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With about 68,000 students, the Douglas County School District is the state’s third largest district behind Denver Public Schools (91,132) and Jeffco Public Schools (86,347).
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STEM School student, inventor
Gintanjali Rao is well ahead of most kids her age. At age 12, she invented a device that detects lead in drinking water faster and cheaper than current methods. She developed her own app to go with the device, called Tethys, and recently appeared on “The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon” in New York City. Among other things, Rao was named America’s Top Young Scientist of 2017, published a book at the age of 9, reports for Time for Kids and takes part in STEM Scouts and 4-H.
About me I am a 12-year-old student at the STEM School in Highlands Ranch and live in Lone Tree. I have been an active volunteer for the Children’s Kindness Network, an organization that spreads an antibullying message, since I was 9. I conduct workshops in elementary schools and hope to educate children about kindness. I also run essay contests, create comic books, conduct workshops and partner with other local organizations to spread the message of kindness.
My invention I created a device, Tethys, that detects lead in drinking water faster and cheaper than current methods out there. I came
up with it after I heard about the Flint water crisis about three years ago. It was a shocking issue for me and I felt like I wanted to do something about it. I think it was the idea that so many people were being affected, especially my-aged children were being affected by a poison they’re drinking every day, and I really thought it was a right that everyone should be drinking clean water and these people in Flint aren’t able to do that. My original idea was really just cardboard and a couple pieces paper. I didn’t have too many resources, but as I started to get into it, I started reaching out to manufacturers and a lot of different technology companies to acquire the pieces I need. Being on the Fallon show was like ... It’s stuff that you never dream of happening, then one day they call you up and say “We want you on the show.” He has exactly the personality he does on TV. It’s the one thing I’ve said to everyone. It was a different experience, but it was also a lot of fun. It’s a bit nerve-wracking always when you go on sets for the stuff you see on TV and you’re in front of a bunch of people who are watching every move and what you’re doing. But the excited-ness overpowers everything. For all of these different media things, I’ve always had so much fun with them, even if I’m scared in the beginning. If you have suggestions for My Name is…contact Nick Puckett at npuckett@ coloradocommunitymedia.com
Gitanjali Rao, 12, invented a easier and cheaper way to detect lead in water using materials she found around her house and a self-developed app. She recently appeared on “The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon” to display her invention on live TV. COURTESY PHOTO
Native American summit coming to Sedalia Powwow takes place Sept. 8, open to public BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
The Cherokee Ranch & Castle, in partnership with The Tipi Raisers, is holding a grant-funded Youth Summit and Powwow from Sept. 6-8 in what the foundation hopes will be an opportunity to bridge gaps between Native American and non-native culture and a place to discuss community issues. The Tipi Raisers is a nonprofit based in South Dakota located on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. The organization collects donations and resources for residents of the reservation and work as cultural ambassadors. The foundation will bring in the
Colorado State University Native American Cultural Center to facilitate a panel of CSU students who will discuss questions younger students may face in the future related to cultural issues. Cherokee Ranch, 6113 N. Daniels Park Road in Sedalia, is expecting roughly 50 youths in total, about half from the Douglas County School District, to participate in the summit. Some events are ticketed and open to the public. A dinner with presentations about Native American culture will take place at 6 p.m. Sept. 7. A Native American Powwow will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sept. 8 at the Johnson Dairy Farm, 5490 N. U.S. Highway 85 in Sedalia. Traditional songs and dances will take place during the day alongside vendors and booths. More information and tickets are available online at cherokeeranch.org.
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Planning to vote in the Nov. 6 General Election? Ballots will be mailed the week of October 15 to registered voters in Douglas County. For more information including answers to frequently asked questions visit www.DouglasVotes.com or call 303-660-7444.
September is National Preparedness Month Fire, floods and severe winter weather. Are you ready should a local emergency occur? For detailed information please visit www.readycolorado.com or call 1-800-BE-READY.
Free Community Recycling Event Join us on Saturday, September 29 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Castle View High School, 5254 N. Meadows Drive in Castle Rock and recycle old electronics and shred documents. For more information please visit www. douglas.co.us/community-recycling-event/
Sept. 29 Household Chemical Roundup in Castle Rock Drop off hazardous household chemicals between 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Sept. 29 at the Town of Castle Rock Water Department, 175 Kellog Court in Castle Rock. The cost is $25 per vehicle, and participants will be asked for proof of county residency. For more information, including a map and a list of acceptable items, visit www.tchd.org/250/Home-ChemicalWaste
County Line Road Improvements With a focus on congestion reduction, improved traffic flow and increased safety, road improvements are underway on County Line Road near the Park Meadows shopping center. Completion of this construction phase is expected in November. More information is available at www.cityoflonetree.com
What’s happening with your County Government? Our commitment to open and transparent government includes online posting of information about all public meetings at which the business of government is conducted. To view agendas for various public meetings, visit www.douglas.co.us and search for Meetings and Agendas.
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A few days a week, women from South Suburban Parks and Rec compete against each other in league tennis matches at the Tennis Center at the Lone Tree Golf Club. The rec center offers opportunities for matches and lessons for all skill levels. NICK PUCKETT
Lone Tree cherishes old-fashioned tennis City offers great spots to get in a match BY NICK PUCKETT NPUCKETT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Lone Tree is a hub for work and play, with a wide array of trails and recreational facilities to give residents a range of options for the latter While pickleball has gained traction among residents in the city, sticking with the traditional yellow fuzzy ball and fiberglass racket of tennis is among the most popular pastimes in Lone Tree. The Tennis Center at the Lone Tree Golf Club is the most popular place for Lone Tree tennis fanatics to gather and get in a match or two. The surface is high-quality and ranks among the best tennis courts in the Denver area, according to TennisDenver.com. “One of the biggest misperceptions of our Lone Tree Golf, Tennis and Hotel location is that it is a private country club,” said Brad Stafford, athletics manager for South Suburban Parks and Recreation. “The Golf Course, Hotel and Tennis facility are all managed and programmed by South Suburban Parks and Recreation.” Until six years ago, the Tennis Center was one of the only places in Lone Tree to play on well-maintained courts. The Tennis Center became crowded as Lone Tree’s population grew. The tennis courts at Cook Creek opened in 2012 to ease that congestion. Both parks are run in conjunction by the city and South Suburban Parks and Recreation, which has more than 50 tennis courts across 14 locations throughout its district — from Centennial, Sheridan, Lone Tree and Littleton.
Tennis Center at Lone Tree Golf Club The Tennis Center sits just off Lincoln Avenue to the north in the middle of the Heritage Hills neighborhood. The courts are free and open to the public. The Lone Tree league tennis team, made up of a dozen or so women, face competitors from around the South Suburban district with the Tennis Center as their home court. Only four of the six courts are lit. Those four courts can be used from sunrise to 11 p.m. The Cook Creek Tennis Courts The Cook Creek tennis park is smaller, with just two courts. They’re finished with the same, hard-surface material and are just down Lone Tree Parkway, one mile from the Tennis Center. The tennis courts at Cook Creek are less crowded in comparison, and usually have at least one unused court. The park is located at 8711 Lone Tree Parkway. How to reserve South Suburban is now offering online reservations at its website, ssprd. org/facility-rentals. With at least a 24-hour notice, residents and non-residents can reserve courts at either location. South Suburban district residents can reserve a court for $8 per hour, non-residents for $10 per hour. Reservations made more than seven days in advance will not be honored, according to the facility’s website, ssprd.org. If you’ve never played before South Suburban Parks and Recreation offers programming for kids and adults at every level of experience. Visit ssprd.org/tennis to view programming options, league or tournament information and other special events.
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‘I believe that God stepped in for me.’ Terry Schamberger, on his road to recovery
ADDICTION, MENTAL HEALTH
‘INHERENTLY LINKED’ For many, substance abuse is a way of self-medicating BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
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erry Schamberger took his last alcoholic drink on July 1, 2007, about 27 years after he drank his first beer at 13. Alcohol, he believes, was about to cost him his family. “I knew my kids were being affected by it. They saw the problem that I had. I think Karin was on the verge of potentially leaving me,” he said of his wife. “I knew that if I wanted to have any kind of life with them I was probably going to have to do something.” He is 51 now, celebrating 11 years as a sober man. A longtime Highlands Ranch resident, Schamberger started drinking during a traumatic personal period in his life. As he got older, alcohol became his door to fun, but also helped push down Schamberger feelings of loss and childhood traumas and calm the emotional storm inside. It would be more than 20 years before he would receive treatment for his depression. He understands now, he said, how his need to drink was unequivocally intertwined with the state of his mental health. And how both issues needed to be addressed to overcome his addiction. SEE ADDICTION, P6
About this series Half of those struggling with a substance use disorder — whether with alcohol or drugs, such as marijuana — also are dealing with a mental illness, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse. Today’s report, the fifth installment in Colorado Community Media’s ongoing Time to Talk series about the state of mental health in Douglas County, delves into that reality with the personal stories of some of our community members. It also explores how the high cost of treatment is prohibitive even in our generally affluent county. Our next, and final, part will look at the mental health challenges among women, families, seniors and the workplace. The first through fourth segments of the series can be found by going to coloradocommunitymedia.com/ timetotalk/.
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Stress, social status among reasons for teen substance use BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
The Douglas County Youth Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition found in a community-needs assessment from the TriCounty Health Department that more than 26 percent of high school students in the Douglas County School District — about 1 in 4 — reported having at least one drink in the past 30 days in 2013. More than 13 percent — about 1 in 8 students — reported binge drinking. In the 2017 Healthy Kids Colorado Survey, about 16 percent of students at the county and state level — or 1 in 6 — reported binge drinking on at least one of the past 30 days. A common place where heavy or binge drinking occurs is at underage parties, said John Douglas, executive director of the TriCounty Health Department. “It is often a social event,” Douglas said of reasons young people binge drink. “Whether it’s in your friend’s basement or a vacant lot or whatever, you’re consuming fast.” Binge drinking is defined as a pattern of drinking that brings a person’s blood alcohol concentration (BAC) at or above .08 percent. A man will typically reach that BAC level when consuming five or more drinks in roughly two hours. For women, binge drinking means consuming four or more drinks in that same timeframe. Young people often use substances to cope with stress and the pressures of life, said
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As sobriety set in, he finally found joy in living. “It’s almost like really the only life that I had has been the last 11 years,” Schamberger said, “where I’ve really felt life.”
‘A double-headed monster’ According to the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, a national philanthropy supporting health-based research, Douglas County ranked as the healthiest county in Colorado in 2018 for the third consecutive year. High graduation rates, ample opportunities to exercise and a low unemployment rate were cited among key reasons. And a 2018 report by the Colorado Health Institute, a nonpartisan health research organization, states Douglas County residents boast some of the best rates for good mental health and access to care in the state. But in Douglas County, where the median household income is $109,292 — the seventh-highest in the nation among counties with a population of 65,000 or more, according to county demographic reports — alcohol abuse, including binge drinking, among adults and youth is a paramount concern, said John Douglas, director of Tri-County Health De-
Binge drinking is deadliest form of alcohol consumption
Steve Martinez, a substance abuse prevention coordinator who oversees the Douglas County Youth Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition, a network of local agencies that work to prevent youth substance abuse. Several high school members of the Douglas County Youth Leadership Board, part of the coalition, agreed that substances are a way for local teens to gain social status but also to cope with stress or other issues. Karston Ferrier, 15, a junior at Castle View High School, said he commonly sees drinking and vaping among students in Douglas County schools. Brady Kuzinski, 16, also a junior at Castle View, believes kids use substances for “a huge range” of reasons, from helping to deal with family issues to stress. Mia Hebinck, a 15-year-old student at Mountain Vista High School, said the level of substance use varies by school. She believes kids use drugs and alcohol less because of peer pressure and more because of low self-esteem or anxiety. Ferrier, Kuzinski and Hebinck said they choose not to use alcohol or drugs because they do not believe the consequences — on their health or their performance at school and in activities — are worth it. But for many of their peers, “I feel like part of it is an ego or status thing,” Hebinck said. “I also think when kids are stressed out about school, or stressed out about their family life, they might try a substance to escape the real world.”
partment, which provides a range of health services in Douglas, Arapahoe and Adams counties. People with higher incomes and level of education may be more likely to drink, Douglas said. That’s partially because alcohol can be more expensive than street drugs, but also because “folks with higher incomes are more likely to be able to do things like go out to eat or to do social events — and those events are likely to have alcohol as part of the theme.” Nationally, 7 percent of adults in 2015 reported heavy alcohol use in the past month and nearly 27 percent of adults said they had engaged Douglas in binge drinking in the past month, according to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. A community-needs assessment from the Tri-County Health Department reported that between 2012 and 2014 nearly 16 percent of all adults in Douglas County and nearly 20 percent of adults with children under 18 reported binge drinking. About 1 in 5 adults binge drink in Colorado, according to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, multiple national surveys indicate about half of individuals who experience a substance use disorder also are dealing with a
Karin and Terry Schamberger celebrated their 25-year wedding anniversary in August. “I try not to forget that every day he makes a choice to be sober and that it really takes amazing strength to maintain it,” Karin said. JESSICA GIBBS mental illness, and vice versa. Among secondary effects that arise from alcohol dependency are anxiety, depression and, in extreme cases, suicide. Mental health and substance abuse are “inherently linked,” said Dennis Ballinger, director of addiction and forensic services for AllHealth Network, a nonprofit that provides behavioral and mental health treatment
in Douglas and Arapahoe counties. “It’s kind of a double-headed monster that we’re trying to deal with.” Roughly two-thirds of AllHealth’s clients with a mental health condition have a co-occurring substance abuse condition, Ballinger said. SEE ADDICTION, P7
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‘He really still takes one day at a time’ Family shares son’s struggle with marijuana; experts warn of drug’s ‘insidious’ nature BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
For Kendra Rhoades, the problem was not convincing her or her husband that their teenage son Jacob struggled with substance abuse. The problem was convincing Jacob, even after his marijuana use escalated into multiple school expulsions, an instance of cocaine and alcohol use, and his placement in an outpatient rehabilitation program, she said. “I think when a child or adult will compromise anything or everything for a drug,” Kendra said, “they’re addicted.” Jacob, now 17, is nine months sober. He was not ready to speak about his experiences with substance use but gave his mother and sister, Cienna, 14, permission to speak on his behalf. “It’s a journey we wouldn’t have chosen to sign up for,” Kendra, of Parker, said. “It’s a tough journey.”
The Rhoades family — from left, Jacob, his father and mother Jim and Kendra, and sister Cienna — lives in Parker. Jacob is working to overcome a dependency on marijuana and has been clean since December. The family is proud of how far he’s come. “His whole attitude has changed,” his mother said. COURTESY PHOTO
Coping mechanism As her son’s dependency on marijuana grew, Kendra said, convincing him of its dangers was a long, difficult process while he relied on information from the internet and the drug’s legalization to rationalize his use of it. Marijuana is never safe for an adolescent brain as it’s still developing, say local experts in the mental health and substance use fields, and like with any number of substances, it can become an addiction. But, they say, it is often used as a
way to cope with stress or anxiety, among other mental health conditions, and often in social settings among youths. Mental health and substance abuse conditions frequently coincide, and one can sometimes spark or fuel the other, said Amy Wachholtz, assistant professor of psychology at the University of Colorado-Denver and a licensed clinical health psychologist. About half of people with a mental illness — depression and anxiety being two of the most common —
DID YOU KNOW? In 2016, 65.3 million Americans ages 12 and older reported binge drinking in the past month and 16.3 million reported heavy alcohol use. Approximately 1 in 5 underage individuals were current alcohol users. That same year, 28.6 million people 12 and older reported using an illicit drug in the past 30 days. Regardless of age, illicit drug use was driven by marijuana and prescription pain relievers. The number of people 12 and older in 2016 who were current marijuana users was higher than percentages between 2002 and 2015, although marijuana use among adolescents was lower in 2016 than in most years from 2009 to 2014. Sources: 2016 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
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In Douglas County, data on how many people are seeking treatment for mental health conditions, substance abuse disorders, or both, is largely unclear because there is no comprehensive tracking system. People seek treatment through private care, Medicaid, in-state and out-of-state rehabilitation facilities. Dan Makelky, director of Douglas County Department of Human Services, said his department gets a glimpse of the issue’s scope at the local level through the number of child welfare cases they oversee with links to mental health or substance abuse. “Oftentimes, that is something that we find as an underlying factor,” Makelky said. Ruby Richards, a child welfare administrator with the county, said of the department’s ongoing cases, which require repeated visits and oversight from the county, 90 percent are linked
also will experience a substance abuse disorder at some point in their lives, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse. Substance abuse also is considered a form of mental illness, Wachholtz said. Steve Martinez is a substance abuse prevention coordinator with Tri-County Health Department, which provides health care services in Douglas, Arapahoe and Adams counties. Alcohol and marijuana, he said, are two of the more easilyobtained substances for teens.
