July 28, 2016 VOLUME 15 | ISSUE 28
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Shuttle a convenient link for commuters Lone Tree provides service to connect people from light rail to their offices By Rick Gustafson Special to Colorado Community Media
Jake Waldenmeyer, a financial consultant academy associate at Charles Schwab, disembarks the Lone Tree Link. Photo by Rick Gustafson
One of the biggest obstacles for people using public transportation is often referred to as the last mile, the hassle of getting from a stop or a station to the final destination. To help commuters overcome the problem of the last mile, the City of Lone Tree has teamed up with local employers for nearly two years to help connect the train station to the work station via the Lone Tree Link. The Link, a free shuttle service,
connects local businesses to the end-of the-line light rail stop at Lincoln Station. “We’ve made a big investment in Lone Tree for the light rail, and to really maximize that investment, the missing piece has been the first and last mile,” City Manager Seth Hoffman said. “Our solution over the last two years is the Lone Tree Link.” Charles Schwab employee Kelly Leavitt said the ability to commute on the light rail and to connect to her office via the Link was a major factor in her decision to take her current job. Beginning at 6 a.m., the vans run an “employer loop” every 10 minutes. Departures and arrivals from Lincoln Station typically co-
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It is especially convenient during the winter.”
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incide with the light rail schedule, and after 10 a.m. and through 7 p.m., the route expands to a “full loop,” which adds stops in the Link continues on Page 9
Lone Tree set design wins theater award Duran gets Henry prize as venue gains ground By Rick Gustafson Special to Colorado Community Media
Steve Hall sits astride his Harley-Davidson Electric Glide cruiser outside the Platte River Bar and Grill in Littleton on July 19. Hall says if he dies riding his bike he will die doing what he loves most in life. Photos by Tom Skelley
Freedom, safety steer helmet debate Doug Vickery models a popular motorcycle helmet at his motorsports store in Arapahoe County on July 19. Vickery says he has a stock of personal helmets that are “trashed” from his days as a professional racer.
Fatality stats not enough to sway many riders By Tom Skelley tskelley@colorado communitymedia.com Brahm Bechtold rides a Harley-Davidson cruiser, a bike he says is made for taking it easy and enjoy-
ing the scenery. He and his wife and passenger, Dagmar, say new motorcyclists should wear helmets, but they feel safe without them
When Michael Duran went to work as a stagehand for Henry Lowenstein at the Bonfils Memorial Theater in 1977, he could have never imagined that nearly three decades later he would be clasping an award named in honor of his former mentor. “This is my first Henry,” Duran said. “This is really important to me, because Henry Lowenstein was my first boss. I went to work right out of college, straight into Bonfils at the tender age of 20 years old. It was such a marvelous place to work. I stayed there for eight years.” Though he began working as a stagehand, throughout those formative years Lowenstein gave Duran the opportunity to act and direct. Since then, he has worked as an award-winning playwright, Award continues on Page 9
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Keven Calame with his wife, Kerry, and his two sons, Kobe, 6, and Henry, 3. Photo by Rick Gustafson
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Investment broker, archery hunter I live in Lone Tree. I’m an investment broker that focuses on multifamily real estate, commercial real estate. I sell apartment buildings, five to 200 units. I help with the transactions, working with buyers and sellers. My passions My family, we go camping a lot, and
my church, I’m very involved with my church, the Restoration Community Church in Centennial. I’m an elder there and I help with their real-estate needs. We continue to grow so we are finding more facilities, so I’m involved with that part of it. My hobbies My wife and I love driving around looking at open houses, and then just keeping up with the kids. I go hunting once a year, archery hunting. I really enjoy that. I go with a group. I grew up in Pendleton, Oregon, which is a small town in eastern Oregon, and I grew up hunting. I like archery hunting (the reality is that I never get anything), but I love just hiking around and being out in the woods. It’s really sportsmanlike if you are going to hunt. If you have suggestions for My Name Is …, contact Rick Gustafson at rick@rick gustafson.net.
Tuesday Whitt died of neuroblastoma when she was two years old in January 2009, the same month as this photo. A charity established in her honor, Miles for Tuesday, is holding its second 5K race at Breckenridge Brewery on Aug. 6. Courtesy photo
Miles for Tuesday helps keep girl’s memory alive Castle Rock child’s cancer fight gave impetus to 5K event By Kyle Harding kharding@coloradocommunitymedia.com Shortly after Tuesday Whitt was diagnosed with neuroblastoma when she was 21 months old, her parents began a mission to help children fighting cancer and their families. “At that point, we didn’t know what
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‘She took care of . . . everyone she met’ More than 700 people celebrate the life of Susan Cash
By Alex DeWind adewind@coloradocommunitymedia.com More than 700 people filled the sanctuary and balcony of Greenwood Community Church. It was so full the afternoon of July 22 that about 20 people had to sit in the church hallway. They had come to say goodbye to a beloved mother, wife, teacher and friend — but instead of the traditional black attire they wore blues, pinks and white. That’s what Susan Cash wanted. This was a celebration of her life. She wanted laughter and smiles. And she wanted those closest to her to move forward. Cash lost a yearlong battle to breast cancer on July 17. People from near and far gathered at Greenwood Village church, on BelCash leview Avenue in Greenwood Village, to remember her and her impact on the community. Cash taught special needs at Clear Sky Elementary in Castle Rock and Larkspur Elementary and was the head tennis coach at Mountain Vista High School in Highlands Ranch. She was a Sunday school teacher and a team mom. She leaves behind her husband, Ric Cash, Mountain Vista’s head football coach, and their five children, Zachary, Kathryn, Jessica, Kariss and Jackson. Zachary Cash first received news that his mother was sick when he was in college. It was never part of his plan, he said at the service. What amazed and inspired him most about his mother was her ability to love, he said. “She was truly a mother in the way that she took care of, not only the family, but everyone she met.” She had an impact on everyone — regardless of whether she knew them for
A remembrance video of Susan Cash plays at her service at Greenwood Community Church on July 22. The teacher, friend, mother and wife leaves behind her husband and their five children. Photo by Alex DeWind years or hours, Zachary said. That showed by the amount of people at her service. Ric Cash remembered his wife’s childlike innocence and spirit. “She was just as silly — if not more silly — than the kids,” he said at the service. The past 15 months have been challenging for the family. Cash was first diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer after a mammogram in May 2015. After 22 weeks of chemotherapy and two bilateral mastectomies, Cash’s pathol-
ogy showed cancer in some cells. She then had five weeks of radiation. Her medical scan was clean in March but the breast cancer returned mid-June. It had metastasized to the outer lining of her brain, spine and lungs. The family anticipated the end of her battle. “There is almost a sense of relief that we are on the other side,” Ric Cash said. She’s no longer suffering, Ric and Zachary said, no longer in pain.
Over the past year, the Highlands Ranch community has rallied to support the Cash family. Last October, National Breast Cancer Awareness month, families hosted fundraisers at local restaurants and schools, held carwashes, cooked weekly dinners for the family and consistently checked in. Ric Cash thanked those at the service for their support. “We have no blood relatives in Colorado,” he said, “but we are surrounded by family.”
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Helmets
BY THE NUMBERS $1.1 billion
— Amount that could have been saved if all motorcyclists in the U.S. had worn helmets in 2013
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because they take it slow. “The wind’s in your hair, you’re having fun and just kind of putting along. It’s nothing fast, no tight turns, it’s a lot slower, just enjoying the scenery,” said Bechtold, a Lone Tree resident who has been riding for 20 years. “I’m not looking to cut those corners or do that high acceleration.” In Colorado, where adults are not legally required to wear a helmet, emotions over whether to do so are riding high on both sides as the number of motorcyclist deaths increases. Those who wear them cite safety, while riders who don’t say it’s a matter of personal freedom. “You should definitely wear a helmet, but I don’t,” Bechtold said. “It’s my personal choice.” But the Bechtolds also know firsthand the risks of riding. Brahm Bechtold said a friend died about two years ago on her motorcycle when a car hit her from behind and she was thrown from the bike. He doesn’t think she was wearing a helmet. Head injury is the leading cause of death for motorcyclists, and nearly twothirds of the motorcyclists killed statewide in 2014 were not wearing a helmet, according to the Colorado Department of Transportation. ‘Riskier to be on two wheels’ Helmets are nearly 40 percent effective in preventing motorcycle-crash deaths, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says. But they are not mandatory gear for adults in most of the country. State law specifies that only riders 17 and younger are required to wear helmets, making Colorado one of 28 states with an age-specific helmet requirement. All riders must wear helmets in 19 states and the District of Columbia. Only three states — Illinois, Iowa and New Hampshire — have no helmet requirements at all. Motorcycle accident fatalities in the state have increased sharply in the last three years. According to CDOT, an alltime high of 105 people died in motorcycle crashes in 2015, up 11.7 percent from 2014 and 20 percent higher than 2013. The 2015 data is preliminary and it’s not entirely clear why fatalities are up, but it’s likely that impaired driving, speeding and not wearing a helmet are factors, a CDOT spokesman said. To this point in 2016, there have been 58 motorcycle-crash deaths — including at least three in the south metro area — in Colorado, up 14 percent from this time in 2015, CDOT announced July 22. Of those killed, 34 were not wearing helmets. Russ Rader, spokesman for the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, says helmets can make a difference in preventing many motorcycle-crash deaths. “It’s riskier to be on two wheels than on four,” Rader said. “Wearing a helmet is the single most important thing a rider can do to reduce their risk of serious head injury or death in a crash. Helmets are very effective in preventing death.” Chris Kozuch, of Castle Rock, agrees with Rader. Kozuch is a motorcycle patrolman and leads the accident reconstruction team for the Parker Police Department. He rides a motorcycle on the job and rode one for pleasure until the birth of his son last year. He says he has always worn a helmet, on duty or off. “You’re more vulnerable on a motorcycle than you are in a car, that’s something that has to be taken into consideration,” Kozuch said. “Being a motorcycle rider personally, I wear the helmet for safety because I have a family and I have to be as safe as I can.” Kozuch added that faster, lighter performance bikes, also referred to as “sport bikes,” accelerate quickly and have more sensitive steering, leading to situations that riders sometimes can’t control. “Motorcycles can do three things very well: they can accelerate very well, they can turn very well and they can brake very well, just not all three of them at once,” he said. “A wild animal or even gravel in the roadway can cause that motorcycle to start acting in a way that you’re not expecting. And if you’re not ready for it, it can have very bad consequences.”
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— Total number of lives saved in the U.S. by motorcycle helmets in 2013
69 percent — Reduced risk of head injury when wearing a helmet
37 percent — Reduced risk of death when wearing a helmet
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Motorcycle helmets await purchase at a local motorsports store in Arapahoe County on July 19. Doug Vickery, who works at the store, says he always wears a helmet but respects the choice of riders who don’t wear one. Photo by Tom Skelley
FOR MORE INFORMATION • American Motorcyclist Association: www.americanmotorcyclist.com • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: www.cdc.gov/motorvehiclesafety/ mc/ • Colorado Department of Transportation: www.codot.gov/safety/live-to-ride • Insurance Institute for Highway Safety: www.iihs.org/iihs/topics/t/motorcycles/ topicoverview • National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: www.nhtsa.gov/Safety/ Motorcycles
The most ‘fragile part of the body’ Tommy Van Swearingen rides a performance bike and says he likes the speed and responsive controls. He also likes his helmet. “I’ve got a great physical therapist. He can fix everything I’ve got, except for one thing. If I hurt my head, he can’t fix that. It’s the most fragile part of the body,” said Van Swearingen, a Littleton resident. “Having crashed a few times and seeing what it’s done to my helmet, it just solidifies the belief that it’s the most important part of my gear.” Van Swearingen has been riding for 30 years and says all of his friends who ride also wear helmets. Van Swearingen works with parts manager Doug Vickery at a motorcycle shop in Aurora. Vickery asked that the name of the shop not be used because helmet use is such a personal issue he didn’t want to offend any customers. Vickery is a Larkspur resident and retired professional American Motorcycle Association racer. He still rides a sport bike, but he’s traded the racetrack for the road. He once crashed on a bike at 160 mph, in addition to being hit by cars on two separate occasions. He says he “always” wears a helmet, just as his parents and his son do. “I feel naked without one,” Vickery said. “Even if I had a cruiser bike, I’d wear a helmet … Safety equipment is everything.” But Vickery said, as important to him as helmets are, “if someone doesn’t want to wear one, I support their freedom to choose.” For Englewood biker Steve Hall, not wearing a helmet is all about “getting the full effect” of seeing and hearing everything around him as he rides. “They’re just uncomfortable,” he said. “I just like the freedom. The wind in your hair ... A helmet is heavy, it’s cumbersome and you’re missing the full effect. You can’t hear what’s going on around you. Even with your mirrors and everything, it’s not the same as just being able to turn your head and see what’s there.” Everyone’s responsibility Brahm Bechtold says other drivers are a more dangerous variable than whether or not he’s wearing a helmet. “You have to watch everyone around you,” he said. “We do the speed limit and it’s relatively safe, but there’s always the problem of the people who are going to cut you off. You really have to watch how you ride because not everyone is
concerned about motorcycles here in Colorado.” Kozuch, the police officer, agrees about the importance of awareness: “I think at the end of the day it’s the responsibility of everybody that’s on the road, whether you’re on the motorcycle or a bicycle or in a car, to watch the roadway for everybody that’s around you.” CDOT recently announced a safety campaign that will last through Labor Day. It is placing messages on social media, at gas stations and on radio stations asking motorists to “look twice for motorcycles.” Hall has a Harley-Davidson cruiser and has been riding for more than 20 years. He wore helmets when he rode dirt bikes as a boy but says he’s never worn a helmet on the road. He was in an accident several years ago and suffered a slew of broken bones, but the incident didn’t change his mind on the subject of helmets. He hasn’t been in any accidents since, and he credits his careful technique and awareness of other drivers for that. He respects the decision of others to wear a helmet, but it’s not for him. “You ride your way,” he said. “I’ll ride my way.”
GROUP OPPOSES MANDATORY HELMET LAWS In 2014, a task force for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended universal helmet laws across the United States in an effort to reduce the rate of motorcyclists killed in crashes. The American Motorcyclist Association — which “since 1924 ... has protected the future of motorcycling and promoted the motorcycle lifestyle,” according to its website — said the recommendation was based on “faulty reasoning.” A statement from the AMA said the task force did not adequately determine if the fatal injury in each crash that was part of the study could have been prevented if the rider had been wearing a helmet. “The AMA has long advocated the voluntary use of helmets, but opposes mandates because helmets do nothing to reduce the likelihood of a crash,” the group said. “Helmet use alone is insufficient to ensure a motorcyclist’s safety. There is a broad range of additional voluntary measures that can be implemented to improve the skill of motorcycle operators, as well as reduce the frequency of situations where other vehicle operators are the cause of crashes that involve motorcyclists.”
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A lawyer with the Denver-based law firm that handled the investigation into allegations of intimidation of a student by two school board members declined to discuss his findings at the July 19 Douglas County Board of Education meeting. Gordon W. Netzorg of Sherman & Howard LLC, who conducted the investigation and wrote the report that cleared board members of wrongdoing, was scheduled to present but did not attend the board meeting. “Mr. Netzorg’s position is that he was engaged to provide a report, which he did. That the report stands for itself, and if there were going to be any questions, he wanted that to only be in executive session,” said Robert Ross, school district attorney. “That is not what we had in mind, so his condition of an executive session is not acceptable from my understanding of what the board wanted.” The independent report, which was released the evening of June 20, focused on an incident in which school board President Meghann Silverthorn and Vice President Judith Reynolds spoke to Ponderosa High School student Grace Davis about a planned protest at her school in March. Davis recorded the conversation with the school board members and accusations arose that the two tried to intimidate the then-15-year-old student into not holding the protest. During the June 21 school board meeting — at which a number of community members called for Silverthorn and Reynolds to step down — the board said Nertzorg would give a presentation on his
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findings at the July meeting. The school board agreed April 19 to launch an independent investigation. Davis was one of about 100 students at Ponderosa who held a peaceful protest March 9 to ask why teachers were leaving their school and the district. Before the rally, Silverthorn and Reynolds, noting concern about student safety and wanting to hear students’ views, met with Davis at the school. Davis’ parents said they did not know about, nor give consent to, the meeting. On July 19, the board discussed the report and asked Ross questions about the investigation process. Ross said he could not answer specific questions about the investigation. Silverthorn was not at the meeting. Board member Anne-Marie Lemieux reiterated her stance that the meeting between Silverthorn, Reynolds and Davis was inappropriate and called for the community to learn from what had happened. “We have had questions from the community about how we have handled this situation,” Lemieux said. “We have all made mistakes and mistakes have taken us away from the facts of what actually happened and how we are going to make sure that never happens to any of our students ever again.” Before and after the release of the report — which cost the district about $164,000 — Silverthorn and Reynolds faced criticism from community members and repeatedly were asked to resign. Board member Doug Benevento admonished the rush to judgment in the matter, saying it was politically motivated and that it set a bad precedent. “The message that has been sent to every employee in this district now, and it should send shivers up their spine, is that the minute that they may be on the wrong end of something, they could be subject to this kind of action,” Benevento said.
