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LONE TREE 12.20.12
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Douglas County, Colorado • Volume 11, Issue 49
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Schools exercise discretion on alcohol Two principals lose jobs; administrator not facing action By Jane Reuter
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Grant Atwood, 4, of Parker, picks out a toy with the help of Deputy Matthew Bach at Target, 1950 E. County Line Road. Grant was on the outlook for anything to do with Spider-Man, trains or dinosaurs. Bach was among a group of Douglas County Sheriff’s Office deputies who volunteered their time to help brighten the holidays for 30 area kids on Dec. 15. The inaugural “Heroes and Helpers” event paired deputies with kids identified by Douglas County Human Services and the Douglas County School District to go on a $50 shopping spree for the holidays. Photo by Courtney Kuhlen
More to danger than strangers Law officers, schools collaborate on safety video By Jane Reuter
jreuter@ourcoloradonews.com In the days that followed Jessica Ridgeway’s disappearance in Westminster, some Douglas County parents turned to the school district for help. They wanted to know if it offered a program to help kids understand the threat of strangers. Douglas County Deputy Sheriff Jay Martin stepped up to answer that question. Martin, who leads the office’s Youth, Education and Safety in Schools (YESS) program, first proposed a PowerPoint presentation. With help from former 9News producer and Douglas County Schools spokesman Randy Barber, Martin’s idea evolved into a video and a collaboration including the Parker, Lone Tree and Castle Rock police departments. Martin and officers from other jurisdictions now are showing it at local elementary schools. “Friendly Faces Fakes Us Out” also can be viewed at the district’s Web site, making it more far-reaching than Martin ever had imagined. Martin alone estimates he’s spoken to more than 6,000 students. The video goes beyond the strangerdanger concept, taking what Martin and Barber say is a more all-encompassing, current-day approach. “`Stranger danger’ assumed you didn’t know the person who was threatening you,” Barber said. “This tries to say, appearances aren’t everything. This could be somebody you may have seen around the neighborhood, someone you have a familiarity with. The idea is not to be fearful, but just be aware.” Martin gives students homework, asking them to work with their parents and compile a list of four trusted adults. It also provides instruction for children who are lost,
Douglas County Sheriff’s Deputy Jay Martin, a Youth Education and Safety in Schools officer, talks to students at Northeast Elementary School in Parker on Dec. 13 about dangerous strangers. Martin talked to the students about finding trusted adults and paying attention to their instincts. Photo by Courtney Kuhlen
‘Unfortunately, we live in a society now where we have to make sure our kids know the people they can trust.’ Douglas County Sheriff ’s Deputy Jay Martin urging them to seek out people with name tags or adults who have other children with them. “We’re trying to get away from the word `stranger’,” he said. “Unfortunately, we live in a society now where we have to make sure our kids know the people they can trust.” It’s a message Martin delivers with personal passion. In addition to having four children, he experienced an attempted abduction during his childhood. A man began
screaming profanities at the then-sixthgrader, ordering Martin to get into his car. “I followed one of my rules, and turned and started running in the opposite direction,” he said. “I ran all the way home.” Martin was, however, walking alone, which the presentation advises children not to do. Instead, it suggests using a buddy system and emphasizes safety in numbers. For more information or to view the video, visit www.dcsdk12.org/friendlyfaces.
When two Douglas County School District principals reportedly tested positive for alcohol during breathalyzer tests at an administrators’ meeting, both lost their jobs. When Chief Academic Officer of Elementary Education Dana Strother was arrested for drunken driving after she reportedly drove her car down the wrong side of a street, told police she thought she was in a different city, had trouble standing during a roadside test and blew a .277 during a breathalyzer test, district officials took no action. The difference, they say, is that Strother was not working. Former principals Alan McQueen and Ally Berggren were. Both principals reportedly had attended separate events involving drinking on the night of Dec. 5, then drove the next morning from those locations to the meeting at The Wildlife Experience in Parker, where they were given alcohol breath tests shortly after the meeting began. While district officials won’t reveal the tests’ results, school policy states that reporting for or remaining on duty with an alcohol concentration of .02 or greater is prohibited. The arrest of Strother, who was accused of driving with a blood-alcohol level more than triple the legal limit, also came after a social weeknight evening, a police report says. The report of the 1 a.m. Aug. 17 incident in Norwalk, Iowa, describes Strother driving “into oncoming traffic lanes” after a police officer pulled his car in behind hers, and says the officer stopped a roadside test after 28 seconds “for her safety.” In explaining the principals’ cases, district officials repeatedly emphasized safety among their top concerns. The district’s policy, said DCSD legal counsel Rob Ross, “is there for a reason. It’s there for the safety of students.” No students were present during the Dec. 6 administrators’ meeting at Parker’s Wildlife Experience. McQueen, principal at Highlands Ranch’s Heritage Elementary, subsequently was released from his principal duties; Berggren, principal of Buffalo Ridge Elementary in Castle Rock, resigned.
Strother lives, works in Iowa
Strother has been working from her Iowa home since her July 1 hiring, and the district said she plans to move to Douglas County next month. The 37-year-old was charged with operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, failure to obey a red light and driving on the wrong side of a two-way highway. Court documents show her Nov. 27 sentencing included revocation of her driver’s license, a year’s probation, a $1,250 fine and alcohol classes. Court records say Strother got two days in jail; DCSD spokeswoman Cinamon Watson said the time actually was spent in a substance-abuse class that began on a FriAlcohol continues on Page 9
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Christmas comes early for at-risk kids Bikes for Tykes distributes 180 two-wheelers to area children By Jane Reuter
jreuter@ourcoloradonews.com Christmas arrived early for 16-year-old Chris Nelan. On Dec. 15, he got his first bicycle. Earlier this year, the Highlands Ranch teen also got a new family. Nelan, among hundreds of at-risk youth receiving free bicycles through the Bikes for Tykes program, is being adopted by Michael and Yvonne Miller. During 15 years of foster care, Nelan never owned a bicycle. He chose a black mountain bike splashed with red and white accents from the Centennial warehouse at which Bikes for Tykes is headquartered. “I think it’s one of the nicest ones here,” Nelan said. “This is exciting,” Michael Miller said. “Now the three of us can ride together.” “We can do something as a family,” agreed Yvonne Miller. Nelan was among about 180 children who received bicycles through the program during the holiday distribution. A Castle Rock family rolled five bicycles out the warehouse doors the same day, one for each of the children in their blended family. The family of seven lives in a twobedroom apartment, victims of hard economic times. But they’re on their way back up, said Jacob, who asked the family’s last name not be used.
“I just got a good job,” he said. But because their bills have piled up, there’s little money for Christmas gifts. “These are the first presents we’ve gotten for our kids,” Jacob said, watching his 3-year-old son Cavan straddle a red Spider-Man bicycle. “When I first walked in and saw all these bikes, I wanted to cry. This is tremendous.” Bikes for Tykes collaborates with several different agencies to find families in need, among them the Douglas, Jefferson and Arapahoe social-services departments, the Women’s Crisis and Family Outreach, and Denver’s Ecumenical Refugee and Immigration Services. Program founder Jeff Fleck said Saturday was an “amazing” day. He and AJ Stapleton, who founded a companion program called Project ReCycle, oversaw the holiday distribution with help from a team of volunteers. For Nelan, the bicycle is the icing on what has been a very good year. At 15, he’d given up hope of finding an adoptive family until he met the Millers, who said they felt an immediate connection with the teen. “The older you get, the harder it is to get adopted,” Nelan said. “I was pretty surprised. But it was a pleasant surprise.” The bicycle may have come courtesy of Bikes for Tykes, but that’s not the way he sees it. “It’s a gift from my parents,” Nelan said.