to mental health, substance abuse or both. Other risk factors such as genetics, stress or trauma, also can lead to a person developing a substance abuse problem or mental health illness, rather than one leading to the other, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse. ‘It just kind of numbed me’ For Schamberger, the path to addiction started with emotional trauma. On a day in June, he sat at his kitchen table, thinking back through the years. He grew contemplative, took a deep breath, a sip of water. He stared into space, searching for the right words. The story is still difficult to tell. He grew up in Colorado Springs with his mother, two older brothers, sister and a stepfather, who he said was cruel and demeaning. “He really kind of wrecked me from a mental standpoint,” Schamberger said. He never knew his biological father. When he was 11, his older sister died
Lt. Lori Bronner with the Douglas County Sheriff ’s Office agreed. “Unfortunately, our youths are using substances,” said Bronner, commander for the agency’s School Resource Officer program who also runs the Y.E.S.S. program, which conducts substance awareness in schools. “We have some cases as broad as LSD and marijuana and putting THC oil in their e-cigarettes and vapes.” SEE MARIJUANA, P9
in a car accident as the passenger of a driver who was under the influence of drugs and alcohol. By 13, his mother had divorced and remarried “a good man” who Schamberger looked to as a father figure, but who died unexpectedly of cardiac arrest. In grieving their deaths, Schamberger found himself isolated. “My mom for the most part, she pretty much checked out,” he said. “And I don’t fault her at all because she had just lost her only daughter, and so she was struggling just to make it.” The whirlwind of tragedy left Schamberger in emotional pain. Then he found his brother’s stash of beer in the garage and drank a 16-ounce can of Schlitz. That first time, he became so sick he couldn’t do his paper route. But he also discovered a way to self-medicate. “It just kind of numbed me,” he said. “I began finding that I could get away from the pain when I used it.” SEE ADDICTION, P8
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DID YOU KNOW? Nearly half of Americans in 2017 have a family member or close friend with a current or past drug addiction. This is true across demographics — 46 percent of men and 46 percent of women said they knew a loved one with a drug addiction. And 46 percent of Democrats and 46 percent of Republicans, including more moderate sections of each party, reported the same. Rates differed among white, black and Hispanic Americans, but not significantly. Source: Pew Research Center
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Chrysta Reese, right, and her daughter Ostyn are working to help Ostyn stay sober after battling a heroin addiction. Ostyn had her first child in May and entered rehab to gain custody of her daughter, her mother said. COURTESY PHOTO
‘They told me if I had a house and a car I could afford it’ Families struggle to afford high cost of rehab programs, which can run from $20,000 to $60,000 BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
When Chrysta Reese’s daughter revealed she was struggling with a heroin addiction, Reese immediately sought help. “The first time she called me and was really sick, I thought she was dying. I was calling rehabs in the area,” said Reese, who lives in Castle Rock. “I was told it was $30,000 for the first month.” She described the process of researching rehab programs as horrific. “They told me if I had a car and a house I could afford it,” she said. Kendra Rhoades, of Parker, recounted a similar experience researching programs for her son, who at 14 was showing signs he’d become addicted to marijuana. “I researched every type of treatment facility,” she said. “I couldn’t get approved for a $30,000 or $40,000 loan to put him in rehab. It was just horrendously expensive.” For Douglas County families — where the median annual income is more than $109,000 and more than 97 percent of adults have health care coverage — the cost of drug or alcohol rehab can still make treatment unattainable. Forensic psychologist Jennifer Tippett is director of the University of Denver’s Graduate School for Professional Psychology’s specialty substance use disorder program. Unfortunately, she said, experiences like Reese’s and Rhoades’ are not uncommon. Tippett once worked
for a rehab facility in California that charged $60,000 a month. Rates that high typically mean a family’s access to treatment is case by case and based on personal resources, she said. “It really is self-funded,” Tippett said. “Some insurance companies will cover a portion.” The inaccessibility to treatment is at direct odds with the number of people who need it, according to national surveys and research. Tippett Nearly half of Americans have a family member or close friend who has been addicted to drugs, a 2017 Pew Research survey found. In 2016, an estimated 21 million people ages 12 or older needed substance-abuse treatment, according to the 2016 National Survey on Drug Use and Health. Of that number, only 3.8 million people received any form of substance-use treatment and 2.2 million received care at a specialty facility. Specialty facilities include inpatient hospital care, inpatient or outpatient rehabilitation center programs or mental health centers. Residential treatment programs throughout the country can cost anywhere from $20,000 to $60,000, said Dianna Sandoval, executive clinical director of Sandstone Care, a private rehab facility operating in Denver, Boulder and the Washington, D.C., area. The length of those programs varies from 30 to 60 days, or Sandoval longer. The cost of Sandstone’s program ranges widely depending on the client and their insurance, Sandoval said. SEE REHAB, P10
Throughout middle school, he and friends “easily obtained alcohol” through contacts at liquor or convenience stores. In high school, the partying exploded. He and his friends would steal liquor from delivery trucks under the guise it was for a party. But for Schamberger addiction had set in, and the parties were about drinking. “I had to have it,” he said. ‘Addiction is a family disease’ Drug use and addiction can begin at any age, but it typically begins in adolescence, which is also when the first signs of mental illness commonly appear, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse. “If I was to picture someone who’s a drug addict, in your mind, most people picture the homeless person on the street who’s been drinking for 30 years,” Ballinger said. “I picture the 13-year-old who’s started to drink at 13 because there are problems at home, or things aren’t going well for them.” Countless reasons can lead teens to try substances, he said, naming conflicts with parents and struggling in school as two examples. When mental health and substance abuse go untreated, addiction can form and life-long behavioral problems arise. “The majority of addiction is set in,” Ballinger said, “before the age of 21.” Looking back, Schamberger believes that was true for him: Addiction had formed by his teen years; he also was struggling with depression. After high school, his alcoholism progressed to new levels. He studied computer science, ultimately earning a master’s degree, and landed a job in downtown Denver working as a project manager. Three blocks from his office was a liquor store where he’d stop in mornings before work. “I was on a first-name basis with the owners,” Schamberger said. He’d drink any time of day — in the mornings and at lunch. After work, he’d finish six to eight beers a night. In the later years, he drank more and more hard liquor. “I was fortunate to be a pretty good working alcoholic,” he said.
‘They can recover. They can get better. They can have a better life. Hope is really that foundation.’ Lisa Fiola, program manager, Mental Health Center of Denver
“But I was tanking pretty quick at the latter half of my 30s.” His wife, Karin, didn’t understand the extent of his addiction at first. “Looking back, I believe I was in denial,” she said, explaining they did argue on occasion about his drinking but she didn’t know where to draw the line. “I didn’t know what was normal drinking — I grew up in a family that didn’t drink.” They married when she was 22 and he was 26. She found it odd he’d insist on planning events around alcohol, and she began to notice his reliance on drinking. But for a time, he could manage it, she said, until eventually, “it was starting to manage him.” By the time Schamberger turned 40, Karin and their two sons were witnessing the drinking and the Jekyll-and-Hyde change in his personality: When Schamberger got drunk, he became unpredictable, until eventually he was simply mean, he said. “Addiction is a family disease. It affects everybody in the family,” Karin said. “Everybody gets kind of sick.” Schamberger believes he was on a path to death: If he didn’t eventually drink himself to death, he suspected one day the alcohol would no longer mask his feelings, and he’d die by suicide. SEE ADDICTION, P11
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Coalition focuses on preventing substance abuse among county’s youth BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
The Douglas County Youth Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition — which works to prevent substance use among young people — reports to the Douglas County Mental Health Initiative, a partnership of about 30 agencies working to identify gaps in the county’s mental health resources and create programs to address those needs. Formed in 2016, the coalition primarily focuses on underage drinking and marijuana use among people ages 12 to 20, and prescription drug misuse and abuse among people ages 12 to 25. Multiple agencies come together to assess data, determine where problems exist and why. They also implement plans to address those problems. “The work of the Douglas County Youth Substance Abuse Initiative is very important within the context of the mission and goals of the Douglas County Mental Health Initiative,” said Anne Mosbach, the Mental Health Initiative’s coordinator. “Their focus on prevention and early intervention is key to supporting our youth as they navigate the challenges of peer pressure, substance use in home or schools and understanding the larger impact youth substance abuse has on the individual, the family and the community.” Many of the same agencies in the Mental Health Initiative, which represent varied sectors of the community
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from government to law enforcement and healthcare, also serve on the coalition. They include South Metro Fire Rescue, the Douglas County School District, Douglas County Libraries, Littleton Adventist Hospital, Tri-County Health Department — the coalition’s current fiscal agent and lead — and other agencies with a stake in youth health and wellness. But the coalition also has more representation from parents and youth. Zac Hess, DCSD’s director of health, wellness and prevention, says the district’s partnership with the coalition is an integral part of supporting students’ behavioral health. “We all have the same incredibly important goal — healthy, happy and safe youth and families,” Hess said. Participation with the coalition has allowed DCSD to establish other “crucial relationships” with members, he said. “By engaging with multiple stakeholders in our community, we are making real-world positive impacts for youth and families.” In general, coalitions such as this one, Hess said, have proven to be one of the best strategies to prevent youth substance use and support their mental health. A key component of the coalition, said coalition coordinator Steve MartiMartinez nez, is the Douglas County Youth Leadership Board, which
To help deter teenage drinking, the Douglas County Sheriff ’s Office has partnered with the Douglas County Youth Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition to conduct “party patrols” and rally the community in promoting healthy behavior. Party patrols are carried out during peak party seasons such as prom, graduation and school vacations. The sheriff ’s office asks the community to report parties where drinking and substance use among underage teens may be occurring. Providing minors with alcohol comes with consequences: • In Colorado, it is legal for parents to allow comprises high school students from across the school district who work in schools to raise awareness and education on substance use. Students ages 13 to 18 can apply to be on the leadership board through a form available on the coalition’s website. The coalition’s strong relationships with the Douglas County Sheriff ’s Office, DCSD and other agencies have helped create a strategic plan and identified evidence-based strategies it began implementing last December, said Martinez, a substance abuse prevention coordinator with Tri-County Health. The coalition uses the Strategic Prevention Framework public health
DID YOU KNOW? Nearly 9 of 10 students in the Douglas County School District think adults believe it is wrong for kids to use marijuana, but roughly 3 in 4 students also believe a typical student used marijuana in the past 30 days.
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Alcohol, available in many households, is a highly-attainable substance for youth, she said. Officers see some students who binge drink socially and others “that are using alcohol to selfmedicate.” And, Bronner said, marijuana being legal in Colorado “also makes it easier for them to get.” The sheriff ’s office made 305 arrests in 2017 for drug and narcotic violations. Of those, 134 were juveniles. Although the legal age to obtain marijuana and alcohol is 21, youth can gain access to substances like marijuana through school, older friends and “in a lot of cases, from home,” Martinez said. Data from the 2017 Healthy Kids Colorado Survey, a biennial voluntary survey conducted by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment that evaluates youth health and their health-related choices, shows the rate of usage of marijuana among the county’s students is generally lower than the state average. Of 2,731 Douglas County youths surveyed, 27 percent — or about 1 in 4 — said they had used marijuana at least once in their lifetime, compared to 35.2 percent statewide. Just over 13 percent of Douglas County youths — or about 1 in 8 — had used marijuana at least once in
PARTY PATROLS AIM TO DETER TEEN DRINKING
Some 13.5 percent of students reported having used marijuana at least once in the past 30 days, and 27 percent reported trying it at least once in their lifetime. The majority of students — more than 63 percent — believe it’s wrong for someone their age to use marijuana. And more than 56 percent believe regularly using marijuana poses a moderate to great risk of harm.
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the past 30 days. Statewide, that number was 19.4 percent. But of those students, 30 percent — about 1 in 3 — said they vaporized marijuana, compared to 20.3 percent statewide. Vaporizing means inhaling vaporized substances through electronic smoking devices. Any rate of substance use is cause for concern, Martinez and other health professionals emphasized — using drugs can lead to deeper depression or anxiety, particularly if an addiction is formed. “Teens decide to experiment, and they end up liking alcohol, pot, cigarettes, vapes,” Martinez said, “and
Source: 2017 Healthy Kids Survey, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment first use turns into many-times use and, eventually, into addiction.” The Douglas County School District, which begins education about marijuana and other substances in middle school, does see substances used as a coping mechanism among students. “We do know we see that in our kids,” said Zac Hess, the district’s director of health, wellness and prevention. “We do have higher rates of anxiety. There’s a lot of Hess pressure put on kids to succeed.”
their children to drink in their home when they are present, but is illegal to allow other children to drink at their home or to allow their children to drink at someone else’s home. • It is a petty offense for minors to possess alcohol, marijuana and marijuana paraphernalia. • It is a felony for anyone to possess a narcotic, unless it is prescribed by a doctor. • It is a felony to induce, aid or encourage a minor to commit any level of crime. Source: Douglas County Youth Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition
model, a five-step planning process for prevention work from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. “Although we’ve seen short-term, positive outcomes,” Martinez said of the group’s work, “we won’t see the full impact for a few years.” Information for parents, teens and research on substance use is available on the coalition’s website, dougcoprevention.org. For young people, find tips on how to say no, how to help a friend and facts on substance and Colorado law. For parents, find tips for how to talk to children about substances, warning signs and research.
‘Psychologically addictive’ For Jacob, an avid basketball player, the turning point came in eighth grade, when he didn’t make the team at Cimarron Middle School, Kendra said. “Unknown to us, the kids he had played basketball with his whole life kind of started shunning him,” she said. “So he turned to a different community of people who introduced him to drugs.” He was 13 or 14 when he began smoking marijuana, she said. Jacob’s dependency grew to the point he didn’t care what consequences he faced for using the drug. He withdrew from family, he snuck out of the home to smoke, he stole from them, Kendra said. “I was afraid of him, kind of,” Cienna said of her relationship with Jacob once she learned through her parents he’d started using drugs. “I just felt uncomfortable.” Jacob went from being engaged with his family to being depressed, Kendra said. “I think that the depression came from a combination of being rejected from his peer group and from marijuana,” she said. “I do think that contributed to it.” Not all addictions or mental health conditions emerge in adolescence — that can happen at any age, reports the National Institute on Drug Abuse — but both often begin in that phase of life. SEE MARIJUANA, P10
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“If a teen is using marijuana already and the parent is having a hard time getting the teen to stop,” Martinez said, “that could already be showing signs of addiction and dependency.” Ananda Wick, a clinical and substance abuse therapist with Porter Adventist Hospital, also emphasized that marijuana use can progress into an addiction. “The problem with marijuana is that it is very insidious,” she said. “It’s kind of a gentle drug in the sense that there’s no intense withdrawals from it.” Consequences of marijuana abuse worsen gradually, she said, and tend to include isolation and lack of motivation. “It is a tough addiction to treat,” she said. “And even though it doesn’t have some of the physically addictive components that some of the other drugs have it is still incredibly psychologically addictive.” Trying ‘anything and everything’ The Rhoades family learned of Jacob’s marijuana use in November 2014 and by April 2015, Jacob had been expelled from his middle school for possession of marijuana. He entered counseling and for a time thrived, Kendra said. In January 2016, he started at Legend High School, but within a month was expelled for violating a deferment. Deferment is similar to probation, where a student can begin school again if he or she exhibits good behavior. “Through the summer we again tried anything and everything to try and get him to stop and then we changed schools, hoping that would change his behavior,” Kendra said. He began school at Chaparral High School, but after two weeks was expelled for refusing
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“I think what families need to do is first of all vet out a program that looks like it’s going to meet the needs of the family,” she said. “The very next thing they do is have a conversation with the financial director about what exactly are the out-of-pocket costs.” Some programs provide families a bill they can take to insurance providers for reimbursement. Others are covered when they’re in a provider’s network, and still others can bill for an out-of-network rate. Families should be cautious if a program won’t provide an estimate for out-of-pocket costs, Sandoval said. “It is possible to provide services with a very upfront picture of
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LOOK FOR WARNING SIGNS Being able to recognize signs of substance abuse can help determine when a problem may be arising, according to the U.S. government’s website for youth programming, youth.gov. The site cautions some adolescent behaviors can be indicative of substance abuse or be normal for this phase of life, but warning signs include the following: • Mood changes such as temper flareups, irritability and defensiveness. • Academic problems, including poor attendance, low grades and disciplinary problems. • A change in friends or reluctance to let family get to know new friends. • Lack of involvement in former interests, and low energy. • Finding substances in a youth’s possession. • Physical or mental changes, such as
memory lapse, poor concentration, lack of coordination and slurred speech. The Douglas County Youth Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition says if parents notice warning signs, immediately make clear to children that drinking and driving, or driving while under the influence of drugs, is dangerous. “Attempt to get agreement that no matter what, your student won’t get behind the wheel if he or she has been using drugs or alcohol,” the coalition says on its website. “Same goes for getting in a car where the driver has been using substances.” Next, begin a serious but positive conversation with a child displaying warning signs. Tips for talking with teens about substance use are available at dougcoprevention.org. Sources: Douglas County Youth Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition; youth.gov, a federal government website on effective youth programs
to let school officials search his backpack. District spokeswoman Paula Hans said the district cannot comment on specific cases. But the school board does have a policy allowing school officials to conduct searches of students’ personal property “when there is reasonable suspicion to believe the student is possessing illegal materials.” Students can decline the search, but disciplinary action could still be taken if they do. “The obvious focus is helping the student,” Hans said. But no consequence could deter Jacob from smoking pot, Kendra said. “His rationale was anywhere from `There’s nothing on the internet that indicates that it’s bad for you,’ to “It’s legal now in Colorado,’ ” she said. “I can tell you in his heart of hearts, he truly, truly
believed that there was nothing wrong with doing marijuana.”
what your program can deliver,” she said. Private care remains the most viable option for people needing rehab, Tippett said. Courtordered treatment exists, she added, but can be lower in quality or under-funded. Rhoades, after consulting with the Douglas County School District, learned of an outpatient program through The Cornerstone Program, a private facility in Centennial. The program cost approximately $10,000, she said, and was covered through government assistance. Her son, now 17, has been clean since December. As she considered the cost of nearby programs, Reese said she also weighed the reality her daughter might not successfully complete treatment. Reese found a 60-day, inpatient program in Tennessee in 2011 that cost $5,000
the first month, which the family could “semi-afford,” she said. She also felt the distance would separate her daughter from people influencing her drug use. Her daughter entered the program and for a time stayed sober, Reese said, but left early and tried to handle her addiction without professional help. “It takes multiple rehabs before it sticks,” she said. “It’s hard. It’s very expensive.” Now 24, Reese’s daughter gave birth to her first child in May. She graduated from a rehab program in Parker and is still in an intensive outpatient program. “She is clean and sober,” Reese said, “and will have the privilege of gaining custody and raising her daughter within a few months. I’m optimistic she will maintain sobriety this time for her baby’s sake.”