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Nonprofit takes on human trafficking Five-person team is based in Thailand and will operate ‘safe haven’ for victims By Alex DeWind adewind@coloradocommunitymedia.com Jon Proctor became interested in human trafficking about two years ago when he attended a seminar through his church. He thought to himself: “If someone took one of my two daughters, what would I do?” The answer: “Pretty much anything.” Proctor, a research scientist, husband and father of three who lives in Highlands Ranch, launched his non-governmental, nonprofit organization called Paladin Rescue Alliance in March to combat human trafficking in Thailand — a transit nation with a significant problem, according to the U.S. Department of State. In 2015, the U.S. Department of State named Thailand a Tier 3 country, which means its governments do not fully comply or make a significant effort to comply with the standards of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act, a federal statute passed in 2000 to help protect victims of human trafficking. There are an estimated 3 million to 4 million migrant workers in Thailand, the U.S. Department of State reports, and most are from Thailand’s neighboring countries, including Burma, Laos and Cambodia. Human trafficking, more specifically sex trafficking, is common in business establishments, such as massage parlors and karaoke bars. Migrant workers relocate willingly to Thailand seeking employment, the U.S. Department of State says, but some are believed to be forced, coerced or defrauded into labor or sex trafficking. Proctor agrees. “Thailand is a hub for human trafficking,” Proctor said, “and we have to fight a lot of cultural context with this stuff.” Human trafficking is also in the U.S. and in Colorado, said Sterling Harris, chief deputy director of the Colorado Organization for Victim Assistance (COVA), a nonprofit organization committed to fairness and healing for crime victims, their families and communities through leadership, education and advocacy. In 2008, COVA was asked to take over a human trafficking program from the Salvation Army. It only had a handful of clients in the beginning, Harris said. From March to July this year, COVA had 30 new clients. The program advocates for about 50 percent men, 50 percent women for both sex and labor trafficking. “We focus on empowerment,” Harris said, “and giving people the tools to help them live their lives free of exploitation.” Exploitation, she said, has the same effect globally. In May, Proctor spent two weeks in Thailand with his team — a social worker, outreach manager, project manager and country director who live in the country. He leased a spacious home that will soon be a safe haven for victims. It sits on six to seven acres of rural land in northern Thailand and can house up to 40 girls. It also has a built-in church, which he said is essential during rehabilitation. “We will give these girls counseling, protection, education and job training skills,” said Proctor. Proctor hopes to accomplish four goals through his organization: build alliances with other government and non-government organizations, including Thai Royal Police and Thai Military Rangers; increase prevention programs in schools and villages; rescue victims; and provide aftercare in the rescue home. He said he and his team will conduct rescues from brothels or massage parlors that require backup security. And they also will focus on community outreach, such as talking to young women who may be involved or know someone involved in the industry. During his last visit, Proctor met a young woman who had been exposed to human trafficking. The woman, who was not named to protect her privacy, didn’t understand what Paladin Rescue Alliance was at first. She
A team member of Paladin Rescue Alliance, front center, talks to young women at a school in Thailand. Jon Proctor, of Highlands Ranch, started the nonprofit organization last March to combat human trafficking in Thailand and Myanmar (Burma). “You have to fight a lot of cultural context with this stuff,” Proctor said. Photo courtesy of Jon Proctor
BY THE NUMBERS 100 — human trafficking calls in Colorado this year
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— human trafficking cases reported in Colorado this year
25,791 — human trafficking cases reported in the U.S. since 2007
20 percent — of all trafficking victims worldwide are children
79 percent — of human
trafficking worldwide is sexual exploitation Sources: National Human Trafficking Resource Center and United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
HOW TO HELP Paladin Rescue Alliance: http://www.paladinrescue.org/ A nonprofit organization started in Highlands Ranch to combat human trafficking in Thailand. Colorado Organization for Victim Assistance (COVA): http://www.coloradocrimevictims.org/ human-trafficking-program.html A nonprofit statewide membership organization committed to fairness and healing for crime victims, their families and communities through leadership, education and advocacy. Laboratory to Combat Human Trafficking: http://www.combathumantrafficking.org/ A project of COVA and a statewide network of agencies dedicated to assisting victims of human trafficking.
then realized the intention was to help people like her. “I feel good about having someone caring and willing to help change my life,” the 21-year-old girl said through an email interview with an intermediary. Proctor acknowledges that the young women have hopes and dreams. “These girls might be `victims,’ ” he said, “but when they come into our home, they are `residents.’ ” Proctor will return to Thailand this August for about a month to get the house up and running. He will also meet with other organizations to prepare for rescue operations, which are set to start this October. In the meantime, he’s looking for volunteers and donations for prevention programs, rescue operations and the rescue home. “We have a house sponsorship model,” he said, “rather than sponsoring an individual girl.” Proctor chose the name Paladin because it’s an old English term for “defenders of a noble cause.” “I wanted rescue and alliance in there, too,” he said, “because no war can be won without allies — and we recognize that.”
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THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT
The school district security update By Mike DiFerdinando | mdiferdinando@coloradocommunitymedia.com
Douglas County School District officials recently gave the community a comprehensive update on district security, including clarification and details on the training and potential use of 10 new semiautomatic rifles.
During the July 19 school board meeting, officials also explained changes they have made regarding school security and school resource officers based on an investigative report into the 2013 Arapahoe High School shooting in which a student killed a classmate and himself.
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Community discussion Community members voiced concerns in the weeks following the April announcement of the district’s purchase of the rifles. The purchase price for the guns was $12,300 and was approved by then-Superintendent Elizabeth Fagen, who has since left for a new job in Texas. Chief Operating Officer Thomas Tsai apologized for the lack of public discussion on the matter, but said in the case of security, the district can’t be 100 percent transparent. “This is one of those unique, narrow areas where by being too transparent, you do give away the advantage from the people you are trying to prevent from knowing things about our schools, or protocol and our safety,” Tsai said. Board member Anne-Marie Lemieux said the presentation helped put to rest many rumors that had been circulating on social media about the weapons and that it “really lifted a big concern off of our community.”
Qualifications for armed security The district has employed armed security officers since 2003. Security director Richard Payne explained that the eight armed officers currently employed by the district all have extensive police or military backgrounds and have all earned POST — Police Officer Standards Training — certificates. Payne described the certificate as “similar to a teacher receiving a teacher’s license.” “My team is very well qualified to not only hold handguns, but in my opinion, long rifles,” Payne said. Insurance requirements for armed security include firearms training once a year — though DCSD requires it twice per year, through the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office — as well as POST certification or its equivalent.
Responsibilities for armed officers “In no shape or form was a decision made that we want to start our own police department within the school district,” Payne said. “(The thinking) was, I want to outfit my guys who may partner with a (school resource officer) or first responders and may be the first ones on scene.” Armed security officers at the district have done training with local law enforcement to handle a number of potential duties in an emergency situation. “When we did our active gunman training with the sheriff’s department, not only did we do active gunman training, but we also had medical trauma and response recovery training— applying turnicates and removing people from the building — that could be our role when we show up on scene too,” Payne said. Other duties may include: custody issues, disruptions at schools, employee issues, school building checks and security at meetings.
Three coverage zones The Douglas County School District comprises 87 school and about 67,000 students. It is divided into three security coverage zones: Highlands Ranch, Parker and Castle Rock. Highlands Ranch: Four high schools, four middle schools, 23 elementary schools and one alternative school. Parker: Three high schools, three middle schools and 14 elementary schools. Castle Rock: Two high schools, two middle schools, 12 elementary schools, one alternative school and an outdoor school.
Learning from Arapahoe Payne said the district has taken a number of the recommendations from an investigative report into the 2013 shooting at Arapahoe High School and incorporated changes into its security plan. Changes include having officers eat and take breaks at different times, wearing the same uniforms throughout the district — black pants and gray shirts that’s say “SECURITY” on the back — and performing more detailed reporting procedures for security checks. In addition, school resource officers will be under the district safety department’s jurisdiction rather than reporting directly to individual schools. Evaluations of resource officers will now be done in part by the district and in part by the school they work at.
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Entertainment District, which is in the area of the movie theater. “It is especially convenient during the winter,” said Ada Kok, a Schwab private client Investment Advisory Financial Adviser, who rides RTD on most days and views the light rail and the Link as a good alternative to driving. According to Hoffman, the response from the passengers has been overwhelmingly positive, especially toward the friendliness of the drivers with more than 92 percent of those responding giving high praise to the level of customer service. From its inception on Sept.
The Lone Tree Link shuttle waits for arriving RTD passengers at the Lincoln Light Rail Station. Photo by Rick Gustafson
17, 2014 through May 31, 2016, the Link has carried 114,208 riders. “When you think of that in terms of cars off the road, that’s a really impressive number. I think that this number indicates the success that we’ve had. It’s been an extremely popular solution,” Hoffman said. To create the Link, the city joined financial forces with funding partners Charles Schwab, Level 3 Communications, Denver South Transportation Management Association, Sky Ridge Medical Center and Park Ridge Corporate Center. “Charles Schwab has close to three quarters of the boardings,” he said. “Sky Rridge is the second largest followed by Park Ridge.” For more information, go to www.lonetreelink.com.
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actor, director and scenic designer. “I really felt that Henry was my mentor, my professional mentor. The one who taught me everything about professional design, what you’re supposed to do,” he said. The Henrys are the Colorado equivalent to the Tony Awards. Named after Lowenstein, who was considered, in many circles, the father of Denver theater, the Henry celebrates excellence in live theater throughout the state. Duran received his Henry for the set design on the Lone Tree Arts Center production of “The Explorers Club,” which ran in October 2015. “I was quite excited and thrilled because I felt it was one of my better designs,” Duran said. “One of the great fears you always have as a designer is getting an award for something that you didn’t really care for.” The 2016 Henry Awards presentation marks the eleventh year the Colorado Theater Guild has honored outstanding theater productions throughout Colorado, and though the Lone Tree venue was
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the outcome would be,” said Charley Whitt, her father. Tuesday died in January 2009, about seven months after her diagnosis. She left behind Charley and her mother, Jessica Whitt, as well as a twin sister, Piper, and two older brothers, Spencer and Axel. The Whitts, who live in Castle Rock, are keeping her memory alive with Miles for Tuesday, which began as a group of runners and cyclists raising funds and has raised more than $190,000 for charity over seven years. “The original strategy was to piggyback off of existing races,” said Bill Mell, a friend of the Whitts and an avid runner. Fundraising teams were assembled to run the Colfax Marathon and the Rock N’ Roll Marathon in Denver, the Backcountry Wilderness Half Marathon in Highlands Ranch and more, including several cycling races. Last year, Miles for Tuesday became its own dedicated 5K race, hosted by Breckenridge Brewery in Littleton and running a route along the South Platte River Trail. It drew about 150 runners. The race returns to Breckenridge for the
nominated in previous years, it is the first year the guild has awarded a Henry to a production there. “It’s important that Lone Tree has received this recognition,” Duran said. “They’ve started producing theater for themselves just three years ago and familiarizing the rest of the Denver theater community with Lone Tree. This will be wonderful for them; people will recognize that there is theater going on there.” Lisa Rigsby Peterson, executive director Lone Tree Arts Center, could not agree more with Duran’s assessment. “We are essentially a brand new theater company,” said Rigsby Peterson. “We only started producing our own theater in 2012. In three short years to have been nominated for multiple Henry Awards, and now to have won one, is a great testament to the artistic staff and the artists that we bring here to Lone Tree.” “The Explores Club” received three Henry nominations for design. In addition to Duran’s nomination for Outstanding Scenic Design, the play also received nominations for Outstanding Costume Design and Outstanding Sound Design. The Lone Tree production of “Reunion 1985” was also nominated for best new play or musical. “People were telling us they stopped going to some of the downtown the-
second year on Aug. 6. The Whitts hope to fund a program at Children’s Hospital called Shutterbugs, which is run by the Pablove Foundation, a pediatric cancer charity. Thanks to partnerships and sponsorships covering the cost of putting on the event, all proceeds go straight to the cause, Charley said. Shutterbugs, which started in Los Angeles and is now in several other cities around the country, teaches children with cancer the fundamentals of photography, culminating in an art show that in turn raises more money. “What we saw in the hospital was the importance of whole family wellness,” Charley said, noting many other organizations that focus on cancer research already exist. Early on, Miles for Tuesday helped pay for an art therapist at the hospital. Children’s hosted Shutterbugs a few years ago, but the Whitts want to bring it to Denver permanently. “I think there are lots of ways you can help out kids with cancer,” Charley said. “I think this is a great way to let kids see how they can help other kids.” In addition to raising money for the cause, Mell said the event is a great way to support his friends and remember their loss. “We have no idea what they’ve gone through,” he said, “but we’re not going to forget.”
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diminished energy and appetite, especially compared to her twin sister, Piper. After seven months of treatment, Tuesday died on Jan. 30, 2009.
Tuesday Whitt was diagnosed with stage four neuroblastoma in July 2008, when she was 21 months old, after her parents noticed
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aters because the drive was too long and parking was a hassle. It was very, very expensive,” Rigsby Peterson said. “So that turned a light bulb on for me and for some of my colleagues; here’s an audience that is right for the same quality of presentations that they see downtown, but we can do it right here.” Lone Tree faces all the challenges of a small theater company, and without theme, costume and prop shops the staff must be resourceful to take performances well beyond those of community theater.
“From the very beginning, I said that we are going to be a professional theater company,” Rigsby Peterson said. As a freelancer, Duran works in multiple theaters. He is currently working on five scenic designs, and sees Lone Tree as the gold standard. “They are the most attentive to me as a designer and want to do everything that they can to make sure my design comes out the way I designed it,” he said. “It is the most wonderful theater that I’ve worked in Denver.”
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Douglas County Fair & Rodeo is ready to ride! The 2016 Douglas County Fair & Rodeo kicks off July 30 with five days of local events, including a free concert featuring Blackhawk on July 31. From Aug. 4-7, things will ramp up with Xtreme Bulls, PRCA performances, the annual Fair Parade and more. For more information, a complete schedule of events, or to purchase tickets online, visit www.DouglasCountyFairandRodeo or call 720-7336941.
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More than 11,000 years ago, at the end of the last Ice Age, mammoths roamed Douglas County. Learn all about it by touring the worldrenowned Lamb Spring Archaeological Preserve at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 13 or 20. For reservations or additional tour dates, please visit www.lambspring.org www.douglas.co.us For more information or to register for CodeRED please visit www.DouglasCountyCodeRed.com
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Focus on appreciation as life scurries along Actually, time flies whether we are having fun or not. I mean, here we are already at the end of July. Seven months have passed since the beginning of the year. I am not sure about you, but for me the time has absolutely flown by. I was having a conversation with a gentleman today. He has three children and the youngest one is a 9-month-old daughter. He passionately shared how he feels about his wife and children, but he lamented on how fast they all seem to be growing up and changing, especially his 9-month-old daughter. That resonated with me because this year my 27-year-old daughter will be getting married. And I think back and wonder: Where has the time gone? We have had so many wonderful, beautiful and happy times together, and they all seem like they happened just yesterday. From taking her on walks and to her first days of school, through her high school and teen years, and then being able to have fun with her as an adult with her friends and her fiancé. But I swear it was just yesterday that she was 10 years old and we were on our way to her first concert at Red Rocks. Time flies when you are having fun. And again, time flies even when we are not having fun. We may feel like a painful event turns minutes into hours and hours into weeks or even longer. Many of us who have lost a loved one know all too well the anguish and pain that comes along with watching someone suffer and then what that mourn-
ing feels like. And yet, as we get through the most terrible times and moments, all of a sudden we look back and say, where has the time gone, its seems like yesterday that we were together and it has actually been 3½ years since they have passed away. Time flies, even Michael Norton when we are not having fun. WINNING For some of us WORDS business meetings feel like torture and the meeting cannot end soon enough. And for others we become completely energized and wish the meeting would keep going. Some of us suffer during the hour of worship, only showing up out of a sense of obligation and not for a true desire to be in a house of God. And then there are those of us who love being at worship services, get motivated by the music and inspired by the message and the word of God. But either way, whether we feel like time is dragging or time is flying, time is time and moves on its own schedule whether we want it to or not. One of my favorite things to do is go to concerts, especially seeing some of my favorite singers and bands who are once again touring. They play the songs we all know by
heart and we get to sing along. And before we know it, two hours or in the case of Bruce Springsteen, four hours has gone by in the blink of an eye. Time flies when we are having fun. Everything seems to happen in the blink of an eye. From kids growing up, to people passing away, to endless meetings and conference calls, inspiring worship services, ball games, concerts, family vacations, and even a great book. What we can probably all learn to do a little more of is appreciating each and every moment, hour, day, week, month and year that we have been blessed with here on earth. When we look back, we should not lament so much as to where the time has gone, but instead we should look back in appreciation and with an attitude of gratitude for what we had the opportunity to experience. Time flies, it sure does. And it flies whether we are having fun or not. So how about you, are you someone who needs to do a little more appreciating for each and every day or someone who is just allowing time to pass on by, fast or slow? Either way I would love to hear all about your story at gotonorton@ gmail.com, and when we enjoy the time that we have and that we have shared with others, 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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Board members should get to work A recent headline in this newspaper said, “Meeting outbursts highlight tension” at the Douglas County School Board meeting. Maybe it should have been “Mob rule threatens to take over Douglas County School Board.” I am thoroughly sick and tired of the manufactured crisis around student Grace Davis and the acrimony it has resulted in. If the recently elected minority directors Lemieux, Ray and Vogel think their job is to stir up division and distrust in the community, then they are doing a very good job of it. However, I think they were elected to make sure that teachers and schools function to the benefit of our students. I think it’s high time they took their responsibilities seriously and started working with their counterparts and compromise as needed to get some work done. Do something constructive for our kids’ education — do your jobs! William Henning Highlands Ranch
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Need for connections spurs different selections A friend of mine is on a dating site. She told me all about it. I said that it sounded like the Orphan Train. “Eleanor” said: “What’s that?” “Saddest thing I’ve ever heard of,” I said. The Orphan Craig Marshall Smith Train Movement QUIET operated between DESPERATION 1854 and 1929. Trains filled with as many as 35 orphans left Eastern cities, and dropped off the orphans who were preordered by couples, largely in the Midwest. But sometimes the children were “viewed” in various towns, like homeless dogs at an animal shelter. About 200,000 were relocated. Sometimes brothers and sisters were adopted separately.
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The program was closely governed. There were follow-up visits, to make sure the orphans were not being abused. An orphan is a child whose parents are dead. The most famous orphans are fictional. Oliver Twist, Annie, and Bambi. My parents are dead, but I am an adult. Nevertheless, their absences still have a daily impact, and a nighttime one too. I dream about them frequently. I adopted and it has worked out brilliantly. Not a child. A dachshund. My mother, as I have previously written, was adopted and it didn’t work out brilliantly. Quite a few well-known people were adopted. Former President Bill Clinton, Edward Albee, Maya Angelou, Jesse Jackson (“Charlie Henry Jackson adopted me, gave me his name, his encouragement, discipline and a high sense of self-respect”). Tallulah Bankhead, Ingrid Bergman, John Lennon, Marilyn Monroe, Truman Capote,
Harry Caray. I tried to picture Capote and Caray spending some time together. Eleanor said that she is lonely. Loneliness is not a disease, but it affects your life as if it were. Some people thrive on being alone. I am an example. Others go to great lengths to try to find someone. Eleanor said the dating site required a profile and some photographs of herself. Hers said that she loves to ski and dance and that she cries when the Broncos lose. I asked her if she was hoping to attract a mannequin wearing an orange shirt. “It has nothing to do with you,” I said. “What do you believe in with the strongest convictions? It can’t be the Broncos.” The site also asked her to answer a whole bunch of questions about schooling and whether or not she drinks or smokes. Once a day she receives a menu of potential matches predicated on her preferences. For example, “You’re both non-smokers!” That doesn’t exactly narrow it down, does it?
