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Consumers paying less at the pump South metro area seeing prices below $2 a gallon By Mike DiFerdinando
mdiferdinando@colorado communitymedia.com Gasoline prices have fallen to their lowest point in years, bringing relief to consumers at the pump. According to the AAA Fuel Gauge Report, which tracks and compares prices nationally, fuel prices in the Denver metro area have fallen more than a dollar since the same time last year. “I think it has been a big relief for a lot of people, especially considering how high the prices were a few years ago,” said Ryan Strange, a Denver resident who stopped to fill up at the Conoco station at 9010 Park Meadows Drive in Lone Tree. As of Jan. 5, the average price per gallon in Denver was $2.05 for regular gas, down from $3.14 at the same time in 2014. Many stations in the south metro
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Mountain Vista High School students Will Flynn, bottom, and Colton O’Donnell tear it up at Acres Green’s Altair Park on Dec. 29.
With snow falling steadily and temperatures in the teens, a group of Highlands Ranch students took tubes and sleds to the hills in Acres Green’s Altair Park on Dec. 29. The group included five boys from Mountain Vista High School, one accompanied by his younger sister. PHOTOS BY JANE REUTER
From left, Mountain Vista High School students Jerry Capocelli, Calvin Flein and Colton O’Donnell check out the hill at Altair Park in Acres Green.
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Vying to have their voices heard Some say school district not always on target with communication efforts By Jane Reuter
jreuter@colorado communitymedia.com The Douglas County School District’s five-plus years of education reform have made national headlines. But some community members say the district’s extensive communications effort accompanying the changes glosses over their deep concerns, drowning them under a tidal wave of multi-channel messages to parents, district employees, students and county residents. To try to make their voices heard, parent and teacher groups have launched
their own Facebook pages and websites, established groups, invited education experts to speak in public venues, filed lawsuits, organized protests, made innumerable open-records requests, filed formal complaints and devoted countless volunteer hours to broadcasting their own story. At the same time, the district’s communications department has grown in size, budget and sophistication. The department’s adopted 2014-15 budget, which includes salaries for 14 full-time equivalent positions, is about $934,000. That’s an almost 80 percent increase from five years ago, when the 2009-10 total communications budget was $524,500. DCSD’s communications department uses emailed parent and employee newsletters, its website, a cable TV channel, Voices continues on Page 12
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Local GOP contingent optimistic Legislators from Douglas County talk about goals for session By Jane Reuter
jreuter@colorado communitymedia.com Republican lawmakers from Douglas County who gathered for the annual legislative kickoff at Sky Ridge Medical Center expressed optimism that much will be accomplished at the state level during the 2015 session. Republicans now are the majority in the state Senate, but not the House. They believe the political shift to the right paves the way for some change, several of the legislators said during the Jan. 6 event organized by the Douglas County Business Alliance. “I hope predictability and stability are qualities you can embrace in the state Legislature for the next 120 days,” said Chris Holbert, a former state representative who was elected in November to the Senate seat previously held by term-limited Ted Harvey. Holbert, Senate Majority Leader Mark Scheffel, House Minority Whip Polly Lawrence, Rep. Patrick Neville, Rep. Kevin Van Winkle and Douglas County’s three commissioners addressed about 65 people who attended the event. They shared their hopes for the session that began Jan. 7. Scheffel said he believes the
newly elected legislators will provide moderation. “You chose wisely in your representation,” he said. “I think we’ll see consensus around things that are good for business.” Scheffel said he’ll be the cosponsor of a bill aimed at mitigating the impacts of current state laws related to condominium construction defects. Developers wary of litigation resulting from current laws shy away from building condos, which leaves first-time homebuyers and others seeking smaller homes with limited options. Lawrence said incoming House speaker Dickey Lee Hullinghorst may oppose a change to the existing law. “I think we can educate her on that,” Lawrence said. “We should be able to find common ground.” Lawrence also said she believes some lawmakers want to work toward creating economic equality. “Those two words together kind of send a chill down my spine,” she said. “There are members who think we need to cut interest rates on credit cards because people are carrying too much debt, (that) somehow government is going to solve all their problems. And we know that’s not what government is there for. If we create more opportunity in the marketplace, a lot of these problems are going to be solved.” Neville said he hopes to push for more limited government and less regulation. “I’m not just pro-free enterprise,” he said. “I’m pro-liberty.
Senate Majority Leader Mark Scheffel, center, addresses about 65 attendees during the Jan. 6 legislative kickoff session at Sky Ridge Medical Center. State Rep. Patrick Neville is seated on his left and state Rep. Kevin Van Winkle on his right. Photo by Jane Reuter I’m for all of you in this room using your God-given talents to grow and prosper.” Commissioner Jill Repella said county leaders will continue a business friendly approach, pointing to Douglas County’s success in attracting new employers and jobs. The county’s seen such an increase in revenue, “We’re looking
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Marijuana conference set for Lone Tree Policy-makers, law officers expected from around U.S. By Jane Reuter
jreuter@coloradocommunitymedia.com About 400 law enforcement officers and policy-makers from across the country will meet at the Lone Tree Arts Center for a midJanuary conference on the public health impacts of marijuana. The Colorado Association of Chiefs of Police is presenting the three-day event, “Marijuana Impact on Public Health and Safety in Colorado,” set for Jan. 14-16. Registered participants include a large contingent from Alaska — where voters late in 2014 approved the legalization of marijuana. Conference workshops will focus on home grow operations, concentrates and edibles, driving stoned, data collection, economic impacts and state and federal
regulations, among other issues. Conference promoters and lobbying company Jensen Public Affairs said they marketed the event to city council members, county commissioners and legislators as well as law officers. The vast majority of attendees work in law enforcement, said Jensen Public Affairs CEO Annmarie Jensen. “The question is not whether marijuana should be legal; the question is how does it impact public safety and how can we best be reacting to it,” she said. “It’s meant to help others learn from Colorado’s marijuana experience about what is working well, what is not working, how we’re regulating it, and where the holes are in our laws, rule or Constitution that may be keeping it from being integrated as well as it might.” Invited speakers include Gov. John Hickenlooper, U.S. Attorney John Walsh and vice director of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Karin McGowan. Lone Tree Mayor Jim Gunning will kick off the event with welcoming com-
ments. CACP president John Jackson, who is chief of police in Greenwood Village, characterized the event as a discussion among professionals about a rapidly changing aspect of law. Twenty-three states and the District of Columbia have laws legalizing marijuana in some form. That includes four states that legalized recreational marijuana. Colorado was the first to sell legal recreational marijuana, beginning in January 2014. That makes it a logical choice for the conference. “We’ve been the epicenter for this,” Jackson said. “We’re trying to create a really dynamic and proactive discussion on the topic, and to teach people what we here in Colorado have gone through and are continuing to learn.” The police chiefs organization intends to be on the forefront, Jackson said. “We need to have a leadership role in public safety issues,” he said. “Somebody has to coordinate this nationwide. “ Given the results of recent elec-
tions, Jackson believes the need for resources and information tied to marijuana legalization will only grow. “From Washington, D.C., to Alaska is a pretty broad swath of land,” he said. “It certainly wouldn’t be out of the realm of possibility that it would be legalized in other states.” Jensen estimates half the conferencegoers are from Colorado. Lone Tree Police Chief Jeff Streeter plans to attend the event, though legalization has had a relatively minor impact on his department. “Lone Tree was ahead of the game, in that ordinances were passed not to have cultivation and distribution locations,” he said. “For us, it’s been a little different than maybe others that have those retail locations.” Lone Tree has seen an increase in suspected incidents of driving under the influence of drugs, Streeter said. The conference is closed to the public.
Legislators await oil, gas task force results Lawmakers eye construction defect issue By Amy Woodward
awoodward @colorado communitymedia.com Republicans expressed doubt the governor’s oil and gas task force will provide useful recommendations, and are carefully eyeing construction defect laws that may hinder condo development. During the second annual Business Legislative Preview on Jan. 5, state Senate and House leaders from both sides of the aisle stated perspectives for the legislative session — after an election that saw Republicans take a majority in the Senate, while House Democrats retained a slim edge of 34-31. Civic leaders expressed concerns with the governor’s gas task force, which was
formed last year after debate over how much control local governments should have on the state’s oil and gas industry. But it’s too early to tell whether the task force’s findings will influence policy making, said House Minority Leader, Brian Del Grosso, R- Loveland. “To have two-thirds majority for anything to come out of that — considering the makeup of that task force — I would be kind of surprised if anything actually comes out of there,” said Del Grosso, who spoke at length about the pressures of regulations on the state’s multibillion dollar oil and gas industry. “It seems like the state of Colorado recently has moved from viewing coal, oil and gas as an asset to more of a burden. We are one of the most regulated states in the country when it comes to those natural resources … and to think that we need to regulate that industry more is just crazy to me.” Senate President Pro Tem Ellen Roberts,
R-Durango, agreed. “We jammed the toolbox full of all sorts of things that communities can use, that the state can use to make sure there was responsible oil and gas development,” Roberts said. “Let’s find reasonable compromise, mitigate an intrusion on the surface owner but at the same time let people reasonably and responsibly develop those resources.” Construction defect laws, which are being criticized for obstructing condo developments, were discussed by speakers, but neither party presented detailed plans for reforms. New credit requirements, higher insurance rates and the weight of debt that burdens many millennials looking to enter into the housing market, are other areas of concern besides construction defect laws, said Senate Minority Leader Morgan Carroll, DAurora. “There are probably about a dozen different ideas that we spend looking at in the
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Senate that we think help spur condominium units throughout the state of Colorado in a way that doesn’t sacrifice quality or construction,” Carroll said. Del Grosso and Roberts said little about reforms to the state’s construction defect laws but said it is important for the state to present a cohesive bill before more cities follow in the footsteps of Lakewood, which passed its own reform ordinance in October. “I think each municipality trying to tackle that on their own — it’s going to be a bunch of patchwork all across the state,” Del Grosso said. “If we can fix that at the state level, and make that more palpable across the state, I think that’s the best way to do it.” The preview was held at the Brown Palace was hosted by the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce, Colorado Competitive Council and Denver Business Journal.
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Consultant mixed on school changes Wagner commonly cited as district touts reforms By Jane Reuter
jreuter@coloradocommunitymedia.com The Douglas County School District repeatedly cites Harvard education expert Tony Wagner’s work with the district on what it refers to as “the most rigorous transformation plan in American public education,” but Wagner doesn’t support much of what DCSD has done — including vouchers. He also said he finds pay for performance problematic. Wagner, a Harvard University-based education specialist and former K-8 principal, speaks frequently at national and international education conferences about the need to transform American education. His 2008 book, “The Global Achievement Gap,” is an international best-seller. Wagner’s film, “Most Likely to Succeed,” debuts Jan. 26 at Utah’s Sundance Film Festival. The documentary is described as an examination of the educational environment most likely to prepare students for a fast-changing world. Wagner said he could not confirm or deny whether DCSD will be included in the film. In a recent interview, Wagner said he cautioned the district during a 2012 visit not to implement its reform plans without community and teacher support. “I think the surrounding politics is poisoning the well and will make full and successful implementation of the educational initiatives exceedingly difficult, if not impossible,” said Wagner. “I, in fact, spoke with the board and warned them. I said if they continued to pursue these other priorities and continue to undermine trust with teachers, they will never be able to realize the kinds of educational
‘I am supportive of their efforts to re-imagine outcomes and assessments for the 21st century. I am very concerned about a number of other priorities.’ Tony Wagner changes they desire. In my experience, trust and respect are absolutely preconditions for changes in teaching and learning.” Under the reforms, teachers are faced with changing curriculum, new planning methods, increased testing and self-evaluations that are factored into potential pay increases. Teachers districtwide have expressed concerns about the complexity and validity of the changes. Wagner visited the school district as a consultant in December 2012, and said he hasn’t been back since. He was paid $12,500 for presentations given to faculty, parents and the school board. School board president Kevin Larsen, who was fairly new to the board when Wagner visited, said many changes have occurred since then. “That was early in the formation stages of the pay-change structure, and even the early implementation of the evaluation system,” he said. “I think each year there’s been more time to adapt and adjust and to improve the system.” Larsen acknowledged DCSD has seen some turnover since the changes debuted. The state shows Douglas County’s teacher turnover for 2013-14 at 17.23 percent. The figure is higher than that of surrounding suburban districts, and higher than in DCSD’s
past. But Larsen believes those who remain or came since the policy changes were implemented understand the system, and “are finding this to be a productive, nurturing and successful environment.” “It’s not perfect yet,” Larsen said. “But we’re always working to keep that moving ahead.” Wagner said he is impressed with DCSD Superintendent Elizabeth Fagen, describing her as a “very strong instructional leader.” But during his 2012 visit, “I made very clear to (Fagen) I was not in favor of vouchers,” Wagner said. DCSD’s proposed voucher program allows parents to use public funds for their student toward tuition at select private schools. “I was extremely concerned about what had happened with the union and teacher morale,” Wagner added. “I was very explicit I was not there in any way to support the other priorities of the board. “I am supportive of their efforts to reimagine outcomes and assessments for the 21st century. I am very concerned about a number of other priorities. Anytime there is a breakdown in communication between the
bargaining unit of teachers and the board, there is deep cause for concern.” The longstanding contract between the district and the Douglas County Federation of Teachers expired in mid-2012 after negotiations came to a standstill. Wagner described pay for performance, which DCSD implemented in a revamped form in 2012, as “very challenging and difficult,” and said it’s difficult to make a case for major change “in a district that is already high-performing.” Wagner said he has not closely followed developments in DCSD, and that Fagen has not sought any additional advice. Larsen said the district doesn’t agree with all its consultants’ advice. “Even all of these experts don’t agree with one another completely,” he said. “Our district isn’t going to mirror any one person in the field’s point of view. We’re going to glean pieces of all of that and develop what’s best for Douglas County.” Wagner doesn’t necessarily object to the district using his name. “I guess I would rather they make more clear exactly what I supported,” he said, “but I don’t know that it’s worth a big struggle.”