Youth’s perception of pot That view among young people is not unusual, said Dennis Ballinger, director of addiction and forensic services for AllHealth Network, a nonprofit that provides behavioral health services in Ballinger Douglas and Arapahoe counties. “The number one way that we keep kids from doing drugs” is by addressing their perceptions of substances, said Ballinger, who believes marijuana’s legalization has contributed to how youth perceive the drug. SEE MARIJUANA, P11
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Medical uses exist, but research shows pot harms young minds
MARIJUANA FROM PAGE 10
Data from the Healthy Kids Colorado Survey shows more than threequarters of Douglas County youths think the typical student used marijuana during the past 30 days. But about 56 percent thought using marijuana regularly posed a moderate or great risk of harm, and more than 63 percent believe it is wrong or very wrong for someone their age to use marijuana. That’s down from 65.6 percent in 2013. Jennifer Tippett, a forensic psychologist with the University of Denver, said she thinks of marijuana like she does alcohol: Some individuals can use those substances without forming a problem; others can’t. But, she said, “I think that this conversation becomes very different when you’re talking about the adolescent brain.” Before 22 years old, the brain is still developing, Tippett said, and using substances too early can affect the portion of a person’s brain that handles decision-making, in one example. More is being learned every day about the brain and how it reacts to substances, Wachholtz said, but genetics and life experiences alike can increase a person’s chances of forming addictions.
IS MARIJUANA ADDICTIVE?
‘If you’re using anything to escape from reality, that is a problem. It doesn’t matter if it’s legal or not.’
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, marijuana use can lead to a marijuana dependency and, in extreme cases, addiction. About 30 percent of marijuana users are believed to have some degree of a marijuana-use disorder. This is often associated with “dependence,” NIDA says on its website, in which a person feels withdrawals when not using. Frequent users report symptoms such as irritability, difficulty sleeping, moodiness, low appetite, cravings and physical discomfort after quitting.
Jennifer Tippett, forensic psychologist, University of Denver
If a person cannot stop using marijuana and it is interfering with his or her life, he or she may be addicted.
“Estimates of the number of people addicted to marijuana are controversial, in part because epidemiological studies of substance use often use dependence as a proxy for addiction,” NIDA says, “even though it is possible to be dependent without Marijuana use can lead to dependency and, in extreme cases, addiction. being addicted.” SHUTTERSTOCK IMAGE
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Wachholtz and Tippett said it’s important to remember the legal age of consumption for alcohol and marijuana is 21. However, Tippett said, “If you’re using anything to escape from reality, that is a problem. It doesn’t matter if it’s legal or not.”
‘One day at a time’ In 2016, when Jacob was 15, the
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Treatment is two-fold The key to treatment should be addressing mental health and substance abuse issues simultaneously, said Dianna Sandoval, executive clinical director of the private Sandstone Care rehab facility in Denver. But some rehab programs only treat one or the other or try to address one condition at a time. “It’s like saying to someone, you have an infection in your arm and an infection in your leg, but I only work on legs,” Sandoval said. In recent years, the industry has seen a push to ensure clinicians have dual accreditation in mental health and substance use areas and that programs are prepared to treat both conditions. An integrated approach, Sandoval said, “is
Rhoades family persuaded him to enter an intensive outpatient program in Centennial. He relapsed twice, and more intensely each time, Kendra said, by using cocaine or alcohol in addition to marijuana. But Jacob has been clean since December. He continues to participate in the outpatient program and is committed to treatment, Kendra said. He hopes to become a drug addiction counselor for other youth. The family is rebuilding trust in Jacob, Kendra said, and they are proud
everything.” Ballinger agreed. “Everybody that provides care is also a mental health clinician,” he said of AllHealth’s substance use programs. “What we’re really looking at is what is typically called co-occurring disorders.” The path to sobriety and a healthy mental state isn’t easy, said Lisa Fiola, a program manager at Mental Health Center of Denver, a nonprofit organization that provides mental health and therapy programs to children, adults and families. “It’s not a linear process, but if they’re patient and they keep working at it, they can get help,” she said. “They can recover. They can get better. They can have a better life. Hope is really that foundation.” When God steps in Karin feels like she’s been married to three separate people — the version Terry was when they met,
of how far he’s come. “His whole attitude has changed,” she said. Cienna calls him her best friend. Jacob will pop into her bedroom to check in on her and looks out for her. “He’s just really nice to me,” she said. The teen has not yet returned to school but has promised Kendra he’ll earn his GED before he turns 18 in February. “Beyond that,” Kendra said, “he really still takes one day at a time.”
the active alcoholic and, now, the sober man. “Hands down, I will take the one in sobriety,” she said. “It’s like all the goodness of him was in there, but it is becoming more and more awakened through the healing of sobriety.” Schamberger drank until the night before he voluntarily entered a four-day detox program at the Medical Center of Aurora in 2007. Such programs provide medical supervision for people withdrawing from alcohol. The decision came as his marriage and relationships with his children were unraveling. Schamberger said he vaguely recalls the experience because he was sedated on medications. Leaving detox, he didn’t feel different, or that he was on the road to recovery. In fact, he said, he felt like he needed a drink. SEE ADDICTION, P12
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His first day returning to work out of detox, Schamberger left the office — and without thinking — slipped back into his years-long routine by walking to the nearby liquor store. When he reached for the store’s door, it didn’t open. Schamberger peered inside and saw only empty shelves. In the time he had been in detox, the liquor store had closed for business. He took it as a sign from God. “I’m a firm believer,” he said, “and I believe that God stepped in for me on this.” Schamberger entered and successfully managed a 12-month outpatient program through Valley Hope of Denver, a nonprofit offering outpatient services in Centennial. He began about one week after detox and received mental health counseling once a week. His substance abuse counseling lasted for three hours, four nights a week. The first four years after entering treatment were the most grueling. “I felt like a third-degree burn victim,” he said. Confronting the grief of his early years, acknowledging the hurt he had caused his wife and children, was painful — and he
could no longer use alcohol to hide from his feelings. During those early years of sobriety, he consistently attended Alcoholics Anonymous meetings. Being near “other admitted broken people, not feeling like you are lower than someone else,” was crucial in the beginning, he said. After his outpatient program, he also saw a psychologist and took medication for a year to treat depression. As his recovery progressed, Schamberger felt he needed to surround himself with people who were not addicts, and he stepped away from AA. “I appreciate so, so much his sobriety,” Karin said. “I try not to forget that every day he makes a choice to be sober and that it really takes amazing strength to maintain it. Gone is the chaos of living with an active alcoholic, the living on pins and needles.” On Aug. 14, the couple celebrated 25 years of marriage. Being alive, Schamberger said, being in his children’s lives and becoming a better husband has brought him happiness. “I am so very thankful to my wife. I really didn’t deserve her in the first place, and most certainly didn’t deserve her during my substance abuse,” he said. “I can only say thank you to her through my battles with not giving up. I am honored to have her, and hope I can give her a better next 25 years.”
ABOUT THE REPORTER Jessica Gibbs, 26, has spent the past few months reporting on how mental illness is intertwined with substance abuse and what that looks like in Douglas County. She found several families who graciously shared their stories with her so that others could understand the realities, challenges and emotional endurance of their difficult journeys — and the hope that comes with treament. “People recovering from addiction and those coping with mental illness fight hard to attain sobriety, to reach a healthy place and to better their lives,” Gibbs said. “It is often a life-long battle. Seeing their resiliency in the course of reporting this story is something I will always carry with me.” Originally from the small Nebraska town of DeWitt, Gibbs joined Colorado Community Media in August 2016. She graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and covers Douglas County, Castle Rock and nearby communities.
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MENTAL ILLNESS Read the first four segments of Colorado Community Media’s Time to Talk series, which launched in December, and check out the video of our community forum with Andrew Romanoff at coloradocommunitymedia.
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Part 1: The state of mental health in Douglas County reflects the national picture — one in five people lives with a mental illness. Stigma, insurance and cost will prevent many from obtaining the needed care. Part 2: The challenges of mental illness are changing how law enforcement officers do their job and turning jails into what some officials describe as psychiatric facilities. Part 3: Learn how educators, counselors and teens say social media is affecting youth’s emotional intelligence, self-esteem and ability to cope with conflict. Part 4: Suicide, deemed a national public
health concern, tears through communities across the country — including Douglas County — and leaves wounds that never heal.
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School district’s test scores demonstrate growth Douglas County excels in most aspects of exams BY ALEX DEWIND ADEWIND@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Standardized test score results released in August show that the Douglas County School District improved from last year and outperformed the state in several areas. Under the Colorado Measures of Academic Success standards, students take science, math, social studies and English language arts tests at the end of each school year. Test results tell how students are performing and growing compared to their peers across the district and state, according to the Colorado Department of Education. In English language arts (known as ELA) and math, grades three through eight are tested. In science, grades five, eight and 11 are tested. In social studies, grades four and seven are tested. The state uses a sampling approach for social studies and tests one-third of elementary and middle students. DCSD improved in the majority of
test areas. In ELA, math and science, all grades saw a rise in the “met or exceeded expectations category” from the 2016-17 school year. The district saw slight drops in third-, fourth- and sixth-grade math by less than 1 percentage point. High school science saw a 0.8 percentage point drop. The district outscored the state and some neighboring districts on the PSAT and SAT, which are used for scholarship and college entry applications. DCSD’s average score on the SAT was 1088, compared to the state at 1014. Cherry Creek School District’s average score was 1082 and Jefferson County Public Schools’ was 1056. Littleton Public Schools outperformed DCSD with an average score of 1110. In a media release, Douglas County School District Superintendent Thomas Tucker commended the district for its accomplishments but highlighted the need for continuous improvement. “I want to thank the students, educators and families for their commitment to education,” Tucker said in a media release. “These results are something to be proud of and we have much to celebrate in Douglas County. However, we must continue to strive for even more.”
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or Terry Schamberger, 51, a lifelong addiction to alcohol began when he was 13, triggered by emotional trauma caused by the death of his sister in a car accident and an unsettled family life. For Jacob Rhoades, 17, a dependence on marijuana started when he didn’t make the eighth-grade basketball team. He lost a sense of belonging and began to withdraw from family. And like many others using alcohol or marijuana to help them cope, they also were dealing with mental health challenges, such as depression.
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OUR VIEW This week, Colorado Community Media’s ongoing Time to Talk series, about the state of mental health in Douglas County, explores the relationship between mental health and substances, particularly alcohol and marijuana, among adults and youths in our community. Several families, including the Schambergers and Rhoadeses, have graciously shared their journeys with the goal of helping readers
understand the realities of substance abuse around us, the personal costs of such addictions and the emotional endurance required to overcome the challenges. Their stories also reflect the hope that treatment and recovery brings. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, about half of individuals who experience a substance abuse disorder also are struggling with a mental illness, or vice-versa. This is a national issue — the rising numbers of young and old who are facing the interlocked challenge of
Teams sign anyone for a ‘W,’ and sports go straight to ‘L’
lost out. Or lucked out. When I was (much) younger, I thought about becoming a sports writer, partly because of my admiration for Jim Murray, whom I read daily in The Los Angeles Times throughout college. Best sports writer ever, and that includes Grantland Rice, Ring Lardner, Mitch Albom, Roger Angell, and even George Will (who knows baseball). Murray wrote this about UCLA football coach Henry “Red” Sanders: “It is probable he had fewer close friends than any celebrated man in America. He
seemed always to be nursing some private disillusionment for which he bore no grudge but which precluded QUIET ever leading with his heart with DESPERATION anyone.” Writing about the Indianapolis 500 after there were some racetrack deaths, he wrote, “Gentlemen, start your coffins.” His kind of writing was and is rare. His kind of sports writing is nonexistent. I have wondered what he would do with something like the recent
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Let’s rebuild DCSD After eight years of unnecessary school reforms and underfunding, the time has come for the voters of Douglas County to once again show their support for public education. We can accomplish this by actually funding our district. The time has come to move forward with our new board of education and superintendent and rebuild our school district. As a longtime resident of Douglas County, whose children are graduates of DCSD, I believe it is time to fund the proven educational programs that have been lost. It is time to pay our teachers, para professionals, bus drivers and all the other support personnel
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a competitive wage. It is time to tackle the ever-growing list of high-priority repairs, expansions and deferred maintenance. It is time to fund what we say we value. It is time to support a bond and mill levy override for the benefit of our current and future students and for the continued success of our schools and communities. Today’s students are our future and their educations should be one of our highest priorities. Let’s prove it to them. Patricia Crowley Lone Tree SEE LETTERS, P28
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mental health and substance abuse. And the numbers reflect a scary reality: • Nearly half of Americans in 2017 had a family member or close friend with a current or past drug addiction, Pew Research Center reports. • In 2016, 65.3 million Americans ages 12 and older reported binge drinking in the past month and 16.3 million reported heavy alcohol use, according to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health.
We are far more alike than we tend to think
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Are you maintaining your sense of purpose?
ccording to the Colorado Census, in the year 2030 (just 12 years from now), 1 in 4 residents in Douglas County will be over the age of 65. Most of those folks will be in their golden years, their after retirement season. Many are vibrant, smart and skillful and still have the desire to contribute to society or local community. Others can become closed off, isolated and less engaged as they may live alone and may have not connected with resources in the community. There are no senior “guidance counselors” when we retire. Exploring the next chapter of life can include an inward journey of exploring what is your sense of purpose. There are many studies that look at this including a Journal of the American Medical Association psychiatry study showing that older adults with a higher sense of purpose tend to have a stronger hand grip and walking speed, which is a key indicator of the aging process. The study also showed that the
more physically active and socially engaged an older adult stays (or becomes) they will be less susceptible to develop mild cognitive impairment, strokes, heart attacks, disabilities and even Alzheimer’s. Not only that, but the study subjects also slept LIVING AND better and followed a AGING WELL more healthy lifestyle overall. Now the question is — how do we explore our own sense of purpose so that we may be better prepared for our next chapter? Active seniors know how to keep the good times rolling Juliana Young with activities for the body, mind and spirit. No one type is more important than another. A full, vibrant, and independent life demands all three. Whether you are a healthy adult or in need of a little physical,
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ing and supporting mental health programs for its residents. The Douglas County Mental Health Initiative, established by the county government, has formed a partnership of more than 30 organizations representing all facets of the community to identify and fill the gaps. One of its initiatives was the creation of the Douglas County Youth Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition, a network of partners whose work reflects its name. As a community — and as a society — we need to continue that kind of work, that builds bridges, pools best resources, listens, then develops programs that provide a supporting village. For Terry and Jacob, help came in the form of unwavering family support, community intervention and programs that addressed their needs. Terry is 11 years sober. Jacob has been clean since December. Their courage and the efforts of loved ones and professionals who helped them are to be commended. Moreover, their stories are examples of the help and hope that exist for others who haven’t yet started down the road to recovery.
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The same survey noted that illicit drug use among 28.6 million people 12 and older was driven by marijuana and prescription pain relievers. It might be easy to believe that reality doesn’t happen in Douglas County, which has high graduation rates, low unemployment and one of the highest median household incomes in the country. But Terry and Jacob’s stories show us we are not immune. And data points out problems exist: Consider that between 2012 and 2014, nearly 16 percent of all adults in Douglas County and nearly 20 rpercent of adults with children under 18 reported binge drinking, according to a Tri-County Health Department community-needs assessment. And consider that 90 percent of child welfare cases in Douglas County that require repeated visits and oversight from the county’s department of human services are linked to mental health, substance abuse or both, county officials say. The county has led the way in creat-
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a heart and mind centered on justice, kindness, and walking humbly with our God. Listen, I know we have differences and diversity, and we should of course pay attention to those, but not as a means of separating us, but as a way to bring us together. If we point out the differences and the need for diversity training, in essence we are creating the chasm, that of which we are trying to teach and come up with a solution to. We really are more alike than we are different. I would love to see a company hire a consultant who can come in and help them harness the power of the diversity and differences through simi-
larity training, not diversity training. I want to win, she wants to win, they want to win, we all want to win, and the majority of us want to win together in an environment filled with love, forgiveness, hope, encouragement, kindness, positivity, charity, and through our similarities, not our differences. How about you? Are you focused on how we are different or how we are more alike than we thought or that society gives us credit for? As always I would love to hear your story at gotonorton@gmail.com, and when we can leverage our similarities instead of our differences, it really will be a better than good week, a better than good week for all of us. Michael Norton is a resident of Castle Rock, the president of the Zig Ziglar Corporate Training Solutions Team, a strategic consultant and a business and personal coach.
mental or emotional “tune-up,” there are plenty of fun activities to suit your needs that can get you started on the road to rediscovering your sense of purpose. This does not happen overnight. It will take some trial and error. Have fun along the way to discovering some gifts and talents that have resurfaced and new skills that will challenge your mind and ignite your spirit! Look at the many activities that are available to you in your community: Helping a neighbor with their garden or volunteering at the animal shelter, learning a new language or playing a trivia game with others on the subject of history. Playing music from the days of growing up and then having a conversation with others about what you may remember about your childhood, teen years or college years is another activity. Going to local art museums or cultural events in your town can be socially stimulating but also educational. Starting a small prayer group or Bible study can
nurture your spiritual sense of purpose. People with a higher sense of purpose find getting out of bed in the morning a joy. It just feels good to have a meaningful life as we age — at any age! Begin the journey of discovery with a friend, a neighbor, your spouse and invite the conversation to begin. Enjoy the journey! Juliana Young is the business development manager for Home Care Assistance of Douglas County. For additional information, please contact jyoung@ homecareassistance.com or visit www. HCADouglasCounty.com. This column is hosted by the Seniors’ Council of Douglas County. Please join us for our next meeting on Thursday, Oct. 4 at Legacy Village of Castle Pines, 535 Castle Pines Parkway, Castle Pines. Our presentation and community conversation will begin at 10:15 a.m. Juliana Young will be our guest speaker. For more information, go online to MyDougCoSeniorLife.com, email DCSeniorLife@douglas.co.us or call 303-663-7681.