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Send volunteer opportunities to hharden@coloradocommunitymedia.com 18th Judicial District Attorney’s Office Domestic Violence Program Provides information and support to crime victims Need: Victim Adocates interact with and support victims of domestic violence. They also provide resource referrals and explain processes to victims. Requirements: 20 hours of training required; volunteers must commit to one morning a week at the Justice Center in Castle Rock. Contact: Mel Secrease, 720-733-4552 or msecrease@da.18.state.co.us. Angel Heart Project Delivers meals to men, women and children with life-threatening illnesses Need: Volunteers willing to deliver meals to clients in the South Denver area. Requirements: Attend an orientation and submit to a background check before volunteering. Training provided to all new drivers. Deliveries start at 1 p.m. and last until 3 p.m. Contact: 303-830-0202 or volunteer@ projectangelheart.org. Animal Rescue of the Rockies Provides foster care for death-row shelter dogs and cats throughout Colorado Need: Foster families for animals on lists to be euthanized Contact: www.animalrescueoftherockies. org. ASSE International Student Exchange
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Time for a new approach I read with interest the recent article on heightened tensions between the school board and the community. Everyone is calling for things to deescalate but nobody knows how to start. I would like to offer a suggestion. Silverthorn and Reynolds (not the whole board or a representative of the board) could offer a well-publicized apology. It could go something like this: “To Grace Davis, her family, and the public at large: We, Meghann Silverthorn and Judith Reynolds sincerely apologize for our actions in March regarding our closed-door meeting with Grace Davis. Although our actions were not technically illegal, we realize in retrospect that they were not in good judgment. We are not perfect and occasionally we fail to do the right and honorable thing as we know we should, especially as leaders, and for that we are sorry. We now realize that we were acting out of our own fear and insecurities and we were thinking more about ourselves than about the well-being of others. Grace Davis and all of the protesters should not be made to feel retribution for participating in peaceful acts of protest in this country. That is a violation of our rights as citizens, and we are sorry that we contributed to one of the first experiences of that nature for many of these kids.” I suggest humility as the first major step in de-escalating tensions between the school board and the community. That would be so refreshing! We need to recognize that instead of simply stating our points of view louder, as both sides are doing currently, or changing the subject or turning inward and holding our meetings
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Cervantes, believe it or not, gave us the expression “looking for a needle in a haystack,” in Don Quixote. That’s what it’s like if you are looking for love on the internet. My neighbors are proof that it’s possible. Millions of others are still looking. What some of us do instead is buy or adopt a pet. Smitty has never asked to see my resume, and he doesn’t seem to care that
Program Organizes student exchange programs Need: Local host families to provide homes for boys and girls age 15-18 from a variety of coutries. Contact: Cathy Hintz, 406-488-8325 or 800-733-2773 Castle Rock Senior Activity Center Provides services to local seniors Need: Volunteer drivers to take seniors to appointments, the grocery store, pharmacies and more. Contact: Steph Schroeder, 303-688-9498 Colorado Humane Society Handles animal abuse and neglect cases Need: Volunteers to care for pregnant cats, dogs and their litters, as well as homes for cats and dogs that require socializing or that are recovering from surgery or injuries. Contact: Teresa Broaddus, 303-961-3925 Colorado Refugee English as a Second Language Program Teaches English to recently arrived refugees, who have fled war or persecution in their home country. In Colorado, refugees are from Afghanistan, Burma, Bhutan, Somalia, Iraq, Eritrea and D.R. Congo, among others. Need: Volunteers to teach English. Tutoring takes place in the student’s home. Refugees live throughout Denver, but the largest concentrations are in Thornton, near 88th Avenue and Washington Street, and in east Denver/Aurora, near Colfax Avenue and Yosemite Street. Other details: Tutors do not need to speak the student’s language. Most participants are homebound women and small children, adults who are disabled, and senior citizens. Many are not literate in their
without comment, we should try a different approach. If we don’t, our problems will not dissipate but only intensify. I know I personally would have a higher level of trust and respect for a leader who is capable of apologizing. We can’t afford the time to stand around wondering what to do. The answer is obvious. Please rise to the challenge. Gail Holdeman Parker Initiative 75 not the answer Proponents of Initiative 75 are currently collecting signatures in our community in an attempt to get a “local control” initiative for oil and gas development on this November’s ballot. Initiative 75 seeks to amend the state constitution and allow local governments to unilaterally regulate oil and gas development and “enact prohibitions, moratoria, or limits on oil and gas development.” The proponents of Initiative 75 would like you to believe that oil and gas regulation currently occurs only at the state level. In reality, local governments already play a significant role in any oil and gas development occurring within their communities. The Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission COGCC presently requires oil and gas companies to work with local communities to address concerns beginning in the project planning process, long before any drilling begins. Communities can designate Local Government Designees to serve as liaisons between the community and the COGCC, thus ensuring that all community concerns are addressed. Additionally, local governments already have the right to negotiate a legally binding agreement with companies known as a “Memorandum of Understanding” to define how and where oil and gas development occurs within their communities.
I missed a few off-ramps when I was younger. This is being written on the day after the Nice massacre. We went for a walk earlier when the sun was coming up and backlighting the trees across the street. He trotted to his favorite tree. His mind wasn’t on anything else except that tree. It must be nice, I thought. Then I wrote to Eleanor, and she said that she was crying about Nice. I said, “Take out the part about the Broncos and put that in instead.” Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast.net.
first language, and remain isolated from American culture. Requirements: Volunteers must attend 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, 720-423-4843 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
Other information: A volunteer open house is 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. RSVP at www.ddfl.org. Gateway Battered Women’s Shelter Serves victims of family violence in Aurora and Arapahoe County Need: Volunteers help with crisis-line management, children’s services, legal advocacy, community education and other shelter services. Donations: Also accepts used cell phones (younger than 4 years) to give to victims. Mail to Gateway at P.O. Box 914, Aurora, CO 80040, or drop them off at Neighborly Thrift Store, 3360 S. Broadway, Englewood Requirements: Must attend a 26-hour training session; bilingual skills welcome Contact: Jeneen Klippel-Worden, 303-3431856 or jkworden@gatewayshelter.com
Dumb Friends League Harmony Equine Center Cares for homeless horses and other equines. Need: Volunteers to work with horses and other opportunities. Requirements: Must be 16 years old, pass a background check, and be able to commit to at least three hours a week for three months. Contact: 303-751-5772.
Girl Scouts of Colorado Youth organization for girls Need: Troop leaders, office support, administrative help and more Age requirement: Men and women, 18 and older Contact: www.girlscoutsofcolorado.org, inquiry@gscolorado.org or 1-877-4045708
Ask yourself this: Which city council representatives or county commissioners are technically qualified to regulate the numerous complicated oil and gas development issues? Do they have the necessary expertise in engineering, geosciences or environmental sciences to ensure that oil and gas operations are conducted in a safe, environmentally responsible manner? The COGCC has this expertise. The existing partnership between the
COGCC and local communities contributes significantly to making Colorado’s oil and gas regulations already some of the most stringent and comprehensive regulations in the nation. Initiative 75 claims to give local governments “local control,” but in reality it will only add unnecessary complications to our state’s already comprehensive regulations. Sean Kelly Centennial
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Brittany Goettling, left, looks at a monitor of her breathing and heart rates as Dr. Kelsey Asplin explains the readout in her Highlands Ranch office on July 14. Asplin says naturopathic doctors work with their patients to find the root causes of their health problems rather than trying to overpower the symptoms with medication. Photos by Tom Skelley
Treating the whole person Holistic medicine takes a different route on the road to health By Tom Skelley tskelley@coloradocommunitymedia.com
Paige Fox takes a break before appointments in her office in Parker on Pikes Peak Drive. Fox says she went back to school to study homeopathy to give her children a chance for better lifelong health.
Paige Fox recognizes that many people don’t understand what she does. “Ten years ago I would have thought all of this was crazy,” Fox said. Fox is a certified classical homeopath with a home and practice in Parker. Born and raised in Germany, she relied on traditional medicine throughout her life. But having children changed her outlook on the cycle of getting sick, taking prescription medication and eventually getting sick again. Though she has a B.A. in business, she went back to school at 35 to study at Homeopathy School International in Boulder.
A patient’s perspective By Tom Skelley tskelley@coloradocommunitymedia.com Rachel Ellis, 41, lives in Ken Caryl and is Paige Fox’s patient at Holistic Homeopathy. She originally went to the Homeopathy School International with Fox, but stopped after six months to take care of her mother. Ellis turned to homeopathic medicine because she was using prescription drugs for a variety of health issues, including stress, depression and eczema, but still didn’t feel healthy. “I did cleanses and all this stuff but
nothing was sticking… I felt like I was a lost cause because my vital force was ruined by prescription medications. I kind of just said, ‘this is not for me’ and I moved on.” Ellis Ellis also suffered a traumatic event last August when a visiting friend died of unknown causes in Ellis’ home while she was away at work. Her stress levels rose and she developed skin rashes shortly after.
“I wanted to learn something that I could give them to help them grow a strong immunity and become healthy and have a healthy life,” Fox, 41, said. “Kids do get sick and that’s very normal, but if you keep getting antibiotics it suppresses the immune system and the body doesn’t learn how to fight it itself.” From skeptics to practitioners Dr. Kelsey Asplin’s initial skepticism toward holistic medicine ran even deeper than Fox’s. “I thought it was all hogwash,” Asplin, 27, said. “I initially took the class so I would be able to have a platform to stand on to say that.” Asplin, who lives and practices in Highlands Ranch, received her doctorate in June 2015 from Bastyr University in Seattle,
Her doctor’s solution was over-thecounter allergy medication, and Ellis wanted no part of it. She began seeing her former classmate in February and continues to see her about every other week. “Every time I go in there it’s like an onion and we peel another layer off,” Ellis said. “It’s a gradual process… It’s not something where you go in and say ‘give me something to make this go away.’ ” Homeopathy isn’t for everyone, Ellis said, noting that a person’s receptiveness affects how effective it will be. “If you’re open to it and you’re willing to take it on yourself then it’s wonderful… You have to want to do it. If you go in with the attitude that
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this won’t work, then you’ve already decided.” Ellis said she still has health insurance and she gets well-woman checkups from a primary care physician annually. She also visits other holistic practitioners, including a chiropractor, a massage therapist and an acupuncturist. But she gives Fox and her methods the credit for pulling her out of her depression. “An MD will listen to you but they’re already thinking of what they’re going to give you…,” she said. “You need to have somebody who will listen to you and can then evaluate you… It really makes you feel good to have someone who focuses on you and can facilitate the ability for you to heal yourself.”
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one of only five schools in the United States that offers a doctorate in naturopathic medicine. She received a license to practice naturopathic medicine in Colorado in November. Many clients turn to holistic medicine simply because nothing else has worked, Asplin and Fox said. Both women said some patients are dissatisfied with the lack of time and attention they receive from primary care doctors, and are increasingly skeptical that prescription after prescription is the best way to stay healthy. The holistic approach involves a deeper conversation than just listing symptoms. “We really do a lot of digging to try to find out what is that root cause of your symptom,” Asplin said. “If you have a headache, you don’t have a headache because you have an ibuprofen deficiency.” So… what is it? The term “holistic” refers to looking at a person’s entire lifestyle rather than treating their symptoms. Many practices fall under the term, including acupuncture, botanical medicine, Reiki, homeopathy and naturopathy. Key principles of holistic medicine, according to the American Holistic Health Association, are that a patient is a person, not a disease, and that every person has an innate capacity to heal. Another principle is that physicians and homeopaths work collaboratively with patients to determine the underlying causes of health problems, rather than just treating symptoms. Asplin and Fox are quick to acknowledge the value of traditional western medicine. Fox is a certified EMT and did a semester of emergency medicine with the South Metro Fire Rescue Authority and Parker Adventist Hospital. Asplin’s doctorate required 140 preceptor hours, working with MDs, nurse practitioners and other health care professionals in a clinical setting, and she’s trained in primary care as well, providing physical examinations, sports physicals and Pap smears to her patients. Both women also said they are quick to refer patients to a hospital or physician if they have a serious condition that needs immediate attention. “There’s a place for western medicine, there’s no question about it,” Fox said. “I wish we could work
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We really do a lot of digging to try to find out what is that root cause of your symptom. If you have a headache, you don’t have a headache because you have an ibuprofen deficiency.”
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together with patients more, give them more options.” Tools and techniques In Fox’s practice, she primarily uses a combination of biofeedback and homeopathic remedies. “We try to really find out what emotional state you’re in, did you have any traumas, what’s your mental state and support everything so that everything’s in balance and works together,” Fox said. When Fox first works with a new client, she spends up to three hours learning about any stressors or traumas that have affected them while they are connected to a biofeedback device that reads the galvanic skin response, or vibrational frequencies, throughout the body. The machine detects toxins and stress reactions in the body as it reads those frequencies. If the device shows elevated levels of amalgam, for example, it may be because the person has a leaking dental filling. If a measurement shows elevated reactions to allergens, Fox prepares a homeopathic remedy to boost the body’s ability to resist the allergen. “We have 5,000 different medicines to turn on the innate vital force,” Fox said. “If you have all of these symptoms and all of these (medicines) and match them, it pushes the disease out of the body.” Asplin also uses biofeedback, but her machine focuses on physiological reactions like a patient’s breath rate and heart rate. The next step, she said, is to ask the patient questions about their life, their job, their relationships and so on and monitor their bodies’ responses to the questions. “We don’t even realize how quickly we are startled by those things, so it allows you to see how your body reacts when you have those thoughts… and then you learn to be able to control that by your breathing or by putting your body back into a parasympathetic state.” Asplin also said she uses homeopathic remedies with a “small percentage” of her patients, but adds that every naturopathic doctor is different, and many,
including one of her mentors, use them with most of their patients. She describes her approach as “foundational,” in that she takes a patient’s nutrition, social life, emotional condition and other factors into account. Teaching patients to take charge The biggest difference between the holistic approach and the traditional methods is ownership, Fox and Asplin said. Asplin said her goal is to work with her patients to understand what they can do differently to improve their health. “I’m not a psychiatrist but I do naturopathic counseling, which is basically talking to you, understanding your story, and then having conversations with you about what are the obstacles in your life… what can you do differently?” she said. “I don’t like to put a number on it but I would say that 80 to 85 percent of my therapeutic value is just in listening to people.” Fox puts it more bluntly. “My job,” she said, “is to get people to take charge of their own lives.”
PRINCIPLES OF HOLISTIC MEDICINE Searching for the underlying causes of disease is preferable to treating symptoms alone. Holistic physicians expend as much effort in establishing what kind of patient has a disease as they do in establishing what kind of disease a patient has. Prevention is preferable to treatment and is usually more cost-effective because it evokes the patient’s innate healing capabilities. Illness is viewed as a manifestation of a dysfunction of the whole person, not as an isolated event. A major determinant of healing outcomes is the quality of the relationship established between physician and patient, in which patient autonomy is encouraged. Holistic physicians encourage patients to evoke the healing power of love, hope, humor and enthusiasm, and to release the toxic consequences of hostility, shame, greed, depression and prolonged fear, anger and grief. Optimal health is much more than the absence of sickness. It is the conscious pursuit of the highest qualities of the physical, environmental, mental, emotional, spiritual and social aspects of the human experience. Source: American Holistic Health Association, ahha.org
Dr. Kelsey Asplin takes a break in her Highlands Ranch office on July 5. Asplin obtained a doctorate in naturopathic medicine from Bastyr University in Seattle after a four-year postgraduate program. Photo by Tom Skelley
TERMS AND CONCEPTS Biofeedback: Biofeedback, or applied psychophysiological feedback, is a patient-guided treatment that teaches an individual to control muscle tension, pain, body temperature, brain waves and other bodily functions and processes through relaxation, visualization, and other cognitive control techniques. Holistic medicine: Therapies that attempt to treat the patient as a whole person. Instead of treating an illness, holistic medicine looks at an individual’s overall physical, mental, spiritual and emotional well-being before recommending treatment. Naturopathic medicine: Naturopathic medicine is a branch of medicine in which a variety of natural medicines
and treatments are used to heal illness. It is founded on the premise that people are naturally healthy, and that healing can occur through removing obstacles to a cure and by stimulating the body’s natural healing abilities. The foundations of health in natural medicine are diet, nutrition, homeopathy, physical manipulation, stress management and exercise. Vital force: The organizing energy that is responsible for one’s health. Vital force is analogous to chi of Chinese medicine and prana in ayurvedic (an ancient medical system from India) medicine, but philosophically differs regarding disease management: Whereas Chinese and ayurvedic medicine aim to reverse the forces that result in disharmony, homeopathy regards the
vital force as powerful enough to allow the body to shake off the symptoms and pathogenic influences itself. Homeopathy: A system of healthcare formulated by German physician Samuel CF Hahnemann (1755-1843). Homeopathy is based on the principle of “like cures like,” i.e., a disease caused by a substance (e.g., arsenic) can be cured by that same substance in highly diluted doses. Homeopathy was popular in the U.S. until the early 20th century, after which time it was suppressed by mainstream medicine; it continued to be popular in Europe, Brazil, Argentina and India, and has recently resurged in popularity in the U.S. Source: medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com
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Cattle drive to pass through Castle Rock Western Heritage Welcome is tribute to county fair, rodeo By Shanna Fortier sfortier@coloradocommunitymedia.com The old West will come to life in Castle Rock Aug. 3 as cowhands from Searle Ranch, in Monument, drive a herd of longhorn steers and other cattle through downtown. Starting at Rock Park, the herd will continue along Perry Street before completing its journey at Festival Park. The drive is the kickoff of Western Heritage Welcome, a new event in Castle Rock, which will act as tribute to the historic Douglas County Fair and Rodeo. “It’s our way of shining a spotlight on all that’s going on in Castle Rock during fair and rodeo week,” said Casey Willis, Castle Rock events manager. Western Heritage is one of the 20 new town-hosted events this year. “The idea was passed around for years,” Willis added. “People want to celebrate our heritage and also give a nod to everything that that fair and rodeo does in town.” During the 1800s, large herds of cattle were driven through Colorado, including herds on the famous Goodnight-Loving Trail. The hope is that the Western Heritage Welcome event will help honor that heritage, Willis said. The event will be similar to the tradition that has taken root in Denver. Ranch cowboys from around the country drive Searle Ranch longhorn cattle down 17th Street through downtown Denver in January to the delight of nearly 40,000 onlookers. Starting at Coors Field and moving past Union Station, they drive right to the heart of the downtown business district. The Downtown Trail Drive has attracted so much local and national attention that the longhorns on the street have become the promotional icon for the National Western Stock Show. That’s the kind of tradition Willis and town staff hope to bring to Castle Rock. “The longhorn steers are majestic,” said Karen Carter, community relations manager for Masterson the town, adding that in the rodeo world, the stock show is huge, but in the Rocky Mountain region, the Douglas County Fair and Rodeo is also big. “It matches in similarity,” she said. The cattle will start staging at Rock Park around 6 p.m. Residents are invited to grab a seat along Perry Street for the best views. The cattle drive and road closure will officially begin around 7 p.m. Castle Rock Police Cmdr. John Anderson and other cowboys from the rodeo and Castle Rock community will ride alongside the steers on horseback. Following the cattle drive, which is estimated to take 20 minutes, Festival Park will be transformed with live music, folk stories and cowboy poetry by Liz Masterson, the Songbird of the West, and her Western Variety Show. Masterson, a Denver native and award-winning singer, began performing Western music in 1982 and was quickly recognized as a trailblazer for the revival of this art form. Her distinctive singing voice, yodeling and sense of humor has won her national acclaim as she tours the country as a solo performer and teacher of the traditional art forms of yodeling, swing and Western music. She was named the 1998 Western Music Female Performer of the Year
Longhorn steers from Searle Ranch, which also go through downtown Denver for the National Western Stock Show each year, will make their way down Perry Street in downtown Castle Rock Aug. 3. Courtesy photo
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DOUGLAS COUNTY FAIR HIGHLIGHTS Douglas County Rodeo Royalty Contest — noon July 29 with crowning July 30 before the Hometown Rodeo in the Indoor Arena Interstate Cowboys — 11 a.m. July 30 on the Midway Stage
Junior Livestock Sale — 6:30 p.m. Aug. 5 in the pavilion
Carnival — noon to 11 p.m. July 30; noon to 6 p.m. July 31; 2-11 p.m. Aug. 4; 2-11:30 p.m. Aug. 5; noon to 11:30 p.m. Aug. 6; noon to 6 p.m. Aug. 7
Medved PRCA Rodeos — 7 p.m. Aug. 5, Aug. 6; 1 p.m. Aug. 7 in the outdoor arena (Ttcketed events) Fair Parade — 9 a.m. Aug. 6 along Wilcox Street in downtown Castle Rock
Mutton Bustin’ — 3 p.m. July 30, Aug. 4., Aug. 5, Aug. 6; 10 a.m. Aug. 7 in the outdoor Antique Tractor Pull — 11a.m. to 4:30 arena p.m. Aug. 6 in the indoor arena Hometown Rodeo — 5 p.m. July 30 in the Pie Eating Contest — noon Aug. 6; 10 outdoor arena a.m. Aug. 7 at Discovery Ranch Junior Division Horse Show — 8 a.m. July 31, Aug. 1 in the indoor arena Free concert with BlackHawk — 3 p.m. July 31 in the outdoor arena Creative Arts Open Division Bake Sale — 10 a.m. Aug. 1 in the events center lobby Junior Division Beef Showmanship — 11 a.m. Aug. 3 in the pavilion Junior Division Sheep Showmanship — 1 p.m. Aug. 3 in the pavilion Junior Division Rabbit Quiz Bowl Contest — 5 p.m. Aug. 4 in the Multi-Purpose Barn South Chamber Night at the Fair — 6 p.m. Aug. 4 in Heritage Plaza (for local chamber members only) Xtreme BULLS Bull Riding — 7 p.m. Aug. 4 in the indoor arena (ticketed event) Junior Livestock Sale Buyer Appreciation BBQ — 5:30 p.m. Aug. 5 in the pavilion (ticketed event)
and also received the Patsy Montana Cowgirl Award in 2000. Also hitting the stage will be cowboy poetry artists Susie Knight and Floyd Beard. Knight, of Conifer, is best known for her enthusiastic stage presence. She’s the 2014 Western Music Association Female Poet of the Year, 2013 Cowboy Idol Poet, and winner of the 2012 WMA Cowboy Poetry CD of the Year. Beard, a lifetime cowboy, rancher and award-winning cowboy poet from eastern Colorado, has been presenting for over 30 years, drawing from his own experiences and observations of the Western way of life. Cowboy cocktails, old West food options and Western artwork will also be part of the event. The Western Heritage Welcome is free for the public. The Douglas County Fair and Rodeo starts July 30 and runs through Aug. 7. Tickets are available at douglascountyfairandrodeo.com.
