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Old virus returns, hits kids

Bijan Azghandi, 15, skates during the annual Ruler of the Railzz competition Sept. 13 at Redstone Skate Park in Highlands Ranch. Azghandi took first place in the Skateboard Intermediate Bowl division. This marked the 13th year of the event hosted by the Highlands Ranch Metro District. A total of 35 skaters and riders faced off in skateboard, scooter and BMX divisions to win prizes. Photo by Courtney Kuhlen

Enterovirus can worsen respiratory problems By Jane Reuter

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RULING THE RAILS Skateboarders, BMX riders and scooter riders of all ages gathered Sept. 13 at Redstone Skate Park in Highlands Ranch for the Highlands Ranch Metro District’s annual Ruler of the Railzz competition. A total of 35 competitors with a variety of skill level participated in this year’s event. This was the 13th year the Metro District has hosted the event, which was canceled last year due to inclement weather.

ABOVE: Jacob Matlock rides his skateboard Sept. 13 during the Ruler of the Railzz at Redstone Skate Park in Highlands Ranch. RIGHT:Dillon Rugg perfects a trick on his bike Sept. 13 at the annual competition. Photos by Christy Steadman

Enterovirus is a more than 50-year-old infection getting new life in 2014. Like the virus itself, the best way to curb its transmission hasn’t changed. “The way to prevent it is the same way we say to prevent viruses every year: hand washing and covering your mouth when you cough,” said Sky Ridge Medical Center chief medical officer Dr. David Markenson. Because treatment of this virus is no different than that of any other virus, doctors aren’t testing for enterovirus specifically. But they’ve seen a dramatic increase in respiratory-related pediatric illnesses, presumably due to the enterovirus. Originally discovered in 1962 in California, enterovirus “has been around as a minor player for many, many years,” Markenson said. “Years ago we had no way to tell it was an enterovirus. We would have just said, `We are seeing an increase in respiratory illness,’” he said. “But in the last few years, there’s been an explosion of technology where we can now more easily categorize viruses, so now you’re going to start to hear names associated with them.” The enterovirus is common, typically infecting 10 million to 15 million people in the United States annually — most of them children and most in the summer and fall. Most people who get it don’t get sick or suffer only mild illness. It poses a more serious threat to those with asthma or other respiratory problems. Knowing what kind of virus it is doesn’t change treatment. “That’s really the biggest reason we recommend not getting any test,” said Dr. Christine Nyquist, medical director of infection, prevention and control at Children’s Hospital. “There’s no anti-virus medication. Antibiotics don’t work. There’s no vaccine. It’s making sure (patients) are comfortable and their breathing is safe. “This is the common cold virus with a different name. Part of the difference is Virus continues on Page 9

A perfect pairing Beer tour matches specialty brews, local libraries By Mike DiFerdinando

mdiferdinando @coloradocommunitymedia.com Most pub crawls don’t end at a public library. But with the Great Douglas County Beer Tour, Douglas County Libraries partnered with local breweries to do just that. “We wanted to find a way to partner with local business and reach a demographic we don’t typically have the opportunity to get to and find a way to market the libraries in a different way,” Douglas County Libraries events coordinator Kerri Morgan said. The free beer tour asked participants

to visit each of seven participating breweries for a free beer. Tour-goers were given a stamp in their “passport” at each stop and at the end of the tour those stamps could be redeemed for a free pint glass. Literary suggestions and pairings were also available from breweries and librarians. “I had a couple librarians tell me a story about a couple of guys who came in to the Highlands Ranch library and they were so excited to finish their beer tour. They wanted to get their pint glass. They were 25-year-old males, not normally a demographic we get in the library, and they were just so excited about the whole program and to be at the library and that’s what it’s all about.” Morgan said. “Getting people interested in the library who may not think of us.” Beer continues on Page 9

Kerri Morgan of Douglas County Libraries pours the first glass of Alt Whitman beer at Living the Dream Brewery Sept. 12 near the intersection of Highlands Ranch Parkway and Santa Fe Drive. Photo by Mike DiFerdinando

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For dad and daughter, a game that two can coach Caley Mitchell stands next to third base, a white baseball cap shading her eyes, a single braid running down her back. Intensity radiates from her small frame as she leans her hands on her knees and looks toward the batter at home plate. “OK, line drive, two-three, you can do it,” she says. “Big zone, fight it off. Good job.” She claps several times. “You can do it. Right here.” The batter strikes out. New inning. “All right, let’s go, hustle,” Caley tells her players as they run onto the field. “Hey, a lot of eyes … you never know, you never know.” In another ballpark, on another day, Toby Tabola, sunglasses perched atop the baseball cap on his head, paces next to third base, stops to send his batter her signals, then leans his hands on his knees. “Get it started, six. C’mon, you can do it,” he says, his voice quiet, confident. “Don’t give up here. You got it. Good job.” He claps and nods encouragement. “C’mon, six, go get it.” The ball pops up. New inning. Toby steps into the dugout, but his words follow the players as they take the field. “A lot of eyes, ladies. Let’s go!” If you listen and watch closely, the similarities between the two softball coaches are apparent. What they say. Mannerisms. How they play the game. Not surprising when you learn they are father and daughter. But what defines them is what you can’t see — the story behind the game, one that tells of family and love, legacies instilled, life lessons well learned. “Being part of something bigger than yourself, such as a team, teaches people to be humble and to put the greater good before yourself,” Caley says. “Being involved in a team sport is one of the best things that ever happened to me. My dad taught me this from a very young age, and I try to instill that in

my players — that belonging to a team, and experiencing the joys and challenges that come with it, is truly a blessing.” The story begins when Caley, now 29, was just 4. Her grandparents sponsored a longtime men’s fast-pitch team, Stenseth Agency. Toby, now 56, played on his own fast-pitch team. Caley always tagged along. “She grew up around the ballparks watching tournaments and watching me play,” Toby says. “She was kind of born into the culture.” Toby, a high school psychology and sociology teacher who retired in 2012 after 32 years, coached football in his early days. Friday night games meant Caley riding with the coaches, eating sunflower seeds, grabbing Cokes at the gas station. “I have vivid memories of sitting and coloring and listening to the coaches strategizing,” Caley says. “I was always part of a team situation. That’s why I love this.” Around 6 years old, Caley picked up a bat for T-ball. Softball started the next year. She joined a competitive summer team at 11, and Toby began coaching her then. “We had a very good father-daughter, coach-player relationship,” Toby says. Caley paid attention to fundamentals. She listened. She learned. She didn’t get angry when her dad corrected her. “She was a joy to coach.” Caley laughs. She points out at her wed-

ding, in his toast at the reception, Toby noted how “she was a very coachable kid.” In high school, Caley played second base and was good enough to earn all-league honors. A shoulder injury the summer before her senior year changed plans to play in college. Instead, she focused on becoming a social studies teacher. But during the 2006-07 school year, while she was student teaching, she also found her way back to softball as an assistant coach — for her dad, in his first year as head coach at Ponderosa High School in Parker. The next year, Castle View High School in Castle Rock hired Caley to teach. And after three years as assistant softball coach there, she became head coach. The two schools are league rivals. Caley: “The first time we played each other, my dad hugged me at the plate and … gave me a white rose.” Then they exchanged lineups. Toby: “It was a special moment. This is pretty cool to go up to home plate to compete against your daughter. I really didn’t care about winning or losing — it was a cool moment.” The two admittedly mirror each other in many ways. Caley: “I find myself saying things all the time that I think, `I must say that ‘cause you say that.’ ” Toby: “Our philosophies are way similar.” Caley: “Yeah, because I got it from you.” Toby: “A lot of thought went into that philosophy.” Caley: “It’s a great philosophy.” The philosophy is small ball or as Toby calls it, “smart ball.” Or as Caley explains, bunting. Toby: “She knows everything I’m going to do, pretty much. She knows when I’m going to bunt.” Caley: “‘Cause it’s always when I would bunt.”

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They both believe in the life lessons taught by the game. Toby: “It builds character. You’re forced to face challenges; you don’t get everything you want when you want it. … You can’t be successful if you’re selfish. It forces you to be bigger than yourselves.” Caley isn’t surprised she’s walking in her dad’s footsteps. “I knew I wanted to be a teacher and a coach from a very young age,” Caley says. “I’ve had a really good role model. Even if other parts of his life were stressful, my dad would always say, `I like my job.’ He was always happy in what he was doing. … He showed that he could have such a large sphere of influence and that choosing a career based on what you love is way more important than money or status.” Toby, for his part, couldn’t be prouder of Caley. Facing her on the softball field — where their bond has been nurtured — is an unexpected bonus. “It’s been a blessing,” he says, “a total blessing.” Caley and Toby haven’t played each other yet this year. The matchup should be good — the teams boast two of the state’s best pitchers. Someday, Caley would like Toby to coach with her. They look at each other: Wouldn’t that be fun? And wouldn’t that just be a fitting end to the story behind this game. 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 303-566-4110.

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On the edge of danger in West Africa Local men travel to Liberia on teaching mission during Ebola outbreak By Christy Steadman

csteadman @coloradocommunitymedia.com Bob Sutterer and Pete Muckley arrived July 7 at a missionary compound just outside the Liberian capital of Monrovia to teach writing skills to Liberian educators. For the next two weeks, their work overshadowed the fact that the two men were in Liberia during the biggest Ebola outbreaks in the history of the disease. Even though the two men were living in the same compound that housed the hospital where Dr. Kent Brantley and missionary Nancy Writebol — the first two Americans to become sick with and then conquer the Ebola virus — were working, the gravity of the situation didn’t hit until later. “The shock of how dangerous it really was hit us when we got back,” Sutterer said. “Then it set in how close we really were. It was pretty strange to be in such proximity of a disease that is so deadly.” Sutterer, a Centennial resident who teaches English at Castle View High School in Castle Rock, and Muckley, a director of marketing for a financial services company who lives in Highlands Ranch, traveled to Liberia July 7-18 with Teachers on Mission. The program teaches Liberian educators writing skills to help them earn a teaching licensure.

Living in Liberia

The compound where Muckley and Sutterer stayed is called ELWA. It is a walled missionary hub on the Atlantic coast that houses the hospital, the school where they worked, a radio station and a chapel. The hospital is about a quarter of a mile from the guesthouse where the two men stayed. Both men described it as old and rudimentary. The Liberian government designated the ELWA hospital as a receiving and quarantine area for Ebola patients. When the two men arrived, there were two cases of Ebola being treated at the hospital. The number had escalated to 14 by the time

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they left. “It was getting to the point that it was beyond what they were prepared for,” Sutterer said. “All this was happening, and we didn’t know it was a half a mile from where we were standing.” Although ELWA had a radio station, the men had limited access to the Internet and did not have a reliable news source. “It’s kind of a blessing we had a lack of communication while there,” Sutterer said. Muckley agreed, describing it as “blissful ignorance.” The men settled into doing their work, but took precautions to reduce the chances of contracting the virus, which is spread through direct contact with blood and body fluids. “We were very aware and careful who we had contact with,” Muckley said, “but went about our business as we would.” They minimized hugs and handshakes, used a lot of hand sanitizer and prayed. “I used hand sanitizer every 10 minutes,” Sutterer said. “It got to be a little crazy.”

Disease hits home

The writing workshop Sutterer and Muckley helped lead drew about 60 teachers who instruct elementary-to-high school levels throughout Liberia. An impoverished country with a lack of infrastructure after suffering a 14-year civil war,

ABOVE: Pete Muckley tutors two Liberian teachers on writing skills at the school in the ELWA compound. Muckley was one of two area teachers who traveled to Liberia with Teachers on Mission during the biggest outbreak of Ebola in the history of the disease. BELOW: Bob Sutterer talks with a Liberian educator at the school in the ELWA compound, which also houses the hospital where Dr. Kent Brantley and missionary Nancy Writebol treated Ebola patients. Courtesy photos

Liberia has high foreign and domestic debt, an unemployment rate estimated at 80 percent and a high percentage of the population living below the poverty line. The school inside ELWA is located about halfway between the guesthouse and the hospital. Working at the school did not put them at great risk, the men said. However, Writebol and her husband, David, greeted Sutterer and Muckley on the night of their arrival to the ELWA compound. The couple gave them an orientation that included an overview of the compound’s situation as it related to the Ebola crisis. “We saw Nancy and David (again) about a

week later, when they stopped by to see how we were doing,” Muckley said. “They gave us an update about the Ebola outbreak — more patients dying at the hospital and more patients arriving.” Writebol was working at the ELWA hospital as a hygienist, Muckley said. She helped disinfect the doctors, one of them Brantley, and nurses who were treating Ebola patients. After Sutterer and Muckley’s departure, the rest of their team stopped by the Writebols’ house and learned Nancy was ill with what at first they thought was malaria, which has Ebola continues on Page 5

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CDOT to maintain control of C-470 Improvements expected to start next summer By Jennifer Smith

jsmith@coloradocommunitymedia.com The upcoming C-470 improvements will likely be funded publicly, according to the board governing the project. “It looks like it will be traditional public financing, and it will not be a public/private partnership,” said Megan Castle, communications director for the High Performance Transportation Enterprise, during a Sept. 10 telephone town hall aimed at Arapahoe County residents. A similar telephone town hall took place the next night for Douglas County residents. Controversy erupted last year over the plan to improve Highway 36, on the north side of the metro area, using a combination of government funding and private enterprise. And while Castle said the HPTE board is

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some symptoms similar to those of Ebola. “But they did not know it at the time, and went into her house to visit and pray with her,” Muckley said. “It was only after they got back, a few days later, that the news broke that Nancy was actually infected with Ebola.” “It was really surreal to see her healthy a week earlier,” Sutterer said, “then sick once we got back.” Writebol and Brantley were subsequently flown to Emory Hospital in Atlanta for treatment, and have since recovered. As far as the two men know, none of the Liberian teachers has contracted Ebola. After arriving back in the U.S., Sutterer and Muckley monitored themselves — such as checking body temperature — for 21 days, the incubation period for Ebola. After that time, if no symptoms appear, a person does

still studying all possibilities for C-470, with a final decision due Oct. 14, it seems to be leaning toward leaving the $230 million project in the hands of the Colorado Department of Transportation. The HPTE is a small unit within CDOT with the responsibility to pursue and explore innovative means to finance important transportation projects. “The (project) will be constructed, managed, owned, and operated by CDOT, unless otherwise assigned,” reads the website. Work is expected to begin in the summer of 2016 to add toll lanes to the highway in both directions between 1-25 and Wadsworth Boulevard, with the ultimate goal of extending them to Kipling Parkway. The first phase should wrap up by the end of 2017. Some callers wondered what things will be like during construction, and if that, plus the new tolls, would drive motorists into their neighborhoods. “I really don’t see this as a palatable solution,” said a man identified only as Peter. “You’re just going to push traffic onto side

not have the virus. The Colorado Department of Health also contacted them, and asked rigorous questions about their trip, they said. Shortly after leaving Liberia, ELWA pulled all nonessential people out, and the compound and neighboring beach became limited-access sites. “If the timing had been different, we might have been stuck there,” Muckley said. “Things are real rough out there right now. It’s chaotic. It changed in a big hurry. It’s a whole different place than when we were there.” Both Sutterer and Muckley, who had been to Liberia on the teaching mission before, say they won’t hesitate to return once Ebola has run its course in West Africa. Because educators in Liberia lack resources for training, Teachers on Mission is vital, the men said. It is transformative for teachers and gives them a voice. “The teachers love the opportunity to do the training they don’t normally have access to,” Sutterer said. “They’re very passionate about giving the next generation an opportunity to learn.”

roads.” Centennial Mayor Cathy Noon said that’s one reason the HPTE decided not to toll all of the lanes. Unlike on E-470, drivers will still have their choice of free or tolled lanes. The HPTE settled on that option in February of last year after several public meetings, tossing out the possibilities of raising taxes and tolling all of the lanes. CDOT representatives explained that there is currently about $112 million available for the project, with the possibility of $15 million more coming from a federal grant. Bonds will be sold to finance the difference, with the tolls going to pay the bondholders and to maintain C-470 into the future. While the rates will vary depending on time of day, they’re expected to be in the $4 to $6 range to run the duration of the tolled lane. One caller, identified only as Nancy, doesn’t think people in Denver use tollways very often. “So how do you plan to con people into using this one?” she asked.