Five-year-old Ailis, of Castle Rock, claims her new ride during the Bikes for Tykes holiday bicycle distribution. Her family of seven is working to come back from economic distress. Photo by Jane Reuter
Lee Van Ramshorst dies at 73 Resident took active role in shaping Lone Tree By Jane Reuter
jreuter@ourcoloradonews.com Longtime Lone Tree resident Lee Van Ramshorst died Dec. 12. Services were held Dec. 18 at the Lone Tree Arts Center. Van Ramshorst, 73, had battled cancer for several years. He and his wife Sharon, a former Lone Tree City Council member, were among the first residents of what is now Lone Tree. They bought a lot in what was then the new Lone Tree golf course development on Memorial Day Weekend in 1982, the first weekend the developer began selling lots. Van Ramshorst was instrumental in the City of Lone Tree’s formation, joining the Park Meadows Metropolitan District board when he saw the planned development was not taking shape as promised, his wife said.
Lee Van Ramshorst pauses during a mountain outing. Courtesy photo “We very quickly figured out that what was advertised as being in Lone Tree was not happening,” Sharon said. “We felt like we needed to get involved. Lee got on the board, which was controlled by developers. He was devoted to trying to make this a good neighborhood, and a good place to live.” Eventually, she said, the board’s makeup shifted to community members, who helped ensure promised amenities like trails, parks and open space were con-
structed. “Lee worked just tirelessly to make this a better community,” said Lone Tree Public Works Director John Cotten. “He was really active in getting the trails started in the city. He worked hard to get things in Lone Tree done with quality.” Van Ramshorst founded the Lone Tree Photography Club in 2002, and the Lone Tree Hiking Club in 2011. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hiking and skiing. Van Ramshorst volunteered to help build the Colorado Trail and with Douglas County’s Open Space program. Van Ramshorst was born and raised in Chicago Heights, Ill. After earning a degree in mechanical engineering, he worked for Pan-America Petroleum in Liberal, Kan., where he met Sharon. The Van Ramshorsts have two children: Sabrina, of Houston, and Scott, of Castle Rock, plus six grandchildren. They were married for 47 years.
Golf club to mark New Year’s Eve By Jane Reuter
jreuter@ourcoloradonews.com Leave the little black dress and black tie at home this New Year’s Eve. The Lone Tree Golf Club is hosting a Winter Whiteout, urging guests to come dressed in white cocktail attire. “We’re not going to turn people away at the door if they don’t wear white, but it’s encouraged,” said golf club marketing manager Neon Diamante. Tickets to the Winter Whiteout are $150 a couple and include food, a champagne toast, party favors, a DJ and dancing, photo booth and a cash bar. The club has 15 hotel rooms, and an overnight stay with New Year’s Day breakfast can be added for $110. While the evening won’t include a sit-down dinner, it will
feature “heavy hors d’oeuvres from start to finish,” Diamante said. That’s in keeping with the playful tone for which the club is aiming. “We’re not going for elegance,” Diamante said. “We’re going for fun and a party atmosphere.” The holiday celebration is returning to the club after a fouryear hiatus. “We’ve had a lot of success with the other events this year — our craft beer dinner, live music, putting contests,” Diamante said. “Everyone had asked for a New Year’s Eve party. With that sort of interest, we’re bringing it back.” To date, about 50 people have reserved spots for the event, which is limited to 250. For reservations, call 303-7900202.
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County approves 2013 budget where quality and reputation are rock solid
$317 million total focuses on growth, new construction By Rhonda Moore
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Douglas County commissioners have approved the 2013 budget, with a focus on future growth. The $317.3 million budget was approved Dec. 11, and is an increase of $62.8 million from the 2012 budget. The new budget includes anticipated revenues of $230.9 million, which represents a $7.1 million increase in revenues from 2012. Increases expected in the county’s revenues stem from a rise in property values due to new growth, according to the county’s finance department. Significant projects that bumped
property values in Douglas County for 2012 included the new construction at Castle Rock Adventist Health Campus, the Centura hospital in Castle Rock, valued at $41.5 million; construction of the Ridgegate Apartments in Lone Tree, valued at $28.6 million; and construction of the Shea Center Apartments in Highlands Ranch, with a $9 million valuation. Anticipated revenue growth in 2013 includes a $2.1 increase in property tax revenues and a $4.1 million increase in sales and use tax. Property taxes and sales and use taxes comprise 64 percent of the county’s annual revenue, according to the county’s finance department. The $317.3 million in anticipated expenditures for 2013 includes $122.4 million in capital projects. The bulk of capital improvements are expected to come by way of road improvement projects, budgeted for $95.2 million; improvements at the
Robert A. Christensen Justice Center for $19.1 million; and improvements in the county’s technology department, with a funding increase in 2013 of $4.3 million for software, infrastructure and security upgrades, according to the county’s finance department. Changes in the adopted budget from the preliminary budget include $985,000 added to contribute to improvements at the Highlands Ranch Mansion; a $300,000 reduction to omit an intended improvement to the synthetic turf at Dupont Park; $250,000 added for the design and construction of a mountain bike skills course at Bayou Gulch Regional Park; and $175,000 added for the construction of the Columbine bridge in Columbine Open Space, said Martha Marshall, Douglas County budget manager. A link to view the complete copy of the Douglas County 2013 adopted budget is available online at www. douglas.co.gov/finance.
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Heritage Elementary backers praise former principal Teachers, parents, students rally in Highlands Ranch By Jane Reuter
jreuter@ourcoloradonews.com About 100 teachers, parents and children rallied in support of dismissed Heritage Elementary School Principal Alan McQueen and their school on Dec. 13. With a Douglas County sheriff’s car ensuring their safe passage, the group walked the short distance from Heritage to the corner of Highlands Ranch Parkway and Fairview Parkway, where they waved at passing drivers. Several children carried hand-made, brightly colored signs, reading “Team McQueen,” “My future matters” and “I miss Mr. McQueen.” They walked with adults whose signs read, “We (heart) McQueen,” “It’s time to put kids first!” and “Alan McQueen cares 4 kids, Heritage cares 4 Alan McQueen.” Children frequently chanted their former school leader’s name, and several drivers honked in acknowledgment.
McQueen abruptly was dismissed from his post Dec. 7 for an alleged violation of the district’s alcohol policy, according to a Douglas County School District email sent to Heritage parents. Buffalo Ridge Elementary principal Ally Berggren reportedly resigned the same day. A similar district email to parents of Buffalo Ridge students said she was receiving treatment for substance abuse with the district’s support. Berggren’s supporters reportedly held a rally in her honor in Castle Pines at the same time as McQueen’s. Parents and teachers participating in the walk said they were shocked by McQueen’s dismissal and wanted to pay tribute to a man whose three-year tenure had a deep impact on the school. “The decision is the decision. We can’t change that,” Susan Roscoe, president of Heritage’s Parent Teacher Organization. “I don’t think anybody wouldn’t want him back. But that’s not an option. What we can do is show our support for our school community and continue our vision.” Teacher Kelly Bruetsch said she was walking to show her support for the school during a tough time. She was “shocked and saddened” by McQueen’s departure, and had high praise for
him. “He did nothing but good things for Heritage and our kids,” she said. Parent Troy St. Onge, carrying a sign that read, “Heritage is ours, not the board’s,” said he was devastated by the news. “What he has done for our school, the support and leadership he’s brought, has been phenomenal,” he said. Chris Cingrani, former Heritage PTO president and member of its School Advisory Council, helped organize the walk. “This isn’t about being negative,” he said. “It’s about gathering to support Heritage and say thanks to Alan. It’s about closure and moving forward at the same time.” Both Heritage and Castle Rock’s Buffalo Ridge are high-performing schools, outscoring the Douglas County School District average on state tests. SchoolDigger.com, a site that ranks K-12 schools, gives both schools five-star ratings. McQueen and Berggren’s rallies were held at the same time as several union-organized protests against DCSD board actions taken during the last several months. Dozens of DCSD staff members, parents and students gathered on street corners in Parker, Highlands Ranch and Castle Rock to wave signs expressing concern about recent DCSD board decisions.
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Douglas County offices will be closing at Noon on Monday, Dec. 24 and closed all day on Tuesday, Dec. 25, in observance of the Christmas Holiday, however many county services are available online. Offices will re-open on Wednesday, December 26.
