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September 8, 2016 VOLUME 15 | ISSUE 34
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Board doesn’t accept Benevento’s resignation Two-term director announced last month his intention to step down By Mike DiFerdinando mdiferdinando@coloradocommunitymedia.com District E will be without a voice on the Douglas County Board of Education longer than expected after the board did not formally accept Doug Benevento’s resignation in a 3-3 vote at a special meeting Sept. 6. The district encompasses Lone Tree, Acres Green, Castle Pines and eastern Highlands Ranch.
Technically, the vacancy for the board position has not yet occurred since the resignation was not accepted. Benevento announced Aug. 17 he was resigning effective immediately. He made his announcement public in a self-written opinion piece in a Denver media outlet as well as privately to school board President Meghann Benevento Silverthorn the same day. Benevento, who did not attend the Sept. 6 meeting, said he was resigning because he had accomplished what he set out to
do in his seven years on the board and didn’t believe there was much else that could be accomplished before the 2017 board election. Silverthorn notified the other board members of Benevento’s resignation via email the day she was notified but did not forward his one-sentence resignation letter, she said. While Silverthorn, board Vice President Judith Reynolds and James Geddes voted to approve the resignation, board members Wendy Vogel, David Ray and AnneMarie Lemieux voted not to accept it. The three opposing board members expressed concerns that Benevento had
given up his seat early in order to strategically give a replacement a year on the board and an advantage in the next election and said they had not received the resignation in writing, which they said did not follow board procedure. Three years into his second term, Benevento has been a strong supporter of school choice and pay-for-performance for teachers as a member of the reformminded majority on the board, which includes Silverthorn, Reynolds and Geddes. Benevento, an attorney who lives in Highlands Ranch, was first elected in 2009 and re-elected in 2013.
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Wounded detective showing progress Dan Brite, shot near Parker, is former Lone Tree police officer By Kyle Harding and Chris Rotar Staff writers
A construction crew begins work on the center pier of a light rail bridge at RidgeGate Parkway and I-25 on Sept. 1. Traffic will be restricted to the right lanes until November while crews build a bridge that will lead to a new rail station. Photo by Tom Skelley
Work on light rail bridge underway RTD closes lanes on RidgeGate Parkway By Tom Skelley tskelley@coloradocommunitymedia.com
A map shows new stations and the extension of light rail tracks being built for RTD’s Southeast Rail Extension Project. Courtesy image
Construction on RidgeGate Parkway began Sept. 1, restricting traffic to outer right lanes 24 hours a day as the building of a light rail bridge to a new station at the southeast corner of RidgeGate Parkway and I-25 in Lone Tree gets underway. The bridge is part of the Southeast Rail Extension Project, connecting a 2.3-mile stretch between Lincoln Station — north of Lincoln Avenue and I-25 — and RidgeGate. Left lane restrictions will be in place seven days a week between Havana Street and the northbound ramps for I-25. Far right lanes will remain open throughout the project’s duration. In an email, Marta Sipeki, spokesperson for RTD’s FasTracks program, said the expanded system will give commuters an alternative to sitting in traffic jams on I-25. “Riders will have increased accessibility, improved mobility and connectivity,” she said. “People from throughout the metro area will have an option to travel to the employment centers in the RidgeGate area via light rail.” The expansion project includes the construction of two other stations — a Kiss-n-Ride at Sky Ridge Avenue near Sky Ridge Medical Center and a station at the future Lone Tree City Center east of I-25 — in addition to the Rail continues on Page 9
Doctors were seeing “promising progress” by the detective who was hospitalized after being shot by a man authorities say was acting in a suicidal manner before being killed in an exchange of gunfire with law enforcement. Dan Brite, a 2½-year veteran of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, underwent surgery at Parker Adventist Hospital the night of Sept. 2 before Brite being moved to the facility’s intensive care unit. He remained in critical condition but was “responding to stimulus” on Sept. 4, two days after he was shot near a Parker middle school, a sheriff’s office spokesman said. Shooting continues on Page 9
JAGUARS JUMP OUT Rock Canyon fends off more than 25 other cross country teams to seize the Warrior Invitational. PAGE 23
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NEWS IN A HURRY C-470 express lanes open house The public is invited to meet the contractor team and receive the latest information on the C-470 Express Lane project at an open house on Sept. 13 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn Highlands Ranch, 1050 Plaza Drive. The C-470 Express Lanes project will deliver express lanes along 12.5 miles between I-25 and Wadsworth Boulevard. This $276 million project will give drivers the option to use the express lanes for a faster commute. The project also includes reconstruction of existing roads, ramp and bridge improvements, and the installment of toll equipment. Construction is expected to be complete in spring of 2019.
Liz Schneider and her daughter watch a clown juggle at Taste of Lone Tree. “We just love being part of a great community and we love to share it with our family, so with our three little kids and the grandparents we like to get involved,” Schneider said. She and her family, from Lone Tree, ate food and enjoyed music together throughout the day. Photos by Conner Davis
Tyler Merchant plays a game of cornhole with his friends at Taste of Lone Tree on Sept. 3. “We came today because we were looking for something fun to do and thought this would be a fun way to experience the community,” Merchant said.
‘A bigger and better event’ Taste of Lone Tree showcases restaurants, businesses By Conner Davis Special to Colorado Community Media Twenty-five local restaurants, along with a number of other businesses, set up shop at Lincoln Commons last weekend to share their specialties and expertise with the community at the annual Taste of Lone Tree.
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The Sept. 3 event, organized by the Lone Tree Chamber of Commerce, showcased 25 restaurants dishing out food samples, and businesses that gave prizes and talked with community members. Throughout the day, six bands of various genres performed on two stages, a cave simulator was set up for children and adults to explore, and a juggler entertained spectators. “It’s for the community, it’s to
showcase our businesses ... and it’s for everybody to have fun,” said Mary Martin, president of the Lone Tree Chamber of Commerce. “This event ... was diminishing in its excitement, but now we’re back. We’ve re-energized it and made it a bigger and better event for the community.” Conner Davis is a senior at Mountain Vista High School in Highlands Ranch and editor-in-chief of Mountain Vista Media.
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Register to vote in Douglas County Residents may visit DouglasVotes.com to register to vote, check voter registration status, update a mailing address or affiliate with a party. The website also has important dates and deadlines regarding the Nov. 8 general election. Ballots for the Nov. 8 general election will be sent beginning Oct. 17 to those who registered to vote in Douglas County before Sept. 15. Those who registered to vote and do not receive a ballot by Oct. 24 should contact the Douglas County elections staff at 303-660-7444. Ballots must be received by 7 p.m. on Election Day, Nov. 8. The Douglas County Elections Office, at 125 Stephanie Place in Castle Rock, is open for assistance weekdays between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. and by phone at 303-660-7444. Douglas County lifts fire restrictions Douglas County Sheriff Tony Spurlock has lifted all fire restrictions for unincorporated areas of Douglas County effective Aug. 30. Residents may resume normal activity. As always, the sheriff’s office advises residents to remain responsible and diligent anytime a fire is in use.
CORRECTION In an article in last week’s edition about the Party in the Pines, the city councilmember quoted was Ned Wilt, Castle Pines councilmember for Ward 3.
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Mike Warren and his 3-year-old son, Hosea, spent Sept. 3 at the parking lot of South Suburban Ice Arena, 6580 S. Vine St., Centennial, for the fifth annual Touch-a-Truck extravaganza. “This is great,” Warren said. “He loves seeing all the trucks.” When asked what piece of machinery was his favorite, Hosea responded, “The fire truck.” It was a common answer among the young attendees. The free event, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., gave kids the chance to explore a variety of machinery, including trucks, tractors, emergency vehicles and a Zamboni that made piles of snow on the cement. It was the perfect photo op for parents and grandparents. Touch-a-Truck usually has between 600 and 800 guests, said Dirk Doty, recreation coordinator of South Suburban. “It’s fun for all kids, all ages,” Doty said, “and it gives families something to do over Labor Day weekend.”
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Brooks, 3, hides out in the tire of an electric red tractor at South Suburban’s Touch-a-Truck event on Sept. 3. The piece of machinery was one of many in the parking lot of South Suburban Ice Arena, 6580 S. Vine St., Centennial.
Zach Paddock, 2, explores an ambulance at the annual Touch-a-Truck event.
Daylen Kidd, 2, plays next to snow made from a Zamboni at South Suburban’s Touch-a-Truck extravaganza.
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STEM School music project worthy of note
Four-student team among eight to receive Think It Up award
By Alex DeWind adewind@coloradocommunitymedia.com Four high school students from STEM School and Academy were recognized for their endeavors in a subject that is typically not associated with the science, technology, engineering and math school: Music. The group mastered the album production process from start to finish. They used Ableton, an
advanced music-making software, played several instruments and wrote and sang the song lyrics. Their final product was a CD titled “BAND Together,” featuring tunes about the complex life of a teenager. A few song titles include “Wrath of Storms,” “Mentors” and “Together We Rise.” In July, the group was selected as one of eight teams to receive a Think It Up Innovation Award from the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF) and $5,000 in DonorsChoose.org funding credits. EIF, a charitable organization based in Hollywood, launched thinkitup.org in 2015 to fund
student-powered, teacher-led learning in partnership with DonorsChoose.org, a teacher crowd funding charity. To date, Think It Up has funded more than 2,700 classroom-learning projects throughout the country, according to a media release. “We are trying to empower students to participate in their education so they are not just showing up to listen to someone,” said Ed Rada, chief operating officer of EIF. Rada said STEM’s “BAND Together” project showed a number of Think It Up’s values, including working in harmony with a teacher, pursuing passions and addressing real-world problems.
IN THEIR BUSINESS A look at some of the businesses and business people making news in the south metro Denver area.
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WHAT’S NEW • A T.J. Maxx and HomeGoods combination store is set to open in Castle Rock on Sept. 18, at the Castle Rock Promenade at Interstate 25 and Founders Parkway. T.J.
Maxx offers savings on brand name and designer fashions. HomeGoods brings a wide selection of home furnishings. The combination store will feature separate entrances as well as a common passage that gives customers the convenience of shopping at both stores. • StarCycle, an indoor cycling studio, has opened its first Colorado location at 8230 S. Colorado Blvd., Suite B1, in Centennial’s Fairways Plaza shopping center. StarCycle offers 45-minute classes for full-body spinning set to music in a candlelit room. The
“Their project challenged them to use higher-order thinking,” Rada said. Aiden Beatty, a 10th-grader at STEM, plays the guitar and helped with the “BAND Together” production. “I enjoyed it because we actually got to create stuff and play together,” he said. Omer Eldar, a senior at STEM and one of the four students on the “BAND Together” team, said he hopes the album will inspire other students to pursue music. “We made our product to show other students that they can do this,” he said. Eldar got involved in music as
a high school student at STEM. He now writes songs on his own, plays several instruments and uses Ableton. Think It Up’s 2016 submission topics ranged from bullying prevention to podcast production to beekeeping. All fostered “curiosity and learning, academic rigor, leadership, character and studentteacher collaboration,” a media release says. Rada noted how “BAND Together” stood out as the product of an art program within a STEM school. “We certainly appreciate that they are applying what they are learning to music,” Rada said.
studio also offers childcare during classes. • Gander Mountain is set to open its newest store in Parker, with its doors opening this month. The new outdoors store will be located on Cottonwood Drive, near Costco Wholesale, and will carry tents, outdoor ware, camouflage apparel, footwear and more. Gander Mountain is headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota, and has been in operation since 1960. • Marshalls has opened a new store at the Streets at SouthGlenn, 6747 S. Vine St., Centennial. The store is one of the nation’s leading off-price retailers, offering namebrand designer merchandise for women, men and children. The store celebrated its grand opening on Aug. 25.
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Transparency the tone of town hall meetings Douglas County School District refines survey process with input from community
STEPS FOR DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT COMMUNITY SURVEY
By Mike DiFerdinando mdiferdinando@coloradocommunitymedia.com
Design Phase • Town hall meetings
• Student surveys (high school students and “senior exit survey”)
• Interviews with local and non-local highereducation officials
• DCSD employee survey
• Interviews with school board members
Understanding and Next Steps Phase • Interviews with local employers
In July, the Douglas County Board of Education approved up to $220,000 for Corona Insights, a Denver-based research and strategy firm, to conduct an extensive community survey. Kevin Raines, president of Corona Insights, asked community members at a recent town hall event at Castle View High School “not to hold it against us.” “We don’t expect one survey to end the debates you’re having,” Raines said at the Aug. 25 meeting. “But our hope is that it will inform all sides of the issues so that everyone is working from the same common ground of knowledge.” Corona kicked off what will be a seven-month data and information gathering process with a series of town hall meetings at district schools where parents and community members asked questions about the process and gave input about what they would like to learn from the survey. The six meetings were held between Aug. 18 and Aug. 31. Corona also hosted another series of town hall events open only to employees. Community members have been calling for a districtwide survey for several years, With tensions and questions arising over the effectivness of reform measures implemented by the school board, community members have been calllng for a districtwide survey for several years. The town halls focused on the community answering two questions: “What is your vision of DCSD in the future?” and “What information do we need to get there?” “The town hall process was really
• Cognitive testing of pilot surveys
• Interviews with older students Measurement Phase • Community survey (parents of young students, parents of older students, nonparents)
designed to open the discussion with the community so that they would have input into the process,” said Jess Stainbrook, the district’s community relations director. “We’re trying to draw a line in the sand and really move forward.” Liz Wagner, a parent with a child at Rock Canyon High School in Highlands Ranch, said she was skeptical before attending the town hall meetings, but was pleasantly surprised by what she heard from the Corona presentation. “They were very transparent,” Wagner said. “They listened to the parents and community members who were there and seemed to hear them and value what we had to say.” In a survey, Wagner said she would like to see school curriculum addressed, how money is being spent in the district and teacher pay. Kelli Slothouber, whose child attends Cougar Run Elementary in Highlands Ranch, said she was concerned that Corona wouldn’t “understand the tensions and dynamic of the district.” But after speaking with Raines, she said she was encouraged.
• Interviews with parents • Interviews with DCSD employees Source: Corona Insights
“I could tell by his expressions that he was really listening,” Slothouber said. Slothouber would like the survey to gauge public opinion on the reform measures implemented by the board of education in recent years. Jeanie Work-Swaim has a child at Stone Mountain Elementary and another at the STEM school in Highlands Ranch. She said she had concerns about how charter parents would factor into the survey and the different concerns they have compared to parents of students at neighborhood schools. “I think if you asked charter parents about the district, their point of view is going to be very different from the neighborhood parents,” Work-Swaim said. “I would answer differently depending on the child.” Raines said the survey and process are fluid and that Corona is still learning what the community wants. “We started out with a sample-based approach on the employee and parents’ survey — with that you are drawing a random sample of people that is large enough to draw scientifically strong con-
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We’re trying to draw a line in the sand and really move forward.” Jess Stainbrook, Douglas County Schools spokesman
clusions,” Raines said. “One of the things we heard from both the community and employees is that they didn’t want a sample — they wanted everyone to be able to be part of a survey.” Based on the feedback from the town halls, Corona is now planning to implement a full-census, online survey of parents in the district and of DCSD employees. It plans to use the district’s email database to accomplish this, which means all parents and employees with correct email contact information will be invited to participate. Community members can also give feedback through the district website by clicking the “Let’s Talk” button at dcsdk12.org. All data will be aggregated and results will be reported without identifying any individuals, Raines said. The exception will be interviews with school board members. “I would define success as A, having defensible research that’s accurate, and B, it is actionable,” Raines said. Raines said he expects to have a finalized report by the end of February. Stainbrook said the district would be hands-off when it comes to the survey. “Kevin and his team are going to have access to really manage the whole thing,” Stainbrook said. “From a district level, we’re really not involved.”
18th Judicial District embraces digital process system
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By Kyle Harding kharding@coloradocommunitymedia.com District Attorney George Brauchler says that by embracing digital discovery, the 18th Judicial District is a leader in bringing the courtroom into 2016.
