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District adds staff, programs for parents

THIS ONE’S FOR THE Q-MAN

Adult classes, choice fairs to debut in Douglas County By Jane Reuter

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The 5th annual Q-Man Classic, a 5K memorial run/walk in honor of former Highlands Ranch High School student Quinton Sanford, was held Aug. 23 at the school. The event raises money for Autism Speaks and the Q-Man cross country scholarship. Sanford was a member of the Highlands Ranch cross country team and was running along the Highline Canal during a high school event when he collapsed and died at age 15 in September 2009. The then-sophomore, who had autism, was known for his kind-heartedness, perseverance and dedication. Photo by Charley Ebersole

Exploring ways to help Douglas County Sheriff ’s Office Explorer Post 10-4 gets on-the-job training

The Douglas County School District wants to make stronger connections with its parents and help them guide their children’s education. The district now has a parent liaison on staff, and in September it will launch Parent University — classes specifically designed for adults. The district also plans to offer more information on its educational programs, and host school choice fairs in October to highlight those options. Registration for Parent University classes will start in mid-September, with classes starting soon after. Details will be released soon, school officials said. The classes are coordinated by School-Community Partnership coordinator Katherine Brown with help from a steering committee of five parents. Brown was hired in April in keeping with the requirements of Senate Bill 13-193, a state law calling for greater Brown parent engagement in education. Parent University is intended to not only offer adult education, but is built around the premise that greater parent involvement translates into increased academic success for students. Classes will cover a broad range of subjects, likely including cyber security, academic success, navigating the school system, leadership skills, CPR and healthy cooking. “We have a broad and diverse list of re-

By Christy Steadman

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csteadman @coloradocommunitymedia.com A 17-year-old Dan McMillan was sitting in a Castle Rock Police Department patrol car when he knew he was going to become an officer of the law. In 1989, Tony Lane, then the Castle Rock chief of police, visited McMillan’s high school government class and encouraged students to participate in ride-alongs with the officers. McMillan arranged to do a ride-along once a week, and shortly after, signed up to become a Law Enforcement Explorer with Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Explorer Post 10-4. McMillan was an explorer until 1993. He then went to the police academy, and now at 42, Douglas County Sheriff’s Lt. McMillan has been a cop for 21 years. “Exploring is all about careering,” McMillan said. “It gives you a hands-on approach. It’s like a big internship.” Explorer Post 10-4 began in 1983. Head adviser and DCSO Deputy Keith Mathena said at least a couple hundred explorers have experienced a career in law enforcement with Explorer Post 10-4. At first, it may just seem “intriguing to them,” Mathena said, “then it really sparks their interest after they learn what police officers do.” The Law Enforcement Explorer Program is a sub-organization of the Boy Scouts of America, and provides youths between the ages of 14 and 20 an opportunity to explore a career as a police officer. “They learn what cops do,” Mathena said. “But they learn it at a smaller scale.”

TCAP scores take small dip Douglas County results still top statewide averages Eleven Douglas County Sheriff ’s Office Law Enforcement Explorers from Post 10-4 headed to Gunnison in July to compete at a regional skills competition. The local explorers brought home nine awards. Pictured, from left, is Aidee Castillo, Cameron Sage, Nick Espinosa, Drew Boyum, Jack Zimmerman, Josh Anderson, Justin Alvis, Jacob Martin, Sol Atencio, Addie Clay and Trevor Rademacher. Photo courtesy of the Douglas County Sheriff ’s Office Once recruited, explorers go through a training academy once a week for six or seven weeks, Mathena said. The local explorer academy is a joint effort between the sheriff’s offices in Douglas and Arapahoe counties, as well as the Parker and Castle Rock police departments. Explorers earn ranks among their post, and get to participate in yearly regional conferences and tactical competitions. In July, 11 explorers and five advisers from Post 10-4 attended a regional conferencein Gunnison and brought home nine awards. “Our explorers represented the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office very well,” Sgt. Ron Hanavan said. “They all did a great job and Explorers continues on Page 28

EXPLORER POST 10-4 HONOREES AT THE COLORADO REGIONAL CONFERENCE: 1st place in Haz-Mat/ICS: Explorer Lt. Jacob Martin 1st place in Traffic Stops: Explorer Lt. Jacob Martin 2nd place in Haz-Mat/ICS: Explorer Sgt. Sol Atencio 2nd place in High Risk Entry: Explorer Justin Alvis 2nd Place in Suspicious Occurrence: Explorer Trevor Rademacher 2nd place in DUI Investigations: Explorer Sgt. Joshua Anderson 3rd place in High Risk Entry: Explorer Sgt. Joshua Anderson 4th place in Passive Resistance: Explorer Sgt. Joshua Anderson 5th place Death Investigations: Explorer Jack Zimmerman

By Jane Reuter

jreuter @coloradocommunitymedia.com Douglas County School District’s 201314 state test scores fell slightly in two of three categories, but remained higher than Colorado averages. Students who scored proficient or advanced in writing and reading scores on the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program decreased year-to-year by 2.34 and 1.38 percentage points respectively. Math scores stayed steady. The most recent scores in writing and reading were DCSD’s lowest in five years, but the decrease in both numbers between 2009-10 and 2013-14 was less than 1 percentage point. Despite the slight decline, the district’s 2013-14 scores were more than 11 percentage points above the state TCAP continues on Page 28

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August 28, 2014 LEFT: Veteran auctioneer Don Martin has helped raise millions of dollars for Colorado charity organizations. Martin worked the crowd at the 12th annual Morgan Adams Concours d’Elegance on Aug. 23. Charity auction items included a variety of luxury items, such as trips, jewelry and collectable wines. Photo by Deborah Grigsby Smith

Flying a red and white Boeing Stearman bi-plane, pilot Gary Rower, right, takes to the skies with fellow stunt pilot Ryland “Buck” Roetman in his Pitts Special bi-plane for an aerial demonstration over Centennial Airport on Aug. 23. Their performance was part of the Morgan Adams Concours d’Elegance, an annual charity event that raises awareness and funding for childhood cancer research. Photo by Barry F. Biggs

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RIGHT: ‘Round-the-world aviatrix Amelia Earhart, left, yuks it up with KUSA anchor Gary Shapiro, right, at the 2014 Morgan Adams Concours d’Elegance, Aug. 23 at Centennial Airport. The annual charity event seeks to honor the love and lives of children who suffer with cancer, as well as educate and expand efforts to find a cure. BELOW: One of more than 100 automobiles on site, this 1936 Auburn 851 Boattail Speedster, courtesy of the Clive Cussler Museum in Arvada added a dash of class to the hanger at the 2104 Morgan Adams Concours d’Elegance. Photo by Deborah Grigsby Smith

Special to Colorado Community Media Fast planes. Fast cars. And, hopefully, a fast and final cure for childhood cancer. Lovers of classic cars, motorcycles and aircraft gathered Aug. 23 at Centennial Airport for the 2014 Morgan Adams Concours d’Elegance. More than 100 vintage cars and 40 aircraft lined the ramp outside the TAC Air hangar as the annual charity event got underway beneath a spectacular Colorado sky. Guests were treated to a thrilling aerial demonstration featuring airshow pilots Gary Rower and Ryland Roetman, and German National Aerobatic pilot, Dagmar Kress. Veteran auctioneer Don Martin was on hand to help stir up a little generosity for the event’s namesake, the Morgan Adams Foundation. Founded in 2003, the foundation raises money and awareness on behalf of children affected with cancer. Working with leading physicians, the foundation directly funds pediatric cancer research and therapies that strive to improve survival rates and reduce the devastating side-effects cancer treatments have on children.

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Reliving the crazy days of VHS in Littleton Found Footage Festival coming to Alamo Drafthouse By Jennifer Smith

jsmith@coloradocommunitymedia.com “Country Hip Hop Dancing.” “Bingo! Turn the Odds in Your Favor.” “Catfishin’ with the Phone Prankster.” “Adventures in Customer Courtesy.” “Barroom Brawling: The Art of Staying Alive in Beer Joints, Biker Bars and Other Fun Places.” Remember the wacky days of VHS tapes, when they were cheap and everyone had a movie camera and they all wanted to be famous? Joe Pickett and Nick Prueher, both 38, sure do, and they’re sharing it with the world. Exactly where it started was with “Inside and Outside Custodial Duties at McDonald’s,” which they gleefully discovered in 1991. Then they started snatching up all the archaic movies they could find at thrift stores, garage sales, wherever they were lurking. Then they’d invite their friends over to make fun of them, ala “Mystery Science Theater 3000.” “It started off as a hobby and grew to a full-blown obsession,” said Preuher in a phone interview from his New York home base. The collection grew to more than 6,000 tapes filling both their apartments plus two storage units. Taking the show — well, shows —- on the road was the natural next step, and they called “action” on the Found Footage Fes-

tival, coming to Alamo Drafthouse in Littleton on Sept. 6. “Now we’re reaching a whole new generation of people,” said Preuher. “It’s like an 8-track was to people our age. The college kids now, maybe they have a vague memory of their mom watching an exercise video or something, but that’s about it. And it was such a unique moment in time. It was such a novelty when it came out.” It was a fleeting moment, as well. The first VHS prototype was made in Japan in 1973, according to Wikipedia, but the DVD was nipping at its heels by 1996. But considering the mind-bending speed of technological advances from then until now, when we all gather around our phones to watch silly videos on Youtube, VHS had a pretty good run. “There’s nothing like gathering together in the dark to watch videos on screen,” said Preuher. “It’s such a communal experience.” Today, the silly pastime Pickett and Preuher loved as kids growing up in a small Wisconsin town is a full-time, lucrative and very unique vocation. They’ve traveled North America and Europe, showing off what they call their “impressive collection of strange, outrageous and profoundly stupid videos.” Their personal favorites include “Tiger Moves,” in which a 1950s-style wrestler demonstrates how moving like a tiger can theoretically get you in shape, demonstrating with an actual tiger superimposed over him; and the 1996 hit “How to Have Cybersex on the Internet.” “It couldn’t decide whether to be titillating or instructional, so it ends up being neither,” laughs Preuher. They like to try to track down the people in the videos,

Curators Joe Pickett, left, and Nick Prueher introduce a VHS clip at a recent Found Footage Festival show in Milwaukee. Alamo Drafthouse will play host to the traveling festival on Sept. 6. Photo by Erik Ljung

so a particularly rewarding moment was reuniting John and Johnny, hosts of an early version of a shopping network show. They found the two living on opposite sides of the country, but persuaded them to meet in Florida for dinner. “They were these super obnoxious guys whose whole thing was to be so hyperactive that nobody could change the channel,” said Preuher. “We flew them to Florida for this reunion that I think only we wanted. … It was like a dream come true. In our small little world, these are celebrities.” During the Sept. 6 date at Alamo Drafthouse, Pickett and Prueher, whose credits include The Onion, “The Colbert Report” and the “Late Show with David Letterman,” take audiences on a guided tour of their latest and greatest VHS finds, providing live commentary and whereare-they-now updates on the people in these videotaped obscurities. For tickets and more information, visit www. drafthouse.com or www.foundfootagefest.com.

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NEWS IN A HURRY Veterans panel hosts candidate forum The United Veterans Committee of Colorado is hosting a candidates forum Sept. 4 at the Phillip S. Miller Library in Castle Rock. Federal and statewide candidates are invited to address issue impacting Colorado’s Veteran’s community. The event will begin with a one-hour meet-and-greet session for candidates and constituents at 6 p.m. followed by a moderated forum at 7 p.m.

Run for One returns The Becky’s Blessings Foundation is once again inviting the community to “help heal the world’s boo boos” by participating in the Run for One event. Proceeds from the 5K run/walk on Sept. 6 will benefit CURE International, a nonprofit organization that provides surgeries to physically handicapped children in developing countries. CURE operates hospitals and programs in 25 countries worldwide, and provides services to patients regardless of gender, religion, ethnicity or ability to pay. The event begins at 9 a.m. Sept. 6 at the Mountainview Community Christian Church, 40 E. Highlands Ranch Pkwy. The

course winds through the open spaces and trails of Highlands Ranch and ends back at the church. A 2K Family Fun Run/Walk will also be available, which is appropriate for all ages. Dogs are permitted at the event. A post-race celebration with fun activities will begin at 9:30 a.m. and continue until noon. Check-in for the race opens at 7:30 a.m. and closes at 8:30 a.m. Attendees are encouraged to arrive early to receive a goodie bag. Registration can be done on the day of the event or in advance. For more information, visit www.beckysblessings.org.

Doggie Splash slated for Sept. 7

It’s that time of year again for the dogs to make a splash. The Highlands Ranch Community Association’s annual Doggie Splash and Pet Expo takes place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 7 at the Westridge outdoor pool, 9650 Foothills Canyon Blvd. People are encouraged to register their dogs early, as space is limited. Adults may register up to two dogs each. The cost to register is $5 per dog in advance and $10 per dog on the day of the event. Dogs must be at least six months old, and current on all vaccinations. People may present proof of up-to-date vaccina-

tions by either having vaccination tags on the dog or by providing a copy of veterinary records. To register, visit HRCAonline. org or call 303-471-8859. The pool will be closed for human use, and dog owners must stay at the event with their pet.

Moody’s reaffirms schools’ credit rating Moody’s Investors Service recently reaffirmed the Douglas County School District’s Aa1 credit rating. The group uses a system of nine levels to rate the future relative creditworthiness of an organization, ranging from C3 to Aaa1. At Aa1, the district is in good company with only four other school districts in Colorado achieving this high rating. The DCSD rating reflects the recent series 2014 district’s general obligation refunding bond sale. “We went to market with just under $40 million of refunded bonds, and realized more than $6 million — or over 14 percent — in taxpayer savings,” said DCSD chief financial officer Bonnie Betz.

Tee up for nonprofit Golf enthusiasts are invited to enjoy 18 holes of golf, dinner and drinks while benefiting nonprofit park and recreation

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projects. The Highlands Ranch Metro District and Highlands Ranch Park & Recreation Foundation Annual Tournament takes place at 12:30 p.m. Sept. 29 at the Highlands Ranch Golf Club, 9000 Creekside Way. The cost is $95 per player, and includes the golf tournament, dinner and beverages at the club. The format for the tournament is a four-person scramble. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top three teams, and first-, second- and third-place men and women golfers for longest drive, closest to the pin and the longest putt. All participants also have a chance to win raffle prizes. The registration deadline is 5 p.m. Sept. 19 or until the tournament is full. Golfers may register as an individual or as a team. Participants are encouraged to register early, as spots for foursomes are filling up. The event will accept 144 golfers. To register online, visit www.highlandsranch.org/highlands-ranch-metrodistrict-golf-tournament/. The registration form may also be printed and dropped off at the Metro District Parks, Recreation & Open Space Service Center at 3280 Redstone Park Cir. For more information, call 303-791-2710.

