August 11, 2016 VOLUME 15 | ISSUE 30
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Superintendent pick draws mixed reaction Erin Kane was executive director of charter school American Academy
By Mike DiFerdinando mdiferdinando@colorado communitymedia.com Although the Douglas County School District’s new interim superintendent stated a top
priority will be to restore trust among staff and the community, two parent advocacy organizations expressed disappointment Kane about her lack of classroom and educational experience. “I believe we can come together and move forward for students,
staff and community,” said Erin Kane, an engineer and executive director of American Academy charter K-8 school, which has two locations, in Castle Pines and Parker. “Sometimes, one cannot just sit on the sidelines waiting for someone else to solve problems and show leadership.” Kane was selected as the lone finalist from two candidates and approved by a 4-3 vote of the Douglas County school board at a
special meeting Aug. 2. The other candidate was James Calhoun, who retired as principal of Castle View High School in Castle Rock at the end of the 2015-16 school year. Board members said they wanted to have an interim leader in place by the start of the school year, which begins Aug. 8. But the search for a permanent replacement could last several more months. Kane steps into the role
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vacated by Elizabeth Fagen, who left in July to take the superintendent position in Humble, Texas, a district of 39,000 students outside Houston. Douglas County Parents and Voices for Public Education, both parent organizations long critical of the district leadership and policies, said they were disappointed by Kane’s selection. Interim continues on Page 4
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Voucher program halted Ruling says previous order applied to all schools, not only those affiliated with religion By Mike DiFerdinando mdiferdinando@coloradocommunitymedia.com
Payton Holt, of Parker, gets down and dirty during the pie-eating contest at the Douglas County Fair and Rodeo on Aug. 6. Turn to page 6 for more photos from the fair. Photo by Shanna Fortier
Residents get to know the folks in blue Coffee with a Cop aims to build bridges By Rick Gustafson Special to Colorado Community Media With nearly a dozen patrol cars parked outside the Chick-fil-A on the morning of Aug. 3, commuters on County Line Road might have wondered if something might be wrong at the restaurant, but inside, all was well. Residents, officers from the Lone Tree Police Department, and even a couple of city council members gathered for informal conversations, discussions, and a cup of Coffee with a Cop.
The Lone Tree Police Department began holding the Coffee with a Cop events last September, and the intent of the program is to allow citizens to meet local police officers in an “informal, neutral space to discuss community issues, to build relationships, and to drink coffee.” Chick-fil-A franchise owner Doug Jacobson hosted the event at his County Line Road location because he is concerned about what is going on in the country and felt that it was important for people Coffee continues on Page 11
Judge Michael Martinez of the 2nd Judicial District has stopped the Douglas County School District’s school voucher program. Martinez granted the injunction filed by Taxpayers for Public Education, a group, that according to its website, is a Coloradobased, bipartisan organization made up of taxpayers and parents of children enrolled in public schools. In the Aug. 3 ruling, Martinez found that the School Choice Grant Program was fundamentally the same as its predecessor, the Choice Scholarship Program, and that it is covered by the same injunction that halted the earlier version of the program. The judge rejected the school district’s argument that the injunction against the DCSD voucher program applied only to religious schools. He held that the Colorado Supreme Court’s order “applied to all private schools.” Martinez agreed with the plaintiffs that the School Choice Grant Program is “in actuality a mere revision of the (Choice Scholarship Program).” “While we respect Judge Martinez, we disagree with his decision,” said board member Doug Benevento. Benevento said the district is exploring options for an appeal. Cindy Barnard, president of Taxpayers for Public Education, applauded the decision. Voucher continues on Page 4
AROUND THE FIELD Susan Goldman talks with Ron Pinson, interim Lone Tree police chief, at Chick-fil-A on Aug. 3. The department has been hosting Coffee with a Cop once a quarter to keep a dialogue open with residents. Photo by Rick Gustafson
Turning a double play in softball can also turn a team’s momentum. Check out this story and others as we kick off three weeks of fall sports previews on PAGE 22.
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NEWS IN A HURRY Douglas County Open Space Day Douglas County Open Space Day has plenty of outdoor activities, including guided horseback rides for equestrian owners, blacksmith demonstrations, archery, a guided hike through a canyon, a chance to dance to live bluegrass, a taste of barbecue and a birds of prey exhibit. The family-friendly event is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Aug. 20 at Prairie Canyon Ranch. 4620 S. State Hwy 83 in Franktown. Co-hosted by the Douglas County Division of Open Space and Natural Resources and the Douglas Land Conservancy, the day is free for all. No dogs are allowed at Prairie Canyon Ranch. Pre-registration is required for the guided ride and hikes. To register, RSVP no later than Aug. 12 at www.douglaslandconservancy.org or by calling 303-688-8025. To volunteer, contact the Douglas County Division of Open Space and Natural Resources at 303-660-7495 or email mmonzani@douglas.co.us.
Craig Sours enjoys playing golf and hiking. He’s also planning a trip to Peru in the fall. Photo by Rick Gustafson
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resolve client matters and help them with some of their trading strategies. My passions This fall, I’m going to be going to Peru, to Machu Picchu and the Amazon. It’s something that I’ve always wanted to do. I have a sabbatical this year, so I’ll be taking a month off from work. My trip will be just a little over two weeks. My hobbies I like being outdoors, so I golf, hike and watch baseball. I like the fresh air and being able to get out, get away from the office and get away from the stress to just enjoy nature. If you have suggestions for My Name Is …, contact Rick Gustafson at rick@rick gustafson.net.
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2016 Fall Citizens Academy application period now open The 18th Judicial District Attorney’s office is offering a free, six-week academy to explain the intricacies of the judicial process. Meetings will be held on consecutive Wednesday evenings from Sept. 14-Oct. 19 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., at the District Attorney’s Arapahoe County office at 6450 S. Revere Parkway, Centennial. Each class will explore the role of various members of the office in different parts of the criminal justice system. The academy is designed to provide an in-depth look at what happens on a case between the time of arrest and post-conviction. Attendees will also explore different functions of specialized units within the District Attorney’s Office, including the Special Victims Unit, Economic Crimes Unit, Cold Case Unit, Crime Scene Investigations, County Court and Juvenile Justice. Students also will learn the process of a jury trial. Limited spaces are available and preference will be given to first-time attendees and applicants living in the 18th Judicial District. Participants must be at least 18 years old, complete an application and pass a criminal background check to be considered for attendance. Attendees will be notified of their acceptance no later than Sept. 7.
The deadline for applications is Aug. 31. Applications can be found on the website at: www.da18.org/DAsOffice/Community/ CitizenAcademy.aspx. 100th anniversary of Girl Scouting in Colorado Colorado Girl Scouts is inviting girls and adults to join for the 2016-17 membership year in celebration of its 100th anniversary. Girl Scouts originated in Savannah, Georgia, in 1912 and Girl Scouting came to Colorado in 1917. The first troop formed outside of Colorado Springs. Today, Girl Scouts of Colorado serves nearly 25,000 girls across the state with the help of 10,000 adult volunteers. Girl Scouts is open to all girls from kindergarten through grade 12. Anyone over the age of 18 can apply to be a Girl Scout volunteer. Both girls and adult volunteers can join at any time of the year. To join Girl Scouts or learn more about volunteering, visit www.girlscouts.org/join or call 1-877404-5708. New choir for seniors starts Seniors who want to sing are encouraged to join the South Suburban Encore Chorale, a new national affiliate of Encore Creativity for Older Adults. The non-auditioned choir is holding an open house at 1 p.m. on Aug. 15 at Buck Recreation Center, 2004 W. Powers Ave., Littleton. The choir is open to anyone 55 and older, with no prior experience necessary. For more information, call 303-703-4609. CDOT launches DUI campaign in Spanish Determined to reduce the growing number of Hispanics who die in car crashes each year, the Colorado Department of Transportation is launching a new Spanish-language impaired driving television public service announcement. The PSA, created and produced by local advertising agency Hispanidad, focuses on the widely recognized toast of “la última y nos vamos …” (translated roughly to “one for the road …”). The Hispanic population in Colorado is the eighth largest in the nation, with roughly 1.1 million Hispanics residing in the state. This number is expected to grow significantly in the coming years, along with the state’s overall population. According to the Pew Hispanic Center, 39 percent of Colorado Hispanics speak Spanish at home.
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Area officials aim to impact state marijuana laws A committee is studying the cost-benefit of legalized marijuana
By Shanna Fortier sfortier@coloradocommunitymedia.com Counties throughout Colorado, especially those that have banned commercial marijuana, are facing challenges when in comes to regulating and identifying legal and “gray-market” marijuana grow houses. Loopholes in the amendments that legalized medical and recreational marijuana are drawing increased attention and manpower from local law enforcement and code enforcement, while public safety concerns are on the rise, officials say. Leaders in Douglas County are hoping
to make changes to state law by presenting a picture of the challenges legal marijuana cultivation poses in the county. A study committee focusing on the cost-benefit analysis of legalized marijuana in Colorado was formed this summer and met for the first time July 20. At that meeting, state Sen. Chris Holbert, R-Parker, mentioned large private marijuana grows are causing problems in Douglas County. To give a better understanding of the situation, Douglas County officials will give a presentation at the next meeting, Aug. 17. Douglas County officials’ complaints are not unique, said Eric Bergman, policy director at Colorado Counties Inc., a nonprofit organization that helps counties work together on issues. “It’s the story for the vast number of counties that are out there,” Bergman
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“We were hoping for an interim superintendent with years of classroom and administrative experience, as well as a history of putting children first,” Jason Virdin, spokesman for Douglas County Parents, said in an email. “Dr. Calhoun fit that description well and hiring him would have been a meaningful step toward unifying a divided community.” Kane, a Colorado native with an engineering degree in applied mathematics and computer science from the University of Colorado, helped found American Academy. Executive director since 2013, she pointed to her leadership of the school’s community in her bid to win the job. “I have worked through numerous student, staff and parent issues and agonized over the well-being of my growing school community,” Kane told the board at the Aug. 2 meeting. According to state statute, the school board is expected to reconvene Aug. 16 to officially appoint Kane as interim superintendent. A district spokeswoman referred inquiries about her salary to board President Meghann Silver-
August 11, 2016 thorn, who could not be immediately reached. Fagen was earning $273,715 when she left. At the Aug. 2 meeting, Kane outlined her top three priorities to the board. “Based on my conversations with many of you, I would suggest the following priorities: One, develop and restore trust and stability within our staff and community,” she said. “Two, evolve and simplify the measuring tool tied to pay for performance, providing maximum flexibility for school leaders. Three, maximize autonomy opportunities for schools to implement academic programming that responds to the needs of their community within the framework the board has set forth.” During his remarks to the board, Calhoun said he hoped to be a candidate for the permanent position. He touted his experience as an educator and said he would be able to “find common ground and communicate with the community.” “I have been in the district for six years, an educator for 36 years,” Calhoun said. “I think I have the skills and abilities to make a difference in this district. I understand both sides of the aisle and I think I can talk and work with both groups.” Calhoun was supported by
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“This is a victory for public schools in Douglas County and across Colorado,” she said. “The DCSD voucher program hurts public school children because every dollar used in the voucher program is a dollar taken away from public schools.” School board members who support the voucher program could not be immediately reached for comment. The voucher dispute dates to 2011, when the school board approved the Choice Scholarship Program. Designed to accommodate 500 students, it allowed students’
board members David Ray, Wendy Vogel and Anne-Marie Lemieux, who voted against Kane. “Honestly, I am stunned by the decision of the senior board members,” Ray said. “I do not mean to minimize the success that Mrs. Kane has experienced from overseeing the operations and management of the American Academy School. But to place her in the district’s chief executive officer position without possessing any kind of educational license, teaching experience or degree in education is reckless and extremely disappointing.” Ray said this disappointment was further exacerbated by who was not selected. “Dr. Calhoun has a doctorate degree in education, 36 years as a career educator, a widespread network of support amongst building and district leaders, and a desire to remain in this position for the long-term,” Ray said. Lemieux said she is hopeful Kane will be able to rebuild trust with educators and the community. “Ms. Kane shared her concerns surrounding the pay-for-performance system, and cited needed adjustments in the evaluation system to help retain and attract teachers,” Lemieux said. “I look forward to working with Ms. Kane to help make the changes she
parents to use state-provided, per-pupil money toward tuition at private schools, including religiously affiliated institutions. Taxpayers for Public Education subsequently filed a lawsuit against the district to stop it. A Denver judge halted the program that same year, but in 2013, a state appeals court reversed that decision. The state’s top court in June 2015 issued a ruling saying using public funds for religious schooling was illegal. The district filed an appeal with the U.S. Supreme Court in September 2015 and is waiting to hear if the court will take the case. Benevento said the court will be ruling on another case involving the Blaine ammendment in October and he expects no decision will be made on the Douglas County case until after that ruling.