PLANNED IMPROVEMENTS TO C-470 INCLUDE: • Full reconstruction of the existing pavement • Adding auxiliary lanes at selected locations • Improving on-ramps and oﬀ-ramps • Realigning substandard curves • Safety and operational improvements between I-25 and Quebec • Replacing the bridges over the South Platte River • Updating water-quality features • Installing noise barriers where required Littleton Mayor Pro Tem Bruce Beckman stressed that the free lanes will still be available for people who want to use them, and said the toll lanes offer a way to manage the volume on those, as well. CDOT Commissioner Ed Peterson agreed, saying direct-access ramps at regular intervals should help, including three at the I-25/C-470 exchange. “This is a choice issue,” he said.

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NEWS IN A HURRY Citizen Academy accepting applications

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is hosting its 6th annual Citizen Academy from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 16 at the Highlands Ranch Law Enforcement Training Facility, 9008 U.S. 85, Highlands Ranch. At the end of the one-day course, students will have a better understanding of the sheriff’s office. The course will cover patrol operations, traffic enforcement, detentions division operations, crime scene investigations, K-9 unit, SWAT, the use of a shooting simulation machine, and more. There is limited space available for the course, and applications must be submitted by Oct. 6. Apply at www.dcsheriff.net. A background check will be conducted on all applicants. For more information, contact Deputy Chad Teller at 303-660-7510.

Cyclists assist Children’s Hospital Colorado

The efforts of more than 2,000 cyclists who participated in the 2014 Courage Classic raised $2.9 million, a recordbreaking yearly total, to benefit Children’s Hospital Colorado. The annual bicycling tour, which occurred July 19-21, started and ended at Copper Mountain resort and included some of the most challenging and scenic passes in the Rocky Mountains. Throughout the 25 years of the event’s existence, a cumulative total of $35.7 million has been raised. The funds support Children’s Colorado’s ongoing mission of improving the health of children through coordinated programs of patient care, education, research and advocacy. For more information or to learn how

Everybody is invited to attend this year’s Oktoberfest Celebrations and Oktoberfest 5K on Sept. 20 at Town Center South in Highlands Ranch. The day kicks off with the 5K at 9 a.m, the tapping of the keg takes place at noon, and live German music and dance performances will entertain the crowd until 5:30 p.m. Dachshund races begin at 3 p.m. and the best-dressed dog will even receive a prize. The event will wrap up with a short fireworks display at 9:30 p.m. launched at Town Center.

Healing our youth

“Healing Our Youth: Get Educated” is an event designed to help parents and youth leaders become informed about mental health and wellness to support and heal the community’s youth. The free event, slated for 5:30-8 p.m. on Oct. 7 in Centennial, will outline what steps to take concerning behavioral issues, important facts about the brain, and how to identify unhealthy adolescent behavior. Attendees will also have the opportunity to connect with mental-wellness experts at a resource fair and have oneon-one conversations with specialists and therapists who will be volunteering their time at the event. Seating is limited, so registration is required at www.smhaco.org/healing, 303-793-9615 or traci@smhaco.org. Location information will be provided upon registration.

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Wildlife Experience donated to CU University receives largest real estate gift in 138-year history By Chris Michlewicz

cmichlewicz@coloradocommunitymedia.com The Wildlife Experience museum has been given to The University of Colorado, marking the largest real estate donation in the institution’s 138-year history. The Wildlife Experience, on Lincoln Avenue east of Interstate 25, has been the site of the newly opened University of Colorado South Denver since August, but it was announced Sept. 11 that the museum would be donated to the school by Dave and Gail Liniger to allow CU to expand its south metro presence. Liniger is the chairman emeritus of The Wildlife Experience and co-founder of REMAX International Inc. The property, established in 2002, is valued at $40 million. The gift builds on the collaboration that began in April when The Wildlife Experience teamed with CU and converted 11,000 square feet of the 151,000-square-foot facility to classroom and lab space. CU began offering classes there in August, while the popular Douglas County wildlife art and natural history museum continued most of its museum services to the community. Regular museum operations are not expected to change drastically, said Lisa Douglas, who was named vice chancellor of the new facility. Kathy Daly, who was named chief executive officer of The Wildlife Experience earlier this year, will stay on until end of year to help support a smooth transition, said Douglas, who will also continue to serve as associate vice chancellor for budget and finance at the University of Colorado Denver-Anschutz Medical Campus. CU Denver and the CU Anschutz Medical Campus are offering the first classes at the facility and CU Denver will manage the facility on behalf of the university as operations move forward. Existing areas for museum programming could become shared space with the college, Douglas said. There are also plans to renovate underused areas of the building, which means The Wildlife Experience will no longer regularly host rotating exhibits that travel around the country. “I believe we can do this without sacrificing the quality of the museum experience,” Douglas said. Museum membership remains “a bit of a question” and The Wildlife Experience plans to offer pro-rated refunds for the portion of the year for which members have paid. However, CU wants to determine whether members want to continue supporting museum operations and retain their memberships. A lot of the programming that the museum is famous for — the “Movie and a Martini” series and the annual Art & Ale Brew Fest, for example — will remain in place, and the ballroom will still be rented out for weddings and conferences. Educational programming for K-12 students will also continue, and the

The University of Colorado announced Sept. 11 that Dave Liniger, the founder of The Wildlife Experience, was donating the building to the university. The University of Colorado South Denver began offering classes at The Wildlife Experience in August. The building, which will continue to serve as a museum as well, is being renamed The Liniger Building. Courtesy photo Extreme Screen iMax Theater will remain open to the public. “The average person won’t see much of a change beyond the addition of the higher-education components,” said Douglas, who added that CU has license to use The Wildlife Experience name and will “continue to do so at this point.” Many of the regular events will continue until the university has the opportunity to conduct a thorough review of what should be kept. The museum’s nonprofit status will change and it will no longer qualify for SCFD funding. But the university is already looking into ways to replace the funding. While a few positions will be eliminated due to redundancy, Douglas expects most museum employees to find a role within the new structure. “They have strong expertise and we really need that to continue to be a success,” Douglas said. “They’re being interviewed and we’re developing job descriptions right now.” She said the lines between university and museum operations will “blur” but believes everyone will benefit from the collaboration. In recognition of the Linigers’ generosity, the CU Board of Regents gave its approval to name the facility the Liniger Building at the University of Colorado South Denver. “When the gift looked likeB:10.25” it was starting to become a reality, it was just a thrilling thing to be a part of,” Douglas said. T:10.25” “We’re having a good time seeing what the future holds.”

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Circular talks don’t have to stick around So, the other day I was part of a circular conversation. You know the kind I mean, right? The conversations that go round and round, circling the airport but never landing. The conversations where people jockey for position, take conversations down a rabbit hole, or go so far in an attempt to be politically correct that there is never really any clear outcome from the discussion. And sometimes, maybe even more than sometimes, in those circular conversations, the toughest questions are avoided and actions are taken so that we do not have to respond and can ride the line of balance somewhere between awkward and uncomfortable nothingness to nimble and precise evasiveness. Why does that happen? What questions can possibly be so difficult that we have to hide from their answers? Perhaps it is not so much that we can’t answer the question or that we even wrestle with ourselves about our ability to respond honestly — maybe it’s because as we search our hearts and minds, we really don’t even like the answer that we know to be true. In so many situations where I have coached business professionals, colleagues, and even close personal friends, one of the most common things I hear is that it’s not so much the answer to the tough question that they struggle with … it is trying to over-manage the feelings and how the other people receive and respond to the answer that they need to give. So instead of being direct, we begin layering our response, backpedaling a

little, start our circular navigation of the airport runway, and before we know it achieve total avoidance or dismissal of the question because we don’t want to hurt anyone’s feelings or upset the apple cart in any way. Every one of our great-grandparents has passed this next message along to our grandparents, who in turn shared it with our parents, and our parents then revealed the secret to us, and now it is our turn to solve the mystery for our children, family, and friends. It is really not a very well-kept secret, and it is actually rather quite simple in nature, not even worthy of the extended hype and drawn-out verbose buildup I am giving it in this column. The message is this, “Tough questions, and any question for that matter, deserve our direct and honest response.” Whew … there, I said it, and now it’s over. So obvious, so simple, but yet so unpracticed. You see, common sense is not always common practice, right? And how often have each one of us delayed a call, a meeting, responding to a question or an email just because we absolutely dreaded how the other person might react. Can I

Take steps to prepare for old age There is only one thing worse than talking about dying and that is getting old and sick. Most of us are in denial that anything bad will ever happen to us. It seems easy to put off things that are not going to happen for a very long time, such as estate planning or elder care planning. Ironically, it is going to be easier and cheaper to plan now while you are thinking clearly for a time when you may not be able to make these decisions. So now that summer is over and the holidays are months away, this is a good time to start mapping out what you would like to see happen with your care. Here is a checklist of items to work on to better plan for an optimum future: Review and update your estate plan. Make sure your wills, powers of attorney and health-care agents are current. Consider if you and your spouse travel together or are of ill health, to have contingent names listed as well. Imagine yourself in your 70s, 80s and 90s. Where will you live and who will be available to assist you? Make plans accordingly, such as downsizing your house or making arrangements to move closer to your children. Identify what resources and goals you

have. Do you have assets and income to support your lifestyle that may include paying for assistance from outside the family? Be careful to reserve some savings for the future. Include your grown children or other relatives who could be responsible for you one day in your decisions. Make sure someone is aware of your financial holdings and what your wishes are so they can make good decisions on your behalf. Complete a “five wishes” (agingwithdignity.org/legal_Colorado.php) to make certain others know how you wish to be cared for if you are sick or unable to communicate. Be aware that average inflation factors Kummer continues on Page 9

repeat that? … “Might react.” I do not write this column as if I have never done this myself. Sure I have, and so have all of you at some time or other. And just like all of you who have learned the lesson, regardless of how long it took us to learn the lesson, it becomes easier and so much less stressful with each experience that we finally learn to just do it in every conversation and with every tough question. The reaction we expect is never as bad as we imagine it between our own ears. It just never is. Now, we do have to remember also that it is not what we say, but how we say it that matters. There is no direct response to a tough question that calls for our own lack of compassion and understanding. Think of the best bedside manner of the most compassionate physician you have ever met, or maybe have even just seen on television, and imagining answering the questions in the same loving, caring, and understanding way possible. So … tough questions? The answer is really very simple, isn’t it? How about you? Can you benefit from practicing and learning from the experience of responding with honest and direct answers? I would love to hear all about it at gotonorton@gmail.com, and I can assure you that when you practice this approach it really will be a better than good week. Michael Norton is a resident of Castle Rock, the former president of the Zig Ziglar Corporation, and a strategic consultant, business and personal coach.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Udall causes hardships for Coloradans

Several things have hurt Coloradans the past couple years, one being that 250,000 people had their medical insurance policies cancelled a year ago. As reported by the Huffington Post, some of these policies were cancelled because they did not comply with Obamacare, even though people liked them and were willing to pay for them. Next, we’ve seen medical insurance premiums and medical costs go up and in some cases dramatically. This, of course, is the exact opposite of what Obama said when he claimed that Obamacare would lower every family’s health costs by $2,500 a year. I have yet to meet anyone in Colorado whose health care expenses have gone down. Thirdly, many people are struggling to find meaningful employment. As a charity worker in the inner city, I note many black youth who are unemployed. This jibes with national statistics that show 40 percent unemployment among young black men. One reason for this is that many small businesses, in Colorado and nationwide, refuse to employ more than 49 workers because of the enormous costs Letter continues on Page 9

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Mom was good practice for difficult dealings My mother. There you go. That right there might be a good reason to move on to another column. Most of us have had troublesome moments with our mothers. They become a source of revenue for psychotherapists everywhere. That’s me. My sister and I left a spoonful of her ashes under a bare tree next to a lovely creek on a bitter cold and rainy morning in Ann Arbor, Mich., in 2008. A few hours later, we left a spoonful of our father’s ashes in Michigan Stadium after the Michigan-Michigan State football game. For mom, we played Beethoven’s “Moonlight Sonata,” her favorite. For Dad, we played the Michigan fight song. “The Victors” was his favorite. My mother was impossible — and I think it started the day she was born. She was handed from relative to relative in Illinois, and ended up in Michigan. I don’t know how she got there. She rarely talked about her life, ages 1-15. She met my father at a corn roast when she was 15. That was in 1934. They were together

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published by the government or covered in your financial plan will not likely include the higher inflation costs of health care and elder care. Make sure you have assets or insurance to help offset these potential costs. Clean up financial affairs, such as updating primary and contingent beneficiaries on all assets. Consolidate old 401(k) s and pre-tax IRAs so you can clearly see what you have and where the required minimum distribution (RMD) needs to come from. Combine other assets titled

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imposed by Obamacare on firms that have 50 or more employees. So, what does this have to do with Colorado’s Democrat U.S. Sen. Mark Udall? Well, guess what? According to the Wall Street Journal, Udall cast the deciding vote to

for the next 74 years. As she got older, my mother became more and more eccentric. This is all you need to know: They lived in a ranch-style home, and she owned five vacuum cleaners. One Christmas morning, my sister, my mother and I all vacuumed the same dining room rug. It was my mother’s idea, not mine. By the time I had adjusted to her and accepted her, through the guidance of one therapist after another, she was gone. Not dead, just beyond the capability of a heart-to-heart conversation. I don’t miss her. I don’t miss her because she never goes away. I think about her every

day. I try to think about something good, but she became so difficult to be around that it is nearly impossible. She would say whatever she was thinking whenever she was thinking it, and without a speck of concern about the damages or consequences it caused. My sister hasn’t said a word to me about her since 2008. On the other hand, every memory that I have of my father is good. I am still learning from my father. He was able to look at most things — except politics — from both sides, and he was reflective before he spoke. My mother wasn’t reflective before or after she said something. She could say something that would disturb the hell out of me, and before I could react or reply she would do it again. And again. I have tried to explain her to myself. Why me? Why didn’t I have a mother who was more like my father? Well, I didn’t. I decided that I benefited from both of them, just very differently. My mother showed me that there are some very challenging people in life, and that

I have to figure out how to co-exist with them. I think she helped me to get through 26 years of teaching at a local college. I had some students, actually hundreds of them, who were just about as much of a problem as she was. One of them, who was completely out of whack, and thought I was communicating with her through anagrams, asked me if she should go back on her medication. I was libeled and defamed. There was a 13hour grievance hearing with attorneys at the table, along with a school committee, and a woman who made claims about me. I think she had breakfast on Pluto that morning. Months later it was all dismissed, but she had done a good job of affecting my life, and spoiling my enthusiasm for teaching. Shirley Mae Smith is never very far away from me. The thing is, I loved her very much.

At the new Children’s Hospital South in Highlands Ranch, more than 144 children have come into the urgent care with respiratory problems. Of those, eight were admitted to the hospital. The incidence of respiratory illness is so unusually high that Children’s has enacted screening procedures usually reserved for winter.

“It’s the first time we’ve ever done this in the 20-plus years I’ve been here,” Nyquist said. It also appears more children are being diagnosed with asthma, Markenson said. “It’s hard to say if this is better screening, recognition of improved care or we really are seeing more in the community,” he said. Both Nyquist and Markenson emphasize

good hygiene. “The message for parents is wash your hands, cover your mouth when you cough, try to avoid sick people,” Nyquist said. “If you’re worried about your child’s breathing, that’s the time to go see somebody.” Markenson also suggests people of all ages prepare for the coming winter by getting a flu vaccination.

Lone Tree Brewing Company and Rockyard Brewing Company in Castle Rock all are taking part in the event. The first official tapping of the specialty brews took place at Living the Dream. Their Alt Whitman beer — a name that was chosen from suggestions on the library website — is a Germanstyle brown ale traditional to Dusseldorf.