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CDOT hears public comment on C-470 project First of eight open meetings gives citizens an opportunity to voice their opinions By Christy Steadman

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be rst-, A lack of current funding sources men leaves the C-470 expansion project about pin $118 million short, Colorado Department lso of Transportation representatives say. The total estimated cost of the projept. ect — which would add express toll lanes ers along the highway from I-25 to Wadam. sworth — is $230 million. CDOT reported that $102 million is proposed to come up. from federal and state funds, and $10 million is proposed to come from Douglas County. At an Aug. 19 public outreach meetotion ing hosted by the Highlands Ranch Metro d off District, CDOT reported there are a cou& ple of different funding options that are being examined to fill the gap. dAmong those speaking was Mike Chercall outes, director of High Performance Transportation Enterprise, a small unit within CDOT with the responsibility to pursue and explore innovative means to finance important transportation projects. Cheroutes presented information on entering a Public Private Partnership, known as a P3, to help with the additional funding needed for the project. But he said that a P3 likely would not be used, because “preliminary analysis suggests that given the size and scope of this project, a better option may be traditional public financing.” The bulk of the shortfall could come from toll revenue, officials say. CDOT officials say that an estimated $103 million of toll revenue is projected over 35 years, and HPTE would likely issue toll revenue bonds and use federal loans to get the project moving. To make up for the projected shortfall in toll revenue, CDOT is in the process of applying for a $15 million Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery grant. The grant is part of a discretion-

ary grant program that would provide an opportunity for CDOT to invest in road, rail, transit and port projects that promise to achieve critical national objectives, according the department’s website. The C-470 project’s purpose is to relieve congestion and improve safety and mobility on C-470 by constructing additional lanes. In the fall of 2012, the C-470 Corridor Coalition — made up of representatives from governmental bodies that border C-470, including Douglas, Arapahoe and Jefferson counties — executed a public outreach initiative and presented three funding options for the project. The options included tolling all lanes, putting a sales or property tax initiative on the ballot, or just tolling the new express lanes, which would be built as part of the project. From a 639-voter sample, public input proved the tax incentive and all-toll to be unfavorable to citizens, according to CDOT documentation. And on Feb. 7, 2013, the C-470 Coalition voted to place a toll on only the new express lanes of the highway. The user-based toll option passed 7-0 among the coalition. “We’re offering a choice to motorists with this project,” said Jerome Estes, resident engineer for CDOT. Cheroutes stated the HPTE is looking at late September or early October to make a recommendation to CDOT on how to finalize the funding for the project. Construction of the project is not slated to begin until early 2016. The Aug. 19 meeting was the first of a series of eight public outreach meetings that will be held in Douglas, Arapahoe and Jefferson counties. About 50 residents attended the meeting. Cheroutes said it is important for the agencies to hear what the needs are of the various communities, and to give the public an opportunity to voice their priorities and values around transportation. “Each corridor has unique interests in mobility, transit and the types of choice travelers want to access,” Cheroutes said. “The input from these meetings helps HPTE and CDOT deliver the best possible transportation solutions.”

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POLITICAL ANALYSIS

Hickenlooper keeps it positive after attack ad Governor hard to hit as economy booms By Vic Vela vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com An attack ad released against Gov. John Hickenlooper last week started out like any other negative ad — grainy, black-andwhite footage followed by a series of assaults on the governor for his failure to “make the tough decisions.” The ad, which was paid for by the Republican Beauprez Governors Association, included footage of Hickenlooper recently playing pool with President Obama at a downtown Denver bar. It goes on to show footage of shots taken by a really bad pool player — who is symbolically Hickenlooper — as a narrator rattles off a laundry list of attacks on the governor’s record. “Colorado’s been hustled enough,” the narrator says, before going on to tout Hickenlooper’s opponent this fall, Republican former Congressman Bob Beauprez. Almost immediately after the ad was released, Hickenlooper fired back with

an ad of his own, one that was brutally … positive? “Four years ago, we promised to run a positive campaign, and we did,” said Hickenlooper, looking right into the camera. Hickenlooper then spends the next 30 seconds talking about how much the economy has improved under his watch and how communities are rebounding after floods ravaged parts of the state last year. Hickenlooper made no reference to Beauprez in the ad. Nor has he done so in any other ad or campaign press release. Hickenlooper The Beauprez camp, meanwhile, has attacked Hickenlooper every chance it’s had: “Flip-flops” on the death penalty; his “out of touch” guncontrol agenda; and anything else they think will stick. So far, it has been a story of two campaign strategies: one that fires away and reloads versus one that ducks the bullets and smiles. “They want to paint Hickenlooper as bumbling or indecisive, but they’ve got to do something because Hickenlooper is not the easiest guy to attack, in part because people like him,” said John Straayer, a political science professor at

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Colorado State University. “But if they get too nasty, it could have a boomerang effect.” Hickenlooper has pledged to run only positive campaigns in his political career and, so far, that strategy has paid dividends. But what happens if the going gets tough for a governor who isn’t used to throwing a punch? “What if someone keeps taking a baseball bat to you and all of the sudden you find yourself down in the polls, then what do you do?” said Norman Provizer, a political science professor at Metropolitan State University of Denver.

‘Both Ways Bob’ ad hurt Negative campaign attacks are as old as politics itself. And some of the most effective political ads have been mercilessly negative. “People do not like negative advertising; at the same time, it has an impact on people,” Provizer said. Beauprez is no stranger to the impact negative attacks can have on a campaign. His failed 2006 gubernatorial campaign was derailed in part by attacks — started by a fellow Republican — that labeled him “Both Ways Bob” on key issues. For this campaign, Beauprez, through stump speeches, campaign statements and through outside political groups, has been trying to label Hickenlooper as a failed leader who flip-flops on issues. “We intend to present the contrast between John Hickenlooper’s failed leadership and Bob’s plan for Colorado,” said Beauprez communications director Allen Fuller, defending the campaign’s attacks. Fuller also said voters shouldn’t be bamboozled into thinking that Hickenlooper is merely taking the high road whenever attacks come his way. “We’ve all read the blueprint, that Hickenlooper is running a positive campaign,” he said. “Coloradans are going to get the joke ... knowing full well that

the Democratic Party and a host of blue groups are hitting back.” Eddie Stern, a spokesman for the Hickenlooper campaign, said he isn’t concerned about attacks from Beauprez sticking and resonating in the voters’ minds while the governor runs a positive campaign. “We don’t think Colorado needs more negative campaigning or angry politics,” Stern said. Provizer said he understands why those who want to see Hickenlooper lose are tempted to run attack ads. “The simple reality is, the incumbent has a record,” he said. “When you’ve been in power and done things, you’re going to have issues there that are a reality. But at some point (the other side) also has to come back with what it is going to do.” Straayer said that those who are out to defeat Hickenlooper are piling on as many issues as they can, seeing as how the economic outlook in Colorado has been on the upswing in recent years. “The economy is strong, so what are you going to do?” Straayer said. “To say he’s got a failed governorship and look at the shape the state’s in, it just doesn’t sell very well in the trajectory of the economy. So what do you do? You jump on misstatements and on the death penalty.” But polls over the summer have shown that Beauprez and Hickenlooper are locked in a tight race. And observers wonder if Hickenlooper will change his tone in October, if polls still show a close contest. They also wonder if Hickenlooper is even capable of turning into an attack dog. “When he’s run before, it’s been positive, good-humored and quirky, but honest and straightforward, and that’s who he is as a candidate,” Provizer said. “He would have a harder time going negative because that’s a real contradiction of what people think he is, and suddenly turning into a pit bull may not work.”

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Death penalty lurks at edges of election Governor’s views may matter little to voters By Vic Vela

vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com Death penalty politics resurfaced in the gubernatorial race last week on the heels of comments made by Gov. John Hickenlooper during a recent television interview. But political observers wonder just how much voters actually care about capital punishment in relation to other issues, and what impact, if any, the death penalty debate will have come November. Hickenlooper confirmed to KDVR-TV on Aug. 18 what many believe has been the case for a while — that he’s changed his mind over the years and is now against the death penalty. “There’s no deterrence to having capital punishment,” Hickenlooper said during the interview. The governor said he had been a death penalty supporter his entire life until factors,

Eddie Stern, a spokesman for Hickenlooper’s campaign, said the governor “made a decision knowing it wouldn’t be a popular decision, but it is the right decision.” Stern also said it is important to remember that the governor granted a reprieve, not clemency for Dunlap. “At that time, he explained why he felt a temporary reprieve was more important than clemency,” Stern said.

such as the high cost of putting someone to death, started to turn his mind around on the issue. “And, I don’t know about you, but when I get new facts, I change my opinion,” said Hickenlooper, who told voters four years ago that he was in favor of the death penalty. Hickenlooper has had to deal with questions about his views on capital punishment since last year, when he chose to grant a temporary reprieve for death row inmate Nathan Dunlap, who was convicted of murdering four people at an Aurora Chuck E. Cheese’s restaurant in 1993. Republicans have attacked Hickenlooper for failing to see through Dunlap’s execution. The death penalty issue has been used by former Congressman Bob Beauprez, who is running against Hickenlooper this fall, as a way to call out the governor for his “failed leadership” on the issue. “If he truly does oppose the death penalty, he should have commuted Nathan Dunlap’s sentence instead of leaving the decision to the next governor,” Beauprez said through a press statement. “As Colorado’s next governor, I will see that justice is served.”

Issue may not sway voters But will voters care about Nathan Dunlap and the death penalty come November? “When you look at voters, in particular, independents, and when you look at list of concerns they have, you’re not going to find the death penalty on that list,” said Norman Provizer, a political science professor at Metropolitan State University of Denver. “It’s a hot topic and the Beauprez campaign is trying to make an issue out of it, but I don’t think it’s a high priority issue.” John Straayer, a political science professor at Colorado State University, said “a lot of people have been changing their mind on the

death penalty” over the years. And Straayer wonders if Beauprez is simply trying to energize voters who are already inclined to vote for him. “It might be being done to the advantage of appealing to his own party,” he said. “But I just wonder whether they’re getting a lot of traction out of that beyond the base of their own party.” Provizer said voters care more about Colorado’s improved economy than issues like the death penalty. “If I were a candidate and I had a choice between being attacked on the death penalty or unemployment being down to around 5 percent, it wouldn’t be a question of what I would choose,” Provizer said. Still, a polarizing issue like this one could have on an impact on at least a small percentage of the electorate — perhaps enough to flip a tight election. “I think we all understand, in any close election, little things can make an enormous difference,” Provizer said. “I can say the death penalty question is not a major issue, but in a close election, it could make a difference.”

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Empty nest takes some getting used to Some of you reading this column will relate as a parent who has gone through the bittersweet event of having your children move out, especially if it is your last child or they were an only child. And every one of us reading these words today has been that child or young adult who has moved away from home, at some point, eventually. Many went to college, others joined the military, and there were some who just felt like it was time to go and find a job or employment and another place to live. Some chose to move fairly close to home, but just far enough to keep the parents from “popping by” and yet close enough to raid the pantry and do some laundry if necessary. And if we can look at our own departures from home we would probably remember the bittersweet moment, our nervousness, the anxious anticipation that accompanies any new adventure, and we probably also remember the melancholy look upon our parents’ faces, possibly even a tear or two on their cheeks as well as maybe even a little drop from our own eyes. There are obviously mixed emotions, and in many cases when extreme happiness and excitement enter the arena, they can serve as blockers to the deeper emotions that we attempt to hide. And I can tell you that as last of my children moved into a dorm last weekend, it was definitely a bittersweet moment. Although she was my most rebel-

lious child, she has also been blessed with boundless energy. She has also been blessed with boundless emotions. So combining rebellion with emotionally charged energy sometimes could create a little bit of friction in the house, OK, maybe a lot of friction and tension. Will I miss her? Absolutely. Will I miss her sense of humor? Yes. Will I miss her hugs? No question. Will I miss just seeing her wandering around the house, waking up, or more accurately waking her up? Yes I will. Will I miss grounding her? No way. Will I miss the emotionally driven arguments? Nope. Will I miss waiting up to hear her come in at night? No chance, as I have been looking forward to a solid night’s sleep for so long. When change happens in our life, just like having our children or child move away, or when you the young adult are choosing to move away from mom and dad, we have to remember the importance of staying connected through memories, text messages, calls, emails, and visits. Change is not a “four letter word,” it is

just something that happens. And as with all change, even though we may not like it or agree with it, we know and accept that change happens, and it will always happen. It’s all about how we prepare our hearts and minds to deal with the change when it does occur. Mixed emotions and bittersweet moments are natural and awesome all at the same time. It’s when they occur that they tap into our senses and tug hard on our own hearts, letting us know that we are indeed alive and full of feeling. They say that gratitude is one of the healthiest of all human emotions. So instead of focusing on the things I will not miss about my daughter’s departure, I will focus on appreciating all the funny, exciting and challenging times she brought into my life. How about you? Does the bittersweet moment of loved ones moving out or moving out yourself lead you more towards gratitude and appreciation for all the times and memories you had together, or are you wrestling with the melancholy feelings and separation anxiety? Either way I would love to hear all about it at gotonorton@ gmail.com, and when we can enjoy the memories, stay in contact, and just let those bittersweet moments happen, 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, strategic consultant, business and personal coach.

A brilliant spark that left a mark Robin Williams looked at me from the cover of a magazine this summer, and I had a very hard time looking back. Since I grocery shop almost every day, it happened more than once. It was a full frontal of his face, and he had a very small smile. The picture had a near-opposite effect on me, and I actually couldn’t look at it for more than a second or two. He said, “You’re only given a little spark of madness. You mustn’t lose it.” I don’t know enough — or much of anything — about depression or Parkinson’s disease, but I can tell you lots of things about alcoholism. Things depress the hell out of me, but I do not suffer from depression. That may not make sense, but I just don’t experience interior depression. I become depressed by external events, mostly. I cannot imagine bundling depression with the oncoming of Parkinson’s disease with alcoholism with Robin’s phenomenal instincts for observations, for improvisational humor, and

for intense acting. Time after time, his liquid mind amazed me, but generally not in the performances that he was best known for. I never watched “Mork and Mindy,” and didn’t particularly care for “Mrs. Doubtfire.” Obviously he was stunning in “Good Will Hunting,” but I always wince at all of the profanity in the film. I prefer “One Hour Photo” to “Good Morning, Vietnam.” The performances I liked best were the unscripted ones, when he would walk across the stage and shake David

Letterman’s hand, and proceed to take me some place that was unbelievably believable. It was non-stop, too. I would always ask myself, “How did he do that? How did he get that way?” I have read about his background, but a remarkable background is not always a guarantee that brilliance will follow. I wondered what he was like at home. Was he “on” only when he was on? Or was he on all of the time? The World Health Organization estimates that 121 million people worldwide suffer from some form of depression. Anyway, the cover photo saddened me. But I kind of understood why he did what he did. In commentaries since his death, I have heard over and over that if we know someone who suffers from depression — or alcoholism — that you have a near responsibility to help them, or get them some help. It’s easier said than done. Marshall continues on Page 9

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Charter school shifts sights to JeffCo By Jane Reuter

jreuter@coloradocommunitymedia.com A proposed charter school that initially planned to build in Douglas County recently shifted its sights to Jefferson County. The Alexandria School of Innovation, a project from the founders of Highlands Ranch’s STEM School and Academy, submitted a charter school application to JeffCo Public Schools on Aug. 15. The school’s original submittal to the Douglas County School District was returned with suggested revisions in May. While co-founder Judy Brannberg said a revised application could have been resubmitted in early 2015, the school’s organizers opted to withdraw the application.

“We were told we’d have to wait until March 2015 to submit again,” she said. “Then it would be another 18 months before we would open. Douglas County is a district where school choice and innovation is important and that is why we made it our first choice. But we want to open in the fall of 2015.” Brannberg said JeffCo’s current board and administration has a similar philosophy, making it a logical option. “JeffCo is also aligned with our innovative approach to education, and they have adopted a policy of school choice,” she said. “It’s a very positive atmosphere for charters. So we went to JeffCo Public Schools. They rolled out the red carpet.” A Jefferson County site for the school

has not yet been determined. And despite the likely construction in Jefferson County, Brannberg said students from DCSD and other districts still can attend the charter school. Plans still call for offering sixth through 12th grades for the 2015-16 academic year, with grade levels added in subsequent years to eventually include pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Brannberg and her husband Barry, who founded the STEM School in 2011, are no longer are affiliated with the Highlands Ranch school. But they’re using what they learned through that and other endeavors to create Alexandria. “It’s not a replication of STEM,” Brannberg said. “This is brand-new. The whole

focus is innovation. “We believe this is our capstone project. We’re taking all the information we learned and gleaned from the past 15 years in our experience with starting charter schools.” The school is named after Alexandria, Egypt, founded by Alexander the Great and once the largest and most prosperous city in the world. It was a magnet for scholars, scientists, philosophers, mathematicians, artists and historians. In addition to emphasizing the four major components of a STEM school — science, technology, engineering and math — the Alexandria School of Innovation will include the arts and athletics. That blending of art with the STEM subjects is known as STEAM.

