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Sky Ridge CEO leaving for new job Tarrant accepts top post at Denver’s Presbyterian/St. Luke’s

By Jane Reuter

jreuter@colorado communitymedia.com

Maureen Tarrant speaks at the June 2013 groundbreaking of Sky Ridge Medical Center’s expansion. File photo

Sky Ridge Medical Center’s first and only chief executive officer, Maureen Tarrant, is leaving her position with the Lone Tree hospital to serve as CEO of Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center and Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children at Presbyterian/St. Luke’s.

Tarrant will start her new job Aug. 4.

Susan Hicks, Sky Ridge’s chief operating officer since its opening, has been named interim CEO. The Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical

Center and Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children is a two-hospital campus in Denver owned by HealthONE, which also owns Sky Ridge. Tarrant steps in for resigning CEO Mimi Roberson.

“I am both humbled and honored to be selected for this new role,” Tarrant said.

“Over the past 11 years, I have been fortunate to work with an extraordinary team of health care professionals and an exemplary medical staff at Sky Ridge. Together, we created a destination facility with a depth and breadth of service that has earned the facility quality accolades, patient confidence and community respect.

“I look forward to bringing this same passion for growth, clinical excellence, economic development and community involvement to my new position.”

Tarrant has overseen operations at Sky Ridge since its 2003 opening, steering it so successfully that it’s undergoing a $107

million expansion. Rated one of the most beautiful hospitals in the country, Sky Ridge was the cornerstone of the RidgeGate development.

In a 2013 interview, Tarrant called Sky Ridge “a capstone in my work in healthcare administration.”

“To have worked on the planning and building of the hospital, to have worked with the Douglas County community, to be the first employee of the hospital, to having worked on the crafting of the mission, vision and values to recruiting medical staff and then watching it grow — that’s the journey of a lifetime,” she said.

The expansion will add 90 beds, a women’s center, medical office building, four operating suites and a parking garage by late 2014.

Tarrant lives in Greenwood Village with her husband, John.

GOP gives HD44 nod to Ransom She will replace Jack Hilbert as party’s candidate

By Mike DiFerdinando

mdiferdinando@colorado communitymedia.com

Many say economic development in south metro Denver hinges on the extension of light rail — which now stops here at Lincoln Avenue — south to RidgeGate Parkway. File photo

RTD votes to extend light rail Plan for southeast line still requires OK for federal grant

By Jane Reuter

jreuter@colorado communitymedia.com A July 15 “yes” vote by the Regional Transportation District’s board of directors is a vital step toward construction of the southeast light rail extension. The RTD board voted to move forward with the $207 million project, which will add 2.3 miles of track and three stations between Lincoln Station and RidgeGate Parkway.

The construction still hinges on approval of a $92 million Federal Transit Administration grant. Word on that is expected in spring 2015.

The RTD vote “is a big step forward,” Lone Tree Mayor Jim Gunning said. “I feel very confident we’re going to get the federal grant.”

If funding falls into place, construction likely would begin in early 2016, with completion in 2018.

The project also is getting a significant boost from south metro entities that believe the extension is key to the area’s future. The City of Lone Tree, Douglas County, RidgeGate’s Coventry Development and the Denver South Transportation Management Authority are contributing a total of nearly $40 million toward the line’s construction. That includes a Coventry donation of about 25 acres of land for the tracks and stations.

The local match makes up 16.5 per-

cent of the project cost, far exceeding the 2.5 percent match RTD requested from local partners. Of the project’s total $207 million cost, RTD’s investment would be $66 million, or about 32 percent.

South metro officials say it’s a worthwhile investment because light rail will accelerate the pace of quality of development. Estimates show the extension will increase assessed property valuation by $700 million, generate an estimated 10 million square feet of commercial real estate and create 20,000 new jobs in the next 25 years.

The future extension was a key factor for new Lone Tree businesses like Charles Schwab and Kaiser Permanente.

“The business community that is moving into Lone Tree is asking for and expecting this extension,” Lone Tree Mayor Pro Tem Jackie Millet said. “Our residents bought their homes in the RidgeGate west village with the expectation that was going to be an option.

“It increases the assessed valuation of the land itself, which feeds back into the school district and the library. It’s an investment in our community we believe will continue to pay dividends to the residents and businesses.”

It also will set the tone for future development on RidgeGate’s undeveloped east side. Two of the stations are planned there, including one at the future Lone Tree City Center east of Interstate 25 and south of Lincoln Avenue, and another — the last stop on the line — at RidgeGate Parkway and I-25.

The other station is planned south of the current Lincoln Station near Sky Ridge Medical Center. From that station,

the line will cross over I-25 to the east side.

Coventry Development executive vice president Keith Simon has been working toward the light-rail extension for 15 years.

“We’ve planned the community with that rail from day one,” he said. “Even back in 1999, we felt that having access to rail transit would really help make the community much more unique and appealing to people — not only people that live there but more importantly to employers. We know they all want to locate as close as they can to a light-rail station because particularly the younger employees they’re trying to recruit and retain would much rather not be dependent on a car. They can also recruit people that might live in the central Denver area.”

Simon called RTD’s recent vote “another step in a long process.”

Plans to bring the light rail south to RidgeGate accompanied plans for construction of the RidgeGate Parkway interchange.

“Once we had that interchange approved, it gave us the foundation to go to RTD and propose the southeast light rail extension,” Simon said. “We were able to go and say … `You could bring the light rail down to it and have a great end-ofline station, and we’ll give you all the land necessary to do it.’”

Despite that reassurance, the process has moved slowly.

“These transportation projects involve lots of players, and are fairly expensive,” Simon said. “That means they take lots of time.”

At a special selection meeting July 19 at the Douglas County Justice Center, Kim Ransom was chosen to replace Jack Hilbert as the Republican nominee for the House District 44 seat.

Ransom was elected by a majority on the first ballot. House District 44 encompasses Parker, Lone Tree and parts of unincorporated Douglas County.

Ransom, 55, is a mother of four, and is a customer service representative for vacation rentals outlet VRBO.com.

She has worked as an aide for two Douglas County state senators, Republicans John Evans and Tom Wiens and as the HD44 committee secretary.

Hilbert, who most re- Ransom cently served as Douglas County commissioner and won the Republican primary in June to represent House District 44 in the general election, withdrew his name as the sole candidate July 13 after accepting a position as Child Welfare Hotline System manager with the Colorado Department of Human Services’ Child Welfare Protection Division.

Five people —Ransom, Debbie Lewis, Donald Parrot, Debbie Cohen and Kim Monson —interviewed for the position.

Each candidate had three minutes to speak on their qualifications for the position and then answered questions from the panel. They were given two minutes to respond to each question. Each interview lasted about an hour.

The panel, made up of three members of the HD44 Republican Committee and three voting members of the Douglas County GOP executive team, asked the candidates about their positions on the Second Amendment and extending gun rights to places of business and schools; social issues, such as marriage equality and abortion; school choice and their stance on standard core curriculum in public schools; illegal immigration; and whether they would vote for an increase GOP continues on Page 13

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July 24, 2014

Memories of big-hearted man loom large The massive oak bends over a small gray home on the corner of a quiet Long Island street, its strong, leafy branches casting cool shade over friends and family gathering in the yard.

Small American flags line the sidewalk, and a larger one hangs by the front door. Above the garage is a fading banner that proclaims Old Glory, USA, Liberty.

Nancy Nyhuis greets her guests warmly, with a quick, welcoming smile that also imparts a sense, a shadow, of sadness behind it.

A white limo party bus pulls up to the house and the group of 24 piles in, chattering, laughing, squeezing next to each other on long seats illuminated by a string of blue lights.

Nancy stands in front of the group, a glass of wine in her hand.

“First of all,” she says, “thanks, everyone, for being here. I have a picture of John in the back ...” She pauses as tears fill her eyes. “This has been a bad day for me because it’s so final. But I’m glad you’re all here.”

Someone pops in a CD of her husband’s favorite music and the lyrics of a lilting country song that tells of a simple man loving his “helluva life” fills the bus.

Everyone cheers and holds drinks high in a toast. The driver shifts the bus into gear toward the first of four stops.

And, on this warm June day, almost four months after his death, John Devlin’s final wish unfolds.

“It’s what he wanted,” his sister, Jennifer Zarcensky, says. “To have a party.”

That’s the kind of man John was — brash, rowdy, opinionated, funny, full of passion for life and those he loved.

He liked a party. He also was the kind of man who showed up at Ground Zero the day after the heartrending devastation and who stayed there for 9½ months, seven days a week, 12 hours a day, operating the heavy machinery that removed the rubble that contained, not only the concrete of the towers, but also the remains of those who had worked in them.

He loved his country.

In the end, patriotism killed John.

Law finally recognizes suffering of helpers

By Ann Macari Healey

ahealey @coloradocommunitymedia.com

In 2009, he was diagnosed with Stage IV inoperable throat cancer, most likely, doctors said, a result of breathing the toxic dust that permeated the site. The cancer is often associated with longtime chain smokers, but John never smoked.

After a grueling regimen of surgeries, radiation and chemotherapy treatments that left him in constant pain and unable to eat solid food, John — a once-brawny 270 pounds with a scraggly mustache and goatee — shrank from an XXL- to an M-sized T-shirt and died March 11. He was 53.

Until his death, and with others from police and fire organizations, he fought loud and hard for the federal government to recognize and be accountable to the many first responders, including the heavy machine operators like him, who were becoming ill and dying because of their work at Ground Zero.

And yet, knowing the outcome, he had no regrets.

“John and I went there together,” friend Kevin Cullimore, also a heavy machine operator, says. “It was just a calling, as an American.”

A traditional Mass was held for John soon after his death. But John wanted to go out on sounds of laughter. So he planned this celebration. Those who have come represent markers of John’s existence, a timeline of people that dates back to childhood and spreads through every trail of his life. They include me and my husband, whose sister-in-law is Jennifer.

The bus pulls into a nearly empty parking lot at Gilgo Beach, a tranquil stretch of white sand and low dunes on Long Island’s south shore where John

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In May, two months after his death, John Devlin’s name was one of 93 new ones added to the growing list on the memorial black granite wall at 9/11 Responders Remembered Park on Long Island.

More than 300 names have been inscribed at the park in Nesconset, which honors those who have died from 9/11-related illnesses. They include firefighters, police officers and civilians, from a forensic dentist to an FBI mortuary director to construction workers such as John, an operating engineer who manned front-end loaders, bulldozers and other heavy machinery that helped clear the wreckage of Ground Zero.

After two weeks at Ground Zero, John and his companions began having trouble breathing and coughing up phlegm, according to a 2011 Newsday article in which he described the atmosphere as “a martini of toxic chemicals.”

John, who died of throat cancer that doctors say most likely resulted from breathing the toxic dust, became a vocal advocate for passage of the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act. The law provides testing and treatment for people who worked in response and recovery operations at the World Trade Center site.

The original bill, introduced in 2010, did not pass. When a Republican filibuster in the Senate stalled a second version in December of that year, comedian Jon Stewart of “The Daily Show” interviewed four first

played as a child, where he later brought his two children, where he would whip out his harmonica and join the bands playing there on weekends.

His son, Matt, 19, tall, blond, steps down from the bus. On the right side of his chest, under his arm, is a tattoo of a Native American woman wearing an

responders from police, fire, transportation and heavy equipment sectors.

Among them was John, who with the others shared experiences and outrage at the lack of federal support. All four were suffering from either cancer or heart and lung diseases.

The bill passed later that month and Stewart’s show was credited by White House officials and media and political organizations for helping spur that approval.

The act, signed by President Obama on Jan. 2, 2011, provides medical treatment for health conditions that research suggested occurred because of exposure to World Trade Center dust and air. It covered such conditions as chronic coughs and other respiratory ailments, digestive disorders, and mental health issues such as post-traumatic stress and depression.

But it did not include cancers, because the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health said there wasn’t enough scientific evidence to determine a link.

In September 2012, the act was amended to include 50 types of cancers, including respiratory, digestive, skin, blood — and throat cancers.

John became well-known throughout the area for his advocacy and was often interviewed over the years by local news outlets.

“It was an honor to work through Christmas on that 9/11,” John Devlin said to Stewart on his show, “to give closure to those people that were on the other side of that gate every morning, showing us pictures of their loved ones. I don’t think there’s anything better than to go out there and help other people.”

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Schools’ turnover up, but on pace with state Officials say staff changes ‘on track’ with recent years

By Jane Reuter

jreuter@colorado communitymedia.com Teacher and overall staff turnover in the Douglas County School District rose from 2012-13 to 2013-14, putting it at a level similar to the state as a whole.

DCSD teacher turnover is up about 4 percentage points, from 13.26 percent in 2012-13 to 17.28 percent in 2013-14, according to the Colorado Department of Education. Total staff turnover — which includes principals, administrators, office support, paraprofessionals, trade and other employees — increased about 2.4 percentage points, from 17.66 to 20.05.

In 2013-14, average teacher turnover in Colorado was 16.65 percent, and total staff turnover was 20.37 percent.

Critics in recent years have said DCSD’s education reforms have prompted many

teachers to leave. But school district leaders say the turnover is not alarming.

“Turnover in DCSD across all employee groups remains on track with recent years,” DCSD spokeswoman Paula Hans said in an emailed statement. “For the 2013-14 school year, DCSD is once again below the state average, with 20.05 percent in total turnover. Neighboring school districts are as high as 32 percent in turnover for the most recent school year.”

Denver Public Schools, which also has been in the process of implementing education reform, recorded total turnover of 31.61 percent.

DCSD’s total staff turnover rate in 201314 was higher than the neighboring, suburban Cherry Creek (17.26 percent), Jeffco (14.76 percent) and Littleton (13.64 percent) districts. The same was true for teacher turnover.

The Douglas County district’s best teachers are, for the most part, staying.

Under the district’s rating system, 21 percent of teachers are considered highly effective; 5 percent of those teachers recently left DCSD, according to the district. Most

of the teachers — 70 percent — are rated effective; of those, 7 percent left the district. Of the 1 percent rated ineffective, 88 percent left.

“DCSD is in the midst of a rigorous transformation of American education,” the email from Hans said. “Professional educators are redesigning, and in some cases completely reinventing our outcomes, assessments, teaching strategies and evaluations. As part of this process, we are raising expectations and turnover is to be expected.”

Looking back in five-year increments, CDE statistics show a rise in DCSD’s turnover rate. Teacher turnover was at 10.16 percent in 2008-09, and 12.5 percent in 2003-04. Total staff turnover in those years was 15.35 percent in 2008-09 and 16.6 percent in 2003-04.

“To see the turnover rate for administrators and teachers compared to years past for Douglas County shows how unhappy people are,” said Courtney Smith, president of the Douglas County Federation of Teachers. “What they’re doing in Douglas County is not working, despite

their slogan.”

CDE’s turnover calculations are different from DCSD’s, the district says. For instance, an in-district promotion or transfer is viewed by CDE as turnover, the email said. In the teacher category alone, Hans said, that decreases turnover from 17.28 percent to 14.63 percent.

But that would apply to and potentially change all CDE turnover statistics, not just in Douglas County. The department of education confirmed its statewide turnover report does not account for promotions or transfers, but compares staff identification numbers and the job classification from year to year.

In recent months, DCSD has seen turnover in upper-administration positions.

Former assistant superintendent of secondary education Dan McMinimee and system performance officer Syna Morgan accepted positions with Jeffco Public Schools. McMinimee is the district’s new superintendent and Morgan its chief academic officer.

Department of ed rules in favor of school district Pay-for-performance program found to be in compliance Staff report After a several-week review of the Douglas County School District’s teacherevaluation system, the Colorado Department of Education has found the district to be in compliance with the law.

The review came at the request of the Douglas County Federation of Teachers, which in May alleged that DCSD’s new system, based on pay for performance, was “invalid and unreliable.”

CDE commissioner of education Robert Hammond stated in a news release that the evaluation tool — known as CITE (Continuous Improvement of Teacher Effectiveness) — is “in compliance with the law and (we) do not have any findings that require

further action on part of the district.”

Douglas County School Board President Kevin Larsen said he appreciated the “thorough and objective review by CDE.” “CITE is a great evaluation tool developed by our teachers, for our teachers,” he said in a news release. “Pay for performance is crucial to ensuring that we recognize, reward and keep our best teachers.”

Larsen added that 91 percent of the district’s teachers were rated “effective” or “highly effective.”

Teacher and principal evaluations now are required in all Colorado school districts under Senate Bill 191, passed in 2010.