Junior Division Goat Quick Draw Milkout and Goat Costume Contest — 2 p.m. Aug. 6 in the midway Junior Division Rabbit Costume Contest, Face Painting, Picture with a Bunny, Pet a Bunny — 2-4 p.m. Aug. 6 in the rabbit barn Queen’s Barrel Race — 4 p.m. Aug. 6 in the outdoor arena Barn Dance featuring Pup Morse — 9 p.m. Aug. 6 in the indoor arena Free Pancake Breakfast Sponsored by Castle Rock Bank — 8 a.m. Aug. 7 in the midway Douglas County Fair Foundation 2016 Wall of Honor Induction Ceremony — 9 a.m. Aug. 7 on the midway stage Stick Horse Rodeo — 9 a.m. Aug. 7 at the Discover Ranch corral Draft Horse Performance Show — 10 a.m. Aug. 7 in the indoor arena
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Bronzes bring beauty to South Suburban location “Public art can evoke emotion, spark conversation, or simply inspire,” per Jamie Bartolomeis of South Suburban Parks and Recreation District. Three bronze works are displayed outside Goodson Recreation Center in Centennial: “Cat Bird Seat,” a large, sleek member of the cat family by Bill Noland has been in place, while “The Messenger,” a red-tail hawk in flight by Joellen Domenico, and “Spirits in the Smoke” by Chris Powell were recently installed and will be in place through 2016. They are selected by the advisory South Suburban Public Art Committee, an advisory group appointed by the SSPR board of directors. Summer music Emily Stiles will perform at 7 p.m. on Aug. 3 at the Litteton Museum, 6028 S. Gallup St., the final concert in the 2016 Wednesday evening summer series. The food truck will be Fire Truck Crepes. One more museum concert will be part of Western Welcome Week at 6 p.m. on Aug. 21, when the local favorite band Dakota Blonde will return. (Food truck at 5 p.m. is Taco Mojo.) Admission free for both concerts. 303-795-3950. CJRO Hear the Lone Tree-based Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra’s mellow notes at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., at 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 12. The big band, led by saxophonist Art Bouton, will be
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Lego fans Lego expo “Brick 2016 Denver” takes place at the Colorado Convention Center on July 29 (3 to 7 p.m.); July 30 (9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3 to 7 p.m.); July 21 (9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3 to 7 p.m.) See life-sized models of dinosaurs and more, professional building demonstrations. For Lego fans of all ages. Tickets, information, see brickshowslive.com. Hopper inspires opera “Later the Same Evening,” a contemporary one-act opera by composer John Musto and librettist Mark Campbell, is inspired by five Edward Hopper paintings. On Saturday, July 30, subjects will step out of their frames into 1932 New York. It will be presented at 8 p.m. in Denver Art Museum’s Ponti Hall, preceded by a 7 p.m. lecture by Gwen Chanzit, curator of
modern art. Presented by Bonfils-Stanton Foundation Artists Training Program members. For tickets, call 303-292-6700 or buy online, denverartmuseum.org. Stories in Sculpture Tour Denver Botanic Gardens’ “Stories in Sculpture” exhibit with a docent guide at 9:30 a.m. Sundays and 6 p.m. Saturdays through the summer or hear a Curator Conversation from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Aug. 11, to get a more in-depth interpretation of this collection of important works borrowed from Walker Art Center in Minneapolis until October. (Or immerse yourself in a tour of the Aquatic collections with a Garden Guru at 10 a.m. on Aug. 18) Or, just enjoy a grand walk on your own during garden hours. Botanicgardens.org. Ghosh talks about ‘52’ Sculptor Shohini Ghosh of Highlands Ranch will talk about her project, “52,” which is exhibited at the Littleton Museum, 6028 S. Gallup St. She determined to create smaller sculptures, sketches of sorts, at the rate of one in a week’s time, during 52 weeks. Figures are based on sensitivity to human actions and interactions and are based on her personal experiences. Presented by the Littleton Fine Arts Board. Free tickets at the museum, 303795-3950. She will also conduct two sculpture workshops at the museum on Aug. 6: Youth Clay Sculpting, 9 a.m. to noon ($55, includes all materials), and Adult Build
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Feed me! “Little Shop of Horrors” plays through Aug. 21 at Miners Alley Playyhouse, 1224 Washington Ave,. Golden. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 6 p.m. Sundays, closes at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 21. Tickets, $27/$24/$16, 303-935-3044, minersalley. com.
“Catbird Seat,” a bronze sculpture by Bill Noland, rests outside the Goodson Recreation Center, part of the sculpture on loan collection. Courtesy photo
The Big Wonderful The Big Wonderful returns to Littleton’s Geneva Park on July 29-30 and Aug. 26-27. Food, flea markets, entertainment, beer garden, lawn games, full stage.
CURTAIN TIME Benefit play “The Last Romance” by Joe Di Pietro is Senior Housing Options’ 2016 summer benefit play at the Barth Hotel, one of SHO’s locations, at 1514 17th St., Denver. Christy Montour-Larson directs Billie McBride and Jim Hunt in this mellow piece. Performances: July 28 to Aug. 20, 7:30 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays, and
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Thursdays bring art to green scene Denver Botanic Gardens holds events for summer By Sonya Ellingboe sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia.com
On Thursday evenings through Aug. 21, various SCFD organizations — like these Spanish dancers — will perform at Denver Botanic Gardens, York Street, and entry fees will be half price. Courtesy photo
Thursdays through Aug. 18 will be special at Denver Botanic Gardens, York Street. Half-price admission brings you into a succession of Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD) organizations performing in the gardens — live performances and hands-on art activities, theater, music, dance, art from 5 to 8 p.m. each Thursday. Tonight, July 28, for example, look for Swallow Hill Music in the Sensory Garden; Ariel ballet in the Welcome Garden; Morrison Natural History Museum in the All-American Selections Garden; Empire
Lyric Players in the Sensory Garden; Museo de las Americas in the All American Selections Garden. Aug. 4: Community-Minded Dance, Kim Robards Dance, Hawk Quest, Flamenco Fantasy Dance Theatre, Friends of Chamber Music, Arapahoe Philharmonic. Aug. 11: Rocky Mountain Brassworks, Hannah Kahn Dance, Bird Conservancy, Denver Firefighters Museum. Aug. 18: Life Art Dance, Colorado Wind Ensemble, Colorado Repertory Singers, Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus, Audubon Society of Greater Denver, Clyfford Still Museum. See schedules of who is where at the door. Walk among beautiful flowers of all shapes, sizes and colors and find the colors and sounds of artists as well. 1007 York St. in Denver; 720-865-3501; botanicgardens.org.
‘Evita’ staged at University of Denver by Phamaly Remarkable musical is rousing production By Sonya Ellingboe sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia.com Even the funeral that begins “Evita” has a Latin flavor to it as distraught citizens, Peron’s soldiers, nuns and others file across the stage. It begins with the ending of that remarkable, controversial life of Eva Peron and then tells of the years leading up to it — all with a strong score played by Donna Debreceni and strong eight-piece band. An ambitious teenaged Eva Duarte (Jenna Bainbridge) soon attracts the attention of famous singer Magaldi (Rob Costigan), who immediately sets the scene by belting out the romantic
“Night of a Thousand Stars” and connecting with young Eva — along with numerous other lovers. (“Goodnight and Thank You”). Che, played by talented Daniel Traylor, keeps up a steady narrative through the production, explaining things to Eva and to the audience — the character is cleverly woven into and at the edges of the action — a demanding role, wellinterpreted. Peron, played by multi-talented Leonard Barrett, is often followed by his cadre of generals, who dislike Eva and say so, but he is enchanted by her and they marry and hold sway for a number of years, interacting with the people — and becoming wealthy. She is a fashion plate and costumes are especially nice, following the styles shown in the ongoing historic photos of
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her that are projected above the stage throughout. Good attention to detail with Eva’s costumes and those of the women in street crowds as well. Director Bryce Alexander writes of the “social model of disability” — versus medical models. “Most obstacles that are faced are not caused by impairments, but by the way society is organized in other words, impairment is an injury or illness, but disability is the limiting of opportunities for people to take part in society.” Alexander has courageous actors giving a powerful performance that keeps an audience engaged to the very end of this richly written musical. For readers who haven’t seen this Phamaly group perform, “Evita” would be a fine introduction. They just grow stronger.
IF YOU GO “Evita” runs through Aug. 7 at the Elizabeth Ericksen Byron Theatre at the University of Denver’s Newman Center for the Performing Arts, University and Iliff, Denver. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Sensoryfriendly performance on Thursday, Aug. 4 ($20). Tickets: $32-$36 at: newmantix. com/phamaly or by calling 303-871-7720.
The theater at the Newman Center is a temporary home, while the Space at Denver Center undergoes remodeling. It serves the company well, although it seems a bit congested. Every single inch of space is used. Sound is excellent.
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‘I caught a Pikachu in her kitchen’ POKÉMON AROUND THE WORLD Pokémon Go has been released in more than 30 countries. The game has led to acts of goodwill and unfortunate accidents. And intriguing stories related to the game continue to make the news every day. Here are a few: • In Colorado, the Department of Transportation screened this notice on digital message boards above highways around the state: “Beware the Pokémon – Don’t game and drive.”
Christopher Cole and his two children, Malcolm, 3, and Elizabeth, 6, encounter a Pokémon during their daily walk. “I like the way this game gets me and the kids outside,” said Cole. Photo by Casey Van Divier
• In Indiana, an animal shelter invited Pokémon Go players to walk adoptable dogs as they play the game.
Smartphone users around metro area catch Pokémon fever
• In Israel, President Reuven Rivlin posted a picture of himself catching a Pokémon in his office.
By Casey Van Divier Special to Colorado Community Media
Malcolm, 3, and Elizabeth Cole, 6, appear to be looking at a Pokémon on Parker’s Mainstreet. Their father, Chris, took this while playing Pokémon Go. The app uses augmented virtual reality to merge real surroundings with the game’s characters on the phone screen.
Clark Wilson, 12, was at summer camp in Massachusetts earlier this month when the new app, Pokémon Go, was released for iPhone and Android. “All the camp counselors were talking about it as soon as it came out,” Wilson said. Though the campers weren’t allowed to play the game during camp, counselors started catching Pokémon immediately. “The app was pretty big news,” said Wilson, back home in Highlands Ranch and looking for Pokémon with his mom at Civic Green park last week. “I downloaded it after I got home.” The Pokémon franchise, once limited to trading cards and video games, is growing larger and larger since the release of Poké-
mon Go on July 6. Though the app is free to download, in-app purchases generated more than $14 million in just five days, according to SuperDataResearch. The eagerly awaited app — which uses augmented reality technology — hit the top of U.S. sale charts 13 hours after its release, according to Boy Genius Report. Players use their cell phone cameras to view their surroundings. The game then adds Pokémon characters to the screen, making it seem as if they have appeared in real life. “Research suggests the game is so popular because of the appeal of combining the virtual world with the real world,” said Annie Butler, associate professor and department chair of human services at the Metropolitan State University of Denver. Butler specializes in addictive behavior as it relates to video games and technology. “It sounds like a fun game, but there are two sides to every coin,” Butler said. “Some people can use it and it’s no big deal. But Pokemon continues on Page 23
• In Wyoming, a 19-year-old girl stumbled across a dead body while looking for Pokémon. • In Ohio, three teenagers trespassed onto the site of a nuclear power plant in search of rare Pokémon. • In New York City, Pokémon fans are charging up to $30 an hour to catch and train Pokémon for other players. • In Maryland, a man crashed his vehicle into a police car while he was playing the game. • In Gloucestershire, England, a Pokémon Go player called police to report a stolen Pokémon. Sources: Greeley Tribune, Time Magazine, CNN, Fox News, The Guardian, CBS News, Washington Post
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July 28, 2016
Getting muddy to raise some money MuckFest 2016 helps in multiple sclerosis fight
By Tom Skelley tskelley@coloradocommunitymedia.com Nearly 3,200 filthy philanthropists gathered at Salisbury Equestrian Park in Parker on July 16 to fight multiple sclerosis, raising more than $167,000 for the National MS Society. Temperatures hovered around 95 degrees throughout the day as participants, affectionately known as “mudders,” slid under, climbed over and powered through obstacles and pits of mud before hosing off beyond the finish line. “There’s always power when people affected by MS come together,” said Carrie Nolan, president of the ColoradoWyoming Chapter of the National MS Society. This year is the first time the annual event was held in Parker, and Nolan said the location was a natural fit. “We’ve been looking for a home that was within eyeshot of the metro Denver area and was accessible,” Nolan said. “It’s a great opportunity to also have a place where participants can go somewhere to get a beer or lunch after the event.” Since its inception six years ago, MuckFest has raised more than $24 million for multiple sclerosis research. All funds go directly to the National MS Society’s work in researching a cure and providing services for people with the disease, such as assistance with insurance and navigating the health care system to find the best doctors. Multiple sclerosis affects the central nervous system, interrupting signals sent within the brain and outward to other parts of the body. Symptoms vary, but include everything from numbness in the extremities to paralysis and blindness. At least 2.3 million people worldwide have the disease, and two to three times as many women are afflicted than men. Most people with the disease are diag-
A participant in Parker’s MuckFest 2016 crawls through the course to raise money for MS at Salisbury Equestrian Park on July 16. Photo courtesy of Gameface Media nosed between the ages of 20 and 50. Colorado has one of the highest incident rates of MS in the country. One out of every 400 people in the state live with the disease compared to one in 750 people nationally. The money raised at the Parker MuckFest will be used locally by the ColoradoWyoming Chapter of the National MS Society, a point that isn’t lost on Jenny Roberts of Castle Rock. “I think the best thing is that the money doesn’t just go to the MS Society, it goes to the local chapter,” Roberts said.
“It’s going to my sister, it’s going to my sister-in-law, and I think that’s something critical for people to know.” Roberts has been participating in the annual fundraisers since her sister was diagnosed with MS in 2010, organizing the “Greatest Show on Dirt” team that she said has raised over $140,00 in six years. It wasn’t until Roberts sent out emails to raise support for the team that she realized how many people she knew were living with MS. “We had a lot of people reply ‘Oh yeah,
I have MS too’ or ‘I know someone with MS,’” she said. Roberts discovered that, along with her sister, her sister-in-law and her college roommate also had MS. As her team has grown each year, Roberts said she and other mudders realize how widespread their community is. “This event opens the door to all these people who don’t realize the support they have,” Roberts said. “It’s provided a lot of support for people to be able to talk and share their experiences. It gives them an opportunity they wouldn’t have had.”
Salomess Stars Salome FOR RELEASE WEEK OF JULY 25, 2016 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You face the possibility of raising your relationship to another level. However, your partner might demand that you make promises for which you’re not sure you’re ready. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) As changes continue, expect things to get a little more hectic at your workplace. An unexpected travel opportunity could open new career prospects. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Confront the person who caused your hurt feelings and demand a full explanation for his or her actions. You’ll not only recover your self-esteem, but you’ll also gain the respect of others. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) That personal problem in the workplace is compounded by someone’s biased interference. Stand your ground, and you’ll soon find allies gathering around you. LEO (July 23 to August 22) You don’t accept disapproval easily. But instead of hiding out in your den to lick your wounded pride, turn the criticism into a valuable lesson for future use. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) That former friend you thought you’d cut out of your life is still affecting other relationships. Counter his or her lies with the truth. Your friends are ready to listen.
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TO SOLVE SUDOKU: Numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle!
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) What appears to be an unfair situation might simply be the result of a misunderstanding. If you feel something is out of balance, by all means, correct it. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) A stalled relationship won’t budge until you make the first move. Your partner offers a surprising explanation about what got it mired down in the first place. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) A co-worker shares some startling news, but before you can use it to your advantage, make sure it’s true. The weekend favors family matters.
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CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Your usual conservative approach to family situations might not work at this time. Keep an open mind about developments, and you might be pleasantly surprised. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Plans might have to be put on hold because of a family member’s problems. Don’t hesitate to get involved. Your help could make all the difference. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Relationships in the home and in the workplace need your careful attention during this period. Be careful not to allow misunderstandings to create problems. BORN THIS WEEK: You have a keen, insightful intellect and enjoy debating your views with others who disagree with you. You also love to solve puzzles -- the harder, the better. (c) 2016 King Features Synd., Inc.
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July 28, 2016
THINGS TO DO TOP 5
THEATER/FILM
Summer Wizard Camp Learn magic and performance skills by professional magicians Carol Massie and Joe Givan at Summer Wizard Camp at Theatre of Dreams, 735 Park St., Castle Rock. Camp dates are Monday to Friday, Aug. 1-4 (more dates may be added). Camp runs from 9:30 a.m. to noon each day. Cost includes all supplies and recital show for family. Open to ages 7 and older. Call 303-660-6799 for details and to sign up. Go to www.AmazingShows. com. ‘Midsummer Night’s Dream’ When four young people in love find their plans crossed by parents and the king, they run off into the woods. Their plans take a strange and hilarious turn. The Actors’ Playground performs Shakespeare’s most popular comedy “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 5, and Sunday, Aug. 7, at Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main St., Littleton. Tickets available at the box office. Call 303-794-2787 ext. 5 or go to www.TownHallArtsCenter.org.
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 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. Class schedule includes 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.