Brauchler volunteered the district to be the first in Colorado to launch eDiscovery, making it mandatory on Aug. 22. Discovery, the process by which attorneys obtain evidence, is streamlined by the digital process, Brauchler said. “People had to physically come in
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Prior to the vote on the resolution to accept the resignation Sept. 6, Silverthon sent each board member the letter of resignation via email. She also had a physical copy that she offered to share with any of the board members. “There is nothing that has been done outside of state statute or board policy,” Silverthorn said. “He had resigned. He submitted a letter of resignation on Aug.17, and so that is where we find ourselves.” Silverthorn asked Vogel “what criteria would remove your concerns about this resolution?” Vogel replied, “That we follow policy and we follow the law.” Silverthorn said the resolution followed both. “It’s not about the wording of the resolution. It is about the procedure and how this went about in the sense that we did not get a written resignation from Director Benevento,” Vogel said. “It is your duty as the president to get that to us when it was given to you by him.” When asked if she would support the resolution after being given the written copy of the resignation she said, “I’ll see at that point when it comes forward.” The seat will now remain in limbo until the board both officially accepts the resignation and passes a resolution stating so, or three consecutive board meetings pass without Benevento attending, which would automatically trigger a resignation. A replacement will be required to reside in the district and will serve out the remainder of Benevento’s term, which expires at the end of 2017. Term limits would have prevented him from running in the next school board election in November 2017. In the event that the board does not select a person to fill the vacancy by the end of the 60th day following the declaration of the vacancy, the president of the board will appoint a person to fill the vacancy as required by law.
to pick up discovery,” he said, noting that in the past, attorneys would drag around large files full of paperwork. “Now, they go to court with their laptop,” Brauchler said. “The future is the direction we’re headed now.” Brauchler said that the digital discovery process will lead to fewer
hearings being continued to later dates, which often happens when defense attorneys have not received all of the discovery, and can cause a ripple effect, postponing other hearings. “I think we’re going to create an extra level of efficiency,” he said.
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A few tips for a tech-driven world Tech experts weigh in on teens and internet use By Alex DeWind adewind@coloradocommunitymedia.com Teenagers are more digitally connected than ever: Three-quarters own or have access to a smartphone, 24 percent go online almost constantly, and 92 percent go online daily, Pew Research Center reports. The digital world is used for a number of activities — from building relationships to accessing schoolwork to online shopping. But it can also be a vulnerable space for teenagers. “You have to think about what information kids have access to,” said Jackie Burhans, managing partner of CMIT Solutions of Denver Tech Center, which specializes in information technology. “They still need to be aware of some of the dangers and risks of using technology.” Burhans and her husband, James Howald, also a managing partner of CMIT Solutions, have extensive experience with internet technology. The duo helps clients recover files, prevent malware and protect servers. They also have a son in high school. “When your dealing with adults, it’s slightly different than when you’re dealing
with kids,” Burhans said, “but it’s all about security.” As the school year kicks off, the couple has a few tips for parents and teens immersed in the world of technology. Tips for cyberspace If a hacker gets ahold of an internet user’s credit card number or banking information, it can be reversed and oftentimes resolved, Howald said. That’s not the case with cyberbullying. “The area in technology where I see a lasting, permanent impact on kids is when they get into a cyberbullying situation on social media,” he said. “Unfortunately, there isn’t a straightforward way to fix this.” Burhans and Howald recommend that parents have an open discussion with teens on what social media sites are active. Some are mainstream, such as Facebook and Instagram. But others are new to the digital sphere, such as Whisper, YikYak and Afterschool — three apps that allow anonymous posting. Anonymous apps are positive in that they let users express themselves, but they are often filled with inappropriate content and can encourage bullying, according to Common Sense Media, a website that provides information on media and technology. If a teenager is being bullied in cyber-
space, he or she should keep a record of every detail and talk to an adult, said Douglas County Deputy Jason Blanchard. Blanchard, who also does community outreach, said teenagers know social media sites better than any other generation. “I’m not going to say that one is better or worse than the other,” he said. “Every single one needs to be approached with caution because you can’t guarantee anyone’s identity.” Tips for surfing the web “Think before you click the link” is a term Burhans uses at work and at home. An internet user should always consider where an online link is redirecting him or her to avoid scams or phishing — fraud that involves stealing personal information by posing as a legitimate company. Anti-malware software adds protection by blocking spam, viruses and popup pages on a laptop or desktop. The couple also advises teens to be mindful when online shopping. They say stick to nationally known online vendors, such as Amazon. “Teenagers on a budget may find discounted retail on an unknown site,” Burhans said. “They might not receive the product but then someone has their credit card info.”
Tips for tech devices Burhans caught herself browsing Amazon when she had other priorities, so she downloaded an extension that prevents access to distracting websites during work hours. An extension is an add-on program that modifies or enhances the Chrome web browser. “I actually learned it from my son,” Burhans said. “It’s handy when I need to focus.” There are several tweaks in the tech world that can benefit users of all ages. StayFocusd is an extension that restricts the amount of time a user spends on certain websites. The f.lux extension changes the computer’s display color to adapt to the time of day. Web Timer is an extension that tracks web activity and presents the data to the user in a pie chart. Thousands of extensions serve different purposes, from parental controls to work productivity to online protection. Common Sense Media recommends that parents explore online tools — such as extensions — with their kids. “Learning how to use technology appropriately and discovering how to make it work for your needs are key to getting the best out of technology — while minimizing risks,” the site says.
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Political Douglas County Democrats executive committee meets at 7 p.m. the second Monday of every month at various sites. Contact Mike Jones at 720-509-9048 or email info@DouglasDemocrats.org. Social-discussion meetings take place in Highlands Ranch, Castle Rock, Parker, Lone Tree and Roxborough. Visit douglasdemocrats.org and click on calendar for more information. Douglas County Libertarian Development Group meets at 6 p.m. the first Thursday of each month at the Rio Grande Restaurant, 9535 Park Meadows Drive. Go to LPDG.org. The group also has a very active Facebook page. In addition, we are also recognized by the State Libertarian party. Contact Wayne Harlos at 303229-3435. Douglas County Republican Women meets at 11 a.m. the third Wednesday each month at the Lone Tree Golf and Hotel. Call Marsha Haeflein at 303-841-4318 or visit www.dcgop.org or www. dcrw.org. Highlands Ranch, Roxborough, and Lone Tree Democrats meet at 7 p.m. the Thursday of every month for topical speakers and lively discussion at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 S. Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Visit www. douglasdemocrats.org for more information. Lone Tree Democrats meet for First Friday Happy Hour the first Friday of every month at Los Arcos. Call Gordon at 303-790-8264. Parker Democrats meets at 7 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month for discussion of timely topics, led by knowledgeable speakers, at the South Metro Fire Station 45, 16801 Northgate Drive, Parker. Visit www.douglasdemocrats.org for information. Professional BNI Connections of Lone Tree (www.thebniconnections.com) invites business owners to attend its meeting held each Tuesday, 7:15-9 a.m. at the Lone Tree Recreation Center, 10249 Ridgegate Circle. There is no charge to attend a meeting as a guest. Please visit www.thebniconnections.com or contact Jack Rafferty, 303-4142363 or jrafferty@hmbrown.com. The League of Women Voters of Arapahoe County has two meetings per month. No unit meetings are in June through August, but the two unit meetings per month will begin again in September on second Monday evenings and second Thursday mornings. Call 303-798-2939. The group is open to residents of Douglas County. Littleton LETIP meets from 7:16-8:31 a.m. every Tuesday for breakfast at Luciles, 2852 W. Bowles Ave., to exchange qualified business
leads. Call Bob Hier at 303-660-6426 or e-mail hierb@yahoo.com. Lone Tree Networking Professionals is a networking/leads group that meets Tuesdays at 11:30 a.m. at Rio Grande Restaurant in Lone Tree. Exclusive business categories are open. Visitors and new members are welcome. Contact Don Shenk at 303-746-0093. Professional Referral Network meets at 7:15 a.m. Tuesdays at Great Beginnings, east of I-25 at Lincoln Avenue. Call Ronald Conley at 303-841-1860 or e-mail www.professionalreferralnetwork.org.
Recreation Camping Singles is a group of Colorado single adults who enjoy camping, fishing, hiking, swimming, biking, sightseeing, photography, the camaraderie of others, and starry nights around the camp fire. We usually camp in designated forest service or state park campgrounds within 2 to 5 hours of Denver. We welcome all single adults. Our membership ranges from the 40s to 60-plus. We usually meet at 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month. For specific meeting information, contact campingsingles@gmail.com Front Range Woodturners Club meets from 6-9 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month in the basement of the Rockler Woodworking store at 2553 S Colorado Blvd. Anyone interested in woodturning is welcome. Contact Jim Proud at cavaleon1956@gmail.com for more information. Lone Tree Ladies 9-Hole Golf. Applications are now being accepted for the 2015 Thursday morning 9-hole golf group. The group is open to women golfers ages 18 and older. Applications and more informaiton are available in the Lone Tree Pro Shop or visit http://LTL9Hole.ghinclub. com Contact Nancy Cushing, league president, at 720-560-9333 or email LTL9hole@gmail. com. Mystery Book Club Join us for a discussion of mystery books with an emphasis on the unusual. Do you like Swedish Noir, historical mysteries, humorous mysteries? We read authors that have something to offer besides the quirky twist at the end of the story. If you’re tired of the same old best-selling mystery writers, come join us for lunch and mystery discussions at 11:30 a.m. every third Thursday at the Lone Tree Golf Club Grille. Call Sue at 303-641-3534. Salty Dog Sailing Club If you love to sail or want to try, if you don’t have a boat, if you have a boat but don’t sail enough because you cannot find a crew, the Salty Dog Sailing Club is for you. The club meets the second Thursday of the month. Dinner begins at 5:30 p.m. with the business meeting commencing at 7 p.m. Go to www.saltydog.org for meeting locations and directions. Clubs continues on Page 11
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Authorities say Randall Rodick drove this recreational vehicle in an attempt to elude arrest after shooting Detective Dan Brite. Rodick crashed the vehicle near Parker Adventist Hospital before being fatally shot by a responding officer. Photo by Kyle Harding
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“We are asking for continued prayers for Detective Brite during this critical time in his recovery, and for his wife Christine and their family, as well as the officers involved in this situation,” Sheriff Tony Spurlock said. Thoughts and prayers from the community and law enforcement agencies around the state poured in over Labor Day weekend on social media. A gofundme.com account set up to help the Brite family with expenses raised more than $25,000 in its first 48 hours. Before joining the sheriff’s office in 2014, Brite spent nine years with the Lone Tree Police Department. He was promoted to sergeant there in 2010. The detective is married to Christine Brite, a sergeant with DCSO. Through a sheriff’s office statement, she thanked the community for its support and asked for continued prayers. On Twitter, the Colorado State Patrol shared this message: “Keep fighting Brother in Blue!” Responding to a threat The man suspected of shooting Brite was identified by the sheriff’s office as Randall Rodick, 40, who lived in a Parker-area home near Sierra Middle School. A neighbor, who declined to be identified, said Rodick seemed like a “nice guy” but also appeared to be under a lot of stress. Brite is a member of DCSO’s Impact Unit, a special squad that works with members of other local law enforcement agencies to solve “crimes that are committed by semi-organized, habitual, or career criminals,” according to the sheriff’s office’s website. The team often targets narcotics and property crimes and performs undercover operations. At about 2:30 p.m. Sept. 2, Brite and other members of the Impact team, dressed in plain clothes, were in the area when the report of a “suicidal subject” was made to the sheriff’s office. Members of the special unit, sheriff’s deputies and officers with the Parker Police Department responded to Rodick’s home in unincorporated northeast Douglas County, near the intersection of East Lookout Drive and North Dixon Drive. Several schools, including Sierra Middle, described by authorities as being “a few hundred yards” from the scene, were placed on lockout status as a precaution.
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TO HELP DAN BRITE • On Sept. 3, a page was set up on gofundme.com “to help with expenses so (the Brite family) will be supported during this difficult time.” More than $25,000 was raised in the first two days. The page can be found at www.gofundme.com/danielbrite. • Donations can also be made to the Douglas County Fallen Officer Fund, a nonprofit organization that provides assistance to an injured officer or the family members of a fallen officer.
Area schools put on lockout Some parents at Sierra Middle School did not receive district communications By Mike DiFerdinando mdiferdinando@coloradocommunitymedia.com
THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN LOCKOUT AND LOCKDOWN Lockout During a lockout, the perceived danger is outside of the school. School administrators move all students and activities inside and ensure the building’s perimeter is secured. A lockout allows for educational practices to continue with little classroom interruption or distraction.
Stopping a ‘larger-scale incident’ In the hours after the shooting, as Brite underwent surgery, social media was full of messages of support for local law enforcement. “I am grateful to our first responders at (the sheriff’s office) and the heroic role they played in keeping our community safe today,” state Sen. Mark Scheffel, of Parker, said on Twitter. The majority of evidence gathering and witness interviews were complete by the afternoon of Sept. 4, a sheriff’s office spokesman said. No motive for Rodick’s actions has been released. “The suspect was highly armed and extremely dangerous and it is clear to me these officers likely prevented a largerscale incident that could have endangered more officers and citizens had he not been stopped,” Spurlock said. “I’m very proud of them.”
An active-shooter situation a few hundred yards away prompted a lockout at Sierra Middle School on Sept. 2. At about 2:30 p.m., law enforcement officers responded to a report of an armed and “suicidal” man in a neighborhood near Sierra Middle, 6651 East Pine Grove Lane, Parker. The suspect would shoot a detective with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office before being killed by a responding officer. No students were harmed. Based on information from Sierra Middle officials, the Douglas County School District sent messages to families at 3:05 p.m. and 4:35 p.m. and a final message at 6:30 p.m. During an emergency, the district communicates with parents by sending text messages. The district used the messaging system to make parents aware that there was a lockout and to notify them when it was lifted during the situation near Sierra Middle. But several parents said they did not receive two of the message sent by the school. “Our protocol has been to support schools, empowering school leaders to lead crisis response at their buildings, including communication. As usual, district communications reaches out and offers and provides support, as requested,” DCSD posted on its Facebook page Sept. 2. “ In this case, this included messaging that was used by schools during the lockout and after. We will review this case to determine what changes are needed to ensure parents receive timely information. We regret that we did not meet our standard for emergency communication today and are committed to resolving the issue.” Later in the evening Sept. 2, interim school district Superintendent Erin Kane sent a letter to Sierra families thanking law enforcement for their quick response and keeping students safe. She also addressed the fact that some families did not receive the district’s communications during the incident. “Unfortunately, I know that our communication efforts this afternoon were not as effective,” Kane wrote. “We have
heard from a good number of Sierra parents who did not receive the emergency communication sent by the school during the crisis. The district communication and IT departments are working with the school to determine where the breakdown occurred in the system. We are also examining our communication protocols for this type of situation. “I want you to know that we take this extremely seriously. Having a middle school daughter myself, I can only imagine how scary it was for those who were waiting for their children without information about what was going on. We will all be working over the next few days to determine how we can ensure, going forward, that all DCSD parents receive timely information in the event of an emergency such as today.” Parents can make sure they are signed up for emergency text alerts by logging into the Infinite Campus Parent Portal at campus.dcsdk12.org and clicking on “Contact Preferences” in the left-hand column. It is important parents have an up-to-date phone number on record in order to be contacted.
of new mixed-used, commercial and residential development,” Sipeki said. The extension will include a 620-footlong bridge over Lincoln Avenue, a 1,397-foot-long bridge over I-25 and a 506-foot-long bridge over RidgeGate Parkway. Construction costs are estimated at $233.1 million. Of that amount, the city of Lone Tree, Douglas County,
Coventry Development Corp. and the Southeast Public Improvement District will provide $25 million in cash and an estimated $3 million in right-of-way and land permits. The Federal Transit Administration provided a $92 million capital investment grant for the project and RTD’s investment is $71 million. Remaining costs will be covered by $7.5 million in
federal funds from the Denver Regional Council of Governments. Construction and lane closures on RidgeGate Parkway are expected to continue until November. The entire expansion project is slated for completion in 2019. Projections are that 4,800 commuters will be on board by 2020, with 6,600 passengers using the new lines by 2035.
Tax-deductible donations can be sent to: Fallen Officers Fund Attn: Sergeant Ron Hanavan 4000 Justice Way Castle Rock CO 80109 A deadly situation The sheriff’s office reports this is what happened next: Officers arrived to find the suspect “carrying weapons and what appeared to be an ammo box between his home” and a recreational vehicle. Then, they heard a gunshot. Rodick took off in the RV and fired shots at officers, hitting Brite. Medics with South Metro Fire Rescue performed “lifesaving measures” while taking Brite to Parker Adventist, a few hundred yards away. Officers returned fire as Rodick, who continued to shoot at them, fled in the RV. Rodick then crashed the vehicle in a vacant lot near the hospital. A responding officer, who has not been identified, shot and killed him. No bystanders or other officers were injured during the incident, according to the sheriff’s office.