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Steve Smulian, 71, performs Aug. 28 at the open-mic night at 38 State Brewing Company at 8071 S. Broadway in Littleton. A musician for decades, Smulian said he’s made lasting friendships from open-mic nights. PHOTOS BY ELLIS ARNOLD
Open-mic nights are popular in metro area, featuring both beginners and veteran performers BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
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teve Smulian, 71, plucked and sang on a small stage in Littleton for an audience that barely included more people than the bartender and the host. But even after playing guitar for 56 years — including about 10 as a professional musician — Smulian still loves playing open-mic nights because, for him, it’s about the people, whether he’s playing for a small group or a large crowd. “Most good musicians are welcoming,” Smulian said. “It’s art, and art is not a contest.” That’s the sentiment that aspiring musicians, comedians or writers — or casual performers looking for an outlet — will find at open-mic nights in the Denver metro area, events that offer a place to hone skills, build networks and, above all, be yourself. ‘Circuit’ of talent With a sticker-covered guitar,
Ben Duncan, a 25-year-old who recently moved to Denver from Indiana, delivers a comedy set on stage Aug. 29 at the Mercury Café at 2199 California St. in Denver. “Denver’s got a pretty great scene,” Duncan said. Michael Thompson sat on stage at the Mercury Café, where performers appear on Wednesday nights to play to a laid-back crowd. But the atmosphere at the eclectic Denver location shouldn’t fool anyone — the musicians can whip out some skilled, and intricate, routines. “The thing I like the most about the Mercury is it’s a welcoming place,” said Thompson, 30, who delivered a Rolling Stones cover along with original music. “It’s a good beginner open mic.” The café in northern Denver’s Five Points, a neighborhood with deep musical history, boasts one of the metro area’s best-known open mics,
but out in the suburbs, newer venues also see strong turnout — and for 38 State Brewing Company in Littleton, that includes newcomers. “I’ve definitely seen a whole lot of out-of-towners saying, ‘I just moved here,’” said Angie Boyle, head bartender at the brewery at 8071 S. Broadway. Amid metro-area population growth, some in 38 State’s openmic crowd say they’re new to the area, checking out the scene and trying to get booked to play shows, Boyle said. A few miles east in Lone Tree, Patrick DiBartolomeo sees performances from all ages at Lincoln Station Coffee/Pizza/Music, located just south of Interstate 25 and C-470 along the light-rail line. “In any given week, you may see as young as 8 or 9 years old all the way up to performers in their 70s,” said DiBartolomeo, owner of the business. “We frequently see highschoolers working on their craft up to seasoned performers doing what they have been doing for decades.” And it’s not just a fleeting hobby, as Boyle sees at 38 State. “The Denver area has a pretty good circuit of people,” Boyle said, who network and play in venues all over the region. People even come down from Boulder to perform, she added. SEE STAGE, P24
he first show in a theater’s season sets the tone for the rest of the year, and by opening its 2018-19 season with “Mamma Mia!” the Arvada Center’s message is clear — this year is going to be bigger than ever. “This show is really just the best time,” said actress Shannan Steele, who plays Donna Sheridan in the production. “Audiences are in for a party and they’re going to relish every bit of the music.” “Mamma Mia!” runs at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Sept. 7-30. Performances are at 7:30 COMING Tuesdays ATTRACTIONS p.m. through Saturdays, matinees are at 1 p.m. on Wednesdays and at 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Directed by Rod A. Lansberry, the show is based on the music of Swedish pop icons ABBA. Donna lives on a Clarke Reader Greek island with her daughter, Sophie (Mariah MacFarlane). Donna is a hotel owner, and between that and Sophie she seems to be perfectly content. But when Sophie goes in search of her father so he can be a part of her wedding, Donna’s world gets turned upside down. i “I love Donna because she’s so i independent and is really a rock star t in her own right,” Shannan said. “As a a mother myself I understand trying b to maintain that balance of indepen- 7 dence and the love she has in her heart.e Donna really explores the vast depths S “ that come with being a mother.” Audiences will almost certainly rec- fi ognize ABBA standards like “Dancing t Queen” and “Take A Chance on Me,” and it’s the kind of show where people G have to actively stop themselves from S dancing. There’s not a lot of dialogue w r in the show, Shannan said, so not only is music the main communication tool, but it also illuminates and w deepens the relationships between the i e characters. a “The ensemble in this show is so strong and that just adds to the overall f experience,” she added. “This is the g f kind of show where the audience is c going to feel like a part of the show w experience.” For tickets call 720-898-7200 or visit c www.arvadacenter.org/mamma-mia. — w n a SEE READER, P24
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hen Littleton Youth Ballet put out a call, dancers heard and responded. Colorado Ballet soloist Francisco Estevez, 29, has recently been diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia, a rare disease that can be controlled with tarSONYA’S geted chemotherapy SAMPLER drugs, which help him to continue dancing and leading a fairly normal life. But the cost may become prohibitive as time goes on. (Possibly for five years.) On Sept. 6 and 7, metro area dancers will perform at 7:30 Sonya Ellingboe p.m. at Lone Tree Arts Center in support of Estevez and the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Allison Jaramillo of Littleton Youth Ballet — assisted by Dana Benton, Tracy Jones and Estevez of Colorado Ballet — made a list and contacted their colleagues. Colorado Ballet, Cleo Parker Robinson Dance, Parasol Arts, Colorado Ballet Academy, Littleton Youth Ballet, Zikr Dance Ensemble, International Youth Ballet, Engage Movement Arts, Classic Dance Academy, Denver Academy of Ballet Centerstage Starz and local dancers
Amy Anderson, Gregory Gonzalez and Sharon Wehner will perform. Tickets range from $25 to $75 and can be purchased at lonetreeartscenter.org or littletonyouthballet.org or 720-5091000. Jaramillo writes that Estevez has guest-taught and performed as guest artist in LYB’s “The Nutcracker,” as well as provided photographs for LYB and other companies. Information: Ali Jaramillo, 303-794-6694. Lone Tree Arts Center is at 10025 Commons St., Lone Tree. Wizardly doings Littleton Youth Ballet will present “The Wizard of Oz” ballet at 6 p.m. on Sept. 8 and 12 and 5 p.m. on Sept. 9 at the Gates Concert Hall, Newman Center for the Arts, South University Boulevard and East Iliff Avenue, Denver. Tickets: $25-$38, at the box office or newmantix.com or 303-871-7720 or littletonyouthballet.org. Information: 303-794-6694. Wait: Whooo? The 8th Annual HOOTenanny Owl and Music Festival has been extended to a four-day festival this year at Audubon Nature Center at Chatfield State Park, 11280 Waterton Road, Littleton. (South edge of Chatfield State Park — drive south on Wadsworth Boulevard.) Events include nocturnal wildlife
hikes and workshops on Sept. 12 and following days leading up to the main event on Sept. 15, focused on owls of Chatfield State Park. Examine owl pellets, participate in crafts and face painting, meet some mini-owls from Nature’s Educators. Hats, stuffed owls and other gifts at the gift show, food truck and local acoustic rock band “Nearly There.” Visit denveraudubon. org for workshop listing and enrollment or call 303-973-9530. Rox Arts Gallery Rox Arts Gallery, in Aspen Grove Shopping Center, will participate in the center’s Exclusive Shopping Night on Sept. 13 from 5-8 p.m. (Tickets, $20— 50% of proceeds benefit the Humane Society of the South Platte Valley.) Events and giveaways at many businesses. “Ladies Wine and Glass” will present a glass of wine and supplies to paint your own wine glass. Also learn of future classes: “Dirty Pour” acrylic painting technique on Sept. 16 ($35); “Scotland-More than Bagpipes and Kilts” on Sept. 8 with photographer Steve Sorensen. ($25). Roxartscouncil. org. Rendezvous The 1840s Rendezvous and Spanish Colonial Art Market takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 15 and 16 at The
‘Rock Show’ exhibit brings colorful works to gallery BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Green Day`s “American Idiot,” opening Sept. 7 at Town Hall Arts Center in Littleton, contains music from the American punk rock band’s 2004 album of the same name, is directed by Nick Sugar and runs through Oct. 7. It provides inspiration for the next exhibit in Stanton Gallery: “Rock Show on the Walls,” which promises “an explosion of color, scenery and figures on canvas,” according to curator Karina Elrod. Three local artists — Ann Vanatta Gutierrez, Teri McCans and Amanda Stavast — will exhibit their lively work and will meet the public in a reception on Sept. 7 from 5 to 8 p.m. Ann Vanetta Gutierrez, an Englewood native, says, “I find serenity in creating ordinary things out of everyday stuff and LOVE what I do for a living.” She has twins and a passion for her art, which features things that glow in the dark. Acrylic paint is her favorite medium, although she does create three-dimensional works as well, with a focus on recycling. She creates flowers from found materials — compensating for a lack of skills with live plants, she says. Her business is called halfpeeledbanana fine art — at halfpeeledbanana.com.
IF YOU GO Town Hall Arts Center is located at 2450 W. Main St. in downtown Littleton. It is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and during productions. Most art exhibited is for sale and a percentage benefits the center. Gallery admission is free. 303-794-2787, townhallartscenter.org. Teri McCans grew up in rural New Jersey and started drawing at an early age, inspired by the beauty and quiet that surrounded her on her family’s farm estate. She took as many art classes as she could schedule in high school and joined the military after graduating, motivated by the tragic events of 9/11. She continued to create as she was deployed to Iraq and upon return received a BFA from the College of New Jersey. Her interests took her west and she serves in law enforcement while continuing with her artwork. She has exhibited locally, nationally and internationally with work based on contrasts: stability vs. fragility, strength vs. weakness, male vs. female … Amanda Stavast says she “has always had a desire to create,” and was led to believe graphic arts design was the only way to make a living with art. She received a BFA from Colorado State University in 1999 and
“Rock Show on the Walls” at Town Hall Arts Center includes “Froman and the Pursuit of Happiness” by painter Amanda Stavast. COURTESY PHOTO “really enjoyed the conceptual side of graphic design,” but by 2001 followed her need to paint by starting her own mural business. Her murals are found in Denver area homes and businesses. Although still commissioned for mural work, she is focused on studio painting that is more contemplative/ meditational — conveying how the sky felt at that moment in time. She loves vivid colors and contrasts, responding to “nature’s palettes …”
Fort, 19192 Highway 8, Morrison. Demonstrations, music food, HawkQuest, storytellers. $5 adults, free 12 and younger. TesoroCulturalCenter.org, 303-839-1671. City seeks artist Denver’s Public Arts Program seeks to commission an artist to create an original piece of art for Westwood Park in southwest Denver. It should reflect the neighborhood as a place to connect with nature and as a reflection of neighborhood culture. The budget is $55,000, partly granted by Trust for Public Land. Apply on CallForEntry.org. Information: DenverPublicArt.org. Genealogists gather Columbine Genealogy and History Society resumes its monthly meetings at Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 6400 S. University Blvd., Centennial: On Sept. 11 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. will be “What a Disaster! Researching and Writing about Weather Events in your Family History” by Susie Wickman, disaster management, family historian. On Sept. 18 from 1 to 3 p.m. will be “Scottish Records That Will Build Your Family Tree” by Diane Barbour, professional genealogist and officer with the Boulder Genealogical Society. Guests welcome.
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‘Santa Fe Secret’ is intriguing mystery Author is new Coloradan after living in iconic New Mexico city
Bishop Lynn, deftly follows trails related to more than a murder. Official press releases to the media called the death of mild-mannered Los Alamos employee Carlos Martinez “a heart attack,” although the coroner has told local agents that the man was poisoned … Something is amiss! It seems that a Los Alamos scientist has developed a highly secret deadly toxin with the power to kill millions if unleashed on the world. Possible motives regarding its use emerge as the complex tale is spun. The formula has been stolen. This is apparently not the first time author Oden has introduced some of these characters. Some appeared in a previous book. But their actions here work on their own, with one possible exception. Oden, who recently moved with her husband from Santa Fe to Wind Crest Retirement Community in Highlands Ranch, has previously written nine books, including “Crested Butte: A Novel,” followed by “The Dead Saint,” set in New Orleans and described as international intrigue — we have not seen those two, but will probably want to backtrack! Rivalries between security agencies — and individual agents — surface here, reflecting stories of real rivalries in our daily media accounts of national and world intrigue. Characters are believable and have individual quirks that distinguish
When Marilyn Brown Oden’s new mystery, “Santa Fe Secret,” appeared on my desk, I was immediately drawn in by the cover photo of that New Mexico City’s famous sunlit ancient plaza — an all-time favorite place to visit. And quite immediately, Oden’s narrator, Bishop Lynn Peterson — on renewal leave in Santa Fe with her history professor husband, Galen — is calmly enjoying a coffee on a plaza balcony and witnesses an evil act committed by the “Plaza Poisoner”! The reader is off on a convoluted path to discover who did it — and why? And soon, another murder is discovered — an FBI agent. Are they related? How? Multiple cleverly-woven parallel stories evolve, including an assortment of distinctive characters in Santa Fe, nearby Los Alamos, the nation’s capital … The seemingly local crime soon has national implications. Fortunately, recently retired, extremely resourceful FBI agent Dan Dickerson lives nearby and, with
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them — both good guys and bad guys — and there are some gray areas when one is not quite sure of a character’s qualities at first. Oden uses a dinner party at the archbishop’s home to introduce a Korean scientist and his wife; Matt, a newly appointed Catholic Bishop of Santa Fe — who is an old friend to Lynn — and a wealthy Japanese shipping magnate and his lovely wife. All will reappear. An American Indian scholar, Chev Tupatu, with Tewa background, shows the very perceptive Galen Peterson his pueblo home at San Ildefonso and contributes to local background in a smooth insertion of history here and there. Galen is visiting scholar at the prestigious SAR (School for Advanced Research, formerly School of American Research). Humorous insights on how a professional scholar might think — and operate — add a light touch. And on a different plane, we also listen in on secret phone calls between the woman who is U.S. president and Lynn, who happens to be a distant relative. These women are well acquainted and depend on each other … Madame President is naturally concerned about the deadly toxin — and especially the loss of control over it. A mysterious character named Zacharia Zeller surfaces out of the past to protect Lynn (again) and the villain has a fixation on A and B and
Marilyn Oden’s new mystery title is “Santa Fe Secret.” COURTESY PHOTO considerable technical skill … A climactic almost-final scene makes a reader want to go and hide! Pretty perfect summer reading for the mystery fan … Published by Western Reflections Publishing Company in Lake City, Colorado (westernreflectionspublishing.com). Order at your bookstore.
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CLUBS Editor’s note: Send new listings or changes to hharden@coloradocommunitymedia.com. Deadline is noon Wednesday a week before publication. Social/Service Rotary Club of Highlands Ranch: 12:10 p.m. Thursdays at Lone Tree Golf Club, 9808 Sunningdale Blvd.; 7:15 a.m. the first and third Wednesday at Children’s Hospital, 1811 Plaza Drive. Call Mary Kay Hasz, 303-8881867. Service above Self. Living and Aging Well in Lone Tree, a speaker series luncheon, meets at 11:30 a.m. the second Monday of each month at the Lone Tree Golf Club and Hotel. Lunch reservations are required by noon Wednesday the week prior to the event. Cost includes a beverage, lunch and tip. For information on cost, the topic and to RSVP, visit www. cityoflonetree.com/agingwell. Lone Tree Optimists meets from noon to 1:15 p.m. Tuesdays at LePeep Restaurant, 7156 E. County Line Road. Call Miles Hardee at 303-973-6409. Meridian Mid-Day Toast Toastmasters: 11:35-12:35 p.m. Thursdays at South Metro Fire Rescue Authority Station 34, 8871 Maximus Drive, Lone Tree. Group offers a safe environment to practice your presentations. Help with speeches and presentations offered the first Thursday of the month. Guests welcome. Go to www.meridianmiddaytm. org. Meridian Toastmasters are members of the Lone Tree Chamber of Commerce. Moms Offering Moms Support is a group for moms and kids. We offer our members playgroups, a monthly calendar of fun events, community service projects, and other various parties throughout the year. For more information on joining please contact us at momsclubhre@yahoo.com. Mothers of Multiples (MOMS) Calling all mothers of twins, triplets, quadruplets. MOMS holds playgroups, Mom’s Night Out, twice-yearly kids’ consignment sales, and other social events for parents of multiples in and around Highlands Ranch. For details, visit www.mothersofmultiples.com. OPOCS Singles Club, ages 55-plus, meets all around the metro area. Meet new friends. Sign up and receive a monthly newsletter that lists all monthly activities. Contact JoAnn Cunningham, membership chair, 303-751-5195, or Mary Riney, president, 303-985-8937. Original Ports of Call Singles Club for ages 55 and older is a great way to meet new friends and get out among others in your situation! We call our selves a” Circle of Friends. We have a variety of interests, cards, theater, tours, dinners, lunches, golf , bowling and dances etc. It meets every second Monday at Sr. Ric on Miss. from 4-6 p.m. in Aurora. Call JoAnn at 303-7515195 or just come. It meets every fourth Tuesday at Chads South of Sixth Avenue in Lakewood form 4-6 p.m. Call Mary Riney at 303-985-8937. The third Wednesday at the Three Margaritas at 5130 S Wadsworth Blvd from 5-7 p.m. Call Jean Fox 303-730-2804. Ports of Call Singles Club, 55 Plus Social hours take place from 4-6 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at 3 Margaritas in Lakewood (contact Carol at 303-389-7707), and the fourth Tuesday of each month at Chads in Lakewood (contact Darlene at
303-233-4099). Denver meetings are the fourth Thursday of each month at Baker St. Pub, 8101 E. Belleview, in the Tech Center (contact Harold at 303-693-3434). For information and a monthly newsletter, call JoAnn, membership chairperson, at 303-751-5195, or Mary, president, at 303985-8937. South Metro Newcomers Club We welcome women who are new to the area as well as women looking to meet new friends. We are a social organization with many interesting and fun activities. For information, email our new member chairperson at southmetronewcomers@gmail.com or visit southmetronewcomersclub.com. Teen Library Council. Douglas County Libraries’ teen groups meet monthly to help plan events, weigh in on library materials and serve the library community. Members earn community service hours toward graduation requirements. For information about a group at a library in your area, call 303-7917323 or visit with a youth librarian.
USS Trinity is Colorado’s only Starship commissioned by Starfleet Command (world’s oldest Star Trek Fan Club) and it is now seeking new crew members. Open to all. Monthly meetings held on first Saturday. For additional information contact startrekpost@gmail.com Widowed Men and Women of America, a new chapter Link 6 for the Highlands Ranch, Lone Tree and Littleton areas, is a social group that offers a variety of activities for its members. Group meets for happy hour at 5 p.m. Tuesdays at the Salsa Brava, 52 W. Springer Drive, Highlands Ranch. Call Kay 303-749-0169 or Dorothy 303-484-8811. Widowed Men and Women of America, Link 8: 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Las Brisas Restaurant, 6787 S. Clinton St., Greenwood Village. Features card and game groups, theater and concert events, outdoor activities, special dining and local sight-seeing. Call Shirley at 303-741-5484. Serves the Centennial, Aurora, Greenwood Village, Parker and South Denver area.