Districts were allowed to adopt either the state’s teacher evaluation program, or create their own. DCSD designed and introduced its own in 2012.

The evaluations are part of DCSD’s pay-for-performance program. Based on self-evaluations, meetings with adminis-

trator-level evaluators and other factors, each teacher was assigned a rating ranging from “highly effective” to “ineffective.” Pay increases are tied to those ratings, and also to a new market-based pay scale.

Teachers’ union president Courtney Smith said at the time of the review request that DCSD failed to properly define the outcomes teachers needed to reach to secure peak ratings under the system, and hasn’t changed the evaluations despite numerous complaints during the rollout year.

Smith was surprised by the state’s decision, describing it as “a blow” to DCSD’s teachers.

“I was truly shocked they didn’t at least go further in the process, especially after seeing an expert opinion showing the teacher evaluation system in Douglas County is neither valid or reliable,” she said, referring to a report from teacher evaluation consultants Teaching Learning

Solutions. “Yet they’re basing compensation for that many employees on an invalid tool.”

The DCF is conferring with its legal team about possible next steps.

“The impact is drastic to the careers of teachers in Douglas County,” Smith said.

The department of education did recommend in its findings that the district improve its communication with educators through clearly stating its procedural policy tied to the evaluations and evaluation appeals on the DCSD website.

“The instrument (CITE) is in a continual refinement and improvement process involving staff members,” a statement from the district reads. “CITE features multiple checks and balances — including second look, appeal, level one review and level two review.”

To learn more about CITE, visit www. dcsdk12.org/district/evaluation-cite.

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Resource fair provides tools to thrive July 28 event set for PACE Center

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At the Strive to Thrive Resource and Service Fair July 28 at Parker’s PACE Center, locals who are in need will have the chance to eat a free meal and learn how to take advantage of food and clothing assistance and get school supplies.

“If you need help, or are struggling, sometimes it can be hard to walk into an agency or call up and find the right person to help you,” Douglas Coun-

ty community care navigator Rand Clark said. “It can be embarrassing.

This event is set up like a fair. You can walk in and find the organization that you need and someone will be there to answer your questions.

“And it’s not just information; you can walk away with your hands full.”

According to Clark, the county aims to hold the event twice a year — once in January and again in late July or early August to help families before school starts.

Parents of children in need will be able to register on site for school supplies, discounted or free school meals and free transit cards.

“It’s a great first step for parents who are struggling with how they’re going to have their kids ready for the school year,” Clark said. “The people who you need to talk to will be there.”

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which more than 20 local agencies are on hand — have drawn between 150175 people each time. The fair is designed for Douglas County residents but is open to anyone who is in need.

“We want to give our people the opportunity to thrive regardless of their circumstance,” Clark said. “It’s a relaxed and comfortable environment. It’s not intimidating. If you need help, come by. You can walk in, get the information that you need, and walk out. No one will know why you’re there. We just want to get the word out and encourage people to take advantage of these resources.”

The free event runs from 4-6 p.m.

July 28 at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave. in Parker. No appointment or registration is required. This is the fifth time that the county has hosted the resource fair.

NEWS IN A HURRY Goodwill’s new venture Goodwill Industries of Denver is opening a furniture store at 8230 S. Colorado Blvd. on Aug. 2, near the intersection of County Line Road.

The store — the first of its kind for Goodwill Denver — will feature gently used furniture and home décor, including lamps, rugs and artwork. The 8,330-squarefoot location will also feature a drive-through donation drop-off area.

It will be open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sundays. Proceeds from the store will help fund Goodwill’s career-focused programs for at-risk youths, struggling adults and individuals with disabilities.

CU campus set to open at wildlife museum The renovations by the University of Colorado’s south Denver campus at The Wildlife Experience are nearing completion and will be ready for classes this fall. Doors and windows are in, network infrastructure is installed and furniture is arriving soon.

At 5:30 p.m. Aug. 18, engineering students will be the first to attend class at CU South Denver. Nursing, education and counseling, public health, politics and public policy and business will follow right behind.

The public is invited to schedule a tour of the construction renovations. CU will also make presentations by request to local businesses and community groups.

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The three men left the mall through Dicks Sporting Goods store.

Witnesses saw them leaving the Park Meadows area in a silver Jeep Liberty. The vehicle was reported stolen minutes after the robbery.

Police are reviewing security footage of the theft for more information.

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he threw a pre-chemo party.” His dad, Matt says, defined optimism. “He said as long as you stay happy and positive, good things will come your way. It might take a while, but it will come.”

The group treks past beach-goers sitting under umbrellas and playing volleyball. Children dig holes that catch water from the incoming surf.

Eddie Jr., a fourth-generation son of the family who owns the inn at the beach, grabs his surfboard and approaches Nancy. She gives him a small green tin with some of John’s ashes.

“I’m going to go past the waves,” he says, “then I’m gonna turn around and face the group.”

He paddles through the surf with his right hand, the tin aloft in his left.

“Matthew,” Nancy calls, looking around for her stepson. “Where’s Matt?”

Matt moves toward Nancy, who is tightly holding the framed picture of John to her chest. They put an arm around each other.

Eddie Jr. turns his surfboard toward shore. Like a trail of dust in the soft breeze, John’s ashes scatter into the air and drift down into the water.

Matt and Nancy hug. Tears well throughout the group.

“I saw him healthy, going down,” says his sister, Jennifer, older by three years.

“He really fought it. He really put up a fight ...”

Back on the bus, the 1970s Southern rock tunes “Ramblin’ Man” and “Ghost Riders in the Sky” generate an enthusiastic sing-along.

Second stop: Sea Breeze, a quaint bar near the Babylon town pier that in the early 1900s was the hangout of local clammers. It’s small, with a wooden

ceiling, a pool table, a dartboard and a line of stools at the long, acrylic-topped counter on which Nancy places John’s picture. The bartender sets down a shot glass of Jack Daniel’s in front of it.

“He was my best man,” says Tim Cunningham, John’s friend since they were 5 years old. “We’ve been through thick and thin together.”

And “I love remembering him,” he says. “When he walked into a room, he had such a commanding presence. He controlled any party. He was always so funny and he always had a good joke to tell. Even if he insulted you in some way — and he did — he had a way to make it better.”

About 45 minutes later, the group climbs back on the bus.

Third stop: Mustang Sally’s, a long, narrow dive in a nondescript shopping strip in Bay Shore, flanked on one side by an ice cream shop and on the other by a convenience store. Inside, jerseys of the New York Jets — John’s favorite team — and the New York Giants hang on one wall.

Kevin sits at the bar, nursing a beer.

He remembers how he and John met — in a fistfight related to work that Kevin initiated. John knocked Kevin down several times, then looked at him.

“Are we going to do this again?” he asked Kevin. “Or are we gonna have a beer?”

They had a beer. And “we were buddies from then on.”

He worked alongside John at Ground Zero for just as many months. He still has a bag of clothes from those days that he opens every now and then. “I don’t know why, but smelling it sometimes, it brings me back to earth.”

He is 51 and has two children, ages 5 and 6.

“I look at my kids,” Kevin says. “It scares the hell out of me. ... I try not to think about it.” Then, again, softly, “I try not to think about it.”

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Lady Antebellum. Everyone seems to understand and the bus fills with exuberant voices and clapping.

Yeah, it’s been a bumpy road, roller coasters high and low Fill the tank and drive the car, pedal fast, pedal hard You won’t have to go that far If you want to give up cause it’s dark, we’re really not that far apart So let your heart, sweetheart, be your compass when you’re lost And you should follow it wherever it may go Nancy is swaying, letting the music and words take her someplace else. The necklace she made from her and John’s wedding rings hangs around her neck — inside John’s simple circular band is hers, shaped into a heart, the diamond nestled at the point.

In the moments before John died, he looked at her and said, “This is my sendoff song to you. Listen to every word.”

When it’s all said and done, you can walk instead of run ‘Cause no matter what you’ll never be alone Never be alone, oh-oh-oh Never be alone, oh-oh-oh Nancy’s smile lights her face as she sings. Her eyes close and her arms reach toward the sky.

She is listening.

Ann Macari Healey’s column about people, places and issues of everyday life appears every other week. Her column earned first place in the 2013 Colorado Press Association Better Newspaper contest. She can be reached at ahealey@coloradocommunitymedia.com or 303-5664110.

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On the bus, Lenny Martinez, once John’s partner in a contracting business, leans back on the seat. As another country tune starts up, he tries to blink back tears. He takes off his glasses, wipes his eyes, hugs his wife.

“Every time I get back on the bus, I start crying,” he says. “He was king of the prom. ... He would get everybody together. It’s kind of sad — they say the good die young. If I can affect half as many people as he did, in my lifetime, I feel my job is done.”

The bus pulls into an empty lot across the street from The Southside Hotel, a red brick restaurant-bar in Bay Shore that has been around since Prohibition days. Stories about John flit around the small tables in the woodlined colonial-style bar.

Lenny is smiling, remembering how, at Lenny’s wedding, John, a top hat on his head and cane in his hand, pretended he couldn’t see as he walked into the reception hall. How the crowd laughed.

Lenny laughs, too. He also remembers John’s resolute sense of duty: “He was an average lunchbox guy. He said, `I got to go.’ Most people wouldn’t do that.”

John’s boisterous 75-year-old uncle, called Uncle Dave by all, raises his glass and bellows: “To John, my nephew. I loved him dearly and I know you guys, did, too.

Salut!”

The room echoes.

On the bus, Nancy finds her seat. The afternoon has been difficult, but good, too. Plenty of tears, but also so much laughter, so many warm remembrances, so much loving comfort.

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Thanks, officer: It’s best to slow down So 2,000 miles, 28 hours of driving time, more than 200 songs, a couple of bags of Big League Chew bubble gum, a bag of sunflower seeds, several waters, a few milkshakes and fast food burgers, and at least 12 cups of coffee later, we arrived back in Colorado after our vacation on the East Coast. The trip home was filled with productive calls with customers and family and friends, and — even more productive and inspiring — with some quiet time and reflection as I drove across the countryside.

I especially enjoyed the 20 minutes or so of quiet time as I waited for the Pennsylvania State Trooper to write my ticket for prolonged driving time in the left lane. I was professionally reminded that the left lane is only for passing, and politely reminded that I could have also received a ticket for being a little

more than slightly above the speed limit.

At first I was a little annoyed that I was pulled over for something as petty as driving for too long in the left lane. You may know how it feels when you have handed over your driver’s license, insurance, and registration to the policeman standing at your passengerside window, and then he does the slow walk

It’s a dog’s life ... and that’s a good thing A Houston family adopted a black Labrador three years ago, knowing he had terminal cancer. The Roberts family gave Duke the best three years a dog could have.

And they made his final day a dog’s dream.

There were lots of hamburgers, a trip to the park and a photographer.

I couldn’t do what the family did, the photographer part.

Before Smitty, there was a girl named Badger. She depended upon me. That had never happened before. I didn’t know that it was going to be so much work — or that it was going to be so great.

I was a rat. I had an affair, Michelle found out, and moved out while I was at work. I came home in a snowstorm to a dark house. I opened the door and saw two shiny eyes looking up at me.

Michelle couldn’t have a dog in her new place, so Badger was all mine for the next 14 years.

We made two road trips to Michigan, visited Durango together, La Veta, Centennial, Wyo., and while the studio was under construction, we drove away on the noisiest days and went all over the place.

We were an inseparable team, just like Smitty and me.

I hung artwork at her eye level, which wasn’t very high. She was a small standard red dachshund.

A dog will get into your heart like nothing else. I am made up of two-thirds humbug, but my dachshunds found the other third and wouldn’t let go.

Duke was on three legs and ran around like he had five.

The Robertses knew that the time had come to say good-bye, so they chose a day and asked family friend Robyn Arouty, a photographer who specializes in animal

portraits, to document Duke’s final day.

Could you do that?

I have a beautiful little 8-by-8 Shutterfly book of Smitty, and I know someday I will be very happy to have it. I also know that I will disintegrate for a few moments every time I open it.

The Robertses did something else I couldn’t do. They wrote a beautiful reminiscence in the voice of Duke calling it “I Died Today.”

Good God. All of this made its way to the Internet and it turned into a forum for others to share their stories, just like I am doing right now.

My little friend is on the floor next to me.

We rise and shine — in the dark. It’s 5 a.m., we’ve both had a walk, a bathroom and a breakfast.

I have told Smitty’s story before. I am his third owner. I almost lost him when his back went out. He had emergency surgery that same day. I would avoid ASPCA Pet Insurance if I were you.

His recovery took over a month. No walks, no stairs. We camped in the living room. I read. He slept and wobbled to his water dish.

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back to his car where he spends the next 15 minutes checking you out and then writing the summons.

But as I thought about it, I moved from feeling bad because I was caught or pulled over for something so minor, to feeling appreciative for being stopped by one of Pennsylvania’s finest. Why was I in such a rush?

The drive home was intended to be relaxed, make a few calls along the way, reflect on the time at the beach, and see a few sights along the way. I mean really, where was I going?

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR School building needs deserve attention

It is quite obvious that our aging schools need work. It is no different than homeowners needing to do repairs to their homes such as replacing a water heater, a furnace or air conditioner, etc. to maintain certain standards.

A good presentation was made June 17 to the Douglas County School Board on what school facilities were facing on needed repairs and how to fund those needs.

Some board members stated that asking voters for money now was not the best time.

It was said that the economy had not recovered sufficiently and many taxpayers are still struggling. I agree.

However as a member of the school district’s fiscal oversight committee, I received information months ago stating that due to current bonds expiring, we would be able to float additional bonds without having any increase in property tax if we did so in 2014 or 2015. Waiting any longer will cause the tax burden to decrease, lowering property taxes, and seeking a vote after 2015 that would cause voting for new taxes.

I believe if we wait and take this issue to the ballot it will fail because the culture this board has created in the community would cause voters would vote against it. Even though a slim margin has kept this board in control, many parents, staff and non-parent taxpayers are not supportive of the board’s direction.

Prior to making the right decision of fixing our schools, major efforts need to be taken by both sides to heal wounds that have been created. We need to begin listening to each other and come to a consensus on what is the best avenue to educate our youth.

Don’t let an opportunity to fix our schools without raising taxes pass us by due to the inability of adults not being able to resolve their differences. We ask our kids to find ways to resolve conflicts with siblings or peers at home or at school, why can’t the community be good role models for this behavior?

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No special session on fracking issue Controversy could move to ballot box

By Vic Vela

vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com The battle over hydraulic fracturing revved up last week as a diverse group of state, energy and business leaders joined Gov. John Hickenlooper in speaking out against potential ballot measures that would limit the oil- and gas-drilling practice statewide.

The move came on July 17, a day after Hickenlooper ended his long-shot effort at convening a legislative special session to deal with the highly contentious political issue.

Hickenlooper had hoped to accomplish a legislative compromise over fracking issues in order to avoid an expensive, highstakes battle at the ballot box this November.

With no fracking legislation in place to stop ballot measures from moving forward, Hickenlooper took aim at initiatives that he feels will have “potentially disastrous consequences” if they prevail in November.

“With November’s election fast approaching, we all agree we must all turn our full attention to defeating these ballot measures,” Hickenlooper said at the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce.

The governor was joined by business leaders and a bipartisan group of politicians to denounce fracking initiatives that could result in the loss of “thousands and thousands of jobs, billions of dollars in investment and hundreds of millions of dollars in state and local tax revenues.”

The debate over fracking — the process in which high-pressure fluid is blasted deep into the ground to free up oil and gas — has reached a pivotal point, now that it appears that voters will be weighing in on the issue in November.

Supporters of fracking say it is a job creator and a vital part of Colorado’s economy.

Opponents have serious environmental and health concerns.

The proposals would allow communities to have more control over where drilling takes place. And one effort would amend the state Constitution to require that wells be placed at least 2,000 feet from structures, up from the current setback of 500 feet.

Oil and gas industry leaders say the proposed setback requirement is tantamount to a drilling ban in Colorado. Hickenlooper said the proposed “arbitrary” setback limit “provides no room to adjust based on local conditions and realities in specific communities.”

U.S. Rep. Jared Polis, a wealthy Boul-

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the money!” And as I drove back onto the highway after the nice police officer sent me on my way, all I could think of was, “Show me the speed limit sign.” And really not in a bad way at all — I wanted to slow my journey down so I could enjoy our time together in the car and take in all the sights and sounds of this beautiful country.