ART Food, Fun and Games of Yesterday The Highlands Ranch Historical Society presents Memory Lane: Food, Fun and Games of Yesterday from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, July 28, and from 5:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 3, at Charter Financial Resources Memory Lane, 9335 Commerce Center St., B4, Highlands Ranch. Registration is required; contact Programs@theHRHS.org or call Nancy at 720-932-6990. Go to http://www.thehrhs. org/ Book Talk, Wine Tasting Explore Colorado wineries at Colorado’s Wine Country, a book talk and wine tasting with author Paula Mitchell at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, July 30, at Douglas County Libraries branch in Lone Tree, 10055 Library Way. Books will also be available for sale and signing. For adults ages 21-plus. Wine tasting compliments of Purgatory Cellars. Registration is required at 303-791-7323 or DouglasCountyLibraries.org. HeavenFest Music Festival The largest Christian music festival returns to Bandimere Speedway, 3051 S. Rooney Road, Morrison. HeavenFest 2016 features 50-plus bands on five stages. Gates open at 2:30 p.m. Friday, July 29, and at noon Saturday, July 30. Tickets available at www.heavenfest.com. Stick Horse Rodeo Young cowboys and cowgirls ages 4-10 get a look at the ranching life, with pole bending, barrel racing and steer roping at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 1, at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Kids are encouraged to dress in their favorite Western duds. Light refreshments will be served. Registration is required at 303-7917323 or DouglasCountyLibraries.org. Archetype Revival Celebrate the opening of “Archetype Revival” from 6-9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 5, at the indoor galleries at the Museum of Outdoor Arts, 1000 Englewood Parkway, Englewood. Enjoy food, drinks, music and art. Event is free. Go to http://moaonline. org. As the museum continues its 2016 theme of reinvention, Summer Design and Build Emerging artists explore new takes on archetypes throughout the gallery. FIND MORE THINGS TO DO ONLINE ColoradoCommunityMedia.com/events
Art of the Animal Summer Camp Learn about animals and art from different environments from across the globe through the Wildlife Experience museum’s art gallery, exhibits and live animals. Camp runs from 1-5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 1, to Friday, Aug. 5, at CU South Denver, 10035 S. Peoria St., Parker. Call 303-315-9448 or go to http://southdenver.cu.edu/events/event/art-animal-summer-camp/ Participants will have access to the expressive qualities of various art materials including charcoal and paper, model magic and found objects. Each day will feature a new activities and projects for the students to enjoy. Transform your animal observations into your own works of art and collaborate to make a group piece to be displayed in the museum.
EVENTS
National Night Out It’s America’s Night Out Against Crime. National Night Out is a crime and drug prevention campaign that involves citizens, law enforcement groups, civic groups, businesses, neighborhood organizations and local officials from over 15,000 communities from all 50 states and U.S. territories. Join the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2, at Centennial Center Park, 13050 E. Peakview Ave., Centennial. See sheriff’s vehicles, enjoy live music and more. Get Kids Ready for School A special story time for kids ages 4-6 who are starting school for the first time is scheduled at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2, and Thursday, Aug. 4, at the Roxborough Library, 8357 N. Rampart Range Road. Kids can sing along to fun songs, enjoy stories, and create a craft. The program is the same each day. Registration is required at 303-791-7323 or DouglasCountyLibraries.org. Dine & Learn: Age Wisely Living longer is a blessing, yet long-term care costs are one reason retirees deplete their savings and lose assets. Don’t Go Broke in a Nursing Home workshops cover strategies, solutions and laws to protect your assets. No products are endorsed or sold. Reservations are required; call 303-4682820. Meals are catered by Panera Bread. Upcoming workshops are from 10:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2 and Thursday, Aug. 11 at Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St., Centennial; 10:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 3 and Wednesday, Aug. 10, at Foothills Peak Recreation Center, 6612 Ward St.. Littleton; and 9:30-11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, 6-8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 8, 9:30-11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16, at Memory Lane/Charter Financial: 9335 Commerce Center Street, Unit B5 (Near C470 and Santa Fe), Highlands Ranch. Business Plan Basics Learn the basics of business planning and the information needed to start forming a business plan, from identifying goals to allocating resources, at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 3, at the Castle Pines Library, 360 Village Square Lane. Presented by the Small Business Development Center of South Metro Denver. Registration is required at DouglasCountyLibraries. org. For more information, call 303-791-7323.
Pancake Breakfast Enjoy a free pancake breakfast, live music, giveaways and commemorative gifts to celebrate Park Meadows’ 20th anniversary. Breakfast is served from 8-10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 5. Go to www.parkmeadows.com/events. Potluck Dance Party Adventures in Dance hosts a potluck party from 8-9:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 5, at 1500 W. Littleton Blvd., Unit 207, Littleton. Dance your favorite dances to your favorite DJ tunes. Swap your favorite finger food recipes. Call 720-2760562 or go to www.adventuresindance.com. Sock It To `Em Join the Sock It To `Em campaign from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, at Clement Park, Shelter 3. Erica Shields, of Littleton, who is Mrs. Colorado, has a goal of collecting 50,000 pair of socks, which will be given to the homeless. For every pair of socks (or for every $1 donated), you will be entered into a drawing for prizes. All are welcome. Bring a picnic lunch and drink, and enjoy an afternoon at the park. Enter the park at the Columbine Library, off Bowles and West Long Drive, between Wadsworth and Pierce. Go to www.sockittoemsockcampaign.org. Hiking Safely in Avalanche Country Friends of Berthoud Pass will provide important information on preparedness, avalanche awareness, route selection, safety, self-rescue, and terrain analysis at 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Part of DCL’s One Book, One Walk program. Registration is required at 303-791-7323 or DouglasCountyLibraries.org. Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser Boy Scout Troop 385 plans its pancake breakfast fundraiser from 8 a.m. to noon Sunday, Aug. 7, at American Legion Post 11-11, 9959 Wadsworth Blvd., Broomfield. The menu includes pancakes, eggs, bacon or sausage, homestyle potatoes, toast, and coffee or water. All profits help Scouts pay for summer camp, camping trips, troop activities and more. Webelos, show up in uniform and get a free breakfast. Troop 385 serves breakfast the first Sunday of every month. Line Dance Aerobics Dance a variety of line dances including the cowboy cha-cha, electric slide, cupid shuffle and the wobble in a workout format. Hour-long class begins at 7:30 a.m. Mondays, Aug. 8-29, at Adventures in Dance, 1500 W. Littleton Blvd., Unit 207, Littleton. Call 720-276-0562 or go to www. adventuresindance.com Tuesday Morning Women’s Golf League The Englewood Women’s Golf Association is accepting applications for the 2016 season. The women play Tuesday mornings at Broken Tee Englewood golf course. Contact the membership chair for information, ewga18@gmail. com.
HEALTH
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: Saturday, July 30, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Littleton Elks Lodge 1650, 5749 S. Curtice St., Littleton (Karen Basler, 303-7941819); Saturday, July 30, 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Music Saves Lives, Walmart, 11101 S. Parker Road, Parker. Relay For Life The American Cancer Society Relay For Life gives communities the chance to celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost and fight back against the disease. Each year, more than 4 million people participate in this global phenomenon and raise money and awareness to save lives from cancer. A partial schedule of Relay For Life events follows: Friday, Aug. 5, Relay for Life Littleton, Cornerstone Park; Sunday, Oct. 16, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, Greenwood Village Center Station. Living and Aging Well Learn about living and aging well through monthly luncheons on the second Monday of each month at the Lone Tree Golf Clun and Hotel. Program starts at 11:30 a.m., and lunch reservations are required. Cost includes beverage, lunch and tip. Upcoming topics are Summer Bing, Monday, Aug. 8; Ms. Senior America Michelle Rahn, presenting Defying Gravity, Monday, Sept. 12; Men’s health, presented by Scott Hall, Monday, Oct. 10. Go to www.cityoflonetree.com/agingwell for information and to RSVP. 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.
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FARM & AGRICULTURE
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Garage Sales ANNUAL COVENTRY GARAGE SALE – SAT. JULY 30, 8AM – 2PM. 5011 W. Bowles Ave., Littleton Large number of homes participating in this annual event. Baby & kids clothes, toys, sporting equipment, furniture, tools, household items, electronics, kitchen gear, etc. QUALITY ITEMS, something for everyone! SATURDAY ONLY! Arvada
Friday July 29th & Saturday July 30th 9am-5pm 13445 West 73rd Ave Antiques, Furniture, Housewares, Camping Equipment, Free Firewood
Arts & Crafts 19th Annual Winter Park Craft Fair
Saturday 8-13 - Sunday 8-14 Lions Pancake Breakfast Come and enjoy!! Vendor space available 970-531-3170 jjbeam@hotmail.com
Bicycles
MOVING SALE 47895 Foxwood Drive Saturday July 30 8am IH 686 Tractor, Gun Safes, Patio Furniture, Book Cases, Dressers, Freezer, Washer/Dryer and more All Super Cheap! 303-841-2853
Fun & easy to ride Fly up hills with ease Peddles Like a Regular Bike No Drivers License Needed BEST PRICES IN-TOWN 303-257-0164
Estate Sales Harvey Park South Furniture, housewares, decorative items, patio furniture, yard tools, tools and more 2855 S. Raleigh St. July 29th-31st 9am-4pm Perry Park
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1995 Lexus SC300 2 door, auto, cold AC, looks/runs great, fresh emissions, 142k $4750/obo (303)386-6756
Split & Delivered $250 a cord Stacking available extra $35 Delivery charge may apply Call 303-647-2475 or 720-323-2173
Autos for Sale
Furniture Over-sized Lv Rm chair; very nice; light beige velour; rounded arms; (replacing with a recliner); $900 new; asking $100. 303-979-9534
Medical Brand new Drive DV8 Steeradle knee scooter with brakes, height adjustable, easily afordable, weight capacity 300 pounds $252 firm (303)933-0870
Miscellaneous
Dogs Why NOT buy dogs from stores or online? Over bred unhealthy dogs in tiny cramped cages is coldhearted big business. Visit: CanineWelfare.org & learn how to find healthy puppies & AVOID PUPPY MILLS!!
Please adopt me. I was rescued from a high kill shelter in N.M. I am a 7 month old male pit/lab mix. I am loving and intelligent and need a little space to have fun! Call 720-519-4415 $99.00.
2 matching end tables 24" oak in good condition $25 each 2 shower benches small - 12"x21 $15, large 20"x21" $20 both with adjustable legs never used
Furniture, Housewares, Tools, Snow Blower and more 4804 Cheyenne Drive July 28th, 29th and 30th 8am-3:30pm
Building Materials Steel Buildings Drastically Low Price FACTORY Inventory Disposal Big & Small, No Limitation on size Limited Supply Call to Price & Reserve Free Erection Price Available www.sunwardsteel.com 800-964-8335
Boats and Water Sports 1 man fly fishing Pontoon Boat w/paddles and fins Great Shape - used only 2 times $150 (303)905-7099
1981 Honda Goldwing 1100cc Mileage 49,820, includes saddle bags, trailer hitch in good condition Asking $2000 720-638-9770 2002 Harley Davidson Road King 16" ape handlebars, lots of chrome black color, very good condition 2006 Harley Davidson Ultra Classic Blue color, well maintained, very good condition Call David (720)351-1520
RV’s and Campers
Home Schooler's delight Omano Microscope $50 303-905-7099
Musical Kimball Spinet Piano for sale $200 Great for children's music lessons, school or church. Buyer move, 303-791-3880
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THE WINNERS Winners at the Mopar Mile High Nationals July 22-24 at Bandimere Speedway in Morrison:
By Tom Munds tmunds@coloradocommunitymedia.com The sleek black pro stock motorcycle looks fast, but owner and builder Mike Berry said the challenge of upping the engine’s horsepower must be solved for him to be competitive at the Mile High National Drag Races. The Littleton resident talked about his efforts as he prepared for time trials at the July 22 session of the national drag racing event at Bandimere Speedway in Morrison. “Things haven’t gone well for us this racing season,” he said. “I qualified for the field at the Gator Nationals earlier this year and then failed to qualify for the next two races. Since then, we focused on spending time trying to meet the challenge of making adjustments so the motor would make more horsepower. We are producing about 400 horsepower and need about 20 more horsepower to be competitive. We have tried a lot of different things that should have made changes but didn’t.” Berry races a 2012 Buell XB9R motorcycle in the very competitive pro stock motorcycle drag racing field. Just entering a race doesn’t entitle the rider to compete for the race title because there are always more entries than spots in the race bracket. There are 23 pro stock motorcycle entries at the Mile High Nationals and performance in the time trials narrowed the field to 16 for the July 24 head-to-head, single-elimination races for the championship trophy. “We know we are underpowered and we almost stayed at the shop this week to continue to work on the issue,” he said with a smile. “But this is our home track and we decided to be here and do our best.” Over the weekend, Berry was 21st in the time trials — with a
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Littleton resident Mike Berry guides his pro stock motorcycle back into the trailer after equipment weigh-in July 22 so he could compete in the Mile High National Drag Races at Bandimere Speedway. For about 20 years, Berry has raced without a major sponsor. He has maintained and built parts for his motorcycle in his Englewood business. Photos by Tom Munds top speed of 180.24 mph — and didn’t qualify for the elimination rounds. A pro stock motorcycle uses a racing engine mounted on a specialized frame and body that sort of resembles a production bike. The motor produces more than 400 horsepower and launches the bike from a standing start and provides the power so the bike reaches speeds of about 190 mph in the less than 7 seconds it takes to reach the finish line a quarter mile away. Riders race side-by-side in a pro stock motorcycle drag race. Each rider takes time to position the motorcycle so it will travel down the middle of the track. Then, the riders take their places, the engine is revved and,
when the green light goes on, the bike and driver launch off the starting line. The torque from the engine lifts the front tire off the ground for the first 60 or 70 feet. “You launch off the line in a hurry,” Berry said. “I guess you would compare it to sitting on the end of a gun barrel and catching the bullet as it is fired. It is a rush and I love it.” Berry is an independent racer who, with help from his friend from Tulsa resident John Hamock, tried to compete with teams with major sponsors. “At least one of the full-time teams has four motorcycles with sponsors that provide a budget of about $3 million a year,” he said. “We make a lot of our parts and do a lot of other things as
we try to compete on our own dime.” The veteran racer said running at the Mile High Nationals is a challenge for all the teams entering the competition. “The altitude means there is less oxygen in the air,” he explained. “That means just about everything has to be developed just for this race. Even with all the adjustments, the altitude and thin air means a power loss of about 20 percent.” Berry grew up in Lakewood, lives in Littleton and started his business, MB Precision Machine, in Englewood about 25 years ago. “I love racing and, while we don’t have a lot of success, I stick with it,” he said. “In a way,
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racing is my advertising because it promotes my business. My business manufactures parts for my bike. When others teams see the parts we manufacture that enhance performance, they want them so they become my customers.” He said he loves racing enough to want to do it full time. But, he also has a thriving business so it is a balancing act between running his business and racing. “I’ll admit I have given thought to putting my business on the back burner and racing full time,” Berry said. “But it is only a thought because I have a comfortable lifestyle I really like and full-time racing means all that would change dramatically. So, I just stick with racing part time and wishing I could get to more races.”
When it comes to college, some athletes really plan ahead Leanne Lowry celebrated her 14th birthday in June and on July 15 announced she had verbally committed to play volleyball at the University of Iowa. She won’t graduate from high school until 2020. Jim Benton Lowry, a 5-foot11 libero, will be a OVERTIME freshman at Castle View this fall and has an older sister, junior Lauren, who is a setter for the Sabercats. Leanne Lowry has “played up” against older athletes in competitive club volleyball for the past few years. “Leanne plays at a level well above her age,” said Castle View coach Scott Dowis. “She makes the difficult plays look routine. She is slated to play libero at the next level. However, she has the ability to do it all, set, attack, defend — you name it.” College coaches these days don’t wait long to secure verbal commitments from
athletes, making decisions based mostly on potential. Lowry isn’t the only young player who has announced a verbal commitment — which is not binding — before becoming a senior. Alea Tooley, a sophomore-to-be at Columbine, made a commitment to play women’s lacrosse at the University of Denver. There have been many athletes who will be juniors this year who have vowed to attend certain colleges. Some of those athletes who will graduate in 2018 include Arapahoe’s Harvey Jackson and Golden’s Liam Johnson, who have pledged to play lacrosse at DU; Chaparral’s Ally Schlegel, who will head to Penn State to play soccer; Cherry Creek soccer player Mia Raben, who announced a commitment to attend Wake Forest; Mountain Vista’s Jake Govett, who will attend Delaware to play lacrosse; and Valor baseball player Luke Ziegler, who has committed to Pepperdine. Olympic Development tryouts The Colorado Soccer Association will
host Olympic Development tryouts at the Air Force Academy July 30-Aug. 1 for players who live along the Front Range. Lindsey Horan, the U.S. Olympic team member from Golden, participated in this program. Top elite boys and girls players born between 1999 and 2004 were asked to try out, train and possibly become part of the 2016-17 pool team that would represent Colorado and Region IV in 2017 national tournaments. Invitations were sent to more than 8,000 players and this season, Mountain Region tryouts for the Olympic Development Program will be held Aug. 13 and 14 in Basalt. Coloradans in top 10 Three Colorado residents finished in the top 10 of the CoBank Colorado Open golf tournament July 21-24 at the Green Valley Ranch Golf Club in Denver. Jim Knous, of Englewood, set a course record with a 7-under-par 29 on the back nine and matched a course low with a 10-under par 62 during the final round and finished tied for fourth with a
19-under-par total of 269. Arvada’s Zahkai Brown, the 2007 Colorado high school state champion from Pomona, tied Knous for fourth place. Both received checks for $8,167 Nick Hodge, from Littleton, tied for ninth with at 271, good for $5,000. Former University of Colorado golfer and Denver native Jonathan Kaye, who now lives in Phoenix, tied for second with a 20-under-par total of 268 and earned $15,250. Neil Johnson, of River Falls, Wisconsin, won the tournament and $100,000 with a score of 265. New sport at Arapahoe Girls field hockey will have 15 schools playing this fall as Arapahoe and Liberty will compete. These teams, like most of the others, will be co-op teams that draw players from other district schools. 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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it becomes an addiction when people try to stop playing and can’t, or let it interfere with their relationships.” Butler believes the game appeals to different demographics in different ways. While kids enjoy the cartoon images and the gaming pieces of it, she said adults are more likely to enjoy the way they can use
the app without experiencing the usual solitary aspects of gaming. Christopher Cole, a Pokémon Go player and father of two, is one of many adults who have become avid Pokémon trainers this month. Cole typically plays the game with his two children and his wife, Karen. “We go on walks around the neighborhood and make it an adventure,” Cole said. In the first 12 days since downloading the game, the Parker resident walked more than 55 miles. “It motivates people to go to places they’ve never gone before and see parts of
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Douglas County, CO 80109 THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO In the Interest of: DIANNA SERRANO VALLE, D.O.B. 12/04/2001, Child,
marijuana or assist others in growing marijuana; and
Public Notices And concerning: JUANITA VALLE ALBAREZ, D.O.B. 10/29/1975, Mother, JAVIER SERRANO SANCHEZ, D.O.B. 02/19/1980, Father, Respondents,
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 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
Government Legals PUBLIC NOTICE DOUGLAS COUNTY DISTRICT COURT, STATE OF COLORADO 4000 Justice Way Castle Rock, CO Douglas County, CO 80109 THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO In the Interest of: DIANNA SERRANO VALLE, D.O.B. 12/04/2001, Child, And concerning: JUANITA VALLE ALBAREZ, D.O.B. 10/29/1975, Mother, JAVIER SERRANO SANCHEZ, D.O.B. 02/19/1980, Father, Respondents, And concerning GOMECENTO NAVA ARISMENDEZ, Step-father, SHAWN MUIR, Kin-like placement, Special Respondents. Attorney for Department: John Thirkell, #13865 R. LeeAnn Reigrut, #23388 4400 Castleton Ct.