recognizes and our community clearly requests.” Vogel declined comment. Board Vice-President Judy Reynolds said Kane’s experience leading American Academy won her vote. “In her role at American Academy, she essentially acts as the superintendent of a small school district — overseeing multiple campuses, implementing budgets, hiring, building projects and dealing more directly with state and federal oversight issues,” Reynolds said in an email. “She is accustomed to dealing with big-picture issues. She has created an atmosphere of trust and support in her school community that focuses on their mission — to educate their students.” Board member Doug Benevento said Kane is a strong choice for the position and a good fit for a district that values school choice. “She already has a great job,” Benevento said. “She’s doing this because she wants to serve. I think that’s very noble.” Kane replaces acting superintendent Steve Cook, who took over after the resignation of Fagen. Kane worked in the technology industry for 10 years, holding positions in development, project management, education, consulting and practice management. She also is an elected member of
In March, the school board amended the original voucher program to prohibit money from being used at religious schools and renamed it the School Choice Grant program. And in April, three families sued for an injunction to allow the program to be used for religious institutions until the constitutionality of the voucher program was decided. They argued the exclusion of religious options from the program violates the Free Exercise, Establishment, Equal Protection and Free Speech clauses of the U.S. Constitution, as well as the Due Process Clause, which guarantees the fundamental right of parents to control and direct their children’s education and upbringing. As of June 10, the deadline for applications, six students had signed up to participate.
the Colorado League of Charter Schools Board of Directors. The parent groups said they were “disheartened” about her selection. “While we are certain Ms. Kane is an excellent engineer,” Virdin said in the email, “we are concerned about her ability to lead a district of 67,000 students and 7,700 employees without a significant background in education.” Voices for Public Education “believes the district needs a leader with a strong background in education who cares about students and teachers, and who will give all our schools, especially neighborhood schools, the attention they so desperately need,” an emailed statement from the group read. The teachers’ union issued a statement saying it is hopeful Kane will be a strong supporter of public education, including students with special needs. “We are also hopeful that Kane will take the opportunity to offer an independent and unbiased staff and community survey,” said Kallie Leyba, president of Douglas County Federation. “Kane enters at a time when there are many vacancies in the district’s administration. Kane has an opportunity to influence the direction of the district through her personnel choices.”
“I am saddened and disappointed that parents and students will not have this educational option available to them,” said Board Vice President Judy Reynolds. Board member David Ray said while at this point he wasn’t sure what would happen to these students, past practice has been to allow students to return to their previous school of enrollment. “While this news may be disappointing for these students, I am greatly relieved,” Ray said. “We have many pressing issues in our district, and trying to push forward a voucher program only detracts from where our energies should be placed. I hope we can put to rest the “litigation frenzy” that this has created. We desperately need to focus efforts on restoring our public school system to a state of excellence.”
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‘Decorate the grave of someone’ different from you Highlands Ranch man responds to Trump’s rhetoric against Muslim-American family whose son died as a U.S. soldier By Alex DeWind adewind@coloradocommunitymedia.com Mike Sexton created a Facebook group called “Honor the Fallen” early last week. On it he invited people to Fort Logan National Cemetery on Aug. 7 to decorate the graves of Muslim-Americans who served in the military. He only expected that he and his wife would show up. But by 10 a.m., about 20 people had congregated at the entrance of the Denver cemetery, carrying bundles of red and pink roses and holding American flags. “I’m flabbergasted,” said Sexton, a Highlands Ranch resident. “People just came together as Americans — complete strangers from all different walks of life.” Sexton’s idea for the Aug. 7 gathering took root when Republican Party presidential nominee Donald Trump criticized the parents of Capt. Humayun Khan, a Muslim-American soldier killed in 2004 during the U.S. invasion of Iraq. Khan’s father, Khizr, who immigrated with his wife, Ghazala, from the United Arab Emirates in 1980, delivered a speech at the 2016 Democratic National Convention that talked about the U.S. Constitution and Trump’s views of Muslims and other minorities. The Khans’ three sons were raised in Maryland. “We were blessed to raise our three sons in a naAhmad Ghais holds a photo of his brother, Taher, who was killed in the Vietnam War at age 24. “I was utterly surprised,” tion where they were free to be themselves and follow he said of the event at Fort Logan National Cemetery on Aug. 7. “I certainly wanted to take part.” Photos by Alex DeWind their dreams,” Khizr Khan said. “Our son, Humayun, had dreams of being a military lawyer. But he put those dreams aside the day he sacrificed his life to save his felMuslim-American soldier who died in the Vietnam War low soldiers.” Khizr Khan also directed parts of his speech at Trump. in 1968. He was 24 years old at the time. “You have sacrificed nothing and no one,” he said. Ghais, 78, said he was surprised when he saw Sexton’s Trump responded with public criticism against the event on the news and he “certainly wanted to take part.” Khan family, which prompted Sexton to take action. He’s personally offended, he said, by recent rhetoric Sexton, a computer programmer, doesn’t have a against Muslim-Americans. military background, but his brother is an active duty “This is not the country we signed up for,” he said colonel in the Army and his father served in the Navy. with tears in his eyes. “Have we He’s not Muslim, but through work forgotten the value?” he’s had many Muslim colleagues Jill and Samuel Jenkins, an and friends, he said. African-American couple from He organized “Honor the Mike Sexton, of Highlands Ranch, gives a short speech to southeast Aurora, wore patriotic TFallen” to show support for the the crowd of people at Fort Logan Cemetery before recitshirts and carried colorful flowers. Khan family, members of the miliing the Pledge of Allegiance and reading the Gettysburg Samuel’s parents and Jill’s father tary and Muslim-American service Mike Sexton’s ”Honor the Fallen” Facebook Address. “I ask you all, in that spirit,” he said, “to decorate are buried at Fort Logan. men and women, he wrote on his page: The bottom line, Jill said, is that someone’s grave” Facebook page. http://bit.ly/2bcP0us everyone in the cemetery is a hero But he also encouraged guests — no matter what race, color or to honor a grave of someone difreligion. ferent than them, whether it be “We have to remember these people fought for our race, ethnicity or religion. freedom and they should never be forgotten,” she said. “If you are a Christian, place the flag on the grave of a Sexton plans to organize an “Honor the Fallen” day Jewish vet,” he wrote, “If you are white, find the grave of at Fort Logan National Cemetery once every couple of an African-American or Latino vet and place a flag there. weeks. He will post updates on his Facebook page. The important part is that we honor our fellow AmeriHis message to fellow Americans: cans when we can.” “Find a military cemetery — it doesn’t have to be Sexton’s event hit close to home for Ahmad Ghais. The Fort Logan — and decorate the grave of someone with a Arvada resident held a framed photograph close to his chest at Fort Logan Cemetery on Sunday morning. different background than you,” he said. “It’s something The photo was of his younger brother, Taher, a simple — anyone can do it.”
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Suzette Cowles, of Arvada, sets a blue stone on a tombstone that has a Christian symbol of a cup with an X in the middle. “I’m not sure what this is,” she said of the symbol, “but it’s different.”
WHERE IS FORT LOGAN CEMETERY? Fort Logan National Cemetery is located at 4400 W. Kenyon Ave., two blocks south of Hampden Avenue on the east side of Sheridan Boulevard. Burial in the cemetery is open to all members of the armed forces who have met a minimum active duty service requirement and were discharged under conditions other than dishonorable, according to the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs. Natural fresh-cut flowers may be placed on graves at any time
of the year. Artificial flowers are allowed on graves from Oct. 10 through April 15, and 10 days before through 10 days after Easter Sunday and Memorial Day. Christmas wreaths, grave blankets and other seasonal adornments may be placed on graves from Dec. 1 through Jan. 20. Permanent plantings, statues, vigil lights, breakable objects and similar items are not permitted on the graves. Source: U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs
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Hannah Grace Hile, of Colorado Springs, rides the carousel while enjoying the Douglas County Fair and Rodeo with her grandparents.
The Castle Rock Youth Symphony played at the fair Aug. 6.
A DAY AT THE FAIR The annual Douglas County Fair and Rodeo took over Castle Rock in late July and early August with a variety of agricultural and family-friendly activities. This year marked the first time the carnival was open for both weekends of the event. A big addition also was a free concert by multi-platinum-selling country music group BlackHawk, which played Aug. 7, the final day of the fair.
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Finn White-Lacomb, of Highlands Ranch, won goldfish at a carnival game Aug. 6 at the Douglas County Fairgrounds. “It’s awesome,” he said of winning.
Zoe Clawson, 11, of Castle Rock, learned to rope at the fair Aug. 6.
Carnival rides were just one of the many attractions at the Douglas County Fair and Rodeo.