Schools in Douglas County operate daily in a near-lockout situation. Perimeter doors are locked and visitors are screened at the building’s entrance. Generally, at elementary and middle schools, visitors are expected to ring a door bell to be buzzed in and then need to sign in at the office. At high schools, security personnel generally greet visitors. Lockdown During a lockdown situation, the perceived danger is inside the building When a lockdown is announced, classroom doors are locked, lights are turned off and students are moved away from windows and doors. Students are encouraged to remain quiet. Source: Douglas County School District
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September 8, 2016
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The right way to do a ‘to-do’ list As I attended a training session and workshop around accountability and goal setting last week, the facilitator took the class through a few very interesting exercises. And as many times as I have either attended such workshops in the past or have even taught or coached on the topic, I realized that I was either not doing the behaviors that had brought me success in the past, or I had stopped doing them for some reason. Now my “to-do” list is not the issue. I still write down my “To-Do” list the night before or early in the morning before my day gets started. But there were a few problems that became very apparent as I realized where I started cutting corners. The first problem was that I stopped writing down the “why” next to each item on my “to-do” list. Understanding the “why” is so important in helping to prioritize what really needs to get done. As I sat in the class and flipped back through my notebook at my “to-do” lists from the past month or so, I realized that my lists just kept getting longer and longer with no and I was just muscling my way through what needed to get done. Some days I had more than 30 items on the
list, and only got to 10 or 15 things. Now part of me says that I should feel a sense of accomplishment for getting those 10 to 15 things done, but on the other hand there were 15 to 20 things that I didn’t get done. The second problem was that I stopped atMichael Norton taching the items on my WINNING “to-do” list to my personal and professional WORDS goals. The “why” helps in addressing that, but the more specific that we can be when we set our goals, take daily action toward the achievement of those goals, and then have the discipline and commitment to actually do what needs to get done, the more meaningful our “to-do” list becomes. And the result is that we move closer to reaching our goals. The third problem, and maybe the biggest problem. was that I realized I stopped delegat-
ing where I could. I stopped listing the names of people who could help me or who I could ask to take over a project or opportunity. I developed a mentality that I would load up my list and I will conquer everything on my own. Maybe you are a list maker too, maybe not. If you are, I would encourage you to remember to write down the “why” next to each item on your list; take a less-is-more approach and focus on the most important items; attach the item on your “to-do” list to a specific goal, whether that goal is a near term goal or long term goal; and lastly, write down who you may be able to ask for help or delegate a task to. How about you? Are you making lists for the sake of making lists? Do you have a very concise list that is tied to your goals and dreams? Either way I would love to hear all about how you organize your “to-do” lists at gotonorton@gmail.com. And when we can learn to manage what we do with our “to-do” lists, it really will be a better than good week. Michael Norton is a resident of Castle Rock, the former president of the Zig Ziglar Corporation, a strategic consultant and a business and personal coach.
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tion: “...Fishing is about moral values and decency…It’s part of the fabric of our society… There’s nothing much immoral that’s going to happen when you’re trying to catch a fish. It’s legal, it’s honorable, and it’s fun…Trying to catch a fish teaches youngsters the value of working toward a goal, that sometimes doesn’t go our way, that’s how life works … Anglers are pretty good people … people of decent respectable values that can constructively teach young people by showing them … What better way is there to show a young boy or girl how to enjoy a good, valued day in nature’s environment safe from drugs, crime, being harmful to others or tempted mischief.” It seems very clear, while most likely coincidental, CASA (the Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Adams & Broomfield Counties and Bassmasters have a similar mission, a similar perspective. The CASA volunteers carry a significant mantle for young children who have suffered from abuse and neglect. This nonprofit group of judicial, legal and community leaders support and stand strong with young children as they move through the judicial and legal system of care and protection. CASA recruits and professionally trains volunteer advocates, who are assigned by court judges to be a voice for CASA children. Lindsay Lierman, executive director of CASA serving the 17th Judicial District in Adams and Broomfield Counties, and program director Vickie Ricord highlighted specific programs and outcomes as examples of the Hellbusch continues on Page 11
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Low-maintenance name just does its job Over breakfast coffee, a friend asked me, “Bessie Smith, Kate Smith or Patti Smith?” I said, “Is it a slow news day?” It’s never a slow news day anymore, now that current events travel in a heartbeat. It’s never slow enough to write a column about the most common last name in the United States. Or is it? I don’t think you look here for the news. Maybe to be removed from the news for a few minutes. Jennifer asked me if I ever regretted having a one-syllable name, which I thought was a brilliant question. We were having a conversation about regrets. My biggest one is a complete disconnection from music, other than listening to it. Hers is something that will remain between us. I said that I had sometimes wished my last name were something other than Smith. It is easy to pronounce and it is easy to spell. It is the most common last name in the United States, and ahead of second place Brown by over half a million. Everyone knows at least one Smith. On the other hand, I’m not sure there is a single Smith in the Middle East. Sure, I have thought about a more distinctive name.
I know a number of people who have changed their names. And if a woman marries, she can go from a Pfaltzgraff to a less unmanageable name just by saying “I do.” I have named a number of of pets Craig Marshall Smith and paintings, but no one asked me QUIET I wanted for DESPERATION what a last name. Or what I wanted for a first name. I only have four syllables in my entire name. Some of us get nicknames. Nicknames slid off of me. All but one - Smitty - which I passed on to my dog. It fits him more than it fits me. There are, of course, pages of famous Smiths, like Bessie, Kate and Patti. Kate has been mostly forgotten, even though she once had her own television program. Katharine Hepburn married a man named Smith, but refused to have her name Smith continues on Page 11
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SilverSneakers Fitness, Silver&Fit at ACC The Arapahoe Community College fitness center offers the SilverSneakers Fitness and Silver&Fit programs for seniors in the south metro Denver area. For more information about health and fitness options at ACC, call 303-797-5850. Social A Dreampower Animal Rescue / PAALS adoption for cats, dogs and more meets from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Park Meadows PetsMart. Call 303-688-9503. Breakfast Club Singles 50 plus meets the third Saturday each month at the Ridge Grill, Castle Pines North Country Club, 1414 Castle Pines Parkway. This is an active singles group with opportunities to make new friends while enjoing various activities such as dinners, sports, theater, etc. Reservations are required; cost is price of your meal. Make reservations or find information by calling 303-814-8428. Leave a name and number and you will receive a call back. The website is www. TBC50plus.org. Castle Rock Bridge Club plays a friendly, ACBL-sanctioned duplicate game at 1 p.m. every Monday and Wednesday at Plum Creek Golf Club, 331 Players Club Drive, Castle Rock. For assistance in finding a bridge partner, call Georgiana Butler at 303-810-8504. Go to www.castlerockbridge.com. Daughters of the American Revolution, Columbine Chapter meets at 1 p.m. the second Saturday of each month from September through May at the South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce at the Streets at SouthGlenn, Centennial. If you are interested in attending or have questions regarding eligibility, contact Krispin at Krispin_L_Andersen@Q.com or Jewel Wellborn, regent, columbineregent@ hediusa.com. DTC Kiwanis Club meets at 7 a.m. every Tuesday at Mimi’s Cafe, 9555 Park Meadows Drive, at the corner of Yosemite and Park Meadows. We are a growing club
with 51 members. Our mission is assisting communities and “at risk” children in difficult home environments with financial and personal help and mentoring. Call Frank Zieg at 303-796-1213. Douglas County Elks Lodge 2873 meets at 7 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of every month at the Douglas County Fairgrounds & Events Center, Kirk Hall, 500 Fairgrounds Drive, Castle Rock. The lodge is actively seeking a permanent venue in the Castle Rock area. All “Stray Elks” are invited to attend and to be involved in the growth and activities of this new social and community service organization. Call 303-941-0135 or e-mail swgilbert@ comcast.net.
find another organization for young men between the ages of 12 and 21 years that offers character building, leadership training, and life skill development more than DeMolay. Contact the chapter for more information. Email:highplainsdemolay@ gmail.com or visit www.coloradodemolay. org. Highlands Ranch Rotary Club meets from 12:10-1:30 p.m. Thursdays at the Lone Tree Golf Club, 9808 Sunningdale Blvd. Each lunch features a speaker. The Rotary is a networking, service and social club. Contact Joe Roos at 720-648-5558 or visit highlandsranchrotary.org.
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 303-7302804. 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.
Living and Aging Well in Lone Tree, a speaker series luncheon, meets at 11:30 Duplicate Bridge If you enjoy duplia.m. the second Monday of each month at cate bridge, come join us for an ACBL the Lone Tree Golf Club and Hotel. Lunch sanctioned open game at 12:30 p.m. every reservations are required by noon WednesMonday at the Lone Tree Recreation Cenday the week prior to the event and cost ter. Please arrive by 12:15. All are welcome; $13 per person, which includes a beverage, it’s a fragrance-free environment. A free lunch and tip. For information on the topic question-and-answer session from 11 a.m. and to RSVP, visit www.cityoflonetree.com/ Teen Library Council. Douglas County to noon covers bidding boxes, hand reagingwell. Libraries’ teen groups meet monthly cords, losing trick count, conventions, rules to help plan events, weigh in on library Lone Tree Optimists meets from noon of duplicate bridge and more. Cost is $1.50 materials and serve the library community. to 1:15 p.m. Tuesdays at LePeep Restaufor South Suburban Park and Recreation Members earn community service hours rant, 7156 E. County Line Road. Call Miles District residents; $1.75 for non-residents. toward graduation requirements. For Hardee at 303-973-6409. Reservations required. Call Sue Bauer at information about a group at a library in Moms Offering Moms Support is a 303-641-3534. your area, call 303-791-7323 or visit with a group for moms and kids. We offer our youth librarian. GED Prep Class Douglas County Libraries members playgroups, a monthly calendar offers GED preparation classes for those of fun events, community service projects, Widowed Men and Women of America, ages 17 and older. Classes offered at 6 p.m. a new chapter Link 6 for the Highlands and other various parties throughout the Mondays and Wednesdays at the Parker Ranch, Lone Tree and Littleton areas, year. For more information on joining Library, 10851 S. Crossroads Drive; and is a social group that offers a variety of please contact us at momsclubhre@ at 6 p.m. Tuesdays at the Philip S. Miller activities for its members. Group meets for yahoo.com. Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. happy hour at 5 p.m. Tuesdays at the Salsa Registration is required; call 303-791-7323 Mothers of Multiples (MOMS) Calling Brava, 52 W. Springer Drive, Highlands all mothers of twins, triplets, quadruplets. or DouglasCountyLibraries.org. Ranch. Call Kay 303-749-0169 or Dorothy MOMS holds playgroups, Mom’s Night 303-484-8811. Great Books Discussion Group meets Out, twice-yearly kids’ consignment sales, on the first Thursday night of each month Words for the Journey Christian and other social events for parents of from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Lone Tree Limultiples in and around Highlands Ranch. Writers Guild meets from 9:30-11 a.m. brary. Reading selections are short—plays, For details, visit www.mothersofmultiples. Tuesdays at Southeast Christian Church, short stories, essays, or excerpts from lon9650 Jordan Road in Parker. The group has com. ger works—and new members can come a guest speaker from 7-9 p.m. on the last OPOCS Singles Club, ages 55-plus, in at any time. We also watch Teaching Tuesday of the month at Barnes & Noble Company lectures on “The Art of Reading.” meets all around the metro area. Meet Booksellers, 8374 S. Willow St. in Lone Tree. Call Kerri Martin at 303-688-7628 or David new friends. Sign up and receive a monthly Visit www.wordsforthejourney.org then newsletter that lists all monthly activities. Williams at 303-708-8854. go to the Rocky Mountain Region link for more information. High Plains Chapter, Order of DeMolay, Contact JoAnn Cunningham, membership chair, 303-751-5195, or Mary Riney, meets at 7 p.m. every second and fourth president, 303-985-8937. Monday in the Parker area. With Walt Support Disney, Mel Blanc and Walter Cronkite Original Ports of Call Singles Club for Find AA If you want to drink, that’s your counted among its alumni, you won’t ages 55 and older is a great way to meet business. If you want to stop, that’s
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importance of child advocacy by the CASA volunteers. “Ninety percent of children ages 3-5 in foster care with a CASA volunteer in Adams and Broomfield Counties are enrolled in early childhood education, compared to 46 percent in foster care nationwide,” Lierman pointed out. And “99 percent of children in foster care with a CASA foster home in the 17th Judicial District graduate high school by age 18, compared to 27.5 percent across Colorado,” Ricord noted. CASA balances the guidance by the volunteer advocates and the challenge children deal with through the courts with seeking the elements of a normal kid’s life. Development director Ken Parks indicated the board of directors and staff develops a wide variety of activities in which the children and foster parents can take part. “For example,” Parks noted, “children can enjoy seasonal events, such as the upcoming fall festival and holiday party. In addition CASA volunteer advocates often
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changed to Kate Smith. I don’t have a favorite Smith, other than my father. A Smith captained the Titanic, and a Smith was one of Charlie’s “Angels.” The name doesn’t conjure anything like Picasso does. Or Da Vinci. It just sort of sits there, quietly, with its hands folded across its lap, without, well, making a name for itself. Take Shakespeare. Take Dickens. Take Hemingway. Now those are names. If I were to say “Barrymore,” a film
enjoy outings together with their CASA children, a walk in the park, and a visit to an ice cream shop, or working together on homework.” Such was the day of fun for the kids last June 10 when the CASA team hosted a “Fishing Day” at Ketner Reservoir in Westminster’s Kensington Park. Local businesses showed their support. Cabela’s donated fishing rods and reels and Walmart supplied the food. Westminster’s park staff, police and fire personnel spent time fishing and conversing with the kids. CASA staff provided a tasty barbecue and this columnist had the privilege of coordinating the event. Professionally trained CASA volunteer advocates represent more than 500 children annually in the two counties, and the organization looks to provide advocates for an additional 600 children who deserve support, encouragement, a normal life and someone close who cares. A call to CASA at 303-654-3378 could open a door and your heart to that good feeling of sharing, a sense of making a difference in a child’s life and, possibly, an extraordinary day fishing with a new young friend. Outdoors writer Ron Hellbusch can be reached at Ron-Hellbusch@comcast.net.
scholar could go back for generations, and name names. I am, however, very grateful that my name is not beyond the grasp of pronunciation or spelling. When I was younger and a complete introvert, having a name like Schimmelpfennig would have done me in. I know someone named Schimmelpfennig. It’s the near opposite of Smith. One site says that it is the 5,523,051st most common name in the world. A rose by any other name, though, right? Not really. How would you like to order a dozen red schimmelpfennigs for your girlfriend? Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast.net.
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-guide-payingfor-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.
