A FRIEND INDEED
September 1, 2016 VOLUME 15 | ISSUE 33
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20 YEARS OF PARK MEADOWS
‘A magnet’ for growth, business BY THE NUMBERS
1.57million
Square feet of space occupied by Park Meadows
20 million
Visits to Park Meadows each year
55,250
Visits to Park Meadows each day
150,000
Number of visitors to Park Meadows on the Saturday before Christmas Source: Park Meadows
Park Meadows attracts more than 50,000 visitors on a typical day, and more during the holidays. Photo by Mike DiFerdinando
Mall reaches 20th anniversary as major destination for retail
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By Mike DiFerdinando mdiferdinando@coloradocommunitymedia.com
People need technology. They need the things to make their lives better, but I also think you are going to see nostalgia.”
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hen Park Meadows mall was being built in the mid-1990s, some in the fledgling city of Lone Tree didn’t favor it — some didn’t even know what the massive structure near I-25 and County Line Road was going to be. “When I first moved here, I was signing my kids up for soccer and I was telling one of the other parents how I moved here for Park Meadows. She said, ‘It’s so beautiful. I love that building. How many seniors is it going to house?’ ” said Pamela SchenckKelly, Park Meadows’ general manager for its 20-year existence. “I came back to the construction trailer the next day and said, ‘Folks, we have our work cut out for us.’ ” Sharon Van Ramshorst, one of Lone
Tree’s first residents in the early 1980s, remembers that not everyone welcomed Park Meadows with open arms. “Despite the fact that there were huge signs on the site that said ‘future mall,’ people would say, ‘I didn’t know there was a mall there’ and ‘We don’t want that mall,’”
LEADERSHIP AND BEYOND
Pamela Schenck-Kelly, Park Meadows’ general manager, on what the future holds for the mall said Van Ramshorst, who served on city council from 2004 to 2012. “It was a small number of people, but they were very vocal.” That isn’t the case anymore: The shopping center, one of the state’s most popular tourist destinations, has shaped what Lone
Tree is today, city leaders say. Park Meadows, billing itself as a “retail resort” lifestyle center rather than a shopping mall, opened its doors on Aug. 30, 1996. Twenty years later, it has proved to be Lone Tree’s economic and community engine, largely responsible for spurring development of the city, both commercial and residential. Within its first year, Park Meadows opened 37 stores and restaurants new to the Denver metro area. It was home to more than $1 million in artwork commissioned from Colorado artists and boasted 66-foot-tall fireplaces, wood-beamed ceilings and comfy leather seating throughout its mountain-themed, elegantly appointed two floors. Mall continues on Page 6
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NEWS IN A HURRY
Carl Thompson is a registered cardiovascular invasive specialist at Sky Ridge Medical Center. Photo by Rick Gustafson
Touch a truck at Ice Arena Kids and adults can get up close and personal with a variety of heavy equipment on Sept. 3 at South Suburban Parks and Recreation’s Touch-aTruck in the parking lot of the South Suburban Ice Arena, 6580 S. Vine St., Centennial. Trucks, tractors, emergency vehicles and a Zamboni will be on hand thanks to Littleton Fire Rescue, Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office, Xcel Energy and AAA of Colorado. The event is free. For more information, call 303798-7881 or email billd@ssprd.org.
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September 1, 2016
A glimpse of the people in our community
CARL THOMPSON Health care worker, family man What I do I work at Sky Ridge Medical Center in the Cardiac Cath Lab as a registered cardiovascular invasive specialist. If someone is having a heart attack, we’re the guys who go in and assist the physicians to either put a balloon in there or a cardiac stent. We also do pacemaker insertions and internal cardiac defibrillators. So anything to do with invasive cardiology, a heart attack, or something like that we take care of that at the hospital. It’s a specialized field where we have nurses, radiology techs and RCIS techs that go through specific training for invasive cardiology. Away from work I like to golf, boat and spend time with my family and kids. My family We have two girls. One is in physician assistant school in Tennessee and the other one is at CSU. My wife is a NICU Nurse, but my youngest daughter doesn’t want anything to do with health care. She’s into soccer and looking at a business career. If you have suggestions for My Name Is …, contact Rick Gustafson at rick@rickgustafson.net.
A resource for volunteer opportunities Volunteer Connect Douglas County is a project of the Partnership of Douglas County Governments — which includes members of Castle Rock, Parker, Lone Tree, Larkspur, Castle Pines, the Douglas County School District, Douglas County Libraries and the Highlands Ranch Metro District. The PDCG relies on volunteers to help with
ongoing government functions and assist with programs and events. PDCG created the volunteer project to sustain a culture of volunteerism in Douglas County and a lifelong love of volunteering, volunteerconnectdc.org says. The Volunteer Connect DC website lets users create an account and search for volunteer opportunities within a specified area. The site also lets users request volunteers for an organization. Visit www.volunteerconnectdc.org for more information. Holly Pool goes to the dogs Yappy Hour, formerly Puppy Paddle, returns to Holly Pool this month. The end-of-season swim for dogs will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. on Sept. 10 at the pool, 6651 S. Krameira Way, Centennial. While the dogs swim, adults can have their own happy hour, as beer will be available, and the South Suburban Kid’s Fitness Fun Van will provide activities for kids. Cost is $8 and $2 for each additional dog. For more information, call 303-347-5999.
Sheriff’s office warns of new phone scam Callers claim to be EMTs in bid to get victims’ money Staff report Perpetrators are putting a new twist on an old scam, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office warns. During a new phone scam, residents are receiving phone call from a now disconnected number. The person on the other line indicates they are an EMT and the resident’s son was involved in an accident. The EMT hands the phone over to another individual who requests a sum of money and is rather aggressive in their demand, officials said. “There is a level of extortion in that the caller will say someone is going to get hurt if the money isn’t produced,” said
Family Owned, Family Run
Jeffery Engel, of the sheriff’s office. “No money has been given, however, the citizens have been quite shaken.” The sheriff’s office gives the following tips for dealing with scammers: If a call such as an EMT scam are received, there is usually an associated telephone number. These are often fake numbers. Callers saying a son, daughter, significant other, etc. has been involved in an accident will elicit an emotional response. Excuse yourself from the call and attempt contact with the significant other. You’re concerned with your loved one, not with the insurance process. If no contact is made with your loved one, call the number received back. Oftentimes the number will be disconnected or otherwise not in service — proof this was a scam. If contact is made, it’s now
your turn to ask questions. It is suggested to ask the following questions: What is your name, agency, and identifier? Every fire agency or EMT will have a name, agency, and specific identifier. Where is the location of the accident and the responding fire/rescue agencies? Oftentimes the scammers will not know the fire jurisdictions, giving wrong information, for example Denver Fire responding to an accident in Larkspur. What is the name and rank of the commanding officer on scene? What police agency is conducting the accident investigation? Why is an EMT concerned with a victim getting money? Isn’t an EMT’s concern about helping people and getting them medical care? Hang up.
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Gary Tedder — with his son Ryan displaying his platinum record plaques — speaks to students at Castle Rock Middle School about following their dreams. Photos by Mike DiFerdinando
Ashleigh Wise and her father Corey speak about the Ambassadors of Compassion Leadership Program. Ashleigh completed the program while at Cimarron Middle School.
Leadership program built around compassion Increased self-confidence is benefit of participation By Mike DiFerdinando mdiferdinando@coloradocommunitymedia.com Ashleigh Wise credits the Ambassadors of Compassion Leadership Program with bringing her a newfound confidence and making her feel more connected to her classmates. Wise is a 2016 graduate of the program at Cimarron Middle School in Parker. “Throughout the 13 weeks, I learned that I had more in common with the other students than I thought I did,” said Wise, now a freshman at Legend High School. “In my service project, our main goal was to inspire people and make them think positive, so we made a whole bunch of sticky notes with positive thoughts and sayings and put them all around the school. In the bathrooms, on the walls,
on doors, on books, and so when the kids came into school they saw it and it really made them happy.” The program has expanded, and it kicked off with a presentation at Castle Rock Middle School on Aug. 24. It will bring together seventh-grade students and adult mentors from the community to learn life skills and build self-confidence. The program aims to help students build “resiliency and the personal leadership skills to navigate and succeed through life’s inevitable challenges,” according to its website, aoclife.org. The program is designed to teach “the critical life principles that every person should know and incorporate into their life in order to reach their full potential.” Ashleigh Wise’s father, Corey, said he could see the effect the program had. “To see our daughter gain the confidence to get to know people and to take initiative and do something kind for others, I was impressed in how much she
gained confidence in who she was,” Corey Wise said. The 13 weeks of lessons will focus on RISE — responsibility, initiative, service and expectations — and include work with mentors, other students and a personal journal. In addition to Castle Rock Middle, the program will also be at Cimarron and Ranch View middle schools and Castle View High School. The leadership program is being used in schools in all 50 states, according to Dave Gamache, Ambassadors of Compassion development director. Jenny Clark, of Castle Rock, is one of the mentors for the program. She told students the mentors would be with them “every step of the way.” “We’re going to write in our journals. We’re going to share our thoughts and we’re so excited to be able to share it with you,” she said. “You’re extraordinary people and we want you to live out your dreams and be the very best you can be.
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September 1, 2016
New roadway offers long-sought relief North Meadows Extension project is now complete
By Shanna Fortier sfortier@coloradocommunitymedia.com Christine Nichols and Roger Felch aim to get on C-470 in Morrison by 6 a.m. every morning to drive to work at Castle View High School. At that hour, they can usually make the 40-mile drive from home to school in about 50 minutes, barring snow. On snowy days, they leave much earlier, sometimes before the district announces delays or cancellations. “Afternoons are always much slower,” Nichols said. “Usually a little over an hour, with congestion at Santa Fe and C-470.” That’s why the teachers — both of whom have been at Castle View for 10 years — have been eagerly awaiting the opening of the North Meadows Extension in Castle Rock. “It will cut off a good 10 to 15 minutes in the morning, and anywhere from 30 to 50 minutes in the afternoon,” Nichols said of their commute. The school district also plans on using the new road with up to five different buses daily, said Donna Grattino, director of transportation for the Douglas County School District. The North Meadows Extension — now named Castle Rock Parkway/North Meadows Drive — is a new two-mile road connecting The Meadows to U.S. Highway 85 and Interstate 25. The project broke ground in October 2013 and is the Town of Castle Rock’s largest transportation project ever. The $85 million project is a public partnership among the town, Douglas County and the Colorado Department of Transportation. The three-year road project passed its final inspection Aug. 26 and was scheduled to open to the public before Sept. 1. The new road is expected to improve operations at the current Founders/
The North Meadows Extension — now named Castle Rock Parkway/North Meadows Drive — is a brand-new two-mile road connecting The Meadows to U.S. Highway 85 and Interstate 25. Photo by Shanna Fortier Meadows Parkway interchange with I-25 and the intersection of Meadows Parkway and U.S. 85. It will also provide a second northern access for residents on the west side of town. “The opening of Castle Rock Parkway and North Meadows has long been anticipated by Meadows residents,” said Castle Rock Mayor Paul Donahue, who lives in The Meadows. “The new interchange will alleviate much of the congestion residents experience during rush hour and on weekends around the outlet mall.” For the past three years, Castle Rock Town Council has designated the project
Ground broken for first Jones District building Residential development begins in what will be Centennial’s largest commercial project
By Alex DeWind adewind@coloradocommunitymedia.com The recent groundbreaking of a 306unit multifamily housing development on East Mineral Avenue marks the start of the Opus Group’s 42-acre, mixed-use project known as The Jones District, Centennial’s largest commercial development. The six-story building will be coined The Glenn after Glenn R. Jones, founder of Centennial-based Jones International University, which went out of business in 2015, and the original developer of the Jones District, the land north of Ikea off Interstate 25. He died last year at age 85. “We are excited about creating the vision of Glenn,” said Peter Coakley, senior vice president and general manager of Opus Development Co. “He set the bar very high and we are excited to bring that to bare.” The Opus Group, based in Minneapolis, has offices and projects across the U.S. and manages all facets of commercial real estate development, including land acquisition, design and construction. The Glenn, expected to finish in December 2017, will offer studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom and three-bedroom apartments. Amenities will include a fitness center, office space, outdoor pool, hot tub, fire pit and grilling areas. There will be retail on the bottom level — most likely a coffee shop, bakery or café, Coakley said. The
development will also have direct access to light rail — a key factor when it comes to buying or renting a property in the Metro Denver area, Coakley said. It’s near the Dry Creek station. “For businesses, access to public transit is a differentiator,” he said. Mark Gotto, city councilmember for District 3, which encompasses the Jones District, said the development will draw people to Centennial from throughout the metro area. “The Jones District is the city’s first transit-oriented development, so it is exciting to see progress being made with the groundbreaking of The Glenn,” he said. “The plans for this entire transitoriented development are phenomenal and something we can all look forward to enjoying.” The Jones District is intended to be a dense development, with 1.8 million square feet of residential, hotel, office and retail space. The long-term project is expected to take 10 to 15 years to complete. Plans also call for a central park — about the size of two football fields — that will serve surrounding businesses and residents. Opus is now planning and taking build-to-suit request for proposals for two, 190,000-square-foot commercial buildings called Vista Tower 1 and Vista Tower 2. “There will be continued demand for corporate sites,” Coakley said. The location, in the heart of the southeast suburbs, is an asset, Coakley said. “It’s pretty unusual to find a site this size along the I-25 corridor between 225 and Lincoln,” he said.
the No. 1 transportation priority for the town. The original proposal was to build a road from The Meadows to U.S. 85 only. The project was expanded to include a connection to and new interchange with I-25, because Douglas County and CDOT were concerned about regional transportation issues. The U.S. 85 interchange is at Castlegate Drive, near the Outlets at Castle Rock and The Pines Apartments. Original plans included only the north ramps — a southbound off-ramp and a northbound on-ramp. However, to provide the most
flexibility and access, the town secured funding to add the south ramps as well. With more growth anticipated, town council and the Douglas County Board of County Commissioners agreed in February to expand the portion between I-25 and U.S. 85 to four lanes. Other infrastructure has also been put in place for easier future expansions to the road, including lane widening and another bridge, said Bob Goebel, Castle Rock public works director. “We’re not only building a road for today’s traffic, but also thinking about what future needs are,” he said.