State shines in two economic reports Not good enough, says Beauprez campaign By Vic Vela

vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com Colorado’s economic outlook is bright, as is indicated by two business reports that were released last week. The state’s unemployment rate ticked down slightly in July, and Colorado experienced its 33rd consecutive month of job gains. And, on the heels of those statistics, a business website ranked Colorado No. 1 on its list of state economies. Democratic Gov. John Hickenlooper greeted the economic news with tempered

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Maybe Robin didn’t want help. Everyone is not a perfect candidate for Dr. Phil’s inevitable show-ending offer. This summer was a bunch of bumping

optimism. “While our economy continues to be recognized as the fastest-growing in the nation, we know there is still much work to be done,” the governor said through an emailed statement. “We are focused on ensuring we foster a positive business climate — whether a startup or Fortune 500 company — and retaining our talented workforce.” The unemployment numbers, which were released by the state Department of Labor and Employment, show that 3,500 non-farm jobs were added in July. That growth allowed the state’s unemployment rate to drop from 5.5 percent to 5.3 percent. That’s the lowest unemployment rate the state has seen since October 2008, just as the Great Recession was kicking in.

Meanwhile, the website Business Insider ranked Colorado’s economy as the best in the nation. The influential business website used eight metrics to determine its rankings, with Colorado ranking in the top 10 in five of them. Business Insider cited Colorado’s “highly diversified” economy as a key factor in its top ranking, which includes a healthy aerospace sector and the state’s “huge amount” of federal investment. The website also factored in the state’s growth in job creation and in its working-age population. The unemployment numbers and the business report come as good news to Hickenlooper, who is seeking re-election in the fall. The governor has touted the state’s im-

bumper cars, wasn’t it? Those kids coming across the border, same-sex marriages, the World Cup, Ferguson, Mo., Mo’ne, here-wego-again in the Middle East, and a man we all knew who took his life. I am not exactly sure why the magazine cover affected me the way it did. Sometimes life only gives (me) a few days of relief at a time before something shows up in the news that brings me back down again.

That will never change. If you tend to think of Robin always being in motion, watch “One Hour Photo.” There is a scene in Sy Parrish’s kitchen, when Robin, who had been fired earlier in the day, stands alone in his kitchen with a glass of water in his hand. He doesn’t move and the director holds the shot for almost 15 seconds. I am not the most positive, uplifting man you will ever know, and I know that.

proving economic health as his primary campaign strategy. But the campaign behind his opponent this November, Republican Bob Beauprez, a former congressman, said things could be a lot better for Coloradans. The Beauprez campaign points to evidence of sluggish economies in rural parts of the state as an indication that Hickenlooper and Democratic lawmakers have little interest in focusing on improving economies outside of the Denver metro area. “Certainly there are signs that after this prolonged recovery there are some signs of life,” said Allen Fuller, communications director for the Beauprez campaign. “But, for a lot of Colorado families, recovery hasn’t come to their doorstep yet.”

But I am a sentimental old piece of crust, down deep somewhere, and I just wanted to write a small thank-you note to the man on the cover. Robin said, “In America they really do mythologize people when they die.” Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast.net.

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Labeling measure heading for ballot Similar effort failed at polls in California By Vic Vela

vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com A backer of a ballot measure that would require labels on foods that are genetically modified said his effort is about allowing Coloradans to “make informed decisions about what we are feeding our families.” But opponents fear that Proposition 105 is unnecessary and would result in confusion and higher food costs. The Secretary of State’s Office announced on Aug. 20 that the initiative backers had collected the necessary number of valid signatures to become one of only four measures to make the November ballot this year. The food is born from genetically modified organisms, or GMOs. GMO-based foods have been sold commercially since the mid-1990s are found in the vast majority of common crop foods, such as soybeans, corn and canola. The scientific consensus is that foods that contain GMOs are currently not harmful to the public’s health or the environment. But that hasn’t curbed a GMO-labeling movement that has resulted in similar ballot measures and several legislative efforts around the country. “I think there’s momentum,” said Larry Cooper of Arvada. Cooper is behind the Colorado Right to Know campaign and was responsible for putting the measure on the ballot. “People in Colorado really enjoy a healthy lifestyle and that’s why we work here,” he said. “But, really, what’s going on is we are choosing our food blindly.”

Some major chains have already been moving toward Cooper’s side on this issue. Whole Foods grocery stores are in the process of labeling all foods that contain GMOs. And foods that are used at Coloradobased Chipotle Mexican Grill restaurants contain no GMOs. But Cooper knows he has a fight on his hands this fall. The packaged food industry has already been pushing back against GMO labeling efforts in other states, including California, where a similar ballot measure failed two years ago. Opponent’s of Cooper’s effort insist they have science on their side. They point to independent studies that have not indicated any detrimental health impacts as a result of GMO consumption. And they say that advancements in biotechnology are good because it allows farmers to grow more and feed more people without having a greater environmental or health impact. Critics also say that, if the measure passes, food prices would go up and labeling foods that contain GMOs would only confuse consumers — who have long been eating the foods without, they say, any problems. But Cooper dismisses those concerns. “I really can’t understand how it would (raise food prices),” Cooper said. “Obviously, they can choose to raise prices, but the bottom line is all they have to do is put a label on them. It’s not a ban.” Cooper is not a doctor or a scientist. He said he is “a grandpa who got involved” because he is concerned about what his grandchildren are eating. The way he figures, if there’s no problem with GMO-based food, what’s the big deal if the ballot measure passes? “If GMOs are safe, then why not just label them?” he said.

Teacher barred from seeing his own child Fischer facing charges of sex assault on minor By Jennifer Smith

jsmith@coloradocommunitymedia.com Euclid Middle School teacher Joel Fischer, 45, has to stay away from anyone younger than 18, including his own 7-year-old daughter, for the duration of the criminal proceedings against him. “If that means at this time you have to move out of your home, you have to move out of your home,” said Judge Frank Moschetti during an advisement hearing on Aug. 21. He denied defense attorney Peter Albani’s request to at least allow Fischer supervised visitation with his daughter. “He has a right to be a parent to his child,” said Albani.

Fischer, who lives in Highlands Ranch, remains free after posting a $200,000 bond the day after his Aug. 8 arrest. Littleton Police charged him with sexual assault on a child by a person in a position of trust. He is accused of having a sexual relationship with a 14-year-old female student for several months in 2009. Fischer has been a teacher at Euclid Middle School since 2004, and has been employed by Littleton Public Schools since 2001. Fischer Facebook photos show him coaching girls track and basketball teams over the years. Littleton Police said the investigation is ongoing and no further information would be released. Fischer’s preliminary hearing has been set for Oct. 21.

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MEDICINE. University of Colorado Hospital is excited to bring you a helpful and informative seminar series at the Lone Tree Health Center. Get your questions answered and learn more about your health from the University of Colorado School of Medicine physicians, right here in your neighborhood.

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BREATHE A LITTLE EASIER. Presented by: Cristina Cabrera–Muffly, MD, FACS Assistant Professor, Otolaryngology Wednesday, September 10, 2014 6:00 – 7:00pm Join us for a discussion on treatment and symptoms that can help you learn, is it a cold or could I have chronic sinusitis? Cost: Free CLASSES OFFERED AT: Lone Tree Health Center 9548 Park Meadows Drive Lone Tree, CO 80124 WWW.LONETREEHEALTH.ORG TO REGISTER OR FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Amy Hurley at 720-553-1127 or email amy.hurley@uchealth.org

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Interview with our Ambassador of the month Krista Simonson Name of Business: Simonson Team Professionals RE/MAX Professionals Title: CEO Website: www.SimonsonTeam.com How long have you been with/owned this company? 12 Years What is the mission/vision of your company? Let Our Family Help Yours What makes your company stand out? We are a full time Real Estate Partners. You get experts in many areas from Marketing to Negotiating. Our focus is making sure that our clients are taken care and that they have a partner through the whole process.

What do you like most about your job? The life I lead gives me the opportunity to be a good mentor for our daughters. We build a good business, active in our community and hopefully leave this earth a little better place for them in the future. Do you have hobbies, interests, family, etc. that you would like people to know about? How do you spend your free time? Outside of our very busy real estate business, I am involved in the Crisis Center of Douglas County and serve as a board member for the Douglas County Cultural Council. Finally, I get the pleasure

of volunteering for the many activities that our daughters are involved in. My favorite role is being married for 18 years to my husband David and the proud mom of two beautiful girls. What do you like most about being an Ambassador for the Chamber? After being involved with the Chamber for over 12 years, I feel that the Chamber is a very vital part of the Highlands Ranch Community. With that being said, being an Ambassador gives me an opportunity to help give back to this community on a regular basis and build my own business at the same time.

14th Annual Business Golf Classic

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Sept 9 – Meet and Greet with Henry Barlow,

Democratic Candidate for House District 43 4:30-6:30 pm at BESO Sept 10 – Membership Luncheon, 11:30am - 1pm with guest speaker Commissioner Roger Partridge Sept 16 – Men of Business 5:30 pm leave for Rockies Game –

Business After Hours 5-7 pm, Element Hotel

CHAMBER STAFF ANDREA LAREW, PRESIDENT

andrea@highlandsranchchamber.org CHRISTINE REVITTE, DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS AND MEMBER RELATIONS

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WELCOME TO OUR NEW MEMBERS

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Sept 2 – Women in Networking

You can find us on Facebook (Highlands Ranch Chamber of Commerce), follow us on Twitter (@HRChamberHub), and meet us on Meetup

Children’s Hospital Colorado, ClearView Water, Colorado Community Media/HR Herald Comcast, Country Financial – Nick Williams, Darin Zier Farmers Insurance, Developmental Pathways, Experience Pros, Falcon Park Dental Group, First Commercial Bank - Highlands Ranch, FirstBank 1st Place Team was the foursome from the Egg & I: of Littleton - Highlands Ranch, Guild Mortgage Company, Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa, Richard Yoke, Kelly Simpson, David Simpson, Nick Giardina Heflebower Funeral Services, Heritage Title Company, John Elway Chevrolet, M-4 Roofing and Gutters, McTeam Real Estate/Keller Williams Realty, Olinger Mortuaries and Cemeteries, Portocol Business Strategies, Sky Ridge Medical Center, Stonebridge Financial Solutions, Inc., USHealth Advisors, Vaughn Law Offices, P.L.L.C., Wind Crest Inc., Windstream

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Sept 24

We had a great day at the Highlands Ranch Golf Club for our annual golf tournament, and appreciate the support of our sponsors and everyone who played! We’d like to extend a huge thank you to our sponsors:

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DAVID SIMONSON, CHAIR – Remax pRofessionals DANA HALL, CHAIR ELECT – admin solutions MELANIE WORLEY, PAST CHAIR – developmental pathways JUSTIN VAUGHN, VP – the vaughn law offices JIM YATES, TREASURER – steRling Ranch ANDY MARKUSFELD, SECRETARY – stonebRidge financial ANGEL TUCCY – expeRience pRos JAMIE NOEBEL – highlands Ranch community assn. AMY SHERMAN – noRthwest douglas county economic development coRpoRation MARK GRILLO – gRillo commeRcial Real estate CAROLYN BURTARD – smaRt fit & food JUSTIN ENSIGN – fiRst bank ANDREA FERRETTI – childRen’s hospital coloRado

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

THANK YOU FOR RENEWING YOUR MEMBERSHIP!

Thank you to Sky Ridge for hosting a great Women in Networking event!

Great membership luncheon with guest speaker Dr. Liz Fagan, Douglas County School Superintendent

Fantasy Football draft night for the Men of Business

6th Congressional District Debate between congressman Mike Coffman and Andrew Romanoff. Hosted by: Chamber of Commerce of Highlands Ranch, South Metro Denver Chamber, NW Douglas County EDC, Denver South EPD and Colorado Business Roundtable

Corner Bakery Cafe CFO Colorado Clare Bridge Highlands Ranch Heflebower Funeral Services Smart Food - Juice PLUS+ Entertainment Marketing Communications Wind Crest Inc. Symmetrix Solutions Olinger Mortuaries and Cemeteries Park Meadows Shopping Center

Indulge Wine Bar Festive Cup Coffee & Gift Boutique Primary Care & Chiropractic Center Peak Health & Wellness Colorado Business Bank Aspen Grove Lifestyle Center DiLorenzo, Neil, CPA, P.C. James H. LaRue / Highlands Ranch Library

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Chuck & Don’s Pet Food Outlet currently has the following opportunities available:

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Concrete Construction Company specializing in water

related structures hiring for experienced foreman, form setters, finishers, laborers and reinforcing iron workers Wage depends on experience, company offers benefits and paid vacations, Please apply at 665 Moss Street, Golden 80401 Monday-Friday between 8am-4pm

This is a rewarding opportunity to care for our aging community. ALL SHIFTS AVAILABLE! Call 303.953.9575 Mon-Fri 9-5

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position available for a fast paced Independent Insurance Agency located in Castle Rock. License is required. Duties will include commercial lines rating. Great benefits, salary is negotiable. Send resume to info@cowest.com

FULL-TIME, BENEFITED Police Officer/Sr. Police Officer-Lateral Salary: $49,752 - $73,333 per year Closes: 9/2/2014 Police Officer – Entry Salary: $49,572 - $54,719 per year Closes: 9/2/2014 Police Officer – Trainee Salary: $38,940 per year Closes: 9/2/2014 Utilities Technician – Water/Wastewater Plants (Electrician) Salary: $45,000 – 57,033 per year Closes: 9/8/2014 Submit City of Westminster online applications thru 8:30 a.m. on close date http://www.cityofwestminster.us/jobs EOE

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The City supports its employees and appreciates great service! If you are interested in serving a unique historical city and Enjoy working with diverse populations visit the City’s website at www.cityofblackhawk.org/goto/employee_services for more information or to apply online for this limited opportunity. Requires High School Diploma or GED, valid Colorado driver’s license with a safe driving record, must be at least 21 years of age, and must be Colorado POST certified by date of hire. The City accepts online applications for Police Officer positions year round. Applications will remain active for one (1) year from the date of submission. EOE.

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Festival shoots for family fun Event at Centennial Gun Club combines weapons, bounce houses By Christy Steadman

csteadman@coloradocommunitymedia.com During the week, Jim Parks teaches statistics at Colorado Christian University, but because he’ll take any opportunity he is given to instruct, on Aug. 23, Parks was working the shooting range as a safety officer. Parks said his position as a range safety officer is in line with his teaching skills because everyone, from the very experienced to those who had never shot a gun before, had an opportunity to do so at the event that brought them to the Centennial Gun Club. The gun club held its first Firearms Festival, with a highlight being a free conceal carry class sign-up for all Colorado teachers and educators. There is a concern for the children’s future, said Paul Stanley, manager of the Centennial facility. “We want to make sure teachers are trained and educated,” he said. “And that they become knowledgeable and confident using firearms.” Centennial Gun Club member Kelly Miller was working the booth for the teachers to sign up for the free class. Miller said his best guess as to how many teachers signed up by Saturday afternoon was about 55. “It’s all about just educating people,” Miller said. “Educated people are as safe as anyone.” Miller said should the law change to allow certain individuals to carry guns in gun-free zones, such as schools, it’s important that people who are permitted to carry a gun be properly taught how to use a gun in emergency situations. “Gun-free zones are anything but gun free to bad people,” he said. “Criminals, by nature, aren’t going to follow the rules.” The Firearms Festival was a three-day event, with Aug. 23, a Saturday, being the biggest day. There were more than 30 mini-classes during the course of the weekend, and people were able to enter giveaways to win guns and

ammunition, watch demonstrations and have discussions with gun manufacturers and representatives from more than 57 vendors. Additional entertainment included two live bands and KYGO talent. Along with advocating firearms safety and celebrating the Second Amendment, Stanley said one purpose of the event is to promote family. “Any time you do something for the community, you have to include the family,” he said. On Saturday, for the kids, there was a bouncy castle, climbing wall and mechanical bull. At dusk, “The Princess Bride” was shown for movie in the park. Stanley said one goal of holding a family-friendly festival is to take away the fear and stigma of gun ownership, and said it can be done by making sure people who own guns are trained in safety, control and marksmanship. “No one should have a gun if they’re not trained, safe and confident,” he said. The Centennial Gun Club is the biggest in Colorado, said Stanley, with 3,400 members. He estimated that thousands of people came to the first Firearms Festival. Stanley said the club would like to make the free festival an annual event to gather like-minded gun enthusiasts from the greater Denver area. “We’re celebrating Americana,” Stanley said. “Food, fun, music — and guns.”

