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State honors Ewert Englewood Schools top man named superintendent of the year

By Tom Munds

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Several hundred people check out the attractions at the Oct. 24 Halloween Carnival at the Englewood Recreation Center. Activities at the annual event included carnival games and a haunted house. Photos by Tom Munds

Halloween carnival is spooky spot Annual event draws big crowd of children, adults

By Tom Munds

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The Englewood Recreation Center underwent a transformation Oct. 25 from a facility for exercise and classes to a Halloween carnival location, complete with a games of skill in the gymnasium and a haunted house on the running track.

As the sun went down, ushering in the start of the carnival, a parade of costumed characters came from all directions.

There were the usual ghosts and goblins as well as a wide variety of vampires, superheroes and princesses.

Peter and Christie Stubner brought their three children to the event.

“This is our fourth or fifth year our family has come to the carnival,” Peter said.

His wife agreed. She said they come back because it is such a nice community event and the kids have such a good time.

Nicholas, 7, said he liked the carnival and his favorite thing was the candy. He said he also liked the games.

All those entering the carnival were greeted by an array of characters including a witch with an evil laugh, who was handing out plastic bags so kids could collect their treats.

Usually the next stop was the gymnasium, where there were a variety of carnival games, such as shooting a hockey puck at an opening and tossing bean bags at a target. It cost about a quarter to play the games but, win or lose, the child got a treat.

The massive inflatable dragon that occupied one side of the gym was a big draw. McGruff the Crime Dog and Sparky the fire department robot were also very popular with the younger carnival-goers.

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Nathan Grosch gives a high five to McGruff the Crime Dog. The crime dog and the 2-year-old were part of the large crowd that attended the Oct. 24 Halloween Carnival at the Englewood Recreation Center.

The Stubner family, from left, Nicholas, Peter, Thomas and mother, Christie, holding Marcus, prepares to walk into the Englewood Halloween Carnival Oct. 24. The family made all the costumes they are wearing. brave the unknown, there was the haunted house. A less scary attraction was set up in an aerobics room that contained a wide variety of activities for children 4 and under.

While the Stubner parents didn’t wear costumes, many other parents did.

“It is always fun to dress up for Halloween and it is extra fun when the whole family dresses up in costumes,” said Shawna Lewis, who was dressed like a witch. “The kids like us when we wear costumes. Also, my

husband and I will be going to an adult Halloween party next week, so this is a time to test out our costumes.”

A short distance away, Jill Marsh kept an eye on her daughter, Vega.

“This is our first year to come to the Halloween carnival,” Jill said. “It is fun for Vega because she gets an extra chance to wear her costume. This event is nice too because there is so much for a child her age to do. We are having a great time.”

Englewood Schools Superintendent Brian Ewert has been selected as State Superintendent of the Year by the Colorado Association of School Executives.

“I am honored and privileged to receive this award,” Ewert said. “My name is on the award but this is really not about me. The achievements attributed to me are really about the talented people throughout our school district who share my vision to make Englewood better for the children.”

Ewert added he was humbled by the award.

“I hope I can live up to the example of previous honorees that devoted their hearts and souls to improving public education,” he said. “In a way it is scary to live up to those examples.”

He said he feels all the state’s 178 school superintendents deserve to be honored.

Ewert “All superintendents are very talented people who work very hard on the behalf of their students,” he said. “They all deserve to be honored.”

Ewert is the second Englewood superintendent to receive the CASE award. Roscoe Davidson was the first as he was named Colorado Superintendent of the Year in 1991.

Bruce Caughey, CASE executive director, said in the announcement that the students, families and educators in the district have greatly benefitted through Brian’s outstanding leadership over the past four years.

Duane Tucker, school board president, agreed.

“Brian is a strong, fair leader who has a vision for what the Englewood district can become,” he said. “Under his leadership, we have seen improvement in student achievement and growth. Also, we have stopped bleeding students and the last two years, our district student population has grown slightly.”

Tucker also said Ewert worked tirelessly on the 2012 bond election that received voter approval and provided the funds for creation of the new seventh- through 12th-grade campus.

“He works closely with the school board,” he said. “He discusses his visions with us and he works with us on board initiatives as we join forces to do what is best for our students.”

Ewert will represent Colorado at the 2015 American Association of School Administrators National Superintendent of the Year program.

Englewood selected Ewert to be the superintendent in 2010, after he served as director of human resources for the Douglas County School District. When Ewert was selected to the post he became the eighth different person to serve as Englewood school superintendent in the last 10 years.

Working with faculty and administration, Ewert helped adopt a common instructional model for the district, Ewert continues on Page 7

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State’s two big races closer than expected Gubernatorial, Senate contests have incumbents on edge

By Vic Vela

vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com There will be no need for manicure appointments this week for the four candidates involved in Colorado’s gubernatorial and U.S. Senate races — because Election Night is expected to be a real nail-biter.

“This is one of the most exciting elections in Colorado history,” said Bob Loevy, a longtime state political observer and political science professor from Colorado College. “I can’t recall a governor’s race and a Senate race neck-and-neck, right at the same time.”

The question for the Democratic incumbents, Gov. John Hickenlooper and Sen. Mark Udall, is whether they will be able to ride out an expected national Republican wave on Nov. 4.

Loevy said the wave historically is a reliable one, and it’s one that could sweep U.S. Rep. Cory Gardner into the Senate and could help former Congressman Bob Beauprez become the next governor of Colorado.

Loevy calls it the “six-year pushback,” which occurs every sixth year of a U.S. presidency. The pushback is born from a midterm election political environment that historically favors the party that does not control the White House.

Loevy said the wave goes back as far as 1938, when Democrats lost seats in Congress during Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s presidency. More recently, Democrats dominated the 2006 midterm elections, which were held during George W. Bush’s sixth year as president.

Bill Clinton proved to be the exception in 1998, when Democrats performed well during that year’s mid-term election cycle, a result of voter backlash against the perceived overreach of Republicans’ response to Clinton’s affair with Monica Lewinsky.

The wave doesn’t just just impact fed-

eral races, Loevy said.

“If you back me into a corner, I would say I think the Republicans are going to win the governorship because of the six-year pushback,” he said.

If that happens, Hickenlooper supporters surely will be asking themselves how things ever got to that point.

“That would be most inexplicable to me,” said Hickenlooper Eric Sondermann, an independent political analyst. “If you would have told people six months ago that when ballots are being sent to mailboxes, it would be a dead-heat race, a lot of people would have taken that bet.”

Odds did not favor a Republican gubernatorial Gardner win this spring. Hickenlooper’s quirky personality and his insistence on never running a negative campaign seemed to resonate with voters through the early part of his first term.

The state’s economy had been gaining steam under Hickenlooper’s stewardship, and early Republican primary polls showed polarizing former Congressman Tom Tancredo leading the pack of GOP primary hopefuls.

Instead it was Beauprez who won the nomination in June — the man tagged as “both ways Bob” when he was badly beaten by Bill Ritter in the 2006 gubernatorial race. Beauprez’s baggage from his previous run left Hickenlooper supporters feeling good about their chances come November.

However, for months, the Beauprez campaign has hammered away at Hickenlooper’s perceived lack of leadership in several areas. At the top of that list was the governor’s decision to grant a reprieve for death-row inmate Nathan Dunlap, who killed four people at an Aurora Chuck E. Cheese’s restaurant in 1993. Hickenlooper received criticism for taking a middle path rather than going forward with either an execution or clemency.

The governor also caused a media stir over the summer during a gathering of state sheriffs, where he fumbled comments on gun-control legislation that he signed into law the year before.

Meanwhile, Beauprez has mostly run a mistakefree campaign. But will that be enough to take down a likable governor of a state that typically doesn’t oust incumbents from Beauprez the job?

Norman Provizer, a political science professor at Metropolitan State University, said Beauprez seems to have learned from his “disastrous” 2006 bid and that part of his strategy this time is to simUdall ply stay out of Hickenlooper’s way while the governor makes mistakes on the campaign trail.

“It’s basically don’t do anything stupid and don’t say very much,” Provizer said.

Sondermann agrees, but added that Beauprez needs to do more than that in order to be successful Nov. 4.

“He’s been the person standing by the side of train tracks and seeing if the freight train derails,” Sondermann said of Beauprez’s campaign strategy. “If it does, you’re there to pick up the pieces. Is the passive strategy enough to get him to get over the finish line or does he need a closer? My instinct is he needs a closer.”

Women’s rights in spotlight Meanwhile, the Udall-Gardner matchup has been one of the most closely followed Senate races in the country.

Women’s issues have dominated the campaign, with the Udall team launching an early-and-often advertising blitz against Gardner, which has attempted to paint the conservative congressman as being out of touch or too extreme on issues pertaining to women’s reproductive rights.

But Udall has been criticized for having

run what some perceive to be a one-issue campaign that is obsessed with capturing support of women voters.

Provizer surmises that the Udall campaign must be seeing internal polling numbers that show the attacks against Gardner are working and that “it’s always a good political move to define your opponent.”

“But it became so much of it that it lost its effectiveness,” Provizer said.

Also possibly working against Udall are recent crises outside of his control that could favor Republicans this fall. Whether that’s fair to Democrats is another story.

Analysts agree that the rise of ISISbacked terrorism in the Middle East and questions over the government’s response to the ongoing Ebola virus threat may help Republicans on Nov. 4, because those developments happened on Obama’s watch.

“Just weeks before ballots are mailed out in Colorado, those are about the two worst things to happen to Democrats, not only for what happened, but the timing,” Loevy said.

“It is awfully a tough year to be carrying the Democrat banner, particularly in a federal race,” Sondermann added. “The bloom has fallen off the rose for Obama, there’s ISIS, Ebola ... there’s just very little good news for any Democrat.”

But Democrats still have a major advantage going for them that gives supporters hope — the vaunted Democratic get-out-the-vote machine.

Democrats have lapped Republicans in voter efforts in recent elections, and their outreach to women and Latino voters helped Michael Bennet win a close 2010 Senate contest that he had been trailing in polls leading up to Election Day. “Everyone talks about this modern-day political, technological war out there,” Provizer said. “But there still remains a World War I aspect about a campaign, and that’s trench warfare on the ground.”

Whatever happens on Nov. 4, political observers say they will be enjoying the show.

“Stepping aside from who might win and lose, what an election,” Loevy said.

“You can’t ask for anything more than that.”

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Colorado’s voters continue to be pounded by multimillion-dollar political advertising campaigns, often with the two candidates or issue opponents fairly evenly matched, with no respite in sight until Election Day. But on one particular issue the campaign ads are entirely lopsided. Labeling genetically modified food, commonly called GMOs — meaning “genetically modified organisms” — is on the ballot, and has become a nearly $12 million issue.

But the “No on Proposition 105 Coalition” has spent $6.8 million more than the “Right to Know Colorado” labeling advocates, and the anti-105 forces still have $4.1 million waiting to be spent.

“I can’t understand, why would they put $11 million into a Colorado campaign that has less than $500,000?” asked Larry Cooper, director of the “Right to Know” campaign.

“What are they trying to hide?”

Sara Froelich, a campaign spokesperson for the No on 105 Coalition, said in an email, “No one should be surprised that agriculture and food companies are stepping forward to support their customers across Colorado who will be harmed by this measure.”

The agriculture and food companies against 105 include well-known names like Monsanto, Kraft Foods and PepsiCo. These three companies alone have contributed $7.4 million of the $11 million raised by this campaign.

The labeling advocates, however, have raised only $441,000, and have not purchased any television or radio advertising to advocate their position. The group is operating a grassroots campaign, knocking on doors and using social media to advance their cause.

This could mean that Coloradans who receive their information solely from TV ad campaigns think Colorado farmers do not support the labeling initiative — but that is

only partly true.

The Colorado Farm Bureau has donated more than $7,000 to defeat the measure, but the Rocky Mountain Farmers Union, with more than 22,000 members in Colorado, Wyoming and New Mexico, actually endorsed the pro-labeling campaign.

“GMO labeling is one of the things that we support,” said Bill Midcap, director of external affairs of Rocky Mountain Farmers Union.

“But we know it’s going to be tough for a single state to enact.”

This year, Colorado and Oregon are the only two states with GMO labeling on the ballot, and many of the same corporations are also spending millions in Oregon to defeat the initiative there.

