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Hit-and-run victim ‘making progress’ Highlands Ranch man arrested in incident that left woman with critical injuries
By Alex DeWind and Ann Macari Healey Staff writers Tina Benner woke up for an early morning run as part of vigorous training for an upcoming marathon. What started as a regular day Sept. 29 turned tragic for the Highlands Ranch resident when she was hit by a car and left on the side of the road with critical injuries.
In the days since she was injured, a suspect in the hit-and-run was arrested and Benner, 49, was “making great progress,” a family friend said. “All of us are so thankful and encouraged by the amazing outpouring of love and support,” said Benner Elizabeth Billups, Benner’s close friend and neighbor. Another friend of Benner’s, Kim Owen, created a GoFundMe account, www.gofundme.com/tinabenner, to help offset medical expenses. The fund had raised nearly $8,000 by the morning
of Oct. 6. “Tina’s injuries are severe and her path to recovery will be long,” the page said of Benner, a mother who had been planning to run the Oct. 18 Denver Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon. “The medical bills are going to be significant for this beautiful family.” Benner is active in her church and local schools. “Tina’s one of those people that the community (rallies) around,” said Stacy Collins, a reverend at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, which held a Sept. 29 vigil for Benner. “She’s a beautiful soul.” Benner was found bleeding and lying on the side of the road near South University Boulevard and Crossland Way in
Teacher’s wish: ‘Cancer-free by Christmas’ ‘Nothing but love’ as community rallies around one family
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It’s the annual pink-themed softball game at Mountain Vista High School honoring national Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Kat Cash, a senior, sits in the stands watching her sister, Jessie, bat for the Golden Eagles. Her father, Ric, is on the neighboring field coaching varsity football. Her mother, Susan, walks up wearing a black beanie — the chemotherapy has taken her hair. Her soft blue eyes are fighting back tears. This game holds more meaning this year — she was diagnosed with breast cancer five months ago. And the moment, the show of support for those battling this disease, overwhelms. “I’m humbled to my core,” Susan says. Kat remembers the day the family found out. “It was May 4 — my dad wasn’t at school,” she says. “He told us to get home as soon as possible. My mom was crying — they had just found out she had stage 3 breast cancer.” About one in eight women in the U.S. will develop invasive breast cancer in her lifetime, according to breastcancer.org. The hardships from the disease, the Cash family says, have been daunting — physical pain, financial strain, a constant fear for the future. But, they say, they haven’t been alone. “It’s been nothing but love from the community,” says
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HOW YOU CAN HELP Mountain Vista counselor Wendy Strait created a GoFundMe account to help the Cash family cover medical expenses not covered by insurance. About $14,000 has been raised toward the $20,000 goal. To make a donation, visit www.gofundme. com/v6ymkc.
Highlands Ranch at about 6:30 a.m. She was taken to St. Anthony Hospital in Lakewood, where she remained in the intensive care unit as of early this week. The suspect is a 32-year-old Highlands Ranch man who turned himself in about 36 hours Lide later, the evening of Sept. 30. Markus Lide has been charged with leaving the scene of an accident causing serious bodily injury, a felony.
Susan Cash hugs her daughter, Jessie Cash, after the pink-themed Mountain Vista softball game. It hits close to home for the Cash family as Susan battles breast cancer. Courtesy photo
Highlands Ranch resident Kari Crist walks her dogs most nights but runs into a problem on Tuesday nights when trash bags are piled up outside of homes — some torn open by animals. “We actually have to go into the road to avoid the trash,” said Crist. Crist is among many in the community who are talking about the Highlands Ranch Community Association’s proposed new trash regulations. Feedback has been a mixed bag. If passed later this month, residents will be required to label trash and recycle bins accordingly; bins will have to be one of three sizes; lawn clippings will have to be in sealed bags; trimmed branches will have to be bundled into 3-foot sections; and bins will have to have a lid and be placed on the street come trash pick-up day. Breena Betts has likes and dislikes about the proposed rules. “I agree with the trash bins being on the road because it helps pedestrians and kids who use the sidewalk to get to school,” she said. But, she added, “I do not want to pay money for bags (for grass clippings) that I’ll throw away.” The rules, which have been out for public comment since early September, were proposed in response to complaints from residents, said Mike Bailey, director of community services. Residents who are not clear on what the new regulations entail are encouraged to attend the next Highlands Ranch Community Association board meeting at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 20, when the proposed trash regulations will be reassessed and a final decision will be made. More information on the proposed changes for 2016 can be found at HRCAonline.org. Public comment on the trash rules can be submitted through the website until Oct. 10. For those like Betts, one thing is for certain. “Trash is not meant to be pretty,” she said.
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The Marriott family, from left, Claire, Ben, Audra and Camille, hosts the Sweets for Syria stand on the corner of Highlands Ranch Parkway and Deer Creek Street. Photo by Alex DeWind Mikey Isenhart, assistant manager of Wahoo’s Fish Tacos, shares his positive outlook on life. Photo by Alex DeWind
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Assistant manager of Wahoo’s Fish Taco My story I’m from Littleton , but I lived in Fort Collins for a few years. It’s always been Colorado for me. I worked at Echo Mountain up in Idaho Springs for about six years. The ski mountain closed and I ended up getting a job here at Wahoo’s through some friends that used to work with me. I’ve been here for about three years, and I’m the assistant manager. Day to day, I just do the restaurant thing, serving food and helping out with everything that goes on around here.
When I’m not working I spend the good majority of my time skateboarding. I’m really into collecting vinyl records, so I do a lot of record shopping. It’s really just skateboarding, bicycling and music. My outlook on life I just have a pretty positive outlook on life — I try to have a really positive mindset all the time. I’ve always had jobs where I work with really good people and I figure you may not like the job all the time, but you’re doing what you’re doing so you might as well just enjoy it. Positivity is everything. What I hope for I just want people to be good to one another. Some people come into the restaurant in a bad mood, but it really makes my day when they leave with a smile. Having a positive attitude really does make a difference for people. Written by Alex DeWind. If you have suggestions for My Name Is..., contact Alex at adewind@coloradocommunitymedia.com.
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amazed at the day’s success. “We’d have people come up and just put in a $20 bill,” said Marriott. “It was O very impressive to see the generosity of Highlands Ranch.” o Marriott hosted the fundraiser to teach her kids about charity and the B importance of doing things for people a in need. Together, the families raised $1,060 for Syrian refugees. Syria is in the midst of a civil war, R and day-to-day life is filled with viov lence and conflict. Thousands of refu- m gees are displaced and fleeing to other s countries for safety. The U.S. has been d supplying emergency supplies and is D working with other nations to find ways to bring peace back into Syria. a Sweets for Syria shows fundraiss ing in a community doesn’t have to be 3 overwhelming to make a difference, Marriott said. C Marriott and her daughters, Aud dra, Claire, 6, and Camille, 3, plan to n continue doing fundraisers for world d issues. “I didn’t want to come home from S the bake sale,” Claire said. “It feels good w C to help other people.”
Highlands Ranch family shows how small acts can make a big difference
By Alex DeWind adewind@coloradocommunitymedia.com Kids love lemonade stands — the thrill of making the sugary drinks, drawing the signs and seeing how many quarters they can collect. But on a recent Saturday, a group of Highlands Ranch kids went above and beyond as they scattered around neighborhoods, set up stands filled with treats galore and signs that read “Sweets for Syria.” “We want to help out because we know that the Syrians are going through a hard time,” said 8-year-old Audra Marriott. Eight families in Highlands Ranch hosted six Sweets for Syria stands on Sept. 26 to raise money for the International Red Cross for Syrian refugees. Christina Marriott, mother of three and mastermind behind the fundraiser, was
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Students from Highlands Ranch High School spend the day volunteering for the annual Out of the Darkness Walk at Coors Field on Oct. 3. Photos by Alex DeWind
Students raise awareness about suicide
Out of the Darkness walk outgrows Highlands Ranch venue
By Alex DeWind adewind@coloradocommunitymedia.com About 75 students from Highlands Ranch High School stood out in their white volunteer shirts among the more than 3,000 men, women and children crowding the stands at Coors Field for American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s Out of the Darkness Walk. “It’s been a tradition at our school for about six years now,” Highlands Ranch High senior Krista Reed said of the walk, held Oct. 3. “It was after we lost a student to suicide.” That student was 16-year-old David Cole. After his death, his mother, Sheri Cole, decided to devote her life to suicide awareness. She is now the Rocky Mountain area director of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and helped moved the walk from Highlands Ranch High School to Coors Field this year. “To see the level of people coming to-
Attendees of the Out of the Darkness Walk wrote sticky notes in remembrance of loved ones lost to suicide. gether and the level of support for each other is amazing,” said Cole. “I think it’s sort of indescribable.” The event featured various speakers, a
silent auction, a butterfly release ceremony and workshops. The turnout was much larger than expected, Cole said. For the high school student volunteers,
Tech series to prepare students, parents for workforce Series will run through April at Castle View High School in Castle Rock
By Mike DiFerdinando mdiferdinando@colorado communitymedia.com Castle View High School Principal Jim Calhoun wants students to know if you have a job in which you only do what you’re told, that job will be eliminated soon. “A hundred years ago when Horace Mann talked about public education, he was talking about educating kids so that they could work in industry — it was the industrial revolution,” Calhoun said. “They needed factory workers who would go in and do what they were told, working eight hours a day and compliantly pushing the right buttons. In to-
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day’s society, those kind of jobs are being eliminated by robots or computers.” To help educate students and parents on the changing work landscape and better prepare them for increasingly tech-centered careers, Calhoun is hosting a year-long series of presentations, guest speakers and documentaries on transforming education and preparing students for the future. The series began Sept. 24 and runs through April. The next presentation will be Oct. 22 at 7 p.m. in the Castle View auditorium and will focus on “What colleges really look for in a high school graduate.” Tickets cost $20 per session and can be purchased at castleviewhs.com. Future installments will include discussions on transforming learning environments, producing things as a part of learning, and skills that are needed but not tested in school. “Technology is changing the way that
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the event is a tradition. “We just want to raise as much awareness as possible to prevent this from happening in the future,” Reed said. This year, the butterfly ceremony was more symbolic than ever, Reed said. A mother who had recently lost her son set a butterfly free, but it didn’t fly away. Instead, it rested on her shoulder for the entire walk. “The butterfly stayed with her until she left the field,” said Reed. “It’s pretty incredible to witness moments like that.” Even though the event has grown and relocated, it still has heavy ties to the community of Highlands Ranch where it started. “I think the new venue offered more people the chance to become aware of the cause,” teacher Shannon Tuffs said. “But we were still able to contribute from Highlands Ranch High School — that’s important.” At the end of the walk, Reed and her two classmates sat in the stands, holding multicolored balloons and smiling. “It’s really about finding that balance between having hope for the future,” Reed said, “and still remembering the loved ones that you’ve lost.”
NEWS IN A HURRY Kneaders grand opening Kneaders Bakery & Café will open its new location at 1105 Sergeant Jon Stiles Drive, Highlands Ranch on Oct. 9. The casual, quick restaurant will have fresh baked breads and pastries. It will also have a retail shop with cooking ware. The first 100 customers on Oct. 9 will receive a free French toast meal and will get the chance to participate in grand opening activities. Golf tourament raises thousands The Highlands Ranch Metro District had its 19th annual golf tournament on Sept. 28 and $16,389 was raised for the park and recreation foundation. The tournament was held by the Metro District and the Centennial Water & Sanitation District. More than 20 organizations sponsored the event, and 16 businesses donated prizes, with 132 golfers participating to raise money for the community.
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Kat, one of five children in the Cash family. “And people are constantly checking up on my family.” Susan was diagnosed just after her mammogram appointment in early May. She soon started intensive chemotherapy. Although Susan’s insurance company stopped covering medical expenses in mid-summer because it considered her final round of chemotherapy treatment to be experimental, Ric says the issue was thankfully resolved last week. The treatment has reduced the size of the tumor, Ric says. Susan has two weeks more of chemo, followed by surgery in mid-November, after which she will begin radiation treatment. “We have been very aggressive,” he says, “and we are very positive that we are going to have a good new year.” To help cover medical expenses during the period in which insurance was not covering treatment, Mountain Vista counselor Wendy Strait created a GoFundMe account called “Cash ‘Cancer Free by Christmas.’ “ To date, $14,000 has been raised towards a goal of $20,000. “It really shows you how big and how small of a community we have here,” Susan said. “Especially in a time of need.” Susan is a preschool teacher at Saddle Ranch. Her husband Ric is head coach of the Golden Eagles varsity football team. And their five children have all been active in school activities. The family is a part of the heart and soul of Highlands Ranch, said Dee Kerby, parent of a Golden Eagles softball player. “They’re the first ones to take care of other people,” said Michael Weaver, principal of Mountain Vista High School. “A lot of people stepped up during this time for that reason.” Community members have been hosting fundraisers at local restaurants, holding carwashes and making weekly dinners. “Our freezer is filled,” said Kat. “I think I’ll have enough pasta for the rest of my life.” During one of the scariest times a family can endure, the Cash family remains positive and strong. “It’s given me an awareness of what an incredible family we have here in this community,” Susan said. “The people genuinely care.” In the craziness of a high school sporting event, an unspoken unity seems to weave among the crowd. Everyone sports the color pink in one way or another, even the opposing softball team. Buckets circulate in the concession stand with Susan’s photo on the front. Students and parents greet Susan with smiles and hugs. This game is for her.
From left, Lauren Lamb, Susan Cash, Jessie Cash and Kat Cash after Mountain Vista High School’s pink softball game in support of national breast cancer awareness month. Lamb is a big support for the Cash family — she lost her mother to breast cancer in 2008. Courtesy photo
The Golden Eagles softball team sports pink at a home game on Sept. 30 for national Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which is October. Photo by Alex DeWind
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Dance event aids cancer patients
Pink Fund is charity for nonmedical expenses
By Corrie Sahling csahling@coloradocommunitymedia.com Jo Ann Washburn of Parker considers herself relatively new to the cancer scene; she was diagnosed with breast cancer in March 2014. Because she has young kids, Washburn said although she was terrified, her way of dealing with the cancer was with a fast pace — she was operated on five days after being diagnosed. “It was 1, 2, 3 go,” Washburn said. “I thought it was better because I didn’t have time to think about it.” She has not gone three months clear of cancer yet, but is hopeful that in her scan next week she is cleared. Washburn had a paycheck coming in while she was in treatment, but she said that she fared better than most, which is why she agreed to host the Colorado Dancing with Survivors. The event raises money for The Pink Fund, a charity that provides financial support for breast-cancer patients in the form of grants for nonmedical, cost-of-living expenses like housing, utilities and transportation. The fundraiser, held on Oct. 1, featured five breast cancer survivors from Colorado who performed dances they have been practicing at the Fred Astaire Dance Studios in Westminster and Parker. Being able to dance means something different to each survivor. “You are not a cancer patient when you’re dancing,” said Washburn, who performed a tango. For Terri Gaertner of Centennial, dancing the waltz has helped her feel like a woman again. “It’s about learning to be feminine again,” Gaertner said, “Once you lose your breasts, you don’t feel as feminine anymore.” Gaertner was 42 when she was diagnosed in 2007 with stage 2 invasive
breast cancer. She had nine surgeries total, 16 weeks of chemotherapy and six weeks of radiation. Gaertner said her double mastectomy was 10 days apart from when her child moved to college. “In 10 days I lost my boobs and my baby,” Gaertner said, laughing about it now, but adding she was very emotional at the time. For Jodi Thompson of Westminster, her dance signifies being free of cancer. Thompson had been dancing with Fred Astaire Dance Studio for two years before her 2013 diagnosis of stage 2 breast cancer. She continued dancing through her first round of chemo, which included a dance that she performed with a shaved head. Thompson had a mammogram every year, and 2013 was no different. She began the year with a mammogram and a routine visit to her OBGYN, both of which ended in results the doctors’ looked into further, but Thompson was reassured that it was probably nothing. By March 2013, Thompson had been diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer. She had a bilateral mastectomy, reconstructive surgery and underwent 14 weeks of chemotherapy. As of January 2014, Thompson has been cancer free. At the Dancing with Survivors event, Thompson performed the same dance she did in 2013 — a chacha — with the same dance partner. “It makes me very emotional,” Thompson said. “To have done the dance when I had cancer and now to be doing it again when I’m cancer free.” All three women had extremely optimistic attitudes; Gaertner said that she feels blessed by her experience even though she would never wish it on anyone else. “Keep a positive outlook, and lean on anybody when you need the help,” Thompson said. “You are not alone.”
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Jo Ann Washburn smiles as she receives hugs and congratulations from family members after she completes her portion of the Oct. 1 Dancing with Survivors. Washburn, who lives in Parker, and four other breast cancer survivors teamed up with professionally trained dancers from Fred Astaire Studios to learn the choreography. The Dancing with Survivors event was held to raise money for the Pink Fund, an organization that provides financial assistance to men and women battling cancer. Photo by Tom Munds In support of National Breast Cancer Awareness month, THE HERALD is going pink! Search this week’s paper and look for ads with pink ribbons. Each advertiser that displays a pink ribbon has made a special donation toward local breast cancer research. For more details on the pink ribbon promotion, please see the ad in this week’s paper. Colorado Community Media also will feature special editorial coverage throughout October to bring awareness about breast cancer and inspiration through the stories of people who have fought the disease. A portion of all pink ribbon sales will go toward breast cancer research. If you wish to show your support through a story idea, please contact crotar@coloradocommunitymedia. com, or if you would like to make a financial donation to local breast cancer research, please contact eaddenbrooke@coloradocommunitymedia.com.