ABOVE: Two boys climb a rock wall at the Aug. 23 Firearms Festival, hosted by the Centennial Gun Club. BELOW: Kristin Swanson practices shooting Aug. 23 at the first Firearms Festival hosted by the Centennial Gun Club. Photos by Christy Steadman

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S O U T H “Steam in Castle Rock,” by Ken Smith, shows Union Pacific No. 844, celebrating the 150th anniversary of the railroad, next to the Castle Rock Grainery. Courtesy photos

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Peyton plugs Gatorade in ad campaign

Keeping an eye on trains

Selection of works on display in Castle Rock By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe @coloradocommunitymedia.com QRstorytelling Gallery in Castle Rock is featuring a one-man show of works by local photographer Ken Smith, who specializes in trains, vintage transportation and beautiful landscapes, as well as Americana. He said he would have 19 pieces exhibited and talked of his flexibility in helping a potential customer find just the right thing. If you wonder how it might look on your west wall, send him a picture of that wall, he’ll return it with the photo under consideration inset. He travels the country shooting trains, and learns the whereabouts of vintage engines and cars through a network of railroad buffs. “It’s an adrenaline rush to see a steam engine going by at 60 miles an hour,” he said. This photographer, who sold his first railroad photograph more than 30 years ago, shot “Classic Lines,” a Santa Fe engine, in Galveston, Texas and the one called “Steam in Castle Rock” is shot near the weathered Castle Rock Granary — with the Union Pacific No. 844 on the 150th anniversary of the UP. His first photo was of the train station in Hammond, Ind., where he was working for Sears. They asked employees to submit photos and a customer saw his and bought it. More sales followed and Sears gave him camera gear in exchange for an ongoing supply of prints to sell. His retail background has helped with a well-tuned sense of sales technique, he said. “People have to connect with the artist,” he says, so he makes a point of introducing himself and telling the story behind a photo, rather than gluing that story on the back of the print. He has moved to pursuing his photography full time. “I try not to travel more than three weeks a month,” he says. “And I take January off.” He participated in 27 shows in the past year — about one every other week — and travels to about eight states per year. Sometimes his wife and 6-yearold daughter travel with him — to the Tetons this summer, for example. “I also schedule pure photography time,” he adds, mentioning a plan to shoot fall colors in the San Juans.

IF YOU GO Smith’s photographs will be exhibited through Sept. 30 at QRstorytelling Gallery, which is located in the historic carriage house at 505 Second St. in Castle Rock, “just across the tracks.” Owner Lucia McConnell says she opened in 2013 in property owned by architect Dave Hieronymous, who has his office in the Philip S. Miller home, which he moved to the property. 303-947-6286.

Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning is upping his commercial cred by adding Gatorade to his growing list of product endorsements. Two new TV spots have been released under the tagline “Gatorade: Sweat It To Get It.” In each ad, a woman attempts to buy Gatorade at a convenience store, but the red-vested clerk deems these customers unworthy. In each scenario, the clerk tells the women that Gatorade is only for people who work out. Since he sees no sign of sweat, they don’t deserve the postexercise drink. Manning plays the store manager, whom the clerk asks to clarify the store policy to each of the sweat-free gals. In one commercial, Manning grabs the Gatorade and hurls it across the store. “Go deep,” he says. In the second ad, the woman says it’s her birthday and she confesses that she’s buying the drink for a hangover. When Manning-the-manager comes to the clerk’s aid, the two challenge the birthday girl to perform a yoga position so she can sweat. Both ads are scary believable in a “Candid Camera” way. Manning plays a convincing manager, which could serve him well with his Papa John’s franchises.

Shoe collectors unite for charity

ABOVE: Ken Smith of Castle Rock will show recent railroad photographs through Sept. 30 at QRstorytelling Gallery. BELOW: “Classic Lines,” a vintage Santa Fe engine by Ken Smith, was shot in Galveston, Texas.

Calling all shoe collectors (who me?), those shoes you no longer want are desperately needed to help fight global poverty. That’s the message being delivered by Michele James, who has launched a Back to School Shoe Drive to collect 10,000 pairs of shoes to help the poor. The shoes that Soles4Souls.CO collects will be delivered to Soles4Souls, an international antipoverty organization that monetizes used shoes and clothing to create sustainable jobs and fund direct relief efforts, including distribution of new shoes and clothing. Founded in 2007, the organization has distributed more than 25 million shoes in more than 100 countries. “Soles4Souls.CO is supporting Soles4Souls because it is the definition of a social enterprise where solid business practices are used to create positive change in people’s lives,” James said. ”Colorado has been a strong supporter of Soles4Souls’ anti-poverty mission, and we hope to take a big step in providing the organization with the used shoes they require to keep making a sustainable difference for people in need.” Bring shoes to any Colorado location listed at soles4souls.org/locations. Use the zip code locator to find the drop off spot nearest to you. For more information, contact James at 720320-1755 or Soles4Souls.CO@gmail.com.

Not just Labor Day weekend

Downtown Denver has the Taste of Colorado for Labor Day weekend, but there’s much more going on in other places (and mostly at other times). Here’s just a few options: Parker hosts the Smokin’ Brew BBQ Festival Aug. 29-Sept. 3. The Smokin’ Brew BBQ is sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbeque Society and will be held at Parker Station, 19751 E. Mainstreet, beginning at 4 p.m. Aug. 29. The festivities will conclude with an awards ceremony at 5 p.m. Aug. 31. The Godfather of BBQ and star of TLC’s “BBQ Pitmasters,” Johnny Trigg, will be attending. It’s not Labor Day weekend, but the Arvada Harvest Festival runs Sept. 5-7. One of Arvada’s biggest events, the Harvest Festival includes a parade, carnival and much more. More info at www. arvadaharvestfestivalparade.com. Cherry Hills Country Club in Cherry Hills Village is hosting the BMW Championship from Sept. 4-7 — also not Labor Day weekend — as part of the PGA Tour’s FedEx Cup playoffs. Many top players will be there, including PGA ChampionParker continues on Page 20

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Longtime artist’s work goes up at library Blosten incorporates objects into her unusual creations By Sonya Ellingboe sellingboe @coloradocommunitymedia.com “I incorporate as many different objects as possible in my artworks, from jewelry to wood, metal, fabric, paper and

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This “Go for Baroque,” mixed media by Sue Blosten will be in her “Urban and Folk Tales” exhibit at Koelbel Library throughout September. Courtesy photos

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Alex Schultz, 21 of Larkspur, spent three months traveling the New Zealand wilderness as part of his coursework while attending the National Outdoor Leadership School. Courtesy photos

The nature of self-discovery Larkspur man spends three life-changing months in New Zealand wilderness By Mike DiFerdinando

mdiferdinando@coloradocommunitymedia.com As he trudged through the mud and rain of the New Zealand mountains, 60-pound pack on his back and no respite in sight, Andrew Schultz’s thoughts began to slip. Water, plentiful the first two days, was becoming more difficult to find — tired legs less stable with each small climb. No stranger to hiking, Schultz, 21, a junior at Colorado State University and native of Larkspur, had spent his childhood climbing the mountains of Colorado. Those had been day trips, though. This was a whole semester — three potentially very long months. “The first couple days, I didn’t have super-happy thoughts,” Schultz said. “I was melancholy. I was nervous about what I had gotten myself into. I was thinking, `This could have been a huge mistake.’ ” Then, on the third day, Schultz and his group reached the treeline. “We popped out on this huge peak that looked over all of New Zealand and you could see the ocean on both sides of the island,” he said. “From that point on, it was just amazing. That was the first time I felt like `OK, I see what we’re doing now.’ It was still hard. There were long days, but I understood the purpose of it.” That first panoramic view of the island nation is the most vibrant memory he carries with him from his semester this summer with the National Outdoor Leadership School. Founded in 1965 by legendary mountaineer Paul Petzoldt, the school takes students on remote wilderness expeditions and teaches technical outdoor skills, leadership and environmental ethics. Expeditions last up to three months and students learn how to find food, water and survive on their own in the wild. From the beginning, Petzoldt, who died in 1999 and became the youngest person to climb Grand Teton in 1924 at the age of 16, saw his school as a way for young people to learn about themselves and navigate the world to which they would inevitably return. “Much of what they see around them is phony, Petzoldt said in a 1969 Life magazine profile. “All through society they find people who talk one thing and say another. If they have a brain in their heads they can see that something is radically wrong.” It’s a legacy of self-discovery carried on by the school’s current leaders. “We get a lot of college age students,” said Casey Adams of the National Outdoor Leadership School. “For most of them it’s a progression. They come to our programs often wanting to have an adventure or a unique experience in nature. The goal is that by the time they’re finished we have helped them become leaders, not just outdoors, but in their own lives.”

While spending three months traveling the New Zealand wilderness, Alex Schultz learned to find water, food and survive alone in the wild. For Schultz, the journey of exploration nearly didn’t happen. Before he graduated, Schultz wanted a new experience outside of school. He originally proposed a motorcycle trip across America but his mother encouraged a more academic direction. Family friends associated with the leadership school had told him about the program. Some had done it themselves. Oblivious to the details of the trip, New Zealand caught his eye while sifting through possibilities online. “I hadn’t decided I was going to do it until two weeks before it happened,” he said. “I decided, `Why not? Let’s give it a shot.’ And I’m very glad I did.” In the weeks and months that followed, Schultz would come to understand just how much of a difference that quick decision would have on his life. The group traveled more than 150 miles on foot, paddled 121 nautical miles in sea kayaks and sailed another 135 nautical miles in changing conditions. Time is plentiful in the wilderness. No distractions. A few close friends. Reflection with every step. “There’s not much that sleeping under the stars for 3 1/2 months won’t teach you about yourself,” Schultz said. “I learned about life and what I wanted out of it.” He learned he wanted to teach children about the world, not work through equations for an oil company. So with classes resuming at CSU this week, he plans to drop geophysics to study social sciences. He learned what people want from and expect of you isn’t necessarily what you want for yourself. “I was under the impression that I was going to go be a businessman or an oil tycoon, and I totally dropped it,” Schultz said. “I want to become a teacher instead. The experience gave me the permission to say `That’s OK. What other people say doesn’t matter. Do what you want.’ ”

Fashion high, prices low at charity event By Mike DiFerdinando

mdiferdinando @coloradocommunitymedia.com An afternoon of high fashion and low prices will help to fund charitable work by the Douglas/Elbert Task Force. The 11th annual Sassy Soiree fundraiser will be held Sept. 12 at the Douglas County Events Center, 500 Fairgrounds Drive in Castle Rock. The event will include a luncheon, runway fashion show, silent and live auctions and boutique shopping. The charity event benefits the emergency services provided by the task force, a nonprofit agency that serves Douglas and Elbert County residents who are experiencing some form of financial crisis. The fashion show will highlight new and gently used designer and high quality fashions from Treasures on Park Street — the task force’s thrift store. Tickets are $45 per person. Reserved tables of eight can be purchased for $400. Tickets can be purchased at Treasures on Park Street, 1638 Park St. in Castle Rock, and will be sold through Sept.5. No tickets will be sold at the door. Doors will open at 10 a.m. for boutique shopping and the silent auction. The fashion show and live auction will begin at

noon. There will be time for additional shopping from 1-3 p.m. Jason Luber and Lisa Hidalgo from Channel 7 News will emcee the show and provide runway commentary for nine models, including 90-year-old Bella DeVita, who has appeared on the runway at every Sassy Soiree. “Our fashions and jewelry are always remarkable,” said Suzanne Greene, executive director of the task force. “This year, they include a spectacular vintage Doncaster suit, like something from ‘Mad Men.’” The silent auction will offer more than 125 items, including gift baskets with food and drink, home décor, restaurant and event certificates, golf foursomes, one-of-a-kind artwork and travel packages. The live auction includes a golf foursome at the Sanctuary Golf Course in Sedalia, an African safari, and “A Taste of Tactics” experience for four at the Highlands Ranch Law Enforcement Training Facility. “It’s a bargain shopper’s paradise,” Greene said. The task force provides food, clothing, rental, utility and other assistance to those in need in Douglas and Elbert counties. In 2013, the task force provided more than $1.1 million in emergency services to 14,740 people in Douglas and Elbert counties.

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“January on the Poudre” by David Santillanes is included in his show, “Capturing Atmosphere,” at the Evergreen Fine Art Gallery. Courtesy photo

‘Atmospheric realism’ in the air at Evergreen Painter and Colorado native Dave Santillanes calls his work “atmospheric realism” and says that his main subject is “the design of color, light and atmosphere ...” His exhibit opens Sept. 6 at Evergreen Fine Arts, 3042 Evergreen Parkway, with an artist’s reception from 2 to 5 p.m. on opening day. Despite the late summer heat, one can almost feel a shiver from seeing his oil painting called “January on the Poudre.” 303-679-3610.

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A photo contest for the 2015 Littleton Calendar and Annual Report is announced, with a deadline of Sept. 19 at 5 p.m. Horizontal images only, taken within the boundaries of the City of Littleton, are eligible. (Easily recognizable images preferred.) Photographs must be released for reproduction. Digital photos must be high resolution, accompanied by a CD. Five images may be submitted, although only one will be used. Include name, address, phone and location of image with each submission. Mail or deliver to: Communications Department, City of Littleton, 2255 W. Berry Ave., Littleton, CO 80120. Information: littletongov.org and click on Calendar Contest.

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Oct. 10. Paintings and photographs will be by ACC students and faculty who traveled to La Romita School of Art in Umbria, Italy, for two weeks this summer. An opening reception will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Sept. 5. ACC is at 5900 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. Gallery hours: noon to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays; Tuesdays until 7 p.m. Information: Trish Sangelo, trish.sangelo@araphoe.edu, 303797-5649.

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Bemis Library will repeat its popular Antique Appraisal Fair from noon to 7 p.m. on Sept. 5 at the library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. Experts will look at family heirlooms and explain the history, significance and value of each item. A maximum of two items per person will be appraised. Bring photos of large furniture. Register in advance for a time slot: 303-795-3961.

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ship and British Open champ Rory McElroy and five-time majors winner Phil Mickelson. Starting five days after Labor Day, historic downtown Castle Rock provides the perfect canvas for the 25th Annual Colorado Artfest on Sept. 6-7. The event runs 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sept. 6 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sept. 7. This community art festival highlights more than 160 exhibitors. Dogs will converge on the Pirates Cove Aquatic Park in Englewood for the Freedom Service Dogs of America pool plunge from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sept. 6. The pool is located at 1225 W. Belleview Ave. in Englewood. Harvest Fest is the Thornton’s annual fall celebration, held at Community Park (Thorn-

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CURTAIN TIME A look at religion

“Grace” by Craig Wright will be presented by Silhouette Theatre Company from Sept. 4-27 at the John Hand Theater, 7653 E. First Place, Denver. Paul Jaquith will direct. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays; 2 p.m. Saturdays; 6:30 p.m. Sundays and 7:30 p.m. Monday Sept. 22. Tickets: $18, 303-999-9143, silhouettetheatrecompany.org.

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“Ain’t Life Grand?” is the title for the first fall Stories on Stage performance at 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. Sept. 13 at Su Teatro Cultural and Performing Arts Center, 721 Santa Fe Drive, Denver. Readers: Mark Rubald, Allison Watrous and Candy Brown. Tickets: $28, 303494-0523, storiesonstage.org.

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“All the Rage,” written by and performed by Martin Moran will play Sept. 6-Oct. 5 at Curious Theatre, 1080 Acoma St., Denver. It’s described as “a globe-trotting quest for the answer.” Performances: 8 p.m. Thursdays to Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Moran, a Denver native, will also perform his 2004 “The Tricky Part,” a coming of age story about a boy confronting religion, sexuality and human trespass on Sept. 10 (7 p.m.), 20, 27 (3 p.m.),

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Comedy premiere “Death By Design” by Rob Urbaniti plays Sept. 6-27 at Spark Theater, 985 Santa Fe Drive, Denver. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Tickets: $20, sparktheater.org. Said to be a mash-up of Noel Coward and Agatha Christie. Directed by Linda Suttle and Bonnie Greene.

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Deadly error explored “A Steady Rain” by Keith Huff plays Aug. 29 to Sept. 28 at The Edge Theater, 1560 Teller St., Lakewood. Terry Dodd is director of this noir tale. Performances: 8 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays; 6 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $24, 303-232-0363, theedgetheater.com.