I wanted to keep pace and not crawl along, but I wanted to drive slowly enough to catch the corny and sometimes incredibly funny billboards that adorn our highways.

There were a few classics, including one with an image of Yoko Ono and the caption read, “Would you trust your energy decisions to a woman who broke up the Beatles?” Not

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We enable each other. I was supposed to go to Europe on an art tour that was all paid for. I had my bags packed and a pet sitter lined up. I was going to be gone more than a week.

I had breakfast and looked over at Smitty and said (something like), “Oh, crap, I can’t do this.”

I know, I know. I chose a dachshund over

Gov. John Hickenlooper speaks out against ballot initiatives that would place restrictions on oil and gas operations during a July 17 press conference in downtown Denver. The governor was joined by several leaders in politics, business and the energy industry. Photo by Vic Vela der Democrat who will largely finance the fracking-limits campaign, is backing the setback initiative.

After seeing a potential legislative compromise fail, Polis said, “We must turn to the people of Colorado to solve this problem.”

“I have said from the beginning of this debate that my one goal is to find a solution that will allow my constituents to live safely in their homes, free from the fear of declining property values or unnecessary health risks, but also that will allow our state to continue to benefit from the oil and gas boom that brings jobs and increased energy security,” Polis said through an emailed statement.

“I stand by this goal, I am confident that the majority of Coloradans share this goal, and I am committed to continuing to work to protect our Colorado values.”

Hickenlooper acknowledged the environmental concerns over fracking, touting tough new energy regulations that impose emission and methane controls and put in place strict fracking fluid disclosure requirements.

“We’re proving that we can take full advantage of the innovations of oil and gas development while at the same time maintaining the highest ethical, safety and environmental standards,” Hickenlooper said.

It’s likely that voters will continue to weigh in on fracking issues for years to

sure what advocacy group or competing energy company placed the ad, it was just very clever and it had me looking for more signs amongst the incredible rolling hills and farmland. And some of my favorite signs were the stark signs with a biblical verse or faith-based message. Nothing over the top, but incredibly powerful and inspiring, maybe just what I needed as I slowed the drive down just enough to take it all in.

Are you constantly in the fast lane of life?

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Paris. And he didn’t know the difference. Or maybe he did.

Jennifer knows she will always be second around here, no matter what, and she understands because she has Charley.

My dear friend has eaten through three seat belts and there have been some other moments, but he is always in my heart.

Always.

“And flights of angels sing thee to thy rest,” Duke.

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come as long as there is no legislative solution to the issue — but finding that solution has proven to be a difficult task.

The prospects of divided stakeholders coming together for a compromise on fracking were dim from the start this year. Still, Hickenlooper held out hope for months that all sides could find common ground in order to avoid “draconian” ballot measures.

The governor told reporters in May that the odds were “50-50” that he would call a special session. However, he lowered those odds last month before finally calling off any plans for a special session.

A large obstacle was finding a balance that appeases community concerns, but also protects homeowners’ abilities to collect mineral-rights royalties when drilling occurs on their properties.

“I think there is compromise there that

will allow a measure of local control in some way but will at the same time protect the private property rights,” Hickenlooper said. “But that’s probably going to take a long process. Again, there’s a lot of emotion here and trying to do it rapidly proved to be clearly difficult.”

State House Majority Leader Dickey Lee Hullinghorst, D-Gunbarrel, who played a large role in the negotiations, said she is “not giving up” on finding solutions to the debate over drilling. Still, she understands the political reality of this hot-button issue.

“I’m disappointed that we were unable to forge a local-control accord on oil and gas development with enough bipartisan support to pass the General Assembly this year,” she said. “It would be a waste of taxpayers’ money to hold a special session that likely would not achieve a legislative solution.”

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Making the right chamber choice Businesses have their pick from groups big and small

By Amy Woodward and Chris Rotar Staff writers

For many business owners, it is a difficult task to identify which, if any, chamber of commerce is best suited to fulfill their companies’ needs.

Options abound, with Colorado being home to more than 130 chambers.

Some of those are specifically designed for certain demographics, like the Southern Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce, the Rocky Mountain Indian Chamber of Commerce and the Colorado Black Chamber of Commerce.

Other chambers — the ones in Castle Rock and Golden, for example — are identified with a distinct geography. At the same time, regional organizations, like the Denver Metro, North Metro, South Metro and West chambers, boast members from wide geographical areas.

Even given those options, small businesses often find the best bet is joining an alternative group, perhaps a merchants association that caters to a relatively small swath of territory.

Amid a hypercompetitive business climate and myriad changes to their own landscape, metro area chambers must prove to companies and municipalities they are deserving of their membership.

Some believe there may be too many chambers competing with each other — which can result in businesses taking on multiple chamber affiliations and the accompanying expense. But, critics say, it could also cause chambers to lose focus on their priorities, something that could result in unintended consequences.

Room for everybody?

Before taking the position of CEO/president at the Golden Chamber of Commerce, Dawn Smith was the executive director for the Conifer Chamber of Commerce for three years.

Golden’s landmark north and south Table Mountains offer seclusion and give the city character unlike other Denver suburbs, Smith said.

“We are not typical, and I think that is an interesting way to look at the chamber as well,” she said.

The chamber is housed at the Golden Visitor’s Center, which receives 260 visitors a day, Smith reported, totaling approximately 34,000 visitors a year on average.

“That’s huge,” Smith said.

It’s also a bonus for her, in which her job is to promote and market local businesses and nonprofits daily. The benefit for businesses to join the Golden chamber is the exposure they will get from all the guests who stop in, she said.

Smaller chambers like Golden that have a well-established mission continue to be successful — it’s when chambers begin to take on too many initiatives that service overlap develops and competition inadvertently ignites between local chambers and regional chambers. That’s the view of Brian Willms, former CEO/president of the West Chamber of Commerce in Jefferson County.

“What I see chambers do is, they try to do everything and anything, they try to be all to everybody — but they need to stay in their lane,” Willms said. “Each organization individually, and then the organizations collectively, should be taking a look at what their priority mission is and who they are trying to service and then really determine collectively if there is duplicity taking place.”

For Willms, collaboration between chambers is key in order for them to continue to thrive in the years ahead. Losing focus and allowing overlap could ultimately be their downfall as they end up creating a watered-down service that benefits no one.

“Are there going to be chambers somewhere that don’t survive? Sure. It’s just like any other industry or business,” said Pam Ridler, president of the Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce. “If you’re not listening and changing and making things happen, then you’re not going to make it.”

The newly spawned Westminster Chamber of Commerce, which was formed in December of last year independent of the North Metro Chamber of Commerce, was created to focus primarily on small businesses and Westminster itself.

Local businesses were not being wellpromoted by organizations like the Jefferson County Economic Development Corp., said Jennifer Shannon, CEO/president of the Westminster Chamber.

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Metro North is that they just don’t have the ability to promote the individual cities. It’s kind of not really their focus,” Shannon said.

But what they do is valuable because their large size allows them to do advocacy work and lobby, things smaller chambers like Westminster don’t have the resources to take on by themselves, Shannon said.

“I don’t know that one is necessarily better than the other,” she said. “I think we just fill different niches.”

Working in tandem

Chambers of commerce are not alone in trying to better communities’ economic plight.

Littleton belongs to its regional organization, the South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce, but it does not have a cityspecific chamber. Like a growing number of cities, however, it has its own economicdevelopment department, recruiting and incentivizing companies to locate within its borders.

Michael Penny, Littleton’s city manager, said there is room for both.

“I do not believe (the city’s department) diminishes the role of the chamber,” Penny said. “The (South Metro Chamber), due to their scope and area they cover, tends to focus on larger regional issues.”

Likewise, Centennial Mayor Cathy Noon believes her city’s economic development department is not a replacement for the two chambers (South Metro and Aurora) the city belongs to.

“The relationship between the city and chambers is complementary, not competi-

tive,” she said. “We try not to overlap and duplicate resources.”

There are alternatives to chambers for smaller businesses in many communities.

In Penny’s city, for example, the Historic Downtown Littleton Merchants Association supports and promotes a number of small businesses on Main Street. Merchants associations can play a pivotal role in the development of a business community, particularly groups whose focus is on the development of a downtown.

Associations working with local chambers can allow for that chamber to branch out its efforts beyond Main Street, said the Golden Chamber’s Smith.

The Downtown Merchants Association in Golden functions as a committee of the chamber, although a person doesn’t have to be a chamber member to have a place on the DMA. When members from the DMA decided they needed to bring more people to downtown Golden, they came up with a First Friday Street Fair, which is run by the Golden Chamber.

“We’re definitely on the same team,” Smith said. “They’re part of us… an extension of us.”

Again, ensuring that local and regional chambers and merchant associations are not stepping on each other’s toes is critical, Willms said, adding that in Jeffco, it is common for chambers and economic development organizations to overlap their services.

“Although there might be collaboration going on, and I do think it’s going on very well in Jeffco, I don’t think everybody is feeling secure enough to stay in their own lanes and say I am going to define my niche,” Willms said. “I still think there’s a fear of ‘I’m going to lose my business.’”

The business of chambers of commerce might be a changing industry, Willms said, but the organizations still offer significant value that continues to attract membership.

That said, there is room for improvement when it comes to prioritization, he believes.

“Sometimes that means you’ve got to be willing to give something up, and I really think that becomes a challenge a lot of times,” he said. “I really believe if you have a true agreement with the different organizations, truly collaborating, I think that they will be stronger in the long run.”

— Jennifer Smith contributed to this report.

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STEM school borrows a few letters American Academy expands arts programs

By Chris Michlewicz

cmichlewicz@colorado communitymedia.com It’s not often that a STEM-focused school can claim a thriving performing arts program.

American Academy’s two Douglas County campuses are perhaps showing the way to the future with the expansion of their visual and performing arts repertoire during the 2014-2015 school year. It has come at the urging of the kids, many of whom are seeking a rewarding yet challenging outlet to their class schedule.

Arts classes are not part of the curriculum — American Academy is a Core Knowledge institution — but are offered before and after school hours so as not to hinder class schedules. Aside from a music class, the charter school didn’t have much in the way of performing arts in the early 2000s, and students with an interest in theater, for

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example, have been referred to third-party programming.

Everything changed when lead music teacher Mark Middlebrooks suggested adding a theater element. Being in an environment steeped in STEM — science, technology, engineering and math — Middlebrooks was unsure whether creative expression would be embraced.

Seventy-five students from the Castle Pines campus jumped at the chance, with each and every one getting a role in the “Music Man.” The theater component resonated with the students and has grown by leaps and bounds. Last year, a production of “Peter Pan” brought 200 children to the auditions.

Band and orchestra programs have been added to the mix and done similarly well.

“Over a period of time, the popularity of the programs has become evident, and to meet that demand, we’ve expanded our programs considerably,” Middlebrooks said.

During the upcoming school year, the PreK-8 school is taking it to the next level

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cus on dance or film or music, or elect a general track that exposes them to all different disciplines.

Much like a real performing arts school, there are sequential requirements for more serious performing arts participants in grades 6-8 to earn certifications. Kids in grades 1-4 can sign up for movement classes to “get used to what dance feels like” or join vocal or dance ensembles without the thresholds or requirements of higher grades, Middlebrooks said. The elevation of arts programs has been a natural progression spurred by the kids.

“There’s a higher demand for opportunities for creative expression, and we’re just trying to meet that,” he said.

Although the idea of incorporating such classes into the normal curriculum is typically met with disdain, American Academy’s blossoming program is making a case for the inclusion of a larger standardized element.

“This program we’re starting this year, if it’s as successful as we think it will be, we certainly will have the leverage to make those suggestions,” he said.

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with the addition of dance, theater tech and film classes. The school recently added a fourth instructor for arts programming to bolster expertise in music and dance.

The film class will be a hybrid of film production and acting, and pupils will learn how to write a screenplay, operate green-screen technology and find the best camera angles. They will also be taught techniques for acting on stage and in front of the camera, and how to cast, direct and produce their own film. Theater tech will focus on stage management, lights, sound and set design.

American Academy has always strived to “create an environment in which the students want to excel” in the classroom, and that same line of thinking is being carried into the expanded arts programs, Middlebrooks says.

“It’s fairly professional,” he said. “It’s not your typical elementary school theater program.”

Middlebrooks solicited student feedback last year and created tracks that can be tailored to a student’s individual talents and interests. A student can choose to fo-

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in the number of votes needed to change the Colorado State Constitution.

“Some of you know me as a radical, home-school mom who knows how to shoot,” Ransom said. “Others of you know me as a worker bee here in Douglas County. One that says yes to walking in a parade or working on a resolution, taking calls for yet another campaign and serving the district.”

“I’m a constitutional conservative, a capitalist that believes in private property rights and personal responsibility.”

On the issue of education, Ransom said that she favors leaving the power to set and change curriculum standards in the hands of the local school districts.

Ransom said that she is “100 percent pro-life” and would support legislation protecting life from the moment of conception.

She described herself as a gun-rights

activist and said she would support legislation that would allow anyone to carry a firearm concealed, or not, without a permit and supports the idea of allowing teachers to carry firearms, if that is what individual school districts decided for themselves.

She also favors making it more difficult to change the state constitution.

Ransom will work with House District 44 Rep. Chris Holbert, who currently represents the district.

“HD44 deserves the best state rep that we can find. Chris Holbert has done a great job of moving the district down a great path. We just need to continue the work he has started,” Ransom said. “It’s a safe district, so it’s safe to send someone as far to the right as you can find. Someone who is not afraid to take a stand, someone who knows the unintended consequences of the legislative process and someone who is going to fight the battles that need to be fought and knows when it’s time to find allies and common ground.”

Ransom will represent the Republican Party in November’s election against Democrat Karen Smith and Libertarian Lily Williams.

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‘Galactic Stories’ mixes art, science City could be Mayberry on the Platte

“Sam and Steilka” mixed media on five canvases, 36” x 66” is in Kaplan’s “Galactic Stories” Exhibit. Photos by Sonya Ellingboe

Kaplan exhibit was sparked

by Hubble telescope photos

By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe @coloradocommunitymedia.com “In `Sam and Streilka,’ for example, a Russian dog who traveled in space is only brush strokes away from `The Big Bang.’ It is my hope that the painting is thematically expansive — as well as visually unified …”

That is from a statement by artist Sandra Kaplan for “Galactic Stories,” her latest exhibit at the Fulginiti Pavilion for Bioethics and Humanities at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. It runs through Aug. 28 and is a most engaging collection of images that blend history, science, philosophy — and especially art.

Kaplan is an experienced painter and teacher who resides in Englewood, with studio and teaching space in Denver. She has been known for collages in addition to more conventional painting techniques, and in this show, the viewer finds both — executed with the technical skill that comes with time.

She explains that her daughter, an electrical engineer, stimulated her thought processes to begin with when she sent several photos taken by the Hubble telescope. “Intrigued, I began combing through as many astronomy books as I could find, collecting historical astronomical images and scientific charts and maps.”

Friends learned of her interest and added to her collection of books, and drawings and images began to find their way into new collages. Mythology merges with more

The City of Denver could become “one big farmers’ market” after the city council recently approved an ordinance that allows Denver residents to sell from their homes fresh produce they have grown themselves and cottage foods such as jams and honey they have made in their home kitchens.

“Denver has always been known as a city that appreciates `farm-to-table’ and using fresh produce and locally sourced foods, but this new law creates a whole new level of urban farming that will allow the city to become one big farmers’ market,” said Richard Scharf, president and CEO of Visit Denver.

Under the new ordinance, Denver residents will have to purchase a permit, but then will be able to sell from their home raw and uncut fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs that were grown by the seller either on-site or in a community garden.

They will also be able to sell whole eggs produced by chickens or ducks kept by the seller at home, or “cottage foods,” which are low-risk, unrefrigerated food products made on-site such as spices, teas, honey, jams and certain baked goods. People can sell from inside or outside their home from 8 a.m. to dusk and can sell up to $5,000 of goods a year.

For more information, including how to secure a permit, a list of permissible cottage foods and tips for your home garden, visit denvergov.org/homebusiness.

The sale of marijuana or marijuana-infused products is not allowed.

For more activities in Denver go to visitdenver.com.

East Colfax eatery opens

A wall of small uniformly-sized works contain mixed media images in Sandra Kaplan’s “Galactic Stories” exhibit. recent images and charts. While at times, images seem incompatible, they are part “of an encompassing continuum,” she writes in a statement about the show.

