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County reaches out to seniors Listening tour, survey part of process By Ryan Boldrey
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Leo Crofford, 6, of Castle Rock, tries to be still while best friend Logan Kenney, 6, of Castle Rock, traces Leo’s outline so Leo can complete his self-portrait project during the recent DCS Montessori “Inner Child” summer camp.
Digging into art Photos by Virginia grantier Ten students from DCS Montessori Charter School, at 311 Castle Pines Parkway, were trying to find their inner artist recently during one of the school’s weeklong summer camps. Roda Pajela and Sara Creed, who teach first through third grade at the school, introduced the students to various artists and their techniques, such as French artist Henri Matisse, and then had the campers use similar approaches to come up with their own works of art.
As Douglas County prepares for a quarter of its population to be over the age of 60 by 2030, county officials are beginning to discuss the needs of today’s senior population from Deckers to Parker and everywhere in between. The Partnership of Douglas County Governments is putting forth a collaborative effort between all the towns, cities and special districts within the county, along with the school and library districts, to learn exactly what needs are out there and to what extent individuals and families in the county are aware of current available resources. As part of that process, community leaders and elected officials will have a listening tour lasting a month and a half, starting Aug. 2 in Deckers. The tour has two scheduled stops each in Castle Rock and Parker and will also pass through Roxborough, Larkspur, Castle Pines, Highlands Ranch, Louviers and Lone Tree. The listening tour is being organized to give residents the opportunity to share their own visions for the community and address with county officials where there are gaps in current services. Seniors continues on Page 31
DCS Montessori in Castle Pines isn’t quiet this summer as ongoing summer camps are taking place. Teaching the recent “inner artist” camp were teachers Roda Pajela, left, and Sara Creed, center.
Douglas County fair bigger, better Plenty to do, plenty to see at annual event in Castle Rock By Virginia Grantier
vgrantier@ourcoloradonews.com
The Douglas County Fairgrounds has been busy recently, in the days leading up to the county fair. Last week, the fairgrounds welcomed a major quarter horse show, which attracted competitors from Nevada, Texas and elsewhere. Photo by Virginia Grantier
It’s not just a spectator sport, this year’s annual Douglas County Fair: In addition to watching livestock competitions and rodeos, there are free pancakes, pie-eating contests, dances, carnival rides, hands-on ageducation opportunities — and, of course, the cricket races. The fair is Aug. 8-11, but many of the preliminary events are already underway. The fourth annual cricket races for a couple hundred kids and crickets will take place at 1:30 p.m. Aug. 9, and racers are reminded not to bring their own crickets. It’s not because race organizers are worried about seeing super crickets with Fair continues on Page 23
The Partnership of Douglas County Governments is embarking on a collaborative effort with all of the county’s municipalities, the school district and the library district to gather information on the current and future qualityof-life needs of those 60 and older living in the county. Transportation, health services, and affordable housing are all primary areas of study. File photo
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Castle Pines may buy site to house library Price for empty lot is $392,000
‘Through this vibrant community partnership,
By Virginia Grantier
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vgrantier@ourcoloradonews.com There was clapping, cheering and whistling in the audience at the July 23 Castle Pines City Council meeting after a unanimous council vote to ratify a contract and spend $10,000 earnest money on a halfacre-plus undeveloped lot — a place to build the city’s first library. “We’re well on the way to having a permanent library facility in Castle Pines,” Mayor Jeffrey Huff said. The lot, owned by Village Square LLC, will cost $392,000 — paid for out of the city’s $3 million in reserves — and is located just west of the building that houses several businesses including the current library, in a storefront at 7437 Village Square Drive. Sam Bishop, the city’s community development director, said the plan is to close on Aug. 30, barring unforeseen complications. Later, Castle Pines Councilmember James Einolf said that in the past, the Douglas County Library District owned a building lot, but didn’t like the location near the Castle Pines Metro District office. The metro district wanted the land and bought it from the library district, which then used the money to buy books for the area. So the money stayed here, he said.
Pines and the library will benefit. It marks the beginning of a new era for discovery and learning for our community’ Castle Pines City Council has entered into a contract to buy this $392,000 lot, where the Douglas County Library District would build the city’s first permanent library. Photo by Virginia Grantier Now, according to talks with the library district, it’s expected the district would construct a large library that would have two stories, and the city will rent the second story for its offices for $1 per year until the city has recouped the money paid for the library lot. The city is paying $48,749 for its 2013 lease on the city offices’ current location at 7501 Village Square Drive. And the price “goes up each year by a percent or two,” Einolf said. Huff said the library district has budget-
ed for the new library, but he didn’t know when construction could begin. According to a library press release, building details and timelines have yet to be finalized, but both the library district and Castle Pines are starting to work “on this exciting project.” The library district recently launched a multi-year campaign to fund and build three new libraries, for Parker, Lone Tree and Castle Pines, according to a news release. The library district is the main financial sponsor of the effort, and will supple-
Douglas County Library Director Jamie LaRue ment revenues in reserve with an active fundraising campaign targeting municipal partners, private donors and corporate donors. “Through this vibrant community partnership, both the City of Castle Pines and the library will benefit,” said Douglas County Library Director Jamie LaRue in a press release. “It marks the beginning of a new era for discovery and learning for our community.”
Castle Pines switches course on street funds Reserves will be used for additional $250,000 in repairs By Virginia Grantier
vgrantier@ourcoloradonews.com Castle Pines City Council has decided to take $250,000 out of the city’s reserves to pay for more road repairs, for a total of $750,000 to be spent this year. The decision, made on a 5-1 vote July 23, reverses the course the council made in June, when it made cutbacks. In June, the council voted to cut back and only approve $500,000 for road repairs, instead of the $650,000 budgeted this year, after hearing a recommendation from Brad Meyering, Castle Pines’ public works, parks and open space manager. Meyering, con-
cerned about the amount spent last winter on snow removal, wanted to switch some money, $150,000, to replenish the snowremoval budget. But roads change. At the recent council meeting, Meyering asked for even more money, an additional $250,000 on top of the $500,000 approved in June. He got the additional funding approved after explaining to the council that the subsurface of targeted road segments to be repaired was in even worse shape than earlier thought. Meyering wanted more money to cover the additional repair costs, and to go ahead and repair the other road segments originally targeted to be repaired before the June cutback. He said the work really needed to be done on the roads, which he has described
in the past as being “in such disarray” that pavement needed major repair or replacement. And he also said it would be more efficient to do it now, since Schmidt Construction Co., which was the low bidder and was awarded the contract in June for the smaller project, now has crews on site. He also said the price could go up if the city delays the repairs. Meyering also wanted the snow-removal budget to keep most of the additional money — the $150,000 the city council agreed in June to move into that account by cutting back on road repairs. “Who’s on first?” asked Council Member Marc Towne at one point, and expressed confusion about Meyering’s request. After further discussion and clarification, the council, except for Towne, agreed
to leave the additional money in the snow removal account, and OK an additional $250,000 for street repairs, which will be taken out of the city’s reserves. Douglas County took care of road work in Castle Pines before incorporation, but now the 5-year-old city is on its own and marking another first: Its first streets-maintenance plan is in place, and Schmidt’s bid on the first batch of repairs to be done, about a mile’s worth of roads, was unanimously approved at the June 11 council meeting. And now even more sections will be done: the original plan, with the funding restored. Meyering said in a past interview that the asphalt on city streets, some of which is about 20 years old, wasn’t thick enough to begin with to accommodate the area’s original traffic loads.
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Fixer-upper. A historic cabin in Douglas County is set to undergo repairs. Page 7
Prepare to merge. One major road construction project is nearing completion, but others have far to go. Page 11
Big-city get-together. As county fairs illustrate rural living, Denver is taking a different approach. Page 35
Numbers climb. Amid the Solheim Cup hoopla, there is debate over why statistics for women golfers have improved. Page 38
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Larkspur eyeing new town hall, park land Spruce Road site offers opportunity By Virginia Grantier
vgrantier@ourcoloradonews.com Larkspur Town Hall, originally built as a house, is 100 years old this year, but celebrating the birthday hasn’t really occurred to town officials. The 1,000-square-foot space is crammed with boxes; has no more room for town records, so they’re stored out back in a locked storage unit; and there’s no air conditioning, Larkspur Town Manager Matt Krimmer said recently. So he’s kind of celebrating the fact that town council has directed staff to look for other options. And they may have found something. A log building just north of the town park, at 8720 Spruce Mountain Road, which was built as a gift shop and is twice the size of the current town hall, is available and it’s on six acres. The building and lot occupy about an acre, and Krimmer said five acres would be available to almost double the town park’s size. If the town did buy it and move in, there
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The public is invited to a 10 a.m. Aug. 3 dedication ceremony of a Castle Rock monument — a project of the Douglas County Veterans Monument Foundation — at the southwest corner of Fourth and Wilcox streets. The monument is meant to honor all military veterans living and gone. Photo by Virginia Grantier
has been talk that the old town hall then would be converted into a museum, he said. Krimmer said he has been in informal conversations with Joey Edge, co-owner of Edge Realty and the building’s owner. The property’s price would be in the range of $500,000 to $600,000, he has been told. The building was used as Edge’s office for years. After Edge relocated to Castle Rock, other businesses located there, but it’s now been vacant for six month, Krimmer said. The town hasn’t set aside money for such an expense, but Krimmer is hoping some money could be put into next year’s budget. “We’re growing by leaps and bounds,” he said. The current town hall, at 9524 S. Spruce Mountain Road, is the office for three permanent staff — Krimmer, the deputy town clerk and an administrative assistant — as well as the mayor’s office. Krimmer said they have boxes in the aisles because there’s no room elsewhere, and staff now has to put “overflow files” into a storage unit behind the house because there’s just no more room for anything else. On July 26, Krimmer said he planned to meet with Edge again, and he was scheduled to make an informal presentation to town council about the opportunity Aug. 1.
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Ice creAm. Goddard School, 4340 Woodlands Blvd., will have an ice cream social from 5-7 p.m. Aug. 1. In addition to free ice cream, families and prospective students will get a tour of the school. A Goddard official said the school’s mission is to teach based on research that indicates that the deepest, most genuine learning occurs through play and fun activities, while guided by highly trained teachers. For information, call 303-660-9992. Aug. 1-31 WeAther monItors. The Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow Network based at the Colorado Climate Center at Colorado State University is looking to add a few hundred observers to its Denver area network during August. All it takes to be involved is the purchase of an official rain gauge ($30) and a commitment to help monitor the local climate by taking precipitation measurements as often as possible. The data is reported to the CoCoRaHS website and daily maps of local precipitation patterns are produced. Training is offered in person or online; a list of Denver area training classes can be found at http://www.cocorahs.org/State.aspx?state=CO. For information, or to sign up, contact Chris Spears at chris.spears@ colostate.edu or go to www.cocorahs.org and click on the “Join Us” link. Aug. 2 IllusIonIsts shoW. Theatre of Dreams presents “An Evening with Dream Masterz” Joe Givan and Carol Massie at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 2. Reservations required; call 303-660-6799. The theater is at 735 Park St., Castle Rock. Visit www.AmazingShows.com. Aug. 4 YogA In the Park. Inner Connections Yoga Spa & Wellness Cen-
ter offers free yoga in the park from 9-10 a.m. Aug. 4 at Festival Park, 300 Second St., Castle Rock. Enjoy the fresh air and nature while practicing yoga. Integrate your mind, body, breath and essence to calm, restore and balance your being. Bring your mat and water bottle. All levels are welcome. Call 303-688-8598.
Aug. 5 Free AdmIssIon. Colorado Parks and Wildlife will celebrate Colorado Day by offering free entrance at all 42 state parks on Monday, Aug. 5. Colorado Day was created by the state Legislature to mark the anniversary of statehood, granted in 1876 by President Ulysses S. Grant. Free entrance at the state parks is an annual Colorado Day tradition. All other fees, including camping and reservations will remain in effect on Aug. 5. Visit cpw.state.co.us. Aug. 5 exhIbItors needed. More than 35 booths are available for handmade crafts, food and seasonal items at the second annual arts and craft fair, which is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, at Stober Elementary, Lakewood. Most booth spaces measure 8-by-8 feet. A limited number of retail vendor spaces are also available. Reserve your spot by Aug. 5. Request an application at annedrobny@gmail.com. Applicants will be notified by Aug. 26. Aug. 8 PlAnnIng commIssIon. The Castle Rock Planning Commission will meet from 6-7:30 p.m. Aug. 8 at 100 N. Wilcox St., second floor in the council chambers. Call 720-733-3546. Aug. 8-18 closure. the pool, gym and racquetball courts at the Castle
Rock Recreation Center will be closed from Aug. 8-18 for annual maintenance. The center is at 2301 Woodlands Blvd.
Aug. 8, Aug. 29 summer concerts. The Cherokee Ranch & Castle Foundation’s summer concert series continues July 25 with Blue City West, performing soul, jazz and blues, in the Veranda Tent; reservations are $25 per person. Papa Juke performs blues on Aug. 8 in the Veranda Tent, and reservations are $45. Danielle Ate the Sandwich performs Aug. 29 in the Castle Great Hall; reservations are $70. All concerts are from 7-10 p.m. Cash bar and dinner are available for each show. Each reservation comes with a certificate for a free tour of the castle. Seating is limited; reservations required. Call 303-688-4600 or visit www. cherokeeranch.org. Aug. 10 Youth orchestrA. Castle Rock summer youth orchestra meets at The Rock in the Meadows. The orchestra will perform Aug. 10 at the Douglas County Fair & Rodeo. Contact Alan at 720-335-5010 or visit www.castlerocksummerorchestra.com for details. Aug. 18 lAdIes nIght. World renowned psychic entertainer Jon Stetson will host his 100-year-old family tradition, the Ladies Only Psychic Party at 3 p.m. Aug. 18 at Theatre of Dreams, 735 Park St., Castle Rock. Women will be empowered to understand and further develop their psychic skills. The event will conclude with a demonstration of a crystal gazing gallery reading. Reservations required; call 303-660-6799. Visit www. AmazingShows.com. Aug. 13 sPeAker serIes. Jim Saccomano, Denver Broncos vice president of public relations, who will share stories, including working with Pat Bowlen, John Elway and Shannon Sharpe, and his experiences at the Super Bowl, at noon Aug. 13 at the Lunch & Speaker Series at the Lone Tree Recreation Center, 10249 Ridgegate Circle. The series, Individuals Who Influence, is presented by South Suburban’s senior programs and features community members who have unique stories, knowledge and perspectives to share. Cost of the lunch/program is $20/$15 for residents ($15/$12 for ages 65-plus). Lunch is served by Duffeyroll Café. Reservations required; visit www.sspr.org or call 303-347-5999. Saccomano has been with the Broncos for over 30 years. Call 303-708-3516. Aug. 17 moms sAle. The Mothers of Multiples Society will have its fall sale at 9 a.m. Aug. 17 at the Douglas County Events Center in Castle Rock. A new moms presale will start at 8 a.m. and is open to pregnant women or those with babies ages 3 months or younger who register. Registered presale shoppers also receive a Welcome Baby Darling pail. Register on Facebook on or before Aug. 14 and present your registration email at check-in. Visit http://www.mothersofmultiples.com/ for more information. Aug. 17, sePt. 14 gArdenIng clAss. CALF’s Lowell Ranch, Ag Barn, hosts classes. The cost is $5 and includes a light breakfast (payable at the door; no reservations needed). Schedule is “Choosing Soil Amendments,” April 13; “All About Tomatoes,” May 11; “Organic Pest Control Methods,” June 8; “What’s Wrong With My Plant?” July 13; “Collecting and Preserving Seeds,” Aug. 17; “Putting Your Garden to Bed,” Sept. 14. Classes begin at 8 a.m. Contact Brooke Fox, 303-688-1026 or brooke@thecalf.org. Visit http:// www.extension.colostate.edu/douglas.
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Woman claims shooting victim beat her Brown faces eight felonies for altercation in 2012 By Chris Michlewicz
cmichlewicz@ ourcoloradonews.com A Parker woman who faces years behind bars for kidnapping and attempted murder says she fired at the victim because he beat her. Wendy Brown became emotional at times during a July 17 motions hearing that centered on statements she allegedly made to officers in the minutes and hours following the New Year’s Eve 2012 shooting of Jerry Die-
sel. Brown’s public defenders filed motions to block prosecutors from using the statements during her trial, which is tentatively set for Aug. 19 at the Robert A. Christensen Justice Center in Castle Rock. Brown faces charges of felony kidnapping, attempted first-degree murder, first-degree assault against an at-risk victim, menacing, and four counts of attempted aggravated robbery. She pleaded not guilty in April. Parker police officers swarmed a home on Hastings Avenue in the Clarke Farms subdivision after emergency dispatchers re-
ceived a call of a burglary in progress with possible shots fired. The first five officers to the scene testified about their interactions with Brown, as did lead detective Shannon Brukbacher. Kris Bryant, a sergeant with the Parker Police Department’s investigations unit who was the first person to respond to the shooting, said the first statement from Brown was that Diesel had physically assaulted her. She then said, “I shot him. I shot him in the back,” before repeatedly asking, “Is he alive?” Bryant testified. Brown reportedly then pulled up her shirt to reveal the side of her abdomen in what the officers described as an attempt to show in-
juries allegedly inflicted by Diesel. All but one of the officers who took the witness stand said they saw discoloration, but did not believe it was bruising, with Detective Penny VanDenBerg saying there were no indications that the marks were fresh. Brown was restrained after allegedly trying to follow VanDenBerg into the house as she checked on Diesel’s condition. He suffered wounds to the back. The nature of his relationship with Brown was not immediately clear. Douglas County District Court Judge Paul King granted a defense request to impose a gag order, meaning court records are sealed
and those involved with the case cannot speak about it publicly outside of a courtroom setting. Many of the members of the Parker police force testified about what officer Trevor Nevins characterized as “spontaneous statements” from Brown, including one about a check for $6,000 that Diesel allegedly tore up in front of her before the shooting. According to testimony, Brown dropped the names of department personnel and told Brukbacher and VanDenBerg that she knows them. She also reportedly called out for Gary Gerlach, a Parker police officer of more than 20 years, who
acknowledged a friendship with Brown that started when he was the detective on a mid-1990s case in which Brown was the victim. Under cross-examination by public defender Ara Ohanian, Gerlach said there was a photo at the house where the shooting took place of him and Brown at a gun range together. Brown has served as a domestic violence counselor for the Parker police. King is expected to rule on the defense motions during a hearing at 8:30 a.m. Aug. 7. He will likely set a new trial date then because of additional case discovery from new interviews with witnesses.
Warrant issued for ‘Bounty Hunter’ star Beth Chapman allegedly harassed teenager at lake By Lisa Collacott
lcollacott@ourcoloradonews.com An arrest warrant has been issued for reality television star Beth Chapman for the alleged harassment of a teenage girl at El Paso County’s Monument Lake. The warrant was issued July 19 for the incident that occurred July 10. Chapman is the wife of Duane `Dog’ Chapman and appears with him in the reality TV series “Dog the Bounty Hunter.” According to the arrest affidavit and witness statements, the Chapmans were fishing at Monument Lake when the teenage girl and her boyfriend arrived at the lake. Witnesses told police that Beth Chapman yelled at the teenage boy because she thought he was driving too fast, then began yelling at the teenage girl and calling her names.
The two teens left, worried that it would escalate, and then the Chapmans left, getting into a black Suburban and allegedly `peeling out.’ A short time later, the two teens called El Paso County dispatch and asked to meet a Monument police officer at the lake to talk about what happened. The officer gave the teens written statement forms and asked them to fill them out. Their statements were consistent with witness reports. Prior to the officer going to the lake to talk to the teens, he saw a call for service regarding the open carry of a gun at the lake. The officer went to the lake to see if he could find who made the call after another officer tried to call the reporting party, who later turned out to be Beth Chapman, but only got a voicemail. The officer talked to two young men, one of whom had a firearm in his holster. That was when the officer learned about Beth Chapman yelling at the teenage girl. One of the men told the officer that Duane Chapman had
initially yelled at him, telling him it was a felony to open carry. The Chapmans own a home in Douglas County. According to the arrest warrant, another witness told police that at one point, “Duane started yelling at Beth and telling her to stop acting stupid and get in the car.” The Monument Police Department attempted to contact Beth Chapman several times but the calls went directly to voicemail and she didn’t call back. In many situations like this, a summons would be issued, but Beth Chapman did not return calls made by the Monument Police Department, so an arrest warrant was issued. Since the arrest warrant was issued, Beth Chapman’s attorneys have been in contact with MPD. “Her attorney has contacted us and they have made arrangements to take care of the warrant and get this resolved,” said Lt. Steve Burk, public information officer for the Monument Police Department.
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dshipLocal party continues strategy arted etec-used in 2009, 2011 elections se in vic-By Jane Reuter mina-jreuter@ourcoloradonews.com r Ara there The leader of the Douglas County Reousepublicans said the party’s involvement in tookschool board elections helps ensure Repubn at alican principles are upheld locally. Colorado state statutes prohibit a school as aboard candidate from running “as a candinsel-date of any political party,” but that doesn’t prevent the local Republicans from endorsruleing board candidates — a practice they tionsbegan in 2009 and are continuing with the 8:30November 2013 election. Through early August, members of a newDouglas County Republicans’ interview se ofcommittee will meet with board candidates overywho want the party’s endorsement — rewithgardless of the candidate’s political affiliation. The executive committee will vote on endorsements for the four open seats in mid-August. Their choices will be based on those candidates “most likely to support
the principles of the Republican Party,” local party chairman Craig Steiner said. The Douglas County Republicans endorsed the seven current board members in the 2009 and 2011 elections. Steiner said the endorsements are critical because a school board candidate’s party affiliation is not indicated on a ballot. That was problematic in traditionally conservative Douglas County. “We could have 10 Republicans and 10 Democrats and there’s no indication of their party affiliation,” Steiner said during a July 26 breakfast in Castle Rock. “That makes it very hard for voters to know who to vote for. In Douglas County, when the voters know, Republicans pull anywhere from 60 to 75 percent of the vote. It’s clear that being a Republican and being supported by the Republican Party is something voters value.” Involvement in school board elections also is part of a broader Republican strategy. “This is where it starts — at the local level,” Steiner said. “We can complain about what’s going on in Washington, but our sphere of influence is Douglas County.
As long as all of our county parties are doing these things, we’re going to start seeing good results at the grassroots county level and going up from there.” Conversely, the Douglas County Democrats have no strategy for the school board election. “We don’t take the same approach because it’s nonpartisan,” chairman Mike Jones said. “We believe in public education. If people ask us, we tell them to vote for those who support public education. But there’s no big strategy.” Colorado Association of School Boards deputy executive director Jane Urschel said in an August 2012 interview that the association views service on a school board as “the highest level of service,” one that historically rose above party politics. “Those who were elected would focus on what constitutes the best education of the children of those communities, and they would not be torn by politics or having to vote the way a party wants them to,” she said. Steiner sees no conflict between political
party affiliation and the ability to objectively serve the needs of DCSD’s students. “The position of the Republican Party is that we have principles that apply equally to education, and we believe our principles are in the best interest of the child. “Whether it’s a group of people that call themselves Republican, Democrats or teachers unions, we’re all just members of the community with different views of the best ways to help the students. We all hope we’re doing this for the right reasons.” At least one candidate, Republican Kevin Leung, rejected the opportunity for an interview with the Douglas County Republicans. “I will not solicit or accept any endorsement from a political party or organized labor because I believe it is unethical to do so,” Leung said. “I am running to represent the people of Douglas County, not special interest groups in this nonpartisan election.” Leung ran unsuccessfully for a seat in 2009 and is among several plaintiffs in a lawsuit aimed at stopping the Douglas County School District’s voucher program.
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Historic cabin set to undergo repairs More than $2,600 to be spent on Tallman/Newlin project By Chris Michlewicz
cmichlewicz@ourcoloradonews.com Standing in a field on a quiet street in Canterberry Crossing is a piece of Parker’s early history, but even some residents living blocks away are unaware of its existence. The bright exterior colors on the Tallman/Newlin Cabin suggest devoted upkeep, but the tiny structure is once again in need of renovation. The Parker Area Historical Society, a nonprofit organization that watches over the last remnants of the past, partnered with the Smoky Hill Trail Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution on a $2,600 project to spruce up the cabin. Contractors will repair rotting steps, replace damaged latticing around the cabin base with a weather- and rodent-resistant material, put in a new back door, and apply a new coat of paint. Crews will also replace a barbed-wire fence, a rotted window and a door lock, as well as fixing up the pathway leading to the front of the cabin. Mike Mulligan, president of the historical society, said the improvements are necessary to preserve the nearly 150-year-old structure for future generations. The goal is to also introduce current Parkerites, most of whom have never heard of the Tallman/ Newlin Cabin. Even in Canterberry Crossing, “people don’t know about it,” he said, aside from those who live in the vicinity of Callaway Road and Canterberry Drive. Built in 1866 by John and Elizabeth Tall-
man, some of the first settlers in the area, the cabin has a storied and sometimes tragic history. Just a few yards to the south of the cabin is a cemetery with headstones bearing the names of its second occupants, the Newlin family. But nearby are three unmarked graves containing the remains of three unidentified people. In an application for a matching grant from the Daughters of the American Revolution, the historical society says Newlin family lore indicates that Hattie Parker and her daughter, Mary, died of cholera and were buried there by Moses Parker, who was distraught and took his own life, possibly in 1892. Longtime Parker Area Historical Society member Larry Smith is in the process of trying to determine the origin of the graves. The last member of the Newlin family died in the 1960s and the property was bought by developers in the 1970s. The cabin was moved 1,000 feet in 1996. The exterior, with its aquamarine trim, is in stark contrast to the dark, dusty confines inside. The interior has undergone some minor improvements, but has been able to retain its rustic charm. Mulligan said schoolchildren are routinely brought to the Tallman/Newlin Cabin for a history lesson, but outside of that, there are few visitors. The historical society aims to change that. The cabin is on the Colorado State Register of Historic Places and is designated as a landmark by the Town of Parker. It was deeded to the Parker Area Historical Society in 1996 by Black Creek Capital. For more information, go to www.parkerhistory.org.
When Stephen Boyd and his family left California in search of a new home more than two decades ago, he had no idea where they’d land. Larkspur caught his eye from the driver’s seat of his car, and 22 years later, he and his wife still live in the country outside Larkspur. Boyd believes he’ll bring that same open-minded approach to the Douglas County School Board.The District D candidate seeks the seat now held by Carrie Mendoza. Mendoza has not yet said whether she will run for the post. “I see the two sides of the story and I understand Boyd what’s going on,” said the 65-year-old Republican, who taught in El Paso County’s LewisPalmer School District 38. “It would be foolish to take sides. My feeling is that maybe a school board could use somebody who is just steeped in education as a teacher, as an administrator.” His wife, Kristin, also is a District 38 teacher. “We’re just concerned about education in general in the U.S.,” Boyd said. Boyd was a businessman for 33 years who retired and then earned his master’s degree in education. He worked as a District 38 high school teacher in Monument for seven years before retiring a second time. He now is pursuing a doctoral degree in education. “I’m not sure what I’ll end up doing with
it, but something political,” he said. “I’ve been a very political person my whole life.” Boyd spent most of his life in the San Francisco Bay area. Growth and an earthquake prompted the family to seek a new home. “To tell you the truth, we just packed up all the kids, put everything in the biggest van I could rent and started heading east,” Boyd said. “Neither of us had jobs. We were just headed down south (of Denver) looking around. I pulled over on the side of the road and said, `This looks nice. This is where we’ll live.’” “This” was Larkspur. The couple’s four sons, who attended District 38 schools because they were closer to their home than any Douglas County schools, are grown and gone from the family home. Boyd now is hoping to tie his interests in politics and education together. Boyd said he has no connection to the Douglas County Republicans, who will in August endorse a slate of candidates. Nevertheless, Boyd thinks he has a handle on the issues facing the DCSD board, including controversy surrounding the voucher program and changes to teachers’ pay and evaluations. “You’ve got one side that I think the Republican Party helped get in,” he said, “and there’s another outside group of parents and political folks who don’t like the changes that they’ve made. I understand the fight back and forth because it’s supposedly a nonpartisan position.” Though Boyd said he doesn’t know the process that led the board to make some of its controversial changes, “I think I have enough knowledge base that I could help with how these decisions are made.” Kevin Leung, who ran unsuccessfully for the school board in 2009, also is running for the District D board spot.