“It’s a very drinkable beer with a fruity character to it. We laagered it for about three-and-a-half weeks and that gives it that lighter aspect,” Carrie Konos of Living the Dream said. “It was one that we had in the queue and it was different from our normal beers. We don’t normally do beers like this because you have to lager it for so long and that means it

takes up tank space, which is not ideal. It’s kind of a special beer, so we thought why not make it the library beer.” The beer tour served as a big part of the Outside the Lines program, a Colorado library led incentive to reintroduce libraries to their communities that started Sept. 14 and will run through Sept. 20.

the same way such as combining various mutual funds, stocks and bonds into a brokerage account to make it easy to manage or to settle as an estate. Many different statements can become confusing as you get older. These items should give you a good start on planning on when someone else has to make decisions for you. It is crucial to meet with your advisers, including your estate attorney, tax planner and financial adviser. Share this information with your loved ones to help them understand your wishes. Then enjoy the fact that you have taken the time to prepare for the best situation possible

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Governor’s task force will tackle fracking Beauprez says panel seeking solutions will hurt drilling By Vic Vela vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com Gov. John Hickenlooper on Sept. 9 announced the formation of a task force that will be charged with finding legislative solutions to issues surrounding hydraulic fracturing. The 19-person commission is made up a broad cross-section of members representing various interests, all of whom will try to craft recommendations for lawmakers on issues that have yet yield compromises. Hickenlooper told reporters during a Capitol press conference that he understands the weight of issues surrounding oil and gas drilling and the importance of the members coming together to find solutions. “I think this is one of the most important issues I’ve ever worked on in my 12 years of

public service,” the Democratic governor said. A primary area of focus for the commission will be to find solutions regarding how much control local communities have over fracking — the process by which water, sand and chemicals are blasted deep underground to free up trapped oil and gas. The lack of legislative solutions has resulted in several Colorado communities taking matters into their own hands regarding local control issues. A handful of cities have at one point voted to restrict or ban fracking, which has led to court battles that continue to play out. The task force was born from a compromise that Hickenlooper struck with Democratic U.S. Rep. Jared Polis in August that kept Polis-backed anti-fracking measures from appearing on the November ballot. Hickenlooper said those concerned about the economic impact of the ballot measures “breathed a communal sigh of relief” when the compromise was reached. The initiatives would have essentially crippled an industry

that pumps millions of dollars into the state’s economy. “Now it’s just a matter of rolling up our sleeves,” Hickenlooper said. The governor said that his office received hundreds of applicants to join the task force and that he feels good about the commission’s makeup. “We wanted to have many different selfinterests represented here,” he said. The task force will consist of members representing the industries of oil and gas, agriculture and home builders. Conservation groups will also be represented, as well as local governments. The commission will be chaired by La Plata County Commissioner Gwen Lachelt and XTO Energy president Randy Cleveland. The task force’s creation was greeted with optimism by groups representing various interests. Colorado Oil and Gas Commission President Tisha Schuller said she “hopes the task force provides information and insight into

what is already a robust regulatory system with a strong role for local governments.” Pete Maysmith of Conservation Colorado said Coloradans are “eager for solutions” on issues surrounding oil and gas drilling. “Colorado is a fantastic place to live and raise a family,” Maysmith said in an emailed statement. “We cannot let this oil boom derail the Colorado dream and unique quality of life.” Republican gubernatorial hopeful Bob Beauprez does not share those sentiments. Beauprez has coined the task force the “Polis Commission,” a body that will produce recommendations that will bury the oil and gas industry with more regulations, he said. “The creation of this panel will, unfortunately, accomplish little beyond enabling an extremist element that wants to stop oil and gas production in Colorado,” Beauprez said. The governor’s office expects the commission to meet “immediately,” with the expectation that it will provide recommendations to the Legislature by March.

Lawmakers react to Obama’s ISIS speech Udall digs in heels about issue of congressional approval By Vic Vela

vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com Colorado’s congressional delegation offered various responses to President Obama’s prime time address on Sept. 10, where he laid out a plan to defeat Islamic terrorists. It’s an issue that had already been playing out in the state’s U.S. Senate race, on the heels of comments made by Democratic Sen. Mark Udall during a recent debate. Obama told the nation that the U.S. will expand its air campaign against the Islamic State of Iraq and Greater Syria (ISIS), a militant organization that has taken over large swaths of northern and western Iraq and has also been responsible for numerous brutal killings. The president said the U.S. will up its bombing effort in Syria as part of a “relentless effort” to take out the terrorist group. The president said the U.S. will not be alone in working toward dismantling the group and that the effort will be born of a “broad coali-

tion” to defeat the terrorists. “Our objective is clear,” said Obama. “We will degrade and ultimately destroy (ISIS) through a comprehensive and sustained counter-terrorism strategy.” As expected, Colorado’s congressional delegation offered various viewpoints on the president’s address. The most interesting of those came from Udall. Udall distanced himself from Obama by saying the president must first receive approval from Congress to act on his proposed military actions. “The American people must be assured that we are not pursuing another open-ended conflict in the Middle East, and I will not give this president — or any other president — a blank check to begin another land war in Iraq,” Udall said in an emailed statement. Udall - who is a member of the Senate’s Armed Services and Intelligence Committees - continued by saying that he would “demand that the administration provide a very clear picture of its goals and objectives.” Obama did say during his address that his military strategy will not include any American troops being deployed on the ground to

fight the group. Udall’s signal of caution to the Obama administration is a nod to a public that demands action against the militant group, but is also war-weary. The senator’s message to Obama is also part of a continuing balancing act that Democrats nationwide have struggled to find in responding to a president with low approval ratings. Udall’s opponent this November, Republican U.S. Rep. Cory Gardner, said he supports Obama’s plan for increased airstrikes, but did not express much confidence in the commander in chief. “The president’s mishandling of our nation’s foreign policy and his failure to formulate a clear strategic vision to confront these threats has led us to the tragic series of events unfolding across the Middle East and the world,” Gardner said through an emailed statement. The ISIS issue surfaced in the Senate race earlier in week, following a comment made by Udall during a Sept. 6 debate in Grand Junction. Udall ended up apologizing for saying during the debate that two U.S. journalists who were beheaded by ISIS members would

agree that the U.S. shouldn’t be “impulsive” in dealing with ISIS. Journalists James Foley and Steven Sotloff were recently executed, and the militant group has promised there would be more killings if the U.S. did not halt its targeted airstrikes against the group. “Steve Sotloff and James Foley would tell us, `Don’t be impulsive,’” Udall said during the debate. “Horrible and barbarous as those executions were, don’t be impulsive, come up with a plan to knock (ISIS) back.’” Udall apologized two days later for invoking the journalists’ names. And — although Gardner said nothing to Udall about his comments during the debate — he blasted Udall’s remarks, after Udall had issued his apology. Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman, who is in a tough re-election battle with former state House Speaker Andrew Romanoff in Colorado’s 6th Congressional District, came across as a moderate in his remarks. “President Bush did too much, getting us involved in a costly and unnecessary occupation, but President Obama has done too little to take the fight to those who seek to do us harm,” Coffman said.

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Suthers’ approach scrutinized Critics have said Suthers is delaying the inevitability of gay marriage. But Coffman believes her boss is doing the right thing — and that she would follow his path on his handling of this issue. Coffman said Suthers’ recent filing with the Supreme Court will end up fasttracking the case toward a quicker resolution. When asked if one could make the argument that Suthers’ handling of the case is actually in the best interest of gay couples, because it could get the issue to the Supreme Court more quickly, Coffman said, “Yes, absolutely. I believe that.” But Quick doesn’t see how continuing to fight against gay marriage in court is helping same-sex couples realize their dreams of marriage equality. “I think for a large segment of society, not just gay and lesbian couples, but for people who have family members that are gay and lesbian couples,” it means they have to wait even longer, he said.

Quick dismisses arguments against gay marriage that have nothing to do with the Constitution, especially those that cite procreation as a reason to prevent gays from getting married. “John Suthers hasn’t procreated in 30 years and I haven’t in over 20 years, but somehow I think our wives both think our marriages have value and they’re important,” Quick said. But Coffman said that perhaps Quick doesn’t understand that the role of the Attorney General’s Office is to defend the state’s laws, regardless of whether he likes them. “(U.S. Attorney General) Eric Holder has been the poster child of picking and choosing what laws to defend,” she said. “I think he has violated his oath to defend the Constitution of the United States by picking and choosing. And to me, what Don is suggesting is the same thing: `I’m going to decide what is constitutional or not.’” Coffman said Quick forgets that Suthers took heat from conservative groups when his office filed a discrimination complaint against a Lakewood baker who refused to make a wedding cake for a gay couple. Suthers’ office also defended the state’s recent Democrat-sponsored guncontrol laws in a court battle this year. Quick has also been critical of Suthers for joining several other attorneys general in opposing the Affordable Care Act’s birth-control mandate — the “Hobby Lobby” case that succeeded at the Supreme Court. Quick said he “strongly believes that a woman should make her health care decisions.” But Coffman finds those arguments offensive. “We have birth control available to women, abortion is available, and to consistently try to be deceptive and inflame women on those issues, I just think it’s politics. It’s irresponsible,” Coffman said. But Quick thinks that Coffman is the one who doesn’t have a grip on what the job of attorney general is all about. He believes that an attorney general has a duty to challenge a law if he or she “has grave doubts about constitutionality of the law.” “I’ll defend laws whether I agree or disagree, but if there is an intentional targeting of a group denying them a fundamental right, then I will not defend that law,” he said.

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Democrat Cary Kennedy in a tight race. Stapleton believes voters will reward the accomplishments of his first term. He backed policies that consolidated debt and refinanced the state’s unemployment insurance system. Stapleton also touts treasurer’s office-backed legislation that carried with it overwhelming bipartisan support at the Legislature. “My perspective when I ran for office was when you get an opportunity to deal with economic policy issues, you have an opportunity to cross political alliances,” he said. Markey served in Congress from 20092011, representing the state’s 4th Congressional District before losing her re-election bid to current Rep. Cory Gardner. Following her loss to Gardner, Markey Markey worked for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Markey has experience in finance, having worked as a budget analyst for the Department of Treasury. “You’re working with the state legislature to promote economic development in the state, manage investments wisely and pay bills on time,” Markey said of the role of the state treasurer. “It’s an opportunity to work with legislators and the private sector to make sure were getting the best from our investments.”

PERA divides rivals Markey and Stapleton have much different views on one key area — the handling of the state’s PERA fund.

Stapleton has made PERA reform his chief cause since taking office four years ago and he has been critical of PERA for maintaining about $26 billion in unfunded liabilities. “That’s a figure that’s a staggering amount of money,” he said. “That’s larger than Colorado’s entire budget in any given year.” Stapleton tried to see how much money the state pays out to its top 20 percent of benefit recipients by filing a lawsuit seeking that information — an effort that was supported by Gov. John Hickenlooper. However, the Colorado Supreme Court declined to hear the lawsuit, on the heels of a 2013 Court of Appeals decision that ruled that Stapleton could not have unfettered access to records. Markey said the failed lawsuit is an example of Stapleton being too focused on a single issue. “I haven’t seen him focus on anything other than PERA, quite frankly,” Markey said. “I don’t think you should use the state’s retirement plan as a political football. If you think there are structural problems in the program, then bring it to the state Legislature.” Markey said the state’s retirement system is in good shape. She points to 2010 bipartisan legislation that sought to shore up PERA by making changes to the state’s retirement age and also reformed employee/employer contributions. But Stapleton insists that the current PERA system is unsustainable and that the state needs a fiscally sound treasurer to stay on top it. “It’s easy to whistle a happy tune while walking past the graveyard,” he said. “We will have a math problem in this state, sooner or later.”

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Mammoth Elementary School students could scarcely wait to get up close and personal with Parker Mayor Mike Waid and Douglas County School Board president Kevin Larsen. But the sixth-graders weren’t seeking autographs from their elected leaders — they wanted cookies. Waid and Larsen doled out chocolatechocolate-chip cookies to the students Sept. 10 to help celebrate Colorado Proud School Meal Day, an annual recognition of the state’s agriculture and nutritious food sponsored by the state departments of agriculture and education. The school served a special menu that day that included a Colorado-beef burger, San Luis Valley-grown potato wedges, a salad bar filled with Colorado produce, Rocky Ford watermelon and cookies made by an Aurora company. In addition to their home-state origins, the cookies had another unique attribute: They were healthy. Made with whole grains, the dessert was low in sugar and fat. Student reviews were unanimously favorable. “Those were awesome,” said Richard White. “I love ‘em,” said Riley McPherson, who went back to the line for a second cookie. “I really liked how they were especially chewy.” “The cookies were the best I ever had,” said Lola Baker. Such words are sweet as sugar to Douglas County School District executive chef Jason

Customers who visited Big Bill’s New York Pizza on Sept. 11 donated more than $100,000 on the annual fundraising day. The Centennial pizza shop hosts the annual “9/11 Day of Giving,” which draws standing-room-only crowds. Restaurant owner Bill Ficke distributes money raised each Sept. 11 through the Joann B. Ficke Cancer Foundation, a nonprofit he and his son Dan founded in memory of Bill’s wife Joann, who died in 2009. About 25 volunteers helped the regular staff serve the crowds who came to dine and donate. “It’s what he does for his wife,” Littleton’s Terri Peterson said of her reason for coming to Big Bill’s on Sept. 11. “I’ve been coming here the last seven years.” “This day hits us pretty hard,” Mike Peterson said of Sept. 11. Highlands Ranch residents Bruce and Cathy Hirsch are regulars at Big Bill’s. “We’ve been coming to Bill’s a long time, but this is the first time we came on 9/11,” Bruce said. “We just really like what Bill does to remember. It’s pretty amazing.” The restaurant made about 1,100 pizzas that Thursday — about three times the number it would make on a typical busy Friday. Employees and volunteers also made countless plates of pasta, salad and other food. Ficke said the 2014 total was particularly impressive considering the cool, gloomy weather of Sept. 11. “We raised $100,000, despite the weather,”

Douglas County School Board president Kevin Larsen doles out whole-grain, double-chocolate-chip cookies to 6th graders at Parker’s Mammoth Heights Elementary on Colorado Proud Day Sept. 10. Photo by Jane Reuter Morse, who never stops looking for ways to make school lunches grow in taste and nutrition but shrink in sugar and fat quantity. Desserts are particularly challenging. “We know kids are going to eat cookies; parents know they’re going to eat cookies,” he said, adding that when they are made with the right balance of taste and quality ingredients, “kids don’t notice they’re whole grain.” Agribusinesses contribute more than $40 billion to Colorado’s economy annually and provide more than 170,000 jobs. Colorado is home to more than 37,000 farms and ranches encompassing 31 million acres.

Bill Ficke, right, with his son Dan on the left, talks with customers at his Big Bill’s NY Pizza on Sept. 11 during the restaurant’s annual 9/11 Day of Giving fundraiser. Photo by Jane Reuter he said. “And it’s all because of the fantastic and generous customers and people that come in and donate to honor all those who died that day and to help the people of Colorado.” In 2013, Ficke distributed money to the Bone Marrow Transplant Patient Assistance Fund, Rocky Mountain Cancer Assistance, Cancer League of Colorado, Children’s Hospital Foundation and Colorado Ovarian Cancer Association. A former assistant coach for the Denver Nuggets and longtime owner of Fleet Feet shoe store, Ficke opened Big Bill’s New York Pizza in 1995.

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Lutheran Church & School

Little Blessings Day Care www.littleblessingspdo.com

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Sunday Worship 8:00 & 10:45 a.m. Sunday School Bible Study 9:30am Trinity Lutheran School & ELC (Ages 3-5, Grades K-8)

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9:15 am · for children and adults

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

Erev Rosh Hashanah Wed., Sept. 24 – 6:30pm Rosh Hashanah First Day Thur., Sept. 25 – 9:30am Erev Yom Kippur Fri., Oct. 3 – 6:30pm Yom Kippur Morning/Yiskor Sat., Oct. 4 – 9:30am Yom Kippur Afternoon/Neilah Sat., Oct. 4 – 5:00pm

  with Kevin Weatherby Sundays 10 am Calf’s Lowell Ranch • 2330 S. I-25 www.savethecowboy.com

Parker

Parker United Church Of Christ Parker Hilltop

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Open and Affirming

Sunday Worship

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

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

303-794-6643

shalom@cbsdenver.org • Like us on Facebook at DoubleTree Hotel (I-25 and Orchard)

Highlands Ranch

10926 E. Democrat Rd.

Littleton

Alongside One Another On Life’s Journey

www.gracecolorado.com

You are invited to worship with us:

Sundays at 10:00 am

Grace is on the NE Corner of Santa Fe Dr. & Highlands Ranch Pkwy. (Across from Murdochs)

303-798-8485

Church of Christ

Weaving Truth and Relevance into Relationships and Life

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

Parker evangelical Presbyterian church Connect – Grow – Serve

Sunday Worship

8:45 am & 10:30 am 9030 MILLER ROAD PARKER, CO 80138 3038412125 www.pepc.org

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

Parker

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

303.805.9890 www.ParkerCCRS.org

Lone Tree Lone Tree

Welcome Home!