Maine, Vermont and Connecticut are the only states to have passed labeling requirements, but they will not be enacted until 2016 — or until a population of at least 20 million people in neighboring states require the labeling, too.

“How would you expect General Mills to label something special just for one state, just for Colorado?” Midcap said. “Think about Kellogg or Coca-Cola. Are they willing to change just for Colorado? Maybe if 15 states did it — but this would be more effective as a national issue.”

In Colorado, a Citizens Initiative Review board evaluated the labeling measure and decided by an 11-to-9 vote to approve it.

Those who voted against the measure, like Bill Wright, explained that his greatest concern was that many foods may be exempt from the labeling measure.

“Normally when you go into a store and read labels, you rely on the information and people want to rely on what they are being told,” Wright said. “It’s probably a lot of food (that would be exempt) and that’s going to be a lot more confusing than if you just don’t do it at all.”

The measure would take effect in 2016, if passed.

Colorado Community Media brings you this report in partnership with Rocky Mountain PBS I-News. Learn more at rmpbs.org/ news. Contact Katie Kuntz at katiekuntz@ rmpbs.org.

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Experience the season by celebrating kids Children’s Hospital Holiday Card Project launched Oct. 10

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Where to buy items of the Children’s Hospital Holiday Card Project: • The Children’s Hospital gift shops: Children’s Hospital Colorado South Campus, 1811 Plaza Dr., Highlands Ranch; Children’s Hospital Colorado on Anschutz Medical Campus, 13123 E. 16th Ave., Aurora • Online at: www.childrenshospitalholidaycardproject.org • Order by phone with a credit card: 720777-6286; or contact the Association of Volunteers office at 720-777-6887 • Out in the community: King Soopers; St. Nicks Christmas Store, 5221 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton; La Cache (consignment shop benefitting Children’s Hospital), 400 Downing St., Denver

Children being treated for cancer and blood disorders at Children’s Hospital have been thinking about the holiday season since at least July.

But it’s not only the kids who look forward to the Holiday Card Project. At about this time every year, sponsors, volunteers and the general public get excited to see what new designs the children will come up with.

“It’s one of our greatest fund- sponsor. raisers,” said Joyce Butler, memNot every card design receives ber of the Children’s Hospital enough votes or gets sponsored, Association of Volunteers. “Every- but each child who submits a body looks forward to it.” design is awarded a special cerThe Holiday Card Project be- tificate of participation, Brakkengins in the summer months when Smith said. children at the hospital are inThe 10 winning designs, and vited to create a card that reflects their sponsors, were unveiled at a what the holiday season means to ceremony on Oct. 10. them.

Nine of the designs are feaSome children paint, some tured on the cards, and one is on draw and some use glitter and the 2014 tin, which is filled with other materials to create their tree-shaped, white chocolatedesigns, said Connie Brakken- covered pretzels. The tin was inSmith, member of the hospital’s troduced last year, and this year, Association of Volunteers. packages of gift tags, which are The children then submit their made from unsold cards featurdesigns to be voted on. Voting day ing the kids’ designs from the past took place on Aug. 22, and 64 card seven years, are also available. design entries were displayed in “People who have bought the main atrium of the Children’s cards in the past come back to Hospital in Aurora. Hospital staff, buy them every year,” said Butler, patients and visitors voted for who volunteers in the gift shop. their three favorite designs, and She added they already have had this year, 801 votes were cast. people place requests to make After the top designs — the purchases. ones that receive the most votes The Holiday Card Project has — are selected, sponsors have a been an annual fundraiser for the special viewing day when they hospital for at least 25 years, BrakMpulse_10.30.14_CCM Central_LHR.pdf 1 10/24/14 11:36 AM pick the card they are going to ken-Smith said.

Card designers, front row from left, Flora Sanderson, Kaymen Story, Ryan Kepelo and Abby Voorhis pose for a picture with KOSI 101’s Murphy Huston at the Oct. 10 Children’s Hospital Holiday Card Project unveiling ceremony. Photos by Christy Steadman Since its inception, the Holiday Card Project has raised more than $1 million to support the Children’s Hospital Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders. All of the proceeds from the sales go to the center, Brakken-Smith said. The center is where children receive their treatment.

With every Holiday Card Project purchase, whether it’s cards, tins or gift tags, “you’re celebrating kids,” Brakken-Smith said, and giving back to the community.

Last year, the goal was to raise $50,000, which was exceeded by $2,000. Every year, the goal amount is raised, making this year’s goal $60,000.

But “we’ll supply as many as

we sell,” Brakken-Smith said.

The new Children’s Hospital in Highlands Ranch opened on Dec. 19, 2013, and a lot of people haven’t had an opportunity to go see it yet, said Kathy Chapple, member of the Children’s Hospital Association of Volunteers.

“People don’t always know how to support (the hospital), but want to,” Chapple said. “This is an excellent opportunity to do so.”

The Holiday Card Project is organized by the Children’s Hospital Association of Volunteers.

The popular saying goes, “`it takes a village to raise a child,’” Brakken-Smith said. “Here at Children’s Hospital, it’s a village of volunteers.”

The Children’s Hospital Holiday Card Project launched Oct. 10. The cards were designed by kids being treated at the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders. All of the proceeds from the Holiday Card Project benefits the center at Children’s Hospital.

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October 31, 2014

Thanksgiving donations needed for outreach Inter-Faith seeks items to fill 650 food boxes

By Tom Munds

tmunds@colorado communitymedia.com Inter-Faith Community Services makes a habit of counting on community support for its Thanksgiving outreach, and this year is no exception.

“We will need help to provide all the items that will go into the Thanksgiving food boxes,” said IFCS director Sandra Blyth-Perry. “We are fortunate because we have been receiving donations and there are many organizations collecting food for us.”

Boxes will be distributed to 550 needy families and 100 seniors, Blyth-Perry said.

Volunteers will pack boxes with all the ingredients needed to cook a traditional Thanksgiving meal and add ingredients for meals for three or four additional days.

Inter-Faith Community Services has been providing assistance to needy families and individuals since 1964. Services include a food bank and clothing bank, as well as putting on special programs like the Thanksgiving food drive and providing new outfits and school supplies to the

children of needy families. The organization reaches out to those in Englewood, Littleton, Highlands Ranch, Lone Tree and Sheridan.

A number of organizations are helping with the Thanksgiving effort by collecting box ingredients or holding food drives, Blyth-Perry said. The organizations working to help Inter-Faith include Centennial Rotary, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Littleton, the Englewood Lions and the Highlands Ranch Rotary Club.

The deadline for delivering donations to Inter-Faith is Nov. 7, and plans call for volunteers to assemble the boxes on Nov. 19 so they can be distributed Nov. 22.

Requested donations include items such as stuffing mix, cans of green beans, turkey gravy mix and canned pumpkin.

Each box contains a supermarket gift certificate so the individual or family can buy the meat item for the meal. For information on the list of needed items or how to donate to the project, call 303-789-0501.

“I would guess more than half the 650 boxes we plan to distribute will go to people who have recently lost their jobs,” said Blyth-Perry, who has directed the program for 17 years. “We are glad we will be there for those people because Inter-Faith has always tried to be a safety net to help folks in that situation through a rough time.”

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and Englewood Schools has experienced improvement in steady growth and in student performance. The result is the district accreditation has increased two levels.

One aspect of Ewert’s vision for the district was a new state-of-the-art high school/middle school campus.

He led an extensive community education program to rally support to get voter approval for a bond issue to make the vision a reality.

Residents, students and faculty members were all involved in developing a concept for the new seventh- through

12th-grade campus. The process moved forward when voters approved a $40 million bond issue in 2011. The new campus is scheduled to be completed in mid-December.

Ewert has spent 28 years as an educator. During his career, he has been a teacher, assistant principal, principal, an administrator, an assistant superintendent and a superintendent.

He earned his bachelor’s degree in education from the University of NebraskaLincoln, earned his master’s degree from California State University-San Bernardino and his superintendent’s license from the University of Colorado-Denver.

In his free time, the superintendent likes reading fiction, hiking and training for half marathons.

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1200 South Street w/Kids & Castle Rock, CO 80104 Youth Min 303.688.3047  mysummitchurch.com www.fumccr.org

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Lutheran Church & School

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Sunday Worship 8:00 & 10:45 a.m.

Sunday School Bible Study 9:30am Trinity Lutheran School & ELC (Ages 3-5, Grades K-8)

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UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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8:00 AM Chapel Service 9:00 & 10:30 AM Sanctuary 10:20 AM St. Andrew Wildflower Sunday School 9:00 & 10:30 am

www.st-andrew-umc.com 303-794-2683 Preschool: 303-794-0510

Littleton

Cowboy Church

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Sundays 10 am

Calf’s Lowell Ranch • 2330 S. I-25 www.savethecowboy.com

Serving the Southeast Denver area

Call or check our website for information on services and social events! www.cbsdenver.org

303-794-6643

Highlands Ranch

Alongside One Another On Life’s Journey

www.gracecolorado.com

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

worship Time 10:30AM sundays 9:00am Spiritual Formation Classes for all Ages 90 east orchard road littleton, co

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

Sunday Worship - 10:00am Bible Study immediately following Thursday Bible Study - 7:30pm Currently meeting at: Acres Green Elementary School 13524 Acres Green Drive 303-688-9506 www.LoneTreeCoC.com

Parker

Community Church of Religious Science Sunday 10:00 a.m. at the historic Ruth Memorial Chapel on Mainstreet

303.805.9890 www.ParkerCCRS.org

Lone Tree Church of Christ

Weaving Truth and Relevance into Relationships and Life

Parker, CO • 10am Worship www.uccparkerhilltop.org 303-841-2808

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United Church Of Christ Parker Hilltop

9:15 am · for children and adults

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Littleton

Joy Lutheran Church Sharing God’s Love

SERVICES:

SATURDAY 5:30pm

SUNDAY 8:00 & 10:30am

Expository Teaching Through Books of the Bible Families worshipping together Iron Horse Elementary School 20151 Tallman Dr. Parker 80138 Sunday 10:00 TwentyMileBibleChurch.org

Education Hour: Sunday 9:15am Joyful Mission Preschool 303-841-3770 7051 East Parker Hills Ct. • Parker, CO 303-841-3739 www.joylutheran-parker.org

303 798 6387 www.gracepointcc.us

First Presbyterian Church of Littleton Sunday Services 8:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

Christ’s Episcopal Church 615 4th Street Castle Rock, CO 80104 303.688.5185

www.ChristsEpiscopalChurch.org TWITTER: @CECCastleRock

Sunday

8:30 a.m.

11:00 a.m.

1609 W. Littleton Blvd.

(303) 798-1389 • www.fpcl.org

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Big things belong at front of the line Having spent most of my life in the gym in some capacity, you would think that I would have adopted the philosophy of doing the hardest things first a long time ago. But better late than never, right?

You see, I was the guy in the weight room who focused all of his time on upper body exercises, hardly any leg or core workouts, and unfortunately never ever any kind of cardiovascular routines. I always would convince myself that I would do some abs and some cardio before I left the gym, but that never happened. I would either have an incredibly good workout and just be too tired for anything else, or I would just run out of time and would need to leave. The result, a guy with a big upper body, super skinny legs, and not much endurance.

And then the same thing was happening in my work life. There were calls I needed to make, difficult decisions and conversations that had to take place, and instead of doing what I knew I had to do or should be doing, I would look at emails, do some busy work, maybe surf the Internet and call it research.

And doing all of those things first just to avoid the hard stuff. The result: Anxiety would build throughout the day, creating a far less pro-

ductive attitude and work environment.

And even as I have matured, I am still learning the value and benefits of doing the most important things first. Many years ago I heard some of my favorite motivational speakers talk about the importance of spending time reading and filling our minds with good, powerful, and positive words and information, and to make time to begin each day with some quiet reading and reflective time. I did it for a while, and then always found other things to do when I first woke up. Or I would decide it was better to sleep in a little more promising myself I would read before I went to bed that night. The result was the loss of an opportunity to grow personally and profes-

sionally and falling into the trap of having my first input of the day being provided by other sources rather than my own choices.