“Maps chart what we think we know, yet to me they always suggest that there’s more

to discover ... I’m not entirely sure where the line between reality and imagination begins and ends. The best I can say is that the skies are full of astonishments that can expand the field of artistic play and those are the fields in which I’m currently working.”

IF YOU GO The Gallery at the Fulginiti Pavilion for Bioethics and Humanity, on the Anschutz Medical Campus, is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. Directions: Start at the corner of Colfax Avenue and Peoria Street and go noth on Peoria. Turn right on Montview Boulevard. At Uvalda Street, turn right and go past several parking lots to the last entrance on the left, the Georgetown Lot. Park there, then facing south, walk to the right past several campus buildings to a smaller red brick building, the Fulginiti Pavilion. The gallery is on the first floor. Admission is free.

“Astro History” by Sandra Kaplan is painted with mixed media on 12 canvases, 54” x 72”.

Chop Shop Casual Urban Eatery, a refined casual American grill with a global influence, opened recently in Denver’s East Colfax neighborhood at 4990 E. Colfax.

The fast-casual concept combines quick service for a casual market that strives to serve the freshest ingredients with the highest standards and inventive techniques.

Customers can enjoy a quick healthy and local lunch or dinner to go, and also a comfortable space for patrons to linger for a tap beer or a pour of keg wine.

Owner and executive chef Clint Wangsnes (former top toque at Zengo) brings a diverse blend of his coastal trainings in Florida, California, Oregon and Hawaii, combined with Asian and Mexican influences from nearly a decade with famed chef and restaurateur Richard Sandoval.

“Chop Shop has been a true labor of love and the result of an idea I had three years ago after my daughter Luella was born,” Wangsnes said. “The addition of my son helped propel the need for seriously good protein and sides of a highend steakhouse, but in a relaxed and price-appropriate manner.”

Chop Shop Casual Urban Eatery is open Sunday-Thursday from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m., and remains open until 10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Online ordering and takeout are available.

For more information, visit: coloradochopshop.com; Chop Shop Casual Urban Eatery on Facebook; @CoChopShop on Twitter; or call 720-550-7665.

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‘Playin’ in the Park’ is summertime treat The Village Bandstand — the Highlands Ranch Concert Band’s outdoor summer concert series — will present its annual free program especially planned for the younger area residents. “Playin’ in the Park” will be held at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 2 at Civic Green Park, 9370 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. The program will include two movements from “Colorado Country” — “Where the West Remains” and “Dude Roundup”; “Disney Round the World,” including “Robin Hood Fanfare,” “Alice in Wonderland” and “Under the Sea”; and symphonic highlights from “Frozen” and “Bond — James Bond.” Revel and Tatlee will be on hand with glitter tattoos, and kids will be invited to take a close look at instruments that interest them, as well as to dance and perhaps conduct. Hrconcertband.org.

Windjammers to play

The Windjammers Jazz Orchestra will feature Larry Meeks on the piano for an evening of big-band swing and ballroom dancing from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Aug. 2 at Buck Recreation Center, 2004 W. Powers Ave., Littleton. Tickets: $10, $8 for South Suburban Parks and Recreation District residents. Includes a free dance lesson at 7:15 p.m. 303-730-4612, littletonmusic.org.

Jazz in Littleton

Aug. 15 is the date for the eighth Littleton Jazz Festival at Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main St. in downtown Littleton.

Fans of piano jazz are in for a treat, because featured on the program are Purnell Steen and Le Jazz Machine, plus the Jeff Jenkins Quartet playing Brubeck. Both Steen and Jenkins are accomplished pianists. Tickets are now available at Town Hall, 303-7942787, ext. 5, or townhallartscenter.com.

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Free concerts downtown

Arts Brookfield launched its free outdoor concert series, Summer on the Plaza, from 5 to 7 p.m. on July 23, and the series continues on the 1801 California plaza through Aug. 13. The series features rising stars of Denver’s music scene along with happy-hour specials at Guard and Grace, adjacent to the plaza.

The following musicians are scheduled to perform at the remaining three shows: • July 30 — Ark Life with Patrick Dethlefs • Aug. 6 — SHEL • Aug. 13 — Megan Burtt For more information on the concert series, visit artsbrookfield.com/den-

Summer Social The Friends of the Littleton Library/ Museum will hold a free community event, a Summer Social, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Aug. 3 at the Littleton Museum, 6028 S. Gallup St., Littleton. Boulder Ballet choreographer Peter Davison — dancer, juggler and physical comedian extraordinaire — will perform. Food will be for sale at $4 for kids; and for $5 to $6, adults can have hot dogs, hot links, veggie and beef burgers, chips, beverage and condiments. There also will be ice-cream treats. Reservations required: Bemis Library and Littleton Museum front desks. 303-795-3950.

Ragtime show Tom McDermott will perform a ragtime concert, presented by the Ragtime Society of Colorado, at 2 p.m. Aug. 3 at Montview Presbyterian Church, 1980 Dahlia St., Denver. Tickets: $20 at the door. Information: president Colleen Vanderhoek of Littleton, 303-979-4353.

City fair Tickets are available for the 4-year-old Denver County Fair, held Aug. 1-3 at the National Western Complex, 4655 Humboldt St., Denver. Parking: $8. Free for scooter, bike and Car2Go. Attractions include: Marshmallow Catapult War, Robot

“Playin’ in the Park” is the title for the free Aug. 2 Highlands Ranch Concert Band concert, where kids are invited to come close to see the instruments, dance and perhaps conduct. Courtesy photo Opera, Lucha Libre Mexican Wrestling, Drag Queen Pageant, Top Hogs, nearly 100 blue-ribbon competitions, eating competitions and food trucks. For full schedule: denvercountyfair.org/fair-schedule. Weekend tickets cost $10 adults; children 5-12, seniors and military half-price; free under 5. Hours: Aug. 1, noon to 9 p.m.; Aug. 2, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Aug. 3, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

membership to advanced high school string musicians in the Front Range area.

To audition, see littletonsymphony.org or call Personnel Manager Bobbi Jones, 303989-4727 or write info@littletonsymphony. org.

Bemis lore Maya DeBus, granddaughter of Edwin Bemis, longtime publisher of the Littleton Independent, will be speaking about her remarkable grandfather on two occasions: July 29, 7 p.m., at Bemis Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton, sponsored by Historic Littleton Inc., hlinc.org; and on Aug. 1 at 3 p.m. at the Englewood Library, 1000 Englewood Parkway, sponsored by Englewood Historic Preservation Society, historicenglewood.org.

Symphony auditions The Littleton Symphony will hold auditions in August for the 2014/2015 season for: oboe II, English horn, percussion, trombone, violin and cello section musicians. The Littleton Symphony is directed

by Jurgen de Lemos and performs five to six concerts annually, including a free children’s concert. Each year, the LSO extends

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FESTIVAL

Overheard

Eavesdropping on a woman: “A couple walked in with those T-shirts that say, `I’m With Him/I’m With Her.’ I tell my ex-hubby, `Maybe we’d still be married if we wore those shirts.’ He said we were too mature for that.”

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

AUGUST 9-10, 2014 HIGHLAND HERITAGE PARK, HIGHLANDS RANCH (2 MILES SOUTH OF C-470 AT 9651 S. QUEBEC AT LINCOLN)

DOG FRIENDLY, FAMILY FUN FEATURING: • PIPE BANDS • HOT PIPING CONTEST • HIGHLAND DANCING • ATHLETICS • BRITISH DOGS • CELTIC MUSIC & DANCING

It is hard to believe that we are already approaching our first year of serving the community and the Denver South Metro.

• CLANS • IRISH DANCING • GENEALOGY • SCOTTISH FOOD

We will be celebrating our First Anniversary on Friday, August 1, 2014 from 3-5 PM at our Office

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We are the first and only funeral provider in the Highlands Ranch Community in the 30+ years of the community’s existence.

Heflebower Funeral Services is a private Colorado family owned business.

The Heflebower family has been a part of Colorado history since before 1900.

1 Year Anniversary

We are all thankful for all your support and friendship over the past year.

7PM ON THE FIELD

Heflebower Funeral Services looks forward to many years of serving our community.

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Kaleidoscope show is treat for the eyes ACC exhibit held in spacious gallery

By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe @coloradocommunitymedia.com In early June, the call for artists went out for the annual Kaleidoscope Juried Art Exhibition to be held in Arapahoe Community College’s spacious Colorado Gallery of the Arts. The resulting show, juried by Nathan Abels, is now open through July 29, with free admission during gallery hours.

Abels, an experienced painter who has coordinated ACC’s painting and drawing departments since Marsha Wooley retired, included a range of works, which vary in style and technique. Selection was limited by the size of the gallery, and he wrote a thoughtful statement about his choices: “Judging is frequently a subjective exercise; one mediated by experience, knowledge and to a lesser degree, personal taste …”

“There were a number of quality submissions,” he continued, “which made selection difficult.”

He looked for “an aptitude with formal elements, a compelling subject or competition, as well as inventiveness or unique creativity. I also sought to balance the range of styles, mediums and themes in the exhibition. I believe that strong works are those which have the ability to engage the viewer both formally and conceptually. Sometimes this can be recognized almost immediately, while other works take more deliberation on the part of the viewer or juror …”

First place went to Michele Sires-Delo-

“Poppyesque” by Michele Sires-Delorean is an acrylic painting that won First Place in the Kaleidoscope exhibit at ACC. Photo by Sonya Ellingboe rean for her bright, horizontal acrylic, “Poppyesque,” which beckons the viewer to take a closer look.

Paul Lindberg’s digital photograph, “Mammoth Hot Springs,” as viewed in winter, invites a visit. It won second place.

Third place went to Gayla Ruckhaus for “Love in Thin Air,” a fiber composition made from wool and silk. The rich texture made one want to touch. “This piece is reminiscent of Romantic era painting and

shows exceptional handling of the media,” Abel wrote.

Honorable-mention winners are: Christine Johnson, Linda Schmale, Forest Plesko, Amber Hastings and Melody P. Hahn.

In addition to the two-dimensional art on the walls, there are a number of interesting 3-D pieces to enjoy — in particular, Pam Schmidt’s two beautifully crafted works in leather and crystal: “Steampunk Dragon” and “Camelot Dragon.”

Anadarko is Providing for Today and Innovating for Tomorrow The United States is in the midst of an energy revolution supported in large part by the increased oil and natural gas production occurring in Colorado. With almost 10 percent of the nation’s natural gas reserves and approximately 2 percent of its oil reserves, Colorado has become a key contributor in enhancing the nation’s energy security, and in providing essential energy resources that reliably fuel the modern world.

Anadarko, a South Metro Denver Chamber member, employs more than 1,500 Coloradans that share a set of core values that includes integrity and trust, open communication, servant leadership, people and passion and

commercial focus. These values have made Anadarko a leading oil and natural gas exploration and production company in Colorado and among the largest in the world, and they guide the company’s employees in fulfilling their mission to safely explore for, acquire and develop oil and natural gas resources vital to the world’s health and welfare.

Through the application of advanced technology and human ingenuity, Anadarko continues to responsibly expand the productive life of Colorado’s Wattenberg field along the Front Range. Since 2007, Anadarko has invested more than $5 billion in capital, while contributing more than $700 million in taxes,

salaries and royalties for the benefit of area communities.

A vibrant oil and natural gas industry in Colorado benefits every Coloradan through funding for local communities and services, tax revenue for public schools and infrastructure improvements, creation of local direct and induced employment opportunities, support for hundreds of non-profit organizations and lower energy costs for all Colorado consumers.

Learn how Anadarko is safely producing vital energy resources from Colorado’s Wattenberg field at www.anadarko.com, or like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ anadarkopetroleumcorporation.

HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Littleton It is well-documented that patients who utilize inpatient rehabilitation hospitals after an injury, illness, or surgery show improved functional outcomes over those who do not. Rehabilitation provides the greatest potential for a person to return home and regain activity in the community.

HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Littleton, an inpatient rehabilitation hospital that opened May 15, 2013, offers a full continuum of rehabilitative programs and services. These services are offered for individuals who have suffered a major accident or illness including trauma, stroke, head injury, spinal cord injury, amputation, arthritis, chronic pain, neuromuscular and pulmonary diseases. HealthSouth, a South Metro Denver Chamber member, is one of only two freestanding inpatient rehabilitation hospitals in the Denver metro area.

“Our success depends on the quality of care provided to every patient,” said Dr. Jill Castro, Medical Director at HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Littleton. “Our group is experienced and ready to help patients reach their goals and exceed their expectations to get back home sooner.

Our expert teams of independent private practice physicians, Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurses, therapists, case managers and hospital staff members area already working together to provide an exceptional patient experience and become the reha-

bilitative provider of choice Littleton and greater Denver.

Patients in an acute rehabilitation hospital are offered a more intense approach to rehabilitation that benefits patients and families in less time. Patients receive:

sion. Common conditions accepted by our home admission program are Parkinson’s disease, history of a stroke, generalized weakness, cardiac surgery, neurological disorders, rheumatoid disease, and back, pelvis or lower extremity fractures.

Daily Physician Visits: Patients are evaluated by a board-certified physiatrist (physicians who specialize in physical medicine and rehabilitation).

Certified Rehabilitation RNs: HealthSouth patients have ‘round-the-clock supervision from certified rehabilitation registered nurses.

Three hours of therapy at least 5 days/week: Therapy is provided by seasoned physical, occupational and speech therapists.

Weekly team conferences: Each patient’s physician, therapists, case manager and nurse meet weekly to consult on the patient’s progress.

For more information call 303-334-1111 or e-mail lisa.hinton@healthsouth.com or visit www.healthsouthlittleton.com For more information regarding the South Metro Denver Chamber’s events and membership opportunities, please visit www.bestchamber.com.

The Annual Kaleidoscope Juried Exhibition runs through July 29 in the Colorado Gallery of the Arts at Arapahoe Community College, 5900 S Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. Gallery hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays.

Admission is free.

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

Monday, July 21

Save Lives, Sort Medical Supplies with Project C.U.R.E. 7:00 pm, Project CURE, 10337 East Geddes Ave, Centennial, CO Registration via Meetup required

Tuesday, July 22

Educational Breakfast Seminar: 10 Ways Telecom in the Cloud Can Help Your Business!

8:00 am-9:00 am, South Metro Chamber of Commerce – Whipplewood CPAs Conference Center, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial, CO

Thursday, July 24 Your Financial Journey: A Roadmap for Today’s Woman 5:00 pm-6:30 pm, South Metro Chamber of Commerce – Whipplewood CPAs Conference Center, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial, CO

Friday, July 25

Time Management Training Classes in Outlook 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, Mission Critical Systems-DTC 7384 South Alton Way, Suite 201, Centennial, CO Cost: $390/person, Register www.mcstech.net

Friday, July 25

Stellar Brass Ensemble of the United Air Force Academy Band!

6:00 pm-8:00 pm, Someren Glen Retirement Community 5000 E. Arapahoe Rd., Centennial, CO

Monday, July 28 Arapahoe Library District/ Reference USA Demonstration 8:00 am – 9:00 am, South Metro Chamber of Commerce – Whipplewood CPAs Conference Center, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial, CO

Saturday, August 2 Join Goodwill Denver for the Grand Opening Celebration of the Home Store 8:30 am – 3:00 pm, Goodwill Home Store, 8260 S. Colorado Blvd. (at County Line Rd.), Centennial, CO

South Metro Denver Chamber Group Presents $4,000 to Littleton Boy Scouts

Prior to discharge from the hospital, a patient has the right to choose where they receive their rehabilitation. Be sure to discuss all of your discharge options with your case manager before choosing a hospital.

HealthSouth also offers a Home Admission Program where patients can be assessed by a liaison and admitted directly from home. HealthSouth does not require a three day acute hospital stay prior to admis-

IF YOU GO

“Littleton Boy Scouts presented with $4,000 check by LEADapalooza member Cheryl Braunschweiger, John Weksler and others.

LEADapalooza, one of the South Metro Denver Chamber’s business leads groups, presented a $4,000 check this week to Boy Scout

Troop 4 of Littleton.

The money was donated by area residents who dropped off 40,000 pounds of used electronics and 10,000 pounds of documents to be shredded at a free event last month sponsored and staffed by members of LEADapalooza. Scouts from Troop 4 also were on hand to help.

“This is the most successful event of any kind that I’ve ever been involved with,” said Cheryl Braunschweiger of ALMC Mortgage at NOVA Home Loans, primary organizer of the event. “The shredding truck provided

by SHRED-IT was so full that the sides were bulging. And Techno+Rescue had to bring in extra trucks because of the tremendous volume of items we collected for recycling.”