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The area surrounding Park Meadows became the focal point of business and discussion in the city, which had incorporated only a year before the mall’s opening with about 3,000 residents. Today, Lone Tree is a city of more than 13,000 people expected to grow to 31,000 residents by 2035. Meanwhile, Park Meadows has grown to more than 200 stores and restaurants. Last year, it brought in nearly $11 million in sales tax revenue for the city. That accounted for 47 percent of Lone Tree’s total sales tax haul. “People are always asking me about Park Meadows or telling me they were in Lone Tree at this store or that store or they had dinner somewhere near Park Meadows,” Lone Tree Mayor Jackie Millet said. “It’s really a gathering place for the community.” And without the benefit of the mall’s tax base, Lone Tree would be a totally different city, Van Ramhorst said. “It’s made Lone Tree what Lone Tree is today,” Van Ramshorst said. “It’s hard to understand why anyone could have opposed that.” Engine for the business community Lone Tree was a small community of roughly a square mile when it was incorporated in 1995. Over the years, the city annexed surrounding property — including the mall in January 2007 — so that today the community covers 9.6 square miles, stretching from County Line Road in the north past RidgeGate Parkway nearly to Castle Pines in the south. The mall — which draws people from across Colorado as well as tourists visiting the metro area — created exposure Lone Tree didn’t previously have. “For a lot of folks, Park Meadows put Lone Tree on the map,” Millet said. “Our popularity in the early years was linked to the mall.” The partnership proved mutually beneficial. “It was the first major commercial development in the city of Lone Tree,” said city Economic Development Director Jeff Howell. Park Meadows now accounts for 1.5 million square feet of the city’s 3.6 million square feet of retail space and is the city’s largest source of sales tax revenue. “It has been a draw for investment in the area,” Howell said. “People appreciate it and proximity to Park Meadows is important for local businesses.” Lasinda Cranelli and her husband, Jim, own Cranelli’s Italian Restaurant at 10047 Park Meadows Drive, about two miles from the mall. She estimates that five or six of every 10 people who eat at their restaurant are in the area because they were shopping at Park Meadows. “It brings people in — not just for us, but for all of the shops and restaurants in the area,” Cranelli said. “With its location off of I-25, people come from all over.” A recent survey by Visit Denver, a nonprofit group that markets the metro area, found Park Meadows to be one of the state’s top tourist destinations, ranking it eighth, a spot behind Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre. “I come all the time to shop,” said Elizabeth Small of Denver, at Park Meadows on a recent day. “My friends and I come and have lunch almost every week. It’s a fun place to come hang out.” Friend Arielle Hornsby of Highlands Ranch agreed. The mall, she said, is the best place to shop locally because of its large selection. “They have all of my favorite places — you can find pretty much anything you’re looking for.” But Park Meadows’ economic impact also extends beyond the immediate shopping area, business leaders say. Bob Golden, president of the South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce, points to the growth of the RidgeGate residential area in Lone Tree — about 3 1/2 miles from the mall along I-25 — and the surrounding areas near Parker as examples of the continued draw to the region. “Park Meadows was a magnet for business and growth 20 years ago,” Golden said, “and it still is today.”
Park Meadows is shown while under construction in the mid-1990s. It opened its doors for business Aug. 30, 1996. Courtesy photo
Amazon has a new kiosk coming to Park Meadows in September.
Park Meadows gets 150,000 visitors on the Saturday before Christmas, its busiest day of the year. Photo by MossPhotography.biz
People eat lunch in the food court of Park Meadows in Lone Tree. Evolving with the times Park Meadows opened with a commitment to be “experiential” and “experimental,” Schenck-Kelly said. “You might want a new shirt, but it’s unlikely that you need a new shirt,” she said. “Under those circumstances, the experience of shopping and having the kind of merchandise that people want has become more important than it even was 20 years ago.” The key to Park Meadows’ success over the years has been anticipating trends and reacting to them quickly, SchenckKelly said. “Twenty years ago, when we opened, if you could react to something in a 12- to 18-month period with what was happening on a trend, that was good. You would be able to ride that wave,” she said. “Ten years later, you needed to react in a six- to 12-month period. Five years after that, you had three months. Now, I swear we don’t even have three weeks.” When looking for new retailers, a certain amount of risk is involved. “Tesla, that was a risk,” Schenck-Kelly
said. “ I can’t tell you how many people thought we were crazy for putting an electric car store in the shopping center. People would say to me: ‘How’s that going to work?’ ” Tesla was one of several new retailers to open in the past few years. Other recent additions include Lolli and Pops, an old-fashioned candy store, the outdoor clothing and equipment retailer L.L. Bean, and Wrangler, which sells jeans and Western wear. An Amazon store, which will sell its own tablets and reading devices, will open at Park Meadows in September. The future Continuing to evolve with the times will be key to Park Meadows’ success in the future, said Schenck-Kelly, who envisions Park Meadows also being a place where people can find things they simply can’t buy online. “People need technology. They need the things to make their lives better, but I also think you are going to see nostalgia,” she said. “You’re going to see those things
BRINGING IN SALES TAX The following is a look at the sales tax revenue brought in by Park Meadows for the City of Lone Tree since the mall was annexed into the city. The number at far right is the percentage of Lone Tree’s total sales tax revenue generated by the mall. 2007
$6.3 million
40%
2008
$7.7 million
44%
2009
$8.1 million
43%
2010
$8.9 million
49%
2011
$9.6 million
49%
2012
$10.1 million
49%
2013
$10.4 million
48%
2014
$10.4 million
46%
2015
$10.7 million
47%
Source: City of Lone Tree that people long for.” Fitness and health are also becoming increasingly popular, she said. “If I were going to predict anything, I would say that health, wellness and fitness will be an integral part of its own mall category,” Schenck-Kelly said. “It will be more than just a yoga pant. It will be things that come out of that type of lifestyle. You may have health coaching. People are going to be as passionate about their internal health as they are about their external appearance.” But regardless of how Park Meadows keeps people coming through its doors, city and community leaders say it will continue to be a major player in the growth and maturity of the city. “I see Park Meadows increasing in its value to the business and residential community in the years to come,” said Mary Martin, president of the Lone Tree Chamber of Commerce. “Its location could not be more ideal, with easy access off 470 and a wide variety of businesses and restaurants to enjoy. “It is,” she said, “a true destination, both for residents and for tourists.”
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September 1, 2016
Daryl Llewellyn and Don Fear work on creating a safer back deck at the Steve and Cindy Zimmermann home Aug. 12 during the Douglas Elbert Realtors Association Helping Hands community project. Photos by Shanna Fortier
Terri Davis, of Colorado State Bank and Trust, trims juniper bushes at the Zimmermann residence. She said she loves volunteering, especially for this specific family. “Patrick has such a spirit,” she said. “I just love being here.”
‘The hands and feet of Jesus’
Helping Hands is a community outreach program Realtor association By Shanna Fortier sfortier@coloradocommunitymedia.com
The high-pitched screech of power tools cut through the air at the peaceful country home of the Steve and Cindy Zimmermann family in Elbert County. Volunteers from the Douglas Elbert Realtor Association had spread throughout the property, cutting wood to rebuild a front and back deck, painting and trimming bushes. “We’re just blessed,” said Cindy Zimmermann as she watched the volunteers. “It’s like a miracle happening today. These people are really the hands and feet of Jesus.”
Construction work at the Zimmermann home was one of two projects the Douglas Elbert Realtor Association completed Aug. 12 and 13 during its Helping Hands Community Outreach Project. Every year, the association helps one or two families in need with their homes in Douglas or Elbert counties. Their mission is to help those in the community with home improvement projects to better a family’s quality of life. Helping Hands supports the elderly, the young, the disabled, and those with unexpected life events and adversity. The Zimmermann family moved from Parker to their ranch-style home along the Elbert County line last October, shortly after their son, Patrick, 16, was diagnosed with Niemann-Pick Type C, a degenerative condition that’s compared to childhood Alzheimer’s. “Patrick loves to sit out back and we can
see the sunrises and moonrises and rainbows,” Cindy Zimmermann said. The family is excited about the revamped back deck, which will have safer, ramp access for Patrick. “He used to run cross country, play piano and now he can’t do those things,” Zimmermann said. “So he’s ready to go to heaven.” Most children with Patrick’s disease don’t live past age 20, she said, so making his home comfortable is a top priority. The Zimmermann home is also a foster location for Drifters Hearts of Hope, a non-profit organization in which youth with special needs provide boarding and care for horses rescued from slaughter until adoptive homes can be found. Currently, three horses reside at the Zimmermann property. The Realtor association’s second project was at the Garcia residence in Castle Rock,
where volunteers helped clean out the basement of the home where Paul Garcia and his wife, Patti, live with their daughter, Alyssa. Paul Garcia recently returned home after being in hospice for 2 1/2 years. He is in a wheelchair and on oxygen permanently. His parents passed away several years ago and all their belongings were stored in the basement. Because of Garcia’s health problems, the family had been unable to clear it out. “It is such a wonderful feeling to be a part of these projects and help families in the communities we work and live in,” Renata White and Wendy Gable, co-chairs of the DERA Helping Hands project for this year, wrote in a media release. “Seeing everyone work together and help out these families is amazing and so rewarding. You cant believe it until you do it.”
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September 1, 2016
Fairy tale coming to Lone Tree stage ‘Cinderella’ ballet displays skills of young dancers
IF YOU GO “Cinderella” will be performed at 6 p.m. on Sept. 3 and at noon and 5 p.m. on Sept. 4 at the Lone Tree Arts Center, 10025 Commons St., Lone Tree. Tickets cost $21 to $29 and can be purchased by calling 720-509-1000 or at littletonyouthballet.org.
By Sonya Ellingboe sellingboe@colorado communitymedia.com Set to Prokofiev’s lovely score, the much-loved tale of Cinderella and her Prince Charming will unfold on the mainstage at Lone Tree Arts Center on Sept. 3 and 4, as 60 dancers of the Littleton Youth Ballet, in association with the Littleton Ballet Academy, present “Cinderella.” The role of Cinderella is shared by three young dancers: 16-year-old Jenna Armstrong of Highlands Ranch, 16-year-old Alyssa Palazzo from Littleton and 15-year-old Madeline Ryner of Littleton. “The dancers all aspire to be professional dancers. The girls are very different in style and presentation as well as height. But being Cinderella is a dream come true for all of them and they graciously share the role,” said Alison Jaramillo, co-director
Littleton Youth Ballet dancers in “Cinderella” prepare for some magic as the pumpkin becomes a beautiful carriage to take Cinderella to the ball to meet her prince — pulled by prancing horses instead of mice. Courtesy photo of Littleton Ballet Academy. Jaramillo adds that “the Littleton Ballet Academy strives to present the most professional production possible. The company rents professional backdrops and also uses full sets, including a magnificent carriage that was
previously used by Colorado Ballet. Dancers rehearse up to three times a week (with the youngest dancers only rehearsing once a week) in addition to their regular class schedule.” Two guest artists will appear in the production. Colorado Bal-
let dancer Bryce Lee will reprise the role of the Prince and perennial favorite Scott Elliott will perform as the wicked Stepmother. Prokofiev wrote the music for “Cinderella” in 1940-44 and the ballet premiered at the Bolshoi Theatre in 1945.
There will be a meet-andgreet with the fairy-tale characters after every performance so young audience members can see the ballerinas up close, Jaramillo added. The goal is to introduce young families to the arts in a friendly setting. A red carpet will greet young viewers outside the theater. Littleton Ballet Academy, in its new home at 1169 West Littleton Blvd., offers classes to students ranging from 18 months to adult. Ballet, pre-ballet, jazz, modern, tap, conditioning, physical theater and boys ballet are offered. The Littleton Youth Ballet Company is comprised of 70 young dancers who want to perform in the full-length productions.
DOUGLAS COUNTY COLORADO
Labor Day Douglas County offices will be closed on September 5 in observance of Labor Day. Many County services are available 24/7 at www.douglas.co.us
Visit prehistoric times More than 11,000 years ago, at the end of the last Ice Age, mammoths roamed Douglas County. Learn all about it by touring the worldrenowned Lamb Spring Archaeological Preserve at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 10 and 17. For reservations or additional tour dates, please visit www.lambspring.org
Help keep your neighborhood safe
Did you know that the simple act of creating a neighborhood watch group can reduce crime in your community? Stop crime before it starts and contact the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office at 303-660-7544 or visit www.dcsheriff.net/community/neighborhood-watch to create a watch program today in your neighborhood.
Voting open for 2016 Art Encounters
This year, 27 sculptures are showcased in parks and near entrances of recreation centers, shopping centers, libraries and art centers throughout Castle Rock, Highlands Ranch, Lone Tree, Parker and Roxborough. Art Encounters is funded by the Scientific Cultural and Facilities District (SCFD) as well as the Philip S. Miller Trust for installations in Castle Rock. Visit www.douglas.co.us/artencounters to locate and plan a visit to all 27 sculptures, and then vote online using the Vote 4 Art button, selecting your favorite for the annual People’s Choice Award, to be announced in June 2017.
Back-to-School safety reminder for motorists Drivers please follow traffic laws such as school zone speed limits. Pedestrians - please observe street-crossing safety procedures at all times. For additional streetcrossing tips and associated traffic information please visit www. douglas.co.us and search for School Zones. www.douglas.co.us For more information or to register for CodeRED please visit www.DouglasCountyCodeRed.com
A pair of hawks sit on a car outside the Parker Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in August. The hawks dive-bombed church staff as they cordoned off the area around the birds’ nest and scratched one 4-year-old church member around a month ago, but have since kept to themselves. Courtesy photo
Hawk nest at church forces congregants to keep heads up Staffers set up caution tape after bird scratches boy By Tom Skelley tskelley@coloradocommunitymedia.com Churches usually welcome new families into their congregations with open arms and a seat in the pew, but the Parker Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is using black-and-yellow crime scene tape. A family of hawks recently built a nest in a tree outside the front door of the church at 11755 Tara Lane. Officials from Colorado Parks and Wildlife advised church leaders to get used to them. “They said there’s really nothing we can do, just cordon off the area and try to keep people away,” said LDS stake President Chad Larsen. The family of four hawks, a male, female and two juveniles, is protected by the federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act, which prohibits people from moving or dismantling the nests of migrating birds such as owls and hawks. Larsen said he found out about the nest when he received a call from a parishioner about a 4-year-old church member who was scratched by one of the hawks. The boy, Beckett Turek, wasn’t seriously hurt, and his mother, Chantelle, said he was “pretty stoic” about the encounter, though he did want to leave the church through the back door on the day of the incident.
Church staff braved the dive-bombing birds as they set up caution tape and warning signs, effectively eliminating most of the church’s parking. Greg Bashaw, the church’s director of public affairs, said the congregation has been accepting of their guests, even though some have left the building to find a hawk or two sitting on their cars. “I’d say the congregation thinks it’s pretty cool,” Bashaw said. “They’ve become celebrities… They’re huge and they’re beautiful.” Bashaw said the hawks buzzed over church staff as they set up the tape and signs, but they’ve spent most of their time since resting in the nest or hunting in a field across the street. The lack of parking complicated proceedings during a recent state conference at the building, but it also gave Larsen a theme for his sermon. “I just said that we should all be more hawklike, more protective of our families,” Larsen said. “We should all make our homes a refuge, or nest, and cordon off our homes from the outside influences that can harm us.” The hawks are expected to linger at the nest for up to another three weeks as the juveniles get ready to strike out on their own. But they may be back. Wildlife officials said once hawks find a safe nesting site with a good food supply, they tend to return year after year. “We’ll have to stick that on the church calendar for next year,” Bashaw said. “‘Watch for hawks.’”