Widowed Men and Women of America, a nonprofit organization of the state based in Denver, has more than 5o0 members. The group sponsors social events for members to make new friends and have fun with people who have shared life experiences. Members live in the Denver metro area and surrounding communities. Members are encouraged to visit different links to find the best fit for their interests. Contact Dorothy at 303-794-7547 or Les at 303-797-1209, or go to www.widowedamerica.org. Words for the Journey Christian Writers Guild meets from 9:30-11 a.m. Tuesdays at Southeast Christian Church, 9650 Jordan Road in Parker. The group has a guest speaker from 7-9 p.m. on the last Tuesday of the month at Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 8374 S. Willow St. in Lone Tree. Visit www.wordsforthejourney.org then go to the Rocky Mountain Region link for more information. SEE CLUBS, P20
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Saturday, September 8, 7-9pm — Campfire & Storytelling, Cinnamon Sue Dailey & Willie McDonald Saturday, September 15, 11am-3pm — Hometown Heroes, Chili Cook-Off and Festival Saturday, October 6, 10am-2pm — City of Lone Tree Fall Festival Saturday, December 1, 1-6pm — Schweiger Ranch Austrian Christmas and Christkindl Market
All events are held within the RidgeGate community, just south of Lincoln Avenue, on both sides of I-25.
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Support Find AA If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, that’s ours. More than 1,000 AA meetings are offered in the Denver area every week. If you think you may have a problem with alcohol, come see us. To find a meeting near you, call 303-322-4440, or go to www.daccaa.org. Affordable Colleges Online has created a guidebook to help women find and secure financial aid. The guide includes a collection of scholarships for women, including due dates and award amounts; insight into the financial aid application process; and other funding opportunities, such as industry-specific scholarships and funding for special groups. The guide is available online at http://www. affordablecollegesonline.org/womens-guidepaying-for-college/. Colorado Symphony Guild, Highlands Ranch/ Lone Tree chapter, meets at 1 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month at St. Luke’s United
Methodist Church, Room 212, 8817 S. Broadway, Highlands Ranch. The group is the largest support group of the Colorado Symphony. Contact 303-308-2462, admin@coloradosymphonyguild.org or www.coloradosymphonyguild.org. Douglas County Association for Gifted & Talented is a nonprofit group of parents, educators and community leaders that supports the educational and emotional needs of gifted and advanced learners in Douglas County. Affiliate of the Colorado Association for GT and the National Association for GT. Find our mission, newsletters, events and general information at www.dcagt.org. EMPOWER Colorado, South Metro Support Group for parents of children with mental illness. Learn how to handle mental health challenges within the family and how to collaborate with the school system. Find out how to access resources for mental health care services. E-mail listserv and educational classes are also available. Meetings are from 6-8 p.m. the first and third Thursday of each month at Arapahoe/Douglas Mental Health Network, 155 Inverness Drive West, 2nd floor, one block East of Dry Creek (next to DirecTV
and the Light Rail) Englewood, CO 80112. Dinner will be served (usually pizza or Subway). Contact Carol Villa at kyvilla@aol.com or 1-866-213-4631. KIDS, Kids In Divorce Survival, group meets to address the challenges and difficulties faced by divorcing families. A five week session, KIDS learn coping skills to help them through these trying times. Intake and registration required. There is a fee for participation. For details call 720-987-5129 or e-mail heatherguthrielcsw@ gmail.com. Learning English? Douglas County Libraries offers Saturday morning practice sessions at which those learning English can engage in casual conversation with others. DCL also offers ESL Book Clubs, where English learners can read and discuss specific books. Both meetings are facilitated by trained volunteers. For dates, times and locations, call 303-791-7323. Lone Tree Arts Center Guild is a group of volunteers whose mission is to support and promote the Lone Tree Arts Center. The Guild sponsors many exciting events and fundraisers, meets once a month and is accepting new members. For information go www.lonetreeartscenterguild.org or call 303-662-9952. Men of Valor Inc., Faithful Fathers, is a recently organized non-profit and is based in Lone Tree at 9492 E. Aspen Hill Place. This organization helps all fathers regardless of marital status envision and develop their relationships with their children. Our goal is wisdom, discernment, understanding, insight, and character development of children and their fathers. Father and children monthly activities include picnics, weekend tent camping, hikes, sporting events, fishing, swimming, musical events, and cultural exhibits. A fathers’ group meets weekly to discuss individual challenges and successes at the Lone Tree Golf Club and Hotel in Lone Tree from 6:30-8 p.m. All fathers, especially divorced fathers, are welcome to attend.
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Meridian Midday Toastmaster meets from 11:35 a.m. to 12:35 p.m. every Thursday at the South Metro Fire Rescue Authority Station 34, 8871 Maximus Drive, Lone Tree. Call Susan at 303-284-0307. Narconon reminds families that abuse of addictive pharmaceutical drugs is on the rise. Learn to recognize the signs of drug abuse and get your loved ones help if they are at risk. Call Narconon for a free brochure on the signs addiction for all types of drugs. Narconon also offers free assessments and referrals. Call 800-431-1754 or go to DrugAbuseSolution. com. Narconon also can help with addiction counseling. Call for free assessments or referrals, 800-431-1754. Overeaters Anonymous meets from 10-11 a.m. and from 7-8 p.m. Wednesdays in the Sedalia Room at New Hope Presbyterian Church, 2100 Meadows Parkway, Castle Rock.
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Peripheral Neuropathy Support Group The Denver Branch meets from 3:30-5 p.m. the first and third Thursdays of every month at Christ Church United Methodist, 690 Colorado Blvd., Denver; parking and entrance in the back. For information about the Denver Branch meetings, call Dorothy Miller at 303814-2112 or email dorthy_miller@hotmail.com. Sky Cliff Center Caregiver Support Group: 10-11:30 a.m. the third Tuesday of each month at 4600 E. Highway 86, Castle Rock. Caregiving for adults can be challenging at times, and you’re not alone. For information, or to let the center know if you’re coming, call 303-814-
2863 or email skycliffctr@skycliff.org. Go to www.skycliff.org. Sky Cliff Center Stroke Support Group: 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. the second and last Wednesday of each month at Christlife Community Church, 5451 E. Highway 86, Franktown (lunch provided). 10-11:30 a.m. the third Wednesday of each month at Sky Ridge Medical Center, 10101 Ridge Gate Parkway, Lone Tree. Call Sky Cliff Center at 303-814-2863. 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 information. Douglas County Republican Women meets at 11 a.m. the third Wednesday each month at the Lone Tree Golf and Hotel for dialogue about current issues presented by informative speakers. Call Barbara Piper at 303-768-8370 or go to www.dcgop.org or www.dcrw.org. Highlands Ranch, Roxborough, and Lone Tree Democrats meet at 7 p.m. the third 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. Libertarian Party of Douglas County: 6 p.m. the first Thursday of each month at On the Rox Sports Bar, 11957 Lioness Way, Parker. Topics include items of general libertarian interest and organization for local activism to make a difference in our political landscape. All welcomed. Go to lpdg.org. 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. Parker Republicans meet at 7 a.m. the first Friday of each month at Rory’s Diner, 11020 S. Pikes Peak Drive, Parker. Meetings have featured speakers and elected officials’ updates. Registration/social hour begins at 6:30 a.m. Attendance is free, coffee is $5 and a full breakfast can be purchased for $15 (all cash only). Contact Mark Hall at 720-984-4128 or e-mail via website at parkerbreakfastclub. com. Professional AAUW, American Association of University Women, Littleton-South Metro Branch, invites graduates who hold an associate or higher degree from an accredited institution to participate in activities that advance equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy and research. For details on upcoming events and membership information contact 2president1719@gmail.com. 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 jrafferty@ hmbrown.com.
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Young Marines learn from Navajo Code Talkers STAFF REPORT
Ten members of the Douglas County Young Marines attended National Navajo Code Talkers Day, which recognizes the Navajo men who joined the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II as communication specialists and developed an unbreakable code using their native language. The annual event, which was Aug. 14 in Window Rock, Arizona, welcomed 100 Young Marines nationwide. Young Marines began attending Navajo Code Talkers Day in 2006. To date, more than 1,500 Young Marines have experienced the event. The Young Marines are asked to share their experience with their history classes, which means that thousands of kids who might not have otherwise known about the Code Talkers will be touched by their participation. “The Young Marines have become important participants in this special day,” Brenda McNulty, Young Marines event organizer and Castle Rock resident, said in a news release. “The Navajo veterans are more than just WWII heroes. They are dear friends to the Young Marines. Our partnership with the Code Talkers and their descendants has strengthened year after year.” While onsite for three days, the Young Marines did community service by cleaning and weeding the Navajo Nation Zoo and cleaning graffiti off the red rocks on Window Rock
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Participants of National Navajo Code Talkers Day honored the World War II heroes with a parade. Ten Young Marines from Douglas County were among the participants in the annual event Aug. 14. COURTESY PHOTO peak. On Navajo Code Talkers Day, the Young Marines escort the Navajo veterans, march in the parade, and perform a wreath laying ceremony. “The Young Marines are assuring the legacy of these very special veterans,” Bill Davis, national executive director and CEO of the Young Marines, said in the release. “They will not be forgotten. In addition, we are very grateful to the Office of the President and Vice President of the Navajo Nation for continuing to support this event and include the Young Marines in honoring these heroes of WWII.” Learn more about the Young Marines www.YoungMarines.com.
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playing opportunities, or those with limited school electives to play orchestral music without the stress of auditions or a long commitment. In addition, home-schooled and online students who don’t have access to extracurricular music opportunities get to be part of a community orchestra and meet other student musicians. “We’ll supply instruction and opportunities for student musicians of all ability levels, from those holding an instrument for the first time to the most advanced players,” Seaton said in the release. Southridge classes are on Monday evenings, and non-HRCA members are welcome to register as well. Colorado Music Institute location classes are on Tuesday evenings. As far as musical selection, Seaton said that classical and jazz to pop will be offered, and special requests will be considered. The group also collaborate with local professional composers, arrangers, and teachers to tailor parts to individual abilities and interests. For more information and to sign up for September classes, go to symplysymphonic.com. Contact Seaton at 303-791-9601 or symplysymphonic@ comcast.net.
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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 720341-3152; kelynanker@projectcure.org; www. projectcure.org.
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Volunteers of America, Foster Grandparent Program: Foster grandparents volunteer in early childhood centers and public schools focusing on literacy and numeracy for at-risk children and youth. Need: Seniors on a low, fixed income who enjoy working with children. Volunteers work 15-40 hours a week. Contact: 303-297-0408 or www.voacolorado. org.
Whiz Kids Tutoring: Help at-risk elementary and middle school kids improve their lives through academic tutoring, positive mentoring relationships and spiritual nurture. Need: Tutors to work one-on-one with elementary students at tutoring sites in Littleton and throughout the metro area. October to April. Once a week, afternoon or evening sites, Monday through Thursday. One hour of tutoring followed by a 30-minute club where kids get to learn about Jesus. Requirements: You just need to be able to read, love a child and pass the background check. Info: https://www.whizkidstutoring.com/ Contact: Ashley Weldon ashley@whizkidstutoring.com YANAM2M (You Are Not Alone - Mom 2 Mom): Provides a safe, free place to connect with other moms of Highlands Ranch and be paired with another mom as a support person. Need: Mom volunteers to be support people for other moms. Requirement: Must be a mom who can be real and lend support to another mom. Contact: Nikki Brooker at nikki@yanam2m. org or go to www.yanam2m.org. Zuma’s Rescue Ranch: Provides care for rescue animals, including horses and farm animals, and rehabilitates them into forever homes. Need: Volunteers from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. every day. Feeding and cleaning. Zuma’s also provides animal assisted therapy for at risk youth and their families; many of our once homeless animals have become amazing therapy partners helping kids and families. Contact: www.zumasrescueranch.com AARP Foundation Tax-Aide: Offers free tax filing help to anyone, especially those 50 and older, who cannot afford a tax preparation service. Need: Volunteers to help older, lower-income taxpayers prepare their tax returns. Requirement: All levels of experience are welcome; training and support provided. Contact: 1-888-OUR-AARP (687-2277) or www.aarpfoundation.org/taxaide Alzheimer’s Association, Colorado Chapter: Provides care and support to 67,000-plus families dealing with all kinds of dementing illnesses. Need: Walk to End Alzheimer’s committee members. Requirements: Individuals who love to help plan and execute Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Contact: Deb Wells, 303-813-1669 or dwells@ alz.org. Angel Heart Project: Delivers meals to men, women and children with life-threatening illnesses. Need: Volunteers to deliver meals to clients in the south Denver area. Requirements: Attend an orientation and submit to a background check. 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. SEE VOLUNTEERS, P23
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Arapahoe Philharmonic: Littleton-based orchestra Need: board members to join a team in the oversight and policy-making of a local cultural institution. Requirements: Must have an appreciation for classical music, a commitment to music education, and some understanding of the Denver area cultural scene, as well as professional experience in one or more of the following areas: leadership, strategic planning, arts education, management, law, information technology, fundraising, finance, project management, marketing, human resources or nonprofit administration. Must attend monthly board meetings, assist with projects, attend concerts and events. Info: https://www.arapahoe-phil.org/aboutus/join-ap-board/. Contact: Erin Acheson, 303-781-1892 or erin@ arapahoe-phil.org Arthritis Foundation, Colorado/Wyoming Chapter: Helps conquer everyday battles through life-changing information and resources, access to care, advancements in sciences and community connections. Need: Walk to Cure Arthritis committee members and general office volunteer support. Requirements: Individuals who love to help plan and execute Walk to Cure Arthritis. We combat arthritis every day, so support from volunteers so that we can serve people is crucial. Contact: Amy Boulas, aboulas@arthritis.org, 720-409-3143. 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 countries. Contact: Cathy Hintz, 406-488-8325 or 800733-2773
Audubon Society of Greater Denver: Provides engaging and educational birding and wildlife programs at the Audubon Nature Center at Chatfield State Park and throughout the Denver metro area. Need: Volunteers lead birding field trips and assist with nature programs, office projects, fundraising and community events. Location: Chatfield State Park and offsite locations around Denver. Age Requirement: 18 years or older for yearround volunteers; 13-17 for summer camp programs. Contact: Kate Hogan at communityoutreach@denveraudubon.org or 303-9739530. AYUSA: International Youth Exchange Program: Promotes quality exchange programs for high school students from around the world. Need: Host families for international high school students ages 15-18 studying in the Denver area. Requirements: Provide a safe home, meals and transportation for 5-10 months. All family types are considered. Must fill out online application and pass background check. Contact: Adrienne Bivens, 720-467-6430 or abivens@ayusa.org. Go to www.ayusa.org. Colorado Agricultural Leadership Foundation: connecting People to Agriculture through authentic educational programs and community projects. Need: Teachers or teachers at heart to lead or assist during outdoor field trips at CALF’s Lowell Ranch. Weekdays. Opportunities available April through October. Requirements: Must be available during the week between 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Background check. We provide the training. Contact: Kim Roth, 303-688-1026 or kim@ thecalf.org www.thecalf.org
if your children are truly passionate about owning and caring for an animal. Once per week. Morning or evening shifts available. Requirements: None. We will train you. Contact: Brooke Fox, 303-688-1026 or brooke@thecalf.org, www.thecalf.org 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: Juli Asbridge, 720-733-2292 Children’s Hospital Colorado South Campus, Highlands Ranch Contact: 720-777-6887 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. 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 County Libraries: elevates our community by inspiring a love of reading, discovery and connection. Need: Volunteer opportunities consist of event assistance, weekly shelving or bookstore shifts, tutoring, Storytime helpers, and more. Requirements: Attend an orientation. We will provide training. Specific requirements are listed in each opportunity’s details. Contact: Visit VolunteerConnectDC.org and search for Douglas County Libraries opportunities. Douglas/Elbert Task Force: Provides assistance to people in Douglas and Elbert counties who are in serious economic need, at risk of homelessness or in similar crisis. Need: Volunteers to assist in the food bank, client services and the thrift store Treasures on Park Street. Contact: Marion Dahlem, 303-688-1114, ext. 32
Colorado Agricultural Leadership Foundation: connecting People to Agriculture through authentic educational programs and community projects. Need: Regular care and feeding of CALF’s livestock. This is the perfect opportunity to learn
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‘Do your thing’ On any night, an open-mic event is likely happening somewhere in the metro area, with the middle of the week — Tuesday through Thursday — especially rife with options, according to internet listings. Across many venues, the audiences and performers alike offer a supportive environment, staff say. “Everybody just sits and listens to the music,” said Tim Ferry, manager at The Toad Tavern near the Littleton-Englewood border. He emphasized the lack of judgment, adding, “Go up there and do your thing.” After artists perform, they make good audience members, which helps them support each other and the venues themselves, DiBartolomeo said. “We have seen many new relationships and musical collaborations formed as the musicians get to know one another,” DiBartolomeo said. Arriving early to meet people and get the “lay of the land” is a good way to ease in for first-timers, he said. Some venues feature booked music performances, too, and for Ferry, open mic is an opportunity for artists to show their skills and potentially get invited to play a scheduled show. Boyle echoed that. “We’ve pulled a couple good bands straight from open mic” for livemusic shows, Boyle said.