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

GRACE PRESBYTERIAN

9203 S. University Blvd. Highlands Ranch, 80126

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

Cowboy Church

Littleton

10:30am at Castle View HS

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Highlands Ranch

Joy Lutheran Church Sharing God’s Love

SERVICES:

SATURDAY 5:30pm

SUNDAY 8:00 & 10:30am

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

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

303 798 6387 www.gracepointcc.us

First Presbyterian Church of Littleton Sunday Services

Non-Denominational

Christ’s Episcopal Church

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

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

615 4th Street Castle Rock, CO 80104 303.688.5185

www.ChristsEpiscopalChurch.org TWITTER: @CECCastleRock

9:00 AM SUNDAY WORSHIP

2121 Dad Clark Drive 720.259.2390 www.HFCdenver.org

Sunday

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

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

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

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September 18, 2014

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LEFT: “Wet Street in San Gemini,” a photograph by Roseanne Juergens, is included in “Umbria: a Sense of Place” at Colorado Gallery of the Arts at Arapahoe Community College. RIGHT: “Pomodoros Please,” a photograph by Molly McMillan, is also being exhibited at the college gallery. Courtesy photos

Umbria travelers share artworks Students learn, create during trip to Italy

Fort Collins ranks for retirees

By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe @coloradocommunitymedia.com Two years ago, painter/Arapahoe Community College faculty member Marsha Wooley had the opportunity to spend two weeks painting at La Romita in Umbria, on a hillside above the town of Terni, in central Italy. She was so enthusiastic about the experience that, as a longtime teacher, she wanted to share the experience with students, leading them to the pleasure of painting the surrounding scenery en plein air — out of doors. She talked with colleague/ACC photography instructor Trish Sangelo and they put together a plan: two weeks at La Romita for students who wanted to paint or photograph the striking surroundings. “The countryside is filled with intense colors and patterns that create a beautiful tapestry,” Sangelo wrote. “Each town is unique and is filled with history that never seems to change.” Thirteen students signed up to travel with them and are sharing the experience by exhibiting artworks in “Umbria, A Sense of Place” at the Colorado Gallery of the Arts at ACC through Oct. 16. The La Romita School of Art, housed in a 16th-century Capuchin monastery surrounded by olive trees, provides room and board, transportation to surrounding hill towns, studio space for on-site instruction — plus that special Italian light and beauty wherever one looks. It offers art classes through the year, taught by a variety of instructors. The exhibit is a mix of paintings and photographs that illustrate the particular vision of 13 students and

I was raised by a theater-addicted mother, who instilled in me a lifelong love of stage performances. And although I spent a large part of the ‘70s seeing musical and non-musical Broadway blockbusters, somehow my repertoire didn’t include “Pippin,” the 1972 Bob Fosse-directed Tony Award winner, which made Ben Vereen famous. I filled that missing slot Sept. 10 during the Denver launch of the national tour of the 2013 revival version of “Pippin,” playing at the Buell Theatre through Sept. 20. My theater pal Bradley Joseph and I experienced a good old-fashioned spectacular romp into a classic musical event that’s been enhanced by the addition of a circus setting complete with trapeze artists, contortionists and aerial performers. Throw in performances by Lucie Arnaz (daughter of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz), John Rubenstein (the original Pippin character on Broadway who now plays the king) and Matthew James Thomas, the 2013 Tony Award-winning Pippin character, and you have an out-of-thisworld experience. Arnaz, who plays Pippin’s grandmother, gets her sexy on by showing off her 6o-plus bod in a bustier while hanging from a trapeze. Who knew? “I didn’t know how I could do that until five weeks ago,” which is when she joined the cast, Arnaz told us during the boffo after-play reception under the big top in the Seawell Ballroom. For an evening of throwback theatrical fun, don’t miss “Pippin.” Tickets at denvercenter.org.

“Montefalco Vineyard,” a painting by Pam Hostetler, is included in “Umbria: a Sense of Place” at Colorado Gallery of the Arts at Arapahoe Community College. two instructors. Techniques vary from skilled to less experienced, but all portray a warm enthusiasm for one arresting spot after another. Visiting means a mini-trip. Painting students learned about the particular demands of painting outdoors and photographers learned creative methods associated with documenting the Italian landscape, cityscape and people. A welcome addition is the inclusion of written statements from some of the group. We hope the visitor will allow time to read them. Artists, of course, treasure the opportunity to record with paint or camera: “stone remnants of cultures long gone: Umbrian, Etruscan, Roman, Byzantine, Renaissance and local Duchy

IF YOU GO “Umbria, A Sense of Place” is at the Colorado Gallery of the Arts at Arapahoe Community College through Oct. 16. The gallery is in the Annex at the east side of the Main Campus, 5900 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. Gallery hours: noon to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays; 5-7 p.m. Tuesdays. Admission is free. estates …,” in the words of Roseanne Juergens. And several write of the lasting friendships they had formed with fellow artists. “The Art in Italy class allowed me to step out of my comfort zone. I was able to prove to myself that I could travel to a foreign country without family and focus on myself and my photography,” wrote Molly McMillan.

Kiplinger, the venerable magazine covering personal finance advice and business, has accrued a top 10 ranking of best college towns for retirement, and Fort Collins is included in that lofty list. When you retire to a college town, Kiplinger says that you can recreate “the horizon-broadening experience and sense of adventure” that you had when you first entered those hallowed halls of higher learning. “In these 10 towns, a university generates intellectual and cultural sizzle for local residents and opens the door for retirees to take free or low-cost classes. College sports unite the entire community (and sometimes impel retired alums to move back). On-campus attractions, such as concerts, lecture series and games, are open to all comers, not just undergraduates. “College life isn’t the only reason these towns are great places to retire. Most are in states that are tax-friendly to retirees. Most have home prices close to the national median (some far below), active restaurant scenes, and access to good health care.” Fort Collins was included because of the proximity to Colorado State University, population of 152,061 and median home price of $280,000. See the rest of the list at money.msn.com/ retirement/10-great-college-towns-to-retire-to.

Bonanno burned in ‘burbs

I caught up with chef/restaurateur Frank Bonanno at Denver Food & Wine recently, and asked him about the closing of Bonanno Brothers Pizza at the Vistas at Park Meadows, the only suburban attempt the successful restaurant owner has tried. “Never again,” he told me. It was the first time he had partnered with an investor on an eatery, and when the investor wasn’t realizing the return on investment he expected, he opted to shutter the place. There are no hard feelings, Bonanno said, who added that Park Meadows mall execs could not have been more accommodating in his quest to vacate the lease and the premises. So Bonanno got burned in the ‘burbs, but Parker continues on Page 19

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September 18, 2014

School is link for three black stars Denver’s East High connects Grier, Cheadle, McDaniel By Reed Underwood Special to Colorado Community Media Denver will never be known as the film capital of the world, but one high school in the Mile High City has played a big role in the complicated history of AfricanAmericans on the silver screen. Three of black cinema’s greatest stars attended Denver East High School. Hattie McDaniel, most famous for her role as Mammy in “Gone With the Wind,” went to East in 1908. Pam Grier, who would go on to be a staple player of the blaxploitation genre, attended Denver’s oldest high school in the late 1960s. Don Cheadle, one of Hollywood’s most versatile and respected black actors, graduated from East in 1982. McDaniel’s family came to Denver’s Five Points neighborhood from Wichita, Kan. “The family struggled in Kansas and I think believed that they might find a better life in Denver,” says California State University-Santa Monica professor Jill Watts, author of “Hattie McDaniel: Black Ambition, White Hollywood.” In 1908, McDaniel won a school drama contest at Denver East, the same year she left school to perform in touring minstrel troupes. As a minstrel performer, McDaniel played a stereotyped image of a wise-cracking African-American woman, sometimes in blackface. This “Mammy” role followed her into nearly every film role she had, including her most famous as the O’Hara family maid in “Gone With the Wind,” for which she won a 1939 Oscar for Best Supporting Actress Oscar. McDaniel’s legacy is complicated by the way she ex-

panded the reputation of African-American performers while reinforcing the stereotypes that limited their roles. Grier’s family came to Denver near the end of her father’s Air Force career. After competing in a couple of local beauty contests, Grier jumped at the chance to move to California to work in modeling and pursue acting. “What opportunities did I have in a state like Colorado?” she writes in her 2010 autobiography “Foxy: My Life in Three Acts.” She got an acting contract with American International Pictures, and went on to star in movies like “Coffy” and “Foxy Brown.” Grier’s films are considered classics of the blaxploitation genre, which is known for fast-talking, hard-hitting black protagonists and urbancrime settings. But some members of the black community saw the films as engaging in the same sort of black stereotyping as the minstrelsy of McDaniel’s era. Pressure from groups like the NAACP led to the decline of the blaxploitation genre in the late 1970s. Grier had trouble finding meaty roles until 1997, when she starred in Quentin Tarantino’s “Jackie Brown.” She was also the inspiration behind the spoof character Foxxy Cleopatra in the third Austin Powers film, played by pop icon Beyonce. She now spends much of her time on a horse ranch, back in Colorado. Cheadle took drama classes at East High, but he also went west to Los Angeles to fulfill his dreams. He got his breakout role on the show “Picket Fences,” and has gone on to play a huge variety of roles, from a medical student on “ER” to a porn star in “Boogie Nights” to an explosives expert on a team of robbers in “Ocean’s Eleven.” Cheadle received a Best Actor nomination in 2005 for “Hotel Rwanda.” He is currently at work on his directorial debut, “Miles Ahead,” in which he will play jazz icon Miles Davis.

Hattie McDaniel, who left Denver for a career in Hollywood, is shown in a 1941 family photo. She is among three noted black actors who attended Denver’s renowned East High School. Courtesy photo Though it’s clear that the status of black actors has come a long way, there are still problems. “Many African-American artists have more freedom to create but are still restrained within commercial venues to fit the dominant society’s expectations,” says Watts. But with such a storied past, it’s a good bet that Denver’s East High and its future generations will continue to push that freedom forward.

The 3rd Edition of the South Metro Trails Map Thanks to generous funding from the Arapahoe County Open Space Program, the South Suburban Park Foundation just completed the 3rd edition of the complimentary community trail map. Within the past years, over 11,000 maps have been distributed benefitting trail users throughout the south metro region. The new edition includes an interpretive education as well as highlighting the two new trails within the south metro trail and greenway system; the Littleton Community Trail and the

Centennial Link Trail. The Littleton Community Trail includes 1.8 miles of a crusher fine path and the Centennial Link Trail is a 2.7 mile multiuse trail which connects at the south end of the Willow Creek Trail. Providing stellar parks, trails and greenway opportunities is the primary mission of the South Suburban Park Foundation. The new trails will encourage a richer, fuller outdoor experience. Whether your visit is recreational, transportation, or fitness related, our goal is

to promote easy and safe access to “the great outdoors.” Over the past six months, the City of Littleton, the South Suburban Parks and Recreation District, and Arapahoe County have dedicated significant funds and efforts to complete the maps for community benefits. Complimentary trail maps can be ordered by e-mailing info@sspf.org and visiting www.sspf. org.

South Metro Denver Chamber Announces 2014-15 Board of Directors The South Metro Denver Chamber (SMDC) has announced its new board of directors on Monday, September 8, 2014. Rick Whipple, cofounder and CEO of WhippleWood CPAs, has been appointed chairman of the SMDC Board of Directors, and Mark Alpert, senior vice president at CH2M Hill, will serve as vice chair. New board members include: Linda Humphrey (vice president-south suburban business banking, Wells Fargo Bank); Kimberly Alexander (author, speaker, Kimberly Alexander Inc); Shelly Howard Whitmore (physician relations, Colorado Institute for Maternal & Fetal Health, Children’s Hospital Colorado and the University of Colorado Hospital); Dr. Elizabeth Celania-Fagen (superintendent, Douglas County Schools); Nancy Doty (commissioner, Arapahoe County) Continuing board members include: Rick Whipple (cofounder and CEO, WhippleWood CPAs); Herm Brocksmith (president/general

manager, Kuni Honda); Mark Alpert (senior vice president, CH2M Hill); Wendy Nelson (deputy director for finance and administration, Denver Scholarship Foundation); Peter Moore (senior partner, Polsinelli PC); Joe Rice (VP of public affairs, Lockheed Martin); Jeff Wasden (president, Colorado Business Roundtable); Norman Stucker (General Manager – Colorado, PADT); Andrew Graham (president/CEO, Clinic Service); Steve Roper (president, Roper Insurance); Keith Evans (VP Marketing, Sales and Business Development-Colorado Region, Kaiser Permanente); Anthony Lambatos (Owner, Footers Catering); Dr. Becky Takeda-Tinker (president, Colorado State University-Global Campus); Mary White (CEO, Swedish Medical Center); Gayle Dendinger (CEO, CAP Logistics); Frederic de Loizaga (senior associate, CBRE, Inc); Tom Henley (Area Manager, Community and Local Government Affairs, Xcel Energy); Geoff Lawton (vice president, Little-

ton Adventist Hospital); Tom Puntel (Director of Sales and Marketing, Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort); Cleve Wortham (president-Arapahoe County, FirstBank). “We have tremendous diversity on the SMDC Board of Directors Chair board of direcRick Whipple tors this year,” said Whipple. “I look forward to working with this talented group to lead the South Metro Denver Chamber into renewed growth and influence in the south metro Denver region.” For more information regarding South

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.

Saturday, September 20

Arapahoe Library District presents: Libraries Rock Let’s Celebrate 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm, Centennial Center Park, 13050 E. Peakview Ave., Centennial, CO

Wednesday, September 24

Attorney General Candidate Debate-Cynthia Coffman and Don Quick 7:30 am – 9:00 am, South Metro Denver Chamber’s WhippleWood CPAs Conference Center 2154 Commons Ave. Suite 342, Centennial, CO

Friday, September 26 to Sunday, September 28

3 Day Book Publishing Bootcamp, Hosted by Gerry Robert 7:00 pm (Friday) – 5:00 pm (Sunday), Denver Marriott City Center, 1701 California St, Denver, CO Cost: $97/person, register online http://goo.gl/gTHmXi

Tuesday, September 30

K1 Speed Ribbon Cutting 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm, K1 Speed, 8034 Midway Dr., Littleton, CO

Thursday, October 2

New Member Orientation 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm, South Metro Denver Chamber’s WhippleWood CPAs Conference Center 2154 Commons Ave. Suite 342, Centennial, CO Metro Denver Chamber membership and events please visit www.bestchamber.com or call 303-795-0142.

Anchor Network Solutions to Partner with Leading IT Experts to Publish Business Owner’s Guide to IT Book Vince Tinnirello, CEO of Anchor Network Solutions, a South Metro Denver Chamber member, has joined a select group of leading I.T. experts from across North America to co-write a forthcoming book. The book’s proposed title is “The Business Owner’s Guide To I.T. and All Things Digital, Vol.2: 17 Critical Facts Every Business Must Know To Maximize Their Company’s Efficiency, Security, Employee Productivity And Profits.” Vince founded Anchor Network Solutions, a Denver-based managed IT service provider and technology consulting firm, in 2002. His firm delivers big business technology on a small business budget and with white glove service to its clients. A CompTIA Managed Services Trustmark

holder, Anchor provides technology consulting services to small and medium sized businesses in Colorado and around the country. The company is nationally recognized and was ranked #4 on the MSPmentor Vince Tinnirello, CEO of Anchor Small Business 100 IT service provider Network Solutions list and has been featured in PCWorld, Business Solutions Magazine, and the Denver Post for the service

they deliver. Considered an industry thought leader, Vince is a frequent presenter at IT conferences, and in recent years has been recognized by MSPmentor and SMB Nation as one of the top small business technology executives and for his participation and contribution to the SMB IT community. CelebrityPress™ describes the book: For the past 60 years, the Digital World has been steadily infiltrating our lives. The Digital World has moved us to a higher level of specialization and efficiency, while simultaneously allowing us a laser-focus on our activities. Spearheading the technical backup for Information Technology are specialists in computer systems and applications. We highlight the

CelebrityExperts® in this book who contribute to this process. These entrepreneurs develop and adapt computer systems to better organize and run our businesses. You can benefit from the experiences of these CelebrityExperts® to help develop your business and avoid the errors they have made along the way. Royalties from this project will be donated to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The book is tentatively scheduled for release in late 2014. For more information regarding South Metro Denver Chamber membership and events please visit www.bestchamber.com or call 303795-0142.