2013 Philip S. Miller Grant applications due January 31
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Douglas County is accepting grant applications through January 31, 2013 for 2013 Philip S. Miller funds. To qualify for a grant an applicant must be a 501(c)3 or 501(c)4 tax-exempt organization; serve residents of Douglas County; and provide a service that supports health and human services for at risk and underserved populations. For more information please www. douglas.co.us/countyadmin/ The_Philip_S_Miller_Grant_ Program.html or contact Dru Campbell at 303.660.7401.
Winter Home Heating Cost Assistance Eligible low-income Douglas County households can apply for energy assistance through the Douglas County Human Services Department’s Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP). Applications are available online at www.douglas.co.us/ h u m a n s e r v i c e s / L E A P. h t m l .
Please visit www.douglas.co.us/ publicworks/Snow_and_Ice_ Removal.html as a reference guide to frequently asked questions about snow and ice removal in Douglas County.
Douglas County School Board members questioned a parent who protested the firing of Heritage Elementary School Principal Alan McQueen and said the action was appropriate. Cristin Patterson, speaking during the public comment portion of the board’s Dec. 13 meeting, said she represented hundreds of parents. “We feel he was treated unfairly,” she said. “We are hurting, and the way this situation was handled was not OK. “We got (Superintendent Elizabeth) Fagen’s message we should not try to fight this because it would only bring bad press to our school. We believe bad press will come, but only to those who deserve it. Bad things happen when good people do nothing. We are good people and we are not going to do
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that.” “You are speaking on behalf of hundreds of parents?” board president John Carson said. “And they were unable to make it this evening?” Patterson said she could obtain signatures to support her statement. Board member Craig Richardson said the decision to fire McQueen was correct. “I have supreme confidence that the overwhelming majority of the people who live in this county would agree with the decision-making in this case, if they knew the details,” he said. When a woman in the audience said the concern was surrounding the handling of the dismissal, Richardson said, “We’re not having a discussion right now. I’m talking. “The facts were compelling. They were egregious. And the decision of the administration was absolutely justified. We simply could not tolerate what occurred. And I’ll leave it at that.”
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Students, parents and teachers from Heritage Elementary rallied Dec. 13 in support of former principal Alan McQueen, who was fired Dec. 7. Photo by Jane Reuter
At the same time that people were rallying in Highlands Ranch and Castle Rock in support of two principals, about 75 more gathered in six separate sites during unionorganized protests against the Douglas County School District’s board of education. The peaceful protests on Dec. 13, which were expanded versions of similar events held at the district’s administration building earlier this year, were planned before the abrupt departures of elementary school principals Alan McQueen and Ally Berggren. Teachers, parents and other community members, many of whom brought their children, clustered at well-traveled intersections in Highlands Ranch, Castle Rock, Castle Pines and Parker. The groups displayed banners reading, “Our kids deserve better,” and handmade signs saying, “The Grinch Stole Douglas County Schools” and “DCSD, BOE, OMG!” The protests preceded the board of education meeting, its last of 2012.
Representatives of the teachers’ union, the Douglas County Federation, said they’re trying to let the public know about changes in the district they believe are negatively affecting education. Under the current board of education, the now court-stymied voucher program was introduced, the district’s long-standing agreement with its teachers union expired, a market-based pay system was implemented and controversial pay-for-performance and teacher evaluation systems are under development. Board members and top administrators say the education reform Douglas County is undergoing benefits students and staff. Many teachers and community members disagree. “If nothing else, this will get people talking,” said parent Wendy Vogel, among those protesting at the intersection of Highlands Ranch Parkway and Broadway. “There’s still a ton of people that don’t know what’s going on, and the direction this district is headed in their leadership.” The multi-site protests will continue on board meeting nights, union spokesman Andy Pippin said.
Board president questions parent When a parent questioned the dismissal of the Heritage Elementary School Principal Alan McQueen, Douglas County School Board president John Carson instead questioned her. Cristin Patterson, speaking during the public comment portion of the board’s Dec. 13 meeting, said she represented hundreds of parents who felt the situation was poorly handled. “We got the message from (Superintendent Elizabeth) Fagen that no amount of petitions or emails will change the decision to terminate Alan McQueen and that if we
attempt to bring Alan back, it would only result in bad press for our school,” she said. “We believe bad press will indeed come, but only to those deserving of bad press. Bad things happen when good people do nothing. We are good people and we will not `do nothing.’” Carson questioned Patterson’s assertion that she represented so many others. “You are speaking on behalf of hundreds of parents? I take it they couldn’t make it tonight?” he said. Patterson said she could obtain signatures to support her statement.
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Schools stepping up security District working with area law enforcement Staff report The Douglas County School District is stepping up security in its schools in the wake of the Dec. 14 mass shooting at a Connecticut elementary school. Through Dec. 20, the end of the fall semester, uniformed police officers in marked cars will visit all schools at least once each day. This is a “fill-the-gap plan while we study and implement more permanent solutions,” according to a DCSD press release. All on-duty law officers are asked to do reports and other work at DCSD schools instead of other sites, providing an increased presence. Law officers who stop by any school during lunch will receive a free meal. DCSD plans a telephone town hall at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 19 to talk about safety strategies and answer questions from
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“We mutually agreed that we need a layered approach, a scaffolding approach to school safety,” Superintendent Elizabeth Fagen said. “We believe that the school marshal program layered with increased police presence and a potential longer-term safety personnel program will provide a very high degree of safety for our schools. “Phase two of our work is about the mental health aspects of what we have learned and will continue to learn about the events at Sandy Hook Elementary. We look forward to adding mental health experts and recommendations to our safety committee soon.” DCSD school security already includes locked doors and safety personnel at the front door of each building, school security at all middle and high schools, uniformed school resource officers, marked cars and safety personnel at all high schools, safety and lockdown drills, and many other programs.
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health officials have assured them there is no need to quarantine other students. “Health officials say that this year they have seen an increase in influenza, strep and stomach viruses in the community,” according to a Dec. 17 email sent to parents of students who attend the Parker school. “Tri-County (Health) recommends that students, employees and com-
munity members wash their hands thoroughly and frequently, disinfect surfaces regularly and all children and adults should stay home until they have been symptom-free for 48 hours. Per Douglas County School District policy, children with strep should be excluded from school for at least 24 hours after antibiotic therapy begins. “Our hearts and prayers continue to go out to the family.”
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Joey Chestnut’s on an open fire, and bowl games That’s not a typo in the headline. There is a guy named Joey Chestnut. He is a nearrecord setting Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest champion. He once ate 68 hot dogs in 12 minutes. By the time Alabama and Notre Dame have taken off their shoulder pads on Jan. 7, it may seem as if we have metaphorically eaten 68 hot dogs in a short period of time too. Thirty-five bowl games were scheduled. That means 70 Division I teams. I now cringe at the words “bowl eligible.” They simply mean that a team managed to win at least 6 out of 12 games. Big wow. When I was a kid there were four bowl games and all of them were played on Jan. 1. They had discreet names like Rose, Cotton, Sugar and Orange. The Gator Bowl came along, and so did the Liberty Bowl and the Sun Bowl. I always felt like they were outsiders. Before you knew it bowl games started to sprout like something in a bad greenhouse. And they all took sponsors and names that sounded like something Monty Python had
made up. There’s now one called Belk Bowl. I am not kidding. My favorite (or least favorite) is called Bridgepoint Education Holiday Bowl. We all know why there has been this heinous proliferation of bowl games: $. Division I college football is the only college sport that doesn’t have a playoff arrangement. It makes no sense. There is no logical argument against it. They somehow manage to have playoffs in D-II and D-III. And Pop Warner, and Colorado state 5A, 4A, 3A, 2A, and six-man. The levels of selfishness and imbecility are felt by all of us, except sponsors, some
parents and girlfriends, and the nutcake alumni at Nowhere State that went 6-6. If a coach and a team go to a bowl game, it becomes an implied achievement, and the coaches can negotiate it into their contracts, even if their records might have included losses to North South Dakota State and South North Dakota State. I used to love college football. Maybe I would have lost a lot of interest over time no matter what. And if it all really bothers me, why not just read a book, or take a walk, instead of investing my time on a lost cause? But if I did either of those I would have one less topic to write about. Would you really want to know what I was reading on Jan. 7? Milton’s “Paradise Lost.” Now that would be a joy to read about. My alma mater played in a minor bowl a few years ago. I wore my sweatshirt and cheered. We won. And then I asked myself, “Who really cared about whether we won or lost or played or whom the sponsor was or what the game-time temperature was or much of anything else?” Maybe bettors.