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6 Highlands Ranch Herald MILESTONES Military Highlands Ranch Second Lt. Matthew Williamson completed more than a year of rigorous training in September at Pensacola Naval Air Station to earn his navigator wings in the U.S. Air Force. His new assignment will be as a navigator on the EC-130H (Compass Call) aircraft at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Tucson, Ariz. Matt graduated from Douglas County High School in 2008, and the University of Denver in 2012. He was selected for officer training in 2014. Matt’s brother, Chris, completed the same training in August and is at his new assignment in the U.S. Air Force. His parents, Col. Darrel Williamson, U. S. Army Ret., and Sandra Williamson live in Highlands Ranch. Education Jaclyn Bastine, of Highlands Ranch, was named to the spring 2015 dean’s list at Montana State University. Shelby Bottoms, of Highlands Ranch, graduated with a bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology. Sirran Broomfield, of Highlands Ranch, was named to the spring 2015 dean’s list at the University of Akron. Cody Nicholas Brown, of Highlands Ranch, graduated with a bachelor’s degree in business administration, management, from Baylor University. Brian Conahan, of Highlands Ranch, graduated with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Gonzaga University. Jacob Donaldson, of Highlands Ranch, was named to the spring 2015 dean’s list at Benedictine College. Cassie Fay, of Highlands Ranch, was
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named to the spring 2015 dean’s list at Denison University. Ashlyn Frederick, of Highlands Ranch, was named to the spring 2015 dean’s list at Benedictine College. Reagan Glass, of Highlands Ranch, was named to the spring 2015 dean’s list at Montana State University. Katelyn Journey Grether-Kurtic, of Highlands Ranch, graduated with a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry from Baylor University. Aaron McCormack Harder, of Highlands Ranch, graduated with a bachelor’s degree in communication studies from Baylor University. Colton Harguth, of Highlands Ranch, was named to the spring 2015 dean’s list at Dakota Wesleyan University. Harguth is the son of Christopher and Stephanie Harguth, of Highlands Ranch. Kristen Hylen, of Highlands Ranch, was named to the spring 2015 dean’s list at Benedictine College. Melissa Jackson, of Highlands Ranch, graduated with a bachelor’s degree in business management. Melissa is a 2011 graduate of Valor Christian High School and is the daughter of William and Kimberle Jackson. Grant A. Jones, of Highlands Ranch, graduated with a bachelor’s degree in international studies from Baylor University. Heidi Kelley, of Highlands Ranch, was named to the spring 2015 dean’s list at Montana State University. Kaitlyn Kinshella, of Highlands Ranch, graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in English, with a minor in religious studies from Gonzaga University. Kinshella also was named to the spring 2015 president’s list at Gonzaga. Jordan Rae Kucera, of Highlands
Ranch, was named to the spring 2015 president’s honor roll at the University of Wyoming. Hyun Lee, of Highlands Ranch, was named to the spring 2015 dean’s list at Hofstra University. Rahmi Mi Lee, of Highlands Ranch, graduated with a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry from Baylor University. Nicholas Robert Eugene Leonard, of Highlands Ranch, was named to the spring 2015 president’s honor roll at Washington State University. Paige M. Leonard, of Highlands Ranch, was named to the spring 2015 president’s honor roll at the University of Wyoming. Stephanie Leonard, of Highlands Ranch, was named to the spring 2015 president’s list at Gonzaga University. Eric Moss, of Highlands Ranch, was named to the spring 2015 dean’s list at Montana State University. Pamela Sue Nelson, of Highlands Ranch, was named to the spring 2015 dean’s list at Fort Hays State University. Nelson, a 2011 graduate of Falcon High School, is a senior majoring in elementary education. Joshua Newell, of Highlands Ranch, was named to the spring 2015 president’s honor roll at Iowa Western Community College. Colleen Puhr, of Highlands Ranch, was named to the spring 2015 dean’s list at Marquette University. Puhr is majoring in middle/secondary education. Alisa Marie Rome, of Highlands Ranch, was named to the spring 2015 dean’s list at Gonzaga University. Chase Roberts, of Highlands Ranch, was named to the spring 2015 dean’s list at Montana State University. Ryan Ellsworth Ross, of Highlands
Ranch, was named to the spring 2015 dean’s list at Fort Hays State University. Ross, a 2012 graduate of Thunderridge High School, is a senior majoring in information networking and telecommunications (media studies). Ryan Michael Shepherd, of Highlands Ranch, was named to the spring 2015 president’s honor roll at the University of Wyoming. Kori M. Snow, of Highlands Ranch, was named to the spring 2015 president’s honor roll at the University of Wyoming. Megan Starr, of Highlands Ranch, was named to the spring 2015 dean’s list at Benedictine College. Heather Rae Stouffer, of Highlands Ranch, graduated with a bachelor’s degree in business administration, marketing, from Baylor University. John Robert Strunc, of Highlands Ranch, was named to the spring 2015 president’s honor roll at Washington State University. Elizabeth Kimberly Uhlig, of Highlands Ranch, graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor’s degree, university scholar from Baylor University. Elizabeth Van Dorn, of Highlands Ranch, was named to the spring 2015 dean’s list at Benedictine College. Shannon Van Law, of Highlands Ranch, was named to the spring 2015 president’s honor roll at the University of Wyoming. Nicholas Andrew Vasquez, of Highlands Ranch, graduated with a bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, from Baylor University. Susannah Rose White, of Highlands Ranch, was named to the spring 2015 president’s honor roll at Washington State University.
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Political Douglas County Democrats executive committee meets at 7 p.m. the second Monday of every month at various sites. Contact Mike Jones at 720-5099048 or email info@DouglasDemocrats.org. Socialdiscussion meetings take place in Highlands Ranch, Castle Rock, Parker, Lone Tree and Roxborough. Visit douglasdemocrats.org and click on calendar for more information. Douglas County Republican Women meets at 11 a.m. the third Wednesday each month at the Lone Tree Golf and Hotel. Call Marsha Haeflein at 303841-4318 or visit www.dcgop.org or www.dcrw.org. Highlands Ranch, Roxborough, and Lone Tree Democrats meet at 7 p.m. the Thursday of every month for topical speakers and lively discussion at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 S. Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Visit www.douglasdemocrats.org for more information. Highlands Republican Club meets at 7 a.m. every last Friday of the month at Salsa Brava, 52 W. Springer Drive, Highlands Ranch. Speakers of local, state and national political office address the group. Call Rick Murray at 303-933-3292, or e-mail at rickmrry@yahoo.com. Parker Democrats meets at 7 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month for discussion of timely topics, led by knowledgeable speakers, at the South Metro Fire Station 45, 16801 Northgate Drive, Parker. Visit www.douglasdemocrats.org for information. Professional BNI Connections (www.thebniconnections.com) invites business owners to attend its meeting held each Tuesday, 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Lone Tree Recreation Center, 10249 Ridgegate Circle. There is no charge to attend a meeting as a guest. Please visit www.thebniconnections.com or contact Jack Rafferty, 303-414-2363 or jrafferty@hmbrown.com. Business Leads Group meets at 7:15 a.m. Wednesdays at LePeep at Quebec Street and County Line Road. Call Rita Coltrane at 303-792-3587. CERTUS Professional Network meets for its Highlands Ranch networking event from 2-3:30 p.m. the second Wednesday of the month at Corner Bakery Café, 1601 Mayberry Drive, Highlands Ranch. Build your network, grow your business, network less. Our events are structured to connect professionals with the resources, power partners and leaders to expand their business and the business of others. Open to all industries, includes 30 minutes of open networking and organized introductions to the group. Cost: $12 non-CERTUS members at the door. First participants pay half price. RSVP not required. More info about CERTUS™ Professional Network at http://www.CertusNetwork.com. Highlands Ranch Business Leads Inc., call Dale Weese at 303-978-0992.
Highlands Ranch Chamber Leads Group meets at 11:45 a.m. Mondays at The Egg and I in Town Center at Dorchester and Highlands Ranch Parkway. Call Jim Wolfe at 303-703-4102. Highlands Ranch Chamber of Commerce, call 303-791-3500. Highlands Ranch Leads Club meets at 7:30 a.m. Thursdays at Le Peep on South Quebec Street. Call Kathy at 303-692-8183. Highlands Ranch Leads Club meets at 7:15 a.m. Thursdays at The Egg and I in Town Center at Dorchester and Highlands Ranch Parkway. Call Del Van Essen at 303-302-3139. The League of Women Voters of Arapahoe County has two meetings per month. No unit meetings are in June through August, but the two unit meetings per month will begin again in September on second Monday evenings and second Thursday mornings. Call 303-798-2939. The group is open to residents of Douglas County.
LeTip of Douglas County Come join our group for breakfast and learn more about how we may help your business grow. Let us help you to put more dollars in your pocket. Meets 7-8:30 a.m. every Thursday at Mimi’s Café, 9155 Park Meadows Drive, Lone Tree. Contact Scott Tschappat at 303-757-2979 or stschappat@comcast.net for information. Littleton LeTip meets from 7:16-8:31 a.m. every Tuesday for breakfast at Luciles, 2852 W. Bowles Ave., to exchange qualified business leads. Call Bob Hier at 303-660-6426 or e-mail hierb@yahoo.com. Networking for the Not-Working meets from 8:30-10 a.m. the first Tuesday of every month in the Fireside Room at Cherry Hills Community Church, 3900 Grace Blvd., Highlands Ranch. If you are looking for a safe environment in which to learn, share and be encouraged, come to a meeting. Visit chcc. org/career for more information. Recreation Chess Club meets from 7-9 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesdays at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Drop in to play a serious social game; no fees or charges. Clocks and ratings rarely used. Sets and boards provided. An informal ladder helps to pair you against your equals; all ages welcome. Contact Frank Atwood, 720-260-1493 or highlandsranchlibrarychess.org. Douglas County Elks Lodge 2873 meets at 7 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of every month at the Douglas County Fairgrounds & Events Center, Kirk Hall, 500 Fairgrounds Drive, Castle Rock. The lodge is actively seeking a permanent venue in the Castle Rock area. All “Stray Elks” are invited to attend and to be involved in the growth and activities of this new social and community service organization. Call 303-941-0135 or e-mail swgilbert@comcast.net. Falcon Youth Sports Association baseball board meeting is at 7 p.m. every fourth Thursday at Highlands Ranch Community Association offices, 48 W. Springer Drive. Call 303-791-6244.
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Former teacher arrested on charges of child sex crimes Staff Report A former ThunderRidge High School math teacher has been arrested on charges that include sexual exploitation of a child, stalking and computer crime, according to the Douglas County Sheriff’s
Office. Jeffrey Falk, 51, taught math at ThunderRidge for 19 years until he retired in July 2014, according to Paula Hans, spokeswoman for the Douglas County School District. Falk, of Highlands Ranch, was initially
arrested Sept. 21 but was released on bond. He was re-arrested Sept. 27. He was being held at the Douglas County jail on $700,000 bond. ThunderRidge Principal Chris Tabeling sent a letter home to parents Sept. 28. “I can assure you that ThunderRidge
High School and Douglas County School District take this matter extremely seriously and we are cooperating fully with law enforcement,” the letter read. The investigation is ongoing and no other information was being released by authorities.
Suspects in crime spree arrested following highway chase Juveniles accused of breaking car windows, firing gun
By Alex DeWind adewind@coloradocommunitymedia.com Four juveniles suspected of smashing car windows and shooting a gun in Highlands Ranch in the early morning hours of Oct. 6 led officers from four lawenforcement agencies on a chase at more than 100 mph before being apprehended in Castle Rock. Two suspects were immediately taken into custody after the car hit a curb while
turning onto the eastbound Plum Creek exit off I-25, according to a news release from the Douglas County Sherriff’s Office. The other two suspects ran from the vehicle and were later caught with the use of a police K-9 unit. Police also found a firearm in the area. The case is still under investigation. The suspects’ names were not released because they are juveniles. The sheriff’s office received a call at 1:21 a.m. that four car windows had been smashed in the 2400 block of Terrace Drive. Shortly after, another call reported a group of males breaking into cars and homes at Vi at Highlands Ranch, a senior
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Castle Pines racer conquers Leadville Devin Asbury broke eight hours at the recent 100-mile race
By Shanna Fortier sfortier@coloradocommunitymedia.com Devin Asbury set out to compete in the Leadville Trail 100 mountain bike race once. His goal was to complete the course in under nine hours. He did that in 2014 with a time of eight hours and 30 minutes. After the race, he said he wouldn’t do it again. But in 2015, he qualified again at the Leadville Silver Rush 50 and set a goal to break eight hours at this year’s 100. Asbury hit that goal at the Aug. 13 race with a time of seven hours, 50 minutes and 29 seconds, placing him 63rd out of 1,448 racers. “I was really happy to meet my goal — not only that, but break it by 10 minutes,” Asbury said, while sitting in his Castle Pines home. “I said I wouldn’t do it anymore, but now — I’m not gonna lie — I’m going try to do it ever year.” Asbury is a sales representative for Hewlett Packard and father of two daughters, Taylor, 7, and Brooke, 3. He and his wife, Robyn, are Colorado natives. Asbury got into competitive mountain biking two years ago, after giving up running because of a knee injury.
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Don’t leave door open for trouble You’ll thank me later. My four-legged son and I were taking a walk at 1 a.m. recently when we saw something very ominous. It looked like an SUV driving toward us very slowly. With its lights off. I said, “Smitty, it’s been good to know you.” Then I saw the word “Sheriff” on the side of the vehicle. The driver rolled down the passenger-side window and said, “Is that your garage?” We never go very far on these walks, and I always leave the garage door open and the light on. “Yes.” “There have been a lot of robberies lately. Garage doors left open overnight.” Maybe you know this. Smitty and I shop for groceries in the middle of the night. Every single time, we see at least two or three wide-open garages, and that’s just near us. I am becoming more and more forgetful. I called my editor “Doris” last week. His name is Christopher. So some of my neighbors and I have an agreement. If a garage door is left open, we phone each other. And they have my door code, and I have theirs. Just having this agreement is a reminder to check my door as well as theirs. Simple enough. One garage door around the corner is
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open half the time when we pass by late at night — and I can see a lot of goodies, including a motorcycle. Maybe they are just very trusting. Or something else? Naive? Dumb? I vote for dumb. One page after another on the Internet is devoted to warnings about leaving your garage door open, unattended, even during the day, but
especially at night. One comment stood out: “Approximately half of all aggravated and residential burglaries occur because of open garage doors.” I even close the garage door if I am mowing the backyard. There’s more to this than just theft. A few years ago, some teenagers went on a spree and spray-painted cars and interior walls because garage doors weren’t closed. That’s a little like “mailbox baseball.” Nothing is gained but the thrill. At least we don’t have to worry about mailbox baseball. Our mailbox units have taken a few hits of one kind or another, but they are still intact, and it’s unlikely that the United States Postal Service will be replacing them any time
soon. All this amounts to is common sense. Of course if we all had it, there would be none of those “oh, no” videos on YouTube. Like the one that shows a Detroit-area man (September 2015) who tried to set a spider on fire because he’s afraid of spiders. The man was pumping gas at the time. The pump burst into flames and was destroyed. While we’re at the pump, an Atlanta man (November 2013) was charged with reckless conduct for setting his wife on fire. She was standing near him when he was pumping gas. He flicked his lighter. The woman suffered second- and thirddegree burns. Now and then we all screw up. But I am doing you a favor with this column. I don’t want to have to tell you, “I told you so.” I live alone. Well, there’s the dog, but I haven’t trained him on garage-door detail. Assign the door to someone in your family. Ask a trusted neighbor to keep a lookout. Your garage is not a carport. Will your insurance company cover a loss if you are negligent? I guess it would be Big Brother if that lights-out sheriff left warning brochures in unclosed garages. But it might not be a bad idea. Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast.net.
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Judicial branch must improve transparency Our Colorado Open Records Act, in effect since 1969, ensures our government remains transparent and accountable to those who pay for it by declaring “all public records shall be open for inspection by any person.” However, in 2012, the Colorado Court of Appeals essentially exempted the entire judicial branch from CORA. Thus, while CORA gives citizens the ability to request specific information from our governor’s office, executive departments and the legislative branch, including how they spend our hard-earned tax dollars, the judicial branch refuses to disclose even administrative records and financial information about how it operates. While the judicial branch may require unique protections, such as for confidential and privileged information, these limited circumstances should not excuse the judicial branch from providing access to all the
other information it possesses. Earlier this year, following several high-profile CORA requests, the Colorado Supreme Court instituted an interim administrative policy that gave judicial officials more flexibility to deny such requests Polly Lawrence — requests that the executive and legislaGUEST tive branches could COLUMN not and would not have denied. Presently, a commission led by the head of the judiciary is drafting Lawrence continues on Page 11
LETTER TO THE EDITOR Vote Lemieux, Ray, Vogel for school board During the 2009 board of education election, members were elected using large campaign contributions from a few individuals who resided outside Douglas County. In 2010, Dr. Fagen was hired as our new superintendent, with one of the highest salaries in the nation. In the years following, the new BOE became highly partisan and non-transparent; district leadership made fiscally irresponsible decisions (i.e.: a $4.2 million payback is due to the state) while refusing to track actual project costs; parent, teacher, and community member voices were selectively ignored; and teacher morale dropped to an all-time low. In August, Dr. Fagen stated, “Five years ago, we did not go out to the community and say, ‘let me tell you about the things that are broken here.’ We did not do that, because we do not see the benefit. Instead we just fixed them.” (That can be found at www.dcsdk12.org/20102015-five-years-of-progress) It is telling that input was not sought out before embarking on such a large transformation to our schools. Letter continues on Page 11
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Making college more accessible, affordable Colorado’s economy is outpacing much of the nation in economic growth and job creation. Today, after the worst recession since the Great Depression, Colorado’s unemployment rate is 4.2 percent, and the state has created jobs in 42 of the last 44 months. Yet, many hard-working families are still struggling to obtain the education and skills they need to succeed in the 21st-century economy. In too many cases, college is unaffordable. Over the past 35 years, college tuition at public universities has nearly quadrupled, with the average in-state public tuition in Colorado rising to nearly $9,500 annually. The average net cost of college now accounts for 84 percent of the income of low-income families, while accounting for about 15 percent of affluent families’ income — money many families just don’t have. The federal government provides grants and loans to help families pursue higher education, but the process for applying for finical aid is complicated,
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a formal policy regarding CORA requests, which I anticipate will not stray far from the disclosure protections in the existing interim policy. The attempt by the judiciary to dictate its own limited policy on the public’s access to its records conflicts with the separationof-powers doctrine. The judicial branch is tasked with interpreting the laws drafted by the Legislature and signed into law by the governor, not creating their own version of those laws. In other words, it should be up to the Legislature to determine the government’s policies. It is concerning that citizens can request to see how their tax dollars are being spent
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Today, we still have good schools, but they are not as strong as they used to be. Parents no longer feel empowered, teachers are not recognized as professionals and tax dollars are spent on district pet projects rather than creating a positive learning environment in our children’s classrooms. Most concerning is that the BOE is only beholden to those outside individuals who got them elected, rather than acting transparently and in the interest of everyone within Douglas County. There are three new candidates running for school board in the upcoming mailin ballot election. These individuals will restore educational opportunities, manage tax dollars wisely and give a voice (as well as hope) to our parents, community, and teachers. Our children deserve better. We need to reclaim our district. The reforms are not working. Vote for Lemieux, Ray, and Vogel. Kelly Pointer Highlands Ranch Please dump new trash rules HOA bylaws are essential and desirable in order to maintain the quality and appearance of a community. However, the importance of balancing beneficial rules against HOA overreaching cannot be overstated. Residents often have events that occasionally increase their trash/recycling
overwhelming and time-consuming. We must do more to make college affordable, and we can start by making it easier for families to access the existing resources to pay for college. Last month, U.S. Sen. the process got a Michael Bennet little easier for the roughly 20 milGUEST lion families that COLUMN fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) every year. At our urging, students will now be able to fill out the FAFSA in October rather than the end of the year and use tax information from a previous year to fill out the form. These two simple, common-sense changes will equip students with vital information about grant and loan availability when
by the governor’s office and the Legislature, but be denied by the judicial branch. No branch of state government should be allowed to dictate to the public why it is exempt from policies that are meant to make it accountable to the taxpayers. I, along with state Rep. Rhonda Fields, D-Aurora, and others are preparing legislation for the upcoming session that will bring the judicial branch in line with the transparency standards followed by the executive and legislative branches. I am hopeful we can work closely with members of the judicial branch to strike a balance between the necessary legal protections and an adequate level of transparency owed to Colorado’s taxpayers. Robust transparency is the most effective way to achieve an efficient government, and there is no valid reason the judicial branch should be exempt from this standard.