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Kathy Letson gives customers the goods at Gluten Escape bakery in Centennial on Aug. 25. Letson says she enjoys being able to offer desserts that her own son, who can’t eat gluten, wasn’t able to eat as a child. Photos by Tom Skelley
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n a sunny August morning, Kathy Letson sits inside her Centennial bakery and talks about how she started her business, her voice drowned out by the doorbell’s ringing as a steady stream of customers comes and goes. Since she opened Gluten Escape in 2012, Letson has seen her business grow as demand for gluten-free foods has increased. Though her success might seem to be the result of savvy marketing and good timing, her reasons for starting the shop were personal. “I come into this with a mother’s heart,” she said. In 1998, Letson’s son Nick was born, and it soon became By Tom Skelley | tskelley@coloradocommunitymedia.com apparent something wasn’t right. His teeth weren’t forming and he cago. A recent study by Columbia their product lines. wasn’t growing as he should. One in five Americans say they University researchers found an “He was literally a failure-toactively try to include gluten-free additional 3 million people have thrive child,” she said. foods in their diet, non-celiac gluten sensitivity, or “When you look at the according to a 2015 NCGS, experiencing immune growth charts at the Gallup poll. And acsystem responses similar to celiac pediatrician’s office, cording to customer disease. Together, the two condihe wasn’t even on the research firm Mintions affect about 2 percent of the graph… It was scary.” tel, that added up to U.S. population. Doctors were at a $10.5 billion spent million: People in Local nutritionists Angela loss to find a cause. on gluten-free foods Baird and DeRosier said many of the U.S. with celiac It wasn’t until he was in 2013, with that disease their clients, even those without 2 1/2 years old that figure projected to celiac disease or NCGS, report reanother pediatrician million: rise to $15.6 billion lief from symptoms such as ADD/ A strawberry lemon jam bar awaits overheard Letson and Number of people in for 2016. consumption in the Gluten Escape ADHD, anxiety, joint pain, fatigue her child’s doctor, and the United States kitchen in Centennial on Aug. 25. and migraines. DeRosier added suggested removing On the rise that cancer and multiple sclerosis Kathy Letson, Gluten Escape’s gluten from the child’s million: “It’s definitely a patients have reported lessened owner, had practiced law for 25 diet. Money spent in the trend that’s increassymptoms after giving up gluten. years before opening the bakery. “I went home and U.S. on gluten-free ing, and I don’t think While the scientific comthrew out every bit of foods in 2006 everyone who wants munity hasn’t yet produced data she’s taken up bouldering with gluten in the house,” to go gluten-free to support all of these claims, her children and works out at the billion: Letson said, smiling. fully understands people like Deahna Brockman gym regularly. Money projected to “Now he’s 6-foot-1.” why they should,” aren’t waiting. “My level of energy skyrockbe spent in the U.S. Whether or not said board-certified “I defi nitely see the difference eted,” she said. “I feel like I’m in on gluten-free foods they’ve had an expeHolistic Nutritionist in my own body,” said Brockin 2020 better shape than I was 10 years rience like Letson’s, Denise DeRosier. man, a Parker photographer and ago.” Americans have heard Extensive studies Sources: Columbia mother of two. “It’s had a tremenMany of her clients have similar more and more about established gluUniversity Medical dous effect on me.” experiences to Brockman’s after gluten in recent years. ten as the cause Brockman, 47, said she lost 15 Many restaurants offer Center, Statista and going gluten-free, said DeRosier, a of celiac disease, U.S. Census Bureau pounds within about a year after gluten-free menus, Highlands Ranch resident. “They an auto-immune removing gluten from her diet. grocery stores label have more clarity, their moods are disorder affecting at She admitted she was skeptical gluten-free items on their shelves better, they don’t have the same least 3 million people in the U.S., that eliminating gluten could and breweries around the United depression or anxiety.” according to the Celiac Disease make a difference in her health, States have been rushing to add Center at the University of Chibut since making the change gluten-free beers and ciders to Gluten continues on Page 13
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WHY GET RID OF GLUTEN? Reasons for going glutenfree vary, and the science is still out on some of the health effects of eating gluten. The medical community has established a clear cause between gluten and celiac disease and non-celiac gluten sensitivity, also known as gluten intolerance. Anecdotal evidence makes the case that a gluten-free diet can alleviate many symptoms. Highlands Ranch nutritionist Denise DeRosier says many of her clients tell her they have improved energy levels, reduced joint pain and see better behavior in their children after going gluten-free. She also said that for people dealing with the inflammation of multiple sclerosis or digestive problems associated with chemotherapy, “gluten is just adding fuel to the fire.” Angela Baird of Parker is another certified nutritionist who lists numerous health benefits from eliminating gluten. She says she’s had clients suffering from depression, fatigue, skin rashes, migraines, fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome and other symptoms who have all seen their issues disappear after removing gluten. Baird says she has had “one or two (clients) out of the few hundred” she’s seen who didn’t report improvement, but she’s quick to point out she isn’t certain that they completely eliminated the substance from their diet. “I always tell people to give it two weeks of your life and just see if you feel better,” she says. “Everyone can do something for two weeks.” — Tom Skelley
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Heather Brammer measures out a scoop of something good in the Yumbana Shoppe kitchen at the Douglas County Events Center in Castle Rock. Brammer says she and her daughter, who both have celiac disease, were among Yumbana’s first taste testers. Photo by Tom Skelley
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Though it may be a healthier choice for some to eat gluten-free meals, DeRosier said she doesn’t advertise her cooking as gluten-free when she entertains. “I don’t say ‘Come over for this glutenfree meal’ because the expectation is that it’s going to taste awful,” she said. “After dinner, I’ll say ‘By the way, it also happens to be gluten-free.’ “ Adapting your taste Chris Lehn owns Yumbana Shoppe in Castle Rock. After he, his wife and sons tested positive for gluten sensitivity, they quickly became dissatisfied with glutenfree fare in grocery stores. Lehn took matters into his own hands. “Unfortunately, as a gluten-free person you find yourself adapting your taste to what’s available instead of the other way around,” Lehn said. “Our goal was to make a product that is as good or better as you remember as a non-gluten-free person.” Focusing on wholesale and online shoppers, Yumbana Shoppe has made a name for itself producing a variety of pies, cakes and cookies, not to mention the “yummy banana” bread that helped Lehn arrive at the company’s name. Yumbana products are on King Soopers shelves and Lehn said he is “knocking on the door” of Safeway and other grocery stores. Being in large-scale distribution keeps Lehn from meeting many customers, Lehn said. But feedback at the recent Taste of Douglas County and Incredible Edible Gluten-Free Food Fair in Denver has been “very, very positive.” “We literally saw hundreds of people come by, and we could hear some of them whispering about us before they got to the booth,” he said. “It was really encouraging.” He added that many parents thank him for offering treats their children otherwise wouldn’t be able to enjoy, like birthday cake and snacks for school. From behind the counter of her brickand-mortar bakery, Letson said she’s heard
the same comments from parents and other customers. Gluten Escape makes a variety of baked goods, from pastries to pizza dough to pretzels, and Letson said she often makes special recipes based on customer suggestions written on an “idea board” in the shop. “We’re not here to push a product on anyone,” she said. “We’re here to try to give people what they want.” Customer loyalty is a point of pride with Letson. She said she received 80 to 100 calls a day when the store experienced a recent hiatus as it transitioned from its old location in the Denver Tech Center to the Centennial store. Letson was surprised, she said, when customers drove through blizzard conditions to receive free balls of pizza dough and pumpkin pies before the reopening. She couldn’t sell the items at the time without a health department license, so she asked her erstwhile customers to donate as they saw fit to the St. Francis Center in Denver instead. Her customer retention since reopening in December has been over 80 percent, Letson said. “When someone can go to Walmart and get gluten-free products,” she said, “that says a lot.” Not ‘just a phase’ Like most trends, the popularity of the gluten-free diet has attracted criticism, and
THE GLUTEN ESCAPE CHOCOLATE CAKE RECIPE 2 ¼ cups The Gluten Escape flour mix (at high altitude add 2 tablespoons additional flour) 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa 1 ¾ cups organic evaporated cane juice 1 teaspoon high-grade Xanthan Gum ½ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon organic vanilla extract 1 cup organic oil 3 eggs 1 ¼ cups water Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Lightly oil pans and set aside. Measure flour into a bowl and add dry ingredients. Mix until the dry ingredients are
uniformly distributed. Add oil, egg and liquids. Mix on medium speed until smooth. Scrape down bowl and mix 60 seconds more. Pour into prepared cake pans and bake 30-35 minutes or until cake is rounded and knife comes out clean. Cake tops may crack as they bake. Cool and frost with your favorite icing, or sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve with berries in between the layers.
CURTAIN TIME New for the younger set “The Fortune Teller’s Fortune: A Tale from Nicaragua” will play Sept. 17 to Oct. 16 at the BiTSY Stage, 1137 S. Huron St., Denver. The Central American tale focuses on taking control of our lives to achieve happiness. Patty Murtha directs. Performances: 3 and 5 p.m. Saturdays; 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Sundays. Free, but reservations are required: patti@BitsyStage. com or by calling 720-328-5294. More info at BitsyStage.com. Broadway musical “Sister Act,” based on the 1992 movie, plays at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, from Sept. 9 to Oct. 2. Directed by Rod A. Lansberry. A disco diva who is a murder witness hides in a convent. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays; 1 p.m. Wednesdays; 2 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays. Tickets: 720-898-7200, arvadacenter.org/ sister-act. Hollywood egos “The Money Shot” by Neil LaBute plays through Sept. 24 at The Avenue Theater, 417 E. 17th Ave., Denver, directed by Warren Sherrill. About older Hollywood personalities and their spouses. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays, Thursdays Sept. 16, 22. Tickets, $27.50, avenuetheater.com.
Buntport originality “Middle Aged People Sitting in Boxes,” a 2015 comedic hit, revisits Buntport Theater’s stage through Sept. 24. Written and directed by the Buntport collaborative company. Performances: 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays (no performance Friday, Sept. 9.). Tickets: $18 advance, $20 at theater, 717 Lipan St., Denver, buntport.com. Chocolate! “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory,” adapted by Leslie Bercusse and Anthony Newly, plays Sept. 16 to Oct. 30 at Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St., Aurora. Deb Flomberg directs. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Monday, Sept. 26. Tickets: $17-$31, 303-856-7830, vintagetheatre.com. Stories on Stage Stories on Stage opens its new season with “Dogs vs. Cats,” at 1:30 and 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 18 at Su Teatro Cultural and Performing Arts Center, 721 Santa Fe Dr., Denver. Which pet is man’s best friend? Actors read related stories to the audience. Cornelia Nixon, David Owen and Garth Stein will read. Tickets $28 adult/$15 student. (A portion of each ticket will be donated to the Denver Animal Shelter.) storiesonstage.org, 303494-0523.
detractors wonder if the gluten-free diet is more about money than medicine. Dr. Patrice Michaletz-Onody, a gastroenterologist with Rocky Mountain Gastroenterology, said unless a patient has celiac disease or NCGS, there are no proven benefits to eliminating gluten from their diet. “People have gone crazy saying you’ll be cured of everything if you go off gluten,” she said. “The only thing you’ll cure for certain is celiac.” That said, she added there are no nutritional benefits to eating gluten, either. “If people come in and they’re doing something that improves their symptoms — they’re pretty happy, they’re improving their quality of life — there’s no reason to put it back in their diet,” Michaletz-Onody said. “There’s nothing beneficial from it.” One aspect of the gluten-free diet that isn’t in dispute is its cost. Consumer Reports released a study in November 2014 that found a vast difference in the cost between gluten-free foods and their counterparts. Examples from the study are Duncan Hines regular brownie mix, which costs about 8 cents per serving, while Betty Crocker’s gluten-free mix costs 28 cents per serving. The per-serving cost of Nabisco’s Multigrain Wheat Thins is 31 cents, but the company’s gluten-free Sea Salt & Pepper Rice Thins are 57 cents per serving. DeRosier said she sometimes meets people who ask whether it’s all just a ploy to sell trendy, expensive food products. “I do have people who will come up to me at parties and ask if it’s all just a big marketing scam,” DeRosier said. “That’s
THE GOODS ON GLUTEN The Celiac Disease Foundation defines gluten as “a general name for the proteins found in wheat (wheatberries, durum, emmer, semolina, spelt, farina, farro, graham, KAMUT khorasan wheat and einkorn), rye, barley and triticale… that helps foods maintain their shape, acting as a glue that holds food together.” Gluten can be found in many types of foods, even ones that would not be expected. The Big Four The four most common grains containing gluten are: Wheat — commonly found in breads, baked goods, pastas, soups, cereals, sauces and salad dressing Barley — commonly found in beers, malt, soups and food coloring Rye — commonly found in cereals, breads and rye beer Triticale — Triticale is a new grain on the market, increasingly popular because it contains the qualities of wheat while being tolerant to different growing conditions. It is commonly found in breads, pastas and cereals. Oats — While oats don’t contain gluten and add nutrients to an otherwise gluten-free diet, consumers avoiding gluten should be careful to look for oats labeled gluten-free. Crosscontamination often occurs when oats are grown or processed near wheat, barley or rye.
when I try to explain to people that it isn’t just a phase.” Lehn said he has some of the same conversations but isn’t worried it will affect his client base. “What some folks don’t understand is that this isn’t a fad, it’s a diet,” he said, adding that even people like athletes and those without health requirements are trying to remove gluten from their diets. “When you start adding up all of these groups, you’re talking about a large section of people,” he said. “We get a new customer diagnosed every day.”
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Chris Daniels and the Kings to play in free show at ACC Waring Theatre will welcome musician who taught at school
Band leader Chris Daniels, front, will bring his Chris Daniels and the Kings to Arapahoe Community College, where he taught in the past. The concert will be on Sept. 15. Courtesy photo
By Sonya Ellingboe sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia.com The unique sound of Chris Daniels and the Kings will fill the Waring Theatre at Arapahoe Community College with rock and R&B music on Sept. 15 in a free concert at 7:30 p.m. A 7 p.m. “meet the artist” reception will welcome Daniels back to ACC, where he taught for seven years (business of music, guitar, banjo, music theory). He still serves the college as chair of the Music Audio Technology program, according to program coordinator Dr. Chuck Haarhues, who says he arrived at ACC during the last year Daniels taught there. Daniels said Haarhues has been the driving force in developing a recording program that is “best in the community college system.” It had just started when Daniels was there. “Chuck is light-years ahead of the 2006 ACC.” Daniels talked about his band’s new recording, “Funky to the Bone,” released in March. There are seven band members now, he said, including vocalist/ guitar player Freddi Henchi, who played with Freddi-Henchi and the Soul Setters in Arizona and then Colorado. “We met and he has appeared with the Kings for a couple years, and plays on the new album,” Daniels said. Much of the music on the program will come from the recording. (LPs will be on sale — many young people prefer them, he finds.) Daniels is now an assistant professor at CU-Denver where he teaches three classes on the music business, about 120 students. Although the band has made 21 trips to Europe, they didn’t go this summer because they were invited to play the City of Denver’s big July 3 concert at the Civic Center. They don’t travel so much in the winter. “We have a couple teachers and others with straight jobs, but we will have done 70 shows this year,” Daniels said. He writes new music “on better days” and
says, at 63, he’s feeling well. In 2010, he was hospitalized with nearfatal leukemia. “I’m alive because of a bone marrow transplant from my sister,” he said. “It’s an easy way to save a life.” He hopes concert audience members will get registered in the bone marrow registry. (There will be literature at the concert.) The concert is free, but donations will be accepted to fight leukemia and lymphoma. Daniels looks forward to an East Coast tour where he will visit with 5- and 8-yearold grandkids who live in Brooklyn, New York, he said. And he’s starting on the next record, which he hopes will be finished in 2017. Actually, there are two records in the future: one with the Kings and another in bluegrass style. For 12 years, he has been emcee at the Telluride Bluegrass Festival and thought up the concept record while driving back from Telluride. It will happen mostly in Nashville after the basic tracks, horn parts and vocals are laid down here.
“It’s how most people work these days,” said Haarhues of his audio engineering program. There’s a technical revolution with no end in sight. Comparing the process to visual art, he said “you sketch first, then add the colors …” There are 50 to 70 students in the ACC program. “Everybody has to take music theory and sight singing.” The music department at ACC has tripled in size, including an orchestra, a choir and a jazz band,” he said. His background includes 30 years as a performance musician (guitar), bachelor’s and master’s degrees in jazz studies from Eastern Illinois University, where he studied with nationally famous blind pianist Henry Butler. (Butler performed at ACC last year.) His Ph.D. is in composing, from Louisiana State University. A raffle will award prizes — Music Go Round at Bowles Crossing will donate a guitar and Daniels will donate some
IF YOU GO Chris Daniels and the Kings will perform at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 15 in the Waring Theatre at Arapahoe Community College, Littleton Campus, 5900 S. Santa Fe Drive. A 7 p.m. “Meet the Artist” reception will precede the music. The performance is free and open to the public. Donations to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Societies, as well as the ACC Foundation will be accepted. Information: student.activities@ arapahoe.edu or 303-797-5668.