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Now in its 86th year, Western Welcome Week began as “Homecoming,” providing an opportunity for family and friends to gather.

Over the years Western Welcome Week has grown to a 10-day celebration with over 40 events and involving events presented by over 30 organizations.

These organizations help to create the honored tradition of Western Welcome Week.

Thank You for your continued support!

Arapahoe Community College

Hot Pots

Old Mill Brewery & Grill

Carson Nature Center/South Platte Park

Humane Society of the South Platte Valley

Pedal Bicycle Shop

Christian Science Church-Littleton

JaJa Bistro

Reinke Brothers

City of Littleton

Littleton Elks Lodge #1650

RiverPointe Senior Living

Colorado Scottish Festival

Littleton Fine Arts Guild

South Metro Land Conservancy

Depot Art Gallery

Littleton Fire Rescue

South Suburban Parks & Recreation

Edwin A. Bemis Public Library

Littleton Jazz Foundation

The Pottery Studio Gallery

First Presbyterian Church of Littleton

Littleton Lions Club

Town Hall Arts Center

Friends of the Library & Museum

Littleton Museum

Golden Eagle Concert Band

Littleton Police Citizen Academy Alumni Association

Historic Downtown Littleton Mechants

Platte River Bar & Grill

Littleton United Methodist Church

Western Welcome Week, Inc., a 501 (c)(3) public charity, Is dedicated to honoring the tradition of celebrating greater Littleton. Our mission is to nurture community spirit by bringing together residents and businesses; and to support: service clubs and nonprofits by creating an opportunity for community awareness and fundraising. The celebration provides festivities and entertainment for families, friends and neighbors. In planning Western Welcome Week the board pledges to remain open to new ideas, respect post traditions and to be aware of present day needs with a vision for tomorrow.

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THINGS DO MUSIC/CONCERTS WINE AND MUSIC WITH LISA ARONS

CLOSING CAMPFIRE

PIANIST LISA Arons presents “Wine and Music” on Friday, July 25. Arons will perform at 11 a.m. at Victorian House, 19600 Victorian Drive, Parker; at 1 p.m. at Cantril House, 221 Cantril St., Castle Rock; and at 3 p.m. at Valley House, 255 S. Valley Drive, Castle Rock. A highly talented musician, Arons won the DPS Symphony Concerto competition when she was 18. This event is free and open to the public. For more information or to RSVP, call 303-482-5552.

DOUGLAS COUNTY Libraries will celebrate the end of its summer reading program, Camp DCL, with a free family event from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 26, in Civic Green Park, 9370 S. Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. The celebration will feature music by Rocky Mountain Aardvarks, a performance by Radio Disney, and an appearance by HawkQuest, plus snacks, games, face painters and other activities for kids of all ages. No registration is required. Bring a picnic lunch.

TUNES ON THE TERRACE

JOIN PARK interpreter Warren Coker on Saturday, July 26, and pan for gold in Cherry Creek. Learn about the geology of the creek and the rich history of gold panning in Colorado. Bring shoes that can get wet and plenty of water. All finds must stay at the park. Meet at the Canyon Point Parking Lot at 10 a.m. for a two-hour experience. Call 303-688-5242 for information.

FANS OF the horn-driven power of Blood, Sweat & Tears and Chicago will love the seventies-style jazz rock band Chase, which performs at 8 p.m. Friday, July 25, at the Lone Tree Arts Center, at the Terrace Theater. A Motown party will have you tapping your toe, clapping your hands and creating a back-up dance with tight harmonies and groovin’ rhythms at 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 1, at the Lone Tree Arts Center, at the Terrace Theater. Call 720-509-1000 or go to www.LoneTreeArtsCenter.org for tickets and information.

KIDS CAN CREATE A FAIRY GARDEN

HUDSON GARDENS SUMMER CONCERTS

JOIN TAGAWA Gardens’ garden ambassador Luan Akin and her

THE HUDSON Gardens & Event Center presents its 16th summer concert season. Concerts begin at 6:30 p.m. For tickets, go to www.altitudetickets.com. Go to www.hudsongardens. org for details. The lineup: Sunday, July 27, Creedence Clearwater Revisited; Sunday, Aug. 3, Chris Isaak; Sunday, Aug. 10, Peter Frampton; Sunday, Aug. 17, Little River Band (with 18-piece orchestra); Sunday, Aug. 24, Night Ranger; and Saturday, Aug. 30, Lynyrd Skynyrd.

GOLD PANNING IN CASTLEWOOD CANYON

outreach team in a special morning just for kids - and fairies. Each child will design and plant his or her own fairy garden from 10-11:30 a.m. Monday, July 28, at Cherokee Ranch and Castle. Reservations required; included are supplies for making garden and a tour of the castle for parents. Call 303-688-4600 or go to www.cherokeeranch. org.

ARMY DIXIELAND BAND TO PERFORM THE 101ST Army Dixieland Band will perform at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 30, at Littleton Museum, 6028 S. Gallup St., Littleton. Go to http://www.101starmyband.com/ BRITISH INVASION ANNIVERSARY

MEADOWS CONCERT SERIES FINALE THE MUSIC in The Meadows concert series wraps up with Message in a Bottle, a Police tribute band, followed by headliner Vintage Highway, which performs original tunes along with songs of Dan Fogelberg, John Denver, Neil Young, The Eagles, and more. Concert is free and will last from 6-9:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 30, at Butterfield Park, 3952 W. Butterfield Crossing Drive, Castle Rock. Call 303-8143953 or go to http://www.meadowslink.com/page/16506~649847.

SOME OF music’s greatest hits and hit-makers, including Peter Asher of Peter & Gordon, Terry Sylvester of the Hollies, and Denny Laine of the Moody Blues and Wings, will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the British Invasion. The concert performance at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 30, will benefit the Colorado Freedom Memorial. The show is at Centennial Amphitheater in Centennial Center Park. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and tickets can be purchased at http://www.modtickets.com. Go to www.CFMF.net.

CONCERT BAND PRESENTS CHILDREN’S PROGRAM THE HIGHLANDS Ranch Concert Band performs its annual children’s concert “Playin’ in the Park,” at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 2, at Civic Green Park, 9370 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Admission is free. Children are invited to conduct the band, see the instruments and enjoy an Otter Pop. Revel Tart & Tatlee will offer glitter tattoos. Go to www.hrconcertband.org or call Kelley at 303-683-4102.

THEATER PACE PRESENTS CLASSIC BROADWAY MUSICAL PACE CENTER presents “Guys and Dolls,” a co-production by Parker Theatre Productions and the Town of Parker. Professional and amateur talent will sing and dance their way through the classic Broadway musical July 25-27 and Aug. 1-3. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Fridays, July 25 and Aug. 1; 7:30 p.m. Saturdays July 26 and Aug. 2; and 2 p.m., Sunday, July 27, Saturday, Aug. 2 and Sunday, Aug. 3. Go to http://pacecenteronline.ticketforce.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=222 for tickets and information.

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CALF WILL celebrate Larry Carnahan, 2014 Legend of Agriculture honoree, at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 1, at the Douglas County Events Center. Carnahan is a lifelong Colorado resident and was integral in the creation of the Douglas County 4-H Foundation and CALF. His family has been in the cattle business in Colorado since 1862.

For information, or to make reservations, go to http://thecalf.org/ legend-of-agriculture.html.

CENTRAL CITY Opera presents its 2014 Festival through Aug. 13: “The Marriage of Figaro” runs alternately with “Dead Man Walking” through July at the historic Central City Opera House. “The Sound of Music” will run Aug. 5-13 at the Buell Theatre in the Denver Performing Arts Complex. For ticket information: centralcityopera.org, 303-292-6700.

HIGHLANDS RANCH Touch-A-Truck is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 26, at Cherry Hills Community Church. Kids can get behind the wheel and meet their hometown heroes.

Event is free. Go to http://hrcaonline.org/hrcainfo/calendarhrca/tabid/275/ctl/viewdetail/ mid/1302/itemid/5752/d/20140726/Touch-a-Truck.aspx. Horn-free hour is from 9-10 a.m.

HERITAGE WALKING TOURS CASTLE ROCK Historical Society and Museum plan Heritage walking tours of historic downtown Castle Rock. Tours begin at 10:30 a.m. at The Courtyard on Perry Street, between Third and Fourth streets. Each tour lasts about 45 minutes, and will conclude at the Castle Rock Museum. Bike and group tours are available by reservation. Tour dates are Saturday, July 26, Aug. 23 and Sept. 27. For information, or reservations for group or bike tours, contact the museum at 303-814-3164 or crmuseum@comcast.net.

FIRE RESTORATION PROJECT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado and the Coalition for the Upper South Platte are seeking volunteers to help with critical fire restoration efforts at the Waldo Canyon burn area. Work will be done from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 26.

Volunteers will help mitigate flooding and repair fire damage. The burn area is now subject to erosion and mudslides that threaten Colorado Springs’ municipal water supply, Highway 24, and public and private infrastructure. Work will involve removal of burned hazard trees, re-shaping the ground surface, sand-bagging, re-seeding, tree and seedling planting and building erosion control structures to stabilize drainages.

No experience needed, although work will be moderate to strenuous in nature. Registered volunteers will received a light breakfast and lunch. Volunteers must commit to the entire day. Minimum age to volunteer is 16. Register at www.voc.org/projects or 303-715-1010.

RED HAT SOCIETY LUNCHEON CASTLE COUNTRY Assisted Living will host a Red Hat Society luncheon at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 29, at Valley House, 255 S. Valley Drive, Castle Rock. Calvin entertainment. The Red Hat Society is an international organization committed to connecting and supporting women of all ages. This luncheon is free and open to the public, but space is limited. Call 303-482-5552 to learn more or to RSVP. COOL OFF With a Splash DOWNTOWN CASTLE Rock hosts Splash in the Park from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 30, in Festival Park, 300 Second St., Castle Rock. Included will be a bounce house, slip `n’ slides, super soakers and other water-related activities. Go to http://www.downtowncastlerock.com/ FREE FILMS in the Park JOIN THE Highlands Ranch Community Association for free films in the park in August at Civic Green Park. Movies start at dusk. Admission is free. Movie schedule is Friday, Aug. 1, “Happy Feet Two,” Friday, Aug. 8, “Despicable Me 2,” and Friday, Aug. 15, “The Lego Movie.”

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EDUCATIONAL HERITAGE WALKING TOURS CASTLE ROCK Historical Society and Museum plan Heritage walking tours of historic downtown Castle Rock. Tours begin at 10:30 a.m. at The Courtyard on Perry Street, between Third and Fourth streets. Each tour lasts about 45 minutes, and will reservation. Tour dates are Saturday, July 26, Aug. 23 and Sept. 27. For information, or reservations for group or bike tours, contact the museum at 303-814-3164 or crmuseum@comcast.net.

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STOBER ELEMENTARY School, Golden, plans its third annual arts and craft fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25. Booth space is available, and applications are being accepted through Wednesday, Sept. 3. Contact Anne Drobny at annedrobny@gmail.com for an application.

JOIN OUR park rangers for a weekly presentation, topic of their choice, at our Pikes Peak Amphitheater. Learn more about the park and have the opportunity to ask our rangers any questions you may have about the park. Meet at the Pikes Peak Amphitheater off of the Lake Gulch Trail. Program is at 2:45 p.m. Sunday, July 27, at the Pikes Peak Amphitheater. Call 303-688-5242.

SCOTCH WHISKY TASTING TOUR CHEROKEE RANCH & Castle presents a Scotch Whisky Tasting Tour from 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Thursday, July 24, in the Castle Great Hall. Tour includes an overview of Scotland’s single malt Scotch whisky regions. Scottish trained bagpiper and professional Celtic musician Scott Beach will perform. Reservations required. Call 303-688-4600 or go to www.cherokeeranch.org.

Cherokee Ranch & Castle is at 6113 N. Daniels Park Road, Sedalia.

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THE 13TH annual Pinery art show will feature photography, water colors, jewelry, mixed media and much more. It is a juried show open to all area artists. The one-day show runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 2, at Lakeshore Park in the Pinery, at the corners of Lakeshore Drive and Thunderhill Road, Parker. Admission is free.

Contact 303-841-8572 or www.pinery.org.

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WISH TO know more about snakes? Join Park Ranger Lisa Naughton for a fun and exciting introduction to snakes at Castlewood Canyon State Park. Meet the resident bull snakes, Sid and Nancy, and watch them eat their weekly meal. Program is from 1:30-2:15 p.m. Sunday, July 27, in the visitor center. Call 303-688-5242.

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ENJOY RODEOS, concerts, demolition derby, unlimited carnival rides and more for one price at the Arapahoe County Fair, Thursday, July 24, to Sunday, July 27, at the Arapahoe County Fairgrounds, 25690 E. Quincy Ave., Aurora. Gate and exhibit hours are 4-9 p.m.

Thursday, July 24, and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, July 25, to Sunday, July 27. The carnival and midway have slightly longer hours. Go to http://www.arapahoecountyfair.com/ for tickets and other information.

FUN FOR TEENS DOUGLAS COUNTY Libraries plans a number of activities for teens on Friday, July 25.

At 2 p.m. at the Lone Tree Library, 8827 Lone Tree Parkway, we’ll show “Iron Man 3” for lovers of comics and movies. The Teen Fashion Runway Show, featuring designers from the community, is at 5:30 p.m. at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. At 6:30 p.m., the James H. LaRue branch, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch, will show the 1984 movie classic “Gremlins” with a texting twist. Registration is required for all programs at

FIBROMYALGIA WOMEN’S GROUP FORMING WOMEN WHO want to get together to talk about positive things that have helped them with their fibromyalgia, and to make new friends, can meet at 1:30 p.m. Monday, July 28, at the Parker Library. No fee; must live near the Parker and Centennial areas. Time of the meeting will be determined by responses. Contact Leslie at 303-791-8814.

LEGO ROBOTICS CAMPS ARMA DEI Academy, 345 E. Wildcat Reserve Parkway, Highlands Ranch, offers Lego robotics camps for students in second and third grades from 9 a.m. to noon, and for fourth- to eighthgrade students from 1-4 p.m. Monday to Friday, July 28 to Aug. 1. Go to www.armadeiacademy.com for information about the camps and to register. For information or questions, contact Lisa Payne, 720-951-1042.

BEYOND SURVIVING TO THRIVING JOIN AUTHOR and speaker Aimee Alley and alchemical aromatherapist Anita Kocourek for an evening devoted to self-care. Alley will present her book “I.C.E., Emergency First Aid for Surviving, Living and Thriving Through a Crisis at Anytime.” Program is from 6:30-9 p.m.

Thursday, July 31, at Cherokee Ranch and Castle. For reservation, visit www.cherokeeranch. org or call 303-688-4600.

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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July 24, 2014

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Serious speed for funny car racer Former area resident returns to drag racing tour competition

By Tom Munds

tmunds @coloradocommunitymedia.com Tommy Johnson Jr. smiled as he talked about his return as a full-time driver of a top fuel funny car.

“I drove part time for about five years as a result of a lack of sponsorship,” the former Littleton-area resident said. “This year, I am excited to be driving full time again” Johnson was at Bandimere Speedway July 18-20 to drive the “Make A Wish” top fuel funny car at the Mile High National Drag Race, the 14th race on the National Hot Rod Association drag racing schedule.

He said the season is going pretty well with one event win and one runner-up finish. He paused and added that the team has also experienced three engine explosions this year but said that is all part of driving top fuel funny cars.

“We hope to continue to jell as a team here at Bandimere Speedway,” Johnson said about the Mile High Nationals. “Coming to Bandimere is a lot of fun for me. I have raced here often in my career and I have become very good friends with the Bandimere family. I also lived in the area for a while and have a ton of friends in this area. I really liked living here in Colorado but this location doesn’t work well with the NHRA tour schedule.”

Johnson drives a top fuel funny car. The car is powered by a 10,000-horsepower engine. The funny cars launch off the starting line and hit speeds of 100 mph in less than a second. A drag race is a quarter-mile long and a top fuel funny car covers the distance is just over four seconds and crosses the finish line at more than 300 mph.

“It took a little time to get back into the groove of driving full time,” the veteran driver said. “Top fuel funny cars are squirrely, don’t want to go straight and it’s the driver’s job to keep the car in the groove in order to make the quickest possible run.”