And concerning GOMECENTO NAVA ARISMENDEZ, Step-father, SHAWN MUIR, Kin-like placement, Special Respondents.
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Attorney for Department: John Thirkell, #13865 R. LeeAnn Reigrut, #23388 4400 Castleton Ct. Castle Rock, CO 80109 (303) 663-7726 FAX 877.285.8988 jthirkel@douglas.co.us lreigrut@douglas.co.us CASE NUMBER: 16JV141 * DIVISION 7 DEPENDENCY SUMMONS This Summons is initiated pursuant to Rule 2.2 of the Colorado Rules of Juvenile Procedure, Rule 4 of the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure, and Section 193-503, C.R.S. 2015. TO THE RESPONDENT Javier Serrano Sanchez: You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed which alleges that the above-named children are dependent or neglected as per the facts set forth in the Dependency and Neglect Petition. A Return of Service hearing has been set for August 22, 2016 at 1:30 p.m. in Division 7, Douglas County District Court, 4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock, Colorado, 80109. Your presence before this court is required to defend against the claims in this petition. IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR, THE COURT WILL PROCEED IN YOUR ABSENCE, WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE, TO CONDUCT AN ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND MAY ENTER A JUDGMENT BY DEFAULT THEREBY ADJUDICATING YOUR CHILDREN AS DEPENDENT OR NEGLECTED CHILDREN. You have the right to request a trial by jury at the adjudicatory stage of this petition. You also have the right to legal representation at every stage of the proceedings by counsel of your own choosing, or if you are without sufficient financial means, appointment of counsel by the Court. Termination of your parent-child legal relationship to free your children for adoption is a possible remedy in this proceeding. If that remedy is pursued, you are entitled to a hearing before a Judge. You also have the right, if you are indigent, to have the Court appoint, at no expense to you, one expert witness of your own choosing at any hearing on the termination of your parent-child relationship. If you are a minor, you have the right to the appointment of a Guardian ad litem to represent your best interests. You have the right to have this matter heard by a district court judge rather than by the magistrate. You may waive that right, and in doing so, you will be bound by the findings and recommendations of the magistrate, subject to review as provided by sec. 19-1-108(5.5), C.R.S. 2015, and subsequently, to the right of appeal as provided by Colorado Appellate Rule 3.4. This summons is being initiated by the Douglas County Department of Human Services through its counsel. Dated: July 18, 2016 s/LeeAnn Reigrut John Thirkell, #13865 R. LeeAnn Reigrut, #28833 Assistant Douglas County Attorney Legal Notice No.: 929417 First Publication: July 28, 2016 Last Publication: July 28, 2016 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS A public hearing will be held on August 15, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. before the Douglas County Planning Commission and on September 13, 2016, at 2:30 p.m. before the Douglas County Board of County Commissioners in the Commissioners’ Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, CO. The hearing is for proposed amendments to the Douglas County Zoning Resolution (DCZR) regarding Development Agreement regulations. The proposed amendments affect the following DCZR Section: Section 35 – Development Agreements For more specific information, call Kati Rider, Douglas County Planning, at 303660-7460 regarding file #DR2016-005. Legal Notice No.: 929420 First Publication: July 28, 2016 Last Publication: July 28, 2016 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE DOUGLAS COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS A public hearing will be held before the Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday, August 9, 2016, at 2:30 p.m., in the Commissioners Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, concerning the adoption of the following Ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. O-016-002 THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, COLORADO AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE GROWING, CULTIVATING, AND PROCESSING OF MARIJUANA WHEREAS, Article XVIII, Sections 14 and 16 of the Colorado Constitution (Amendment 20 and 64, respectively), authorize persons to grow limited amounts of marijuana or assist others in growing marijuana; and WHEREAS, Amendment 20 cedes general authority to local government to prohibit the operation of marijuana cultivation facilities, marijuana product manufacturing facilities, marijuana testing facilities or retail marijuana stores (“Commercial Marijuana Operations”); and WHEREAS, with the adoption of Ordinance No. O-012-003, the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Douglas, Colorado (the “Board”) prohibited Commercial Marijuana Operations within unincorporated Douglas County; and WHEREAS, neither Amendment 20 nor Amendment 64 permit local government to prohibit non-commercial unlicensed individual grow operations; and WHEREAS, State regulations pertaining to Commercial Marijuana Operations are
WHEREAS, Amendment 20 cedes general authority to local government to prohibit the operation of marijuana cultivation facilities, marijuana product manufacturing facilities, marijuana testing facilities or retail marijuana stores (“Commercial Marijuana Operations”); and
WHEREAS, with the adoption of Ordinance No. O-012-003, the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Douglas, Colorado (the “Board”) prohibited Commercial Marijuana Operations within unincorporated Douglas County; and
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WHEREAS, neither Amendment 20 nor Amendment 64 permit local government to prohibit non-commercial unlicensed individual grow operations; and WHEREAS, State regulations pertaining to Commercial Marijuana Operations are generally not directed toward non-commercial unlicensed individual grow operations; and WHEREAS, this circumstance has resulted in a proliferation of non-licensed and unregulated marijuana grow operations that present significant health and public safety concerns with multiple and persistent violations of County building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and fire codes; and WHEREAS, the Board is authorized pursuant to Section 30-11-101(2), C.R.S., “to adopt and enforce ordinances and resolutions regarding health, safety, and welfare issues”; and WHEREAS, the Board is further authorized pursuant to Section 29-1.5-106(13.5), C.R.S., to regulate the growing of marijuana, commercially or otherwise; and WHEREAS, the Board is further authorized pursuant to Section 9-7-113, C.R.S., to ban the use of compressed flammable gas in the extraction of THC or other cannabinoids in a residential setting; and WHEREAS, the Board has determined that the adoption of regulations governing the growing, cultivating, and processing of marijuana is necessary and desirable for the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Douglas County; and WHEREAS, this Ordinance does not unreasonably impair or impede the exercise of rights afforded citizens under Amendment 20 and 64; now therefore, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS as follows: Section I. Scope of Ordinance and Authority: This Ordinance applies within the unincorporated territory of Douglas County, Colorado, and applies to the growing, cultivating, and processing of marijuana on any lot, parcel, or tract of land by any person, including but not limited to patients, primary caregivers, or persons for personal use. Section II. Definitions: The definitions contained in Amendment 20, the Colorado Medical Marijuana Code, the Colorado Medical Marijuana Program, and any regulations promulgated by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and the Colorado Department of Revenue, as amended from time to time, are incorporated into this Ordinance by reference, including but not limited to, definitions of Marijuana, Medical Marijuana, Patient, and Primary Caregiver. All other applicable definitions are as stated herein. a. “Accessory Structure” means: A subordinate structure detached from but located on the same lot as the primary residence, the use of which is incidental and accessory to that of the primary residence. b. “Accessory Use” means: A use incidental to and subordinate to a primary residence. c. “Primary Residence” means: A residence where a person, by custom and practice, makes his or her principle domicile and address and to which the person intends to return following any temporary absence, such as a vacation. Residence is evidenced by actual daily physical presence, use and occupancy of the primary residence and use of the residential address for domestic purposes, such as, but not limited to, slumber, preparation and partaking of meals, regular mail delivery, vehicle registration, or credit, water and utility billing. A person shall have only one primary residence. d. “Primary Use” means: The main use of a structure or land, as distinguished from an accessory use.
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ply with all applicable building and fire codes, as amended and adopted, including plumbing, electrical and mechanical. 8. Nonresidential buildings or structures that are not accessory to a primary residence shall not be used for the growing, cultivating, or processing of marijuana. 9. Marijuana shall not be grown, cultivated, or processed outdoors. c. Marijuana Plant Limits At any given time, no more than 12 marijuana plants, in any stage of maturity, may be grown, cultivated or processed at a primary residence.
d. Use of Compressed Flammable Gas Products or Flammable Liquids No compressed flammable gas (e.g. butane) or flammable liquid may be used in the growing, cultivating, or processing of marijuana. For purposes of this paragraph, “flammable liquid” means a liquid that has a flash point below one hundred degrees (100°) Fahrenheit, and includes all forms of alcohol and ethanol.
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e. Cannot be Perceptible The growing, cultivating, or processing of marijuana shall not be perceptible from the exterior of the structure in which such activities occur, including, but not limited to: 1. Common visual observation. 2. Light pollution, glare, or brightness that disturbs the repose of another. 3. Undue vehicular or foot traffic, including unusually heavy parking in front of the primary residence. f. Smell or Odor The smell or odor of marijuana growing, cultivating, or processing at a primary residence shall not be detectable by a person with a normal sense of smell from any adjoining lot, parcel, tract, public right-ofway, or building unit. g. Rental Property Any lessee or tenant that uses a rental property, in whole or in part, for the growing, cultivating, or processing of marijuana shall obtain written, notarized permission from the property owner prior to establishing such use. Section IV. Administration and Enforcement: The Douglas County Sheriff shall be responsible for the administration and enforcement of this ordinance. Section V. Penalty for Violations: Any person who violates this ordinance from its effective date commits a class 2 petty offense under section 30-15-402(1), C.R.S. and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not more than $1,000.00 for each separate violation, plus a surcharge of $10 under section 30-15402(2), C.R.S. Each day during which such violations exist shall be deemed a separate offense. Section VI. Penalty Assessment Procedure: The penalty assessment procedure provided in section 16-2-201, C.R.S., may be followed by the arresting officer for any such violation of this ordinance. Pursuant to the penalty assessment procedure, the violator may pay a fine in the amount of one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), plus a ten dollar ($10) surcharge for the first and any subsequent violations of any of the provisions of this Ordinance. If the penalty assessment procedure is not utilized by a person cited for violating this Ordinance, and the alleged offender is ultimately found guilty by the Douglas County Courts, court costs and any additional financial requirements deemed necessary or appropriate to the Court may be assessed in addition to the fine. Section VII. Disposition of Fines and Forfeitures: All fines and forfeitures for the violation of this ordinance shall be paid to the Treasurer of Douglas County. Section VIII. Additional Remedies: The remedies provided in this ordinance shall be cumulative and in addition to any other federal, state or local remedy, criminal or civil, which may be available. Nothing contained herein shall be construed to preclude prosecution under any other applicable statute, ordinance, rule, order or regulation. Section IX. Severability: Should any section, clause, sentence, or part of this Ordinance be adjudged by any court of competent jurisdiction to be unconstitutional or invalid, the same shall not affect, impair or invalidate the ordinance as a whole or any part thereof other than the part so declared to be invalid.
Section III. Growing, Cultivating, and Processing of Marijuana:
Section X. Safety Clause: The Board of County Commissioners hereby finds, determines and declares that this Ordinance is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public welfare, health and safety.
a. Accessory Use to Primary Residence Marijuana may only be grown, cultivated, or processed as an accessory use at the primary residence of the person conducting such activity, and only for such person’s own use, or by a primary caregiver on behalf of a patient.
Section XI. Effective Date. In order to preserve the immediate health and safety of Douglas County and its residents, this Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its adoption on Second and Final Reading as provided in Section 30-15-405, C.R.S.
b. Location of Growing, Cultivating, and Processing of Marijuana 1. Marijuana may only be grown, cultivated, or processed in a primary residence where residential use is the primary use of the structure or in an accessory structure to the primary residence on the same property. 2. The space used for the growing, cultivating, or processing of marijuana shall be limited to a contiguous 1000 cubic foot volume. 3. The use of an accessory structure for the growing, cultivating, or processing of marijuana shall only be permitted on a lot, parcel, or tract one acre in size or greater. 4. Marijuana shall not be grown, cultivated, or processed in more than one structure on any single lot, parcel, or tract. 5. Marijuana shall not be grown, cultivated, or processed within the common areas of a multi-family or attached residential development. 6. Any area used for the growing, cultivating, and processing of marijuana shall be fully enclosed and locked ensuring accessibility only by the person growing, cultivating or processing the marijuana for medical or personal use and to prevent access by children, visitors, casual passersby, or anyone not authorized to possess marijuana. 7. Any area used for the growing, cultivating, or processing of marijuana shall comply with all applicable building and fire codes, as amended and adopted, including plumbing, electrical and mechanical. 8. Nonresidential buildings or structures that are not accessory to a primary residence shall not be used for the growing, cultivating, or processing of marijuana. 9. Marijuana shall not be grown, cultivated, or processed outdoors.
INTRODUCED AND READ ON FIRST READING on July 12, 2016, and ordered published in the DOUGLAS COUNTY NEWS-PRESS.
c. Marijuana Plant Limits At any given time, no more than 12 marijuana plants, in any stage of maturity, may be grown, cultivated or processed at a primary residence. d. Use of Compressed Flammable Gas Products or Flammable Liquids No compressed flammable gas (e.g. butane) or flammable liquid may be used in the growing, cultivating, or processing of marijuana. For purposes of this paragraph, “flammable liquid” means a liquid that has a flash point below one hundred degrees (100°) Fahrenheit, and includes all forms of alcohol and ethanol.
THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, COLORADO By: /s/ David A. Weaver David A. Weaver, Chair ATTEST: /s/ Meghan McCann Deputy Clerk to the Board Legal Notice No.: 929419 First Publication: July 28, 2016 Last Publication: July 28, 2016 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE Re: Notice of Proposed Declaration Amendment To: ALL FIRST MORTGAGEES with a recorded interest in any unit in the Taos of Lone Tree Homeowner’s Association The Taos of Lone Tree Homeowner’s Association (“Association”) has proposed an Amendment to the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for Taos of Lone Tree, which was recorded with the Clerk and Recorder’s Office for Douglas County, Colorado on March 21, 1984 at Book 512 and Page 942, as amended (“Declaration”). More than 67% of Owners of Units within the Association have approved the Amendment. The proposed Amendment provides authority for the Association to borrow money and to mortgage the property upon a two-thirds vote of the members and for the purpose of improving the Common Areas; for the Association to dedicate or transfer all or part of the Common Area to any public agency, upon a two-thirds vote of the members and other process; and it makes changes to the way the Declaration may be revoked, amended, in the future; it makes changes to the way the Project may be abandoned, terminated, taken by condemnation; and it makes changes consistent with state law on how and how many First Mortgagees must to consent or object to such future amendments.
Douglas County, Colorado on March 21, 1984 at Book 512 and Page 942, as amended (“Declaration”). More than 67% of Owners of Units within the Association have approved the Amendment.
Adoption and Revision Commission, for the purpose of reviewing and making recommendations for the adoption of a fire code, and;
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WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 30-15401.5(2), C.R.S., the Board of County The proposed Amendment provides Commissioners has received a recomauthority for the Association to borrow mendation from the Fire Code Adoption money and to mortgage the property upon and Revision Commission, and; a two-thirds vote of the members and for the purpose of improving the Common WHEREAS, after receiving the recomAreas; for the Association to dedicate or mendations of the Fire Code Adoption and transfer all or part of the Common Area to Revision Commission and duly considerany public agency, upon a two-thirds vote Toand advertise yourand public notices call ing the same, the303-566-4100 Board of County Comof the members other process; it missioners of Douglas County desires to makes changes to the way the Declaraadopt by reference the 2012 International tion may be revoked, amended, in the fuFire Code (“IFC”) in its entirety, except as ture; it makes changes to the way the modified herein, to protect the safety and Project may be abandoned, terminated, welfare of the citizens of Douglas County; taken by condemnation; and it makes and changes consistent with state law on how and how many First Mortgagees must to NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED consent or object to such future amendBY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISments. SIONERS OF DOUGLAS COUNTY as follows: Pursuant to the Article XII of the Declaration, and according to the procedures set A. The Board of County Commissioners forth in C.R.S. § 38-33.3-217, the Amendhereby approves the 2012 IFC, subject to ment will be approved unless 51% of the lenders that hold a security interest in one the Amendments set forth in Attachment 1 or more units and are entitled by the Deand Appendices B and C. claration to vote on the Amendment (referred to in the Declaration as “First MortB. The following properties shall be exgagees”) file written objections to the empt from IFC coverage, except as Amendment within 30 days from the date provided in Subsection 102.5, as they receive this Notice or the date this amended herein: 1. Detached one- or two-family dwellings Notice is published for the second time. or townhouses; Failure to object to the Amendment will be 2. Factory built housing units certified by deemed to be consent. the State of Colorado; 3. Factory built housing units constructed To obtain a copy of the proposed Amendto federal standards; ment, or if you have questions, please 4. Buildings or structures accessory to a contact the Association’s Attorneys, dwelling or other allowed private use; or MOELLER GRAF, P.C., 385 Inverness used exclusively for private agricultural Parkway, #200, Englewood, Colorado purposes; and 80112, Phone:720-279-2568, Fax: 7205. Residential developments containing or 279-2569, Toll Free:877-279-4499, email: creating three or fewer lots or parcels. rramos@moellergraf.com. Sincerely, Board of Directors of Taos of Lone Tree Homeowner’s Association Legal Notice No.: 929428 First Publication: July 28, 2016 Second Publication: August 11, 2016 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press and the Lone Tree Voice Not consecutive publications PUBLIC NOTICE INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) #035-16 INSPECTION and MAINTENANCE of WATER QUALITY PONDS for DOUGLAS COUNTY FACILITIES The Facilities, Fleet and Emergency Support Services Department of Douglas County Government, hereinafter referred to as the County, respectfully requests bids from responsible and qualified firms for the labor and materials required to inspect and maintain the water quality ponds at various Douglas County facilities. These ponds must function as designed and in accordance with storm water management standards. The IFB documents may be reviewed and/or printed from the Rocky Mountain EPurchasing System website at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com. IFB documents are not available for purchase from Douglas County Government and can only be accessed from the above-mentioned website. While the IFB documents are available electronically, Douglas County cannot accept electronic bid responses. Three (3) copies of your IFB response shall be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked “IFB No. 035-16, Inspection and Maintenance of Water Quality Ponds”. Electronic and/or faxed bid responses will not be accepted. Bids will be received until 3:00 p.m., on Thursday, August 11, 2016 by the Douglas County Purchasing Division, 100 Third Street, Suite 130, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104. Bids will not be considered which are received after the time stated, and any bids so received will be returned unopened. Douglas County Government reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive formalities, informalities, or irregularities contained in a said bid and furthermore, to award a contract for items herein, either in whole or in part, if it is deemed to be in the best interest of the County to do so. Additionally, we reserve the right to negotiate optional items/services with the successful bidder. Please direct any questions concerning this IFB to Carolyn Riggs, Purchasing Supervisor, 303-660-7434, criggs@douglas.co.us, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Legal Notice No.: 929431 First Publication: July 28, 2016 Last Publication: July 28, 2016 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following ordinance was adopted, as amended, on second and final reading at a regular public hearing of the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Douglas on July 12, 2016. ORDINANCE NO. O-016-001 THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, COLORADO AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE 2012 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE SUBJECT TO THE AMENDMENTS AS SET FORTH IN ATTACHMENT 1 AND APPENDICES B AND C AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT THEREWITH WHEREAS, Section 30-15-401.5(1), C.R.S., authorizes the Board of County Commissioners to adopt ordinances to provide for minimum safety standards, and; WHEREAS, Section 30-15-401.5(3), C.R.S., authorizes the Board of County Commissioners to adopt fire code provisions for the unincorporated areas of Douglas County, and; WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 30-15401.5(2), C.R.S., the Board of County Commissioners has appointed a permanent commission, known as the Fire Code Adoption and Revision Commission, for the purpose of reviewing and making recommendations for the adoption of a fire code, and; WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 30-15401.5(2), C.R.S., the Board of County Commissioners has received a recommendation from the Fire Code Adoption and Revision Commission, and; WHEREAS, after receiving the recommendations of the Fire Code Adoption and Revision Commission and duly considering the same, the Board of County Commissioners of Douglas County desires to adopt by reference the 2012 International Fire Code (“IFC”) in its entirety, except as modified herein, to protect the safety and welfare of the citizens of Douglas County; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF DOUGLAS COUNTY as
C. The provisions of the International Fire Code, as adopted herein, and from the date on which this ordinance shall take effect, shall be controlling within the limits of the Fire Protection Districts of Castle Rock, North Fork, South Metro Fire Rescue, Franktown, Jackson 105, Larkspur, Littleton, West Douglas, Mountain Communities and West Metro Fire Rescue, along with the Metropolitan Districts of Highlands Ranch, Roxborough Park and Castle Pines and those areas of unincorporated Douglas County not included within a fire protection district. The Fire Code shall be enforced by the chief, commander or designated representative of each fire protection department or district specified in Section 1, or by the Board of County Commissioners in areas not included within a fire protection district.