I am excited to share with you today that I start my workouts with cardiovascular exercises first, then migrate to the weight room; I create my “to-do” lists the night before so that I begin each day with clarity and focus on the most important things that I have to do that day and tackle the most difficult ones first; and the very first thing I do in the morning is spend time reading and in prayer. I read the Bible and then I read some form of business book or motivational material. And my commitment to this routine has once again elevated my game personally and professionally.

How are you doing when it comes to doing the most important things first? I would love to hear all about it at gotonorton@gmail. com and when we prioritize and act upon the most important things in our lives, it really will be a better than good week.

Michael Norton is a resident of Castle Rock, the former president of the Zig Ziglar Corporation, a strategic consultant and a business and personal coach.

Finally — the sweet return of darkness Fall back. I can’t wait.

From the time that clocks are changed in the fall until the time clocks are changed in the spring, I am a good-hearted, open-minded and generous curmudgeon.

Or maybe I am a more good-hearted, open-minded and generous curmudgeon than I am the rest of the time. You might not even notice the difference.

See if my columns between those dates (Nov. 2, 2014 to March 8, 2015) aren’t just as sweet as honey on a turnip.

I am always pleased to see July and August go away. I refuse to suffer, so my energy bills are high.

I can’t paint and I can’t write when it’s hot.

I used to live east of here. I would be a drip if I lived east of here now. I would be dripping.

The worst weather ever anywhere is humid weather. Humidity is the devil in my book.

St. Louis in the summer is the devil’s idea of a good time. I have been there in the summer. It was a mistake.

St. Louis has one of the greatest monuments in America: Eero Saarinen’s Gateway Arch. It was designed in 1947 (so was I), and opened in 1968.

It still looks like a contemporary design, and always will. It’s brilliant. Simple, elegant, eloquent and brilliant.

On the other hand, St. Louis is a contraption made out of sweaty Americans, and many of them can’t leave because they are elderly or just don’t have the funds.

(I am sure that there are thousands of others who are devoted to St. Louis, so save your

emails.)

Do you remember the 1995 Chicago heat wave? Chicago is another one. I couldn’t live there, even though the collection in the Art Institute is unmatched in the United States.

In 1995, there were about 750 heat-related deaths. Wikipedia states that most of the deaths were “elderly poor residents of the inner city, who could not afford air conditioning and did not open windows or sleep outside for fear of crime.”

(There were additional deaths in St. Louis.)

I am lucky, very lucky. I am retired and living on a pension.

It’s crossed my mind that I might not have been so lucky. I might have ended up in an eastern city with not much money, no dachshund, no Jennifer, and an apartment that looked like it had been written by Raymond Chandler.

Gauzy curtains in an open window that let in hot air. Holding my head and watching my houseplants droop.

This is called “counting your blessings.”

I do every day. Sure, I am a cranky. That won’t change, because people don’t change, and what we do to each other sometimes is unconscionable.

I can’t overlook some of the things that we do to each other.

But Colorado helps. It helps me, I know that.

There are no excuses. It’s never too hot or cold in my home for me to do what I need to do.

Except in July and August. I get around it by writing and painting not long after midnight. I go to the grocery store not long after midnight.

I don’t like to change my clocks. Some years I haven’t. I never change the one in the guest room. Why would I? I never have any guests.

Who would want to stay here? My sarcasm wakes up early and stays up late.

The heat index reached 119 at O’Hare in 1995, and 125 at Midway. On a good day, O’Hare is a pain in the neck.

In 1977, I applied for teaching positions all over the country. I wasn’t very selective. I just wanted a full-time job.

I was living in Phoenix. The devil’s other idea of a good time.

I got a call from a college in Denver.

Hallelujah.

Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast.net.

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Arapahoe County Sheriff Dave Walcher, right, talks to members of the media during an interactive tour of the Highlands Ranch Law Enforcement Training Facility on Oct. 9. To Walcher’s left, are former Douglas County Sheriff Steve Zotos, far left, and Douglas County Deputy Jack Newton, an instructor at the facility.

Arapahoe County Sheriff ’s Senior Deputy Mike Balding fires at a target during a S.W.A.T. demonstration Oct. 9 at one of the numerous outdoor shooting ranges at the facility. Photos by Ryan Boldrey

Sheriffs show off training facility Highlands Ranch site draws from across metro area

By Jennifer Smith

jsmith@coloradocommunitymedia.com With news about controversial police shootings coming from around the country lately, local authorities took time recently to showcase the Highlands Ranch Law Enforcement Training Facility.

“There’s been big news in law enforcement lately,” Douglas County Sheriff Tony Spurlock told a group of reporters on Oct. 9 during a tour of the facility. “We wanted people to see how they are trained here. It’s important that the community knows that when Westminster does something, they most likely got their training right here.”

Former Douglas County Sheriff Steve Zotos is the HRLETF’s executive director and played a big part in creating it back in 1983.

“In the 20 years I was sheriff, this is one of the things that I’m extremely proud of that happened under my watch,” he said.

At the time, deputies practiced shooting at the fairgrounds, Spurlock remembers, with an apartment building as a backdrop.

“It was crazy,” he said. “We all thought, ‘This doesn’t even seem safe.’”

When Mission Viejo, which developed Highlands Ranch, offered a 99-year lease for $1 on 116 acres, the sheriffs in both Douglas and Arapahoe counties jumped at the chance to combine forces and build a state-of-the-art training facility on land that once was the Arapahoe Hunt Club.

“We started out with a caboose that someone took from Burlington Northern,” recalls Spurlock. “That was our hut that we were in.”

It’s come a long way. Mission Viejo eventually deeded the land to the facility, and

Arapahoe County Sheriff ’s Deputy Charles Kelley talks about the various equipment that S.W.A.T. team members carry in their equipment bags during an Oct. 9 media demonstration at the Highlands Ranch Law Enforcement Training Facility.

In the domestic-violence call, for instance, the “officer” enters a home, gun drawn, upon hearing screaming and yelling. As he approaches the living room, he realizes the husband has a gun in his lap.

The bad guy looks at the cop for a split second, then begins to raise his rifle.

“It’s important that the officers know that when they say a split second, it really is a split second,” said Arapahoe County Sheriff Dave Walcher. “Safety is an important thing, but also realism is an important thing.”

Douglas County Deputy Jack Newton, an instructor at the facility, said it’s important to debrief officers after they finish a virtual scene so they can learn from any mistakes.

“We never want them to leave here as a loser,” said Newton.

One of the things Zotos is most proud of is the live-fire house, which is one of just a few in the country, he said. Officers use soft ammunition that breaks up upon

contact to minimize ricochets, but it is still lethal.

“The instructors can give orders while watching from above,” said Walcher. “It’s as real as we can make it, with the sights and sounds they might actually encounter.”

A highlight of the tour was the “big bang” demonstration of devices often used for crowd control, like the 175-decibel flash bangs. ACSO Deputy Charles Kelly explained they have the effect of “bleaching” the retinal pigment in people’s eyes and throwing them off balance by disrupting the inner ear. By way of comparison, fireworks are only about 145 decibels.

“A lot of people are motivated, and this stuff is meant to unmotivate them,” said Kelly.

Plans for the future include expanding the sniper range from 300 to 600 yards, and starting a police academy.

“The bottom line is we’re trying to save lives, we’re not out trying to harm people,” said Walcher.

now it’s a sprawling 160 acres with a gun range, live-round shooting house, 300yard sniper range, classrooms, a gym, running trails and more. There’s even a field of buried dead pigs, studied by researchers to learn about the effects of decomposition.

“This thing is the gem of law enforcement,” said Spurlock. “If you want to know how our cops are going to act, get ahold of the training manual. They learn ethics, about relationships with the community, decision-making and skills.”

Reporters got a taste of the training, starting with virtual-reality versions of situations police often find themselves in — traffic stop, man with a knife, domestic violence. Even knowing it’s fake, it’s stressful.

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City contracts for fire dispatch Centennial operation serves other agencies in area

By Tom Munds

tmunds@colorado communitymedia.com Starting Dec. 1, a center outside Englewood will provide dispatch services for the Englewood Fire Department. It is the first time fire dispatch has been done by a center outside the city since the early 1970s.

After the change, calls to 911 for firedepartment services will be routed from the Englewood dispatch center to the Centennial-based Metropolitan Area Communication Center (Metcom), which already provides dispatch services for some other area fire agencies. The Englewood dispatch center will continue to handle calls for police services.

The metcom911.org website offers more information about Metcom.

On Oct. 20, the Englewood City Council unanimously gave first-reading approval to the agreement with Metcom. The $182,000 cost for the one-year contract was approved as an amendment to the 2015 budget.

Metcom touts its state-of-the-art equipment, and proponents said a big advantage of the arrangement is that Englewood firefighters could communicate more easily with firefighters from other departments.

Another advantage is that Metcom has the ability to dispatch units from other fire departments if additional resources are needed.

The vote culminates lengthy discussions about how best to provide fire-department dispatch. All city dispatchers will keep their jobs as they continue to provide police services.

Fire Chief Andy Marsh supported the

proposal. He said contracting with Metcom provides improved dispatch service and gives Englewood better communications with other area fire departments.

Eric Keck, city manager, agreed but wanted a deeper look at the options. At the Oct. 13 city council study session, he presented a report that stated it was cost-prohibitive to upgrade Englewood’s current dispatch facility. The report also included an offer from Littleton to provide fire dispatch services for Englewood.

“Littleton wants to partner with us in a number of areas, whether or not we contract for fire dispatch,” the city manager said. “They said their fire training officer will work with the Englewood department, and Littleton wants to work with us to repair and upgrade the fire training academy.”

Keck said the evaluation of the proposals resulted in the recommendation that Englewood contract with Metcom.

“I think this is a good move for the safety of our residents and the safety of our firefighters,” Councilmember Rick Gillit said at the Oct. 20 meeting.

Discussion of how best to upgrade fire dispatch started earlier this year. Issues included the fact that Englewood’s computer-aided dispatch system wasn’t compatible with the CAD system used by other area fire departments. Also, the technology of Englewood’s communications equipment is not up to date.

Marsh said Englewood will spend about $42,000 to install seven mobile data terminals in the fire equipment.

“The new data terminals will provide the capabilities for our equipment to receive dispatch information from Metcom,” he said. “The terminals are similar to the terminals in Englewood’s police cars but we have never had them in our fire equipment.”

Vandalism suspect enters guilty plea Anthony Meany said he is sorry the event ever happened

By Tom Munds tmunds@coloradocommunitymedia. com After he had entered a guilty plea to second-degree burglary and second-degree arson on Oct. 24, Anthony Meany said he is sorry about the vandalism at Englewood High School.

“I am sorry about all of this. I wish it

had never happened,” he said outside the courtroom after his hearing. “The real culprit that night was alcohol.

Three young men’s lives were damaged because, under the influence of alcohol, they did something so stupid.”

He will learn his sentence when he returns to court at 1:30 p.m. Jan. 8.

Meany Meany, who is out on bond, was in 18th Judicial District Court Oct. 24 for arraignment when he entered his plea. Judge Chris-

topher Cross told Meany his guilty plea means he could face time in jail.

The judge said, on the second-degree burglary charge, a Class 4 felony, he could sentence Meany to three years in the Department of Corrections and three years on probation. On the Class 3 misdemeanor charge of second-degree arson, the judge said he could sentence Meany to 12 months in county jail.

“The other two defendants in this case got lighter sentences and we try to treat everyone the same,” the judge said. “But your background is different because of your prior record so your sentence will probably

be more severe.”

Meany, Chad Delgadillo and Michael Trickel were the defendants in the Jan. 12 vandalism at Englewood High School.

Delgadillo and Trickel previously entered guilty pleas.

Both men were sentenced to five years of probation, to serve 1,000 hours of public service and to contribute to repaying the cost of restoration of $201,366.

After his court appearance, Meany said he knows the impact of the possible sentence but feels there is still hope he can rebuild his life.

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Ben Cowhick and Christine Sharpe play siblings in “Good Television” at the Aurora Fox. Courtesy photo

An unreal look at reality TV

Difficult script proves engaging in Aurora production

By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe @coloradocommunitymedia.com “Good Television,” produced by Ashton and Abster Productions, offers a welldirected (by John Ashton), behind-thescenes look at reality TV, as written by actor/first-time playwright Rod McLachlan. It’s a new play, premiered by the Atlantic Theatre Company in Boston, and is loosely based on experiences of the playwright’s wife as a cable show director.