LEFT: Tommy Johnson Jr. waits his turn at the starting line for the July 18 top fuel funny car qualifying run at the Mile High National Drag Races at Bandimere Speedway in Morrison. Johnson piloted the car from a standing start to almost 300 mph in the quarter-mile run as he qualified sixth in the 16-car, single-elimination finals competition held July 20. ABOVE: Johnson signs an autograph for Colton Johnson, who visited the driver July 18 at the Mile High National Drag Races at Bandimere Speedway. Johnson, a former area resident, returned to full-time driving this year as the driver with the Make A Wish Foundation team. Photos by Tom Munds

He said it took a little while to once again develop the ability to keep ahead of the car mentally so his thought process moves faster than the car accelerates.

Johnson noted his team is different because usually the sponsor’s name is prominent on the side of the car but the team is independently sponsored and the space on the car is donated to Make A Wish Foundation.

“Our car sponsor is Terry Chandler who wanted to give something back to the community so made this the Make A Wish car to raise awareness of the foundation and all they do,” he said. “We usually have six to 10 Make A Wish kids visit us at the track at each race. It is great to see the kids and their parents have a day to relax and have fun. I have been surprised by the fact that, at every race, I’ll have

15 or 20 people stop by the pits and tell me how Make A Wish has touched their lives.”

Johnson, who now lives in Indiana, has been drag racing since the early 1990s. He has wins in sportsman and alcohol funny car before he got his first win a professional in 1993.

He drove top fuel dragsters until the late 1990s. In 1999, he won his first race in a top fuel funny car. He is one of 15 drivers in NHRA history to win races driving a top fuel dragster and a top fuel funny car.

At 46, he said he feels he can continue to race for at least the next 10 years. He said he is encouraged by the fact John Force, a 14-time top fuel funny car champion, is 65 and still winning race.

“Driving a top fuel funny car isn’t tremendously demanding physically,” he said.

“Because of the fact you are subject to seven times the normal force of gravity off the starting line does beat up a bit in your back and neck. But that shouldn’t be a problem is you keep yourself physically fit.”

Johnson said he feels the team is hitting full stride and it is his hope to be with the team for quite a few years.

The Make A Wish team did pretty well in qualifying as they were sixth on the 16-car, single-elimination race bracket for the July 20 race finals. However, apparently there were some difficulties as Johnson lost the firstround race with Jack Beckman.

So, the team will pack up and head for next week’s race in Sonoma, Calif., in their bid to win another race and move up in the points standing.

Format quite a match with Barker’s talents Highlands Ranch grad wins championship as No. 8 seed

By Jim Benton

jbenton @coloradocommunitymedia.com Samantha Barker likes match play golf.

Barker, the Highlands Ranch graduate who is headed to Grand Canyon University to play golf, defeated Jennifer Hankins of Thornton, 2 and 1, to win the Colorado Women’s Golf Association Junior Match Play Championship July 17 at The Heritage at Westmoor in Westminster.

“I had a good enough day to win,” said Barker. “I had a bunch of bad holes but I had enough good holes to pull it off. I love match play. I can have an eight or 10 and still win.”

After stroke play, Barker was seeded eighth in the eight-player championship match play flight but beat medalist Jaylee Tait in 19 holes and ousted Adara Pauluhn 2 and 1 in the semifinals to advance into the title match against third-seeded Hankins.

“I did feel like an underdog the first couple days but I felt I could hang around with the other kids in the championship flight,” said Barker. “After the first couple holes of playing Jaylee Tait the first match play day and being 3-up through the first nine, I felt not like the eighth seed.”

Hankins, who will be a junior at Legacy High School, led 2 up after 10 holes of the title match but an injured ankle and toe plus putting problems allowed Barker to rally.

“It started off with her and I sort of getting on the bogey train,” recalled Barker. “You could tell there were some nerves there. But then we got comfortable and we were even for a while. The lead never got above one or two. Jennifer’s ankle really started to bother her so I was like, `oh, advantage me’.

“She hit a couple bad shots and I hit a couple good shots and then she started to

not think about her ankle and hit some good shots and I started to hit some bad shots. I started making putts towards the end, which was the deal breaker.”

Hankins three-putted five greens in a row and fell 2 down after the 15th hole.

Barker, the 18-year-old whose brother Caleb was the 2009 Class 5A boys champion from Highlands Ranch, went 1-up on the par3, 14th hole and drained a 30-foot par putt on 15th hole to go 2 up.

“I got up and down on a pretty tough bunker shot on a par 3 then made a long 30-footer to go 2 up,” said Barker. “It was a straight up hill putt and it barely made it into the left side of the hole. Putting covers up a lot of mistakes on the golf course.

“All I had to do is par the next two holes to win. I still stayed pretty aggressive on the last two holes because I didn’t want to baby anything and give anything up. I hit it pretty close and just made pars.”

Both players halved the 16th hole and a nice bunker shot led to another par on 17 for Barker. She walked off the 17th green with the victory when Hankins’ birdie chip failed to go into the cup.

“I was definitely at or below par the first two days but I was over-par in the finals by quite a few,” said Barker who won a February Future Collegians World Tour tournament in Palm Desert, Calif. “When I’m in contention to win I kind of act a little bit nonchalant so I don’t psych myself out and start thinking’ oh you got this for the win’ I’m not that good of a pressure player so that hurt me because I was babying everything and not being very aggressive.

“The last four holes I decided to suck it up and hit every ball as hard as I could and try to make every single putt from no matter where and it paid off a lot better than just trying to do OK and survive.”

Barker finished ninth in the girls Class 5A state golf tournament in May and then took some time off after graduation.

Highlands Ranch’s Samantha Barker, shown here playing in the 2014 Class 5A state golf tournament, won the Colorado Women’s Golf Association Junior Match Play Championship on July 17. File photo “Early this summer I did a lot more traveling than I did golf,” she said. “So it was really nice to get back into playing and practicing and being prepared for tournaments and then coming out with a win.”

Marley wins match play

Sam Marley of South Suburban Golf Course won the 36-hole CGA Junior Match Play Championship July 18 at the Bear Creek Golf Course with a 3 and 1 triumph over Trev-

or Glen of the Riverdale Course.

Marley, an Arapahoe High School graduate who will play golf at the University of Northern Colorado next season, played the final 12 holes of the match at 3-under-par to defeat Glen, who will be a senior at Legacy High School.

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July 24, 2014

Hines wins top spot in Pro Stock bikes Bandimere ‘very special’ to former Trinidad resident

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jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com Andrew Hines returned to the facility where he started racing and didn’t want to play second fiddle.

Hines, who never seemed as fast as a couple other Pro Stock Motorcycles competitors during qualifying, won the championship July 20 at the Mopar Mile High Nationals at Bandimere Speedway.

The 31-year-old Trinidad High School graduate who now resides in Villa Park, Calif., defeated Michael Ray in the finals.

Hines had a pass of 7.426 at 184.35 mph to the trailing run of 9.033 and 103.64 mph for Ray. It was the fourth win of the season for Hines and the 36th of his career. The Mello Yello Pro Motorcycle points leader collected his third win at Bandimere, and it was the seventh victory for the Hines family. Andrew’s older brother and current crew chief Matt Hines has four wins at the Morrison track.

“I lived here in Colorado for 10 years and this place is very special to me,” said Hines. “I made my first laps here professionally in 2002. Three wins later and I think I have a couple runner-ups, so I love this facility.

“I love the fans and the scenery. It’s great to come back to this part of the country. The thing I miss most about not living in Colorado is the scenery. Bandimere Speedway holds a very special place in my heart.”

Hines has recovered from a frustrating 2013 season, but his team had to work hard to win The Wally at Bandimere.

“In qualifying I was second every single round,” he said. “I was playing second fiddle all weekend. (Hector Arana) Junior was fast and Eddie (Krawlec) gets me one run.”

However, the fact he once lived in Colorado wasn’t a big advantage for Hines.

“Sometimes it does help and sometimes it doesn’t,” said Hines. “We probably had more of an advantage when our shop was 300 miles south of here. Arana has been the No. 1 qualifier here the last three years. We are just getting back to the point where we are learning what the mountain wants.

Last year we just needed horsepower here. This year with the horsepower we had we were able to get the win.”

Arana took advantage of temperatures below normal during qualifying July 18 for a track record with an elapsed time of 7.187, lowering the previous record of 7.237 seconds that he set two years ago.

However, he was eliminated in the semifinals of the eliminations by Ray.

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a while,” said Marley. “I played really well all week. I made a lot of birdies and hit a lot of greens.”

In the round of 64, the 46th-seeded Marley beat Kyle Peterson of Hiwan Golf Club, 4 and 3. He scored a 7 and 6 win over Pierce Aichinger of Bear Creek Golf Club and advanced with a 4 and 3 win over Andrew Howe of Fox Hill Country Club.

Marley, the son of South Suburban head professional Tom Marley, ousted Donny Kinnaman of Lincoln Park Golf Club, 2 and 1 in the quarterfinals and got past AJ Ott of Ptarmigan Golf Club, 1 up in the semifinals.

Glen, down 4 and 1 at one point during the match, made a comeback to pull within 1 down but two lost balls on the 16th hole and a three-putt bogey on 17th provided Marley with the victory margin.

“We played a match play tournament every year for Arapahoe High School team and I won that the past two years,” said Marley. “I really like playing match play. It’s my favorite format.”

Marley, who tied for 10th in last fall’s Class 5A state golf tournament, qualified to play in the July 24-27 HealthOne Colorado Open after carding an even-par 70 July 9 at Inverness Hotel and Golf Club.

“I’m very excited,” he said. “I’m actually playing a practice round at Green Valley Ranch.”

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A Maryland limited partnership - Stephen M Buck, Assistant VicePresident of Castle Pines Fidelity Realty Inc. its sole general partner c/o Fidelity Castle Pines Ltd. 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Public Notices Government Legals Public Notice NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the Same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to: OCCUPANT - Paradise Villas Castle Pines LLC aka Paradise Villas Castle Pines LLC, a Colorado limited liability company - Paradise Villas Castle Pines aka Paradise - Ethan Hsieh Trust - Lynn A Brandt - Mark D Terry & Nickolas Terry American National Bank - Amfirst Bank NA - Angela D Vencill - Aztec Consultants Inc - Bill D Berkley, President c/o State Bank of Downs - Blanch Backo, Title Officer c/o Land Title Guarantee Company Board of County Commissioners c/o Douglas County - Board President, Village Lake Homeowners Association Inc., a Colorado nonprofit corporation - Bryan R White, Vice President c/o American National Bank - Castle Pines Fidelity Associates Limited Partnership, its sole general partner c/o Fidelity Castle Pines Ltd. A Maryland limited partnership - Castle Pines Fidelity Realty, Inc. its sole general partner c/o Fidelity Castle Pines Ltd. A Maryland limited partnership - Castle Pines Homes Association aka Castle Pines Homes Association Inc aka Association - Castle Pines Metropolitan District, a Quasi-Municipal Corporation aka Castle Pines Metropolitan District aka The District - Castle Pines Sales Office c/o Castle Pines Homes Association Inc - Castlewood Fire Protection District - Cherry Hills Bank c/o Guaranty Bank & Trust - Colorado East Bank and Trust, Colorado Springs - Commonwealth Land Title Coscan Commercial Corporation - CPV Inc., a Colorado Corporation - Craig Austin, Manager c/o Wynn Homes LLC, a Colorado limited liability company - Daniel B Stubbs, Senior Vice President c/o Vestin Mortgage Inc - David Livingston, President c/o Guaranty Bank & Trust - David Livingston, President, Cherry Hills Bank c/o Guaranty Bank & Trust - Donald F Cummings, President c/o Forest Glen Inc. a Colorado Corporation - Douglas County c/o Douglas County Commissioners - Ed Ehmann, Field Superintendent c/o Castle Pines Metropolitan District - Fidelity Castle Pines Ltd, a Maryland limited partnership Forest Glen Inc., a Colorado Corporation aka Forest Glen Inc - Frank L Rober, Managing Member c/o KPRD Investments LLC a Colorado Limited Liability Company Guaranty Bank and Trust - Intermountain Rural Electric Association - Jack A Vickers III - Jack A Vickers III, Individual as President c/o CPV Inc., a Colorado Corporation - Jack A Vickers III, President c/o CPV Inc., a Colorado Corporation - James McSwiggan, Executive Vice President c/o Royal Bank America - Joe Leist, General Manager c/o Castle Pines Homes Association Inc - Joshua K Roach, Member c/o Paradise Villas Castle Pines LLC, a Colorado limited liability company - Katherine D Poague and Larry R Poague - KPRD Investments LLC a Colorado Limited Liability Company - Land Title Guarantee Company - Lawrence Dale Taylor and Mary Elizabeth Taylor - Lexi Development LLC aka Lexi Development LLC a Colorado Limited Liability Co. - M Kathleen Siegist, Manager c/o Summit Chalet Properties LLC a Colorado Limited Liability Company - Nancy M Schirm, Authorized Officer c/o Colorado East Bank & Trust Nancy M Schirm, President c/o Colorado East Bank & Trust - Nancy M Schirm, Sr Vice President c/o Peoples National Bank, Colorado - Nelda A Brandt - Norman Stuard, President c/o The Village Lakes Homes Association Inc. - Norman Stuard, Vice President c/o The Village Lakes Homes Association Inc - Norman Stuard, Vice President c/o Lexis Development LLC - Paradise Villas Castle Pines LLC & Steve Gage, an individual - Paradise Villas West LLC, a Colorado limited liability company - Peoples National Bank, Colorado - Peter Italiano, Planning Director c/o Douglas County Planning Department Philip Bucher and Susan Bucher - Plum Creek Waste Water Treatment Plant Public Trustee of Douglas County - Public Trustee of El Paso County - R Scott Vencill - Ramona H Ptacek c/o Robert Ptacek - Robert D Snodgrass, Registered Land Surveyor c/o Aztec Consultants Inc - Royal Bank America - Scott Vencill, Vice President c/o Amfirst Bank NA - State Bank of Downs - Stephen M Buck, Assistant Vice President of Fidelity Castle Pines Ltd a Maryland limited partnership - Stephen M Buck, Assistant Vice President of Castle Pines Fidelity Associates Limited Partnership, its sole general partner c/o Fidelity Castle Pines Ltd. A Maryland limited partnership - Stephen M Buck, Assistant VicePresident of Castle Pines Fidelity Realty Inc. its sole general partner c/o Fidelity Castle Pines Ltd. A Maryland limited partnership - Steve Gage, an individual c/o Paradise Villas Castle Pines LLC - Steve Gage, an individual as its Managing Member c/o Paradise Villas Castle Pines LLC, Limited Liability Company - Steve Gage, Manager c/o Paradise Villas Castle Pines LLC a Colorado Ltd Liab Co - Steve Gage, President c/o Vision Development Group Inc. a Colorado Corporation - Steve Gage, President c/o Vision Development Group Inc., Manager of Paradise Villas Castle Pines LLC, a Colorado Ltd Liab Co - Steve Gage, President c/o Vision Asset Management Group Inc., a Colorado corporation - Steve Gage, President c/o Paradise Villas West, LLC, a Colorado limited liability company - Steve Gage, President c/o Vision Development Group Inc., A Colorado Corporation - Steven Gage aka Steven W Gage c/o Paradise Villas Castle Pines LLC a Colorado Ltd Liab Co - Steven Gage, President c/o Vision Development Group Inc - Steven Gage, President c/o Vision Asset Management Group Inc., a Colorado corporation Steven W Gage, Member of Paradise Villas Castle Pines LLC - Summit Chalet Properties LLC, a Colorado limited liability company - The Town of Castle Rock - Tri County Health Department - US West Communications c/o CenturyLink - Vestin Mortgage Inc - Village Lake Homes Association, Inc aka Sub Association aka Association - Village Lake Homes Association, Inc a Colorado nonprofit corporation aka The Village Lake Homes Association Inc Vision Asset Management Group Inc, a Colorado Corporation aka Vision Asset Management Group Inc. - Vision Development Group Inc., Manager, c/o Paradise Villas Castle Pines LLC A Colorado Limited Liability Company - Vision Development Group Inc aka Vision Development Group Inc et al - Vision Development Group Inc., a Colorado Corporation aka Vision Development - Walter M Maxwell, Chair, Board of County Commissioners c/o Douglas County Commissioners – Walter M Maxwell, Douglas County Commissioner, c/o Douglas County Commissioners - Wynne Homes LLC a Colorado Limited Liability Company aka Wynne Homes LLC - Winzenburg, Leff, Purvis & Payne – Gina C Botti, Attorney in Fact for Castle Pines Homes Association Inc. You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 12th day of November 2009

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You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 12th day of November 2009 the then County Treasurer of the County of Douglas, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to Ethan Hsieh Trust the following described real estate situate in the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, to wit: LOT 5168A CASTLE PINES VILLAGE 32 J 1ST AMD 0.101 AM/L and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to Ethan Hsieh Trust. That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent* taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2008.