Caribbean fairy tale “Once Upon This Island” by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty plays Sept. 12 to Oct. 5 at the Aurora Fox, 9900 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora. Directed and choreographed by Candy Brown. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $28-$31, 303-739-1970, AuroraFox.org.

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Many dimensions in Denver exhibit IF YOU GO

‘3D Piction’ show comes to gallery on Santa Fe

Artists on Santa Fe is located at 747 Santa Fe Drive, in Denver’s Arts District. The “3D Piction” exhibit will run from Sept. 5-30. Gallery hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays. (Open later on first Fridays.) 303-573-5903.

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sellingboe @coloradocommunitymedia.com Two experienced local artists will open a new exhibit Sept. 5-30 at Macy Dorf’s Artists on Santa Fe gallery. They describe “3D Piction” as “a collaborative show of clay, printmaking and alternative process digital techniques including photo transfer, laser cutting and 3D printing.” Dorf and master printmaker Judy Gardner, one of the gallery’s member artists, worked together “incorporating Macy’s extensive knowledge of clay fabrication techniques and Judy’s obsessive collection of digital and traditional printmaking techniques (Tradigital?), the two artists have created a body of both individual and collaborative new works using all these different processes.” “It’s what the show’s all about,” Dorf said of his image of a petroglyph from Utah, a photo transfer onto a clay tile, fired and glazed. “The technique was developed by a woman in Boulder. You can put an emulsion on any surface and can transfer an image. “Judy creates monoprints on flat slabs of clay, put into molds and shaped, such as images of petroglyphs.” Gardner will also have images etched on clear plastic with a laser, and she makes Solar Plate intaglio prints. She teaches at Regis University and has taught 3D animation and digi-

tal image manipulation at the Art Institute of Colorado and Metropolitan State University. She is an initiated shaman and is pursuing a degree in transpersonal psychology. Her spiritual interests appear in her layered imagery, and she has been involved in larger projects, such as murals at Regis, although she is primarily a printmaker. Dorf has been a ceramic artist for 40 years and creates both functional pieces and oneof-a-kind sculptures. He graduated from Southern Illinois University and was, with Larry Wright, one of the original Two Potters in a longtime Littleton Main Street business, now closed. He lived and worked in France and returned to Colorado as a production potter in Durango. When he moved back to Denver he began working in what is now Artists on Santa Fe — a gallery and cluster of individual studios which he owns. It was there, his website says, that he began making his distinctive sculptures. He said his series exploring the human form is called “Attitudes.” His “Ruins” series reflects time spent in Utah’s red rocks country and uses pictographs painted on larger surfaces, which led to the photo image on clay in the present show.

A 3-D print created by Judy Gardner, uses a pot by ceramist Macy Dorf, fresh eggshells and her camera. It will be exhibited in a collaborative show, called “3D Piction,” at Dorf’s Artists on Santa Fe in September. Photos by Judy Gardner Macy Dorf transferred a photo image of a petroglyph onto a clay tile he made. It will be exhibited in “3D Piction” at Artists on Santa Fe in September.

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www.faithcrco.org  303-688-3476 303 N Ridge Rd. • Castle Rock • CO  

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Open and Affirming

Sunday Worship

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

Parker

Cowboy Church

Serving the Southeast Denver area

Sundays 10 am Calf’s Lowell Ranch 2330 S. I-25

www.cbsdenver.org

Call or check our website for information on services and social events! 303-794-6643

Highlands Ranch

10926 E. Democrat Rd.

Littleton

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

Church of Christ

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 Lone Tree

Weaving Truth and Relevance into Relationships and Life

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

GRACE PRESBYTERIAN

9203 S. University Blvd. Highlands Ranch, 80126

Welcome Home!

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www.savethecowboy.com

Parker

United Church Of Christ Parker Hilltop

Serving the community ages 21/2 – 6 years “Love, Learn, Laugh”

with Kevin Weatherby

Littleton

10:30am at Castle View HS

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Highlands Ranch

Joy Lutheran Church Sharing God’s Love

SERVICES:

SATURDAY 5:30pm

SUNDAY 9:30am

Joyful Mission Preschool 303-841-3770 7051 East Parker Hills Ct. • Parker, CO 303-841-3739 www.joylutheran-parker.org

303 798 6387 www.gracepointcc.us

First Presbyterian Church of Littleton Sunday Services

Non-Denominational

Christ’s Episcopal Church

Pastor Paul Flannery “It’s not about us... It’s about serving others... T hen God gets the Glory!”

8:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

615 4th Street Castle Rock, CO 80104 303.688.5185

www.ChristsEpiscopalChurch.org TWITTER: @CECCastleRock

9:00 AM SUNDAY WORSHIP

2121 Dad Clark Drive 720.259.2390 www.HFCdenver.org

Sunday

8:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m.

1609 W. Littleton Blvd. (303) 798-1389 • www.fpcl.org

To advertise your place of worship in this section, call 303-566-4091 or email kearhart@ColoradoCommunityMedia.com.

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Putting their hearts into helping Couple’s shop sells fair-trade goods online to support artisans, youths in Africa By Mike DiFerdinando

mdiferdinado @coloradocommunitymedia.com In 2010, while living in Seattle, Lisa and Steve Stucky read an article in a magazine about international adoptions that would change their lives. At an orphanage in Zambia, widows were making handbags to support themselves and their children. The story inspired a project of passion that evolved into an online shop, a dream to build a school and an adoption-outreach program. “We started with the idea that if we can do a little bit to help, then that’s what we’ll do,” Steve said. First, the Castle Rock couple created an online shop that partners with organizations in Haiti, Rwanda, Tanzania and India to support impoverished people by buying their handmade goods and selling them. But their vision grew when Lisa traveled to Tanzania with her sister in 2012. “I said, `Let’s go to Africa and check out these partnerships we’re buying from and make sure that they’re legit,’ ” Lisa said. “So we went to Tanzania for a week and Rwanda for a week and, oh, my gosh, I totally fell in love with it. Africa is such a heartbeat for me.” And Mavuno Village, an organization in Tanzania that works with orphans, captured her heart — so much so that she and Steve

renamed their online shop Mavuno Market. The shop has since partnered with Mavuno Village, which creates homes for the growing number of children orphaned by the AIDS pandemic on the African continent. Its mission is to build a Christian, family-style village, supported in part by farming, which teaches the values of family and equips children with skills for their future. “They bring in 10 kids and put them in a house with a mom and dad,” Steve said. “They want to give the kids that family connection and not the traditional dormitorystyle arrangement.” Twenty percent of the shop’s sales go to the Tanzanian orphanage.

LEFT: Steve and Lisa Stucky sell their free-trade goods at a craft fair in Montana. ABOVE: Lisa Stucky, right, facing camera, on a trip to Tanzania in 2012. Courtesy photos

Building something sustainable That partnership has led to an effort to build a school to educate village children. Mavuno Village must raise $100,000 to build four buildings with nine classrooms, a cafeteria and a library. Eventually, the Stuckys would like to build a trade center for adults. Money is expected to come from a combination of the online shop, donations and grants, Lisa said. No timetable has been set for how soon the school will be built, but the village owns the land and all that remains is to finance the construction. “We want to refocus our energy on the school so that in Tanzania, specifically, they can do agriculture and they can learn to be hairdressers and learn computer skills,” Lisa said. Steve will visit the village in November and check on the school’s progress. It will be his first trip to Africa. “What we’ve seen is that crafts or jewelry

or bowls or wood carving are a great way for a lot of people to come out of their impoverished situation,” Steve said. But “what we would like to see is more entrepreneurism in a skill or a trade that carries more demand locally, so that we can see viable businesses by Africans being started and then them employing others.”

Helping at home The Stuckys’ international work has led to a local focus as well. They founded Passion for Orphans to support and educate parents looking to adopt internationally in the Denver area. A local arm of Mavuno Market, Passion for Orphans hosts retreats and informational meetings about international and local adoptions. “I started meeting all of these moms

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who had adopted internationally,” Lisa said. “Most of them had really hard stories— `I brought these kids back and now I’m struggling with how do I raise them?’ ” Two meetings are held each year, in the spring and the fall. “We wanted to get moms together so that they can be truly honest with their struggles and talk about their hardships,” Lisa said. Despite all they’ve accomplished, the Stuckys have one more dream still to fulfill. One day, when their young children are older and Steve can take off enough time from work, the family would like to live and work in the village they are helping to build. “That’s an experience that I would love to be able to give our children,” Lisa said. “This is our mission, as a family, and it would be great if our children were able to live it firsthand.”

The financial support of our sponsors makes it possible for Western Welcome Week to provide the Littleton and surrounding communities with good wholesome family entertainment. We would encourage those of you who enjoy the many events to stop in and tell these sponsors how much you enjoyed this year’s celebration and thank them for their participation.

CELEBRATING 86 YEARS WESTERN WELCOME WEEK

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A TASTE OF DOUGLAS COUNTY

Judges Randy Reed, Tony Spurlock and Teresa Farney sample food a the 2014 Taste of Douglas County Aug. 21 in Castle Rock. More than 50 restaurants were on hand to share their culinary creations at the 2014 Taste of Douglas County in Castle Rock Aug. 14 at the Douglas County Events Center. Former mayor of Castle Rock Randy Reed, Douglas County Sheriff Tony Spurlock and Teresa Farney, food editor of the Colorado Springs Gazette, served as judges for the tasting competition. Jeff Richard of the Old Stone Church Restaurant in Castle Rock prepared the winning entry in the competition.

COURTESY PHOTOS The winning entry in the 2014 Taste of Douglas County cooking competition was prpared by Jeff Richard of the Old Stone Church Restaurant in Castle Rock.

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THINGS DO THEATER/FILM ‘FROZEN,’ ‘FROZEN JR.’ AUDITIONS COMING UP SPOTLIGHT PERFORMING Arts Center will have auditions for upcoming productions of “Frozen” and “Frozen Jr.” Auditions for ages 6 and older for “Frozen” will be at 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19, with rehearsals from 4-5:30 p.m. Fridays for 15 weeks. Auditions for ages 3-10 for “Frozen Jr.” will be at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 3, and rehearsals will be fro 5-6 p.m. Wednesdays, for 17 weeks. Auditions and rehearsals are at Spotlight, 6328 E. County Line Road, Unit 102, Highlands Ranch. Performances for both will be in January. Go to www.spotlightperformers.com or call 720-443-2623 for information and tuition rates. SPOTLIGHT PRESENTS “TOY STORY,” “HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL” SPOTLIGHT PERFORMING Arts Center presents “High School Musical” at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Sept. 5-6, and Sept. 12-13, featuring cast members ages 5-17, at 6328 E. County Line Road, Unit 102, Highlands Ranch. Call 720-443-2623 for tickets and information.

MUSIC/CONCERTS HIGHLANDS RANCH SUMMER’S SUNSET CONCERT 17TH AVENUE ALLSTARS PERFORM CHEROKEE CASTLE & Ranch hosts an evening with a

gourmet buffet supper followed by the harmony of the 17th Avenue Allstars, a Denver area favorite for more than 20 years. Five voices, creating an amazing signature sound, will delight guests with tunes from the 50s through today’s favorites. Event is from 7-10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 29, at 6113 Daniels Park Road, Sedalia. Make reservations at www.castlepinesarts.org.

DISCOVER LONE TREE LONE TREE is gearing up to celebrate its 20th anniversary in 2015 with a new event, Discover Lone Tree. Highlights include visits to the Schweiger Ranch, on the east side of RidgeGate, from 3-5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 30, or register for a free guided tour of the ranch from 1-3 p.m. (www.ridgegate.com); free hiking and wildlife sanctuary workshop from 3-4:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 31; and Street Food Soiree from 6-9 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 31, in Sweetwater Park. For a complete schedule and more information, go to http://www.cityoflonetree.com/index. aspx?nid=1197.

THE HIGHLANDS Ranch Community Association and Highlands Ranch Metro District welcome The Beloved Invaders at their Summer’s Sunset Concert, from 6:30-8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 29, at Civic Green Park, 9370 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. The Beloved Invaders play instrumental surf featuring both originals and covers of classic and modern surf tunes. Admission is free and open to the public; sorry no dogs. Contact HRCAonline.org or 303-791-2500. HUDSON GARDENS SUMMER CONCERTS THE HUDSON Gardens & Event Center wraps up its 16th summer concert season at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 30, with Lynyrd Skynyrd. For tickets, go to www.altitudetickets.com. Go to www.hudsongardens.org for details. FROZEN SING-ALONGS SING-A-LONG SAY goodbye to summer with a “Frozen” sing-a-long on Friday, Aug.

29, at Civic Green Park, 9370 S. Ridgeline Blvd. in Highlands Ranch. Bring a picnic, wear those princess dresses and enjoy a night of singing and winter fun. Sing-a-long starts at dusk. Go to www.hrcaonline.org and go to calendar for more information. There will also be sing-alongs with Olaf, Elsa, Anna and the gang at 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 29 (teens and adults) and at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 30 (children) on the Main Stage at the Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St. in Lone Tree.

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TRAVELOGUE SLIDE SHOW TED AND Betsy Spring will present a travelogue slide show of their recent trip through Northern Italy by train at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 29 at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. LOCAL ARTISTS WORK DISPLAYED BEER AND RUNNING RUNNERS OF all ages and levels are invited to join the Rocky Mountain Brew Run at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 30, at Blue Spruce Brewing, 4151 E. County Line Road, Centennial. The 5K fun run include free brew, swag and of course the famous Beer Olympics Games and after party. Go to http://www. rockymountainbrewruns.com/bluespruce for information.

SOUTH SUBURBAN Parks and Recreation’s centers feature temporary art exhibitions by local artists every month. Through Sunday, Aug. 31, Darlene Kuhne’s paintings and mixed media will be displayed at Goodson Recreation Center, 6315 S. University Blvd., Centennial, 303-798-2476; Fan Cheung’s photos will be on exhibit at Lone Tree Recreation Center at 10249 Ridgegate Circle, Lone Tree, 303-708-3500; and Richard Long presents his watercolor exhibit at Douglas H. Buck Recreation Center, 2004 W. Powers Ave., Littleton, 303-797-8787. Starting Monday, Sept. 1, Richard Long’s watercolor paintings will be displayed at Goodson; Paint Box Guild’s varied array of artwork will be exhibited at Lone Tree; Bill Utter presents his photography at Buck. Visit www.sspr.org or contact Darcie LaScala at 303-483-7072.

EVENTS HOMES TO GET BRUSHED UP UP TO three homes will be given a face lift through the Castle Rock Fire and Rescue’s

RATTLESNAKES OF CASTLEWOOD CANYON JOIN CASTLEWOOD Canyon State Park interpreter Warren Coker for an informative program on rattlesnakes. Learn to sort out fact from fiction and have a better understanding of these slithery characters and what to do when you meet one. Meet at the Visitor Center. Program is from noon to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 30. GET YOUR FAMILY HEIRLOOM APPRAISED EVER WONDER what a family heirloom might be worth? Find out from the experts at the Bemis Public Library’s free Antique Appraisal Fair, from noon to 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 5, at 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. Bring dishes, jewelry, coins, toys, books, lamps, glassware and other antiques and collectibles to be evaluated by local appraisers. A maximum of two items will be appraised. Photos of large pieces of furniture are preferred. Appraisers will explain the history, significance and approximate value of each item. To register for a time slot with appraisers, call the library at 303-795-3961.

annual Paint-A-Thon. Volunteers and fire personnel will prepare and paint homes for Castle Rock residents who are physically or financially unable to do it themselves. Residents who would like to have their homes considered must apply by Friday, Aug. 29. Go to www.CRgov.com/paintathon, or go to Fire Headquarters, 300 N. Perry St. Work will be done Saturdays, Sept. 13 and Sept. 20. Volunteers must be at least 14 years old; however, ages 10-13 may participate with an accompanying adult. Sign up online by Sept. 8. Contact the fire department at fire@CRgov.com or 303-660-1066. Donations of paint, materials and supplies are also needed. Potential sponsors should call the department.