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Wife says suspected killer ‘just snapped’ Recordings of victim interviews are played at hearing for Kevin Lyons, who is accused of killing Centennial doctor By Kyle Harding kharding@coloradocommunitymedia.com The wife of a Centennial man suspected in the murder of a local doctor told investigators he had been acting erratically in the days before the April 4 shooting. “My husband just snapped,” Elizabeth Lyons said in a recorded interview at a hospital hours after the shooting. A judge heard that interview and others in an 18th Judicial District courtroom in Centennial on Aug. 5 before finding probable cause for Kevin Lyons, 46, to stand trial. He is accused of killing Kenneth Atkinson, a well-known doctor who lived next door to the Lyonses in the Homestead Farm II subdivision, and shooting Elizabeth Lyons and neighbor Laurie Juergens. Investigators say he also shot at two other neighbors and the first two police officers who responded to the scene. Kevin Lyons was denied bond at the hearing as Judge Carlos Samour Jr. found there is significant evidence that he committed the capital offense of first-degree murder for killing Atkinson. In addition to the murder charge,
Kevin Lyons faces charges of the attempted murder of Elizabeth Lyons, Juergens, neighbors Lesa McKenzie and Craig Johnson, and Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office deputies Tim Klisnick and Frank Morgan. Elizabeth Lyons told a sheriff’s office investigator that on the day of the shooting, her husband had been angered by her suggestion that he go Lyons to a hospital for mental health issues, and he came upstairs from their basement with a gun. He told her to leave and began firing as she ran toward Juergens’ house, across the street, where a neighbor was gardening Atkinson in the front yard. The court also heard recordings of 911 calls from the scene the afternoon of April 4, including one in which Atkinson tells the dispatcher he had been shot and says the shooter is coming at him again. “He’s coming at me right now with a gun,” he said in the call. Atkinson was found alongside a Chevrolet Suburban in Juergens’ driveway. Elizabeth Lyons was found bleeding on Juergens’ porch. Juergens suffered a gunshot wound to her face and first hid
in a window well before making her way to her backyard and into her house. Atkinson, who witnesses said came outside to help the shooting victims, was shot in the leg, arm, torso and head. Klisnick testified that he and Morgan were the first officers on scene and were told that the shooter was back behind the Lyonses’ house. Klisnick said approximately four shots were fired at them as they went around the side of the house. They took cover, and the shooter surrendered soon after. Klisnick identified Kevin Lyons, who was sitting at the defense table in a red Arapahoe County jail uniform next to his public defenders, as the shooter. “I see the defendant looking directly at me, pointing a handgun at me, shooting multiple rounds, trying to kill me,” he said. Body camera footage of a deputy who arrived at the scene just behind Klisnick and Morgan captured the moments in which Kevin Lyons was arrested. Four gunshots can be heard in the video as well. Deputies and investigators testified that Kevin Lyons chanted, prayed out loud and spoke in nonsensical terms about the Bible both at the scene and in an interview room at department headquarters later, and that witnesses had told them that he sang and yelled about the Bible during the shooting and
referred to his wife as “the devil.” Craig Johnson’s description of the account painted a picture of a methodical shooter, rather than an erratic one, telling investigators that Kevin Lyons was holding a handgun with both hands and looked as if he was shooting at a firing range. Johnson, who lives across the street from the Lyonses, said in an interview with an investigator that he heard shooting and went outside, where he saw Kevin Lyons shooting at the Juergenses’ house. Defense attorneys made an argument to not find probable cause for the charge of attempted murder of McKenzie, who did not initially tell investigators that Kevin Lyons had shot at her. She later told investigator Jeff Hines that he had. The defense did not call any witnesses in the hearing. In June, Samour ruled that Kevin Lyons is competent to stand trial following an evaluation at the Colorado Mental Health Institute at Pueblo. Lyons has not entered a plea. District Attorney George Brauchler said in June the finding that Lyons is competent to stand trial does not eliminate the possibility of a plea of not guilty by reason of insanity. An arraignment — at which a plea is expected — has been set for Sept. 23.
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Household chemical roundup August 13 in Highlands Ranch Are you storing hazardous chemicals at home? Drop them off between 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. August 13 at Shea Stadium, 3270 Redstone Park Circle. Participants will be asked for verification of county residency and for a $25 contribution per car to help offset the high costs of hazardous waste disposal. For more information, including a map and a list of acceptable items, visit www.tchd. org/250/Home-Chemical-Waste NE
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Aim for perfection with accurate reflection Growing up near the beach I spent lots of time at the local boardwalk. Memories of the arcades, rides, games, pizza, ice cream and candy apples still bring me back to a very special place and time in my life. And one of my favorite things to do was to watch myself and others pose in front of one of the carnival mirrors or funhouse mirrors. You know the kind I am talking about, right? Those mirrors that distort the image or reflection of ourselves as we walk by. There are even apps we can get now that take distorting our images on our phones or devices to a whole new level. We look at our reflections and we may see ourselves as short or tall, fat or skinny, stretched or compressed. Sometimes we just see our faces become distorted or twisted as we try and make a really funny face or scary face. So what happens when it’s not a funhouse mirror or distorting mirror? What happens when we look at the reflection of ourselves through a regular mirror? Do we look with optimism as we believe we can see where we have shed a few pounds or where we are admiring our newest haircut? Or do we look at our reflection as if we were looking through a distorted view of ourselves and pick apart the things we don’t like about the way we look? Some people just can’t help themselves, they look at their reflection in any window, mirror, or anything where their reflection can be seen. Anything that reflects our physical attributes in an accurate and undistorted way is great. It’s fantastic for people who use that reflection to continue to improve themselves
through workouts and diet. It’s also wonderful for people who use that reflection to motivate themselves to start taking better care of themselves, even if it is a little bit at a time. What mirrors have a hard time doing is reflecting the person who is standing in front Michael Norton of the mirror. And by person I mean the valWINNING ues and beliefs of the WORDS person. Wouldn’t it be great if we had a mirror that could reflect when we were living with love, integrity, kindness and forgiveness? And conversely, wouldn’t it be awesome if the mirror showed us a reflection of ourselves when we were jealous, angry, bitter, resentful and just being a jerk? Depending on our frame of mind and what we know about the way we are living, we could possibly see the good and positive traits as we look at our reflection. Knowing we have done something special in our lives or for someone else. And maybe we know, as we see ourselves in the mirror, that we are proud of our attitude and integrity. Yet other times, I think we are hoping we can find one of those funhouse mirrors or distorting mirrors. We don’t want to see who we really are and we will take any new image that the funhouse mirror will display when we are acting out in jeal-
ousy, anger, bitterness, resentfulness, and just being a jerk. Here’s the good news. Funhouse mirrors and distorting mirrors are fun for sure, but we do not need them to help us to see a different person, the person who we are on the inside. They may help us fake it for a while as we fool ourselves. But sooner or later the real “us” will become very evident again and we will show our true colors. The good news is that we are the ones in control of who we are, no one else. If we see something or someone in the mirror that we are not pleased with, we have the ability to change who we are, what we are, and where we are going. We can achieve this through working out, getting more in touch with our faith, reading positive books and success stories, giving up bad and old habits, and we can also enlist the help of counselors, coaches, pastors and friends if necessary. The point is we are in control. When was the last time you really took a good hard look in the mirror? Are you happy and content, or do you see changes that you would like to make either physically, personally or professionally? Either way I would love to hear all about what you see in the mirror at gotonorton@gmail.com. And when we look past the funhouse and distorted mirrors to see who we are, 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.
Great elevator pitch comes with hidden benefits Do you have an elevator pitch? Is it any good? Do people want to engage you afterward to learn more? If you can’t answer yes to these three questions then read on. With the increasing popularity of leads groups and Glenn Bott meetups, having an elevator pitch is GUEST essential to growing COLUMN your business. While we all know this, most only spend a few minutes putting one together. Or worse yet, they wing it and their message changes from day to day and meeting to meeting. Without realizing it, they’re shooting themselves in the foot. People are always watching and judging and give a great deal of emphasis to authenticity and consistency. Your job is to give them some great material to remember you by. Besides a business overview, an elevator pitch is also essential for your personal development. Crafting a great pitch helps you define who you are and what you’re about. It gives you a story to tell yourself throughout the day to help maintain focus on your vision. The elevator pitch began as a way to give a stranger an overview in a concise manner. Typically something in the 30 second range — about the time it would take to ride an elevator a few floors before leaving. By having a great elevator pitch you not only convey what you do in broad terms, but you do so in a memorable way that entices the other person to learn more. You have a great elevator pitch when people adjust their ride to spend more time learning about you and your business. Bott continues on Page 11
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Negativity may be just the thing for inspiration I apologized to a magazine. Kelly Ripa was staring at me at the checkout. If Kelly is downcast, then I am downcast. She always starts my day with a smile. She’s effervescent and peculiarly positive. She was miffed about what the producers of her program did to her. What’s the show called? I said a silent, “I’m sorry” to the magazine cover. Walking past the newspapers, I saw a headline about the Olympics — doping, corruption and scandals. Come on. What’s this whole world coming to? Cheating at the Olympics? Never. The Olympics are just about all that’s left in a world gone mad. The games are a Fort Knox of integrity and sanctity. Countries come together every four years to remind us just how good we can be. I wouldn’t know what to think if the Olympics were tainted too.
Well. I guess there was that USA-Russia men’s basketball game. Ben Johnson? A few boxing matches and gymnastics events that might have been misjudged. Tommie Lee Craig Marshall Smith Smith and John Carlos. QUIET I haven’t forDESPERATION gotten — and I never will — the 1972 Olympics in Munich. Actually, the Olympics have been messed up since Day One. Athletes have refused their medals. Judges have been banned for life. A Brazilian runner was leading the men’s Smith continues on Page 11
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to get to know the officers working in the community. “We are all about the blue,” Jacobson said. Monique Boeckner brought her 7-year-old son Brennen and 4-year-old daughter from Aurora for the event. They colored pictures and wrote letters to the officers thanking them for their service before dashing off to the restaurant’s play area. “With everything going on this summer, I wanted to show the kids that police officers are safe, and they are here to help us, not to hurt us,” Boeckner said. Coffee with A Cop was launched in 2011 by officers of the Hawthorne, California, police department as a way to improve relationships with the community through positive interactions. Today, police departments in all 50 states host Coffee with a Cop events,
including local departments in Parker, Castle Rock and Colorado Springs. Coffee with a Cop is one of several programs offered by the Lone Tree Police Department’s Community Partnership Program, which performs general outreach as well as assisting with community policing. The unit works to facilitate Neighborhood Watch programs and designates individual liaison officers to attend homeowner’s association meetings to answer questions and address concerns. It also hosts the Lone Tree Citizens Police Academy, which gives residents the opportunity to interact with local officers, investigate a mock crime scene and drive a patrol car. The Citizens Academy is open to individuals 18 and older, and all applicants must pass a criminal background check. Applications for this fall’s class must be received by Aug. 19 at 5 pm. Find out more information about the department’s Community Partnership Program or the Citizens Police Academy at www.cityoflonetree.com/ news
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“It’s only a matter of time before we see that all of these loopholes and the wide berth 20 and 64 have given with no checks and balances presents problems to public safety,” Johnson said. In Douglas County, the sheriff’s office has gotten tips of 49 grow operations this year. Of those, 20 have been confirmed in the first five months of the year, the vast majority presenting the proper
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marathon when a defrocked Irish priest attacked him and dragged him into the crowd. Ask me why I don’t watch the Olympics? The 2016 Olympics should be a doozy. I am crossing my fingers that everyone — athletes, coaches, fans — returns home in one piece. Without harm or a mosquito-borne virus. Great choice: Rio, Brazil. The year is past its midpoint, and it looks like it’s going to be exceptionally memorable from here on out. It’s an election year, isn’t it? You know what I am going to miss? I am going to miss Michelle Obama. I think she has been a great ambassador of the United States, and she is great ambassador of motherhood. Not everyone agrees. Cartoonist Ben Garrison, for one. Garrison’s heinous “Make the First
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The business benefits are to communicate to others the necessary who, what, how and, sometimes, the why of what you do. The personal benefits include better focus and increased personal power. Focus — when crafting a great elevator pitch it helps you precisely define the essence of what you do. As you craft your pitch you will zero in on your true business. This may take time and numerous iterations. Write it, let it sit overnight, and then revisit it the next day. Continue until you’re satisfied. Make this a living document and revise it as needed. Engaging — after your essence is defined, deliver it in a way that is engaging and memorable. Make your pitch personal, powerful and unique. Let it roll off your tongue smoothly and with confidence. If your elevator pitch sounds like everyone else’s, then it’s time to go back to the drawing board and start over. You want it to reflect you, what you do
Harper and Brennen Boeckner pose alongside officers from the Lone Tree Police Department with the pictures they colored at Coffee with a Cop. Photo by Rick Gustafson
paperwork for the cultivation of medical marijuana. “Douglas County is a wealthy community,” said Lt. Tommy Barella, of the sheriff’s office. “It has large houses where you can grow a lot of marijuana.” This is a challenge for law enforcement, which has no database to double check caregiver information. Although caregivers are required to register with the state, Bergman said only 10 percent do. That will change next year, when Senate Bill 14 goes into effect, which will require all caregivers to register with the Colorado Bureau of Investigation. Under the new bill, law enforcement
will also have access to the registry to check the legitimacy of caregivers. The bill also puts a cap of five patients per caregiver and six plants per patient, with the ability to apply for an exception. But that waiver would be a moot point if it’s in a city or county that has laws such as the 12-plant-per-residence limit that Douglas County commissioners gave final approval to on Aug. 9. “It’s more about the illegal operations and for people to know what they can and cannot do in our community,” said Dave Weaver, chairman of the Douglas County Board of Commissioners. “It’s growing leaps and bounds and it’s really getting
out of control. We need to get this somewhat regulated. We hear from officers that they have a hands-off approach because they can’t do anything. Legislature is thinking we have all these enforcement powers that we don’t.” Currently, many local jurisdictions rely on zoning laws to regulate home-cultivation operations to make up for the lack of law enforcement authority, said Weaver, the former sheriff of Douglas County. The concerns of officials from Douglas County and other area jurisdictions will be heard by the study committee later this month with the intent to draft bills for future marijuana legislation this fall.