That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of Paradise Villas Castle Pines LLC for said year 2008.

That on the 21st day of May 2014 said Ethan Hsieh Trust assigned said certificate of purchase to Mark D Terry & Nickolas Terry. That said Mark D Terry & Nickolas Terry on the 2nd day of June 2014 the present holder of said certificate, has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said real estate; That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said Mark D Terry & Nickolas Terry at 1:00 o’clock P.M., on the 6th day of November 2014 unless the same has been redeemed. Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my hand this 15th day of July 2014 /s/ Diane A. Holbert County Treasurer of Douglas County Legal Notice No.: 925703 First Publication: July 24, 2014 Last Publication: August 7, 2014 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the Same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to: OCCUPANT - Paradise Villas Castle Pines LLC aka Paradise Villas Castle Pines LLC, a Colorado limited liability company - Paradise Villas Castle Pines aka Paradise - Ethan Hsieh Trust - Lynn A Brandt - Mark D Terry & Nickolas Terry American National Bank - Amfirst Bank NA - Angela D Vencill - Aztec Consultants Inc - Bill D Berkley, President c/o State Bank of Downs - Blanch Backo, Title Officer c/o Land Title Guarantee Company Board of County Commissioners c/o Douglas County - Board President, Village Lake Homeowners Association Inc., a Colorado nonprofit corporation - Bryan R White, Vice President c/o American National Bank - Castle Pines Fidelity Associates Limited Partnership, its sole general partner c/o Fidelity Castle Pines Ltd. A Maryland limited partnership - Castle Pines Fidelity Realty, Inc. its sole general partner c/o Fidelity Castle Pines Ltd. A Maryland limited partnership - Castle Pines Homes Association aka Castle Pines Homes Association Inc aka Association - Castle Pines Metropolitan District, a Quasi-Municipal Corporation aka Castle Pines Metropolitan District aka The District - Castle Pines Sales Office c/o Castle Pines Homes Association Inc - Castlewood Fire Protection District - Cherry Hills Bank c/o Guaranty Bank & Trust - Colorado East Bank and Trust, Colorado Springs - Commonwealth Land Title Coscan Commercial Corporation - CPV Inc., a Colorado Corporation - Craig Austin, Manager c/o Wynn Homes LLC, a Colorado limited liability company - Daniel B Stubbs, Senior Vice President c/o Vestin Mortgage Inc - David Livingston, President c/o Guaranty Bank & Trust - David Livingston, President, Cherry Hills Bank c/o Guaranty Bank & Trust - Donald F Cummings, President c/o Forest Glen Inc. a Colorado Corporation - Douglas County c/o Douglas County Commissioners - Ed Ehmann, Field Superintendent c/o Castle Pines Metropolitan District - Fidelity Castle Pines Ltd, a Maryland limited partnership Forest Glen Inc., a Colorado Corporation aka Forest Glen Inc - Frank L Rober, Managing Member c/o KPRD Investments LLC a Colorado Limited Liability Company Guaranty Bank and Trust - Intermountain Rural Electric Association - Jack A Vickers III - Jack A Vickers III, Individual as President c/o CPV Inc., a Colorado Corporation - Jack A Vickers III, President c/o CPV Inc., a Colorado Corporation - James McSwiggan, Executive Vice President c/o Royal Bank America - Joe Leist, General Manager c/o Castle Pines Homes Association Inc - Joshua K Roach, Member c/o Paradise Villas Castle Pines LLC, a Colorado limited liability company - Katherine D Poague and Larry R Poague - KPRD Investments LLC a Colorado Limited Liability Company - Land Title Guarantee Company - Lawrence Dale Taylor and Mary Elizabeth Taylor - Lexi Development LLC aka Lexi Development LLC a Colorado Limited Liability Co. - M Kathleen Siegist, Manager c/o Summit Chalet Properties LLC a Colorado Limited Liability Company - Nancy M Schirm, Authorized Officer c/o Colorado East Bank & Trust Nancy M Schirm, President c/o Colorado East Bank & Trust - Nancy M Schirm, Sr Vice President c/o Peoples National Bank, Colorado - Nelda A Brandt - Norman Stuard, President c/o The Village Lakes Homes Association Inc. - Norman Stuard, Vice President c/o The Village Lakes Homes Association Inc - Norman Stuard, Vice President c/o Lexis Development LLC - Paradise Villas Castle Pines LLC & Steve Gage, an individual - Paradise Villas West LLC, a Colorado limited liability company - Peoples National Bank, Colorado - Peter Italiano, Planning Director c/o Douglas County Planning Department Philip Bucher and Susan Bucher - Plum

Government Legals

You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 12th day of November 2009 the then County Treasurer of the County of Douglas, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to Ethan Hsieh Trust the following described real estate situate in the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, to wit: LOT 5169A CASTLE PINES VILLAGE 32 J 1ST AMD 0.101 AM/L and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to Ethan Hsieh Trust. That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent* taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2008.

That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of Paradise Villas Castle Pines LLC for said year 2008 That on the 21st day of May 2014 said Ethan Hsieh Trust assigned said certificate of purchase to Mark D Terry & Nickolas Terry.That said Mark D Terry & Nickolas Terry on the 2nd day of June 2014 the present holder of said certificate, has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said real estate; That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said Mark D Terry & Nickolas Terry at 1:00 o’clock P.M., on the 6th day of November 2014 unless the same has been redeemed. Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my hand this 15th day of July 2014 /s/ Diane A. Holbert County Treasurer of Douglas County Legal Notice No.: 925704 First Publication: July 24, 2014 Last Publication: August 7, 2014 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Notices Inc. its sole general partner c/o Fidelity Coscan Commercial Corporation - CPV Castle Pines Ltd. A Maryland limited partInc., a Colorado Corporation - Craig Ausnership - Steve Gage, an individual c/o tin, Manager c/o Wynn Homes LLC, a ColParadise Villas Castle Pines LLC - Steve orado limited liability company - Daniel B Gage, an individual as its Managing MemStubbs, Senior Vice President c/o Vestin ber c/o Paradise Villas Castle Pines LLC, Mortgage Inc - David Livingston, PresidLimited Liability Company - Steve Gage, ent c/o Guaranty Bank & Trust - David LivManager c/o Paradise Villas Castle Pines ingston, President, Cherry Hills Bank c/o LLC a Colorado Ltd Liab Co - Steve Guaranty Bank & Trust - Donald F CumGage, President c/o Vision Development mings, President c/o Forest Glen Inc. a Group Inc. a Colorado Corporation - Steve Colorado Corporation - Douglas County Gage, President c/o Vision Development c/o Douglas County Commissioners - Ed Group Inc., Manager of Paradise Villas Ehmann, Field Superintendent c/o Castle Castle Pines LLC, a Colorado Ltd Liab Co Pines Metropolitan District - Fidelity Castle - Steve Gage, President c/o Vision Asset Pines Ltd, a Maryland limited partnership Management Group Inc., a Colorado corForest Glen Inc., a Colorado Corporation poration - Steve Gage, President c/o aka Forest Glen Inc - Frank L Rober, ManParadise Villas West, LLC, a Colorado Member c/o KPRD Investments LLC Tocompany advertise your publicaaging notices 303-566-4100 limited liability - Steve Gage, Colorado call Limited Liability Company President c/o Vision Development Group Guaranty Bank and Trust - Intermountain Inc., A Colorado Corporation - Steven Rural Electric Association - Jack A VickGage aka Steven W Gage c/o Paradise ers III - Jack A Vickers III, Individual as Villas Castle Pines LLC a Colorado Ltd President c/o CPV Inc., a Colorado CorLiab Co - Steven Gage, President c/o Visporation - Jack A Vickers III, President c/o ion Development Group Inc - Steven CPV Inc., a Colorado Corporation - James Gage, President c/o Vision Asset ManageMcSwiggan, Executive Vice President c/o ment Group Inc., a Colorado corporation Royal Bank America - Joe Leist, General Manager c/o Castle Pines Homes AssociSteven W Gage, Member of Paradise Vilation Inc - Joshua K Roach, Member c/o las Castle Pines LLC - Summit Chalet Paradise Villas Castle Pines LLC, a ColorProperties LLC, a Colorado limited liability ado limited liability company - Katherine company - The Town of Castle Rock - Tri D Poague and Larry R Poague - KPRD InCounty Health Department - US West vestments LLC a Colorado Limited LiabilCommunications c/o CenturyLink - Vestin ity Company - Land Title Guarantee ComMortgage Inc - Village Lake Homes Assopany - Lawrence Dale Taylor and Mary ciation, Inc aka Sub Association aka AssoElizabeth Taylor - Lexi Development LLC ciation - Village Lake Homes Association, aka Lexi Development LLC a Colorado Inc a Colorado nonprofit corporation aka Limited Liability Co. - M Kathleen Siegist, The Village Lake Homes Association Inc Manager c/o Summit Chalet Properties Vision Asset Management Group Inc, a LLC a Colorado Limited Liability ComColorado Corporation aka Vision Asset pany - Nancy M Schirm, Authorized OfManagement Group Inc. - Vision Developficer c/o Colorado East Bank & Trust ment Group Inc., Manager, c/o Paradise Nancy M Schirm, President c/o Colorado Villas Castle Pines LLC A Colorado LimEast Bank & Trust - Nancy M Schirm, Sr ited Liability Company - Vision DevelopVice President c/o Peoples National Bank, ment Group Inc aka Vision Development Colorado - Nelda A Brandt - Norman StuGroup Inc et al - Vision Development ard, President c/o The Village Lakes Group Inc., a Colorado Corporation aka Vision Development - Walter M Maxwell, Homes Association Inc. - Norman Stuard, Chair, Board of County Commissioners Vice President c/o The Village Lakes c/o Douglas County Commissioners – Homes Association Inc - Norman Stuard, Walter M Maxwell, Douglas County ComVice President c/o Lexis Development missioner, c/o Douglas County CommisLLC - Paradise Villas Castle Pines LLC & sioners - Wynne Homes LLC a Colorado Steve Gage, an individual - Paradise VilLimited Liability Company aka Wynne las West LLC, a Colorado limited liability Homes LLC company - Peoples National Bank, Colorado - Peter Italiano, Planning Director c/o You and each of you are hereby notified Douglas County Planning Department that on the 12th day of November 2009 Philip Bucher and Susan Bucher - Plum Creek Waste Water Treatment Plant the then County Treasurer of the County Public Trustee of Douglas County - Public of Douglas, in the State of Colorado, sold Trustee of El Paso County - R Scott Venat public tax lien sale to Ethan Hsieh Trust cill - Ramona H Ptacek c/o Robert Ptacek the following described real estate situate - Robert D Snodgrass, Registered Land in the County of Douglas, State of ColorSurveyor c/o Aztec Consultants Inc - Royado, to wit: LOT 5170A CASTLE PINES al Bank America - Scott Vencill, Vice PresVILLAGE 32 J 1ST AMD 0.101 AM/L and ident c/o Amfirst Bank NA - State Bank of said County Treasurer issued a certificate Downs - Stephen M Buck, Assistant Vice of purchase therefore to Ethan Hsieh President of Fidelity Castle Pines Ltd a Trust. That said tax lien sale was made to Maryland limited partnership - Stephen M satisfy the delinquent* taxes assessed Buck, Assistant Vice President of Castle against said real estate for the year 2008.

Pines Fidelity Associates Limited PartnerThat said real estate was taxed or speship, its sole general partner c/o Fidelity cially assessed in the name(s) of ParaCastle Pines Ltd. A Maryland limited partdise Villas Castle Pines LLC for said year nership - Stephen M Buck, Assistant Vice2008 President of Castle Pines Fidelity Realty Inc. its sole general partner c/o Fidelity That on the 21st day of May 2014 said Castle Pines Ltd. A Maryland limited partEthan Hsieh Trust assigned said certificnership - Steve Gage, an individual c/o ate of purchase to Mark D Terry & NickParadise Villas Castle Pines LLC - Steve olas Terry.That said Mark D Terry & Nickolas Terry on the 2nd day of June 2014 Gage, an individual as its Managing Memthe present holder of said certificate, has ber c/o Paradise Villas Castle Pines LLC, made request upon the Treasurer of said Limited Liability Company - Steve Gage, County for a deed to said real estate; That Manager c/o Paradise Villas Castle Pines a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said LLC a Colorado Ltd Liab Co - Steve real estate to the said Mark D Terry & Gage, President c/o Vision Development Nickolas Terry at 1:00 o’clock P.M., on the Group Inc. a Colorado Corporation - Steve 6th day of November 2014 unless the Gage, President c/o Vision Development same has been redeemed. Said property Group Inc., Manager of Paradise Villas may be redeemed from said sale at any Castle Pines LLC, a Colorado Ltd Liab Co time prior to the actual execution of said - Steve Gage, President c/o Vision Asset Management Group Inc., a Colorado corTreasurer’s Deed. Witness my hand this poration - Steve Gage, President c/o 15th day of July 2014 Paradise Villas West, LLC, a Colorado limited liability company - Steve Gage, /s/ Diane A. Holbert President c/o Vision Development Group County Treasurer of Douglas County Inc., A Colorado Corporation - Steven Gage aka Steven W Gage c/o Paradise Legal Notice No.: 925705 Villas Castle Pines LLC a Colorado Ltd First Publication: July 24, 2014 Liab Co - Steven Gage, President c/o VisLast Publication: August 7, 2014 ion Development Group Inc - Steven Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Gage, President c/o Vision Asset Management Group Inc., a Colorado corporation Public Notice Steven W Gage, Member of Paradise Villas Castle Pines LLC - Summit Chalet NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL Properties LLC, a Colorado limited liability ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND company - The Town of Castle Rock - Tri OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE County Health Department - US West OF TREASURER’S DEED Communications c/o CenturyLink - Vestin Mortgage Inc - Village Lake Homes AssoTo Every Person in Actual Possession or ciation, Inc aka Sub Association aka AssoOccupancy of the hereinafter Described ciation Village Lake Homes Association, Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person Inc a Colorado nonprofit corporation aka in Whose Name the Same was Taxed or The Village Lake Homes Association Inc Specially Assessed, and to all Persons Vision Asset Management Group Inc, a having an Interest or Title of Record in or Colorado Corporation aka Vision Asset to the said Premises and To Whom It May Management Group Inc. - Vision DevelopConcern, and more especially to: ment Group Inc., Manager, c/o Paradise Villas Castle Pines LLC A Colorado LimOCCUPANT - Paradise Villas Castle ited Liability Company - Vision DevelopPines LLC aka Paradise Villas Castle ment Group Inc aka Vision Development Pines LLC, a Colorado limited liability Group Inc et al - Vision Development company - Paradise Villas Castle Pines Group Inc., a Colorado Corporation aka aka Paradise - Ethan Hsieh Trust - Lynn A Vision Development - Walter M Maxwell, Brandt - Mark D Terry & Nickolas Terry Chair, Board of County Commissioners American National Bank - Amfirst Bank c/o Douglas County Commissioners – NA - Angela D Vencill - Aztec Consultants Walter M Maxwell, Douglas County ComInc - Bill D Berkley, President c/o State missioner, c/o Douglas County CommisBank of Downs - Blanch Backo, Title Ofsioners - Wynne Homes LLC a Colorado ficer c/o Land Title Guarantee Company Limited Liability Company aka Wynne Board of County Commissioners c/o Homes LLC – Winzenburg, Leff, Purvis & Douglas County - Board President, VilPayne – Kerry M Colburn, Attorney in Fact lage Lake Homeowners Association Inc., for Castle Pines Homes Association Inc. a Colorado nonprofit corporation - Bryan R White, Vice President c/o American NaYou and each of you are hereby notified tional Bank - Castle Pines Fidelity Assothat on the 12th day of November 2009 ciates Limited Partnership, its sole generthe then County Treasurer of the County al partner c/o Fidelity Castle Pines Ltd. A of Douglas, in the State of Colorado, sold Maryland limited partnership - Castle at public tax lien sale to Ethan Hsieh Trust Pines Fidelity Realty, Inc. its sole general the following described real estate situate partner c/o Fidelity Castle Pines Ltd. A in the County of Douglas, State of ColorMaryland limited partnership - Castle ado, to wit: LOT 5171A CASTLE PINES Pines Homes Association aka Castle VILLAGE 32 J 1ST AMD 0.101 AM/L Pines Homes Association Inc aka Associand said County Treasurer issued a certiation - Castle Pines Metropolitan District, ficate of purchase therefore to Ethan a Quasi-Municipal Corporation aka Castle Hsieh Trust. That said tax lien sale was Pines Metropolitan District aka The Dismade to satisfy the delinquent* taxes astrict - Castle Pines Sales Office c/o Castle sessed against said real estate for the Pines Homes Association Inc - Castleyear 2008. That said real estate was taxed wood Fire Protection District - Cherry Hills or specially assessed in the name(s) of Bank c/o Guaranty Bank & Trust - ColorParadise Villas Castle Pines LLC for said ado East Bank and Trust, Colorado year 2008.

