from REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS ALLOWED TO SUBMIT A BID ON THIS Douglas County Government and can (RFQ) *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE PROJECT. only be accessed from the above-menSALE DATES on the Public Trustee webtioned website. While the IFB documents FOR PUBLIC WORKS – ENGINEERING site: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustThree (3) copies of your IFB response are available electronically, Douglas CONSULTANT SHORT LIST 2017-2019 ee/ shall be submitted in a sealed envelope County cannot accept electronic bid reDOUGLAS COUNTY PROJECT plainly marked “IFB No. 032-16, Garage sponses. NUMBER CI 2016-010 Legal Notice No.: 2016-0126 Doors for the Car/Truck Wash Facility”. First Publication: 7/14/2016 Electronic and/or faxed bid responses will ON THURSDAY, JULY 21, 2016 @ 10:30 DOUGLAS COUNTY, Colorado, is solicitnot be accepted. Bids will be received unLast Publication: 8/11/2016 AM, THERE WILL BE A MANDATORY ing Statements of Qualifications (SOQ’s) til 3:00 p.m., on Thursday, July 28, 2016 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PRE-BID MEETING RELATED TO THIS from responsible and qualified Civil, Strucby the Douglas County Finance DepartPROJECT. THE MANDATORY PRE-BID tural and Geotechnical Engineering, Surment, Purchasing Division, 100 Third MEETING WILL ALLOW ALL POTENveying, Environmental, and other profesStreet, Suite 130, Castle Rock, Colorado TIAL BIDDERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO sional services firms. The SOQ received 80104. Bids will not be considered which DISCUSS THE PROJECT DETAILS AND will be evaluated for inclusion on the Deare received after the time stated, and any VIEW THE WORK SITE LOCATION. partment of Public Works – Engineering bids so received will be returned unTHE MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING Consultant Short List for two (2) years opened. WILL BEGIN AT THE FRONT ENPublic Notice starting January 1, 2017 through DecemTRANCE (OUTSIDE) OF THE FACILITber 31, 2018 Douglas County Government reserves the IES MAINTENANCE BUILDING, 3020 INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) right to reject any and all bids, to waive NORTH INDUSTRIAL WAY, CASTLE #032-16 This Request for Qualifications (RFQ), the formalities, informalities, or irregularities ROCK, COLORADO 80109. PLEASE PROCUREMENT & INSTALLATION OF Department of Public Works – Engineercontained in a said bid and furthermore, to CALL 303-663-7707 FOR DIRECTIONS, GARAGE DOORS AND OPERATORS ing of Douglas County Government (the award a contract for items herein, either in IF NEEDED. ONLY THOSE PROSPECTFOR THE DOUGLAS COUNTY “County”), respectfully requests Statewhole or in part, if it is deemed to be in the IVE BIDDERS ATTENDING THE MANCAR/TRUCK WASH FACILITY ments of Qualifications (SOQ). The best interest of the County to do so. AddiDATORY PRE-BID MEETING WILL BE County will evaluate the responding firms tionally, we reserve the right to negotiate ALLOWED TO SUBMIT A BID ON THIS The Facilities, Fleet and Emergency Supbased on the criteria noted in the RFQ. optional items/services with the successPROJECT. port Services Department of Douglas Firms will be short-listed for each division ful bidder. County Government, hereinafter referred of work based on their SOQ and given the Three (3) copies of your IFB response to as the County, respectfully requests opportunity to provide bid responses on Please direct any questions concerning shall be submitted in a sealed envelope bids from responsible and qualified firms specific projects that develop during the this IFB to Carolyn Riggs, Purchasing Suplainly marked “IFB No. 033-16, East & for the procurement and installation of four next two (2) years. pervisor, 303-660-7434, West Entrance Gates”. Electronic and/or (4) garage doors and operators (see specriggs@douglas.co.us, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 faxed bid responses will not be accepted. cifications for details) for the Douglas The following deadlines apply for this p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding Bids will be received until 4:00 p.m., on County Car/Truck Wash facility located at RFQ. This schedule is subject to revision holidays. Thursday, July 28, 2016 by the Douglas 3030 North Industrial Way, Castle Rock, by Douglas County by addenda to this County Finance Department, Purchasing Colorado 80109. RFQ. Legal Notice No.: 929369 Division, 100 Third Street, Suite 130, First Publication: July 14, 2016 Castle Rock, Colorado 80104. Bids will The IFB documents may be reviewed RFQ available as detailed below: Last Publication: July 14, 2016 not be considered which are received after and/or printed from the Rocky Mountain EJuly 11, 2016 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press the time stated, and any bids so received Purchasing System website at www.rockyDeadline for submitting written RFQ will be returned unopened. mountainbidsystem.com. IFB documents questions: August 2, 2016 Public Notice are not available for purchase from Response to all questions: August 8, 2016 Douglas County Government reserves the Douglas County Government and can Final RFQ Addendum issued (if any): INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) right to reject any and all bids, to waive only be accessed from the above-menAugust 10, 2016 #033-16 formalities, informalities, or irregularities tioned website. While the IFB documents SOQ due by 2:00 PM, MST: August 12, PROCUREMENT AND INSTALLATION contained in a said bid and furthermore, to are available electronically, Douglas 2016 OF EAST & WEST ENTRANCE GATES award a contract for items herein, either in County cannot accept electronic bid reAND OPERATORS FOR THE DOUGLAS whole or in part, if it is deemed to be in the sponses. All questions related to this RFQ must be COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS best interest of the County to do so. Addidirected to the attention of Carolyn Riggs, OPERATIONS CAMPUS tionally, we reserve the right to negotiate ON THURSDAY, JULY 21, 2016 @ 9:00 Purchasing Supervisor, 100 Third Street, optional items/services with the successAM, THERE WILL BE A MANDATORY Suite 130, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104, The Facilities, Fleet and Emergency Supful bidder. PRE-BID MEETING RELATED TO THIS 303-660-7434, criggs@douglas.co.us. All port Services Department of Douglas PROJECT. THE MANDATORY PRE-BID questions must be in writing and reCounty Government, hereinafter referred Please direct any questions concerning MEETING WILL ALLOW ALL POTENsponses will be shared with all potential to as the County, respectfully requests this IFB to Carolyn Riggs, Purchasing SuTIAL BIDDERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO respondents, as appropriate. The Rebids from responsible and qualified firms p e r v i s o r , 3 0 3 6 6 0 7 4 3 4 , DISCUSS THE PROJECT DETAILS AND quest for Qualifications is available on-line for the procurement and installation of the criggs@douglas.co.us, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 VIEW THE WORK SITE LOCATION. at the web address listed below or at the East & West entry gates and operators p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding THE MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING address listed below. (see specifications for details) for the holidays. WILL BEGIN AT THE FRONT ENWeb Address: www.rockymountainbidDouglas County Public Works Operations TRANCE (OUTSIDE) OF THE FACILITsystems.com Campus located at 3030 North Industrial Legal Notice No.: 929370 IES MAINTENANCE BUILDING, 3020 Way, Castle Rock, Colorado 80109. First Publication: July 14, 2016 NORTH INDUSTRIAL WAY, CASTLE Address: Douglas County Government Last Publication: July 14, 2016 ROCK, COLORADO 80109. PLEASE Department of Public Works EngineerThe IFB documents may be reviewed Publisher: Douglas County News-Press CALL 303-663-7707 FOR DIRECTIONS, ing and/or printed from the Rocky Mountain EIF NEEDED. ONLY THOSE PROSPECTPhilip S. Miller Building Purchasing System website at www.rockyPUBLIC NOTICE IVE BIDDERS ATTENDING THE MAN100 Third Street, Suite 220 mountainbidsystem.com. IFB documents DATORY PRE-BID MEETING WILL BE Castle Rock, CO 80104 are not available for purchase from REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS ALLOWED TO SUBMIT A BID ON THIS 303.660.7490 Douglas County Government and can (RFQ) PROJECT. only be accessed from the above-menLegal Notice No.: 929376 tioned website. While the IFB documents FOR PUBLIC WORKS – ENGINEERING Three (3) copies of your IFB response First Publication: July 14, 2016 are available electronically, Douglas CONSULTANT SHORT LIST 2017-2019 shall be submitted in a sealed envelope Last Publication: July 21, 2016 County cannot accept electronic bid reDOUGLAS COUNTY PROJECT plainly marked “IFB No. 032-16, Garage Publisher: Douglas County News-Press sponses. NUMBER CI 2016-010 Doors for the Car/Truck Wash Facility”. Electronic and/or faxed bid responses will ON THURSDAY, JULY 21, 2016 @ 10:30 DOUGLAS COUNTY, Colorado, is solicitnot be accepted. Bids will be received unAM, THERE WILL BE A MANDATORY ing Statements of Qualifications (SOQ’s) til 3:00 p.m., on Thursday, July 28, 2016 PRE-BID MEETING RELATED TO THIS from responsible and qualified Civil, Strucby the Douglas County Finance Depart-
The 2016 Douglas County Fair and Rodeo will kick off July 30. File photo
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We’re trying to build the first weekend as a fun, family, local-flavor-type event to give more variety for our guests.” 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.
Todd Spenser, Douglas County Fair and Rodeo chairman 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.
Public Notices Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 5, HERITAGE HILLS FILING NO. 1E, ACCORDING TO AFFIDAVIT OF CORRECTION RECORDED AUGUST 19, 1998 IN BOOK 1588 AT PAGE 743, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO Which has the address of: 9319 E Star Hill Trl, Lone Tree, CO 80124-5439 NOTICE OF SALE
Public Trustees PUBLIC NOTICE Lone Tree NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2016-0126 To Whom It May Concern: On 5/17/2016 10:56:00 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: BRAD A PAROBEK AND SANDRA J PAROBEK Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ADJUSTABLE RATE MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-18 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 7/26/2005 Recording Date of DOT: 8/3/2005 Reception No. of DOT: 2005072406 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $820,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $829,979.27 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 5, HERITAGE HILLS FILING NO. 1E, ACCORDING TO AFFIDAVIT OF CORRECTION RECORDED AUGUST 19, 1998 IN BOOK 1588 AT PAGE 743, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO Which has the address of: 9319 E Star Hill Trl, Lone Tree, CO 80124-5439 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
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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, September 7, 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: 7/14/2016 Last Publication: 8/11/2016 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 5/18/2016 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: JENNIFER ROGERS Colorado Registration #: 34682 7700 E. ARAPAHOE ROAD, SUITE 230, CENTENNIAL, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 952-6907 Fax #: Attorney File #: CO-15-672742-JS *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2016-0126 First Publication: 7/14/2016 Last Publication: 8/11/2016 Publisher: Douglas County News Press
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July 14, 2016