they are deciding where to apply for college, instead of after they’ve already been accepted. Any parent who has endured the college application process will appreciate how these two changes will add some sanity to an already stressful process. This is a good step that follows calls from Congress and from across the country to help simplify the FAFSA. We began pushing for this change as a part of our Financial Aid Simplification and Transparency (FAST) Act that we sponsored with Republican Sen. Lamar Alexander of Tennessee. But we need to do more to simplify the process and make it easier for families. We need to drastically reduce the number of questions on the FAFSA. Our proposal shrinks the 108 question form down to two questions that fit on a postcard: family size and family income. This change would reduce the time it takes to fill out the FAFSA to a few minutes, saving thousands of hours every year. We’ve met with parents, students and
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Lide “contacted his attorney and his attorney contacted us,” Douglas County Sheriff Tony Spurlock said at a press conference the night of the arrest. “After negotiations, he was placed in custody...” Lide was taken to the Douglas County jail in Castle Rock and released the morning of Oct. 1 on $12,000 bond. Detectives worked “tirelessly to try to find this individual,” Spurlock said,
college and high school administrators from Denver to Grand Junction and Fort Collins to Pueblo who have shared stories about their difficulties with the FAFSA. One student at Metro State in Denver was almost unable to start school because his aid was delayed due to a simple clerical error. At Front Range Community College in Westminster, administrators told us that simplifying the form would free up staff time and allow them to work one-on-one with students. In 2014, less than half of the high school seniors in Colorado completed the FAFSA form. We know that providing kids with the opportunity to attain a higher degree increases their salary and success, strengthening our workforce and competiveness. In fact, there are few steps we could take that would add more velocity to our economic recovery then ensuring all of our kids have the chance to attend and succeed in college. Democrat Michael Bennet has represented Colorado in the U.S. Senate since 2009.
noting Highlands Ranch is a community where many people jog and run on sidewalks and trails. “This is a great place to live and you want to be able to run along the sidewalk,” he said. Teresa Knapp, a friend of Benner’s, said “it was disheartening to think that someone could hit someone and leave the scene.” Knapp and others in the community were hoping to help give strength to Benner and her family. “We have been praying,” she said, “making meals, doing anything we can ...”
Polly Lawrence, R-Roxborough Park, is the state House assistant minority leader. load, such as spring cleaning, an adult child moving out, combining households, or merely purchasing an item that comes in a large box. The new bylaws will forbid collecting the additional refuse that doesn’t fit in a bin. The premise for these oppressive new bylaws is to reduce litter — a wonderful objective. I learned long ago, tell someone what to do (minimize litter), not how to do it, particularly with such inflexibility. I can do “reduce litter” remarkably efficiently. I am angry that my many effective litter solutions will incur fines. If you want to do something useful for the neighborhood related to litter, fine littering. Is it harder to enforce? Yes. But easing your enforcement should not so ridiculously burden me. If you investigate littering on trash day, you’ll find that most is from the careless dumping of a portion of the trash onto the street by the trash collectors. I know this because not a trash day goes by that I don’t subsequently collect that debris from in front of my house. The trash collection companies will be the greatest beneficiaries of these new bylaws. Funny how that works out. Perhaps the trash companies are initiating these draconian bylaws. Please rethink yet another burdensome constraint on our lives. I believe you’ll find that most HOA complaints around the country result from trash collection rules. Let’s not become the laughing stock of HOA overreaching. The harassment of our residents on the horizon over enforcement of these proposed rules will certainly be in the news. Paul Kenyon Highlands Ranch
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Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Parker recently hosted 30 local high school students for the Medical Academy of Science and Health Camp. They learned how to do ultrasounds/X-rays, take EKG readings, provide injections, take blood-pressure readings and perform sutures. The event was for students who want to become healthcare professionals. The teens will also learn specialized skills such as osteopathic manipulation, wilderness medicine, and have the opportunity to work with cadavers.
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Plastic animal skulls add a bit of creepiness to all kinds of home haunt designs.
Tips and tricks for making a home haunt By Clarke Reader creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com
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alloween is Christmas for those who love the spooky, the creepy and the downright scary. And just like Christmas, there are levels to decorations. Some people take a light approach, with just a few jack-o’-lanterns and spiderwebs, while others go all out and create their own graveyards and haunted houses. These “home haunts” all start with one question, according to Greg “Shof” Shofner, general manager of Littleton’s Reinke Bros. Halloween and Costume shop — funny or scary? “There’s so much you can do to make your house really cool,” he said. “We have people who come in and just buy a few things, and others who drop more than a thousand dollars on their home haunts.” The dedicated start gathering supplies and materials as early as the first week or two of September, according to both Shofner and Kelli McGannon, spokesperson for King Soopers. McGannon said the grocery stores start stocking up on Halloween materials right after back-to-school promotions wrap up, and the outside decoration items are the first to go. “We watch customer trends, and have seen the Halloween and fall theme become more and more popular,” she said. “Each of our stores are different, but we get all the outside items first because they have a longer shelf life. We don’t see pumpkins and candy get purchased until later in October.” Once the decorator decides on the funny or scary route, that’s when the options really open up. “With a little bit of creativity and ingenuity, you can build things into whatever you like,” Shofner said. “You can use simple materials and make something really fun.” Here are some of the most popular items to get homes ready for the spookiest night of the year.
Realistic witches, ghouls and zombies can be the perfect touch in scary, home haunt design. Photo by Clarke Reader
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Some of the Colorado Youth Pipe Band’s drummers warm up at the Longs Peak Scottish-Irish Highland Festival, which took place Sept. 10-13 in Estes Park. At the festival, the drum core took first place in one of the festival’s competitions and won the drum salute contest. The pipe band, the only one in Colorado specifically for youth, has about 40 members—instrumentalists and dancers— from all over the Denver-metro area who compete and perform. Courtesy photos
The Colorado Youth Pipe Band marches at the Celtic Harvest Festival Edgewater, which took place Sept. 19 and 20.
Local youths keep Scottish culture alive Pipe band, dancers to have fundraising ‘ceilidh’
By Christy Steadman csteadman@coloradocommunitymedia.com In Scotland’s history, children often learned either traditional dance or how to play the bagpipes or drums. Although not all of them are of Scottish descent, some Denver-area youths are providing an opportunity for people to soak up some Scottish culture. The Colorado Youth Pipe Band will entertain folks with an annual fundraising “ceilidh” in Golden on Oct. 17. A ceilidh — pronounced KAY-lee — is a Scottish party that involves music and dance, explained Jacob Shelton, 15, a bagpiper from Golden.
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“This is the one time of the year that we get to learn non-competitive tunes,” said Meredith Wirth, 16, a bagpiper who lives in Wheat Ridge. And 11-year-old MacKenzie Jones, a highlands dancer from Broomfield, added that “the ceilidh is a fun time just to dance” for an audience. The Colorado Youth Pipe Band is the only pipe band in the state dedicated to teaching the traditional bagpiping, drumming and dance to youths. The pipe band has about 40 youths, including instrumentalists and dancers. Although the youths hold performances, such as the annual ceilidh, much of what the pipe band does is compete. The ceilidh “brings the entertainment factor,” Shelton said. Bagpiping is very competitive, said Jamie Cuthill, the youth band’s director, and
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some students get very competitive with it. “Those students will get pushed,” he said, “but we try to make sure all the kids have as much fun as possible — while still learning.” The main goal, he said, is that the pipe band be “well-rounded” for all the youth. Children as young as 6 or 7 years may join. But once they graduate from high school, they must leave the group — the Colorado Youth Pipe Band is open only to children and teens. But almost 100 percent continue developing their talent, said Evan Schreiber, 18, who played with the band for about five years and is now a drum instructor for the youth. Others go on to join local bands or performance groups, he added. Each of the student’s successes can be attributed to being a group effort, said Lisa Gezelter, who lives in unincorporated
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Craft coffee culture percolates in south suburbs By Shanna Fortier sfortier@coloradocommunitymedia.com
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n Denver, craft coffee is almost as common as craft beer. That trend is trickling into the south suburbs as well. “Littleton is a different demographic than the city. Rather than having a bunch of coffee-educated people come through the door, it’s more exciting connecting and helping people discover the joy of coffee,” said Marcel Venter, owner of Spur Coffee in the city’s historic downtown. Venter, who opened the shop two years ago as an extension of his design business, said coffee is just like any other culinary experience. Whether it is food, wine or coffee, it’s a journey of experiencing the flavors. “We’re all on a journey,” he said. “We all started with milk and sugar, and Starbucks introduced us to something more than Folgers.” Now, Venter and the baristas at Spur are introducing the area to more than Starbucks. Spur gets its beans from Sweet Bloom Coffee Roasters in Lakewood and tends to serve coffee of a lighter roast. Venter said stronger roasts tend to be more bitter. “He is very meticulous and a Coffee continues on Page 16
Maggie Boyd, a barista at Spur Coffee in Littleton, takes her time to make a latte a work of art. Photo by Shanna Fortier
What does your coffee say about you? The Coffee Tasting Club breaks it down
The Frappuccino drinker Stylish and spontaneous. A trendsetter. Eyes glued to a phone, updating their Pintrest with fashion tips. They are wearing stylish clothes before they become fashionable and always on the move and at a fast pace. They are never seen actually drinking in a coffee shop.
By Shanna Fortier Sfortier@coloradocommunitymedia.com Do you ever stand in line at the coffee shop and make assumptions about people in front of you based on their order? Well, you might not be far off. The folks at Coffee Tasting Club (www.coffeetastingclub.com) have broken down popular types of coffee with common personality types. For instance, artisan coffee drinkers, who call other hipsters “hipsters,” but do not file themselves under the same category because they’re so unique. Here’s what they say about your coffee order: The artisan coffee drinker Fashionable, but outside the cultural mainstream. They most likely sport the glasses, plaid shirt and beard combination. They drink the most expensive, rarest, extracted-from-monkey poo-est coffee on the menu. The barista’s bestie Prepared to pay for the best baristabrewed coffee. They undoubtedly work in business, law or finance; made evident by a snappy suit and an air of importance. They ask for the bill shortly after ordering to prove they’re a busy person and have places to be.
The after-dinner plunger Uses a French press in an effort to impress others. Thoughtfully selected vinyl records are playing in the background at a level appropriate for dinner conversation. Real books are on the shelf, mostly about golf. They are visibly soothed by the gentle plunge of the French press.
Black coffee has been the choice of java purists for ages. Courtesy photos
The Jenny is the spice latte at Spur Coffee in Littleton.
The black coffee drinker Quiet and moody. A purist and occasional extrovert. Tinted glasses maintain their moody and enigmatic status. They have neatly presented hair, perfectly parted and are always wearing a freshly pressed dark suit.
The latte drinker Comfort seeker. Laid back and reflective. Adding milk and sugar to their coffee is adding sweetness to this bitter, cruel world. They’re always sporting a smile even when trying to be serious. and are collectors of cuddly toys (and possibly cats.)
The pod pusher Swears by the coffee maker for fast flavors. Owns all the gadgets, knows all the settings and can make a mocha-choca-frappuccino in 10 seconds flat. They have a semipermanent child “barnacle” swinging from their arm, but that’s OK — making coffee can be done onehanded.
The espresso drinker A hardworking leader. Always on the go. To speed up conversations, all vowels have been abandoned. They have frantic scribblings which can only be deciphered by a dedicated PA and waiting to pounce on unsuspecting foolishness.
The pour over purist A patient percolation perfectionist. A pony-tail/glasses combo is pretty standard. The right equipment is essential. The lab coat is a personal choice. They will only drink coffee from a temperature-controlled, ergonomically-designed, flavor-maximizing mug.
The cappuccino drinker Sociable, creative and optimistic. They are more than capable of holding multiple conversations at once and totally at home in the coffee shop. This is their second home. They are often surrounded by spectacularly artistic origami napkins and doodles they just had to express.
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Seawell made major impact on Denver Donald R. Seawell made his permanent stamp on the Denver community with his involvement in the Denver Center for the Performing Arts and The Denver Post newspaper. He died on Sept. 30 at the great age of 103. I remember so much about Mr. Seawell, as I called him, through his 100th birthday at the ballroom that bears his name, and as a resident of Larimer Place, where one of my BFFs lives. I would occasionally run into him in the lobby. Mr. Seawell was a glorious man. He took risks by bringing the laborious “Tantalus” to the DCPA, a two-day epic testament to patience. According to the news obit in The Denver Post, “Donald R. Seawell served as an attorney for the Securities and Exchange Commission, a speech writer for Franklin Delano Roosevelt, a staff member for General Eisenhower during World War II, and was a prominent theatrical attorney and producer in New York and London. He came to Denver at the request of Helen G. Bonfils, owner of The Denver Post, where, as publisher, he defeated a hostile takeover attempt. Upon Ms. Bonfils’ death in 1972, he conceived the idea of the Denver Performing Arts Complex, now home to 10 performances spaces and more than 10,000 seats. Concurrently he founded the Denver Center for the Performing Arts and its theatrical divisions, which produce Tony Award-winning theater, present hits direct from Broadway, create immersive multimedia productions and
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genius coffee roaster,” Venter said about Andy Sprenger, the roaster at Sweet Bloom. “Coffee is very much like wine — each region has a different taste profile. It’s seasonal, so we continue to change offerings from Africa and South America.” Keeping with the purist coffee mentality, Spur only offers two flavors, vanilla and chocolate. And both flavorings are made in-house. “We want people to experience the different tastes of the beans,” Venter said. “Many times people use the flavors to cover the bitterness of dark roasts. But once people get to taste and learn what to look for in different coffees, it becomes a whole new experience.” Spur also serves seasonal drinks, which are special creations by the baristas. To ensure the best recipe, they create, taste and adjust for weeks until they find a drink that fits the season perfectly. One of those fall seasonal drinks is The Jackson, which offers two options, either a blend of peach and rosemary or smoked orange and cardamom. “It’s almost like making cocktail drinks,” Venter said. “It’s just to take coffee and let
teach acting to more than 68,000 students annually.” Judi Wolf, a close friend to Mr. Seawell and his weekend hostess at her home, said, “So often, he would say to me, ‘You’re the only woman in my life who doesn’t Penny Parker want anything from MILE HIGH me.’” What a beautiful sentiment. LIFE Services are pending, but I will keep readers up to date as soon as I get information. Screaming good time — for less Scream 4 Less at the 13th Floor haunted house started on Oct. 4 at its north Denver location at 4120 Brighton Blvd. Brave guests can learn just why the 13th floor is so often omitted from building plans. The Scream 4 Less special includes four general admission tickets, four sodas and a popcorn for $79. Tickets only can be purchased at www. secure.interactiveticketing.com/1.6/ ac2d6e/?promo=Scream4Less15. (General admission tickets are typically $25.99 each.) Hailed by Fangoria Magazine as “the No.1 scariest haunted attraction in the
people experience it in another way other than with milk and sugar.” All about the beans Jason Gray, owner of Crowfoot Valley Coffee in Castle Rock, said that for him, the coffee experience is all about the beans. He opened his shop in 1999 and has been roasting coffee beans since the beginning. “I wanted to have control over that process,” Gray said. “I didn’t want to have to rely on someone else’s know-how. I want to roast how I want to roast.” Gray gets beans from 16 different countries throughout the year and roasts them in his 26-pound roaster at a warehouse in Castle Rock. He looks at several aspects to ensure that he gets the best beans, but focuses on making sure the beans are grown in a natural setting above 3,000 feet elevation. “I think that by locally sourcing or roasting your own bean, you find out what kind of coffee you’re really getting,” Gray said. “Freshness is key.” Crowfoot focuses on three things; house coffee, espresso and Americano. “I think that a coffee shop can be judged by those three,” he said. “If those are good then everything else should be good.”
U.S.,” the 13th Floor haunted house will take guests through a frightening tour of horror through Nov. 7. Brave guests will learn just why the 13th floor is so often omitted from building plans — if they make it through to tell the tale. New features including the Hallow House, Feral Moon and Undead: What Lies Beneath add excitement for all visitors, even those returning again and again. For more information, call 303-3553327 or visit www.13thfloorhauntedhouse. com.
pear with blue cheese and sliced toasted almonds, tuna tartare and Chesapeake Bay fried oyster, braised pork belly, pork loin with mashed sweet potatoes, HK+B slider and a dessert combo of a chocolate banana pancake (from the brunch menu) and pumpkin “cobbler.” Each course was paired with a handcrafted cocktail. If you’re stuck on Interstate 70, pull off and check out the hidden Hideaway. For more information, go to www.hideawaykitchen.com.
Don’t hide from Hideaway Kitchen There’s a reason that Hideaway Kitchen + Bar earned its name. It’s seriously hidden away in a strip mall way up on Genesee Mountain. Tucked into that strip center is an oasis of cuisine and cocktails that is a treasure cherished by locals yet little known to Front Range dwellers. But the PR princesses at DPP Communications know how to garner attention for their client. They use Uber to transport Denver-based media members to quarterly menu tastings. Brilliant! Hence, media types gathered at Hideaway (just up the road a piece from The Chart House) to sample the new fall menu from the culinary genius of Chef Nick Shankland, a 25-year-old with an older man’s resume (Colt & Gray, Old Major). Shankland delighted our palates with a meal consisting of smaller portions of fall menu additions, including wine poached
The Seen Susie Wargin, former 9News sportscaster, picking up her real estate signs at RMD Signs in Englewood on Sept. 29 for her booming business with RE/MAX. Overheard Eavesdropping on two employees at an Englewood business: “I hear today is National Coffee Day.” “Yep, and Wednesday will be National Insomnia Day.” Penny Parker’s “Mile High Life” column gives insights into the best events, restaurants, businesses, parties and people throughout the metro area. Parker also writes for Blacktie-Colorado.com. You can subscribe and read her columns (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) at www.blacktiecolorado.com/pennyparker. She can be reached at parkerp1953@gmail.com or at 303-619-5209.