As lights go up, we see a strung-out Clemson McAddy (strongly portrayed by Ben Cowhick) in a spotlight, shakily rambling on about his troubles as a lonely kid — “couldn’t find my daddy … my sister busy with Jeremy … lost my job … never graduated … can’t help my mom … meth has me f…. up…” Tears, fade…

Next scene is at a television studio, producing a reality TV show called “Rehabilitation,” based on shooting a “documentary” about an addict who might benefit from a stay in rehab. Will this family situation make good television? A cynical discussion ensues.

The audience meets Clemson’s desperate sister, Brittany (Christine Sharpe), who has sent a tape of her brother’s behavior, with the hope that he might find some help from a show that offers to pay for rehabilitation after an intervention with family is recorded.

The playwright’s look at the reality TV crew is interesting and sympathetic, although their morals are questionable.

Show runner Bernice (Abby Apple Boes, with martini in hand and poised to move to another show), is hard-edged and pressed for more material, due to the show’s popularity. Director Connie (Lauren Bahlman), conflicted with high qualifications, past secrets and a wish to do good, takes a crew to shoot a North Carolina trailer trash family, which will hopefully make for “Good

IF YOU GO “Good Television” plays through Nov. 1 at the Aurora Fox Studio Theater, 9900 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday, Saturday. Tckets: 26/$20, aurorafox.org, 303-739-1970.

Television.” Enter a new show runner, Ethan (Sam Gilstrap) who changes the balance of the crew Scene: the McAddy family trailer, with a sick mama offstage, a suddenly interested older brother (Jack Wefso) with dollar signs in his eyes, a seriously overburdened sister Brittany — and eventually a father who has found Jesus.

Ashton has carefully choreographed a chaotic family interaction, with Ethan and intern Tara (Miriam Tobin) shooting from the sidelines.

Is there hope for any of these people?

One leaves the theater with a head filled with unanswered questions, which certainly speaks well of a difficult, but engaging script.

Group weaves a lot to be desired Fiber Arts Sale returns to Englewood Civic Center

By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe @coloradocommunitymedia.com For a number of years, multi-talented members of the Rocky Mountain Weavers’ Guild have held a fall Fiber Arts Sale in the Community Room at Englewood’s Civic Center.

The dates for this year are a bit later than usual: November 13 to 15 — perfect timing for holiday shopping.

A weaver or spinner will probably be demonstrating her craft near the door as one enters the large room filled with color: weaving, painted silk scarves, art to wear, baskets, home decor, quilting, felting, jewelry, toys and other original items created by Front Range artists.

The featured fiber artist for 2014, Colette Smith, will have two remarkable knitted sculptural pieces exhibited in advance: One is her latest — Forest Dragon Taliesen, who will visit the Englewood Public Library, through Nov. 15, accompanied by mice, a snake, an ant and a snowy white angora owl — all knitted by an astonishing craftsman. The other is GaeWyn, a Water Dragon, surrounded by sea creatures, birds and fish.

(One of the two will leave the library briefly to travel to New York, but will return.)

Smith’s webpage, colettesgarden.com,

“Gae Wyn, a Water Dragon,” created (knitted) by Colette Smith, will be at Englewood’s Library from Nov. 13 to 15.

Courtesy photos

says she began designing patterns in 2008, “after a lifetime of knitting.” She also has design background and had a bead business.

She taught elementary school environmental education for 16 years and still teaches knitting design at Mew Mew’s Yarn Shop in Lafayette.

Slow down on the first floor of the Civic Center and meet Smith’s creations in the library, then walk or ride the elevator up to the second floor for a visual treat.

Colette Smith with her knitted “Forest Dragon Taliesen,” which will be at Englewood’s library to promote the Rocky Mountain Weavers’ Guild Fiber Festival.

IF YOU GO The annual Rocky Mountain Weavers’ Guild Fiber Arts Fair will be Nov. 13 to 15 in Englewood’s Community Room, second floor of the Englewood Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Parkway. Hours: 4-8 p.m. Nov. 14; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Nov. 14; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 15. Admission is free. Information: rmweaversguild.org.

The Taylor Estate, the highest-priced home in the Denver metro area, is up for sale for $27.7 million in Lakewood.

The 1932-built gated spread on the shores of Ward Lake was designed by renowned Denver architect Burnham F. Hoyt, who also designed Red Rocks Amphitheatre as well as landmarks such as the Denver Central Public Library and Colorado Capitol Annex Building. According to Internet reports, Hoyt once regarded this residence as the most beautiful home in America.

This 14-000-square-foot 26-room manor house features a paneled library, banquet-size dining room, dual master suites with nine additional bedroom suites, 12 fireplaces and a staff wing.

The 122 acres include mountain views, century-old trees, a lake with a beach and boating privileges, a pool, tennis court, three staff cottages, stables, water rights and agricultural status.

Guests at this storied estate have included Denver high society, British royalty and assorted dignitaries. Prince Philip and Princess Anne of Great Britain chose to stay there as guests of the Taylors.

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2015 Restaurant Week set

The oh-so-popular Denver Restaurant Week (DRW), presented by Lexus and organized by Visit Denver, will revert to a single 10-day event in 2015, running from Feb. 20 to March 1.

“We talked to restaurant owners, restaurant employees, diners, sponsors and restaurant week fans, and the consensus was that seven days of DRW was too short, but 14 consecutive days was too long,” said Justin Bresler, vice president of marketing for Visit Denver. “The perfect `best of both worlds’ compromise appears to be to run it for 10 days, encompassing two complete weekends in the traditional slow period of February.”

For Denver Restaurant Week’s 10th anniversary this year, at the request of participating restaurants, DRW was split into two separate weeklong events, one in February and one in late August.

“While summer restaurant week was popular with both restaurants and diners, the challenge going forward was to find a week that wasn’t already occupied by an existing event, holiday or a week that didn’t have a major convention,” Bresler said.

Late summer and fall are Denver’s busiest convention months. “We really don’t want to bring 10,000 convention delegates to Denver and have them find that every restaurant is booked with DRW reservations,” Bresler said, adding that the restaurants also don’t want to be offering special DRW pricing at a time when there are thousands of hungry convention delegates in town.

“In the end, we couldn’t find workable dates for the summer event, and the consensus of opinion was to concentrate on the traditional February time frame,” Bresler said.

More than 300 restaurants participated in the 2014 winter DRW and more than 200 in the summer DRW, making this one of the largest culinary celebrations in the nation.

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Library hosts chronicler of national park Mary Taylor Young, Castle Rock nature writer, will present her latest book: “Rocky Mountain National Park: The First 100 Years” at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 Wilcox St., Castle Rock, at a holiday party, co-hosted by Young and the library. From 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Nov. 7, cider and cookies will be served and she will talk about the book and will sell and sign copies to be given as gifts to special readers. Taylor’s love affair with the park began with summer visits as a child to her grandparents’ cabin.

Chorale holds two shows The Colorado Women’s Chorale plans two concerts called “Celebrating the Music of Gwyneth Walker.” On Nov. 7 at 7:30 p.m., the group will sing at Augustana Lutheran Church, 5000 E. Alameda Ave., Denver, and at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 8, the program will be repeated at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 8817 S. Broadway, Highlands Ranch. American composer Gwyneth Walker is beloved by performers and audi-

at the Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St., Littleton. Performers are: Eugenia Alikhanova, Galina Kokhanovskaia, Tatiana Kokhanovskaia and Olga Ogranovitch. Admission is free to this event in the church’s Fine Arts Series.

`Orphan Train’ author to appear

ences. A former faculty member at Oberlin Conservatory, she resigned to compose full-time and has created more than 300 commissioned works. Jennifer Ferguson, conductor of the chorale, is associate director of music ministries at St. Luke’s, where she directs the many instrumental ensembles. Tickets cost $24/$15/$8 (free under 5). Available at augustanaarts.org, 303-388-4962.

Moscow String Quartet visits

The members of the Moscow String Quartet will perform at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 7

Christina Baker Kline, author of the bestselling “Orphan Train,” will appear at Smoky Hill Library, 5430 S. Biscay Circle, Centennial on Nov. 6 for a 6:30 p.m. book talk and a 7:30 p.m. book sale and signing. Some Orphan Train children ended up in Colorado. Tattered Cover will be selling books at the event. Free and open to the public, but registration is required: 303-LIBRARY or visit any Arapahoe Libraries branch.

`Peter Pan’ at Lone Tree

The Christian Youth Theatre will present the Broadway musical version of “Peter Pan” on Nov. 13, 14, 15, 16 at the Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree. CYT presents opportunities for children age 6-18 who wish to master stage skills, and these kids will have a special technical experience with help from the Lone Tree staff. Tickets cost $16/$13/$10 for school-day performances. Tickets: cytdenver.org/shows.

Parker Writers Group to meet

The Parker Writers Group will meet from 2-4 p.m. Nov. 9 at the Parker Library, 10851 Crossroads Drive. The speaker will be M.L. Rowland, who will discuss the writing of her new book, “Zero-Degree Murder.” She gained valuable experience as a member of a search-and-rescue team in Southern California. Registration is not necessary.

Guests are welcome.

Installation artist exhibits

Installation artist Scott Johnson will open a solo exhibition, “MUTE EARTH,” at the Museum Outdoor Arts on Nov. 1, with a reception from 6 to 9 p.m. in the MOA in-

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Mary Taylor Young of Castle Rock will present her new “Rocky Mountain Park: the first 100 Years” at Philip S. Miller Library in Castle Rock on Nov. 7. Courtesy photo door gallery in the Englewood Civic Center, second floor, 1000 Englewood Parkway.

The exhibit will run until April 11, 2015.

Admission is free. moaonline.org, 303-8060444.

Pottery on sale The Colorado Potters Guild holds its Fall Show and Sale on Nov. 6 (4-8 p.m.), 7 (9 a.m. to 8 p.m.), 8 (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) at First Plymouth Congregational Church, 3501 Colorado Blvd., at Hampden Avenue. The organization celebrates its 50th anniversary with a partnership with South High School’s ceramic department and has given the school two potters wheels. Student work will be included in the show.

Englewood Arts Presents Haley Laurel will perform for Englewood Arts Presents at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 7 in Hampden Hall, Englewood Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Parkway. Tickets: $15/$12 free/students under 18, 303-806-8196, englewoodarts.org.

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October 31, 2014

Orchestra picks composer in competition New Jersey musician chosen

by Arapahoe group

By Sonya Ellingboe sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia. com The Arapahoe Philharmonic has announced that New Jersey composer Edgar Girtain is the first finalist in its new Vincent C. LaGuardia Jr. Composition Competition for composers under 35 — named for the orchestra’s late music director.

Girtain will serve as composer-in-residence for two seasons and will introduce his new score, “Isolation: Day 253” for soprano and orchestra at the Nov. 7 concert,

which begins the new season under the direction of Devin Patrick Hughes.

The competition was started “to memorialize the AP’s second longtime music director in a meaningful way; foster music education and a love of classical music in youth and young adults, a large part of AP’s mission; and actively introduce new orchestra music to our community,” said a release from the orchestra.

Girtain “This is the only competition of its kind in the area — especially with a community orchestra.

We were overwhelmed by the response from applicants. We never expected to re-

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IF YOU GO The Arapahoe Philharmonic, founded in 1953, performs at Mission Hills Church, 620 SouthPark Drive, Littleton.

The first concert of the season will be at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 7. Tickets at 303-781-1892 or Arapahoe-phil.org. ceive over 40 scores. It shows there is a real need for occasions for young composers to work with and write for orchestras of all levels. Music schools are creating exceptionally talented young composers and sending them into a world where opportunities are few and far between.”

The Arapahoe Philharmonic hosts two other competitions: the annual T. Gordon

Parks Collegiate Concert Competition and the Vincent C. LaGuardia Jr. Conducting Competition, which alternates annually with the new composition competition.

Girtain, born in 1988, a former sign maker, earned a bachelor’s degree in music with high honors from Rutgers University and is currently finishing his master’s in composition. He described the piece as “a scene from an as-of-yet unwritten opera about a woman held in solitary captivity in some dismal prison cell, telling herself a story to pass the time.” The libretto is written by a Rutgers colleague, playwright Will Goldberg, who had corresponded with Guantanamo Bay detainees about the impact of imprisonment.