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‘Stranger’ reports bogus, police say Sheriff ’s office likely to seek criminal charges By Chris Michlewicz
cmichlewicz@ourcoloradonews.com Authorities with different police agencies say three recent reports of strangers approaching women and children are all false. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office and Parker Police Department said their investigators have determined that the reports made between July 16 and July 23 are not credible. Now two of those who made the claims face criminal charges, including false reporting to authorities. The sheriff’s office issued an alert July 19 out of “concern for public safety” after two women reported incidents in Highlands Ranch. One woman said a Hispanic male approached her July 16 near her home in the Northridge Park area of Highlands
Ranch and asked her to go with him. When she refused, she said, he got in a white van and quickly drove away. Three days later, another woman said a “dark-skinned man” put his arm around her waist in a parking lot at the Taco Bell at Blakeland Drive at Highway 85, just outside Highlands Ranch. She said she pushed him away and he left in a white van. The Parker police responded July 23 to a call of a man in a white van approaching two young children in Jola Park in Clarke Farms and offering them candy. That report was also found to be untrue, with officials saying two hours after an alert was issued that the “information may not be as credible as initially presumed.” Sgt. Andy Coleman, public information officer for the Parker police, said the department is not considering criminal charges because the false report came from an 8-year-old girl. He defended against
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criticism the department received on Facebook for disseminating what turned out to be false information, calling the situation a “Catch-22.” “We want to get it out to everybody as soon as possible when we get a report like that,” Coleman said. “The downside is when someone is lying and providing a false report. But if we ever waited, I think people would be upset if we didn’t provide that information.” The sheriff’s office had encouraged residents to immediately call in suspicious activity involving a Hispanic male in a white van to its Major Case Tip Line. The DCSO says “it is likely charges will be recommended” to the 18th Judicial District Attorney’s Office for the calls. False reporting, a Class 3 misdemeanor, is punishable by up to 6 months in jail and a $750 fine. Ron Hanavan, spokesman for the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, said the errone-
ous reports are “resource-taxing” and cause a “breach of the peace of the community.” “It can be very disturbing to the public. It puts them on edge and makes them feel uncomfortable, especially when we’re notifying them,” Hanavan said. He noted that the two Highlands Ranch reports were “distinctly different” and the women did not know each other, nor were they aware of one another’s reports. It was when the second report involving similar circumstances came in that the sheriff’s office informed the public of a possible threat. Hanavan declined to comment on how investigators determined the stories were untrue, only saying there were “multiple detectives” assigned to the cases. He said that the DCSO generally does not release information about false reports until an arrest is made, but that the department wanted to “put the public at ease” instead of waiting a few weeks.
Loaded firearm missing after rec center workout Permit allows leaving weapon in unlocked locker, officer says By Virginia Grantier
vgrantier@ourcoloradonews.com A 63-year-old Castle Rock man told police he remembers feeling his loaded semiautomatic gun when he placed his sunglasses in the gun pocket of his vest prior to going into the Castle Rock Recreation Center on July 15. But the gun is now missing. He told police his locker was locked during his 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. workout, but upon going to the shower, he left the locker unlocked with the door closed. He then gathered his belongings and left. But that same day at 3 p.m., he grabbed the vest that he keeps the gun in and noticed that it was lighter than normal, according to the police report. He reported that he and his wife looked
everywhere in the house and vehicles but didn’t find it. The man described the gun as a $600 semi-automatic Sig Sauer, .380-caliber, stainless steel handgun with a six-round magazine — and that the magazine has hollow-point rounds with one in the chamber. Castle Rock Police Sgt. Tim Ratcliff on July 26 said police hadn’t spoken with the victim that day, but their understanding is the weapon is still missing. Ratcliff said the man has a concealed weapon permit and so wouldn’t have committed any violation by taking it into the recreation center or leaving it in an unlocked locker. But he said any valuables should be kept locked and secured and that about the only thing he’d leave in a locker would be a dirty towel. Often in these cases, the missing items are found in places people don’t think they had left them. So whether the weapon was even in the rec center at all isn’t known at this time, Ratcliff said.
poLice reports Lumber stolen from home site
About $760 of construction supplies was stolen from an under-construction home site in the 700 block of Haystack Road sometime between 6 p.m. July 10 and 7 a.m. July 11, according to a Castle Rock police report. A superintendent for Richmond American Homes told police he had a large quantity of lumber at the site and when framers arrived at 7 a.m. July 11 it was missing. He provided police with an invoice listing the stolen items.There are no leads, according to the police report.
Mini bike taken out of garage
A 20-year-old Castle Rock man told police his mini bike, which had been in the garage with the door open in the 100 block of Sugar Plum Way, was missing and would have been taken sometime between 12:45 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. on July 11. The man said his father advised him that when he, the father, got home at 3:30 p.m., the garage door was open and the bike — a 43cc Cagllari Daytona pocket bike, bought in 2010 for about $327 — was missing. The mini bike had no unique identifying serial number. Police went to both pawnshops in Castle Rock and neither had a mini bike pawned recently. There are no leads, according to the police report.
Watches stolen from outlets shop
Five watches, valued at between $500 to $999, were stolen from Zumiez, a store in the Outlets at Castle Rock, sometime between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. on July 14, according to a Castle Rock police report. A store employee told police the expensive “Nixon” watches with real gold in them had been taken from a display case. She told police they did an inventory at 10:30 a.m., and at 4 p.m. they found the display case’s glass door had been pushed off its
track and the watches were missing. The police report notes that police were not called until 5:43 p.m. and that the glass case had already been repaired and cleaned up prior to police arrival. The employee said a boy, about age 7, heard a “popping” noise and then saw a male and female standing at the case, and the girl was laughing, but he didn’t see the couple take anything. The mall’s head of security gave police the boy’s name and phone number and police left a message with the boy’s parents to see if they were OK with their son being listed as a possible witness.
Cattle get loose after trespass
About 100 cattle at a ranch off South Perry Park Road in Sedalia got loose after a gate had been unlawfully unlocked and left open near the intersection of Remuda Ranch Parkway and Dakan Road. A worker at the ranch reported that the gate continuously has been being unlocked after hours and left open and that after finding an empty case of beer, the hand believes teenagers are trespassing and drinking on the property without permission.
Larkspur home ransacked
A white Oldsmobile Aurora and a gray sedan were seen parked in the driveway of a home in the 4800 block of Cheyenne Drive in Larkspur between 11 and 11:30 a.m. July 18, the same day it was reported that the front door of the home had been forced open with the deadbolt still in the latch. Two upstairs bedrooms of the home were completely ransacked with dresser drawers pulled out and dumped on the floor and beds. Missing items from the home included two Apple computers and a Kindle Fire with a combined value of $4,400.
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volv- Kelly Cargo displays a wide, t thegap-toothed smile when she talks pos-about her favorite technology project. how “The Best Part About Me,” werethe Prairie Crossing Elementary e de-fourth-grader said. “You’ve got to thatchoose three things you like about nfor-yourself.” est is With help from technoled toogy teacher Debbie Blair, Cargo itinglearned a computer program that allowed her to create a video and zoom in on Cargo’s favorite physical feature — her big, blue eyes. Like Cargo, sixth-grader Jordan McDonald doesn’t need time to recall her favorite. Though it was nearly three years ago, the memory is fresh. “It was what our passion is,” she said. “We did a video of what we really like to do.” s but For McDonald, that was karate. That near-instant recall is $600among the ways Blair sees techliber,nology changing education, and ound why she believes so fiercely in hol- what she does. mber. Her son, a Prairie Crossing stuff ondent, created a virtual scrapbook h theon astronaut Neil Armstrong. ng is “This was done in March or
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Prairie Crossing Elementary School technology teacher Debbie Blair shows a video that fifth-graders created, featuring songs about the branches of the U.S. government. Photo by Jane Reuter April and I know my son could still tell me about Neil Armstrong,” she said. “That’s because of the level of engagement.” Initially a third-grade teacher at Prairie Crossing, Blair was named the school’s technology teacher seven years ago. The floating position takes her into every classroom, working with kindergartners, sixth-graders and all levels in between, on projects re-
ealed como the unablesRec center temporarily closing that Castle Rock Recreation Center will ocker be closed Aug. 13 through Aug. 16 for an annual maintenance and improvement temsproject that will cost about $53,000, says they Eileen Matheson, recreation manager. was Specific areas — the pools, gym and wn at racquetball courts — will be closed a few days longer, from Aug. 8-18. Crews will do such things as replace flooring in various areas and replace the sidewalk in front; drain and wash the leisure pool; regrout the steam room; install new shower stalls and other improvements in the women’s area; recoat wooden floors
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lated to their studies. Classroom teachers work alongside Blair in a unique, shared teaching style. “We were the first school in the district to adopt the co-teaching model for technology,” said Blair. “It’s essentially embedded staff development. Teachers are learning to use the tools, too.” Second-grade teacher Brigitte Cranmer said some teachers initially were hesitant.
“Debbie has pushed, prepared and given a lot of support to the teachers,” she said. “It took years to accomplish, but I really think Prairie Crossing leads in technology.” Blair’s position melds perfectly with the concept of 21st-century education, and her projects typically include the four C’s emphasized as part of the Douglas County School District’s curriculum:
Critical thinking, Creativity, Collaboration and Communication. “I think we do a lot of things at Prairie Crossing technologically that other schools may do, but maybe not to the same extent,” Blair said. “The different ways to use technology are built into the kids here.” Students typically work in small groups, creating multi-layered presentations. Fifth-graders last year wrote songs about the U.S. government’s branches, recorded those songs with an audio program and uploaded them to a video program. Such projects create memories students retain. “We don’t just want them to regurgitate information,” Blair said. Each student also has an eportfolio of projects they’ve done throughout their years at Prairie Crossing — “a living history,” Blair said, of all they’ve accomplished. Blair’s job, like the e-portfolios, is ever-changing. “I love how technology evolves,” she said. “What I did even five years ago, I would never think of doing with students now. The expectations I have for them change, too.” What remains constant is Blair’s goal to blend information students need to know with methods they’ve known their entire lives. “These kids are truly digital natives,” Blair said. “We need to capitalize on that.”
news in a hurry in the gym and in the racquetball courts and fitness studio; and paint various areas. For more information, call Matheson at 303-814-7452.
Police need bikes for kids
Castle Rock Police Department’s Bike Patrol Unit is teaming up with Project ReCycle, a Douglas County-based nonprofit program, for a bicycle collection event on Aug. 17. The goal is to help make sure every child has access to a bike. Bikes in any condition can be dropped off between 9 and 11 a.m. at Festival Park,
near the southeast corner of Second and Wilcox streets. Project ReCycle volunteers then take the bikes, repair them, and get them to children in need throughout Colorado. For more information, contact Officer Seth Morrissey at smorrissey@CRgov.com or at 303-663-6100.
Task force getting pizza help
The Douglas/Elbert Task Force, which provides assistance to Douglas and Elbert County residents who are in serious economic need, at risk of homelessness, is getting some help.
Rockyard American Grill & Brewing Company in Castle Rock plans to donate $1 from the sale of each pizza to the task force on an ongoing basis to help with its mission. “We’re always looking for ways to give back to the community we love so much,” said Jeff Drabing, Rockyard’s founder and co-owner. It’s hoped donations from the Rockyard will exceed $30,000 in the first year, which will be used to provide food, toiletries, household items, clothing and other assistance to county residents, according to a task force spokesman.
Colorado Scottish Festival turns 50 Haggis, whiskey, Nessie, bagpipes descend on Ranch
ice d By Ryan Boldrey ents rboldrey@ourcoloradonews.com ing Grab your kilt and get ready for some bagpipes. The 50th annual Colorado Scottish Festival is just around h the corner. er Slated for Aug. 10-11 in Highland nd Heritage Park in Highlands Ranch, this uda year’s festivities will feature Highlands Games, haggis tasting, drum, dance and Bonny Knees competitions, games for the kids, live music, and of d course, Nessie. r, Expecting to draw between 10,000 ss- and 12,000 people over the two-day out celebration, festival director John Thornton said each year the Celtic party gets a “wee bit better.” “It’s pretty darn exciting,” he said. ay “This thing started as a family picy nic with just a handful of people in a ne park up near Conifer, cooking some 0 hot dogs and drinking some beer. It’s ed morphed into a festival that attracts en people from all over the world.” The festival outgrew its Conifer he roots by the early 1980s, and made the move to the Colorado School of e Mines’ athletic complex. It wasn’t er long, Thornton said, before it outgrew e the school grounds and in 1990, about nd the time he started running the show, the event moved to Highlands Ranch, where it’s stayed put ever since.
Battles, games, whiskey, dogs and music all will highlight a weekend of fun at the 50th Annual Colorado Scottish Festival, set for Aug. 10-11 in Highlands Ranch. File photo “It’s really a family event,” Thornton said. “Unlike a lot of festivals that center around a lot of beer drinking and things like that, we try to cater to all ages. After all, the kids of today are the Scottish enthusiasts of tomorrow.” For those looking to cool off on a hot summer day with an adult bever-
age, no fretting is allowed, the dogfriendly festival will have adult beverages available on site. Celtic rock group Angus Mohr will also perform from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Aug. 10. Promising more events than ever before packed into two days, Thornton said the festival is a great opportunity to learn more about one’s own Celtic heritage, regardless of whether it is Scottish, Irish or British. “People can come on down, have a taste of the ol’ Scottish soul food, haggis, and if you are an adult you can have a wee bit of whiskey to wash it down with,” he said. For more information on the festival, including a complete schedule of events, visit www.scottishgames.org or call the festival hotline at 303-2386524. The festival is from 9 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Aug. 10 and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 11 at 9651 S. Quebec Street in Highlands Ranch. Single-day tickets, available on the site, range from $9 to $18 with multiple options available for seniors, kids, and adults who wish to spend an entire day on the grounds or just attend the Saturday concert. Children 6 and under receive free admission. Volunteers are still being sought for the festival, and Thornton said for four hours of service, volunteers get in for free for the remainder of the day. If interested in volunteering, please call Thornton at 303-523-6469.
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Harvey behind anti-Clinton super PAC Ju Republican politician sure that former secretary of state will be 2016 nominee By Ryan Boldrey
rboldrey@ourcoloradonews.com Colorado state Sen. Ted Harvey has been named the honorary chairman for a national super PAC that went public this past week and has its sights set on stopping a run to the White House for potential Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton. “Hillary will be the nominee,” Harvey said, when asked about targeting her more than three years before the 2016 election. “I don’t have any doubt that will be the case. “The Republican Party has always waited until the last minute to try to define themselves and their opponents and you
have seen the results of that over the last several election cycles. We wanted to make sure that was not going to be the case when it comes to Hillary Clinton. We wanted to start early.” The Highlands Ranch Republican said that Clinton is making all the moves typical of a national candidate, and that PACs are sprouting up in support of a Clinton campaign already. Harvey The only other candidates that he and fellow Republicans working on the Stop Hillary PAC are concerned with, Harvey said, are those she endorses. “Any candidate that she endorses, we will be there to tell the voters who that person is and counteract anything that Hillary Clinton and her campaign do across this
country,” he said. “Wherever she is, we will be. “We are going to continue to remind the citizens of the United States who Hillary Clinton is and what her background is; her whole history of misleading the American public, whether it was her personal or public behavior, her efforts with the Rose Law Firm, whether it was Whitewater or whether it was Benghazi.” The organization, “Stop Hillary PAC,” officially filed with the Federal Election Commission in May, but has kept things quiet until now. According to Harvey, the PAC had a very good week of fundraising in its first week of going public with appearances on Fox News, CNN and a story in the Washington Times. The group launched its first anti-Clinton YouTube video July 24 on its website, www. stophillarypac.org, reaching more than
100,000 people by email, Harvey said. The video had topped 31,000 views by Colorado Community Media’s July 26 deadline. Commercials and radio spots are not expected for a while from the group, as HarBy J vey said they plan to keep their efforts fojsmi cused on social media. When asked about whom he saw runLi ning against Clinton in 2016 if she indeed who is the nominee for the Democratic Party, lease he said he was focused solely on stopping to re Clinton. Jo “I am confident that the Republican Parin D ty will put up a great nominee in 2016 and green will be able to be very competitive against attor Hillary Clinton, because of the efforts of Kobe organizations like the Stop Hillary PAC,” he She a said. Roy Calls for comment to Mike Jones, Dougvicte las County Democratic Party Chairman, as Don well as Democratic U.S. Sen. Michael BenJo net were not returned prior to deadline.
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‘Fascinating’ handprints at funeral homePa D Signs of child’s presence leave witnesses stumped By Virginia Grantier
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Undertaker J.B. Hackett moved into this building in 1899, establishing Castle Rock’s first funeral home. A portion of it, and the building next door, at 211 Fouth St., are now part of Castle Rock Funeral Home and Cremation Services. Courtesy photo
About the time that longtime mortician Travis Browne, 39, of Parker, decided to leave the corporate world and start his own little independent funeral home that would never turn people away regardless of financial circumstances, a co-worker and now partner, Dwight Bennett, 60, saw a “for rent” sign in the window of the little circa-1901 Castle Rock house that housed a barber shop. They saw it as serendipity and grabbed the 800-square-foot space located at 211 Fourth St. in 2011. Before they were even ready for business, still unpacking, they were busy, and getting some “best funeral home” honors from customer-survey polls, they said. And things were proceeding normally. And still are, pretty much. But some interesting things have happened recently. “I really don’t know what it is,” Browne said. “It’s fascinating.” Things have appeared on their walls. In March, the growing funeral home, Castle Rock Funeral and Cremation Services, needed more room. Their landlords, who also owned the two-story building just east of them, let them lease room on the first floor and build a breezeway to connect the two buildings. They didn’t know initially that their new space was the town’s first funeral home, established there in 1899 by undertaker J.B. Hackett. It’s been many things since. The new space needed a paint job and their landlords, Richard and Sandra Bracken, recommended their longtime contractor to do it. He did the painting, left for the night,
and it was the next morning when things got interesting. That’s when a child’s handprints were discovered. Bennett said they were moving things in and out of a small supply closet, and on the inside of the door he saw dis-Con tinct left and right handprints. They immed mediately considered it to be very strange, particularly since there aren’t any children By J around and hadn’t been. And then things jreut got more interesting when he went into the next room to move a bucket that had been A left by the contractor and saw a handprint, midthe same size as the others, on the wall. Mead “It freaked him out,” Brackens said Th about the reaction of their contractor, Dave Stree Seeley, 48. and i Seeley said he had actually seen the “I handprints in the supply closet and didn’t it a li think anything of it until Bennett showed John him the similar handprint on the freshly Septe painted wall. “Now I have chills going up C my spine,” he said, about his reaction to failin seeing it. He said he knew that print hadn’t “W been there before. eral y It turns out these weren’t the first time the w someone had discovered a child’s handC print. Drive Joe Sedberry, a dental technician, makes line b dentures and the like in his one-person lab Th on the building’s second floor. He said in a Spor recent interview that the materials he uses inter create a lot of dust, and about a year ago stem one morning he came into work and there Lone was a very distinct child’s handprint on his men desk. He and a florist, who also has space in the s the building, found it very strange, as there ing th would have been no opportunity for a child “B to be in that room. He left the handprint $100 there for a long time until it deteriorated to Th the point that he finally cleaned it off. ciden Browne and Bennett haven’t said if their “P handprints are going to stay or go. Maybe accid they don’t know, can’t know — or don’t want we lo to know. realiz lanes Be scap dian Th be the only ones allowed in the VIP tent.” In an effort to avoid the unanticipatedten s high demand that left some vendors with-wher out enough food and drink in 2012, the $15 “I general admission ticket includes five food“The and tastings and three drink samples. Another tent will offer some shade andwoul seats for children and adults, and kids’ ac- Th city tivities sponsored by local businesses. “You’ll be able to get your kids out of thecomp
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Taste of Lone Tree bigger and better Sixth annual event includes live music, activities for kids By Jane Reuter
jreuter@ourcoloradonews.com The Taste of Lone Tree returns for its sixth year Aug. 10 and 11, bigger, better and more diverse than ever. This year’s additions include live music and a VIP ticket that offers an upgraded, more unique experience to match its higher cost. All events are at Lincoln Commons, off Lincoln Avenue and Commons Street east of the Super Target. The $45 VIP Experience includes access to a tent that will offer fine restaurant variety food, along with designated parking and a few other perks. “The tent will be positioned in a place so you can sit and watch the bands,” said Linda Harmon, director of the Lone Tree Chamber of Commerce. “The VIP Experience people will be able to go throughout the festival and get unlimited tastings,” Harmon added, “but they will
sun and they’ll be able to chill and have some fun,” Harmon said. The 2013 event builds on the success of 2012, which drew nearly double the number of people organizers had anticipated. “We’ll have all the different wines, beer and food (of 2012), and it’s still going to be family fun,” Harmon said. “The big change probably is the live music.” A small arts festival featuring local jewelers and artists also will be part of this year’s Taste. The event is from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 10 and noon to 5 p.m. Aug. 11. For tickets and more information, visit www.lonetreechamber.com/a-taste-oflone-tree.
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Judge releases police officer on bond Parker man ordered to stay away from guns, drugs By Jennifer Smith
jsmith@ourcoloradonews.com Littleton Police Officer Jeffery Johnston, who is facing serious drug charges, was released from federal custody on his promise to return to court. Johnston, 46, appeared in federal court in Denver July 25 wearing handcuffs and green prison attire. Next to him was his new attorney, Pamela Mackey, who defended Kobe Bryant against sexual-assault charges. She also represented hockey player Patrick Roy in a domestic-violence case, and convicted sex offender Vincent Margera, aka Don Vito of “Jackass” fame. Johnston waived his right to a prelimi-
nary hearing, and federal prosecutors withdrew their motion to keep him detained while the case makes its way through court. Johnston signed a $100,000 unsecured bond, which he only has to pay should he fail to make any scheduled court appearances. U.S. Magistrate Kristen L. Mix also ordered him to home detention and GPS monitoring. His house has no landline, so it can’t acJohnston commodate the GPS until phone service is installed in the next few days, but Mix said Johnston could return home in the meantime. She told him to stay away from guns and drugs, and to undergo mental-health and substance-abuse evaluations and get treat-
Park Meadows Drive work will last into autumn Concrete being replaced; landscaped median installed in redesign of street By Jane Reuter
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A stretch of Parkway Drive north of C-470, closed since mid-May, has reopened, but construction on nearby Park Meadows Drive will continue into the fall. The work on Park Meadows Drive between Quebec Street and Acres Green Drive includes replacing concrete and installing a landscaped median. “In order to keep all the businesses open, we have to do it a little bit at a time,” said Lone Tree Public Works Director John Cotten. “As a result, it’s probably going to be the end of September or into October before it completes.” Concrete on that section of Park Meadows Drive was failing, Cotten said. “We have been patching it and replacing panels for several years, and finally decided this year we would tear out the whole road and rebuild it,” he said. Construction crews wrapped up a redesign of Parkway Drive from County Line Road to Acres Green Drive. A water line break pushed that project ahead of schedule. The May 19 rupture of a 12-inch water line behind the Sports Authority building flooded Parkway Drive and its intersection with Acres Green Drive. By the time crews stemmed the flow, the road was badly damaged. The City of Lone Tree and Southgate Water District reached an agreement to go ahead with a redesign that included narrowing the street and installing a median instead of merely repairing the damage. “By narrowing it, we actually saved Southgate about $100,000 in repair costs,” Cotten said. The city also hopes the redesign drops the number of accidents at the Parkway and Acres Green drives intersection. “Parkway and Acres Green has been one of our highestaccident intersections in the entire city,” Cotten said. “As we looked at the intersection more and more, we came to realize there’s just a lot going on there because it was four lanes intersecting with four lanes.” Because the projects are ending in late summer, landscaping in both the Parkway and Park Meadows drives medians won’t be planted until spring. The new medians will not only beautify the streets, Cott.” patedten said, but continue a pattern already established elsewith-where in the city. e $15 “It’s sort of a signature element for the city,” he said. food“There are lot of people who don’t even know (the Parkway and Park Meadows drives area) is part of the city. We felt it andwould make it more feel like a part of Lone Tree.” s’ ac- The Park Meadows Metro District is partnering with the city on the Park Meadows Drive reconstruction and will f thecomplete the median landscaping on both streets in 2014.
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ment should it be deemed appropriate. He has to give up his passport, have no contact with potential victims or witnesses in his case and report any contact with law enforcement. Mix also ordered him to keep or seek employment. LPD Cmdr. Trent Cooper said Johnston remains on unpaid administrative leave and has no police powers at this time. The 22-year Littleton Police veteran was arrested by the FBI at his Parker home on July 19 after he allegedly paid an informant $1,300 for 37 ecstasy pills and six grams of the drug in powder form. Authorities say a search of Johnston’s home produced a Colt Officers Model .45-caliber pistol loaded with seven rounds in the magazine and one in the chamber, suspected cocaine, suspected steroids, hundreds of suspected prescription pills, additional firearms, hundreds of rounds of
ammunition, empty pill pouches, a drug test kit and a scale. Johnston faces one count of possession of ecstasy with intent to distribute, which carries a penalty of not more than 20 years in federal prison and a fine of not more than $1 million; one count of maintaining a drug-involved premises, which carries a penalty of not more than 20 years in federal prison and a fine of not more than $500,000; one count of possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug-trafficking crime, which carries a penalty of not less than five years and not more than life in federal prison and a fine of up to $250,000; and one count of using a telephone to facilitate a drug trafficking felony, which carries a penalty of not more than four years in federal prison and up to a $500,000 fine. The judge set status hearings on the case for Aug. 8 and Aug. 12.
Broadway project nears completion More Highlands Ranch construction underway By Ryan Boldrey
rboldrey@ourcoloradonews.com With the Broadway/C-470 construction project ahead of schedule and anticipated to be complete by Sept. 1, Douglas County engineers are already beginning concrete repair work that will slow traffic down on many major Highlands Ranch roads through the first of November. “I’m sure everyone has seen the cone zones and some people have been frustrated by them, but we are doing the best we can,” said Douglas County Commissioner Jill Repella, adding that attempts have been made to spread the budgeted work out as much as possible in the community this year. After spending a combined $21.6 million on road maintenance in Highlands Ranch between 2006 and 2012, the county ramped up its budget for Highlands Ranch road repair in 2013, projecting to spend $18.9 million over the course of the year on the community’s aging streets. The amount of money being spent on concrete repair and replacement alone is expected to reach $14.3 million this year, up $3.3 million over the total spent the last seven years combined. The county has begun concrete work already on Highlands Ranch Parkway between Santa Fe Drive and Broadway, and plans to wrap up the first phase of that project by Aug. 5 with an estimated timeline of Sep. 13-25 for the second phase. The other stretch of Highlands Ranch Parkway that will be impacted is from Burntwood Way to Fairview Parkway, with phases of work being done Aug. 6-26 and Sept. 26-Oct. 8.
As the Broadway/C-470 project in Highlands Ranch winds to a close with an expected completion date of Sept. 1, numerous other projects are underway or in the planning stages such as this concrete grinding project between US 85 and Wildcat Reserve Parkway. This specific project will include work as far east as University. Photo by Ryan Boldrey Stretches of Wildcat Reserve Parkway, McArthur Ranch Road, Lucent Boulevard and Plaza Drive will also see work in August as well as in the fall, with the last phase of work anticipated to be wrapped up Nov. 1. Other projects include the implementation of a new right-turn lane for westbound Wildcat Reserve Parkway onto northbound Broadway as well as the ongoing Quebec/University/Lincoln intersection project. Wildcat Reserve Parkway work, which began in late June, is expected to be complete by the end of September. Phase 2 of the Quebec/University/Lincoln intersection work, which will include lane widening at the southeast intersection, is planned for this fall. Future phases, scheduled for 2014, will focus on minor widening of the other three corners in order to accommodate additional through lanes. For more information on High-
upcoming concrete work Highlands Ranch Parkway from Santa Fe to Broadway: First phase anticipated completion date of Aug. 5 and second phase Sept. 13-25; from Burntwood to Fairview: First phase Aug. 6-26 and second phase Sept. 26-Oct. 8. Wildcat Reserve Parkway from Highlands Ranch Parkway to Broadway: Aug. 5-16 and from Arrowhead to Fairview: Sept. 2-12 McArthur Ranch Road from Quebec to Wildcat Reserve Parkway: Aug. 19-30. Lucent Boulevard from C-470 to Broadway: First phase Aug. 27-Sept. 9 and second phase Oct. 9-21. Plaza Drive from Broadway to Lucent: First phase Sept. 10-20 and second phase from Oct. 22-Nov. 1. lands Ranch construction projects or regular updates, visit www.douglas. co.us and search for Highlands Ranch transportation. Drivers can also receive weekly updates on various projects by tuning into 1620 AM.