Lady Great Again” cartoon reminded me that drawing skills and stupidity are sometimes aligned. The good news is. The good news is what? I take it wherever I can get it. It’s all over the place, it’s just not headline news. For example, someone thinks that I want to know exactly why Prince died. I don’t. If I were his brother, I would. If I were in the opioids community — prescribers, users, abusers — I would. Neither is true. Wouldn’t it be much nicer to be able to check out without having to look at Prince, or Kelly, or Johnny Depp? I have written to the big chains. Their responses were cordial. Do all of these negative insertions in our day wear on us? Maybe for some they have the opposite effect, and reinforce an appreciation for the things around us that are uplifting, like being able to buy Red Vines in a fivepound lidded tub. Red Vines are manufactured in Union City, California. Union City is about 30 miles from San Francisco. I admit that I know when, where and
why Hank Williams died. I took an interest because he was a fellow alcoholic. But he didn’t get the help he needed. I have. One of his songs fits my objection to checkout magazines.. “If you mind your own business, you
won’t be minding mine.”
and be memorable. Yardstick — a properly crafted elevator pitch also helps you become aware of potential diversions you may encounter throughout the day. If someone is trying to divert your attention, mentally recite your elevator pitch to remind you of what you’re about. Ask yourself if the issue at hand fits with your vision and elevator pitch. If what you’re being asked to do doesn’t support your pitch, the answer is no. Simple —You want your message to be simple yet memorable. Keep it focused so those that hear it will remember you, what you’re about and can convey this information to those they encounter. Leave a lasting and positive impression. Glenn Bott is enthusiastic about life and everything he does.The Arvada resident developed Business Aikido based upon his corporate, entrepreneurial and speaking experience, plus his studies in aikido and personal power. An avid bicyclist, he suffered a severe Traumatic Brain Injury and nearly died after being struck by a SUV. He now speaks and coaches on the tools and techniques he used to reinvent himself after recovering.
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The Rev. Brian Winter tolls the bell inside the historic chapel at Christ’s Episcopal Church every Wednesday at 1 p.m. The church is one of many in Colorado participating in a project that focuses on prayer and remembering victims of violence. Photo by Shanna Fortier
For whom the bells toll Bells in Episcopal churches ring weekly to remember victims of gun violence and promote peace By Shanna Fortier sfortier@coloradocommunitymedia.com
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t 1 p.m. every Wednesday, the bell in the historic chapel at Christ’s Episcopal Church in downtown Castle Rock rings 49 times — one toll in remembrance of each person killed in the Orlando, Florida, shootings on June 12. As the bells toll, pastors and community members in attendance pray not only for those killed in Orlando, but also people killed, injured and bereaved in San Bernardino, California; Aurora; Newtown, Connecticut; Dallas and countless other communities across the nation that have experienced tragic and deadly shootings. “My hope for the bell tolling is that it would bring the community to prayer and also to discernment of how we can bring peace,” said the Rev. Brian Winter of Christ’s Episcopal. “How can we be that spark of joy and peace in people’s lives?” The Castle Rock church is only one of many embracing the Tolling of the Bells project. Episcopal churches across Colorado are participating with a goal to bring change to their neighbors, community and elected representatives in the U.S. Congress by bringing continues awareness to gun voilence. Rev. Susan Springer, of St. John’s Episcopal Church in Boulder, organized the project that continues through Nov. 2. The Episcopal Church in Colorado is made up of 103 worshipping communities with approximately 30,000 members. Since the early Middle Ages, churches have rung bells to call people to prayer and a community to attention, both facets represented in the Tolling of the Bells project.
“After each mass shooting we, like many other Americans, are outraged and deeply saddened,” the project page on episcopalcolorado.org reads. “We pray. In time, the shock of the incident diminishes. The demands of our own lives intervene and draw our attention elsewhere — until the next tragic incident occurs. We find ourselves praying that each incident will be the last, and yet they continue.” For Winter, prayer is the beginning. “It has to start with prayer and hopefully prayer can change the world,” he said. “But it also changes us. It makes us more aware of who we are and what our part in all of this is.” At the same time the bells toll in Castle Rock, they are tolling at St. Philip in the Field Church in Sedalia. “There’s a solidarity in a sense of bonding,” the Rev. Janet Fullmer said of the bells ringing at the same time throughout the state. “It underscores that we’re not alone in caring and remembering and thinking and praying and trying to be agents of change.” Some churches, such as St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church in Littleton, don’t have bells to toll. So the congregations is raising awareness with a plywood sign in the shape of a bell, which is displayed in front of the church on Dry Creek Road. “I think everybody is heartbroken by the different violence around us, so we wanted to be part of speaking up for more descent community values,” said Rev. Michael Carney of St. Timothy’s. “We hope to remind the com-
munity that there are so many decent, caring people everywhere and that we all stand together against this terrible violence.” In Castle Rock, Winter hopes the bell from his church will be heard blocks away on Wilcox Street. And he hopes that, when townspeople hear it, they will think about how they can be God’s instruments of peace in the world today.
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Gary Tassler of Purgatory Cellars in Parker prepares for a wine tasting at the Lone Tree Library on July 30. Purgatory Cellars offered guests a sample of three wines: a Riesling, a zinfandel, and a Chardonnay stored and fermented in Amphora containers. Photos by Rick Gustafson
Colorado wine expert Paula Mitchell signs the latest edition of her book following her presentation at the Lone Tree Library. Her book, “Exploring Colorado Wines: A Guidebook and Journal,” is a guide to Colorado wineries, cideries and meaderies.
Author offers wine enthusiasts a grape escape Wine expert shares expertise with Lone Tree audience By Rick Gustafson Special to Colorado Community Media Author and Colorado wine expert Paula Mitchell tasted wine for the first time when she was 12 years old. It was her father’s dandelion wine. “There was only one word to associate with that: yuck,” Mitchell told a group of about 80 wine enthusiasts at a presentation on Colorado wines at the Lone Tree Library on July 30. During her presentation, Mitchell shared her expertise and insights she gained from her travels to 98 percent of Colorado’s wineries and provided a brief history of wine making in Colorado,
taking the audience on a virtual tour of vineyards and wineries in the six winegrowing regions throughout the state. “Over the course of my life, I have enjoyed a lot of wine,” she said. In 2011, Mitchell decided to turn her enjoyment of wine into a study, so she began reading about wine and earned a Level Two Sommelier, a study of wines and wine and food pairings. Initially, her studies and tastings encompassed a broad range of wines from the North American West Coast to Europe, but she eventually realized that she was ignoring the wines in her own backyard, so she turned her attention to Colorado. “Colorado is a boutique winery state, which means you have to go to the wineries themselves to taste all the wines that they produce,” Mitchell said. “You can get some in liquor stores, but it is such a
August art keeps Guild busy August is a busy month for members of the Littleton Fine Arts Guild: They have an exhibit at Bemis Library, as well as hosting — and in some cases exhibiting in — the annual All Colorado Art Sonya Ellingboe Show at the Depot Art Gallery, 2069 SONYA’S W. Powers Ave., SAMPLER Littleton, through August, as well as the 28th annual Bin Bonanza from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 13 at the Depot Art Gallery. (It offers moderately priced unframed drawings and paintings by members.) The gallery is open daily during Western Welcome Week. 303-795-0781. Tour Littleton’s historic downtown Members of Littleton’s Historic Preservation Board will offer free walking tours of Littleton’s Historic Main Street, a new Western Welcome Week event, to celebrate Littleton’s 125th anniversary. Tours will be at 4, 5 and 6 p.m. on Aug. 18. Meet on the Littleton courthouse steps prior to the walk. Reservations not needed. Information: gaaresh@gmail.com (HPB member Sharon Gaare, who organized the tour.) Jazz at Town Hall The Littleton Jazz Festival for 2016 features the Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra with “Big Band Favorites,” including Buddy Rich’s “Suite from West Side Story.” The concert will be from 6:30 to 9 p.m. on Aug. 19 at Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main Street in downtown Littleton. Tickets cost $21 to $37. 303794-2787, ext. 5. (Limited availability.)
“Buick Super 8” by watercolorist Brian Serf was awarded Best of Show by artist/ juror Gene Youngman in the Littleton Fine Arts Guild’s “Art in August” exhibit at Bemis Library. Courtesy photo Boogie Machine Hear ‘70s music by the Boogie Machine on the Bemis Library lawn, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton, at 6:30 p.m. on Aug. 18. Beginning at 5:30 p.m., there will be hot dogs, hamburgers, beverages and ice cream available for purchase. Admission is free. 303-795-3961. MOA interns “Archetype-Revival” is the new exhibit by nine 2016 Design and Build Emerging Artists who have interned at Museum Outdoor Arts this summer under the guidance of Cory Gilstrap. The MOA gallery is on the second level of Englewood’s Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Parkway. The exhibit runs until Sept. 23. New submissions invited • The Arvada Center’s newly formed Black Box Repertory Company invites Denver-area theater artists to submit new play drafts by Aug. 19. They will be considered for the 2017-2018 season. Several will be selected for further discussion and workshopping in the Sampler continues on Page 14
small sampling.” When she initially searched for a book on Colorado wines and wineries, the only guidebook she could find was a title published in 2002 when the state was home to 33 wineries, so she decided to write her own book about Colorado vineyards, which she first published in 2012. Today, Colorado has 135 wineries, and Mitchell has published an updated, second edition of her book, “Exploring Colorado Wines: A Guidebook and Journal,” which includes directions to and details about Colorado’s wineries, cideries and meaderies. Though unwilling to offer an opinion on which Colorado wine is the best, she did identify the grapes best suited for Colorado’s climate. Rieslings, chardonnays, and Viognier grapes tend to make the best white wines, and Colorado’s best red wines come from cabernet
sauvignons, merlots, Syrah and Cabernet Franc, which is often used to smooth cabernet and merlot blends but is often bottled in Colorado as a stand-alone grape. “If we, Colorado, were to have a signature grape, it would be Cabernet Franc. Like pinot noir is to Oregon, the Cabernet Franc is to Colorado,” Mitchell said. Following her presentation, attendees were treated to a tasting of three wines produced by Purgatory Cellars Winery in Parker. Gary Tassler offered guests a sample of his winery’s Riesling, Zinfandel, and a unique Chardonnay aged in Amphora containers. The use of the clay Amphora containers to store and ferment wines dates to the sixth century B.C. and gives the wine a unique flavor that differentiates it from traditional Chardonnays.