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September 1, 2016
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September 1, 2016
VOICES
LOCAL
Can we talk? No, really, can we talk? I am sure that this has never happened to you, but I know it has happened to me and at least a few other people that I know. What I am referring to is when an email or a text is misread, misinterpreted, or where tonality was added to the message where no tonality was intended. We all know what happens when these types of digital exchanges occur. People read something into the message and their feelings get hurt or they become angered and immediately the volley of texts and emails becomes terse and an unintentional consequence is the result. In some cases these communication exchanges have been so severe that they have strained or even ended friendships and have driven wedges between family members. Recently I found myself entangled in such a miscommunication web of frustration and turmoil. And with the very best of intent and frequent requests for a one-on-one call, the person who I was exchanging emails with just wanted to continue the battle of wits, words and wisdom via emails. The person I found myself in an unintended battle with is one of the nicest and sweetest people I have worked with for the past six years. So I went back and reread my initial email and all subsequent messages to see where she might have misunderstood my meaning or where something was lost in translation. Finding nothing in the trail of emails that I felt could have been misconstrued, I asked once again for a call. What I received was one more shot across the
bow. My request, “Can we talk?” apparently fell on a deaf keyboard. So I did the only thing I could, I called her. And we spoke. The outcome was far different and we were able to clear the air, accomplish the business task at hand, and preserve our friendship and working relationship. Michael Norton But how often is this happening? Too often. WINNING When I find myself in WORDS conversations with people around my age we frequently joke about what we did before mobile phones, devices and email. We went and visited our family and friends and we talked. Or we called them on the phone and shared the events of the day or the week. Either way, in person or over the telephone, as we spoke we could easily tell by their tone of voice if they were happy, sad, mad or hurt. And in any situation, most times nothing was lost in translation; it was actually abundantly clear. The digital age has created efficiencies and offers us access to information at our fingertips, and that is awesome. Unfortunately, it has also delivered that unintended consequence of relying upon and teaching us to communicate through an electronic platform instead of
person-to-person. Texts and emails have their place and do save us time. They are great for sending quick messages or requests or getting family updates in times of urgent and important matters. Using emoticons to send a quick “heart” or “flower” or happy face to a friend or loved one is great as an addition to showing our love, but it should never be used to replace that interpersonal connection and a live voice-tovoice or person-to-person conversation. Just imagine how wonderful you feel when you get that emoticon happy face or quick “I love you” or “just thinking about you” text. Now I ask you to think about and remember how much better it feels to actually receive a call from that same person who says, “Hey, I am running into a meeting, but before I do I just wanted you to know how much you mean to me and that I was thinking about you today.” Nothing lost in translation there. So how about you? Have you gotten into the habit of just relying on texts and emails to communicate or do you make it a point to have that personal interaction? Either way I would love to hear all about your story at gotonorton@gmail.com. And when we can talk instead of text, it really will be a better than good day. 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.
Craig Marshall Smith
QUIET DESPERATION
proximation of a mist. If there is any of that, I will have something to clean up. The vet prescribed some pills, but they haven’t done much. The carpet has to go, but it would be foolish to make an expensive change like that in Smitty’s lifetime. The words “Smitty’s lifetime” are difficult to write. I have been on this street before. Maybe you have too. The simple beauty in the companionship of a dog makes the inevitable nearly impossible. I promised that I would not write a column when that time comes. You’ll know. If you haven’t been a caregiver late in a dog’s life, perhaps you have been with your mother or father. Or a grandparent. Hopefully not with a child, but there is that too. I have tried a number of things. I have done a lot of research, and that led to the changes in his diet. Someone recommended pads. You place them on the floor, and hope that your dog aims for them.
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Be smart when preparing for Medicare enrollment period For Medicare recipients, the time is fast approaching when you need to dust off and update your prescription list and evaluate whether your current coverage is still meeting your needs. The annual enrollment period for Part C (Medicare Advantage) and Part D (prescription drug) plans begin Oct. 15. This is a time when you can enroll, disenroll or change your coverage. Although new plan information for 2017 typically is not available until Oct. 1, start thinking about how well your coverage worked for you in 2016. For most people, changes you make from Oct. 15 through Dec. 7 will be effective Jan. 1, 2017. Update your prescription list including name of medication, dosage and frequency. Talk to your doctor about your options. Do you need a brand name or will generic work as well for you? After you update your list (especially if not all of your medications are filled at the same pharmacy), talk to your pharmacist about possible duplications (more than one drug for the same purpose unintentionally being used together) or potentially harmful interactions between medications. Don’t forget to share a complete updated list with all of your doctors. It’s also a good idea to keep a current list in your wallet and give a copy to a spouse or other family member in case of an emergency. How you get your Medicare Part D prescription coverage depends on how you get your medical coverage. If you have original Medicare, you get your prescription coverage by enrolling in a stand-alone Part D prescription drug plan. If, however, you have a Medicare
Advantage plan (or other Medicare managed care plan), you usually get your prescription coverage through that plan, so you won’t need a separate stand-alone prescription drug plan. Be advised that if you are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan Kimberly Latta and join a stand-alone D plan, you will be LIVING AND Part disenrolled from your Advantage AGING WELL Medicare plan and returned to original Medicare. If you are intentionally moving from a Medicare Advantage plan back to original Medicare, make sure you understand the consequences of doing so, as you may end up with substantial out-of-pocket costs. No matter if you get you prescriptions through a stand-alone plan or as part of a managed care plan, make sure that the plan will still be a good fit for you in 2017, as plan details and costs change from year to year. Verify that your pharmacy will still work with your plan and that your medications are still on the formulary (list of approved drugs) for that plan. Other details like tiers, pre-authorization requirements and quantity limits can also change. Even if you don’t take any medications, don’t assume that the plan you have will still be the least Aging continues on Page 11
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Soccer star visits old stomping grounds Olympian Mallory Pugh speaks at Heritage Elementary School By Alex DeWind adewind@colorado communitymedia.com Heritage Elementary School students spent a morning with hometown heroes, including firefighters, police officers, Rocky the Mountain Lion — mascot of the Denver Nuggets — teachers dressed in capes and masks, and Highlands Ranch’s very own Olympian, Mallory Pugh. “Believe it or not,” the 18-yearold said to a gym full of students Aug. 29, “I was your age when I knew I wanted to become a soccer player.” Pugh was raised in Highlands Ranch and attended Heritage Elementary as a child. She graduated from Mountain Vista High School in May. In early July, she was named a forward on the U.S. Women’s Olympic Soccer team for Rio 2016, making her the second youngest American women’s soccer Olympian. She hit another milestone when she became the youngest U.S. player in history to score a goal, which took place in an Aug. 9 game against Colombia. Pugh never thought she would go to the Olympics, she said, and calls it a dream come true. She made an appearance at her old stomping grounds for the Hometown Hero assembly, an effort to inspire kids to keep learning and never give up. “Whatever you want to be, if you can set your mind to it, it can happen,” Pugh said. “Believe in yourself throughout the process.”
Heritage Elementary School students cheer for Mallory Pugh at a special Hometown Heroes assembly on Aug. 29. Pugh, who recently played with the U.S. Women’s Soccer team in Rio, went to the elementary school as a child. Photos by Alex DeWind
Bill Brown, a firefighter with Littleton Fire Rescue, also made an appearance at Heritage Elementary School’s first-ever Hometown Heroes assembly on Aug. 29.
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expensive one next year. If you don’t have Medicare prescription drug coverage (or other creditable drug coverage from another source), know that you could incur a penalty should you choose to enroll after your initial enrollment opportunity If you are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage or other Medicare managed care plan (or want to join one), make sure your physicians and other providers are part of the network. Even if they are, understand that the situation can change, even in the middle of the year. You may want to ask the company if they intend to make any changes to their network anytime in 2017. In most cases you will be locked into this plan for the entire
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My dog and I are both humorists. I would find wet spots right next to the pads. Because of major back surgery, Smitty sometimes keeps right on walking while he urinates. The result is calligraphy. It’s both amusing and rather beautiful. And it can be lengthy. His record is 31 feet. I marked it with pebbles on the greenbelt sidewalk, and went back home and got a tape measure. By the time I returned, it had evaporated, so I don’t have any more evidence than my word, a little like the old man’s tale about his fish in “The Old Man and the Sea.” Smitty was adopted when he was 5, and I was already well into retirement. That meant that I could spend a lot of time with him. “Very needy,” they told me at the animal
Heritage Elementary School staff circle the gym sporting capes and masks as part of a special Hometown Heroes assembly on Aug. 29.
year, even if the plan changes its provider network. And finally, reading your mail this time of year is very important, especially when it comes from your plan or a government agency (state or federal). Any changes to your coverage or assistance with the cost of your coverage will be sent to you in the mail. If you have questions, would like assistance in understanding your options, or want assistance enrolling in a plan, contact SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Program). Call 1-888-696-7213 to be connected to the local program nearest you. SHIP is a federally funded program that provides unbiased assistance to Medicare beneficiaries and their caregivers at no cost. Kimberly Latta works for the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies and is the State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) and Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) director.
shelter. No kidding. They separate him at the animal lodge. He never learned how to play with his classmates. Like father like son. When he dampens the floor, he shows no signs of guilt. None. I think he just says, “Job done,” to himself, and moves on. At first it upset me. In fact, it angered me. He has a dog door, and he knows how to use it. He has a sufficient backyard. He’s not interested. Perhaps if I had a family or frequent gatherings, it would be a serious problem. I don’t. Otherwise, he is fine little German gentleman. Everything else he does contributes to a happier home. He doesn’t track in mud, for one thing, or drop dead rodents at my feet, chew on table legs, or swipe the remote. I am thankful that my leaky son and I have some good years ahead of us. And that I have plenty of Scrub-O. Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast.net.
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Isaac Cline, 6, pets therapy dog Ziggy-Bob at Mile High Oncology, where Isaac’s mother is a patient. Therapy dogs and their owners spend about two hours twice a month visiting patients at Littleton Adventist Hospital. Photo by Kyle Harding
Dogs bring comfort to patients Therapy animals brighten days in high-stress locations By Kyle Harding kharding@coloradocommunitymedia.com
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ob Carbone has owned four German shepherds, but he says something was different about Ziggy-Bob — he was gentler than the others from the beginning. “My wife said it would be a shame not to share him,” said Carbone, who lives in Elbert County. For more than seven years, Carbone and Ziggy have visited patients at Littleton Adventist Hospital. They are just one of 24 different owner/dog teams who make up the hospital’s therapy dog program. “People just love the animals,” said Catharine Bartley, the hospital’s volunteer services manager. Use of therapy dogs in hospitals began in New Jersey in the 1970s, according to Therapy Dogs International, under the guidance of registered nurse Elaine Smith. In addition to the Littleton Adventist program, its sister hospital in Castle Rock started a therapy dog program earlier this year. Valerie Ross, chief development officer of the Castle Rock Adventist Hospital Foundation, said the Angel Paws program has eight dogs. Parker Adventist hospital spokeswoman Rachel Robinson said the hospital is looking into starting a similar program. Patients and staff alike gushed over Ziggy as Carbone led him around the hospital and over to Mile High Oncology, where they visited cancer patients. “I’ve never seen this fail to bring
a smile to a person’s face,” said Jerry Mollendor of Centennial, who was accompanying his cousin, Jean Stark, on her appointment at Mile High. “I love animals,” Stark said. “I think most people do and I think it breaks up the stuff that’s going on around here.” Leaving the center for the day, Carbone talks about the smiles that spread across the faces of patients when they saw the 111-pound German Shepherd walk into the room. Doris Cruze said that a visit from a dog made a big difference for a relative of hers at Littleton Adventist recently. That dog was Gipper, a golden retriever, and he has been visiting the hospital for almost nine years alongside his owner, Jim Rudy, of Lone Tree. “I have so many stories of the wonderful people we’ve met,” Rudy said. Rudy’s adult children got Gipper for him as his own therapy dog while he was recovering from heart problems that nearly killed him. Gipper’s litter was training to be service dogs, but he had epilepsy and thus was unfit for that duty. He is Rudy’s third golden retriever. “I really love dogs, but Gipper is probably my closest one,” he said. When he found out about the program at Littleton Adventist, he applied to be part of it. He takes part in the program because it helps him bring joy to people who are facing tough situations, but he gets joy out of it as well. “It makes me feel so good,” he said. Rudy and Carbone tell similar stories about their experiences bringing their dogs to the hospital. They have
CRITERIA FOR THERAPY DOGS AT LITTLETON ADVENTIST While there are 24 owner/dog teams who visit patients at Littleton Adventist Hospital, becoming one isn’t easy, said Catharine Bartley, the hospital’s volunteer services manager.
Handlers must: • Be at least 21 years old
For starters, there is a waiting list just to be considered, due to the program’s popularity. In addition, dogs and owners alike must meet a few requirements.
Volunteers also must commit to visit at least twice per month. Bartley said the handler must pass a phone interview before being invited to the assessment.
Dogs must: • Be at least three years old
“They have to have a certain temperament to be in this program,” she said of the dogs.
• Complete a temperament approval test every year • Pass a veterinary exam and have up-todate vaccines
stories of sick children or terminal cancer patients who the nurses said cracked a smile for the first time in weeks upon seeing a dog in their hospital room. Bartley said the program has proven so popular that there is a waiting list for new teams. Zippy, Gipper and the rest of the dogs have to meet a set of criteria. They must be at least 3 years old. The owners are interviewed over the phone. They and their dogs then move onto an assessment that makes sure they can interact with patients and hospital staff. The dogs also must have a veterinary exam once a year. Once approved, the owners commit to visiting twice a month. “There’s a lot more to it than just getting a dog on a leash and walking through a hospital,” Rudy said.
• Pass a background check • Undergo hospital orientation
Bartley said that due the stringent requirements, the program has never had a behavioral incident.
IN MEMORY OF ZIGGY-BOB Ziggy-Bob, a German shepherd who spent seven years visiting patients at Littleton Adventist Hospital, died on Aug. 18 from a fast-spreading form of cancer, said his owner, Bob Carbone. Ziggy-Bob, Carbone’s fourth German shepherd, was 11 ½ years old. In addition to losing his beloved dog, Carbone is sad to no longer be able to volunteer in the hospital’s therapy dog program. Over the years, Ziggy-Bob and Carbone had visited countless patients. “I don’t know how many lives he touched,” Carbone said.