There’s a line on every game, all 35, no matter what the teams’ records were, and there will always be bettors, because there will always be money to be made. If we can’t have the logic of a playoff system, perhaps we could have bowls that were more fascinating. A Zen Bowl might be fun. The Metaphysical Bowl. A Dysfunctionally Officiated Bowl, where there might be penalties for illegal team colors, or for getting in a prevent defense during the National Anthem. One thing has improved. When I was a kid we watched the four bowl games on a blonde Philco. If any of the games overlapped, and you wanted to switch, you had to get up, walk across the room, and change the channel. One year my father had the bright idea of buying a second television, which sat next to the blonde Philco. Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast. net
Hope, encouragement, Corruption in Afghanistan success and Zig Ziglar “The doors of hope swing widest on the hinges of encouragement” — Zig Ziglar Born in 1926 and passed away in November 2012. And somewhere along the way, Zig Ziglar went from selling pots and pans door-todoor, to being considered the world’s ambassador of hope, encouragement, motivation and success. As you read my thoughts this week, please do so under the umbrella of success. Because at the end of the day, Zig Ziglar was about success and helping individuals, small business owners and large corporations succeed. So whether we grew personally, professionally or spiritually because of Zig, that would have been his definition of success. Yes, this is a tribute column to a man who has changed millions of lives for the better. And yes, that is millions with an “M.” For each one of us whose life has been positively impacted by Mr. Ziglar, we certainly care about the other 999,999-plus people who have experienced a positive change in some way because of Zig, but we are intimately familiar with how he was able to influence and change our own personal situation. I attended his funeral and memorial service. It was a sad, happy, motivating and inspiring event. Kind of like what you would absolutely come to expect from Zig Ziglar, even as he left this world and entered eternity. During the services, people in attendance and even those who spoke during the service used one-word descriptors of Zig to try and capture his essence and who he was as a man, a husband, a father, a friend, a coach, a motivator and a believer in God. Words like coach, teacher, motivator, consistent, encourager, leader, salesman, genuine, Christian and mentor were shared and accurate. In his speeches, Mr. Ziglar focused on five key areas of life: Healthy Self Image, Positive Attitude, Winning Relationships, Setting and Achieving Goals, and Hope. Now it didn’t matter what your role was in life or what job you had or who you were related to, his message was meant for every single person on this planet no matter who you were and where you were from. Race, religious belief, family history, work history, past, present, or future didn’t matter to Zig because his purpose, his passion and his intent was to be a difference maker in the lives of each and every one of us. For those of you who read my column
each week, I feel like even though you may have never met Mr. Ziglar, you do know him and have known him ever since I started writing this column. I say that with confidence because everything that I write, even though they come from my personal experience and observations each week, are founded, grounded and based on the impact Zig Ziglar has had on me for the past 26 years. “The doors of hope swing widest on the hinges of encouragement.” I remember the first time I heard Zig say this. He was the master encourager, the ambassador of hope, and the most genuine and consistent man I have ever had the blessing and privilege to know and work for. My hope and my encouragement to you is to keep looking for ways to encourage others, build them up, inspire and motivate them, and help them become the person that you know and that they will soon discover that they are meant to be. “You can have everything in this world that you want, just as long as you help enough other people get what they want.” This is Zig’s most famous quote, and I am here as living proof that he lived this principle every day of his life. He helped me become the man, the husband, the dad, the friend, the employee and the believer in God that I am today, and I will be eternally grateful. For many years I have heard hundreds if not thousands of Zig Ziglar stories from people all over the world. Anyone who ever had a history, or encounter at a seminar, or just read his books or listened to his audio programs all shared what that meant. I would love to hear your Zig Ziglar story at gotonorton@gmail.com, and when we all look forward with hope it will be 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
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Last year I began pushing for a congressional investigation into allegations of corruption and mismanagement at a U.S.sponsored Afghan National Army hospital, known as the Dawood National Military Hospital, in Kabul. I did this after a story broke in the Wall Street Journal about senior Afghan medical personnel selling U.S. military medical aid on the black market. Afghan soldiers and police were dying at the U.S.-sponsored Dawood Hospital because their families couldn’t come up with bribes. The investigation culminated in two hearings, on July 28 and Sept. 12, 2012, by a subcommittee of the Oversight and Government Reform Committee chaired by Congressman Jason Chaffetz of Utah. The conclusion anyone listening to the testimony can easily reach is that the Afghan Surgeon General, Gen. Ahmed Zia Yaftali, was complicit in the corruption and that U.S. Army Lt. Gen. William Caldwell not only delayed an investigation to shield the administration from any political embarrassment prior to the 2010 midterm elections, but he purposely limited the scope of the investigation to shift the focus away from the obvious issue of corruption. It is unfortunate that, despite the chairman’s recommendations, the Department of Defense has refused to fully investigate the conduct of Caldwell and the Afghan government has also refused to prosecute Yaftali. Unfortunately, I believe that the behavior of General Caldwell in Afghanistan — either a lack of leadership or a willingness to look the other way while Afghan officials are free to steal from U.S. taxpayers with impunity — is not uncommon. I was in Afghanistan recently and I vis-
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ited the hospital. The visit reminded me of what it was like for me when I was in the military and had to stand inspections. However, it is impossible for me to know the real story about current conditions at the facility since the hospital staff has put on such performances before and then reverted back to their corrupt practices as soon as the oversight pressure on them was lifted. I left Afghanistan confirming my belief that the greatest threat to its future is not the Taliban but the pervasive corruption that permeates every level of Afghan governance along with the lack of leadership by the United States in confronting it. In the hearing on July 24, 2012, an officer who first reported the abuses at the hospital and was rebuffed by Caldwell, commented that in the Afghan culture when you are haggling over the price at a bazaar the seller will only take you seriously when he knows you are prepared to walk away. We must set firm benchmarks in place for combating corruption and if they fail to reach them we must be prepared to stop funding the Afghan government and walk away. U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman serves Colorado’s 6th Congressional District.
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Salvatore DiGiovanni, manager of the new Smashburger in Lone Tree, grills the first burger of the night during the restaurant’s Dec. 11 grand opening celebration. Photo by Jane Reuter east of the Super Target. Earlier this year, a locally owned restaurant called The Graze opened in the restaurant space in The Crest at Lone Tree apartments along Park Meadows Drive. Smashburger prides itself on using never-frozen Angus beef, and The Graze goes a few steps further.
“The farm we get our beef from is owned by our owners,” chef and manager Ty Leon said. “All of our burgers come from their farm in Elizabeth.” And while hamburgers are Graze’s specialty, the menu also includes pizza, salads, burritos, desserts and other fare, 90 percent of it homemade, Leon said.
The gourmet burger industry has been strong for about a decade. Some attribute its staying power to recent economic woes, and the public’s craving for quality meals without the steep price tag of fine dining. Burgers also fall under the category of “comfort food,” which people turn to in hard times.
Alcohol: Policy includes variety of outcomes the influence of alcohol or any controlled substance” while on district property, at any school-sponsored or -sanctioned activity off district property, and on the way to work. The .02 blood alcohol concentration is considered under the influence, according to policy. But it also allows for a variety of corrective action, extending from a formal letter of warning to termination. The action selected depends “on the facts, nature, and severity of the problem to be addressed.” School board member Craig Richardson said during the board’s Dec. 13 meeting that McQueen’s alleged violation was “egregious” and the district’s ac-
tions justified. “There was no other decision to make in this case, absolutely none,” he said. “We simply could not tolerate what occurred. I have supreme confidence that the overwhelming majority of the people who live in this county would agree with the decision-making in this case, if they knew the details.” Ross confirmed McQueen had no record of previous infractions. Sources say Berggren did not either.