Springs - Commonwealth Land Title Coscan Commercial Corporation - CPV That on the 21st day of May 2014 said Inc., a Colorado Corporation - Craig AusEthan Hsieh Trust assigned said certifictin, Manager c/o Wynn Homes LLC, a Colate of purchase to Mark D Terry & Nickorado limited liability company - Daniel B olas Terry.That said Mark D Terry & NickStubbs, Senior Vice President c/o Vestin olas Terry on the 2nd day of June 2014 Mortgage Inc - David Livingston, Presidthe present holder of said certificate, has ent c/o Guaranty Bank & Trust - David Livmade request upon the Treasurer of said ingston, President, Cherry Hills Bank c/o County for a deed to said real estate; That Guaranty Bank & Trust - Donald F Cuma Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said mings, President c/o Forest Glen Inc. a real estate to the said Mark D Terry & Colorado Corporation - Douglas County Nickolas Terry at 1:00 o’clock P.M., on the c/o Douglas County Commissioners - Ed 6th day of November 2014 unless the Ehmann, Field Superintendent c/o Castle same has been redeemed. Said property Pines Metropolitan District - Fidelity Castle may be redeemed from said sale at any Pines Ltd, a Maryland limited partnership time prior to the actual execution of said Forest Glen Inc., a Colorado Corporation Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my hand this aka Forest Glen Inc - Frank L Rober, Man15th day of July 2014 aging Member c/o KPRD Investments LLC a Colorado Limited Liability Company /s/ Diane A. Holbert Guaranty Bank and Trust - Intermountain County Treasurer of Douglas County Rural Electric Association - Jack A Vickers III - Jack A Vickers III, Individual as Legal Notice No.: 925706 President c/o CPV Inc., a Colorado CorFirst Publication: July 24, 2014 poration - Jack A Vickers III, President c/o Last Publication: August 7, 2014 CPV Inc., a Colorado Corporation - James Publisher: Douglas County News-Press McSwiggan, Executive Vice President c/o Royal Bank America - Joe Leist, General Manager c/o Castle Pines Homes Association Inc - Joshua K Roach, Member c/o Paradise Villas Castle Pines LLC, a Colorado limited liability company - Katherine D Poague and Larry R Poague - KPRD Investments LLC a Colorado Limited Liability Company - Land Title Guarantee Company - Lawrence Dale Taylor and Mary Elizabeth Taylor - Lexi Development LLC aka Lexi Development LLC a Colorado Limited Liability Co. - M Kathleen Siegist, Manager c/o Summit Chalet Properties LLC a Colorado Limited Liability Company - Nancy M Schirm, Authorized Officer c/o Colorado East Bank & Trust Nancy M Schirm, President c/o Colorado East Bank & Trust - Nancy M Schirm, Sr Vice President c/o Peoples National Bank, Colorado - Nelda A Brandt - Norman Stuard, President c/o The Village Lakes Homes Association Inc. - Norman Stuard, Vice President c/o The Village Lakes Homes Association Inc - Norman Stuard, Vice President c/o Lexis Development LLC - Paradise Villas Castle Pines LLC & Steve Gage, an individual - Paradise Villas West LLC, a Colorado limited liability company - Peoples National Bank, Colorado - Peter Italiano, Planning Director c/o Douglas County Planning Department Philip Bucher and Susan Bucher - Plum Creek Waste Water Treatment Plant Public Trustee of Douglas County - Public

Government Legals Public Notice NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the Same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to: OCCUPANT - Paradise Villas Castle Pines LLC aka Paradise Villas Castle Pines LLC, a Colorado limited liability company - Paradise Villas Castle Pines aka Paradise - Ethan Hsieh Trust - Lynn A Brandt - Mark D Terry & Nickolas Terry American National Bank - Amfirst Bank NA - Angela D Vencill - Aztec Consultants Inc - Bill D Berkley, President c/o State Bank of Downs - Blanch Backo, Title Officer c/o Land Title Guarantee Company Board of County Commissioners c/o Douglas County - Board President, Village Lake Homeowners Association Inc., a Colorado nonprofit corporation - Bryan R White, Vice President c/o American National Bank - Castle Pines Fidelity Associates Limited Partnership, its sole general partner c/o Fidelity Castle Pines Ltd. A Maryland limited partnership - Castle Pines Fidelity Realty, Inc. its sole general partner c/o Fidelity Castle Pines Ltd. A Maryland limited partnership - Castle Pines Homes Association aka Castle Pines Homes Association Inc aka Association - Castle Pines Metropolitan District, a Quasi-Municipal Corporation aka Castle Pines Metropolitan District aka The District - Castle Pines Sales Office c/o Castle Pines Homes Association Inc - Castlewood Fire Protection District - Cherry Hills Bank c/o Guaranty Bank & Trust - Colorado East Bank and Trust, Colorado Springs - Commonwealth Land Title Coscan Commercial Corporation - CPV Inc., a Colorado Corporation - Craig Austin, Manager c/o Wynn Homes LLC, a Colorado limited liability company - Daniel B Stubbs, Senior Vice President c/o Vestin Mortgage Inc - David Livingston, President c/o Guaranty Bank & Trust - David Livingston, President, Cherry Hills Bank c/o Guaranty Bank & Trust - Donald F Cummings, President c/o Forest Glen Inc. a Colorado Corporation - Douglas County c/o Douglas County Commissioners - Ed Ehmann, Field Superintendent c/o Castle Pines Metropolitan District - Fidelity Castle Pines Ltd, a Maryland limited partnership Forest Glen Inc., a Colorado Corporation aka Forest Glen Inc - Frank L Rober, Managing Member c/o KPRD Investments LLC a Colorado Limited Liability Company Guaranty Bank and Trust - Intermountain Rural Electric Association - Jack A Vickers III - Jack A Vickers III, Individual as President c/o CPV Inc., a Colorado Corporation - Jack A Vickers III, President c/o CPV Inc., a Colorado Corporation - James McSwiggan, Executive Vice President c/o Royal Bank America - Joe Leist, General Manager c/o Castle Pines Homes Association Inc - Joshua K Roach, Member c/o Paradise Villas Castle Pines LLC, a Colorado limited liability company - Katherine D Poague and Larry R Poague - KPRD Investments LLC a Colorado Limited Liability Company - Land Title Guarantee Company - Lawrence Dale Taylor and Mary Elizabeth Taylor - Lexi Development LLC aka Lexi Development LLC a Colorado Limited Liability Co. - M Kathleen Siegist, Manager c/o Summit Chalet Properties LLC a Colorado Limited Liability Company - Nancy M Schirm, Authorized Officer c/o Colorado East Bank & Trust Nancy M Schirm, President c/o Colorado East Bank & Trust - Nancy M Schirm, Sr Vice President c/o Peoples National Bank, Colorado - Nelda A Brandt - Norman Stuard, President c/o The Village Lakes Homes Association Inc. - Norman Stuard, Vice President c/o The Village Lakes Homes Association Inc - Norman Stuard, Vice President c/o Lexis Development LLC - Paradise Villas Castle Pines LLC & Steve Gage, an individual - Paradise Villas West LLC, a Colorado limited liability company - Peoples National Bank, Colorado - Peter Italiano, Planning Director c/o Douglas County Planning Department Philip Bucher and Susan Bucher - Plum Creek Waste Water Treatment Plant Public Trustee of Douglas County - Public Trustee of El Paso County - R Scott Vencill - Ramona H Ptacek c/o Robert Ptacek - Robert D Snodgrass, Registered Land Surveyor c/o Aztec Consultants Inc - Royal Bank America - Scott Vencill, Vice President c/o Amfirst Bank NA - State Bank of Downs - Stephen M Buck, Assistant Vice President of Fidelity Castle Pines Ltd a Maryland limited partnership - Stephen M Buck, Assistant Vice President of Castle Pines Fidelity Associates Limited Partnership, its sole general partner c/o Fidelity Castle Pines Ltd. A Maryland limited partnership - Stephen M Buck, Assistant VicePresident of Castle Pines Fidelity Realty Inc. its sole general partner c/o Fidelity Castle Pines Ltd. A Maryland limited partnership - Steve Gage, an individual c/o Paradise Villas Castle Pines LLC - Steve Gage, an individual as its Managing Member c/o Paradise Villas Castle Pines LLC, Limited Liability Company - Steve Gage, Manager c/o Paradise Villas Castle Pines LLC a Colorado Ltd Liab Co - Steve Gage, President c/o Vision Development Group Inc. a Colorado Corporation - Steve Gage, President c/o Vision Development Group Inc., Manager of Paradise Villas Castle Pines LLC, a Colorado Ltd Liab Co - Steve Gage, President c/o Vision Asset Management Group Inc., a Colorado corporation - Steve Gage, President c/o Paradise Villas West, LLC, a Colorado limited liability company - Steve Gage, President c/o Vision Development Group Inc., A Colorado Corporation - Steven Gage aka Steven W Gage c/o Paradise Villas Castle Pines LLC a Colorado Ltd Liab Co - Steven Gage, President c/o Vision Development Group Inc - Steven Gage, President c/o Vision Asset Management Group Inc., a Colorado corporation Steven W Gage, Member of Paradise Villas Castle Pines LLC - Summit Chalet Properties LLC, a Colorado limited liability company - The Town of Castle Rock - Tri County Health Department - US West Communications c/o CenturyLink - Vestin Mortgage Inc - Village Lake Homes Association, Inc aka Sub Association aka Association - Village Lake Homes Association, Inc a Colorado nonprofit corporation aka The Village Lake Homes Association Inc Vision Asset Management Group Inc, a Colorado Corporation aka Vision Asset Management Group Inc. - Vision Development Group Inc., Manager, c/o Paradise Villas Castle Pines LLC A Colorado Limited Liability Company - Vision Development Group Inc aka Vision Development Group Inc et al - Vision Development Group Inc., a Colorado Corporation aka Vision Development - Walter M Maxwell, Chair, Board of County Commissioners c/o Douglas County Commissioners – Walter M Maxwell, Douglas County Commissioner, c/o Douglas County Commissioners - Wynne Homes LLC a Colorado Limited Liability Company aka Wynne Homes LLC

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July 24, 2014

Outgoing rodeo queen gains confidence Orlova shares memory of one special event

By Mike DiFerdinando

mdiferdinando@colorado communitymedia.com Maria Orlova has been to quite a few fairs since being named Douglas County Rodeo Queen last year, but one left a particularly lasting impression on her.

“The Pikes Peak Therapeutic Riding Center put on this special event at the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame in Colorado Springs where they brought these kids to the hall of fame and held this special rodeo where the kids could compete in rodeo events,” Orlova said.

“It was just an amazing experience to be able to work with these kids and see the kind of smile that you could put on their faces and the kind of dedication they have,” she continued. “It was a great experience for me personally.”

Orlova, 16, is a junior at Chaparral High School. She lives with her mother, Katya Taylor, in Parker.

“During the awards ceremony I was presented this buckle, and this little boy with autism was given one for championship thorough-racing, and I handed him his buckle and I congratulated him. He promptly asked for the microphone and started making his thank-you speech and was thanking his parents and his horseback-riding instructor.

It was amazing to see the kind of confidence he had,” Orlova said.

“I wish I had more of that. When I have to give speeches, I wish I could speak more from my heart like that and let my personality shine through.”

She was born in the Ukraine and lived there until she was 8

Maria Orlova, front, the 2014 Douglas County Fair and Rodeo queen, rides in the Highlands Ranch Fourth of July parade. Photo by Mike DiFerdinando years old before moving to Colorado with her mother in 2005.

This year’s competition will take place on Aug. 1, and Orlova will help crown a new queen the next day.

“In a couple weeks someone else will be taking over the crown and taking over the responsibility of promoting the fair and the royalty,” she said.

Rodeo contestants not only have to be able to win over a panel of judges, but they also have to know how to ride.

The contest is judged on a combination of horsemanship and personality demonstrated

through different riding exhibitions and interviews.

It’s a competition that Orlova said can be a tough mountain to climb.

“At the beginning it’s very nerve-racking, but I guess what I told the girls this year who are trying out is, if you’re nervous, well, I guess if you’re not nervous you’re not doing it right,” Orlova said. “When you’re talking to the judges, at first, you can feel shy.

Well, at least I did, but after talking to them for a while, I started to warm up and they are very nice.

By the end, I felt very comfortable and I felt very good about doing

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my speech in front of them.”

Royalty program coordinator Roxanne Harris said she wants people to know that the rodeo royalty aren’t your typical pageant girls.

“I think royalty sometimes gets a stigma that these girls are just beauty queens, and they are so much more than that,” Harris said. “They really put themselves out there. These girls study and work hard. They’re very knowledgeable about agriculture and rodeo. They have to go out there and ride these horses. They’re athletes. There’s a lot that goes into this.”

This year’s coronation ceremony will be Aug. 2 at 4 p.m., and will be followed by the Hometown Rodeo.

“The crowning is an amazing feeling,” Orlova said. “When they put that sash on you, they take all these pictures and there are photographers everywhere. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office presents us with our queen saddles. It’s just a great feeling.”

For more information on the Douglas County Fair and Rodeo and schedules, visit douglascountyfairandrodeo.com.

SALOME’S STARS FOR THE WEEK OF JULY 21, 2014

ARIES (Mar 21 to Apr 19) Is someone at work resisting that Aries charm? Hard to believe. But seriously, Lamb, you might want to back up your ideas with some solid data, and then watch the yeas pile on.

TAURUS (Apr 20 to May 20) Your hard work could pay off in ways you didn’t expect, but certainly deserve.

Tend to that pesky health problem now so you’ll be in top shape to tackle the new projects coming up.

GEMINI (May 21 to Jun 20) Planning a family event can be stressful unless you make it clear from the start that you’re in charge. You might accept suggestions, but it will be your decisions that count.

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CANCER (Jun 21 to Jul 22) You still have a way to go to bring that professional matter to a satisfactory conclusion. Meanwhile, an important personal situation could require more of your attention by week’s end.

LEO (Jul 23 to Aug 22) There’s something about you Fine Felines that makes people want to tell you secrets.

But once again, be wary of who is doing the telling. You might not want to be that person’s confidante.

VIRGO (Aug 23 to Sept 22) Creating a fuss about a family matter might get everyone’s attention. But it might be better to talk one-on-one with family members in order to spare a loved one unnecessary embarrassment.

LIBRA (Sept 23 to Oct 22) You’re making progress on that career move, albeit not as quickly as you had hoped. But stay with it. Your personal life takes an unexpected (but very welcome) new turn.

SCORPIO (Oct 23 to Nov 21) If you feel you’ve been unfairly treated in a workplace decision, correct the situation now while there’s still time to do so. Arm yourself with facts, and go to it. Good luck.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 to Dec 21) Devising your own system of doing things might be the best way to handle an increasingly complex situation. But do it tactfully in order to avoid ruffling too many of your colleagues’ feathers.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22 to Jan 19) A family member’s health problem might once again require you to shift some of your current priorities around. But this time, make certain other relatives will be there to help.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20 to Feb 18) Catching up on tasks you’ve left undone will take a while to accomplish. But the sooner you complete them, the sooner you’ll be able to take on another time-sensitive project.

PISCES (Feb 19 to Mar 20) You might feel swamped by all that you’re expected to do. But take a moment to come up for air, then handle things one at a time, and you’ll soon get through them all.

BORN THIS WEEK: Although you love being home with your family, you also enjoy traveling and making new friends. © 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.

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