D. Should any section, clause, sentence, or part of this Ordinance be adjudged by any court of competent jurisdiction to be unconstitutional or invalid, the same shall not affect, impair or invalidate the ordinance as a whole or any part thereof other than the part so declared to be invalid.
E. All ordinances and/or resolutions, including Ordinance No. O-007-002, or parts or ordinances and/or resolutions, which are inconsistent with the provisions of this ordinance, are hereby repealed, except that this repeal shall not affect or prevent the prosecution or punishment of any person for any act done or committed in violation of any ordinance hereby repealed prior to the effective date of this ordinance. ATTACHMENT 1 TO ORDINANCE NO. O-016-001 Amendments to the 2012 International Fire Code
Section 1. Adoption of the International Fire Code. That certain document, three (3) copies of which are filed in the office of the Douglas County Clerk & Recorder, being marked and designated as the International Fire Code, 2012 edition, including Appendix Chapters B and C as published by the International Code Council and amended by Douglas County, be and is hereby adopted by the Board of County Commissioners as the Douglas County Fire Code, regulating and governing the safeguarding of life and property from fire and explosion hazards arising from the storage, handling and use of hazardous substances, materials and devices, and from conditions hazardous to life or property in the occupancy of buildings and premises as herein provided; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of said Fire Code are hereby referred to, adopted, and made a part hereof, as if fully set out in this ordinance, with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes prescribed in Section 2 of this Ordinance.
Section 2. Additions, Insertions, Deletions and Changes. The following sections of the Fire Code are hereby revised as follows:
Subsection 101.1 is amended to read as follows:
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Fire Code of Douglas County, hereinafter referred to as “this code”.
Subsection 102.5 is amended to read as follows:
102.5 Application of this code to residential properties and construction. Where buildings, structures and portions thereof are designed and constructed in accordance with the International Residential Code, the provisions of this code shall apply only as follows:
1. Provisions of this code pertaining to fire apparatus access roads, water supplies and fire flow requirements apply to community fire protection for residential developments in which four (4) or more new lots or parcels are created, but shall not apply to individual structures and properties within those residential developments, except when specifically required and approved by the Board of County Commissioners as a condition of the planned development process. Requirements for fire apparatus access roads for new residential development apply per Subsections 503.1 and 503.2 as amended herein. Water supplies and fire flow requirements for new residential development, where adequate and reliable water supplies exist and in which four (4) or more new lots or parcels are created, apply per Subsection 507.1, 507.3 and 507.5 as amended herein. 2. Construction permits for fire protection systems and associated equipment in the interior or exterior of the structure, not including dwelling unit fire sprinkler systems installed in accordance with IRC Section P2904.
3. Administrative and maintenance provisions shall apply. Operational permit requirements shall apply only as follows: a. Amusement buildings per Subsection 105.6.2. b. Open burning per Subsection 105.6.30. c. Explosives per Subsection106.6.14. d. Carnivals and fairs per Subsection 105.6.4. e. LP-gas per Subsection 105.6.27. f. Temporary membrane structures and tents greater than 5,000 sq. ft.
A new Subsection 102.13 is enacted to read as follows:
102.13 Douglas County Regulations. Where any of the provisions of this code
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devices, and from conditions hazardous to life or property in the occupancy of buildings and premises as herein provided; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of said Fire Code are hereby referred to, adopted, and made a part hereof, as if fully set out in this ordinance, with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes prescribed in Section 2 of this Ordinance.
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the International Wildland-Urban Interface Code. References within this code to the International Wildland-Urban Interface Code shall not apply.
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Residential Driveway – Add new definiGraceFull Foundation. tion to read as follows: Subsection 105.7.13 Need: is amended to Opportunities for food preparation, Residential Driveway – A vehicular acread as follows: cess for private usedishwashing. that serves one lot or guest service, cleaning and parcel connecting a house, garage, or oth105.7.13 Solar Photovoltaic Power Sys5610erCurtice St.,to Littleton allowed use the public or private tems. A building permit Location: is required to inContinued from Page 11 road. stall or modify solar photovoltaic power up for volunteer opportuniSection 2. Additions, Insertions, Delesystems. Maintenance Contact: performed in Sign acResidential Shared Driveway – Add tions and Changes. The following seccordance with the IBC asties amended is not at http://gracefullcafe.com/volunnew definition to read as follows: tions of the Fire Code are hereby revised considered to be a modification and does Community Cafe not teer/ asGraceFull follows: require a permit. Residential Shared Driveway – A vehicuProvides a place in Littleton where people lar access for private use that may serve Subsection 101.1 is amended to read Subsection 108.1 is amended to read Habitat ReStore no more than three lots or parcels for the asoffollows: as follows: all backgrounds can gather, eat well and Nonprofit home purpose(s) of ingress and egressand to buildimprovement stores ings structures or other allowed use. 101.1 Title. These regulations shall be 108.1 Board of appeals established. In orbe inspired to give back. Cafe is open for donation centers known as the Fire Code of Douglas der to hear and decide appeals of orders, Subsection 503.1 is amended to read County, hereinafter to from as “this6:30 decisions or determinations made by the breakfast andreferred lunch, a.m. to 2 Volunteers for Wheat Ridge, Denver as follows: code”. fire code official relative Need: to the application and interpretation of thisor code, there shall Habitat ReStores, helping with Littleton p.m. Tuesday to Saturday. A partner of the 503.1 Where required. Fire apparatus acSubsection 102.5 is amended to read be created a Regional Fire Code Board of cess roads shall be provided and mainas follows: Appeals (“board”) by the entry of various tained in accordance with Sections fire districts into an intergovernmental 503.1.1 through 503.1.3 and the Douglas 102.5 Application of this code to residenagreement (“IGA”). The board of appeals County Roadway Design and Constructial properties and construction. Where shall be appointed through the operation tion Standards ("the Standards”). Should buildings, structures and portions thereof of the IGA. The fire code official shall be any provision of the fire code conflict with are designed and constructed in accordan ex officio member of said board but the Standards, the Standards shall conance with the International Residential shall have no vote on any matter before trol. Where the Standards are silent with Code, the provisions of this code shall apthe board. The board shall adopt rules of respect to fire apparatus access roads, ply only as follows: procedure for conducting its business, and the fire code official and the Douglas shall render all decisions and findings in County Public Works Engineering Direct1. Provisions of this code pertaining to fire writing to the appellant with a duplicate or shall make the final determination as to apparatus access roads, water supplies copy to the fire code official. The Douglas whether Sections 503.1.1 through 503.1.3 and fire flow requirements apply to comCounty Board of County Commissioners of the fire code shall apply. munity fire protection for residential develshall be notified of all appointments made opments in which four (4) or more new to the board. Said notification shall be in Subsection 503.2 is amended to read lots or parcels are created, but shall not writing and shall be given within 30 days as follows: apply to individual structures and properof said appointment(s). Upon 30 days ties within those residential developments, written notice, the County may elect to 503.2 Specifications. Fire apparatus acexcept when specifically required and apwithdraw from the use of the board at any cess roads shall be designed and inproved by the Board of County Commistime and for any reason. stalled in accordance with the Douglas sioners as a condition of the planned deCounty Roadway Design and Construcvelopment process. Requirements for fire Subsection 109.4 is amended to read tion Standards (“the Standards”). Should apparatus access roads for new residenas follows: any provision of the fire code conflict with tial development apply per Subsections the Standards, the Standards shall con503.1 and 503.2 as amended herein. Wa109.4 Violation penalties. Persons who trol. Where the Standards are silent with ter supplies and fire flow requirements for shall violate a provision of this code or respect to roads, both public and private, new residential development, where adshall fail to comply with any of the requireBEFORE the Douglas County Public Works Enginequate and reliable water supplies exist ments thereof or who shall erect, install, eering Director shall make the final deand in which four (4) or more new lots or alter, repair or perform work in violation of termination, based on fire code official inparcels are created, apply per Subsection the approved construction documents or put. For fire apparatus access roads, oth507.1, 507.3 and 507.5 as amended directive of the fire code official, or of a er than roads, both public and private, herein. permit or certificate used under provisions Sections 503.2.1 through 503.2.8 of the of this code, shall be subject to fine and/or fire code shall apply. 2. Construction permits for fire protection imprisonment up to the maximum spesystems and associated equipment in the cified in Section 30-15-402, C.R.S. Each Subsection 503.4.1 is amended to read interior or exterior of the structure, not inday that a violation continues after due noas follows: cluding dwelling unit fire sprinkler systice has been served shall be deemed a AFTER tems installed in accordance with IRC separate offense. 503.4.1 Traffic calming devices. During Section P2904. design and prior to construction of traffic Subsection 111.4 is amended to read calming devices, fire code official review 3. Administrative and maintenance provias follows: and comments shall be requested and sions shall apply. Operational permit reExpires 8/31/16 considered by Douglas County. quirements shall apply only as follows: 111.4 Failure to comply. Any person who a. Amusement buildings per Subsection shall continue any work after having been Subsection 507.1 Required water sup105.6.2. served with a stop work order, except ply. Exceptions are added to read as b. Open burning per Subsection 105.6.30. such work as that person is directed to follows: c. Explosives per Subsection106.6.14. perform to remove a violation or unsafe d. Carnivals and fairs per Subsection condition, shall be subject to fine and/or Exceptions: 105.6.4. imprisonment up to the maximum spe1. Individual residential lots, parcels and e. LP-gas per Subsection 105.6.27. cified in section 30-15-402, C.R.S. developments legally in existence prior to f. Temporary membrane structures and the adoption of this code. tents greater than 5,000 sq. ft. Section 202 General Definitions 2. Developments containing or creating 3 Fire Apparatus Access Road- is or fewer residential lots or parcels. A new Subsection 102.13 is enacted to amended to read as follows: 3. Buildings or structures accessory to a read as follows: dwelling or other allowed private use; or Fire apparatus access road - Any imused exclusively for private agricultural 102.13 Douglas County Regulations. proved surface, designed or ordinarily purposes. Where any of the provisions of this code used for vehicular travel that provides fire 4. Developments subject to the Douglas are in conflict with any Douglas County apparatus access, including fire lanes, County Standard for Water Supplies for code, standard or other adopted regulapublic or private streets, and parking lot Rural Fire Fighting. tion, the Douglas County provisions shall lanes. Fire Apparatus Access Road shall control. The Douglas County Wildfire Mitnot include a private residential driveway Subsection 507.3 is amended to read igation Standards shall govern in lieu of or a private residential shared driveway as as follows: the International Wildland-Urban Interface defined herein. Code. References within this code to the 507.3 Fire flow. Fire flow requirements for International Wildland-Urban Interface Residential Driveway – Add new definibuildings or portions of buildings and facilCode shall not apply. tion to read as follows: ities shall be determined in accordance with Appendix B of this code as amended Subsection 105.7.13 is amended to Residential Driveway – A vehicular acor a method approved by the fire code offiread as follows: cess for private use that serves one lot or cial and Douglas County. Where an existparcel connecting a house, garage, or othing water supply for firefighting is not 105.7.13 Solar Photovoltaic Power Syser allowed use to the public or private available within two road miles of the tems. A building permit is required to inroad. vehicular entrance of any parcel, the stall or modify solar photovoltaic power Douglas County Standard for Water Supsystems. Maintenance performed in acResidential Shared Driveway – Add plies for Rural Fire Fighting shall apply. cordance with the IBC as amended is not new definition to read as follows: Residential developments legally in existconsidered to be a modification and does ence at the time of the adoption of this not require a permit. Residential Shared Driveway – A vehicucode are not required to provide minimum lar access for private use that may serve water supplies or upgrade existing water Subsection 108.1 is amended to read no more than three lots or parcels for the supplies to meet this code. Non-residenas follows: purpose(s) of ingress and egress to buildtial developments and multifamily developings structures or other allowed use. ments legally in existence at the time of 108.1 Board of appeals established. In orthe adoption of this code are not required der to hear and decide appeals of orders, Subsection 503.1 is amended to read to provide minimum water supplies or updecisions or determinations made by the as follows: grade existing water supplies to meet this fire code official relative to the application code, unless there is a change of use or and interpretation of this code, there shall 503.1 Where required. Fire apparatus acoccupancy. Fire flow requirements shall be created a Regional Fire Code Board of cess roads shall be provided and mainnot apply to individual residential lots, parAppeals (“board”) by the entry of various tained in accordance with Sections cels or developments listed as exceptions fire districts into an intergovernmental 503.1.1 through 503.1.3 and the Douglas in subsection 507.1. agreement (“IGA”). The board of appeals County Roadway Design and Construcshall be appointed through the operation tion Standards ("the Standards”). Should Subsection 507.5 is amended to read of the IGA. The fire code official shall be any provision of the fire code conflict with as follows: an ex officio member of said board but the Standards, the Standards shall conshall have no vote on any matter before trol. Where the Standards are silent with 507.5 Fire hydrant systems. Fire hydrant the board. The board shall adopt rules of respect to fire apparatus access roads, systems shall comply with Sections procedure for conducting its business, and the fire code official and the Douglas 507.5.1 through 507.5.6, and Appendix C shall render all decisions and findings in County Public Works Engineering Directof this code as amended, or the Douglas writing to the appellant with a duplicate or shall make the final determination as to County Standard for Water Supplies for copy to the fire code official. The Douglas whether Sections 503.1.1 through 503.1.3 Rural Fire Fighting where applicable. The County Board of County Commissioners of the fire code shall apply. following locations shall not be subject to shall be notified of all appointments made the standards contained in these Sections to the board. Said notification shall be in Subsection 503.2 is amended to read and/or Appendix C: writing and shall be given within 30 days as follows: of said appointment(s). Upon 30 days 1. Fire apparatus access roads not havwritten notice, the County may elect to 503.2 Specifications. Fire apparatus acing an existing water line, except when a withdraw from the use of the board at any cess roads shall be designed and innew water line is installed to serve comtime and for any reason. stalled in accordance with the Douglas mercial or residential development or to County Roadway Design and Construcconvey water to another location. Subsection 109.4 is amended to read tion Standards (“the Standards”). Should 2. Where access to sufficient water flow is as follows: any provision of the fire code conflict with unavailable as determined by the fire code the Standards, the Standards shall conofficial and the building official. 109.4 Violation penalties. Persons who trol. Where the Standards are silent with shall violate a provision of this code or respect to roads, both public and private, Subsection 507.5.1 is amended to read shall fail to comply with any of the requirethe Douglas County Public Works Enginas follows: ments thereof or who shall erect, install, eering Director shall make the final dealter, repair or perform work in violation of termination, based on fire code official in507.5.1 Where required. Where a portion the approved construction documents or put. For fire apparatus access roads, othof the facility or building hereafter condirective of the fire code official, or of a er than roads, both public and private, structed or moved into or within the jurispermit or certificate used under provisions Sections 503.2.1 through 503.2.8 of the diction is more than 400 feet (122 m) from of this code, shall be subject to fine and/or fire code shall apply. a hydrant on a fire apparatus access road, imprisonment up to the maximum speas measured by an approved route cified in Section 30-15-402, C.R.S. Each Subsection 503.4.1 is amended to read around the exterior of the facility or buildday that a violation continues after due noas follows: ing, on-site fire hydrants and mains shall tice has been served shall be deemed a be provided where required by the fire separate offense. 503.4.1 Traffic calming devices. During code official and the building official. design and prior to construction of traffic Exceptions: Subsection 111.4 is amended to read calming devices, fire code official review 1. [No Change] as follows: and comments shall be requested and 2. [No Change] considered by Douglas County. 111.4 Failure to comply. Any person who Subsection 510.1 Emergency responshall continue any work after having been Subsection 507.1 Required water supder radio coverage in new buildings. served with a stop work order, except ply. Exceptions are added to read as PUBLIC NOTICE Exception 4 is added to read as folsuch work as that person is directed to follows: lows: perform to remove a violation or unsafe NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING condition, shall be subject to fine and/or Exceptions: Exceptions: imprisonment up to the maximum spe1. Individual residential lots, parcels and A public hearing will be held on August 15, 1. [No Change] cified in section 30-15-402, C.R.S. developments legally in existence prior to 2016, at 7:00 PM, before the Douglas 2. [No Change] the adoption of this code. County Planning Commission and on Au3. [No Change] Section 202 General Definitions 2. Developments containing or creating 3 gust 23, 2016, at 2:30 PM, before the 4. One and two-family dwellings and townFire Apparatus Access Road- is or fewer residential lots or parcels. Board of County Commissioners in the houses. amended to read as follows: 3. Buildings or structures accessory to a Commissioner’s Hearing Room, 100 Third dwelling or other allowed private use; or Street, Castle Rock, CO, for a proposed Subsection 605.11 is amended to read Fire apparatus access road - Any imused exclusively for private agricultural amendment to the Douglas County Zonas follows: proved surface, designed or ordinarily purposes. ing Resolution. The property owner is reused for vehicular travel that provides fire 4. Developments subject to the Douglas questing a zone map change for one lot; 605.11 Solar photovoltaic power systems. apparatus access, including fire lanes, County Standard for Water Supplies for generally located at 13759 South State Solar photovoltaic power systems shall be public or private streets, and parking lot Rural Fire Fighting. Highway 67, in the Thunder Butte subdiviinstalled in accordance with the Internalanes. Fire Apparatus Access Road shall sion. The subject property is currently tional Building Code as amended, the Innot include a private residential driveway Subsection 507.3 is amended to read zoned Rural Residential; this is a zone PUBLIC NOTICE ternational Residential Code as amended, or a private residential shared driveway as as follows: map change to Large Rural Residential and NFPA 70. defined herein. (LRR). This application is being proNOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 507.3 Fire flow. Fire flow requirements for cessed per the provisions of Douglas Subsections 605.11.1 Marking through Residential Driveway – Add new definibuildings or portions of buildings and facilCounty Zoning Resolution Section 112 A public hearing will be held on August 15, 605.11.4 Ground mounted photovoltaic tion to read as follows: ities shall be determined in accordance and will bring the property into compli2016, at 7:00 PM, before the Douglas arrays, are deleted in their entirety: with Appendix B of this code as amended ance with Douglas County ComprehensCounty Planning Commission and on AuResidential Driveway – A vehicular acor a method approved by the fire code offiive Master Plan. For more information call gust 23,private 2016, use at 2:30 PM, before Subsection 903.2.7 is amended to read cess for that serves one lotthe or cial and Douglas County. Where an existDouglas County Planning, 303-660-7460. Board of County Commissioners in the as follows: parcel connecting a house, garage, or othing water supply for firefighting is not File No DR2016-007 Commissioner’s Room,or 100 Third er allowed use Hearing to the public private available within two road miles of the Street, 903.2.7 Group M. An automatic sprinkler road. Castle Rock, CO, for a proposed vehicular entrance of any parcel, the Legal Notice No.: 929436 amendment to the Douglas County Zonsystem shall be provided throughout buildDouglas County Standard for Water SupFirst Publication: July 28, 2016 ing Resolution.Shared The property owner– isAdd reings containing a Group M occupancy Residential Driveway plies for Rural Fire Fighting shall apply. Last Publication: July 28, 2016 questing a zone map change one lot; where one of the following conditions exnew definition to read as for follows: Residential developments legally in existPublisher: Douglas County News-Press generally located at 13759 South State ist: ence at the time of the adoption of this Highway 67, in the Thunder Butte subdiviResidential Shared Driveway – A vehicucode are not required to provide minimum sion. Theforsubject currently 1. [No Change] lar access privateproperty use thatismay serve water supplies or upgrade existing water zoned Rural this is afor zone 2. [No Change] no more than Residential; three lots or parcels the supplies to meet this code. Non-residenmap change Largeand Rural Residential 3. [No Change] purpose(s) of to ingress egress to buildtial developments and multifamily develop(LRR). This application is being 4. A Group M occupancy where the disings structures or other allowed use. proments legally in existence at the time of cessed per the provisions of Douglas