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Plane crashes, narrowly misses home Pilot killed after reporting engine failure By Chris Michlewicz
cmichlewicz@coloradocommunitymedia.com A pilot reported engine trouble shortly before his plane crashed into a Centennial neighborhood, killing him and narrowly missing an occupied home. The twin-engine Cessna 404 took off from Centennial Airport around 4:30 a.m. Dec. 30 and crashed a few minutes later in a neighborhood northwest of Arapahoe Road and Jordan Road. “The pilot reported a loss of engine power shortly after takeoff,” said Jennifer Rodi, a senior air safety investigator for the National Transportation Safety Board. The NTSB arrived on scene within hours to begin its investigation. The pilot was later identified as Daniel Steitz, 55, of Aurora. Inclement weather is being looked at as a possible factor, but it’s “too early to tell” at this point, Rodi said. The temperature fell to below zero throughout much of the metro area in the early morning hours of Dec. 30 on the heels of heavy snowfall. The plane crashed within 10-20 feet of a house that was occupied by two adults, said Becky O’Guin, spokeswoman for the South Metro Fire Rescue Authority. Emergency crews arrived to find “heavy fire” on the wreckage, she said. There were no injuries on the ground. The Cessna was a commercial aircraft flying for Key Lime Air, which is based at Centennial Airport, but there was no cargo on board during the accident. The pilot was “repositioning” the plane from Centennial to Denver International Airport for a possible load later in the day, Rodi said. Key Lime Air confirmed that one of its planes went down and says it is participating in the investigation. “It is with sincere sorrow that we have confirmed a Key Lime Air aircraft, a Cessna 404, has been involved in an accident,” said a statement issued by Key Lime Air president
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Body found behind Kaiser Staff report An elderly Thornton woman was found dead early Jan. 2 behind the Kaiser Permanente building in Lone Tree. Authorities don’t yet know how 75-year-old Sylvia Iona Noisy Hawk Sandland died, but Lone Tree officials said foul play is not suspected. Results of an autopsy will be available in four to six
weeks, said Douglas County Coroner Lora Thomas. Sandland previously lived in Little Eagle, S.D. Funeral arrangements are pending with Kesling funeral Home in Mobridge, SD. The Kaiser multi-specialty building is located on Park Meadows Drive between Lincoln Avenue and Yosemite Street, across from the Lincoln light rail station.
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Deputies join mourners in New York Thousands line streets after slaying of officers By Mike DiFerdinando
mdiferdinando @coloradocommunitymedia.com There were police hats as far as the eye could see. The streets were lined with officers from around the county and world who flocked to New York City on Dec. 27 to stand with and for their fallen brothers.
NYPD officers Wenjian Liu and Rafael Ramos were shot and killed as they sat in a marked squad car in Brooklyn on Dec. 20. The suspect in the shooting then shot and killed himself. “They’ve been through so much in the last month in New York,” Douglas County Sheriff’s Lt. Tommy Barella said. “They’ve had a lot going on politically and socially and to have two of their brothers assassinated in broad daylight, it was nice to go out there and stand shoulder to shoulder New York continues on Page 11
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Decide how to answer ‘Should I’ questions Here’s the first scenario … one of our New Year’s resolutions was to get in better shape, lose weight, improve muscle tone, and increase our cardiovascular endurance. We are one week into our commitment, eating right and living at the gym when some well-intentioned associate decides to bring bagels and doughnuts into the office or store. And that is when the question pops into our head, “Should I or shouldn’t I?” And now the second scenario … we are out celebrating with friends. Maybe it’s a birthday, anniversary, or just watching our favorite teams in the local sports bar. The night is going incredibly well and everyone is having a ton of fun. As a matter of fact it is one of the best nights we have had in a long time as we share a great time with our closest friends and family. Before we know it, it’s decision time about driving home. The drive could be two blocks, two miles, or two hours and we have a decision to make about getting behind the wheel, and so here comes that question again, “Should I or shouldn’t I?” Now trust me, I am not trying to steal anyone’s fun or assume the role of the postChristmas Scrooge or Grinch. Stay with me on this one for just a little bit longer, OK? Let’s try the third scenario … we are in a rush, running late for a very important meeting, maybe even a final job interview or other equally significant event. As we scramble to gather ourselves together, bolt into the parking lot or garage for our car, we witness an elderly couple who has just dropped their groceries all over the parking
garage. There are milk and eggs running everywhere and cans rolling underneath the surrounding parked cars. We are already running late, our future could be on the line and yet there is that question again, “Should I or shouldn’t I?” Should I eat that doughnut or bagel? Should I get behind the wheel? Should I stop and help these folks who obviously need help? Each scenario is vastly different from the other. And that’s the point right? I mean we are faced with “Should I or shouldn’t I” situations all the time. The answer or response is going to be different for everyone based on our individual belief systems and level of integrity and commitment to our integrity. One definition of integrity is this, “Doing the right thing even when no one else is looking.” So with integrity defined in that way, the “Should I or shouldn’t I” question that pops into our heads in any situation could really be a non-question or issue as we already know what our answer or response will be, don’t we? Doing the right thing and making the
right choices in life always sounds easy, but in reality it is something that many people struggle with each and every day. This especially impacts our youth who are surrounded by peer pressure in unprecedented ways. “Should I go along to get along?” “Should I do the same things others are doing just to be accepted?” Tough stuff for sure, but better managed with a stronger belief system. And it’s not just our children or the youth, we as adults are faced with “Should I or shouldn’t I” questions every day too. And we know the difference between wrong and right, don’t we? I mean it’s just that darn temptation thing that keeps popping up, isn’t it? Here’s a tip that has helped me and it just might help you too. Commitment to our belief system, commitment to our goals, commitment to integrity places us in a position to respond favorably long before the decision point of “Should I or shouldn’t I.” As we start 2015, it has the potential to be the year where accomplishment trumps defeat, where commitment outruns temptation, and where retreat gives way to persistence and perseverance. How about you, are you already solid in knowing how you will respond in any “Should I or shouldn’t I” scenarios? I would love to hear all about it at gotonorton@gmail.com, and when we are grounded in how we will respond, 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.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Restoring trust through surveys
Open this paper on any given week and chances are you will see evidence of turmoil within the Douglas County School District. Our community is deeply divided when it comes to the direction and future of education in Douglas County. Reinstating parent, teacher and community surveys is the first step toward healing this divide and restoring trust in the school district. As elected officials, the board of education has the right to implement their reform initiatives in our schools, but they don’t have the right to skirt accountability, especially when it comes to the parents and students they serve. It’s been almost five years since the district accepted the results of a parent survey, despite the numerous requests by parents to reinstate annual district surveys. Surveying and then partnering with parents to understand and acknowledge their concerns will help move our district forward in a positive direction. Recently, Ted Knight, DCSD’s assistant superintendent of elementary education, stated that “It is becoming tougher
and tougher to find good principals.” This statement is alarming because Douglas County used to be a destination district for principals and teachers. While the state TELL survey does measure many building level factors, and it has shown that there is a valid concern with the district’s evaluation system, it does not clearly measure employee morale. Reinstating employee surveys will help the district identify what factors need to be addressed in order to rebuild the positive culture and climate it was once known for. Members of the community who do not have children attending Douglas County schools comprise 70 percent of the county’s population. Building partnerships with our community starts with understanding the general perception of our district and its schools. Unfortunately, Mr. Larsen’s recent statement in regards to a survey timeline, “We are continuing to examine the right way to proceed,” appears to be yet another attempt to stall surveys. Reinstating surveys before the end of this school year, asking the tough questions to understand what is
working and not working, acknowledging the results and then committing to address them is the key to restoring trust, healing our community and rebuilding a positive climate and culture in our school district. Laura Mutton President, Strong Schools Coalition
Training facility a benefit to community
I was appalled at Diane Schrack’s very liberal and misinformed letter on the Douglas County Training Facility. We need more of these training facilities for our law enforcement agencies. More training enforces weapon handling safety. This is a great facility and supports agencies across the state. I would suggest Ms. Schrack purchase a weapon for personal protection and then take an NRA-sanctioned course such as Personal Protection in the Home. This course is offered at many of the ranges around the Douglas County and metro area. Her statement that “with cities Letters continues on Page 9
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Judge not, and then nothing gets written Editor’s note: Author and curmudgeon Craig Marshall Smith is scheduled to talk about his new book, “This is not a dachshund III,” as well as his first two books, at the Highlands Ranch Tattered Cover, at 7 p.m. Jan. 16. I may have finally figured it out. If I write about someone who is getting attention for all of the wrong reasons, I am just adding to the attention they are getting. Not only that, “the wrong reasons” are my reasons. Who put me in charge? If you really care about a couple that thinks that extruding a child a year for 19 years is acceptable and entertaining, go ahead. I think it’s unconscionable. Some personalities are almost unavoidable. You would need blinders. I try my best. There are entire television programs devoted to the whereabouts of some celebrities. Half of the celebrities have nothing to celebrate, really, no meaningful accomplishments, no contributions, just more noxious gases. One particularly offensive family had its own show. White trash was the theme. Another particularly offensive family is still going strong, and I don’t know why. I can probably guess: hot, sleazy women
We obsess about what other people do. No, not your neighbors. We don’t obsess about them. Or do we? Judging others and living vicariously is what we do. There is a daily columnist in town who decides when a coach or a player has to be fired, traded or retired. I think it’s in his contract. How would you like that to be in your contract? I would not. Peyton Manning had an off day one Sunday and you-know-whom announced the next day that Manning was in his final glide pattern. I told Jennifer, “I would have bet the house
that K will write an obit for Manning.” The writer has never written a column approximating one of Manning’s off days. I said something to him once about this once, and he said, “You need help.” I have help. I have someone sitting on my shoulder, and it’s not him. It’s Mark Twain. I was at this grocery store this morning, and saw a magazine headline that said, “Taylor Swift is secretly dating.” I looked down at my frozen potatoes and shook my head. And then I shook my head because I was shaking my head. She makes more money in a year than every schoolteacher in America makes combined. I looked it up. Just don’t ask me for my disapproval list. I disapprove of it myself. I am quite certain that opinion writers look down on things to elevate ourselves. It’s easy for me to look down on a copy of People magazine and to be nauseous to the point of throwing up. And I get it in my head that I am above it. I am too intelligent to care about a vacuous celebrity. So you see? An opinion column is also an
opinion column about the writer. Another year has ended and I am not getting any younger. And the calendar on the wall. Well, you know. It’s ticking off your days too. My distal quiet is knowing that I gave it a good try. I know that I am a drone of judgment and that bothers me a little, but if I weren’t, and directed you to the whereabouts of someone or other in my column, I’d be miserable. I have yet to get through the society page. I would prefer to be a claims adjuster than to inform others about who showed up where. I guess it has it be done. Those people have money and contribute some of it to worthy causes. My thinking — and it’s just mine out here in the wigwam — is that you don’t have a photo shoot right after you donate. A fine-looking, Giacometti-thin dog walked past my house today, unattended. That made a bigger impression on me than who is secretly dating whom. Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast.net.
Securing a sustainable water future Colorado’s long-term water challenges are detailed in a recently completed draft of the statewide water plan. Residents and businesses in the south metro Denver region know well the challenges we all face in delivering a secure and sustainable water supply for current and future generations. Water is what makes the south metro Denver area’s incredible quality of life and growing economy possible. Historically our region has relied too heavily on non-renewable underground aquifers. We must diversify and increase our water supply, to protect home values and jobs and provide communities our children and grandchildren can call home. The South Metro Water Supply Authority and our 14 water provider members are executing a plan to do just that. All across the region, local municipalities are collaborating to execute an “all of the above” strategy that reflects statewide priorities laid out in the state plan. The strategy begins with conservation. Our region has reduced per capita water demand by more than 30 percent since 2000. Providers serving Highlands Ranch and Castle Rock are two of only three in the state to put water customers on a water budget that tracks use by household. Sterling Ranch is conducting the state’s first rainwater harvesting pilot
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across the nation experiencing predatory and military style policing tactics we should know whether our law enforcement officers are being trained to look at members of our communities as military targets or as citizens they are sworn to serve and protect” blows me away. She sounds like Al Sharpton. Keith Wanklyn Highlands Ranch
Column shows human side of immigration I read Ann Healey’s column about the undocumented woman, Rocio Mendez. I enjoyed reading it and can’t help but wonder how many millions of untold stories like hers there must be. Stories of true perseverance and courage, struggle and sacrifice; that we in our soft, comfortable, suburban lives would probably never have done so well to improve our lot in life, or
study. Inverness provides rebates for replacing turf with low water use landscaping. These are just a few examples of dozens throughout the region. Water stewardship goes beyond conservation, however. It also means building more efficient systems. Inverness Water and Sanitation and the Meridian Metropolitan District are among the earliest adopters of water reuse in Colorado. They reuse 100 percent of their water with zero discharge. Castle Rock recently completed the Plum Creek Water Purification Facility as part of its goal of getting 75 percent of its water from renewable sources. Our members also are investing in new water infrastructure and renewable water supplies that put the region on the path to a more sustainable and secure water future. The recently completed Rueter-Hess
even survived. Now we have all these children appearing at our borders, fleeing unthinkable violence in their home countries. What amazing stories they could probably share despite the very few years they have lived on this earth. And yet our nation has plenty of cold heartless souls standing at the border to taunt and insult them, hoping to scare and degrade them enough that they will go back home. Anyway, I am glad you shared Rocio’s story. If more writers would share such stories, perhaps people would realize that such important issues as immigration are not about American jobs and resources, arbitrary political borders, or protecting the dominance of one domestic ethnicity over another. No, they are about human lives, and selfless good people pushed to such horrible extremes that they would do anything to make a better life for themselves and their families. David Anderson Arvada
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Reservoir provides storage to Parker and three other South Metro Water members. When filled, the reservoir will be 50 percent larger than Cherry Creek Reservoir. Similarly, Arapahoe County Water and Wastewater Authority and East Cherry Creek Valley (ECCV ) partnered to complete a state-of-the-art water treatment plant in 2012 and are working with several other South Metro Water members to share capacity on the ECCV Northern Pipeline. On a regional level, the WISE Project is a first-of-its-kind partnership between 10 South Metro Water members, Denver Water and Aurora Water that will bolster water supplies to the south Denver suburbs while maximizing existing water assets in Denver and Aurora. The expansion of Chatfield Reservoir is a collaboration among nine entities, including
four South Metro Water members, to add storage to an existing reservoir. We are making tremendous progress toward our goal of securing a sustainable water supply for current and future residents and businesses. There is more to be done, however. For more information on our plan, our progress and our next steps, visit www.southmetrowater. org. Eric Hecox is the director of the South Metro Water Supply Authority, a regional water authority made up of 14 water provider members that collectively serve more than 300,000 residents as well as businesses in the south metro Denver area. South Metro Water’s membership spans much of Douglas County and parts of Arapahoe County, including Castle Rock, Highlands Ranch, Parker and Castle Pines.
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NEWS IN A HURRY Chamber seeks volunteers The Lone Tree Chamber of Commerce is creating a database of volunteers to help in a variety of ways. The chamber seeks volunteers for help in the chamber office, service on committees and at its annual Liberty Dash and Taste of Lone Tree events. Energetic, outgoing individuals are urged to contact chamber president Mary Martin at chamberinfo@lonetreechamber.com or 303-792-3282.