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Preconceptions don’t stand up to reality I always keep a few apologies handy. Learning how and when to apologize is very important. I’ve said something or I’ve done something I’ve regretted more times than I want to count. But I did just that one night. I made a list of my major lapses, and there have been some humdingers. Usually I had a partner, an accomplice, but I never blamed him. He has a Russian name, Smirnoff. I was told never to ruin a good apology with a bad excuse. I try to follow that advice, but sometimes I have to apologize for my apology. Emails are not always the best way to say you’re sorry. Sometimes it’s an email that gets me in trouble in the first place. I can be too abrupt, too facetious, too unkind. And the instant that I click “send” I want a redaction that I can’t have. Some of us don’t apologize. Tough guys don’t apologize because it’s a sign of weakness. Did you hear the words “I’m sorry” or “I regret” during the James “Whitey” Bulger trial? I have apologized over and over, made amends or attempted to, and it makes me
feel a little better. But I hate the fact that I can be a jerk. I don’t need to express my opinion whenever I have one. But I do. Having an opinion column puts me on guard about perceived offenses. There might be something to write about. I am sandwiched by renters, and the houses have been rented countless times since I’ve lived in mine. My property is groomed. The yards next door haven’t been groomed since Missy Franklin was born, and the homeowners association knows my voice. (Note: The current renters are exceptions.) Everyone doesn’t have the time or
money to groom a yard, or the health or the energy. I just started driving with Meals For Wheels. I’m doing it for a number of reasons. I need to get out of the house, because isolating is not healthy for someone like me. And I need to be reminded about what’s important. I was offered Route 7, which takes me around parts of Englewood I have never seen before. Many of the homes look tired, and the homeowners look tired too — but they are doing the best they can. Yards and porches are littered. Things are left where they were last used, and that may have been weeks, months, or years. Doors open when I knock with a meal, and a smiling face looks at me. There is always a smiling face, and the old grouch smiles right back. I know I might be the only human being they talk with on Fridays. Many of them have devoted dogs. Bless our dogs, right? I don’t know any of them, but I can see biographical details everywhere, like military decals and affectionately arranged
flower beds. Most of their yards need makeovers. I would have been on the phone if I lived next to them. But not now. When I hand them a meal I see a graying life at the train station, with a ticket for the next destination. I might be looking at a World War II veteran or a greatgrandmother no one cares about anymore except relatives, maybe. All but a few live alone. I live alone. It’s easy for me to see myself in them, someday. One woman has animal shelter eyes. I can’t get them out of my mind. I told her to “Behave this weekend, and I will see you next Friday.” She broke into a smile, and so did I. The yards next door to me look fine. I’m sorry I felt otherwise. I plan to write about Route 7 again. I’ve said this before: I’m still learning. Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast. net
letters to the editor Fundraiser was beautiful event
Figure out what it is you want Do you remember the pop song by the Spice Girls, “Tell me what you want, what you really really want, I’ll tell you what I want, what I really really want”? And then the lyrics are repeated several times. Have you ever been asked, “What is it that you really want?” Or maybe you have even asked yourself, “What is it that I want the most in life?” Does your answer change based on either situation? I often find that we tend to be more guarded when answering the question about what we want when asked by another person, and much more honest and deep when we look ourselves in the mirror and answer ourselves when no one else is around. Do we want material things? Do we want money? Do we want love? What is the thing we want most in this life? After 40 years of research, The Zig Ziglar Organization netted the list down to eight things that people really really want: To be happy, to be healthy, to be reasonably prosperous (and some people would like to be unreasonably prosperous), to have security, true friends, peace, solid family relationships and hope. Think about it, would you trade your happiness, health, prosperity, security, friendship, peace, family relationships and hope for a second or third home, a new car, jewelry, a good time, or even a great time? And does there absolutely have to be one or the other? I am a big proponent of “and” not “or,” and believe if we strive for the things we want without compromising our character or integrity we can have all of the material things we desire as well as all of the more important things that money will not buy. One of the things that I really really want in life is peace. And this is one of the reasons I really love living here in Colorado. There is such a fantastic sense of peace when hiking in the mountains, walking in our open spaces, skiing on through the trees or in a secluded or quiet area on the
hill. Sure, skiing requires equipment, proper clothing and a ski pass, but hiking and walking bring me peace with absolutely no investment from me other than my time. Our sunrises and sunsets observed each morning and evening bring me peace and hope, and once again without any cost. I set goals and pursue dreams. And when I look at the list of eight things that we all want, at some level I recognize that I am doing OK in several areas but still need to develop and grow in others. I would encourage you to write the list of these eight topic, Happy, Healthy, Reasonably Prosperous, Secure, Friendship, Peace, Family Relationships and Hope. Next to each one just simply put a check mark next to the ones you feel you are doing well in and an asterisk next to the ones you want to see yourself develop. Once we have reached an acceptable level in all eight areas, we can enjoy all of the things this life offers in every aspect of our lives. And it always amazes me that when someone shares with me that they have strengthened each of these areas, that some of their material desires and other things simply fall into place too. How are you doing in these eight categories? I would love to hear all about it at gotonorton@gmail.com and together let’s make this a better than good week. Michael Norton, a resident of Highlands Ranch, is the former president of the Zig Ziglar organization and CEO and founder of www.candogo.com
The Spa For A Cause Fundraiser on July 20 in Castle Rock for Maddy Collins was a beautiful event! The main purpose for the fundraiser was to spread awareness about Marfan syndrome and allow guests to meet Maddy, hear her testimony and be pampered with facials, foot and hand spas, education on Marfan syndrome and much more! About 25 guests were able to attend! The fundraiser raised around $900, amen! Maddy even had a very special guest her age come meet her, who is also living with Marfan syndrome! It was such a blessing to see Maddy connect with another child going through similar life experiences with Marfan syndrome! We would like to share how much Maddy and our family appreciate the outpour of compassion and love from those who attended the fundraiser as well as those who showed compassion even though they could not attend! Maddy is healing from her most recent eye surgery with amazing strides and is full of hope and courage! Our family believes that God has Maddy in the palm of His hand and is in complete control of her medical issues and that He will guide her through her fifth-grade year at South Ridge with amazing accomplishments and to help those who do not understand her Marfan syndrome and just LOVE them regardless of their hurtful words! Maddy has several surgeries in her future with her spine, aortic valve and orthodontics, and several therapies she will be involved in after these surgeries. We again
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Volunteers needed for event to help homeless
Thank you for the positive article by Ann Macari Healey on the Christ in the City Missionaries. I have worked as a volunteer food coordinator with this organization since 2012. They are indeed a remarkable group of young adults making a positive impact on many lives. We would like to invite your readers to join us in preparing and serving 300 homeless for the next Second Saturday Event on Aug. 10. Middle school and high school students will earn service hours for their participation. Please visit: www.signup genius.com/go/5080F4EA4AD2EA57-pure for details. Barb Monark Lone Tree Letters continues on Page 13
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Driving habits shed light on character Sitting behind the steering wheel can reveal what is in the heart! The guy behind me did not think I was going fast enough, but I was going as fast as I could. My commute to Castle Rock was all the way from Lakewood in my Jeep Wrangler. Air conditioning in my Jeep is taking the windows off, so I wanted to go fast. The pedal was to the floor, but the slower traffic just past the hospital slowed my momentum, so I couldn’t get my little four-cylinder to go past 60 mph as I headed up the hill towards Castle Pines a few miles later. My Jeep has a little over 250,000 miles on it, so I knew what was going to happen and got all the way over into the right lane. In my rear-view mirror I could see him waving his hands and saying things that I probably shouldn’t put in the paper. Did he love his wife and kids so much that he was that eager to see them? Did he not recognize there were three lanes to our left so that he could pass me? Did he not know I was going as fast as I possibly could and that I too loved my family and wanted to get home?
He continued to express his anger when I kept going straight and he exited. For the few seconds our vehicles were next to each other he lectured me with his horn. It did not warn me I made a mistake or try to caution me for some reason. It was his expression of anger and disapproval of me. I was in his way and, apparently, who he was and whatever he was doing was more important and/or correct than who I was and what I was doing. Discourtesy is really disregard for others. It does not honor who they are or consider what they are going through. I have caught myself making similar mistakes. The guy in front of me at the coffee shop was way to slow in find-
ing his parking place. “Come on Pops,” I mumbled. “It’s not that complicated. Just put your car into an open space.” You can imagine my chagrin when I saw him get the wheelchair out of his trunk and place his adult son in it so they could enjoy a dose of caffeine. Early one morning I was completing a hospice call. A mother had passed and the grieving family left our facility and headed to their cars. We had been together so I stood still and watched them leave. Since they were getting in their cars, it occurred to me that these dozen people were going to head back into everyday life with weeping inside of them and the people at their work, school, stores and in traffic were going to have no idea how much they were grieving. Maybe one of them was the person that did not go the instant the light turns green, lost in their thoughts. Church parking lots can reveal the level of spiritual maturity of the congregation and the effectiveness of the sermon. A few minutes after they were singing praises, praying about their needs and being exhorted from the Holy Scriptures, they will
have the opportunity to prove how much they can let it affect their lives by the way the drive. And if you are going to be an aggressive driver, please save the reputation of all of us Christians and do not put a fish on your car or a bumper sticker about your church. It is a bad testimony, because it shows that you really do not respect other people, let alone the law. I would like to find a cure for cancer, eliminate crime, fix the economy and usher in world peace. But I probably should not worry about such grand things until I actually do something that is possible every time I get behind the steering wheel. That challenge reveals what is in my heart and that is something God can change and it will be a difference many times every day. Dan Hettinger is director of pastoral services at Hospice of Saint John and president of The Jakin Group, a ministry of encouragement, especially to Christian workers. You can email him at dhettinger@hospiceofsaintjohn.org or dan@welcometothebigleagues.org.
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the Teachers, schools fuel home sales own The majority of my 28-year career sellher ing real estate has taken place in Douglas has County, where the achievements of the dy at Douglas County School District have sponefit ken boldly to families all across the country. I deal with numerous clients every year r that have the opportunity to choose where they work, and live where they please with // their families. The weather, topography, ser/ and activities in Colorado all provide a great draw for these families. But for those with children, the schools in a given area and are often the focal point of their decision to settle there. Guire I no longer have to even pitch that RockDouglas County is considered one of the top school districts in the country; my cuseless tomers come to me saying “Louie, I want y to live here. I want my kids to learn and Citygrow up here.” Statements like these are teer often expressed by parents accustomed to n East or West Coast private schools, where ble they would pay upwards of $20,000 a year ve in primary education costs. They literally could not be happier with the quality of to education being provided by our fantastic ome- teachers and administrators. t Our underlying nature, as parents, is to hool want the very best for our kids, especially ir in their educational opportunities. DCSD provides choices and numerous school oppure tions for parents to place their children in the learning environment that is most bennarkeficial to their specific needs and desires. TreeThe success of this approach has echoed across the country as the reputation of always-successful Douglas County schools ge 13continues to spread farther and farther. As a proud father of two children in DCSD, I feel it’s imperative to listen to the parents rather than surrounding noise
when judging the success of schools in our county. We love sending our kids to school every day, and the proof of their growth is visible in the pudding of their triumphs year after year. Louie Lee Castle Pines Village
Candidate rejects party interview
I have respectfully declined the offer for an interview with the Douglas County Republican School Board Candidate Interview Committee. The interview committee’s plan is to select the school board candidates to endorse in the upcoming nonpartisan race. I believe that local, nonpartisan school board elections should not be drawn into party politics. Decisions and agendas should not become strongly influenced by party ideologies instead of serving the people and the children in our schools. Besides, the Douglas County Republican Party leadership has openly supported the current school board incumbents and has repeatedly promoted how great they are on its website, Facebook page, and at numerous party gatherings. This selection process is obviously biased, undemocratic and is certainly not transparent to the public. The last thing that we need is to have future school board candidates forced to become active members of the party to have reasonable chances of winning. The resources a party can bring to bear will easily outpace the average person. This will discourage many qualified candidates from running and place an emphasis on party loyalties. In this election, I will not solicit or accept any endorsement from a political party or organized labor. I am running to
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DOUGLAS COUNTY Democrats executive committee meets at 7 p.m. every first Tuesday at various sites. Contact Ralph Jollensten at 303-663-1286 or e-mail ralphw@comcast.net. Social discussion meetings are in Highlands Ranch, Castle Rock, Parker and Lone Tree. Visit douglasdemocrats.org and click on calendar for more information.
AMERICAN BUSINESS Women’s Association Top of the Rockies Chapter of Douglas County meets every third Tuesday. New members are welcome. Call Bev Phillips at 303-841-2080 or visit www.abwa.org.
DOUGLAS COUNTY Republican Party meets on second Saturday each month. Visit www.dcgop.org or call 303-730-0100. DOUGLAS COUNTY Young Republicans meets the last Monday of the month. Call Brett Olkowski at 303-257-5275 or e-mail brettnbrew@aol.com for more information. LIBERTARIAN BRUNCH is at 1 p.m. every first Sunday. Call Larry Hamilton at 720-220-2759. LIBERTARIAN PARTY of Douglas County business meeting
meets from 6:30-8 p.m. every second Friday at the community
THE AAUW (American Association of University Women) advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, and research. The Douglas County Branch presents scholarships via an annual application process to two or three Douglas County women who are enrolled in college. At the recommendation of their teachers, the DC Branch also gives a cash award to three or four senior girls planning to go to college. Meetings are at 6:30 p.m. the third Wednesday of each month, usually at the Philip S. Miller Library in Castle Rock. Program details can be found at aauwdouglascountyco.org. For more information contact Dianne Bailey at 303-805-2380 or bailey.nyce@pcisys.net.
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represent the people of Douglas County, not any special interest group in this nonpartisan election. Kevin Leung 2013 Douglas County School Board candidate, Castle Rock
Ejecting school leader was missed opportunity I am writing this letter in regard to Jane Reuter’s article that alluded to Douglas County School Board President John Carson showing up at an informational house party “uninvited.” It says a lot about some of these “house parties” being hosted by organized groups of parents with the aim of conducting a “conversation” about the education of our children that they would give the boot to a top official (he did receive an invitation)
when such a person would have a very informed view as one currently involved in policy that directly affects their children. Here was an opportunity for attendees to grill, interrogate, clarify, discuss and debate directly with the “head honcho.” Instead, he was ungraciously uninvited; given the bum’s rush; and accused of being an intimidating bully out to quash any and all dissent. I applaud Mr. Carson for making himself available in the first place. Sorry, Ms. Gonzales and Ms. Lynam: It just doesn’t wash. The closed-minded bully fears open debate — you did a disservice to your bona fide parent attendees that wanted to hear all sides. Or maybe that’s just not part of your agenda. Keri Brehm Castle Pines
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Christopher Cottrell July 4, 1984 - July 15, 2013
Karen “LeAnn” Anderson November 21, 1968 - July 6, 2013
Karen “LeAnn” Anderson, 44, went to be with the Lord in Heaven on July 6, 2013 after succumbing to her 10 year courageous battle with cancer. Born in Fayetteville, Arkansas. LeAnn leaves behind her loving husband Jason Anderson and her sons Grayson and Parker; her mother Vonda Wright and her brothers Mike Rogers and Scott Rogers. LeAnn and Jason were married in Van Buren, Arkansas and have been residents of Castle Rock, Colorado for the past six years. LeAnn was a talented artist, loving wife, mother, daughter and friend and she will be greatly missed. A celebration of LeAnn’s life will be held on Friday, August 9, 2013 at 2:00 pm at The Rock Church, 4881 Cherokee Drive, Castle Rock, CO 80109. LeAnn’s favorite colors are red and pink and the family is requesting red or pink (or other bright colors) be worn to the service in her honor. Please visit www.castlerockfuneralandcremation.com to share your memories of LeAnn.
On July 15th, Christopher Cottrell passed quietly in his sleep, he was 29. Chris was a beloved son, revered brother, a fiercely loyal friend and will be greatly missed. Memorial Service was held at Calvary Chapel in Castle Rock July 20th. Porter
Esther May Porter A Celebration of the Life of Esther May Porter will be held on July 28 at 2 pm at the Seventh Day Adventist Church (the former Free Methodist Church they attended so many years) 4397 South Lincoln, Englewood. bishophelen@hotmail.com Edgar
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John M. Edgar, 89, died July 26, 2013, in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Caryl Bivans Edgar; their children Gerald Edgar, Charlene Cappiello, Richard Edgar, and Ernest Edgar; and four grandchildren. John and Caryl have lived in Perry Park since 1973.
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Consultant describes future heart of Lone Tree Entertainment District could have parks, play areas, promenade By Jane Reuter
jreuter@ourcoloradonews.com The Lone Tree Entertainment District of the future will be the city’s heart, with parks, play areas and fireplaces where neighbors and visitors gather, and pedestrians flow easily from one side to the other across Park Meadows Drive. That’s the vision of the area tentatively renamed Lone Tree Plaza that consultant John Ward presented to the Lone Tree City Council during its July 16 meeting. He presents it to the community during a 4-7 p.m. July 25 open house at the Bridge Center building in the entertainment district. Ward, whose 505 Design company contracted with the city to create a plan for the retail area, described a grand vision but didn’t talk about financing. That’s the second phase of his company’s contract with Lone Tree, and one that can’t happen until the city and district business owners find a shared vision. Ward said he found striking commonality among the approximately 85 people he surveyed about the district, an area off Yosemite Street and Park Meadows Drive anchored by United Artists theater, Mimi’s Cafe, the Brunswick Zone and Sky Venture Colorado, among others. “There’s a lot of community pride here,” said Ward, whose survey included 20-some-
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Lone Tree’s Entertainment District includes a variety of restaurants and other businesses on both sides of Park Meadows Drive. Photo by Jane Reuter things who rent apartments in Lone Tree, seniors and working professionals. “They feel it is superior to other communities in the metro area.” For that reason, Ward said, events such as a farmers market in the parking lot of the district haven’t enjoyed overwhelming success. “People in Lone Tree don’t envision themselves as being that kind of person,”
he said. Almost everyone agreed Lone Tree lacks a center, he said. They also concurred on their assessment of the entertainment district, calling it “hodge-podge” and “disconnected.” “Everybody comes to the Entertainment District, but there’s no reason to stay,” Ward said. “There’s no question Lone Tree Plaza
could be the heart of Lone Tree. (But) this whole idea of connecting the district is extremely important, creating a way for people to get across Park Meadows Drive.” In addition to extending Kimmer Drive across Park Meadows Drive, Ward suggested building a median along a portion of Park Meadows Drive to create a physical differentiation. “As you drive through this piece, you’re going to feel something really different,” he said. A now overgrown retention area and trail that extends south near the University of Colorado’s Lone Tree Health Center becomes a city park in Ward’s scenario. He also advocated for a connection — perhaps in the form of a promenade stretching from Yosemite Street to the Element Hotel — on the district’s north side. Go Putt Miniature Golf owner Dave Smith said business owners are excited about the plan, and that the city is partnering with them in creating it. “As business owners, we always felt it was the city against us,” he said. “We’re really excited. “We’re the hole inside the doughnut,” Smith added, referring to Park Meadows mall on the district’s north side and RidgeGate to its south. “The thing I’d still like to see is what I call an a-ha, and I haven’t seen it yet. It’s going to take more than walkways … more than pathways. What can we add to this area that does not compete with Park Meadows or RidgeGate?” Lone Tree’s $100,000 contract with 505 Design is a two-phased plan that also calls for the firm to come up with financing recommendations for the potential project.
‘Oklahoma!’ takes stage at PACE Center Musical features cast, crew of more than 100
‘OKLAHOMA’ PERFORMANCES Aug. 2 and Aug. 3 7:30 p.m.
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cmichlewicz@ourcoloradonews. com Putting on an elaborate musical production like “Oklahoma!” is no easy feat. Four months after the first round of auditions, director Kim Moore and her team were putting the final touches on the show, which features 80 cast members and another 20 or so behind-the-scenes players. Moore, a director for the Parker Theatre Academy, and assistant director Cindy Koehler took time away from finalizing lighting cues to talk about the seven-show run from July 26 through Aug. 4 at the Parker Arts, Culture and Events Center. Rehearsals began in mid-June and, in the week ahead of opening night, the cast sought to perfect performances of well-known numbers like “Oh, What a Beautiful Morning” and title song “Oklahoma!” Koehler said the dream ballet is a particularly “remarkable” and “powerful” scene, although she believes the manner in which the story unfolds
Members of the “Oklahoma!” cast rehearse for their run at the PACE Center. Courtesy photo is the show’s best asset. Oklahoma farmland provides the backdrop for the love story that follows the trials and tribulations of cowboy Curly McLain and farm girl Laurey Williams. The couple’s tri-
umphant story mirrors Oklahoma’s rise to prominence as a state. The cast members are so convincing in their roles, and the directors have spent so much time around them in character, that
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Koehler says she has stopped calling them by their real names. In the lead roles are Will Freyschlag as Curly, Laura Gerhard as Laurey, Cara Lippit as Ado Annie, J.B. Miller as Aunt Eller, and Josh Holcomb as Ali Hakim. The cast ranges in age from 6 to 80, Moore said. The crew moved the set to PACE last weekend, then live-tested microphones while actors and actresses nailed down solos and ensemble musical numbers. Others, like Koehler, got down to details by making props such as rabbit pelts and Oklahoma state flags. Strong ticket sales are a good indication of the excitement surrounding “Oklahoma!” and Moore said if people don’t buy them soon, they will be gone. A portion of all tickets sales will benefit the Parker Task Force. Tickets start at $18.50 and can be ordered online at www.pacecenteronline.org or by calling the PACE box office at 303-805-6800.
Book, paper fair draws bibliophiles ‘Antiques Roadshow’ expert to be on hand By Sonya Ellingboe
sellingboe@ourcoloradonews. com Book lovers will want to head north to the Denver Merchandise Mart to see rare books and paper ephemera exhibited for sale by more than 80 well-recognized dealers from across the nation, including several from our south suburban area. A look at the Rocky Mountain Antiquarian Booksellers Association (RMABA) website will find a list of the many dealers and special-
ties. (A contemporary definition for ephemera: all types of paper documents, both printed and handwritten, produced for a specific purpose and normally intended for disposal.) Veteran bookseller Lois Harvey of West Side Books in the Highland neighborhood is chairman. The 29th Annual Rocky Mountain Book and Paper Fair is said to be the largest such event between Chicago and the West Coast. It runs from 5 to 9 p.m. Aug. 2 and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 3, with a theme of “To Have and To Hold,” which means special presentations on creating collections and caring for them. “The Art of Collecting” will be
IF YOU GO The Rocky Mountain Book and Paper Fair will run Aug. 2 (5 to 9 p.m.) and Aug. 3 (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) at the Denver Merchandise Mart, I-25 and 58th Avenue. Parking is free. Tickets: $12 Aug. 2-3; $6 Aug. 3 only. Information: rmaba.org, 720-234-7829. offered at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 2 by Chris Lane, the print and map expert for the PBS program “Antiques Roadshow.” At 11 a.m. Aug. 3, “Caring for Your Collection” will be presented by a panel of experts on textiles, paintings, antique prints, historic objects, books and paper. At 1 p.m., Karen Jones will present demon-
strations on basic book care and handling and answer questions about collection care. South area dealers include: Bluebird Books, 8201 S. Santa Fe Drive #245, Littleton, at Booth 31. Eric Mayer specializes in classic fiction and literature, books about birds and Modern Library Editions. Ephemera Catalog, owned by Carol and Bill Mobley, 4447 S. Acoma St., Englewood, will be at Booth 69 with postcards, photos, Colorado and general ephemera — one of the largest collections in the U.S. Recollection Gallery, owned by Ken and Shirley Donner, 6542 Trappers Trail Ave., Parker, at Booth 75, will show illustrated children’s books and postcards.
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Four legs help give sight to blind Sidekicks for Sight raisers prepare puppies to become guide dogs By Sara Van Cleve
svancleve@ourcoloradonews.com For many people who are blind, their guide dog is more than just their eyes. “When a person depends that much on a dog and a dog depends that much on them, I don’t think you can even describe it unless you’ve experienced it,” said Bryan Goings, a Guide Dogs for the Blind puppy raiser. “You can really see how close they are. A lot of blind people describe them as their soulmates. My first dog, his handler says he’s his everything, from his ice breaker to his traveling compadre.” But before guide dogs can put on their harness and act as the eyes for their owners, before they even are trained to become a guide dog, they are taught how to be good citizens by their puppy raisers. Goings of Castle Rock, who graduated from Castle View High School this year, got involved with Sidekicks for Sight, the Guide Dogs for the Blind puppy raising club in Littleton, during his freshman year of high school. Since then, he has raised two dogs that have gone on to be paired with a person who is blind and is currently raising his third — 13-month-old Armand. Sidekicks for Sight is currently raising six puppies that could go on to become guide dogs one day. “Basically we teach them basic obedience, good house behaviors and socizlize them to the outside world,” said Barb O’Connor, a leader for Sidekicks for Sight who has raised 17 puppies for Guide Dogs for the Blind herself. “As Guide Dogs says, `We’re not raising guide dogs, we’re raising puppies to be good citizens with the opportunity to become guide dogs.’” When the puppies are eight to nine weeks old, they are transported via puppy truck from San Rafael to their raisers in Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Texas, Utah or Washington, where they will call home for the next year. While with their raisers, the puppies do everything their raisers do. “We’d go to school together and he’d just walk by my side, get socialized with everything,” Goings said. “There’s a lot in a high school, so it’s a really good place for him. There’s a lot of different distractions, but he learned to lay by my side and calm down when I’m in class, and then we’re up and off to the next class. Each day is really different. Just as you go to a different place every day, he does the same.” Though Armand is in training while he’s in public with his vest on, he still gets to enjoy being a puppy. “When he’s at home, he’s a puppy,” Goings said. “He can play with his toys, visit with us, whatever.” During the year the puppies are with their raisers, they learn many basic obedience skills using a mix of praise and food rewards, Among the things the puppies learn are how to walk on the left side of their handler, to not eat food off the ground, how to stay focused on their handler despite distractions, when it’s appropriate to relieve themselves (and that’s when the handler says “Do your business”) and the basics such as sit, stay, lay down and go to bed. “I don’t feel as much that it’s breaking bad habits, since they come new not knowing anything, but more building up new habits, teaching them new behaviors and working on it really consistently,” Goings said. “You have to be on top of it. You have to be as consistent as possible so they learn what’s expected and they’re more reliable. By that point, they enjoy it.” When the puppies are between about 15 and 18 months old, they get back on the puppy truck and return to the Guide Dogs for the Blind campus to receive complete physicals and get ready for their guide dog training. If a dog doesn’t pass an aspect of their physical, due to bad hips or elbow dysplasia, for example, the raisers are given the option of adopting them as a pet.
Barb O’Connor, left, a leader with the Guide Dogs for the Blind puppy raising club Sidekicks for Sight, works with 5-month-old Vladimir on distractions. Puppy raisers teach the puppies to stay focused on their handler and their commands even when there are distractions around them. Once Vladimir looked away from the ball or to his raiser, he received praise. Photo by Sara Van Cleve
If the dog passes its physical, it’s time to go to “puppy college.” “Once they go in for training, they have eight phases they go through,” O’Connor said. “Starting with the basics, they evaluate obedience skills and reinforce them and take them out to work with the harness. They start out in quieter places and take them to busier places where there is traffic and distractions.” After they go through the eight stages, the puppies are ready to be paired with a person who is blind and they learn together how to be guide dog and how to have a guide dog. “They keep working with them, honing their skills, and then they are looking for a partner,” O’Connor said. “They take the application of a blind person and see if they want a quieter dog, or one that’s good in heavy traffic or good with little kids, and match up dogs with a blind person based on their preference. The person and the dog go into class and stay at the dorms. It’s a two-week class with an instructor there.” The entire trip to the campuses in Oregon and California are free for the person who is blind training with their future guide dog. “A really big thing they teach them, which I think is cool, is what is called intelligent disobedience,” Goings said. “For example, if the person tells them to cross the street, but a car is coming or some danger like that, the dog will refuse to go because it knows that the person can’t see that and it knows something the blind person does not. I don’t know how they do it, but that’s really cool to me.” If the puppy successfully completes all levels of training, he and his new owner participate in a graduation ceremony that the puppy raisers often attend. “You get to see the dog again and meet the person,” O’Connor said. “It’s their decision to keep in touch, but almost everybody keeps in contact.” Goings said he went to his first dog’s graduation and his new owner has become a very close friend. About 60 percent of dogs raised by puppy raisers become guide dogs; other dogs may not be fit for that kind of work or have a health issue, but they can have a career change and become a therapy dog or another type of service dog, or become a really great pet, O’Connor said. Goings said it can be tough giving up the puppies after bonding with them and rais-
ing them, but knowing the difference they’ll make in someone’s life makes it all worth it. O’Connor likens it to a child getting married. “It’s rewarding to see,” she said. “People say `How can you give them up?’ It’s like a child that got married. They’re with a new
person in a new relationship that is fulfilling and loving for both parties. That’s how you do it. It’s not easy, but that’s a good analogy. You’re sending them off to be in a grown up relationship. You’re done with the puppy part and you’ve done the training part, now it’s up to the dog and the handler.”
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French Veggie Loaf Prep: 30 mins, Cook: 45 mins, Ready in: 1 hr 45 mins, Servings: 1 9x5-inch loaf Ingredients -2 tablespoons olive -1 small zucchini, diced oil -1 shallot, chopped -salt and pepper to taste -1 clove garlic, -1 1/4 cups selfminced -1/2 green bell pep- rising flour per, diced -3 eggs -1/3 cup milk -1/2 eggplant, -1/3 cup olive oil cubed -1 1/2 cups shred-1 tomato, seeded and diced ded Swiss cheese
Watermelon Pops Prep: 15 mins, Ready in: 4 hrs 15 mins, Servings: 8 ice pops Ingredients -2 1/2 cups cubed juice seeded watermelon -1/4 cup white sugar -1 tablespoon lemon -1/2 cup fresh raspberries Directions 1. Place the watermelon, lemon juice, sugar, and raspberries into a blender, and blend on High speed until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture is smooth. Pour the mixture into ice pop molds, and insert sticks or handles. Freeze until firm, several hours or overnight.
Directions 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan. 2. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook and stir shallot, garlic, green bell pepper, eggplant, tomato, and zucchini until soft, 10 to 15 minutes. Season vegetables with a sprinkling of salt and black pepper as they cook. 3. Whisk self-rising flour with eggs and milk in a large mixing bowl until smoothly combined; whisk in olive oil. Gently fold vegetables into flour mixture; stir in Swiss cheese. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan.
Sour Cherry Sorbet Prep: 15 mins, Ready in: 12 hrs, 15 mins, Servings: 6 Ingredients -3 cups pitted tart red wine cherries -1/2 teaspoon almond -1 cup white sugar extract -1/3 cup dry white -1/2 teaspoon salt Directions 1. Place the cherries into the work bowl of a food processor, and process until pureed, about 1 minute. Add sugar, white wine, almond extract, and salt to the pureed cherries, and process again to mix well, about 30 seconds. 2. Pour the mixture into a 6-cup freezer container with a flat bottom. Cover the sorbet, and freeze until partially frozen, 3 to 4 hours. Stir and scrape the frozen sorbet into the soft part of the sorbet to mix well; cover and freeze 2 to 3 more hours. Repeat stirring and scraping, cover again, and freeze overnight.