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Sunday, Dec. 23 • 9:00 & 10:30 a.m. Worship Services “A Not-So-Silent Night” – Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 2:4-20
Please join us at 5:00 p.m. on December 24th, 2012
Candlelight Christmas Eve Services Monday, December 24th, 3:00 & 5:00 p.m. Childcare provided for ages five and under during all services
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Christmas Eve Services Monday, December 24
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Weekly Sunday Worship 9:00 a.m.
immediately followed by Adult Bible Communities and Children’s Sunday School Please call for information about Children's, Youth and Adult Ministries
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Merry Christmas
Christmas at Christ Lutheran Church
Carols, Communion & Candlelight at all services. 1:00 p.m. & 3:00 p.m. Children’s and Family Service 5:00 p.m. Contemporary Service Crossroads Band
7:00 p.m. Traditional Service Celebration Choir & Carillon Ringers
11:00 p.m. Traditional Service Special Music
Child Care at 1, 3, 5 & 7 p.m.
www.gracecolorado.com You are invited to worship with us on Christmas 3:00 pm: Service For Young Children & Families 8:00 pm: Carols by Candlelight Service 10:00 pm: Carols and Communion Service
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Grace is on the NE corner of Santa Fe Drive and Highlands Ranch Parkway, (across from Murdoch’s).
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Come and join the joy & wonder of Christmas at one of our five Christmas Eve Services on December 24th, 2012!
Christ Lutheran Church
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REAL ESTATE AGENT SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK TOR Association (DERA) 2007 “Rookie of the Year” award sion, an arduous feat, I do my best to ensure that the process Sandy Anderson, and continued my success with the prestigious 8z’s 2010 is stress free and enjoyable. MRE, GRI, CDPE, REO Certified
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Where were you born? I was born in Harrisburg, a small town in South Illinois. However, I have always held Colorado dear to my heart. How long have you lived in the area? In the early 1980’s, I made a permanent move to the Centennial State and followed that very passion! Castle Rock is my current home. What do you like most about it? Colorado’s healthy living, big blue skies and of course, I love to wake up every morning and look at those beautiful mountains.
“Above and Beyond Service” award and this year I was greatly honored to be awarded DERA’s 2012 “REALTOR of the Year”.
What is your specialty and what does that mean for the people you work with? My colleagues and I are skilled and licensed to facilitate any real estate transaction whether residential or commercial. I address all trade relationships with a high level of professionalism, timely communication and upmost integrity. With an understanding that the sale of real estate is, on occa-
What is the most challenging part of what you do? One word: Inventory. Sales volume is up in Douglas County 40.2% since September 2011. I have many buyers and there is very little to buy. This is why I encourage those who are thinking of selling to sell. What do you most enjoy doing when you’re not working? I love hiking, biking, gardening, cooking, camping, traveling and spending time with family and friends. What is one tip you have for someone looking to sell a house? Ensure you employ a REALTOR, one who has a strong marketing plan and extensive internet exposure. Not all real estate agents are REALTORs. REALTORs ascribe to a high level of professionalism and code of ethics. What is one tip you have for someone looking to buy a house? Identify your wants and needs and make certain to get prequalified with a reputable lender. What is the most unusual thing you’ve encountered while working in Real Estate? Twenty-two offers on a listing in 1 day.
Photos left to right: Sons Mike and Ben Giese and husband Alan in California; Sandy Anderson; Christmas time with my family
How long have you worked in Real Estate? I earned my real estate license in 2005. I kicked off my real estate career with the Douglas Elbert REAL-
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down and rents up. Fortunately the Federal Reserve has been supporting the housing industry through a variety of measures aimed at driving interest rates down. The result is that interest rates are at or near 60 year lows. Therefore, with housing prices still depressed from prior levels the affordability of homes is still near a record. So now IS
a great time to buy, especially given the potential for appreciation that you can capture by buying, and the tax benefits that come with buying. Over the long term you will find that buying versus renting can be tremendously beneficial to buyers. But don’t do so on your own. The first step you should take when considering pur-
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approach). The Better Business Bureau is a good check on your due diligence. Once you have made your selection, set up a meeting with your lender to discuss your financial situation and ask them to check your credit and get you preapproved (not prequalified, done by many, which only determines affordability and not creditworthi-
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chasing is locating an experienced, trustworthy, financially savvy lender (rather than a broker who will be at the mercy, along with you, of underwriters outside their control) that you can meet face-to-face, that has access to the full spectrum of loan programs that they can customize to your needs (not an off-the-shelf, one-size-fits-all
ness). Once you are preapproved and ready to make offers on properties that can and will be accepted by savvy property sellers (who are worried about creditworthiness), you can ask your lender to recommend an astute and experienced Realtor to help you find the home of your dreams. With your preapproval in hand, your Realtor will be excited to assist you. For more information on how you can purchase or refinance a home, please contact Randy Spierings, CPA (over 30 years), NMLS #217152, branch manager for Primary Residential Mortgage, Inc. at 303-256-5748 or rspierings@ primeres.com. www.BestColoradoMortgages.com. They are A-plus rated by the Better Business Bureau and winner of multiple Gold Star awards. They are located at 9800 Mt. Pyramid Court, No. 400 in Englewood. They offer a 100 percent satisfaction guarantee and will give you $500 at closing if they don’t meet or exceed your expectations. They offer a full loan spectrum, including VA, FHA, USDA, Jumbo, and conventional, among others, and are among the top 10 FHA lenders in the U.S. today. ■
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Unique solid 55 year old mountain log cabin for sale in Twin Lakes, Colorado 2.5 hours from Denver. Nestled in aspen and pine trees at the base of Mt. Elbert, with stunning views of the lakes and the peaks. Mountain stream running constantly for beautiful background sound. Authenic log cabin... absolutely perfect for long weekends and family vacations/outings/camping/hiking. 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, granite countertops, stone fireplace - $223,000, furnishings negotiable. Please call Kym at 303-792-9711. Home for Sale
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The City of Castle Pines is seeking a full-time Deputy City Treasurer. A complete job description is available on the City website at www.castlepinesgov.com Apply electronically by January 5, 2013 by sending a cover letter and resume to: ted.soltis@castlepinesgov.com with the subject heading “Deputy City Treasurer Application.” Salary: $38,000 - $42,000.
Taking applications until 1/02/2013.
Equipment Operator I
JOB SUMMARY: This position requires the proficient operation of general hauling, construction and maintenance equipment. Must possess a valid Colorado commercial drivers license; class B, with air brake, and tanker endorsements. Full Time; wage is $14.47 to $15.92 per hour plus benefits. See full job description, physical requirements and application online.
Civil Engineering Technician(R&B)
JOB SUMMARY: Under the general supervision of the Public Works Civil Engineer/Public Works Division Director, this position is responsible for applying theory and principles of civil engineering in planning, designing, and overseeing construction and maintenance of structures and facilities under the direction of the engineering staff. Maintain the County’s roadway infrastructure inventory by utilizing GPS/GIS. Full Time; $21.97 to $24.17 per hour plus Benefits See full job description, physical requirements and application online.
Resumes submitted without a Clear Creek County Application and late applications will not be considered. Clear Creek County is an ADAAA/EEO employer.