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Seven musical days in London town When traveling, one of the easiest ways to bring a piece of home along is music. You can be in the most unfamiliar of places, surrounded by sounds, sights and smells that are all completely new, and still find familiar ground when your favorite song comes on. I learned this firsthand just a few weeks ago when I spent seven days exploring London, both with one of my best friends and on my own. Now, visiting a bustling metropolis like London isn’t the same thing as say, backpacking through the rain forests of Brazil, or wandering through the Himalayas. In London you’re perpetually around people, and by and large you’re seeing and hearing your own language. Still, there are times being lost in a sea of people, when you need to tune out the roar of the crowd to actually appreciate what’s around. One of the joys of my time across the pond was spending an afternoon getting lost between theold and new that defines so much of the city, while listening to some purposefully random music. I’ve discovered one of the best ways to provide myself with delightful surprises throughout the day is going with the shuffle option when pressing play on my
iPhone. This decision lead to some wonderfully soundtracked moments, like Bruce Springsteen’s “Streets of Fire” going along with afternoon tea, rapping along to Young Thug’s Clarke Reader chaotic yowls as I wandered through LINER Hatchard’s (LonNOTES don’s oldest bookstore), or missing someone special to Van Morrison’s “Into the Mystic.” There’s something special about having British bands like The Who come up, and wondering if Pete Townshend walked the same alley you’ve stopped in. For the more social side of things, I found the adage of stopping to smell the roses good advice. Walking through the tube stations, the busy square or along the river, I stopped and listened to the street musicians there. Do so and you’re likely to hear songs you know, often with an interesting approach or flourish. My favorite music discovery the
CLARKE’S ALBUM OF THE WEEK Selection: Frank Ocean’s “Blonde,” released on Boys Don’t Cry records. Review: Just like the man himself, “Blonde” defies simple characterization. At times it’s avant garde R&B run through shoegaze aesthetics, but then it transforms into bedroom pop style hip-hop, which I didn’t even know was a thing. What it is throughout is the year’s loveliest and most contempla-
whole trip was Scarfes Bar, a little place in the Holborn neighborhood, designed like a library. It’s all dark woods, low lights, books everywhere, and most importantly, live music every night. Fittingly, the bands booked at Scarfes all take blues, soul and pop and drench them in the neon lights of jazz. Over the course of three separate visits, I saw the Nicola Emmanuel Trio bring an authentic take to jazz standards, the Nick and Kitty Duo injecting some playful swing into classics in jazz and the American songbook, and the Damien Flood Trio bring the house down with some killer covers. On my last night in London, the Damien Flood Trio provided the perfect
tive album. The whole thing feels like Ocean is whispering in your ear, and in that whisper, one can hear the infinite. Favorite song (right now): “Ivy” Biggest gut punch turn of phrase: “I broke your heart last week/You’ll probably feel better by the weekend.” — From “Ivy”
score, covering favorite’s like Bob Marley’s “Waiting in Vain,” The Eagles’ “Desperado” and David Gray’s “Babylon.” It was hearing these well-loved songs performed in a new way that I was again reminded of the power of music. It can even make a place thousands of miles away feel like home. Clarke Reader’s column on how music connects to our lives appears every other week. A community editor with Colorado Community Media, misses Scarfes. Check out his music blog at calmacil20. blogspot.com. And share your favorite music travel stories at creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com.
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By Sonya Ellingboe sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia.com “Symphonic Sensations” is the title for the Arapahoe Philharmonic 2016-17 season, and the six-ticket subscription season includes masterworks, composer competition, instrumental soloists and a free ticket to Rachel Knight’s solo harp recital in November. Two special concerts by the new chamber orchestra, Arapaho Philharmonic Sinfonietta, will perform works for smaller instrumentation. The annual children’s concert will be held at the very large Church of the Nazarene in Cherry Hills Village next April and it will be open to the public. Several concerts will be duplicated at two different venues on a weekend. The orchestra was founded in 1953. Devin Patrick Hughes is music director and conductor of the Arapahoe Philharmonic, as well as the Boulder Symphony. The orchestra is invested in younger-generation musicians with an annual children’s concert, school outreach and development of the new Civic Youth Orchestra in partnership with the Avanti Music Academy in Highlands Ranch, and is presenting three col-
ABOUT THE CIVIC YOUTH ORCHESTRA The Arapahoe Philharmonic will partner with the Highlands Ranchbased Avanti Music Academy to create the new Civic Youth Orchestra for ages 6 to 21. There will be two ensembles: Philharmonic Orchestra for younger musicians and Symphony Orchestra
for more advanced players. Auditions will be Sept. 18 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Avanti Music Academy, 2030 County Line Road #U, Highlands Ranch. Information: avantimusic.org/civic-youthorchestra-south/. Both will participate in the Figaro Opera Project.
legiate level competitions. • The season opens with “Sword of Fate” ( Beethoven’s 5th Symphony) on Sept. 23 at South Suburban Christian Church, 7275 S. Broadway, Littleton, and Sept. 24 at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 8817 S. Broadway in Highlands Ranch. • “Great Masters” (Schubert Symphony No. 9 in C Major, Brahms’ Variations on a Theme by Joseph Haydn) will be on Nov. 4 at South Suburban Christian Church and on Nov. 5 at Aspen Academy, 5859 S. University Blvd., Greenwood Village. • The Rachel Knight Harp Recital will be on Nov. 10 at Bethany Lutheran Church, 4500 E. Hampden Ave., Cherry Hills Village. • “Miracle of the Season” on Dec. 9 at South Suburban Christian Church, will include classical orchestral holiday works and a sing-along. • The Arapahoe Philharmonic
Sinfonietta will perform at Bethany Lutheran on Jan. 27 and St. Luke’s United Methodist on Jan. 28. (Not part of the season package, but season ticket holders will receive a discount.) • “Eastern Powers” (Shostakovich and Mussorgsky) will be on Feb. 17 at South Suburban Christian Church with violinist Phoenix Avalon. • “Mystery of the Enigma” will be on March 31, with the winner of the T. Gordon Parks Concerto Competition, at South Suburban Christian Church. • Children’s Concert will be on April 19 at Denver First Church of the Nazarene, 3800 E. Hampden Ave., Cherry Hills Village. • “Dreams of the Future” (winner of the Vincent C. LaGuardia Jr. Composition Competition) will be on May 19 at South Suburban Christian Church and May 20 at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church.
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Harpist Rachel Knight was chosen as winner of the Arapahoe Philharmonic’s 2016 T. Gordon Parks Concerto Competition and will perform a solo harp recital on Nov. 10 at Bethany Lutheran Church. She has completed graduate work at the University of Arizona. Courtesy photo
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New ballets coming to Santa Fe Drive venue New works choreographed by three Colorado Ballet dancers will be performed by company members on Sept. 23 and 24 in the second season of “Attitude on Santa Fe.” Performances will be at the Armstrong Center for Dance, Sonya Ellingboe 1075 Santa Fe Drive, Denver. The Sept. SONYA’S 23 performance SAMPLER will only include the performance, while on Sept. 24, a catered dinner with wine will precede the performance. Choreographers are: Principal Dancer Domenico Luciano, Soloist Dancer Kevin Gael Thomas and Corps de Ballet dancer Tracy Jones. Doors will open at 7 p.m. on Sept. 23 with a 7:30 p.m. performance ($25); and on Sept. 24, dinner begins at 6:30 p.m., with performance at 7:30 p.m. ($85). Coloradoballet.org/events. Fab at the libe The Fab 4, Colorado’s Beatles tribute band, will appear from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sept. 9 at Smoky Hill Library, 5430 S. Biscay Circle, Centennial, completing the Arapahoe Libraries’ first summer concert series. Food trucks will have dinner available. Bring lawn chairs and dress in retro garb. Concert is free. 303-LIBRARY, arapahoelibraries.org/concert-series. Roses in Colorado “Growing Roses in Colorado” is Denver Rose Society’s consulting rosarian Dave Ingram’s subject when he speaks to the Littleton Garden Club on Sept. 7. The longstanding local group meets in the lunchroom at the Education Services Center, 5776 S. Crocker St., Littleton. The group welcomes guests and new members to its monthly meetings, which begin with a social time at 6 p.m. and program at 6:30 p.m. Ingram will be selling copies of the society’s book, “Growing Roses in Colorado.” ($20, cash or checks.) littletongardenclub.org.
“Attitude on Santa Fe” will feature new ballets created and choreographed by three company members: Domenico Luciano, Kevin Gael Thomas and Tracy Jones. This photo illustrates dancers rehearsing Thomas’ new work. Courtesy photo ACC travelers “Barcelona to Paris” is the new exhibit of paintings and photographs by Arapahoe Community College’s Travel Abroad Artists, who visited Europe in May. The exhibit in the Colorado Gallery of the Arts, 5900 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, through Oct. 4. Hours: noon to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays; Tuesdays until 7 p.m.; Saturday, Sept. 24, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; closed on Labor Day, Sept. 5. 303-797-5649. Photo contest Littleton’s annual Photo Contest for the city’s calendar has a deadline of Sept. 16. Site of photo must be within city limits. Open to all. Enter online at LittletonRocks. com/photo-contest. Calendars are distributed November/December. Watercolor workshop Nationally known artist Lian Quan Zhen, who will be in town as juror of the “This is Colorado” exhibit (Oct. 10-Nov. 3), hosted by the Heritage Fine Arts Guild, will conduct a three-day watercolor workshop Oct. 19-21 at the Littleton Museum, 6028 S. Gallup St., Littleton. Information: heritageguild.com.
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September 1, 2016 bank, client services and the thrift store Treasures on Park Street. Contact: Marion Dahlem, 303-688-1114, ext. 32 Send volunteer opportunities to hharden@coloradocommunitymedia.com 18th Judicial District Attorney’s Office Domestic Violence Program Provides information and support to crime victims Need: Victim Adocates interact with and support victims of domestic violence. They also provide resource referrals and explain processes to victims. Requirements: 20 hours of training required; volunteers must commit to one morning a week at the Justice Center in Castle Rock. Contact: Mel Secrease, 720-733-4552 or msecrease@da.18.state.co.us. Angel Heart Project Delivers meals to men, women and children with life-threatening illnesses Need: Volunteers willing to deliver meals to clients in the South Denver area. Requirements: Attend an orientation and submit to a background check before volunteering. Training provided to all new drivers. Deliveries start at 1 p.m. and last until 3 p.m. Contact: 303-830-0202 or volunteer@ projectangelheart.org. Animal Rescue of the Rockies Provides foster care for death-row shelter dogs and cats throughout Colorado Need: Foster families for animals on lists to be euthanized Contact: www.animalrescueoftherockies. org. ASSE International Student Exchange Program Organizes student exchange programs Need: Local host families to provide homes for boys and girls age 15-18 from a variety of coutries. Contact: Cathy Hintz, 406-488-8325 or 800-733-2773 Castle Rock Senior Activity Center Provides services to local seniors Need: Volunteer drivers to take seniors to appointments, the grocery store, pharmacies and more. Contact: Steph Schroeder, 303-688-9498 Colorado Humane Society Handles animal abuse and neglect cases Need: Volunteers to care for pregnant cats, dogs and their litters, as well as homes for cats and dogs that require socializing or that are recovering from surgery or injuries. Contact: Teresa Broaddus, 303-961-3925 Colorado Refugee English as a Second Language Program Teaches English to recently arrived refugees, who have fled war or persecution in their home country. In Colorado, refugees are from Afghanistan, Burma, Bhutan, Somalia, Iraq, Eritrea and D.R. Congo, among others. Need: Volunteers to teach English. Tutoring takes place in the student’s home. Refugees live throughout Denver, but the largest concentrations are in Thornton, near 88th Avenue and Washington Street, and in east Denver/Aurora, near Colfax Avenue and Yosemite Street. Other details: Tutors do not need to speak the student’s language. Most participants are homebound women and small children, adults who are disabled, and senior citizens. Many are not literate in their first language, and remain isolated from American culture. Requirements: Volunteers must attend training at Emily Griffith Technical College in downtown Denver. Sessions take place every 6-8 weeks. Go to www.refugee-esl. org for information and volunteer application. Next training session is Saturday, July 30. Contact: Sharon McCreary, 720-423-4843 or sharon.mccreary@emilygriffith.edu. Court Appointed Special Advocates Works with abused and neglected children in Arapahoe, Douglas, Elbert and Lincoln counties Need: Advocates for children, to get to know, speak up for and ensure their best interests in court Contact: 303-695-1882 or www.adv4children.org. Douglas/Elbert Task Force Provides assistance to people in Douglas and Elbert counties who are in serious economic need, at risk of homelessness or in similar crisis. Need: Volunteers to assist in the food
Dumb Friends League Harmony Equine Center Cares for homeless horses and other equines. Need: Volunteers to work with horses and other opportunities. Requirements: Must be 16 years old, pass a background check, and be able to commit to at least three hours a week for three months. Contact: 303-751-5772. Other information: A volunteer open house is from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, July 21, at the center in Franktown. During the two-hour orientation, prospective volunteers will get an overview of the services provided, learn about the volunteer opportunities, take a tour of the center, and talk with staff and volunteers. In addition, the $25 volunteer application fee will be waived for anyone who applies to be a volunteer during the open house. Volunteers must be 16 years old, pass a background check and be able to commit to at least three hours a week for three months. RSVP at www.ddfl.org. Gateway Battered Women’s Shelter Serves victims of family violence in Aurora and Arapahoe County Need: Volunteers help with crisis-line management, children’s services, legal advocacy, community education and other shelter services. Donations: Also accepts used cell phones (younger than 4 years) to give to victims. Mail to Gateway at P.O. Box 914, Aurora, CO 80040, or drop them off at Neighborly Thrift Store, 3360 S. Broadway, Englewood Requirements: Must attend a 26-hour training session; bilingual skills welcome Contact: Jeneen Klippel-Worden, 303-3431856 or jkworden@gatewayshelter.com Girl Scouts of Colorado Youth organization for girls Need: Troop leaders, office support, administrative help and more Age requirement: Men and women, 18 and older Contact: www.girlscoutsofcolorado.org, inquiry@gscolorado.org or 1-877-4045708 GraceFull Community Cafe Provides a place in Littleton where people of all backgrounds can gather, eat well and be inspired to give back. Cafe is open for breakfast and lunch, from 6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday. A partner of the GraceFull Foundation. Need: Opportunities for food preparation, guest service, cleaning and dishwashing. Location: 5610 Curtice St., Littleton Contact: Sign up for volunteer opportunities at http://gracefullcafe.com/volunteer/ Habitat ReStore Nonprofit home improvement stores and donation centers Need: Volunteers for Wheat Ridge, Denver or Littleton Habitat ReStores, helping with the cash register, dock and warehouse floor Contact: 303-996-5468, email Alice Goble at Alice@habitatmetrodenver.org The Children’s Hospital of Denver, Highlands Ranch chapter Contact: 303-861-6887 Hospice at Home Need: Volunteers help patients and their families with respite care, videotaping, massage and other tasks. Home study training is available. Contact 303-698-6404 Hospice of Covenant Care Nonprofit, faith-based hospice Need: Volunteers to support patients and families Contact: 303-731-8039 Lutheran Family Services: Cultural Mentoring Program We welcome refugee families and help them adjust to their new home Need: People who can commit to working with refugees on skills for self-sufficiency and helping them learn about their new home. Requirements: Must be 18 or older (although children of volunteers are welcome to participate). One-hour training and orientation required. Contact: David Cornish, 303-225-0199 or david.cornish@lfsrm.org; go to www. lfsrm.org. Volunteer continues on Page 18
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It’s all about the book as library holds festival Hickenlooper will be kickoff speaker at free gathering By Sonya Ellingboe sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia.com More than 75 Colorado authors will gather on Sept. 10 at the main Denver Public Library to celebrate the inaugural Colorado Book Festival, a collaboration between the 85-year-old Colorado Authors’ League and the Western History Department of DPL. The event is free and open to the public. The festival will be held in the lower-level conference room, with the
keynote speaker, Gov. John Hickenlooper, kicking off proceedings at 10:15 a.m. with a talk about his new book, released in May, “The Opposite of Woe: My Life in Beer and Politics.” There will be six panels of authors discussing their books in the areas of mysHickenlooper teries, sports, poetry, relationships, cooking and history; a panel on getting published and special presentations by writers Margaret Coel and Stephen Singular; famed landscape
photographer and nature writer John Fielder; Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Elizabeth Fenn (“Encounters at the Heart of the World” — about the Mandan people); Colorado Poet Laureate Joseph Hutchison and former Laureate Davis Mason; former Broncos vice president Jim Saccomano and former Denver Post columnist Dick Kreck, who has recently published “Rich People Behaving Badly.” Meet the authors in the exhibit hall and check schedules, when ready, for individual presentations in two breakout rooms — about every 30 minutes. (Not available at press time.)