Comedy and poetry, too Open mics aren’t just for music — many venues welcome comedy and poetry, too. Mercury Café has its own open-poetry night on Fridays. Ben Duncan, a 25-year-old from Indiana, performs at local comedy open-mic nights. But, he said, sometimes it’s useful to come to a music-heavy open mic because their audiences likely haven’t heard the jokes before. He encouraged first-time comedians to give open mics a try. “You’re going to know right away whether (comedy) is something you want to do,” said Duncan, who moved to Denver recently to get more serious about pursuing comedy. And “get ready for a lot of late nights and beating yourself up in your car” if it turns out that you do, he laughed. Stop on larger journeys For Smulian, who methodically finger-picked at 38 State brewery, stopping by open mics is a pleasure he slips in after decades of playing music. The very next night, he played at the Mercury Café, where Thompson reflected after his own set. The more people get involved in the Denver music scene, the more it can establish its musical identity like other big cities, he said. Thompson, who has played in a band and currently records music on his own, said the best way for beginners to approach open mics is to lay their emotions out. “Open up yourself,” Thompson Professional tax prep may be for you. said. “And do it again and again and again.”Each year, H&R Block trains and hires thousands of tax
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3445 S. Broadway, Englewood; 303-7815665; thebrewonbroadway.com • 38 State Brewing Company 8071 S. Broadway, Unit A, Littleton; 720638-3678; 38statebrew.com • The Toad Tavern 5302 S. Federal Circle, Ste. A, Littleton; 303-795-6877; facebook.com/thetoadtavern
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West metro • Teller’s Tap Room 1990 Youngfield St., Lakewood; 303-2371002; tellerstaproom.com
Denver • Mercury Café 2199 California St.; 303-294-9258; mercurycafe.com
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Clarke’s Concert of the Week — Stones Throw Party at Summit Music Hall Mention Stones Throw Records to appreciators of independent hiphop, electronic and soul music, and you’re bound to see their eyes light up. Founded by Chris Manak (known as Peanut Butter Wolf) in 1996, the label has released monumental records like Madlib and MF DOOM’s “Madvillainy” and J Dilla’s “Donuts” and introduced the world to artists like Mayer Hawthorne and NxWorries. Three members of the label’s impressive roster — Dam Funk, J. Rocc and Hawthorne — will be performing at the Stones Throw Party at Summit Music Hall, 1902 Blake St., at 9 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 8. J. Rocc is the founder of the influential World Famous Beat Junkies DJ crew, and has released numerous mixtapes in addition to production for Stones Throw releases. Damon “DamFunk” Riddick is a passionate advocate for funk as a vital genre of music. And Hawthorne will cap the evening off with a DJ set. Score tickets at www.summitdenver. com while they’re still available. The Late Late Weekend with Craig Ferguson I really miss having Craig Ferguson on my television on the regular. During his time on CBS’ “The Late Late Show” he was a funny, at times melancholic voice in an industry too often overflowing with gimmicks and nothing to say. In addition to being a host, director and novelist, Ferguson has a long history as a stand-up comedian. And he’ll be embracing that role when he spends four nights at the Comedy
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Works Downtown, 1226 15th St. in Denver, Sept. 7 through 10. Ferguson’s most recent comedy album, “Here to Help,” earned him a Grammy nomination and he also launched a SiriusXM radio program called “The Craig Ferguson Show.” Get tickets by visiting www.comedyworks.com/comedians/craigferguson. A legend in person at Sloan’s Lake Fantasy as a film genre was at an interesting point in the 1980s. Visual effects were coming along, though most of the time they look remarkably cheesy to contemporary eyes, and they focused too much on the traditional hero rescues the damsel in distress trope. Still, there’s something to be said for rewatching childhood favorites, especially with one of the stars. The Sloan’s Lake Alamo Drafthouse, 4255 W. Colfax Ave. in Denver, is hosting a screening of Ridley Scott’s cult favorite, “Legend,” featuring a poetry session with co-lead Mia Sara before the movie. Sara will be reading her poetry at 8 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 14, followed by the film at 9:30. “Legend” was one of the first of many movies featuring Tom Cruise as the lead. Cruise plays Jack, a young man who finds himself in a battle against the Lord of Darkness to save daylight and steal Sara’s Lili. Sara will be reading as part of Alamo’s poetry reading series, Ham On Rye. And maybe she’ll even take some questions on “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.” Go to www.drafthouse.com/denver/ for tickets. Clarke Reader’s column on culture appears on a weekly basis. He can be reached at Clarke.Reader@hotmail. com.
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September 6, 2018
Two children, two journeys Littleton girl riding bike for boy with rare disease BY DAVID GILBERT DGILBERT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Zoi Kokinos has never met Hudson Lambert. But in 15 days, 6-year-old Zoi rode her bike 100 miles, with every mile dedicated to raising funds to help the 7-year-old whose life has been upended by a rare disease. Hudson has a long way to go in treating his rumination syndrome, a disease that renders him unable to keep food down and has made him the target of school bullies for his frequent vomiting. But Zoi has a long way to go, too — she plans to keep riding every day for 30 days, sticking to a commitment she made with her dad to do what they can to help bring Hudson some relief. “Hopefully it can help him with his stomach,” the Littleton girl said. “Then maybe he can go to a movie or have some fun so he can forget about his sickness for a bit.” No complaints Zoi’s charity ride was the brainchild of her dad Ray, who works with Hudson’s dad Jeremy at Your Castle Real Estate in Denver. The staff planned a “Tough Mudder” fundraising race for the Lamberts, but Ray’s bad back meant he couldn’t participate. Instead, Ray — who is also the founder of Go Play of Colorado, a 501(c)3 that organizes fundraisers for charities — posed the idea of a charity bike ride to Zoi. The initial plan was to ride 100 miles in 30 days, but Zoi, with a shiny new bike, blasted through that goal in 15 days in August. The pair change up their riding route daily, sometimes traversing the Mary Carter Greenway or the High Line Canal. She raised $371 by day 15, mostly from online donations, but some in cash from other bike riders along local trails that she chats up. “Zoi’s been extraordinary,” Ray said. “She’s tough, determined, and game to try new things. She’s got that child’s notion: `sure, I can do this.’ She doesn’t complain.” The fundraising totals might not
be stupendous, Ray said, but it’s not about that. “It’s about teaching Zoi to be committed, and to think of others,” Ray said. “And it’s something she’ll always remember that we’ll have together.” Boy, interrupted In Henderson, 26 miles north of Littleton, Hudson is an energetic second-grader who plays basketball and football, and recently broke his arm climbing fences. But much of his time is spent in exam rooms and therapists’ offices, trying to come up with effective treatments for the rare disease that makes him throw up as much as 50 times a day. Hudson sometimes keeps a bucket by his desk, said his dad Jeremy, and he might make dozens of trips to the bathroom in the course of a school day. Sometimes he doesn’t go at all. “Some of the kids call me Barf Boy,” Hudson said. “My mom and dad said to tell them: `Stop. Just because I have a medical condition doesn’t mean you can make fun of me. My disease doesn’t define me.’” The disease is partly physiological and partly psychological, said Kelly Lambert, Hudson’s mom. A travel agent, Kelly works from home. She’s thought about returning to full-time work, but Hudson sees so many doctors and misses so much school that she needs to be home, she said. Doctors recently found a lesion on Hudson’s brain, which will require regular MRIs. Hudson’s doctors sent him to see specialists in Ohio. Jeremy’s work insurance didn’t cover out-of-state doctors, so the family switched him to Kelly’s insurance — only to find out hers didn’t cover as much as they thought. The Lamberts pay nearly $700 a month to insure Hudson and their 12-year-old daughter, but Hudson’s bills are piling up on top of that. ‘Keep going, of course’ “We were resistant to getting help at first,” Kelly said. “But it’s been so comforting to have people rally around us. I can’t express enough gratitude.” Hudson will start new therapies soon, Jeremy said, and medication
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Zoi Kokinos, a 6-yearold from Littleton, is riding her bike to raise funds for Hudson Lambert’s treatments for rumination syndrome. DAVID GILBERT
means he can keep enough food down to keep growing. “We’re extremely blessed that Hudson only has what he has, and that it’s not life threatening,” Jeremy said. Zoi’s ride is inspiring, Jeremy said. “If a little girl will do this at age six, imagine what she’ll do at 21,” Jeremy said. On Aug. 24, Zoi and Ray passed the hundred-mile mark on their rides, only halfway through their 30-day plan. Asked what she’d do next, Zoi seemed to find the question almost silly. “Well, keep going, of course,” she said. Visit denvergoplay.com to donate to Zoi’s Ride for Hudson.
Hudson Lambert, 7, on his way to Ohio to see doctors. Lambert struggles with rumination syndrome, a disease that causes him to vomit uncontrollably. Zoi Kokinos, a 6-year-old from Littleton, is riding her bike to raise funds for Hudson’s treatments. COURTESY PHOTO
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Aspirin disappoints for avoiding first heart attack, stroke Not worth risk for healthy people, a study leader says BY MARILYNN MARCHIONE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Taking a low-dose aspirin every day has long been known to cut the chances of another heart attack, stroke or other heart problem in people who already have had one, but the risks don’t outweigh the benefits for most other folks, major new research finds. Although it’s been used for more than a century, aspirin’s value in many situations is still unclear. The latest studies are some of the largest and longest to test this pennies-a-day blood thinner in people who don’t yet have heart disease or a blood vesselrelated problem. One found that aspirin did not help prevent first strokes or heart attacks in people at moderate risk for one because they had several health threats such as smoking, high blood pressure or high cholesterol. Another tested aspirin in people with diabetes, who are more likely to develop or die from heart problems, and found that the modest benefit it gave was offset by a greater risk of serious bleeding. Aspirin did not help prevent cancer as had been hoped. And fish oil supplements, also tested in the study of people with diabetes,
failed to help. “There’s been a lot of uncertainty among doctors around the world about prescribing aspirin’’ beyond those for whom it’s now recommended, said one study leader, Dr. Jane Armitage of the University of Oxford in England. “If you’re healthy, it’s probably not worth taking it.” The research was discussed Aug. 26 at the European Society of Cardiology meeting in Munich. The aspirin studies used 100 milligrams a day, more than the 81-milligram pills commonly sold in the United States but still considered low dose. Adult strength is 325 milligrams. Who’s really at risk? A Boston-led study gave aspirin or dummy pills to 12,546 people who were thought to have a moderate risk of suffering a heart attack or stroke within a decade because of other health issues. After five years, 4 percent of each group had suffered a heart problem — far fewer than expected, suggesting these people were actually at low risk, not moderate. Other medicines they were taking to lower blood pressure and cholesterol may have cut their heart risk so much that aspirin had little chance of helping more, said the study leader, Dr. J. Michael Gaziano of Brigham and Women’s Hospital. One percent of aspirin takers had stomach or intestinal bleeding, mostly mild — twice as many as those on
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dummy pills. Aspirin users also had more nosebleeds, indigestion, reflux or belly pain. Bayer sponsored the study, and many researchers consult for the aspirin maker. Results were published by the journal Lancet. Aspirin for people with diabetes? People with diabetes have a higher risk of heart problems and strokes from a blood clot, but also a higher risk of bleeding. Guidelines vary on which of them should consider aspirin. Oxford researchers randomly assigned 15,480 adults with Type 1 or 2 diabetes but otherwise in good health and with no history of heart problems to take either aspirin, 1 gram of fish oil, both substances, or dummy pills every day. After seven and a half years, there were fewer heart problems among aspirin users but more cases of serious bleeding, so they largely traded one risk for another. Fish oil results The same study also tested omega-3 fatty acids, the good oils found in salmon, tuna and other fish. Supple-
ment takers fared no better than those given dummy capsules — 9 percent of each group suffered a heart problem. “We feel very confident that there doesn’t seem to be a role for fish oil supplements for preventing heart disease,’’ said study leader Dr. Louise Bowman of the University of Oxford. The British Heart Foundation was the study’s main sponsor. Bayer and Mylan provided aspirin and fish oil, respectively. Results were published by the New England Journal of Medicine. Other studies are testing different amounts and prescription versions of fish oil, “but I can’t tell people go spend your money on it; we think it’s probably better to eat fish,” said Dr. Holly Andersen, a heart disease prevention specialist at New YorkPresbyterian/Weill Cornell who was not involved in the study. The new research doesn’t alter guidelines on aspirin or fish oil, said Dr. Nieca Goldberg, a cardiologist at NYU Langone Medical Center and an American Heart Association spokeswoman. They recommend fish oil only for certain heart failure patients and say it’s reasonable to consider for people who have already suffered a heart attack.
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Lessons and Lemonade: 9:30-11 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Saturday Sept. 8 at Hobby Lobby, 10901 S. Parker Road, Parker. Parker Artist Guild classes for children in grades 4-8. All teachers are professional artists and members of the Parker Artists Guild. Registration required; Contact judypendleton4@ gmail.com.
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The Great Outdoors: 5 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 6 at Douglas County Libraries in Castle Pines, 360 Village Square Lane. Explore creative ways to experience Colorado’s beautiful state and local parks. You’ll learn about the features of some of Colorado’s unique parks, as well as some fun activities to take along on your adventures. All ages. Registration is required at 303-791-7323 or DCL.org. Meet the Alpacas: 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 8 and 9 at the Douglas County Fairgrounds, 500 Fairgrounds Dr., Castle Rock. Free Parking, Admission, Seminars and Demonstrations with Alpaca Fiber. Come see an alpaca up close and pet them. Family Fun For All. Talk to the Alpaca Farms Owners and learn. Visit pacabuddies.org for more information. Scotland, more than kilts and bagpipes: 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8 at Rox Arts (Aspen Grove Shopping Center) in Littleton. Scotland may be greener than the Emerald Isle, you be the judge. Art and travelogue regaling a country worth a visit. Come witness Scotland, and prepare for travel. Cost is $25 including refreshments. Sign up online at www.roxartscouncil.org or in the gallery. Doggie Splash: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m Saturday, Sept. 8 at Recreation Center at Westridge Outdoor Pool, 9650
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this week’s TOP FIVE Highlands Ranch Days: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Sept. 6 to Sept. 8 at the Highlands Ranch Mansion, 9950 E. Gateway Dr., Highlands Ranch. Come celebrate your community’s heritage at the mansion. This event features historical reenactments, black smithing, pottery, Indian fry bread, a petting zoo, a real chuck wagon, livestock displays, and more. Hay rack rides will provide views of the ranch not typically seen by the public. Tours of the mansion will be held throughout the event.Adult $5, Child $3 (Children 2 and under are free). Tickets sold at the gate. Max Maven - World’s Top Mentalist: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 6 at the Theatre of Dreams Arts & Event Center, 735 Park St., Castle Rock. Max Maven’s mysteries transcend linguistic and cultural boundaries. Tickets: $30-$35 All Reserved Seats! (Rows One & Two are Premium Seats). He’s performed in over two dozen countries and now you can see him up-close and personal in Castle Rock. Reservations required: Tickets.AmazingShows. com or call (303) 660-6799 during business hours to book by phone.
Foothills Canyon Blvd, Highlands Ranch. Summer is winding down so come and have a ball and cool off with your favorite four-legged friends and family at the Westridge outdoor pool (no humans in the pool). 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. is reserved for small dogs only. 15 pounds and under and/or 15 inches in height and under. $7 in advance per dog, $10 at the door. Info: HRCAonline. org or 303-791-2500. 9/11 Heroes Run 5K: Sunday, Sept. 9, 9 a.m. race start time at Reynolds Landing, 6745 S. Santa Fe Dr., Littleton. 9/11 Heroes Run 5K race to benefit the Travis Manion Foundation. The race will unite the community to remember the nearly 3,000 lives lost on 9/11, as well as to honor our veterans, military, and first responders who serve our country and our communities. The story of 1st Lt. Travis Manion and his Naval Academy brother Lt. (SEAL) Brendan Looney have been publicized in the book Brothers Forever, and additional information about the Foundation can be found at www.travismanion.org. Joyful Celebration: 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 9 at Joy Lutheran Church and Joyful Mission Preschool, 7051 E. Parker Hills Ct., Parker. Come and enjoy outdoor worship with our Praise Band, FREE BBQ lunch, bouncy house, face painting and games and prizes for kids of all ages. For more info go to joylc.org. Schatzi’s Oktoberfest in Littleton: 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 14, 10 a.m.
Cosplay: 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8 at Douglas County Libraries in Parker, 20105 East Mainstreet. Learn tips and tricks to level up your cosplay game from others in the cosplay community, and share some of your own tips! Costumes are encouraged. Teens & adults. Registration is required at 303791-7323 or DCL.org. SouthFest: 3 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8 at DeKoevend Park Shelter C, 6301 S University Blvd., Centennial. SouthFest combines live local music with a FREE community celebration. Enjoy kid, teen, and adult events including a foam party, and food trucks. For more information visit SouthFellowship. org/Southfest Centennial Car Show & Concert: 11 a.m. to noon. Saturday, Sept. 8 at Centennial Center Park, 13050 E. Peakview Ave., Centennial. The City’s 3nd annual Car Show will feature an exciting collection of classic and exotic cars. Visit www.centennialco.gov.
to 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 16 at Bega Park, 2250 West Main Street, Littleton. Free admission for all to enjoy German eats and treats, contests, dancing, and Paulaner beer imported from Germany just for the weekend, plus many fun, family-friendly activities. Visit schatzisoktoberfest.webs.com for more information. Oktoberfest Celebration and 5K: Sept. 22, race starts at 9 a.m., celebration starts at 2 p.m. at Highlands Ranch Town Center. Gather your family and friends together for this great cultural event with German food, music, and, of course, great biers from Paulaner. And don’t forget the live entertainment. Full Moon Séance at Goddess Isis Bookstore: 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, Sept. 24 at Goddess Isis Bookstore, 2775 South Broadway, Englewood. A Full Moon Seance combines the power of circling our energies to receive messages from the other side with the immense power of a full moon. For more information: www.meetup.com/denver-psychic/ events/250805077/ Thrilling Thursdays: 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Thursdays, at the Recreation Center at Southridge, 4800 McArthur Ranch Road, Highlands Ranch. Special Needs Thrilling Thursdays (Ages 16 and up). Join the therapeutic recreation staff on Thursdays and participate in gym activities, fitness activities, art classes, cooking classes, swimming classes and more. $120 HRCA Member/$138 Non-members. Call (303) 471-7020 for more information.