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EXPERIENCED FOSTER PARENTS NEEDED! Savio House is currently seeking experienced foster/group home parents to live on site at our premier group center located in Lakewood. Applicants must provide a loving, nurturing, home environment to children in the custody of the Department of Human Services. Qualifications include: HS diploma or above, at least 21 years of age, ability to pass motor vehicle/criminal and background check. Lucrative reimbursement for highly qualified candidates. For details contact Rebecca at 303-225-4108 or Tracy at 303-225-4152 Kennel Tech: Indoor/outdoor kennel chores. After school, weekends, holidays. Indiana & 72nd Ave. area. Call 8am-12 noon weekdays 303424-7703
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Chocolatiers wanted! Do you love chocolate? Would you like to earn a little extra? Wouldn't you LOVE to put the two together and get paid to eat chocolate? For more information call Kathie at 303-898-1380 AVON Good earnings to sell or buy, CR, Parker, HR & Centennial. Call for information Fay, (303)790-2524 flnorris@yahoo.com
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Don’t worry — bar still a dive
Decorations brighten Hudson Gardens Dec. 15 as part of “A Hudson Christmas.” Photos by Courtney Kuhlen
Starry nights, twinkling lights Holidays shine at Hudson Gardens By Sonya Ellingboe
sellingboe@ourcoloradonews.com Bring mittens, hat and scarf. It won’t be a “one-horse open sleigh,” but there is the option of a ride in a horse-drawn carriage through part of Hudson Gardens’ brightly lit 30 acres during “A Hudson Christmas.” The remainder of the property can be visited on foot as one looks up at the special “Aurora Borealis” effect in the tall cottonwoods, or straight ahead to lighted shrubbery and smaller trees. And then, there are dazzling fountains, which offer a different effect as they play with the lights. How did they do that? Hudson Gardens’ executive director Rich Meredith said that Swingle Tree and Landscape Co., which maintains many area properties through the warm months, considers holiday lighting a large portion of its business. They illuminate Denver Botanic Gardens and its Chatfield branch, as well as the town of Parker, he said — and now Hudson Gardens and Event Center. The display will be open nightly from 5:30-8:30 p.m. through Jan. 1, including
When the longtime owner of the Lancer Lounge opted to shutter the neighborhood place at 233 E. Seventh Ave. after succumbing to personal financial pressures, it was no surprise that Denver restaurant mogul Frank Bonanno would take over the seedy space. Nestled between Bonanno’s fine dining spot Mizuna and noodle house Bones, and just around the corner from Luca d’Italia, it only made sense to brand the block as Bonanno’s. So six weeks ago, Lancer started morphing into Vesper Lounge with a limited menu, crafted cocktails, beers in cans and on tap, nightly happy hours from 4 to 6 p.m. and 11 to 1 p.m. plus all day Monday, along with savory snacks. I checked out the place last week along with Bonanno PR gal Lauren Hendrick and Westword editor Patty Calhoun to see Bonanno’s interpretation of the famous dive bar. Have no fear, Vesper isn’t a yuppie bar but rather a cleaned-up version of its old self with upholstered booths from the recently shuttered Ambria restaurant that were sold in auction. New kitschy touches include religious candles from Mexico scattered around the walls. Vesper’s menu items include “Cheeseburger! Cheeseburger! Cheeseburger!” (fries, no chips, with or without cheese), a potpourri of sandwiches such as a classic club, marinated fish or shaved Colorado lamb pita, Greek lamb patty, gyro, meats on stick and dips served with warm pita. More information: facebook.com/VesperLounge. Next up for Bonanno Concepts: a first venture into the suburbs with Bonanno Brothers Pizzeria, which will open at The Vistas at Park Meadow in Lone Tree early next year.
Jackson’s joins Celebrity Lanes
Members of The Choralary sing carols at Hudson Gardens. Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, with the last tickets
sold at 8 p.m. If one walks the entire path, it’s about a half-mile, or one can head toward the barn in the northwest corner and find a horse and wagon for $6 per person to traverse part of the grounds. Paths are firm enough for strollers and wheelchairs. On some evenings, choral groups will perform on a stage in front of the Hudson Residence, Meredith said, but scheduling is a work in progress. Call for information, 303-797-8565 x 324. Hot cocoa and wassail will be available at a couple of locations.
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Four-year-old Lola checks out a Christmas tree made entirely out of lights and ornaments during a Dec. 15 visit to Hudson Gardens.
Hudson Gardens is located at 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. It is a half-mile south of Bowles Avenue and three miles north of C-470, on the west side of Santa Fe Drive, across from Arapahoe Community College’s south entrance, where there is a traffic light. Plenty of free parking. Tickets cost $9/adults, $7/members, $6/children ages 4-12, under 3 free. They may be purchased in advance at tickethorse.com or at the door.
Celebrity Lanes, the 40-lane bowling alley, kid zone, arcade, tap house, sports grill and outdoor bocce ball facility that opened at Centennial Center (on the northwest corner of East Arapahoe and South Parker roads) last year, has changed the restaurant operator to Jackson’s All American Sports Grill. Kelmore Development is the owner and developer of the project. I’m told that the bowling alley is busy, and that now, thanks to Jackson’s, so is the restaurant space. The project is a $13 million, 50,000-square-foot family entertainment center.
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I’m easily amazed by new technology — something I struggle at best to keep up with. So “amazing” is the most appropriate word to describe 3D Printing, Colorado’s first 3D printing store that just opened at 4603 Monaco St. There is currently one location, but look for pop-up versions of the 3d Printing Store springing up after the first of the year. Recently, I had a sneak peek of the hightech store that prints everything from machinery parts to bracelets. Co-founder Debra Wilcox, along with young entrepreneur David Perleberg, are some of the partners behind the new venture. In addition to trinkets, the 3D printing process holds promise for medicine, health, inventors, artists and industrial prototyping. Wilcox and Perleberg are already working with inventors anxious to prototype Parker continues on Page 18
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December 20, 2012
Miracle gets modern addition
Parker: Lone Tree show will offer skating, break dancing
‘Tepeyac’ back at Su Teatro
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By Sonya Ellingboe
sellingboe@ourcoloradonews.com Su Teatro has made it a holiday tradition to present Anthony J. Garcia’s folk drama “Miracle at Tepeyac” for his audiences — previously at St. Cajetan Church on the Auraria campus and this year at Su Teatro Cultural and Performing Arts Center (formerly the Denver Civic Theatre). It’s certainly of interIF YOU GO est to any Colorado resident, including kids, to “The Miracle at Tepeyac” know more about folk plays through Dec. 23 at traditions of the HisSu Teatro Cultural and Perpanic population. This forming Arts Center, 721 play tells the story of the Santa Fe Drive, in Denver’s Indio Juan Diego and arts district. Performances: his encounter with the 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, FriVirgin of Guadalupe, days, Saturdays; 2 p.m. who told him to have a Sundays. Tickets: $20/$17. church built to honor 303-296-0219, suteatro. her and gave him roses org. in a cloth with her image to carry to the skeptical bishop as a sign of her presence. “It is a historic event that would define a people, a land and a culture as it redefined a people and their spirituality, and she would become a symbol of hope, a representation of the indigenous and of their land, the Americas, forever more,” said a release from Mica Garcia de Benevidez of Su Teatro. Garcia has added a contemporary story about illegal immigrants who are hiding in the church to the traditional one. A group of young
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Lara Gallegos portrays La Virgen de Guadalupe in “Miracle at Tepeyac” at Su Teatro. Courtesy photo Guatemalans, looking for a better life, are using the church as a way station. Today’s story deals with cultural identity, immigration and AIDS. Throughout, the play shifts back and forth between the time of the miracle, the bishop’s resistance to believing the simple farmer and today’s church and its priests’ troubles dealing with his problems. The set is simple and a five-piece band plays a nice score written by Tony Silva. Singers and actors are a bit uneven in their performances, but the overall effect is a sincere retelling of a favorite legend. Dramatic impact is raised with performances by costumed Grupo Tlaloc dancers who enter with a blast on a conch shell at the beginning and repeat their performance at the end, tying the story more firmly to Hispanic history.