IF YOU GO The main Denver Public Library is located at 10 W. 14th Ave. (at Broadway). Parking is available in the Cultural Garage on 12th Avenue or at meters on surrounding streets. The Colorado Book Festival starts at 10 a.m. with a talk at 10:15 by Gov. John Hickenlooper about his new book, “The Opposite of Woe: My Life in Beer and Politics.” Admission is free and the event is open to the public. The library’s Conference Center is on the ground level and authors will have an allocated space to display and sell their books. Information: Colorado Book Festival section of the Colorado Authors’ League website, coloradoauthors.org.
CURTAIN TIME Buntport reprise “Middle Aged People Sitting in Boxes” will put four Buntport actors back in those plexiglass boxes they inhabited so hilariously in the first run of this original comedy. It will run Sept. 2 to 24 at the Buntport Theater, 717 Lipan St., Denver. (Just west of the arts district.) Performances: 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Monday, Sept. 12; 3 p.m. Sundays, Sept. 11 and 18. Tickets cost $18
advance, $ 20 at the door, $25 on opening night, including food and drink reception. ($3 discount for students and seniors.) 720-946-1388, buntport.com. New at BDT “Mid-Life 2 (#WhatDidIComeInHereFor),” by Bob and Jim Walton, is playing at BDT Stage in Boulder. The Waltons currently reside in Boulder to direct the premiere of “Mid-Life 2” with BDT direc-
tor Michael Duran, a friend from their Broadway days. It opens on Sept. 9 at BDT Stage, 5501 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, and runs until Nov. 12. Performances: Wednesdays to Sundays, evenings and matinees. Tickets start at $40 — call for times, dates and prices. 303-449-6000, bdtstage.com.
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18 Lone Tree Voice Isabella Kirshner shows Drifter some love. Isabella, her mother, Jean Kirshner, and Jacqui Avis started Drifter’s Hearts of Hope, a Parkerarea horse rescue group. The charity is a beneficiary of the Art for Horses art show at the PACE Center, opening with a gala reception on Sept. 15. Photo courtesy of Drifter’s Hearts of Hope
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Form, function and funds Art for Horses show at PACE will benefit equine charities By Tom Skelley tskelley@coloradocommunitymedia.com Since 2010, Vicki Christensen has been combining her love of art and her love of horses, organizing an art exhibit to support equine charities. This September, the annual Art for Horses exhibit comes to Parker, and Christensen hopes to make a bigger impact for everyone involved. “We wanted something that would be a fantastic opportunity for the artists, for the beneficiaries and for the patrons,” Christensen said. “With each year it gets better.” The exhibit will run from Sept. 10 to Oct. 29 at the PACE Center. This year’s proceeds will go to the Horse Protection League, a Golden charity that rescues and nurtures horses to prepare them for adoption, and Drifter’s Hearts of Hope, an Elizabeth-based nonprofit that trains special needs children to work with horses rescued from the slaughterhouse. “I believe that people and horses have always had an extremely strong connection, from centuries ago when people were painting them on walls and caves,” she said. “I think the art celebrates that connection.” Jay Moore, a Parker artist featured in the show, couldn’t agree more. “The horse is a beautiful combination of form and function; every artist knows that back to Leonardo da Vinci,” Moore said. “So to have the artists and the equine people come together makes a lot of sense.” Moore created his painting, “Maternal Bond,” specifically for the show. “I’ve done horses that were part of the subject matter,” he said. “But to really just make horses the focus was kind of a fun challenge.” Moore added that Parker is a great location for Art for Horses simply because so many people in the area have a connection to the animals. “I’ve lived here in Parker for 20 years, and the story was that there
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Meals on Wheels Delivers meals to residents in Englewood, southern Jefferson County and western Arapahoe County Need: Drivers to deliver meals; volunteers to help prepare, box and label meals Requirements: Must dedicate one to two hours a week Contact: Phil or Mary at 303-7987642 (from 8 a.m. to noon Mondays through Fridays) Neighbor Network Nonprofit that helps older adults stay independent. Serves all of Douglas County Need: Volunteers who can provide transportation, light housekeeping, handyman and companion services to seniors. Requirements: Must be at least 21 years old and have a valid driver’s license and auto insurance. Contact: 303-814-4300, neighbornetwork@douglas.co.us or dcneighbornetwork.org. Nonprofit Wildlife Group Works to protect native wildlife in Greenwood Village Need: Volunteers help protect wildlife Requirements: Must work two hours per week, schedule flexible Contact: info@wildearthguardians. org Paladin Rescue Alliance Christian non-government organiza-
Artist Jay Moore talks about his painting “Maternal Bond” at his Parker studio on Aug. 18. Moore said he painted the piece especially for the Art for Horses fundraiser at the PACE Center. Photo by Tom Skelley were more horses that lived here than people,” Moore said. “I think the fact that it’s an equine show is really smart.” Christensen said finding patrons that can afford to buy art featured in the shows has been a challenge in the past, but this year she expects the show’s pricing to address that problem. Prices range from $200 to $3,000, giving most of Parker’s “horse people” an opportunity to increase their collection and help the charities involved. To that end, she also hopes the six-week show will have a strong opening, as more of that night’s sales will go directly to the charities. Artists keep 60 percent of the proceeds throughout the show, and the PACE Center will receive 20 percent, leaving the remaining 20 percent for expenses and the two nonprofits. On opening night, the PACE Center will forego its share. The combination of local charities, area artists and a central venue are all ideal, according to Christensen. “All of the pieces just fell into place,” she said. Erich Kirshner, a co-founder of Drifter’s Hearts of Hope, agreed.
tion dedicated to rescuing human trafficking victims and building alliances to combat trafficking locally, nationally and internationally Need: Volunteers to help organize supplies; donations of supplies. All donations are tax-deductible. Needed items include cleansers, skin cream, ointment, disinfectants, dressings, bandages, rolls, sponges, pads, dressing tape, gloves, alcohol pads, asprin, Tylenol. Age requirement: All ages can participate. Contact: www.paladinrescue.org; Paladin Rescue Alliance, P.O. Box 79, Littleton, CO 80160; 888-327-3063 PeopleFirst Hospice Denver hospice Need: Volunteers to provide companionship to hospice patients and their families. Contact: Rachel Wang at 303-5467921 Project CURE Delivers medical supplies and equipment to developing countries around the world Need: Groups of 7-15 people to help sort medical supplies; those with medical/clinical backgrounds to become Sort Team Leaders; truck drivers to help pick up donations (no CDL required). Age requirements: Ages 15 and older (if a large group of ages 15 and younger is interested, we can try to accommodate different projects). Location: 10377 E. Geddes Ave., Centennial Contact: Kelyn Anker, 303-792-0729 or 720-341-3152; kelynanker@projectcure.org; www.projectcure.org.
IF YOU GO WHAT: “Art for Horses,” an exhibit featuring horse-themed artwork from more than 40 Colorado artists, as well as artists from around the United States and Canada. Proceeds from the show will benefit Drifter’s Hearts of Hope and the Horse Protection League. WHERE: PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Avenue, Parker WHEN: Opening-night reception is 5:30 p.m. Sept. 15. Tickets are $100 and include dinner, drinks, the first opportunity to purchase artwork, a silent auction and the chance to meet many of the artists. The public exhibit will run from Sept. 10 to Oct. 29.
“We feel like we’re right in the middle of horse country here,” Kirshner said. “We feel like it’s an ideal place to be in terms of a horse rescue, and to have the PACE Center interested in hosting the fundraiser is just ideal … I’m certain that because of all of the pieces that are fitting together so well that we have a very bright future.”
Red Cross Supports the elderly, international causes and social services Need: Volunteers to provide support Contact: 303-607-4768 or 303-2667855 SMARTS! South Metro Arts Center Need: Help with public relations, marketing to public officials, fundraising, and special projects Contact: 303-790-8264 or gdnguy@ comcast.net Spellbinder Storytellers Connects the generations through storytelling Need: Adults to tell stories to children in Douglas County Schools Age requirement: Must be 50 and older Contact: Jaime Gotlieb, 303-688-7626 or jgotlieb@dclibraries.org South Metro Medical Equipment Loan Closet Loans durable medical supplies to those 18 and older in the South Metro area. Need: Volunteers to help answer phones, in three-hour intervals, mostly from your home or cell phone; work is done from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Other volunteers are needed to clean, distribute and accept equiptment from donors. Requirement: Must be 18 or older; periodig training provided as needed. Next session is in late July Contact: Donna Ralston, 720-4432013, info@medicalequipmentloan. org or www.medicalequipmentloan. org.
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New River Run gets juices flowing Recreational facility offers good times in and near South Platte By Tom Munds tmunds@coloradocommunitymedia.com About 125 invited guests gathered for the Aug. 25 official River Run Recreational Facility opening, while perhaps proof of the project’s success was the fact that there were dozens of children on the playground and dozens of enthusiasts surfing the South Platte River. The river amenities that made surfing possible drew a lot of attention. Garrett Dinnel came from Arvada to test his stand-up paddleboard in the whitewater created by one of the two chutes in the area. “This is just great and this kind of facility is long overdue,” he said as he waited his turn to go back into the whitewater. “This new facility is the latest amenity that is making the southwest area the place to go for fun adventure activities.” The Aug. 25 event culminated three years and a huge number of worker hours with the official opening ceremonies for River Run, the recreational facility located just north of Oxford Avenue along the banks and in the water of the South Platte River. “This is an amazing project,” said Dave Lee, Englewood open space manager. “It turned out even better than I expected. It has so many features I expect it will be very popular.” Nancy Doty, Arapahoe County commissioner, said during the River Run opening ceremonies the project is an example of great unified cooperation. She said the project became a reality through the efforts of the South Platte River Working Group. The group membership is made up of individuals repre-
Randall Fullerton gets in some surfing at the whitewater chutes west of Englewood’s Broken Tee golf course at the River Run Recreational Facility, which opened Aug. 25. The project along the South Platte River includes water chutes, a picnic pavilion and paved trails. Photo by Tom Munds senting Englewood, Sheridan, Littleton, Arapahoe County, South Suburban Parks and Recreation District, the Colorado Water Conservation Board, Urban Drainage and Flood Control District and the Army Corps of Engineers. The group’s proposals are aimed at creating more recreational opportunities along the seven miles of the South Platte River that run through Englewood, Littleton and Sheridan. River Run is the first major project undertaken and includes a playground, pavilion, trailhead and restrooms set along the eastern bank of the river. Crews have transformed and beautified both banks of the river, and paved trails provide ADA access to the banks of the river, where the chutes
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create whitewater for tubers, boaters and surfers. Grants from Arapahoe County Open Space fund as well as money Englewood received from the open space fund and from lottery funds provided the roughly $800,000 needed to construct the trailhead. Another trailhead amenity was funded recently when Great Outdoors Colorado approved Sheridan’s grant request for $350,000 to construct and equip the playground adjacent to the river. Bev Bradshaw, former Englewood mayor and member of the South Platte group, said the project was very beautiful. “It is a great project and a great amenity for the area,” she said. “We want to
continue work on other projects along the Platte.” Other river amenity projects are planned or under construction. For example, South Suburban Parks and Recreation District applied for a Great Outdoors Colorado grant to construct a walking and running trail along the east bank of the river from Union to Oxford avenues. The estimated cost of the eastside trail is about $3.3 million. There are plans for bank enhancements along much of the seven-mile stretch as well as creation of a whitewater tubing and boating channel between West Union and West Oxford avenues. Smaller trailheads are planned at Union and Belleview avenues.
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Partying in the Pines, park
City hosts weekend extravaganza to mark end of summer season
By Alex DeWind adewind@coloradocommunitymedia.com In a perfect world, Castle Pines City Councilmember Ned Ward said the city would be built around a community center or park — a space for residents to connect and have fun. The first-ever Party in the Park, one of three events hosted over the weekend in Castle Pines, did just this, he said. “You can see how many people are getting along and interacting,” Ward said. “To me, this is exactly how a community should be.” The City of Castle Pines, Castle Pines Chamber of Commerce and The Castle Pines Connection hosted the city’s weekend-long event, Party in the Pines, Aug. 26-28. Guests enjoyed wine tasting, food pairings and live music on Friday for Vino in the Village Center. Saturday’s Party in the Park featured kids activities, food and drinks, vendor booths and fireworks. The weekend ended with a 9-mile, 4-mile, and 1K Color Me Wild fun run on Sunday.
Families gather at Elk Ridge Park on Aug. 27 for Party in the Park, one of three events over the weekend hosted by The City of Castle Pines, Castle Pines Chamber of Commerce and The Castle Pines Connection. “It’s something different,” said Kim Newcomer, a spokesperson for the city. “The city and chamber were able to join togehter to put on a weekend of fun.” Photos by Alex DeWind
Sean Edwards, 26, wears his saxophone as he meets and greets guests at Party at the Park on Aug. 27. Edwards is in Lookin Back, a Castle-Rock based band that performed ’70s and ’80s rock music at the event. He started playing the saxophone when he was 16 after watching his father play, he said.
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Ned Wilt, Castle Pines councilmember for Ward 3, left, and Don Van Wormer, Castle Pines City manager, teach a group of kids how to use a slingshot at Party in the Park on Aug. 27. “To me, this is exactly how a community should be,” Wilt said.
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September 1, 2016
Parking the art in the Parker park Annual art fair ends with a bang in its seventh year
By Tom Skelley tskelley@coloradocommunitymedia.com Sculptors, painters, potters and other artists brought their wares and talents to O’Brien Park from Aug. 27 to Aug. 28, as the Parker Artists Guild hosted its seventh annual Art in the Park festival. “It was really a nice show,” said Barb Cohen, a PAG member for nine years who has organized the festival for the past four years. “I think everybody who came out had a great time and all of the artists did very well.” Connoisseurs paraded around the 55 tents set up around the park’s perimeter. Three-piece band Bad Candy performed acoustic-based classic rock to those who preferred performance to collectibles, or just wanted to take a break in the shade. Parker resident Samantha Jackson, watching her son Elias create a picture frame in a children’s activity tent dubbed the “Imagination Station,” said the variety of art and artists impressed her. And she was glad there were loosely-structured activities for young artists in attendance. “Just seeing all of the different kinds of art and all of the local artists,” was enjoyable, Jackson said. “I like that there were kids’ crafts where they could make whatever they want.” There was no Best in Show award for the adult artists. But
Potter Karen Rodeheaver throws some clay in a live demonstration at the Art in the Park festival at O’Brien Park on Aug. 28. Photos by Tom Skelley a seven-way tie for the People’s Choice award proved a lot of talent was on display. Ann-Charlott Denslow of Castle Rock sold switch plates, acrylic paintings and encaustic wax pieces at her tent. In her fifth year at the festival, she said she enjoys showing her work, but it can be a challenge to prepare. “It’s fun because people see the work and that makes me happy,” Denslow said, adding that it takes several months to create enough inventory for a show like this. “But it’s always a
lot of work setting up and taking it all down.” Along with striking tents and hauling unsold artwork to their vehicles, artists this year had to contend with temperamental weather as they packed everything up. But Cohen said many were expecting it. “For the past four or five years, every show ends the same way — with the wind picking up and a storm coming in,” Cohen said. “All of the artists were hoping our tents wouldn’t end up in the middle of Parker Road.”