PARKER BIBLE STUDY ONGOING FOR more than 20 years, Parker Bible Study will begin the study of 1 & 2 Corinthians on Thursday, Sept. 4. We are a non-denominational group focusing on the love Jesus has for us. To sign up call Diane at 303-841-8799 or email Diane@Telcoa. org. Open to empty nesters, seniors and widows - any who want to keep in the word. ALFERD PACKER BACON PARTY LITTLETON ROTARY’S second annual Alferd Packer Bacon, Bands & Beer party is from 3-10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, in the parking lot at Reinke’s, 5663 S. Prince St., Littleton. Admission is a $5 donation for ages 12 and older. Money raised at the event goes to the Littleton Rotary Foundation and will be used to enhance community-wide programs and projects. Contact Jim Bisetti, 303-204-7246 or bisettis@msn.com. Go to http://Littletonrotaryclub.com WAG N’ ROMP AT COOK CREEK COOK CREEK Pool is the site of the annual Wag N’ Romp dog event, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6. Entry is free. Donations to the dog rescue are welcome. Dogs can take a splash and wag for a treat. Owners can check out the latest in pet products from local pet vendors, or adopt a pet on the spot. Cook Creek Pool is at 8711 Lone Tree Parkway, Lone Tree. Go to http://www.cityoflonetree.com.

STARLIGHT MOVIE: ‘THE LEGO MOVIE’ THE STARLIGHT movie series and street fair concludes Saturday, Sept. 6, with “The Lego Movie” at Festival Park, 200 Perry St., Castle Rock. The street fair opens at 6 p.m. and the movie begins at dusk. Go to http://www.downtowncastlerock.com/events.

HEALTH/FITNESS HYDROCEPHALUS ASSOCIATION WALK JOIN THE Hydrocephalus Association’s walk at 9 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 31, at Redstone Park, 3280 Redstone Park Circle, Highlands Ranch. Money raised will support the association’s research and education efforts. Contact Phylllis Rogers, hydropr2@comcast. net or go to http://www.hawalk.kintera.org/Denver. COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVES BONFILS PLANS several blood drives in the South Metro area: from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 2, at Parker Walmart, 11101 S. Parker Road, Parker; from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 2, at Whole Foods, Governor’s Ranch, 5155 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Littleton; from 9-10:40 a.m. and noon to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 3, at Castle Rock Adventist Health Campus, 2350 Meadows Blvd., Castle Rock; from 1-6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 4, at St. Francis Cabrini, 6673 W. Chatfield, Littleton (contact Dave Kathman, 303-979-8876); from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 5, at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker; and from 8 a.m. to noon Sunday, Sept. 7, at St. Louis Parish, 3310 S. Sherman St., Englewood (contact Sarah Miller, 720-987-7594). Contact Bonfils Appointment Center at 303-363-2300 unless otherwise noted. REBUILDING WHEN YOUR RELATIONSHIP ENDS THOSE WHO are going through a divorce or the ending of a love relationship can attend a 10-week seminar that promotes healing. Session 1 is from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 4, at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 9203 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch. The seminar offers education, support and social activities. Complimentary child care is provided, with reservations. For information on costs, and to register, contact Beth Walker at bethdwalker@gmail.com or 720-352-9915. SOUTH METRO OUT OF THE DARKNESS WALK HELP CREATE a world without suicide by participating in the fifth South Metro Out of the Darkness Community Walk to benefit the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. The 2.9-mile walk is Saturday, Sept. 6, at Highlands Ranch High School, 9473 Cresthill Lane, Highlands Ranch. Registration begins and the Resource Fair opens at 9 a.m. and the opening ceremony and walk begin at 10 a.m. No admission required; donations are appreciated. Contact Laurie Freeman, tljcfreeman@live.com. Go to http://afsp.donordrive.com. AREA 13.1 HALF MARATHON/5K AREA 13.1 is a nationwide Half Marathon/5K series originating in Roswell, Georgia. This is a night race; seriously when have you ever heard of aliens invading during the day? Castle Rock just seemed the perfect place for this event - come on, you really think that rock formed naturally like that? All runners should dress in bright colors and bring plenty of glow-inthe-dark tools to ward off those pesky aliens that might be hiding along the course. After the run, enjoy an “out of this world” expo and after-party complete with food, hypnotic music, dancing, glow and strobe lights and more. Event starts at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, at the Douglas County Fairgrounds, 500 Fairgrounds Road, Castle Rock. Contact lifes2shortevents@gmail.com or go to http://www.alienhalf.com. WALK TO FUND NEUROFIBROMATOSIS RESEARCH TAKE STEPS toward a brighter future for children with neurofibromatosis at the sixth annual Denver NF Walk on Sunday, Sept. 7, at Clement Park, 7306 W. Bowles Ave., Littleton. After the 1.5 mile walk, participants can enjoy games, prizes, food, music and more. On-leash dogs welcome. Check-in is at 9 a.m. and the walk begins at 11. The walk will raise money for the Children’s Tumor Foundation, whose mission is to end neurofibromatosis through research. To register, go to www.nfwalk.org/ denver. For details about the foundation, go to www.ctf.org.

EDUCATION CASTLEWOOD CANYON PARK RANGER TALK JOIN OUR park rangers for a weekly presentation, topic of their choice, at our Pikes Peak Amphitheater. Learn more about the park and have the opportunity to ask our rangers any questions you may have about the park. Meet at the Pikes Peak Amphitheater off of the Lake Gulch Trail. Program is at 2:45 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 31. Call 303-688-5242. CONVERSATIONAL FRENCH CLASSES FALL CLASSES in conversational French run from Sept. 3 to Oct. 29 at GracePoint Community Church, 90 E. Orchard Road. Class is from 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays, and the program is open to all levels. Class is led by award-winning novelist, playwright, actress and comedienne Judy Rose. She is donating her time and all class materials. Class is free but a donation is being requested. Contact jrose@ecentral.com for donation amount and other information. CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH CLASS DOUGLAS COUNTY Libraries offers adults a fun class in conversational Spanish with popular instructor Marta Pardo. The class is offered at 6:30 p.m. for six consecutive Thursdays, from Sept. 4 to Oct. 9 at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. To register, call 303-791-7323 or visit DouglasCountyLibraries.org. EDITOR’S NOTE: Calendar submissions must be received by noon Wednesday for publication the following week. Send listings to calendar@coloradocommunitymedia. com. No attachments, please. Listings are free and run on a space-available basis.

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Brian Dawkins Jr., left, and Eric Lee Jr., right, are two senior defensive backs that headline what coach Rod Sherman labels a secondary “that could be as good anybody in the state.” Photo by Jim Benton

A new football frontier Numerous area schools change leagues, coaches By Jim Benton

jbenton @coloradocommunitymedia.com The remodeling is completed and a new landscape for south-metro area football teams will be displayed this season. More than a dozen of the south metro schools covered by Colorado Community Media will be competing in different leagues, and there are six new head coaches that will be making their debuts. Rod Dobbs takes over for John Vogt at Chaparral; Gene Hill replaces Jeff Ketron at Douglas County; Mark Robinson supplants Darrel Gorham at Highlands Ranch; and Tyler Knoblock is the new mentor at

Heritage, succeeding Mike Griebel. Blair Hubbard moves from Faith Christian to Lutheran as Daryl Moe’s replacement. Jaron Cohen is the new Ponderosa coach after Jamie Woodruff stepped down. New league alignments find five-time and defending state champion Valor Christian, an independent the past two seasons, joining the Class 5A Centennial League. “We’re excited about the week in and week out grind,” said Valor coach Rod Sherman. “Most people would argue that it’s the best league in the state with just how teams have done over the last couple years. We’re getting into the mindset that we are going to play five league games that are going to be four-quarter games and I would guess one or two of them are going to end up in overtime. “It’s going to be a great challenge for us. We’re going to have to show up every night

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in the league just to be in the game at the end of it. We’re excited to play teams with great history like Cherry Creek, Grandview and Cherokee Trail. And Eaglecrest and Overland are really growing their programs the last couple years.” Valor is top-ranked in the CHSAANow. com preseason poll and Cherry Creek is No. 2. Both schools have challenging nonleague schedules. “The Centennial League has been a football power for a long as I’ve coached,” said Bruins coach Dave Logan. “Now that you add a team like Valor, it just makes it even tougher.” The erstwhile Class 5A Continental League will be split into the Continental North and South with six additions. Highlands Ranch, ThunderRidge, Mountain Vista, Regis Jesuit, Rock Canyon

The new football league alignments involving south metro teams: CENTENNIAL (5A): Cherry Creek, Valor Christian, Cherokee Trail, Eaglecrest, Overland, Grandview. CONTINENTAL NORTH (5A): Rock Canyon, Fruita Monument, Highlands Ranch, Mountain Vista, ThunderRidge, Regis Jesuit. CONTINENTAL SOUTH (5A): Castle View, Doherty, Fountain-Fort Carson, Legend, Chaparral, Douglas County. SOUTH METRO (5A): Arapahoe, Heritage, Gateway, Aurora Hinkley, Rangeview, Grand Junction, Smoky Hill. PLAINS (4A): Ponderosa, Littleton, Dakota Ridge, Green Mountain, J.K. Kennedy, Lincoln. COLORADO 7 (3A): Englewood, Lutheran, Elizabeth, Fort Lupton, Fort Morgan, Skyview, Vista Peak, Weld Central.

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FOOTBALL TEAMS AT A GLANCE Highlands Ranch

COACH: Mark Robinson

2013 RECAP: The Falcons were 0-5 in the Continental

League and 2-8 overall. Highlands Ranch has won only four games in the past two seasons after six consecutive winning seasons.

TOP RETURNING PLAYERS: Alex Keys, C, 6-0, 285; Connor Helbling, LB, 5-10, 210, Sr.; Killian Moran, OL, 5-8, 240, Sr.; Kellon Harlow, OL, 6-1, 215, Sr.; Tanner Minch, LB, 5-11, 205, Sr.; Ben Morgan, RB/DB, 5-10, 175, Sr.; Michael Forlenza, SB/DB, 5-9, 145, Jr.; Josh Hanson, OL, 6-3, 230, Jr. 2014 OUTLOOK: Robinson, the former Lakewood

coach, has introduced black jerseys to the Falcons repertoire and hopes to rebuild the Falcons football program. Morgan, a long jump champion, has 4.5 speed and will be featured in the offense while Harlow, with 4.6 speed in the 40-yard dash, will play on both sides of the ball.

6-3, 190, Sr.; Nick Schmalz, RB, 5-9, 205, Sr.; Brendan Ike, WR, 6-3, 195, Sr.; Matt Morris, OL, 6-0, 225, Sr.; Jake Propernick, OL, 5-10, 245, Sr.; Austin Orr, TE, 6-4, 220, Sr.; Christian Benavides, WR, 5-10, 175, Sr.; Aden Cesmat, OL, 6-2, 240, Sr.; Nick McKelvey, DE, 6-3, 235, Sr.; Preston Troxel, DT, 6-1, 245, Sr.; Luke Nelson, LB, 602m 220, Sr.; Christian Brady, 5-9, 185, Sr.; Kyle Pless, CB, 6-9, 175, Sr.; Kiel Brennen, S, 6-1, 185, Sr.; Jacob Hart, DD, 6-1, 230, Sr.

2014 OUTLOOK: The Golden Eagles had 12 starters

lose game time with injuries last season but myriad replacements got varsity experience. Vista returns seven starters on both offense and defense.

“With a new offense and a year of experience with the new

defense, it is an exciting time and expectations are high for a great season,” said Cash. “Our strength should be team experience and skill positions on offense with returning starters at quarterback, running back, wide receiver and three offensive linemen.”

However, Hommel and seven other starters return on offense. The Jaguars hope to continue the momentum built after a season-ending win over Northglenn.

Valor Christian

“We will need to find our defensive identity fast to compete

state championship and second in the Class 5A ranks. Valor was 13-1 with their only loss coming to a team from Bingham, Utah that was also last season’s state champion.

in the challenging Continental League North,” said Lamb. “We have made great strides in the offseason and we should be more a competitive team this year. I look forward to watching this team develop over the season, and hopefully, through hard work and dedication, we can make the playoffs this year.”

ThunderRidge

COACH: Joe Johnson

2013 RECAP: The Grizzlies were 4-1 in the Continental League, 11-2 overall and lost in the Class 5A semifinals.

TOP RETURNING PLAYERS: Matt Stanley, LB/ FB, 6-1, 215, Sr.; Jonah Holden, OG/OC, 6-1, 235, Sr.; Ben Murray, OT, 6-3, 255, Sr.; Clay Johnson, LB, 6-0, 185, Sr.

“Learning a new offense and defense will be a challenge,” said Robinson. “Size may also be an issue. As the players buy in and learn a new system, we could be very competitive in our league this season.”

Rock Canyon

Mountain Vista

TOP RETURNING Players: Ryan Hommel, QB, 6-1, 190, Sr.; Jack Lamb, WR, 6-4, 185, Sr.; Justin Hunter, OL, 6-5, 225, Sr.; Trevor Howard, RB, 5-11, 185, Jr.; Dalton Lawrence, OL, 6-4, 260, Jr.

over the past three seasons and despite the loss of key personnel could play a role in the hunt for the Continental North title. For the first time in three seasons, Brody Westmoreland will not be at quarterback for ThunderRidge. He graduated along with the Grizzlies’ leading receiver, leading rusher, three outstanding offensive linemen and the team’s leading tackler.

2014 OUTLOOK: With only two starters returning,

“We will be very inexperienced in key spots,” admitted

COACH: Ric Cash

2013 RECAP: Vista was 1-4 in the Continental League and 3-7 overall.

TOP RETURNING PLAYERS: Brock Rubley, QB,

COACH: Brian Lamb

2013 RECAP: The Jaguars were 1-6 in the Pioneer League and 3-7 overall.

the defense has to be rebuilt after heavy graduation losses.

2014 OUTLOOK: ThunderRidge has won 30 games

Johnson.

COACH: Rod Sherman

2013 RECAP: The Eagles won their fifth consecutive

TOP RETURNING PLAYERS: Eric Lee Jr., DB/TB, 6-0, 190 Sr.; Dylan McCaffrey, S/QB, 6-4, 190, Soph.; Brian Dawkins Jr., DB, 5-8, 170, Sr.; Sid Turnbull, WR, 6-5, 215, Sr.; Brandon Biggs, DE, 6-4, 230, DE; Sebastian Sock, TE/DE, 6-5, 230, Sr.; Jordan Bostick, 6-0, 240, DL, Sr.; Stone Watson, TB, 6-0, 190, Sr.; Bubba Watkins, 6-0, 220, FB/LB, Sr.; Nate Whatmore, FB/LB, 5-10, 215, Sr.; Davis Clay, OL, 6-5, 290, Sr.; Brady Opp, OL/NG, 6-3, 260, Sr.; Dillon Reinkensmeyer, OL, 6-5, 275, Jr.; Brandon O’Donnell, WR, 5-10, 185, Sr. 2014 OUTLOOK: Valor opened the season topping Idaho Falls school Bonneville, 61-20 on the road on Aug. 22. They follow that with other non-league games against Pomona, Utah powerhouse Salt Lake East and Chandler (Ariz.) before beginning Centennial League play. The team will be strong again, although the offensive line may not be a dominating as in previous seasons.

“We have high expectations,” said Sherman. “We have a very difficult schedule ahead of us, I’d say the most difficult we’ve ever had. We’ll find out about ourselves. We’ll hit some adversity and we’ll see how we respond. We’re pretty excited about our team coming together. I really, really like this team.”