Apple-Ginger Coffee Cake This high-altitude recipe for coffee cake is studded with fresh apple and crystalized ginger. It’s oatmeal streusel topping makes for a unique and delicious cake to be enjoyed all throughout the day. What you need: Streusel: 1/3 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter 1/2 cup rolled oats Cake: 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (Can use 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour and 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour) 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon pinch fresh ground nutmeg 3/4 teaspoon baking powder 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 4 tablespoons crystalized ginger 6 tablespoons butter, room temperature 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract 3 eggs 1 1/4 cup buttermilk 1 granny smith apple, peeled, cored and coarsely chopped
What to do: Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9-by-13-inch glass baking dish; set aside. In a small bowl, make the streusel: combine the brown sugar, ginger, cinnamon, flour and butter with your fingers until crumbly. Stir in the oats; set aside. In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Stir in the crystallized ginger and set aside. In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Gradually add the sugars and beat until very light. Add the vanilla and then the eggs one at a time, beating each one in well before adding the next. Alternately stir in the flour and the buttermilk until the batter is just mixed, taking care not to over mix. Gently stir in the chopped apple. Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle with reserved streusel. Bake about 40 to 45 minutes or until the top of the cake is firm to the touch and a toothpick inserted into the middle of the cake comes out clean. Remove from oven and place cake of wire rack to cool. Serve slightly warm or at room temperature. Adapted from mountainmamacooks.com
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ZOMBIE MOB TAKES TO THE STREETS
The undead took to the streets of historic downtown Littleton the afternoon of Oct. 3 for the fifth annual Zombie Crawl sponsored by Historic Downtown Littleton Merchants Association, Rocky Mountain Haunted House Guild and Scared.com. Though many zombies were from Littleton, the walking dead came from all over the metro area to participate in the free event, which ended at Reinke Bros. with a pig roast.
PHOTOS BY SHANNA FORTIER Jordan Ruegge, of Highlands Ranch, gets help from her brother, Cale, to finish off her costume.
Demonica and Demon Webber, of Aurora, even have a zombified car.
Shaey Langley, center, did the zombie makeup for Michelle Langley, left, and Mia Langley.
Wylie Thimpson, left, and Lainie Woodyard walk over the Main Street bridge during the Saturday event.
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Lone Tree stage offers loopy fun Play looks at foibles of London in 1879 By Sonya Ellingboe sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia.com The year is 1879 and the staid London Explorers Club, with its specimens of taxidermy and fancy bar, are the setting for a fairly new comedy — “The Explorers Club” — that opens on Oct. 15 at Lone Tree Arts Center. LTAC is producing theater this year on its own. “It’s incredibly clever and utterly ridiculous — really smart. And it pokes fun at bigotry, racism, colonialism. The characters are buffoons who make you laugh rather than offend you,” actress Stephanie Cozart enthuses over the comedy by Nell Benjamin (who wrote the very successful “Legally Blonde”). “It’s sheer entertainment, well-constructed and more ridiculous as it moves along.” She compares it to “the theatrical equivalent of an ice cream shop — a huge treat with everything on it.” Cozart has flown in from New York to play the role of Phyllida, a brilliant woman explorer who has discovered the Lost City of Pahatlabong and the NaKong Tribe who inhabit it. In fact, she has brought back an exotic tribesman, Luigi, who is painted blue. “When I read the play, I thought, `Oh — I want to say those lines!’” she recalled. While explorers, who were the rock stars of their day, did bring indigenous people back to England like specimens, this play isn’t about political correctness. It’s about laughs. Phyllida also builds a dirigible. (Cozart said the first one was actually six or seven years after the play’s setting in 1879.) Cozart, a graduate of Denver’s late National Conservatory, performed in 20 shows at the Denver Center and married fellow actor Doug Harmsen in the Space Theatre before the pair moved to New York to work. She is greatly enjoying working on this play with old friends, such as Sam
Cast members at the bar, which almost becomes another character in “Explorer’s Club,” playing at Lone Tree Arts Center Oct. 15 to 24. Courtesy photos Gregory, who plays the horticulturist, Lucius, and Mark Rubald, playing Percy, who claims he has discovered the East Pole. Director Randal Mylar is also a longtime friend — and “a master craftsman,” she said. There’s a part about the bar that has to be choreographed many times. There are a few fights and a great deal of physical comedy. The actors all adore and respect each other, she said. It’s great to see “adults having this much fun ... there’s an element of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. It’s a true ensemble.” And she is highly complimentary about how Lone Tree Arts Center is treating its out-of-town actors — the accommodations are a 10-minute drive away and there’s a gym and lots of good restaurants nearby. The word will get out in New York, she said. Often, actors do not get such good treatment when they travel and it’s a constant topic for discussion. “I
IF YOU GO “The Explorers Club” plays Oct. 15 to 24 at Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree. Performances at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays; 8 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays; 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18 and Wednesday, Oct. 21. Tickets: $50/$45/ $33 (front row). Lonetreeartscenter.org, 720-5091000.
would come back here in a heartbeat to do anything.” Cozart will return home to her husband and their toddler, then return soon to do “A Christmas Carol” at the Denver Center. “It’s a story that has to be told over and over — we all get a little Scroogey …” About comedy — it is a science. Ac-
Stephanie Cozart will perform as the dauntless woman explorer Phyllida, who wants to join the all-male Explorers Club in 19th century London. The Comedy “Explorers Club” plays Oct. 15-24 at Lone Tree Arts Center. tors rehearse over and over and then get laughs from the audience at unexpected moments. This play makes a short evening and “it’s perfect entertainment — it’s healthy to laugh,” Cozart said. “Regional theater is as good as New York. You don’t have to fly to New York to see good theater.” She doesn’t recommend “The Explorers Club” for very young kids, but thinks teens will enjoy it. She expects to see it performed more — “regional theaters look at what others are doing.” A final thought from Cozart: “I love the relationship with the audience — it’s a total high. It goes back to when early humans were telling each other stories about what it means to be human. I can’t imagine having another job … When I’m onstage, pretending to be someone else, it feels like home to me — where I belong.”
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45-member group begins season with new conductor By Sonya Ellingboe sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia.com As the 45-member Colorado Wind Ensemble tunes up for its 34th season, it welcomes a new conductor, David Kish, and a new position as artists in residence at Metropolitan State University of Denver, where the ensemble will perform at the King Center. “Heritage to Horizons,” the first concert of this Kish season, will be on Oct. 17 at 7:30 p.m. at Littleton United Methodist Church and on Oct. 18 at 2 p.m. at the King Center for the Performing Arts at Metro State’s Auraria Campus. The program will include: Overture to
“Candide” by Leonard Bernstein; “Symphony no. 6” by Vincent Perschetti; “Sunrise at Angel’s Gate” by Philip Sparke; “Early Light” by Carolyn Bremer; “Blue Dawn into White Heat,” by Gunther Schuller; “Sheltering Sky” by John Mackey; “Tower Ascending” by Wayne Oquin; and “In Storm and Sunshine” by John Heed. Kish has been director of bands and assistant professor of music at Metropolitan State University since 2005, where he conducts the wind ensemble and the symphonic band and teaches conducting and music education courses. He is founder of the Metro State Wind Band Celebration and serves as guest conductor, clinician and lecturer throughout the United States. A native of Hershey, Pennsylvania, he attended Susquehanna University and earned master’s and doctoral degrees at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. He has published widely in the music education field and serves as a faculty fellow in the Center for Innovation at MSU.
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Travel photographer to share expertise Internationally recognized tour and travel photographer Dan Ballard will speak to the Englewood Camera Club on Oct. 13 at 7 p.m. at Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 6400 S. University Blvd., Centennial. “The Art of Creating a Powerful Image” is his topic. He has visited more than 50 countries on five continents and his images have been exhibited worldwide. Guests welcome.
October traditions It’s the time of year for harvest and Halloween: • Oct. 10 — Harvest Festival, Littleton Museum, 6028 S. Gallup St., Littleton, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Buy a pumpkin (bring a wagon), hayrides, food for purchase. Admission free. 303-795-3950. • Oct. 10 — Festifall, Hudson Gardens, 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Rides, mini pumpkins, live raptors, maze. Admission: $5 for 5 and over; $3 for 2-4, free 1 and under. Charge for rides and pumpkins; see hudsongardens.org and click on “calendar.” • Oct. 9-11 — Chatfield Pumpkin Festival at Chatfield Farms, Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield, 8500 W. Deer Creek Canyon Road, Littleton. Games, crafts, wagon rides, pumpkin patch. Nearby, the annual corn maze is open Thursdays through Sundays. Admission charged; prices vary. 303973-3705; www.botanicgardens.org/cornmaze/about or www.botanicgardens.org/ pumpkin-festival/about. • Oct. 17, 23, 24, Haunts of Littleton Ghost Story Tours, hosted by family and friends of Boy Scout Troop 444 in downtown Littleton. Start at the Littleton Light Rail Station at 7 p.m.; 45-minute tours start every 10 minutes. Adults, $13; 12 and under, $5. HauntsofLittleton.org. Literacy in Motion Rae Pica speaks on the power of movement in early childhood education fromt 7-8:30 p.m. Oct. 15 at Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St., Centennial. Developmentally appropriate activities to try at home. Dessert and coffee at 6:30 and Dr. Pica’s books: “What if Everybody Understood Child Development?” and “Jump into Literacy.” To register: 303-LIBRARY, arapahoelibraries.org.
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Cumberbach as Hamlet There will be a one-time film showing of the National Theatre Live/Barbican production of “Hamlet,” now playing in London, at 7 p.m. on Oct. 15 at the Highlands Ranch 24 and Lakewood’s Belmar movie theaters. Tickets and venue information: fathomevents.com.
Sensory-friendly events History Colorado, Low Sensory Morning, 8-10 a.m. on Oct. 17; reservations and location information, Shannon.voirol@state. co.us. Lone Tree Arts Center, “Reading! And Other Superpowers,” bilingual play from Creede Repertory Theatre, 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 27, information on event and location
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Arts indoor gallery from Oct. 10 to Feb. 27, at the Englewood Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Parkway. Moaonline.org, 303-8060444.
Hiking tale “A Fool For Love Hikes the Pacific Coast Trail” is author Gail Storey’s title for her book and her 7 p.m. Oct. 13 lecture at Bemis Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. She accompanied her husband on the 2,663-mile Pacific Crest Trail from Mexico to Canada. Her book will be available. 303-795-3961.
Auditions slated Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, will hold auditions for “The Mountaintop,” about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., by Katori Hall on Oct. 20 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Gavin Mayer will direct. Rehearsals in March; opens March 22 and runs to April 17. See arvadacenter.org for more casting information. For appointment, call 720898-7200, box office.
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Peg is a skilled but lonely police sketch artist, who has decorated her kitchen wall with a number of her drawings of prisoners from the courtroom. Her sister Sandy stops by on the way home from a trip to give Peg a really special pencil for her sketching. In this Creede Repertory Theatre production of “Good on Paper” at the Arvada Center, there’s one good-looking guy Peg takes a particular fancy to — most look pretty seedy. She works more on that drawing with the new pencil, cleans it up, erases his pony tail — and falls in love, kissing the piece of paper. The set is her apartment, cleverly done in black and white like those sketches, and the play moves at a fast pace as the quirky story develops. Thunder peals, there’s a flash — and who should turn up next to her in bed? “Hi. I’m guy,” he says. The paper goes blank. An astonished Peg (Caitlin Wise) tries to figure out how to interact with this handsome mystery man (John DiAntonio), who is given to striking muscular poses — and how to explain him to her sister Sandy (Mehry Eslaminia). And sometimes, you can get more than you bargain for … Brandt, a contemporary American play-
wright who lives in Cleveland, was present for the Sept. 18 opening in the Arvada Center’s 200-seat Black Box Theatre. He is quoted in the program: “Why are we still captivated, two millennia later, by the idea of a work of art transformed into a human being? Maybe because there is a little of Pygmalion in all of us … we look past imperfections when we are lucky enough to stumble across someone who understands us, accepts us in all out imperfections.” This new piece plays with your head a bit, but it’s so well performed by the Creede Repertory Theatre actors that you just float along with the story. Director Steven Weitz put the play together in Creede during the summer and it has been performed in repertory, which means these skilled actors have switched out to become someone else on another given day as the company performed six or seven plays throughout the summer. Bring your imagination with you to the Arvada Center and enjoy this witty production.
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Remington Homes Golf Villa Model Grand Opening This Weekend at The Club at Ravenna The Club at Ravenna announces the completion of the Remington Homes Golf Villa Model and invites all to the Grand Opening, this weekend. The open floor plan ranch model and 24 walkout sites overlook the Ravenna golf course and Dakota Hogback open space. Super-scenic Ravenna, located south of C-470 on Wadsworth, only 25 minutes or so from downtown or the Denver Tech Center - has something you’re unlikely to find shopping any other part of the south/southwest area now: big ranch plans underway, all with daylight walkout lower levels, showcased by a beautiful furnished model that is holding its grand opening this weekend. “The demand speaks for itself — with already 8 of the 24 homes under reservation before the completion of this model, we anticipate these homes will sell quickly,” says Dale Schossow, exclusive Listing Broker with Sotheby’s International Realty. “These homes are the first opportunity under a million dollars behind the gates of Ravenna,” adds Schossow. Prices for Remington’s very creative ranch designs that have been fast sellers in other notable communities start at Ravenna from the low $700s. “These are floor plans that feel cozy for two people, yet work great for a big gathering, too,” says Vickie Albert - who’ll greet you at the grand opening this weekend at Ravenna. All of the ranch style homes have been upgraded to Ravenna’s Mediterranean-styled architectural covenants - a rich look in stucco and generous stone, under red tile roofs that blend seamlessly with Ravenna’s more expensive semi-custom and custom homes.“ Albert oversaw sales when Remington roared through its spacious ranches at Solterra -- but in surroundings that are no match with what you’ll see this weekend at Ravenna. “When I take people behind the gate here, it’s like, ‘Wow, this is spectacular,’” she says. Although the model has just recently been finished, eight buyers who got in for early looks have already taken reservations on Remington’s 24 lots - including one couple moving over here from Remington’s ranches in Solterra. You’ll see a creative double-sided fireplace and media wall, open across the ceiling that divides the kitchen/great room from the formal dining; a big butler’s pantry; terrific master suite with separate sitting room; and a
finished walkout level (finished walkout space comes standard on this and one other floor plan) with a guest suite and a party area, shown with an indoor putting green. Meanwhile, every one of Remington’s sites, in a scenic draw that divides a red-rock ridge from the cedar crested Dakota hogback, can take a daylight walkout level. A handful of sites - all still available - overlook the 10th hole of Ravenna’s championship course. The 3,445-square-foot Plan 940 is priced from $725,950 - one that will look like a value compared to anything you’ve seen for this quality of setting anywhere around the metro area - all the more so in the Southwest area where new ranches are extra rare. Order one now, and Remington will pay your one-time social membership fee to The Club at Ravenna. (The temporary clubhouse with scenic grill overlooks one of the prettiest golf courses in Colorado; and you can scout out the new Raphael Grille located on the 10th tee box, just up the draw from the Remington Homes sites.) To tour the model this weekend, take C-470 to Wadsworth, head south four miles to Waterton Road, turn left a half mile to Dante; then turn right one block to Caretaker Road and Ravenna’s Sales Center, for a gate pass. About The Club at Ravenna The Club at Ravenna is a 634-acre private golf community & luxury real estate development in Littleton, Colorado, featuring an award-winning 18hole Jay Morrish Signature Championship Golf Course. Ravenna has over 150 lots primed for custom home building available, as well as Remington Homes Golf Villas starting in the $700s, Thomas Sattler Homes European Estate Collection starting in the mid-$900s, and custom homes starting at $1.5 million. For more information please contact Dale Schossow at 720.956.1600. Grand Opening Model Hours Saturday, Oct. 10th, 10am - 5pm; Sunday, Oct. 11th, 11am - 5pm Stop by the sales office for your gate pass. 11118 Csretaker Rd., Litlteton, CO 80125 www.RavennaGolf.com
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Dr. Seuss’s ‘The Cat in the Hat’ With a “Thing” or two up his sleeve, The Cat in the Hat transforms a rainy afternoon into a wonderfully mischievous show at noon and 6:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 12, at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. For tickets and information, go to www.ParkerArt.org or call 303-805-6800. Singin’ In The Rain Hilarious situations and snappy dialogue are in the forecast for this golden age movie musical that is sure to have you singin’ along with a downpour of unforgettable songs. Parker Arts presents “Singin’ In the Rain” through Sunday, Oct. 11, at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. For tickets and information, go to www.ParkerArt.org or call 303-805-6800. ‘West Side Story’ Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main St., Littleton, presents “West Side Story” through Sunday, Oct. 11. “West Side Story” is one of the most memorable musicals and greatest love stories of all time. Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet is transported to modern-day New York City, as two young idealistic lovers find themselves caught between warring street gangs. Their struggle to survive in a world of hate, violence and prejudice is one of the most innovative, heartwrenching and relevant musical dramas of our time. Tickets available at the box office, 303-794-2787, ext. 5, or online at www.TownHallArtsCenter.org.
FestiFall Autumn is all around us. Celebrate the new season with games, crafts, wagon rides, face painting and more. The FestiFall event is from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, at Hudson Gardens & Event Center, 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. Paint a pumpkin, learn the wonders of beekeepers, attempt the hay bale maze and view the gardens on a wagon ride. Day-of entry only; no pre sales. Go to www.HudsonGardens.org. Quilt Sale, Boutique The Ave Maria Mission Quilters plans its quilt sale and boutique from noon to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, and from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11, at Ave Maria Church in Parker. A selection of holiday items, quilts, table runners, wall-hangings and children’s items will be available for sale. You will also be able to purchase raffle tickets for a beautiful disappearing hourglass quilt; “No Time on My Hands.” Proceeds enable the Mission Quilters to make and donate quilts to various community charities and funds are also donated to the church and Hands of Hope ministry. Probate for the Genealogist Columbine Genealogical & Historical Society presents “Probate for the Genealogist” with attorney and genealogist Richard Kautt from 1-3 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, at Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 6400 S. University Blvd., Centennial. Both modern and historic probate practices will be covered to provide a foundation for researching these valuable records. Go to www.ColumbineGenealogy.com. Rueter-Hess Presentation The Douglas County Conservation District plans its annual meeting of landowners at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, at Lowell Ranch, 2330 E. Frontage Road, south of Castle Rock. Ron Redd with Parker Water & Sanitation District will talk about the Rueter-Hess Reservoir, water storage and recreation in Douglas County. A brief business meeting will be conducted before the presentation. The district will recognize John and Sonya Stanchfield as its outstanding conservationists of the year, and Andy and Kim Hough as its backyard conservationists. RSVP by Wednesday, Oct. 14 at 303-688-3042 ext.100, or DCCDistrict@gmail.com. Event is free to attend. Complete World of Sports Town Hall Arts Center presents “The Complete World of Sports (Abridged)” from Friday, Oct. 16, to Sunday, Oct. 25, at 2450 W. Main St., Littleton. A two-hour romp through the history of sports, from ancient rock hitting to NASCAR. An audience-interactive, family friendly show for all ages, “blending slapstick, sight gags, hernia-inducing puns, and genuine verbal wit.” Show times are 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets available at the box office, by calling 303-794-2787 ext. 5, or online at www. TownHallArtsCenter.org. FIND MORE THINGS TO DO ONLINE ColoradoCommunityMedia.com/events
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Seven Deadly Sins Sloth, envy, greed, gluttony, lust, wrath and pride. This October at the PACE Center, the seven deadly sins are the impetus for the latest creation by Wonderbound Artistic Director Garrett Ammon. Continuing a tradition of groundbreaking collaborative productions, Ammon has been working closely with Musician/Composer Tom Hagerman (best known for his work with Denver band DeVotchKa) to create an evocatively dark experience that will take audiences on a seductive and wickedly humorous journey. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18. Call the PACE Center Box Office at 303-805-6800 or visit www.ParkerArts.org for tickets and information.