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Elisa Jackson, 3, of Parker gets his scissors unstuck at the “Imagination Station” at the Art in the Park festival at O’Brien Park on Aug. 28. Jackson and other children were invited to create picture frames at the booth to get in on the creative act.
Artist Raphael Sanchez of Lakewood takes a peek at the proceedings at the Art in the Park festival at O’Brien Park in Parker on Aug. 28. Sanchez says it was his fourth year participating at the fair.
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Editor’s note: To add or update a club listing, email calendar@coloradocommunitymedia.com. Political Douglas County Democrats executive committee meets at 7 p.m. the second Monday of every month at various sites. Contact Mike Jones at 720-509-9048 or email info@DouglasDemocrats.org. Social-discussion meetings take place in Highlands Ranch, Castle Rock, Parker, Lone Tree and Roxborough. Visit douglasdemocrats.org and click on calendar for more information. Douglas County Libertarian Development Group meets at 6 p.m. the first Thursday of each month at the Rio Grande Restaurant, 9535 Park Meadows Drive. Go to LPDG.org. The group also has a very active Facebook page. In addition, we are also recognized by the State Libertarian party. Contact Wayne Harlos at 303-229-3435. Douglas County Republican Women meets at 11 a.m. the third Wednesday each month at the Lone Tree Golf and Hotel. Call Marsha Haeflein at 303-841-4318 or visit www.dcgop.org or www. dcrw.org. Highlands Ranch, Roxborough, and Lone Tree Democrats meet at 7 p.m. the Thursday of every month for topical speakers and lively discussion at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 S. Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Visit www.douglasdemocrats.org for more information. Lone Tree Democrats meet for First Friday Happy Hour the first Friday of every month at Los Arcos. Call Gordon at 303-790-8264. Parker Democrats meets at 7 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month for discussion of timely topics, led by knowledgeable speakers, at the South Metro Fire Station 45, 16801 Northgate Drive, Parker. Visit www.douglasdemocrats.org for information. Professional BNI Connections of Lone Tree (www.thebniconnections.com) invites business owners to attend its meeting held each Tuesday, 7:15-9 a.m. at the Lone Tree Recreation Center, 10249 Ridgegate Circle. There is no charge to attend a meeting as a guest. Please visit www.thebniconnections. com or contact Jack Rafferty, 303-414-2363 or
AREA CLUBS jrafferty@hmbrown.com. The League of Women Voters of Arapahoe County has two meetings per month. No unit meetings are in June through August, but the two unit meetings per month will begin again in September on second Monday evenings and second Thursday mornings. Call 303-798-2939. The group is open to residents of Douglas County. Littleton LETIP meets from 7:16-8:31 a.m. every Tuesday for breakfast at Luciles, 2852 W. Bowles Ave., to exchange qualified business leads. Call Bob Hier at 303-660-6426 or e-mail hierb@ yahoo.com. Lone Tree Networking Professionals is a networking/leads group that meets Tuesdays at 11:30 a.m. at Rio Grande Restaurant in Lone Tree. Exclusive business categories are open. Visitors and new members are welcome. Contact Don Shenk at 303-746-0093. Professional Referral Network meets at 7:15 a.m. Tuesdays at Great Beginnings, east of I-25 at Lincoln Avenue. Call Ronald Conley at 303-8411860 or e-mail www.professionalreferralnetwork. org. Recreation Camping Singles is a group of Colorado single adults who enjoy camping, fishing, hiking, swimming, biking, sightseeing, photography, the camaraderie of others, and starry nights around the camp fire. We usually camp in designated forest service or state park campgrounds within 2 to 5 hours of Denver. We welcome all single adults. Our membership ranges from the 40s to 60plus. We usually meet at 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month. For specific meeting information, contact campingsingles@gmail.com Front Range Woodturners Club meets from 6-9 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month in the basement of the Rockler Woodworking store at 2553 S Colorado Blvd. Anyone interested in woodturning is welcome. Contact Jim Proud at cavaleon1956@gmail.com for more information. Lone Tree Ladies 9-Hole Golf. Applications are now being accepted for the 2015 Thursday morning 9-hole golf group. The group is open to women golfers ages 18 and older. Applications and more informaiton are available in the Lone
Tree Pro Shop or visit http://LTL9Hole.ghinclub. com Contact Nancy Cushing, league president, at 720-560-9333 or email LTL9hole@gmail.com. Mystery Book Club Join us for a discussion of mystery books with an emphasis on the unusual. Do you like Swedish Noir, historical mysteries, humorous mysteries? We read authors that have something to offer besides the quirky twist at the end of the story. If you’re tired of the same old best-selling mystery writers, come join us for lunch and mystery discussions at 11:30 a.m. every third Thursday at the Lone Tree Golf Club Grille. Call Sue at 303-641-3534. Salty Dog Sailing Club If you love to sail or want to try, if you don’t have a boat, if you have a boat but don’t sail enough because you cannot find a crew, the Salty Dog Sailing Club is for you. The club meets the second Thursday of the month. Dinner begins at 5:30 p.m. with the business meeting commencing at 7 p.m. Go to www.saltydog.org for meeting locations and directions. SilverSneakers Fitness, Silver&Fit at ACC The Arapahoe Community College fitness center offers the SilverSneakers Fitness and Silver&Fit programs for seniors in the south metro Denver area. For more information about health and fitness options at ACC, call 303-797-5850. Social A Dreampower Animal Rescue / PAALS adoption for cats, dogs and more meets from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Park Meadows PetsMart. Call 303-688-9503. Breakfast Club Singles 50 plus meets the third Saturday each month at the Ridge Grill, Castle Pines North Country Club, 1414 Castle Pines Parkway. This is an active singles group with opportunities to make new friends while enjoing various activities such as dinners, sports, theater, etc. Reservations are required; cost is price of your meal. Make reservations or find information by calling 303-814-8428. Leave a name and number and you will receive a call back. The website is www.TBC50plus.org. Castle Rock Bridge Club plays a friendly, ACBLsanctioned duplicate game at 1 p.m. every Monday and Wednesday at Plum Creek Golf Club, 331 Players Club Drive, Castle Rock. For assistance in
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finding a bridge partner, call Georgiana Butler at 303-810-8504. Go to www.castlerockbridge.com. Daughters of the American Revolution, Columbine Chapter meets at 1 p.m. the second Saturday of each month from September through May at the South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce at the Streets at SouthGlenn, Centennial. If you are interested in attending or have questions regarding eligibility, contact Krispin at Krispin_L_Andersen@Q.com or Jewel Wellborn, regent, columbineregent@hediusa.com. DTC Kiwanis Club meets at 7 a.m. every Tuesday at Mimi’s Cafe, 9555 Park Meadows Drive, at the corner of Yosemite and Park Meadows. We are a growing club with 51 members. Our mission is assisting communities and “at risk” children in difficult home environments with financial and personal help and mentoring. Call Frank Zieg at 303-796-1213. Douglas County Elks Lodge 2873 meets at 7 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of every month at the Douglas County Fairgrounds & Events Center, Kirk Hall, 500 Fairgrounds Drive, Castle Rock. The lodge is actively seeking a permanent venue in the Castle Rock area. All “Stray Elks” are invited to attend and to be involved in the growth and activities of this new social and community service organization. Call 303-941-0135 or e-mail swgilbert@comcast.net. Duplicate Bridge If you enjoy duplicate bridge, come join us for an ACBL sanctioned open game at 12:30 p.m. every Monday at the Lone Tree Recreation Center. Please arrive by 12:15. All are welcome; it’s a fragrance-free environment. A free question-and-answer session from 11 a.m. to noon covers bidding boxes, hand records, losing trick count, conventions, rules of duplicate bridge and more. Cost is $1.50 for South Suburban Park and Recreation District residents; $1.75 for nonresidents. Reservations required. Call Sue Bauer at 303-641-3534. GED Prep Class Douglas County Libraries offers GED preparation classes for those ages 17 and older. Classes offered at 6 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at the Parker Library, 10851 S. Crossroads Drive; and at 6 p.m. Tuesdays at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Registration is required; call 303-791-7323 or DouglasCountyLibraries.org.
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THIS WEEK’S
September 1, 2016
THINGS TO DO TOP 5
THEATER/FILM
‘Once Upon a Mattress’ Town Hall Arts Center presents “Once Upon a Mattress” from Sept. 9 to Oct. 9 at 2450 W. Main St., Littleton. Did you know it wasn’t the pea that caused the princess a sleepless night? If you thought you knew the story of “The Princess and the Pea,” you’re in for a surprise. You won’t look at fairy tales the same way again. Go to www.TownHallArtsCenter.org for tickets and information. Nutcracker Auditions Denver Ballet Theatre will have open auditions on Saturday, Sept. 10, for its production of “The Nutcracker.” Auditions take place at Centerstage Starz, 8150 S. University Blvd., Ste 120, Centennial. Audition times are 2:30-2:45 p.m. for ages 4-5; 3-3:45 p.m. for ages 6-8; 4-5 p.m. for ages 9-12; and 5:15-6:30 p.m. for ages 13 and older. The show plays 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Dec. 22-23 at the Newman Center at the University of Denver. For requirements and other information, go to www. denverballettheatreacademy.com or call 303-799-6609. 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: “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 Brews & Views Beer Festival Cheers, all you beer lovers. The City of Littleton and Hudson Gardens have again partnered to present the second Brews & Views Beer Festival from 2-5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 3 at Hudson Gardens, 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. Beer samplings from more than 40 Colorado breweries for this holiday weekend event. Breweries from just around the corner to statewide locations will showcase their libations, allowing attendees to sample Colorado craft beer under a beautiful late summer sky. Tickets available at www.altitudetickets.com or at the door. Event is for ages 21-plus. Go to www.hudsongardens.org or call 303-7978565. Self-Publishing History Learn how to get the fruits of your research into print during the Highlands Ranch Genealogical Society program “Self-Publishing Your Genealogy History,” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 6, at the James H LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Presented by Joe and Jan McDaniel. Show up at 6:30 p.m. for snacks and conversation with fellow genealogists. Go to https:// hrgenealogy.wordpress.com. Historical Society Welcomes Author Local author Jeff Miller will discuss his book “Behind the Lines,” about Herbert Hoover’s efforts to save the Belgian people from starvation during the German occupation between 1914 and 1918. The Castle Rock Historical Society program is Thursday, Sept. 8, at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Refreshments will be served at 6:45 p.m. and the program starts at 7 p.m. Contact the Castle Rock Museum at 303-814-3164, museum@ castlerockhistoricalsociety.org, or www. castlerockhistoricalsociety.org. Admission is free. Behind the Lines Learn the WWI history of the Commission for Relief in Belgium at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8, at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Presented by Douglas County Libraries, Castle Rock Historical Society, and Jeff Miller, author of “Behind the Lines.” Miller will talk about his book and the CRB, which initiated and organized the largest food and relief drive the world has ever known. Books will be on sale at the event. Registration is required at 303-791-7323 or DouglasCountyLibraries. org. Develop a Positive Body Image Mothers of Multiples Society presents “Develop a Positive Body Image,” led by eating recovery experts Robyn Cruze and Dana Mestek, from 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11, at the Lone Tree Library, 8827 Lone Tree Parkway. The experts will discuss how to raise children to feel good about their bodies with a healthy relationship toward food, and how parents can become positive role models to help support healthy behavior. To register and for information, go to www. mothersofmultiples.com. FIND MORE THINGS TO DO ONLINE ColoradoCommunityMedia.com/events
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, Sept. 4, Foreigner; and Sunday, Sept. 11, Kenny Loggins. Joyful Celebration A free concert by the Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra is part of the second Joyful Celebration on Sunday, Sept. 11 to benefit the Parker Task Force. The outdoor celebration begins at 9:30 a.m. with a worship service, followed by the concert at 11 a.m. Local food trucks, S&K Banh Mi and Steve’s Green Chili, will sell food, and free frozen custard from Culvers will be served. Bring nonperishable food item donations. Community event takes place at Joy Lutheran Church and Preschool, 7051 E. Parker Hills Court, Parker. Go to https://www.joylc.org/event.
ART
Heritage Fine Arts Guild Fall Art Show Entries for the Heritage Fine Arts Guild of Arapahoe County fall art show are being accepted through Friday, Sept. 23. Each member may submit up to three entries; total fee is $20. The exhibit of original member paintings is Oct. 4-31 at Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. An artist reception is from 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 4; light refreshments will be served. The show is free and open to the public. Artists should check the Heritage website, www.heritage-guild. com/shows.html, or call show co-chair Linda Millarke at 303-973-0867 for details regarding entry and hanging requirements.
EVENTS
Fly Cheap, Stay Cheap, Travel Cheap Learn new secrets of traveling in grand style on a limited budget from travel columnist and author Ron Stern at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 6, at Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. Stern gives tips on how to obtain great deals on airfares, accommodations, cruises, entertainment, and creative lodging ideas, all for a fraction of the usual cost. The Internet can be a great tool if you know where to find the best websites to save you money. Find out about airline tips and secrets that can save you a bundle, zero dollar ($0) airline pricing “glitches,” how to fly within Europe for only $99, ways to cruise exotic ports for weeks at the same price as a typical 7-day cruise, where to find Broadway tickets for half price, and how to stay in a country home or castle for free-anywhere in the world. Ron Stern is a travel columnist, author and photographer. Call 303-795-3961. National Commander Visits Charlie Schmidt, new commander of the National American Legion, will be a guest at a luncheon Tuesday, Sept. 13, at the Englewood Elks Club. The September general meeting of the George C. Evans American Legion Post 103 of Littleton is at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 7, at the Buck Recreation Center, 2004 W. Powers Ave., Littleton. Plans for fall and winter activities will be on the agenda.
topic is still to be determined. Contact Evelyn Poulo at 971-275-3750 or evelyn. poulo@gmail.com for meeting notifications and to receive the member recommended book list. Support for LGBT Community Mary from the Denver LGBT Center will lead a discussion following support at the monthly meeting of PFLAG Highlands Ranch South Suburban Chapter. Meeting runs from 7-8:45 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13, at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. The topic will be the language used in the transgender community and how it has changed over the years. Everything is confidential and we welcome all. Contact info@pflaghighlandsranch.org Joys, Perils of DNA Testing Professional genealogist Deena Coutant, of DigiDeena Family Heritage Solutions, will speak on “The Joys and Perils of DNA Testing: What You Need to Know to be an Ethical Genetic Genealogist” at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13, at Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 6400 S. University Blvd., Centennial. Presentation provides a foundation in the Genetic Genealogy Standards that provide guidelines for purchasing, recommending, sharing and interpreting DNA test results. Deena will cover the advantages and limitations of DNA testing and lay out realistic expectations of how to properly use DNA as a key tool in every researcher’s genealogy arsenal. Go to www.ColumbineGenealogy.com. Families, Farming and Fermentation Ever wonder why it’s called Cheese Ranch? Learn the history of the ranch while enjoying beer from the Grist Brewing Co. and tasting the types of cheese, courtesy of Whole Foods Market, that were made in the Cheese Ranch back in 1879. Program runs from 5:30-7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16, at Cheese Ranch, near the windmill. Registration required at www.highlandsranch.org/nature. For ages 21 and older. Contact Nancy at 720-932-6990 or Programs@theHRHS.org.