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(Immediately-November) Castle Rock, CO $9-12 DOE This is an opportunity to become a member of an elite team at a top facility in the state. Duties included are mower operation, line trim and detail mowing, bunker work, hand watering, construction projects, and any task the golf course requires. Golf course experience is a huge plus. Ability to lift at least 50 lbs and be on your feet most of the day is a standard. It is 40 hours per week and every other weekend is required, there is a chance for overtime. Usually a morning shift (56am to 2pm), punctuality and attendance is a mandatory. Knowledge of safe, efficient mechanical operation of tractors and other motorized equipment. This is a chance to thoroughly enjoy your job and be proud of the results you create. Preferably email resumes to Adric Ryan at aryan@golfintl.com for an interview
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Earn extra money for Christmas Castle Pines Golf Club is hiring Full time/Part time and Weekend positions. Call 303-814-6252 for an interview appointment.
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Full-Time Computer Technician with Alpha Security in Golden, CO. Computer/Video Surveillance Systems sales, repair, installations, service and wiring. Email: resumes@alphasecuritynow.com
Part time office assistant
needed for Highlands Ranch inhome business. Need excellent data entry skills - must be accurate and fast, proficient in Word and Excel. Job includes but not limited to: Heavy Data Entry; customer service; phone work; account reconciliation; deposits and misc. office duties. Small, non-smoking office. Must be organized, detail oriented, able to multitask and work independently.10 - 3 Monday thru Friday.Email resume to: troytysonoffice@jostens.com
Priority Plastics, a manufacturer of plastic products and with five locations nationwide, is currently seeking candidates for TRIMMER/ PACKERS at our Arvada, CO plant. Individuals will be responsible for trimming, visually inspecting, and packing plastics containers. Candidates must be able to stand for long periods of time, lift up to 40 pounds, have great attendance, and work a rotating 12 hour shift. We offer medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, 401k, and other great benefits to our employees. Qualified candidates should send resumes to: jobs@priorityplastics.com
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Savio House needs foster parents to provide temporary care for troubled teens ages 12-18. Training, 24 hour support and $1900/month provided. Must complete precertification training and pass a criminal and motor vehicle background check. Call Michelle 303-225-4073 or visit saviohouse.org.
LEGITIMATE WORK AT HOME No Sales, no Investment, No Risk, Free training, Free website. Contact Susan at 303-646-4171 or fill out form at www.wisechoice4u.com Office clerk needed in the Franktown NRCS office. 40 hrs/wk. $16.40/hr. Must be proficient on the computer. Email resume to: cwbennett@ultimaservices.com and write “Franktown” in the subject line
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homes in Franktown, Newer 6000 sq.ft. Home + amenities, furnished. Bob @ (303)688-5777
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The City of Black Hawk has an opening for STREET MAINTENANCE WORKER I. Hiring Range: $36,604 - $42,095 DOQ/E. Unbelievable benefit package and exceptional opportunity to serve in Colorado’s premiere gaming community located 18 miles west of Golden. The City supports its employees and appreciates great service! If you are interested in serving a unique historical city and enjoy working with diverse populations visit www.cityofblackhawk.org for application documents and more information on the City of Black Hawk. Requirements: High School Diploma or GED; valid Colorado driver’s license Class R with a safe driving record and the ability to obtain a Class A with P rating within one year of hire; the ability to lift 80 pounds. To be considered for this limited opportunity, please submit a Resume and completed City application, must be received by the closing date, Wednesday, August 21, 2013 at 4:00 P.M., MDST Attention: Employee Services, City of Black Hawk, P.O. Box 68, Black Hawk, CO 80422, or by fax to 303-582-0848. Please note that we are unable to accept e-mailed applications at this time. EOE.
Physical TheraPisT Castle Home Care, located in Castle Rock, CO has a position open for a physical therapist. Castle Home Care provides skilled physical therapy services as well as occupational and speech language pathology therapies. Skilled nursing, Home Health Aides and Medical Social Worker services are also provided within the geographic area of southern Douglas and Elbert counties. Preference to therapist with previous home care. Wages are very competitive, and a comprehensive benefit package is offered which includes vacation, sick days, paid holidays and paid education days. Travel reimbursement provided.
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Castle Home Care offers comprehensive major medical health insurance and dental insurance. A retirement program is offered to all employees. Please call Kay Wooten RN or Barbara Adams RN at 303-663-3663 to schedule an interview.
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Colorado Community Media, publishers of 23 weekly newspapers and websites is seeking to fill the following positions: Sales Coordinator Candidate must be detail oriented, deadline oriented and able to multi-task. Position is responsible for assisting in all sales related activities working directly with the Advertising Director. Part-time Obituary Clerk Position is responsible for answering inbound calls, emails and walk-ins from private parties and funeral homes in addition to meeting face to face as needed. Accurate input of Obituaries, ensuring that ads run error-free and ensuring courteous and efficient customer service. Candidate must be able to present to large groups as needed to grow section within paper and online. If you are interested in one of theses sales positions, email your interest with position title in the subject line to eaddenbrooke@ourcoloradonews.com.
Graphic Designer: Position is responsible for creating display advertisements for local businesses in each of our weekly newspapers, websites and special sections. Some marketing materials will be needed along with preparing weekly newspapers for press. Bachelor degree or four years working experience in a design environment required. Graphic design skills, proficiency in InDesign, attentive to detail a must. Illustrator, Photoshop and printing experience preferred. Ability to work in a demanding deadline environment and great communication skills necessary. If you are interested in one of these production positions, email your interest with position title in the subject line to sandrews@ourcoloradonews.com
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(303)660-9278
Farm Products & Produce Grain Finished Buffalo
quartered, halves and whole
719-775-8742
HILL’S HARVEST
Fresh Farm Produce 3225 E 124th Ave - Thornton Veggies • Peaches • Preserves Roasted Green Chili & More Pumpkin Patch
www.hillsharvest.com 303.451.5637
Locally raised, grass fed and grain finished Beef & Pork. Quarters, halves, wholes available. Can deliver 720-434-1322 schmidtfamilyfarms.com
Wanted Semi retired HVAC sheet metal shop worker seeking part time employment in Golden area, experienced in hand layout, plasma cutting, roto-die, Stormy 970-520-7899
Garage Sales Arvada
Estate Sale
7732 Webster Way Friday and Saturday 8/2-8/3, 8am-3pm Vintage Retro Furniture, Books, Collectibles, Elvis Memorabilia, Roseville Pottery, Majolica Ware, Vintage Tin Toys, Depression Glass Arvada Fri & Sat Aug 2nd & 3rd 7am-4pm 8960 W 80th Dr Teacher Resource/Book Fair Pre-school/Kinder, Grades 1 & 2 Literacy/ language/Math/Science/SS materials for arts & crafts, games,activities Lots of children books! Arvada
Rummage Sale
to benefit homeless mothers and children Where: Little Friends Church Located at the corner of 47th & Federal in Denver. August 2nd & 3rd 9am-5pm
Garage Sales Stuff A Bag All clothes in store $30 Saturday August 3rd & Sunday August 4th 9am-6pm "Barely Used" 7770 W. 44th Ave. Wheat Ridge 303-945-4704
Highlands Ranch
Friday August 9th, 7:30-3pm 10633 Briarglen Circle (McArther Ranch & Griggs Roads) Holiday, Household, Small Kitchen Appliances, Clothing, Furniture, and much much more! Parker Large variety of items appliances, toys, furniture, electronics, tools, decorations, clothes, etc. Saturday, August 3rd only. 8:00 am - 2:00 pm 11700 Mill Valley St., Parker, CO 80138 Northglenn Sunday, August 4, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. only. No early birds please. Extra nice furniture sale. Moving and combining two households. China cabinet, long elegant couch, cute love seat, black leather dual recliner with center console cupholders, executive desk with custom cut glass cover, all very gently used. Vintage dry sink, new style dry sink cabinet, two antique lawbook cases with glass doors, large lighted display and book case with three lower drawers. More. Must sell prices, but you move it! 2100 E. 114th Place, Northglenn, CO 80233 Parker
8/2 & 3 8am - 4 pm (Sneak Preview- Thurs. 7pm-9pm) 6018 N Villard Ct in The Pinery Antiques, gently used furniture, household items, collectibles. Downsizing! Bargains!
Thornton Fri & Sat Aug 2nd & 3rd 8am-3pm 13877 Hudson Way near 136th & Holly household items, lighting fixtures, canning supplies, furniture, and more! Thornton Friday 8/2 & Saturday 8/3 9am-5pm 4853 East 111th Place Simpson racing suit, nose cone for racer, helmets, tools/boxes, engine hoist and stand, Tyco HO train set, misc.
Golden August 3rd & 4th from 8am-4pm 1267 Preserve Circle, Golden 80401 Furniture, Collectibles & Sports Gear
Lawn and Garden
Miscellaneous
Westminster Friday August 2nd, 9am-4pm Garage Sale - Large variety of items 11675 West 107th Ave 80021 Thule Car Carrier, Mens Bike, Camping Chairs, lots of Furniture, Bunk Bed set & Trundle bed set, Antiques, Vintage Costume Jewelry, Vintage Dishes, Banks, Miniature Mouse Collection, Pet Carrier, and much more! No early birds!
4 brand new patio chair slings$50 for all 4 used patio chair frames $20 for all 720-3085320
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Appliances 3 year old 5' deep freeze $50 (303)663-7513 5' upright GE freezer, like new $100 720-962-9202
LOCAL ADS, COUPONS, SPECIAL OFFERS & MORE ShopLocalColorado.com
Cement large deer, medium, horse, small horse. Wood Wishing Well, Large Garden Cart $25 each item (303)232-7128
Health and Beauty Canada Drug Center is your choice for safe and affordable medications. Our licensed Canadian mail order pharmacy will provide you with savings of up to 90% on all your medication needs. Call today 1-800-418-8975, for $10.00 off your first prescription and free shipping. _____________________________
GE Spectra White Propane Range (can be natural). Ex Cond. Large Self-Clean Oven, 4 Burner. Oven uses an electric igniter. Cash Only. Leave Voice Mail at 303-730-1536. Pictures upon request.
ATTENTION SLEEP APNEA SUFFERERS with Medicare. Get CPAP Replacement Supplies at little or NO COST, plus FREE home delivery! Best of all, prevent red skin sores and bacterial infection! Call 1-866-993-5043
Arts & Crafts
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16th Annual Winter Park Craft Fair Aug. 10th & 11th. Sat 9-6 Sun 9-5 Winter Park Colorado. Lions Club Breakfast Applications now available www.wpcraftfair.wetpaint.com or call 970-531-3170
Harvest Craft Fair
CRAFTERS NEEDED Lakewood area September 28th 9am-3pm $50 per booth Call Kate 303-396-9635
Firearms Firearms Training.
NRA Certified Instructor for Basic Pistol/CCW, Shotgun, Rifle, Metallic and Shot shell Reloading.
720-733-1203
Furniture Bed frame adjustable for either King or Queen bed $20 also Matress cover for King bed, good quality spotless $15 (303)423-8788 Brand New Power Recliner Microfabric, light brown orig. $575 asking $400 (303)425-4068 Pine 6 drawer dorm style bed w/long John mattress w/2 door chest exc. cond $475 Oak Futon very clean $150 Solid Oak Student Desk $60 Dark wood baby bed w/matching lamp and comforter set $75 (303)663-1745
Castle Rock FRI & SAT - AUG 2 & 3 8AM TO 4PM 4307 BEAUTIFUL CIR. The Meadows. Great Selection -Tools, Pottery, art, rugs, C-mas decor & dishes, luggage, accent tables, comp. desk, barstools, vintage records & mags. Fire pit, patio loveseat, DVD’s & player, Fishing poles, wine rack, floor steamer, hand vac. & more!
Garage Sales
Queen Size Brass Bed Frame Scroll top w/vertical spindles $150/obo (303)979-9534 Solid oak bedroom set like new, dbl dresser w/mirror, chester drawers, queen size mattress, boxspring, frame & headboard. $300 303-920-7131
Medical Alert for Seniors - 24/7 monitoring. FREE Equipment. FREE Shipping. Nationwide Service. $29.95/Month CALL Medical Guardian Today 866-992-7236 _____________________________ CASH for unexpired DIABETIC TEST STRIPS! Free Shipping, Friendly Service, BEST prices and 24hr payment! Call today 877 588 8500 or visit www.TestStripSearch.com Espanol 888-440-4001 _____________________________ TAKE VIAGRA? Stop paying outrageous prices! Best prices… VIAGRA 100MG, 40 pills+/4 free, only $99.00. Discreet Shipping, Power Pill. 1-800-368-2718
Miscellaneous Instrumentation Testing Equipment - Too much to list call for more information 303-238-1986 My Computer Works Computer problems? Viruses, spyware, email, printer issues, bad internet connections - FIX IT NOW! Professional, U.S.-based technicians. $25 off service. Call for immediate help. 1-866-998-0037 _____________________________
DISH TV Retailer. Starting at $19.99/month PLUS 30 Premium Movie Channels FREE for 3 Months! SAVE! & Ask About SAME DAY Installation! CALL - 877-992-1237 _____________________________ KILL BED BUGS & THEIR EGGS! Buy a Harris Bed Bug Kit, Complete Room Treatment Solution. Odorless, Non-Staining. Available online homedepot.com (NOT IN STORES) _____________________________ KILL SCORPIONS! Buy Harris Scorpion Spray. Indoor/Outdoor. Odorless, Non-Staining, Long Lasting. Kills Socrpions and other insects. Effective results begin after the spray dries! Available at Ace Hardware, The Home Depot or Homedepot.com _____________________________ DirecTV - Over 140 channels only $29.99 a month. Call Now! Triple savings! $636.00 in Savings, Free upgrade to Genie & 2013 NFL Sunday ticket free!! Start saving today! 1-800-279-3018 SAVE on Cable TV-Internet-Digital Phone-Satellite. You`ve Got A Choice! Options from ALL major service providers. Call us to learn more! CALL Today. 877-884-1191 ____________________________ Alone? Emergencies Happen! Get Help with one button push! $29.95/month Free equipment, Free set-up. Protection for you or a loved one. Call LifeWatch USA 1800-357-6505
Tickets/Travel All Tickets Buy/Sell
NFL-NBA-NHL-NCAA-MLB WWW.DENVERTICKET.COM (303)-420-5000
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4WD 6 cyl 4.0L Well cared for, ~ C minor rear body damage, towing package. $3,000 Call Greg at 303- ~ Rep 279-4462 Golden Area
1999 Toyota Camry
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Supercab, Superduty. 7.3L powerstroke turbo diesel, XLT package, 4WD, roll away lockable tonneau cover, spray in bedliner. 170k miles $12,300. Call 720-344-6894 Highlands Ranch Area
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Clean 1998 Grand Cherokee Loredo bike & ski rack $4200 (303)663-1745 Nissan Versa 2010 13k miles, Silver $9500 OBO 720-394-1341
RV’s and Campers Class A motorhome- Like new condition, less than 10k miles. 2005 Georgetown forest river XL, 2 slide outs, color back up camera w/mic, V10 motor, full tub w/shower, 2 roof a/c, sleeps 5, gas stove/oven + microwave, corian counter $46k Call Barb 303-988-6265 or Tom 720-940-7754
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Advertise your product or service nationwide or by region in up to 12 million households in North America's best suburbs! Place your classified ad in over 815 suburban newspapers just like this one. Call Classified Avenue at 888-486-2466 or go to www.classifiedavenue.net _____________________________ Dish Network lowest nationwide price $19.99 a month. FREE HBO/Cinemax/Starz FREE Blockbuster. FREE HD-DVR and install. Next day install 1-800-375-0784 _____________________________
Cats
Cats KITTENS KITTENS KITTENS tabbies, mixture of colors also black or black & white boys, girls. Small adoption fee 303-430-4569
CASH FOR CARS! Any Make, Model or Year. We Pay MORE! Running or Not. Sell Your Car or Truck TODAY. Free Towing! Instant Offer: 1-888-545-8647 _____________________________ Got junk cars? Get $ PAID TODAY. FREE towing. Licensed towers. $1,000 FREE gift vouchers! ALL Makes-ALL Models! Call today 1-888-870-0422 _____________________________ SAVE $$$ on AUTO INSURANCE from the major names you know and trust. No forms. No hassle. No obligation. Call READY FOR MY QUOTE now! CALL 1-877-8906843 Top Cash Paid for Junk Cars Up to $500 720-333-6832
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Rodeo bucks, barrels into town Family-friendly events run for four-night stretch By Chris Michlewicz
cmichlewicz@ourcoloradonews.com Dust off the hats and shine up the boots. It’s rodeo time. More than 30,000 people are expected to pass through the gates of the Douglas County Fair and Rodeo Aug. 8-11, and it’s a good bet that many will stop by the arenas at the Douglas County Fairgrounds to take in some rodeo action. Rodeo-related events are planned all four nights of the fair, including an opening-night Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association champirodeo onship at 7 p.m. start times featuring Aug. 8 – 7 p.m. 12 to 15 Aug. 9 – 7:30 p.m. bull ridAug. 10 – 6:30 p.m. ers. Aug. 11 – 1 p.m. Each nightly performance will feature bareback riding, steer wrestling, saddle bronc riding, tie-down roping and team roping, and will conclude with bull riding. It’s those rough stock events that keep Todd Spencer, chairman of the fair’s board of directors, coming back each year. “It’s always fun to watch a 150-pound guy trying to ride a 2,000-pound snorting animal,”
Classic Western entertainment is on hand at the Douglas County Fair and Rodeo, to be held at the county fairgrounds in Castle Rock. Courtesy photo by Brian Q Gauck said Spencer, who has served on the board since 2000. Of course, the man-againstbeast concept is scaled down with events like the kid-oriented chicken scramble or mutton bus-
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suspiciously large muscle-bound insect bodies. They want to spare young crickethandlers from perhaps losing their cricket pet, says Maryjo Woodrick, an event coordinator for the Douglas County Extension Office. Apparently, there have been times when the cricket handlers get so excited during the race that instead of encouraging the cricket to move faster by patting the ground behind the cricket, they pat the cricket, Woodrick said. And there have been times when the winning cricket handler, so excited about the win, has jumped up and down where they wished they hadn’t. So, the extension office provides the crickets, about 300 of them bought from a local pet store. Most crickets make it through OK, and kids can take them home as pets, with special instructions from Joe Julian, Douglas County’s extension director, on how to care for them. The fair, located at Douglas County Fairgrounds, 500 Fairgrounds Drive in Castle Rock, actually started July 27 with a junior division dog show and continues through Aug. 11 with 4-H and open competitions — everything from floriculture to goats to quilts. The biggest days, with major events, will be the two weekends in the stretch from Aug. 3-11, but especially the last weekend — which starts early. The final weekend starts revving up at 7 p.m. Aug. 8 with championship bull riding. On Aug. 9, among other things, will the cricket races, a P.R.C.A. rodeo and headline entertainment, country singer Walker Williams, who has been the warmup act for Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard and others. Aug. 10 kicks offs with the 9 a.m. fair parade on Wilcox Street, Castle Rock’s main street, and then later on is the tractor pull, the pie-eating contest, another rodeo and a barn dance featuring Honky Tonk Voodoo, a Colorado band described as “country music with an edge.” On Aug. 11, the fair winds down with an 8 a.m. free pancake breakfast, a draft horse pull and another rodeo at 1 p.m.
tin’, which has little ones clinging for dear life to a frisky sheep. Children are also invited to participate in a stick-horse rodeo at 9 a.m. Aug. 11. The “Where Country Comes to
In this county where bedroom suburbia is replacing ranchland, some members of the county’s leadership still have agricultural roots and interests. Todd Spencer, chairman of the Douglas County Fair Board, is the go-to person for 4-Hers to ask sheep questions. His family has been raising and showing sheep since the 1940s, and he started the DC Lamb Masters 4-H Club. Spencer can take the flat of his hand, run it along a sheep’s body, and tell to a fraction of an inch that ratio of fat to muscle, he said. Douglas County Commissioner Roger Partridge is the beef expert — he’s been a longtime 4-H leader and superintendent of the beef program. “The fair offers all the ability to see our past, present and future Western and agricultural heritage all together in one week even though this lifestyle is experienced and enjoyed all year long by many right here in Douglas County,” Partridge said. “It is true Americana.” Partridge says they’re noticing a strong and rising interest in gardening, and in raising chickens — and he’s guessing it’s because some urban communities now allow chickens. “We have over 400 chicken entries this year,” he said, about a 22 percent increase. “We’ve had to rearrange the barn for chickens. It’s amazing.” Spencer is excited about how the county has been successful in drawing people from Highlands Ranch and other areas. Last year’s fair attendance was up about 36 percent. It’s much more fun than when he was showing at the fair as a kid and about the only people there were people competing. “It’s more exciting, more stuff going on,” he said. And the facility is much different. “We have put over $30 million in capital improvements in the fairgrounds,” Spencer said. And it continues with the still-underconstruction Heritage Plaza project, which is an outdoor concert and shaded area. Part of the plaza will have a memorial made of 6,000 bricks that people can buy for $250 a brick and have a family member’s name or business name put on it. Proceeds go to the Douglas County Fair Foundation’s endowment fund, to be used for unexpected expenses or capital projects for the fair, which usually breaks even, Spencer said. For more information, go to www.doug lascountyfairandrodeo.com.
Town” theme of the 2013 fair and rodeo — ironic because of the event’s storied, 95-year history in a county originally built on a tradition of ranching and equestrian sports — is meant to encourage
more recent arrivals to “experience all that Douglas County has to offer,” Spencer said. “Douglas County is getting more and more urbanized, so we’re bringing country to town when the rodeo and fair comes to Castle Rock,” he said, before encouraging attendees to wear Western outfits. The crowds grow every year and organizers have expanded a reserved seating area in the outdoor arena to accommodate more guests. They will likely need it, as rodeo tickets are expected to sell out. Each night will feature a special ceremony honoring different groups. The Patriot Rodeo will get underway at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 9 and honor members of the United States military. Active-duty personnel and veterans will receive discounted entry. The following evening, during the busy Saturday night rodeo, fair officials will honor longtime board member Bob Thomas, who passed away less than a month after last year’s fair and rodeo, and dedicated volunteer Allen Bader. The Sunday afternoon rodeo, for which tickets will cost only $5, is being billed as the “Tough Enough to Wear Pink Rodeo” and is a grassroots cowboy campaign to fight breast cancer. “It’s going to be another big Sunday,” Spencer said. For more information, tickets and a full schedule of rodeo events, visit http://www.douglascountyfairandrodeo.com/.
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Peruvians look to Colorado for guidance Pair visit Florissant Fossil Beds as model for tourism By Pat Hill
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Diana Pajuelo Aparicio and Santiago Asenjo Davila, geologist and accountant from Lima, Peru, spent a week in Colorado as guests of scientists at Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument. The two are pictured at the Cripple Creek & Victor Mining Co. where they are taking notes to take back to the villages in Sexi, Peru, where fossils from a petrified forest were recently discovered. Courtesy photo
In a Peruvian village of 300 people, the discovery of an ancient petrified forest resounds like silent thunder from the earth, for the villagers as well as scientists across the globe. The forest, formed 39 million years ago as the result of volcanic eruptions, is a gift that bears responsibility as well as opportunity for the people of Sexi, Peru. “The site only came to be known to scientists in the early 1990s,” said Herb Meyer, a paleontologist with Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument west of Colorado Springs. “It’s a very diverse site as far as petrified-wood sites in the world.” Meyer and Deborah Woodcock, a paleoclimatologist with Clark University in Massachusetts, were hosts last month to Diana Pajuelo Aparicio, a geologist, and Santiago Asenjo Davila, village native and accountant who now lives in Lima, Peru. The two Peruvians were in Florissant to learn how to help Sexi benefit from the discovery yet maintain the integrity of the site, which is protected by the national government. The Friends of the Fossil Beds, whose members are partners in the project, funded the visitors’ travel expenses. For the scientists, the discovery at El Bosque Petrificado Piedra Chamana offers a wealth of information; for Meyer, it’s the opportunity to study 25 leaf fossils, for Woodcock, it’s the 30 various kinds of wood. As the fossil beds attract tourists from around the nation, the Americans hope to help the villagers promote geo-tourism to the forest. However, the traps are obvious. “As people become more aware of it, fossils start to disappear,” Meyer said. “Sexi is a very poor village where the economy is based on chicken and eggs, very basic subsistence.” But for Asenjo, who at times is emotional over the poverty and challenges faced by his people, the fossils could be a pathway to something previously unreachable. “There is no opportunity for the people of Sexi; there is no work, the schools aren’t very good, health care is not good,” said Woodcock, translating for Asenjo. “Everybody leaves, so the idea that we could do
‘Our concerns are in helping them develop this very important site in a way that benefits the economy of the small village.’ Herb Meyer, paleontologist
anything that would make the economy strong is exciting.” Asenjo is crossed by concern yet enticed by the possibilities. “His family tries to get him to rest and not worry about Sexi,” Woodcock said. In visiting the fossil beds, as well as other sites in Colorado, the Peruvians hope to help the villagers form a group like the “Friends,” and amplify auxiliary opportunities for tourists, such as burro rides to view the Continental Divide from the top of a mountain. For Pajuelo, who works with an INGEMETT, which is comparable to the U.S. Geological Survey, the visit has been an eyeopener. “I have seen what you can do with geology. In Peru we write papers and investigate sites but we are missing communication with the public,” she said. “In Florissant they tell how the fossils are formed. If you show people with pictures they will see the importance of that bone, or that hill, for instance.” Developing geo-tourism is comprehensive, she said. “Yes, you have technology but I have seen the imagination to create geological evolution in a good way.” Woodcock and Meyer have explored the forest several times, with an eye on the science as well as the human aspect of the discovery. “Our concerns are in helping them develop this very important site in a way thatCapt. W benefits the economy of the small village,”July 5 Meyer said. “The mission of the National Park Service is to extend the benefits of conservation throughout the world, not just in the United States.”
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Fire agencies getting in sync Departments work on using same language By Jennifer Smith
jsmith@ourcoloradonews.com Supervisors with Littleton Fire Rescue, West Metro Fire Rescue and South Metro Fire Rescue are being trained to talk the same talk. “We run with each other a lot, so we want to communicate identically,” SMFR Capt. Ken Walker explained during a training session July 25. They’re using the Blue Card Command Certification Program, designed to bring departments into compliance with national standards required to be eligible for Homeland Security funds. “Each department wants to get better at running a call themselves and, in turn, as a group,” said Walker. “This way, we can kill two birds with one stone.” A major focus of Blue Card is the actual words the firefighters are using on scene, so everyone understands each other and radio chatter is minimized. Walker said the goal is to be clear, concise and brisk with their orders. “Radio time is very precious, and people can get killed in the first five minutes,” he
said. The supervisors sit in classes, then practice what they learned by running virtual drills on computers, communicating via real radios. On July 25, the scene was a burning strip mall. They worked on eliminating extraneous words like “at this time” or “please,” and whether to call a particular truck a “ladder” or a “tower.” “This training and certification program produces incident commanders that make better decisions that will potentially eliminate the lethal and/or costly mistakes that cause injury, death and unnecessary fire losses in the local response area,” according to the program’s website. There’s been some concern about how long the training takes firefighters out of service. Chief John Mullin said the 50 hours of training for all 39 supervisors will require taking one engine out of service for the duration. Past training meant down time for two engines and one ambulance, he said, calling this an improvement. Joel Heinemann, president of the Littleton Firefighters Association, thinks Blue Card will generally be a good thing. But he is concerned that until the whole department is trained, not just the supervisors, it could create confusion. “In general concept, it’s the right thing to do,” he said. “Anything to improve communication is a step in the right direction.”
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District Attorney George Brauchler of the 18th Judicial District, standing at the lectern, helps the FBI Denver Division and members of the executive board of the Rocky Mountain Regional Computer Forensics Laboratory celebrate earning international accreditation. The RMRCFL examines computer evidence for law-enforcement agencies throughout Colorado and Wyoming. The FBI provides the facility, equipment and training. “The services provided here are no longer ‘nice-to-haves,’ but critical to 21st-century policing,” said Douglas County Sheriff David Weaver, far left, co-chair of the RMRCFL executive board. Courtesy photo
Capt. Wayne Smith, of Littleton Fire Rescue, listens to orders and keeps an eye on a virtual fire during a training session July 5 at the South Metro Fire Rescue station. Photo by Jennifer Smith
Lone Tree adds luxury apartments Vue at RidgeGate complex celebrates grand opening By Jane Reuter
jreuter@ourcoloradonews.com Lone Tree’s newest housing option, the Vue at RidgeGate apartment complex, shatters the stereotypical image of apartment living, said Mayor Jim Gunning. “They call it an apartment complex, but I really don’t think of it that way at all,” said the mayor, who cut the ribbon for the building’s grand opening July 25. “This is an extremely upscale apartment complex and an upscale demographic. It’s more like a resort.” “An upscale hotel is how it struck me,” said Elton Winters, who attended the grand opening. “This place is really befitting of Lone Tree.” Vue tenants likely will have enough disposable income to frequent the Lone Tree Arts Center, Park Meadows mall and other Lone Tree businesses, Gunning believes. “Those are really solid economic housing units for Lone Tree,” he said. They’re also popular, with 45 percent of the nearly 300 units already occupied or reserved. The complex welcomed its first residents in June. “We are leasing faster than company expectations,” manager David Walton said. “We should be full in under a year. We budgeted for July to be 17 percent occupied and we’re already at 26 percent.” The demographic to date is wide-ranging. “You name it, we got it,” Walton said. “I think that’s partly due to our variety of floor plans. This is the first time as a company we’ve put in a studio. And that will attract a different demographic we haven’t been able to attract before — people that want to
live in a nice place but maybe can’t afford $1,200 or $1,300 a month.” They’re also pulling in corporate-level executives who work in Denver but live elsewhere and need a Monday through Friday residence. “Today’s renter is so much different than it was 20 years ago,” Walton said. “You have people that want to live in an apartment that’s just as nice as a house, but to be carefree, to have everything you need right at your fingertips.” The Vue, at the corner of Lincoln Avenue and Park Meadows Drive, is the second upscale Lone Tree apartment complex developed by Martin Fein Interests. Its sister complex Miramont, located just around the corner from the Vue, opened in 2010. Construction at the Vue isn’t yet complete, but company representatives already say Lone Tree’s a likely candidate for another such complex. “We would definitely love to expand in the Lone Tree market,” Walton said. The company “loves this RidgeGate neighborhood. Our product is perfect for it.” Highlights include a demonstration kitchen in which professional chefs will host classes for residents a few times each month, a personal trainer in the fitness room, a heated pool with a heated pool deck, eight heated poolside cabanas, a theater, a library with meeting rooms and outdoor terrace, bike rentals and a private parking garage. The units have 10-foot-high ceilings, 8-foot doors throughout, wood floors, travertine countertops, walk-in closets and fullsized washers and dryers, stainless steel appliances, mosaic-style kitchen backsplash and USB ports. Ranging in size from 517-square-foot studios to 1,396-squarefoot three-bedrooms, monthly rents at the apartments start at $975 and top out at $2,300.