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Lone Tree’s original holiday spectacular, Home for the Holidays, features ice skaters, break dancers, a Frank Sinatra imitator, jump rope tricks, a drum line, children’s choir and more during an original production conceived and written by Chris Starkey and Paul Dwyer from Dec. 18-23 on the Main Stage of the Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St. Headliners include Denver’s Mary Louise Lee as well as professional Sinatra impersonator Derek Evilcizor, MTV’s America’s Best Dance Crew contestants BreakEFX, and The Jerseys singing classic Frankie Valli hits with a holiday spin. Tickets start at $29 and can be purchased at www.lonetreeartscenter. org or by calling 720-509-1000 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday. 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. She can be reached at penny@blacktiellc.com or at 303-619-5209.
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Foundation in Parker, Cancer League of Colorado, Arapahoe House, the Cherry Creek Arts Festival and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Goto was as beautiful on the outside as she was on the inside, and her grace and generosity will be sorely missed.
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Word is, a cappella group coming about Mary and Joseph’s journey to Bethlehem in search of shelter on the night of Jesus’ birth is re-enacted by local children, with seasonal carols led by Dr. Lorenzo Trujillo, Southwest musicians and Rex Rideout. Biscochitos and hot beverages follow. Free. Dress warmly. 303-839-1671, tesoroculturalcenter.org. The Fort is at 19192 Highway 8.
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Across the U.S. and in Europe, the holiday bird count by citizen scientists is compiled to keep track of various species. In Douglas County, Dec. 29 is the date this year, offered in partnership between the Audubon Society and Roxborough State Park (register by Dec. 26). There are about a dozen walks to join. Chili supper follows. 303-979-3959. Also, on Jan. 1, the Denver Urban count takes place at various location within a 15mile diameter. Leader is Hugh Kingery, 303814-2723.
Yale University’s famous a cappella group, the Whiffenpoofs, founded in 1909, will perform at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 3 and 4 at the Newman Center, 2344 E. Iliff at the University of Denver. The ensemble, consisting of 14 senior men, began as a quartet that gave weekly concerts at Mory’s Temple Bar. Tickets: $20/$15/$10, includes parking. Newman Box Office, 303-871-7720, newmancenterpresents.com. This was a sell-out last season, so advance reservations are probably in order.
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Yale University’s famous Whiffenpoofs will perform at the Newman Center on Jan. 3 and 4. Courtesy photo
“One Man Lord of the Rings” is back at Lone Tree Arts Center with Canadian comedian Charlie Ross, who packs that story into a 70-minute trip, where you meet 46 characters from Tolkein’s tales. Timely — two weeks after “The Hobbit” opens in area theaters.
Performances are scheduled on Dec. 27 and 28 at 8 p.m. at Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree. Tickets start at $36, 720-509-1000 (10-4, Monday-Friday) or LoneTreeArtsCenter.org.
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On Dec. 24, the Tesoro Cultural Center at the Fort Restaurant in Morrison celebrates the traditional Hispanic Las Posadas in the courtyard from 4-5:30 p.m. This traditional Mexican and Southwestern ceremony
“Hansel and Gretel” with the Colorado Symphony Orchestra, new conductor Andrew Litton and the Colorado Children’s Choir will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 29 and 2:30 p.m. Dec. 30 at Boettcher Concert Hall, Denver Performing Arts Complex. Tickets: coloradosymphony.org.
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Western works assembled for exhibit Charles Partridge Adams known for landscapes By Sonya Ellingboe
sellingboe@ourcoloradonews.com “Rocky Mountain Majesty: The Paintings of Charles Partridge Adams” opened Dec. 16 at the Denver Art Museum and IF YOU GO runs through Sept. 8, 2013. It is the first The Denver Art Museum time Adams’ masis located on 13th Avenue terworks have been between Broadway and displayed together Bannock in Downtown at a major art muDenver. The parking garage seum. is entered from 12th Ave., This will be the just west of Broadway. only venue for this Admission: $10/$8/$3, free exhibit of 37 oils 5 and younger. Members and watercolors by free. (Additional tickets rethe prolific Adams quired for some special ex(1858-1942). He is hibits, such as “Becoming best known for his Van Gogh.”) Denverartmuimages of the Coloseum.org, 720-865-5000. rado mountains, although he created more than a thousand paintings in his lifetime, including images of Yellowstone, the Tetons, the Canadian Rockies, the New Mexican desert and California, where the versatile artist spent his last years painting marine subjects.
According to biographical material from the David Cook Gallery in Denver, which carries his work, he came to Denver in 1876 with his mother and two sisters. It was hoped that the Colorado air would cure the sisters’ tuberculosis — a frequent reason for arrival in Colorado at that time, before drugs were available to cure the disease. He found a job with the Chain and Hardy Bookstore and received his only art training from the owner’s wife, artist Helen Chain, who introduced him to area artists, including Alexander Phiminster Proctor. He and Proctor went on a three-month camping trip, where both developed many sketches, transformed into paintings in the studio — they shared a studio for a short while, before Proctor moved to New York. Adams married in 1890 and opened a studio on Larimer Street in Denver. He did business card watercolors and crayon portraits and was a charter member of the Denver Artists Club. He constructed a home and studio for the couple in Estes Park in 1905, called “The Sketch Box,” where the family spent their summers — and Adams painted many of the Rocky Mountain National Park and Longs Peak scenes. Adams sold paintings in stores in Denver, Colorado Springs, Kansas City, Pueblo and Chicago, and developed a wealthy clientele. His paintings were sold to decorate homes and as gifts. The exhibit is included in general admission. It is installed in the second-level Western Art galleries.
“ Rocky Mountain Majesty” by Charles Partridge Adams is exhibited at the Denver Art Museum. Courtesy photo
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Students at Acres Green Elementary perform Dec. 12 in an anti-bullying themed play called “Miracle on Maximus”. Two Acres Green teachers wrote the play. Courtesy photo
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Financial uncertainty hinders recovery, industry leaders say By Deborah Grigsby
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on Dec. 14 at the Hyatt Regency Denver Tech Center to share views on the future of the economy. The five-member panel fielded questions from moderator Jerry Healey, president and CEO of Colorado Community Media, each presenting an industry-specific twist on what may or may not happen fiscally at the beginning of the year. “It’s not a question of if it’s resolved,” said Rice of the looming fiscal cliff, the conundrum the government faces Jan. 1 when the terms of the Budget Control Act of 2011 are set to go into effect. “It’s more of how it will be addressed.” According to Rice, Lockheed has plenty to lose should the nation tumble over the fiscal cliff, pointing out Lockheed’s major customers are government and defense contractors such as the Air Force. While technology plays a significant role in bolstering the financial future, it too can’t move forward without confident investors, said Van Tine, suggesting one of the more certain places to invest may be internally. “I think one of the best investments you can make is in investing in your own business,” he said. “It’s like having money in your pocket and just waiting for
someone to come and tell you it’s OK to spend it.” But even as fiscal cliff negotiations progress in Washington, the panel agreed the real key to freeing up cubbyholed cash lies in knowing what lies ahead — good or bad. Colorado’s diverse economic base has helped it survive, according to John Brackney, chamber president and CEO. Pent-up momentum was a consistent thread throughout the morning discussion. “We’ll probably see a slow start to 2013,”said Matthews. “Hopefully, with more certainty, we’ll see more cash come back into the market.”