HEALTH
Community Blood Drives A number of community blood drives are planned in the area. For information or to schedule an appointment, contact the Bonfils Appointment Center at 303363-2300, unless otherwise noted. Go to www.bonfils.org. Upcoming blood drives are: Friday, Sept. 2, 9:30-11:40 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m., PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker; Saturday, Sept. 3, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Walmart, 4400 Front St., Castle Rock; Sunday, Sept. 4, 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Family Campers & RVers, Elbert County Fairgrounds, 95 Ute Ave., Kiowa (contact Steve Nesvold, 720-837-3612); Sunday, Sept. 4, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Whole Foods Southglenn, 6853 S. York St., Suite 119, Littleton; Thursday, Sept. 8, 9-10:40 a.m. and noon to 2 p.m., Peakview Tower, 6465 S. Greenwood Plaza Blvd., Centennial; Monday, Sept. 12, 1-6:30 p.m., Kiwanis of Columbine, Columbine United Church, 6375 S. Platte Canyon Road, Littleton; Wednesday, Sept. 14, 9-10:40 a.m. and noon to 2:30 p.m., Land Title Guarantee Co., 5975 Greenwood Plaza Blvd. Fall in Love with Organics Organics are becoming more and more popular, and rightly so. Organics are pesticide free, non-GMO, nutrient dense, good4 the planet and good4u. Join Natural Grocers from 3-4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 3, and again Tuesday, Sept. 20 at 1265 Sgt. John Stiles Drive, Suite M, Highlands Ranch. Sample 100 percent organic produce. Call 303-471-9400. Rebuilding When Your Relationship Ends Those who are going through a divorce, or the ending of a love relationship, are invited to a 10-week seminar that promotes healing while offering education, support and optional social activities. The first session is from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8, at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 9203 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Complimentary child care provided with prior registration. For information on cost, or to register, contact Beth Walker at 720-352-9915 or bethdwalker@gmail.com. GLOW Event Say goodbye to skin care chemicals and learn do-it-yourself body care using oils, foods and everyday ingredients at home. Program runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, at Natural Grocers, 1265 Sgt. John Stiles Drive, Suite M, Highlands Ranch. DIY body care for every body class runs from noon to 1 p.m. and the DIY scrub station is open from 1-3 p.m. Call 303-471-9400.
Walk & Roll to Cure FSHD A 5K walk and roll event to benefit the FSH Society, which raises money and awareness for the most common form of muscular dystrophy, is Saturday, Sept. 10, at Philip S. Miller Park, 1375 W. Plum Creek Parkway, Castle Rock. Registration begins at 9 a.m. The 5K begins at 10 a.m. and a raffle is at 11:30 a.m. Event is family-friendly. Wheelchairs, strollers and wagons are welcome. Registration Preserve Family History includes an event T-shirt and a cord bag. Go to https://www.fshsociety.org/fshLearn how to preserve your family’s historical papers and photos from genealogist events.walk-roll-cure-fshd/ To make a donation, go to https://www.fshsociety.org/ Deena Coutant at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8, at the James H. LaRue Library, donate-t0-an-event. 9292 Ridgeline Blvd. Registration is required at 303-791-7323 or DouglasCounFind AA tyLibraries.org. If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, that’s ours. More Write Now than 1,000 AA meetings are offered in the Denver area every week. If you think you Get started on writing fiction, nonfiction or a memoir by working with and learning may have a problem with alcohol, come see us. To find a meeting near you, call from a panel of local authors from the Wind Crest Authors’ Group. Session meets 303-322-4440, or go to www.daccaa.org. at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9, at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., as part of Douglas County Libraries’ Lifelong Learning Fridays series. Registration is required at 303-791-7323 or DouglasCountyLibraries.org. Littleton Leadership Academy Living and Aging Well Applications are being accepted through Oct. 15, for the inaugural Littleton Learn about living and aging well through monthly luncheons on the second Leadership Academy, a 10-month program in which residents gain an in-depth Monday of each month at the Lone Tree Golf Club and Hotel. Program starts at understanding of government and the challenges the city and its partners face 11:30 a.m., and lunch reservations are required. Cost includes beverage, lunch and in providing life to residents. Participants will learn leadership skills for use in tip. Upcoming topics are Ms. Senior America Michelle Rahn, presenting Defying their personal and professional lives. Go to www.LittletonLeadershipAcademy. Gravity, Monday, Sept. 12; Men’s health, presented by Scott Hall, Monday, Oct. org for information, an application and requirements. Companies, individuals or 10. Go to www.cityoflonetree.com/agingwell for information and to RSVP. organizations that wish to support the academy and/or provide funding for partial Non-Fiction Book Club scholarships can contact Susan Thornton at 303-798-0844. The Parker Non-Fiction Book Club meets monthly, and members read books that Continuing Education Program increase knowledge and critical thinking skills. Sometimes, club members all read Metropolitan State College of Denver offers a continuing education program for the same book; other times, they read different books on the same topic. Meetadults. Most classes are 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays, for two to four weeks, and cost ings are spent in lively, polite discussions at take place from 6:30-9 p.m. at Lawvaries. Most take place at the Student Success Building on the Auraria Campus, rence Johnson’s place at 16246 Orchard Grass Lane, Parker; 303-908-4452. The with other classes taking place at the South Campus (I-25 and Orchard) and the next meeting is Tuesday, Sept. 13, and the book is “The Day the World Came to Town,” by Jim Defede. It’s about the small town of Gander in Newfoundland, which Center For Visual Arts on Santa Fe Drive. For list of classes, go to www.msudenver. took in thousands of people and treated them like family when America closed its edu/learnon or call 303-556-3657. Application not required. More information on airspace on 9/11. For October, members may read “The Wright Brothers” by David Facebook www.Facebook.com/msudenverlearnoninitiative. McCullough, or any other book about the Wright brothers. For November, the Editor’s note: Calendar submissions must be received by noon Wednesday group will read about teachers in the early Alaskan territory. Suggestions include for publication the following week. Send listings to calendar@coloradocom“A is for Alaska: Teacher to the Territory” and “A is for Anaktuvuk: Teacher to the munitymedia.com. No attachments, please. Listings are free and run on a Numamiut Eskimos,” by Naomi Penner, who lives in Highlands Ranch. December’s space-available basis.
EDUCATION
September 1, 2016
Marketplace Misc. Notices
Garage Sales
SELL YOUR STUFF HERE Email up to 140 characters of items totaling under $200 and we will run your ad at no charge for 2 weeks submit to- kearhart@coloradocommunitymedia.com Ads must be submitted by email Richard Lambert Foundation Family Grief & Healing Center to host Free 12 Week Grief Workshop The holiday's are quickly approaching and this may the support that you are needing to get through them Beginning each Thursday 6:00-7:30pm September 15 thru December 8th - 143 S 2nd Place, Brighton, CO 80601 Have you been impacted by the loss of a family member or friend? The death of someone you loved is frightening, painful and lonely. Our core 12 week workshop will focus on understanding grief and allowing yourself to mourn, helping to gain strength and understanding that hope and healing are possible. Discussion is based on the materials and training by Dr. Alan Wolfelt, Ph.D. Registration is required by calling or texting 303-875-2347 or you may email info@richardlambertfoundation.org
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Auctions
FARM & AGRICULTURE Farm Products & Produce Grain Finished Buffalo
quartered, halves and whole
719-775-8742
Specialty Auto Auction is proud to announce a classic car auction in conjunction with Goodguys! Over 100 Classic Cars, street Rods & Muscle Cars! All auctioned off Saturday, Sept 10th! 3:00pm Thomas H. McKee Building at the Larimer County Fairgrounds. NO RESERVE#'s: $150 & 5% Commission RESERVE#'s: $250 & 8% Commission BUYERS FEE: 5% Fee To consign or buy visit us online at: www.specialtyautoauction.com
or call 970-266-9561
Misc. Notices Kindergarten Openings in Wheat Ridge
Wilmore-Davis Elementary in Wheat Ridge has immediate openings for 10 kindergarteners. If you are looking for a small school with a nurturing warm welcoming environment and small class sizes then this is the school for you. Contact us at Wilmore-Davis Elementary 7975 West 41st avenue or at 303-982-2890. Want To Purchase minerals and other oil/gas interests. Send details to: P.O. Box 13557 Denver, CO 80201
GARAGE & ESTATE SALES Garage Sales 550 WOLFENSBERGER CASTLE ROCK Sept. 9 & 10 9-4 at Epiphany Lutheran Church. The gigantic annual sale your neighbors watch for . Funds support our Orphan Grain Train mission . Good clean merchandise, furniture, costumes, baby, holiday, hardware, shoes, bedding ,purses, jewelry, pianos, craft supplies, handmade quilts, household and a few things we can’t identify but you probably need one. Some items are priced, we negotiate a reasonable price for the rest. Weather no problem, most things are indoor. Arvada
End of Summer Garage Sale
Lone Tree
Friday September 9th, 7:30-3pm 10627 Montecito Drive (Ridgegate Parkway & I25) Holiday, Household, Small Kitchen Appliances, Clothing, Furniture, DVD's, Women's accessories and much much more! Littleton Young Couple Yard Sale Furniture, bicycles, clothes, home décor. Everything must go! Friday Sept. 2nd & 3rd 7am-1pm 6032 S. Hill Street Littleton 80120
MERCHANDISE
Garage Sales 7658 Owens Court September 2nd & 3rd Friday & Saturday 8am-1pm Appliances and Light Fixtures
Castle Rock Garage Sale - Moving September 2nd & 3rd 7:30am-2pm 1532 Chimney Peak Drive Castle Rock 80109 Furniture, Household Items, Clothes and much more
Advertise: 303-566-4100
Miscellaneous STORAGE, 10.5'x23', near Lttn. Blvd & Broadway, clean, insulated walls, keypad access. $250/mo,$100/dep. 720-277-9311.
Exercise Equipment BOWFLEX-“Ultimate” Great Shape Includes all parts and owners manual Call: 303-470-6353 $350 Vision Fitness Treadmill Owner no longer able to use $75 OBO 303-674-3534
Tools Metal cutting lathe and mill Excellent Contition $1600 303-841-4543
Beautiful, hand-made dollhouse, 3ft.tall,3 ft.wide,2 ft.deep, 6 rooms, nicely furnished, $195.00. Call 303456-6246.
Arts & Crafts Crafters Wanted
Holiday Gift and Craft Fair November 4th & 5th Applications now available www.osiadenver.org or call Anna 303-462-0985 Crafts & Gifts limited in each category No Garage Sale Items
Bicycles CASTLE ROCK - CastleWood Ranch area 15" men's Trek 24 speed bicycle $145 Excellent condition. Shocks on the front and seat. Come take a ride. Moving, need to sell 720.244.6236 7A 7P
Fun & easy to ride Fly up hills with ease Peddles Like a Regular Bike No Drivers License Needed BEST PRICES IN-TOWN 303-257-0164
From Sunward Factories Big & Small Steel Buildings Ultimate quality Below Dealer Pricing Free Free Consulting Services Available Wholesale Construction Erection Ask about seconds, Quick Delivery No Broker One Time Factory Deals 800-964-8335 Sunwardsteel.com
Horse Boarding Grassy Pastures in the Summer and a Warm Barn in the Winter Trails to ride Specializing in Older Horses or Horses Having a Hard Time Maintaining Weight Large stall with run Excellent barn stored hay provided 5 miles Southwest of Castle Rock $550/month 303-907-3553
TRANSPORTATION
Autos for Sale
Firewood
2002 Dodge Dakota Club Cab 2 wheel drive, 58K, V8, auto, ps, pb, very good tires, fiberglass tonneau bed cover, heavy duty bed & tailgate mats, very very nice call Chuck 303-847-6543
Place an ad to sell your car on this page $25 for 2 weeks in 16 papers and online 303-566-4091
Pine/Fir & Aspen
Split & Delivered $250 a cord Stacking available extra $35 Delivery charge may apply Call 303-647-2475 or 720-323-2173
Furniture Beautiful, like new furniture: medium brown dining table w/ 4 chairs, 65" L x 47-1/2" W green fabric w/ red accent sofa, brown wood face, 90" L x 39" W medium brown coffee table w/ 2 drawers, 2 levels, 47-1/2" L x 24" W Call Frank at 720-438-8202 Metal and wood daybed with pop-up trundle. Two, twin-sized mattresses included. Only used a handful of times. Asking $300 cash for whole set. You pick up. Call to inquire or for details, Phil 303-501-9493 New Leather Couch and Recliner by Franklin Furniture Cost $1200 Asking $800 303-841-4543
Hot Tubs & Spas Tuff Spa Hot Tub Operates on 110 4 people capacity $3,300/obo 303-882-1197 or 303-638-3417
Dogs Before you buy your doggie online or from a store, find out where it came from. Find out more at caninewelfare.org
I am a really sensitive dog that is looking for someone to be patient and loving with me. I am, after all a puppy (8 mos) so sometimes it's,hard to control myself but I love being praised and told that I am a good boy. I came from a high kill shelter in N.M. and my foster mom tells me I was the next in line,to go and that she had to save me partly cuz of my little freckles. I'm a male heeled cross, better with older kids and I want and need tons of love. Can you adopt me ? $99 call 720,519,4415
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Official Pat Kline works the Aug. 27 game between Valor Christian and Saguaro (Scottsdale, Arizona). Colorado high school football and other sports are facing a shortage of officials. Photo by Paul DiSalvo
Official business proves challenging Colorado high school football games face a shortage of personnel in striped uniforms By Jim Benton jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com Mark Usery started officiating high school football games in 1979 to earn extra spending money when he was a student at Colorado State University. At that time, there were plenty of
teachers, educators and young adults blowing whistles and throwing flags at Colorado high school football games. Times have changed, and now there is a shortage of officials to work the games. Reasons cited by those involved are a lack of interest among millennials, low pay, a rigorous time commitment and high expectations. Usery, of Highlands Ranch, is still officiating, and he is the director of the Denver Football Officials Association. There are 16 area chapters of the Colo-
rado Football Officials Association and Denver supplies officials for games in the geographical region framed by Castle Rock, Boulder, Limon and Gilpin County. “Typically, on Friday nights in the Denver metro area, there may be between 27 to 33 games that need five officials,” Usery, 58, said. “Let’s say 30 games, five officials, that’s 150 officials needed. Right now, our membership in Denver is about 130. So we have to double up games. Official continues on Page 29
CAN YOU DIG IT? Rock Canyon’s Keely Davis digs in during the season opener against Arapahoe on Aug. 25. Rock Canyon swept the Warriors, 25-21, 2522 and 25-21. Photo by Paul DiSalvo
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Who is your favorite professional or collegiate athlete? Jessica Moore, pitcher for the Oregon Ducks. She was the first softball player I followed. Why do you participate in sports? I have a blast forming relationships with other girls, and it keeps me busy.