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Douglas County’s Daniels Park is among places where the buffalo still roam. These animals were grazing recently against a mountain backdrop. Photo by Virginia Grantier
Gas pipeline to cut through Elbert County Project may yield $126,000 for public coffers By Deborah Grigsby
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Although Elbert County hasn’t worked the bugs out of its oil and gas documents yet, that didn’t stop the Board of County Commissioners from approving a new natural gas pipeline that will cut through the county, starting this month. In a July 24 unanimous decision, the BOCC approved a special use permit for Houston-based Front Range Pipeline LLC to construct and install a 16-inch-diameter steel pipeline that will carry liquid natural gas from Greeley to Skellytown, Texas, northeast of Amarillo. The decision is also expected to carry a sizable amount of cash back to the county coffers. According to the application, anticipated first-year revenues from the pipeline, payable to the county, will be somewhere near $126,000. Approximately $74,000 would go to the general fund, $47,000 would go into roads and bridges, and the remaining portion will bolster social services and county retirement funds. The pipeline will enter the county near the northwest corner and travel in a southeast pattern for 36 miles, exiting into El Paso County. The pipeline would then again clip the southwest corner of Elbert County before entering Lincoln County. “Construction is expected to be completed within six months,” said Carolyn Parkinson of Community Devolvement Services. “But if what they are doing in El Paso County is any indication, it will be much quicker. They are moving at about two miles per day.” The total project includes the pipeline as well as two mainline valves that will be located at or near the intersections of County Roads 194 and 29, and County Roads 94 and 77. A pumping station will be built two miles
about the pipeline Applicant: Front Range Pipeline LLC, 1100 Louisiana St., Suite 1000, Houston, TX 77002, 713-381-6500 Contents: Liquid natural gas Diameter: 16 inches Construction: Steel Length: Total length is 395 miles. Runs from Greeley to Skellytown, Texas. Approximately 36 miles within Elbert County. Main valves: Two mainline valves will be located at or near the intersections of County Roads 194 and 29, and County Roads 94 and 77. Pump station: One pump station will be located two miles north of Kiowa on Kiowa Bennett Road. Geography: Will cross primarily agriculturally zoned property. Depth: Buried a minimum of 48 inches below surface, 60 inches below bottom of roadside ditches on public right of way. Work hours: Monday-Saturday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Work will be conducted only during daylight hours. Source: Elbert County north of Kiowa on Kiowa Bennett Road. According to Parkinson, the applicant has acquired all necessary easements, primarily from private property owners. Most of the property identified is zoned for agriculture. Water for the project — about 4.8 million gallons of it — will be provided through a combination of efforts. “Water for dust mitigation will be provided by the Town of Kiowa,” Parkinson explained. “And water for the hydrostatic testing will come from a private source in El Paso County.” Hydrostatic testing involves filling the pipe system with water to inspect for leaks, as well as to certify the vessel for certain pressure ratings. Known as the Front Range Pipeline, the project connects to the larger Texas Express, a 20-inch-diameter mainline that spans the Lone Star State for 580 miles, from Skellytown to Mont Belvieu, Texas, near the Gulf of Mexico. Where possible, the pipeline will run parallel to existing utility easements.
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Heritage Elementary School sixth-graders Madi Morris, left, and Benicio Archuleta pet one of the chickens at the school’s new run and coop. The students are both members of the school’s farm committee. Photos by Ryan Boldrey
School project is for the birds
Heritage Elementary School sixth-grader Isabella Heydman reacts to one of the dozen chickens at the school’s new run and coop leaping into the air off her head.
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ends, finishing up July 13. Jezek, a freshman at Rock Canyon, led a team of volunteers in putting together the run and laying the protective ground wire, using recyclable materials from the school’s old greenhouse. “It’s really interesting to see how they like it,” Robert said. “When we watched the first chicken hop up the steps and go in, it was really pretty exciting.” And while the chickens all get comfortable in their new home over the summer, Antonsen said plans for the fall call for teaching about sustainability as students use scraps from the cafeteria to supplement the chicken feed, as well as to
More than half of the elementary schools throughout Douglas County have a community garden tended by students and staff. Only one boasts a chicken coop. Constructed this summer at Heritage Elementary School in Highlands Ranch as part of two Eagle Scout projects, the coop and ac-
er the structures to keep predators out, as well as understand that the chickens would be quiet with the exception of when they laid eggs, the county approved the request of students to have between 10 and 12 animals, instead of the four chickens typically allowed at a Highlands Ranch residence. After that, Boy Scouts Nick Robert and Spencer Jezek each volunteered to build one of the structures as their respective Eagle Scout project. Robert, a senior at Highlands Ranch High School with plans to study architectural engineering in college, worked on the coop for four week-
STEM experiment heads for space Microbrewery will be in microgravity By Ryan Boldrey
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Tap the imagination of an 11-year-old boy and you never know what you might discover. Take a gander into STEM School seventh-grader Michal Bodzianowski’s and you may find a scientist in the making. Bodzianowski recently learned an experiment he proposed will be conducted on the Interna. tional Space Station over a six-week period beicant ginning this November. priOne of 300 sixth- and eighth-graders at the Highlands Ranch school to complete a proposal oned this spring, Bodzianowski was one of three selected by teachers, parents and a few engineers llion from nearby Raytheon to have their experiments ugh a submitted to the Student Spaceflight Experiments Program. proOut of 3,000 national submissions, Bodn exzianowski’s experiment, “What are the effects of the creation of beer in microgravity and is it sting possible?” was just one of 11 selected to launch Paso aboard Space X Mission 4 on Nov. 11 from Cape Canaveral in Florida. g the Bodzianowski will attend the launch with eaks, his father, Tom, and celebrate seeing his experirtain ment go up into space just two days after his 12th birthday. , the “It’s going to be one of the best birthday presress, ents I’ve ever had,” he said. “I’m really excited. s the Being the first kid, not just in the county or in the kellyschool, but in the whole state, to get my experiGulf ment to fly into space, I never expected this.” Bodzianowski selected the subject matter run for his experiment after researching what experiments had already been conducted in space and after reading a book about beer being more popular than water in medieval times. He said
STEM School and Academy seventh-grader Michal Bodzianowski works on an experiment at the school over the summer. The 11-year-old from Highlands Ranch is one of 11 students nationwide whose experiments will be conducted in space this fall as part of the Student Spaceflight Experiments Program. Photo by Ryan Boldrey he also had heard that wine was once made in space, so he wondered if beer could be too. “It was kind of a surprise to us,” said Tom Bodzianowski on the subject. “He has never tried beer, but he is very interested in chemical reactions and creating things. He is very hands-on. One day, he just came home and asked for all the ingredients.” And while Michal began running experiments at home, he was not setting out to create his own batch of beer, but instead testing a variety of yeast reactions. He said his hope is that if one can make beer in space, then alcohol should also be able to be created for emergency medical
purposes. “We are calling it Colorado’s first microbrewery in space,” said Bodzianowski’s teacher Sharon Combs, adding that Michal’s experiment will fly side by side with a number of industry experiments as well as the other 10 selected by the SSEP. “When I heard about the concept, I thought NASA would never approve it, but it just shows how much fun science can be,” said Penny Eucker, executive director of the school. “We have only one experiment from Colorado going, and I’m thinking, of course, it’s Colorado, it’s got to be beer.”
turn into compost to add nutrients to the garden. “It takes a lot of responsibility to take care of chickens,” said sixth-grader Jared Mata. As per funding, the structures were taken care of by the Boy Scouts, and everything else the chickens need in the future will be paid for through the sale of eggs.
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sons. “I thought, `Wouldn’t it be amazing if we were able to keep the chickens that they hatch and raise them in the garden,’” Antonsen said. “The kids approached the principal after I warned him we were coming and he was all for it.” Once it was approved by the principal, the students — led by now sixth-graders Benicio Archuleta and Madi Morris — put together a PowerPoint presentation for county officials who came to the school for a special hearing. After hearing the students’ plans to keep the coop clean, put in protective ground wire and cov-
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companying run — built from recycled material and discount wood — are now home to a dozen birds, including Salmon Faverolle, Speckled Sussex, Rhode Island Reds and Plymouth Barred Rocks. What began as an idea sparked by health teacher Sue Antonsen and a group of fifth-graders on the school’s farming committee has taken full flight. Antonsen, whose wheels started turning this past school year when 4-H members brought in some eggs to the school’s third-grade classrooms for the students to hatch, now sees an opportunity where the students can learn a multitude of les-
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Tyler “Pig Pen” Jones smiles from the cab of his Pig Pen Racer. Jones, a resident of Centennial, was part of the annual demolition derby race at the 2013 Arapahoe County Fair. The race pits driver against driver, with the last vehicle moving declared as winner. Photos by Deborah Grigsby
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Demolition man has smashing career Centennial resident dishes the dirt on derby racing By Deborah Grigsby
dgrigsby@ourcoloradonews.com It’s a dirty job, but somebody’s got to do it. And according to Tyler Jones of Centennial, that somebody is him. With his long dark locks and welltanned hide, Jones looks more like some sort of magazine cover than a demolition derby driver, but the driver of “Pig Pen Racer,” a cannibalized Ford F-250 club cab pickup truck, says the idea of driving around in circles smashing into other vehicles is appealing. “Where else can I drive like this and
not get a ticket,” he said. “Or worse yet, sued?” Jones was among several derby racers at the Fifth Annual Demolition Derby Race on July 28 at the Arapahoe County Fair. Open to drivers 16 and older with a valid driver’s license, the all-amateur event pits drivers against each other in a muddy ring, each vying to disable the other by brute force. Drivers smash into each other, and the last operational vehicle either advances to the next round or is declared the winner. Jones, who’s been racing for about eight years, said he purchased the Pig Pen Racer for $800. “I actually found it on Craigslist,” he said. “And since then, I’ve put another $2,000 into it.”
But according to the doting father, the best upgrade made so far is the custom paint job created by his daughter, featuring the colorful blue and red handprints on the front driver’s side fender. Although Jones said serious injuries in the sport are rare, he has seen some guys who were “pretty banged up.” “I can’t say enough about protective gear,” said Jones, who’s never been injured. “Aside from additional padding within the cab of the truck, I also wear shin guards like hockey players, a helmet and a $600 custom neck brace, just in case.” He cautioned new drivers to do their homework, and start out small. “And always wear protective gear,” he said. “Always.”
Peace, love and mud. Centennial demolition derby racer Tyler Jones flashes a peace sign as he leaves the arena after a disappointing defeat at the 2013 Arapahoe County Fair Demolition Derby Race.
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Molly Kay, of Sterling, smiles while flying through the air at a trampoline-style attraction July 26 during the 2013 Buffalo Bill Days festivities in Golden’s Parfet Park.
Buffalo Bill Days fest celebrated in Golden Photos By t.J. thomson Golden began its 59th annual Buffalo Bill Days on July 24 with a backswing on the Applewood Golf Course during the 10th annual golf tournament. Jack and Carline Horton and their Heinie Foss grandchild were this year’s Grand Marshalls to lead the Best of the West Parade. July 26 kicked off the festivities for locals and visitors in Parfet Park with food, art and a new mechanical bull. Musical entertainment played into the night with featured funky blues bands such
as Chris Daniels & the Kings, and Saturday’s country headline performance by Brad Lee Schroeder. Family fun including the popular Muttin Bustin’ for little buckaroos brave enough to ride on the wooly sheep had its annual competition, with early birds stopping by the Golden fire department to fill up on pancakes and bacon. Buffalo Bill Days also featured their traditional car shows including classics, street rods and orphan trucks and cars.
Bill Hedberd, of Golden, wheels his wares along Washington Avenue on July 27 prior to the 2013 Buffalo Bill Days Parade in Golden.
Eleanor Mailleax, of Centennial, dances while holding her mother Amanda’s hand on July 27 during the 2013 Buffalo Bill Days Parade in Golden.
Crowds gather along Washington Ave. July 27 near the Buffalo Bill Statue to witness the start of the 2013 Buffalo Bill Days Parade in Golden.
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Champion dog groomer loves a challenge Henriksen hones skills through competition By Jennifer Smith
jsmith@ourcoloradonews.com Fluffy is a dog fraught with irony. He’s a bichon frise, a breed often touted as safe for people allergic to dogs. But sadly, Fluffy himself is allergic to a long list of things — cats, cotton, hemp, horses and more, including many ingredients common in grooming products. “It’s so strange that a dog that’s supposed to be hypoallergenic for the benefit of all of us has all these insane allergies,” said Carolyn Brimson, Fluffy’s owner. That’s why she feels lucky to have discovered groomer Christie Henriksen. “She’s a good part of the ongoing general good health of our dog,” said Brimson. Henriksen is conscientious about avoiding the multitudes of things Fluffy can’t tolerate, and she keeps a close eye out for the hot spots that indicate a flare-up. And to top it off, says Brimson, she’s an excellent groomer. She’s proved that by achieving the level of master groomer and winning a bundle of first-place awards in National Dog Groomers Association of America competi-
Christie Henriksen is a master groomer and has won a bundle of first-place awards in National Dog Groomers Association of America competitions. She competed recently at an international challenge held in Las Vegas. Courtesy photo tions. She competed recently at an international challenge held in Las Vegas. “It’s going to be my first big show,” she said before leaving. “I’m pretty freaked out right now.”
Henriksen has loved dogs all her life and got her first show dog, Kodiak, when she was 15. With guidance from other handlers, she practiced the finer points of grooming on him.
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She moved from Michigan to Littleton in 2007, started working in a pet spa and joined the NDGAA. When she found a storefront at 5501 S. Broadway that was cheaper than her booth rent, she
jumped. Her business, Uptown Pups, has been open since last October. Her goal is to create a spa experience for the dogs that’s equal to what humans love, and she even hopes to add a doggie masseuse eventually. Her shop is clean and freshly remodeled, and there’s not a trace of wet-dog smell. Beyond the basic services, extras include tooth brushing, nail polish, fur dyeing and even tattoos. “I want to be the best of the best,” she said. “That’s what I’m striving for. I’m a master groomer; now I want to be more than a master groomer. I always want to get better and better, and that’s why I’m doing these competitions.” Judges tell her she has a great eye for symmetry and that her trims are clean and crisp. “I see the other dogs, and they look so good, and I wonder why my dog stands out,” she said. Contestants must bring their own dogs with them, so a few of her clients will travel with her. “They get a free groom out of it, and a little fame,” she said. She hopes to soon have her own dog to travel with. Kodiak walked over the rainbow bridge a couple of years ago, but his greatgreat-grandchildren were expected to be born this week. “It’s exciting to get a little piece of him,” she said.
Author wins Colorado Book Award Anthology had roots in Columbine By Sonya Ellingboe
sellingboe@ourcolorado news.com On June 21, Carolyn Mears of Littleton was presented with the 2013 Colorado Book Award for Anthology for her 2012 book, “Reclaiming School in the Aftermath of Trauma: Advice Based on Experiences” (Palgrave Macmillan). The awards ceremonies were held in Aspen. The annual Colorado Book Awards, in a number of categories, are given by The Colorado Center for the Book, a program of the Colorado Humanities, affiliated with the Library of Congress Center for the Book in Washington, D.C. The organization, a nonprofit affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities, has an office in Greenwood Village and supports literary, cultural and historical programs throughout the state. Mears’ experiences began on April 20, 1999. Her younger son was a student at Columbine High School when the shooting tragedy happened. “Severely exposed to violence one should never have to,” she said, he ended up hiding in a closet with others. There were about three hours of “that unknowing piece — was he alive?” “That’s the beginning. There was no preparation for schools, teachers, counselors ... Thinking things will go back to how it used to be is a myth — for kids, teachers, parents, community. It was a shattering of what we thought our world was.” As an educator, Mears determined to return to school and embarked on
Carolyn Mears of Littleton won the 2013 Colorado Book Award for her anthology “Reclaiming School in the Aftermath of Trauma: Advice Based on Experiences.”Courtesy photo an award-winning Ph.D. thesis project, published as “Experiences of Columbine Parents in Finding the Way to Tomorrow.” A network began that reached across the world. “But when I speak, I speak as a Columbine mom. I trust people who have lived the experience.” She developed a research method. She had inquiries from around the world about “what did the teachers do?” It was back to the drawing board. She needed to go beyond being a Columbine mom. A federal grant was available to aid in research for Mears, who is a dissertation adviser and adjunct faculty at the University of Denver’s Morgridge College of Education and is a member of the Trauma Certification Board of the DU Graduate School of Social Work. She is called on to speak nationally and internationally about such topics as trauma response and recovery after school shootings, safe school environments, leadership in times of crisis and narrative research. “Everyone on the globe will experience or know someone who has experienced a traumatic event,”
Mears said. For her 12-chapter anthology, she connected with people at Virginia Tech over the shooting there; the Lusher Charter School in New Orleans about Hurricane Katrina experiences; the New York Law School, near the World Trade Center, about 9/11; and the Joleka Center School in Finland, where there was a school shooting in 2007. She interviewed in some cases and included writing by others. Mears asked: “Tell me briefly your story/experience. What did you find helpful?” There were more than 100 interviews and she used her material from Columbine parents. “I really wanted to be sure their voices came through — I don’t own their life experience nor their words. It’s important that people are not victimized.” “It’s a tough read,” she says of her anthology. However, “it’s a book not of sorrow, but of hope.” Readers can find a list of other 2013 Colorado book award winners by going online to coloradohumanities. org, then clicking on a link on the “News/Media” page.
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MILESTONES Education
Brittany Cummins, of Castle Pines, was named to the spring 2013 dean’s honor roll at the University of Northern Colorado. Rebecca Alexander, Chelsea Dome, Gaylynn Fassler, Walter Fox, Alexander Klein, Erica Schneider, Mollie Schnorr, Devon Seperich, Amber Sonka, Kristina Thomas, Morgan Thomas, Kaylee Vatter, Ross Woodzell, Amanda Little and Anthony Mueller, of Castle Rock, were named to the spring 2013 dean’s honor roll at the University of Northern Colorado. Lauren Ortmayer, Joshua Ramirez, Rebecca Roth, Deanna Schenck, Alyssa Bartle, Ava Brereton, Zach Byar, Stephen Klein, Alexie Lobban, Darian Mendez, Garrett Spradlin, Holly Stimson and Zachary Wyn, of Castle Rock, were named to the spring 2013 dean’s list of distinction at the University of Northern Colorado. Alyssa Victoria Bradley, Samantha Huntington Cook, Caryn L. Dinkel, Bryce D. Fiore and Aizlinne Forrest Elazhe Sceery, of Castle Rock, were named to the spring 2013 dean’s list at the University of Wyoming. Brittany Kai Ching and Luke
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Gregory Ruff, of Castle Rock, were named to the spring 2013 provost’s honor roll at the University of Wyoming. Michael Cherneski, of Castle Rock, was named to the spring 2013 vice president honor roll at Adams State University. Jacob Levine, of Castle Rock, was named to the spring 2013 dean’s list at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities. Grant Michael Gerrard, of Castle Pines, earned a JD in May from the University of Wyoming. Evan William Dearth and Luke Gregory Ruff, of Castle Rock, earned bachelor’s degrees in May from the University of Wyoming. Michael Cherneski and Elizabeth Strang, of Castle Rock, are on the Adams State University vice president honor roll for the spring 2013 semester. Joseph Costello, of Castle Rock, was named to the spring 2013 high honor list at Minnesota State University. Joseph C. Meier and Kathryn V. Zahorik, of Franktown, were named to the spring 2013 dean’s list at the University of Wyoming. Kevin Michael Beckman, of Franktown, earned a bachelor’s degree in May from the Univer-
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sity of Wyoming. Erin Beatrice Sanders, of Larkspur, earned a bachelor’s degree in May from the University of Wyoming. Alec Rubio Hinojosa, Ryan Jeffrey Johnson, Lauren Kay Miller and Lindsay Rae Weatherly, of Parker, earned bachelor’s degrees in May from the University of Wyoming. Emily Norma Thomas, of Parker, earned JD and MPA degrees in May from the University of Wyoming. Zacharia Saleh Ajour and Lindsay J. Kocet, of Parker, were named to the spring 2013 provost’s honor roll at the University of Wyoming. Andrea Elizabeth Routzon, of Parker, earned a bachelor’s degree in English from Stephen F. Austin State University. Sela Harcey, of Parker, was named to the spring 2013 dean’s list at Midland University. William Hoff and Tanner Oliver, of Parker, are on the Adams State University vice president honor roll for the spring 2013 semester. Alexander Canyock, of Parker, was named to the spring 2013 high honor list at Minnesota State University.
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Seniors According to county spokeswoman Wendy Holmes, Douglas County is the only member of the Denver Regional Council of Governments that is addressing such a situation in this manner. Part of the reason behind the county’s actions, said Commissioner Jack Hilbert, is that Douglas County has the fastest growing senior population per capita in the state and is among the top 10 nationally when it comes to an increase in elders. “Because of that we have to start addressing this now,” he said. “We don’t have, in my opinion, 10 years to get these answers. We need to start getting these answers in the next three to five years to address our current population.” Part of the reason to address this in a collaborative fashion, he said, is so that services aren’t being duplicated. With multiple municipalities working together to solve existing issues among the senior population, it will limit the use of taxpayer dollars. Hilbert anticipates some of the hottest topics being discussed will be transportation, affordable housing and health care.
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Services:
Saturday 5:30pm Sunday 8am, 9:15am, 10:30am Sunday School 9:15am
on
Little Blessings Day Care www.littleblessingspdo.com
Open and Welcoming
Sunday Worship 8:00 am Chapel Service 9:00 & 10:30 am
Sunday School 9:00 & 10:30 am
www.st-andrew-umc.com
Weaving Truth and Relevance into Relationships and Life
worship Time 10:30AM sundays
Affiliated with United Church of Religious Science
303-794-2683 Preschool: 303-794-0510
9:00am Spiritual Formation Classes for all Ages 90 east orchard road littleton, co
Castle Rock Recreation Center 2301 Woodlands Blvd, Castle Rock
9203 S. University Blvd. Highlands Ranch, 80126
303 798 6387
CENTER FOR SPIRITUAL LIVING Sunday Services 10 a.m.
www.OurCenterforSpiritualLiving.org 720-851-0265
Abiding Word Lutheran Church 8391 S. Burnley Ct., Highlands Ranch
(Next to RTD lot @470 & University)
An Evangelical Presbyterian Church
Sunday Worship 10:30 4825 North Crowfoot Valley Rd. Castle Rock • canyonscc.org 303-663-5751
pastor@awlc.org www.awlc.org
First Presbyterian Church of Littleton
Franktown
Sunday
8:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m.
GRACE PRESBYTERIAN
Acts 2:38
Alongside One Another On Life’s Journey
www.gracecolorado.com
Trinity Lutheran Church & School
Sunday Worship 8:00 & 10:45 a.m. Trinity Lutheran School & ELC (Ages 3-5, Grades K-8)
303-841-4660 www.tlcas.org
You are invited to worship with us:
Sundays at 10:00 am
Grace is on the NE Corner of Santa Fe Dr. & Highlands Ranch Pkwy. (Across from Murdochs)
303-798-8485
4391 E Mainstreet, Parker, Colorado 80134 Church Office – (303) 841-3836
www.parkerbiblechurch.org
LUTHERAN CHURCH, ELCA
SErviCES:
Saturday 5:30pm
Sunday 9:30am
Joyful Mission Preschool 303-841-3770 7051 East Parker Hills Ct. • Parker, CO 303-841-3739 www.joylutheran-parker.org
Parker evangelical Presbyterian church Connect – Grow – Serve
Sunday Worship
8:45 am & 10:30 am 9030 Miller road Parker, Co 80138 303-841-2125 www.pepc.org
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Community Church of Religious Science Sunday services held in the historic Ruth Memorial Chapel at the Parker Mainstreet Center
...19650 E. Mainstreet, Parker 80138
Sunday Service
& Children’s Church 10:00 a.m.
Visit our website for details of classes & upcoming events.
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1609 W. Littleton Blvd. (303) 798-1389 • www.fpcl.org
A place for you
Sunday Worship: 10:45AM & 6PM Bible Study: 9:30AM Children, Young People & Adults
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New Thought...Ancient Wisdom
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“Loving God - Making A Difference”
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Worship Services Sundays at 9:00am
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“We don’t know the level which each will rise to, but we want to make sure citizens are being served and work with the private sector to make that happen,” he said. In addition to the listening tour, the county also has a survey available on its website that seniors are encouraged to take. In order to complete that survey, one can go to www.douglas.co.us and enter “Senior Initiative” in the search box. While there, one can also see all dates, times and addresses for the listening tour.
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Where people are excited about God’s Word.
Open hearts. Open minds. Open doors.
Aug. 2 — Deckers Community Center, noon-1 p.m. Aug. 15 — Castle Rock: Oakwood Apartments, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Aug. 20 — Parker: Lifecare Center of Stonegate, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Aug. 22 — Roxborough Library, 1:30-2:30 p.m. Aug. 23 — Larkspur Fire Station, noon-1 p.m. Aug. 26 — Castle Pines Community Center, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Aug. 29 — Highlands Ranch: Sheriff’s Substation, 10-11 a.m. Sept. 5 — Castle Rock Senior Center, 12:301:30 p.m. Sept. 11 — Lone Tree Recreation Center, 9:3010:30 a.m. Sept. 18 — arker Senior Center, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Sept. 19 — Louviers Village Club House, 9:3010:30 a.m. For addresses, visit www.douglas.co.us.