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jbenton@ourcoloradonews.com LITTLETON - Michael Ellis has been playing hockey since he was 2-years-old. Last summer he learned what it’s like not to be able to drive to an ice rink. Ellis, a senior defenseman for the Mountain Vista hockey team, spent nearly three weeks in Africa last summer on a mission trip with Grace Chapel. “I didn’t get to play much hockey,” said Ellis. “I got to play some soccer. They worked us hard.” Ellis learned some lessons about life while on the trip to Africa. “It was way out of my league,” said Ellis. “It was a culture shock. I said, `whoa this is completely different. I learned a lot and hopefully got to help a lot, build some schools, a church, water wells and got to hang out with the people there and build relationships. “I kind of got out of the bubble, especially growing up in Highlands Ranch and living in one house and seeing nice cars everywhere and everybody having everything they need. I got there and they had nothing. Nothing here is completely different than nothing over there. That really opened by eyes.” After his return to Colorado, Ellis played for the state champion Littleton Hawks prior to the high school hockey season and he changed positions from forward to defense. “This is my first season playing defense,” he said. “I’ve always played forward. I’m a little lost out there but they said I had the size (6-foot-2, 170 pounds), and the shot so I said that I would give it a shot. “I actually really like it. I like the flow. With only six defensemen, you get out there and you know what to expect. As a forward, it’s always hard into the corners and one guy high. Now when I get the puck I can see the whole ice. I can keep my head up and look in front of me.” Ellis showed moves like a forward in scoring the first goal in Mountain Vista’s 4-2 victory over Cherry Creek last Friday at South Suburban Arena. It was the first game of the season for Mountain Vista, a district team for Douglas County. “We started late so some of these kids could finish their club seasons,” Mountain
Mountain Vista’s Michael Ellis skates up the ice Dec. 14. Vista coach Lev Cohen said. “It means we could start a little slow but these kids have grown up together so a couple more practices and we should be a lot better.” Mountain Vista, which has four games scheduled this week, whipped Coronado 13-0 last Saturday. In two games, Ellis had two goals and three assists for five points. Brantt Heble and Connor Gerace also contributed five points in the opening two games. Tanner Gillis scored four goals for the Golden Eagles. Cherry Creek, also a district team, has resumed playing hockey after a 24-year hiatus and Bruins coach Dave Irish was impressed with the Golden Eagles. “They’re a good team,” Irish said. Cherry Creek, 0-3-1 after last week, has been in every game and is working to develop the ability to close out games. Greg Turgeon and Matt Walters each had four points in the Bruins first four games while Dalton Walker was the team’s top goal scorer with three.
Mountain Vista and Cherry Creek face off Dec. 14 at South Suburban Ice Arena. Mountain Vista won 4-2 in the first game of the season. Photos by Courtney Kuhlen
Sports roundup: Ochitwa makes splash Grizzly sophomore wins two events at Coaches Invite By Jim Benton
jbenton@ourcoloradonews.com ThunderRidge’s Annie Ochitwa was a double winner last Saturday in the Colorado Coaches Invitational swimming meet at the Veterans Memorial Aquatic Center in Thornton. Ochitwa, a sophomore, won the 50 freestyle in 23.74 and was first in the 100 freestyle with a time of 51.72. “She did really great,” said ThunderRidge coach Jennie Odiorne. “I first coached her when she was maybe 8-yearsold. She is definitely stronger this season and she has been working very hard. It will be fun to see what she can do in the state meet.” Chaparral’s Makenna Wilson was the winner in the 100 backstroke. Her time was 57:73. Other Douglas County swimmers who performed well included Rock Canyon’s Abigal Kochevar with a 24.81 in the 50 freestyle and 53.08 in the 100 freestyle. Legend’s Lauren Moden was timed in
24.87 in the 50 freestyle and Chaparral’s Megan Grier recorded a 53.50 in the 100 freestyle. Annie Graves of Chaparral posted a 59.99 in the l00 backstroke and Rock Canyon’s Nichole Cassou was timed in 1:08.29 in the 100 breastroke. Allison Arnold of Legend had a best time of 5:13.16 in the 500 freestyle while Mountain Vista’s Ashley Peterson was the top Douglas County diver with 427.40 points. RECORD SETTING - Mountain Vista’s boys basketball team established nine new single game school records in the Golden Eagles recent 123-56 victory over Denver West. The new standards set were most points (123), field goals made (50), field goal attempts (76), 2-point field goals made (43), 2-point field goals attempted (63), field goal percentage (66 percent), assists (40), blocked shots (10) and rebounds (50). SOCCER TRYOUT - Taylor Kemp, a University of Maryland senior defender from Mountain Vista High School, has been invited to the 2013 Major League Soccer Combine in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. from Jan. 11-15. Kemp will be one of 54 players that so far have been asked to participate in the
tryouts and 38 players will be drafted by MLS teams Jan. 17 in Indianapolis STATE CHAMPS - The Littleton Hawks defeated Arapahoe, 2-1, to win the state Midget Major AA hockey championship. The Hawks qualified to play in the national tournament in Hartford, Conn. in April. FORE - An indoor driving range is now open for golfers at the South Suburban Sports Dome, 6959 S. Peoria St. in Centennial. The driving range is 50 yards long, has 12 hitting bays and uses limited flight golf balls which feel similar to a standard ball and has the same flight trajectory. The range is open Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Golfers must purchase balls at the adjacent Family Sports Center golf shop. DEL RIO HEADS TO TIDE – Valor Christian’s Luke Del Rio, who last week decommitted from Oklahoma State University, is headed south. The senior, who threw for 2,275 yards with 28 touchdowns and just four interceptions in leading the Eagles to the Class 5A state championship, has decided to pass on offers from several schools, including Oregon State, and will walk-on at the Uni-
Valor Christian’s Luke Del Rio will try to walk on at the University of Alabama next season. Photo by Jonathan Maness versity of Alabama. Del Rio’s sister, Lauren, currently attends Alabama.
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jbenton@ourcoloradonews.com Mountain Vista’s boys basketball team keeps on ringing up victories. The Golden Eagles, a fast break, transition team, were 7-0 prior to Tuesday night’s game against Columbine and a Thursday evening contest at Liberty. In the first seven games, Mountain Vista outscored opponents by 29.6 points per game. The Eagles averaged 81.9 points, 23.3 assists, 40.9 rebounds and 17.7 steals in those games. Elijah Valdez’s was the leading Golden Eagles scorer in the first seven games with a 16.7 average followed by Jake Pemberton at 15.1 and Mitch Carter at 11.4. “Overall I’m definitely pleased we are off to a good start,” Mountain Vista coach Bob Wood said. “The competition will get more difficult as we go but we are looking forward to the league season. “We’ve got a lot of seniors and a lot of experience on the team. They’ve been playing well and are getting better each game. We are a pretty deep team. We have three kids averaging in double figures and some others than are close. And we’ve had kids off the bench that have done a nice job. We are really aggressive. We full court press, trap a lot and are aggressive running to the offensive end. We steal the ball a lot. We do tend to foul so we need the depth.” GRIZZLIES ROAR - Peter Howell scored 18 points to help ThunderRidge notch a 61-49 win over Fossil Ridge. Zach Rusk added 16 points and Hunter O’Neill had 13 as the Grizzlies improved their record to 7-1 and will start play tonight in the Mission Prep Christmas Classic in San Luis Obispo, Ca. ThunderRidge (5-1) will play Imhotep Charter (Pa.) in tonight’s opener in the National Division bracket. Grandview is another Colorado team in the same bracket. CHAPARRAL WINS ONE - Defending Class 5A state champion Chaparral defeated Heritage, 72-53, for its lone win in three games in the Columbine Classic. The Wolverines, 3-5 before games this week against Rangeview and Lewis Palmer, continue to be paced by the scoring of Brandon Malone (18.5 points per game), Chris Moody (12.8) and Jake Holtzman (10.8). TOURNEY PLAY - Highlands Ranch will take a 4-2 record into tonight’s first game against Kennedy in the Cherry Creek Holiday Classic tourney. The Falcons spilt two games last week against ranked teams, beating No. 5 Aurora Central, 55-54, and losing 4443 to No. 2 Grandview. Isaiah Parros scored 32 in the two games to lead the Fal-
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Public Trustee Sale No. 2012-1330 To Whom It May Concern: On 10/2/2012 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: BARBARA B SMITH AND KEVIN M SMITH Original Beneficiary: WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 9/9/2008 Recording Date of DOT: 10/2/2008 Reception No. of DOT: 2008067288 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $395,442.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $377,877.29 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 69, THE FAIRWAYS, FILING 1-C, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 8396 Green Island Cir, Lone Tree, CO 80124 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 23, 2013, at the Douglas County Wilcox Building, 301 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: 11/29/2012 Last Publication: 12/27/2012 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 10/2/2012 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
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