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Gymnasts join together from all around South metro’s co-op squads make for unique friendships By Jim Benton

jbenton @coloradocommunitymedia.com McKenna Moede sometimes has trouble explaining the postflight twists and flips involved in her vaulting routine. She has even more trouble telling schoolmates for whom and where she competes as a high school gymnast. Moede, a senior at Legend, competes mainly in the vault and beam for the Ponderosa gymnastics team. Like all four south metro girls gymnastics teams, Ponderosa is a co-op squad with gymnasts coming from Ponderosa, Legend, Chaparral, Douglas County, Castle View and SkyView Academy. “We don’t get a lot of recognition,” said Moede. “A lot of people from my school don’t even know we have a gymnastics team. I have to explain we have to go to Ponderosa and they’re like, `oh, well, that’s kind of like a rival school.’ So we don’t get as much support as we’d like. Not a lot of people from our school come to our meets.” However, it is still fun for Moede to have a high school team on which to compete. “It’s a little different but it’s a lot of fun, meeting a lot of girls from different schools,” she said. “It’s fun to come to practice and see a lot of new faces, get to go to meets together. It’s hard not to see them at school but there are seven from my school going over to Ponderosa. It’s fun to see them in the halls and drive over together. “They do include us at Legend when we

have pep assemblies and it’s nice to be in them. When we have state meets, we get out of school early and we are recognized in the announcements.” Ponderosa was 10th at last year’s state meet. The team’s top returning gymnasts are seniors Cara Redalen and Moede. Both are three-time state qualifiers. Redalen was one of Ponderosa’ top floor exercise scorers all last season while Moede is a standout on the beam and vault. Junior Katie Steward was the Mustangs top all-around performer a year ago. “Our skill level is the highest we have had in 10 years,” said Ponderosa coach Lisa Fischer. “A talented sophomore class, led by Jordyn Miller and Calista Hill, is coming in seasoned with a year of high school competition under their belts and they are driven. … Our freshmen will be key contributors to the varsity this season. Our strongest events will be bars and floor.” Cherry Creek draws gymnasts from three schools including Grandview and Smoky Hill. The Bruins were third in the state meet last season but have two state runner-up finishes and two regional titles in the last four seasons. Cheri Way Steffes, a former Alabama AllAmerican and University of Denver assistant, is the new Creek coach and has liked what she has seen early this season. “We have looked great,” said Steffes. “I’m going to stay positive. It’s my first year. I have been watching Creek gymnastics for 20 years, back in the days when I started coaching in Colorado.” Seniors Alaina Bolton, Rachel Wong and Mya Dodd, who attend Creek, and Grandview senior Elise Shalowitz will be the ringleaders for this year’s Bruins. Junior Avery

Paxton and sophomore Katie Mancini return from last season and the Bruins also will have transfers, sophomore Lauren Walker and freshman Samantha Simon, on the team. “We have a lot of unsung heroes behind that lineup,” said Steffes. Rock Canyon draws gymnasts from Mountain Vista, Rock Canyon, Highlands Ranch and ThunderRidge. Last season three Jaguars qualified individually for the state meet. Second-year head coach Vickie Frenzer will have a team led by all-around senior captains Kayti Conger and Taylor Krason. Sophomore Natalie Smith is expected to be a standout as a floor specialist along with Mikayla Valentine on the beam. “Our numbers have increased dramatically from last year, allowing us to have both JV and varsity rosters which is very exciting for the program,” said Frenzer. “Rock Canyon has a strong, young team and I am excited to watch (the girls) continue to grow as young women and athletes through the upcoming season. They have a lot of talent and I can’t wait to see what they do with it.” At Heritage, first-year coach Megan Kling has five returning gymnasts and the Eagles, with student athletes coming from mainly Heritage, Arapahoe and Littleton, will also compete with a junior varsity team as well as a varsity at some meets this season. “The program is small but we always have girls with huge goals and great attitudes,” said Kling. “The girls drive me to always make the program bigger and better.”

Ponderosa’s Paige Dickman, a freshman from Legend, is poised to begin her high school career. Photo by Jim Benton

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leagues, but it is healthy to have everyone in a competitive environment. No school should be stuck in an impossible league to rebuild year after year.” Hill, who was elevated from an assistant to the head coaching position at Douglas County, anticipates a competitive title race in the Continental South. “I really do like it,” he said. “Douglas County, Doherty, Castle View, Legend, FountainFort Carson and Chaparral, I think all of us are pretty even and it will be a dogfight to win this conference.” Arapahoe and Heritage will be in the Class 5A South Metro Conference. Ponderosa joins holdover Littleton in the Class 4A Plains League, while Englewood, Lutheran and Eliz-

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and Fruita Monument will be in the Continental North. The Continental South will have Chaparral, Douglas County, Castle View, Legend, Doherty and Fountain-Fort Carson. “The new 5A alignment represents an imperfect process but it does a good job of honoring regional rivalries, splitting up private schools and helping out the Western Slope,” said Castle View coach Ryan Hollingshead. “There is some imbalance in the strength of

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Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $197,200.00 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 163, HIGHLANDS RANCH, FILING NO. 122-H, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 4764 Waldenwood Drive, Highlands Ranch, CO 80130

Original Grantor: TIFFANY L HUGHES AND THOMAS E HUGHES Original Beneficiary: JP MORGAN CHASE BANK N.A Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: JP MORGAN CHASE BANK N.A. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 4/28/2006 Recording Date of DOT: 5/15/2006 Reception No. of DOT: 2006040857 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $150,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $149,857.51 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 8, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 90-B, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 10027 Cottoncreek Dr, Littleton, CO 80130

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Public Trustees PUBLIC NOTICE Littleton NOTICE OF SALE RENOTICED AND REPUBLISHED PURSUANT TO CRS 38-38-109(2)(b)(II) Public Trustee Sale No. 2012-1013 To Whom It May Concern: On 6/25/2014 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: DANIEL D STONEBARGER Original Beneficiary: WORLD SAVINGS BANK, FSB Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 10/26/2007 Recording Date of DOT: 11/2/2007 Reception No. of DOT: 2007085671 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. 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THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 22, 2014, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 8/28/2014 Last Publication: 9/25/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 6/26/2014 ROBERT J. HUSSON DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: MONICA L KADRMAS, ESQ. Colorado Registration #: 34904 1199 BANNOCK STREET, DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 813-1177 Fax #: (303) 813-1107 Attorney File #: 5600.58686 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2012-1013 First Publication: 8/28/2014 Last Publication: 9/25/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Littleton NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0197 To Whom It May Concern: On 5/29/2014 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: GENE R. MOFFETT Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, QUICKEN LOANS INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION ("FANNIE MAE"), A CORPORATION ORGANIZED AND EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 10/12/2012 Recording Date of DOT: 10/19/2012 Reception No. of DOT: 2012079417 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $257,100.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $253,436.23 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay monthly installments due Note Holder. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: EXHIBIT A Land Situated in the City of LITTLETON in the County of Douglas in the State of CO CONDOMINIUM UNIT F, BUILDING 1, GOLD PEAK AT PALOMINO PARK, A RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM COMMUNITY, ACCORDING TO THE DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS OF GOLD PEAK AT PALOMINO PARK, A RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM COMMUNITY, RECORDED ON JANUARY 12, 2006, IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO AT RECEPTION NO. 2006003449 AND CONDOMINIUM MAP, RECORDED ON JANUARY 12, 2006 A RECEPTION NO. 2006003450, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Commonly known as: 8552 GOLD PEAK LANE F, LITTLETON, CO 80130 Which has the address of: 8552 Gold Peak Ln, F, Littleton, CO 80130 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 1, 2014, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certific-

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Legal Notice No.: 2014-0197 First Publication: 8/14/2014 Last Publication: 9/11/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0198 To Whom It May Concern: On 6/2/2014 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: BRUCE FRANK AND KATHLEEN FRANK Original Beneficiary: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 7/28/2006 Recording Date of DOT: 8/1/2006 Reception No. of DOT: 2006065355 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $1,470,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $1,355,906.83 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 69, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 119-A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO Which has the address of: 10295 S. Dowling Court, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 24, 2014, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 7/31/2014 Last Publication: 8/28/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 6/9/2014 ROBERT J. HUSSON DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: CYNTHIA LOWERY-GRABER Colorado Registration #: 34145 999 18TH STREET SUITE 2201, DENVER, COLORADO 80202 Phone #: (303) 865-1400 Fax #: (303) 865-1410 Attorney File #: 14-01823 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2014-0198 First Publication: 7/31/2014 Last Publication: 8/28/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0201 To Whom It May Concern: On 6/5/2014 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: DONNA FEJFAR Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CERTIFICATE HOLDERS OF THE CWALT, INC., ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 20046CB, MORTGAGE PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-6CB Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 1/21/2004 Recording Date of DOT: 1/27/2004 Reception No. of DOT: 2004010123 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $197,200.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $197,200.00 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 163, HIGHLANDS RANCH, FILING NO. 122-H, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 4764 Waldenwood Drive, Highlands Ranch, CO 80130 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

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The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 24, 2014, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 7/31/2014 Last Publication: 8/28/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 6/9/2014 ROBERT J. HUSSON DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: MONICA KADRMAS Colorado Registration #: 34904 1199 BANNOCK STREET , DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 813-1177 Fax #: (303) 813-1107 Attorney File #: 1720.100031.F01 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2014-0201 First Publication: 7/31/2014 Last Publication: 8/28/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0203 To Whom It May Concern: On 6/5/2014 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: GREGORY S. SCHICKEDANZ AND LAURA F. SCHICKEDANZ Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR HORIZON NATIONAL BANK Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 11/12/2001 Recording Date of DOT: 11/21/2001 Reception No. of DOT: 01111896 Book 2187 Page 1781 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $275,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $308,835.81 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof.***Home Affordable Modification Agreement made effective September 1, 2013 THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 34, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 110-J, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 10148 Mountain Maple Court, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 24, 2014, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 7/31/2014 Last Publication: 8/28/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 6/9/2014 ROBERT J. HUSSON DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: LISA CANCANON Colorado Registration #: 42043 1199 BANNOCK STREET , DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 813-1177 Fax #: (303) 813-1107 Attorney File #: 9101.100000.F01 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2014-0203 First Publication: 7/31/2014 Last Publication: 8/28/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Littleton NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0206 To Whom It May Concern: On 6/5/2014 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: TIFFANY L HUGHES AND THOMAS E HUGHES Original Beneficiary: JP MORGAN CHASE BANK N.A Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: JP MORGAN CHASE BANK N.A. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 4/28/2006 Recording Date of DOT: 5/15/2006 Reception No. of DOT: 2006040857 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $150,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $149,857.51 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust.

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NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 24, 2014, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 7/31/2014 Last Publication: 8/28/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 6/9/2014 ROBERT J. HUSSON DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: MONICA KADRMAS Colorado Registration #: 34904 1199 BANNOCK STREET , DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 813-1177 Fax #: (303) 813-1107 Attorney File #: 1069.100025.F01 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2014-0206 First Publication: 7/31/2014 Last Publication: 8/28/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0211 To Whom It May Concern: On 6/16/2014 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: ERIN BARRIE TULL Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR MEGASTAR FINANCIAL CORP., A COLORADO CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 10/21/2010 Recording Date of DOT: 11/10/2010 Reception No. of DOT: 2010078258 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $249,318.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $235,197.50 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 106, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING #120-B, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 9946 Sydney Lane, Highlands Ranch, CO 80130 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 8, 2014, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 8/14/2014 Last Publication: 9/11/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 6/17/2014 ROBERT J. HUSSON DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: WAYNE E VADEN Colorado Registration #: 21026 PO BOX 18997 , DENVER, COLORADO 80218 Phone #: (303) 377-2933 Fax #: Attorney File #: 14-081-05436 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2014-0211 First Publication: 8/14/2014 Last Publication: 9/11/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Littleton NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0218 To Whom It May Concern: On 6/20/2014 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: JENNIFER BUCIC GINSBURG AND EDWARD GINSBURG Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR FINANCE AMERICA, LLC, DBA FINAM, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO WILMINGTON TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ASSET INVESTMENT LOAN TRUST MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2005-1 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 10/29/2004

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To Whom It May Concern: On 6/20/2014 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: JENNIFER BUCIC GINSBURG AND EDWARD GINSBURG Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR FINANCE AMERICA, LLC, DBA FINAM, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: U.S. To advertise your public notices call 303-566-4100 BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO WILMINGTON TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ASSET INVESTMENT LOAN TRUST MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES PUBLIC NOTICE 2005-1 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 10/29/2004 Highlands Ranch Recording Date of DOT: 11/12/2004 NOTICE OF SALE Reception No. of DOT: 2004115820 Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0228 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of To Whom It May Concern: On 6/23/2014 Debt: $299,200.00 the undersigned Public Trustee caused Outstanding Principal Amount as of the the Notice of Election and Demand relatdate hereof: $319,274.48 ing to the Deed of Trust described below Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you to be recorded in Douglas County. are hereby notified that the covenants of Original Grantor: PAUL J HIRSCH AND SARAH E HIRSCH the deed of trust have been violated as Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECfollows: Failure to pay principal and inTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, terest when due together with all other INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE payments provided for in the Evidence of FOR LENDER, PHH HOME LOANS, LLC Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms D/B/A COLDWELL BANKER HOME thereof.***Home Affordable Modification LOANS Agreement effective November 1, 2009 Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION A FIRST LIEN. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 11/30/2010 The property described herein is all of the Recording Date of DOT: 12/6/2010 property encumbered by the lien of the Reception No. of DOT: 2010085666 deed of trust. DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Legal Description of Real Property: Original Principal Amount of Evidence of LOT 43, BLOCK 2, HIGHLANDS RANCH Debt: $231,966.00 FILING NO. 86-E, COUNTY OF Outstanding Principal Amount as of the DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. date hereof: $218,827.78 Which has the address of: 9145 S SugarPursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you stone Cir, Littleton, CO 80130-4420 are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as NOTICE OF SALE follows: Failure to pay monthly installments due Note Holder. The current holder of the Evidence of Debt THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE secured by the Deed of Trust described A FIRST LIEN. herein, has filed written election and deThe property described herein is all of the mand for sale as provided by law and in property encumbered by the lien of the said Deed of Trust. deed of trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given Legal Description of Real Property: that on the first possible sale date (unless LOT 116, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. WedNO. 112-A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, nesday, October 8, 2014, at the Public STATE OF COLORADO Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Which has the address of: 9368 Wolfe Place, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for NOTICE OF SALE cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs The current holder of the Evidence of Debt and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said secured by the Deed of Trust described Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of herein, has filed written election and deTrust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses mand for sale as provided by law and in of sale and other items allowed by law, said Deed of Trust. and will deliver to the purchaser a CertificTHEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given ate of Purchase, all as provided by law. that on the first possible sale date (unless First Publication: 8/14/2014 the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. WedLast Publication: 9/11/2014 nesday, October 15, 2014, at the Public Publisher: Douglas County News Press Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Dated: 6/23/2014 Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public aucROBERT J. HUSSON tion to the highest and best bidder for DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee cash, the said real property and all inThe name, address and telephone numterest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs bers of the attorney(s) representing the and assigns therein, for the purpose of legal holder of the indebtedness is: paying the indebtedness provided in said JOAN OLSON Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Colorado Registration #: 28078 Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses 1199 BANNOCK STREET , of sale and other items allowed by law, DENVER, COLORADO 80204 and will deliver to the purchaser a CertificPhone #: (303) 813-1177 ate of Purchase, all as provided by law. Fax #: (303) 813-1107 First Publication: 8/21/2014 Attorney File #: 4500.00103 Last Publication: 9/18/2014 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE Publisher: Douglas County News Press SALE DATES on the Public Trustee webDated: 6/24/2014 site: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustROBERT J. HUSSON ee/ DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the Legal Notice No.: 2014-0218 legal holder of the indebtedness is: First Publication: 8/14/2014 HOLLY DECKER Last Publication: 9/11/2014 Colorado Registration #: 32647 Publisher: Douglas County News Press 355 UNION BOULEVARD SUITE 250, LAKEWOOD, COLORADO 80228 Phone #: (303) 274-0155 Fax #: (303) 274-0159 Attorney File #: 14-946-26788 PUBLIC NOTICE *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee webHighlands Ranch site: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustNOTICE OF SALE ee/ Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0219

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Statewide mental health crisis line is up and running Staff report Colorado’s first-ever statewide mentalhealth crisis hotline is now live. The 24/7 Colorado Crisis and Support Line was born from legislation aimed at curbing mental healthrelated tragedies, including suicide. Colorado continues to have one of the highest suicide rates in the nation.