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First United Methodist Church 1200 South Street Castle Rock, CO 80104 303.688.3047 www.fumccr.org
SENIOR INITIATIVE LISTENING TOUR
60 W Littleton Blvd, Unit 101 Littleton CO 80120 303 523 7332
Sunday School
(for children and adults)
9:00 am
Morning Worship Service 10:30 am Evening Worship Service 6:30 pm
Greewood Village Saint Peter Lutheran Church and Rainbow Trail Lutheran Camp
Hilltop United Church Of Christ 10926 E. Democrat Rd. Parker, CO 10am Worship Service www.hilltopucc.org 303-841-2808
Pastor David Fisher Fellowship & Worship: 9:00 am Sunday School: 10:45 am 5755 Valley Hi Drive Parker, CO 303-941-0668
www.SpiritofHopeLCMC.org
Day Camp 2013 August 5 – 8 9300 E. Belleview Ave. Greenwood Village Colorado 80111 303-770-9301 or www.stplc.org
*ages 3 yrs to those entering 6th grade
Breakfast 8:15 am Prayer 6:00 pm
Bible Study
Prayer 5:45 pm Dinner 6:15 pm Additional Meeting Times: Friday 6:30 pm Prayer Saturday 10:30 am—12:00 noon Open Church (Fellowship/Canvassing)
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Public Trustees PUBLIC NOTICE Castle Rock NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2013-0338 To Whom It May Concern: On 5/8/2013 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: KATHRYN S DELOHERY Original Beneficiary: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N. A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 3/3/2008 Recording Date of DOT: 3/28/2008 Reception No. of DOT: 2008022527 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $237,510.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $222,781.22 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: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof. 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 17, BLOCK 7, BALDWIN PARK ESTATES FILING NO. 2, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 2152 Shiloh Drive, Castle Rock, CO 80104 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, August 28, 2013, 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: 7/4/2013 Last Publication: 8/1/2013 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 5/9/2013 GEORGE J KENNEDY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: KIMBERLY L. MARTINEZ Colorado Registration #: 40351 999 18TH STREET SUITE 2201, DENVER, COLORADO 80202 Phone #: (303) 865-1400 Fax #: (303) 865-1410 Attorney File #: 13-02080 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No. 2013-0338 First Publication: 7/4/2013 Last Publication: 8/1/2013 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Castle Rock NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2013-0053 To Whom It May Concern: On 1/28/2013 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: KEVIN A ROTH AND ASHLEY J ZAMANI Original Beneficiary: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 5/21/2010 Recording Date of DOT: 5/25/2010 Reception No. of DOT: 2010031726 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $142,086.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $137,384.76 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: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof. 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: CONDOMINIUM UNIT 217, BUILDING NO.2, BLACKFEATHER, ACCORDING TO THE CONDOMINIUM MAP FOR BLACKFEATHER, RECORDED ON MAY 14, 2003 AT RECEPTION NO.2003072229, AND AS DEFINED AND DESCRIBED IN THE CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION OF BLACKFEATHER, RECORDED OCTOBER 7, 2002 AT RECEPTION NO.2002103111, BOTH RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, COLORADO. TOGETHER WITH THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO USE PARKING SPACE NO.217. TOGETHER WITH THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO USE GARAGE SPACE NO.24. COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 488 Black Feather Loop #217, Castle Rock, CO 80104 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, August 28, 2013, 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 in-
14, 2003 AT RECEPTION NO.2003072229, AND AS DEFINED AND DESCRIBED IN THE CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION OF BLACKFEATHER, RECORDED OCTOBER 7, 2002 AT RECEPTION NO.2002103111, BOTH RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, COLORADO. TOGETHER WITH THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO USE PARKING SPACE NO.217. TOGETHER WITH THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO USE GARAGE SPACE NO.24. COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 488 Black Feather Loop #217, Castle Rock, CO 80104 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, August 28, 2013, 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: 7/4/2013 Last Publication: 8/1/2013 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 6/24/2013 GEORGE J KENNEDY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: REAGAN LARKIN Colorado Registration #: 42309 999 18TH STREET SUITE 2201, DENVER, COLORADO 80202 Phone #: (303) 865-1400 Fax #: (303) 865-1410 Attorney File #: 13-00312 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/
Public Trustees
Legal Notice No.: 2013-0053 First Publication: 7/4/2013 Last Publication: 8/1/2013 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Castle Rock NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2013-0333 To Whom It May Concern: On 5/6/2013 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: R&M DEVCO, LLC, A COLORADO LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, AND BELL MOUNTAIN STABLES, LLC, A COLORADO LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Original Beneficiary: BALTZ FAMILY PARTNERS, LTD., A COLORADO LIMITED PARTNERSHIP Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: BALTZ FAMILY PARTNERS, LTD., A COLORADO LIMITED PARTNERSHIP Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 10/13/2009 Recording Date of DOT: 10/19/2009 Reception No. of DOT: 2009080102 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $1,400,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $1,400,000.00 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: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof. Said Deed of Trust was rerecorded on 11/18/2009, under Reception No. 2009087987.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 99A, BELL MOUNTAIN RANCH SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1-A, 3RD AMENDMENT, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO, AND ALL MINERAL RIGHTS AND WATER APPURT E N A N T T H E R E T O LOTS 98, 100, AND 101, BELL MOUNTAIN RANCH SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1-A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO, AND ALL MINERAL RIGHTS AND WATER RIGHTS APPURTENANT THERETO. Which has the address of: 96 Bell Mountain Pkwy, Castle Rock, CO 80104 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, August 28, 2013, 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: 7/4/2013 Last Publication: 8/1/2013 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 5/6/2013 GEORGE J KENNEDY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: GLEN MCKIE Colorado Registration #: 6418 BROOKSIDE OFFICE PARK 801 SOUTH PERRY STREET, CASTLE ROCK, COLORADO 80104 Phone #: (303) 741-3458 Fax #: (303) 741-2398 Attorney File #: BALTZ FAMILY *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2013-0333 First Publication: 7/4/2013 Last Publication: 8/1/2013 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Larkspur NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2013-0337 To Whom It May Concern: On 5/7/2013 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: DAVID M. WILSON AND VICTORIA A. WILSON Original Beneficiary: NEW CENTURY MORTGAGE CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDERS OF THE ASSET BACKED SECURITIES CORPORATION HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST, SERIES NC 2005-HE8, ASSET BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES NC 2005-HE8 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 8/4/2005
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PUBLIC NOTICE Larkspur NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2013-0337 To Whom It May Concern: On 5/7/2013 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: DAVID M. WILSON AND VICTORIA A. WILSON Original Beneficiary: NEW CENTURY MORTGAGE CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDERS OF THE ASSET BACKED SECURITIES CORPORATION HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST, SERIES NC 2005-HE8, ASSET BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES NC 2005-HE8 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 8/4/2005 Recording Date of DOT: 8/10/2005 Reception No. of DOT: 2005075237 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $173,200.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $156,260.12 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: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof. Said Deed of Trust was rerecorded on 2/14/2006, under Reception No. 2006012778.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 8, ECHO VILLAGE FILING NO.1, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 7235 Echo Village Drive, Larkspur, CO 80118 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, August 28, 2013, 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: 7/4/2013 Last Publication: 8/1/2013 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 5/9/2013 GEORGE J KENNEDY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: CYNTHIA LOWERY-GRABER Colorado Registration #: 34145 999 18TH STREET SUITE 2201, DENVER, COLORADO 80202 Phone #: (303) 865-1400 Fax #: (303) 865-1410 Attorney File #: 13-01286R *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/
Public Trustees
Legal Notice No.: 2013-0337 First Publication: 7/4/2013 Last Publication: 8/1/2013 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Castle Rock NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2013-0343 To Whom It May Concern: On 5/8/2013 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: ANIL CHAUDHRY Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR HOMEAMERICAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 1/23/2006 Recording Date of DOT: 2/14/2006 Reception No. of DOT: 2006012686 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $197,758.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $184,043.46 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: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof. 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 22, BLOCK 3, CASTLEWOOD RANCH FILING NO 2 - PARCEL 9, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO Which has the address of: 288 Peabody Street, Castle Rock, CO 80104 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, August 28, 2013, 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: 7/4/2013 Last Publication: 8/1/2013 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 5/9/2013 GEORGE J KENNEDY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: EMILY JENSIK Colorado Registration #: 31294 1199 BANNOCK STREET , DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 813-1177 Fax #: (303) 813-1107 Attorney File #: 1068.06167 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/
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: 7/4/2013 Last Publication: 8/1/2013 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 5/9/2013 GEORGE J KENNEDY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: EMILY JENSIK Colorado Registration #: 31294 1199 BANNOCK STREET , DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 813-1177 Fax #: (303) 813-1107 Attorney File #: 1068.06167 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/
Public Trustees
Legal Notice No.: 2013-0343 First Publication: 7/4/2013 Last Publication: 8/1/2013 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Castle Rock NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2013-0347 To Whom It May Concern: On 5/13/2013 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: MICHAEL T HANTSKE AND TERESA N HANTSKE Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE BANK, FSB. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 4/24/2008 Recording Date of DOT: 5/13/2008 Reception No. of DOT: 2008034008 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $260,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $263,485.34 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: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof. *As modified persuant to the loan modification executed on November 14, 2011* 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: ALL THAT CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND SITUATE IN THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO, BEING KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS FOLLOWS: LOT 22, BLOCK 1, CRYSTAL VALLEY RANCH, FILING NO. 3, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 4294 Eagle Tail Ln, Castle Rock, CO 80104 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 4, 2013, 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: 7/11/2013 Last Publication: 8/8/2013 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 5/13/2013 GEORGE J KENNEDY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: WAYNE E VADEN Colorado Registration #: 21026 PO BOX 18997 , DENVER, COLORADO 80218 Phone #: (303) 377-2933 Fax #: (303) 377-2934 Attorney File #: 13-081-05095 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2013-0347 First Publication: 7/11/2013 Last Publication: 8/8/2013 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Castle Rock NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2013-0363 To Whom It May Concern: On 5/17/2013 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: DIXIE NEIGHBOURS AND JASON NEIGHBOURS Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS OF COLORADO, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 3/13/2009 Recording Date of DOT: 3/20/2009 Reception No. of DOT: 2009019083 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $207,178.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $200,158.68 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: Failure to pay monthly installments due Note Holder. 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 18, BLOCK 3, FOUNDERS VILLAGE FILING NO. 7, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO Which has the address of: 1217 Parsons Ave., Castle Rock, CO 80104 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 4, 2013, 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
date hereof: $200,158.68 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: Failure to pay monthly installments due Note Holder. 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 18, BLOCK 3, FOUNDERS VILLAGE FILING NO. 7, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORA DO Which has the address of: 1217 Parsons Ave., Castle Rock, CO 80104 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 4, 2013, 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: 7/11/2013 Last Publication: 8/8/2013 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 5/20/2013 GEORGE J KENNEDY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: HOLLY DECKER Colorado Registration #: 32647 355 UNION BOULEVARD SUITE 250, LAKEWOOD, COLORADO 80228 Phone #: (303) 274-0155 Fax #: (303) 274-0159 Attorney File #: 13-910-24493 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/
Public Trustees
Legal Notice No.: 2013-0363 First Publication: 7/11/2013 Last Publication: 8/8/2013 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Castle Rock NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2013-0364 To Whom It May Concern: On 5/20/2013 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: DIANE L. KING Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR FIRST MAGNUS FINANCIAL CORPORATION, AN ARIZONA CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 4/17/2006 Recording Date of DOT: 4/19/2006 Reception No. of DOT: 2006032556 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $183,470.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $207,329.88 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: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof. 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 79, MEADOWS FILING NO. 11, PARCEL 5, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 3815 Pecos Trail, Castle Rock, CO 80109 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 11, 2013, 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: 7/18/2013 Last Publication: 8/15/2013 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 5/28/2013 GEORGE J KENNEDY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: CYNTHIA LOWERY-GRABER Colorado Registration #: 34145 999 18TH STREET SUITE 2201, DENVER, COLORADO 80202 Phone #: (303) 865-1400 Fax #: (303) 865-1410 Attorney File #: 13-01954 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2013-0364 First Publication: 7/18/2013 Last Publication: 8/15/2013 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Sedalia NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2013-0366 To Whom It May Concern: On 5/23/2013 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: HOT STUFF INVESTMENTS, LLC A COLORADO LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY AND JODY R. JOHNSON Original Beneficiary: W.S.A. FRATERNAL LIFE Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: W.S.A. FRATERNAL LIFE Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 6/3/2008 Recording Date of DOT: 6/9/2008 Reception No. of DOT: 2008040922 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $525,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $492,112.24 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: failure to make payments as required by the terms of the Promissory note and deed to 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: Parcel A: A tract of land situated in the Northwest ¼ of the Southwest ¼ of Section 13, Township 7 South, Range 68
the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: HOT STUFF INVESTMENTS, LLC A COLORADO LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY AND JODY R. JOHNSON Original Beneficiary: W.S.A. FRATERNAL LIFE Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: W.S.A. FRATERNAL LIFE Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 6/3/2008 Recording Date of DOT: 6/9/2008 Reception No. of DOT: 2008040922 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $525,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $492,112.24 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: failure to make payments as required by the terms of the Promissory note and deed to 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: Parcel A: A tract of land situated in the Northwest ¼ of the Southwest ¼ of Section 13, Township 7 South, Range 68 West of the 6th Principal Meridian, County of Douglas, State of Colorado, described as follow: Commencing at the Southwest corner of said Northwest ¼; of Southwest ¼; Thence North 0° 19' West 88.36 feet; Thence South 69° 26' East 118.35 feet; Thence South 71° 12' East 138.8 feet; Thence South 89° 31' West 242.0 feet, more or less, to the point of beginning. Except that portion conveyed to the County of Douglas by instrument recorded February 16, 1928 in Book 73 at Page 286. Parcel B: A tract of land situated in Block 6, Sedalia, County of Douglas, State of Colorado, more particularly described as follow: Beginning at the Southwest corner of the Northwest ¼ of the Southwest ¼ of Section 13, Township 7 South, Range 68 West of the 6th Principal Meridian; Thence Easterly along the South line of said Northwest ¼ of the Southwest ¼ a distance of 152.77 feet to a line 80.37 feet Westerly from and parallel with the Easterly line of said Block 6; Thence Southerly along said parallel line a distance of 88.05 feet to a line 50.00 feet Northerly from and parallel with centerline of the main line of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Re Railway Company; Thence Westerly along said parallel line a distance of 221.08 feet to the Westerly line of said Block 6; Thence Northerly along said Westerly line a distance of 120.69 feet to the Southerly right of way line of State Highway No. 85: Thence Easterly along said Southerly right of way line a distance of 46.53 feet to the West line of aforesaid Northwest ¼ of the Southwest ¼; Thence Southerly along said West line a distance of 97.33 feet to the point of beginning, County of Douglas, State of Colorado. Which has the address of: 5607 North Highway 85, Sedalia, CO 80135 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 11, 2013, 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: 7/18/2013 Last Publication: 8/15/2013 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 5/28/2013 GEORGE J KENNEDY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: JOSEPH A. MURR Colorado Registration #: 14427 410 SEVENTEENTH STREET SUITE 2400, DENVER, COLORADO 80202-4402 Phone #: (303) 534-2277 Fax #: (303) 534-1313 Attorney File #: 7347.033 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/
August 1, 2013
Public Trustees
Legal Notice No.: 2013-0366 First Publication: 7/18/2013 Last Publication: 8/15/2013 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Castle Rock NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2013-0369 To Whom It May Concern: On 5/23/2013 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: STEPHEN ANDREW BAGINSKI AND ANGELA M. BAGINSKI Original Beneficiary: PLACER FINANCIAL, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR THE HOLDERS OF BEAR STEARNS ALT-A TRUST, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-2 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 8/19/2004 Recording Date of DOT: 8/30/2004 Reception No. of DOT: 2004090391 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $218,500.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $203,564.77 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: The terms of said Deed of Trust have been violated as the required payments have not been made when due. Said Deed of Trust was rerecorded on 10/14/2004, under Reception No. 2004105980.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 7, BLOCK 5, FOUNDERS VILLAGE FILING NO. 5, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 4448 Ashcroft Avenue, Castle Rock, CO 80104 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 11, 2013, 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: 7/18/2013 Last Publication: 8/15/2013
nesday, September 11, 2013, 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: 7/18/2013 Last Publication: 8/15/2013 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 5/28/2013 GEORGE J KENNEDY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: HOLLY DECKER Colorado Registration #: 32647 355 UNION BOULEVARD SUITE 250, LAKEWOOD, COLORADO 80228 Phone #: (303) 274-0155 Fax #: (303) 274-0159 Attorney File #: 13-910-24596 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/
August 1, 2013
Public Trustees
Legal Notice No.: 2013-0369 First Publication: 7/18/2013 Last Publication: 8/15/2013 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Castle Rock NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2013-0372 To Whom It May Concern: On 5/24/2013 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: CARLOS SORIAHERNANDEZ AND SARA SORIAHERNANDEZ Original Beneficiary: HOUSEHOLD FINANCE CORPORATION III Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: HOUSEHOLD FINANCE CORP III Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 12/11/2001 Recording Date of DOT: 12/18/2001 Reception No. of DOT: 01122130 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $167,115.30 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $152,661.68 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: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof. 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: UNIT-3-1, MOUNTAIN SHADOW CONDOMINIUM FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 31 Mountain Shadows, Castle Rock, CO 80104 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 11, 2013, 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: 7/18/2013 Last Publication: 8/15/2013 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 5/29/2013 GEORGE J KENNEDY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: MONICA L KADRMAS, ESQ. Colorado Registration #: 34904 1199 BANNOCK STREET , DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 813-1177 Fax #: (303) 813-1107 Attorney File #: 1000.30185 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2013-0372 First Publication: 7/18/2013 Last Publication: 8/15/2013 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Castle Rock NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2013-0374 To Whom It May Concern: On 5/24/2013 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: ROBERT E. KLEEMAN JR. AND JUDITH K. KLEEMAN Original Beneficiary: WELLS FARGO BANK WEST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 10/10/2001 Recording Date of DOT: 11/2/2001 Reception No. of DOT: 01104342 Book 2170 Page 1608 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $130,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $70,658.37 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: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof. 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 265, CASTLE PINES NORTH, FILIG NO. 19, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 1311 Castlepoint Cir, Castle Rock, CO 80104 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 11, 2013, 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: 7/18/2013
the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 11, 2013, 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: 7/18/2013 Last Publication: 8/15/2013 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 5/29/2013 GEORGE J KENNEDY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: ALISON L BERRY Colorado Registration #: 34531 999 18TH STREET SUITE 2201, DENVER, COLORADO 80202 Phone #: (303) 865-1400 Fax #: (303) 865-1410 Attorney File #: 13-02429 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/
Public Trustees
Legal Notice No.: 2013-0374 First Publication: 7/18/2013 Last Publication: 8/15/2013 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Castle Rock NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2013-0379 To Whom It May Concern: On 5/24/2013 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: FLEMMING D. NAATZ AND BENJAMIN J. NAATZ Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR VECTRA BANK COLORADO, NA Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: EVERBANK Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 11/18/2009 Recording Date of DOT: 11/24/2009 Reception No. of DOT: 2009089124 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $218,417.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $208,048.33 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: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof. 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 11, BLOCK 18, THE MEADOWS FILING NO. 16 - PARCELS 1, 2, 3 & 4, 3RD AMENDMENT, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 1865 Morningview Lane, Castle Rock, CO 80109 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 11, 2013, 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: 7/18/2013 Last Publication: 8/15/2013 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 5/29/2013 GEORGE J KENNEDY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: LISA CANCANON Colorado Registration #: 42043 1199 BANNOCK STREET , DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 813-1177 Fax #: (303) 813-1107 Attorney File #: 4380.01619 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2013-0379 First Publication: 7/18/2013 Last Publication: 8/15/2013 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Castle Rock NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2013-0389 To Whom It May Concern: On 6/5/2013 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: LYNDA E. O'CONNOR Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR PACIFIC REPUBLIC MORTGAGE CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CWALT ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2005-J9, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-J9 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 12/8/2001 Recording Date of DOT: 12/14/2001 Reception No. of DOT: 01121118 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $435,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $386,585.99 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: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof. 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 60, KEENE RANCH FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 3652 Castle Butte Drive, Castle Rock, CO 80104 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 25, 2013, 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 in-
Sandpiper Avenue, Castle Rock, CO
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 25, 2013, 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: 8/1/2013 Last Publication: 8/29/2013 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 6/6/2013 GEORGE J KENNEDY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: JENNIFER H. TRACHTE Colorado Registration #: 40391 1199 BANNOCK STREET , DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 813-1177 Fax #: (303) 813-1107 Attorney File #: 1720.00195 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/
Public Trustees
Legal Notice No.: 2013-0389 First Publication: 8/1/2013 Last Publication: 8/29/2013 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Castle Rock NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2013-0390 To Whom It May Concern: On 6/5/2013 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: ISSAC VALDEZ AND JUDITH G VALDEZ Original Beneficiary: CHASE MANHATTAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 10/31/2003 Recording Date of DOT: 11/14/2003 Reception No. of DOT: 2003164157 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $190,800.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $170,063.17 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: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 5, BLOCK 4, THE MEADOWS FILING NO.2, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 6050 South Summer Ridge Way, Castle Rock, CO 80104 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 25, 2013, 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: 8/1/2013 Last Publication: 8/29/2013 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 6/6/2013 GEORGE J KENNEDY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: CYNTHIA LOWERY-GRABER Colorado Registration #: 34145 999 18TH STREET SUITE 2201, DENVER, COLORADO 80202 Phone #: (303) 865-1400 Fax #: (303) 865-1410 Attorney File #: 13-03342 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2013-0390 First Publication: 8/1/2013 Last Publication: 8/29/2013 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Castle Rock NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2013-0398 To Whom It May Concern: On 6/5/2013 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: MARY A. STAROSTA Original Beneficiary: CLARION MORTGAGE CAPITAL, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 8/23/2002 Recording Date of DOT: 8/30/2002 Reception No. of DOT: 2002088321** DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $161,238.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $148,981.60 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: Failure to pay monthly installments due Note Holder. **AND MODIFIED THROUGH A LOAN MODIFICATION AGREEMENT DATED AUGUST 27,2010. 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 30, BLOCK 3, THE VILLAGES OF CASTLE ROCK FOUNDERS VILLAGE FILING NO. 4, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 5362 East Sandpiper Avenue, Castle Rock, CO 80104 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 25, 2013, 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
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NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 25, 2013, 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: 8/1/2013 Last Publication: 8/29/2013 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 6/6/2013 GEORGE J KENNEDY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: TONI DALE Colorado Registration #: 30580 355 UNION BOULEVARD SUITE 250, LAKEWOOD, COLORADO 80228 Phone #: (303) 274-0155 Fax #: (303) 274-0159 Attorney File #: 13-920-24633 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/
Public Trustees
Legal Notice No.: 2013-0398 First Publication: 8/1/2013 Last Publication: 8/29/2013 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Castle Rock NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2011-0208 To Whom It May Concern: On 5/28/2013 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: RICHARD J CHAVEZ, JR. AND STEPHANIE A CHAVEZ Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LEHMAN BROTHERS BANK, FSB Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 7/1/2005 Recording Date of DOT: 7/14/2005 Reception No. of DOT: 2005064194 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $186,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $185,999.19 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: A violation of the covenants of said Deed of Trust for reasons including, but not limited to, the failure to make payments as provided for in the Deed of Trust and Negotiable Instrument. 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 11, BLOCK 3, THE VILLAGE AT CASTLE ROCK, FOUNDERS VILLAGE, FILING NO. 18, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO Which has the address of: 4774 Coker Ave, Castle Rock, CO 80104 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 25, 2013, 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: 7/11/13 Last Publication: 8/8/13 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 5/28/2013 GEORGE J KENNEDY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: CATHERINE A SCHLUETER Colorado Registration #: 40975 1199 BANNOCK STREET , DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 813-1177 Fax #: (303) 813-1107 Attorney File #: 8080.29172 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2011-0208 First Publication: 7/11/13 Last Publication: 8/8/13 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE AMENDED Castle Rock NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2012-1573 To Whom It May Concern: On 12/18/2012 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: RANDY G. MENZER AND LAURA J. BROWN Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR HOMECOMINGS FINANCIAL NETWORK, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: DEUTSCHE BANK TRUST COMPANY AMERICAS AS TRUSTEE FOR RALI 2006-QA8 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 8/4/2006 Recording Date of DOT: 8/11/2006 Reception No. of DOT: 2006069104 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $336,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $350,866.74 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: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 5, BLOCK 4, OAK RIDGE 11, FILING #1, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 189 Dawson Drive, Castle Rock, CO 80104 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
property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 5, BLOCK 4, OAK RIDGE 11, FILING #1, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 189 Dawson Drive, Castle Rock, CO 80104 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 11, 2013, 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: 7/25/2013 Last Publication: 8/22/2013 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 7/11/2013 GEORGE J KENNEDY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: REAGAN LARKIN Colorado Registration #: 42309 999 18TH STREET SUITE 2201, DENVER, COLORADO 80202 Phone #: (303) 865-1400 Fax #: (303) 865-1410 Attorney File #: 12-12182 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/
Public Trustees
Public Notice No: 2012-1573 First Publication: 7/25/2013 Last Publication: 8/22/2013 Publisher: Douglas County News Press
Misc. Private Legals Public Notice NOTICE OF LAND PATENT Scot Douglas Hartwell claims the "forever" benefit of a land patent and occupies the land at 637 Kiowa Street, Como, Colorado. This claim is posted online and may be downloaded using this link: http://goo.gl/RStpL Legal Notice No.: 921858 First Publication: July 25, 2013 Last Publication: August 15, 2013 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
Government Legals Public Notice Town of Castle Rock Public Works Department NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT Date: July 19, 2013 Project Title: East Plum Creek Stabilization project Town of Castle Rock Contractor: L & M Enterprises, Inc. PO Box W, Berthoud, CO 80513
has requested the Liquor Licensing Authority of the Town of Castle Rock, Colorado grant a Hotel and Restaurant License to sell malt, vinous liquors, and spirituous liquors to the public for consumption by the drink on the licensed premises, as provided by law located at:
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320-322 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, CO 80104
A Public Hearing on this application will be held before the Liquor Licensing Authority at the hour of 5:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible, on August 15, 2013 at the Town of Castle Rock Offices, 100 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado. At said time and place, any interested persons may appear and be heard for or against the granting of said license. The completed application and supporting documentation was received and reviewed for filing on July 3, 2013. The Liquor Licensing Authority members are as follows: Steve DeLeo Bruce Pederson Andrew Christensen Authority members can be contacted at 100 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado. Legal Notice No.: 921872 First Publication: August 1, 2013 Last Publication: August 1, 2013 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE Pursuant of Section 7-3 of the Town of Castle Rock Home Rule Charter, notice is hereby given that the Town Council will consider adoption of the following named and described ordinance during its meeting on August 6, 2013 , at 6:00 P.M. at the Town of Castle Rock, Town Hall, 100 North Wilcox, Castle Rock, CO 80104 Title of Proposed Ordinance: An Ordinance Authorizing The Exercise Of The Town’s Powers Of Eminent Domain To Acquire Certain Real Property Interests Necessary For The Second And Third Phases Of Construction Of The North Meadows Drive Extension Project And Providing For Its Emergency Adoption On Second And Final Reading Subject Matter Summary: The proposed Ordinance authorizes the Town to use its powers of eminent domain, to acquire real property interests the town will need in order to construct the second and third phases of the North Meadows Drive Extension. (Legal descriptions for each of the parcels included in the authorization are on file in the office of the Town Clerk.) Emergency Adoption will be requested on second reading of the Ordinance in order to maintain the construction schedule for the project. The entire text of the proposed ordinance is available for public inspection at the office of the Town Clerk, 100 North Wilcox, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104 during normal working hours between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Legal Notice No.: 921873 First Publication: August 1, 2013 Last Publication: August 1, 2013 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE
Notice is hereby given that the Town of Castle Rock intends to start processing the Final Payment to the above-named contractor on August 19, 2013, provided no claims are received.
Pursuant of Section 7-3 of the Town of Castle Rock Home Rule Charter, notice is hereby given that the Town Council will consider adoption of the following named and described ordinance during its meeting on August 6, 2013, at 6:00 P.M. at the Town of Castle Rock, Town Hall, 100 North Wilcox, Castle Rock, CO 80104
Any person or firm having debts against the Contractor must file a proper written notice with the Public Works Director, Town of Castle Rock, 4175 North Castleton Court, Castle Rock, CO 80109, on or before August 19, 2013.
Title of Proposed Ordinance: An Ordinance Repealing and Re-Enacting Section 19.04.053 of the Castle Rock Municipal Code to Adopt Sign Code Regulations for the Downtown Overlay District
TOWN OF CASTLE ROCK By: Tom Bendel, Project Manager
Subject Matter Summary: The proposed Ordinance amends the Town’s Sign Code Regulations to address regulations that are specific to properties located within the Downtown Overlay District. The proposed amendment will encourage creativity and local character by allowing historic motifs for signage within this District.
Legal Notice No.: 921869 First Publication: August 1, 2013 Last Publication: August 8, 2013 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF CONTRACTORS SETTLEMENT COUNTY OF DOUGLAS STATE OF COLORADO NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 38-26-107, C.R.S., as amended, that on August 17, 2013 final settlement will be made by the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, for and on account of a contract between Douglas County and GoodLand Construction, Inc for the HR TIP-Phase 1 – 2011, Highlands Ranch Parkway and Wildcat Reserve Parkway Intersection Improvements Project, Douglas County Project Number CI 2011-005 in Douglas County; and that any person, co-partnership, association or corporation that has an unpaid claim against said GoodLand Construction, 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 August 17, 2013, 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 Neil Sarno, Department of Public Works Engineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104. Failure on the part of claimant to file such statement prior to such final settlement will relieve said County of Douglas from all and any liability for such claimant's claim. The Board of Douglas County Commissioners of the County of Douglas, Colorado, By: Frederick H. Koch, P.E., Public Works Engineering Director. Legal Notice No.: 921857 First Publication: July 25, 2013 Last Publication: August 1, 2013 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE Pursuant to the laws of the State of Colorado: CHOWDOWNTOWN, LLC d/b/a B&B CAFE 322 WILCOX STREET CASTLE ROCK, COLORADO 80104 ChowDownTown, LLC d/b/a B&B Café has requested the Liquor Licensing Authority of the Town of Castle Rock, Colorado grant a Hotel and Restaurant License to sell malt, vinous liquors, and spirituous liquors to the public for consumption by the drink on the licensed premises, as provided by law located at: 320-322 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, CO 80104 A Public Hearing on this application will be held before the Liquor Licensing Authority at the hour of 5:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible, on August 15, 2013 at
The entire text of the proposed ordinance is available for public inspection at the office of the Town Clerk, 100 North Wilcox, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104 during normal working hours between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Legal Notice No.: 921874 First Publication: August 1, 2013 Last Publication: August 1, 2013 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) #029-13 MULTI-FUNCTIONAL COPIERS AND COPIER MAINTENANCE The Purchasing Division in cooperation with all Departments and Offices of Douglas County Government, hereinafter referred to as the County, respectfully requests proposals from responsible and qualified vendors for the lease plus costper-copy for approximately seventy (70) multi-functional copiers to replace the machines that are currently in place. The award of this RFP will be implemented in two phases. Phase I is for approximately fifty (50) multi-functional copiers located in a variety of county-wide buildings; the current lease agreement for these machines will expire on 12/31/13. Phase II is for approximately twenty (20) multi-functional devices that are located in several Sheriff’s Office buildings; the current lease agreement for these machines will expire on 5/31/14. The issuance of this RFP does not imply nor guarantee the award of Phase I and/or Phase II of this RFP. The initial agreement (Phase I), issued as a result of this RFP, will be for a period of three (3) years, beginning approximately January 1, 2014 to and including December 31, 2016. All proposed fees shall be firm and fixed for the initial contract period. The County shall have an option to renew this agreement for two (2) additional periods of one (1) year each, with the same terms and conditions. This agreement and/or extension to the original period of a subject agreement shall be contingent upon annual funding being appropriated, budgeted and otherwise made available for such purposes and subject to the County’s satisfaction with the services received during the preceding agreement period. The RFP documents may be reviewed and/or printed from the Rocky Mountain EPurchasing System website at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com. RFP documents are not available for purchase from Douglas County Government and can only be accessed from the above-mentioned website. Proposal responses will be received until 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 28, 2013 by Douglas County Government, Finance Department, Purchasing Division, 100 Third Street, Suite 130, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104. Two (2) copies of your proposal response shall be submitted in a sealed envelope, plainly marked “Re-
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BNI Castle Rock Business Leaders chapter meets from 7:30-9 a.m. Wednesdays at the Castle Rock Recreation Center, 2301 Woodlands Blvd. Call 303-993-9973 with any questions or visit www.BNIColorado.com. Castle RoCk Writers invites fellow writers to join us for the
sharing of ideas and manuscripts from 7-8:45 p.m. the third and fourth Thursdays at the Philip S. Miller Library. For information and to learn about our other activities, contact Alice at 303521-8615 or Jean at 720-373-8966.