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Pitch in to become a part of history The Castle Rock Writers group is seeking information and old photographs for a second edition of “Douglas County Colorado: A Photographic Journey,” to be published in 2017, according to Alice Aldridge-Dennis. The original book covered years from the mid-1860s to the 1950s and the new book will again concentrate on those years and correct any mistakes made in Sonya Ellingboe the first volume. Photographs of families or individuals or places SONYA’S in the county are sought. (The SAMPLER originals will be scanned and returned to the owners.) Owners are encouraged to submit their photos to the Douglas County History Research Center as well for their archives. Managers of the project are Peggy A. Cummings, Elizabeth Wallace, who managed the first book, and Alice Aldridge-Dennis. If interested in sharing photos, please call Cummings (303-688-3877 — leave message) or Shaun Boyd, archivist at the Douglas County History Research Center, 303-688-7730, by Oct. 15. Book club basics “How to Start a Book Club (and Why!)” will be presented at the Englewood Library at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 14 in the Anderson Room (What to read? Where to meet? How to recruit new members.). Englewood Library, 1000 Englewood Parkway. 303-762-2560, englewoodgov.org. Pow-wow downtown The 27th Annual Friendship Powwow and American Indian Cultural Celebration will be held on the Denver Art Museum Plaza on Sept. 10, with American Indian dancers, drum groups, working artists, hands-on activities. Powwow and museum general admission are free. The museum is at 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway in downtown Denver. Spanish Market The 15th annual 1880s Rendezvous and Spanish
Colonial Market will be held Sept. 17 and 18 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at The Fort, 19192 Highway 8, Morrison (just off Highway 285). Spanish Colonial art and crafts, Chicano Humanities Council Gallery, activities for kids and an 1830s Rendezvous encampment showing a blend of American Mountain Men and Hispanic communities. Free admission. Special Tesoro lecture series at South Suburban Parks and Recreation facilities, includes Sept. 13 dance by Jeanette Trujillo-Lucero and Fiesta Colorado at Lone Tree Recreation Center and a Sept. 15 lecture by Santero Dr. Charles Carillo at Littleton’s Buck Recreation Center. (It says registration required with SSPRD at sspr. org, but I was not able to do so at press time!) Annual craft fair Shoppers are reminded that the 45th Friends of the Littleton Library/Museum Annual Craft Fair is coming soon. It will be held at Ketring Park, 6000 S. Gallup St., Littleton, on Oct. 1 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. A rain or shine event. Admission is free. Featured: 300 booths of handcrafted items. There will be six food concession booths with breakfast and lunch items. 303-795-3950. New location/new name The Lea Marlene Actors Studio, formerly Actasana, is now at 1601 S. Pearl St., Denver. It is also home of the Namastage Theatre, which will host Denver Days Plays where actors, directors and playwrights from across the city will create one-act plays on Sept. 17, to be staged that night for an audience at 7 and 9 p.m. The Studio teaches the Sanford Meisner technique. For information, tickets, visit lmactorsstudio.com. Littleton Symphony season set “Colossal Classics and Surprising Concertos” the new Littleton Symphony season, begins on Oct. 14 with Gustav Holst’s “The Planets” and more at Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St., Littleton. Information and tickets: littletonsymphony.org, 303-933-6824. Genealogists meet Columbine Genealogical and History Society meets at Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 6400 S. University Blvd., Centennial.
RidgeGate September and October 2016
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Among RidgeGate’s cultural facilities is the 38-acre historic Schweiger Ranch, located just east of the RidgeGate Parkway and I-25 interchange. The historic restoration of the ranch and its buildings, led by the nonprofit Schweiger Ranch Foundation, gives us an important glimpse into the settlers’ lives in the late 1800s. Today, Schweiger Ranch is open to the public for self-guided visits each weekend (Saturdays and Sundays from 1-5pm) and a variety of exciting events throughout the year, many hosted in partnership with CU South Denver. Register for or learn more about these events online at ridgegate.com/events and southdenver.cu.edu. Saturday, October 8, 10am-2pm — City of Lone Tree Annual Fall Festival at Schweiger Ranch
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• Sept. 13, 1 p.m. — “The Joys and Perils of DNA Testing: What you need to know to be an Ethical Genetic Genealogist” by Deena Coutant. • Sept.20, 1 p.m. “Bemis Library Resources for Genealogical and Historical Research” with Claire Mattoon, Bemis Library programming assistant. Guests and new members are welcome. For meeting details, email president Joyce Lohse, Joyce4Books@gmail.com. Free live streaming of ballet Colorado Ballet offers free live streaming of “Swan Lake” and “The Nutcracker” to schools, colleges, universities, hospitals, homeless shelters and nonprofit organizations that serve children and youth. “Swan Lake” will take place at 10 a.m. on Oct. 6 and “The Nutcracker” at 11 a.m. on Dec. 2. For information, visit coloradoballet.org/education/live-stream and fill out the form or contact Samantha Hyde at samanthahyde@coloradoballet.org.
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Autumn explored in Littleton exhibit
By Sonya Ellingboe sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia.com
A 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. reception on Sept. 9 at Littleton’s Depot Art Gallery will be the official opening of “Fall Into Art.” Next in the gallery’s themed exhibits, this one shows a number of ways Littleton Fine Arts Guild artists perceive their September world — in painting, photography, glass and ceramic raku sculpture. An original oil painting by Sheila Marie will be awarded to some fortunate person through a drawing. The winner must be present to win. Paul Nutting won Best of Show for his soft, dreamy oil, “The Family,” while First Place went to Sheila Marie’s oil landscape of autumn in the high country, “Lighting the Way.” Second Place was awarded to Renee Ziccardi for her intriguing raku clay sculpture, “Back and Forth.” Photographer Joe Bonito’s “Autumn Decay” took Third Place and Honorable Mentions were awarded to Tim Kathka, Scott Lines, Forrest Plesko, Mindy King, Peggy Dietz, Sally VanDerKamp and Mary Silvia. The Depot Art Gallery, 2069 W. Powers Ave., Littleton, is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sundays. 303-7950781.
“Colorful Gear,” a photograph by Tim Kathka, is an honorable mention winner in the Depot Art Gallery’s “Fall Into Art” exhibit, which runs until Sept. 25.
Denver Concert Band ready to launch season Lone Tree Arts Center will be venue for first show
By Sonya Ellingboe sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia.com When the Denver Concert Band opens its first concert of the season with Morton Gould’s rousing “American Salute,” musical director Jacinda Bouton will be celebrating her 20th year with the 55-year-old organization. A glance at the website leads to a story of a group of friends, who were also musicians, sitting around in 1961 talk-
ing about how they would enjoy having a group to perform with. At first, there were 20 members and it has grown to about 90. (Musicians 18 and older who are interested can visit the band’s website — denverconcertband.org — for an application. There are wait lists for some positions. Rehearsals are on Monday evenings.) They play year-round, with summer concerts, including the Tabor Opera House in Leadville on Aug. 27 and Taste of Colorado on Sept. 4 — and a series at Lone Tree Arts Center, starting on Sept. 17 at 2:30 p.m., with the title, “American Heroes.” Following “American Salute” is “Mo-
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Musical Heroes Our first formal concert of the year will be a splendid and exciting tribute to a variety of heroes popular with kids as well as adults.
Included will be American Salute (When Johnny Comes Marching Home) Heroes of the Patriotic War, Kid Cam, the Rocket Man, Man of La Mancha, Superman March, Star Wars theme and much more.
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ment For Rosa,” “The Adventure of Kid Cam, the Rockman!,” “Legends and Heroes” and “Man of La Mancha.” After the intermission, the audience will hear “Soaring With John Williams,” “With Quiet Courage,” “Internet Symphony Eroica,” “To the Heroes of the Patriotic War” (Khachaturian), “Perseus” and “Armed Forces on Parade.” Bouton, who also directs the Lone Tree Symphony, has led the group on national and international concert tours and enjoyed more than 30 guest artists. She was for many years director of instrumental music at George Washington High School in Denver. She was co-director of the Brecken-
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Colorado Community Media is hosting a High School Football Fans’ Choice Awards Contest Anyone can register and vote for their favorite teams, players coaches, spirit groups and more!
VOTING STARTS SEPTEMBER 26! Best Front Range Team Best Quarterback Best Running Back Best Wide Receiver Best Defensive Lineman Best Linebacker Best Defenseive Back Best Offensive Lineman Best Kicker Best Head Coach Best Assistant Coach Best Cheerleading Squad Best Dance Team Best Band Best Mascot
Best Team Name Best Student Section Best Booster Club Best Post Game Food Fest High School Hangout Best Doctor for Sports Injuries Best Student Section Chant Most Spirited Individual Student Best Rivalry Game Best Supporter of School Sports (or sponsor specific category) Best H.S football movie Best Field/Stadium Best Concession Stands Best H.S Colors
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 Send volunteer opportunities to hhard- HIGH SCHOOL injuries. en@coloradocommunitymedia.com Contact: Teresa Broaddus, 303-961-3925 18th Judicial District Attorney’s Office Colorado Refugee English as a Second Domestic Violence Program Provides information and support to crime Language Program Teaches English to recently arrived refuvictims gees, who have fled war or persecution in Need: Victim Adocates interact with and their home country. In Colorado, refugees support victims of domestic violence. are from Afghanistan, Burma, Bhutan, AWARDS They also provide resource referrals and Somalia, Iraq, Eritrea and D.R. Congo, explain processes to victims. among others. Requirements: 20 hours of training Need: Volunteers to teach English. Tutorrequired; volunteers must commit to one ing takes place in the student’s home. morning a week at the Justice Center in Refugees live throughout Denver, but the Castle Rock. largest concentrations are in Thornton, Contact: Mel Secrease, 720-733-4552 or near 88th Avenue and Washington Street, msecrease@da.18.state.co.us. and in east Denver/Aurora, near Colfax Angel Heart Project Avenue and Yosemite Street. Delivers meals to men, women and chilOther details: Tutors do not need to speak dren with life-threatening illnesses the student’s language. Most participants Need: Volunteers willing to deliver meals are homebound women and small chilto clients in the South Denver area. dren, adults who are disabled, and senior Requirements: Attend an orientation citizens. Many are not literate in their and submit to a background check before first language, and remain isolated from volunteering. Training provided to all new American culture. drivers. Deliveries start at 1 p.m. and last Requirements: Volunteers must attend until 3 p.m. training at Emily Griffith Technical College Contact: 303-830-0202 or volunteer@ in downtown Denver. Sessions take place HIGH projectangelheart.org. SCHOOL every 6-8 weeks. Go to www.refugee-esl. Animal Rescue of the Rockies org for information and volunteer appliProvides foster care for death-row shelter cation. Next training session is Saturday, dogs and cats throughout Colorado July 30. Need: Foster families for animals on lists Contact: Sharon McCreary, 720-423-4843 to be euthanized or sharon.mccreary@emilygriffith.edu. Contact: www.animalrescueoftherockies. Court Appointed Special Advocates org. Works with abused and neglected children AWARDS ASSE International Student Exchange in Arapahoe, Douglas, Elbert and Lincoln Program counties Organizes student exchange programs Need: Advocates for children, to get to Need: Local host families to provide know, speak up for and ensure their best homes for boys and girls age 15-18 from a interests in court variety of coutries. Contact: 303-695-1882 or www.adv4chilContact: Cathy Hintz, 406-488-8325 or dren.org. 800-733-2773 Douglas/Elbert Task Force Castle Rock Senior Activity Center Provides assistance to people in Douglas Provides services to local seniors and Elbert counties who are in serious Need: Volunteer drivers to take seniors to economic need, at risk of homelessness or appointments, the grocery store, pharmain similar crisis. cies and more. Volunteer continues on Page 20 Contact: Steph Schroeder, 303-688-9498
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Sasquatch sighting Local entrepreneur enlists high school help for marketing company
By Tom Skelley tskelley@coloradocommunitymedia.com A flight of stairs separated Brian Dickman’s subterranean storefront from the clients he wanted to reach, so he recruited some local teenagers to help. The Deep Space Workspace and Event Center in Parker, Dickman’s business, opened in May 2013. He knew he had a lot to offer people who wanted a place to work or host a unique gathering, but the space’s location posed a challenge to attracting clients. “I’m down in the basement,” he said. “When people finally come in and see the space they’re like ‘Wow, I had no idea.’ The question was how to get them to that ‘wow’ stage without them actually crossing the threshold.” Dickman and his daughter, Paige, a junior at Legend High School, came up with the idea for advertising to benefit Deep Space and other local businesses, and they formed the basis of a marketing company in the process. Though Dickman had the idea for a long time, he didn’t act on it until he assembled his talent pool. Dickman briefly taught a computer programming class at Lutheran High School and was involved in a robotics program and other technological workshops. One by one, he met the talented teens. “The idea was on my list of things to do for a long time,” Dickman said. “As I met all of these kids, the team just kind of presented itself.” Paige and five of her peers are now the core group behind Sasquatch, a company that produces video advertisements to be viewed in local clients’ storefronts. Each store will receive a flat screen monitor that broadcasts its own Sasquatch-produced commercial as well as commercials from up to nine other clients. Two Lutheran students, junior David De Simone and senior Kyle Venberg, produce the videos with their own equipment and two others, Legend sophomore Hunter Johnson and recent Eaglecrest graduate Tyler Springsteen, handle computer programming. Recent Chaparral graduate Corey Gills assists with
video preproduction and Paige does the marketing and sales for the company. Springsteen, who said he learned most of what he knows about computers from “tinkering and messing around” with them, noted that learning the value of collaboration has been as important as the skills he’s developing. “Every person has their own job to do,” Springsteen said. “But without each of them doing their own job you can’t accomplish the end result.” The team came together in June, with Springsteen joining in July, and the prospectus looks promising. Dickman said the company has signed seven clients so far with three more lined up. “These kids are amazing,” Dickman said. “Their expectations are high.” Their vision for the company is clear, but the young entrepreneurs got the company name from a well-known, blurry image. As the team began editing their first videos for commercials, they kept seeing Dickman’s hazy image in the background of their footage. “I was always in the shot,” he said. The teens aren’t paid, but Dickman said the ultimate goal is for them to develop highly marketable skills as well as a sense of ownership in the company they’ve built. “We’re all putting the sweat equity into the business right now,” Dickman said. “My hope is this will be the coolest high school job.”
Brian Dickman, left, and Tyler Springsteen man the stairs outside the Deep Space Workplace and Event Center in Parker on Aug. 31. Dickman said Springsteen makes programming “look easy.” Photo by Tom Skelley
Founding teen members of the Sasquatch marketing company pose in Parker on Sept. 1. Pictured from left to right are Tyler Springsteen, Kyle Venberg, David DeSimone, Corey Gills and Paige Dickman. Courtesy photo
Tyler Springsteen boots up a demo of an advertising video created by he and his partners at Sasquatch at the Deep Space Workplace and Event Center in Parker on Aug. 31. Springsteen said he taught himself computer programming by trial and error and “tinkering” with things. Photo by Tom Skelley
Serving the southeast Denver area
Castle Rock/Franktown
First United Methodist Church 1200 South Street Castle Rock, CO 80104 303.688.3047 www.fumccr.org
Services:
Sunday 8:30am (held in Outdoor chapel) 10am (in Sanctuary) Children’s Sunday School 10:00am Little Blessings Day Care www.littleblessingspdo.com
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Lutheran Church & School
Sunday Worship 8:00 & 10:45 a.m. Sunday School Bible Study 9:30am Trinity Lutheran School & ELC (Ages 3-5, Grades K-8)
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Centennial
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Parker
St. Thomas More Catholic Parish & School
Seven Sunday Masses Two Daily Masses Confessions Six Days a Week STM Catholic School Preschool – Grade 8
8035 South Quebec Street Centennial, CO 80112 303.770.1150
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Arthur and Denise Blessitt “Live Streaming as Arthur shares Jesus” Sundays 1:30pm or when carrying the cross.
Congregation Beth Shalom Serving the Southeast Denver area
Call or check our website for information on services and social events!