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Legal marijuana brings modest tax boost Questions remain on just how much revenue it will bring in for Colorado By Kristen Wyatt Associated Press
To see the tax implications of legalizing marijuana in Colorado, there’s no better place to start than an empty plot of land on a busy thoroughfare near downtown Denver. It is the future home of a 60,000-squarefoot public recreational center that’s been in the works for years. Construction costs started going up, leaving city officials wondering whether they’d have to scale back the project. Instead, they hit on a solution — tap $3.2 million from pot taxes to keep the pool at 10 lanes, big enough to host swim meets. The Denver rec center underscores how marijuana taxation has played throughout Colorado and Washington. The drug is bringing in tax money, but in the mix of
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with agencies from all around the country, and to just look across the street and see the New York officers staring back at us was special. They sought us out before and after to thank us for coming and supporting them. It was an honor.” Barella and friend Lt. Adam Cataffo, also of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, made the trip to New York to honor the officers who were killed, on the weekend of
multibillion budgets, it is a small boost, not a tsunami of cash. Much of pot’s tax production has been used to pay for all the new regulation the drug requires — from a new state agency in Colorado to oversee the industry, to additional fire and building inspectors for local governments to make sure the new potgrowing facilities don’t pose a safety risk. And estimates for pot’s tax potential varied widely. Some government economists predicted a huge boost to public coffers. Others predicted a volatile revenue stream that could spike wildly based on how consumers and the black market would respond. Some even guessed that legal weed would cost more than it produced in taxes, through higher public safety costs and possible expensive lawsuits because the drug remains illegal under federal law. In Colorado, where retail recreational sales began Jan. 1, 2014, the drug has a total effective tax rate of about 30 percent, depending on local add-on taxes. Through October, the most recent figures available, Colorado collected about
$45.4 million from sales and excise taxes on recreational pot sales. That puts the state on pace to bring in less than the $70 million a year Colorado voters approved when the agreed to a statewide 10 percent sales tax and 15 percent excise tax on recreational pot. Voters set aside the first $40 million in excise taxes for school construction; so far that fund has produced about $10 million. But adding fees and licenses and the taxes from medical marijuana sales, Colorado had collected more than $60 million through October. Local governments can add additional taxes, too. That’s what led to additional revenue streams like Denver’s $3.2 million for a bigger pool at its rec center. In Washington, where recreational pot sales began in July, recreational weed is taxed on a three-tier system as the plant moves from growers to processors to retailers. The total effective tax rate is about 44 percent. State tax officials are just getting a look at the first few months of pot taxes, and the money is coming in slowly because there
aren’t many stores there yet. State economists have predicted pot sales will bring in $25 million by next July. The state anticipates a $200 million increase by mid-2017, and about $636 million to state coffers through the middle of 2019. There remain more questions than answers about pot’s tax potential. A new president in 2017 could sue legal weed states to shut down sales completely. And no one knows how the opening of new recreational markets will drain sales from Colorado and Washington. Oregon voters have approved retail pot sales beginning in 2016; Alaska has approved sales but it’s not clear when they’ll begin. And the biggest market in the West — California — is expected to consider recreational pot legalization in 2016. In other words, budgeters curious about marijuana’s tax potential will have to wait. “If they’re looking at pot as something that might swoop in and save them, they need to keep looking,’’ said Joseph Henchman, an analyst who has studied marijuana tax collections for the Tax Foundation, a nonpartisan tax think tank.
Ramos’ funeral. Ceremonies for Liu were held Jan. 3 and 4. “It was overwhelming,” Cataffo said. “We tried taking pictures and sending them back but the pictures just didn’t do it any justice. As far as you could see there were police hats. It was awe-inspiring being part of something so large. We have a large agency here but when you’re with 25,000 other officers it is just amazing.” Barella and Cataffo took advantage of an offer made by airline JetBlue, which offered free airfare to any law enforcement officials who wanted to make the trip. The NYPD has been at the center of
protests and political debate for months following the failure to indict the officer involved in choking Eric Gardner, who died after being arrested for selling loose cigarettes last July in New York’s Staten Island borough. The civil unrest in New York came on the heels of other police-related protests in places like Ferguson, Missouri, and other American cities. “Just staring at them, they look weathered,” Barella said of the New York officers. “They’re out there doing their jobs but they just looked tired. Obviously they had just lost two brothers, but they looked like
they had all the weight of the world on their shoulders.” The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office said it is advising officers to be extra vigilant considering the climate surrounding the incident. “No matter where you work, everybody comes to work every day to do their job. We all feel the same way about doing this job. It’s a calling. Everyone came into this because they wanted to help people,” Cataffo said. “Not everyone will agree with how everything is done, but as long as you’re professional and doing what you should be doing, everything should fall into place.”
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radio program, Twitter, Facebook and YouTube to relay information to students, parents, staff and community members. The picture painted in DCSD’s messages doesn’t always match what the community is seeing, critics say. “Our polls show a lack of support” for the major reforms, said Gary Colley, a retired teacher who launched the Community Accountability Committee for DCSD and who’s asked the board to ensure the community agrees with changes before implementing them. “We’re just trying to get some reasonable responsiveness from our elected officials.” School board members believe they are being responsive, but also staying true to the reform path on which they were elected. “I don’t believe anything is going to be absolutely perfect, especially if you’re trying to do things in a different way,” school board member Judi Reynolds said. “I believe the other thing that happens when you’re making significant changes to a system is that there are certainly people that are not going to be happy with those changes. “There’s always going to be room for improvement and changes. I think that’s where it’s always important to listen to members of the community about what things actually look like when they’re implemented. It doesn’t always mean because there’s a few people that don’t like some things that that will change our course.” School board President Kevin Larsen sees the changes made in board meetings since he took the helm in January as an expansion of public comment. Minutes include less time for general com-
The Douglas County School District issued a June 2014 request for vendor bids to help it promote its updated strategic plan. The 2014-17 plan, a continuation of the plan introduced in 2011 “to reinvent American education,” is posted on the district’s website. So far, that bid hasn’t been awarded to any vendor, and Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing shows it as “closed.” District spokeswoman Paula Hans wrote in an email, “DCSD is still in the procurement process, and hopes to complete this process soon so that the district can partner to educate its community and stakeholders about the items in our strategic plan.” While a vendor would work with the district’s community relations department staff on some aspects of the contract, the work is separate from that performed by DCSD communications staff.
The 2014-17 strategic plan emphasizes four specific areas, including student and staff safety, academic choices, world-class education and system performance. “This new plan does not chart a new course,” according to DCSD’s website. “Instead, it stays the course — building on what we have learned and imagining our priorities forward. It takes each of those to the next level of implementation.” According to the request for a communications vendor, “Recent data show a great deal of community support for district priorities regarding safety, universal choice, world-class education, and system performance … the birth of a new strategic plan is the perfect time to build cohesive understanding, clarity, credibility and trust with personalized, factual information.” DCSD said it would award an annual contract with the potential to continue it. District leaders said they have no set budget or cost range for the project. “The District would prefer to consider options, such as a menu list of packages that show the cost for various choices that the vendor would provide,” according to the document.
PR staffers. The survey of 190 education reporters found PR officers regulate information “to the point where most reporters considered the control to be a form of censorship and an impediment to providing information to the public,” according to a Society of Professional Journalists’ report titled “Mediated Access.” Hickey described some board and district communications as “misleading.” “They’re banking on an audi-
ence that’ll just read it, say `Everything’s great,’ and not delve into it or ask those important questions,” she said. As a board member, Reynolds said she has no input on the communications department’s releases, but she supports their work. “I think largely, yes, the communications department does a good job of putting the information out,” she said.
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Gary Colley, right, signals school board president Kevin Larsen, seated at left, his wish to speak during the April 1 Board Unplugged meeting at Castle Rock’s Mesa Middle School. File photo ments but more for agenda-specific items. The policy also gives Larsen the ability to be flexible and accommodating. “And I’ve tried to do both,” he said, adding the board is open to comments from those who disagree with their policies, “if they’re represented in a constructive, coherent way.” Parent and former Littleton Public Schools teacher Patti Hickey has both attended and watched live school board meetings, and said the board is dismissive of public concerns. “I have sent emails to the board and spoken at meetings,” she said. “There is zero response. They just go their merry way and completely shut out the parents and teachers. They won’t do anything about it because they don’t have to — they are in control.” DCSD often references its attempt to “reinvent American education,” and relies on its communications department to show how it’s doing so. They’re not alone. The National School Public Relations Association says schools need a PR professional now “more than ever.” It cites improved technology and
communications methods and changes in education that result in taxpayers hearing a variety of messages from multiple sources. “A well-thought-out public relations plan will help ensure that a school district carries out its mission and meets its goals with the support of its staff and community,” according to the NSPRA. In 2011, the DCSD communications department reorganized and “developed a comprehensive plan to meet a mission of communicating, educating and informing our four stakeholder groups: students, parents, employees and the community,” according to DCSD’s website. “The results speak for themselves — through strong community partnerships and well-informed stakeholders, DCSD has expanded support and enthusiasm for reform.” Not everyone agrees. “What they put out to the public is so much spin,” said Cindy Barnard, president of Taxpayers for Public Education, a group that filed suit against DCSD for its voucher program. An Education Writers Association 2013 survey showed concerns about the role of education
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Symphony pays tribute to King at Boettcher
“High Country” is a realistic painting in the watercolor/webbing technique, with collage added. The artist is Phyllis Vandehaar, who will teach the technique in a Heritage Fine Arts Guild Workshop on Jan. 17. Courtesy photos
‘Watercolor and webbing’ Technique skips past blank paper By Sonya Ellingboe
sellingboe @coloradocommunitymedia.com This is how longtime art teacher Phyllis Vandehaar introduces an upcoming workshop called “Watercolor and Webbing” — “Explore the fun of inventing with several media simultaneously … ‘paying your money and taking your chances’ (so to speak). No real experience with watercolor is necessary.” Thus Vandehaar introduces the workshop she will lead on Jan. 17 for the Heritage Fine Arts Guild. It is open to members and non-members and will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Bemis Library, 6014 S.
“Gravity” is an abstract watercolor/webbing painting by Phyllis Vandehaar.
IF YOU GO “Watercolor and Webbing,” taught by Phyllis Vandehaar at Bemis Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton, will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 17. Reservations are required. See the Heritage Fine Art Guild of Arapahoe County’s website for information, heritage-guild.com, or call 303-796-8110. Datura St. in Littleton. (Note that this is a different location than usual for the HFAG workshops.) Participants will be able to work either abstractly or more realistically as they develop a new painting. “This is not unlike Charlie Brown finding images in the clouds. It is pure fun and can result in some very handsome paintings,” Vandehaar writes. She was for many years a teacher at Arapahoe High School and since then has taught art regularly at Roxborough State Park. The webbing, a permanent spray product, is sprayed on the watercolor paper and the artist then proceeds with developing a painting from images found and can take it in several directions. “This provides a starting point and people don’t face a naked piece of white paper,” she said. Vandehaar will be painting, too, and those who feel unsure can work along with her, while others can just pursue their own plans. An additional option can be to include collage elements into the painting. A materials list will be published on the HFAG website, which begins with: 140 pound Arches watercolor paper, cold press, pad or sheets — any size, plus paints, brushes, etc. Vandehaar supplies the webbing at no charge. See Heritage Fine Arts Guild of Arapahoe County’s website at heritage-guild. com, and look for workshops.
The Colorado Symphony and the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Colorado Holiday Commission invite you to a free annual celebration of Dr. King’s life and legacy as a leader, visionary and pillar of the civil rights movement, to be held Jan. 13 at Boettcher Concert Hall in the Denver Center for the Performing Arts downtown. Now in its 25th year, this community concert recognizes individuals and organizations that embody King’s dream of equality, peace, service, and social justice. New this year, the Colorado Symphony will be joined by Denver’s Flobots, a hip-hop ensemble that uses music as a tool to ignite awareness, action, and positive change. Hosted by TV personality Tamara Banks, the program will be conducted by Scott O’Neil and will include symphonic selections by Beethoven and Dvorak as well as African-American composers Brian Keane and George Walker. In collaboration with the full orchestra, the Flobots will perform orchestral arrangements of their music, with original arrangements by Tom Hagerman of DeVotchKa, commissioned by the Colorado Symphony. The winners of four Humanitarian awards, as well as the Menola Upshaw Lifetime Achievement Award winner, will be honored during the program; all honorees are nominated and selected by the community and overseen by the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Colorado Holiday Commission. The concert is part of a weeklong celebration of Dr. King’s work as well as a call to community action. For a complete list of events, visit www. drmartinlkingjrchc.org/. Tickets to this free concert are available at the Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library, 2401 Welton St., and the Colorado Symphony box office in the Boettcher Concert Hall at 14th and Curtis streets. For details, visit www.coloradosymphony.org. The box office is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Friday; noon to 6 p.m. Saturday; and two hours before every performance. A ticket is required for admission. All seating is general admission on a first come, firstserved basis and a ticket does not guarantee a seat.
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“Complimentary Carrots” is a watercolor/webbing painting by Phyllis Vandehaar. In general, workshops cost $30 for members and $50 for non-members. Reservations are necessary, sent to Beatrice Drury, as instructed on the application form. The guild, established in 1974, meets monthly September through June, offering a regular schedule of workshops by experienced teachers that explore different techniques. It also holds exhibits for members plus the annual “This is Colorado” show, which was recently at the Colorado Gallery of the Arts at Arapahoe Community College. Monthly meetings feature demonstrations and critiques. Members also have regular “Paint Days” without an instructor, where they help each other if needed.
Get your bacon on with Bourbon & Bacon Fest presented by the Colorado Pork Producers Council, Jan. 24 at the McNichols Civic Center Building, 144 W. Colfax Ave. It will be the second annual gathering of specialty bourbons and whiskeys from distilleries, both large and small, all paired with bacon. New this year is a First Taste Ticket, which gets you an extra half-hour of savory treats and seductive bourbons. Bourbon & Bacon Fest will showcase some of Colorado’s whiskeys and bourbons such as Buffalo Trace, Fireball and 1792. The event also will host samples from area restaurants including Westminster’s Kachina Southwestern Grill, Sunnyside Burgers and Gigis Cupcakes. The Bourbon & Bacon Festival will have several ticket options. A VIP ticket at $95 will give you dibs on everything in the festival for a full hour before general admission and includes entrance to a catered VIP area with exclusive beverages and buffet. A First Taste ticket at $55 will allow entrance to the festival 30 minutes before general admission. General admission tickets are $45 for 3-5 p.m. tastings. Tickets are available at www.getmyperks.com. For more information, visit www.bourbonandbaconfest.com and www.facebook. com/bourbonandbaconfest. Parker continues on Page 16
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Orchid Showcase back for fourth year Botanic Gardens offers respite from cold days By Sonya Ellingboe
sellingboe @coloradocommunitymedia.com For a temporary escape from winter, enter the gates at Denver Botanic Gardens on York Street and walk straight ahead to the Orangery and the next-door Marnie’s Pavilion, where you will find hundreds of orchids in bloom starting Jan. 9. This is the fourth year for the featured Orchid Showcase, according to botanist Nick Snackenberg, who displays a variety of common and exotic species through Feb. 23. They come from the Gardens’ orchid collection of some 3,000 plants, supplemented by some purchased just for this show in order to have enough blooming plants on hand. “The Orangery is a most lovely place to sit,” he recommends. One will be surrounded by fragrant citrus plants and
IF YOU GO Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St., Denver, is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily in winter. And, one might enjoy adding a stroll through the Boettcher Memorial Tropical Conservatory by the entrance while on the grounds. 720865-3500, BotanicGardens.org.
blooming orchids of all sorts. The next-door Marnie’s Pavilion carries a rotating exhibit of orchids and bromiliads through the year, based on what’s blooming at a given time. Snackenberg said he grew up on a Midwestern farm and attended Iowa State University to study horticulture. He has been at Denver Botanic Gardens for 21 years and “fell into tropicals … It’s lots of work — they don’t stop growing and we have space limitations.” Palm trees, for example, can’t be pruned to keep them small, so eventually they must be replaced. “We call it the circle of life,” he said. Orchids come to the collection from many sources. Some are traded with other botanic gardens and others are purchased from local suppliers or growers in Florida. Nurseries deal with the regulations on importing plants from out of the country. There are restrictions on trade in endangered species. Snackenberg visits local collections whenever he attends a conference or national meeting. “It’s a good chance to look at the host and network — to see who’s got what.” Personal vacations will also often lead him to other gardens “to chat with the people in charge. My wish list never seems to end.” For those who think they might like to grow orchids at home, he will be offering a class at the end of February. Details were not firm when we spoke by telephone, but it should be listed on the website soon.