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`Memphis’ sparkles on Arvada stage Joyous production rich with music By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe @coloradocommunitymedia.com “Memphis,” by Joe Di Pietro (“I Love You, You’re Perfect — Now Change”) and David Bryan, of Bon Jovi, takes the Arvada Center audience to colorful Beale Street in Memphis and on a musical journey with white DJ Huey Calhoun (appealing Jim Hogan) as he broadcasts the music blacks were playing and singing to increasingly wider white audiences. “Everybody wants to be black on Saturday night,” he declares. He wanders into an underground black club and meets and falls in love with black singer Felicia (a very strong Aisha Jackson), slowly wins over her or-

IF YOU GO “Memphis” plays through Sept. 28 at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays; 1 p.m. Wednesdays; 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Tickets: arvadacenter.org or call 720-898-7200.

nery brother Delray (Keith Hatton) and gets her career started so she’s invited to New York. This production has a great live band, led by David Nehls, strong casting, and solid choreography by Kitty Skillman Hilsabeck, who has experienced dancers to work with. Huey has a southern mama, Gladys (Melissa Swift-Sawyer), who loudly disapproves of just about everything Huey does — until the point in Act II when she cycles into a gospel number that is a huge

Jim Hogan (Huey) and Aisha Jackson (Felicia) stand against a background of Memphis’ Beale Street in the Broadway musical “Memphis” at the Arvada Center. Photo courtesy of the Arvada Center hit with the audience. The script is predictable, but the score is so joyous that one just rolls along with

it. By later in Act II, most were clapping to the beat. The story, set in the 1950s, is inspired by actual events. Some say the fictional Huey is based on courageous broadcasters of the era, including Dewey Phillips of Memphis, who was the first to play a record by Elvis Presley, according to a New York Times story. “Memphis” won four 2010 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Best Book and Best Original Score, and gives an audience lively music they can carry home with them. Rod Lansberry’s direction is carefully balanced throughout, and the set, designed by Brian Mallgrave, is similar in structure to many other Arvada musicals, but works well for this large, fast-moving cast. The background image of Beale Street cycles through the day and night with changing lighting. Arvada Center has a winner here.

One-man play packs a punch `All the Rage’ covers wide territory at Curious Theatre By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe @coloradocommunitymedia.com The large stage at Curious Theatre is stripped down to basics: brick wall, tables and chair, school-sized world map, projection screen … Lighting is effective and partly controlled by actor Martin Moran, who moves gracefully around the stage, taking his audience with him on his complex journey. Curious is presenting Moran in the regional premiere of his one-man play, “All the Rage.” Many in the audience saw his coming-of-age story, “The Tricky Part” (2004), which tells of the Denver native’s experience with a pedophile at Catholic summer camp and his mixed feelings over his sexuality as he grew older. He was a head boy in high school and was playing Jesus in “Superstar” at George Washington High School when he had an encoun-

ter with his father’s second wife at the father’s funeral. She was enraged that he included his mother’s name in the obit. “Thus began the 30 Years’ War,” he quipped. He confronted his predator, Bob, ill in a veterans’ hospital — had thought of shooting him, but just sadly squeezed his shoulder and left. Moran was repeatedly asked: Where was his rage over the early trauma? So he set off on a search — from Manhattan to Cape Town, South Africa, where he learned about Nelson Mandela and forgiveness. He wanted to do something to help others, but his application to Doctors Without Borders was turned down. He recounts random incidents in his search. While he was playing Robin in “Spamalot” (the guy who clacks the coconut shells together as King Arthur rides his horse), he had a conversation with a friend, Sara, just back from the Ivory Coast, who suggested that he might use his skill with French closer to home, where translators were needed. He met Seba, an African who had survived

IF YOU GO “All the Rage” plays through Oct. 5 at Curious Theatre, 1080 Acoma St., Denver (which has remodeled its entrance so it is much easier to approach). Performances: 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $18-$44, curioustheatre.org, 303-623-0524. A few performances of “The Tricky Part” are scheduled: 3 p.m. Sept. 20, 27; 8 p.m. Oct. 2; 7 p.m. Oct. 5. Tickets cost $39 and $46. Talk-backs with Moran and artistic staff follow each performance of “All the Rage.”

torture and wanted to visit the Statue of Liberty when he was granted asylum in the United States. When Ranger Bob welcomed new citizens home — he spoke to Moran as well. Seba told Moran he didn’t feel rage. Moran is an experienced, skilled actor who kept an audience completely engaged for 90 minutes as he talked about experiences and feelings. It’s a good experience to hear such an articulate person address situations and solutions — entertaining, yes — but also food for thought on the way home and later.

Ending is where it begins Play by Silhouette outfit takes unusual approach By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe @coloradocommunitymedia.com There is a shot and a Florida condo holds three bodies. What has happened? Playwright Craig Wright then takes the audience back to the beginning of his story, which appears at the John Hand Theater, presented by Silhouette Theatre Company. Director Paul Jacquith, artistic director of this new company, writes in his notes that he came across this play in a scene study class in Chicago in 2006 and recalled the deep “human component.”

The story is set in Florida — in Sam’s apartment and in Sara and Steve’s nextdoor apartment. We see Sam working on his computer, trying to resolve problems, grumbling. There is a large bandage on his face. A somewhat naive and uneasy Steve (Joe Von Bokern) appears to tell his wife, Sara (Lisa Kraai), that he has been in touch with a Mr. Himmelman — or his representative — who will invest with him in a real estate deal: a string of Christian-themed hotels. (“Where would Jesus stay?”) She wants to pray before they even talk about it. About this time, elderly German Karl (Joey Wishnia) appears — he is an exterminator, hired by the landlord. He is drawn into discussion of religion

with Steve, who questions him about his beliefs and gets a story about Nazi Germany, Karl’s loss of family and his relationship with a young girl named Rachel. Karl’s wife is dying and he is not a believer. He calls Steve a “Jesus freak.” Next, the audience learns about unhappy neighbor Sam (Andy Anderson), who is recovering from a serious accident in which his fiancee lost her life. He is scarred on his face and his soul — grouchy and bitter — until a friendship develops with Sara. This is a thoughtful play — some parts worked better than others for me. The business dealings were just too simplistic, but the human feelings were believable. Expert actor Joey Wishnia is especially effective as he wanders in and out, revealing a story of his past.

Actor Martin Moran performs his one-person show, “All the Rage,” at Curious Theatre through Oct. 5. Courtesy photo

IF YOU GO “Grace” plays at the John Hand Theater in repertory with Spotlight’s “A Few Good Men.” The theater is located at 7653 E. First Ave., Denver. Performances of “Grace” are at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays; 2 p.m. on Saturdays; 6:30 p.m. on Sundays; plus a special show at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 22. Tickets: $18, silhouettetheatrecompany.org, 303-999-9143.

Anderson’s character, Sam, supposedly a computer whiz at NASA, but badly injured physically and psychologically, was not quite fully developed by the playwright. One tended to be impatient with Steve’s simplistic faith and Sara didn’t develop the depth she might have either — the playwright’s fault, I’d think. It’s good to see a new company tackle new material instead of depending on the tried and true. I commend them for it and will look forward to future Silhouette productions.

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Celebrating culture, life of radio producer American Indian Festival offers free entertainment for two days By Tammy Kranz

tkranz@coloradocommunitymedia.com When radio show producer Susie Aikman died in June, the modest two-day festival she was helping to plan to honor American Indians blossomed into a large-scale event. Organizers of the festival had first thought maybe 200-300 would attend to see a handful of performers throughout the weekend. They now estimate a thousand people may attend the festival to enjoy close to a dozen performers, 22 vendors, silent auctions, children’s activities and dinner and a movie. The American Indian Festival runs Saturday, Sept. 27, and Sunday, Sept. 28, at the Good Shepherd United Methodist Church, 3960 E. 128th Ave., Thornton. “We started out with a little festival but, with her unfortunate death, people came out of the woodwork,” said Lynne Holman, a Cherokee Indian and festival organizer. “She was very involved with her Cherokee heritage and was loved by many.” Aikman, who lived in Denver, produced the show Alternative Voices, an American Indian radio program that aired every Sunday morning for 28 years. The festival will be in her memory. “As a church, we are interested in the diversity in our communities, and the festival is planned to honor that diversity,” said Karen Bueno, a member of the United Methodist Conference Committee on Native American Ministries, where the idea for the festival originated. The festival’s theme is Bridges to Respect, because organizers wanted to promote respect and acceptance of different cultures, Holman said.

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“We wanted to bring to the community the idea that there are thousands of Native Americans living in the Denver area, but nobody knows who we are because we are low key,” said the Thornton resident. The two headlining acts are flutist Eric Many Winds Herrera and singer-storyteller Rose Red Elk, whose stage name is Red Feather Woman. “Most of my audience members are not Indians,” said Elk, who lives in Wheat Ridge. “I hope I educate them on my culture with some of the traditional stories. But mostly, it’s important that we connect.” As part of her performance, Elk does a social round dance with the audience. She said she hopes her music and stories inspires others to find out more about their heritage. On Saturday, the entertainment begins at 10 a.m. with the Medicine Heart Dancers, followed by Seven Falls Dancers at 11 a.m., Red Feather Woman at noon, Herrera at 1 p.m., Adams 12 Indian Education Dancers at 2 p.m., Denver Indian Center Youth Dance Troupe at 3 p.m. and American Indian Dance Troupe at 4 p.m. From 6-8 p.m., a free movie will be shown and dinner can be bought (Indian taco and fry bread). On Sunday, the entertainment begins at noon with Red Feather Woman, followed by Herrera at 1 p.m., American Indian Dancers at 2 p.m., Raven Dancers at 3 p.m., flutist Bear Limvere at 4 p.m. and American Indian Dancers again at 5 p.m. On both days, more than 20 vendors will be selling hand crafted products, such as dream catchers, pipers, moccasins, clothing, skin and jewelry. “One lady sells Native American products for skin care — soap, lotion, those types of things,” Holman said. Attendees are encouraged to bring nonperishable food items, winter clothes, boots, coats, diapers, bedding and school supplies to benefit the Caring Association of Native Americans.

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Phineas Rodriguez with Seven Falls Dancers performs at Rockledge Powwow in Colorado Springs. Seven Falls Dancers will perform Sept. 27 during the American Indian Festival in Thornton. File photo

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The times, they are a-changin’ ‘Dylan Went Electric’ examines music and a decade of change

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creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com Judas. That’s what Bob Dylan was called after he plugged his electric guitar in at the Newport Folk Festival in 1965 and changed rock music forever. The members of the folk scene that Dylan had seemingly abandoned were left bewildered and betrayed by their leader apparently selling out. Playwright Josh Hartwell tapped into that confusion and unease for his play “Dylan Went Electric,” which is receiving its world premiere at Miners Alley Playhouse. The show will be running at the theater, 1224 Washington Ave. in Golden, through Oct. 19. Performances will be Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 6 p.m. “The idea came to me when I heard the phrase ‘Dylan went electric’ for the first time and all the changes that followed that decision,” Hartwell said. “I didn’t want to write a biographical play about Dylan and instead wanted to write about the time he was in.” Set in a Bohemian tavern in Greenwich Village in 1969, the play explores the mix of characters who come through the bar, from a troubadour down on his luck to a flower child of the new generation and a bartender and waitress. “The most important thing a playwright can do is give each character a voice and Josh has done that,” said director Jim

WHAT: ‘ Dylan Went Electric’ WHERE: Miners Alley Playhouse 1224 Washington Ave., Golden WHEN: Through Oct. 19 Friday - Saturday - 7:30 p.m. Sunday - 6 p.m. COST: Adult - $23, Senior - $20, Children under 12 - $12 INFORMATION: 303-935-3044 or www.minersalley.com Hunt. “He makes it so you care about each character while really capturing the time period.” Hunt said the show isn’t a musical in the traditional sense, but is full of tunes throughout, many of which feature original lyrics that Hartwell wrote for the show. Different local musicians will play the music throughout the show, switching out as it goes on. “Since Miners Alley is such an intimate theater, there has been this seamless infusion of the set with the stage,” Hunt said. “The bar where the story takes place is a real bar, and during intermission people can come up to sample some of the drinks the characters have been talking about.” It would have been easy to make the show a little too winking since it’s about the past, and Hartwell said he made a point to ensure that it wasn’t just a list of events and names that people would recognize. He wanted it to be a study of these characters and how they relate to the world around them in their time. “It’s not a history lesson — the characters are only politi-

The end of an area of change and upheaval is the subject of the new play, “Dylan Went Electric.” In the play, characters from a variety of backgrounds come together in a bar in Greenwich Village to share their stories. Courtesy photo cal in the sense that many were at that time,” he said. “I didn’t want to try and educated people with some kind of message. I just hope they leave talking about the play.” Hunt said the variety of character and the encapsulation of the 60s make “Dylan Went Electric” a fascinating play to watch. “It’s full of heart and music, while managing to be edgy,” he said. “Josh kept it real and human and that’s what stays with you.” For more information call 303-935-3044 or visit www.minersalley.com.

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A yarn that’s easy to believe A Knitted Peace offers classes, fellowship in Littleton

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jsmith@coloradocommunitymedia.com Marsha Asheim and Jane Dickinson really know how to spin a good yarn. They know a bunch of different kinds, too — cotton, wool, alpaca, rayon, mohair, mink, bamboo, milk protein and any other kind of yarn you could throw at them. “Yarns have come a long way,” said Asheim. “They’re wonderful colors and textures.” Asheim and Dickinson have owned A Knitted Peace, a block north of Main Street on Prince Street, for eight years. They bought it from their boss at the time, Peggy Anderson, who had opened it five years before that. They both come from a world of words. Asheim taught English and business at Heritage High School, and Dickinson was a journalist at the Rocky Mountain News. They met working at the store, and when Anderson announced she wanted to sell, they knew right away they wanted in. “We took the ball of yarn and ran with it,” said Dickinson. Today, they employ five women from all different walks of life. Together, they offer a friendly and welcoming environment for knitters to learn new techniques, trade tips or just find fellowship. “They’re very friendly,” said Dickinson. “People who drop by get sucked in pretty

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The Monday afternoon group at A Knitted Peace in downtown Littleton gets together to spin yarns while they knit yarn. Photo by Jennifer Smith wacky, there is still something comforting about the hobby, say the partners in yarn. “It’s fun to have something to do with your hands,” said Dickinson. “While you’re watching TV, you can also accomplish something. And it’s very soothing, once you get over the initial trauma of learning how to knit.” They can definitely help with that, offering regular classes and groups. This is a good week to stop by and check them out, as it’s “Yarn Along the Rockies” week through Sept. 21. A Knitted Peace and 23 other yarn stores in the state are offering

goodie bags and prizes to those who pick up a passport and visit to earn a stamp. “Knitters are just like any other hobbyists,” said Dickinson. “There are cruises, railroad trips, retreats. People even go on vacation to knit or do fiber arts with others.” The business maintained through the recession, they said, partly because it’s a fun and inexpensive thing to do with friends or family. “Making a scarf doesn’t actually cost a lot, but you’re adding so much value and love,” said Dickinson.