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Parker
Joy Lutheran Church Sharing God’s Love
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Pastor Rod Hank Joyful Mission Preschool 303-841-3770 7051 East Parker Hills Ct. • Parker, CO 303-841-3739 • ELCA www.joylutheran-parker.org
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Weaving Truth and Relevance into Relationships and Life
worship Time 10:30AM sundays 9:00am Spiritual Formation Classes for all Ages 90 east orchard road littleton, co
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Parker evangelical Presbyterian church Connect – Grow – Serve
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Dumb Friends League Harmony Equine Center Cares for homeless horses and other equines. Need: Volunteers to work with horses and other opportunities. Requirements: Must be 16 years old, pass a background check, and be able to commit to at least three hours a week for three months. Contact: 303-751-5772. Other information: A volunteer open house is from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, July 21, at the center in Franktown. During the two-hour orientation, prospective volunteers will get an overview of the services provided, learn about the volunteer opportunities, take a tour of the center, and talk with staff and volunteers. In addition, the $25 volunteer application fee will be waived for anyone who applies to be a volunteer during the open house. Volunteers must be 16 years old, pass a background check and be able to commit to at least three hours a week for three months. RSVP at www.ddfl.org. Gateway Battered Women’s Shelter Serves victims of family violence in Aurora and Arapahoe County Need: Volunteers help with crisis-line management, children’s services, legal advocacy, community education and other shelter services. Donations: Also accepts used cell phones (younger than 4 years) to give to victims. Mail to Gateway at P.O. Box 914, Aurora, CO 80040, or drop them off at Neighborly Thrift Store, 3360 S. Broadway, Englewood Requirements: Must attend a 26-hour training session; bilingual skills welcome Contact: Jeneen Klippel-Worden, 303343-1856 or jkworden@gatewayshelter. com Girl Scouts of Colorado Youth organization for girls Need: Troop leaders, office support, administrative help and more Age requirement: Men and women, 18 and older Contact: www.girlscoutsofcolorado.org, inquiry@gscolorado.org or 1-877-4045708 GraceFull Community Cafe Provides a place in Littleton where people of all backgrounds can gather, eat well and be inspired to give back. Cafe is open for breakfast and lunch, from 6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday. A partner of the GraceFull Foundation. Need: Opportunities for food preparation, guest service, cleaning and dish-
September 8, 2016 washing. Location: 5610 Curtice St., Littleton Contact: Sign up for volunteer opportunities at http://gracefullcafe.com/volunteer/ Habitat ReStore Nonprofit home improvement stores and donation centers Need: Volunteers for Wheat Ridge, Denver or Littleton Habitat ReStores, helping with the cash register, dock and warehouse floor Contact: 303-996-5468, email Alice Goble at Alice@habitatmetrodenver.org The Children’s Hospital of Denver, Highlands Ranch chapter Contact: 303-861-6887 Hospice at Home Need: Volunteers help patients and their families with respite care, videotaping, massage and other tasks. Home study training is available. Contact 303-698-6404 Hospice of Covenant Care Nonprofit, faith-based hospice Need: Volunteers to support patients and families Contact: 303-731-8039 Lutheran Family Services: Cultural Mentoring Program We welcome refugee families and help them adjust to their new home Need: People who can commit to working with refugees on skills for self-sufficiency and helping them learn about their new home. Requirements: Must be 18 or older (although children of volunteers are welcome to participate). One-hour training and orientation required. Contact: David Cornish, 303-225-0199 or david.cornish@lfsrm.org; go to www. lfsrm.org. Meals on Wheels Delivers meals to residents in Englewood, southern Jefferson County and western Arapahoe County Need: Drivers to deliver meals; volunteers to help prepare, box and label meals Requirements: Must dedicate one to two hours a week Contact: Phil or Mary at 303-798-7642 (from 8 a.m. to noon Mondays through Fridays) Neighbor Network Nonprofit that helps older adults stay independent. Serves all of Douglas County Need: Volunteers who can provide transportation, light housekeeping, handyman and companion services to seniors. Requirements: Must be at least 21 years old and have a valid driver’s license and auto insurance. Contact: 303-814-4300, neighbornetwork@douglas.co.us or dcneighbornetwork.org.
Downsizing or Moving to a Senior Community? WHICH IS BEST? FREE DISCUSSION: Join other seniors or their children for a discussion about choices for seniors. Two times to choose from: When: Monday September 12 6:30-8:00 Kids Corner OR Saturday September 24 2:00-4:00 Kids Corner Refreshments provided New Douglas County Library at Lone Tree 10055 Library Way, Lone Tree, Co 80126 RSVP: By calling Carolyn at 303-885-9989 or email: CarolynGensler@gmail.com with name and phone #.
9220 Kimmer Drive, Suite 100 Lone Tree, Colorado 80124
Your City Needs You! If you like being in-the-know and giving input that impacts your community, serving on one of the City’s commissions or committees is the perfect opportunity for you. We’re seeking civic minded residents to serve one of the following groups: Arts Commission, Citizens’ Recreation Advisory Committee, and Planning Commission. Qualification includes residency in the City for at least one year; ability to commit time to review packet materials and attend meetings; and a strong interest in making Lone Tree a great community in which to live and work.
For detailed information about each Commission and Committee and how to apply, call 303-708-1818 or visit www.cityoflonetree.com/cbcvacancy.
Application Deadline: Friday, September 30, 2016 at 5:00 p.m.
September 8, 2016
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THEATER/FILM
Nutcracker Auditions Denver Ballet Theatre will have open auditions on Saturday, Sept. 10, for its production of “The Nutcracker.” Auditions take place at Centerstage Starz, 8150 S. University Blvd., Ste 120, Centennial. Audition times are 2:30-2:45 p.m. for ages 4-5; 3-3:45 p.m. for ages 6-8; 4-5 p.m. for ages 9-12; and 5:15-6:30 p.m. for ages 13 and older. The show plays 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Dec. 22-23 at the Newman Center at the University of Denver. For requirements and other information, go to www. denverballettheatreacademy.com or call 303-799-6609. Theater Auditions Spotlight Performing Arts Center, 6328 E. County Line Road, Highlands Ranch, will have auditions for several upcoming musical theater classes. For tuition rates and information, go to www.spotlightperformers.com. Upcoming auditions include: “High School Musical,” 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16. This 15-week class for ages 7-18 years meets from 4-5:30 p.m. Fridays.
MUSIC/CONCERTS
The Golden Tones Band Enjoy a lively performance of The Golden Tones Band playing popular swing music from the 1940s and a few contemporary hits. The 11-member band will play tunes such as “A String of Pearls,”“Dancing Cheek to Cheek,”“Jersey Bounce,” “Little Brown Jug” and “Pennsylvania 6-5000.” This is the music that people remember dancing to at the old Elitch Gardens ballroom. The Golden Tones Band has been in continuous operation since the late 1940s, supported by the City of Golden. Program is at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, at Bemis Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. Call 303-795-3961. Colorado Moms Tour The next Colorado Moms Tour State of the State program will be presented at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14, at the Lone Tree Golf Club, 9808 Sunningdale Blvd., Lone Tree. Moms Fight Back founder Heidi Ganahl, a local mom of four, joins hundreds of moms for an open forum discussion on issues such as school safety, sexual assault, substance abuse, teen suicide, Internet safety, bullying and more. Guests will enjoy a catered lunch while discussing tough issues and learning what moms can do to create positive change. Expert panelists are Dennis Ballinger, clinical manager at AllHealth Network; David A. Weaver, Douglas County commissioner; and John-Michael Keyes, executive director of the I Love You Guys Foundation. Go to http://momsfightback.org/moms-fight-back-events/ for information and to RSVP.
Civic Youth Orchestra The Arapahoe Philharmonic will partner with Highlands Ranch-based Avanti Music Academy to create the new Civic Youth Orchestra for student musicians ages 6-21. The organization will feature two ensembles that rehearse on Sunday evenings: the more advanced Symphony Orchestra and the Philharmonic Orchestra for younger musicians. Auditions for both ensembles will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 18, at Avanti Music Academy, 2030 E. County Line Road, #U, Highlands Ranch. Additional information and audition materials, requirements and registration may be found at http://avantimusic.org/civicyouth-orchestra-south/.
‘Once Upon a Mattress’ Town Hall Arts Center presents “Once Upon a Mattress” from Friday, Sept. 9 to Sunday, Oct. 9 at 2450 W. Main St., Littleton. Did you know it wasn’t the pea that caused the princess a sleepless night? If you thought you knew the story of “The Princess and the Pea,” you’re in for a surprise. You won’t look at fairy tales the same way again. Go to www.TownHallArtsCenter. org for tickets and information.
Kids’ Arts and Crafts Drop in for fun at the kids’ zone, where kids in grades 2-6 can learn all about the moon and participate in making a moon-related craft, at 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15, at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. No registration required. Call 303-791-7323 or DouglasCountyLibraries.org.
Hudson Gardens Summer Concerts Hudson Gardens presents its 2016 summer concert series at 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. Parking is free. Tickets on sale at www.altitudetickets.com. Prices and show times vary by artist. For information, go to www.hudsongardens.org or call 303-7978565. Concert lineup: Sunday, Sept. 11, Kenny Loggins.
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Joyful Celebration A free concert by the Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra is part of the second Joyful Celebration on Sunday, Sept. 11 to benefit the Parker Task Force. The outdoor celebration begins at 9:30 a.m. with a worship service, followed by the concert at 11 a.m. Local food trucks, S&K Banh Mi and Steve’s Green Chili, will sell food, and free frozen custard from Culvers will be served. Bring nonperishable food item donations. Community event takes place at Joy Lutheran Church and Preschool, 7051 E. Parker Hills Court, Parker. Go to https://www.joylc.org/event. Joys, Perils of DNA Testing Professional genealogist Deena Coutant, of DigiDeena Family Heritage Solutions, will speak on “The Joys and Perils of DNA Testing: What You Need to Know to be an Ethical Genetic Genealogist” at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13, at Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 6400 S. University Blvd., Centennial. Presentation provides a foundation in the Genetic Genealogy Standards that provide guidelines for purchasing, recommending, sharing and interpreting DNA test results. Deena will cover the advantages and limitations of DNA testing and lay out realistic expectations of how to properly use DNA as a key tool in every researcher’s genealogy arsenal. Go to www.ColumbineGenealogy.com. FIND MORE THINGS TO DO ONLINE ColoradoCommunityMedia.com/events
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Arctic Arts Project See stunning photographs of the Arctic region presented by award-winning photographer Kerry Koepping from 7-8:15 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13, at the Bemis Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. The goal of Koepping’s Arctic Art Project is to capture the exquisite art and environmental changes in the Arctic region, which encompasses Alaska, Canada, Greenland, Iceland, Jan Mayan Island, Norway and the Slavbard archipelago. View a unique visual kaleidoscope of ice, water, fire, tundra and fauna. Koepping has photographed areas that few humans have ever seen. Call 303-795-3961.
Lego Club See what you can create during Lego club. Kids ages 5-12 can build with Legos from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15, at the Roxborough Library, 8357 N. Rampart Range Road, Unit 200. This is a drop-in activity; no registration required. Contact 303-791-7323 or DouglasCountyLibraries.org. Write Now Get started on writing fiction, nonfiction or a memoir by working with and learning from a panel of local authors from the Wind Crest Authors’ Group. Session meets at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9, at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., as part of Douglas County Libraries’ Lifelong Learning Fridays series. Registration is required at 303-791-7323 or DouglasCountyLibraries.org. Household HazMat Roundup, Electronic Recycling Residents of Englewood and Littleton may bring their household hazardous waste to the annual roundup from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10 and Saturday, Sept. 17, at Englewood Service Center, 2800 S. Platte River Drive. Englewood or Littleton residency will be verified. Cost is $20 per family for hazardous waste. Electronics also will be accepted; some require an additional fee. Call 303-795-3863 or go to http://www.littletongov.org/city-services/greenenvironmental-programs/household-hazmat-roundup. Boy Scout Chili Fest Boy Scout Troop 780 plans its fifth annual Chili Fest chili cook-off from 4-8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10 at the Douglas County Events Center. Public judging is from 4-6:30 p.m.; categories include Professional, Amateur and Boy Scout. Event includes a silent auction, live music by JustUs and a car crush. See a live Jaws of Life demonstration by the Castle Rock Fire Department. Call 303-907-0556 or email castlerockchilifest@gmail.com for tickets and information. Go to www. castlerockchilifest.com or facebook.com/troop780chilifest. Living and Aging Well Learn about living and aging well through monthly luncheons on the second Monday of each month at the Lone Tree Golf Club and Hotel. Program starts at 11:30 a.m., and lunch reservations are required. Cost includes beverage, lunch and tip. Upcoming topics are Ms. Senior America Michelle Rahn, presenting Defying Gravity, Monday, Sept. 12; Men’s health, presented by Scott Hall, Monday, Oct. 10. Go to www.cityoflonetree.com/agingwell for information and to RSVP. Support for LGBT Community Mary from the Denver LGBT Center will lead a discussion following support at the monthly meeting of PFLAG Highlands Ranch South Suburban Chapter. Meeting runs from 7-8:45 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13, at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. The topic will be the language used in the transgender community and how it has changed over the years. Everything is confidential and we welcome all. Contact info@pflaghighlandsranch.org Joys, Perils of DNA Testing Professional genealogist Deena Coutant, of DigiDeena Family Heritage Solutions, will speak on “The Joys and Perils of DNA Testing: What You Need to Know to be an Ethical Genetic Genealogist” at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13, at Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 6400 S. University Blvd., Centennial. Presentation provides
a foundation in the Genetic Genealogy Standards that provide guidelines for purchasing, recommending, sharing and interpreting DNA test results. Deena will cover the advantages and limitations of DNA testing and lay out realistic expectations of how to properly use DNA as a key tool in every researcher’s genealogy arsenal. Go to www.ColumbineGenealogy.com. Spy Thriller Discussion The Third Thursday Mystery Book Club will discuss Daniel Silva’s 15th book in the Gabriel Allon series, “The English Spy,” at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 15, at the Lone Tree Golf Club. Gabriel is an art restorer by day and an operative and spy by night. In the style of James Bond spy thrillers, Silva provides an updated version of the spy thriller. Call Sue at 303-641-3534. Families, Farming and Fermentation Ever wonder why it’s called Cheese Ranch? Learn the history of the ranch while enjoying beer from the Grist Brewing Co. and tasting the types of cheese, courtesy of Whole Foods Market, that were made in the Cheese Ranch back in 1879. Program runs from 5:30-7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16, at Cheese Ranch, near the windmill. Registration required at www.highlandsranch.org/nature. For ages 21 and older. Contact Nancy at 720-932-6990 or Programs@theHRHS.org. Denim and Diamonds Gala Dance the night away and bid on some silent auction items at the Denim and Diamonds Gala to benefit Colorado HorsePower. Event runs from 6-10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16, at the Lone Tree Golf Club, 9808 Sunningdale Blvd., Lone Tree. Colorado HorsePower serves clients with disabilities through equine assisted therapies. Go to https://www.coloradohorsepower.org/news---events.html.
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GLOW Event Say goodbye to skin care chemicals and learn do-it-yourself body care using oils, foods and everyday ingredients at home. Program runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, at Natural Grocers, 1265 Sgt. John Stiles Drive, Suite M, Highlands Ranch. DIY body care for every body class runs from noon to 1 p.m. and the DIY scrub station is open from 1-3 p.m. Call 303-471-9400. Walk & Roll to Cure FSHD A 5K walk and roll event to benefit the FSH Society, which raises money and awareness for the most common form of muscular dystrophy, is Saturday, Sept. 10, at Philip S. Miller Park, 1375 W. Plum Creek Parkway, Castle Rock. Registration begins at 9 a.m. The 5K begins at 10 a.m. and a raffle is at 11:30 a.m. Event is family-friendly. Wheelchairs, strollers and wagons are welcome. Registration includes an event T-shirt and a cord bag. Go to https://www.fshsociety.org/fshevents.walk-roll-cure-fshd/ To make a donation, go to https://www.fshsociety. org/donate-t0-an-event. Develop a Positive Body Image Mothers of Multiples Society presents “Develop a Positive Body Image,” led by eating recovery experts Robyn Cruze and Dana Mestek, from 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11, at the Lone Tree Library, 8827 Lone Tree Parkway. The experts will discuss how to raise children to feel good about their bodies with a healthy relationship toward food, and how parents can become positive role models to help support healthy behavior. To register and for information, go to www.mothersofmultiples.com. Head•Strong Sport Psychology A workshop for 11- to 14-year-old athletes designed to build confidence and develop resiliency through mental skills training is offered from 4:30-6 p.m. Thursdays from Sept. 15 to Nov. 3 at the Creekside II Clubhouse, 6087 S. Quebec St., Centennial. Contact 720-724-4548 or drkatebennett@gmail.com. Go to www.livetrainthrive.com. Fall in Love with Organics Organics are becoming more and more popular, and rightly so. Organics are pesticide free, non-GMO, nutrient dense, good4 the planet and good4u. Join Natural Grocers from 3-4 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 20 at 1265 Sgt. John Stiles Drive, Suite M, Highlands Ranch. Sample 100 percent organic produce. Call 303-471-9400. 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.