Fair Trade items to be sold at church SERRV collaborates with partners worldwide

By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe@colorado communitymedia.com The well-recognized SERRV organization, it its 65th year, started with a group of Church of the Brethren relief workers in Europe after World War II. The first product sold, according to the website, was a German cuckoo clock.

In 1993, SERRV incorporated as a separate organization and has continued to widen its span of partners and products, sold through seasonal catalogues and through sales such as the one planned at Littleton United Methodist Church on Nov. 1-2.

The organization collaborates with Fair Trade partners in Asia, Latin America, the Middle East and in the United States. SERRV has long-term relationships with small organizations and co-ops. “Every basket, every tablecloth, every necklace we offer has a face behind it,” the group says.

In many cases, the artist’s income

Handwoven baskets will be available at the SERRV Fair Trade Sale at Littleton United Methodist Church on Nov. 1-2. Courtesy photo

IF YOU GO Littleton United Methodist Church is at 5894 S. Datura St., Littleton. SERRV Sale hours: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 1; 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 2. Admission is free and parking is available onsite. 303-794-6379. from the program puts food on the table and provides money needed for children to attend school.

At Littleton United Methodist

Church, shoppers can help support artisans around the world by making purchases in the Fellowship Hall from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Nov. 1 and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Nov. 2. Jewelry, scarves, baskets, Christmas ornaments, home decor, spices, chocolate and more will be available.

Ten percent of sales will benefit LUMC’s Mission Fund and a designated table will offer explanations of mission projects.

British pianist set for three shows Seven-hour marathon coming to Denver church

By Sonya Ellingboe

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sellingboe@colorado communitymedia.com Chappell Kingsland, composer, pianist and professor of music theory at Lamont School of Music, is producing three concerts by British pianist Jonathan Powell in early November.

The first two will be “An Evening of Romantic Piano Music,” with works

by Grieg, Chopin, Faure, Medtner, Syzmanowski and Sorabji. The same program will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 5 at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 7755 Vance Drive, Arvada, and at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6 at Mountain View United Methodist Church, 355 Ponca Place, Boulder. Tickets at the

door: $20/$15; advance: $18/$13 at chappellkingsland.com/jonathanpowell-concerts.html.

On Nov. 8 at 1 p.m., Powell will be at Montview Boulevard Presbyterian Church, 1980 Dahlia St., Denver, to perform “Sequentia Cyclica super Dies irae” by English/Indian-Parsi composer Kaikhosru Shapurji Sorabji.

The composition consists of 27 variations on the time-honored “Dies irae” theme — a seven-hour marathon for pianist and listeners.

This will be only the fourth time it has been played in its entirety. Kingsland writes: “Sorabji not only explores but expands the range of what a piano is capable of, from heartmelting tenderness to mind-blowing virtuosity, from Bachian counterpoint to Lisztian fireworks.”

Sorabji’s music is not well known, Kingsland explains, because “few pia-

nists are able to master the technical challenges it presents in its dense thickets of counterpoint, relentless complexity and extended durations … it is not Modernist nor Avant-Garde in nature; it is thoroughly Romantic …”

Audiences may attend part or all of the Nov. 8 concert. Tickets, $20/$15 at the door, $18/$13 advance (see above.)

There will be half-hour intermissions at 4 and 6:45 p.m. with refreshments and light beverages available.

The concert will end at 9 p.m.

James Powell is a British pianist and composer with a doctorate from Cambridge and is one of the world’s foremost interpreters of Sorabji. He has made recent appearances throughout Europe and lives in the mountains of southern Poland with his family.

‘Into the Woods’ is Sondheim treat

By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia.com “Once upon a time …,” says narrator Wes Munsil as lights go up — and he keeps the story flowing, with observations at various points through the lengthy musical “Into the Woods.”

“Sometimes going into the woods is less about finding the cow as white as milk and more about finding and releasing yourself from an internal prison. It’s about letting go of our fear and walking into the light,” writes veteran director Bernie Cardell in his notes about this extraordinary work.

“Into the Woods,” with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book

by James Lapine, first opened at San

Diego’s Globe Theatre in 1986 and moved to Broadway in 1987, with Bernadette Peters in the choice role of the witch. (Over the upcoming holidays, we will see a film version with Meryl Streep as the witch and Johnny Depp as the wolf that accosts Little Red Riding Hood, “Hello Little Girl”).

Ignite Theatre is presenting this dizzying tale of “what happens after happily ever after” at the Aurora Fox in a cleverly mounted and colorful production, featuring Shahara Ray as the witch.

Although it’s based on four fairy tales by the Brothers Grimm, it’s not children’s theater. The humor grows dark.

An original story about a baker and his wife, who are unable to have

a child due to a witch’s curse, weaves into familiar fairy tales such as “Cinderella,” “Rapunzel,” “Jack and the Beanstalk” and “Little Red Riding Hood,” with ongoing twists and turns as characters venture into the woods.

Sondheim’s imagination and music are really special, and the accompaniment from a 10-piece orchestra, led by music director Blake Nawa’a, is a strong plus. It’s as though pieces of a puzzle are put together, then scrambled and rearranged several time in this very clever work.

“Into the Woods” plays through Nov. 9 at the Aurora Fox, 9900 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2:30 p.m.

Sundays. Tickets $27/$19, 720-3622697, ignitetheatre.com.

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Watercolorist Jane Wing is learning about oil painting techniques in her class at the Depot Art Gallery.

Riefenberg to teach at Depot Art Gallery Painter will work on different topic each week

By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe @colorado communitymedia.com Artist Jennifer Riefenberg of Littleton, a fourth-generation Colorado native, works in various mediums, her bio says, but she is most at home outdoors with nature and oil paint. Her college degrees are in engineering and mathematics and her motto is “Art is Life and Mathematics is Beauty.”

Her home near Chatfield gives her many opportunities to work outside — and we would assume that the more technical background enables her to see form, volume and light accurately and quickly.

Readers may recall that a few years ago, she spent a year — in once-a-week sessions — painting the entire length of the High Line Canal in all sorts of weather. She exhibited her collection at Koelbel Library and produced a book with the images at various mile markers.

She has decided to offer ongoing painting classes at the Depot Art Gallery from 1 to 4 p.m. on Mondays, with a new topic each week — similar to the Art Students League format.

“All levels are welcome — we will be working on concepts that pertain to all levels of painting. Each student will have individualized instruction and feedback to help their own needs,” she wrote in a notice on the Depot’s website, which also talks about needed supplies — basic colors and more (see: depotartgallery.org) The cost is $30 a session or $100 a month.

Teacher/painter Jennifer Riefenberg talks about oil painting technique at the Depot Art Gallery.Courtesy photos She has had four students at one time or other and thinks six is probably the limit in the baggage (front) room at the Depot.

Drop-ins are welcome as long as there is room.

On Oct. 20, when we visited, she had set up a small still life of pumpkins, gourds and fabric under a spotlight and two students had almost completed small canvases in bright oranges and yellows, with blue-gray shadows.

Betty Ney, who has been a sculptor, wanted to try painting and was a first-time visitor. She seemed pleased to already have a canvas to take home. (Riefenberg suggested that a large pizza box is a good way to carry a wet painting in the future.)

Riefenberg commented that Ney’s work in sculpture already gave her drawing skills that will fit well with painting.

CURTAIN TIME Up in the hills

“Bright Ideas” by Eric Coble offers a humorous look at over-inflated ideas of parents about the right preschool. Produced by Evergreen Players through Nov. 9 at Center Stage, 27608 Fireweed Drive, Evergreen. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets $20/$16, 303-674-4934, evergreenplayers. org.

Web of stories

“Date*” was a multimedia hit based on 250 interviews with a diverse set of Internet daters, originally curated in partnership with Off-Center at the Jones, a division of Denver Center Theatre Company. This is a new version in partnership with Philip Pelz of Philip Danger Motion

Picture Company and new direction by Sabin Epstein. It is a one-woman show that features Luciann Lajoie, her laptop, a bottle of wine and projections at the Avenue Theater, 417 E. 17th Avenue, Denver. Performances, Nov. 7-22: 7:30 p.m.

Fridays, Saturdays, with a mix-and-mingle session following. Tickets $26.50/$23.50, 303-321-5925, avenuetheater.com.

Greeley production

“Side Show,” a musical about conjoined twins who try to make it big in vaudeville, is presented through Nov. 9 at University of Northern Colorado’s Frasier Hall. Performances, 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays to Saturdays; 2 p.m. matinees Nov. 1, 2, 8, 9.

Tickets: 970-351-2200, unco.edu/tickets.

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The Matas Family, from left, Veronica, 19, Conrad, 14, Elisa and Todd (co-owners) opened the Clue Room in Centennial the first week of September. The Clue Room is Denver’s first live escape game, despite the concept’s growth in popularity in other major U.S. cities and countries around the world. Courtesy photo

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THINGS DO THEATER/FILM 80S NIGHT

MICHAEL JACKSON, Madonna and George Michael live again in this evening of to-

tally tubular hits.

Show is at 8 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 7, on the Main Stage at Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree. Tease up your hair and break out your leg warmers - this radical band is ready to answer the question “Should I Stay or Should I Go Now?” and asks the audience “Don’t You (Forget About Me).” Go to www.LoneTreeArtsCenter.org or call 720-509-1007.

HALLOWEEN BALL AT CASTLE

MUSIC/CONCERTS

Experience pure madness at Cherokee Castle on Halloween. The Mad, Mad Ball gives you an excuse to dress as someone with whom you’re obsessed. Who will it be? The night will conclude with a costume contest. For reservations, go to www.cherokeeranch.org or call 303-688-4600. The Cherokee Castle ball is from 7-10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31 at 6113 N. Daniels Park Road, Sedalia.

AUGUSTANA ARTS presents The Colorado Women’s Chorale, celebrating the music of Gwyneth Walker, at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 8817 S. Broadway, Littleton. Tickets are available at www.augustanaarts.org or by calling 303-388-4962.

FIND BARGAINS AND MAKE MONEY FROM THRIFTING

VETERAN’S DAY Concert: In Their Honor

Learn about some of the best second hand and consignment stores in the Denver area as expert thrifter Joanna Hudson shares her shopping secrets to finding hidden treasures in thrift stores as well as where to get the best return on your dollar for items that you are bringing for consignment sales. Program is at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4, at Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. You will also learn tips on shopping at auction and estate sales. Hudson is a teacher at Colorado Free University. Call 303-795-3961.

THE HIGHLANDS Ranch Concert Band performs its annual tribute to the men and women of the armed forces at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8 at South Suburban Christian Church, 7275 S. Broadway, Littleton. Adding their voices to this concert is the Voices West (previously known as the Littleton Chorale) conducted by Michael Krueger and the Bear Canyon Elementary School choir conducted by Michelle Jones. This free performance will have a variety of music that honors veterans and our country. Go to www.hrconcertband.org, or contact Kelley at 303-683-4102.

COLORADO WOMEN’S Chorale

SEASONS OF Broadway STARS FROM Rent, Wicked, In the Heights, Memphis, and more will sing the greatest hits of the Broadway stage at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9, on the Main Stage at Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree. Adam Pascal returns to Lone Tree after a long Broadway run in Memphis, and is joined by Mandy Gonzalez who played Elphaba in Wicked, as well as Marcus Paul James who starred in In the Heights and Robin DeJesus, Tony nominated actor from the Broadway production of In the Heights and La Cage aux Folles. Go to www.LoneTreeArtsCenter.org or call 720-509-1007.

ART

SOUTH SUBURBAN Art Exhibits

LOCAL ARTISTS will have their work on display Nov. 1-30 at South Suburban Parks and Recreation centers. Shel Spiegleman’s photographs will be displayed at Goodson, 6315 S. University Blvd., Centennial, 303-798-2476. Jacqueline Shuler’s paintings and calligraphy will be exhibited at Lone Tree, 10249 Ridgegate Circle, Lone Tree, 303-708-3500. The Paint Box Guild’s paintings will be exhibited at Douglas H. Buck, 2004 W. Powers Ave., Littleton, 303-797-8787. Visit www.sspr.org or contact Darcie LaScala at 303-483-7072.