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2014 event tastes better, more filling Participants and vendors praise organization, portion sizes at Taste of Lone Tree By Jane Reuter

jreuter@coloradocommunitymedia.com The 7th annual Taste of Lone Tree drew positive reviews for both food and entertainment from guests and restaurateurs. The Sept. 13 and 14 event at Lincoln Commons included about 25 food vendors, beer and wine booths, artists and bands. An electronic cave simulator that allowed kids — and a few adults — to crawl through 60 feet of dark, narrow, twisting passageways was a huge hit among all those who tried it. Manitou Springs-based CaveSim provided the simulator, which some kids successfully negotiated multiple trips through. Adults converged in the entertainment tent to watch live bands and the Prudential tent for broadcasts of college and Broncos football games on several mounted big screen televisions. Professional chef Kelly Liken of Vail drew crowds throughout the day Sept. 13, giving free cooking demonstrations in a tent sponsored by Comcast. Each attendee received 10 tickets for $15. Tastes provided by the restaurants were so generous most ticket-holders said they couldn’t use all 10 tickets. “The food has been amazing,” said Linda Watson, a Highlands Ranch resident and spokeswoman for Sky Ridge Medical Center. “The tastings have been very big. There are several new restaurants here that I got

to try for the first time today.” The 2014 Taste was markedly different from the event of 2013, which was plagued by rainy weather and muddy grounds, low vendor participation and high turnout that led to food and drink shortages. “I think this (2014) is a step in absolutely the right direction,” Watson said. Brio Tuscan Grille general manager Mark Lausman agreed with Watson. “They did a fantastic job,” said Lausman, whose restaurant has participated in the event for several years. “We thought it was great. It’s definitely something that moving into the future will be a great thing for Lone Tree. “It’s just a matter getting people’s confidence back. This year was much better organized, with a lot of different activities. It was so much more than just food.” Lone Tree Brewing Company sales director Bridgette Geiger said this year’s approach to alcohol sales — in which attendees bought a separate alcohol ticket for a full pour instead of a taste — worked well. “I think people liked being able to buy a full beer and having a commemorative cup; I would do that again,” she said. “I thought the event was better organized this year.” Attendance at this year’s event was lighter than organizers had hoped, which Geiger attributed in part to a home Broncos game on Sunday. “We didn’t get the crowds we would have liked,” said Donna Russell, spokeswoman for the Taste’s sponsoring organization, the Lone Tree Chamber of Commerce. “But we were very pleased with the event. We got lots of great feedback from attendees, sponsors, the (chamber) board and the restaurants.”

Perry’s brings fine dining to Lone Tree Steakhouse traces its beginning to Houston butchershop By Jane Reuter

jreuter@coloradocommunitymedia.com Chris Perry grew up working in his father’s Houston butcher shop, which “Butcher Bob” Perry opened in 1979. The establishment specialized in quality beef and customer service, concepts Chris — now CEO of Perry’s Restaurants — still incorporates in the business today. Chris and Bob Perry expanded the shop in 1986, adding a deli with a concrete floor and metal-topped tables. Even then, Chris said, “The goal was always to get finer dining.” Its 11th restaurant, opening Sept. 22 at Park Meadows shopping center, shows that goal has been met. The concrete floors have given way to brown carpet patterned with light brown swirls. Tables are topped with brown tablecloths, candles, wine glasses and cloth napkins. The leather chairs that encircle the tables were selected for comfort, with the intent of encouraging diners to linger. The Perry’s of today is not a butcher shop deli, but an upscale eatery with its own, limited quantity Perry’s wines, temperaturecontrolled wine lockers and signature entrees, sides and desserts. Perry’s debuts in a new structure in The Vistas shops on the mall’s west side. It helps fill a demand for upscale dining that Lone Tree residents expressed during the 2012 city survey. Perry’s food earned 26 out of 30 points

from Zagat, which lists the average meal as $55. Based on Perry’s site selection criteria, it would appear to be a match made in heaven. “We are typically in the suburbs,” Perry’s beverage director Susi Zivanovic said. “We like to bring nice, beautiful restaurants to these areas because people in the suburbs typically don’t have that opportunity.” The Park Meadows site is Perry’s first in Colorado, and only its second outside of Texas. The other non-Texas location is Chicago. “We have an affection for Colorado,” Perry’s spokeswoman Lesa Sorrentino said. “We’ve been looking at Colorado for about five years; Denver was on a very short list.” Perry’s plans to introduced south metro area diners not only to its chateaubriand, tuna tartar, fried asparagus, sea bass and grilled lobster, but to the dish for which it’s most famous: the seven-finger pork chop. Slow-cooked with a mix of seasonings known only to Chris Perry and perfected over five years, it measures seven horizontal fingers tall. A smaller, five-finger version is offered for $12.95 during lunch on Fridays — the only day Perry’s is open for lunch. The Perry’s chain typically serves about 4,000 pork chops every Friday. “Our pork chop has kind of a cult following,” Sorrentino said. Perry’s Nutty D’Angelo has its own cult following among those with sweet tooths. Made with crushed pecans flambéed with brown sugar and brandy, it is served over vanilla ice cream that is dipped in white chocolate, and then sprinkled with almonds. The flaming dessert is made tableside.

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Lone Tree resident Michael Knight stands at the top of Aspen’s North Maroon Peak Aug. 9 holding a sign from the Park Meadows Drive chocolate factory of the same name. Courtesy photo

Lone Tree man climbs all state’s fourteeners Hiker commemorates Maroon Bells ascent with nod to local business By Jane Reuter

jreuter@coloradocommunitymedia.com Lone Tree resident Michael Knight recently accomplished a pretty sweet (and sweaty) feat. On Sept. 12, Knight climbed his 59th 14,000-foot peak — Maroon Peak near Aspen, one of the Maroon Bells. That makes him among a small number of people who’ve climbed all 59 peaks the U.S. Geological Survey lists at above 14,000 feet. It’s a journey the 62-year-old businessman started three years ago. “I just started by doing one with my children,” he said. “Then I did the Front Range ones and caught the bug. I joined a couple of Meetup groups, and met a whole bunch of good people. “Most people I climb with are about one-third to half my age. I think they’re somewhat amazed or maybe amused that I’m still doing it.” In August, he climbed sister mountain North Maroon Peak, which he said was the toughest fourteener of all. As a symbol of both the peaks and his hometown of Lone Tree, Knight brought with him on his Aug. 9 hike a sign from Lone Tree’s Maroon Bells Chocolate Factory. He posed with it on top of North Maroon Peak. The photo commemorated a hard-

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fought victory. “No question about it; that one was the hardest,” he said. “They’re known as the Deadly Bells.” The Bells got that ominous nickname in 1965 when eight people died in five separate accidents there. A U.S. Forest Service sign at the trailhead warns climbers about unstable rock that kills without warning. Knight, who owns a company called Prime Capital Connections, was planning to climb the Maroon Bells as he was driving down Park Meadows Drive in early August, where the chocolate factory is located. “I passed a business called Maroon Bells Chocolate, turned around and went back,” he said. Patti Shepard, who works at the Lone Tree business, happily provided him with a sign to take on his hike. “We were just so thrilled; that’s how we named the chocolate company, after that mountain,” she said, adding the beauty of the peaks inspired their decision. Knight missed his first attempt to summit adjacent Maroon Peak on Aug. 10. Just 800 feet shy of the top, black clouds moved in and forced him down. “It was an agonizing decision to turn back but not a hard one because I didn’t want to be a lightning rod,” he said. On Sept. 12, he went back and bagged his final fourteener. This time, the weather was crystal clear, and the mountains appeared to join Knight in celebration. “All the aspens are turning and the mountains were ablaze with yellow and red,” he said. “Nature had on her party dress for sure.”

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Elk activity peaks in September The days are growing shorter now, the nights a little cooler, and the aspen and underbrush are bursting into shades of red, yellow, orange and gold. There may even be a light dusting of snow in the high country. It’s September, and for a few short weeks, thousands of visitors are attracted to this magical time in Colorado. It is also the time of the annual elk rut or breeding season, where the strongest bulls compete for the right to pass superior genes along to the next generation. Bulls will gather cows into a harem which they must defend night and day from other bulls attempting to lure cows away. At times the action can be intense. The countryside rings with the sounds of bugling elk, a sound or shrill of several octaves that once heard is not soon forgotten. The larger bulls will posture themselves and display their majestic racks in an effort to attract more cows and intimidate rivals. The action peaks when a couple of mega bulls lock their massive racks in combat. The fighting can go on for quite some time until one bull overpowers the other. While these battles are serious, they rarely end in death. One of the most popular elk viewing

areas is Rocky Mountain National Park. Within the national park, the Moraine Park and Horseshoe Park areas are favorites. It’s easy to spot the action — just watch traffic, often referred to as elk jams. The Town of Estes Park also provides some great viewing, especially around the golf course and visitor center. Early to mid-mornings and again mid-afternoons to dusk are usually the most active times, but then you never know when a testosterone-crazed bull will spring into action. For additional information, contact the Town of Estes Park Public Information Office at 970-577-3701. Tony Lane is an avid outdoorsman and wildlife photographer and the former police chief of Castle Rock.

This bull elk bugles in the fall colors at Rocky Mountain National Park. Photo by Tony Lane

PACE is place to check out ‘Shrek’ “Shrek, The Musical,” with music by Jeanine Tesori and book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abair, will be presented by Parkerbased Inspire Creative at the Parker Arts, Culture and Events Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., from Sept. 18 to Sept. 27. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $25/$20, inspirecreative.org, 303-805-6800. Inspire Creative will partner with the PACE Center for the season’s musicals.

Fun for the short set “Eating Words” is a new comedy, concocted by Buntport Theater’s Education Team, about a disenchanted fortune-cookie writer

who faces her fears. It will play Sept. 28 to Oct. 2 at Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree. Tickets: $5 to $10, 720509-1000, lonetreeartscenter.org. (Also plays Jan. 24 at Buntport Theater, 717 Lipan St., Denver.)

owl craft and educational displays. Lunch available for purchase (pizza) and the Colorado Bluegrass Music Society will perform. Tickets: $7/$5, 303-973-9530 or denveraudubon.org.

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Ballet Ariel will present two free performances of excerpts from “Coppelia” and other dances on two Sundays in October. One will be Oct. 5 at 3 p.m. on the second floor of the McNichols Civic Building, 144 W. Colfax Ave., Denver, and the other will be Oct. 12 at 3 p.m. at Hampden Hall, Englewood Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Parkway.

The Audubon Center at Chatfield will present its annual HOOTenanny from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sept. 27 for families. Live Colorado owls will be shown at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. and the Highlands Ranch Community Association will present horse-drawn hay rides. Investigate the secret life of owls through owl pellet examination (aka owl puke), pine cone

Free ballet shows

Fun way to help “Miscast 2014” will be presented at 7 p.m. Sept. 29 at the Aurora Fox, 9900 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora. It’s a benefit for the Denver Actors Fund, which provides situational relief to members of the local performing community who find themselves in sudden need. Top performers sing and act scenes they would never actually be cast in. Robert Michael Sanders directs. Tickets: $10, 303739-1970, aurorafoxartscenter.org. “Miscast” is based on Gene Kato’s original concept for Next Stage, carried on by Paragon Theatre Company. (Both companies have ceased operations.)

Young thespians Littleton’s Town Hall Arts Center has started its Actors’ Playground series of fall performing arts classes for young actors and will offer additional programs through the fall, taught by theater professionals. See TownHallArtsCenter.org or contact education director Seth Maisel, smaisel@townhalartscenter.org.

Russian jazz Igor Butman and the Moscow Jazz Orchestra will appear at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 23 at Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree. Saxophonist Butman leads an American-style big band. Tickets: LoneTreeArtsCenter.org, 720-509-1000.

Auditions for youngsters Spotlight Performing Arts Center, 6328 E. County Line Road #102, Highlands Ranch, will hold auditions for teens and children age 6 and over for “Frozen” at 4 p.m. Sept. 19 (performances in January), and at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 14 for “Aladdin” (performances in February). For information: spotlightperformers.com, 720-44-DANCE.

Improv class Writer, performer and park interpreter Pam Roth O’Mara will teach “Improv for Fun and Awareness” at Arapahoe Community College this fall; the eight-week class will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesdays from Oct. 1-Nov. 19 on the ACC Main Campus at 5900 S. Santa Fe Drive in Littleton. arapahoe.edu/ community-education/current-classes/getstarted/recreation-and-travel, 303-797-5722.

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Winning artist’s work displayed in Littleton

“Down Under” is in Eldon Ward’s “flags as icons” series at the Littleton Museum.

Fort Collins resident has draftsman background By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe@colorado communitymedia.com “I missed the class where they taught that a frame should go on the outside of a painting,” says Fort Collins artist Eldon Ward in the statement with his current exhibit. “I paint with acrylic, wood stain and occasionally, other water-based media on panels fabricated from salvaged hollow-core doors and Artwork by Eldon Ward, the other `up-cycled’ 2013 Own an Original Best of building materials.” Show winner, will be at the LitAs Best of Show tleton Museum, 6028 S. Gallup winner in the 2013 St., Littleton, from Sept. 19 to Own an Original Oct. 26. Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Exhibit, sponsored Mondays through Fridays; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays; 1 to 5 by the Littleton Fine p.m. Sundays. Admission is free. Arts Board, Ward 303-795-3950. was invited to exhibit a selection of his work at the Littleton Museum from Sept. 19 to Oct. 26. This versatile man’s website tells a bit of history: He grew up in rural eastern Colorado in a sod house, attended Colorado State University and received a bachelor of fine arts degree in 1975. He also studied civil engineering and construction management and worked as an architectural draftsman, a freelance graphic artist, a designer, a planner for Fort Collins, and owner for 25 years of Cityscape Urban Design, as well as serving on civic organizations. In 2010, he re-

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“Altered State: TX” is a painting in a “flags as icons” series by Eldon Ward, exhibited at the Littleton Museum. He is featured as the 2013 Best of Show winner in the Own an Original. Courtesy photos “Altered State: CO Flower” is in Eldon Ward’s “flags as icons” exhibit through Oct. 26 in Littleton.

turned to full-time artwork. His paintings will include a series of “flags as icons” and other compositions that refer to the built, natural and abstract environments. “My artwork may have Pop, Precisionist and Abstract ingredients, but I’m not really concerned with any specific ‘style’ or most traditional studio techniques,” he wrote. His Best of Show award in Littleton was for a painting called “Winery Afternoon,” which pictured relaxed winery visitors seated in a grassy area near a winery building — tasting a sample on a sunny afternoon. Ward also had work accepted for the 2013 Lone Tree Art Exhibition and Sale and several shows in Fort Collins and Greeley.

WHAT'S HAPPENING THIS WEEK? About 350 vendors will show and sell their art at the Oct. 4 Friends of the Littleton Library and Museum Craft Fair. Photo courtesy of the Littleton Museum

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Annual craft fair is shoppers’ cornucopia By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe@colorado communitymedia.com In the early 1960s, the Littleton Museum’s first director, Bob McQuarrie, had an idea for a Friends of the Library/Museum event. How about staging an arts and crafts fair — inviting local artists and crafters to show and sell their work for a day? Like an old-fashioned community market. A date was set for early November — McQuarrie The 43rd annual Friends of the consulted the Library/Museum Craft Fair will Old Farmer’s be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 4 at Almanac reKetring Park, in the 6000 block garding the of South Gallup Street, Littleton, projected just north of the Littleton Museweather, as he um. Admission is free. (Strollers continued to are discouraged.) Information: do each year 303-795-3950. of his life. The date was appropriate for holiday shopping — and a huge tent was set up on the Littleton Museum grounds. The tent filled with less than 100 vendors — all of whom were chilled when the weather turned quite cold — but a festive spirit countered the frigid day. And customers flocked to that tent. Perhaps one or two more years of fairs were held in November, and then planners switched the event to the first Saturday in October, skipped the tent and had vendors bring their own small tents — or just set up a booth on the grass in Ketring Park. On Oct. 4, the 43rd annual Friends of the Library/Museum Craft Fair will be open at Ketring Park from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The number of vendors has grown to 300 annually, including some from out of state. Prospective shoppers start circling before the 9 a .m. opening time and cars

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are parked for blocks in every direction through the busy day. Many vendors say this is the best show of the year for them. Crafters come from throughout the metro area, across Colorado and, in a few cases, from other states. Many live in the south suburban area, including the Hofelder family, whose Cliff House Alpacas is housed on a ranch outside Castle Rock. Jan, Gordo, Kirstin and Geri are involved in raising the animals as well as making clothing, blankets, jewelry, woven items and handspun alpaca yarn, which they will offer to craft-fair customers. From Franktown, a new vendor, Chanyn Bird, will bring creations from his Finewood Transformations business, including turned pieces, cutting boards, board games and lazy susans. Sue Kelley of Centennial will bring stained-glass objects and Susan Mikkelson of Littleton creates functional pottery. Sue Turner of Aunt Sue’s Garden makes her art with pressed flowers: framed pictures, bookmarks, journals and more. Turner also creates small statues for the garden. She lives in south Jefferson County. Martha Tennison of Littleton will offer original watercolors and wood birdhouses, and Jane Watkins of Watkins Stained Glass in Englewood will have a new edition of her Main Street Miniatures holiday ornaments. If one accumulates several bulky items, they can be left with the Friends of the Library/Museum’s package-watch/information tent and have hands free to pick up and examine more goodies. Service clubs will have a cluster of booths with food so shoppers can keep up their strength. Sherry Kling of the Littleton Museum staff, who handles the organizational details for this event, said there were still a few booth spaces open as of Sept. 10. Contact her at 303-795-3950. (All items must be handcrafted by crafter only.)