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Winston Churchill As one of the key architects of the Allied victory in World War II, Winston Churchill is widely regarded as one of the most important political leaders of the 20th century. Join Active Minds from 3-4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14, for a look at Churchill’s life before becoming prime minister of England, his years in the job and his lasting impact on his country and the world. Program takes place at RiverPointe, 5225 S. Prince St., Littleton. Call 303-797-0600 to RSVP. Homecoming Barbecue Ponderosa DECA plans a homecoming barbecue from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14, on the front lawn at Ponderosa High School. Activities include a bouncy castle, music, food and games for families and students. Contact georgekf@s. dcsdk12.org or courtney.tanguma@dcsdk12.org. Research Resources at Bemis Littleton’s Bemis Library has been an extensive genealogy reference collection of both print and digital materials. The library also is a deposit site for the Family History Center. Learn more from Clair Mattoon, Bemis programming assistant, at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 20, at Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 6400 S. University Blvd., Centennial. Program will feature an introduction to several databases, tips on using online resources for genealogical research and example of the library’s physical resource that are of interest to the historian and genealogist. Go to www.ColumbineGenealogy.com. English Learners Practice your English is a club that allows adults from all language backgrounds to practice lively, informal conversations in English on every day topics. For all levels of English learners. Discussion topics vary, and conversation group is facilitated. Group meets at 10:30 a.m. Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. No registration is required; information at 303-791-7323 or DouglasCountyLibraries.org. Editor’s note: Calendar submissions must be received by noon Wednesday for publication the following week. Send listings to calendar@coloradocommunitymedia.com. No attachments, please. Listings are free and run on a space-available basis.
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Rock Canyon’s Chris Theodore, left, pushes to stay ahead of Harrison Scudamore of Denver East as they race for the finish line in the boys varsity race at the Sept. 2 Warrior Invitational Cross Country Meet. Theodore finished first in the field of 179 runners and his effort helped Rock Canyon win the boys team title. Photo by Tom Munds
Jaguars outrun opponents Rock Canyon wins boys title at Warrior cross country meet By Tom Munds tmunds@coloradocommunitymedia.com Chris Theodore set the pace for his team and the rest of the pack, helping Rock Canyon win the boys varsity division team title at the Sept. 2 Warrior Invitational Cross Country meet. Theodore, a junior, took first place with a time of 16 minutes, 14 seconds. The ground around deKoevend Park in Centennial shook from the impact of hundreds of runners tak-
KEEPING SCORE WITH... TAYLOR SCHLEY m Senior poms/dance tea member at Mountain Vista High School
What is your favorite pre-competition meal? My favorite meal to eat before I compete is pasta with Alfredo sauce and bread. This is because I love to load up on carbs the night before a big competition. Why do your participate in sports? It gets me involved in the school while meeting new people. It also keeps me healthy and active through the entire school year. What is your favorite type of music and who is your favorite artist? I really like a little bit of all genres of music so it’s hard to pick just one type that is my favorite. My favorite artist is also very hard
ing part in the annual event. For the first time in many years, the course included some changes, such as moving the water crossing further north on the route. Several runners said they liked the improvements. One hundred seventy-nine runners representing 26 teams competed in the boys varsity division. Rock Canyon captured the team title with 63 points while Highlands Ranch —paced by Bennett Atencio who finished 39th — came in seventh with 255 points. Mountain Vista’s Brian Shockley placed 53rd and was the first Golden Eagle across the finish line. Mountain Vista, as a team,
to decide from, but it ranges anywhere between Chance the Rapper, ODESZA and all the way to Brett Eldridge. What is your favorite subject in school? Math is probably my favorite subject because there is always a specific and correct answer that you are trying to find and a certain way to find the answer. I like having a problem and knowing the specific way to find it, knowing that my answer is correct. What is your favorite video game? If “Just Dance” for the Xbox 360 counts as a video game then it’s for sure my favorite one. I love this one because coming from a family of competitive dancers, it’s always fun to get competitive and see who the best dancer in the family really is. “Keeping Score With…” is a Q&A with high school athletes in the south metro area. Email Colorado Community Media sports writer Jim Benton at jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com if you or someone you know would like to participate.
claimed 12th with 369 points. Douglas County finished 25th with 704 points — Maxwell Walter was 134th and was the first Huskie to finish the race. Coronado, from Colorado Springs, won the girls varsity division title with 117 points while Highlands Ranch posted a third-place finish with 161 points. Megan Koch set the pace for the Falcons, finishing sixth. The Jaguars, aided by a fifth-place finish by Shannon Osoba, also captured fifth place as a team with 197 points. Mountain Vista’s Jessica Nats paced Meet continues on Page 26
Ali Kilponen, softball, junior, Valor Christian: She struck out 18 of the 25 batters she faced and allowed two hits in a 7-0 win over defending Class 5A champion Mountain Range on Aug. 27. Kilponen struck out 13 batters in a five-inning no-hitter against Chatfield on Aug. 31. She has 70 strikeouts in 31 innings pitched and owns five wins for the defending Class 4A state champions. Sylar Lane, volleyball, senior, Rock Canyon: She had 25 assists and five digs in a 3-0 win over Cherokee Trail on Aug. 30. Zoe Mihalicz, softball, senior, Legend: Mihalicz collected two hits and had five runs batted in during the Titans’ come-from-behind win over Arvada West on Aug. 27. Jake Groth, football, junior, Arapahoe: Groth caught seven of the nine passes that were completed by the Warriors and finished with 113 receiving yards and a touchdown in Arapahoe’s 10-5 win over Rock Canyon on Sept. 1. Alex Fredrich, soccer, senior, SkyView Academy: The Hawks opened the season with a 3-2 win on Aug. 29 over Eagle Ridge Academy. Fredrich scored all three goals for SkyView Academy in the victory. Colorado Community Media selects five athletes from high schools in the south metro area each week as “Standout Performers.” Preference is given to athletes making their debut on the list. To nominate an athlete, contact Jim Benton at jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com
Gary Mares and Jim Dollaghan are friends who happen to be rival girls softball coaches. Mares is head coach at Horizon and Dollaghan heads up the ThunderRidge program. The teams usually only meet once a year since the schools play in different leagues. Mares and Dollaghan have been competing against each other for many years, but remain best Jim Benton friends. The rivalry OVERTIME started in Little League baseball and continued in high school when Mares played at Thornton and Dollaghan for Northglenn. “We played at rival high schools,” Dollaghan said. “We had a play at the plate in high school where I could have bowled him over but I just started laughing and he just tagged me. It’s been one of those nice friendships that you enjoy as a coach.” The two buddies stood at each other’s weddings and went into coaching after they finished college. “We said whoever got a job first, we would go help each other,” Mares explained. Dollaghan coached baseball at Green Mountain and Mares was his assistant for three seasons. Then Mares got the head baseball job at Legacy and Dollaghan was his assistant for two seasons. Now both are softball coaches and look forward to HorizonThunderRidge games. Dollaghan, who also helps coach baseball, is in his sixth year as the Grizzlies’ head softball coach and Mares has been at Horizon since 2011 and is coaching softball for the fifth season. “This makes us get together because he lives way down south and I’m north,” Mares said. “So we get to see each other then and I help him with camps and he helps with camps for me. He’s a good as it gets and not just with baseball and softball knowledge. He’s a good human being and does a good job with the team.” Dollaghan knows he has to be focused whenever ThunderRidge is matched against Horizon. “I don’t care what kind of rivalry you have or how bad you want to win, he’s one of my dear friends,” Dollgahan said. “I’m going to do everything I can to beat him because I’ll tell you, he’ll outcoach me. He’s a great coach and I really have to be on my toes to compete with him mentally, because mentally he just smokes me.”
Mares and Dollaghan have been competing against each other for many years, but remain best friends.
Warriors target pediatric cancer All Arapahoe soccer players will be wearing gold shoelaces for their final game of the annual Warrior Invitational Tournament Sept. 9 at Benton continues on Page 27
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Grizzlies off to great start this softball season ThunderRidge completes shutout win over Horizon By Jim Benton jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com ThunderRidge is off to another good start this season. The Grizzlies were undefeated heading into an Aug. 30 early-season, non-league showdown against unbeaten Horizon at the ThunderRidge field in Highlands Ranch. ThunderRidge led 2-0 with one out in the bottom of the fifth in a game that was suspended because of lightning and darkness. The suspended game was resumed Sept. 2 after both teams played in the King of the Mountain tournament at Mountain Range High School. ThunderRidge maintained its lead and concluded the shutout victory over Horizon and the Grizzlies took a 6-0 record into Sept. 3 games in the Mountain Range tourney. Coach Jim Dollaghan hopes to see continued good play for his ThunderRidge team. Last season ThunderRidge started 8-0 and won nine of its first 10 games but faltered near the end of the season with two losses in the Class 5A regionals to end the season with a 14-7 record. “For us, when it comes to the RPI system, all coaches are aware of it and it works pretty well,” Dollaghan said. “The start is important to try to get yourself up in those rankings. That’s a good team (Horizon) we played and they come from a good conference. We have to make sure we keep doing the things we have to do to
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the Golden Eagles, coming in at 21st
ThunderRidge third baseman Hannah Stanley awaits the throw as Horizon’s Mackenzie Bakel dives into third base. Bakel was out on the play in the game that was suspended by lightning and darkness with ThunderRidge leading 2-0 in the bottom of the fifth inning. Photo by Jim Benton keep winning, stay competitive and keep the start going for sure.” ThunderRidge has received good pitching performances from senior Emily Morris and Rachel Bean. Bean, a junior who also plays centerfield, was 3-for-3 in the Horizon game. “We’ve done a good job starting out and we have to keep working on things,” Bean said. “Since we lost only two seniors, most of the girls have played together for
two years and we are a lot closer now. “We saw how good we can be last year and if we can make small adjustments, we can do a lot better.” Dollaghan realizes games will get tougher for ThunderRidge in Continental League play. “Everybody will talk about all the importance all things, defense, hitting and all those things, but it really does start in the circle,” he said. “If your pitchers
can’t keep you in games it’s hard to stay in games. Emily and Rachel I feel that will give us a shot in every game. “As I’m looking at this team right now, the difference that I’m seeing is their willingness to do it for each other and there has to be that buy-in that we are all in this together, and that’s what this team has shown so far. There are still some wrinkles we are trying to figure out but I feel pretty good about this team.”
to help the team finish ninth with 282 points. Douglas County’s girls scored 290 points to finish 11th in team standings. The top finisher for Douglas County was Lina Corrales, who was 29th. Cross country is a popular sport at Mountain Vista.
“We had about 100 runners out for cross country last year,” Assistant Coach Michael Finder said. “We grew this year and have 121 running with us.” He said the team has great varsity leadership. “Every season we have a lot of differ-
ent kids who create a different dynamic and that is fun to watch develop,” he said. “But the one element that doesn’t change is the kids keep pushing themselves and challenging themselves to get better as individuals, so Mountain Vista’s team keeps improving and getting better.”
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Rock Canyon football squad comes up short Jaguars’ points not enough as Arapahoe wins opener 10-5
the next 10 points, the Jaguars didn’t quit and kept working to score the points needed to win the game. With about two minutes left in the game, Rock Canyon drove to the Arapahoe By Tom Munds 25, but a fourth-down pass that tmunds@coloradocommunitymedia.com would have produced a first down sailed just off the finDefenses for both teams kept gertips of the Jaguar receiver. the score low and, when a late Public Notice Arapahoe took over with eight touchdown pass effort sailed DOUGLAS COUNTY COURT, secondsDISTRICT left and ran out the STATE OF COLORADO wide, Arapahoe won the openclock. 4000 Justice Way ing game of the football season Castle Rock, CO “Our defense Douglas County, CO 80109 played very 10-5 over Rock Canyon. well but we have a long way to THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE goOF on offense to get running COLORADO Key moments smoothly,” Rock Canyon coach In the Interest of: In the Sept. 1 contest, the DONOVAN WILSON, D.O.B.said 3/20/2013, Brian Lamb after the game. Child, Jaguars pinned Arapahoe on its “We are a fairly young team And concerning: WILSON, D.O.B. 12/16/1993, one-yard line in the first quar-MADISON Mother, with eight juniors starting on BAKER, D.O.B. 2/14/1987, ter. The Rock Canyon defend-MICHAELboth sides of the ball, so we are Father ers responded on first down by working together effectively. Respondents, tackling the Warrior runner inAnd The kids played hard but there CHERI MEDINA, the end zone for a safety to put were too many mistakes and Maternal Grandmother, and the Jaguars up 2-0 with 7:30 left ANDREWpenalties, GEESEN, Mother’s boyfriend, so we have to correct Special Respondents. in the first quarter. that.” Jaguar place kicker Jack Attorney for Department: He said the focus for the John Thirkell, #13865 Wahlenmaier booted a 38-yard R. LeeAnn Reigrut, #28833 week’s practice will be developCastleton Ct. field goal with 38 seconds left4400 ingCOa rhythm on offense so the Castle Rock, 80109 (303) 663-7726; FAX 877-285-8988 in the initial period to put Rock Jaguars can make first downs E-mail: jthirkel@douglas.co.us lreigrut@douglas.co.us Canyon up 5-0. to keep drives alive and score CASE NUMBER: 16JV187 * DIVISION 7 Although Arapahoe scored points. He also said there will be DEPENDENCY SUMMONS
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This Summons is initiated pursuant to Rule 2.2 of the Colorado Rules of Juvenile Procedure, Rule 4 of the Colorado and percent Rules of Civil Procedure, and 100 Section 193-503, C.R.S. 2015.
Misc. Private Legals Public Notice DOUGLAS COUNTY DISTRICT COURT, STATE OF COLORADO 4000 Justice Way Castle Rock, CO Douglas County, CO 80109 THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO In the Interest of: DONOVAN WILSON, D.O.B. 3/20/2013, Child, And concerning: MADISON WILSON, D.O.B. 12/16/1993, Mother, MICHAEL BAKER, D.O.B. 2/14/1987, Father Respondents, And CHERI MEDINA, Maternal Grandmother, and ANDREW GEESEN, Mother’s boyfriend, Special Respondents. Attorney for Department: John Thirkell, #13865 R. LeeAnn Reigrut, #28833 4400 Castleton Ct. Castle Rock, CO 80109 (303) 663-7726; FAX 877-285-8988 E-mail: jthirkel@douglas.co.us lreigrut@douglas.co.us CASE NUMBER: 16JV187 * DIVISION 7 DEPENDENCY SUMMONS This Summons is initiated pursuant to Rule 2.2 of the Colorado Rules of Juvenile Procedure, Rule 4 of the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure, and Section 193-503, C.R.S. 2015. TO MICHAEL BAKER, 14958 E. Wagontrail Place, Aurora, CO 80015: You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed which alleges that the above-named children are dependent or neglected as per the facts set forth in the Dependency and Neglect Petition, a copy of which is being served upon you. You are being served the following case related documents as well: Petition for Temporary Custody; Removal Order; Advisement in Dependency and Neglect; ICWA Affidavit; Affidavit and Advisement Concerning the Child's Potential Placement; D&N Handbook; Application for Court Appointed Counsel; and Notice of Hearing.
A Pre-Trial Conference has been set for September 19, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. in Division 7, Douglas County District Court, 4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock, Colorado, 80109. Your presence before this court is required to defend against the claims in this petition. IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR, THE COURT WILL PROCEED IN YOUR ABSENCE, WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE, TO CONDUCT AN ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND MAY ENTER A JUDGMENT BY DEFAULT THEREBY ADJUDICATING YOUR CHILDREN AS DEPENDENT OR NEGLECTED CHILDREN.
You have the right to request a trial by jury at the adjudicatory stage of this petition. You also have the right to legal representation at every stage of the proceedings by counsel of your own choosing, or if you
Your presence before this court is required to defend against the claims in this petition. IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR, THE COURT WILL PROCEED IN YOUR ABSENCE, WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE, TO CONDUCT AN ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND MAY ENTER A JUDGMENT BY DEFAULT THEREBY ADJUDICATING YOUR CHILDREN AS DEPENDENT OR NEGLECTED CHILDREN.