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Brian Parton Performs Brian Parton performs from 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, at Lone Tree Brewing Co., Park Meadows Center Drive, Littleton. Go to reverbnation.com/brianparton. Show is for all ages, and it’s free. Denis Gessing to Perform Castle Country Assisted Living presents Denis Gessing of Just Passing Through at 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, at Cantril House, 221 Cantril St.; at 3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, at Valley House, 255 S. Valley Drive; and at 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22 at Victorian House, 19600 Victorian Drive. Space is limited. For information or to RSVP, call 303-482-5552. Littleton Orchestra Concert The Littleton Symphony Orchestra presents “The Four Elements: Water, Air, Fire and Earth” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, at Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St., Littleton. Tickets available in advance at www. littletonsymphony.org or at Gorsett Violin Shop, 8100 S. Quebec St., B206 in Centennial. Tickets are available at the door on concert night. Orchestra to Perform Augustana Arts and Stratus Chamber Orchestra to perform Anniversaries: 150th Birthday of Sibelius at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, at Valor Christian High School, 3775 Grace Blvd., Highlands Ranch; and at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, at Augustana Lutheran Church, 5000 E. Alameda Ave., Denver. Tickets available at 303-388-4962 or online at www.augustanaarts.org.
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Call for Artists The Greater Castle Rock Area Art Guild plans its ninth annual contest and exhibit of the National Arts Program from Monday, Oct. 12, to Friday, Nov. 13, at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. The free art competition is open to all greater Castle Rock area residents (must be a current resident living within a 35 mile radius of Castle Rock). Applications are due no later than Thursday, Oct. 1. Register online at http://www.nationalartsprogram.org/ venues/front-range. Call 303-814-3300 or e-mail etherealflinn@yahoo.com. An awards ceremony and reception will from 4:30-6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at the library. Colorado Artist Exhibit Elements 5280 Gallery presents “From Concept to Completion,” an exhibit that features four nationally known Colorado artists, Leon Loughridge, Desmond O’Hagan, John Taft and Lorenzo Chavez. The show opens at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, and is followed by demonstrations and discussions on Saturday by each of the four artists from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Elements fine art gallery is at 5940 S. Holly St., Greenwood Village. Go to www.elements5280.com. Arts Guild Show The Heritage Fine Arts Guild of Arapahoe County’s art show runs through Friday, Oct. 30, at Bemis Library. Questions should be directed to show coordinators Linda Millarke, 303-973-0867 or Orrel Schooler, 303-798-6481. Go to www.heritage-guild.org, redesigned by artist Susan L. Stewart, for details on the guild’s planned activities. Art Exhibition Town Hall Arts Center presents “Romantic Brushstrokes,” an art exhibition in the Stanton Art Gallery at Town Hall. Featuring work by Rita Campbell, Patricia Barr Clark, Christopher Clark, Susan Gordon, and Tiffiny Wine, the exhibit runs through Nov. 10. The Stanton Art Gallery is inside Town Hall Arts Center and is open weekdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information go to http://www. townhallartscenter.org/stanton-art-gallery/.
DANCE
Monster Line Dance Adventures in Dance offers Monster Line Dance Aerobics from 7:30-8:20 p.m. Mondays through Oct. 26, at 1500 W. Littleton Blvd., Littleton. Learn the Thriller, the Monster Mash, the Addams family and the Time Warp. Partner not necessary. Go to www.adventuresindance.com. Ballroom Salsa Learn the hot and sexy New York Palladium Ballroom Salsa on 2 in a four-week group class meeting from 8-8:50 p.m. Wednesdays through Oct. 28. This is a great class for new dancers and practiced steppers. Grab your boogie feet and join us for a fun group class. Contact 720-276-0562 or go to www.adventuresindance.com. Adventures in Dance is at 1500 W. Littleton Blvd., Littleton.
EVENTS
History Colorado Speaker Program Laura Ruttum from History Colorado will speak Thursday, Oct. 8, on the Steven Hart Library in the History Colorado Museum. Refreshments will be served at 6:45 p.m. with the presentation starting at 7 p.m. at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Contact the Castle Rock Museum at 303-8143164, museum@castlerockhistoricalsociety.org, www.castlerockhistoricalsociety.org. Admission is free. Senior Center Arts, Crafts Show The Parker Senior Center Arts & Crafts Show will features handcrafted creations in fine art, home décor, jewelry, Christmas decorations, jams and jellies, painted gourds, stained glass, scented candles, lotions, and much more. Specialty baked goodies made by some of our bakers will be available as well. The show is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9, and Saturday, Oct. 10, at 10675 S Longs Way in Parker. Live Wholeheartedly The teachings of best-selling author and researcher Brené Brown will be presented Friday, Oct. 9, and Saturday, Oct. 10, at New Hope Church in Castle Rock. Brown developed the course on how to live wholeheartedly with courage, vulnerability and creativity, and trained and certified instructors who could work with smaller groups of people to present, explain and apply her findings. For information, go to http://thedaringway.com. Tickets include materials, dessert on Friday and lunch on Saturday. Storytellers at Harvest Festival Spellbinders of Littleton will take part in Littleton Museum’s annual Harvest Festival on Saturday, Oct. 10. Storytellers, who can usually be found entrancing small groups of children in one of sixteen Littleton Public Schools’ classrooms, will be on stage sharing stories from around the globe and our own back yard. The entire family will delight in these stories that may make them chuckle, sing along, or start telling their own stories. Go to www.spellbinders.org. Salem Witchcraft Hysteria Parker Genealogical Society presents The Salem Witchcraft Hysteria at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct 10, at the Stroh Road Fire Station, 19310 Stroh Road in Parker. Free to the public; all are welcome. Red Wagon Ball Advocates for Children celebrates plans its 19th Red Wagon Ball at 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, at the Hyatt Regency Denver Tech Center. This year’s event marks Advocates for Children’s 30th anniversary. Guests will enjoy a cocktail hour and silent auction, followed by dinner, program, live auction and dancing, with musical performances by Tori Leviton and Soul School. To purchase tickets or a table for the event, go to www.redwagonball.com or contact Jaime Weibel at 303-328-2357 or jaime_weibel@adv4children.org. Cooley Lake Nature Walks Explore Cooley Lake wildlife area during a naturalist-guided walk from 9:30-11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, and Sunday, Oct. 18, at South Platte Park, 3000 W. Carson Drive. Area has limited public access to protect our wildlife. These hikes fill up fast, so register soon. All ages welcomed and children under 16 years old must be accompanied by a registered adult. Contact Victoria Sutton at victorias@sspr.org Estate Planning A free seminar on how to navigate Colorado estate laws is offered from 6:30-8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 12 (Estate Planning 201), at Crossroads Community Church, 9900 S. Twenty Mile Road, Parker. Learn how important it is to protect your wishes while you still can. Presentation by a Colorado estate attorney and certified financial planner with more than 40 years of combined experience. Event is handicap accessible and open to the public. RSVP to Wade@DCandAssociates. com. Special Needs Sports Camp Highlands Ranch Community Association presents a fall break sports camp for children with special needs. The camp, for ages 8 and older, runs from 9 a.m. to noon Monday, Oct. 12, and Wednesday, Oct. 14, at the Recreation Center at Southridge. Participants will learn skills necessary to play a variety of sports, and will learn the rules of the games. Camp will focus on good sportsmanship and teamwork. Call 303-471-7043 or go to www.hrcaonline.org/tr. Tantalizing Tastes Lone Tree Golf Club and Hotel executive chef Joseph Westley, CEC, and his team provide a fall harvest menu at its fall harvest from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, at 9808 Sunningdale, Lone Tree. Guests must be 21 and older. Reservations required; call 303-790-0202 for information and cost. Seating is limited. Author Talks About Adventure Experience an outdoor adventure with author Gail Storey at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, at Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. Storey was definitely not a hiker or a camper; however, when her husband left his job as a hospice doctor to hike the 2,663-mile Pacific Crest Trail from Mexico to Canada, she refused to let him go alone. Gail’s life was irrevocably changed by her experiences on the trail. Gail D. Storey is the author of “I Promise Not to Suffer: A Fool for Love Hikes the Pacific Crest Trail,” winner of the National Outdoor Book Award and the Colorado Book Award. Copies of Storey’s book will be available for signing and purchase at the program. Call 303-795-3961. Photographer Leads Workshop Award-winning photographer and author Eli Vega will present “Right Brain Photography” Tuesday, Oct. 13, at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Contact Jim Bennett at 303-868-7762. Admission is free. New Titles at Library Book lovers can win door prizes and learn about new fall titles from Douglas County Libraries staff members at the James H. LaRue branch, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Program is offered at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, and at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 16. Registration is free; contact 303-791-7323 or www.DouglasCountyLibraries.org. Friday Night Films Skip the theater and enjoy a fireside nature film from 7-8:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, at South Platte Park, 3000 W. Carson Drive, Littleton. The film is Coywolf: When the size and power of a wolf meet stealth and urban adaptability of the coyote, a remarkable creature is the result. Watch coywolves learn to live to survive on the fringes of the forests and cities. All ages welcome; recommended for ages 6 and older. Cost includes refreshments.
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Observe the Night Sky Arapahoe Community College’s astronomy program will host a star party from 7:30-9:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, at the Littleton campus; Thursday, Oct. 22, at the Parker campus, 15653 Brookstone Drive; and Friday, Nov. 20, at the Littleton campus. Star parties are in an open house format, and attendees may arrive at their convenience. ACC will provide telescopes for the parties, which are free and open to the public. No RSVP necessary; dress for the weather. Free hot cocoa and cookies will be served. Contact astronomy professor Jennifer Jones, at jennifer.jones@arapahoe.edu or 303-797-5839. Farmers’ and Street Markets The Highlands Ranch Community Association’s farmers’ and street markets are open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 25, at Town Center, 9288 Dorchester St., Highlands Ranch. For details, pick up a Colorado Farm Fresh Directory at any HRC recreational center or go to http:// hrcaonline.org/Classes-Camps-Activities/Events/ Calendar-Events/ctl/viewdetail/mid/5667/ itemid/7479/d/20150503. Pumpkin Sale Boy Scout Troop 457’s annual pumpkin sale is going on from 10:30 a.m. to dusk through Saturday, Oct. 31, at Greenwood Community Church, 5600 E. Belleview Ave., Greenwood Village. Thousands of pumpkins will be for sale, and proceeds benefit the troop and Navajo farmers. The pumpkins are shipped from a Navajo Reservation farm. Boy Scouts will carry your chosen pumpkins to your car. Credit cards as well as cash/checks accepted. Stickers for your little kids. Contact troop committee chair Rolf Asphaug at rolfdenver@mac.com.
HEALTH
Equipment Orientation South Suburban Parks and Recreation offers equipment orientation sessions in October at its three recreation centers. Sessions are for ages 10 and older; ages 10-13 must be accompanied by an adult. Participants will learn safe and proper use of cardiovascular and weight machines. Please arrive on time. Sessions are from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, at Lone Tree; 9-10:15 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, at Buck; and 6:30-7:45 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, at Buck. Contact fitness@sspr. org for information. Rebuilding When Your Relationship Ends Seminar A 10-week seminar that promotes healing for those who are going through a divorce, or the ending of a love relationship begins from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 9203 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Session offers education, support, and optional social activities. Complimentary child care provided with prior registration. For information or to register, contact Beth Walker, 720-352-9915 or bethdwalker@gmail.com. Balance Class Castle Country Assisted Living plans a balance class at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, at Victorian House, 19600 Victorian Drive. Led by Healing Hearts Home Health, a local skilled nursing and physical therapy organization, participants will do light exercise and balance exercises. Event is free and open to the public but space is limited. For information or to RSVP, call 303-482-5552. Free Nutrition, Cooking Class Free Heart Health nutrition classes and cooking demonstrations are offered from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14 (OMG! OMG!); Wednesday, Oct. 21 (Volumetrics); Wednesday, Oct. 28 (Jumpstart Your Metabolism) at the South Denver Heart Center, 1000 Southpark Drive, Littleton. Join Richard Collins, M.D., “The Cooking Cardiologist,” along with Susan Buckley, RD, CDE, as they share their expertise on Heart Healthy nutrition and cooking solutions. For more information or to register,
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call 303-744-1065, www.southdenver.com. Mini Med School The University of Colorado School of Medicine offers Mini Med School for people who would like to learn more about medicine, health and the human body. The free eight-week course meets from 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays through October for a one-hour lecture followed by a question-and-answer session with faculty members of the University of Colorado School of Medicine. Classes are at the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, and a live video feed will be provided in south Denver at the University of Colorado Denver’s south campus at the Wildlife Experience. Classes are Wednesday, Oct. 14 (A Day in the Life of a Pediatrician), Oct. 21 (Hypertension: Understanding the Silent Killer), Oct. 28 (How Thyroid Disorders Affect Your Health and WellBeing). Registration is required; go to https://fastfor. ms/40db2. Contact Gloria Nussbaum at gloria@ centralcoahec.org. Hands-Only CPR Class Learn how to preform Hands Only CPR from 10:3011:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, at South Denver Heart Center, 1000 Southpark Drive, Littleton. Class is limited to 20 students. Registration is required. Call 303-744-1065 or go to www.southdenver.com for information.
EDUCATION
Estate Plan Essentials Learn how to take control of your estate at free estate plan essentials workshops. The “Why Ignorance is Never Bliss” programs are offered from 4-5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, at the Lone Tree Library, 8827 Lone Tree Parkway, Lone Tree. Space is limited; reservations required. RSVP to 720-440-2774. Climate Change Day Castlewood Canyon State Park plans Climate Change Day from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18. Laurie D. will present at 1 p.m. Program is “What Can I Do?” Spaceship Earth is about being mindful of actions. Go to https://www.facebook.com/WhatCanIDoSpaceshipEarth Mini Law School Learn about important legal principles in key areas of law during Mini Law School, taught by members of the University of Colorado Law School faculty. Series is eight sessions, which last from 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Nov. 3 at the Liniger Building at CU South Denver, 10035 Peoria St., Parker. A different topic is presented each week. Areas covered constitutional law, intellectual property law, litigation, estate planning and taxation, environmental law, family law, criminal law and contracts and business law. Go to http://colorado.edu/law/minilawschool to register and for information.
VFW Youth Scholarship The deadline for the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4266 Voice of Democracy and Patriot’s Pen scholarship competitions is Sunday, Nov. 1. These competitions are dedicated to promoting patriotism among America’s youth. Students are asked to submit an essay in response to a question or statement on a subject that encourages them to consider how democratic ideals and principles apply to their lives. This year’s Voice of Democracy theme encourages students to describe, “My Vision for America.” Go to http://www.vfw.org/VOD/ for guidelines. Patriot’s Pen applicants are asked to reflect on the statement, “What Freedom Means to Me.” Go to http://www.vfw.org/Community/Patriot-s-Pen/ for guidelines on this contest. Douglas County students should submit their entry (along with a completed entry form) and any questions or comments to adjutant@vfwpost4266.org. Students out of the Douglas County School District should go to https:// www.vfw.org/oms/findpost.aspx to find the nearest VFW Post. 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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BILL RANCIC’S TIPS FOR SMALL BUSINESSES Bill Rancic was the first candidate hired by The Trump Organization at the conclusion of the first season of Donald Trump’s reality television show, “The Apprentice.” As a small business owner, he is he spokesman for the QuickBooks Small Business Big Game competition. He has been traveling the county and meeting with the Top 10 finalists. Last week, he stopped by EZPZ in Castle Rock and offered his advice for small businesses. 1. Go into it with your eyes wide open It requires a lot of sacrifice, a lot of hard work. People love the idea of being a small business owner but they don’t necessarily love all the other ingredients that go into that pie, including getting up early and working late. 2. You have to be agile You have to be ready to adapt and react. When you do that, you seize opportunities. 3. It’s about managing the risk You have to respect risk, but you also have to convert risk into success.
“We would be extremely grateful if we won,” Laurain said. “We hope everyone can see the value in our product.” EZPZ products can be purchased at ezpzfun.com, amazon.com, local boutiques and Nordstrom. To vote in the contest, visit smallbusinessbiggame.com. The top three finalists will be announced Nov. 3.
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Wonderbound performances set for Parker, Federal Heights By Sonya Ellingboe sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia.com Garrett Ammon, director and choreographer for the Wonderbound dance company, loves to collaborate with other local artists as he plans his season’s programming. For the October production “The Seven Deadly Sins,” he has been working with composer Tom Hagerman of Devotchka and with members of the Colorado Symphony to create a score that tells a story about sin — through the lens of a wedding. Dress rehearsals are underway. This is the company’s fifth collaboration with Colorado Symphony musicians. Hagerman has composed a multitude of orchestral arrangements for the symphony’s pop shows, featuring groups such as Devotchka, The Lumineers, Gregory Alan Isakov, The Flobots and Amos Lee. He said he is excited to create a sonic landscape for Wonderbound. The original score will be played by hand-picked CSO musicians.
Performances will be Oct. 9, 10, 11 at Pinnacle Charter School in Federal Heights and Oct. 17, 18 at the PACE Center in Parker. Sloth, greed, envy, gluttony, lust, wrath and pride — the seven deadly sins — inspire the latest creation by Ammon, with composer Hagerman. It is set at different points in the wedding and progresses through seven acts, each examining one sin. “This world premiere production is full of terrible people that the audience will love to hate,” according to Wonderbound’s publicist, Amber Blais. Included: “A Bridal Shower” — greed; “A Bachelor Party” — sloth; “A Rehearsal Dinner” — wrath; “A Bride’s Room” — envy; “A Wedding Ceremony” — pride; “A Wedding Reception” — gluttony; and finally “A Honeymoon” — lust, of course. The company’s season also includes: • Feb. 13, 14, 19, 20: “Rock Ballets,” with Chimney Choir and the Ian Cooke Band, at Parker and Pinnacle. • April 15, 16, 23, 24, 30: “Dust,” with an original script from Curious Theatre Company and the Jesse Manley band, at Pinnacle and Parker, and also at Newman Center for the Performing Arts.