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spring with the goal of including at least one in the next season. Cast: two to eight people (some or all will be members of the rep company). The Black Box rep company is committed to working with local actors, directors and designers. Send a brief (1-2 pages) description, brief bio, reasons for wanting to pursue project, cast size, key collaborators to: Artistic Director of Plays Lynne Collins at lcollins@ arvadacenter.org. • The Arvada Center seeks new musical submissions for consideration for performance sometime after the 2016/2017 season. Send proposals to Producing Artistic Director Rod Lansberry, rod@arvadacenter.org. Guideline: Must have full underlying rights clearance to any pre-existing material used in script. Musical cannot be licensed through another licensing house
or have been produced on Broadway. (Shows that have had readings, workshops and regional or off-Broadway productions are eligible.) The Arvada Center is committed to working with local actors, directors and designers. Proposals that are different from previous Main Stage productions are encouraged. Include title page; brief synopsis, including information on writers, agents, production/development history; character breakdown; CD with track listings that give an accurate representation of music and style; proof of rights. Must be wholly original. Include signed letter that it is original from the creators or stating when the work entered the public domain. Live from Tagawa Gardens Arapahoe Libraries presents the Nacho Men in a free concert at 6-8 p.m. Aug. 19 at Tagawa Gardens, 7711 S. Parker Road, Centennial. Local food trucks, kids’ activities For information, call 303-LIBRARY or visit arapahoelibraries.org/concert-series.
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August 11, 2016 The classic full-length “Swan Lake” ballet will open Colorado Ballet’s season in October. Shown here is principal dancer Chandra Kuykendall. Photo by Allen Birnbach
‘Swan Lake’ enchants at Ellie Caulkins Opera House Full-scale production will be staged by Colorado Ballet
By Sonya Ellingboe sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia.com The Ellie Caulkins Opera House will be the venue for a full-scale production of the classical ballet “Swan Lake” with original choreography by Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov, set and updated by former American Ballet principals Amanda McKerrow and John Gardner — and Sandra Brown, ballet mistress for Colorado Ballet. It will run Oct. 7-23. Performed in four acts with two intermissions, dancers will be accompanied with Tchaikovsky’s classic score, played by the live Colorado Ballet Orchestra. The love story of Prince Siegfried, Princess Odette, the villain Baron von Rothbart and evil Odile will play out with elaborate costumes and grand sets.
The lead female dancer plays both Odette and Odile in a challenging performance. Tickets (season and single) are available for “Swan Lake,” as well as “The Nutcracker,” Nov. 26 through Dec. 24; “Ballet Masterworks” at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House Feb. 17-26 and finally “The Little Mermaid” March 31 to April 2 in the Gates Concert Hall at the Newman Center at the University of Denver. “Ballet Masterworks” includes “Firebird,” with choreography by Yuri Possokhov and music by Stravinsky; “Serenade,” choreographed by George Balanchine to Tchaikovsky’s “Serenade for Strings in C”; and a work by choreographer Jiri Kylian for the first time, “Petite Mort,” with music by Mozart. Kylian created this work for the Salzburg Festival on the second centenary of Mozart’s death. Colorado Ballet operates from its headquarters at 1075 Santa Fe Drive in Denver’s Santa Fe Arts District. Phone: 303-339-1630, coloradoballet.org.
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Pastor Nevin Bass Sunday Worship: 10:00am & 6:00pm 821 5th Place in downtown Castle Rock Sunday School for all ages Free Home Bible Studies www.churchofpentecost.us Community Bible Study in Castle Rock will be studying 1&2 Corinthians this year starting on August 31st. It is open to all women from 18 years and older. We meet every Wednesday at Ridgeline Community Church at 555 Heritage Ave, Castle Rock, 80104 from 9:15-11:15. A Children’s program is available. Contact Linda Noe(303-809-3920) to register.
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Artist examines ways of the West Phippen has shown works both nationally and locally
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By Sonya Ellingboe sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia.com “How and why does a horse smile? That’s what I’m after.” Colorado realist Sarah Phippen depends on accurate observation of the people and animals in her world as she portrays them in oil on linen, with traditional techniques that give her work depth and insight. She will exhibit her paintings of horses and those who work with them in “Hats and Hooves,” a one-person exhibit at Town Hall Arts Center in downtown Littleton, just in time for the city’s Western Welcome Week. It opens with a public reception on Aug. 12 and runs until Sept. 25 in the Stanton Gallery. She is the granddaughter of George Phippen, a sculptor, painter and founder of the Cowboy Artists of America, and she shares his appreciation for “the grace of horses” and for those who dedicate themselves to a Western way of life. “I grew up surrounded by livestock and wildlife. Observing their personalities and expressions allowed me to experience their quiet moments or read trouble in their eyes. I see this heritage as part of our age-old relationship with animals; it is part of being human, a privilege that surrounds us every day,” she wrote.
“Hats and Hooves” will be in the Stanton Gallery at Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main St., Littleton, through Sept. 25. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and during performances. 303-794-2787. “Bliss,” for example shows a horse happily rolling on its back in the grass. Surely there’s a smile. She exhibits nationally, from Florida to California, including at the George Phippen Museum of Western Art in Prescott, Arizona, which honors her grandfather, as well as showing in the Lone Tree Art Exhibition, Art Students League of Denver and the Castle Rock Artfest locally. She has studied with Daniel Sprick in Denver, Diane Rappisi in Castle Rock, Sandra Kaplan at the Art Students League of Denver, Valorie Snyder of Littleton and has developed art enrichment programming for elementary students. She is a member of both the Arts Students League of Denver and the Colorado Farm Bureau. Her website bio closes with, “Communicating emotions is a visual language, either in painting or sculpture, requires a fluency in light, color and form, as well as patient observation … Observe and observe again and look for the reasons behind the expressions …”
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“Dreamer” by Sarah Phippen is a 16” X 20” oil on linen painting in her exhibit “Hats and Hooves” at Town Hall Arts Center through Sept. 25. Courtesy photo
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August 11, 2016
THINGS TO DO TOP 5
THEATER/FILM
Theater Auditions Spotlight Performing Arts Center, 6328 E. County Line Road, Highlands Ranch, will have auditions for several upcoming musical theater classes. For tuition rates and information, go to www.spotlightperformers.com. Upcoming auditions include: “Annie JR!” 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 17. This 11-week musical theater class is for ages 3-9 years meets from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Wednesdays. “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 23. This 15-week class for ages 7-18 years meets from 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesdays. “Phantom of the Opera,” 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 24. This advanced class for grades 6-12 meets from 1:30-4 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. “High School Musical,” 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16. This 15-week class for ages 7-18 years meets from 4-5:30 p.m. Fridays.
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, 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. Arapahoe Philharmonic Concert Season The Arapahoe Philharmonic sets its 2016-17 concert season “Symphonic Sensations,” a six-concert series. Season ticket packages and single tickets available at www.arapahoe-phil.org/events/buy-tickets/. Orders placed by Monday, Aug. 15 qualify for Early Bird pricing. All concerts start at 7:30 p.m., with pre-concert talks offered at 6:45 p.m. before most concerts.
Centennial Under the Stars Enjoy live music, activities for the family and a laser light show at the 11th annual Centennial Under the Stars concert and laser light show from 6-10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, at Centennial Center Park, 13050 E. Peakview Ave., Centennial. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Bring chairs and blankets. Live music from indie rock band The Redlands, Chemstry Club and Under a Blood Red Sky: The U2 Tribute. Kids Consignment Sale Mothers of Multiples Society hosts its semiannual kids’ consignment sale Saturday, Aug. 13, at the Douglas County Fairgrounds, 500 Fairgrounds Drive, Castle Rock. Shopping hours are 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with a presale at 9 a.m. for expecting moms and moms with babies under 6 months old. Admission is $2. Visit www.mothersofmultiples.com for a free admissions pass and to register for the presale. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Mothers of Multiples Society Keeping Kids Safe Educational Programs, and provide support for families of multiples. Go to www.mothersofmultiples.com. Need for Speed Highlands Ranch Historical Society presents “Drag Racing, Bandimere Speedway and the Need for Speed,” with Sam Rice and Steve Panalis, race car drivers. Program runs from 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 15, at Southridge Recreation Center, 4800 McArthur Ranch Road, Highlands Ranch. Hear about the thrill of the chase, the need for speed, the burnout, the smokeout, the car mechanics, and more. Go to http:// thehrhs.org/ Savor Centennial Savor Centennial series from 5:30-8 p.m. at Centennial Center Park, 13050 E. Peakview Ave., Centennial. Entry is free, and food and beverages will be available for purchase. Go to http://www.centennialco.gov/ThingsTo-Do/calendar.aspx. Savor Centennial is presented the third Thursday of each month this summer. The Thursday, Aug. 18 event features Jason Vigil. 70s Hits with the Boogie Machine Groove to 70s music from the popular band Boogie Machine at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18, on the front lawn of Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. The band has been packing dance floors and concert venues for over 16 years. Hear favorites such as Night Fever, Play that Funky Music, Disco Inferno, and more!. Hot dogs, brats, burgers, beverages and ice cream will be available for purchase beginning at 5:30 p.m. Call 303-795-3961. FIND MORE THINGS TO DO ONLINE ColoradoCommunityMedia.com/events
Concert Boo Ray performs at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 17, at Platte River Bar & Grill, 5995 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. Go to www.booraymusic.com. Boo Ray is a southern troubadour who has forged and honed his sound in South Georgia honky-tons, Gulf Coast jukes, Nashville nightclubs and Los Angeles songwriter joints. Set in Nashville, Boo Ray is set to release his fifth album, Sea of Lights. Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra Concert The Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra will perform from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 19, at the Littleton Jazz Festival at the Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main St., Littleton. Hear classic Big Band selections. Call 303794- 2787 or go to http://coloradojazz.org. Street Fair, Concerts Celebrate Park Meadows’ 20th anniversary with a street fair and concerts Friday, Aug. 19, and Saturday, Aug. 20. Firefall performs Aug. 19 on the outdoor stage in the Vistas as Par Meadows. On Aug. 20, grab your beach towels and enjoy a California Dreamin’ concert with tributes to the Beach Boys, Jimmy Buffet and more. Enjoy balloon twisters, caricature artists, food trucks, a beer garden, HawkQuest, a giant photo booth and more. Go to www.parkmeadows.com/events. 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 through Aug. 29.
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Art Guild Seeks Entries Heritage Fine Arts Guild of Arapahoe County is seeking entries for its annual “This is Colorado” art show. The juror for the statewide show is Lian Quan Zhen, a sought-after watercolor and Chinese painting artist and teacher. Up to 80 paintings will be displayed, and ribbons and prizes will be awarded. All Colorado residents are eligible to enter; work does not need to represent Colorado. An entry form with submission specifications and conditions is available at www.heritage-guild.com/shows.html. Entries must be received by Monday, Aug. 15; notifications will be mailed by Sept. 15 to artists whose work is selected. The 2016 show will run from Oct. 10 to Nov. 3 at Colorado Gallery of the Arts on the Arapahoe Community College campus in Littleton.