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You have the right to request a trial by jury at the adjudicatory stage of this petition. You also have the right to legal representation at every stage of the proceedings by counsel of your own choosing, or if you are without sufficient financial means, appointment of counsel by the Court. Termination of your parent-child legal relationship to free your children for adoption is a possible remedy in this proceeding. If that remedy is pursued, you are entitled to a hearing before a Judge. You also have the right, if you are indigent, to have the Court appoint, at no expense to you, one expert witness of your own choosing at any hearing on the termination of your parent-child relationship. If you are a minor, you have the right to the appointment of a Guardian ad litem to represent your best interests. You have the right to have this matter heard by a district court judge rather than by the magistrate. You may waive that right, and in doing so, you will be bound by the findings and recommendations of the magistrate, subject to review as provided by sec. 19-1-108(5.5), C.R.S. 2014, and subsequently, to the right of appeal as provided by Colorado Appellate Rule 3.4. This summons is being initiated by the Douglas County Department of Human Services through its counsel. Dated: August 30, 2016 John Thirkell, #13865 R. LeeAnn Reigrut, #28833 Assistant Douglas County Attorney Legal Notice No.: 929682 First Publication: September 8, 2016 Last Publication: September 8, 2016 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
Government Legals PUBLIC NOTICE PURSUANT TO THE LIQUOR LAW OF THE STATE OF COLORADO, Ella Bliss Beauty Bar – 3, LLC d/b/a Ella Bliss Beauty Bar, whose address is 3624 East Highlands Ranch Parkway, Suite 201, Highlands Ranch, Colorado has requested the Licensing Officials of Douglas County to grant a Beer and Wine License at the location of 3624 East Highlands Ranch Parkway, Suite 201, Highlands Ranch, Colorado, to dispense malt and vinous by the drink for consumption on the premises. The Public Hearing on this application is to be held by the Douglas County Local Liquor Licensing Authority at 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado on Thursday, September 22, 2016, at 1:30 p.m. Date of Application: August 19, 2016 Officers: Peter Koclanes Kelly Huelsing Brooke Vanhavermaat Legal Notice No.: 929642 First Publication: September 1, 2016 Last Publication: September 1, 2016 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
Going forward Rock Canyon has non-league games in the next couple weeks, PUBLIC NOTICE plus it has rivalry game on the REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) horizon as the Jaguars are on #045-16 CYBER SECURITY STAFFING the road Sept. 23 against ThunRESOURCE PROVIDERS derRidge.
The Information Technology Department of Douglas County Government, hereinafter referred to as the County, respectfully requests proposals from responsible and qualified individuals and/or firms to INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) well-recognized football players. How- #039-16 tackle or ran with the PA anassist the football. County, on anThe as-needed temporary basis, to fill Cyber Security Staffing INSTALLATION OF ever, it sure would be nice to bePROCUREMENT able toDOORS& AND nouncer usually helpsThe out. positions. goal of the County, through GARAGE OPERATORS this RFP, to assemble a list numof several FOR THE DOUGLAS COUNTY identify an Eagles’ offensive or defensive On the sidelines orisup close, the individuals and/or firms that can be utilCAR/TRUCK WASH FACILITY ized, asnot needed, to fillastaffing needs. The lineman, wide receiver or other players bers are legible but from distance. agreement(s) with the individuals and/or The Facilities, Fleet and Emergency firms, as a result of this RFP, shall be conSupport Services Department of Douglas from seats in the stands. sidered a Blanket Purchase Agreement. County Government, hereinafter referred Blanket Purchase Agreement authorI’m not the only observer totocomplain. Jim Benton sports writer for Colorado as the County, respectfully requestsis a The izes, but does not obligate, the County to bids from responsible and qualified firms Numbers on the Eagles’ uniforms are andCommunity Heminimum has been covering utilize any or maximum, dollar for the procurement installation of four Media. amount or quantity of services from any garage doors and operators (see speunreadable from the stands or(4) press box the Denver since 1968. specific area individual and/or firm. He cifications for details)sports for the in Douglas Car/Truck Wash facility located at and many times it’s a guessingCounty game can Castle be reached at jbenton@coloradocomFive (5) copies of your RFP response 3030 Northto Industrial Way, Rock, PUBLIC NOTICE shall be in a sealed envelope Colorado figure out who caught a pass, made a80109. munitymedia.com orsubmitted at 303-566-4083. plainly marked “RFP No. 045-16, Cyber REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) Security Staffing Resource Providers” priThe IFB documents may be reviewed #038-16 or to the due date and time. Electronic and/or printed from the Rocky Mountain EEDUCATIONAL NAVIGATOR and/or faxed responses will not be accepPurchasing System website at www.rockyted. RFP responses will be received until mountainbidsystem.com. IFB documents The Douglas County Department of 5:00 p.m., on Friday, September 23, 2016 are not available for purchase from Human Services is seeking a motivated by the Finance Department, Purchasing Douglas County Government and can individual or agency to contract with for a Division, 100 Third Street, Suite 130, only be accessed from the above-mennewly developed Educational Navigator Castle Rock, Colorado 80104. Proposals tioned website. While the IFB documents position. This position will work with child will not be considered which are received are available electronically, Douglas welfare children and youth who have or after the time stated, and any proposals County cannot accept electronic bid reare currently experiencing out of home so received will be returned unopened. sponses. care. Research has shown that children To advertise publicDouglas notices callGovernment 303-566-4100 in foster care are less likely to achieve County reserves the Three (3) copies of your IFByour response educational success; graduating from high right to reject any and all proposals, to shall be submitted in a sealed envelope school. The goal of this position is to imwaive formalities, informalities, or irreguplainly marked “IFB No. 039-16, Garage prove the educational outcome of children larities contained in a said proposal and Doors for the Car/Truck Wash Facility”. in the child welfare system by working dirfurthermore, to award a contract for items Electronic and/or faxed bid responses will ecting with children and their families as herein, either in whole or in part, if it is not be accepted. Bids will be received unwell as facilitating positive system change deemed to be in the best interest of the til 3:00 p.m., on Thursday, September 22, through coordination, advocacy and policy County to do so. Additionally, we reserve 2016 by the Douglas County Finance Dedevelopment. the right to negotiate optional items/serpartment, Purchasing Division, 100 Third vices with the successful vendor. Street, Suite 130, Castle Rock, Colorado Five (5) copies of your RFP response 80104. Bids will not be considered which shall be submitted in a sealed envelope Please direct any questions concerning are received after the time stated, and any plainly marked “RFP No. 038-16, Educathis RFP to Carolyn Riggs, Purchasing bids so received will be returned untional Navigator” prior to the due date and Supervisor, 303-660-7434, opened. time. Electronic and/or faxed responses criggs@douglas.co.us, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 will not be accepted. RFP responses will p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding Douglas County Government reserves the be received until 3:00 p.m., on Thursday, holidays. right to reject any and all bids, to waive September 29, 2016 by the Finance Deformalities, informalities, or irregularities partment, Purchasing Division, 100 Third Legal Notice No.: 929696 contained in a said bid and furthermore, to Street, Suite 130, Castle Rock, Colorado First Publication: September 8, 2016 award a contract for items herein, either in 80104. Proposals will not be considered Last Publication: September 8, 2016 whole or in part, if it is deemed to be in the which are received after the time stated, Publisher: Douglas County News-Press best interest of the County to do so. Addiand any proposals so received will be retionally, we reserve the right to negotiate turned unopened. optional items/services with the successPublic Notice ful bidder. Douglas County Government reserves the REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) right to reject any and all proposals, to Please direct any questions concerning #046-16 waive formalities, informalities, or irreguthis IFB to Carolyn Riggs, Purchasing MANAGED CYBER SECURITY larities contained in a said proposal and Supervisor, 303-660-7434, SERVICES furthermore, to award a contract for items criggs@douglas.co.us, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 herein, either in whole or in part, if it is p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding The Information Technology Department deemed to be in the best interest of the holidays. of Douglas County Government, hereinCounty to do so. Additionally, we reserve after referred to as the County, respectthe right to negotiate optional items/serLegal Notice No.: 929695 fully requests proposals from responsible vices with the successful vendor. First Publication: September 8, 2016 and qualified individuals and/or firms to Last Publication: September 8, 2016 assist the County, on an as-needed temPlease direct any questions concerning Publisher: Douglas County News-Press porary basis, to fill Managed Cyber Securthis RFP to Carolyn Riggs, Purchasing ity Services positions. The goal of the Supervisor, 303-660-7434, County, through this RFP, is to assemble PUBLIC NOTICE criggs@douglas.co.us, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 a list of several individuals and/or firms p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding that can be utilized, as needed, to fill ManREQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) holidays. aged Cyber Security Service needs. The #045-16 agreement(s) with the individuals and/or CYBER SECURITY STAFFING Legal Notice No.: 929694 firms, as a result of this RFP, shall be conRESOURCE PROVIDERS First Publication: September 8, 2016 sidered a Blanket Purchase Agreement. Last Publication: September 8, 2016 The Blanket Purchase Agreement authorThe Information Technology Department Publisher: Douglas County News-Press izes, but does not obligate, the County to of Douglas County Government, hereinutilize any minimum or maximum, dollar after referred to as the County, respectPUBLIC NOTICE amount or quantity of services from any fully requests proposals from responsible specific individual and/or firm. and qualified individuals and/or firms to INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) assist the County, on an as-needed tem#039-16 Five (5) copies of your RFP response porary basis, to fill Cyber Security Staffing PROCUREMENT & INSTALLATION OF shall be submitted in a sealed envelope positions. The goal of the County, through GARAGE DOORS AND OPERATORS plainly marked “RFP No. 046-16, Manthis RFP, is to assemble a list of several FOR THE DOUGLAS COUNTY aged Cyber Security Services” prior to the individuals and/or firms that can be utilCAR/TRUCK WASH FACILITY due date and time. Electronic and/or ized, as needed, to fill staffing needs. The faxed responses will not be accepted. agreement(s) with the individuals and/or The Facilities, Fleet and Emergency RFP responses will be received until 5:00 firms, as a result of this RFP, shall be conSupport Services Department of Douglas p.m., on Friday, September 23, 2016 by sidered a Blanket Purchase Agreement. County Government, hereinafter referred the Finance Department, Purchasing DiviThe Blanket Purchase Agreement authorto as the County, respectfully requests sion, 100 Third Street, Suite 130, Castle izes, but does not obligate, the County to bids from responsible and qualified firms Rock, Colorado 80104. Proposals will not utilize any minimum or maximum, dollar for the procurement and installation of four be considered which are received after the amount or quantity of services from any (4) garage doors and operators (see spetime stated, and any proposals so respecific individual and/or firm. cifications for details) for the Douglas ceived will be returned unopened. County Car/Truck Wash facility located at Five (5) copies of your RFP response 3030 North Industrial Way, Castle Rock, Douglas County Government reserves the shall be submitted in a sealed envelope Colorado 80109. right to reject any and all proposals, to plainly marked “RFP No. 045-16, Cyber waive formalities, informalities, or irreguSecurity Staffing Resource Providers” priThe IFB documents may be reviewed larities contained in a said proposal and or to the due date and time. Electronic and/or printed from the Rocky Mountain Efurthermore, to award a contract for items and/or faxed responses will not be accepPurchasing System website at www.rockyherein, either in whole or in part, if it is ted. RFP responses will be received until mountainbidsystem.com. IFB documents deemed to be in the best interest of the 5:00 p.m., on Friday, September 23, 2016 are not available for purchase from County to do so. Additionally, we reserve by the Finance Department, Purchasing Douglas County Government and can the right to negotiate optional items/serDivision, 100 Third Street, Suite 130, only be accessed from the above-menvices with the successful vendor. Castle Rock, Colorado 80104. Proposals tioned website. While the IFB documents will not be considered which are received are available electronically, Douglas Please direct any questions concerning after the time stated, and any proposals County cannot accept electronic bid rethis RFP to Carolyn Riggs, Purchasing so received will be returned unopened. sponses. Supervisor, 303-660-7434, criggs@douglas.co.us, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 Douglas County Government reserves the Three (3) copies of your IFB response p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding right to reject any and all proposals, to shall be submitted in a sealed envelope holidays. waive formalities, informalities, or irreguplainly marked “IFB No. 039-16, Garage larities contained in a said proposal and Doors for the Car/Truck Wash Facility”. Legal Notice No.: 929697 furthermore, to award a contract for items Electronic and/or faxed bid responses will First Publication: September 8, 2016 herein, either in whole or in part, if it is not be accepted. Bids will be received unLast Publication: September 8, 2016 deemed to be in the best interest of the til 3:00 p.m., on Thursday, September 22, Publisher: Douglas County News-Press County to do so. Additionally, we reserve 2016 by the Douglas County Finance Dethe right to negotiate optional items/serpartment, Purchasing Division, 100 Third vices with the successful vendor. Street, Suite 130, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104. Bids will not be considered which Please direct any questions concerning are received after the time stated, and any
County to grant a Beer and Wine License at the location of 3624 East Highlands Ranch Parkway, Suite 201, Highlands Ranch, Colorado, to dispense malt and vinous by the drink for consumption on the premises. The Public Hearing on this application is to be held by the Douglas County Local Liquor Licensing Authority at 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado on Thursday, September 22, 2016, at 1:30 p.m.
Public Notices A Pre-Trial Conference has been set for September 19, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. in Division 7, Douglas County District Court, 4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock, Colorado, 80109.
varsity for the first time.” He said his focus in the coming practices will be improving his pocket presence and knowing when to scramble and when to keep looking for a receiver. PUBLIC NOTICE
of other donations received at the games will go to local kids TO MICHAEL BAKER,with 14958 E. Wagon- and their families. cancer trail Place, Aurora, CO 80015: You are hereby notified that a petition has been parents will have donation Arapahoe Continued from Page 23 filed which alleges that the above-named children are dependent or neglected as stadium on Sept. 9 which is boxes at the per the facts set forth in the Dependency day six-team and Neglect Petition, athe copyfinal of which PUBLIC NOTICE Littleton Public Schools Stadium partupon you. You are beingis of the three-day, beingas served tournament. served the following case related docuPURSUANT TO THE LIQUOR LAW OF of Lace Up for Pediatric Cancer. ments as well: Petition for Temporary THE STATE OF COLORADO, Each player will donate $5 of theirRemoval Order; Advisement in Ella Bliss Beauty Bar – 3, LLC d/b/a Ella Custody; Dependency and Neglect; ICWA Affidavit; Bliss Beauty Bar, whose address is 3624 Unreadable purchased laces as a show of unity Affidavitagainst and Advisement Concerning thenumbers East Highlands Ranch Parkway, Suite Child's Potential Placement; D&N Hand201, Highlands Ranch, Colorado has reValor Christian has developed many pediatric cancer. Money from book; the laces Application for Court Appointed quested the Licensing Officials of Douglas Counsel; and Notice of Hearing.
Arapahoe defenders, including Michael Keen (10), close in on Rock Canyon’s Joshua Donovan (19). Arapahoe held on to win 10-5 in the Sept. 1 matchup at Littleton Public Schools Stadium. Photo by Paul DiSalvo
Date of Application: August 19, 2016 Officers: Peter Koclanes Kelly Huelsing Brooke Vanhavermaat
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Legal Notice No.: 929642 First Publication: September 1, 2016 Last Publication: September 1, 2016 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF CONTRACTORS SETTLEMENT COUNTY OF DOUGLAS STATE OF COLORADO NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 38-26-107, C.R.S., as amended, that on the 10th day of OCTOBER 2016, final settlement will be made by the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, for and on account of a contract between Douglas County and DOUBLE R EXCAVATING for the 2015 EAST/WEST REGIONAL TRAIL, SCHWEIGER RANCH TRAILHEAD & LOW WATER CROSSING PROJECT (PO#35653), in Douglas County; and that any person, co-partnership, association or corporation that has an unpaid claim against said DOUBLE R EXCAVATING for or on account for the furnishing of labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or any subcontractors in or about the performance of said work, or that supplied rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of said work, may at any time up to and including said time of such final settlement on said 10th day of OCTOBER 2016, to file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim with the Douglas County Government, Board of County Commissioners, c/o Parks & Trails, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104. Failure on the part of the claimant to file such statement prior to such final settlement will relieve said County of Douglas from all and any liability for such claimant’s claim. The Board of Douglas County Commissioners of the County of Douglas, Colorado, By: Carolyn S. Riggs, CPPB, Purchasing Supervisor, Douglas County Government. Legal Notice No.: 929680 First Publication: September 8, 2016 Last Publication: September 15, 2016 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) #038-16 EDUCATIONAL NAVIGATOR The Douglas County Department of Human Services is seeking a motivated individual or agency to contract with for a newly developed Educational Navigator position. This position will work with child welfare children and youth who have or are currently experiencing out of home care. Research has shown that children in foster care are less likely to achieve educational success; graduating from high school. The goal of this position is to improve the educational outcome of children in the child welfare system by working directing with children and their families as well as facilitating positive system change through coordination, advocacy and policy development. Five (5) copies of your RFP response shall be submitted in a sealed envelope
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