The Orchid Showcase, in the Orangery at Denver Botanic Gardens, as well as Marnie’s Pavilion next door, both a short walk west from the main entrance, hold a display of common and exotic species of orchids from the BBG’s collection of about 3,000 plants. The display runs through Feb. 23. Courtesy photos Also, there is an active Denver Orchid Society which meets monthly and holds two shows a year, where it awards prizes to growers and has plants, supplies and advice available. New members are welcome. The American Orchid Society has a great deal of material online as well, from basics to more complex topics. And there are numerous other resources on how and what to buy and how to cultivate. All warn that overwatering is the quickest way to kill a plant. Whether one is simply in need of a flower fix or is searching for a new hobby, a visit to the Orchid Showcase, Jan. 9 to Feb. 23, is in order.
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`Rosie’ author coming to Highlands Ranch Sequel brings readers another round of funny characters By Sonya Ellingboe
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Don Tillman and Rosie Jarman are back — married and living in New York. Readers may have met them via Graeme Simsion’s top-selling “The Rosie Project” a year ago. The Australian writer’s very funny novel was translated into 40 languages and charmed readers across the world. Movie rights have been sold to Sony and one has fun speculating on casting. Simsion is scheduled to appear at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 18 at the Highlands Ranch Library to introduce his even more hilarious sequel: “The Rosie Effect.” Don Tillman, a high-functioning Asperger’s individual with a Ph.D. in genetics, a university teaching position and a unique approach to his world, decides to find a wife hort in the first book — through a set of complex, on of scientific, but unrealistic standards. Red-haired, unpredictable Rosie, also a brainy scientist, doesn’t fit his specs at all — but they fall in love. Simsion, a former IT specialist, who also writes and produces films in his second career, has created a love story that engages one and offers insights into a remarkable mind/ pair of minds. Its sequel, “The Rosie Effect,” was just published in the U.S. and is already on best-seller lists in Australia. As the couple settles into academic life at Columbia University and into a New York apartment, Rosie announces that she is pregnant, stunning her husband. Don’s distinctive research style kicks in, getting him into trouble with the law, as he tries to follow a friend’s advice to “observe children” — and further tries to supervise Rosie’s diet and lifestyle and research preg-
IF YOU GO Graeme Simsion will appear at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 18 at the James H. LaRue Highlands Ranch Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Admission is free, but reservations are required. Call 303791-7323. Copies of the book will be for sale at the event.
Just published, “The Rosie Effect” by Graeme Simsion is a sequel to his very popular “Rosie Project. Courtesy photo
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Lannie’s stays lively
January marks the ninth year of operation for Lannie’s Clocktower Cabaret, the charming nightclub in the basement of the historic D&F Clocktower, 1601 Arapahoe St., and if you haven’t been, go. Lannie Garrett, our hometown chanteuse, hosts a variety of entertainment supporting diversity in our community and organizations raising money for worthy causes. January highlights include: Garrett performs in her new show, “Swing Sets,” featuring the After Midnight Band playing Benny, Basie and Beyond. Opens at 8 p.m.
January 8, 2015 Jan. 10 and continues on Saturdays. Burlesque on Broadway: Top Hats and Tassels Revue opens at 8 p.m. Jan. 9. Sneak peek to February: Lannie Garrett’s Valentine Show — Swingtime in the Rockies at 7 p.m. Feb. 14. The Vagina Monologues — fundraiser for The Gathering Place — Feb. 15 and 16.
D Note no more D Note, the venue that rocked Olde Town Arvada for 12 years, played its last note on Jan. 3. Owners Dave and Mernie Rosenberg, who bought the family-friendly club from the DeGraff family in 2013, are calling it quits, according to Westword. According to the story, “Dave Rosenberg says they fell behind on rent and told the landlord they’d catch up by the year (end), but
the landlord ‘decided there were other people more interesting to have in there other than us,’ says Rosenberg. ‘So they pulled our lease. That’s the way it goes.’ “‘It’s a tough business,’ Rosenberg adds. ‘We tried to do right by the bands. It’s just that Olde Town is changing a little bit. I don’t know if it’s a good thing that we’re getting out but we’ll find out down the road.’” Rosenberg blamed in part the light rail construction that has all but wiped out parking in Olde Town. “‘Two years, when construction’s all done, when that train’s running, I have a feeling it will be really nice, but for the next two years it’s going to be a tough time in Olde Town.’”
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CURTAIN TIME Play in Littleton
“The Clean House,” an award-winning comedy by Sarah Ruhl, plays Jan. 9 to Feb. 1 at Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main St. in downtown Littleton. Robert Wells is director. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays and Jan. 17; 6:30 p.m. Jan. 25; and 12:30 p.m. Feb. 1. Tickets: $23-$42, 303-7942787, ext. 5 (Mondays to Fridays); townhallartscenter.org.
Curious production
“Charles Ives, Take Me Home” by Jessica Dickey plays Jan. 8-Feb. 14 at Curious Theatre, 1080 Acoma St., Denver’s Golden Triangle. Directed by Christy MontourLarson. Performances: 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $18-$44, 303-623-0524, curious-
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Comedy at Avenue
“5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche” by Even Linder and Andrew Hobgood plays Jan. 23 to Feb. 14 at Avenue Theater, 417 E. 17th Ave., Denver. Directed by Edith Weiss. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays. Tickets: $26.50/$23.50. 303321-5925, avenuetheater.com.
Classic at Arvada
“Harvey,” written by Denver journalist Mary Chase, plays Jan. 27 to Feb. 22 in Arvada Center’s Black Box Theater, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, directed by Gavin Mayer. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays; 1 p.m. Wednesdays; 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Tickets: arvadacenter.org/on-stage/
harvey-2015, 720-898-7200. The Arvada Center will offer a four-week Harvey Theater Salon Series, facilitated by Sasha Fisher on Wednesday evenings, Feb. 4-25. Included: exploration of the script, scene study, character development, overall themes and objectives, a visit from directing staff and/or actors and attendance at the evening performance on Feb. 18 at 7:30 p.m. Tuition is $60 plus a ticket, $26. 720-898-7200.
Off to see the wizard
“The Wizard of Oz” will be presented Jan. 23 to Feb. 8 at PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays; 2 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays; 10 a.m. Jan. 30 for school groups. Tickets: $25/$20, with discounts for families of four, children under 12,
Keep talent in U.S., fix immigration system By Norman Stucker
After an almost never-ending election season, most Coloradans are tired of political talking points. It seemed every politician had the best ideas for boosting the economy, a foolproof plan for fostering job growth, and the cleverest tactics for keeping us competitive in the global economy. The good news is that the posturing has ended, leaving a real way that our representatives in Congress can keep their promises — by enacting permanent, comprehensive immigration reform. Regardless of your political persuasion, the president’s recent announcement is a temporary, targeted fix. The executive action on immigration exercised under his limited authority puts a Band-Aid on a broken system that is harming multiple facets of our society - and particularly our economy. As you read this, hundreds of Colorado’s high-tech companies are losing the world’s best and brightest engineers, researchers, scientists, and programmers as they return to their native countries after being educated in our schools. That’s because under our dated and defunct immigration system there aren’t enough H-1B visas — visas for highly skilled foreign workers — for the number of workers growing companies need. The number of visas has been capped at 85,000 since 2004, impairing burgeoning tech companies from hiring the highly skilled labor they need. These workers attend our schools, colleges, and universities and then we send them back home to compete with us, severely dulling our competitive edge and preventing companies from keeping talent here in the United States. President Obama’s announcement does prioritize some reforms that will be helpful for business, including new regulations easing restrictions on foreign managers and executives to work in the U.S., allowing the spouses of H-1B visa holders to work, and expanding the Optical Practical Training Program, a program that allows foreign students to work in the country. It will also allow workers waiting for H-1B petitions from their employers, but for whom a visa is unavailable, to apply for an adjustment of status. Finally, it will help entrepreneurs who are starting businesses and creating jobs to stay in the country
and continue fostering growth. While these provisions provide some temporary benefits for high-tech companies, we need Congress to enact sweeping reform that will bring our immigration system in line with a 21st century economy. In 2013 the Senate passed a bipartisan bill, crafted in part by Colorado Sen. Michael Bennet, which would have addressed many of the problems hurting the high-tech industry. The bill would have increased the number of H-1B visas available, and was supported by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. A report by the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office found that enacting immigration reform would reduce the deficit by $197 billion in the first ten years, by $700 billion over 20 years, and would increase the GDP by 3.3 percent in 2023, and by 5.1 to 5.7 percent in 2033. That bill has never even been brought up for a vote in the House of Representatives. Our current immigration system is stifling growth and keeping us at a disadvantage. While a step in the right direction, the president’s announcement has not fixed it. After a heated and tumultuous election season,
Congress has a genuine opportunity to follow through on their campaign promises and enact legislative reform that will grow our economy and give American companies a needed competitive edge. Norman Stucker is general manager of PADT-Colorado and chair of the Economic Development Group at the South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce. This article was originally posted on 12/16/2014 by The Denver Post Continue the discussion on this important and controversial topic featuring Ali Noorani, Executive Director of the National Immigration Forum. Event held in conjunction with Denver South EDP and Colorado Business Roundtable. Monday, January, 26 South Metro Denver Chamber Offices & Conference Center 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial, CO 10:00 – 11:30 am www.meetup.com/business-leaders-forresponsible-government/events/219503302/
members. 303-805-6800, pacecenteronline.ticketforce.com. Members may enjoy “Breakfast in Oz” from 9-11 a.m. Jan. 24. Kids who come dressed as a favorite Oz character can enter a contest. Breakfast and crafts included. Shoot photos with characters from the cast. Tickets: $37 for one child and one adult, 303-805-6800.
Narrative poetry
“Every Stanza Tells a Story” is the Stories on Stage title for Jan. 17 at Su Teatro Cultural and Performing Arts, 721 Santa Fe Drive, Denver. Readers are Sam Gregory, Anne Penner, Chris Kendall. Colorado poet laureate Joseph Hutchison will be present for a talk-back after the 1:30 p.m. performance. There will also be a 7:30 p.m. Performance. Tickets: $28, 303-494-0523, storiesonstage.org.
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Thursday, January 8 Ribbon Cutting – Eighteen Eight 18|8 Fine Men’s Salon 4:00 – 6:00 pm – Eighteen Eight 18|8 Fine Men’s Salon 6879 S. Vine St., Suite 709, Centennial, CO Thursday, January 8 New Member Orientation 4:00 – 5:00 pm – South Metro Denver Chamber WhippleWood CPAs Conference Center 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial, CO Thursday, January 8 Movie Screening – Glen Campbell…”I’ll Be Me” 5:30 – 7:30 pm – University of Colorado Hospital 12605 East 16th Ave., Aurora, CO Cost: $10 ticket
Member Spotlight – Jim N’ Nicks Bar-B-Q Join Jim N’ Nicks Bar-B-Q and South Metro Denver Chamber for a BOURBAN & BAR-B-Q Dinner Share some good times, great food and world-class bourbon. Thursday, January 29th from 4:00 – 6:00 pm $25 Ticket Include 5 courses of scratch-made southern deliciousness paired with Kentucky’s finest bourbons. (additional adult beverages can be purchased separately) Come hungry and expect to taste the best the South has to offer! Space is limited! Reserve and Purchase your ticket by contacting Brian Bartony bbartony@bestchamber.com 720-982-9119
Friday, January 9 Women in Business Speaker Series: Karen Gerwitz-Pres., World Trade Center Denver 7:30 – 9:00 am – South Metro Denver Chamber WhippleWood CPAs Conference Center 2154 E. Commons Ave., Centennial, CO Tuesday, January 13 Business After Hours – DS’ Tavern 5:00 – 7:00 pm – DS’s Tavern 819 W. Littleton Blvd., Littleton, CO
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Texas painter gets Coors show honors Teresa Elliott, of Alpine, Texas, is the 2015 featured artist for the Coors Western Art Exhibit & Sale at the National Western Stock Show, with her oil painting “High Noon” chosen as the year’s poster. (The original painting of a Texas longhorn will be added to the permanent collection.) The exhibit will run through stock show dates, Jan. 1025, and is free with stock show admission. Elliott has been a “People’s Choice” winner in five of the past seven years, according to the show’s website at coorswesternart.com — which also lists all the artists accepted to this prestigious show.
Genealogy meetings set
Columbine Genealogical and Historical Society meets twice in January: Jan. 12, n- 1 p.m., will feature “Show and Tech” with njoy librarians and technology specialists from 24. the Arapahoe Library District teaching Oz about new resources available. Jan. 20, 1 st p.m., will feature “Beyond the Census: the Non-Population Schedules,” a presentah for tion by Deena Coutant, professional genealogist. Learn to go beyond the population 0. schedules during 1850 to 1885. The group meets at Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, south wing entrance, 6400 S. University Blvd., Centennial. Free, visitors welcome. 721 Columbinegenealogy.com. am
Author to speak
Nature writer Mary Taylor Young of Casson tle Rock will speak at Littleton’s Bemis Lie brary on Jan. 20 at 7 p.m. about her book: o 28, “Rocky Mountain National Park: The First 100 Years.” The park was formally dedicated on Sept. 3, 1915, and celebrations will be held throughout 2015. The book, with 250 illustrations, begins with the park’s geologic story and continues to issues it faces today and tomorrow. (Is it being loved to death?) Copies will be available for sale. Free. The library is at 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton, 303-795-3961.
`Swing Sets’ slated
Well-known vocalist Lannie Garrett will introduce a new show, “Swing Sets,” featuring the Highlands Ranch-based After Midnight band playing Benny Goodman, Count Basie, Lionel Hampton, Duke Ellington and more. Opens on Jan. 10 at 8 p.m. and continues on Saturdays at Lannie’s Clocktower Cabaret, 16th Street Mall at Arapahoe Street, Denver. Tickets: $35, Lannies.com, 303-293-0075.
Wildlife viewing
The Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge offers wildlife viewing tours from 9:30-11:30 a.m. on Jan. 10, 11 and 31. Join a naturalist on the tour bus for a two-hour guided tour to see bald eagles, coyotes, bison, deer, winter raptors and more. Free, but reservations are required: 303-289-0930. The refuge is at 6550 Gateway Road, Commerce City, and the visitor center is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays to Sundays. (Families can also snowshoe and take a self-guided wildlife drive.) Go to www.fws.gov/refuge/rocky_mountain_arsenal for more information.