VISUAL SONG Program DIGITAL PHOTO PRESERVATION Adults can learn about genealogy and digital photo preservation using library resources at a free session at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5, at the Parker Library, 10851 S. Crossroads Drive. Bring up to 10 photos and a flash drive. To register, call 303-791-7323 or visit DouglasCountyLibraries.org and click Events.

THE ROCKY Mountain Network Sacred Dance Guild presents Visual Song: Let it Move You from 9:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 1 at Central Christian Church, 3690 E. Cherry Creek South Drive. Presenters will be Sound Circle Eurythmy: Search Sound Circle Eurythmy to view and understand this amazing group who will be presenting. Contact Christina Bryan at 303-359-1878 or Christina.bryan@colorado.edu.

MISSION QUILTERS Boutique THE AVE Maria Mission Quilters plan a boutique from 2-7 p.m. Saturday, Nov.

ANNUAL FALL BAZAAR Centennial Covenant Church MOPS plans its eighth annual fall bazaar from 8:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7, at 401 W. Mineral Ave., Littleton. Local vendors will sell homemade crafts, home décor, clothing, jewelry, make-up, children’s books, baked goods, woodworking, raffles and more. The event supports Mothers of Preschoolers.

ARAPAHOE PHILHARMONIC CONCERT The Arapahoe Philharmonic turns its focus to Russia for its second concert of the season, “Les Ballets Russes.” The performance features two pillars of the Russian ballet repertoire, Igor Stravinsky’s Petrushka and Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake Suite.

Concert is at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7 at Mission Hills Church, 620 SouthPark Drive, Littleton. Opening the program is Isolation: Day 253 for soprano and orchestra by Edgar Girtain (b. 1988), the winning score of the inaugural Vincent C. LaGuardia, Jr. Composition Competition. Go to www.arapahoe-phil.org.

1, and from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 2, at Ave Maria Church in Parker. A selection of holiday items, quilts, table runners, wall-hangings and kid’s items will be available for sale.

You will also be able to purchase raffle tickets for a gorgeous vintage Christmas Quilt: Christmas in Pine Grove. Proceeds enable the Mission Quilters to make and donate quilts to various community charities and funds are also used to build homes for needy families.

EVENTS

FAMILY MINI-GOLF

DOUGLAS COUNTY Libraries will turn its James H. LaRue branch, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch, into a family mini-golf course, with available tee times from 6:50 to 7:50 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1. To register, call 303-791-7323 or visit DouglasCountyLibraries.org and click Events.

LEGION HONORS Veterans THE GEORGE C. Evans American Legion Post 103 will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5 at the Buck Recreation Center, Littleton. In addition, the post will join VFW Post 4666 in honoring veterans at 1 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, in Ketring Park, at the Littleton WWII Memorial, 6000 S. Gallup St. There will be a tribute to all branches of the Armed Forces.

LITTLETON ADVENTIST Holiday Boutique LITTLETON ADVENTIST Hospital plans its 25th annual holiday boutique and gift show from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7, in the atrium lobby at the hospital,

7700 S. Broadway. With 15 vendors, the fair will have items including handcrafted soap and lotion, special owls, fair trade baskets, totes, scarves, hand bags, hand-made jewelry, pottery, toys, baby blankets and more. Call 303-730-8900.

HEALTH/FITNESS CERT CLASS

VOLUNTEERS CAN learn how to help in any emergency situation, man-made or natural, at the next CERT class, hosted by Douglas County Emergency Management and the Colorado North Central All-Hazards Region. CERT also teaches volunteers what their roles are in an emergency situation and how to be prepared at all times. The classes are free and are from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, and Nov. 15, at the Douglas County Sheriff ’s Office, 4000 Justice Way in Castle Rock. Participants must register and attend all sessions. Refreshments will be served. Call 303-660-7589 or email cabbott@dcsheriff.net.

SOUTH METRO Community Blood Drives A NUMBER of community blood drives are planned in the South Metro area. For information or to schedule an appointment, contact the Bonfils Appointment Center at 303-363-2300, unless otherwise noted. Upcoming blood drives are: Sunday, Nov. 2, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Nov. 2, at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 8817 S. Broadway, Littleton (contact Maryanne Eagelston at 720-891-2248); Sunday, Nov. 2, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at St. Mary of Littleton Catholic Church, 6853 S. Prince St., Littleton (contact Robert Kernan at 303-798-4804); Monday, Nov. 3, 10-11:40 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m. at Developmental Pathways, 325 Inverness Drive South, Englewood; Thursday, Nov. 6, 10-11:40 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m. at Baxter Englewood, 9540 S. Maroon Circle, Ste 400, Englewood; Friday, Nov. 7, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker; Saturday, Nov. 8, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock; Saturday, Nov. 8, 8 a.m. to noon at Cherry Creek Presbyterian Church, 10150 E. Belleview, Englewood; Sunday, Nov 9, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church, 303 N. Ridge Road, Castle Rock; Sunday, Nov. 9, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Christ Lutheran Church, 8997 S. Broadway, Highlands Ranch.

FREE NUTRITION, Cooking Class FREE HEART Health nutrition classes and cooking demonstrations are offered

from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 5 (What’s In Your Food?); Wednesday, Nov. 12 (Eating to Ease Arthritis); Wednesday, Nov. 19 (Diet Can Help Prevent Cancer) at the South Denver Heart Center, 1000 Southpark Drive, Littleton. Join Richard Collins, M.D., “The Cooking Cardiologist,” along with Susan Buckley, RD, CDE, as they share their expertise on Heart Healthy nutrition and cooking solutions. For more information or to register, call 303744-1065, www.southdenver.com.

EDUCATION

JUST WRITE!

KIDS AGES 8-12 with an interest in writing will use books, art, music and real life as inspiration for original writing at Douglas County Libraries’ Just Write! class, at 4:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 3, at the Parker Library, 10851 S. Crossroads Drive. To register, call 303-791-7323 or visit DouglasCountyLibraries.org and click Events.

GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY Presentation THE HIGHLANDS Ranch Genealogical Society presents “Returned from Oblivion, the Story of Jacob Schueler,” presented by Janet Jewell, at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4, at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch.

TAI CHI Class for Kids KIDS AGES 7-15 can learn basic tai chi movements and mind-body strategies to help with focus at a Douglas County Libraries program at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, at the Castle Pines Library, 7437 Village Square Drive, Unit 110. Tai chi is especially beneficial to children with ADD/ADHD. To register, call 303-791-7323 or visit DouglasCountyLibraries.org and click Events.

HELP SAVE a Life: Learn CPR FOUR OUT of five cardiac arrests happen at home. Would you be prepared to help?

Learn CPR and how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED) with training classes from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 8, at Castle Rock Fire Headquarters, 300 Perry St. Participants will earn certification through the American Heart Association. Register at www.CRGov.com/registration or by calling 303-660-1066.

SEARCH IMMIGRANT Database PARKER GENEALOGICAL Society will meet at 1:3o p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, at

Stroh Ranch Fire Station, 19310 Stroh Road, Parker.

Program is Castle Garden: New York Immigrant Receiving Station 1855-1890. Castle Garden was in Battery Park on the southernmost tip of Manhatten, and was the arrival point of 8 million immigrants who entered New York Harbor. A free online searchable database of more than 10 million immigrants who arrived at Castle Garden between 1830-92 will be explored.

EDITOR’S NOTE: Calendar submissions must be received by noon Wednesday for publication the following week. Send listings to calendar@coloradocommunitymedia.com. No attachments, please. Listings are free and run on a space-available basis.

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Englewood running back Nick Bersagel (8) heads up the field during the Oct. 24 game against Skyview. Bersasgel rushed for 255 yards and returned a pass interception for a touchdown but Skyview won the game, 45-31. Photos by Tom Munds

Pirates lose grid battle

Skyview comes from behind for 45-31 victory

By Tom Munds

tmunds@coloradocommunitymedia. com Faces of Englewood’s players and coaches reflected their disappointment after they lost to Skyview 45-31 on Oct. 24, which was their final home game of the season.

“I know this hurts,” Pirates Coach Jay Graves told the players after the game.

“The coaches are hurting right along with you. But you need to put it behind you because we are back on the field for the final time this season next week at Weld Central and we need to focus on closing out the season with a win.”

The Pirates will travel to Weld Central Oct. 31. Both teams will be looking to close out the season on a winning note as the Pirates will go into the game with a 2-7 record while Weld Central will bring its 1-8 mark to the contest.

The game will be played at the school stadium in Keenesburg. Kickoff is scheduled at 7 p.m.

The Oct. 24 game against Skyview started well for Englewood. The Wolverines took the kickoff and, on the second play from scrimmage, Nick Bersagel picked off a pass and returned it 45 yards for a touchdown. Sean Bowering kicked the extra point to give Englewood a 7-0 advantage Englewood kicked off and was awarded a safety when the Skyview player caught the ball and went back into the end zone to increase the Pirates lead to 9-0 just 90 seconds into the game.

The Pirates appeared to score another touchdown following the free kick after the safety but it was waved off because of a penalty.

The teams exchanged possessions and Englewood drove down and scored a touchdown on a run by Kevin Mahler. The extra point was good, increasing the score to 16-0.

Skyview responded with a long pass play for a touchdown and extra point, and later in the first quarter kicked a field goal.

Englewood topped off the first quarter by scoring on a 38-yard touchdown run by Bersagel and an extra point to lead 23-10 Pirates continues on Page 20

Englewood quarterback Sean Bowering (1) gets ready to release a pass during the Oct. 24 game against Skyview. He completed the pass and 10 more but Skyview came from behind to win the game, 45-31.

Turf practice field completed City-schools partnership provided project funds

By Tom Munds

tmunds@colorado communitymedia.com Crews completed work last week on Englewood’s turf practice field that became a reality thanks to a school districtcity district partnership providing the funding.

The project cost about $695.000. The Englewood Parks and Recreation Department submitted a successful application for a $250,000 Arapahoe Open Space Grant for the project. The school district provided the remainder of the funds.

Joe Sack, the city’s recreation services manager, said the partnership came about as a way to replace one of the athletic fields in Hosanna Sports north of Englewood High School, which was lost when the softball field was built.

“The field that was taken up by the new

softball diamond was heavily used by the school district, recreation department and the public,” he said.”We began looking for a way to replace it, and the result was this partnership with the schools.”

The new turf field was built in the area north of the Englewood High School Stadium on the site of the old dirt practice field.

The dirt practice field was covered with weeds, and repeated efforts to sod the field failed. It was uneven and there were some large potholes. The field was

used for football practice and was used as the discus area during track meets. Once a year, the center of the field became the site for the homecoming bonfire.

After the contract was awarded, crews came in and leveled the field in order to prepare the area for the base.

Trucks delivered the huge rolls of turf that were stored along the edge of the field. One by one, a specific roll was

Turf continues on Page 20

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Derek Demilt (72) signals for a touchdown as Englewood ball carrier Kevin Mahler pushes to the endzone over a Skyview defender during the Oct. 24 league tilt. Photo by Tom Munds

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Once the turf was in place, a tractor made passes up and down the field, spreading sand and tiny rubber pellets on the field.

Sack said the new turf field will be available for many different uses.

“The field will have line markings for soccer, football and lacrosse,” he said. “The school district has first priority for scheduling use of the field and the recreation department has the second priority for scheduling. The field will be available for members of the community for sports activities when no school or recreation department activity is scheduled.”

When the project was announced in June, Mayor Randy Penn said it was a good decision.

“When Englewood High School put turf on the stadium field, the estimate was the school district saved about $80,000 a year that traditionally was spent on irrigation, sod replacement and maintenance, which included lining the field for each athletic event,” he said.

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The Wolverines scored a touchdown on a long run on the first play of the fourth period and scored again late in the quarter to post the 45-31 win.

“Mistakes killed us,” Graves said after the game. “We made some assignment mistakes, the coaches made some mistakes and I think some of the penalties we got were mistakes too. But those things happen. I just want to help the kids put this disappointment behind them and close out the season with a win against Weld Central.”

Several Pirates had good nights statistically. For example, Bowering completed 11 of 16 passes for 149 yards and carried the ball 14 times for 55 yards and a touchdown.