ReCReatIoN BICyCle Douglas County is a bicycle advocacy group work-
CheRokee RaNCh and Castle Foundation offers photography hikes, afternoon tea times, naturalist talks and castle tours. The castle also can be rented for special events. Call 303-6885555 ext. 11 during business hours.
DulCImeR CluB and Acoustic Slow Jam of Castle Rock meets
at 2 p.m. on the fourth Sunday of every month at the Philip S. Miller Library. Beginners will play during the first hour. Some dulcimers to loan. Music/tab provided. No fees/just fun. Contact Jesse at 303-688-9199 or jesse5551@msn.com.
the gReateR Castle Rock Art Guild is open to all, and meet-
ings are the third Thursday of every month. Workshops and classes are available to members and non-members of all ages and skill levels. Visit www.gcrag.com for times and availability.
the hIgh Prairie Bee Club invites anyone interested in keep-
ing to promote safe and fun cycling in Douglas County through education, awareness and collaboration. Our vision is Douglas County will become one of the safest places to ride a bicycle for transportation and recreation. We utilize monthly e-news to share information about planning efforts, improvements, and opportunities for volunteers. Contact Judy at 303-470-8431 or info@bicycledouglascounty.org. Visit www.bicycledouglascounty.org.
ing or encouraging honey bees to join our new group. The High Prairie Bee Club will meet the first Wednesday of every month from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the South Metro Fire Station No. 43 on North Pinery Parkway. All levels of interest and bee-keeping experience are welcome. For details e-mail wldbilh4u@yahoo. com
BIke PaRk Dirt Crew is a trail maintenance group comprised of individuals who ride the bike park and want to give back to the community by helping maintain the jumps, berms, and runs they use. They meet 5 pm at Rhyolite Regional Park at the bike park “corral” on July 9th and then the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month from August thru October. For more information call Lisa Sorbo at 303-814-7456 or email lsorbo@crgov.com
ing best sellers and escapist plots? Flex your reading muscle by discussing contemporary, prize winning (Pulitzer, Booker, National Book Award) fiction with like-minded bookworms. The club meets at 7 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month at the Philip S. Miller Library in Castle Rock. For further information, contact Jane Smith at 303-688-7712 or send an email to jsmith@dclibraries.org.
BaCkgammoN CluB meets at 7 p.m. the first and third
meaDows laDIes Golf League invites new members for the
Wednesday of the month at Forever Yours Studio, 504 N. Perry, Castle Rock. Call Terry Johnson at 303-814-0140.
Castle RoCk Bridge Club plays a friendly ACBL sanctioned duplicate game at 1 p.m. every Monday and Tuesday. The Monday game is an “open” game. The Tuesday game is “masterpoint” restricted and suitable for new players. The second Tuesday of every month is “Swiss Team” play. For information on either the Monday or Tuesday games, a schedule of lessons, or directions to the “Lowell Ranch 4 H” location at 2330 S. I-25, E. Frontage Road, Castle Rock 80104, go to our Web site www.castlerockbridge.com . For assistance in finding a bridge partner, call Georgiana Butler at 303-841-6638. Visit www. castlerockbridge.com . Castle RoCk Local History Museum is open from noon to 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays. Located at 420 Elbert St. Call 303-814-3164 or e-mail crmuseum@comcast.net and visit www.castlerockmuseum.org Castle RoCk Historical Society membership meeting and
historical presentation is planned on the second Thursday of every month at the Philip S. Miller Library, Castle Rock. Refreshments served at 6:30 p.m.; presentation begins at 7 p.m. Free and open to the public. Join us for interesting information that are currently in place. The this RFP be with implemenaboutaward local of history enjoywilltime community members.
ted in two phases. Phase I is for approximately fifty (50) multi-functional copiers Castle RoCk Orchestra is a fun, stress-free community orlocated in a variety of county-wide buildings; current lease agreement forSundays from 3-5 p.m. chestratheopen to all adults. Rehearsals are these machines will expire on 12/31/13. at First IIUnited Church of Castle Phase is for Methodist approximately twenty (20) Rock, 1200 South St. multi-functional devices that are located in Visit castlerockorchestra.org or call 303-408-0980. Requesting several Sheriff’s Office buildings; the current morelease stringagreement players. for these machines will expire on 5/31/14. The issuance of this RFP does not imply nor guarantee the Castle ClubPhase meetsIIfrom 6:30-8:30 p.m. the first award of RoCk Phase Quilt I and/or of this RFP. Tuesday of each month at The Canyon Community Church, 4825
N. Crowfoot Valley Road, Castle The initial agreement (Phase I), Rock. All issued aspersons interested in a result of this RFP, will be for a period of quilting are encouraged to attend. Visit www.crqc.org for more three (3) years, beginning approximately January 1, 2014 Deceminformation. You tocanand alsoincluding call 303-663-9317 if you have any ber 31, 2016. All proposed fees shall be questions. firm and fixed for the initial contract period. The County shall have an option to renew this agreement two Tennis (2) additional Castle PINesforTable Club is peria group of men playing ods of one (1) year each, with the same competitive table tennis This in a member’s basement. We play terms and conditions. agreement and/or extension to the original period of a every twoagreement weeks on ashall weekday evening for two hours and subject be contingent upon annual appropriated, typically play funding doublesbeing so more members can participate. Very budgeted and otherwise made available informal, dues. If interested, contact Joe at crsooner@ for such no purposes and subject to the County’s satisfaction with the services recomcast.net. ceived during the preceding agreement period.
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The RFP documents may be reviewed Southeast Christian Church. the streets and/or printed from the RockyTour Mountain E- of Parker, Elizabeth Purchasing System www.rockyand Castle Rock. Callwebsite John atat720-842-5520. mountainbidsystem.com. RFP documents are not available for purchase from Douglas County Government and can only be accessed from the above-mentioned website. Proposal responses will be received until 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 28, 2013 by Douglas County Government, Finance Department, Purchasing Division, 100 Third Street, Suite 130, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104. Two (2) copies of your proposal response shall be submitted in a sealed envelope, plainly marked “Request for Proposal (RFP) #029-13, Copiers and Copier Maintenance” and mailed or hand-carried to the address shown above prior to the due date and time. Electronic/faxed proposals will not be accepted. Proposals will not be considered which are received after the time stated, and any proposals so received will be returned unopened.
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Douglas County Government reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, to waive formalities, informalities, or irregularities contained in a said proposal and furthermore, to award a contract for items herein, either in whole or in part, if it is deemed to be in the best interest of the County to do so. Additionally, we reserve the right to negotiate optional items and/or services with the successful firm. Please direct any questions concerning this RFP to Carolyn Riggs, Purchasing Supervisor at 303-660-7430 or criggs@douglas.co.us, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Legal Notice No.: 921881 First Publication: August 1, 2013 Last Publication: August 1, 2013 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
lIteRaRy FICtIoN Book Club. Looking for a break from read-
2012 golf season. Join the Meadows Ladies Golf 9-hole League this spring and have a scheduled time to play through the summer with our friendly, fun loving group of ladies. All ability levels welcome. We play on Tuesday mornings at the Meadows Golf Course located off Simms Street in Littleton. Early tee times are available for working women and later times for others. Membership is $80 per year for new members, which includes the Golf Handicap and Information Network fees. Contact Linda Swain at 303-798-4424, or l.swain00@gmail.com or Sherry Assmus at 303-972-4201, slbassmus@aol.com for information.
Plum CReek Ladies Golf League welcomes new members to its 2013 golf season. Join the 18-hole league, which plays each Tuesday morning on the Pete Dye-designed championship golf course in Castle Rock. We are a fun bunch that enjoys friendly competition. We also participate in the Tri-County B and C Team leagues, which are team match play competitions with eight other courses; eligibility depends on handicap range. Our league maximum handicap allowed is 40.4. Contact Denise at 303-748-6748 or mdenisebassett@mac.com. PRayeR shawl Group of Castle Rock meets at various times. Contact Sandy at sandyt3388@aol.com for information on upcoming meetings. RIDgelINe wRaNgleRs is a trail maintenance group that helps the Town of Castle Rock maintain Stewart Trail at Ridgeline Open Space. The group meets one Saturday a month from 8:30-11:30 am at the trailhead parking lot off of Coachline Road in The Meadows. This season’s work outing dates include 7/20, 8/17, 9/14, & 10/12. For more information call Lisa Sorbo at 303-814-7456 or email her at lsorbo@crgov.com. teNNIs loveRs. The Castle Rock Tennis Association is host-
ing two exciting tournaments in August. Our very popular Dueling Doubles Tournament Aug. 5-6 and our inaugural Singles Tournament Aug. 26-27. For more information on all things tennis in Castle Rock visit www.crta-tennis.net or e-mail Steve Ortmayer at steveo.crta@yahoo.com See you on the courts!
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p.m. Mondays throughcontract Fridays atfor4600 E. Highway 86,as-needed. Castle electrical services, It is the intention of the County to review Rock. Call director Sheriall Wiens 303-814-2863. RFQatresponses, short-list those responses, interview the short-list of com-
panies, place Center the finalist a prewomeN’s CRIsIs and Familyand Outreach groupsonoffer ferred-list from which the County will
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Government Legals Public Notice REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) -- NO. 022-13 ELECTRICAL SERVICES The Parks, Trails and Building Grounds Division of the Community Development Department of Douglas County Government, hereinafter referred to as the County, respectfully requests information from responsible, highly-qualified, and licensed electricians for the provision of on-call Electrical Services. While the Parks, Trails and Building Grounds Division is the lead on this RFQ, there is the potential for other departments/divisions to contract for electrical services, as-needed. It is the intention of the County to review all RFQ responses, short-list those responses, interview the short-list of companies, and place the finalist on a preferred-list from which the County will choose from when services are needed. The RFQ documents may be reviewed and/or printed from the Rocky Mountain EPurchasing System website at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com. The RFQ documents are not available for purchase from Douglas County Government and can only be accessed from the above-mentioned website. RFQ responses will be received until 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 15, 2013 by Douglas County Government, Finance Department, Purchasing Division, 100 Third Street, Suite 130, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104. Four (4) original hard copies of your RFQ response shall be submitted in a sealed envelope, plainly marked
and/or printed from the Rocky Mountain EPurchasing System website at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com. The RFQ documents are not available for purchase from Douglas County Government and can only be accessed from the above-mentioned website.
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RFQ responses will be received until 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 15, 2013 by Douglas County Government, Finance Department, Purchasing Division, 100 Third Street, Suite 130, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104. Four (4) original hard copies of your RFQ response shall be submitted in a sealed envelope, plainly marked “RFQ No. 022-13, Electrical Services” and mailed or hand-carried to the address shown above prior to the due date and time. Electronic/faxed proposals will not be accepted. RFQ responses will not be considered which are received after the time stated, and any responses so received will be returned unopened. Douglas County Government reserves the right to reject any and all responses, to waive formalities, informalities, or irregularities contained in a said response and furthermore, to award a contract for items herein, either in whole or in part, if it is deemed to be in the best interest of the County to do so. Additionally, we reserve the right to negotiate optional items and/or services with the successful firm. Please direct any questions concerning this RFQ to Carolyn Riggs, Purchasing Supervisor at 303-660-7430 or criggs@douglas.co.us, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Legal Notice No.: 921884 First Publication: August 1, 2013 Last Publication: August 1, 2013 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
the aaRP Douglas County Chapter meets at 12:30 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month at the Castle Rock Senior Center, 2323 N. Woodlands Blvd.
awaNa CluB at Creekside Bible Church meets from 4-5:30 p.m. Sundays at 2180 S. I-25, Castle Rock. Call 303-688-3745. awaNa CluB at Sedalia Elementary meets at 7 p.m. Wednesdays at Sedalia Elementary for kindergarten to sixth grade. Call Phil Smith at 303-688-9638. Beta sIgma Phi, Preceptor Gamma Theta Chapter, meets at 7 p.m. the second and fourth Mondays in members’ homes. Contact Sandy Pearl at 720-851-0482 for info. BReakFast CluB Singles 50 plus meets for breakfast at 8:30 a.m. the third Saturday each month at Bear Dance Country Club, 6630 Bear Dance Road, Larkspur. Make reservations or find information by calling 303-814-8428. Leave a name and number and you will receive a call back. Castle RoCk Bridge Club. There is a new location for the CRBC. We play an ACBL Sanctioned duplicate game every Monday, 1 p.m. and Tuesday at 1 p.m. at the old Duke’s Steak House building at 960 S. I-25. The Monday game is an “open” game. The Tuesday game is a “49er” game. Anyone new to duplicate or have fewer than 50 masterpoints are encouraged to join us on Tuesdays. For information on either the Monday or Tuesday games, a schedule of lessons, and directions to the club, go to www.castlerockbridge.com. Call Marge McDonald, 303-6889032 or Anne Munday at 303-688-9973 with any questions. Castle RoCk Chess Club meets every Monday from 6-9 p.m.at the Philip S. Miller library in Castle Rock. All ages and skill levels welcome. Castle RoCk Civitan Club meets at noon the first and third Tuesdays at Castle Rock Senior Center. Call Phyllis Tumey at 303-688-5610. Castle RoCk Duplicate Bridge. Castle Rock Bridge plays an ACBL sanctioned duplicate game every Monday and Tuesday at 1 p.m. Preceding the Monday game there is a one hour lesson beginning at 11:45 a.m., and an extended lesson beginning at 10 a.m. on the fourth Monday of every month. The Monday game is an open game. The Tuesday game is an invitational game during which no two Life Masters can be partners. On the second Tuesday of each month there is a Swiss Teams game during which no team can have over 1,200 total master points. There will be an exception to the Tuesday game only in April, May, and the first week of June, 2012. On those Tuesdays we will start at 2:45 p.m., and be out at 5:4 p.m5. The games are held at the 4H/CALF building on Lowell Ranch, 2330 South I-25 East Frontage Road. No games will be held on Memorial Day. For up to date information and directions, go to www. castlerockbridge.com. Call Georgiana at 303-810-8504 with any questions or if you need a partner. Castle RoCk Eagles Aerie No. 3947 meets at 7:30 p.m. every second Tuesday at 1300 Caprice Drive. The auxiliary meets at 7:30 p.m. every first and third Tuesdays. Castle RoCk High Noon Rotary Club meets for lunch at noon every Thursday at the Philip S. Miller Library in Downtown Castle Rock. For more information, call Les Lilly at 303-6889255 or visit www.CRHN-Rotary.com. Castle RoCk Quilt Club meets from 6:30-8:30 p.m. eon the first Tuesday of every month at the Philip S. Miller Library in Castle Rock. All persons interested in quilting are encouraged to attend. Go to www.crqc.org for more information and directions Castle RoCk Rotary Club meets at 7:15 a.m. Wednesdays at Village Inn. Call Dave Rowland at 303-688-6653, or visit www. RotaryClubofCastleRock.org. Castle RoCk Toastmasters International meets at 7 a.m. Thursdays in the Chevrolet Building at Medved Autoplex, 1404 S. Wilcox St. in Castle Rock. Call 303-814-6713.
and rescue, aerospace education and disaster relief for America. For more information contact Unit Commander, Lt John Motley at 303-688-3930 or email: jmot161@gmail.com.
CommuNIty BIBle Study of Castle Rock, an inter-denominational Bible Study, meets at Heritage Evangelical Free Church, 55 N. Heritage Blvd., in Founders Village. every Wednesday from 9:15-11:15 a.m. We are on summer break now but the season begins Sept. 4. We will be studying the books of Mark, James and 1st John. We offer a children’s program from nursery through home schooled high school students. Contact Julie at 818-601-1752 or prayonnon@yahoo.com. CeNtRal ColoRaDo Quarter Horse Association meets every first Thursday. For meeting site and times, call Jim Olson at 303-841-6034 or e-mail jnolson@global.net. CIvIl aIR Patrol, Douglas Composite Squadron, cadets and senior members meet from 7-9 p.m. Mondays at New Hope Presbyterian Church in Castle Rock. Call Roberta Richardson at 303-841-9004 or Erin Anderson at 719-683-9387. ColumBINe geNealogICal and Historical Society meets every second and third Tuesdays from January to May and again from September through November. Call Don Elliott at 303-841-3712. DaughteRs oF the American Revolution Piney Creek chapter meets at 7 p.m. every second Tuesday from September to May. Call Carol Rohwedder at 303-805-9983 or Paula Lasky at 303-690-5168 Douglas CouNty 4-H Club Red Tail Mountaineers meets first Wednesday each month at 7 p.m. Call 303-791-0474. the Douglas County Garden Club meets from 1-3 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month primarily at the Philip S. Miller Library in Castle Rock. Meetings include speakers on a variety of horticulture topics for all levels of gardening interest and knowledge. Visitors welcome. For date and meeting location changes, and additional club information, go to www.douglascountygardenclub.org or call Cindy at 303-625-3085. Douglas masoNIC Lodge No. 153 A.F and A.M. meets at 7:30 p.m. every first and third Thursday. Call 303-688-4131 or 303-688-3382. DulCImeR CluB and Acoustic Slow Jam Meeting at Miller Library. All skill levels. Times to be decided. Basic instruction for beginners the first half hour. Some dulcimers to loan. Music/tab provided. No fees; just fun. Fiddle, mandolin, guitar welcome. Contact Jesse at 303-688-9199 or jesse5551@msn.com ePIC lIt Book Club. The members read and discuss a science fiction or fantasy book each month. Meetings are on the second Wednesday of each month at the Philip S. Miller Library in Castle Rock, at 7 p.m. Each month’s book selection is listed on the library Web site at douglascountylibraries.org. Contact Jeremy for further information: jac@dennebel.com gReat Books. Great Books Discussion Groups meet at Douglas County Libraries in Lone Tree, Highlands Ranch and Castle Rock (Philip S. Miller). Great Books is a forum for thoughtful adults to read and discuss significant works of fiction, philosophy, political science, poetry and drama. Afternoon and evening times are available; groups meet once every 2-4 weeks. No registration is required. For information, call 303-791-7323 or visit DouglasCountyLibraries.org. golD wINg motorcycle touring association meets at 4 p.m. every first Sunday. Call Ed at 303-660-4903. haRRy C. Miller Post 1187 American Legion Castle Rock meets at 7 p.m. every third Tuesday at New Hope Presbyterian Church, 3737 New Hope Way, Castle Rock. Call Cmdr. Richard Haffner at 303-378-0298. INteRFaIth DevotIoNs sponsored by the Baha’i Faith
in Douglas of Castle Pines North are the second Sunday of every month. County; and that any person, co-partnership,atassociation or corporation that Beginning at 10has a.m. with a continental breakfast, devotions CIvIl aIR Patrol Douglas Cadet Squadron meets 7 p.m. an unpaid claim against said GOODare at 10:30, followed by an open discussion. Members of LAND CONSTRUCTION, INC. for or on every Monday at New Hope Presbyterian Church, 3737 New account for the furnishing of labor, materithe Baha’i Faith are forbidden by their beliefs to proselytize, Hope Way, Castle Rock. Cadets may join at 12-18 age. sustenance, als,years teamofhire, provisions, provender or con-are accepted. Contact Susan Lewis Wright, and noused donations Civil Air Patrol is the offical auxiliary of the US sumed Air Force. Itsor other supplies by such contractor or any subconsongbird9@comcast.net or call 303-470-6644 for information. tractors in or about the performance of volunteer membership includes both Senior members (adults) said work, or that supplied rental maAll religions and cultures are welcome. as well as cadets who are trained to play a leading roletools, in search chinery, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of said work, may at any time up to and including said time The IFB documents may be reviewed of such final settlement on said 3rd day of and/or printed from the Rocky Mountain ESEPTEMBER 2013, to file a verified statePurchasing System website at www.rockyment of the amount due and unpaid on acmountainbidsystem.com. While the IFB count of such claim with the Douglas documents are available electronically, County Government, Board of County Douglas County cannot accept electronic Commissioners, c/o Parks, Trails, and bid responses. Building Grounds, 100 Third Street, Castle PUBLIC NOTICE Rock, Colorado 80104. Bid responses will be received until 3:00 p.m. on Friday, August 9, 2013 by NOTICE OF CONTRACTORS Failure on the part of the claimant to file Douglas County Government, Finance SETTLEMENT such statement prior to such final settleDepartment, 100 Third Street, Suite 130, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS ment will relieve said County of Douglas Castle Rock, Colorado 80104. Two (2) STATE OF COLORADO from all and any liability for such copies of your bid response shall be subclaimant’s claim. The Board of Douglas mitted in a sealed envelope, plainly County Commissioners of the County of NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to marked “Invitation for Bid (IFB) #032-13, Douglas, Colorado, By: Carolyn S. Riggs, Section 38-26-107, C.R.S., as amended, Asphalt Material”. Electronic and/or faxed CPPB, Purchasing Supervisor, Douglas that on the 3rd day of SEPTEMBER 2013, bid responses will not be accepted. Bids County Government. final settlement will be made by the will not be considered which are received County of Douglas, State of Colorado, for after the time stated and any bids so reand on account of a contract between Legal Notice No.: 921887 ceived will be returned unopened. 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Baby alpacas will meet admiring kids at the Denver County Fair, which runs for three days from Aug. 9 through Aug. 11. Courtesy photo
Denver fair gets urban flair Event will be held at National Western site By Sonya Ellingboe
sellingboe@ourcoloradonews.com Traditional and non-traditional, competitions, ongoing entertainment, pickles, pies, peeps, needlework, dancing dogs and trick pigs, history, an 85-foot model train, square dancers, antiques, art, wine reception and even SpongeBob SquarePants ... The Denver County Fair, organized in its third year by Dana Cain of Littleton and Tracy Weil of Denver, promises the events listed above and much, much more. It will run August 9-11 at the National Western Complex on Brighton Boulevard and offers something for every family member. A few examples:
Those who want to compete should arrive 15 minutes ahead of scheduled start time for pie eating, human chicken impression, musical chairs, spelling bee, belly dancing, hot-dog eating and much more. Check schedules at denvercountyfair.org/ competitions. The new Denver History Pavilion, located by the entrance, is a highlight this summer, where competitions in Best Vintage Scrapbook, Best Colorado Fossil, Best Denver Antique and more will be exhibited. The Animal Pavilion is expanded, with camel rides and three days of sanctioned dog agility trials. TV personality Kirk Montgomery and his cocker spaniel Joey will host Dog Day Afternoon from 1 to 4 p.m. Aug. 10, when people are invited to bring their dogs for events and contests. On the night of Aug. 9, there will be a
if you go The Denver County Fair will be Aug. 9 to 11 at the National Western Complex, in the I-70/I-25 interchange area at the Brighton Boulevard exit. Hours: noon to 8 p.m. Aug. 9; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Aug. 10; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 11. Tickets cost $10, with children ages 5-12 and military half-price. Children under 5 are admitted free. Tickets can be purchased online at denvercountyfair.org, which can also be consulted for schedules and for information. Parking costs $5 per car.
new Art and Wine Reception, with artists present and wines from local vineyards. The Kids Pavilion and 4-H Pavilion will be adjacent and the locale for SpongeBob SquarePants from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 11. Also on Aug. 11 is Viva Denver Day with a line-up of Latino-themed events.
Phamaly company revisits a classic Beloved ‘Fiddler’ comes to downtown Denver By Sonya Ellingboe
sellingboe@ourcoloradonews.com Since “Fiddler on the Roof” first was produced on Broadway in 1964, it has been so popular that its music and story of human strengths have become part of our cultural fabric: “Tradition,” “Sunrise, Sunset,” “To Life …” Theater companies around the world produce it and audiences come with children and grandchildren to see it over and over, reliving a piece of history for many families with Russian ancestors. Phamaly, a theater company for actors with physical, emotional and cognitive disabilities, has chosen it as the 2013 summer musical production and delivers a lovely, well-paced musical through Aug. 11 at Denver Center for the Performing Arts, with fine voices and nice staging, directed by Steve
if you go “Fiddler on the Roof” plays through Aug. 11 at the Space Theatre, Denver Performing Arts Complex. Presented by Phamaly, with performances at 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $30/$34, 303-893-4100, phamaly.org. or the Denver Center ticket office.
Wilson. Choreographed by Debbie Stark, with musical direction by Donna Debreceni, it speaks to spirit and strength. Russian painter Marc Chagall’s “The Fiddler” and other like images in his work are cited as inspiration in an online history of the musical, based on Sholem Aleichem’s story, “Tevye’s Daughters” or “Tevye the Milkman.” Of special note in this production are mother and son fiddlers: Sophia Hummel, a student at San Francisco Conservatory, plays with a special bowing device because her right arm is amputated below the elbow, and 11-year-old Leslie Wilburn, concertmaster in the Denver Young Artists Orchestra, is polished and assured as he appears more frequently than is usual in “Fiddler” productions. Mark Disette is playing Tevye a second time for Phamaly, and portrays the milkman’s mixture of stubbornness and good humor skillfully. We can relate to this traditional Papa with stubborn daughters — and Rachel Van Scoy, Kenzie Kilroy and Lindsay Palmer as the marriageable daughters are charming and determined. Kathleen Traylor, an original Phamaly member, plays the conservative mother/ wife Golde and Ashley Kelashian takes over the stage when she appears as the village matchmaker Yente. The “Tevye’s Dream” sequence is especially imaginative, with Grandma Fruma in a flying wheelchair.
Gordon Ramsay, the chef who puts the terror into every restaurant owner, returns for a sixth season as he treks across the country to help struggling restaurants keep their businesses above water (and in some cases cockroaches, rats, etc). When all seems to be in desperate despair, the restaurant owners turn to Ramsay and his team for one last hope before having to shut their doors. Many of these restaurants are beyond repair, leaving Ramsay to face a nearly impossible task. Some will close their doors, others will get back on their feet, but all are calling on Chef Ramsay to wake them up from their “Kitchen Nightmares,” airing at 7 p.m. Mondays on Fox 31. You’ll have chances to view local operations, after Ramsay’s “Kitchen Nightmares” made two stops in the Denver metro area last month. The kitchen commander visited Pantaleone’s on July 26 and Old Neighborhood in Arvada July 27-30. Be afraid, be very afraid! The Old Neighborhood has been an Arvada institution since 1980, serving a diverse menu of American, Mexican, Italian, French, Asian and even Cajun-inspired foods. Owners Alexa and Randy Kowalczyk are sure to be in for a test from Ramsay when it comes to Old Neighborhood’s gigantic menu. Pantaleone’s is a pizza and pasta restaurant at 2120 S. Holly in south Denver. Mr. On The Town and I visited Panteleone’s 10 years ago or so for a story he was writing on Denver’s best pizza and we left unimpressed. Still, many have raved about the pizza and pasta place owned by Pete and Paulette Fafalios. Look for the episodes later this summer on Fox 31. Best of luck to both restaurants!
American Ninja
Am I the only weirdo who watched “American Ninja” on 9News on July 22? Why? Because they filmed the segment in Denver a few blocks from my condo, but I knew nothing about it. The host is Matt Iseman, a Denver native. Iseman even talked about how happy he was to be back in his hometown during the show. The show is entertaining in the fact that it’s fiercely competitive while these folks compete in crazy stunts that defy all odds of gravity. The show is continuing at 7 p.m. Mondays. Rich Grant, the spokesmodel for Visit Denver, told me that the crew filmed all through the night roughly five weeks ago. The show was shot in Civic Center and really highlights downtown Denver in the dark.
Wicket games
Sophia Hummel performs as the fiddler and Leslie Wilburn as her son, also a fiddler, in Phamaly’s “Fiddler on the Roof.” Hummel has a special bow because her right arm was amputated at the elbow. Courtesy illustration This is an ideal play for a family outing with all but the littlest people. It offers a fine production of a story everyone should know, with clever staging and a lively band — and an introduction to some very courageous performers.
Denver’s premier croquet tournament returns to Cherry Creek on Aug. 2 when 60 teams compete on the outdoor plaza behind Elway’s restaurant. Up for grabs is the Wicket and Stick It silver cup or in the individual categories, which include best dressed, best hat and best wicket shot. Professional croquet master Ron Eccles and his team of croquet referees will be on hand to provide instruction and insider tips. Prized categories include top three teams, best dressed team, best dressed male and female, best hat male and female and best wicket shot.
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‘Jazz at the Mansion’ scheduled for Ranch Favorite Denver singer Lannie Garrett and her Errand Boys of Rhythm Quintet will return to perform in Jazz at the Mansion from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Aug. 15. The Highlands Ranch Mansion’s lawn will be the location unless the weather turns bad — in which case a move to the carriage house is planned. Gates will open at 4:30 p.m. and mansion tours will be available for ticket holders. A selection of wines and beers will be available, as will gourmet picnic dinners (cash only). The program will include songs from the great American songbook by Gershwin, Arlen, Bachrach, Beatles and more. Tickets cost $32 in advance and $40 at the door if available. They are available at any HRCA recreation center or online at HRCAonline.org/tickets. Bags will be checked at the gate. No outside alcohol or glass allowed.