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Neighbor Network Benefit A garage sale to benefit Neighbor Network is planned from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 12, and Saturday, Aug. 13, at 2919 Dragonfly Court, Castle Rock, in The Meadows. 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 303-468-2820. Meals are catered by Panera Bread. Upcoming workshops Saturday, Aug. 13 from 9:30-11 a.m. and Tuesday, Aug. 16 from 6-8 p.m. at Memory Lane/Charter Financial: 9335 Commerce Center Street, Unit B5 (Near C470 and Santa Fe), Highlands Ranch. Car Seat Check Mothers of Multiples Society plans a free car seat check event Saturday, Aug. 13, at the Douglas County Fairgrounds, 500 Fairgrounds Drive, Castle Rock. Learn the proper use of a car seat, including installation, daily use and proper car seat selections as the child grows. Go to www.mothersofmultiples.com. Book Lovers Discover great new reads at Book Lovers at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 17, at the Castle Pines Library, 360 Village Square Lane. Library staff and special guest book reviewer Dedra Anderson will present new book suggestions for your fall reading list. Fun door prizes and refreshments are provided, and book clubs are welcome. Registration is required at 303-791-
7323 or DouglasCountyLibraries.org. Mystery Book Club Belief in the paranormal is a requirement for the Aunt Dimity Cozy Mystery series by Nancy Atherton. The Third Thursday Mystery Group meets at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 18, at the Lone Tree Golf Club for lunch and a book discussion. Group members read a variety of books from the Aunt Dimity series and will focus on the characters, style and the paranormal style of mystery. Call Sue at 303-641-3534. Nocturnal Wildlife Hike Join the Audubon Nature Center for its popular Bats, Beavers, and More! Program from 7-9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 19, at the Audubon Center at Chatfield, 11280 S. Waterton Road, Littleton. Listen for coyote calls, check out the bat houses around the ponds, and see if the beaver are making progress on their South Platte River dam. Topics differ each date and highlight the curious critters of the Colorado night. Registration required at www.denveraudubon.org, by calling 303973-9530, or via email at info@ denveraudubon.org. Author Visit Bestselling author Sandra Brown will talk about her latest thriller “Sting” at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 19, at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Book signing will follow Brown’s talk, and books will be for sale courtesy of Tattered Cover Book Store. Registration is required at 303-791-7323 or DouglasCountyLibraries.org. National Parks Celebration Explore the National Park System at 100 Years of America’s National Parks at 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 19, at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Presented by Larry Walling of Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at DU, this program for adults provides a quick overview of America’s national parks, 100 years and going strong. Registration is required at 303-791-7323 or DouglasCountyLibraries.org. Veterans Fun Shoot VFW Post 10649, which serves Elbert, Douglas and Elizabeth, presents the veterans fun shoot from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, at the Family Shooting Center at Cherry Creek State Park. East entrance is at Parker Road and LeHigh Avenue (3800 S. Parker Road); West entrance is at Dayton Street and Union (4700 S. Dayton St.). Proceeds will benefit the Post and the children’s fund. Cost is $40 for 50 rounds of trap or 50 rounds of 5 stand. Shooters may enter more than one event. Veterans, firefighters and police officers get $5 discount. Gun rental is available and ammo is available on site. Eye and ear protection required. No experience necessary; certified safety instructors on site. Corporate sponsorships available. Contact Chip Allen at 303-947-2109 or email loanchip@hotmail. com. `Walk in the Woods’ Join a book discussion of “A Walk in the Woods” by Bill Bryson at 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Library staff will lead a spirited discussion of the book, which was the feature read of DCL’s 2016 One Book, One Walk program, and offer fun facts about the Appalachian Trail. Perfect for hiking enthusiasts and book clubs. Registration is required at 303-791-7323 or DouglasCountyLibraries.org. Author, Writing Coach Castle Rock Writers Group welcomes author and creative writing coach Deb McLeod, BA, MFA, at its next workshop at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 22, at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. The topic is Character Transformation by the Beat, which helps with genre fiction, literary fiction and memoir. Group is open to all writers, in the Front Range and beyond. Contact Alice Aldridge-Dennis at 303-521-8615. Non-Fiction Book Club The Parker Non-Fiction Book Club meets from 6:30-8:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at the Parker Library. To find out what books that have already been read, or to get a list of recommended books, contact Evelyn Poulo, club organizer, at evelyn.poulo@gmail.com. In September, the club will read “The Day the World Came to Town,” by Jim Defede (for this month’s meeting, meet is at Gnarly Root’s Tea Room). October’s subject is the Wright Brothers; suggested book is “The Wright Brothers” by David McCulloug, but any book about the brothers is acceptable. In November, the group will discuss teachers in the early Alaskan territory. Suggested books are “A is for Alaska: Teacher to the Territory” and “A is for Anaktuvuk: Teacer to the Numamiut Eskimos” by Naomi Penner, an author from Highlands Ranch.
HEALTH
Young at Heart Learn about healthy aging with CoQ10 from 3-4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, at Natural Grocers, 1265 Sgt. John Stiles Drive, Suite M, Highlands Ranch. Program is led by nutritional health coach Caylee Chacon. Contact nhc. hr@naturalgrocers.com or call 303-471-9400. Class is free. Smart Kids, Smart Nutrition Natural Grocers presents a free back-to-school class, Smart Kids, Smart Nutrition, from 5-6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 24, at 1265 Sgt. John Stiles Drive, Suite M, Highlands Ranch. Program is led by nutritional health coach Caylee Chacon. Contact nhc.hr@naturalgrocers.com or call 303471-9400.
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Continuing Education Program Metropolitan State College of Denver offers a continuing education program for adults. Most classes are 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays, for two to four weeks, and cost varies. Most take place at the Student Success Building on the Auraria Campus, with other classes taking place at the South Campus (I-25 and Orchard) and the Center For Visual Arts on Santa Fe Drive. For list of classes, go to www.msudenver.edu/learnon or call 303556-3657. Application not required. More information on Facebook www. Facebook.com/msudenverlearnoninitiative. 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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Classic play can be doubly difficult Turning a swing of a bat into two outs is a challenge for fielders, but a gem when accomplished By Jim Benton jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com Double plays can deflate offensive momentum, but they are rare in high school softball. Most are of the line-drive variety. Turning a classic double play — shortstop to second base to first base — doesn’t happen often. It takes precise timing, good footwork and a hard-hit grounder. The distance between bases is 30 feet shorter than in baseball, adding to the difficulty of turning two. “The double play in softball is a tough turn with just 60 foot bases and so many girls having great foot speed out of the batter’s box,” Douglas County High School coach Brian Stebbins said. “So many things have to go right that it isn’t a play we see very often.” Last season in Division I college softball, UCLA was the top team in turning double plays, with 45 in 59 games for an average of 0.79 per game. No statistics were kept for high school softball, but the averages would likely also be much less than one a game. “The traditional double play at the high school level is not seen very often,” Legend coach Kristen Shirk said. “Timing is definitely a key in turning two, along with proper footwork on the bag and knowing when as a fielder it’s best if you pop your feet to throw or backhand your throw.” Valor Christian coach Dave Atencio can’t help but celebrate whenever he sees a ground ball turn into a double play by his team. “It is one of the toughest plays to execute in the game of softball because of the speed of the players today getting up the line,” he said. “Usually, you can get the lead runner at second but getting that second runner or the runner at first is by far the toughest play.
Traditional double plays in high school softball are rare, but Valor Christian second baseman Abby Zuschlag, left, and shortstop Lauren Foster completed one during the fifth inning of a 1-1 game to stall a Wheat Ridge rally in last season’s Class 4A state championship contest. Valor went on to win, 2-1, to capture its second consecutive state title. Courtesy photo Your traditional double plays are few and far between.” Valor Christian turned an important double play in the fifth inning to help the Eagles defeat Wheat Ridge, 2-1, in the 2015 Class 4A state championship game. With the score tied 1-1 in the fifth inning, Valor stalled the Farmers’ rally when shortstop Lauren Foster backhanded a hard grounder, delivering an accurate feed to second baseman Abby Zuschlag, who quickly relayed the ball to first to complete
the double play. “Yes I remember the play,” Foster said. “In the beginning of the game, I had the same ball hit to me and I booted the ball. I got the same play again and I made sure I got down on the ball and made a good flip to Abby. And Abby made an awesome throw to first. That was a huge play. It was momentum changing.” Foster, who has committed to play at the University of Wisconsin, and Zuschlag are seniors who will anchor the Eagles’ infield
again this season. “It’s good to have a good relationship with your second baseman, to have that feel with the other person, because if you don’t have that you are going to be discombobulated when you are trying to make that smooth double play,” Foster said. “In softball, it’s completely different that baseball. You have to be quicker, so if you are not smooth and fluid when making the double play you are not going to get both outs. Softball continues on Page 27
In short, putting is at a premium Long drives bring bragging rights, but a consistent stroke on the greens often wins tournaments By Jim Benton jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com A massive drive is an excellent way to start, but those 3- to 6-foot putts often make the biggest difference in a golfer’s score on a hole. Many high school golfers are long off the tee, but most of the players at the top of tournament leader boards are also consistent on the greens with their putters. “As great as it is to hit a 325-yard drive, you have to make those 5-foot putts if you are going to play well,” said Lakewood senior Griffin Barela, who tied for fifth in last season’s Class 5A state tournament. “Making those putts is more important really. If you hit the shots and you don’t make the putts, it can really demoralize you.” Arapahoe golf coach Harry Buckner has different putting drills for his golfers, including one with a 6-foot circle around the pin. “We get on different spots on the green and try to putt three balls into that circle, which puts you within 3-feet of the hole,” he said. “The secret to not three-putting is getting that first one within 3 feet. “In both of our practices during the week, we’ll spend 80 percent of our time
PLAYERS TO WATCH Some of the top boys golfers for the 2016 season in the south metro area: Highlands Ranch: Kyle Pearson, Sr.; Ryan Pearson, Sr.; Jackson Christ, Soph.
Rock Canyon: JT Snowden, Sr.; Carson Klinder, Sr;
ThunderRidge: Evan Kalac, Mountain Vista: Chris Rapp, Sr. soph.; Brody Mueller, Sr.; Zach from 100 yards in, chipping and putting. If you can get it up and down, that’s where you save your shots. All the shots count the same.” David Rooney, a senior golfer at Douglas County High School, agrees that three-putt greens can often be avoided with good lag putts. “With longer putts, it’s more of knowing the greens you are playing on,” he said. “Most of that just comes from an athletic feel for it. You can’t really calculate it. I don’t aim for the hole. I aim for an area around the middle of it. “Those shorter putts are tough. I have trouble with super long putts, getting it in that 5-foot range. Those short putts, I’ve been doing a good job of making a lot of those.” Confidence plays a key role in putting success. “If you’re not making the putts, especially the short ones, your confidence gets really down,” Barela said. “The rest of your game starts suffering because you put more pressure on yourself trying to hit
Swanson, Jr.; Sam Ostravich, Jr. Valor Christian: Jake Welch, soph,; Zach Zurcher, Sr.