Other notable statistics showed Mahler had nine carries for 88 yards and a touchdown while Bersagel was the rushing leader as he carried 23 times for 220 yard and a touchdown.

The senior also scored a touchdown on a pass interception, and two teammates, Daryl Culbreath and Cecil Ondack, also intercepted Skyview aerials.

The Pirate quarterback quietly said he wished his team had won the game.

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Classrooms taking shape Work moving quickly at Englewood campus

By Tom Munds

tmunds@colorado communitymedia.com The whine of drills and the growl of saws cutting drywall echoed off the walls as crews continued construction of what will be the high school classrooms on Englewood’s new seventh- through 12thgrade campus.

Workmen on scaffolds installed glass in the metal frames, and across the hall, crew members on stilts put finishing work on the drywall so it could be painted.

School superintendent Brian Ewert led the tour of the inside of the building.

“The campus design is very good. The classroom hall leads to the cafeteria and the main school entrance leads directly to the doors of the field house.” He said.

“Most of the framework is up and the pace of getting these classrooms completed is picking up, so the preliminary work will soon be completed so the rooms can be painted.”

The next stop was the field house.

Crews worked on putting in viewing windows and a variety of other tasks to get the facility ready for use.

“Crews have moved the baskets for the main court and, when the new floor is completed, the basketball games will be much closer to the audience,” Ewert said.

“Another new feature is the curtain we can let down from the ceiling to divide the field

house courts.”

He noted that another amenity is a net batting cage for baseball and softball that can be let down from the ceiling.

Work is going on inside and outside the building as crews work to complete the project by mid-December. That is when the high school teachers are scheduled to move into their new classrooms, Englewood Middle School teachers are scheduled to move into their wing of the new campus, and Colorado’s Finest Alternative High School is scheduled to move from its current building into the Englewood Middle School building.

The campus construction project involved demolition of all Englewood High School buildings except the auditorium and the field house.

Phase one of the project was demolition of the Lowell Building, the swimming pool and the shops to make way for construction of the middle school gymnasium and wing for the classrooms. That phase was completed so Englewood High School teachers were able to into the new classrooms over the Thanksgiving break last year.

The phase two work included demolition of the remaining Englewood High School building and construction of the new facilities.

The work on the new campus is funded by the sale of $32 million of a $40 million voter-approved bond issue. The remaining $8 million, along with a state grant of $8 million, will be used to renovate Englewood Middle School so it can become the new home of Colorado’s Finest Alternative High School.

Crews are working high and low on what will become the high school classroom hallway that is part of the sevenththrough 12th-grade campus under construction on the Englewood High School site. The project is scheduled to be complete by mid-December. Photos by Tom Munds

A lot of work remains but the project is moving forward on the major renovation of the Englewood High School Fieldhouse. The field house was one of two buildings retained for the creation of a seventh- through 12th-grade campus on the EHS site.

Rumsfeld Fellows Roundtable Features Central Asian Professionals On Monday, October 20, South Metro Denver Chamber hosted four Rumsfeld Fellows for a roundtable discussion on economic development, public policy, and the business environment in Colorado. The meeting was held in collaboration with World Denver, Johns Hopkins University, and FHI 360, and was the first Colorado meeting for the Fellows.

The Fellows included leading young professionals from Central AsiaCaucasus, including representatives from Afghanistan, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, and Turkmenistan.

The well-rounded discussion included business owners, and a county commissioner, economic development professionals from

Littleton and the Denver South Economic Development Partnership, and corporate executives.

“This meeting was an opportunity for our members to share their experience of creating a positive business environment in Colorado with the international community,” said Natalie Harden, the Chamber’s director of public policy and economic development. “Our guests also shared amazing insights into their countries as well as the United States.”

The discussion centered in political and economic collaboration, as well as potential pitfalls of the regulatory environment. The discussion also touched on Denver’s international profile, and how to encourage business

development in Central Asia.

Gunesh Bakgalova, a Fellow from Turkmenistan, shared her observation of Colorado’s open and friendly environment in comparison to cities on the East Coast. “Colorado is the America of my childhood dreams,” she said, adding that she was excited to share her experience of the Colorado culture with her countrymen.

For more information about Chamber membership benefits and events, please call 303-795-0042 or visit www.bestchamber.com.

For more information about the Rumsfeld Fellows program, please visit www.rumsfeldfoundation.org.

Economic Forecast Breakfast 2015 - Exploring & Shaping our Future The South Metro Denver Chamber’s 28th Annual Economic Forecast Breakfast will utilize a panel format moderated by Pete Casillas, publisher of the Denver Business Journal. Since 1987, South Metro Denver Chamber has hosted an annual economic forecast breakfast that has proven to be informative, thought-provoking and entertaining. We invite you to hear from our distinguished panel of speakers as they analyze industry sectors that will shape our businesses, our state, and our country in the upcoming year.

Our panelists will include industry

experts who will share their insights on the infrastructure, technology, tourism and energy sectors. Harry Horowitz, senior industry manager - advanced industries, Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), is slated to discuss the outlook for manufacturing.

The 28th Annual Economic Forecast Breakfast is sponsored by Wells Fargo and WhippleWood CPAs, and hosted by the Chamber’s Economic Development Group.

Prior forecasts have sold out at 800 attendees, so please reserve your seat as soon as possible.

The breakfast will be held on Friday, December 5, 2014 from 7:00 – 9:00 am at Denver Marriott at Park Meadows (10345 Park Meadows Drive, Littleton, CO 80124).

Tickets can be purchased at the following rates: $35 Member; $75 Non-member; $325 Corporate Table Sponsorship (10 seats). To register please visit: www.regonline.com/bestforecast14

Calendar of Events For a complete calendar of South Metro Denver Chamber events and for more information, visit our web site at www.bestchamber.com or call 303-795-0142.

Thursday, October 30 Health & Wellness Council October Speaker Series: Suicide Prevention 3:30 – 5:00 pm, South Metro Chamber’s WhippleWood CPAs Conference Center 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial, CO Wednesday, November 5 STEM High School & Academy Tour 8:15 – 10:00 am, 8773 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch, CO Wednesday, November 5 Save Lives, Sort Medical Supplies with Project C.U.R.E. 7:00 pm, Project CURE, 10337 East Geddes Ave, Centennial, CO Thursday, November 6 New Member Orientation 4:00 – 5:00 pm, South Metro Chamber’s WhippleWood CPAs Conference Center 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial, CO

Terracare Associates On Wednesday, October 8, Terracare Associates announced the acquisition of VMC Landscape of Dallas, Texas. The transaction will combine 65 years of seasoned management and numerous long-term client partnerships. Both organizations share a similar customer bases, including municipalities, corporations, retail, homeowner associations, institutions and special districts.

United States. During all seasons, our certified and experienced staff improves landscapes, parks, roadways and infrastructure for beautiful, safe and sustainable outdoor environments. Headquartered in Littleton, Colorado, Terracare Associates is now one of the top 25 commercial landscape maintenance companies in the United States; providing services to California, Utah and Texas. Services include:

Terracare Associates is a recognized leader in outdoor maintenance in the Western

Landscape Maintenance : Landscape Management - Irrigation Management

– Snow Removal – Landscape Design – Annual Color Installation – Integrated Plant Health Management – Sustainable Renovation and Maintenance – Synthetic Turf Maintenance – Edible Gardens Public Infrastructure Maintenance: Roadway Maintenance – Right of Way Mowing – Snow Removal – Native Mowing – Roadway and Parking Lot Maintenance – Municipal Code Enforcement – Urban Streetscape Management – Traffic Control – Emergency Response – Thermo-

Plastic Installation – Sport Field Renovation – Waterway Rehabilitation “People are our most valuable asset and we will take advantage of working together, integrating our cultures and sharing best practices as we go forward,” says Dean Murphy President of Terracare Associates.

For more information contact Terracare Associates at 720-587-2522 or visit www. terracareassociates.com

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Parker Continued from Page 11

Bresler stated that registration for restaurants for the 2015 DRW will begin Nov. 10 at www.denverrestaurantweek.com.

Participating restaurants again will offer a multi-course dinner for the fixed price of $30 per person. The list of participating restaurants and menus will be announced in mid-January.

Colorado hotels make list

Conde Nast Traveler just released its 2014 Readers’ Choice poll in the Best Hotels in the West category, and four Denver hostelries made the coveted list.

The historic Oxford Hotel, owned and operated by Sage Hospitality, earned the highest ranking at No. 4, followed by The Four Seasons Denver at No. 11, JW Marriott Denver Cherry Creek (another Sage property) at No. 14 and The Ritz-Carlton Denver at No. 15. But the very top spot on the list was awarded to The Sebastian in Vail, a quaint spot with awesome amenities.

“We are very excited to have these two amazing Denver hotels once again be honored by one of the world’s top travel magazines,” said Sage president and CEO Walter Isenberg. “Both The Oxford and the JW Marriott Denver are very focused on offering guests a unique lodging experience and excellent customer service.”

Check out the rest of the rankings at www.cntraveler.com/readers-choiceawards/2014/united-states/best-hotels-in-

Will Montgomery, Rahim Moore, Corey Nelson, Brock Osweiler, Aqib Talib, Jacob Tamme, , Danny Trevathan, Mitch Unrein, Kayvon Webster and Kenny Anunike.

Miller founded Von’s Vision in 2013 to provide Denver-area youth with eye examinations and eyewear to succeed in the classroom and in life. For more information, visit www.vonmiller.org.

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Von’s Vision raises $150K-plus

More than $150,000 was raised for Von’s Vision, Broncos all-pro linebacker Von Miller’s foundation, at the second annual Celebrity Steak Out recently at Ocean Prime. The event featured Miller and several of his Broncos teammates trading in their uniforms for aprons to serve 187 guests a three-course meal.

The star-studded evening featured silent and live auctions, and guests were able to chat and take photos with Peyton Manning, Julius Thomas, Wes Welker, Lamin Barrow, Demaryius Thomas, DeMarcus Ware, Omar Bolden, David Bruton, Andre Caldwell, Tony Carter, Ben Garland, Malik Jackson, Steven Johnson, Terrance Knighton, Lerentee McCray, Brandon McManus,

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.blacktiecolorado.com/pennyparker. She can be reached at penny@blacktie-llc.com or at 303-619-5209.

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GALLERY OF GAMES

ARIES (Mar 21 to Apr 19) Caution dominates the Sheep’s monetary aspect this week. Rams and Ewes might want to shear their big spending plans until a more favorable financial picture begins to emerge by week’s end.

TAURUS (Apr 20 to May 20) Thrift counts both at home and at work. So you might want to rethink major purchases or investments. Also, be wary of a so-called revelation about a previous decision.

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GEMINI (May 21 to Jun 20) Both household budgets and workplace accounts might benefit from some judicious trimming of unnecessary expenses. A partnership could lead to an unexpected challenge.

CANCER (Jun 21 to Jul 22) A previously overlooked opportunity could re-emerge with a new travel-related matter. Check this out carefully to see if it’s what you really want before you decide one way or another.

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LEO (Jul 23 to Aug 22) This could be the start of a new career-changing phase, so start marking down your many accomplishments for those who need to know how much you have to offer. Good luck.

VIRGO (Aug 23 to Sept 22) It’s not too early for the sometimes procrastinating Virgo to start making those long-distance travel plans. The sooner you decide where to go, when to go and how to go, the better.

LIBRA (Sept 23 to Oct 22) Financial matters once again figure in any major action you might take regarding career, travel or other endeavors. You’ll want a ready reserve to help you back up those moves.

SCORPIO (Oct 23 to Nov 21) Trying to resolve a problem in a personal relationship could be more difficult than you’d expected. Look into the possibility that someone might be interfering for his or her own reasons.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 to Dec 21) A project you once rejected might be more attractive because of changes that you feel you can now work with. The weekend is especially favorable to family matters.

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF LIENED PROPERTY

CAPRICORN (Dec 22 to Jan 19) This is a good week for the gregarious Goat to enjoy being with people you care for. You might even want to show off those creative kitchen skills you’re so adept at.