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September 18, 2014

THINGS DO THEATER/FILM

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EXPERIENCE THE life of a World War II woman war worker, Rosie the Riveter, portrayed by historian Gail Beaton, from 2-3 p.m. Monday, Sept. 22, at Bemis Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. “Rosie the Riveter” was the name given to women who worked in war factories welding, making bullets, and doing a variety of jobs to support the war effort. Between 1941 and 1945, Colorado had its own “Rosies” working at the Remington Arms Factory in Denver and at the Denver Ordnance Plant, which produced as many as six million bullets a day for U.S. troops. “Gail Murphy,” played by Beaton, is a composite character drawn from the records and memories of these women war workers. Beaton is the author of “Colorado Women, A History,” and has performed as Rosie throughout Colorado. Call the library at 303-795-3961.

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HISTORIAN PORTRAYS Rosie the Riveter

MUSIC/CONCERTS

Castle Rock Band Concert

THE CASTLE Rock Band presents its final concert of the 2014 summer season at 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, at the Bandstand in front of the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. The concert is free, and the program will include selections from traditional band music as well as some lighter popular songs. The band also will perform at the annual Castle Rock Starlighting in November. The final concert for 2014 will be a holiday concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, at Faith Lutheran Church in Castle Rock. Contact castlerockband@aol.com or go to www.castlerockband.com.

Moscow Jazz Orchestra

INTERNATIONALLY RENOWNED Igor Butman and his Moscow Jazz Orchestra will perform at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 23, on the Main Stage at the Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St. Butman’s union of soul, sound, and technique drew praise from former President Bill Clinton, who said Butman “may be the greatest living jazz saxophone player.” The Wall Street Journal calls saxophonist Igor Butman “one of the best `traditional’ Americanstyle big-band leaders, although he happens to be Russian.” Call 720-509-1000 or go to www.lonetreeartscenter.org for tickets.

TURNER SYNDROME Awareness

COLORADO SYMPHONY Guild will have an informational meeting at 1 p.m.

THE THIRD annual walk for Turner Syndrome Awareness is from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 21, at Hudson Gardens in Littleton. Registration is free. Proceeds from the walk will help support a Turner Syndrome clinic at Children’s Hospital Colorado. For information, and to register, visit www.turnersyndromecolorado.org or contact Marybel Good at goodgiblin@aol.com.

Tuesday, Sept. 23, at Tattered Cover in Town Center, 9315 Dorchester St., Highlands Ranch. The Guild, the largest support group of the Colorado Symphony, is forming a new chapter in the Highlands Ranch/ Lone Tree area. Come by and learn about the Guild. Contact Norma at 303-308-2462 or email admin@coloradosymphonyguild.org if you can attend. Go to www.coloradosymphonyguild.org.

ARAPAHOE PHILHARMONIC Concert MUSIC BY Finnish composer Jean Sibelius (1865-1957) highlights the first concert of the season by the Arapahoe Philharmonic at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26, at Mission Hills Church, 620 SouthPark Drive, Littleton. Tickets and more information available at www.arapahoe-phil.org, by phone at 303-781-1892 or at the door.

EVENTS

JOIN CASTLEWOOD Canyon State Park interpreter Warren Coker for a hike to the clay deposits and make some basic pottery on the banks of Cherry Creek. Program is from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 20. Bring water, sunscreen and shoes that can get wet. Meet at the Falls parking lot on the west side of the park. WHISKEY TASTING with a Twist TRAVEL THROUGH history while sampling the favorite scotches of famous people, from Prince Charles to Dean Martin and many more. The whiskey tasting event is from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 25, at Cherokee Ranch and Castle, 6113 N. Daniels Park Road, Sedalia. Professional bagpiper and Celtic entertainer Scott Beach will bring Scotland to the castle. Reservations include a cash bar, dinner buffet, presentation, dessert and coffee with the presenter. TEAS AND Tours THE HOWLING Good Time Gala charity event benefits the non-

fprofit Friends of Douglas County K-9, an organization dedicated to financially supporting the Douglas County Sheriff ’s K-9 Unit. The gala will be at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24 at Cielo at Castle Pines Events Center, 485 W. Happy Canyon Road, Castle Pines. Special guests K-9 Deputy Greg Wilson and new K-9 Freia will be at the gala. Tickets include dinner, a complimentary beverage and admittance to the cocktail bar. Life and silent auctions also will raise money for safety gear, training and medical care for the dogs. Go to http://k9friends.org for details.

Senior Fall Prevention Fair

ST. ANTHONY’S Hospital and Seniors’ Resource Center present a Senior Fall Prevention Fair from 9 a.m. to noon Thursday, Sept. 25, at the Seniors’ Resource Center Southwest, 10181-B W. Bowles Ave., Littleton. Falls are the leading cause of injury-related emergency department visits for older adults. Contact Shirley Sadowski at 303-904-2258 or ssadowski@srcaging.org.

Old Town Wine Walk, Comedy Night

ENJOY WINE tasting and discover the many shops and restau-

rants in Old Town Parker at the Wine Walk from 5-8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26, followed by Comedy Night from 8-10 p.m. at Deep Space, 11020 S. Pikes Peak Drive, Parker, hosted by Pam Turpenny and A Bunch of Goofs. The wine walk is sponsored by the Parker Chamber of Commerce. Go to www.parkerchamber.com/WineWalks.cfm for information and tickets. Comedy Night tickets can be reserved at www.deepspace.me/reboot or by calling 720-675-7932. The next Wine Walk and Comedy Night event is Friday, Oct. 24.

A NUMBER of community blood drives are planned in the South Metro area. For information or to schedule an appointment, contact the Bonfils Appointment Center at 303-363-2300, unless otherwise noted. Upcoming blood drives are: Monday, Sept. 22, Sky Ridge Medical Center, 10101 Ridgegate Parkway, 8-9:40 a.m. and 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; Monday, Sept. 22, Parker Adventist Hospital, Inspiration Conference Room, 9395 Crown Crest Blvd., Parker, 10-11:40 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m.; Wednesday, Sept. 24, Columbine Library, 7706 W. Bowles Ave., Littleton, noon to 4 p.m.; Monday, Sept. 29, Town of Parker/Town Hall, 20120 E. Mainstreet, Parker, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (contact Diane Lewis, 303-841-2332).

SYMPHONY GUILD Information Meeting

CREATE PRIMITIVE Clay Pottery

Howling Good Time Gala

COMMUNITY BLOOD Drives

STEP BACK in time and explore Cherokee Ranch and Castle’s history and architecture,

along with its furnishings and collections of art with a guided tour, offered Thursday, Sept. 25, and Saturday, Sept. 27. The castle also offers afternoon teas, which include seasonal menu complete with scones with clotted cream and jam, finger sandwiches, pastries and sweets, as well as a tour of the castle. Teas are offered Saturday, Sept. 27. Cherokee Castle and Ranch is at 6113 N. Daniels Park Road, Sedalia. Call 303-688-4600.

WALKING TOUR of Cemetery CASTLE ROCK Historical Society and Museum will host a walking tour of Bear Canyon

Cemetery from 5-6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27. The tour will be a leisurely 40-minute walk, with stops at about a dozen selected gravesites to hear brief stories of the deceased. The tour will be conducted by family genealogists Jerry and Mary Persall with costumed interpreters from the Castle Rock Historical Society and other re-enactors. Refreshments will be served following the tour. Bear Canyon Cemetery is at St. Philip in the Field Episcopal Church, 397 S. Perry Park Road, Sedalia.

AUDOBON SOCIETY’S Annual HOOTenanny DISCOVER THE secret life of owls through live owl visitors, crafts, educational activi-

ties, and informational displays at the Audubon Society of Greater Denver’s annual HOOTenanny from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, at the Audubon Center at Chatfield, 11280 Waterton Road, Littleton. See live Colorado owls from Wild Wings Environmental Education. Investigate what owls eat by examining owl pellets (i.e. owl puke) in “Whoo’s for Dinner.” We will also have face painting, owl merchandise for purchase, pizza available for purchase from Southside Pizzeria, and bluegrass music presented by the Colorado Bluegrass Music Society. Proceeds from this event support our educational programs and activities at the Audubon Center at Chatfield. Call 303973-9530 or visit www.denveraudubon.org.

COMPUTER AND Electronics Recycling DISPOSE OF old electronic components properly and safely at the Highlands Ranch

Community Association’s computer and electronics recycling event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, at Kaiser Permanente, 9285 Hepburn St., Highlands Ranch. Businesses welcome; call for special pricing. Recommended donation is $20, or $40 for any size TV. Money raised will benefit the Highlands Ranch Community Schol-

FREE NUTRITION, Cooking Class FREE HEART Health nutrition classes and cooking demonstrations are offered from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24 (Diabesity: Diabetes+Obesity); Wednesday, Oct 1 (Prevent Portion Distortion); Wednesday, Oct. 8 (Eating to East Arthritis); Wednesday, Oct. 15 (Food Politics); Wednesday, Oct 22 (The DASH Diet); Wednesday, Oct. 29) Jumpstart Your Metabolism) at the South Denver Heart Center, 1000 Southpark Drive, Littleton. Join Richard Collins, M.D., “The Cooking Cardiologist,” along with Susan Buckley, RD, CDE, as they share their expertise on Heart Healthy nutrition and cooking solutions. For more information or to register, call 303-744-1065, www.southdenver.com.

(FOR KIDS’) Sakes Alive A FREE kid-centered emergency preparedness workshop for parents, caregivers and professionals is at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24, at 6090 Greenwood Plaza Blvd., Greenwood Village. Children do not respond to emergencies in the same way as adults. This workshop is all about the little people. Dinner and free child care included. Sponsored by Douglas County Parenting Coalition; 2 hours of Continuing Education Credit. RSVP by emailing dcparenting@usa.com. Call 303-808-7432 or go to www.dcparenting. org for more information. PRESCRIPTION DRUG Take-Back THE HIGHLANDS Ranch Metro District and Centennial Water & Sanitation District are partnering with the Douglas County Sheriff ’s Office and the Drug Enforcement Agency to present a prescription drug take back day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, at the sheriff ’s office’s substation, 9250 Zotos Drive, Highlands Ranch. The sheriff ’s office will collect potentially dangerous expired, unused and unwanted prescription and over-the-counter drugs for destruction. The service is free and anonymous. Go to http://www.highlandsranch.org.

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TOUR OF 17-Mile House

ENJOY AN informal tour of the historic 1860s 17-Mile House just north of Parker. Tours are from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 20. Look for the big red barn on the west side at 8181 S. Parker Road. Learn about the history of the property and its significance to the Old West. Courtesy of Cherry Creek Historical Society and Arapahoe County Open Spaces. Contact 720-874-6540. COLORADO BALLOT Issues 2014 THE FALL Colorado ballot promises to stir up strong emotions in the state. With a variety of complex issues coming to a vote, it is important that we understand the ballot and what is at stake. Join Active Minds for an objective review of the ballot issues and a presentation of the arguments on each side of the proposals. Programs are free, but RSVP is required unless otherwise. Program schedule: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 25, Highlands Ranch Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., 303-791-7323; 6:30-7:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 29, Lone Tree Library, 8827 Lone Tree Parkway, 303-7917323; 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 30, Castlewood Library, 6739 S. Uinta St., Centennial, 303-542-7279; 6:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1, Parker Library, 10851 S. Crossroads Drive, 303-791-7323; 6:30-7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 6, Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock, 303-791-7323; 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7, Castle Pines Library, 7437 Village Square Drive, Suite 100, 303-791-7323; 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7, Bemis Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton (no RSVP needed); and 6:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8, Roxborough Library, 8357 N. Rampart Range Road, Suite 200, Littleton, 303-791-7323. LONGEST-SERVING FIRST Lady ELEANOR ROOSEVELT was both outspoken and, at times, controversial. Join Active Minds from 10-11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 26, for a look at the longest-serving first lady’s life and impact on causes such as human rights and the successful launch of the United Nations. Program is at the Malley Senior Center, 3380 S. Lincoln St., Englewood. Program is free; RSVP at 303-762-2660. If parking in the lot, get a pass from inside the center. 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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A high five for donors By Christy Steadman csteadman@colorado communitymedia.com

Vienna Danna, 10, said Donate Life Night probably takes place at a soccer game because more people like sports than fancy things like balls and galas. However, the goal of Donate Life Night with the Colorado Rapids, was to reach out to 18,000 soccer fans on the importance of organ, eye and tissue donation. When the Rapids hosted the Portland Timbers at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park on Sept. 13, it was the first time Donor Alliance has done and event there, organizers said. “It’s an awareness thing,” said Vienna’s father, Paul Danna, “to see the success the kids and families have.” Vienna, a liver recipient, and her two siblings, Milana, 8, and Paul, 6, were members of the High Five Squad who got VIP treatment during the game, which included snacks and seating. In addition, they

got to give the Colorado Rapids players a high five when the team returned to the field after halftime, while being cheered on by the professionals who make donations happen in Colorado. The Danna children, of Highlands Ranch, along with about 10 other kids from around Colorado, were invited to be on the High Five Squad because they have experienced the benefits of donation or transplant first-hand. Vienna was born with biliary atresia, a rare disease of the liver and bile ducts that occurs in infants. Only one in 27,000 people are born with biliary atresia, but it is the No. 1 reason for a child to need a liver transplant, said Traci Danna, Vienna’s mother. Vienna received her liver transplant on Feb. 5, 2005, when she was just 7 months old. She had been on the waitlist for only about four months, her parents said. “It’s a good thing people in Colorado are healthy,” Traci said. “Kids almost always get their livers.”

The High Five Squad, featuring Highlands Ranch’s own Vienna Danna (in green) greets the Colorado Rapids players as they take the field Sept. 13 against the Portland Timbers. Photo by Evert Nelson/Clarkson Creative Traci said soccer is an everyday activity for a lot of people, so a Colorado Rapids game is an appropriate place for people to be able to witness the benefits of organ and tissue donation. Many of those who have had trans-

plants are “strong and athletic and they fully participate in life,” she said. “It’s good for people to see what aftertransplant life looks like,” Traci said. “It’s good. It’s healthy. It’s doing whatever you want to do.”

Castlewood to mark 50th anniversary By Mike DiFerdinando

mdiferdinando@colorado communitymedia.com Castlewood Canyon State Park will be celebrating its 50th anniversary with a birthday party from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 27. A birthday banquet is scheduled to begin at 11:30 a.m. There will be a barbecue lunch, various nature-themed activities and a small pre-

sentation about the park. The event is free, but the Friends of Castlewood Canyon group will be accepting donations. “As Douglas County continues to grow, our No. 1 objective is to preserve and protect this area,” said Jason Trujillo, park manager. “Our park includes four different ecosystems and most of Colorado’s animals can be found here. We want to be a classroom in nature. ” Trujillo said the park hosts 3,000 to

4,000 students yearly, and the hope is that the number will grow as the park becomes more and more of an outdoor classroom. The park began as an 87-acre property deeded to the state by Lawrence P. Brown in 1961. The park was officially created in 1964 by the state Legislature. Castlewood Canyon has grown to its present size by donations and arrangements with local landowners, some of whom have ties dating to the 1860s.