THE COURSE AHEAD High school boys golf teams started formal practices Aug. 8 and tournament play began Aug. 11. One-day regional golf tournaments for all classes are scheduled for Sept. 19, with the state tournaments set for Sept. 26 and 27. The Class 5A state tournament will be held at Bookcliff Country Club in Grand Junction, the Class 4A meet will be at the River Valley Ranch in Carbondale, and the 3A state tourney will be played at Saddle Rock in Aurora.
it closer and closer because you are not confident you are going to make the putts like 4 to 6 feet. “For me, it’s those 5-footers that are harder because that’s the range that you expect to make them but you still have to hit a good putt with a good read. There are no gimmes, but you do expect to make them, and if you miss them you start to get a little
Douglas County senior David Rooney practices a lot of putting drills, especially on long putts, trying to lag the ball to within a few feet of the cup. Photo by Jim Benton frustrated with yourself.” And frustration builds along with the score. “You have to put it out of your head and know your stroke is still there,” Barela said. “You are going to miss putts but you can’t let that dictate the way you putt the rest of the round.”
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A time and a place for team strategy Schools must rely on the pack — not just a lone wolf — to find success
THE ROAD AHEAD Official cross country practices begin Aug. 15. Regionals are set for Oct. 20-22, with the all-class state cross country meet scheduled for Oct. 29 at the Norris Penrose Events Center in Colorado Springs.
By Jim Benton jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com Cross country highlights individuals, but it also is a team activity. And while not always apparent to the casual observer, there are team strategies that many coaches support and encourage. “You are only as strong as your fifth runner,” Mountain Vista coach Jonathan Dalby said. “If you take the top four spots in a meet but your fifth, sixth or seventh runner is last, you are not going to win the team title. We push the team aspect of it more than the individual aspect.” Mountain Vista is the four-time boys Class 5A state champion. Last season, the top five scoring Golden Eagles finished fifth, sixth, eighth, 11th and 22nd. Cherry Creek’s girls were the 2015 Class 5A state runners-up, and the Bruins are one of many teams that strategically study a course and have a game plan. “We try to focus mostly on the team aspects of cross country,” Cherry Creek coach Ethan Dusto said. “We train as a team and race as a team... we have team dinners and meetings to foster a bond between our athletes.” Horizon coach TJ Ricciardi embraces the team aspect of the sport. “It’s all about the grouping of runners,” Ricciardi said. “Many of the most successful teams will have a real small one through five split, meaning that the difference between their first runner’s time and their final scoring runner’s time is a smaller margin, especially if you do not have a standout first runner. “Additionally, you want your sixth and seventh runners to try to displace other teams’ five scoring runners.” Building team unity is a goal for many
RUNNERS TO WATCH Some of the boys and girls expected to be top runners from south metro-area schools for the 2016 season:
Rock Canyon coach Dan Davies talks to potential Jaguars cross country runners before a preseason workout. While cross country is often looked at as primarily an individual sport, the team element is important, area coaches say. Photo by Jim Benton coaches in a sport dominated by individual brilliance. “We build camaraderie with the whole team via weekly relationship building, like team dinners, ultimate Frisbee and other social events,” Ponderosa coach Katherine Dorman said. During races, teams attempt to run in packs. “We can have a pack mentality where the kids try to work together as much as they can,” Dalby said. “Sometimes we’ll ask them to stick together and find a spot in the race to make a move together and try to break away,” “One thing we like to stress is to make sure our last mile of the race is faster than every-
body. We want to make sure we’re moving faster than everybody else.” But how long should an elite runner stay with a pack of teammates and possibly jeopardize his or her chance of winning the race? “It kind of depends on how much of a standout they are,” Dusto said. “If they are close enough to the rest of my pack, I’ll usually try to get them to go out a little slow and build, trying to bring the rest along for as long as possible. If they are substantially better than the pack or don’t race well without a fast start, then sometimes they just need to go. In this case, it becomes a much more individual or competition-based race instead of a team-based race.”
Highlands Ranch: Girls Megan Koch, Jr.; Katie Ellis, Jr.; Eve Lacroix, Jr.; Allison Moorhead, Jr. Mountain Vista: Boys Parker Mackay, Jr.; Josh Romine, Sr. Girls - Caroline Eck, Soph.; Mauren Fitzsimmons, Sr. Rock Canyon: Boys - Luke Dickinson, Sr.; Bailey Timmons, Sr.; Chris Theodore, Jr. Girls – Shannon Osoba, Soph. SkyView Academy: Boys Jimmy Scavuzzo, Jr.; Jordan Wilson, Jr.; Ryan Butler, Soph. Girls - Cassie Unruh, Sr.; Payton Grove, Jr.
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August 11, 2016
For runner, volleyball is a change of pace Sarah Yocum has been working hard to get into volleyball shape. That sounds facetious for a young lady who has been running all summer. Yocum, a senior at Faith Christian Academy in Arvada, recently finished fifth in the 400-meter hurdles at the National Junior Olympic Track and Field Championships in Sacramento, California. Her preliminary time of 1 minute, 9.3 seconds was a personal best. “I was very happy with my prelim times,” Yocum said. “The heat took a little out of me and I didn’t do as well as I would have like to in the finals. I’m so happy with the way it turned out. “Right now I’m coming to end of track season. I’m starting the transition work to volleyball. During the volleyball season, I tend to bulk up and get into the heavy weight lifting. During track, I lean out.” Yocum won the Class 3A state championship in the 100- and 300-meter hurdles as a freshman. She repeated in the 300 hurdles as a sophomore and captured the state championship in both hurdle events at the 2015 state meet. She was also sec-
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ond in the 200- and 400-meter dashes last spring. “I play volleyball, but track is definitely my passion,” she said. “In volleyball I just want to enjoy it and have fun with my teammates. It is definitely a secondary sport. For track, I’d like to go out and win four state titles and hopefully glorify God doing that.
Reunited in Florida Well-traveled quarterback Luke Del Rio and Florida football coach Jim McElwain finally have a chance to work together this fall. Del Rio — the son of former Denver Broncos defensive coordinator and current Oakland Raiders coach Jack Del Rio — turned down an offer from then-Colorado State coach McElwain to attend CSU
when he graduated in 2013 from Valor Christian. McElwain reportedly said Del Rio didn’t want to play in the high altitude of Colorado. Instead, Del Rio decided to walk on at Alabama, but when that didn’t work out because of the Crimson Tide’s deep pool of quarterback talent, he went to Oregon State and played three games in 2014. He transferred to Florida, sat out the 2015 season due to transfer rules, and is now reunited with McElwain — who said goodbye to CSU after three seasons to take over the Florida program. Del Rio headed into August preseason practices at the Gainesville, Florida, school as one of the candidates to land the starting quarterback job this season. Love for softball wins out Valor Christian senior shortstop Lauren Foster is the daughter of Colorado Rockies pitching coach Steve Foster. “I never played baseball but I grew up around baseball,” said Lauren, who has committed to play softball at Wisconsin. “I would watch Little League baseball and
I wished my parents would sign me up. But I love how quick softball is. You can talk to the girls on the field — it’s not as spread out as baseball. “I love softball but I’ve also been around baseball, and the first thing I learned to throw was a baseball. I was throwing the baseball around in the back yard with my dad. I know some mechanics and a couple pitches. I can throw a couple pitches but nothing great.” Barela wins Junior Match Play title Griffin Barela, a senior at Lakewood High School, won the Colorado Junior Match Play championship Aug. 3 at Castle Pines North. Barela notched a 19-hole victory over Lakewood teammate Jack Castiglia in the semifinals and then beat Valor Christian graduate David Leede, 1-up, in the finals. 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.
KEEPING UP WITH LOCAL OLYMPIANS Janine Beckie About Beckie: Canadian women’s soccer team, 2012 Valor Christian graduate, born in Highlands Ranch, Denver resident Rio update: Scored the fastest goal in Olympic history just 21 seconds into Canada’s opening Group F match Aug. 3, a 2-0 victory against Australia. Beckie, 21, scored twice in Canada’s 3-1 win over Zimbabwe on Aug. 6. Mallory Pugh About Pugh: U.S. women’s soccer team, 2016 Mountain Vista High School graduate, Highlands Ranch resident Shutterstock image
Rio update: The 18-year-old started in the first United States Group G soccer
match Aug. 3 against New Zealand but hurt her ankle early in the game and was replaced in the second half of the USA’s 2-0 victory. She didn’t play Aug. 6 when the United States edged France, 1-0. Lindsey Horan About Horan: U.S. women’s soccer team, 2012 Golden High School graduate, Golden resident Rio update: The 22-year-old started and played in the United States’ victories over New Zealand and France. Missy Franklin About Franklin: U.S. women’s swimming team, 2013 Regis Jesuit graduate, Centennial resident Rio update: Franklin, who won four goal medals in the 2012 Olympics, qualified for the 200-meter freestyle
semifinals with a 1:57.12 time in the heats the morning of Aug. 8. Her time was the 12th best but good enough to advance to one of two semifinal races scheduled for the evening of Aug. 8. However, she finished eighth in her semifinal and did not qualify for the finals. Franklin, 21, was scheduled to compete in the 200-meter backstroke Aug. 11. Ben Pinkelman About Pinkelman: U.S. men’s rugby team, 2012 Cherry Creek High School graduate, Centennial resident Rio update: At 22 years old, Pinkelman is the youngest player on the team, which began play Aug. 9 with Group A games against Argentina and Brazil.
Salomess Stars Salome FOR RELEASE WEEK OF AUGUST 8, 2016 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A more harmonious aspect favors all relationships. Family ties with mates and children are strengthened. Libra is Cupid’s choice to win the amorous Aries’ heart. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) The bold Bull is ready to take on fresh challenges. Expect some opposition as you plow new ground -- but supporters will outnumber detractors. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) An upcoming job change could mean uprooting your family to a fardistant location. Weigh all considerations carefully before making a decision one way or the other. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A long-standing problem is resolved by a mutually agreed upon compromise. You can now focus on getting the facts you’ll need for a decision you’ll soon be asked to make. LEO (July 23 to August 22) The Big Cat needs to be wary of what appears to be a golden investment opportunity. That “sure thing” could turn out to be nothing more than a sack of Kitty Glitter. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) You give of yourself generously to help others, but right now you must allow people to help you. Confide your problems to family and trusted friends. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Relationships benefit from a strong harmonious aspect. Things go more smoothly at work. Someone you thought you’d never see again asks for a reconciliation.
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Wooden cars delight Nicaraguan children Toys built by local resident and organization By Tom Munds tmunds@coloradocommunitymedia.com Wooden cars created in Centennial resident Bob Wing’s basement workshop and cars made by other Toys for God’s Kids volunteers produced ear-to-ear smiles as they were placed in the hands of children in a small village in northern Nicaragua. The toys were delivered by a team from Casa Unida Foundation, an all-volunteer organization based in Lakewood. In Nicaragua, the team stayed in the city of Somoto and traveled about 15 miles to Hermanos Martinez, a rural village that is home to 40 to 60 families of subsistence farmers, to distribute the toys during a children’s July 29 vacation Bible school gathering. “These families are very poor. They work their fields for food to feed the family and, when they do find work outside the village, the wage is $2.50 a day,” Bob Moore, foundation president, said. “The children have few, if any, toys. We knew the wooden cars would be a hit. We were right. The children’s smiles lit up the room as they hugged the toys and got down on the floor to play with them.” Lidia Lopez, 8, smiled as she and a friend raced their cars along the floor.