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Mountain Vista again wins rivalry game Golden Eagles’ defense sparks victory over ThunderRidge By Jim Benton jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com ThunderRidge and Mountain Vista are two neighboring Highlands Ranch schools that have a healthy rivalry in any sport. In football, however, the rivalry was lopsided for years, with the Grizzlies holding an 8-0 record until Mountain Vista finally won a game last season. The Golden Eagles made it two consecutive wins over the Grizzlies on Oct. 1 with a 34-14 league victory over ThunderRidge before a sellout crowd at Shea Stadium. “We wanted to come out and prove that (last year) wasn’t just a fluke,” said Mountain Vista coach Ric Cash. “We have reasserted ourselves and we want to be considered one of the top teams in Colorado. “That’s a place where ThunderRidge has been. They are a quality program and are well coached. It was a great win for us.” Vista improved to 4-1 overall and 1-0 in the Continental North while ThunderRidge’s offensive struggles continued and the Grizzlies dipped to 1-4 and 0-1 in the league. “We’ve struggled on offense mightily all year,” said ThunderRidge coach Joe Johnson. “We have not jelled. I feel like we have talent there but we just do not make plays. It’s just not one person. We break down up front, we don’t throw or catch the ball well, we’re not hitting holes as fast as we need to, and we’re nicked up. I though defensively we would have been a little better.” Key moments Mountain Vista’s defense, which surrendered only one touchdown, was dominant in the first half, allowing ThunderRidge to manage just 13 yards of total offense while taking a 20-0 lead. Key players/statistics Judd Erickson, Vista’s junior quarterback, went 20-of-33 for 252 yards, two touchdowns and one in-
terception. He also ran for a touchdown, along with senior Jaeson Juarez. Kicker Mitchel Anderson, who hit two field goals, converted four extra-point kicks and totaled 10 points. Mountain Vista finished with 375 yards in total offense. Zeke Johnson was the workhorse for ThunderRidge as he rushed for 54 yards and scored the Grizzlies’ lone offensive touchdown. The Grizzlies’ second touchdown came when Alex Bezugly recovered a loose ball in the end zone after a high snap from center on a Mountain Vista attempted punt. They said it Mountain Vista divided its offensive game plan with several different players getting rushing attempts and Erickson completing passes to seven receivers. “That’s our offense,” said Cash. “It’s designed to be very fast paced and it’s not dependent on anyone player making all the plays. It’s dependent on everyone doing their job. Any given play, anybody can be the hero.” Defensively, Vista had a bunch of standouts. “We were pretty confident that we knew what they were going to do when they came out in their formations,” said Golden Eagles senior defensive end Cole Miller. “This was only our second year of beating them. It was good to come out and win again. I feel like we’re really clicking this year as a team, and I feel honestly this might be the best team ever at Vista.” “It was a pretty dominant effort by our defense,” said Cash. “We’re not the biggest defense in the world but we play fast and they get to the football.” “Don’t take anything away from Mountain Vista,” said Johnson. “They were doing some good things offensively and we didn’t match up. We kind of came out and did some things in the second half but it wasn’t enough to do anything.”
Mountain Vista defenders Cooper Gale (19), Tristan Smith (7) and Zach Hammer (28) pull ThunderRidge’s Quincy Ulrich (8) to the ground. Photo by Paul DiSalvo
Students did everything they could to grill up school spirit prior to the ThunderRidgeMountain Vista rivalry game Oct. 1 at Shea Stadium. Photo by Jim Benton
Going forward Mountain Vista faces Rock Canyon Oct. 10 at Shea Stadium while ThunderRidge entertains Fruita Monument Oct. 9 at Shea.
New Ponderosa coach has world of experience Chase Clark has been a traveling man. He could be a geography teacher, but he’s the new Ponderosa boys lacrosse coach. Clark, who attended Arapahoe and Cherry Creek, went to college and played lacrosse at CCB Catonsville (Baltimore), Onondaga Community College (Syracuse, New York) and Colorado Mesa. He’s been a head lacrosse coach at Grand Junction High School, and an assistant at Colorado Mesa and Johnson and Wales. He has played pro lacrosse and lived in Australia, Canada, the Czech Republic and Israel, where he just completed playing for the Israel National Box Lacrosse team in the World Indoor Lacrosse Championships. Clark believes his travels and world experiences along with the precise skills required for indoor lacrosse will help him mold his first Mustangs team. “I’ve been many places,” he said. “I’m a great believer in box lacrosse. It’s one of the greatest things that you can introduce to field players to improve their skills tremendously, especially on the offensive end. Defensive-wise box lacrosse is all footwork. I firmly believe in taking box lacrosse all the way to Ponderosa with the ability to improve the kids’ abilities to play in small areas.” Game switched for Hall of Fame induction The ThunderRidge-Mountain Vista football game was moved from Friday,
Oct. 2, to Thursday, Oct. 1, at the request of the Golden Eagles. Vista assistant coach and former Tulsa quarterback T.J. Rubley was inducted into the Tulsa Athletic Hall of Fame during an Jim Benton induction ceremony on Oct. 2. Rubley, OVERTIME a four-year starter who passed for 9,324 yards during his career, led the Golden Hurricanes to a Freedom Bowl victory in 1991. He saw game action for two seasons in the NFL. Rubley was part of the class of inductees that included former Cherry Creek High School basketball standout Michael Ruffin, the school’s all-time rebounding and shot-block leader who played 10 seasons in the NBA. Westminster perfect after five games Nobody seems to know if Westminster’s football team has ever started a season with a 5-0 record. The Wolves have won five straight games this year to open the season and have their sights set on accomplishing one of their season goals, which is to win the 5A Flatirons League championship. However, the Wolves will have to ac-
complish a first Oct. 9 with a win over Prairie View, a team that Westminster has not beaten in three previous games. “The focus of this team is unbelievable,” said coach Kerry Denison. “One of the goals is to win the league title, and we almost have to stay perfect to do that.” Another Kim in Douglas County lineup Freshman Alley Kim is a defensive wizard at third base for Douglas County’s softball team, and Huskies coach Brian Stebbins got an early preview of what to expect from Alley’s sister. Ashlee Kim, who is now at Metro State, played four years for Stebbins and told the coach about her younger sister. “She (Ashlee) told me when her sister was in seventh grade, ‘Coach she is going to be better than me,’” recalled Stebbins. “She (Alley) shows up, plays defense and she swings the bat unbelievably too. She’s a total gamer.” Tough times for ThunderRidge football ThunderRidge has been a Colorado football power, but it’s been tough for the Grizzlies lately. The Grizzlies won three Class 4A state championships and have been a state 5A contender until 2014 when ThunderRidge went 4-6 to mark its first losing season in over a decade. The Grizzlies are 1-4 this season. “We don’t throw the ball well,” said coach Joe Johnson. “We have flashes and
we have ability. That’s the most frustrating thing. We don’t practice well, we don’t expect ourselves to do things right. We’re not very focused and intense at all. We’re paying the price. I’ve got to find a way to convince the boys that we have to do things better in practice. Somehow I have to get a hold of them.”
Long lines can’t slow runners Despite long lines to catch buses that shuttled people to and from Polson Ranch and a couple races that had to be restarted, Castle View coach Mark Kuhn said the Oct. 3 Castle View Sabercat Invitational cross-country meet was a success. “We have expanded and come a long way in just three years,” explained Kuhn. “We stared the first year with just eight teams, and this year we had 22. We are almost too big for the starting area. “We had to turn away another 12 teams because we didn’t have room. The coaches love the meet because it is a true cross-country meet, which is hard to find now days. There were many state-ranked teams and individuals competing with two new course records (Allie Chipman and Paul Roberts) on both the boys and girls side.” Jim Benton is a sports writer for Colorado Community Media. He has been covering sports in the Denver area since 1968. He can be reached at jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com or at 303-566-4083.
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SPORTS ROUNDUP THUNDERRIDGE GRIZZLIES FOOTBALL Mountain Vista 34, ThunderRidge 14 The Grizzlies lost to the Mountain Vista Golden Eagles in an away conference game on Oct. 1. Key performers: No individual statistics were reported for the Grizzlies. VOLLEYBALL Legend 3, ThunderRidge 1 ThunderRidge lost a conference game against Legend in Parker on Sept. 29. Key performers: Sophomore Celine Dufresne had 17 kills and senior C. Perlinger had seven. Regis Jesuit 3, ThunderRidge 2 ThunderRidge lost to Regis Jesuit in a close conference game at home on Sept. 30. Key performers: Junior Ell Schuldt had seven kills and one dig. Junior Taylor Cordts had 15 digs and two serving aces. SOFTBALL ThunderRidge 11, Heritage 0 ThunderRidge beat Heritage in a conference game at home on Sept. 30 with
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two runs in the first inning, two in the second and seven in the third. Key performers: Senior Kellsi Peterson had three home runs and sophomores Rachel Bean and A. Fietchner also had one. ThunderRidge 7, Mountain Vista 6 The visiting Grizzlies beat Mountain Vista at a conference game on Oct. 2. The Grizzlies had five runs in the third inning and one in the fifth. Key performers: Junior Emily Morris was awarded player of the game. Sophomore Isabel Aguilar had two home runs. BOYS SOCCER ThunderRidge 5, Chaparral 0 The ThunderRidge Grizzlies took the victory at an away conference game against Chaparral on Sept. 29 with three goals in the first half and two in the second. Key performers: Senior Kyle Henry was selected as the ThunderRidge soccer player of the game and had two goals. Sophomores Chris Hood and Seth Heck each had a goal, and senior Brian Mantey had one.
FOOTBALL Regis Jesuit 58, Rock Canyon 14 Quarterback Josh Goldin threw 24 completions for 193 yards and two touchdown passes in the Oct. 2 conference game. Key performers: Eric Hommel had 12 receptions for 98 yards and two touchdowns. Tyler Linch had nine total tackles. SOFTBALL Rock Canyon 2, Douglas County 1 Shelby Lamkin had two hits, including a double, in the Oct. 2 conference game. Key performers: Rachel DeSimone and Haley Williams had RBIs. Pitcher Sydney Marchando only allowed three hits in seven innings pitched. Rock Canyon 18, Highlands Ranch 5 Caroline Thomas had five RBIs and two home runs in the Sept. 30 conference game. Key performers: Katie DiDonna had three RBIs and Darkia Brown had two. Rock Canyon 7, ThunderRidge 0 Rock Canyon had 14 hits in the Sept. 29 conference win.
BOYS TENNIS Ponderosa 6, Rock Canyon 1 Rock Canyon fell to Ponderosa Oct. 1. Key performers: Doubles partners Ty Veres and Jack Wahlenmaier won their game 2-0. Legend 4, Rock Canyon 3 Rock Canyon was edged out Sept. 29. Key performers: Doubles partners Nikolas Bardossas and Ben Miller, Gavin Burkholder and William Kong, and Ty Veres and Jack Wahlenmaier won their games. VOLLEYBALL Rock Canyon 3, Douglas County 0 Keeley Davis had 10 kills in the Sept. 29 conference win. Key performers: Riley Bradbury had three aces, Reven Bradbury had 20 digs and Skylar Lane had 29 assists. BOYS SOCCER Thunder Ridge 6, Rock Canyon 2 Rock Canyon lost in the Oct. 1 conference game.
MOUNTAIN VISTA GOLDEN EAGLES FOOTBALL Mountain Vista 34, ThunderRidge 14 The Golden Eagles defeated the Grizzles at a home game on Oct. 1 with 14 points in the first quarter, six in the second, seven in the third and seven in the fourth. Key performers: Juniors John Kryssa, Tristen Dean and Judd Erickson each had a touchdown. Senior Jaeson Juarez also had a touchdown. SOFTBALL Mountain Vista 8, Ponderosa 2 The Golden Eagles beat the Mustangs at a home conference game on Sept. 30 with
three points in the first inning, one in the third and four in the fourth. Key performers: Sophomore R. Gonzales had three home runs and sophomore Savanah Howard had two. ThunderRidge 7, Mountain Vista 6 Mountain Vista lost to ThunderRidge in a close conference game at home on Oct. 2. Key performers: Seniors Kayla Lewis and M. Skillington each had a home run.
BOYS SOCCER Mountain View 2, Regis Jesuit 1 The visiting Golden Eagles beat Regis Jesuit in a close conference game on Sept. 29. Key performers: Junior Chase Pacheco scored a goal in the second half. reported. BOYS TENNIS Heritage 5, Mountain Vista 2: In a Sept. 29 away match, Mountain Vista lost to Heritage 5-2 with single victories from the following players: Ben Antonsen (No.
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Mountain Vista dominates Castle View meet Golden Eagles run first in all four divisions By Jim Benton jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com
Mountain Vista teammates Joshua Romine (left) and Paxton Smith race to the finish line during the boys varsity race at the Castle View Sabercat Invitational. Romine edged Smith, and the pair finished second and third to help the Golden Eagles win the team title. Photo by Jim Benton
Allie Chipman crossed the finish line 26 seconds ahead of the field in the girls varsity race at the Castle View Sabercat Invitational cross-country meet Oct. 3 at Polson Ranch in Sedalia. That gave the Mountain Vista sophomore time to recover and hand out cups of water to teammates after they finished. “That’s one of the hardest things after a run is getting to the water,” said Chipman. “So I figured I could help people out.” Chipman led after the first mile and stayed in front of the pack. She won the race with a meet record time of 17:50 to outdistance Grandview’s Bri Oakley and Catherine Liggett of Legend, who ran
second and third in the 5K race. “I was happy,” Chipman continued. “I didn’t know how close they were behind me so I just tried to keep consistent and have a good kick at the end. I normally try not to be in the lead at the first mile, but sometimes situations change and I decided to take a risk, take the lead before the mile mark and it worked out for me.” Everything worked out for Mountain Vista, which dominated the meet. Vista captured the team titles in the girls and boys varsity races, as well as the girls and boys junior varsity competition. Five of the top eight runners in the boys varsity competition were from Vista, and the varsity girls had five scoring athletes among the top 17 finishers. In the junior varsity races, Mountain Vista had eight of the top 10 runners in both races. The closest contest for the Golden
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SPORTS ROUNDUP SKYVIEW ACADEMY HAWKS Lutheran 3, SkyView Academy 2 The Hawks lost a close home conference match on Sept. 29 with all five sets played. Key performers: Sophomore Tiana Schwarz was selected as player of the game and had 18 digs. Junior Sophia Helsing had 17 kills and four blocks. SkyView Academy 3, Kent Denver 1 The visiting Hawks beat Kent Denver at a conference game on Oct. 2 with 25 points in the first set, 20 in the second, 23 in the third and 16 in the fourth. Key performers: Junior Corrine Kalala had eight kills and one serving ace. Sophomore Hannah Ammerman had 11 digs and one assist. BOYS SOCCER Champion Academy 4, SkyView Acad-
emy 1 The Hawks lost to the Champion Academy Cougars at an away nonconference game on Sept. 28. Key performers: Seniors P. Arechiga, J. Hood, A. VanDeWalker and J. Sanderson each had two shots on goal. Peak to Peak 7, SkyView Academy 0 The visiting Hawks lost to the Pumas at a conference game on Sept. 28. Key performers: Individual statistics were not available for this game. Champion Academy 4, SkyView Academy 1 The Hawks lost to the Champion Academy Cougars at an away nonconference game on Sept. 28. Key performers: Seniors P. Arechiga, J. Hood, A. VanDeWalker and J. Sanderson each had two shots on goal.
VALOR CHRISTIAN EAGLES VOLLEYBALL Valor Christian 3, Coronado 0 The visiting Valor Christian Eagles beat the Coronado Cougars at a nonconference game on Sept. 30 with three sets of 25 points. Key performers: Sophomore Ireland Niebur was selected as player of the game and had two kills. Junior K. Montgomery had eight kills and two blocks. Senior Paighton Miller had 16 digs. Valor Christian 3, Longmont 0 The Eagles won a conference game against the Longmont Trojans at home on Oct. 1. The Eagles had three sets of 25 points. Key performers: Freshman Courtney Lane was selected as player of the game and had eight kills. SOFTBALL
Valor Christian 15, Arvada 0 The Eagles beat the Arvada Bulldogs at an away conference game on Oct. 1 with one run in the first inning, five in the second, four in the third and five in the fourth. Key performers: Freshmen S. Behabetz and Lauren Johnson each had a home run, and freshmen Katie Meredith and Makenzie Wilson each had two home runs. Valor Christian 15, Golden 0 Valor Christian took the win at a conference away game on Oct. 3 with five runs in the second inning, three in the third, one in the fourth and six in the fifth. Key performers: Juniors Chloe Brown, M. Mitchell and Lauren Foster each had two home runs.
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If you believe that your lender or ser30 Highlands Ranch Herald vicer has failed to provide a single
point of contact (38-38-103.1 CRS) or they are still pursuing foreclosure even though you have submitted a completed loss mitigation application or you have been offered and have accepted a loss mitigation option (38-38103.2 CRS), you may file a complaint with the Colorado Attorney General (720-508-6006) or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (855-411-2372) or both. However, the filing of a complaint in and of itself will not stop the foreclosure process.
the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 18, 2015, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.
Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 110, HIGHLANDS RANCH-FILING NO. 122-W, 1ST AMENDMENT, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.