Downtown Walking Tours: 10:30 a.m. the fourth Saturday of the month from June to September. The 45-minute tour begins at The Courtyard on Perry Street, between Third and Fourth streets, and will conclude at the Castle Rock Museum, 420 Elbert St. Contact 303-814-3164 or museum@castlerockhistoricalsociety.org
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Locating Images of Ancestors: 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8 at the Parker Genealogical Society, 20105 E. Main St., Conference Room B. in Parker. Andy Likens teaches how you can located images of your ancestors - some in unexpected places. Visit www.parkergenealogicalsociety.com for more information. Relieve Your Stress: 12:45 to 1:45 p.m., Sept. 12 at South Denver Cardiology Associates, 1000 Southpark Dr., Littleton. Through HeartMath, learn the impact that stress has on the body and a stress management technique to quickly stop the stress. Class is free. Visit www.southdenver.com for more information. The Fundamentals of Improv Comedy: Sept. 13 to Nov. 15 at The PACE Center, 20000 Mainstreet, Parker. An 8 week course in the basics of improv comedy, helping students grow in self-confidence and creativity while having a ton of fun. Tickets: https://go.evvnt. com/265218-0?pid=4951. Facing Life’s Last Chapters Together with Libby and Patty Bortz: 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at Douglas
County Libraries - James H. LaRue, 9292 S Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. This free event is what could be called “estate planning of the heart.” Libby and Patty Bortz will discuss what matters most in the later chapters of life. While the event is free, registration is required. Register online or by calling (303) 791-7323. Auditions for ‘Little Mermaid’: 4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 19 at 6328 E County Line Rd #102, Littleton. This 15-week class teaches 6-18 year old children singing, dancing, and acting techniques while preparing a full-length musical production. Classes will be held on Wednesdays from 4-5:30 pm from Sept. 19 thru mid-January, when performances will take place. Check out www. spotlightperformers.com or call 720-44-DANCE for more info and current tuition rates. Heart Smart Eating for People with Heart Failure: 11:00 a.m. to noon, Sept. 17 at South Denver Cardiology Associates, 1000 Southpark Dr., Littleton. 80% of all Americans are confused about what to eat and to have heart failure can make it even more confusing. Class is free. Visit www.southdenver.com for more information. Anticoagulation Basics: 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Sept. 17 at South Denver Cardiology Associates, 1000 Southpark Dr., Littleton. Through Thick and Thin: Learning to live with warfarin/Coumadin. Class is free. Visit www.southdenver.com for more information. Heart Failure Class-what you need to know: 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Sept. 18 at South Denver Cardiology Associates, 1000 Southpark Dr., Littleton. Nearly 5 million Americans suffer from heart failure or Congestive Heart Failure, CHF and 550,000 new cases are diagnosed each year. Do you or a loved one have CHF? Class is free. Visit www.southdenver.com for more information. Hands-Only CPR: 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. Sept. 19 at South Denver Cardiology Associates, 1000 Southpark Dr., Littleton. Hands-Only CPR ClassThis 1-hour free class will teach you to recognize an unconscious victim and how to perform compressionsonly CPR. Class is free. Visit www. southdenver.com for more information. `Nemo’ Musical 12-week camp: Spotlight Performing Arts Center will be holding a 12-week “Nemo” camp on Tuesdays from 3:45-4:30 pm for ages 3-12 years. This camp will teach singing, dancing & acting techniques. For more information, visit spotlightperformers.com. Editor’s note: Calendar submissions must be received by noon Wednesday for publication the following week. To place a calendar item, go to eventlink.coloradocommunitymedia.com.
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Ballot measure not fair The following is a type of parody of a solicitor’s visit based on the recent article, “School board approves tax measures for ballot” by Alex Dewind. Knock, knock. Resident: Who’s there? This is your local Douglas County
school board and I’m asking for a $208 contribution to pay for a local bond and tax increase. This is the amount due for your average $470,000 home. Will you contribute? Resident: I have two students who will be graduating soon, one in a neighborhood school, the other in a charter school. How often will you be asking for this contribution and how will both my children benefit? School board: Oh, I’ll be here every year to collect forever, but until they
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signing by the local National Football League team of a player with a rap sheet as long as my arm and leg. “According to industry website Sportrac, he has been fined nearly $2.2 million in his career” (The Denver Post). Or what he would write about Urban Meyer and Ohio State, or Jerry Sandusky and Penn State, or Larry Nassar and Michigan State? There are scandals all over sports, college and professional, and if I had become a sports writer, I’d have to write about many things I would rather not. Sanders said, “Winning isn’t everything; it’s the only thing.” It’s a quote often attributed to Vince Lombardi, but Sanders said it first. And he was correct. It drives everything and we all benefit
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or suffer because of it. The local National Football League team is an opiate for the region. I understand it. I have my own team: It just doesn’t happen to be this one. When my team wins, my day is better. When my team loses, I am downcast. In order to win, college and professional teams will stoop, cheat, lie, mislead, and cover for athletes and coaches who have misbehaved. One college football player said he took a pay cut when he signed his pro contract. What would Murray have done with Reggie Bush? Or Mark McGwire, Sammy Sosa, or Barry Bonds? I’m glad I will never know. There were corruptions when he was writing, but not like there are now. And I know they would have had an impact on him. I am sure he could have been just as eloquent in denunciation, but I preferred it the other way: when he was praising a
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achel Van Gundy is a leader. The Highlands Ranch senior is involved in two student government clubs and is a member of the honor society. She is also one of the captains on the softball team, which has really tested her leadership abilities. The Falcons have their fourth coach in four seasons. Former Rock Canyon coach Debbie Kortbawi was hired to be a dean at Highlands Ranch but was asked to take over the struggling softball program.
Highlands Ranch has a 28.7 winning percentage over the past six seasons and is coming off a 3-15 campaign in 2017. “Being in student government taught me great leadership skills to help me connect with all the girls and know how to lead everyone differently,” said Van Gundy, who plays first base. “It’s a challenge to be the captain but there is a great group of girls that have made it real easy.” Van Gundy is playing her fourth season of softball. As a freshman and sophomore, she ran track in the spring but last year she switched to tennis and the right-hander plays left-handed on the tennis court.
COACH’S TAKE: ‘She’s a great leader. She leads in everything she does. She’s pretty organized and a 4.0 (grade-point average) type of kid.’ Debbie Kortbawl, Highlands Ranch softball coach
Q&A with Van Gundy What music do you listen to before a game? This may sound weird but I listen to One Direction because it reminds me of my childhood when I was less worried about everything else and it calms me down. What or who motivates you most to excel in sports? My mom (Amy) and dad (Joe) are the most supportive people in the whole world and my best friend (Taryn Dragseth) and I are really great partners on and off the field and she just keeps me going. What is your favorite class in school and why? I love science, and I’m taking human anatomy this year and I’m so excited. I want
to be a doctor. What do you like to do away from sports and school? I love hiking and going up to the mountains. I love skiing during the winter and my friends and I always go hammocking. So we go find some trees and set up our hammocks. It’s nice and relaxing. What are your plans for after high school? I plan to go to a college out of state. I’ve grown up with the notion that people should be able to experience other states from where they grew up and I just want to see what it’s like living somewhere else. Then after college, med school, I hope.
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achary Gonzales, Arapahoe’s 6-foot-1, 320-pound nose guard/defensive end, likes to tease his grandpa about wearing a leather helmet when he played football. Gonzales is the third generation of the family to play football. Zachary’s dad, OVERTIME Darrell, was a 168-pound guard who graduated from Mullen in 1987. Dave Gonzales, Zachary’s grandfather, was a 160-pound guard for Adams City in the late 1950s and graduJim Benton ated from the school in what was then called the Town of Commerce in 1960. “Being the third generation to play football is cool no doubt,” said Zachary, who is also a standout rugby player on the Arapahoe club team. “My grandfather is not a big sports guy like my dad. But he fondly remembers being a guard and picking up a fumble that he scored on. Grandpa is always more rewarding when report cards come home and I show him my A’s and B’s. “My dad has the same mantra as grandpa and he has never missed a game. He rearranges his schedule to make sure he is there for me. He prepares me a pregame meal the night before games, a game-day breakfast and gets me a nice steak for lunch, and he is big on me eating healthy.” Darrell and Dave Gonzales both point out that football and the culture surrounding sports is different than it was, especially when the 77-year-old Dave played. “You just went out there rolled up your sleeves, put your hands in the dirt and played,” said Darrell. “Back then was a lot different. Going to work was more important than the game. When I played, whether you knew what the snap count was or not, you just went on movement. “My biggest plus was that I was smart enough to see the ball move and what they now call eye discipline. I would have one eye on the ball and move based on the ball and the players’ movement.
Key stats | She has hit .340, .397 and .410 the previous three seasons. SEE BENTON, P32
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On campus: Highlands Ranch • The softball team has compiled a 5-6 record, which is the best start in the past four seasons. Last year’s team started 2-6 and won only two of the first 16 games. In 2016, the Falcons were 4-7 after 11 games and finished with an 8-11 record. Senior Jalyn Garcia is hitting .583 and junior Kelsey Newman .571 to pace this year’s Falcons team in statistics compiled after nine games. Debbie Kortbawi, a dean at the school, has assumed the head coaching job this season. • John Trahan is still looking
for his first win as the football coach and it won’t be easy on Sept. 7 as the Falcons have a road game against Regis Jesuit. The Falcons have lost the past six games against Regis. So far this season, the team has lost 49-35 to Eaglecrest and were edged 28-21 by Grandview on Aug. 31.
Mountain Vista • Junior Sarah O’Sullivan was the individual girls varsity champion Aug. 31 in the Warrior Invitational cross country meet. She had a time of
18:43.00. • The football team is 0-2 after losing to Ralston Valley 51-0 on Aug. 24 and dropping a 38-21 decision to Cherokee Trail Aug. 31. • Junior Gino Buti has scored the lone goal of the season for the boys soccer team which is off to an 0-3 start after a 3-0 loss to Fairview, a 1-0 setback to Heritage and a 4-1 loss to Fort Collins on Aug. 30.
Rock Canyon • The boys soccer team scored three second-half goals and evened its record at 2-2 with a 4-1 win over the Far Northeast Warriors on Aug. 28. Sophomore Bruno Zdravecky and Kagan Giltinan each had two goals and an assist to spark the victory. • The softball team took a 5-0 record into the Erie Tournament of Champions on Sept. 1. Three of the first five victories were by one run. Sophomore Anna Reimers leads the team with a .556 batting average. She has also pitched 16 innings with a 1.31 earnedrun average. • Junior Derek Fearon was fourth in the boys varsity race at the Warrior Invitational cross country meet on Aug. 31. He was timed in 16:44.00 as the boys team was fourth in the standings. Shannon Osoba was 11th in the girls varsity race with a time of 19:51.00.
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Cherry Creek’s Carter Booth (15) stretches to get the tip as Valor Christian’s Courtney Lane (12) and Miki Timlin (11) set up for defense. Host Valor defeated Cherry Creek in three sets (25-19, 25-19, 25-21) Aug. 30. PAUL DISALVO
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ThunderRidge • Junior Shae Henley won the girls Junior/ Senior division of the Ponderosa Mustang Stampede cross country meet on Aug. 31. The girls were first in the team standings. Henley was timed in 19:33.00, while Madilynn Edwards came in fourth with a 20:04.00 clocking. • The football team has gotten off to a fast start in more ways than one. The team is 2-0 after a 43-0 win over Rangeview on Aug 24 and a 49-12 triumph over Lakewood on Aug. 30 at
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SkyView girls finished second with 86 points in the team standings. In the boys varsity race, freshman Owen Nolan was fourth with a time of 17:05.00 and the boys were also runners-up in the team
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Valor Christian • Senior quarterback Luke McCaffrey had 300 total yards in the football team’s 35-0 seasonopening win over Faith Lutheran on Aug. 24 in Las Vegas. It marked the first win as Valor head coach for McCaffrey’s dad, Ed. • The boys soccer team did not allow a goal in its first three games while scoring 12 goals in wins over Elizabeth, Peak to Peak and Wheat Ridge. Seniors Dalton Georgopulos and
Daniel Soby have been the offensive leaders with four and three goals respectively. Three different goalies have seen action for the Eagles. • Senior Jake Welch tied for second place with a 6-over-par 78 in the Jefferson County 5A golf tournament held Aug. 27 at Bear Creek Golf Club.
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built its second Parker location and fourth site in Douglas County. The second credit union will be at 11280 S. Twenty Mile Road and is scheduled to open in early 2019. The credit union will have representatives available from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Friday, and 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays. A drive-up interactive teller machine with extended live video teller hours also will be available. “This new location will provide local, convenient access to personal service for the more than 1,000 Ent members who currently live within a five-mile radius,” Brian Kayton, Ent’s Denver area regional manager, said in a news release. New day care coming soon An old building off Gilbert Street in downtown Castle Rock will soon be revitalized to serve as a 6,507-square-foot day care center, an additional 2,300 square feet of outdoor recreation space. Davey Daycare is set to open at the end of 2018. The daycare will offer affordable child care services to families in Castle Rock and the surrounding area. The remodel will add ADA compliant restrooms for the children and adults. Updates to the indoor rooms, kitchen, and outdoor play area will also be included in the work, which is being completed by MW Golden Constructors. Ballet company moves Denver Ballet Theatre has moved to a larger studio at County Line and Holly in Highlands Ranch. The new space at 5690 County Line Place includes four large studios with high ceilings, with the main studio being 40 by 70 feet and with windows overlooking Highlands Ranch. An open house for the studio is from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 8. Call 303-799-6609 or go to www.denverballettheatre.org.
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Hospital welcomes new CEO Dr. Jandel Allen-Davis has been named president and CEO at Craig Hospital in Englewood. She will formally begin her role Oct. 1. Allen-Davis replaces Mike Fordyce, who served as president and CEO of Craig for 10 years and announced his retirement earlier this year. She was chosen after a six-month search and received unanimous support from the search committee. Allen-Davis comes to Craig from Kaiser Permanente, where she was most recently the vice president of government, external relations and research. She has been with Kaiser for 24 years, serving in a number of positions from staff physician to the executive leadership role. “Dr. Allen-Davis has the right experience and skills to lead a top rehabilitation hospital,” Bob Ladenburger, Craig Hospital board chair, said in a news release. “But above all, the value she places on patients and the quality of their care is in perfect alignment with Craig’s culture, which is what makes this hospital unique.” Allen-Davis is charged with leading one of the top 10 rehabilitation hospitals in the country, as recently named by U.S. News & World Report. She will work closely with Fordyce to transition into the role over the coming months before his departure in December. “I am honored and excited to be an ambassador and advocate for the Craig family and the patients it serves,” Allen-Davis said in the release. “This is a special place — the way Craig puts patients and their families at the center of care is directly in line with how I practiced medicine. I’m very grateful for the opportunity to join this community.”
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Firefighters and other first responders running with up to 30-pound packs will compete to see who’s the fastest as they tackle a course in Sandstone Ranch, soon to be Douglas County’s newest open space. After a two-year break, The Wildlander 5K, 12K and responder challenge returns Sept. 22, with proceeds benefiting the Larkspur Fire Protection District and the Wildland Firefighter Foundation. Participation is limited, and the registration deadline is Sept. 15. “We’re excited that Douglas County is allowing us to use this property again,” event organizer Rodger Greer said in a news release, “because it is just an incredibly beautiful place to run.” The property, now owned by Douglas County, is not yet open to the public but the county has granted a one-day permit for this event. In addition to the traditional 5K and 12K races, The Wildlander features a “responder challenge” in which teams of three or more first responders will run a 5K with packs proportional to their body weight. The top three times from each team will be used to determine the winner of The Jay Shafer Memorial Cup. A registration code is required to take part in the responder challenge. Email info@wildlander.org for details. “We hope our brother and sister responders
Firefighters and first responders will compete Sept. 22 COURTESY PHOTO from up and down the Front Range will take up the challenge,” Larkspur Battalion Chief Charles Walden said in the release. Walkers are welcome on the 5K course, and there will be races for the kids as well. Registration fee is $20 per person for the responder challenge, $35 for the 5K and $45 for the 12K. A Wildlander T-shirt is available for $5. To register, get directions or for more information, visit wildlander.org or on Facebook @wildlander. The Wildlander is organized by and benefits the Larkspur Fire Department (www.larkspurfire.org). The Wildland Firefighter Foundation will receive a portion of each race entry. The foundation supports families of wildland firefighters, nationwide, killed or seriously injured the line of duty. Visit wffoundation.org.
Back then being 160 to 180 pounds was a big man. Nowadays that is the average for a wide receiver.” Darrell and Dave stress more than football and rugby to Zach. “What Zach, I and grandpa talk about is life, what are you going to do after high school, and what are you going to do after college?” said Darrell. “Grandpa says when you get to be my age you start looking in the rear-view mirror and saying `I should have done this or should have done that.’ I tell him to have fun and just enjoy life. We say that high school is so easy and you don’t realize how easy it was until you start working and have to pay bills.” Dave Gonzales gets philosophical when recalling the almost 60 years between when he played and when Zachary takes the field for Arapahoe. “When I played I could not believe guys could knock me down but they did,” said Dave. “Then I saw my son play hockey and football and knew he was stronger than me. Now my grandson is big and strong like an ox and seems to be enjoying life. In my day spearing was a
big thing but I was a lineman, so nothing changes on the line. “As far as the game getting worse, it’s not the game but some of the people that interfere with sports being fun and just being a game. A simple game has turned into a business for many. In 60 years the same drills are being conducted and I am fairly certain the weight room at Adams City, Mullen and Arapahoe are similar. I bet the bar is 45 pounds at all locations and the weights are the same size, shape and weight.” Dave has a few parting words of wisdom for the younger generation. “Nowadays everyone is chasing something other than the moment,” he said. “The kids will realize this when they are my age. For now, every kid should be enjoying high school sports, as it all goes so quick. I am enjoying seeing my youngest grandson working hard, exercising and enjoying life. We are all here for him and will continue to supp0rt him in whatever he does, but to be 17 again … wow.”
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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In preparation for a periodic evaluation by Higher Learning Commission accrediting agency, Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design is seeking comments from the public about the College. RMCAD will host a visit on December 3-5, 2018 with a team from the Higher Learning Commission. RMCAD has been accredited by the HLC since 2000. The team will review the institution’s ongoing ability to meet HLC’s Criteria for Accreditation. The public is invited to submit comments regarding RMCAD to the following address: Third-Party Comment on Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design Higher Learning Commission 230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500 Chicago, IL 60604-1411 The public may also submit comments online at www.hlcommission.org/comment. Comments must address substantive matters related to the quality of the institution or its academic programs. Comments must be in writing. All comments must be received by November 5, 2018.