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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
Children crowd around Casa Unida Foundation members Bob Moore Jr., left, and Mercedes Espinoza as they hand out Toys for God’s Kids wooden cars to children of poor families in the northern Nicaraguan rural village of Brother Martinez. The foundation Pursuant to on C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), youand took time to distribute the toys to about team was in Nicaragua another project are hereby notified that the covenants of the deedby of trust been violated as 100 children. Photos Tomhave Munds follows: the failure to make timely payments required under said Deed of Trust and the Evidence of Debt secured little car,” she said through thereby.
“I love my an interpreter. “It is a lot of fun to play THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE with. I have never hadLIEN. a little toy car of A FIRST my own before.The I really it.” herein is all of propertylike described the property encumbered by the lien of Again through an interpreter, Juan the deed of trust. Questros, the leader of the gathering and Legal Description of Real Property:
a local pastor, thanked those who made the toys and those who brought them to the village. He said it is a blessing for the village and a wonderful gift for the children. The delivery of the wooden cars is
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
another chapter in the history of Toys for God’s Kids. The toy car project Marlin Dorhut, of Denver, began when he saw the joy wooden cars brought children of poor families in late 2000. He was moved to establish Toys for God’s Kids. Today, hundreds of volunteers build the cars and distribute them to children in about 140 countries, including Mexico, South Korea and Iraq. The original pattern was for toy cars about 6 inches long. But Wing, who worked on state-of-the-art equipment at IBM, his neighbor Jerry Corbo, a retired rocket scientist, and Corbo’s wife, Leonora, are among the volunteer “smilemakers” producing “pocket cars” that are only a couple inches long. Wing and Corbo gave members of the Casa Unida Foundation a bag of their cars when they learned the foundation was preparing for their trip to Nicaragua. Moore also was given a box of the fullsize cars to distribute on the Nicaraguan trip. Foundation volunteers handed a car to each child. The little cars produced squeals and giggles when received. The bigger children preferred the larger cars. “It was fun handing out the cars,” said Bob Moore Jr., a foundation member and Bob Moore’s son. “The children really liked the cars, and definitely the rewards we received were the sparkle in their eyes and the smiles on their faces as they were Public Notice handed a toy car.” DOUGLAS COUNTY
like it was something extraordinary because of how much we Which has the address of: 9319 E Star Lone Tree practice.” Hill Trl, Lone Tree, CO 80124-5439 Emily Morris, P, NOTICE OF SALE is a list of some The following of ThunderRidge: Public Trustee Sale No. 2016-0126 Martin Stricklett, who reOFAmanda SALE the top softball players from area NOTICESr.; Leyba, C, Sr.; Kaley Continued from Page 22 To Whom It May Concern: On 5/17/2016 signed as Wheat Ridge coach last schools for the 2016 season. The current holder Wagner, of the Evidence of Debt 10:56:00 AM the undersigned Public C, Sr.; Hannah Stanley, 3B, secured by the Deed of Trust described Trustee caused the Notice of Election and January to accept the softball herein, has filed written electionBean, and de-P/LF, Jr.; Amanda relating to the Deed of Trust deJr.; Rachel “You have to be smart. You Demand Mountain Vista: Rebecca Gonzajob at Brighton, constantly has mand for sale as provided by law and in scribed below to be recorded in Douglas County. have to have the feel of the game. les, OF, Jr.; Paige Moore, P,said Sr.;Deed Erin of Trust.Hedges, SS, Soph. his team working on executing Abby does a really great job of Original Grantor: BRAD A PAROBEK THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given Kerby, SSS, Jr.; Makayla Hoselton, double plays. AND SANDRA J PAROBEK that on the first possible sale date (unless that, having that feel.” Valor Christian: P/1B, Jr.MORTGAGE ELEC- the sale is continued*) Original Beneficiary: at 10:00 a.m. Wed-Lauren Foster, SS, “A double play is one of the TRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, nesday, September 7, 2016, at the PubZuschlag said throwing accuSr.; Abby Zuschlag, 2B, Sr.; Erica things that will kill your moINC., AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYlic Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Rock Canyon: Sloane Stewartson, WIDE HOME LOANS, INC. Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public racy and confidence are keys in mentum, give the other team all Mann, C, Sr.; Maddie Mitchell, OF, Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: HSauction to the highest and best bidder for Rock Canyon, C, Sr.; Rachel DeSimcash, the said real property and all inBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIcompleting a classic double play. your momentum and will wreck Sr.; Ali Kilponen, P, Jr.; Savannah one, Rock Canyon, 3B. OF, Sr.; Kia terest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs ATION AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUC“The most difficult thing is TURED ADJUSTABLE RATE MORT- and assigns therein, for the purpose of you real fast,” he said. “We work Brown, RockMORTGAGE Canyon, DH/P , Sr.;the indebtedness Behabetz, OF, paying provided in Soph. said LOAN TRUST, the accuracy of the throw,” sheGAGE hard every day on how to turn Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses ERIES 2005-18 said. “If the throw to the playerSDate a double play correctly, how to of sale and other items allowed by law, of Deed of Trust (DOT): 7/26/2005 andtimes will deliver to the purchaser Certific- and I because Recordingtice Date double of DOT: 8/3/2005 covering second base is not right feed the ball, whether it is from plays so many plays for aLauren ate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If Reception No. of DOT: 2005072406 where it should be, it’s going toDOT Recorded the and sale date is continued to a later date, in Douglas County. the pitcher or any infielder and PUBLIC NOTICE it’s beginning to feel more we the deadline to fileofa how notice hard of intent to work in practice Original Principal Amount of Evidence of take longer to turn and throw to how an infielder is receiving the more natural. The double play cure by those parties entitled to cure may Debt: $820,000.00 Re: Notice of Proposed be extended. and how hard we work together. Outstanding Principal Amount Ridge as of thewasalso Declaration Amendment first base. against Wheat probball. date hereof: $829,979.27 If you believe that or serALL FIRST MORTGAGEES “Most with a ably one of the most exciting double plays today are Ityour waslender natural and To: it didn’t seem “Confidence is key. We prac-
PLAYERS TO WATCH PUBLIC NOTICE
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.
vicer has failed to provide a single point of contact (38-38-103.1 CRS) or they are still pursuing foreclosure even though you have submitted a completed loss mitigation application or you have been offered and have accepted a loss mitigation option (38-38103.2 CRS), you may file a complaint with the Colorado Attorney General (720-508-6006) or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (855-411-2372) or both. However, the filing of a complaint in and of itself will not stop the foreclosure process.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust.
PUBLIC 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
First Publication: 7/14/2016 Last Publication: 8/11/2016 Publisher: Douglas County News Press
Which has the address of: 9319 E Star Hill Trl, Lone Tree, CO 80124-5439
The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
Public Trustees
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.
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
Dated: 5/18/2016 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee
Which has the address of: 9319 E Star Hill Trl, Lone Tree, CO 80124-5439
The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the
First Publication: 7/14/2016 Last Publication: 8/11/2016 Publisher: Douglas County News Press
Public Trustees
Dated: 5/18/2016 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee
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 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 Declara-
PEOPLE OF THE STATE THETHE PATH AHEAD OF COLORADO In the Interest of:
AHLYAS MATEO Softball teams canARMENDARIZ, officially start D.O.B.: 8/03/2000; Child, practicing double plays and other And concerning: J. HOHNSTEIN, skillsJENNIFER Aug. 152/05/1972, and canMother; start and playing D.O.B.: RAUL ARMENDARIZ, games Aug. 19. D.O.B.: 7/07/1963, Father,
ClassRespondents; 3A,SHARON 4A andSTOCKDALE, 5A regional tourAnd (Maternal Grandmother), naments will be held Oct. 14, with Special Respondent. the state tournament for all three Attorney for Department: classes for Oct. 21 and Johnscheduled Thirkell, #13865 LeeAnn Reigrut, #28833 22 atR. Aurora Sports 4400 Castleton Ct. Park. Castle Rock, CO 80109 (303) 663-7726; FAX 877.285.8988
jthirkel@douglas.co.us from the pitcher to the shortstop lreigrut@douglas.co.us to firstCASE base. The hardest thing is7 NUMBER: 16JV129 DIVISION the pitcherDEPENDENCY fielding the ball and SUMMONS feeding the shortstop without her This Summons is initiated pursuant to 2.2 yet. of theA Colorado of Juvenbeing Rule there lot ofRules double ile Procedure, Rule 4 of the Colorado plays come to whether the Rules of down Civil Procedure, and Section 193-503, C.R.S. 2015. shortstop or second baseman TO to RAUL ARMENDARIZ: is going get to the bag onYou theare
Notices
recorded interest in any unit in the Taos of Lone Tree Homeowner’s Association
Public Notices Public Trustees
DISTRICT COURT, STATE OF COLORADO 4000 Justice Way Castle Rock, CO Douglas County, CO 80109
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.
Government Legals
Pursuant to the Article XII of the Declaration, and according to the procedures set forth in C.R.S. § 38-33.3-217, the Amendment will be approved unless 51% of the lenders that hold a security interest in one or more units and are entitled by the Declaration to vote on the Amendment (referred to in the Declaration as “First Mortgagees”) file written objections to the Amendment within 30 days from the date they receive this Notice or the date this Notice is published for the second time. Failure to object to the Amendment will be deemed to be consent. To obtain a copy of the proposed Amendment, or if you have questions, please contact the Association’s Attorneys, MOELLER GRAF, P.C., 385 Inverness Parkway, #200, Englewood, Colorado 80112, Phone:720-279-2568, Fax: 720279-2569, Toll Free:877-279-4499, email: 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 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:
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 copy of which is being served upon you. The following documents are also being served upon you: Petition for Temporary Custody; Advisement for Dependency and Neglect; Relative Affidavit; ICWA Declaration; Application for Court Appointed Counsel and Dependency and Neglect Handbook.
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DOUGLAS COUNTY DISTRICT COURT, STATE OF COLORADO 4000 Justice Way Castle Rock, CO Douglas County, CO 80109
Government Legals THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO In the Interest of: AHLYAS MATEO ARMENDARIZ, D.O.B.: 8/03/2000; Child, And concerning: JENNIFER J. HOHNSTEIN, D.O.B.: 2/05/1972, Mother; and RAUL ARMENDARIZ, D.O.B.: 7/07/1963, Father, Respondents; And SHARON STOCKDALE, (Maternal Grandmother), Special Respondent. Attorney for Department: John Thirkell, #13865 R. LeeAnn Reigrut, #28833 4400 Castleton Ct. Castle Rock, CO 80109 (303) 663-7726; FAX 877.285.8988 jthirkel@douglas.co.us lreigrut@douglas.co.us CASE NUMBER: 16JV129 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 RAUL ARMENDARIZ: 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 copy of which is being served upon you. The following documents are also being served upon you: Petition for Temporary Custody; Advisement for Dependency and Neglect; Relative Affidavit; ICWA Declaration; Application for Court Appointed Counsel and Dependency and Neglect Handbook. A Return on Service for Respondent Father hearing has been set for September 26, 2016 AT 8:30 A.M. 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
er hearing has been set for September 26, 2016 AT 8:30 A.M. Division 7, Douglas County District Court, 4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock, Colorado, 80109.
Government Legals
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 this 2nd day of August, 2016, /s/John Thirkell John Thirkell, #13865 R. LeeAnn Reigrut, #28833 Assistant Douglas County Attorney Legal Notice No.: 929475 First Publication: August 11, 2016 Last Publication: August 11, 2016 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
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