What is your favorite book? “Thirteen Reasons Why,” by Jay Asher. I read it this past summer. It is a great suspense novel. What are your plans for after high school graduation? I want to go to CSU to eventually join their OT program and become an occupational therapist. “Keeping Score With…” is a Q&A with high school athletes in the south metro area. Email Colorado Community Media sports writer Jim Benton at jbenton @coloradocommunitymedia.com if you or someone you know would like to participate.
Arvada West baseball coach Matt McDougal hopes to bring some Japanese culture to Colorado. McDougal and Wildcats assistant coach Jamie Thompson went on a cultural-exchange baseball trip to Japan in July. There were 19 players from Arvada West, one from Heritage, one from Cherry Creek and a player from California. The players housed with host families for three nights and then six nights in student housing. The group played games against Japanese teams in Fukuoka, Japan, and visited cultural sites in the area, such as the Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Jim Benton Memorial. OVERTIME Nine days were spent in Japan and since the return trip went through Hong Kong of the People’s Republic of China and the players spent three days visiting the attractions. “Our kids loved it,” McDougal said. “They really enjoyed the trip. It opened new cultures and new experiences.” McDougal hopes the respect the Japanese have for baseball sticks with the players for a while. Japanese players take off their caps and bow while talking to a coach and stand at attention during team meetings. If a Japanese player is walked during game, he lays down his bat instead of tossing it on his way to first base. “The dedication they have for baseball is incredible,” McDougal said. “The biggest thing was the culture of baseball and the respect they have for the game. “They work incredibly hard. The kids were saying, `We need to do this and that.’ ” Long way from home Senior setter Jasmine Schmidt has left her family to play volleyball this season at Chaparral. Schmidt’s family moved to Raleigh, North Carolina, during the summer, but Jasmine, who will graduate early, came back to Colorado and is living with the family of teammate MaKenna Davis. “For sure I won’t stay past December, but will probably leave (for North Carolina) after the (volleyball) season,” said Schmidt, who plans to play at Palm Beach Atlantic University in Florida. Heating up the fall Legacy senior catcher Emily Taggart is off to a hot start to the softball season. In the Lightning’s first two games, she has gone 3-for-4 with a double, two home runs and eight runs batted in. Legacy defeated Rock Canyon and Cherry Creek. ThunderRidge pitchers senior Emily Morris and junior Rachel Bean were exceptional in three opening wins. Morris allowed three hits, one run and struck of 10 on Aug. 24 in a five-inning win over Columbine and followed with a five-hit shutout over Grand Junction Central Aug. 27 when she fanned seven batters. Bean struck out five and was touched for only three hits in a 3-1 win over Fruita Monument Aug. 26. In Jefferson County 4A/5A golf after two rounds, Valor Christian and Lakewood have both charged out of the gates. Valor has four of the top eight golfers in average scores after tournaments at Deer Creek and Foothills in the 4A competition. Lakewood has three of the top six in the 5A tourneys at Deer Creek and Hyland Hills. Griffin Barela of Lakewood had a tworound average of 70.5 in the 5A tournaments followed by teammates Jack Castiglia at 74.5 and Grayden Wolfe at 75.5. Jim Benton is a sports writer for Colorado Community Media. He has been covering sports in the Denver area since 1968. He can be reached at jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com or at 303-566-4083.
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Valor aims to learn from tough test Arizona team defeats Eagles in nationally televised game By Jim Benton jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com Valor Christian coach Rod Sherman wants his team to be tested in nonleague games. The Eagles, Colorado’s defending 5A state champion and top-ranked team in the CHSAA.com preseason poll, got a tough test in their season opener Aug. 27 against the Saguaro Sabercats in a game televised nationally in the ESPN Kickoff Classic. Saguaro, a team from Scottsdale, Arizona, that has won eight of the past 10 state titles, put on an impressive first-half showing and rolled to a 49-28 victory over the host Eagles. “We could schedule easier teams but we don’t do that,” Sherman said. “Playing the schedule we do will make us better. Adversity is something you must face to get better. I expect us to come back with renewed energy.”
Key moments Saguaro scored on all five its first half possessions in grabbing a 35-14 halftime lead, but Valor tackled better in the second half and played better defense. The Eagles had all the momentum going their way. Valor pulled to within 35-21 and had the Sabercats backed up on their own 6-yard line after a Saguaro penalty to start the fourth quarter, but a roughingthe passer-infraction gave the visitors a first down. The Sabercats then comw pleted an 89-yard scoring march to grab a three-touchdown advantage with 7:33 to play in the game. “We got a break,” Saguaro coach Jason Mohns said. “Valor let us off the hook with the roughing the passer.”
Valor Christian’s Noah Kuzma gets wrapped up by a Saguaro defender Aug. 27. Photo by Paul DiSalvo Key players/statistics The teams combined for 906 yards of total offense. Valor senior quarterback Dylan McCaffrey completed 18-of-24 passes for 205 yards, scored on an 11-yard run and caught a 24-yard touchdown pass from Blake Stenstrom. He was the Eagles’ leading rusher with 58 yards on 13 carries. McCaffrey’s younger brother, sophomore Luke, did a little bit of everything.
He completed a pass for 21 yards, rushed four times for 32 yards, caught two passes for 13 yards, averaged 21 yards on two kickoff returns and made three tackles from his safety position. Mitch Howell was in on seven total tackles while defensive end Ben Kozan made six unassisted tackles for the Eagles, who held Saguaro to 105 yards in the second half after surrendering 385 in the first two quarters. Saguaro junior quarterback Max
Massingale connected on 10 of 11 passes for 159 yards and two touchdowns. He ran 16 times for 178 yards and two more scores. Stone Mathews finished with 144 yards rushing and three TDs. They said it “We played terrible in the first half,” Sherman said. “You can’t do that against a good team.” Valor continues on Page 29
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Rock Canyon lacks stamina in opening loss Legacy collects 15 hits in 12-2 win over Jaguars By Jim Benton jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com Rock Canyon’s softball team is trying to get its stamina back and that could take a few more games. The Jaguars opened the season Aug. 24 at home but suffered a 12-2 nonleague loss to Legacy that ended after five innings. “I have a lot of girls who had some injuries over the summer so they didn’t play as much,” said Rock Canyon coach Debora Kortbawi. “They are coming back from not playing a lot of summer ball. We’re missing like 60 or 100 games for a lot of these girls. “Our third baseman is coming back from an ACL tear, our pitcher had some shoulder issues so she didn’t pitch much over the summer, our shortstop had knee problems and didn’t play much. We’re trying to get that game stamina back. It takes a little more than just the two weeks we’ve had them to work on it. You’ve got to get into game situations to build that game energy and work the mental aspect.” Key moments Legacy collected eight of its 15 hits in the fourth inning and scored eight runs to expand a 3-1 lead into an 11-1 advantage.
ABOVE: Rock Canyon senior Sloane Stewartson delivered a run-scoring single in the first inning of a 12-2 loss to Legacy on Aug. 24 at Rock Canyon.
Key players/statistics Lightning senior catcher Emily Taggert belted a two-run homer, a two-run double and an RBI single in going 3-for3 with five runs batted in. Sophomore Lauren Strathearan had three hits in four at-bats, including a double and triple, and sophomore pitcher Isabella Kelly allowed just one run and three hits in four innings.
LEFT: Reggie Gaglione had one of Rock Canyon’s four hits in a season-opening game against Legacy on Aug. 24 at Rock Canyon. Legacy defeated the Jaguars 12-2 in a game that ended after five innings. The Legacy catcher is Emily Taggert. Photos by Jim Benton
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“For Denver Public Schools and Jefferson County, we’ll work a 4 o’clock game and a 7 o’clock game. We’ll work two games. There are some games in which the assigner might have to pull officials out of Colorado Springs. There are some games right now we only have four officials, even three officials assigned.” Officials working back-to-back games can often be fatigued toward the end of the second game, and often, less-experienced officials may be summoned to work a varsity game. “Because our numbers are down, we might have to put an official out there that may not have the experience or knowledge or capabilities to be on a varsity game on a Friday night,” Usery said. “We can’t officiate with four or three officials. It’s even worse at the lower-level games. We have to officiate with three officials, and we don’t have the coverage to cover 22 players with three officials.”
A lack of interest? Many officials are getting older and decided to turn in their whistles, and millennials don’t seem as interested in officiating. “We’re talking about millennials — that is probably true,” said Tom Robinson, Colorado High School Activities Association associate commissioner. “It’s more about how we connect with them and get the word out to them. I don’t know if the millennials don’t want to do it. It is not on their minds like it was on the minds of educators back in the day. “Back in the day, if we did a survey of officials, and this is not official, it’s just my thought process, there would have been 80 to 90 percent educators. It was those educators that were the life blood of the officiating world in high school. That’s no longer the case.” Devoting the time It takes dedication to be an official, with meetings twice a month, doing film study and having to arrive at the stadium at 5:30 p.m. for a 7 p.m. contest. With traffic in the Denver area, it means a flexible work schedule is needed to leave early at 3:30 or 4 p.m. depending
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“We wanted to be physical and establish a running game early and we did that,” Mohns said. “Our quarterback made some big plays with his legs on broken plays. We wanted to take some shots, but we wanted them to respect the run.” Kozan said the Eagles were clicking on defense in the second half. “After the half, we got a talking to and came out and kind of bonded together,” he said. “In the beginning, we were doing a lot of arm tackles, and second half we came out and were clamping and driving through. Losses are tough but they are
on the travel distance. And many junior varsity and freshman games during the week start earlier in the day. “I’ve had guys ask for vacation days or time off,” Usery said. “The age group we are looking at now really thinks about (if) they have time,” Robinson said. “I don’t think that they don’t want to do it. It’s that ‘I can’t get off work and can’t devote the time that is necessary’. It’s that kind of thing.” Money matters Some say the pay of being an official isn’t a selling point. Varsity officials are paid $58 a game. Sub-varsity officials earn $44 and an official who works a sub-varsity game followed by a varsity contest on the same day will make $102. All metro area officials are offered a $2 mileage stipend. Usery would like to see a twotier pay level for officials with those who attend camps and score high on tests being elevated to a higher pay grade. “We lose money on the mileage,” he said. “And I could officiate three lower-level youth football games, I’m talking eighth grade
really good to learn from.” Luke McCaffrey was a little surprised by Massingale. “He’s quick, he’s dangerous because you could have perfect coverage and he would still get a 60-yard gain,” he said. “He’s a great player. Some of us just didn’t expect it. It was our first game. We did better battling back in the second half. “This game kind of gets the jitters out and it’s a loss so we don’t have to worry about a perfect season. That’s one of those extracurricular things in football and now we can just focus on us.” Going forward Valor plays at Mullen Sept. 2 and continues its non-league schedule with games against Greater Atlanta (Georgia) Christian Sept. 9, Pomona on Sept. 23 and Cherry Creek on Sept. 29.
and down on Saturday, work three games and get paid $50 a game. I take that 4 1/2 hours and I get paid $150. If I take the same window of 4½ hours as a high school football official, it doesn’t come close.” ‘Handwriting on the wall’ Officials must stay in good physical condition, as well as remain focused and handle verbal criticism from fans and coaches. Plus, more is expected of them because with videos taken by fans, all plays in games are available online. “You have to look good in a uniform, you can’t be too heavy,” said Kirk Russell, an Arvada official and president of the Colorado Football Officials Association. “There are reasons to expect more out of officials. It’s not like it used to be where you would look at a score because now you can watch it.” Football isn’t the only sport where a shortage of officials looms. “Every sport is the same, percentage wise,” Robinson said. “We are always right on the brink of not having enough. In some cases, we don’t so we have to move games to cover where we can. “That’s becoming more the
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Rock Canyon got RBI singles from Sloan Stewartson and Ashlee Seltzer, while Reggie Gaglione and Rachel DeSimone had doubles to account for the other two Jaguars hits. They said it “We worked really hard on hitting and we’re really glad that it is showing,” said Taggert. Legacy hitting coach and associate head coach John Waller was impressed with the Lightning hitting in the season opener. “Our girls are really learning what we
norm because back in the day basketball games were on Tuesday and Friday. Now they are Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and that’s because in order to get your game covered particularly with some quality officials you have to make sure you plan your schedule in a way so that can happen.” Shawn Terry, Mountain Vista’s athletic director, said the sport he’s seen the most trouble with when it comes to securing officials is basketball. “I’m in favor of doubleheaders and playing two or three games on the same day,” he said. Usery said the lack of quality officials available to call games could spoil the experience. “I see the handwriting on the wall where the fan sitting at Shea Stadium (in Highlands Ranch) or at Trailblazer Stadium (in Lakewood) or Castle Rock, they are looking at officials and saying what are these guys doing?” he said. “Why do I have this kind of officiating at my son’s ball game? Well, the numbers are down, the commitment level is down and it’s a struggle for us.”
are talking about from the basic understanding of hitting,” said Waller. “We’re a little bit ahead. They are doing a lot of good work. They came in ready to learn and take on the fundamentals of hitting.” Kortbawi was looking ahead after the loss. “I use the first nine games to get us ready for league,” said Kortbawi. “It’s league play that I look forward to and I want to make sure we do well in league. We do have the toughest league (Continental) in the state.” Going forward Legacy plays Pomona Sept. 1 in the first round of the Erie tournament while Rock Canyon faces Stillwater, Oklahoma, on Sept. 2 in the same tournament.
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Family owned business with over 35 yrs. exp.
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32 Lone Tree Voice
September 1, 2016
A TASTE OF LONE TREE Presented by
WHEN:
Saturday, September 3, 2016 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
WHERE:
Lincoln Commons 10001 Commons Street
Savor The Many Flavors of Lone Tree! • • • • •
Sample Tastes from a wide variety of local restaurants and wine & beer distributors. Enjoy an Expanded Children’s Entertainment area, with face painting, balloon artist, bounce house, & more! Peruse a wide variety of restaurant, beverage and business vendor booths. Full pours of wine and beer (cash bar) are also available this year (with ID verification) Be entertained by musical selections throughout the day...two full stages!
Get Your Tickets!
$25 - Adults $12 - Children 12 & Under
Under 5 - Free $20 - Seniors and Veterans
Each Ticket (Wristband) includes tastes throughout the day, along with access to all entertainment
Contact us for more details (303) 792-3282 lonetreechamber.com
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