“We do not want to lose one more person to the tragedy of suicide, gun violence, substance abuse or mental illness,” Gov. John Hickenlooper said in an emailed statement. The hotline is part of a legislative package that recently became law, which made improvements to services that are provided by the Department of Human Services. The changes also include more walk-in

and mobile crisis services as well as a state- The counselors are available for emotional run information campaign that raises awaresupport and also to provide referrals for menPUBLIC NOTICE ness of mental health issues and services. Littleton tal-health services. NOTICE OF SALE “Mental health is a key component to “Colorado made an unwaveringPublic commitTrustee Sale No. 2014-0229 ment to redesign and strengthen our mental- overall health, wellness, and public safety,” To Whom It May Concern: On 6/23/2014 said state Sen. Irene Aguilar, D-Denver, who health service support system, and this is a Public the undersigned Trustee caused the Notice of Election is and Demand relat- “When Coloradans are healthy, a physician. critical step,” Hickenlooper said. ing to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas the County. entire state thrives.” Callers to the hotline can speak with menOriginal Grantor: JOSEPH RASO AND The hotline is 844-493-TALK (8255). tal-health professionals at any time of theP.day. CLAUDIA MENDEZ RASO

Original Beneficiary: NATIONAL CITY BANK Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: CORLAR, LLC PUBLIC NOTICE Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 6/25/2007 Recording Date of DOT: 7/10/2007 Littleton theater from of Houston. to the spring 2014 dean’s honor roll at Reception No. of DOT: named 2007054547 NOTICEthe OF University SALE Recorded in Douglas County. Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0244 Matthew Aines, of HighlandsDOT Ranch, Oklahoma Original Principal Amount of EvidenceCity of University. Debt: $225,735.00 To Whom ItaMay Concern: On 6/30/2014 earned bachelor’s degree in interdepartJennifer Zeberlein and Matthew Cohn, Outstanding Principal Amount as of the the undersigned Public Trustee caused mental studies a certificate in entrepredate hereof: $187,902.00 the Notice of Election and and Demand relatof Highlands Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), youRanch, graduated with degrees ing to the Deed of Trust described below neurial management from the University of that the covenants are hereby notified of to be recorded in Douglas County. from Miami University. the deed of trust have been violated as Original Grantor: JASEN E. DESTEFANO Iowa. follows: Failure to pay principal and inAND JESSICA HEDGECOKE Matthew Kranitz, of Lone Tree, graduterest when due together with all other Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECKyle Noser, of Highlands Ranch, earned a payments provided for in the Evidence of TRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering ated with degrees from Miami University. Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and INC., AS NOMINEE FOR OWNIT MORTother violations of the terms thereof. GAGE SOLUTIONS, INC. of Iowa. from the University B. Baltimore, of Lone Tree, THE LIEN FORECLOSED Cortney MAY NOT BE Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: HSA FIRST LIEN. BC BANK NATIONAL ASSOCI- Ranch, LukeUSA, Proctor, of Highlands named to the spring 2014 dean’s list at The property describedwas herein is all of the ATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR OWNIT was namedLOAN to the springMORT2014 dean’s listencumbered at property by the lien of the MORTGAGE TRUST, Waynesburg University. Baltimore is a senior deed of trust. GAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTICalifornia Lutheran is a of Real Legal Description Property: FICATES, SERIES 2005-4 University. Proctor majoring in history. She is a graduate of LOT 48, ROXBOROUGH PARK NORTH, Date of Deed ofscience Trust (DOT): 6/17/2005 biological major. COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF Recording Date of DOT: 6/22/2005 Front Range Christian School. Emma of Highlands Ranch, was COLORADO. Reception No. ofBade, DOT: 2005056258 Which has the address of: 11192 W Mesa DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Run , Littleton, CO 80125 Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $180,800.00 NOTICE OF SALE Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $153,311.53 The current holder of the Evidence of Debt Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you secured by the Deed of Trust described are hereby notified that the covenants of herein, has filed written election and dethe deed of trust have been violated as mand for sale as provided by law and in follows: Failure to pay principal and insaid Deed of Trust. terest when due together with all other THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given payments provided for in the Evidence of that on the first possible sale date (unless Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wedother violations of the terms thereof. nesday, October 15, 2014, at the Public THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle A FIRST LIEN. Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public aucThe property described herein is all of the tion to the highest and best bidder for property encumbered by the lien of the cash, the said real property and all indeed of trust. terest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs Legal Description of Real Property: and assigns therein, for the purpose of LOT 494, ROXBOROUGH VILLAGE, FILpaying the indebtedness provided in said ING NO. 16-A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of STATE OF COLORADO. Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses Which has the address of: 9593 Racoon of sale and other items allowed by law, Place, Littleton, CO 80125 and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. NOTICE OF SALE First Publication: 8/21/2014 Last Publication: 9/18/2014 The current holder of the Evidence of Debt Publisher: Douglas County News Press secured by the Deed of Trust described Dated: 6/24/2014 herein, has filed written election and deROBERT J. HUSSON mand for sale as provided by law and in DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee said Deed of Trust. The name, address and telephone numPUBLIC NOTICE THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given bers of the attorney(s) representing the that on the first possible sale date (unless legal holder of the indebtedness is: NOTICE OF the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. WedHOLLY SHILLIDAY CONTRACTORS SETTLEMENT nesday, October 22, 2014, at the Public Colorado Registration #: 24423 COUNTY OF DOUGLAS Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle 7700 E. ARAPAHOE ROAD, SUITE 150 , STATE OF COLORADO Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public aucCENTENNIAL, COLORADO 80112 tion to the highest and best bidder for Phone #: (877) 369-6122 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to cash, the said real property and all inFax #: Section 38-26-107, C.R.S., as amended, terest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs Attorney File #: CO-14-617533-J that on September 27, 2014, final settleand assigns therein, for the purpose of *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE ment will be made by the County of paying the indebtedness provided in said SALE DATES on the Public Trustee webDouglas, State of Colorado, for and on Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of site: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustaccount of a contract between Douglas Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses ee/ County and HUDICK EXCAVATING, of sale and other items allowed by law, INC. for the Double Angel Road Extenand will deliver to the purchaser a CertificLegal Notice No.: 2014-0229 sion Project (Chambers Road to Hess ate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 8/21/2014 Road), Douglas County Project Number First Publication: 8/28/2014 Last Publication: 9/18/2014 CI 2011-022 in Douglas County; and that Last Publication: 9/25/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press any person, co-partnership, association or Publisher: Douglas County News Press corporation that has an unpaid claim Dated: 7/1/2014 against said Hudick Excavating, Inc. for or ROBERT J. HUSSON on account of the furnishing of labor, maDOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee terials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, The name, address and telephone numPUBLIC NOTICE provender or other supplies used or conbers of the attorney(s) representing the sumed by such contractor or any of his legal holder of the indebtedness is: Highlands Ranch subcontractors in or about the performDAVID A. SHORE NOTICE OF SALE ance of said work, or that supplied rental Colorado Registration #: 19973 Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0242 machinery, tools, or equipment to the ex5347 S VALENTIA WAY SUITE 100, tent used in the prosecution of said work, GREENWOOD VILLAGE, COLORADO To Whom It May Concern: On 7/1/2014 may at any time up to and including said 80111 the undersigned Public Trustee caused time of such final settlement on said Phone #: (303) 573-1080 the Notice of Election and Demand relatSeptember 27, 2014, file a verified stateFax #: ing to the Deed of Trust described below ment of the amount due and unpaid on acAttorney File #: 14-00131SH to be recorded in Douglas County. count of such claim with the Board of *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE Original Grantor: TODD E. CUNNINGCounty Commissioners, c/o Public Works SALE DATES on the Public Trustee webHAM AND KATHLEEN CUNNINGHAM Engineering Director, with a copy to the site: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustOriginal Beneficiary: ENGLEWOOD Project Manager, Sean Owens, Departee/ MORTGAGE CORPORATION ment of Public Works Engineering, Philip Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite Legal Notice No.: 2014-0244 WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104. First Publication: 8/28/2014 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 3/29/1996 Last Publication: 9/25/2014 Recording Date of DOT: 4/2/1996 Failure on the part of claimant to file such Publisher: Douglas County News Press Reception No. of DOT: 9616876 Book statement prior to such final settlement will 1330 Page 0626 relieve said County of Douglas from all PUBLIC NOTICE DOT Recorded in Douglas County. and any liability for such claimant's claim. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Littleton Debt: $140,082.00 The Board of Douglas County CommisNOTICE OF SALE Outstanding Principal Amount as of the sioners of the County of Douglas, ColorPublic Trustee Sale No. 2014-0229 date hereof: $86,388.51 ado, By: Frederick H. Koch, P.E., Public Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you Works Engineering Director. To Whom It May Concern: On 6/23/2014 are hereby notified that the covenants of the undersigned Public Trustee caused the deed of trust have been violated as Legal Notice No.: 925883 the Notice of Election and Demand relatfollows: Failure to pay principal and inFirst Publication: August 28, 2014 ing to the Deed of Trust described below terest when due together with all other Last Publication: September 4, 2014 to be recorded in Douglas County. payments provided for in the Evidence of Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Original Grantor: JOSEPH RASO AND Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and CLAUDIA P. MENDEZ RASO other violations of the terms thereof. PUBLIC NOTICE Original Beneficiary: NATIONAL CITY THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE BANK A FIRST LIEN. NOTICE OF Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: The property described herein is all of the CONTRACTORS SETTLEMENT CORLAR, LLC property encumbered by the lien of the COUNTY OF DOUGLAS Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 6/25/2007 deed of trust. STATE OF COLORADO Recording Date of DOT: 7/10/2007 Legal Description of Real Property: Reception No. of DOT: 2007054547 LOT 26, BLOCK 2, HIGHLANDS RANCH, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to DOT Recorded in Douglas County. FILING NO. 69-A, COUNTY OF Section 38-26-107, C.R.S., as amended, Original Principal Amount of Evidence of DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. that on September 27, 2014, final settleDebt: $225,735.00 Which has the address of: 9657 South ment will be made by the County of Outstanding Principal Amount as of the Cordova Drive, Highlands Ranch, CO Douglas, State of Colorado, for and on date hereof: $187,902.00 80126 account of a contract between Douglas Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you County and AGGREGATE INDUSare hereby notified that the covenants of NOTICE OF SALE TRIES-WCR, INC. for the 2014 Asphalt the deed of trust have been violated as Overlay Project, Douglas County follows: Failure to pay principal and inThe current holder of the Evidence of Debt Project Number CI 2014-004 in Douglas terest when due together with all other secured by the Deed of Trust described County; and that any person, co-partnerpayments provided for in the Evidence of herein, has filed written election and deship, association or corporation that has Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and mand for sale as provided by law and in an unpaid claim against said Aggregate other violations of the terms thereof. said Deed of Trust. Industries-WCR, Inc. for or on account of THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given the furnishing of labor, materials, team A FIRST LIEN. that on the first possible sale date (unless hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or The property described herein is all of the the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wedother supplies used or consumed by such property encumbered by the lien of the nesday, October 22, 2014, at the Public contractor or any of his subcontractors in deed of trust. Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle or about the performance of said work, or Legal Description of Real Property: Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public aucthat supplied rental machinery, tools, or LOT 48, ROXBOROUGH PARK NORTH, tion to the highest and best bidder for equipment to the extent used in the proCOUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF cash, the said real property and all insecution of said work, may at any time up COLORADO. terest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs to and including said time of such final setWhich has the address of: 11192 W Mesa and assigns therein, for the purpose of tlement on said September 27, 2014, file a Run , Littleton, CO 80125 paying the indebtedness provided in said verified statement of the amount due and Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of unpaid on account of such claim with the NOTICE OF SALE Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses Board of County Commissioners, c/o Pubof sale and other items allowed by law, lic Works Engineering Director, with a The current holder of the Evidence of Debt and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificcopy to the Project Engineer, Terry secured by the Deed of Trust described ate of Purchase, all as provided by law. Gruber, Department of Public Works Enherein, has filed written election and deFirst Publication: 8/28/2014 gineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 mand for sale as provided by law and in Last Publication: 9/25/2014 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO said Deed of Trust. Publisher: Douglas County News Press 80104. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given Dated: 7/2/2014 that on the first possible sale date (unless ROBERT J. HUSSON Failure on the part of claimant to file such the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. WedDOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee statement prior to such final settlement will nesday, October 15, 2014, at the Public The name, address and telephone numrelieve said County of Douglas from all Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle bers of the attorney(s) representing the and any liability for such claimant's claim. Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auclegal holder of the indebtedness is: tion to the highest and best bidder for MONICA KADRMAS The Board of Douglas County Commiscash, the said real property and all inColorado Registration #: 34904 sioners of the County of Douglas, Colorterest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs 1199 BANNOCK STREET , ado, By: Frederick H. Koch, P.E., Public and assigns therein, for the purpose of DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Works Engineering Director. paying the indebtedness provided in said Phone #: (303) 813-1177 Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Fax #: (303) 813-1107 Legal Notice No.: 925884 Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses Attorney File #: 9104.100117.F01 First Publication: August 28, 2014 of sale and other items allowed by law, *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE Last Publication: September 4, 2014 and will deliver to the purchaser a CertificSALE DATES on the Public Trustee webPublisher: Douglas County News-Press ate of Purchase, all as provided by law. site: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustFirst Publication: 8/21/2014 ee/ Last Publication: 9/18/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Legal Notice No.: 2014-0242 Dated: 6/24/2014 First Publication: 8/28/2014 ROBERT J. HUSSON Last Publication: 9/25/2014 DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee Publisher: Douglas County News Press The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: HOLLY SHILLIDAY Colorado Registration #: 24423

MILESTONES Education Megan C. Yoney, of Highlands Ranch, was named to the spring 2014 dean’s list at the University of St. Thomas. Shealynn Hendry, of Highlands Ranch, was named to the spring 2014 dean’s list at Miami University. Ashley Novak, of Highlands Ranch, graduate cum laude with an associate degree in hotel and restaurant management from Iowa Lakes Community College. Nicholas James Furman, of Highlands Ranch, was named to the spring 2014 dean’s

list at Washington University in St. Louis. Furman is enrolled in the university’s School of Engineering and Applied Science. Cynthia Lee, of Highlands Ranch, was named to the spring 2014 president’s list at Chadron State College. Laura Becker, of Highlands Ranch, earned the Samuel A. Shellhamer Award in Urban Studies from Wheaton College. The award is given to a graduating student who PUBLIC NOTICE has written the best paper in the Urban Highlands Ranch Studies program. NOTICE OF SALE Public Sale No.Ranch, 2014-0241 Matthew Plamp, ofTrustee Highlands was graduated with a master’s degree To Whom It May Concern: Onin 7/1/2014

PUBLIC NOTICE Littleton NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0237

Public Trustees PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0232 To Whom It May Concern: On 6/23/2014 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: SANDRA W THOMAS Original Beneficiary: METLIFE HOME LOANS, A DIVISION OF METLIFE BANK, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 7/10/2009 Recording Date of DOT: 7/27/2009 Reception No. of DOT: 2009059492 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $537,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $316,230.77 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 30, HIGHLANDS RANCH - FILING NO. 122-M, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 10757 Middlebury Way, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 15, 2014, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 8/21/2014 Last Publication: 9/18/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 6/24/2014 ROBERT J. HUSSON DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: MONICA KADRMAS Colorado Registration #: 34904 1199 BANNOCK STREET , DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 813-1177 Fax #: (303) 813-1107 Attorney File #: 8686.100065.F01 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2014-0232 First Publication: 8/21/2014 Last Publication: 9/18/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Littleton NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0237 To Whom It May Concern: On 6/27/2014 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: THOMAS G MORRIS AND MARY A MORRIS Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR GMAC BANK Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: DLJ MORTGAGE CAPITAL, INC. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 6/7/2005 Recording Date of DOT: 6/15/2005 Reception No. of DOT: 2005053973 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $444,800.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $425,072.32

To Whom It May Concern: On 6/27/2014 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: THOMAS G MORRIS AND MARY A MORRIS Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR GMAC BANK Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: DLJ MORTGAGE CAPITAL, INC. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 6/7/2005 Recording Date of DOT: 6/15/2005 Reception No. of DOT: 2005053973 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $444,800.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $425,072.32 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 54, HIGHLANDS RANCH- FILING NO. 118-L, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 601 Ridgemont Circle, Littleton, CO 80126

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the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: KENRIC MANESS AND AMBER MANESS Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR AMERICA'S WHOLESALE LENDER Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 11/11/2005 Recording Date of DOT: 11/22/2005 Reception No. of DOT: 2005112319 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $289,484.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $289,224.97 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 279, HIGHLANDS RANCH- FILING NO. 122-W, 1ST AMENDMENT, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 10850 Heatherton Street, Highlands Ranch, CO 80130

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