Call for artists
The 20th Annual Lone Tree Art Exhibition and Sale has issued a call for entry, with a deadline of Sept. 15. Artists may submit up to three images on CAfé (www.callforentry.org) by Sept. 15. Categories include oil, pastel, water media, mixed media and sculpture. An entry fee of $35 can be submitted online or mailed to: Art Exhibition, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree, CO 80124. A notice saying “Invited” or “Not invited” will be sent by email on Sept. 27. The juror is Katherine Smith-Warren, artist and teacher. Show dates: Nov. 16 to Jan. 5. For more information, see cityoflonetree.com/ artexhibition.
Sold out
The Littleton Jazz Festival, scheduled for Aug. 16 at Town Hall Arts Center, is sold out.
New at MOA
“Art Abstracted” will be exhibited at the Museum Outdoor Arts from Aug. 3 to Oct. 19 and has three components: MOA’s Design and Build Interns, 12 in number, will create installations designed around the abstract environments created by forces of nature.
Sally Stockhold will exhibit fine art photographs. Boulder abstract painter Virginia Maitland will exhibit her large paintings in the atrium gallery. An opening reception for all three exhibitions will take place from 5 to 9 p.m. Aug. 3. Indoor gallery hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays to Thursdays; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays. 303-806-0444, moaonline.org.
Love to sing?
The Castle Rock Chorale will hold auditions from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 13 at New Hope Presbyterian Church, 3737 New Hope Way, Castle Rock. The group performs throughout Douglas County and the metro area. Artistic director is Beryl Fanslow, supported by pianist Arielle Wilson. Rehearsals are at 7 p.m. Tuesdays, August through May. A holiday concert with the Lone Tree Symphony and Smithtonian Handbell Ensemble is planned. Email info@castlerockchorale.org.
Lannie Garrett and the Errand Boys of Rhythm will perform at the Aug. 15 “Jazz at the Mansion” at the Highlands Ranch Mansion. Courtesy photo
Local artists featured
Alan Harris Band
South Suburban Parks and Recreation features local artists in August: Frank Foster has focused on book cover design. His work will be at Douglas H. Buck Recreation Center, 2004 W. Powers Ave., Littleton. Dustin (Dusty) Haggerty will display photography from his travels at Goodson Recreation Center, 6315 S. University Blvd., Centennial. Darlene Kuhn’s artwork will be at Lone Tree Recreation Center, 10249 Ridgegate Circle, Lone Tree. She paints in abstract expressionist style. Artists are encouraged to
contact Vickie Willis, 303-483-7072 for information on exhibiting, or see guidelines and application at sspr.org.
The Allan Harris Band plays jazz on Aug. 2 in Lone Tree Arts Center’s Tune on the Terrace, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree. Tickets: $25 lawn, $30 chair. 720-509-1000.
Century style
“Theory Love Practice” is on exhibit through Sept. 21 at the Center for Visual Arts, 955 Santa Fe Drive, Denver. It features work by a Metro State University-sponsored art education research group, focused on 21st-century thinking. Gallery hours: 11
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Players and spectators receive drink and food tickets for a variety of beverages to enjoy as well as morsels from restaurants including Brio Tuscan Grille, Opus Restaurant & Aria Wine Bar, California Pizza Kitchen, Kona Grill, Patxi’s and a goody bag. Tournament time is from 2 to 9 p.m. Aug. 2 at 2500 E. First Ave. General admission is $35 in advance or $40 at the door, which includes two drink tickets and a goody bag. VIP spectator tickets are $60 in advance or $70 at the door. The ticket includes unlimited drinks, VIP check-in, exclusive seating, personal beverage service and a goody bag. To reserve tickets, go to http://ezregister.com/events/7380/.
Just in from EaterDenver
TAG Burger Bar is in the planning stages of a second location in northwest Denver, bordering the Highland neighborhood. The casual burger joint led by chef Troy Guard now operates in Congress Park at 12th and Madison. A second location is planned in the former Subway Tavern & Pizzeria Longo’s space at 38th and Lipan (3759 Lipan St.). The Larimer Associates, which owns TAG Burger Bar, acquired the family-owned restaurant in September when Longo’s closed its doors after 52 years in business. A massive remodel is planned for the 3,000-square-foot space starting early September. Considering the age of the restaurant and lack of upgrades in recent years, Larimer Associates decided to gut it and start over with a remodel project that will likely take six months.
Golf fun for charity
I have had the rare privilege of being asked to participate (a.k.a. play) in the Hyde Park Jewelers charity golf tourna-
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‘Old Timers’ invited
Tickets are available for the 61st Annual Old Timers’ Luncheon, held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 18 at the Littleton Museum, 6028 S. Gallup St., Littleton. Open to all current and former Littleton residents. Tickets: $20 per person. Mail payment to: Old Timers’ Luncheon, Littleton Museum, 6028 S. Gallup St., Littleton, CO 80120 by Aug. 8. (Tickets will not be available on the day of the luncheon.) 303-7953950.
ment for the 14 years that it’s been in existence. But the night preceding the tourney can be even more of a reunion between athletes and journalists who gathered on July 21 at Elway’s Cherry Creek for an amazing dinner and event led by one of my favorite media personalities, Les Shapiro (host of radio and television). Not only was the dinner amazing — I’m saying steak and crazy corn with guacamole and pepitas — but our lovely “Table 26” was filled with the might and right.
Supermarket showdown
The Food Network is holding a nationwide search for chefs and professional cooks for a chance to win up to $20,000 in a new television series. Producers are looking for highly skilled chefs and professional cooks from all backgrounds and without regard to a particular style of cooking. Whether you are an executive chef, sous chef, private chef or caterer and think you have the chops to slice and dice the competition, you may qualify. This new series—- from the producer’s of Food Network’s “The Great Food Truck Race” — will put talented chefs and professional cooks to the test in a supermarketthemed showdown. To navigate the aisles of this high-pressure competition, you’re going to need clever cooking solutions as supermarket savvy. To apply, email grocerygames@rrstaff. com. Include your city and state in the subject line, and in the body of the email include your name, phone number, photo, current occupation, a description of your culinary background and why you think you have what it takes to win. Penny Parker’s “Mile High Life” column gives insights into the best events, restaurants, businesses, parties and people throughout the metro area. Parker also writes for Blacktie-Colorado.com. You can subscribe and read her columns (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) at www.pennyparker.blacktie-colorado.com. She can be reached at penny@blacktie-llc.com or at 303-619-5209.
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‘Accidental Tenor’ describes journey Singer shares his story with members of opera guild By Sonya Ellingboe
sellingboe@ourcoloradonews.com When Andrew Lunsford was 15, he saw “Phantom of the Opera” onstage, and although he remembers not being happy about it, he knew all the words because his sister played the record constantly. “I learn best through my ears,” he said. That led to a visit to “Les Miserables,” where his jaw dropped when that chandelier fell. He got a CD. Another CD in the basement was “Opera’s Greatest Hits.” He sang along. He played a guitar at 15, but couldn’t read music. He married and had a young family and a growing business in construction — “I also had a passion for business.” Then the bottom fell out of homebuilding and his business cratered. “It might be fun to learn an aria,” he thought and his dad took him to Rockland Music in Lakewood. “Looking for an opera song” — “You mean an aria?” the clerk wondered. He talked about “tenorish arias” — “sad, depressing ... empty chairs, empty tables … the baritone always gets the girl.” His bankruptcy lawyer had heard him sing and suggested he look into performing at the Brown Palace Hotel, where he sand “Nessun Dorma” from “Turandot” and “This is the Moment” from “Jekyll and Hyde.” “I sang in `Beauty and the Beast’ for Performance Now,” he recalled, and was invited back for “Thoroughly Modern Millie.” A new journey had begun. He spoke to members of the Denver Lyric Opera Guild on July 18 at the group’s summer luncheon, interspersing his story with favorite arias. He was accompanied by Gerald Holbrook and in sang duets with soprano Kimberli Render on two arias. (She was DLOG’s winner last year and will be teaching at CSU this year.) He started work with a voice teach-
Tenor Andrew Lunsford performs “The Story of an Accidental Tenor” for the Denver Lyric Opera Guild. Courtesy photo
DENVER LYRIC OPERA GUILD For prospective members The fall season begins on Sept. 17 at Inverness Hotel and Conference Center in Arapahoe County with an evening program by Central City Opera, “Smooth Operator.” ($55). Luncheons cost $30 usually. See: denverlyricoperaguild.org for information, or contact president Linda Young, 303-778-1906, eugeneyoung934@comcast.net. er, sang in a “Five Tenors” concert for Denver Lyric Opera Guild and won the group’s annual competition for young singers. A full ride scholarship to Indiana University’s famed music school followed. While there, he performed at the Kennedy Center and in April debuted at Carnegie Hall in New York. He thought of his feet standing in the same place as great singers from the past. He just finished at Indiana — at age
34 — and has a number of engagements on his calendar as he starts on a professional career as an operatic tenor. In May 2014, he will sing with Opera Fort Collins, with Kimberli. He closed by saying how very much the support from the guild has meant to him. “It means we have a chance.” “We give away more money than any comparable organization in the country,” said active member Jane Gibson. Denver Lyric Opera Guild membership is open to all who are interested. The group meets monthly through the academic year, at various venues, for “Opera on Tuesday” — lunch and an opera-related program. It also hosts a Master Class and Preliminary and Final Competitions each year. (March 2014 dates are announced.) The competitions, at Bethany Lutheran Church in Englewood in 2013, are free and open to the public — offering a chance to hear wonderful young voices.
‘Sweeney Todd’ set for PACE CURTAIN TIME By Sonya Ellingboe
sellingboe@ourcoloradonews. com Classic Acts presents Stephen Sondheim’s popular musical, “Sweeney Todd,” on Aug. 9, 10 and 11 at the PACE Center in Parker. Each year, Classic Acts, a resident children’s theater for the PACE Center, presents an adult/ teen mentoring program, producing a well-known play with a cast of professional and community adult actors and some in their late teens. This tale of the Demon Barber of Fleet Street tells of a barber who is unjustly sent to prison in Australia by an unscrupulous judge who desires Todd’s wife and raises his daughter. Todd, bent on revenge, schemes with Mrs. Lovett
Mythology updated
IF YOU GO “Sweeney Todd” by Stephen Sondheim is performed by Classic Acts of Parker on Aug. 9, 10, 11 at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave. Parker. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Tickets: $18.50, $21.50/$24.50. pacecenteronline, 303-805-6800. to kill people and bake them in meat pies to sell in Mrs. Lovett’s shop. Daid Kincannon plays Todd and Leslie Bennett plays Mrs. Lovett in the production directed by David Truhler, with Sam Sartore as music director. Other cast members include Anna Lansdon, Zack Nick, Robert Larson, David Bove, Jason Hickman and Ryan Fletcher.
“Lysistrata Jones” by Douglas Carter Beane and Lewis Flinn plays Aug 2 to 11 at the Aurora Fox, presented by Ignite Theatre. Keith Rabin Jr. is director of a bawdy musical based on the play by Aristophanes about women withholding sex in order to get their men to end a war. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2:30 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $27/$20 ($45 gala tickets available for the Aug. 2 opening.) 720-362-2697, ignitetheatre.com.
18th-century France
“Triumph of Love,” a regional premiere, by James Magruder, Jeffrey Stock, Susan Birkenhead, presented by CenterStage Theatre Company, plays through Aug. 11 at Louisville Center for the Arts, 801 Grant Ave., Memory Square, Louisville. Jeanie Balch is director. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Saturdays, Sundays; Fridays at 9:15 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 11 at 3 p.m. Tickets: $20 (reserved)/$14/$12, 720320-6692.
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Paula Creamer, who is expected to be on the U.S. Solheim Cup team, is part of the new wave of top women in professional golf. Women golfers are hitting longer and scoring lower than ever before. Shutterstock photo
Women’s golf on the upswing Solheim puts spotlight on advances in sport By Jim Benton
jbenton@ourcoloradonews.com Many of the elite players from the Ladies Professional Golf Association and Ladies European Tour will be heading to Parker for the Solheim Cup later this month. The biennial, prestigious match-play tournament pits 12 U.S.-born professionals against 12 European counterparts. Colorado golf fans will see accurate drives, pinpoint approach shots and clutch putts during the event, which will be held Aug. 13-18 at the Colorado Golf Club. The statistics show these players are hitting longer and scoring lower than ever before. But are the elite women of today really more skilled that the top players of yesteryear? That’s a debatable topic, because golf balls and equipment keep improving and make it easier for those golfers who have correct swing techniques to flirt with or better par. “Overall, more women are playing the
game globally,” said 59-year-old Denver resident Hollis Stacy, who won 18 LPGA tournaments and collected four victories in majors during her 26-year career. “The same scores are winning on the LPGA and European tours. Golf is more competitive. There are more people shooting those low scores and winning. “What happened in the game is the equipment is much better. The skill levels have remained the same. We had women on the tour drive the ball 270 yards. If we had the same equipment and balls the players have now, the drives would be in the 300s.” Donna H. White, an LPGA teaching professional who played 15 seasons on the tour and won three events before retiring in 1992, claims today’s players are taking advantage of opportunities. “I am quite confident given the ball of today and agronomic grooming of fairways and greens that Mickey Wright’s scoring average would be 67 or better,” said White. “I don’t think players today are any more skilled. I believe they have been exposed to greater opportunities than mine or previous generations.” Wright won 82 tournaments in 14 years
numbers game A statistical comparison of the top LPGA player in certain categories in 2000 and 2013 Average driving distance (in yards) 2000: Caroline Blaylock, 270.1 2013: Nicole Smith, 274.9 Scoring average 2000: Karie Webb, 70.1 2013: Inbee Park, 69.5 Greens in regulation 2000: Annika Sorenstam, 74.6 percent 2013: Suzann Pettersen, 75.1 percent Putting average (average putts per round): 2000: Lisa Kiggens, 28.56 2013: Inbee Park, 28.46 Rounds under par: 2000: Karie Webb, 69.5 percent 2013: Inbee Park, 76.0 percent Source: LPGA.com on the LPGA Tour, including four U.S. Women’s Opens and three LPGA Championships. She retired from the tour in 1969 and won four consecutive Vare Trophies, the award that goes to the player with the lowest scoring average.
The lowest scoring average for Wright was 72.46 in 1960. For the past 16 seasons, the LPGA’s Vare winner has had an average of 70.21 or lower. In fact, no winner has had an average higher than 71 since 1977. White credits better competitive exposure, technology and fitness for the improved statistics for current professionals. “My era was the first to benefit from Title IX,” explained White. “Beth Daniel, Nancy Lopez and myself were able to attend college and gain invaluable competitive experience prior to joining the tour. Today kids can play in a tournament starting at age 4 every weekend. Tour players before me had to join the tour to compete. I couldn’t play soccer or baseball in my era. Today girls can play any sport they want. The skills and competitive maturity transfers nicely to golf. “The ball is the most influential technology advancement. Also video analysis. Health and fitness was always important to me. I ran and trained but few of my fellow tour players would join me. Then in the early-mid ’80s , the health boom happened and we had fitness vans on tour weekly.” Golf continues on Page 39
high school sports roundup Fall prep sports gear up
Summer vacation is over. The Colorado High School Activities Association and its 343 member schools open the fall season with the first official boys golf practice Aug. 5. All other sports start Aug. 12 for athletes in cross country, field hockey, football, girls’ gymnastics, boys soccer, softball, boys tennis, volleyball and spirit. Boys golf teams may start scrimmages Aug. 8, girls softball Aug. 12, boys tennis Aug. 15 and Aug. 22 for the rest of the sports. The first match for boys golf can be played Aug. 8, and Aug. 15 for boys tennis. The first girls softball game can be played Aug. 16
and the season openers for other sports Aug. 29. Football teams, with approval from the CHSAA office, may play a Week Zero game if certain criteria have been met. The CHSAA enters the year with few changes on staff. Paul Angelico, a 25-year member of the staff, is commissioner. Assistant commissioners Bert Borgmann and Tom Robinson are in their 26th and 13th years on the staff, respectively. Meanwhile, Bethany Brookens and Harry Waterman are in their sixth year with the association. Bud Ozzello enters his fourth year on the staff. Jenn Roberts-Uhlig is now in her second year on the staff, while ryan casey joins the staff as director of
Web Services. Mountain Vista is the defending boys cross country champion and Valor Christian won the 2012 Class 5A football championship.
Under-par in Colorado Open
Four Douglas County golfers finished with under-par, fourround totals in the HealthOne Colorado Open golf tournament but didn’t finish among the contenders. Amateur Derek Fribbs of Castle Rock, the Douglas County graduate who was the 2008 Class 5A state champion, put together consistent rounds of 70, 70, 70 and 67 to finish with a 7-under-par total of 277 in the tournament played
July 25-28 at Green Valley Ranch Golf Club. The former University of Colorado player tied for 13th place. Ex-ThunderRidge and CU golfer Derek Tolan of Highlands Ranch and Caine Fitzgerald of Parker tied for 21st and each collected $1,660 in prize money. Tolan, a two-time Colorado Open champion, had rounds of 67, 73, 72 and 68 for a 280 total, while Fitzgerald’s 4-under-par 280 included rounds of 72, 69, 70 and 69. Scott Petersen of Parker tied for 29th place and won $1,082. He carded rounds of 71, 68, 71 and 72, which left him 2-under-par with a 282 total.
Foxes ousted in semifinals
The Colorado Real Foxes lost to Forest City London on penalty kicks July 27 in the semifinals of the Professional Developmental League’s Central Conference soccer playoffs. The semifinal match ended scoreless after regulation and two overtime periods. FC London won 4-3 on penalty kicks but then lost to the Thunder Bay Chill in the conference championship game. Colorado finished the regular season second in the Heartland Division with a 9-2-3 record. Oliver Gore was the league’s second leading scorer with 15 goals and was third in points with 34.
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Mike Scanlan, LPGA Director of Media Communications, didn’t have the chance to watch some of the LPGA’s former standouts. “Whether or not players on the LPGA today are better than those in past generations is a subjective question,” he said. “I think the depth of the LPGA is certainly greater than it’s ever been thanks in large part to the growth of the game globally. Scoring averages are between one and two strokes better than they were in 1980, but advancements in technology must factor into that debate. Whether you look at 1950, 1980 or today, the best players in the world are playing on the LPGA.” Janet Moore, a five-time Colorado stroke play champion who spends part of the year in Illinois as Wheaton College’s women’s golf coach, has watched women’s golf and the skills of players grow in the state. “I’ve seen golf in Colorado grow over the years and I’ve seen the caliber of play improve greatly,” said Moore. “It seems like the juniors are getting younger and younger and better and better. That’s very exciting. “I started playing when I was 10. I played because my family
improve greatly.’ Janet Moore played. From what I’ve seen, the game has grown and the interest has grown for young girls. The caliber of play has improved. Just in the high school ranks now you need three or four good players to do well. It has changed quite a bit. I played on my boys high school team. They didn’t have a girls team. I went to Wheat Ridge High School and they let me play on the boys team.” Colorado Women’s Golf Association Executive Director Robin Jervey noted enhanced play in Colorado tournaments. “We run 10 state championships, and looking at who plays in the championship flights of those events, the handicaps of the elite players have been going down,” said Jervey. “And there is more depth.” Globalization of the LPGA tour, better equipment and the tour’s attempt to promote physically attractive players has made women’s golf more appealing, and events like the Solheim Cup may spark a desire for more women to start playing.
“I know when the Women’s Open came to Cherry Hills in 2005, they had record crowds,” said Jervey. “It only had to help interest in the women’s game because it got people excited to see people of that skill level right in their own backyard. Both the CGA and CWGA have been offering discounts to our members to purchase tickets to the Solheim Cup. “People going to the Solheim Cup get to participate in something that probably won’t come to Colorado again. The Ryder Cup and Solheim Cup move around quite a bit. With it going overseas and back every two years, there’s a slim chance it would wind up in Colorado again, or if it does, it will be a long time from now. People should take advantage of this opportunity.” Moore agrees. “I would think having a prestigious event like the Solheim Cup in Colorado would certainly make a positive impact on the golfing community in general,” she said. “I think it would spur interest.”
Fast facts about the Solheim Cup The Solheim Cup, featuring 12-player women’s teams from Europe and the United States in a match play tournament, will be held Aug. 13-18 at the Colorado Golf Club in Parker. Here are some things you may not know: • Kids get in free. All youngsters age 17 and under who are accompanied by a ticketed adult receive free admission to the Solheim Cup. There will also be a Solheim Cup for Kids program, an organized schedule of activities such as a scavenger hunt, face painting, daily drawings, interactive golf lessons and a behind-the-scenes tour of the event. For more information, go to www.solheimcupusa. com • First-tee shenanigans are part of the fun when attending the Solheim Cup. Unlike a typical tournament, the first tee is the place to be and you might even hear “Yankee Doodle” being sung. When players tee off each day, the atmosphere is raucous with fans from both sides yelling, chanting and singing songs to encourage players on the respective teams. • The three captains for the European team — captain Liselotte Neumann and assistants Annika Sorenstam and Carin Koch — are Swedish. “The three of us know each other very well,” said Soren-
Broncos rack up Blooper Bowl wins
There are two kinds of reality shows: Those that are bad and those that are worse. “Jersey Shore” was bad. “The Real Housewives of New Jersey” was worse. “Being Bobby Brown,” bad. Being the barren mind behind “Here Comes Honey Boo Boo,” worse. And who among us doesn’t hold at least some sentiment that the producers of “Toddlers and Tiaras” should be considered for execution via guillotine — with a tiara glued to each one’s head, for poetic justice? Like Michael Jordan, you can’t stop reality shows; you just gotta hope to contain them by rolling your eyes and changing the channel. But if you’re a member of the Denver Broncos organization, it’d be hypocritical of you to talk trash about TV’s garbage. That’s because off-season after offseason, all the team does is pump out reality show-like drama. Sometimes it’s fun. Sometimes it’s not. But, seeing as how the team hasn’t been to a Super Bowl since the 1998 season, Broncos’ drama is, at the very least, getting old. The Broncos have been the NFL leaders in off-season drama for about five years now, going back to 2008, with Mike Shanahan’s starring role in the team’s version of “Chopped,” during his firing as head coach. In 2009, the Broncos rolled out the short-lived “Kid Nation,” with the hiring of the 5-year-old Josh McDaniels as their coach. Then, in the spring of that year, McDaniels thought it would be fun to lostmortgage the team’s future by trading naltyin their second-, third- and fourthals of ental soc-
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round NFL draft picks to the Baltimore Ravens, in order to grab Tim Tebow in the first round — kind of like McDaniels was running the team like it was a lemonade stand, but got duped into giving back change for a 50 to a bully who paid him with 20 bucks in Monopoly money. Oh, and on April 2, just a couple of weeks before drafting Tebow, the Broncos traded starting quarterback Jay Cutler to the Chicago Bears. Less than two weeks after that, star wide receiver Brandon Marshall was traded to Miami. It was “Extreme Makeover” time in Denver. Then, during the miserable 2010 season, owner Pat Bowlen — who finally realized his mistake of handing over the organization’s keys to a dude who was still getting around on a bicycle that had training wheels — fired McDaniels. Bowlen then brought John Elway into the front office, before Elway, “The Apprentice,” hired John Fox as head coach. Then, in 2011, came everyone’s favorite off-season reality show, “So, You Think You Can Pass?” starring Tim Tebow. Tebow Drama dominated Broncos camp that year, which proved to be too much for the pedestrian quarterback Kyle Orton to
handle. Then, after actually making the playoffs under Tebow, the Broncos embarked on their next reality hit, last year’s “Who wants to marry a Manning?” Peyton, that is. Enter the P-Man, exit the T-Man. And just when you thought the off-season drama would finally come to an end this season, the Broncos produced three more reality shows: The Wes Welker-inspired “Keeping Up With The Patriots”; Elvis Dumervil’s hit, “Are You Smarter Than A Fax Machine?”; And, on the heels of two team executives being arrested on charges of drunken driving — “Cops.” Oh, and last but not least, then came the recent drug allegations against star linebacker Von Miller, proving that “Big Brother” is indeed watching over Denver. Can the Broncos overcome this year’s off-season distractions? We shall see. All I know is that while the team continues to lead the league in reality drama year after year, the organization has been without a fresh Vince Lombardi Trophy for a very long time. Broncos’ reality shows may make for some intriguing, real-life drama. But unless Denver makes it to the Super Bowl this year, the Broncos will look like the “Biggest Losers,” while their fans will be staring in their own reality show: “Punk’d.” In addition to writing sports columns, Vic Vela covers the Legislature for Colorado Community Media. He can be reached at vvela@ourcoloradonews. com, or follow him on Twitter: @ VicVela1.
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stam. “There will be some Swedish discussions so nobody will know what we’re talking about. We’ll keep that strategy to ourselves.” • European assistant captain Annika Sorenstam is married to Mike McGee, who is a U.S. citizen. “I told him you can come,” she said, “but only if you cheer for Europe.” • The United States has won eight of the 12 Solheim Cups and the Americas are 6-0 in matches played on U.S. soil. “Having the crowd on your side is huge,” European captain Neumann admitted. “Obviously that will be one of the challenges for us. Coming into the U.S., the crowd will be big and not too many will be cheering for us. We’re trying to bring as many friends, family and fans that we can. We just hope the Europeans that come are really loud.” • Juli Inkster has earned the most points for the United States in Solheim Cup matches. Inkster scored 18½ points in nine Solheim events (15-12-7) for 54.41 percent of points earned. Meg Mallon, this year’s U.S. captain, won 16½ points (13-9-7) with 83.33 percent of points earned in eight Solheim tournaments. For the Europeans, Laura Davies played in all 12 of the previous Solheim events and won 25 points (22-18-6) with 54.35 percent of points earned.
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Taking steps toward fitness Zumba, barre conditioning use dance to get people moving
tense. “It’s deceptive because you feel the burn but it dissipates after you stretch, but the day after or the day after that you’ll be sore,” said Sweeney. While dance-inspired, barre classes focus more on conditioning. “People are surprised that ballerinas and other dancers are also athletes,” says Sweeney. “Broadway dancers perform eight times a week and football players, they might have an exercise session but they only play once a week. Why not shape and create a workout that focuses on the dancer’s body?” Yet while classes can be intense, “You do not have to be a dancer, there is no dancing, it’s just what ballerinas do before they dance. We listen to hip-hop instead of a piano concerto,” Sweeney said, laughing.
By Savanna Walker
Special to Colorado Community Media Around 30 women gather in one of the fitness studios at Northridge Recreation Center in Highlands Ranch. While there’s some jockeying for front-row positions, most of the participants talk to friends or get in a few last sips of water. But once instructor Aminta Lucero starts her music and the warm-up begins, the energy of the class spikes as everyone present snaps to attention. A beat pumps through the air, so loud that Lucero has to shout to be heard over it, and class begins. Zumba is offered at several of the Highlands Ranch Recreation Centers with classes ranging from the traditional format to Zumba Gold for seniors. And although the dance-infused fitness program started in 2001, it shows no signs of slowing down, especially if its participants remain as devoted as Angela Fuller, who attends Lucero’s class. Fuller describes Zumba as “an addiction.” A former gymnast and cheerleader, Fuller took a break from fitness until discovering Zumba. “I’m a mom of two kids and I just could not lose the weight,” she said. “But after taking Zumba for two months, I dropped 20 pounds. It’s such a full body workout.” Lucero, who took her first Zumba class only three years ago and is now a popular instructor, endeavors to incorporate as many areas of the body as possible. “I always do arms and legs, and I try to focus on fitness. So we’ll always do an arm song.” But the intensity of the workouts is only one of the reasons Zumba has a passionate following. “Hands down, because the hour goes by
Taking the first step
Sally Costanzo, right, is all smiles during a Zumba workout July 17 at Northridge Recreation Center in Highlands Ranch. Photo by Ryan Boldrey like that,” Lucero said. “My girls come out dripping wet, and don’t even realize how hard they worked. And it’s an hour where they don’t have to think about their husband, or the bills, or the dog, or the kids.” Zumba’s infectious sense of fun allows even novices to drop in and get a workout. “It’s for all levels,” Lucero adds.
Stepping up to the barre
Barre conditioning, another dance-inspired fitness class, is offered at Southridge Recreation Center and likewise extends the benefits of dance to all skill levels. “Dance-inspired fitness classes are
geared for all skill sets, and they’re more intuitive than fitness classes — you can just listen to your body and do what you can,” instructor Julie Sweeney said. Inspired by the barre work done by ballerinas before they dance, barre conditioning is ideal for those looking for a toned, leaned physique. “We concentrate on a small range of motion,” Sweeney said. “In ballet they focus on long, lean lines. We work the same muscle groups, which are all the problem areas for women. Inner and outer thighs, arms, glutes, and abs.” Like Zumba, barre classes can be in-
Both Zumba and barre provide a different approach to fitness that can help newcomers discover the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. “If halfway through, they have a big smile, I know that I’ve won them over and they’ll be coming back. It can be a steppingstone into other, more challenging forms of exercise,” said Lucero. Sweeney also lauded the surge of interest in dance classes, saying “the goal is to get more people involved in exercise and help people find what clicks for them so that they can be active, seek a healthy lifestyle and make that part of who they are.” And for Lucero, Zumba’s impact goes beyond fitness. She cites her class members as “the reason I function, they got me through my divorce, they got me through my son going to basic training, they got me through quite a bit. Zumba creates a lot of friendships.” And since, according to both instructors, dance-inspired fitness classes are increasing in popularity and variety, the benefits of these programs will continue to spread.