Bach is back
American pianist Simone Dinnerstein will debut with the Colorado Symphony at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 16 and 17 in Boettcher Concert Hall at the Denver Performing Arts Complex downtown. She will perform “Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 5.”
“High Noon” by Teresa Elliott is the painting chosen for the 2015 Commemorative National Western Stock Show Poster, which is available for purchase. The Longhorn steer is like those that will lead the annual stock show parade in downtown Denver to celebrate the opening. Courtesy photo Mark Wigglesworth will conduct and Yumi Hwang-Williams, violin, and Brook Ferguson, flute, will be featured. Tickets: $22-$84, 303-623-7876, coloradosymphony.org.
Theater classes offered Spring classes begin Jan. 24 for kids who want to learn theater skills, as Front Range Theatre starts its 2015 season. Highlands
Ranch Library is the site for classes on Jan. 24 and 31 and Feb. 7 and 14, and registration is open for the Triple Threat Summer Camps I and II (“Legally Blonde Jr.” and “101 Dalmatians”). Classes are: Introduction to Improv, Advance Improv, Intro to Acting and Advance Acting. Go to frontrangetheatre.org to register.
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Dinosaur Train Live
JOIN BUDDY, Tiny, Don and all their friends and family in an interac-
tive trip back to an age when dinosaurs ruled the earth … and rode trains. Jim Henson’s Dinosaur Train Live: Buddy’s Big Adventure will be on the Main Stage at the Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., on Friday and Saturday, Jan. 9-10. For tickets and more information, call 720-509-1000 or go to www.LoneTreeArtsCenter.org.
Dream Masterz Show
DAVID BLATTER and Leeman Parker, comedy magicians featured on the finals of America’s Got Talent, will perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9, and Saturday, Jan. 10, and at 2 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 11, at Theatre of Dreams, 735 Park St., Castle Rock. Reservations required; call 303-660-6799. No paper tickets; non-refundable. First 30 reservations get preferred seating in first three rows. Go to www.AmazingShows.com.
MUSIC/CONCERTS COWGIRL SHOW with Hunk-ta-Bunk-ta COWGIRL KATE (Katherine Dines) will perform her award-winning Western songs and stories along with the Hunk-ta-Bunk-ta band at 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 18, in the Event Hall at the Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St. For tickets and more information, call 720-509-1000 or go to www.LoneTreeArtsCenter.org.
AWARD WINNING magic team Joe Givan and Carol Massie perform at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 11, at Theatre of Dreams, 735 Park St., Castle Rock. Reservations required. Call 303-660-6799. Go to www. AmazingShows.com.
ART
Rosie the Riveter
Suburban Parks and Recreation centers. Steven Snyder’s “Full Circle,”which features about 20 pieces of acrylic paintings on canvas and on wood that has been cut and reassembled, is on display at Goodson, 6315 S. University Blvd., Centennial, 303-798-2476. The Paintbox Guild’s paintings will showcase different artists’work and different themes at Douglas H. Buck, 2004 W. Powers Ave., Littleton, 303-797-8787. Susan Winn’s photographs will be on display at Lone Tree, 10249 Ridgegate Circle, Lone Tree, 303-708-3500. South Suburban’s pubic art committee welcomes submissions; go to www.sspr.org or contact Darcie LaScala at 303-483-7072 for guidelines and an application.
GAIL BEATON leads the Parker Area Historical Society’s January program on Rosie the Riveter, the name given to women war workers during World War II, who lived and worked around the United States welding, making bullets and doing a variety of factory jobs for the war effort. Beaton has taught U.S. history for more 26 years. Program is at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13, at Ruth Memorial Chapel, 19650 E. Mainstreet, Parker. She has been acknowledged as an outstanding teacher by the Public Service Company and the Denver Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Library Resources for Genealogy
COLUMBINE GENEALOGICAL and Historical Society welcomes
librarians and technology specialists from Arapahoe Library District, presenting “Show and Tech” at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13. Learn about the new resources available at libraries, from Ancestry databases to filming studios. You will have the opportunity to for hands-on experiences with technology such as Google Glass, 3D Printing and Flying Drones. Meeting is at Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 6400 S. University Blvd., Centennial. Contact info@columbinegenealogy.org. Go to www.ColumbineGenealogy.com.
50th Anniversary Exhibit
ARAPAHOE COMMUNITY College’s 50th anniversary exhibition is open through Wednesday, Jan. 14 at the Colorado Gallery of the Arts. Admission is free, and the exhibit is open to the public. The gallery is open from noon to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, with hours extended until 7 p.m. Tuesdays, from Friday, Jan. 2, to Wednesday, Jan. 14. The gallery is on the first floor of the ACC Annex Building, 5900 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton.
SOUTH SUBURBAN Art Exhibits LOCAL ARTISTS will have their work on display through Friday, Jan. 30, at South
EVENTS FUTURE CARE Planning PARENTS AND caregivers of children and adults with disabilities are invited to a workshop from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 10, at the Arc Office, 6538 S. Racine Circle, Centennial. Caregivers will receive information they need to make informed decisions about the support and options available to them. An expert in the industry of future care planning and a panel of adult advocates and parents will knowledge of the process will be featured. RSVP to kim@arc-ad.org or call 720-457-1032. VOLUNTEER TAX Preparers DENVER ASSET Building Coalition needs volunteers for its 2015 income-tax preparation sea-
son. The coalition provides free tax preparation for eligible households and individuals. Training dates are offered in January. Go to http://www.denverabc.org to find out more about trainings. Several roles are available, including greeters, screeners, tax assistors, site coordinators and more.
HEALTH SOUTH METRO Community Blood Drives A NUMBER of community blood drives are planned in the South Metro area. For information or to schedule an appointment, contact the Bonfils Appointment Center at 303-363-2300, unless otherwise noted. Go to www.bonfils.org. Upcoming blood drives are: Sunday, Jan. 11, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Marian Hall, 6853 S. Prince St., Littleton; Wednesday, Jan.
14, 8-9:40 a.m. and 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Western Union, 12500 E. Belford Ave., Englewood (contact Amy Kelly, 720-332-3136); Thursday, Jan. 15, 9-11:10 a.m. and 12:30-3:30 p.m., Quadrant Building, Bighorn Room, 5445 DTC Parkway, Centennial; Friday, Jan. 16, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker; Saturday, Jan. 17, 7:30 a.m. to noon, St. Thomas More Parish, 7071 E. Otero Ave., Centennial (contact Diane Zinner, 303726-7655, or 720-482-3577); Sunday, Jan. 18, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Faith Lutheran Church, 303 N. Ridge Road, Castle Rock.
FREE NUTRITION, Cooking Class FREE HEART Health nutrition classes and cooking demonstrations are offered from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14 (10 Ways to Boost Your Energy); Wednesday, Jan. 21 (Ban the Belly Fat); Wednesday, Jan. 28 (12 Steps to Vibrant Health) at the South Denver Heart Center, 1000 Southpark Drive, Littleton. Join Richard Collins, M.D., “The Cooking Cardiologist,”along with Susan Buckley, RD, CDE, as they share their expertise on Heart Healthy nutrition and cooking solutions. For more information or to register, call 303-744-1065, www.southdenver.com.
EDUCATION HISTORY OF Tea OTHER THAN water, tea is the most widely consumed beverage in the world. Learn about tea, including its role in colonial empire building, and find out about different types of tea, how it is grown and processed, who grows and drinks the most and more. Program is from 3-4 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14, at RiverPointe, 5225 S. Prince St., Littleton. Call 303-797-0600 to RSVP. HABITATS FOR Homeschoolers AUDUBON NATURE Center at Chatfield present a new Habitats for Homeschoolers program from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Jan. 14. Learn about the birds of Chatfield State Park using bird identification tools such as binoculars, field guides and even iPhone, Android, Kindle and Windows 8 aps. Audubon staff and volunteers will lead a guided bird hike and participants will practice new-found skills. Investigate the biofacts of birds such as wings, skulls, nests and eggs. Meet at Audubon Center at Chatfield. Register by Friday, Jan. 9; register online at https:// secure.acceptiva.com/?cst=9ae680 or call 303-973-9530. COLORADO GARDEN Certificate Course COLORADO STATE University’s Colorado Gardener Certificate course teaches research-based and in-depth Colorado gardening information for interested Douglas County residents. Classes educate students about Colorado soils, trees, flowers, turf, pests and diseases and other topics. The 2015 course is offered from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays for 10 weeks at the Douglas County Event Center, starting Tuesday, Jan. 20. Application deadline is Thursday, Jan. 15. Call 720-733-6930. 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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Rob Riney and Regina Fernandez Steffen are unfortunate lovers in Vintage Theatre’s production of “Miss Saigon.” Photo by Denver Mind Media
`Miss Saigon’ is sad tale based on Puccini Tragic story comes to stage in Aurora By Sonya Ellingboe
sellingboe @coloradocommunitymedia.com The set for “Miss Saigon” at Vintage Theatre is simple and severe, yet it works for what director Rebecca Joseph calls “a pared-down `Miss Saigon,’” taking on life with lights, music and a large cast in motion. It’s the end of the disastrous Vietnam War, and spirits are low among both the GIs who want to get out and the Vietnamese, who will be left behind to an uncertain future. This 20th-century version of Puccini’s “Madame Butterfly” was written first in French by lyricist Alain Boubil, with additions to the English version by Richard Maltby Jr. Music is by Claude-Michel Schonberg. It is an opera, with all communication sung, although the voices, while strong, are not in general operatically trained, leading to an edgy quality throughout. Lights go up on a club where young prostitutes dance and gyrate to lure tired American soldiers into their arms. There is a mood of desperation and defeat hanging in the air, despite loud music and sexy, brightly costumed girls. Choreography is by Stephanie Lynn Prugh. The girls are controlled by a pimp called “The Engineer,” played here by experienced actress Arlene Rampal. Her major objective is to earn enough money and influence to get to America, where she is certain she can succeed. (Her rendition of “American Dream” later in the show is a standout.) Among the girls is young Kim (Regina Fernandez Steffen), new to the scene and uncertain how to behave, as the Engineer urges her to get with it and start earning money. Soldiers interact with the girls, drinking heavily — except for a depressed Chris (Rob Riney), who represents the soldiers disillu-
IF YOU GO “Miss Saigon” plays through Feb. 1 at Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St., Aurora. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays; 2:30 p.m. Sundays and Saturdays Jan. 11 and 31. Tickets: $31/$26 in advance. 303-856-7830, vintagetheatre.com.
sioned about the war. He and Kim meet, are attracted to each other and, in a brief time together, conceive a child. Vintage, in limited space, manages to stage the famous scene where the helicopter rescues soldiers a Saigon rooftop, leaving Vietnamese supporters and friends behind, clinging to a fence, as the communist troops approach the city. (They had to cut a hole in the ceiling, according to a note from management.) Among the Viet Cong is Thuy (Chachi Martin), an officer to whom Kim had once been promised. He still wants to marry her and a parallel story runs through the script, including an appearance by his ghost. The actor’s bio says that his parents met as a result of the war in Vietnam and the story resonates. The authors were first inspired by a photograph of a Vietnamese mother giving up a half-American child at an airport departure gate, sending the child to an ex-GI father who would give it a better chance at a future — “The Ultimate Sacrifice” in Schonberg’s eyes. When Chris returns to Vietnam three years later with his wife, Ellen (Abby McInerny), former officer John (Keegan Flaugh) and others to try to responsibly help children fathered by GIs who were scorned by the Vietnamese, he finds Kim, by now a Bangkok bar girl with little Tam in tow … This tragic story brings thoughts to the surface that have been dimmed by the passage of time. It is a strong production, with a fine score, although it certainly doesn’t send the audience out into the night humming happily, as they might from “Guys and Dolls.”
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Parker goes all out for arts, information Lectures, music, dance, cooking among topics By Sonya Ellingboe
sellingboe @coloradocommunitymedia.com Lectures, dance, piano, painting …? It’s the perfect time to try something new, and Parker’s programs are open to residents and non-residents. Visit the parkerarts.org website for elaboration on the sampler of opportunities we have noted. (Programs are at the PACE Center, although you will be directed to register through the town’s recreation department.) Call 303-805-6800. • The Parker Cultural and Scientific Committee sponsors a lecture series, which begins on Jan. 14 (6:30 to 7:30 p.m.) with a talk by Dr. Guiseppi De Sole on “Epidemic in Africa,” a topic that has been a constant in the news for months. (Free, but please register.) • On Feb. 10, Rod Read, district manager of Parker Water and Sanitation, will talk about the Rueter-Hess Reservoir and its current status — water is an ongoing topic of interest for all metro residents. (Free, but register.) • Pat Craig, founder and executive director
of the Colorado Wild Animal Sanctuary, will speak about this remarkable spot and some of its inhabitants at 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on March 10. (Free, but register.) • On April 4, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., learn about Douglas County’s varied open space and nature resources, where families can hike, birdwatch, look for wildlife and plants and just be outside. (Please register.) A visit to the PACE website at parkerarts. org will locate dance classes: ballroom; dance sampler; line dancing: novice to advanced; adult tap and belly dancing. Recreational piano for seniors could lead to a new pursuit. Visual arts classes include “Palette Up!” color and beginning, intermediate and advanced painting classes with master teacher Tadeshi Hayakawa (a Parker resident). In culinary arts, we find cake decorating and in another direction, one can develop and understanding of that new — or not so new, but still mysterious — digital camera. There are travel programs and science and nature programs. And then there are even more opportunities for kids to expand their horizons. The PACE Center awaits in the new year.
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A burgeoning business Highlands Ranch couple specializes in triathlete coaching and training By Jim Benton
jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia. com It was a sign that led Kathy Alfino into becoming a triathlete and coach. “I was playing field hockey and I saw this sign, and I don’t think it used the word triathlon,” she explained. “It was 1982. It said `Swim, bike, run.’ I rode my bike to go swim for exercise and I ran playing field hockey. “I thought that maybe I could do that at 8 o’clock and do field hockey at 11. I was in college, so I went and did it. I came in second overall, and it was so fun. I kept going. Now it’s serious, but it’s still fun.” Alfino, 54, is an accomplished triathlete, who along with her husband, Pete, owns Highlands Ranch-based Mile High Multisport, LLC. The business offers triathlon coaching and training plans for men and women. “My husband and I own a coaching business,” said Alfino who attended Ohio Wesleyan and Penn State. “It’s doing well, and we branched off and started a women’s triathlon group. We had a lot of people asking us for advice. “So we were giving out a lot of free advice. My husband said, you know we can teach people and I want to open up a coaching business. I said `You want to leave All-State Insurance after 18 years and you’re in your 40s with two kids going to college?’ It’s worked out. We don’t make a lot of money, but he enjoys doing it. He didn’t like the corporate world. I do it parttime. I went part-time with my job five years ago. I sell pharmaceuticals part time and do this part time.” Mile High Multisport’s season starts in January and runs through August. Athletes between 18 and 70 years of age are welcome and participants come from all
Kathy Alfino, right, helps Brooke Brandt during last fall’s Boulder Ironman. Alfino started a business with her husband that offers triathlete coaching and training. Courtesy photo walks of life. College students, physicians, flight attendants, lawyers and CEO’s have trained with Mile High Multisport. Workshops and workouts are scheduled around the Denver area throughout the season. Motivational and nutritional clinics are held, and there is even one to teach athletes how to change a bike tire, repair broken chains and maintenance. “Highlands Ranch is a big mecca,” said Alfino, an eight-time Ironman finisher and certified USTA coach. “There are a lot of good athletes, triathletes that live here.