Public Notices Public Trustees RENOTICED AND REPUBLISHED PURSUANT TO CRS 38-38-109(2)(b)(II) PUBLIC NOTICE Littleton NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2012-1013 To Whom It May Concern: On 8/11/2015 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. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $536,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $504,866.96 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 201, HIGHLANDS RANCH, FILING NO. 122-I COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 10205 Charissglen Ln, Littleton, CO 801265528 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, December 9, 2015, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended. If you believe that your lender or servicer has failed to provide a single point of contact (38-38-103.1 CRS) or they are still pursuing foreclosure even though you have submitted a completed loss mitigation application or you have been offered and have accepted a loss mitigation option (38-38103.2 CRS), you may file a complaint with the Colorado Attorney General (720-508-6006) or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (855-411-2372) or both. However, the filing of a complaint in and of itself will not stop the foreclosure process. First Publication: 10/8/2015 Last Publication: 11/5/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press
Dated: 8/12/2015 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Colorado Registration #: 7700 E. ARAPAHOE ROAD, SUITE 230, CENTENNIAL, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 952-6902 Fax #: Attorney File #: CO-14-639664-JS *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES the Public Trustee webNOTICE OF on COORDINATED ELECTION site: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustTUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2015 ee/ DOUGLAS COUNTY MERLIN KLOTZ, Legal Notice No. 2012-1013 CLERK AND RECORDER First Publication: 10/8/2015 Last Publication: 11/5/2015 In compliance with the provisions of ColoPublisher: Douglas County News Press rado Revised Statute 1-5-205(1) and 1-7.5-107(2.5) notice is hereby given that a Coordinated Election will be held on Tuesday, the 3rd day of November 2015, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Ballots will be mailed to all “active registered voters” beginning the week of October 12. If you are an eligible elector of a district and do not receive a ballot by October 23, 2015, you may request a ballot from the Clerk and Recorder’s Election Headquarters, located at 125 Stephanie Place, Castle Rock, CO 80109, or by calling 303-660-7444. Completed ballots may be returned by U.S. Mail or “hand delivered” to a Douglas County BALLOT DROP-OFF LOCATION. If you choose to return a completed ballot by mail, you must affix one first class postage stamp ($0.49) to the OFFICIAL BALLOT RETURN ENVELOPE before mailing. Ballots must be received by the Douglas County Clerk & Recorder, Election Division office or Ballot Drop-off Location no later than 7:00 p.m. on November 3, 2015. BALLOT DROP-OFF LOCATIONS AND HOURS:
First Publication: 10/8/2015 Last Publication: 11/5/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press
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Dated: 8/12/2015 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Colorado Registration #: 7700 E. ARAPAHOE ROAD, SUITE 230, CENTENNIAL, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 952-6902 Fax #: Attorney File #: CO-14-639664-JS *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No. 2012-1013 First Publication: 10/8/2015 Last Publication: 11/5/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2015-0172 To Whom It May Concern: On 7/20/2015 11:25:00 AM 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: SHAUN LABAY AND CHRISTINA LABAY Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR MICHIGAN MUTUAL, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 12/20/2007 Recording Date of DOT: 1/4/2008 Reception No. of DOT: 2008000819 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $312,995.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $368,820.40 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: the failure to make timely payments required under said Deed of Trust and the Evidence of Debt secured thereby. 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 281, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 121-B, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 1236 W Mulberry Lane, 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, November 18, 2015, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended. If you believe that your lender or servicer has failed to provide a single point of contact (38-38-103.1 CRS) or they are still pursuing foreclosure even though you have submitted a completed loss mitigation application or you have been offered and have accepted a loss mitigation option (38-38103.2 CRS), you may file a complaint with the Colorado Attorney General (720-508-6006) or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (855-411-2372) or both. However, the filing of a comNotice plaint in andPublic of itself will not stop the foreclosure process. 24-HOUR BALLOT DROP-OFF BOX LOCATIONS: First Publication: 9/24/2015 Last Publication: 10/22/2015 24-hour ballot drop County boxes will be Press available Publisher: Douglas News from October 12 - November 3. Dated: 7/23/2015 These boxesDUFFY will close at 7:00 p.m. on CHRISTINE Election Day. DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee
Election Notice
Douglas County Elections The name, address and telephone num125 Stephanie Place bers of the attorney(s) representing the Castle Rock legal holder of the indebtedness is: Town of Castle Rock COURTNEY WRIGHT 100 N. Wilcox Street #: 45482 Colorado Registration CastleE.Rock 7700 ARAPAHOE ROAD, SUITE 230, CENTENNIAL, COLORADO 80112 Douglas Sheriff’s X3112 Office Highlands Phone #: County (877) 369-6122 Ranch Fax #: Substation 9250 Zotos Attorney FileDrive #: CO-15-657169-JS Highlands Ranch *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: Lonehttp://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustTree Motor Vehicle Office ee/ 9350 Heritage Hills Circle Lone Tree Legal Notice No.: 2015-0172 First Publication: 9/24/2015 Parker Police Department Last Publication: 10/22/2015 18600 Lincoln Meadows Parkway Publisher: Douglas County News Press Parker Parker Town Hall 20120 E. Mainstreet Parker VOTER SERVICE AND POLLING CENTER LOCATIONS AND HOURS:
City of Castle Pines 7501 Village Square Drive, Suite 100 Castle Pines
In addition to being a ballot drop-off site, the following six locations will be able to assist with all your election needs including:
Castle Rock Motor Vehicle Office 301 N. Wilcox Street Castle Rock
• Registering to vote • Replacing a ballot • Voting in person
Highlands Ranch Motor Vehicle Office 2223 Wildcat Reserve Parkway #G-1 Highlands Ranch
Douglas County Elections 125 Stephanie Place Castle Rock
City of Lone Tree 9220 Kimmer Drive, Suite 100 Lone Tree
Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Highlands Ranch Substation 9250 Zotos Drive Highlands Ranch
• Monday – Friday, October 12 – November 2, Regular business hours of location • Saturday, October 31, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. • Tuesday, November 3, Election Day, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Larkspur Fire Protection District 9414 S. Spruce Mountain Drive Larkspur Lone Tree Motor Vehicle Office 9350 Heritage Hills Circle Lone Tree
Public Trustees
If you believe that your lender or servicer has failed to provide a single point of contact (38-38-103.1 CRS) or they are still pursuing foreclosure even though you have submitted a completed loss mitigation application or you have been offered and have accepted a loss mitigation option (38-38103.2 CRS), you may file a complaint with the Colorado Attorney General (720-508-6006) or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (855-411-2372) or both. However, the filing of a complaint in and of itself will not stop the foreclosure process. First Publication: 9/24/2015 Last Publication: 10/22/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 7/23/2015 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: COURTNEY WRIGHT Colorado Registration #: 45482 7700 E. ARAPAHOE ROAD, SUITE 230, CENTENNIAL, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (877) 369-6122 X3112 Fax #: Attorney File #: CO-15-657169-JS *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2015-0172 First Publication: 9/24/2015 Last Publication: 10/22/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2015-0178 To Whom It May Concern: On 7/20/2015 12:53:00 PM 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: HAL K ESKANOS AND MARY R ESKANOS Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR SHEA MORTGAGE, INC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 9/29/2005 Recording Date of DOT: 10/3/2005 Reception No. of DOT: 2005094435 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $227,700.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $195,656.66 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: the failure to make timely payments required under said Deed of Trust and the Evidence of Debt secured thereby. 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 110, HIGHLANDS RANCH-FILING NO. 122-W, 1ST AMENDMENT, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 10876 Brooklawn Road, Highlands Ranch, CO 80130
Notices
the deed of trust.
Which has the address of: 10876 Brooklawn Road, 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, November 18, 2015, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.
Public Trustees
If you believe that your lender or servicer has failed to provide a single point of contact (38-38-103.1 CRS) or they are still pursuing foreclosure even though you have submitted a completed loss mitigation application or you have been offered and have accepted a loss mitigation option (38-38103.2 CRS), you may file a complaint with the Colorado Attorney General (720-508-6006) or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (855-411-2372) or both. However, the filing of a complaint in and of itself will not stop the foreclosure process. First Publication: 9/24/2015 Last Publication: 10/22/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 7/23/2015 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: JOAN OLSON Colorado Registration #: 28078 7700 E. ARAPAHOE ROAD, SUITE 230, CENTENNIAL, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (877) 369-6122 X3112 Fax #: Attorney File #: CO-15-655365-JS *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2015-0178 First Publication: 9/24/2015 Last Publication: 10/22/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2015-0189 To Whom It May Concern: On 7/29/2015 3:02:00 PM 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: CHAD SWIERCZEK AND MICHELLE SWIERCZEK Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR NEW AMERICAN FUNDING, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 4/18/2009 Recording Date of DOT: 5/6/2009 Reception No. of DOT: 2009033079 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $369,041.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $349,890.46 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: the failure to make timely payments required under said Deed of Trust and the Evidence of Debt secured thereby.
tion application or you have been offered and have accepted a loss mitigation option (38-38-103.2 CRS), you may file a complaint with the Colorado Attorney General (720-508-6006) or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (855-411-2372) or both. However, the filing of a complaint in and of itself will not stop the foreclosure process.
First Publication: 9/24/2015 Last Publication: 10/22/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press
October 8, 2015
Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you Dated: 8/3/2015 hereby notified that the covenants of To advertise your publicare notices CHRISTINE DUFFY the deed ofcall trust303-566-4100 have been violated as DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other The name, address and telephone numpayments provided for in the Evidence of bers of the attorney(s) representing the Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and legal holder of the indebtedness is: other violations of the terms thereof.
Public Trustees
Public Trustees
JOAN OLSON Colorado Registration #: 28078 7700 E. ARAPAHOE ROAD, SUITE 230, CENTENNIAL, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (877) 369-6122 X3112 Fax #: Attorney File #: CO-14-630866-JS *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
Legal Notice No.: 2015-0189 First Publication: 9/24/2015 Last Publication: 10/22/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press
Which has the address of: 13285 Callisto Dr, Littleton, CO 80124-2923
PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2015-0192 To Whom It May Concern: On 7/29/2015 3:39:00 PM 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: GRAMMATIKI EVE TSATSANI Original Beneficiary: WELLS FARGO HOME MORTGAGE, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 4/29/2004 Recording Date of DOT: 5/5/2004 Reception No. of DOT: 2004045991 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $317,520.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $238,008.25 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: the failure to timely make payments as required under the Deed of Trust. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 19, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 100-H, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 8585 Meadow Creek Drive, 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, November 18, 2015, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.
NOTICE OF SALE If you believe that your lender or servicer has failed to provide a single The current holder of the Evidence of Debt point of contact (38-38-103.1 CRS) or secured by the Deed of Trust described they are still pursuing foreclosure even herein, has filed written election and dethough you have submitted a comTHE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE mand for sale as provided by law and in pleted loss mitigation application or A FIRST LIEN. said Deed of Trust. you have been offered and have accepTHEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given ted a loss mitigation option (38-38The property described herein is all of that on the first possible sale date (unless 103.2 CRS), you may file a complaint the property encumbered by the lien of the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wedwith the Colorado Attorney General the deed of trust. nesday, November 18, 2015, at the Pub(720-508-6006) or the Consumer Finanlic Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, cial Protection Bureau (855-411-2372) Legal Description of Real Property: Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public or both. However, the filing of a comALL THAT CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND auction to the highest and best bidder for plaint in and of itself will not stop the SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF cash, the said real property and all inforeclosure process. DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO, terest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs BEING KNOWN AS LOT 159, HIGHand assigns therein, for the purpose of First Publication: 9/24/2015 LANDS RANCH FILING NO. 120-C, paying the indebtedness provided in said Last Publication: 10/22/2015 COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Publisher: Douglas County News Press COLORADO. BEING THE SAME PROPTrust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses ERTY AS DESCRIBED IN DEED BOOK of sale and other items allowed by law, Dated: 8/3/2015 1725 PAGE 329, DATED 06/18/1999, REand will deliver to the purchaser a CertificCHRISTINE DUFFY Parker CORDED 06/25/1999, DOUGLAS ate ofRecreation Purchase, Center all as provided by law. If DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee 17301 E. Lincoln COUNTY RECORDS. the sale date isAve. continued to a later date, Parker the deadline to filea ballot a notice of intent to following six locations will be able to assist with all The name, address and telephone numIn addition to being drop-off site, the Which has the address of: 10063 Heycure thoseneeds parties entitled to cure may your by election including: bers of the attorney(s) representing the wood Street, Highlands Ranch, CO Parker Town Hall also be extended. legal holder of the indebtedness is: 80130 20120 E. Mainstreet Registering to vote Parker If you believe that your lender or serEVE M GRINA Replacing a ballot a single NOTICE OF SALE vicer has failed to provide Colorado Registration #: 43658 Voting in person • Monday Friday, October 26 – CRS) or point of– contact (38-38-103.1 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, The current holder of the Evidence of Debt November 2, 8:00 a.m. toforeclosure 5:00 p.m. even they are still pursuing ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 secured by the Deed of Trust described • Saturday, October 31,Elections though you have submitted a com- 125 Stephanie Place Douglas County Castle Rock Phone #: (303) 706-9990 herein, has filed written election and de9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. pleted loss mitigation application or Douglas County Sheriff's Office Fax #: mand for sale as provided by law and in • Tuesday, November 3, Election Day,accep- 9250 you have beenRanch offered and have Highlands Substation Zotos Drive Highlands Ranch Attorney File #: 15-008419 said Deed of Trust. 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. ted Larkspur a loss Fire mitigation option (38-38*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE Protection District 9414 S. Spruce Mountain Drive Larkspur 103.2 CRS), you may file a complaint SALE DATES on the Public Trustee webTHEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given Lone Tree Motor Vehicle Office 9350 Heritage Hills Circle Lone Tree Please contact the Douglas County Elecwith the Colorado Attorney General site: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictruston the first possible sale date tions Office at Recreation 303-660-7444 if you Finanhave 17301that Parker E. Lincoln Ave. Parker(unless (720-508-6006) or theCenter Consumer ee/ the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wedany questions regarding mail ballot voting 20120 E. Mainstreet cial Protection Bureau (855-411-2372) Parker Town Hall Parker nesday, November 18, 2015, at the Pubororvisit DouglasVotes.com where both. However, the filing of amany comLegal Notice No.: 2015-0192 lic Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, questions beofanswered. plaint incan and itself will not stop the First Publication: 9/24/2015 Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public foreclosure process. Last Publication: 10/22/2015 Monday – Friday, October 26 – November 2, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.bidder for auction to the highest and best All voters MAY NOT be eligible to vote Publisher: Douglas County News Press cash, Saturday, October 31,Elec9:00 a.m. to 1:00 the p.m.said real property and all inPublication: onFirst every issue in 9/24/2015 this Coordinated terest7:00 of said willTuesday, November Election Day, a.m. Grantor(s), to 7:00 p.m.Grantor(s)’ heirs LastVoters Publication: tion. be10/22/2015 MAILED a ballot3,that and assigns therein, for the purpose of PUBLIC NOTICE Publisher: Douglas News Press contains only those County candidate(s) and/or paying the indebtedness provided in said Please on contact thethe Douglas Elections Office at 303-660-7444 if you have any questions issue(s) which voter County is eligible to Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Littleton Dated: 7/23/2015 regarding mail ballot voting or visit DouglasVotes.com where many questions can be answered. vote. Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses NOTICE OF SALE CHRISTINE DUFFY of sale and other items allowed by law, Public Trustee Sale No. 2015-0199 DOUGLAS COUNTY Trustee State of Colorado ) bePublic All voters MAY NOT eligible to vote on every issue in this Coordinated Election. aVoters will be and will deliver to the purchaser Certific) SScontains only those candidate(s) MAILED a ballot that and/or issue(s) on which the voter is If ate of Purchase, all as provided by law. To Whom It May Concern: On 8/11/2015 The name, address County oftoDouglas ) and telephone numeligible vote. the sale date is continued to a later date, 2:02:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustbers of the attorney(s) representing the the deadline to file a notice of intent to ee caused the Notice of Election and Deholder the indebtedness is: of I, legal Merlin Klotz,of Clerk and Recorder cure by those parties entitled to cure may mand relating to the Deed of Trust deDouglas State ofCounty, ColoradoState ) of Colorado, do also be extended. scribed below to be recorded in Douglas JOAN certify OLSON hereby that the) SS following is a true County. Colorado Registration #: 28078 be voted and correct list of all persons If you believe that your lender or servicer County of Douglas )ROAD, to 7700 E. ARAPAHOE SUITE 230, on at the Coordinated Election, along with Original Grantor: DAVID J LUNDY has failed to provide a single point of conCENTENNIAL, 80112 Referendums andCOLORADO Amendments, as certitact (38-38-103.1 CRS)doorhereby they certify are still I, Merlin Clerk and Recorder of Douglas County, State of Colorado, that Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECPhone #:Klotz, (877)filed 369-6122 fied to me and in my X3112 office, In TestiTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, pursuing foreclosure even though you the following correct list of all persons to be voted on at the Coordinated Election, Fax #: mony Whereof,is aI true haveand hereunto set my have submitted a completed lossIn mitigaalong with Referendums and Amendments, to me and filed in my office, Testimony INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE Attorney File #: seal CO-15-655365-JS hand and official this October 8, 2015. as certified FOR ALLY BANK CORP. F/K/A GMAC tion application or you have been offered Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and official seal this October 8, 2015. BANK and have accepted a loss mitigation op*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: tion (38-38-103.2 CRS), you may file a SALE DATES on the Public Trustee webOCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC complaint with the Colorado Attorney Gensite: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustDate of Deed of Trust (DOT): 12/22/2009 eral (720-508-6006) or the Consumer Finee/ Recording Date of DOT: 12/30/2009 ancial Protection Bureau (855-411-2372) Reception No. of DOT: 2009100784 or both. However, the filing of a complaint Legal Notice No.: 2015-0178 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. in and of itself will not stop the foreclosure First Publication: 9/24/2015 Original Principal Amount of Evidence of process. Last Publication: 10/22/2015 Debt: $215,377.00 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Outstanding Principal Amount as of the First Publication: 9/24/2015 date hereof: $190,358.83 Last Publication: 10/22/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press __________________________ Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you Merlin Klotz Dated: 8/3/2015 are hereby notified that the covenants of Merlin ClerkKlotz and Recorder of Douglas County CHRISTINE DUFFY the deed of trust have been violated as Clerk and Recorder of Douglas County DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other Legal Notice No.: 927861 The name, address and telephone numpayments provided for in the Evidence of First Publication: October 8, 2015 bers of the attorney(s) representing the Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and Last Publication: October 8, 2015 legal holder of the indebtedness is: other violations of the terms thereof. Publisher: Douglas County News-Press JOAN OLSON
FOR ALLY BANK CORP. F/K/A GMAC BANK Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 12/22/2009 Recording Date of DOT: 12/30/2009 Reception No. of DOT: 2009100784 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $215,377.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $190,358.83
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE
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, BLOCK 3, ACRES GREEN FILING NO. 6, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.
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, December 2, 2015, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.
If you believe that your lender or servicer has failed to provide a single point of contact (38-38-103.1 CRS) or they are still pursuing foreclosure even though you have submitted a completed loss mitigation application or you have been offered and have accepted a loss mitigation option (38-38103.2 CRS), you may file a complaint with the Colorado Attorney General (720-508-6006) or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (855-411-2372) or both. However, the filing of a complaint in and of itself will not stop the foreclosure process. First Publication: 10/8/2015 Last Publication: 11/5/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 8/12/2015 CHRISTINE DUFFY 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 #: Fax #: Attorney File #: 4500.101149.F01 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2015-0199 First Publication: 10/8/2015 Last Publication: 11/5/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2015-0206
To Whom It May Concern: On 8/11/2015 3:17:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.
Original Grantor: MICHAEL S. SOMERS Original Beneficiary: WELLS FARGO HOME MORTGAGE, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 3/1/2002 Recording Date of DOT: 3/6/2002 Reception No. of DOT: 02023019 Book 2280 Page 991 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $241,071.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $159,247.09 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: the failure to make timely payments as required under the Deed of Trust.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust.
Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 49, BLOCK 6, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 4, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.
Which has the address of: 790 Old Stone Drive, 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, December 2, 2015, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.