Notice is hereby given that a public sale will be held on or after NOV. AQUARIUS 11, (Jan 20 to Feb 18) A colleague might 2014 at 10:00 A.M. at 101 E. Centennial Avenue, City of Englewood, Countythink of your attitude is patronizing or even outright inArapahoe, Colorado. BROOKRIDGE sulting. True. That might be his or her problem. But SELF-STORAGE will sell to satisfy the youli- might want to take some reassuring steps anyway. en on the property stored at 101 E. Centennial Avenue, Englewood, CO (Feb 19 to Mar 20) It’s a good time to jet80113 by the following persons. ThePISCES inventories listed below were notated bytison the those old concepts about a family matter you tenants at the time of rental. might have been holding on to. This will help make BROOKRIDGE SELF-STORAGE makes no representation or warranty that room the for a new and more enlightened way of dealunits contain said inventories.

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Public Notices PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Colleen Arletta Gray, Aka Colleen A. Gray, Deceased Case Number: 2014 PR 30876

Notice To Creditors Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Andrew H. Siegal, Deceased, Case Number 14PR312 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Co-Personal Representatives or to the District Court of Arapahoe, County, Colorado on or before February 17, 2015, or the claims may be forever barred.

Rabbi Yakov Meyer, Co-Personal Representative c/o James R. Walker, Esq., Attorney for Rabbi Yaakov Meyer, Lewis Roca Rothgerber LLP 1200 17th Street, Suite 3000 Denver, CO 80202 Dr. Kobe “Sisco” Nivea, Co-Personal Representative c/o Norvell E. Brasch, Esq., Attorney for Kobe “Sisco” Nivea, Co-Personal Representative 141 Union Boulevard, Suite 300 Lakewood, CO 80228 Legal Notice No.: 3280 First Publication: October 17, 2014 Last Publication: October 31, 2014 Publisher: The Englewood Herald PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Colleen Arletta Gray, Aka Colleen A. Gray, Deceased Case Number: 2014 PR 30876 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before March 3, 2015 or the claims may be forever barred.

Molly Fiehtl Personal Representative

All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before March 3, 2015 or the claims may be forever barred.

Notice To Creditors

Molly Fiehtl Personal Representative 720 E. Stuart Street Fort Collins, CO 80525 Legal Notice No: 3322 First Publication: October 31, 2014 Last Publication: November 14, 2014 Publisher: Englewood Herald PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Violet L. Poffel, a/k/a Violet Poffel, a/k/a Violet Louise Poffel, a/k/a Violet L. Trucker, a/k/a Violet Trucker, a/k/a Violet Louise Trucker, Deceased Case Number: 2014 PR 30859 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before March 1, 2015 or the claims may be forever barred.

Joseph E. Poffel Personal Representative 10122 Spotted Owl Avenue Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 Legal Notice No: 3323 First Publication: October 30, 2014 Last Publication: November 13, 2014 Publisher: Englewood Herald PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Gerald H. Bergkamp, Aka Gerald Henry Bergkamp, Deceased Case Number: 2014 PR 30857 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before February 24, 2015 or the claims may be forever

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Gerald H. Bergkamp, Aka Gerald Henry Bergkamp, Deceased Case Number: 2014 PR 30857

Notice To Creditors

All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before February 24, 2015 or the claims may be forever barred.

Deborah L. Taylor Personal Representative c/o Holland & Hart LLP PO Box 8749 Denver, CO 80201-8749 Legal Notice No: 3295 First Publication: October 24, 2014 Last Publication: November 7, 2014 Publisher: Englewood Harald PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Nuri Y. Olcer, Deceased Case Number: 2014 PR 030844 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before March 3, 2015 or the claims may be forever barred.

Kent E. Olcer Personal Representative c/o Zisman, Ingraham & Mong, P.C. 3773 Cherry Creek N. Drive, Suite 650 Denver, Colorado 80209 Legal Notice No: 3310 First Publication: October 31, 2014 Last Publication: November 14, 2014 Publisher: Englewood Herald

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Notices

Misc. Private Legals PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF LIENED PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that a public sale will be held on or after NOV. 11, 2014 at 10:00 A.M. at 101 E. Centennial Avenue, City of Englewood, County of Arapahoe, Colorado. BROOKRIDGE SELF-STORAGE will sell to satisfy the lien on the property stored at 101 E. Centennial Avenue, Englewood, CO 80113 by the following persons. The inventories listed below were notated by the tenants at the time of rental.

BROOKRIDGE SELF-STORAGE makes no representation or warranty that the units contain said inventories.

B008: ISAAC J. TREJO 6000 S. Fraser St. #5-102, Centennial, CO 80016 Furniture, Electronics, Bedding, Misc. Bags & Boxes D011: LORI JO MADDOCKS 5951 W. 108th Circle, Broomfield, CO 80020 Furniture, Misc. Boxes F005: BRIGETTE G. DOLPH P.O. Box 9714, Denver, CO 80209 Misc. Boxes, Tubs & Bags E276: BRIGETTE G. DOLPH P.O. Box 9714, Denver, CO 80209 Boxes, Bags, Misc. Childrens Carriers & Accessories Purchases must be made with cash and paid for at the time of purchase. No one under the age of 18 is allowed to attend the sale. The landlord reserves the right to bid at the sale. All purchased goods are sold “as is” and must be removed by 6:00 PM on the day of the sale. Buyers must provide a current original or a photocopy of their original resale permit at time of sale in lieu of sales tax. This sale is subject to prior cancellation in the event of

D011: LORI JO MADDOCKS 5951 W. 108th Circle, Broomfield, CO 80020 Furniture, Misc. Boxes

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F005: BRIGETTE G. DOLPH P.O. Box 9714, Denver, CO 80209 Misc. Boxes, Tubs & Bags

E276: BRIGETTE G. DOLPH P.O. Box 9714, Denver, CO 80209 Boxes, Bags, Misc. Childrens Carriers & Accessories

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Purchases must be made with cash and paid for at the time of purchase. No one under the age of 18 is allowed to attend the sale. The landlord reserves the right to bid at the sale. All purchased goods are sold “as is” and must be removed by 6:00 PM on the day of the sale. Buyers must provide a current original or a photocopy of their original resale permit at time of sale in lieu of sales tax. This sale is subject to prior cancellation in the event of settlement between landlord and obligated party.

Misc. Private Legals

Legal Notice No.: 3296 First Publication: October 24, 2014 Last Publication: October 31, 2014 Publisher: The Englewood Herald

Government Legals Public Notice NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT On or about November 14, 2014 the City of Englewood will make final payment to: Noraa Concrete Construction Corp.

39673 E 160th Ave Keenesburg, CO 80643 For construction of: Concrete Utility 2014 Project

Any or all claims relating to this contract must be filed with Frank Gryglewicz, Director of Finance & Administrative Services, 1000 Englewood Parkway, Englewood, Colorado 80110-2373 prior to Monday, November 10, 2014.

Frank Gryglewicz Director of Finance & Administrative Services Legal Notice No.: 3313 First Publication: October 31, 2014 Last Publication: November 7, 2014 Publisher: The Englewood Herald

Government Legals Public Notice CITY OF ENGLEWOOD NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The regular meeting of the Board of Adjustment and Appeals is scheduled for November 12, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at Englewood Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Parkway, Englewood, Colorado.

Case # VAR2014-006. APPLICANT: Andrew Dupree. The applicant is requesting a variance to raise the beginning point of the bulk plane by 3 feet 6 inches resulting in the bulk plane beginning at a point 15 feet 6 inches above the midpoint of the side property lines. This is a variance to section 16-6-1:G.3.a. of the Englewood Municipal Code.

PREMISES: 2709 South Sherman Street Copies of the application is on file in the Community Development Department and may be reviewed upon request. Anyone interested in this matter may be heard at the Public Hearing at the previously cited location, date, and time.

By Order of the City Board of Adjustment and Appeals /s/ Nancy G. Fenton Nancy G. Fenton Recording Secretary Legal Notice No.: 3311 PUBLISHED: October 31, 2014 First Publication: October 31, 2014 Last Publication: October 31, 2014 Publisher: The Englewood Herald

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October 31, 2014

Women throw cabers, caution to the wind

By Chris Michlewicz

cmichlewicz@colorado communitymedia.com Karen Hart watched in awe as, one by one, the women launched telephone poles end over end.

Regardless of how the toss landed, each thrower was showered with hugs and cheers from her competitors.

“It was like a sorority,” Hart said. “It looked like so much fun.”

At the center of one celebratory scrum was Edie Lindeburg, who despite having only three years of competition under her belt has become a standout in the world of Scottish athletics.

Lindeburg and the others were actually tossing cabers as part of a multi-discipline Highland games contest in August.

Hart mustered the The events in a Scottish courage to talk to athletic competitions, AKA Lindeburg, who Highland games, are: caber was having a good toss, heavy hammer throw, showing at the light hammer throw, stone Warrior Classic throw, sheaf toss, weight games in Lovethrow for distance, weight land. throw for height and BraeTwo months mar stone throw. later, Hart, 51, is taking up a new hobby, one she “never in a million years” envisioned getting involved in. And she has the ideal mentor.

RUNDOWN OF EVENTS

‘Throwing cabers is just cool’

Lindeburg, a 48-year-old resident of Parker, had been looking for a new challenge, too, when she came across an amateur Scottish athletics competition in Estes Park, which claims the largest Scottish festival in Colorado.

After 12 years of triathlons, she was mentally and physically burned out. Having no idea that amateurs could compete in caber toss and other sports, she conducted some research, and she and her husband, Nathan, became members of the Rocky Mountain Scottish Athletics Association in 2011.

“We’ve always gone toward (sports) that interested us rather than what was popular,” said Lindeburg, who competed in track and

Parker resident Edie Lindeberg, second from right, lifts a caber with the help of competitors and friends. In just three years, Lindeberg has climbed to the top ranks of her age bracket in the Scottish games, which includes the caber toss. Photo by Karen Hart field in high school. “We got to a point in our was very pleased. Surprised, to be honest.”

Aside from succeeding in a pastime she athletic careers where we were ready for a truly enjoys, Lindeburg has a goal of growchange.”

The Lindeburgs learned about technique ing the sport for women. That’s where Hart and scoring, and now push each other in comes in. training. They can occasionally be found practicing the stone and hammer throws at ‘Word is getting out’ Legend High School, or tossing a caber at a Hart, of Centennial, pulls into the parking park in Canterberry Crossing, where they’ve lot of the gym, her car stereo blaring bagpipe lived for the last 15 years. music to get into the proper mindset.

Nathan Lindeburg, a 54-year-old naval She had already started to immerse herreservist, said he has enjoyed acquiring new, self in Scottish culture over the summer, decathlon-like athletic skills. joining various societies and volunteering “And throwing cabers is just cool,” he says. for the Rocky Mountain Scottish Athletics This was the first year the Lindeburgs trav- Association in preparation for a trip to Scoteled for competitions and “now we’re kind of land to study her husband’s genealogy. That hooked on it,” Edie Lindeburg says. It’s easy trip happened to coincide with the Masters to see why. Over the last two years, she has World Championships, and Hart watched regularly earned a top-two position in the her kilted mentor keep step with women majority of contests she’s entered. During the who have been competing at a high level for Masters World Championships in Inverness, years.

Scotland, last month, she placed fourth over“Word is getting out,” Hart says. “People all (and first in the caber toss) in the women’s are starting to hear about her.”

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Hart has been thoroughly inspired by Edie “My goal in Scotland was to see what I Lindeburg. Though she has never embarked could do at that level,” said Lindeburg, whose B:10.25”on such an audacious journey, Hart now has slight build belies her Herculean strength. “I her sights set on her first competition at the T:10.25”

Pikes Peak Celtic Festival next June. After getting workout pointers from Lindeburg, Hart hired a personal trainer, studied the correct throwing posture, changed her diet, and is “laying the foundation” to get involved.

She admits she doesn’t expect to accomplish anything more than bookending events with her mentor, “placing last to her first,” said Hart, who has never considered herself an athlete.

“I’ve got to give this a try and participate as an athlete to experience it, then I’ll probably try to get involved in the organizing side and maybe judging,” Hart said.

It doesn’t matter how she finishes, just that she proves to herself that she’s capable of trying out a fringe sport and serving as a role model for her nieces. There is also the sorority-like camaraderie, which is among Hart’s biggest motivations.

“I may drop the caber on my toe, but at least I’ll have a supportive group to help me off the field,” she said with a laugh.

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