There are a lot of people that just do it for the fun of doing it.” Mile High Multisport has teamed up with TriBella, a Denver multisport shop for women, and has formed a team to help ladies train and compete in a variety of disciplines from sprint to Ironman. “I am the head coach for TriBella/Mile High Multisport women’s team,” said Alfino. “We offer an environment for women seeking camaraderie, community and competition. We offer something for every woman whether new to the sport or those
with experience. “Women are one of the biggest groups in moving into triathlons. Everybody is really looking at the women and how we get them involved. When I started, there were probably eight to 10 percent women, which were good odds for me because I found my husband during a race. Now, three or four years ago the race in Boulder was 53 percent women.” For more information on Mile High Multisport contact tribellas.com or Kathy@ milehighmultisport.com.
‘Complete player’ sparks Grizzlies ThunderRidge senior Elias Tiedgen off to a strong start By Jim Benton
jbenton@colorado communitymedia.com Elias Tiedgen answered quietly when asked to describe himself as a basketball player. “I’m a hard-nosed defender and scorer,” said the 6-foot-1, 180-pound ThunderRidge senior guard. Tiedgen has been a loud catalyst for the 9-1 Grizzlies with his defensive play and strong offensive contributions. “He’s a great defender,” said ThunderRidge coach Joe Ortiz. “He might be the best one-on-one defender we’ve had. He’s shut down almost everybody we’ve played.” Tiedgen claims it takes attitude to play good defense. “I love playing the high-end guys, getting better and working real hard,” confessed Tiedgen. “It’s just an attitude that you can beat anybody. Just stay in front of your guy.” When he’s not defending an opposing player, Tiedgen can ignite the offense like his older brother Zach, a standout football and basketball player at ThunderRidge who went on to play football at Colorado State. “He led us in three-point per-
centage last year, just under 40 percent,” said Ortiz. “He’s a good threepoint shooter. He’s a good shooter, he a good driver. He’s a complete player.” Tiedgen didn’t have much to say about his offense. “Just drive and shoot,” he said. Tiedgen, who is averaging 12.5 points a game according to the Grizzlies’ six-game statistics, will play basketball next season at Morningside College, but first he has unfinished work to do at ThunderRidge. The Grizzlies hosted Rangeview Jan. 6 and plays Aurora Central Jan. 9. The Grizzlies have a Jan. 13 nonleague contest scheduled at Pine Creek before opening Continental League play. ThunderRidge lost its first game of the season Jan. 3 when the Grizzlies dropped a 63-59 decision to Denver East at Manual’s Thunderdome. The Grizzlies had an 11-point third-quarter lead but couldn’t keep East’s Brian Carey off the freethrow line. Carey finished with 44 points and was 21 of 22 from the charity stripe as kept driving to the basket and parading to the foul line. Tiedgen and 6-10 center Zach Pirog were hampered with foul trouble and both fouled out of the game with over two minutes remaining. Austin Mueller had 17 points to pace ThunderRidge against
Elias Tiedgen is averaging 12.5 points per game for ThunderRidge. Photo by Jim Benton East while Tiedgen finished with 16 points with 13 coming in the
second half. Pirog, returning after missing the previous four
games with an ankle injury, had 10 points.
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December stepping-stones for area hoops teams Schools use out-of-state tournaments with an eye on postseason play Staff report December is the time of the high school season when basketball teams create an identity for themselves and tune up for league play. Several South Metro boys and girls teams headed south to play in pre-Christmas holiday basketball tournaments. Colorado teams were banned from playing games or participating in matches from Dec. 24-Jan. 1. Voluntary practices could be held Dec. 29-31. Coach Joe Ortiz’ ThunderRidge boys and the Lutheran girls had the most success in holiday tournaments held between Dec. 18 and 22. ThunderRidge (9-0) played at Denver East Jan. 3 and hosted Rangeview Jan. 6 to start the new year after the Grizzlies advanced to the championship game of the Gold Division in the Foothill Holiday Classic in Las Vegas, but couldn’t play because of reaching their game limit. Colorado High School Activities Association by-laws state that 4A/5A teams that do not have a district tournament shall not participate in more than 23 games exclusive of regional and state contests. There were 12 teams in the Gold Division and pool play dictating that two teams would have to play five games. ThunderRidge has four non-league games remaining on its schedule plus 10 Continental League contests, which would put them at their 23-game limit and forced the Grizzlies to bow out of the championship game. “We did well,” said coach Joe Ortiz who pointed out that 6-10 center and leading scorer Zach Pirog did not play in the tournament because of a sprained ankle. “This was the first year they had 12 teams and pool play meaning two teams had to play five games. Any teams not from Colorado didn’t have game restrictions.” Ortiz says the Grizzlies and several other schools opt to play out-of-state games. “It’s good for us,” he said. “It’s an expectation for our program. We played outof-state in July. The kids really enjoy it. It’s hard to say if it will help us in February and March. “Games are officiated different. Officials in Colorado are emphasizing the hand check rule. We were told that would not be called. Games were more physical than we were used to, and there were better athletes. It was cool.” Lutheran, the defending Colorado Class 2A state champions which is playing 3A this season, was one of six South Metro girls teams that played in the Nike Tournament of Champions in Phoenix. The Lions (7-0) posted a 69-60 win over Clovis West of Fresno, Calif., in the championship game of the Gray Division. “We were privileged to play in the tournament,” said Lions coach Mark Duitsman. “Being a 3A school, we sometimes get over-
looked in the discussion of the top teams in the state and our girls took full advantage of the opportunity to show that we can represent Colorado as well as anybody, regardless of classification. “This is a humble and mature team, but if there is one thing that gets our girls motivated, it is the misinformed opinion that 4A and 5A teams are better simply because they come from bigger schools or that you can’t get recruited from a smaller school. We’ve been proving that wrong for years.” Duitsman insists the win over Clovis West and playing in the tournament will help the Lions in the next few months. Lutheran faced taller teams, excellent transition clubs and didn’t wilt under pressure defense. “Clovis West is consistently a top 25 program in the entire state of California, which tells you all you need to know about how good they are,” he added. “Beating Clovis West in that setting joins the ranks as one of the most memorable wins of our program. “You can’t deny that the experience was beneficial from a preparation standpoint. More than anything we wanted to learn, grow and prepare for what will be a tough road in Colorado. Each of our opponents in Arizona had a least 2,500 more students than us. We want to make another run in the postseason, and while it doesn’t guarantee anything in March, I feel that our December was a big step in the right direction. Castle View (3-6) also played in the Gray Division and finished sixth, compiling a 2-2 record. Valor Christian (6-1), Colorado’s topranked 4A team in the CHSAANow.com poll, went 3-1 and was third in the Anderson Division. ThunderRidge (8-2) was 2-2 in the Desper Division and wound up sixth while Highlands Ranch (9-2) compiled a 3-1 record in the same division to finish ninth because of a first-round loss. Cherry Creek’s girls (3-6) were winless in four Anderson Division games. In boys tournament action, Chaparral went 3-1 in the Phoenix Union Classic. The Wolverines (7-3) lost 73-62 to Cesar Chavez of Laveen, Ariz., in the title game. Rock Canyon (8-3) also was 3-1 and finished third in the Select Division of the Tarkanian Classic in Las Vegas. “We are excited to be where we are at this point of the season,” said Jaguars coach Kent Grams. “We believe playing in an outof-state tournament will be beneficial because our players were out of their comfort zones and had to learn how to minimize distractions and compete at their highest level. “Competing out of state is tough, but we believe it will help us come March.” Mountain Vista and Legend stayed home before the holidays. Vista (7-1) has compiled impressive statistics, averaging 78.3 points, 20.6 assists and 34.1 rebounds a game while shooting 54 percent as a team. Legend (7-3) edged Cherry Creek, 4340, to win the Cherry Creek Holiday Classic Dec. 20. It was the first loss of the season for the Bruins (6-1).
SPORTS ROUNDUP Boys Basketball Gateway defeated Littleton, 77-66, to win its first game of the season on Jan. 3. Littleton is 2-5 for the season and 0-3 at home. Littleton hosts Conifer Jan. 9. Rock Canyon defeated Smoky Hill, 68-53, Jan. 3 to improve its overall record to 9-3. Senior Mitch Lombard led Rock Canyon with 15 points and seven assists while Isaac Hirsch added 14 points and eight rebounds. The Jaguars hosted Fort Collins Jan. 9 before opening Continental League play Jan. 16 with a home game against Douglas County George Washington defeated Arapahoe, 78-60, on Jan. 3 as the Warriors were outscored 45-30 in the second half to see their overall record dip to 5-4. Junior Ryan King was the leading scorer for the Warriors with 15 points, including nine free throws, four assists and five rebounds. Arapahoe opened Centennial League play by hosting Mullen on Jan. 9. Cherry Creek snapped Rangeview’s six-game winning streak with a 70-62 win Jan. 3.
The Bruins improved their overall record to 7-1 by holding onto a seven-point halftime lead over the Raiders as the Bruins tuned up for their Jan. 7 Centennial League home opener against Cherokee Trail. Castle View narrowly defeated Columbine, 58-56, Jan. 3 to improve its nonleague record to 3-8. The Sabercats led 30-22 at halftime, but 26 points by the Rebels in the fourth quarter made it a close victory. Castle View played at Thornton Jan. 9 before hosting Regis Jesuit Jan. 16 to open its Continental League. Ponderosa improved to 6-3 overall with a 41-30 win over Brighton Jan. 3. Ponderosa narrowly led 26-22 after the third quarter but outscored Brighton 15-8 in the fourth to notch its third road win of the season. Ponderosa begins Continental League play against Highlands Ranch on Jan. 16. Heritage routed Green Mountain, 72-37, Jan. 3 to improve its overall record to 6-3 and 3-0 on the road. Senior Tom Skufca led Sports roundup continues on Page 22
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the Eagles with 22 points and nine rebounds. Junior Jack Peck had 19 points and was seven-for-10 at the free-throw line. Heritage hosts ThunderRidge Jan. 17 to Continental League play. Denver East handed ThunderRidge its first loss of the season Jan. 3 with a 63-59 win.
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Eaglecrest snapped Douglas County’s two-game win streak with a 39-28 win Jan. 3. The Huskies trailed 22-12 at halftime and were outscored 17-16 in the second half. Littleton swelled its non-league record to a 6-1 with a 59-51 win over Grand Junction Central on Jan. 3. Senior Rachel Pearson scored a season high 12 points with three steals and five rebounds. Senior Laura Pearson led the team in scoring with 14 points. Littleton opened Class 4A Jefferson County League play Jan. 7 at Evergreen. ThunderRidge defeated Horizon, 7554, Jan. 3 to bring its record to 9-2. The Grizzlies coasted to a win after holding a 43-21 lead at halftime. Rock Canyon beat Smoky Hill, 54-23, Jan. 3 to give the Jaguars a 4-5 record for the season. The team started the game with momentum, with a 14-1 lead after the first quarter. Senior Delaney Sullivan led Rock Canyon by scoring 17 points, including five 3-pointers. Valor Christian routed Liberty 73-26 Jan. 3 to maintain its ranking as the as the state’s top-ranked Class 4A in the CHSAANow.Com. poll. Junior Heidi Hammond led the team with 18 points. Seniors Caroline Bryan and Kendall Bradbury both scored 16, and junior Madison McCoy added 11 points. The team shot 52 percent as a whole. Valor opened 4A Jeffco league play against Wheat Ridge on Jan. 7.
Hockey A cowboy battles to stay on the back of the animal during the bull-riding competition at last year’s National Western Stock Show Rodeo. This year’s stock show events run from Jan. 10-25 at the Denver Coliseum, Stock Show Arena and Equestrian Center. Photo courtesy National Western Stock Show
Heritage defeated Lewis-Palmer, 5-4, Jan. 3 at the Ice Ranch to bring the Eagles to a 3-2 record. It was the opening game of Peak League play for the Eagles. Cherry Creek beat Palmer, 3-0, on Jan.
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3 in a non-league game to maintain the Bruins (5-0, 3-0 Foothills League) undefeated season. Seniors Blake Yount, Tim Keohane and Jack Venuto each scored a goal and senior Brady Mielnicki made 14 saves in the win.
Wrestling Cherry Creek was sixth, Ponderosa ninth and Chaparral 14th in the latest Class 5A rankings in Tim Yount’s On The Mat ratings. Cherry Creek’s Josh Finesilver (106 pounds), the Bruins’ Matt Finesilver (132) and Chaparral 285-pounder Dane Drimmer were top-ranked individual’s according to Yount’s individual rankings.
Manhart honored ThunderRidge High School graduate Cole Manhart, a left tackle for Nebraska Kearney, was named for the second straight season as a first-team Associated Press Little All-American. The Little American team includes NCAA Division II, III and NAIA players. Manhart, 6-foot-6, 310 pounds, graduated from UNK in December with a degree in Criminal Justice. He will be heading to California to work out and train for the National Football League draft in May. He will also play in the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl Jan. 17 at Cal State Dominguez Hills.
Kochevar doubles up Rock Canyon junior Abigail Kochevar won two events at the Coaches Invitational Swimming Meet, which was held Dec. 20 at the Veterans Memorial Aquatic Center. Kochevar, the defending 5A state champion in the 100 backstroke, won the 50-yard freestyle in 23.47 and the 100 backstroke in 56.22. Valor Christian junior Brooke Stenstrom, the defending 4A champ in the 50 and 100-yard freestyles, was crowned the 100 freestyle winner with a time of 51.65. She was second to Kochevar in the 50 freestyle.
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ARIES (Mar 21 to Apr 19) Events could inspire adventurous Lambs looking to make a major career or personal move. But as always, get all the facts before rushing into any sort of deal or commitment. TAURUS (Apr 20 to May 20) What seems to be a great opportunity could cause even usually practical Taureans to ignore their inner caution cues. Best to move carefully to avoid falling into unseen traps. GEMINI (May 21 to Jun 20) Need a holiday now that the seasonal festivities are behind you? Good idea. Plan to go someplace wonderful. You’ll return refreshed and more than ready for a new challenge.