Garage Sales MOVING Friday and Saturday September 7th & 8th 8am-5pm 38620 County Road 29 Elizabeth 80107 Tractor, Farm stuff, Stock Tanks etc. Spinning and Weaving stuff, Alpaca/Lama Scale Lots of Garage Sale Items
Orphan Grain Train ANNUAL Garage Sale Sept 7th and 8th, 9am -4pm 550 E. WOLFENSBERGER ROAD Castle Rock, CO 80109. Over 25,000 items to choose from The proceeds will fund the shipping costs of used clothing to those in need in countries throughout the world. Christmas, kitchen, linens, baby, purses, shoes, lamps, and so much MORE!!
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Sunday Worship 9:00am & 10:45am - Worship 9:00am - Sunday School Little Blessings Parents Day Out www.littleblessingspdo.com Want To Purchase minerals and other oil/gas interests. Send details to: P.O. Box 13557 Denver, CO 80201
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Castle Rock Sleep Number Bed Hardly Used $400, Very Solid Kitchen Table, Dining Chairs Tools, 16' Ladder, etc. 3382 Caprock Way Castle Rock 80104 Saturday September 8th 9am-6pm Highlands Ranch Final Moving Sale TV, Computer Monitor, Linens, Fireplace Items, Xmas & Halloween Decorations, Cabbage Patch Doll, Bar B Que Grill, Misc 9546 High Cliffe Street Highlands Ranch 80129 Friday August 10th 8am-4pm LAKEWOOD Camping/Hunting gear, Portaboat w/accessories, Music Gear, Exercise Equipment, Prospecting Equipment, Patio Tables, Tools, Porcelain Dolls & Cabinet, Jewelry, Household Items, Sewing Machine & much much more. 498 S. Dudley Friday & Saturday, September 7 & 8 9:00-5:00 - Sunday 1:00 - 4:00 Lone Tree Montecito Neighborhood Multi Family Garage Sale Friday September 7th 8am-3pm Saturday September 8th 9am-1pm Lone Tree Colorado Ridgegate & Crossington Streets Furniture, Holiday Decorations, Children's Toys, Home Decor, Bikes, Books, Clothes, Jewelry, Dishes, Tools, and lots more
4 Sale Black Brinkman BBQ used two times warmer on left side; new rotisserie; LP tank Asking $150; West Arvada 303.421.8714
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2 side by side lots at Crown Hill Wheat Ridge Block 3, Lot 74, Unit B, Section 3&4 valued at $6000 each will sell for $4500 each plus transfer fee 303-237-1664
Cemetery Lots
Cremation Gardens. Companion sites include granite placements. 40% discount from Horan and McConaty. Your price is $4,611. County Line and Holly. 303-551-4930
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Saturday September 8th Start at 8am 13856 West 68th Avenue Arvada 80004 New Items, Antique Items, Canning Jars, Insulators, Pickling Crocks, Tools, Nick Nacks and so much more!
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Furniture Dining Room Set $100.00 Baldwin Fun Machine (Organ) $250.00 Dresser $50.00 Night Stand $25.00 Phone Number 303-918-5339
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Cemetery Plots For Sale:
Two adjoining plots, Chapel Hill Cemetery, Garden of Gethsemane, in Centennial. List price is $11,790. Will sell for $5000 plus $595 transfer fee = $5595. Call 972-523-9431 for more info or to view the lots. Leave message with your phone number if no answer.
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September 6, 2018 Misc. Private Legals Public Notice NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED
To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the Same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to:
OCCUPANT - ALLEN H HEDRICK - SHERI L THOMPSON - MARY SUE HALLAUER AND CHERYL L ANDERSON - MARY SUE HALLAUER - CHERYL L ANDERSON - ALLEN H HEDRICK AND WALTER A KOWALSKI - WALTER A KOWALSKI AKA WALTER ANTHONY KOWALSKI - ALLEN H HEDRICK AKA ALLEN HUGO
You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 12th day of November 2009 the then County Treasurer of the County of Douglas, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to SHERI L THOMPSON the following described real estate situate in the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, to wit: LOT 17 BLK 5 MERIBEL VILLAGE #1 0.511 AM/L
and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to SHERI L THOMPSON. That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent* taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2008. That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of ALLEN H HEDRICK for said year 2008
That said SHERI L THOMPSON on the 5th day of June 2018 the present holder of said certificate, has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said real estate; That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said at 1:00 o’clock P.M., on the 20th day of December 2018 unless the same has been redeemed. Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my hand this 6th day of September 2018 /s/ David Gill County Treasurer of Douglas County Legal Notice No.: 933861 First Publication: September 6, 2018 Last Publication: September 20, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED
To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the Same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to:
OCCUPANT - ALLEN H HEDRICK - SHERI L THOMPSON - WILLIAM R SORTER - ALLEN H HEDRICK AND WALTER A KOWALSKI - ALLEN H HEDRICK AKA ALLEN HUGO HEDRICK - WALTER A KOWALSKI AKA WALTER ANTHONY KOWALSKI
You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 12th day of November 2009 the then County Treasurer of the County of Douglas, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to SHERI L THOMPSON the following described real estate situate in the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, to wit: LOT 27 BLK 3 MERIBEL VILLAGE 1 0.503 AM/L
and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to SHERI L THOMPSON. That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent* taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2008. That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of ALLEN H HEDRICK for said year 2008
That said SHERI L THOMPSON on the 5th day of June 2018 the present holder of said certificate, has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said real estate; That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said at 1:00 o’clock P.M., on the 20th day of December 2018 unless the same has been redeemed. Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my hand this 6th day of September 2018 /s/ David Gill County Treasurer of Douglas County Legal Notice No.: 933862 First Publication: September 6, 2018 Last Publication: September 20, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED
To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the Same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to: OCCUPANT - ALLEN H HEDRICK - SHERI L
Public Notice NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED
Misc. Private Legals
To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the Same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to: OCCUPANT - ALLEN H HEDRICK - SHERI L THOMPSON - CHARLES MILLER - ALLEN HEDRICK AND WALTER KOWALSKI - ALLEN H HEDRICK AND WALTER A KOWALSKI - ALLEN H HEDRICK AKA ALLEN HUGO HEDRICK AKA ALLEN HEDRICK - WALTER A KOWALSKI AKA WALTER ANTHONY KOWALSKI AKA WALTER KOWALSKI You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 12th day of November 2009 the then County Treasurer of the County of Douglas, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to SHERI L THOMPSON the following described real estate situate in the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, to wit: LOT 8 BLK 5 MERIBEL VILLAGE 1 247-882 0.525 AM/L and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to SHERI L THOMPSON. That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent* taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2008. That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of ALLEN H HEDRICK for said year 2008 That said SHERI L THOMPSON on the 5th day of June 2018 the present holder of said certificate, has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said real estate; That a Treasurer's Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said at 1:00 o'clock P.M., on the 20th day of December 2018 unless the same has been redeemed. Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer's Deed. Witness my hand this 6th day of September 2018 /s/ David Gill County Treasurer of Douglas County Legal Notice No.: 933863 First Publication: September 6, 2018 Last Publication: September 20, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the Same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to: OCCUPANT - ALLEN H HEDRICK - SHERI L THOMPSON - BYRON R HILLIARD AKA BYRON RUSHMORE HILLIARD - ALLEN H HEDRICK AND WALTER A KOWALSKI - ALLEN H HEDRICK AKA ALLEN HUGO HEDRICK - WALTER A KOWALSKI AKA WALTER ANTHONY KOWALSKI You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 12th day of November 2009 the then County Treasurer of the County of Douglas, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to SHERI L THOMPSON the following described real estate situate in the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, to wit: LOT 1 BLK 5 MERIBEL VILLAGE 1 257-642 0.504 AM/L and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to SHERI L THOMPSON. That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent* taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2008. That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of ALLEN H HEDRICK for said year 2008 That said SHERI L THOMPSON on the 5th day of June 2018 the present holder of said certificate, has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said real estate; That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said at 1:00 o’clock P.M., on the 20th day of December 2018 unless the same has been redeemed. Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my hand this 6th day of September 2018 /s/ David Gill County Treasurer of Douglas County Legal Notice No.: 933865 First Publication: September 6, 2018 Last Publication: September 20, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the Same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to: OCCUPANT - ALLEN H HEDRICK - SHERI L THOMPSON - TAYLOR LAND CO LTD, A COLORADO LIMITED PARTNERSHIP NKA TAYLOR LAND CO LLLP AND CASTLE MOTORS INC, A COLORADO CORPORATION TAYLOR LAND CO LTD, A COLORADO LIMITED PARTNERSHIP NKA TAYLOR LAND CO LLLP AND CASTLE MOTORS INC - C G TAYLOR, GENERAL PARTNER TAYLOR LAND CO LTD A COLORADO LIMITED PART-
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the Same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to: OCCUPANT - ALLEN H HEDRICK - SHERI L THOMPSON - TAYLOR LAND CO LTD, A COLORADO LIMITED PARTNERSHIP NKA TAYLOR LAND CO LLLP AND CASTLE MOTORS INC, A COLORADO CORPORATION TAYLOR LAND CO LTD, A COLORADO LIMITED PARTNERSHIP NKA TAYLOR LAND CO LLLP AND CASTLE MOTORS INC - C G TAYLOR, GENERAL PARTNER TAYLOR LAND CO LTD A COLORADO LIMITED PARTNERSHIP NKA TAYLOR LAND CO LLLP - C G TAYLOR, PRESIDENT CASTLE MOTORS INC A COLORADO CORPORATION AND JAMES S TAYLOR, SECRETARY CASTLE MOTORS INC - CG TAYLOR AS GENERAL PARTNER OF TAYLOR LAND CO LTD AND AS PRESIDENT OF CASTLE MOTORS INC AND BY JAMES S TAYLOR AS SECRETARY OF CASTLE MOTORS INC - TAYLOR LAND CO LLLP FKA TAYLOR LAND CO LTD - MARK R TAYLOR, REGISTERED AGENT TAYLOR LAND CO LLLP FKA TAYLOR LAND CO LTD - TIMOTHY L GAYLORD, PRESIDENT CASTLE ROCK MOTORS INC - GARY K GUILFORD, VICE PRESIDENT, SECRETARY AND TREASURER CASTLE ROCK MOTORS INC - ALLEN H HEDRICK AND WALTER A KOWALSKI - ALLEN H HEDRICK AKA ALLEN HUGO HEDRICK - WALTER A KOWALSKI AKA WALTER ANTHONY KOWALSKI - ALLEN HEDRICK AND WALTER A KOWALSKI - TIMOTHY L GAYLORD CASTLE ROCK MOTORS INC
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You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 12th day of November 2009 the then County Treasurer of the County of Douglas, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to SHERI L THOMPSON the following described real estate situate in the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, to wit: LOT 4 BLK 5 MERIBEL VILLAGE 1 312-350 0.511 AM/L and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to SHERI L THOMPSON. That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent* taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2008. That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of ALLEN H HEDRICK for said year 2008 That said SHERI L THOMPSON on the 5th day of June 2018 the present holder of said certificate, has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said real estate; That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said at 1:00 o’clock P.M., on the 20th day of December 2018 unless the same has been redeemed. Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my hand this 6th day of September 2018 /s/ David Gill County Treasurer of Douglas County Legal Notice No.: 933864 First Publication: September 6, 2018 Last Publication: September 20, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the Same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to: OCCUPANT - ALLEN H HEDRICK - SHERI L THOMPSON - JAMES W THURSTIN AKA JAMES WILLIAM THURSTIN - ALLEN HEDRICK AND WALTER KOWALSKI - ALLEN H HEDRICK AND WALTER A KOWALSKI - ALLEN H HEDRICK AKA ALLEN HUGO HEDRICK - WALTER A KOWALSKI AKA WALTER ANTHONY KOWALSKI You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 12th day of November 2009 the then County Treasurer of the County of Douglas, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to SHERI L THOMPSON the following described real estate situate in the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, to wit: LOT 15 BLK 5 MERIBEL VILLAGE 1 0.508 AM/L and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to SHERI L THOMPSON. That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent* taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2008. That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of ALLEN H HEDRICK for said year 2008 That said SHERI L THOMPSON on the 5th day of June 2018 the present holder of said certificate, has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said real estate; That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said at 1:00 o’clock P.M., on the 20th day of December 2018 unless the same has been redeemed. Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my hand this 6th day of September 2018 /s/ David Gill County Treasurer of Douglas County Legal Notice No.: 933866 First Publication: September 6, 2018 Last Publication: September 20, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or
Misc. Private Public NoticeLegals NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the Same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to: OCCUPANT - ALLEN H HEDRICK & DIANA HEDRICK - SHERI L THOMPSON - HELEN R ROUNCE AS TRUSTEE OF RONALD W ROUNCE AND HELEN R ROUNCE FAMILY TRUST - HELEN R ROUNCE AS TRUSTEE HELEN R ROUNCE - ALLEN H HEDRICK AKA ALLEN HUGO HEDRICK - DIANA COOPER FKA DIANA HEDRICK AKA DIANA COOPER HEDRICK - DIANA HEDRICK AKA DIANA COOPER HEDRICK NKA DIANA COOPER You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 12th day of November 2009 the then County Treasurer of the County of Douglas, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to SHERI L THOMPSON the following described real estate situate in the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, to wit: LOT 9 BLK 5 MERIBEL VILLAGE 1 255-576 0.501 AM/L and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to SHERI L THOMPSON. That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent* taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2008. That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of ALLEN H HEDRICK & DIANA HEDRICK for said year 2008 That said SHERI L THOMPSON on the 5th day of June 2018 the present holder of said certificate, has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said real estate; That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said at 1:00 o’clock P.M., on the 20th day of December 2018 unless the same has been redeemed. Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my hand this 6th day of September 2018 /s/ David Gill County Treasurer of Douglas County Legal Notice No.: 933867 First Publication: September 6, 2018 Last Publication: September 20, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the Same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to: OCCUPANT - ALLEN H HEDRICK - SHERI L THOMPSON - DANIEL O BERGE AND JUDY A BERGE - BRIARWOOD INVESTMENT GROUP INC A COLORADO CORPORATION - DANIEL O BERGE AKA DANIEL O BERGE SR AND JUDY A BERGE - DANIEL O BERGE AKA DANIEL ODIN BERGE SR - JUDY A BERGE ALLEN H HEDRICK AKA ALLEN HUGO HEDRICK - LAWRENCE E LIVINGSTON, VICE PRESIDENT BRIARWOOD INVESTMENT GROUP INC, A COLORADO CORPORATION You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 12th day of November 2009 the then County Treasurer of the County of Douglas, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to SHERI L THOMPSON the following described real estate situate in the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, to wit: LOT 16 BLK 3 MERIBEL VILLAGE 1 242-791 0.472 AM/L and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to SHERI L THOMPSON. That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent* taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2008. That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of ALLEN H HEDRICK for said year 2008 That said SHERI L THOMPSON on the 5th day of June 2018 the present holder of said certificate, has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said real estate; That a Treasurer's Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said at 1:00 o'clock P.M., on the 20th day of December 2018 unless the same has been redeemed. Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer's Deed. Witness my hand this 6th day of September 2018 /s/ David Gill County Treasurer of Douglas County Legal Notice No.: 933868 First Publication: September 6, 2018 Last Publication: September 20, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name
Public Notice Misc. Private Legals
NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED
To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the Same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to:
OCCUPANT - ALLEN H HEDRICK - SHERI L THOMPSON - LEO J HAYWARD AND CAROLE C HAYWARD, AS JOINT TENANTS - ALLEN H HEDRICK AND WALTER A KOWALSKI - ALLEN H HEDRICK AKA ALLEN HUGO HEDRICK - WALTER A KOWALSKI AKA WALTER ANTHONY KOWALSKI - LEO J HAYWARD AKA LEO JOE HAYWARD
You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 12th day of November 2009 the then County Treasurer of the County of Douglas, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to SHERI L THOMPSON the following described real estate situate in the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, to wit: LOT 1 BLK 4 MERIBEL VILLAGE 1 312-350 0.520 AM/L
and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to SHERI L THOMPSON. That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent* taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2008. That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of ALLEN H HEDRICK for said year 2008
That said SHERI L THOMPSON on the 5th day of June 2018 the present holder of said certificate, has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said real estate; That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said at 1:00 o’clock P.M., on the 20th day of December 2018 unless the same has been redeemed. Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my hand this 6th day of September 2018 /s/ David Gill County Treasurer of Douglas County Legal Notice No.: 933869 First Publication: September 6, 2018 Last Publication: September 20, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
Public Notice NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED
To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the Same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to:
OCCUPANT - ALLEN H HEDRICK - SHERI L THOMPSON - ROCKY MOUNTAIN INVESTMENT COMPANY - ROCKY MOUNTAIN INVESTMENT COMPANY BY DR RAY E PIPER JAMES F PHENEY, GENERAL PARTNER ROCKY MOUNTAIN INVESTMENT COMPANY, A UTAH LIMITED PARTNERSHIP - JAMES L COLE, GENERAL PARTNER ROCKY MOUNTAIN INVESTMENT COMPANY, A UTAH LIMITED PARTNERSHIP - HOWARD D MORGAN, GENERAL PARTNER ROCKY MOUNTAIN INVESTMENT COMPANY, A UTAH LIMITED PARTNERSHIP - WALTER A KOWALSKI AND ALLEN H HEDRICK - ALLEN H HEDRICK AND WALTER A KOWALSKI - ALLEN H HEDRICK AKA ALLEN HUGO HEDRICK - WALTER A KOWALSKI AKA WALTER ANTHONY KOWALSKI
You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 12th day of November 2009 the then County Treasurer of the County of Douglas, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to SHERI L THOMPSON the following described real estate situate in the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, to wit: LOT 3 BLK 5 MERIBEL VILLAGE 1 312-350 0.493 AM/L
and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to SHERI L THOMPSON. That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent* taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2008. That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of ALLEN H HEDRICK for said year 2008
That said SHERI L THOMPSON on the 5th day of June 2018 the present holder of said certificate, has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said real estate; That a Treasurer's Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said at 1:00 o'clock P.M., on the 20th day of December 2018 unless the same has been redeemed. Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer's Deed. Witness my hand this 6th day of September 2018 /s/ David Gill County Treasurer of Douglas County Legal Notice No.: 933870 First Publication: September 6, 2018 Last Publication: September 20, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
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