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ternational Residential Code as amended, and NFPA 70. Exceptions: 507.3 Fire flow. Fire flow requirements for 1. [No Change] Subsections 605.11.1 Marking through buildings or portions of buildings and facil2. [No Change] theshall cash dock and warehouse social networking; 605.11.4 Ground mounted photovoltaic ities be register, determined in accordance 3. Aconnecting fire alarm systempatients, is not required in arrays, are deleted in their entirety: with Appendix B of this code as amended buildings thatto doservices not have interior families and volunteers and corflaoor or method approved by the fire code offiridors serving dwelling units, provided that Subsection 903.2.7 is amended to read cial and Douglas County. Where an existdwelling units either have a means of programs; hosting classes at various Contact: 303-996-5468, email as Alice Goble follows: ing water supply for firefighting is not egress door opening directly to an exteriHealth Passportor locations; contributing available within two road miles of the exit access that leads directly to the at Alice@habitatmetrodenver.org 903.2.7 Group M. An automatic sprinkler vehicular entrance of any parcel, the exits or are served by open-ended corthe health wellness those inwith the system shall be providedto throughout build- and Douglas County Standard for Water Supridors designed inof accordance SecHealth Passport ings containing a Group M occupancy plies for Rural Fire Fighting shall apply. tion 1026.6, Exception items 4.2 or 4.5. community; counseling clients4, who need where one of the following conditions exResidential developments legally in existCentura Health that provides ist: ence at the time of the program adoption of this Subsection 5601.1.3and Fireworks Excepprescription drug assistance; helping code are not required to provide minimum tion 4 is amended to read as follows: health and wellness services 1. [No Change] water supplies or upgrade existing water with day-to-day living expenses, Medicare 2. [No Change] supplies to meet this code. Non-residenExceptions: Need: Volunteers to support patients and Medicaid issues. 3. [No Change] tial developments and multifamily develop1. [No Change] 4. A Group M occupancy where the disments legally in existence at the time of 2. [No Change] and families in the hospital and upon Contact: Ewald, Health Passport play and/or sales area containing theKerry upthe adoption of this code are not required 3. [No Change] holstered furniture or mattresses exceeds todischarge provide minimum water supplies or up4. The possession, storage, sale, handwith outreach, marketing and volunteer coordinator, 303-629-4934. 5000 square feet (464 m²). grade existing water supplies to meet this ling and use of permissible fireworks as code, unless there is a change of use or defined by Section 12-28-101, C.R.S. Subsection 903.2.9 is amended to read occupancy. Fire flow requirements shall as follows: not apply to individual residential lots, parSubsection 5704.2.9.6.1 is amended to cels or developments listed as exceptions read as follows: 903.2.9 Group S-1. An automatic sprinkin subsection 507.1. ler system shall be provided throughout all 5704.2.9.6.1 Locations of above-ground buildings containing a Group S-1 occuSubsection 507.5 is amended to read tanks. Above-ground tanks shall be locpancy where one of the following condias follows: ated in accordance with this section. tions exist: 507.5 Fire hydrant systems. Fire hydrant Subsection 5706.2.4.4 Locations where 1. [No Change] systems shall comply with Sections above ground tanks are prohibited, is 2. [No Change] 507.5.1 through 507.5.6, and Appendix C hereby deleted in its entirety. 3. [No Change] of this code as amended, or the Douglas 4. [No Change] County Standard for Water Supplies for Subsection 5806.2 Limitations, is 5. A Group S-1 fire area used for the storRural Fire Fighting where applicable. The hereby deleted in its entirety. age of upholstered furniture or mattresses following locations shall not be subject to exceeds 2,500 square feet (232 m²). the standards contained in these Sections Subsection 6104.2 Maximum capacity and/or Appendix C: within established limits, is hereby deSubsection 1101.1 is amended to read leted in its entirety. as follows: 1. Fire apparatus access roads not having an existing water line, except when a APPENDICES B AND C 1101.1 Scope. Where required by the fire new water line is installed to serve comTO ORDINANCE NO. O-016-001 code official and the building official, the mercial or residential development or to provisions of this chapter shall apply to exconvey water to another location. Only those appendix chapters of the isting buildings constructed prior to this 2. Where access to sufficient water flow is 2012 International Fire Code listed code. unavailable as determined by the fire code herein are adopted as follows: Exceptions: official and the building official. 1. One and two-family dwellings and townAPPENDIX B, Fire-Flow Requirements houses. Subsection 507.5.1 is amended to read for Buildings. as follows: Subsection 1103.2 is amended to read Subsection B103.3 is amended to read as follows: 507.5.1 Where required. Where a portion as follows: of the facility or building hereafter con1103.2 Emergency responder radio coverstructed or moved into or within the jurisB103.3 Areas without water supply sysage in existing buildings. Where required diction is more than 400 feet (122 m) from tems. In rural and suburban areas in by the fire code official and the building ofa hydrant on a fire apparatus access road, which adequate and reliable water supply ficial, existing buildings that do not have as measured by an approved route systems do not exist, the International Fire approved radio coverage for emergency around the exterior of the facility or buildCode as amended shall apply. When responders within the building based upon ing, on-site fire hydrants and mains shall agreed upon by the fire code official and the existing coverage levels of the public be provided where required by the fire the building official, NFPA 1141, NFPA safety communications systems of the jurcode official and the building official. 1142, ISO Fire Suppression Rating isdiction at the exterior of the building, Exceptions: Schedule or other approved method may shall be equipped with such coverage ac1. [No Change] be utilized to determine fire flow requirecording to one of the following: 2. 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Subsection 605.11 is amended to read as follows: 605.11 Solar photovoltaic power systems. Solar photovoltaic power systems shall be installed in accordance with the International Building Code as amended, the International Residential Code as amended, and NFPA 70. Subsections 605.11.1 Marking through 605.11.4 Ground mounted photovoltaic arrays, are deleted in their entirety: Subsection 903.2.7 is amended to read as follows: 903.2.7 Group M. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings containing a Group M occupancy where one of the following conditions exist: 1. [No Change] 2. [No Change] 3. [No Change] 4. A Group M occupancy where the display and/or sales area containing the upholstered furniture or mattresses exceeds 5000 square feet (464 m²). Subsection 903.2.9 is amended to read as follows: 903.2.9 Group S-1. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings containing a Group S-1 occupancy where one of the following conditions exist: 1. [No Change] 2. [No Change] 3. [No Change] 4. [No Change] 5. A Group S-1 fire area used for the storage of upholstered furniture or mattresses exceeds 2,500 square feet (232 m²). Subsection 1101.1 is amended to read as follows: 1101.1 Scope. Where required by the fire code official and the building official, the provisions of this chapter shall apply to existing buildings constructed prior to this code. Exceptions: 1. One and two-family dwellings and townhouses. Subsection 1103.2 is amended to read as follows: 1103.2 Emergency responder radio coverage in existing buildings. Where required by the fire code official and the building official, existing buildings that do not have approved radio coverage for emergency responders within the building based upon the existing coverage levels of the public safety communications systems of the jurisdiction at the exterior of the building, shall be equipped with such coverage according to one of the following: 1. Whenever an existing wired communication system cannot be repaired or is being replaced, or where not approved in accordance with Section 510.1, Exception 1. 2. Within a timeframe established by Douglas County. Exception: Where it is determined by the fire code official or the building official that the radio coverage system is not needed.
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Subsection C103.1 is deleted and replaced as follows:
C103.1 Fire hydrants available. Where existing water supplies permit, as determined by the fire code official and building official, the minimum number and distribution of fire hydrants available to a building, complex, or subdivision shall not be less than that listed in Table C105.1.
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Subsection 1103.7.6 is amended to read as follows: 1103.7.6 Group R-2. A manual and automatic fire alarm system that activates the occupant notification system in accordance with Section 907.6 shall be installed in existing Group R-2 occupancies more than three stories in height or with more than 16 dwelling or sleeping units.
Where existing water supplies do not permit, nothing in this section shall be construed so as to require the presence of a minimum number and distribution of fire hydrants as set forth in Table C105.1.
For the purpose of a complex or subdivision, fire hydrant number and distribution requirements in Table C105.1 are to be applied to fire apparatus access roads and perimeter public streets from which fire operation could be conducted.
Exceptions: 1. [No Change] 2. [No Change] 3. A fire alarm system is not required in buildings that do not have interior corridors serving dwelling units, provided that dwelling units either have a means of egress door opening directly to an exterior exit access that leads directly to the exits or are served by open-ended corridors designed in accordance with Section 1026.6, Exception 4, items 4.2 or 4.5.
Section 3. Applicability and Enforcement: The provisions of the International Fire Code, as modified in Section 2 herein, and from the date on which this ordinance shall take effect, shall be controlling within the limits of the Fire Protection Districts of Castle Rock, North Fork, South Metro Fire Rescue, Franktown, Jackson 105, Larkspur, Littleton, West Douglas, Mountain Communities and West Metro Fire Rescue, along with the Metropolitan Districts of Highlands Ranch, Roxborough Park and Castle Pines and those areas of unincorporated Douglas County not included within a fire protection district. The Fire Code shall be enforced by the chief, commander or designated representative of each fire protection department or district specified in Section 1, or by the Board of County Commissioners in areas not included within a fire protection district.
Subsection 5601.1.3 Fireworks Exception 4 is amended to read as follows: Exceptions: 1. [No Change] 2. [No Change] 3. [No Change] 4. The possession, storage, sale, handling and use of permissible fireworks as defined by Section 12-28-101, C.R.S. Subsection 5704.2.9.6.1 is amended to read as follows: 5704.2.9.6.1 Locations of above-ground tanks. Above-ground tanks shall be located in accordance with this section.
Section 4. Repeal of Conflicting Ordinances, Resolutions, and Regulations: All ordinances and/or resolutions or parts of ordinances and/or resolutions inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance, including Ordinance No. O-007-002, are hereby repealed, except that this repeal shall not affect or prevent the prosecution or punishment of any person for any act done or committed in violation of any ordinance hereby repealed prior to the effective date of this Ordinance.
Subsection 5706.2.4.4 Locations where above ground tanks are prohibited, is hereby deleted in its entirety. Subsection 5806.2 Limitations, is hereby deleted in its entirety. Subsection 6104.2 Maximum capacity within established limits, is hereby deleted in its entirety. APPENDICES B AND C TO ORDINANCE NO. O-016-001
INTRODUCED, READ AND ADOPTED ON FIRST READING on June 14, 2016, and ordered published in the Douglas County News-Press.
Only those appendix chapters of the 2012 International Fire Code listed herein are adopted as follows:
THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, COLORADO
APPENDIX B, Fire-Flow Requirements for Buildings.
BY: /s/ David A. Weaver David A. Weaver, Chair
Subsection B103.3 is amended to read as follows:
ATTEST: BY: /s/ Meghan McCann Meghan McCann, Deputy Clerk
B103.3 Areas without water supply systems. In rural and suburban areas in which adequate and reliable water supply systems do not exist, the International Fire Code as amended shall apply. When agreed upon by the fire code official and the building official, NFPA 1141, NFPA 1142, ISO Fire Suppression Rating Schedule or other approved method may be utilized to determine fire flow requirements.
ADOPTED, AS AMENDED, ON SECOND AND FINAL READING, on July 12, 2016, and ordered published in its entirety in the Douglas County News-Press. THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS COLORADO BY: /s/ David A. Weaver David Weaver, Chair
APPENDIX C, Fire-Hydrant Locations and Distribution.
ATTEST: BY: /s/ Meghan McCann Meghan McCann, Deputy Clerk
Subsection C103.1 is deleted and replaced as follows:
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Subsection 1103.7.6 is amended to read as follows:
1103.7.6 Group R-2. A manual and automatic fire alarm system that activates the occupant notification system in accordance with Section 907.6 shall be installed in existing Group R-2 occupancies more than three stories in height or with more than 16 dwelling or sleeping units.
Exceptions: 1. [No Change] 2. [No Change] 3. A fire alarm system is not required in buildings that do not have interior corridors serving dwelling units, provided that dwelling units either have a means of egress door opening directly to an exterior exit access that leads directly to the exits or are served by open-ended corridors designed in accordance with Section 1026.6, Exception 4, items 4.2 or 4.5.
Legal Notice No.: 929433 First Publication: July 28, 2016 Last Publication: July 28, 2016 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
C103.1 Fire hydrants available. Where existing water supplies permit, as determined by the fire code official and building official, the minimum number and distribution of fire hydrants available to a building, complex, or subdivision shall not be less than that listed in Table C105.1.
Where existing water supplies do not permit, nothing in this section shall be construed so as to require the presence of a minimum number and distribution of fire hydrants as set forth in Table C105.1.
For the purpose of a complex or subdivision, fire hydrant number and distribution Facts do not cease to exist requirements in Table C105.1 are to be applied to fire apparatus access roads and perimeter public streets from which fire operation could be conducted.
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Every day, and the government Section 3. Applicability Enforcemakes decisions affect your ment: The provisions ofthat the can International life. Whether they are decisions2 on Fire Code, as modified in Section herein, zoning, and from taxes, the datenew on which this or- or businesses dinancemyriad shall take effect, shall be conother issues, governments trolling play withina the limits of the Fire Protecbig role in your life. tion Districts of Castle Rock, North Fork, Subsection 5601.1.3 Fireworks Exceprelied on South MetroGovernments Fire Rescue,have Franktown, tion 4 is amended to read as follows: Jackson 105, Larkspur, Littleton, West Douglas, Mountain Communities and Exceptions: Metro along with the 1. [No Change] Notices areWest meant toFire beRescue, noticed. Metropolitan Districts of Highlands Ranch, 2. [No Change]
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The Collections at The Club at Ravenna A wide-open weekend at Ravenna: See the celebrated country club in its full glory—four luxury collections, plus clubhouse tour
by Mark Samuelson The Club at Ravenna—the super-scenic golf community 25 minutes west of town—is as exceptional as it is sublime, set behind a guard gate as imposing as its red-rock sentinels and promontories. But you can get inside today for the most open and comprehensive tour ever offered by the club; at a moment in time when real estate agents all over Denver and Douglas County are reporting that Denver’s luxury home market has rapidly gained strength. With a Jay Morrish signature course wrapped by scenery that’s remarkable for how close it is for business commuters, you can tour four distinct collections of luxury homes that open possibilities from lavishly sized and appointed custom designs, to a collection of golf ranch villas on view lots, from as low as the $700,000s.
Sudik Architects, that’s now framed, particulars and outline the events coming on track for completion late this year. up this fall, from bimonthly vintnerHollister Michaels’ work will be available hosted wine dinners, to salsa dances, in a choice of authentic elevations: English Oktoberfest and more. cottage, Italian farmhouse, and French provincial—set to overlook the first, “People always tell us, ‘I had no idea this second and 18th fairways in Ravenna’s was here,’” says Operations Manager and At the other end of the price spectrum, Corda Bella neighborhood close to the Listing Broker Dale Schossow of LIV Ravenna will let you tour four genuine clubhouse. Those are priced from $1.495 Sotheby’s International Realty, who’ll be on hand when you get your gate pass custom homes—ones by top builders, million. with protected settings and lush at Ravenna’s sales center, this Saturday, appointments to match the quality of You can wrap up your tour with a tour of July 30th (10-to-5) and Sunday, July this course and its views. You’ll be able the club—an optional but very attractive 31st (11-to-5), located just outside the to drive all of the neighborhoods and possibility at Ravenna—with a culinary gate off Waterton Road. Take C-470 to home sites, and get inside homes priced scene that residents here really appreciate, Wadsworth, head south four miles to at $1.698 million, $1.799 million, $1.999 and with a full calendar of community Waterton Road, turn left a half mile to events. Club director Erik ‘Hack’ Dante Drive, and right; call 720-956million, and $2.199 million. Haberland is on hand to show you the 1600. There are two other luxury home possibilities that you’ll see this weekend— The Collection Home Tour at The Club at Ravenna each making their debut in Ravenna. Award winning builder Tom Sattler WHERE: The Collections at Ravenna open tour, gated golf community wrapped in red rocks; unveils his ‘Sattler Estate Collection’ four collections of luxury homes open Saturday and Sunday including golf villas, customspec, and custom collection; along with sites and clubhouse. 11118 Caretaker Rd., Littleton; model, The Florence, priced at $1.229 from C-470 exit Wadsworth, south 4 mi. to Waterton Rd., turn left (south) 1/2-mile to million. It’s set for fall completion, but far Dante; turn right 1 blk to Caretaker, turn right to sales center for gate pass & map enough along today to see the size and personality, and how it interfaces with PRICE: Golf Villas from $700s; Thomas Sattler Homes from $1.25M; Hollister Michaels from these views. $1.495 million; customs from $1.5M the Lyon’s Ridge to the east and cedarcrested Dakota Hogback forming a view from great rooms and day-lit walkout levels. You can tour Remington’s model with walkout basement, and pick from choice view sites.
The latter are by Remington Homes— Colorado-born-and-bred builder that has a five-decade reputation along the foothills for luxury low-maintenance homes that are accompanied by an extraordinarily personal level of customer participation. They’re showcased in their Also, a first look at a custom-spec home own picturesque arroyo in Ravenna, with by Hollister Michaels Design-plus-Build, designed by award-winning Godden
Custom Homesites from the mid-$200,000s Remington Homes Golf Villas from the mid-$700,000s Thomas Sattler Estate Collection from $1,250,000 Hollister Michaels Collection from $1,495,000 Custom Homes from $1,500,000 Open by appointment Tues.-Sat., 10am-5pm & Sun., 11am-5pm.
WHEN: Gate passes Sat. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., or by appointment. PHONE: 720-956-1600
WEB: RavennaGolf.com
Custom Homes • Homesites • Golf • Social Club 11118 Caretaker Road, Littleton, CO 80125 720.956.1600 • RavennaGolf.com