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CANCER (Jun 21 to Jul 22) Progress continues to be made on that pesky workplace problem. Meanwhile, don’t assume a personal situation will work itself out. Best to get more involved earlier than later. LEO (Jul 23 to Aug 22) Catnaps are definitely recommended for Leos and Leonas who had been going at a hectic pace over the holidays. Adding relaxation time to your schedule helps restore your overdrawn energy reserves. VIRGO (Aug 23 to Sept 22) Sure, some of the new friends you made over the holidays might move out of your life at some point. But at least one might show significant “staying power” with some encouragement. LIBRA (Sept 23 to Oct 22) Encourage family members to join you in supporting a relative who could be facing a difficult emotional challenge in the New Year. Showing your love and concern helps keep his or her hopes up. SCORPIO (Oct 23 to Nov 21) While a long-deferred decision suddenly might take on some urgency after news on a related matter, you still need to weigh all factors carefully before deciding one way or the other. SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 to Dec 21) This is a good time to reassess the earlier plan you made for the New Year. Some elements you felt you could depend on to make it work might no longer carry that assurance. CAPRICORN (Dec 22 to Jan 19) Forming a renewed connection with a former associate is only the first step toward working out your new plans. Be prepared for problems, and deal with them as soon as they arise. AQUARIUS (Jan 20 to Feb 18) A romantic situation that was going smoothly not too long ago might take a new turn. Be honest about your feelings before you decide whether to follow it or take another path. PISCES (Feb 19 to Mar 20) The wise Pisces (that’s you, of course) will make sure everyone knows you plan to keep your options open and listen to all sides of the situation before making any decisions. BORN THIS WEEK: Your honest approach to life and living is always an inspiration for others fortunate enough to know you. © 2015 King Features Synd., Inc.
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By Jake Coyle Associated Press “The Interview’’ will go down as the satire that proPUBLIC NOTICE voked an authoritarian dictatorship, roiled Sony PicLone Tree tures in a massive hacking attack and prompted NOTICE OF SALE new Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0379 questions of cyber warfare, corporate self-censorship To Whom It May Concern: On 11/5/2014 and comedic audacity. the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election andinfamy, Demand relatThe movie is already assured of cinematic ing to the Deed of Trust described below be any recorded in Douglas County. regardless of its merits. But isto it good? Original Grantor: CURTIS K LIGGETT Though “The Interview,’’ directed byLIGGETT Seth Rogen and AND SHELLY Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECEvan Goldberg, never quite manages the duo’s caliTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR M&I brated blend of sincerity andBANK over-the-top crudeness, it FSB Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: JPnevertheless usually pulses with an unpredictable abMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT):glee. 12/10/2008 surdity and can-you-believe-we’re-doing-this Its Recording Date of DOT: 12/22/2008 greatest charm is that it so happily brings silliest, Reception No. of DOT:the 2008085561 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. most ludicrous of knives (a preening James Franco, lots Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $382,580.00 of butt jokes) to North Korea’s militarized gunfight. Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $368,896.08 Rogen plays Aaron Rapoport, a journalism-school Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you hereby notified that the covenants grad who has found himself,are ignobly, producing an of the deed of trust have been violated as “Extra!’’-like entertainment news “Skylark To-mortfollows: show, failed to make the monthly gage payments as required by the terms night,’’ hosted by his friend Dave Skylark (Franco). The of the Note and Deed of Trust. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE show traffics in the fluff of celebrity with occasional A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is allwith of the scoops. (Eminem makes a funny cameo as himself property encumbered by the lien of the deedthat of trust. the out-of-the-blue confession he’s gay.) Legal Description of Real Property: When it’s learned that North Kim Jong LOT Korea 52, THE leader FAIRWAYS, FILING 1-B, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF Un is a fan of the show, they COLORADO. maneuver to land an Which has the address of: interview for a kind of modern televised 9677“Frost/Nixon’’ Colinade Dr, Lone Tree, CO 80124 tete-a-tete, albeit one with the sameNOTICE penchant for asOF SALE cots. (Franco’s Skylark is an extreme dandy who speaks The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 25, 2015, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 1/1/2015 Last Publication: 1/29/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 11/13/2014 ROBERT J. HUSSON DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: MARCELLO G. ROJAS Colorado Registration #: 46396 9745 EAST HAMPDEN AVE SUITE 400, DENVER, COLORADO 80231 Phone #: Fax #: Attorney File #: CO140941 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/
“The Interview,’’ a Sony Pictures release, is rated R by the Motion Picture Association of America for “pervasive language, crude and sexual humor, nudity, some drug use and bloody violence.’’ Running time: 112 minutes. Three stars out of four.
largely in overused slang and has a strange obsession with “Lord of the Rings.’’) Before their trip to Pyongyang, a CIA agent (Lizzy Caplan) recruits the pair with the mission to turn their big interview into an assassination. “Take him out,’’ she instructs before putting them through training. Like another comedy about the wrong Americans sent overseas, Bill Murray’s “Stripes,’’ “The Interview’’ is better on American soil and on less sure footing once it lands in North Korea. This is partly logistical. Though “The Interview’’ obviously couldn’t have shot on location andPublic hadNotice limited images to draw on for its sets, the movie to create even a half-plausible North Korean NOTICEfails OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAXand LIEN SALE AND atmosphere is left claustrophobically meandering OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S almost entirely inDEED palace interiors. To Every Person in Actual Possession or Kim (Randall Park) isn’t a Their first meeting with Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lotpageant; or Premises, and the Person regal he tojust knocks softly on Skylark’s door in Whose Name the Same was Taxed or and eagerly introduces himself as a “huge fan.’’ Park is Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of Record in or HisToKim more complex than the broad toexceptional: the said Premises and Whomis It May Concern, and more especially to: caricature you’d expect. He’s a jovial young leader Occupant - 185 Caprice LLC, a Colorhaunted by daddy issues, ado limited liability company aka 185having been called soft by his Caprice LLC - AP PTL LLC c/o US Bank father for adoring American pop culture. He’s a surprisCust for PTL Partners LLC - Bank of America NA, Private BankAttn: Lauren ingly agile basketball player and a lover of Katy Perry Chaney - Benjamin H Shloss, Attorney c/o
Kutner Law Firm - Bryon Bellerud 11, Attorney c/o Law Office of Wyn T Taylor Diane Van Essen - Dill Ski Aspen III LLC aka Dill Ski Aspen III LLC a Colorado Limited Liability Company c/o Garfield & Hecht PC - Dill Ski Aspen III LLC aka Dill Ski Aspen III LLC a Colorado Limited Liability Company -Douglas D Koktavy, Attorney c/o Colorado Creditor Law - Garfield & Hecht PC - Gary Krat c/o Dill Ski Aspen 111 LLC, a Colorado Limited Liability Company - Jack D England DOPC PSP - Jason P Rietz c/o Overturf McGath Hull & Doherty, PC - John E Gravina aka John Gravina - John H Kim, Attorney c/o Colorado Creditor Law -JP Morgan Chase Bank NA - Krista L Riley, Manager c/o 185 Caprice LLC a Colorado Limited Liability Company - Krista L Whetten aka Krista Whetten - Law Office of Wyn T Taylor Lee M Kutner, Attorney c/o Kutner Law Firm - Matthew R Whetten - Matthew R Whetten and Ray's Collision Inc - Matthew R Whetten, President c/o Ray's Collision Inc a Colorado Corporation - Matthew T Faga, Attorney c/o Sender, Wasserman & Wadsworth - MercedesBenz Financial Services d/b/a/ Daimler Truck Finance - Natasha Saypol - Natasha Saypol, Attorney in Fact Per Power of Attorney for Dill Ski Aspen III LLC - Public Trustee of Douglas County -Randall P Mrocyznski, Attorney c/o Colorado Creditor Law -Ray's Collision Inc - Ray's Collision Inc aka Rays Collision Inc, a Corporation - Rays Collision Inc a Colorado Corporation - Rays Collision Inc et al - Ray's Collision, Inc DBA Rays Carstar and Matthew R Whetten - Richard Judd Esq. c/o Robinson Waters & O'Dorisio - Rickenbaugh Cadillac Company - Rider12, LLC, a Colorado limited liability company - Ronald Garfield, Esq c/o Garfield & Hecht PC - Sherman & Howard LLC - Town of Castle Rock - Trans Lease Inc - Vectra Bank Colo NA - Wyn T Taylor, Attorney c/o Law Office of Wyn T Taylor - Internal Revenue Service, Department of Treasury You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 13th day of November 2008 the then County Treasurer of the County of Douglas, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to Jack D England DOPC PSP the following described real estate situate in the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, to wit:
Public Notices Public Trustees PUBLIC NOTICE Lone Tree NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0379 To Whom It May Concern: On 11/5/2014 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: CURTIS K LIGGETT AND SHELLY LIGGETT Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR M&I BANK FSB Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 12/10/2008 Recording Date of DOT: 12/22/2008 Reception No. of DOT: 2008085561 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $382,580.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $368,896.08 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failed to make the monthly mortgage payments as required by the terms of the Note and Deed of Trust. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 52, THE FAIRWAYS, FILING 1-B, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 9677 Colinade Dr, Lone Tree, CO 80124 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 25, 2015, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 1/1/2015 Last Publication: 1/29/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 11/13/2014 ROBERT J. HUSSON DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the PUBLIC attorney(s) representing the NOTICE legal holder of the indebtedness is: MARCELLO G.NOTICE ROJAS OF Colorado Registration #: 46396 CONTRACTORS SETTLEMENT 9745 EAST HAMPDEN AVE SUITE 400, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS DENVER, COLORADO 80231 STATE OF COLORADO Phone #: Fax #: IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to NOTICE Attorney File #: CO140941 Section 38-26-107, C.R.S., as amended, *YOU TRACK FORECLOSURE that on MAY February 7, 2015, final settlement SALE DATES on the the Public webwill be made by CountyTrustee of Douglas, site: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustState of Colorado, for and on account of a ee/ contract between Douglas County and ARROW ELECTRIC SERVICES, INC. for Legal Notice No.: 2014-0379 the 2013 Fairview Parkway at WeyFirst Publication: 1/1/2015 bridge Street Mast Arm Installation Last Publication: 1/29/2015 Project, Douglas County Project NumPublisher: Douglas County News Pressand ber TF 2013-050 in Douglas County; that any person, co-partnership, association or corporation that has an unpaid claim against said Arrow Electric Services, Inc. for or on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or any of his 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 February 7, 2015, file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim with the Board of County Commissioners, c/o Public Works Engineering Director, with a copy to the Project Engineer, Amy Bran-
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Legal Notice No.: 2014-0379 First Publication: 1/1/2015 Last Publication: 1/29/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Public Notice NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the Same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to: Occupant - 185 Caprice LLC, a Colorado limited liability company aka 185 Caprice LLC - AP PTL LLC c/o US Bank Cust for PTL Partners LLC - Bank of PUBLIC NOTICE America NA, Private BankAttn: Lauren Chaney - Benjamin H Shloss, NOTICE OF Attorney c/o Kutner Law Firm - Bryon Bellerud 11, AtCONTRACTORS SETTLEMENT torney c/o Law Office of Wyn T Taylor COUNTY OF DOUGLAS Diane Van Essen Dill Ski Aspen III LLC STATE OF COLORADO aka Dill Ski Aspen III LLC a Colorado Limited Liability Company c/o Garfield to & NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant Hecht - Dill Ski Aspen LLC aka Dill SectionPC 38-26-107, C.R.S.,IIIas amended, Ski Aspen III LLC7,a 2015, Colorado Lithat on February final Limited settlement ability D Koktavy, Atwill beCompany made by -Douglas the County of Douglas, torneyofc/o Colorado Law - GarState Colorado, for Creditor and on account of a field & Hecht PC - Douglas Gary KratCounty c/o Dilland Ski contract between Aspen 111 LLC, a Colorado Limited LiabilARROW ELECTRIC SERVICES, INC. for ity Company Jack D England DOPC the 2013 Fairview Parkway at WeyPSP - Jason P Rietz Overturf McGath bridge Street Mastc/o Arm Installation Hull & Doherty, PCCounty - John E Gravina aka Project, Douglas Project NumJohnTF Gravina - John H Kim, Attorney c/o ber 2013-050 in Douglas County; and Colorado Creditor Law -JP Morgan Chase that any person, co-partnership, associBank NA - Krista L Riley, 185 ation or corporation thatManager has an c/o unpaid Caprice LLC said a Colorado LimitedServices, Liability claim against Arrow Electric Company - Krista L Whetten aka Krista Inc. for or on account of the furnishing of Whetten - Law Office Wyn T Taylor labor, materials, team of hire, sustenance, Lee M Kutner, Attorneyorc/o Kutner Law provisions, provender other supplies Firm -orMatthew R Whetten - Matthew or R used consumed by such contractor Whetten Ray's Collision - Matany of hisand subcontractors in orInc about the thew R Whetten, performance of President said work,c/oorRay's that Collisupsion Inc a Colorado Corporation - Matplied rental machinery, tools, or equipthew to T the Faga, Attorney Sender, ment extent used in c/o the prosecuWasserman & Wadsworth Mercedestion of said work, may at any time up to Benzincluding Financial d/b/a/ Daimler and saidServices time of such final settleTruckon Finance - Natasha Saypol ment said February 7, 2015, file- aNataverisha Saypol, Attorney in Fact Per of fied statement of the amount duePower and unAttorney for Dill SkiofAspen LLCwith - Public paid on account such III claim the Trustee Douglas County -Randall P Board of of County Commissioners, c/o PubMrocyznski, Attorney c/o Director, Colorado Creditlic Works Engineering with a or Law -Ray's Collision Inc Ray's Collicopy to the Project Engineer, Amy Bransion Inc Department aka Rays Collision Inc,Works a Corporstetter, of Public Enation - RaysPhilip Collision Inc a Colorado gineering, S. Miller Building, Cor100 poration - Rays Collision Inc et al - Ray's Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO Collision, Inc DBA Rays Carstar and Mat80104. thew R Whetten - Richard Judd Esq. c/o Robinson Waters RickenFailure on the part & of O'Dorisio claimant to- file such baugh Cadillac Company - settlement Rider12, LLC, statement prior to such final will a Colorado liability companyfrom - Ronrelieve saidlimited County of Douglas all ald Esqfor c/osuch Garfield & Hecht PC andGarfield, any liability claimant's claim. - Sherman & Howard LLC - Town of Castle Rockof- Douglas Trans Lease IncCommis- Vectra The Board County Bank Colo NA County - Wyn of T Taylor, Attorney sioners of the Douglas, Colorc/o Law Office of Wyn T Taylor ado, By: Frederick H. Koch, P.E.,Internal Public Revenue Service, Department Works Engineering Director. of Treasury You and each of you are hereby notified that the 13th day of November 2008 Legalon Notice No.: 926699 the County January Treasurer the County Firstthen Publication: 8, of 2015 of Douglas, in the State of Colorado, Second Publication: January 15, 2015 sold at public tax lien sale to Jack D England Publisher: Douglas County News-Press DOPC PSP the following described real estate situate in the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, to wit:
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CONDOMINIUM UNIT B CAPRICE PARK CONDOS A RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 2A 2B & 2C A REPLAT OF KOLANCYS ADDITION LOT 2 AND LOT 3 TOWN OF CASTLE ROCK 2369 SQ FT M/L TOTAL ACREAGE 0.054 AM/L and said County Treasurer issued a certi-
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CONDOMINIUM UNIT B CAPRIC E PARK CONDOS A RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 2A 2B & 2C A REPLAT OF KOLANCYS ADDITION LOT 2 AND LOT 3 TOWN OF CASTLE ROCK 2369 SQ FT M/L TOTAL ACREAGE 0.054 AM/L and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to Jack D England DOPC PSP. That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2007; That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of Ray's Collision Inc for said year 2007.That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said Jack D England DOPC PSP at1:00 o’clock P.M., on the 16th day of April 2015, unless the same has been redeemed. Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my hand this 23rd day of December 2014. /s/ Diane A. Holbert County Treasurer of Douglas County Legal Notice No.: 926687 First Publication: January 1, 2015 Last Publication: January 15, 2015 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
songs. Even in North Korea, Rogen and company are more at home in American pop: Western civilization is more the target of “The Interview’’ than the DPRK. As Skylark’s interview nears, their assassination attempts fail and ethical quandaries mount. Skylark and Kim (“a cool guy,’’ pleads Skylark) become fast friends, palling around together and shooting off tanks: The Public Notice bromance has gone nuclear. If anything, the film, writDistrict Court, Douglas County, Colorado ten by Dan Sterling from the story by Goldberg and RoCourt Address: 4000 Justice Way Castle Rock, CO 80109 gen (their second time directing after the better “This THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE on making Kim too likable. Is the End’’), verges OF COLORADO And while the movie leads to a fiery end and a slow In the Interest of: COLTON MARES, reveal04/18/2009 of the famine Kim inflicts on his people, most D.O.B. and Concerning: who see “The Interview’’ NATALIE LEAH MARES, Mother, and will say to themselves: THIS JEREMY SHAFFER, AND JOHN DOE, is whatFathers, prompted an international incident? There’s Possible Respondents, nothing scandalous about “The Interview,’’ unless you and MATERNAL happen toGRANDMOTHER believe KimGAIL is a god who rides around on MARES, Special Respondent. unicorns. Attorney for Petitioner Despite theDCDHS large presence of Park’s dictator, this is John Thirkell really Franco’s movie. Seemingly energized by his more 4400 Castleton Ct. Castle Rock, CO 80109 outlandish performances (like his Alien in “Spring 303-663-7726 FAX 877- 285-8988 Breakers’’), Atty. Reg. #: 13865he’s here in full, grinning Jerry Lewis-mode, E-mail: jthirkel@douglas.co.us a rubber-faced infotainment parody. His chemistry CASE * DIVISION 7 solid. withNUMBER: Rogen14JV199 is predictably SUMMONS IN DEPENDENCY OR NEG-Lubitsch and the “South Charlie Chaplin, Ernst LECT Park’’ guys have all tried before to find comedy in the This Summons is initiated pursuant to shadow ofColorado evil and Rule 2.2 of the Rulesthereby of Juven- do a little to disarm it. ile Procedure, Rule 4 of the Colorado “Theof Interview’’ struggles Rules Civil Procedure, and Section 19-to really illuminate anything 3-503, C.R.S. 2014. about the stranger-than-fiction Orwellian nightmare TO THE RESPONDENTS NAMED that isYou North Korea, but ABOVE: are hereby notified thatits an attempt is admirable. amended petition has been filedyour which alAnd, yes, having film almost taken down by a leges that the above-named children are dependent or neglected as per the facts totalitarian regime wins you an extra star. set forth in the Dependency and Neglect
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Misc. Private Legals Public Notice District Court, Douglas County, Colorado Court Address: 4000 Justice Way Castle Rock, CO 80109 THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO In the Interest of: COLTON MARES, D.O.B. 04/18/2009 and Concerning: NATALIE LEAH MARES, Mother, and JEREMY SHAFFER, AND JOHN DOE, Possible Fathers, Respondents, and MATERNAL GRANDMOTHER GAIL MARES, Special Respondent. Attorney for Petitioner DCDHS John Thirkell 4400 Castleton Ct. Castle Rock, CO 80109 303-663-7726 FAX 877- 285-8988 Atty. Reg. #: 13865 E-mail: jthirkel@douglas.co.us CASE NUMBER: 14JV199 * DIVISION 7 SUMMONS IN DEPENDENCY OR NEGLECT 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. 2014. TO THE RESPONDENTS NAMED ABOVE: You are hereby notified that an amended 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 may be obtained at the office of John Thirkell, at the above address. A hearing has been set for March 2, 2015 at 10:00 a.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.