If you believe that your lender or servicer has failed to provide a single point of contact (38-38-103.1 CRS) or they are still pursuing foreclosure even though you have submitted a completed loss mitigation application or you have been offered and have accepted a loss mitigation option (38-38103.2 CRS), you may file a complaint with the Colorado Attorney General (720-508-6006) or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (855-411-2372) or both. However, the filing of a complaint in and of itself will not stop the foreclosure process.
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Eagles during the day came between teammates in the varsity boys meet. Lyons’ Paul Roberts won in a meet record time of 15:18.00, and Mountain Vista teammates Joshua Romine and Paxton Smith battled side by side for second place with Romine claiming the runner-up ribbon. “Josh helped pull me along after I died a bit,” said Smith. “He got me at the very end. We were at the line together.” Mountain Vista’s boys are the defending Class 5A state champions, and both the boys and girls are focused on Oct. 31 and the state cross-country meet in Colorado Springs. “We haven’t raced a whole lot with our varsity kids this year,” said Golden Eagles coach Jonathan Dalby. “We’re focusing more on the end of the season this year. State is a priority.”
NOTICE Douglas County’s Caleb Thompson getsPUBLIC support from the crowd as he eyes the finish line durHighlands Ranch Invitational cross-country meet on Oct. ing the boys varsity race at the Castle View Sabercat NOTICE OF SALE Sale No. 2015-0206 3. Thompson finished 11th with a Public timeTrustee of 16:47.80. Photo by Jim Benton
Castle View Sabercat Invitational results Top team and individual varsity finishers at the Castle View Sabercat Invitational cross-country meet Oct. 3 in Sedalia. Girls Team 1. Mountain Vista 48; 4. Rock Canyon 169; 5. ThunderRidge 177; 7. Castle
View 215; 9. Chaparral 298. Individual Girls 1. Allie Chipman, Mountain Vista, 17:50.00; 3. Catherine Liggett, Legend, 18:25.00; 5. Savanna Dalton, Castle View, 18:47.00; 6. Shannon Osoba, Rock Canyon, 19:11.70; 7. Caroline Eck, Mountain Vista, 19:30.30; 11. Madison Easton, Mountain Vista, 19:39.00; 12. Erin Kraus, Castle View, 19:50.10; 13. Mauren Fitzsimmons, Mountain Vista, 19:51.00; 15. Allison Janedis, Rock Canyon, 20:01.70; 17. Hannah Brown, Mountain Vista, 20:09.6; 18. Jessica Nats, Mountain Vista, 20:09.60. Boys Team 1. Mountain Vista 23; 2. Rock Canyon 100; 3. Chaparral 134; 4. Legend 144; 6. ThunderRidge 180; 8. Douglas County 206; 10. Heritage, 280. Individual Boys 2. Joshua Romine, Mountain Vista, 16:07.00; 3. Paxton Smith, Mountain Vista, 16:07.30; 4. Shayan Zarrin, Mountain Vista, 16:27.30; 6. Alex Fu, Mountain Vista, 16:31.70; 7. Scott Johnson, Legend, 16:38.20; 8. Ryan Currie, Mountain Vista, 16:41.10; 9. Chris Theodore, Rock Canyon, 16:44.00; 11. Caleb Thompson, Douglas County, 16:47.80; 12. Alex Hebner, Chaparral, 16:49.90; 13. Luke Dickinson, Rock Canyon, 16:51.10; 14. Austin Dennis, Chaparral, 16:53.00; 16. Jeremy Romero, Heritage, 16:55.00; 17. Robbie Gleeson, Mountain Vista, 17:03.00; 20. Bailey Timmons, Rock Canyon, 17:07.70.
To Whom It May Concern: On 8/11/2015 3:17:00 PM 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.
PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2015-0206
To Whom It May Concern: On 8/11/2015 3:17:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.
Original Grantor: MICHAEL S. SOMERS Original Beneficiary: WELLS FARGO HOME MORTGAGE, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 3/1/2002 Recording Date of DOT: 3/6/2002 Reception No. of DOT: 02023019 Book 2280 Page 991 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $241,071.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $159,247.09
Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: the failure to make timely payments as required under the Deed of Trust.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 49, BLOCK 6, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 4, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.
Which has the address of: 790 Old Stone Drive, 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.
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Original Grantor: MICHAEL S. SOMERS Original Beneficiary: WELLS FARGO HOME MORTGAGE, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 3/1/2002 Recording Date of DOT: 3/6/2002 Reception No. of DOT: 02023019 Book 2280 Page 991 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $241,071.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $159,247.09
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Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: the failure to make timely payments as required under the Deed of Trust.
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The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 49, BLOCK 6, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 4, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.
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Which has the address of: 790 Old Stone Drive, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126
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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.
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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, December 2, 2015, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.
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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, December 2, 2015, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.
If you believe that your lender or servicer has failed to provide a single point of contact (38-38-103.1 CRS) or they are still pursuing foreclosure even though you have submitted a completed loss mitigation application or you have been offered and have accepted a loss mitigation option (38-38103.2 CRS), you may file a complaint with the Colorado Attorney General (720-508-6006) or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (855-411-2372) or both. However, the filing of a complaint in and of itself will not stop the foreclosure process.
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First Publication: 10/8/2015 Last Publication: 11/5/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press
Dated: 8/12/2015 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: NICHOLAS H. SANTARELLI Colorado Registration #: 46592 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: Attorney File #: 15-008590 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/
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DISTRICT COURT, DOUGLAS COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO CIVIL ACTION NO. 2013CV30908, Division/Courtroom 3 SHERIFF’S SALE NO. 2015-0001662
they are still pursuing foreclosure even though you have submitted a completed loss mitigation application or you have been offered and have accepted a loss mitigation option (38-38103.2 CRS), you may file a complaint with the Colorado Attorney General (720-508-6006) or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (855-411-2372) or both. However, the filing of a complaint in and of itself will not stop the foreclosure process.
NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY PRAIRIE MEADOWS CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC. Plaintiff v. CHARLES E. LIKEN, JR.; DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY – INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE; COTTONWOOD SOUTH MASTER ASSOCIATION, INC. Defendant(s).
First Publication: 10/8/2015 Last Publication: 11/5/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 8/12/2015 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: NICHOLAS H. SANTARELLI Colorado Registration #: 46592 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: Attorney File #: 15-008590 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/
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Misc. Private Legals Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, DOUGLAS COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO CIVIL ACTION NO. 2013CV30908, Division/Courtroom 3 SHERIFF’S SALE NO. 2015-0001662 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY PRAIRIE MEADOWS CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC. Plaintiff
Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, DOUGLAS COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO CIVIL ACTION NO. 2013CV30908, Division/Courtroom 3 SHERIFF’S SALE NO. 2015-0001662
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NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY PRAIRIE MEADOWS CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC. Plaintiff v. CHARLES E. LIKEN, JR.; DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY – INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE; COTTONWOOD SOUTH MASTER ASSOCIATION, INC. Defendant(s). Regarding: UNIT C, BUILDING 15, COTTONWOOD SOUTH CONDOMINIUM MAP NO. 30, FOR PRAIRIE MEADOWS CONDOMINIUMS ACCORDING TO THE CONDOMINIUM MAP FOR COTTONWOOD SOUTH CONDOMINIUM MAP NO. 30 RECORDED ON NOVEMBER 29, 2006 AT RECEPTION NO. 2006102250, IN THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF DOUGLAS COUNTY AND AS DEFINED AND DESCRIBED IN THE CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION FOR COTTONWOOD SOUTH CONDOMINIUMS FOR PRAIRIE MEADOWS CONDOMINIUMS RECORDED ON NOVEMBER 23, 2004 AT RECEPTION NO. 2004120167 AS
Regarding: UNIT C, BUILDING 15, COTTONWOOD SOUTH CONDOMINIUM MAP NO. 30, FOR PRAIRIE MEADOWS CONDOMINIUMS ACCORDING TO THE CONDOMINIUM MAP FOR COTTONWOOD SOUTH CONDOMINIUM MAP NO. 30 RECORDED ON NOVEMBER 29, 2006 AT RECEPTION NO. 2006102250, IN THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF DOUGLAS COUNTY AND AS DEFINED AND DESCRIBED IN THE CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION FOR COTTONWOOD SOUTH CONDOMINIUMS FOR PRAIRIE MEADOWS CONDOMINIUMS RECORDED ON NOVEMBER 23, 2004 AT RECEPTION NO. 2004120167 AS AMENDED IN TECHNICAL AMENDMENT TO DECLARATION RECORDED ON FEBRUARY 3, 2005 AT RECEPTION NO. 2005010456, IN SAID RECORDS, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO
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Also known as 17200 Waterhouse Circle, Unit C, Parker, Colorado 80134. TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS, Please take notice: You and each of you are hereby notified that a Sheriff's Sale of the referenced property is to be conducted by the Civil Division of the Sheriff's Office of Douglas County, Colorado at 10:00 A.M., on the 6th day November, 2015, at 4000 Justice Way, Suite 2213, Castle Rock, CO 80109, phone number 303-814-7089. At which sale, the above described real property and improvements thereon will be sold to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or
Regarding: UNIT C, BUILDING 15, COTAlso known as 17200 Waterhouse Circle, CAPRICORN 22 to January TONWOOD SOUTH CONDOMINIUM Unit C, (December Parker, Colorado 80134. 19) You MAP NO. 30, FOR PRAIRIE MEADOWS might have a problem trying to stay focused CONDOMINIUMS ACCORDING TO THE TO THE ABOVE on a matter you’d ratherNAMED not dealDEFENDANTS, with. But the CONDOMINIUM MAP FOR COTTONPlease take notice: soonerYou you and do, the sooner it will resolved and WOOD SOUTH CONDOMINIUM MAP each of you arebehereby notified out of the NO. 30 RECORDED ON NOVEMBER 29, thatway. a Sheriff's Sale of the referenced 2006 AT RECEPTION NO. 2006102250, property is to be conducted by the Civil DiAQUARIUS 20 to February An unIN THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF vision(January of the Sheriff's Office 18) of Douglas THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF County, Colorado at 10:00 A.M., probon the foreseen complication creates a difficult DOUGLAS COUNTY AND AS DEFINED 6ththings day November, 4000 lem. But get resolved2015, onceatyou useJustice your AND DESCRIBED IN THE CONDOMINIWay, Suite 2213, Castle Rock, CO 80109, ability phone to turnnumber negative303-814-7089. situations into positive UM DECLARATION FOR COTTONAt which experiences. WOOD SOUTH CONDOMINIUMS FOR sale, the above described real property PRAIRIE MEADOWS CONDOMINIUMS and improvements thereon will be sold to PISCES to March 20) The Piscesno RECORDED ON NOVEMBER 23, 2004 the(February highest 19 bidder. Plaintiff makes penchant for doing the right thing at the rightor AT RECEPTION NO. 2004120167 AS warranty relating to title, possession, AMENDED IN TECHNICAL AMENDquietyou enjoyment to said real proptime helps deal withinaand particularly troubleMENT TO DECLARATION RECORDED erty in connection with this bidsome situation. Consider your bestsale. option,Alland ON FEBRUARY 3, 2005 AT RECEPders will be required to have in their posact accordingly. TION NO. 2005010456, IN SAID REsession cash or certified funds at least CORDS, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, equal to the amount of the judgment credBORNitor’s THISbid. WEEK: Although you might someSTATE OF COLORADO Please telephone 303-814-7089 times seem rigid your yourthe love of jus-of prior to theinsale toviews, ascertain amount Also known as 17200 Waterhouse Circle, this bid. highestfriend and best bidder will tice makes youThe a trusted everyone can Unit C, Parker, Colorado 80134. rely on.have one hour following the sale to tender the full amount of their bid, or they will be TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS, deemed to have withdrawn their bid. © 2015 King Features Synd., Inc. Please take notice: You and each of you are hereby notified BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE that a Sheriff's Sale of the referenced CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFIproperty is to be conducted by the Civil DiCIENT TO COVER THE INITIAL BID AT vision of the Sheriff's Office of Douglas THE TIME OF SALE. County, Colorado at 10:00 A.M., on the 6th day November, 2015, at 4000 Justice PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LIEN BEING Way, Suite 2213, Castle Rock, CO 80109, FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST phone number 303-814-7089. At which LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. sale, the above described real property Judgment is in the amount of $ and improvements thereon will be sold to 26,141.76. the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or All telephone inquiries for information quiet enjoyment in and to said real propshould be directed to the office of the unerty in connection with this sale. All biddersigned Sheriff at 303-814-7089. The ders will be required to have in their posname, address and telephone number of session cash or certified funds at least the attorney representing the legal owner equal to the amount of the judgment credof the above described lien is Wendy E. itor’s bid. Please telephone 303-814-7089 Weigler, Esq., Winzenburg, Leff, Purvis & prior to the sale to ascertain the amount of Payne, LLP, 8020 Shaffer Parkway, Suite this bid. The highest and best bidder will 300, Littleton, Colorado 80127 303-863have one hour following the sale to tender 1870. the full amount of their bid, or they will be deemed to have withdrawn their bid. Tony G. Spurlock Sheriff of Douglas County, Colorado BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE By: Ron Hanavan, Deputy CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THE INITIAL BID AT Legal Notice No.: 927715 THE TIME OF SALE. First Publication: September 17, 2015 Last Publication: October 15, 2015 PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LIEN BEING Published In: The Douglas County NewsFORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST Press LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. Judgment is in the amount of $ 26,141.76.
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32 Highlands Ranch Herald
October 8, 2015
As his friend Hayden Kern holds the flag, Roman Kiene “putts” the ball toward the hole as friends Eric Lolsen and Connor O’Shields, right, look on. They played a round of footgolf on the newly created course at Broken Tee Golf Course in Englewood. Photo by Tom Munds
Kickin’ it at the course Footgolf’s goal is to boot soccer ball into hole By Tom Munds tmunds@colorado communitymedia.com When his foursome was cleared to start play Sept. 27, Hayden Kern teed off by sending a soccer ball sailing through the air toward the orange flag marking the first hole on the footgolf course at Broken Tee Golf Course in Englewood. The Highlands Ranch resident and his three friends, Eric Lolsan, Roman Kiene and Connor O’Shields, were trying the sport of footgolf for the first time. “A friend told us about the sport, so we decided to try it,” Kern said as he prepared to start play. “We are all soccer players and golfers so we figured it would be fun.” Katie Kern brought the boys to the course. “They wanted to try the sport and I thought it would be a good idea,” she said. “It is a great way for the boys to get out and enjoy a beautiful day and see if they can use athletic abilities and soccer skills to make par on the holes.” The boys checked out the first hole and the challenges it presented. The hole isn’t very long, but there is a hill between the tee box and the flag. A player could try to drive the ball up and over the hill and hope it would stick on the green. A more conservative strategy would be to take an approach shot down the fairway, leaving a clear path to put the next shot on the green. When they completed the first hole, the young athletes agreed it was easy to kick the ball but hard to move it toward the hole. Lolsan, a Littleton resident, added that he felt
kick-putting accurately was a real challenge. As the name of the game indicates, footgolf players kick the ball instead of hitting the ball with a club. “Footgolf is an up-and-coming sport. It is very popular in California, and one course reported 10,000 rounds of footgolf played in one year,” said Shannon Rhoades, recreation program administrator at the course. “The staff always is looking for more ways to use the course. So we looked at the game, talked it over and made the decision to set up a foot nine-hole golf course off to the side of our par-3 course.” Players use a No. 5 soccer ball, and the object is to use as few kicks as possible to put the ball in a hole that is 21 inches in diameter. From tee to hole, yardages vary from 86 yards to 193 yards. The total course yardage on the regular tees is 1,308. From the beginners’ tee, the course yardage is 1,013. The golf and footgolf courses are adjacent and both can be in play at the same time. Rhoades said that, for safety reasons, there is at least 10 minutes between tee times for golfers and footgolfers. The cost to play the course is $8 for Englewood residents, $10 for nonresidents and $6 for those 18 and under. Players can rent a No. 5 soccer ball for $3 but a $20 refundable deposit is required to rent a ball. Course hours for footgolf are the same as for the Broken Tee Golf Course facilities, located at 2101 W. Oxford Ave. To book a tee time for footgolf, call 303762-2670 and hit 0 to bypass the long information message and check on available times. Footgolfers also can book tee times online by going to www.brokenteegolf.com and click on the tee-time icon at the top of the page.
SPORTS ROUNDUP HIGHLANDS RANCH FALCONS FOOTBALL Fruita Monument 28, Highlands Ranch 14 The visiting Highlands Ranch Falcons lost to the Fruita Monument Wildcats in a conference game on Oct. 2. Key performers: No individual stats were reported for Highlands Ranch. VOLLEYBALL Highlands Ranch 3, Castle View 0 The visiting Falcons beat the Castle View Sabercats in a conference game on Sept. 29 with all three sets at 25 points. Key performers: Junior Melissa Evans had 11 kills and six serving aces. Senior Jasmine Evans had 10 kills and nine digs. Highlands Ranch 3, Legend 2 The Falcons took the win at a home conference game against the Titans on Oct. 1. Key performers: Sophomore K. Milkowski had 22 kills and seven digs. Junior Lauren Kloss had three blocks and seven kills. Junior Melissa Evans had 22 kills and 15 digs. SOFTBALL Ponderosa 8, Highlands Ranch 3 The Highlands Ranch Falcons lost to the Ponderosa Mustangs at an away conference game on Sept. 28. Key performers: Freshmen Ryan Milkowski, Jayde Clark and R. Van Gundy each had a home run.
Rock Canyon 18, Highlands Ranch 5 The hosting Falcons lost to the Jaguars at a conference game on Sept. 30. Key performers: Freshmen R. Van Gundy and Ryan Milkowski each had a home run. Seniors Tasha Lanning and Jordan Vagt each had home run. BOYS SOCCER Highlands Ranch 3, Castle View 2 The Highlands Ranch Falcons defeated the Castle View Sabercats at a home conference game on Sept. 28 with a close score of 3-2. Key performers: Senior Jeff Ingell was awarded soccer player of the game and scored all three goals. Senior and goalie Tyler Londono had three saves. Regis Jesuit 4, Highlands Ranch 0 The Regis Jesuit Raiders beat the Falcons at a home conference game on Oct. 1. Key performers: Senior Harry Kottenstette was awarded player of the game and had three steals. Goalie and senior Tyler Londono had five saves. BOYS TENNIS Legend 4, Highlands Ranch 3: In a Oct. 1 home match, Highlands Ranch lost to Parker 4-3 with single victories from the following players: Andrew Seehausen (No. 1 singles, 6-4, 6-4); Austin Hegemann and Mitchell Krusoe (No. 1 doubles, 6-2, 6-0); Simon Ye and Drew Bowman (No. 2 doubles, 6-4, 6-3).