Petition, a copy of which may be obtained at the office of John Thirkell, at the above address.
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A hearing has been set for March 2, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. in Division 7, Douglas County District Court, 4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock, Colorado, 80109.
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Separate sealed bids for AIRPORT ROAD OVER PLUM CREEK BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT, DOUGLAS Your presence before this court is reCOUNTY PROJECT NUMBER CI 2009quired to defend against the claims in this 016 will be received by the Owner, petition. IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR, THE County Government, DepartToPROCEED advertise your ABpublicDouglas notices call 303-566-4100 COURT WILL IN YOUR ment of Public Works Engineering, SENCE, WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO TO CONDUCT AN ADJUDICATORY 80104, until Tuesday, January 27, 2015 HEARING AND MAY ENTER A JUDGat 2:00 p.m. This project consists of conMENT BY DEFAULT THEREBY ADJUstruction of a new four span prestressed DICATING YOUR CHILDREN AS DEbox girder bridge with bridge rail, asphalt PENDENT OR NEGLECTED CHILDREN. pavement, guardrail, as well as landscape restoration. This project involves You have the right to request a trial by jury constructing and maintaining an off-site at the adjudicatory stage of this petition. detour requiring drainage improvements, You also have the right to legal representsubgrade preparation, signs, striping and ation at every stage of the proceedings by erosion control. counsel of your own choosing, or if you are without sufficient financial means, apThe Contract Documents may be expointment of counsel by the Court. Teramined at the above address after 10:00 mination of your parent-child legal relationship to free your children for adoption a.m. on Monday, January 5, 2015 and is a possible remedy in this proceeding. If copies of the Contract Documents may be that remedy is pursued, you are entitled to obtained upon payment of $35.00 for each a hearing before a Judge. You also have set. The $35.00 is non-refundable. (Addithe right, if you are indigent, to have the tional charge if mailing is required.) Court appoint, at no expense to you, one expert witness of your own choosing at A PRE-BID CONFERENCE will be held at any hearing on the termination of your 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 14, parent-child relationship. If you are a 2015, at the Department of Public Works minor, you have the right to the appointEngineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 ment of a Guardian ad litem to represent Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO your best interests. 80104. The Bid Opening will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 27, You have the right to have this matter 2015, at the same address. heard by a district court judge rather than by the magistrate. You may waive that The Project requires adherence to the Unright, and in doing so, you will be bound derutilized Business Enterprises (UDBE) by the findings and recommendations of goal of 10%. The Project includes the following major items and approximate the magistrate, subject to review as quantities: provided by sec. 19-1-108(5.5), C.R.S. 2014, and subsequently, to the right of ap• Steel Pipe Piling (HP12x74) – 775 LF peal as provided by Colorado Appellate • Steel Piling (18x0.625”) – 856 LF Rule 3.4. • Soil RipRap (24”) – 2015 CY • Concrete Class D (Bridge) – 776 CY This summons is being initiated by the • Reinforcing Steel (Epoxy Coated) – Douglas County Department of Human 106,140 LB Services through its counsel. • Reinforcing Steel – 51,580 LB • Prestressed Concrete Box (Depth 32” Dated: December 26, 2014. Through 48”) – 11,996 SF John Thirkell, #13865 • Hot Mix Asphalt (Grading S) (75) (PG Assistant Douglas County Attorney 58-28) – 525 Ton Legal Notice No.: 926692 • Hot Mix Asphalt (Grading SX) (75) (PG First publication: January 8, 2015 58-28) – 761 Ton Last publication: January 8, 2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Prior to submitting a Bid Proposal, Bidders shall have received prequalification status (active status) with the Colorado Department of Transportation to bid on individual projects of the size and kind of work as set forth herein.
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Separate sealed bids for AIRPORT ROAD OVER PLUM CREEK BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT, DOUGLAS COUNTY PROJECT NUMBER CI 2009016 will be received by the Owner, Douglas County Government, Department of Public Works Engineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104, until Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. This project consists of construction of a new four span prestressed box girder bridge with bridge rail, asphalt pavement, guardrail, as well as landscape restoration. This project involves constructing and maintaining an off-site detour requiring drainage improvements, subgrade preparation, signs, striping and erosion control.
Any questions on the bidding process may be directed to Neil Sarno, Project Engineer at 303.660.7490. For Planholder Information, Please Call 303.660.7490 (Front Desk) Legal Notice No.: 926680 First Publication: January 1, 2015 Last Publication: January 8, 2015 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
BE Informed! 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.
The Contract Documents may be examined at the above address after 10:00 a.m. on Monday, January 5, 2015 and copies of the Contract Documents may be obtained upon payment of $35.00 for each set. The $35.00 is non-refundable. (Additional charge if mailing is required.)
A PRE-BID CONFERENCE will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 14, 2015, at the Department of Public Works Engineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104. The Bid Opening will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 27, 2015, at the same address.
The Project requires adherence to the Underutilized Business Enterprises (UDBE) goal of 10%. The Project includes the following major items and approximate quantities:
• Steel Pipe Piling (HP12x74) – 775 LF • Steel Piling (18x0.625”) – 856 LF • Soil RipRap (24”) – 2015 CY • Concrete Class D (Bridge) – 776 CY • Reinforcing Steel (Epoxy Coated) – 106,140 LB • Reinforcing Steel – 51,580 LB • Prestressed Concrete Box (Depth 32” Through 48”) – 11,996 SF • Hot Mix Asphalt (Grading S) (75) (PG 58-28) – 525 Ton • Hot Mix Asphalt (Grading SX) (75) (PG 58-28) – 761 Ton
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Dated: December 26, 2014. John Thirkell, #13865 Assistant Douglas County Attorney
Legal Notice No.: 926692 First publication: January 8, 2015 Last publication: January 8, 2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press
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$2,500 DOWN PLUS FIRST PAYMENT AND CAP COST REDUCTION MUST QUALIFY FOR COMPETIVE LEASE REBATE 10,500 MILES PER YEAR PAYMENT IS PLUS TAX
$3,500.00 DOWN PLUS FIRST PAYMENT AND CAP COST REDUCTION TAX 10,500 MILES PER YEAR 24 MONTHS MUST QUALIFY FOR COMPETIVE LEASE REBATES PAYMENT IS PLUS TAX
MUST QUALIFY FOR CUSTOMER CASH, RETAIL BONUS CASH, DREAM BIG CASH MUST FINANCE WITH FMCC PRICE IS PLUS TAX AND FEES
SERVICE SPECIALS! ALL MAKES / ALL MODELS
GUARANTEES the MAXIM UM trade allow ance for your trade !
PREOWNED SPECIALS
OFF $32.95
10
2011 SILVERADO LOADED LTZ $29,499 G6898TA $ .00 2011 F-150 LOADED LARIAT $26,849 G3668TTA ANY REPAIR OR MAINTENANCE 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA $13,899 V5009 1404 S Wilcox Castle Rock, CO 80104 2012 HONDA CRV $23,499 D6576TA
(855) 200-8589 www.MedvedFord.com
• OIL CHANGE • ROTATE • INSPECTION
(Cannot be combined with any other offers, must be presented at time of write-up)
2015
F3506
(up to 6 qts. of oil. diesel and synthetic extra. Shop supplies and disposal fees extra.)
Expires 1/31/2015
$189.95 • DIESEL OIL CHANGE • FUEL FILTER
REPLACEMENT
Shop supplies and disposal fees extra.
GMC Terrain
284
$
LEASE
MONTH + TAX
STOCK # G4238 MSRP $29,670.00 LEASE THIS WELL EQUIPPED 2015 GMC TERRAIN FOR JUST $284.00 PER MONTH WITH JUST $1,995.00 DAS. PLUS TAX 10K PER YEAR, AFTER REBATES, MUST QUALIFY FOR $750.00 USAA. FOR WELL QUALIFIED BUYERS.
2015
Chevy Trax
20,995
$ STOCK # G3741TT MSRP $14,305.00 PURCHASE THIS 2014 CHEVROLET SPARK FOR JUST $11,995.00 PLUS TAX AND FEES. MUST QUALIFY FOR $750.00 USAA DISCOUNT.
2014
STOCK # G4299 MSRP $22,880.00 2015 CHEVROLET TRAX AWD LS FOR JUST $20,995.00 PLUS TAX AND FEES. MUST QUALIFY FOR USAA OF $750.00
Chevy Spark
11,995
$
2014
Chevy Silverado $
2015 RAM
1500 Crew Cab 4x4
$299
D6182TT
D6182TT 25C Package MSRP: $46,635 Ram Truck Bonus Cash $1,000, Chrysler Capital 2014 Bonus Cash $500 Denver Truck Competitive Upgrade Bonus Cash $1,000 Conquest Lease to Retail/Lease $1,000 MUST QUALIFY FOR OWNER LOALITY $3,999 + Tax + D&H + First Payment +ACQ Fee Due at signing 39mo lease 10,000 miles a year
2015 Dodge Dart SXT
$69
LEASE
MONTH + TAX D6227T
D6227T MSRP: $22,225 Dart Lease Bonus Cash 1,000.00 Chrysler Capital 2015 Bonus Cash $500.00 MUST QUALIFY FOR OWNER LOALITY $4,499 + Tax + D&H + First Payment +ACQ Fee is Due at signing 39mo lease 10,000 miles a year
38,995
STOCK # G3738 MSRP $46,155.00 PURCHASE THIS WELL EQUIPPED SILVERADO LT ALL STAR EDITION WITH LEATHER FOR JUST $38,995.00 PLUS TAX AND FEES AFTER REBATES AND $750.00 USAA.
2014 2014
LEASE
MONTH + TAX
Buick Enclave AWD $
46,545
STOCK # G4026 MSRP $52,595.00 PURCHASE THIS VERY WELL EQUIPPED ENCLAVE FOR JUST $46,545.00 AFTER REBATES AND $750.00 USAA. PLUS TAX AND FEES.
1506 S Wilcox Castle Rock, CO 80104
(855) 200-8606
MedvedChevroletBuickGMC.com
Jeep Patriot Latitude
$19,139
D6516 MSRP: $25,485 MEDVED Discount $1,596 Factory Rebates $3,250 Denver Chrysler Capital 2014 Bonus Cash $500.00 2014 Conquest Lease to Retail/Lease $1,000.00 + Tax + D&H.
OVER $6,000 IN SAVINGS! 2015
Chrysler 200S
$27,997
AWD
D6654 MSRP: $34,395 MEDVED discount: $1,898 OVER $6,000 IN SAVINGS FACTORY REBATES $3,000 Chrysler Capital Bonus Cash 500.00 Conquest Lease to Retail/Lease 1,000.00 Plus taxes and fees
Medved Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram 1520 S Wilcox Castle Rock, CO 80104 (855) 200-8690 MedvedChryslerDodgeJeepRAM.com