In March 2014, the opportunity to add another piece to the park came about — a 15-acre parcel of land adjacent to the park, upon which sits the Kleinert homestead. The ranch was built in 1887 along the banks of the lake that burst through the canyon’s dam nearly five decades later. The Friends of Castlewood Canyon have raised about $30,000 for the purchase of the “birthday gift” through various events and classes at the park.

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ThunderRidge running back Zeke Johnson (30) is pursued by Douglas County defenders Luke Miller (32) and Joseph Obryant (3) on Sept. 11. ThunderRidge won the game 42-24 at Shea Stadium in Highlands Ranch to improve to 1-2 on the season as the Huskies walked off the field with the same record. For more football coverage, turn to pages 27 and 31. Photo by Paul DiSalvo

Area schools ring Liberty Bell Approximately 3,000 runners compete in annual Heritage invitational

The pounding feet of approximately 3,000 runners from 92 schools created thunder in the neighborhoods around Heritage High School during the Sept. 12 Liberty Bell Invitational Cross Country meet. This is the 37th year Heritage has hosted the event. Sheri Rossing, one of the volunteer leaders, said Heritage enlisted the assistance of about 150 people to help put on the event.

There were volunteers at the starting line helping get schools in the proper starting position, volunteers along the route to try to ensure spectators didn’t interfere with runners, and volunteers at the finish line of the 3.1 mile course to help make sure runners going to the check-out point were in the right order. Liberty Bell organizers divided teams into four divisions, based mainly on school size. There were separate races for boys and for girls in each division. In addition to varsity races, there were separate races for junior varsity boys and girls in each division. There were 22 teams, totaling 155 runners, that took part in the Division 2 varsity boys race, including Heritage and teams from ThunderRidge, Rock Canyon, Littleton and Highlands Ranch. In the Division 2 varsity girls race, featuring the same area

schools, there were 21 schools and 145 runners. In Division 2, a school could enter seven runners with the points of the top five finishers used to determine team score. A runner earned points according to the place he or she finished in the field. For example, the first runner earned one point and the 25th runner earned 25 points. The points of five runners are then added together to determine the team score. Cheyenne Mountain won the boys Division 2 race with 136 points. ThunderRidge led the local schools, finishing fourth with 159 points. The first ThunderRidge runner across the finish line was Chandler Jenson, who finished 17th with a time of 16:14. Heritage took fifth in the boys division with 164 points as Jeremy Romero was the first Eagle to finish the race. Rock Canyon finished eighth with 193 points, Littleton

ThunderRidge runner Paul Moore (1263) heads toward the finish line at the Liberty Bell. Moore finished 31st in a field of 155 runners as the Grizzly boys took fourth.

Valor’s Lauren Ogg (2001) heads for the finish line ahead of the field in the Division 3 girls varsity race. Ogg, the race medalist, finished in a time of 18:15.

Rock Canyon’s Chloe Arbuckle (1154) pushes to stay ahead of the runners behind her during the Division 2 girls varsity race at the Sept. 12 Liberty Bell. Her 18th-place finish helped her team finish eighth in the team standings. The Jaguars also placed eighth in the boys team standings at the invitational. Photos by Tom Munds

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was 14th with 344 points and Highlands Ranch amassed 550 points to finish 20th. Mountain View won the Division 2 girls division team title with 103 points. ThunderRidge again led the local schools, finishing in sixth place with 184 points. Rock Canyon finished eighth, Highlands Ranch took ninth, Heritage placed 13th and Littleton finished 17 in the team standings. Valor Christian competed in Division 3. Adrian Cusick set the pace for boys team as he finished fifth with a time of 16:15, helping lead the team to a sixth-place finish out of 20 teams. Lauren Ogg was medalist in the girls division as she finished first with a time of 18:15. Her effort helped the Valor girls finish fifth in the team standings with 178 points.

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Golden Eagles stay perfect after comeback Mountain Vista capitalizes on Chaparral miscues to move to 3-0 on season By Jim Benton

jbenton@colorado communitymedia.com Mountain Vista football coach Ric Cash put his offense in his favorite formation late in the Golden Eagles’ non-league game against Chaparral Sept. 13 at Shea Stadium. Quarterback Brock Rubley backed up and knelt down in the victory formation as Mountain Vista wrapped up a 27-20 win over the Wolverines. Mountain Vista improved to 3-0 and will play Sept. 19 at Douglas County (1-2), while Chaparral (0-3) faces Rock Canyon (1-2) Sept. 19 at Shea Stadium. Chaparral actually outgained the Golden Eagles, 341 yards-231, in total offensive statistics but Mountain Vista was opportunistic in scoring three second half touchdowns to overcome two 10-point first half deficits. “I would say we are an opportunistic team,” said senior running back Nick Schmalz. “We definitely have a lot of potential and I think we can do good things this season. We just have to keep working hard. We’re a hard working team.” Vista, trailing 17-7 at halftime, scored second half touchdowns after a blocked punt, a fumbled punt and a botched fake

punt and then made a key defensive stand to force a Wolverines field goal with 4:28 left in the game. Will Fink led a three-player charge that blocked a punt that set up a Rubley 6-yard TD run that pulled the Golden Eagles to within 17-14 after Mitchel Anderson’s extra point kick with 4:08 remaining in the third quarter. Senior linebacker Luke Nelson, who led the Golden Eagles defense with 12 total tackles, recovered a fumbled punt and Vista took a 20-17 lead with 1:20 remaining in the third quarter, when Rubley connected with Tristen Dean on a 17-yard scoring pass. Anderson missed the PAT kick. Schmalz’s 25-yard TD run on the first play after an unsuccessful Chaparral run from punt formation swelled the Golden Eagles lead to 27-17 less than a minute into the fourth quarter. “You always want to take advantage of your opportunities,” said Cash. “I was real proud of the kids for showing the kind of determination and grit to make those things happen when we did have those opportunities. “We had a great drive (80 yards) in the first half which was our first time scoring in the first half this year. We’re starting to feel a lot more confidence in our new offense.” Rubley completed 12 passes on 23 attempts and one TD. He ran for 23 yards and a score. Schmalz finished with 72 yards rushing and two TDs. “The whole night we were kind of strug-

Mountain Vista wide receiver Tristen Dean takes a swing pass for a 4-yard gain early in the second quarter against Chaparral at Shea Stadium in Highlands Ranch on Sept. 13. The Golden Eagles would score a touchdown on the drive to pull to within 10-7 and would go on to win the game 27-20. Photo by Chris Rotar gling to get it going,” said Schmalz. “You just have to keep running hard and the guys up front cleared a big hole on the last TD run.” Chaparral quarterback Kyle Gallup was 18-for-23 for 167 yards and a touchdown pass to Austin Spindler. Mitch Ross, who rushed for 62 yards, scored on a 6-yard run and Ford Edwards kicked 35- and 25-yard

field goals for the Wolverines. Sophomore linebacker Patrick Moody finished with 15 total tackles including a sack. “Chaparral came out and battled hard,” confessed Cash. “I give credit to them for all the effort they put out. They’re in a little bit of a transitional phase right now with a new coach and everything.”

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Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 8/28/2014 Last Publication: 9/25/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 6/26/2014 ROBERT J. HUSSON DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: MONICA L KADRMAS, ESQ. Colorado Registration #: 34904 1199 BANNOCK STREET, DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 813-1177 Fax #: (303) 813-1107 Attorney File #: 5600.58686 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/

LOT 14, BLOCK 4, PULTE HOMES AT ROXBOROUGH VILLAGE FILING NO. 1, AS SHOWN ON MAP RECORDED APRIL 2 , 1 9 9 6 U N DER R EC EPT ION N O. 8603618, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 9861 Fairwood Street, Littleton, CO 80125

payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 54, HIGHLANDS RANCH- FILING NO. 118-L, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 601 Ridgemont Circle, Littleton, CO 80126

Public Notices Public Trustees Public Notice PUBLIC NOTICE Littleton AMENDED NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0100 To Whom It May Concern: On 3/12/2014 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: SCOTT A STECK AND STEFANIE M STECK Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR CTX MORTGAGE COMPANY, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 2/19/2008 Recording Date of DOT: 2/26/2008 Reception No. of DOT: 2008013337 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $216,244.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $204,554.57 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 35, ACRES GREEN FILING NO. 4, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 13630 Achilles Drive, Littleton, CO 80124 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 22, 2014, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 9/4/2014 Last Publication: 10/2/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 8/22/2014 ROBERT J. HUSSON DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: CYNTHIA LOWERY-GRABER Colorado Registration #: 34145 7700 E. ARAPAHOE ROAD, SUITE 150, CENTENNIAL, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (877) 369-6122 X3376 Fax #: Attorney File #: CO-14-631667-JS *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No. 2014-0100 First Publication: 9/4/2014 Last Publication: 10/2/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Littleton NOTICE OF SALE RENOTICED AND REPUBLISHED PURSUANT TO CRS 38-38-109(2)(b)(II) Public Trustee Sale No. 2012-1013 To Whom It May Concern: On 6/25/2014 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: DANIEL D STONEBARGER Original Beneficiary: WORLD SAVINGS BANK, FSB Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 10/26/2007 Recording Date of DOT: 11/2/2007 Reception No. of DOT: 2007085671 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $536,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $504,866.96 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 201, HIGHLANDS RANCH, FILING NO. 122-I COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 10205 Charissglen Ln, Littleton, CO 80126-5528 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 22, 2014, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 8/28/2014 Last Publication: 9/25/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 6/26/2014 ROBERT J. HUSSON DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: MONICA L KADRMAS, ESQ. Colorado Registration #: 34904 1199 BANNOCK STREET, DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 813-1177 Fax #: (303) 813-1107 Attorney File #: 5600.58686 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE

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Legal Notice No.: 2012-1013 First Publication: 8/28/2014 Last Publication: 9/25/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Littleton RENOTICED AND REPUBLISHED PURSUANT TO CRS 38-38-109(2)(b)(II) NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2013-0149 To Whom It May Concern: On 7/15/2014 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: KATHLEEN M. GILLIARD Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR NOVASTAR MORTGAGE, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE FOR JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR NOVASTAR MORTGAGE FUNDING TRUST, SERIES 2006-3 NOVASTAR HOME EQUITY LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-3 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 5/25/2006 Recording Date of DOT: 6/2/2006 Reception No. of DOT: 2006046581 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $168,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $163,514.29 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 9, BLOCK 3, PULTE HOMES AT ROXBOROUGH VILLAGE FILING NO. 2, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO Which has the address of: 9735 Garwood Street, Littleton, CO 80125 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 5, 2014, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 9/11/2014 Last Publication: 10/9/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 7/15/2014 ROBERT J. HUSSON DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Colorado Registration #: 5347 S VALENTIA WAY SUITE 100, GREENWOOD VILLAGE, COLORADO 80111 Phone #: (303) 573-1080 X536 Fax #: Attorney File #: 13-00758sh *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2013-0149 First Publication: 9/11/2014 Last Publication: 10/9/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Littleton AMENDED NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0134 To Whom It May Concern: On 4/9/2014 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: NICHOLAS M. HEYL Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR CITYWIDE HOME LOANS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 5/15/2013 Recording Date of DOT: 5/21/2013 Reception No. of DOT: 2013041918 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $180,708.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $179,565.44 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: the failure to timely make payments as required under the Deed of Trust. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 14, BLOCK 4, PULTE HOMES AT ROXBOROUGH VILLAGE FILING NO. 1, AS SHOWN ON MAP RECORDED APRIL 2 , 1 9 9 6 U N D ER R EC EPTION N O. 8603618, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 9861 Fairwood Street, Littleton, CO 80125 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 12, 2014, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses

NOTICE OF SALE

The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 12, 2014, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 9/18/2014 Last Publication: 10/16/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 9/8/2014 ROBERT J. HUSSON DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: JENNIFER H TRACHTE Colorado Registration #: 40391 1199 BANNOCK STREET , DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 813-1177 Fax #: (303) 813-1107 Attorney File #: 9104.100083.F01 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/

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Legal Notice No.: 2014-0134 First Publication: 9/18/2014 Last Publication: 10/16/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0232 To Whom It May Concern: On 6/23/2014 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: SANDRA W THOMAS Original Beneficiary: METLIFE HOME LOANS, A DIVISION OF METLIFE BANK, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 7/10/2009 Recording Date of DOT: 7/27/2009 Reception No. of DOT: 2009059492 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $537,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $316,230.77 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 30, HIGHLANDS RANCH - FILING NO. 122-M, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 10757 Middlebury Way, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 15, 2014, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 8/21/2014 Last Publication: 9/18/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 6/24/2014 ROBERT J. HUSSON DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: MONICA KADRMAS Colorado Registration #: 34904 1199 BANNOCK STREET , DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 813-1177 Fax #: (303) 813-1107 Attorney File #: 8686.100065.F01 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2014-0232 First Publication: 8/21/2014 Last Publication: 9/18/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Littleton NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0237 To Whom It May Concern: On 6/27/2014 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: THOMAS G MORRIS AND MARY A MORRIS Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR GMAC BANK Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: DLJ MORTGAGE CAPITAL, INC. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 6/7/2005 Recording Date of DOT: 6/15/2005 Reception No. of DOT: 2005053973 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $444,800.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $425,072.32 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 54, HIGHLANDS RANCH- FILING NO. 118-L, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 601 Ridgemont Circle, Littleton, CO 80126 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 15, 2014, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle

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NOTICE OF SALE

The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 15, 2014, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 8/21/2014 Last Publication: 9/18/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 6/27/2014 ROBERT J. HUSSON DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: CYNTHIA LOWERY-GRABER Colorado Registration #: 34145 999 18TH STREET SUITE 2201, DENVER, COLORADO 80202 Phone #: (303) 865-1400 Fax #: (303) 865-1410 Attorney File #: 14-01684 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/

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Legal Notice No.: 2014-0237 First Publication: 8/21/2014 Last Publication: 9/18/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0241 To Whom It May Concern: On 7/1/2014 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: KENRIC MANESS AND AMBER MANESS Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR AMERICA'S WHOLESALE LENDER Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 11/11/2005 Recording Date of DOT: 11/22/2005 Reception No. of DOT: 2005112319 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $289,484.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $289,224.97 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 279, HIGHLANDS RANCH- FILING NO. 122-W, 1ST AMENDMENT, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 10850 Heatherton Street, Highlands Ranch, CO 80130 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 22, 2014, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 8/28/2014 Last Publication: 9/25/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 7/2/2014 ROBERT J. HUSSON DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: DAVID A. SHORE Colorado Registration #: 19973 5347 S VALENTIA WAY SUITE 100, GREENWOOD VILLAGE, COLORADO 80111 Phone #: (303) 573-1080 Fax #: Attorney File #: 13-01041SH *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2014-0241 First Publication: 8/28/2014 Last Publication: 9/25/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Littleton NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0244 To Whom It May Concern: On 6/30/2014 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: JASEN E. DESTEFANO AND JESSICA HEDGECOKE Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR OWNIT MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR OWNIT MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-4 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 6/17/2005 Recording Date of DOT: 6/22/2005 Reception No. of DOT: 2005056258 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $180,800.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $153,311.53 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 494, ROXBOROUGH VILLAGE, FILING NO. 16-A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS,

BC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCINOTICE OF SALE ATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR OWNIT Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0256 MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTITo Whom It May Concern: On 7/16/2014 FICATES, SERIES 2005-4 the undersigned Public Trustee caused Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 6/17/2005 the Notice of Election and Demand relatRecording Date of DOT: 6/22/2005 ing to the Deed of Trust described below Reception No. of DOT: 2005056258 to be recorded in Douglas County. DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: CHRIS MCBRIDE Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECOriginal Principal Amount of Evidence of TRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, Debt: $180,800.00 INC., AS NOMINEE FOR PAON MORTOutstanding Principal Amount as of the GAGE COMPANY date hereof: $153,311.53 Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you WELLS FARGO BANK, NA are hereby notified that the covenants of Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 5/14/2008 the deed of trust have been violated as Recording Date of DOT: 5/19/2008 follows: Failure to pay principal and inReception No. of DOT: 2008035705 terest when due together with all other To advertise your public notices callin303-566-4100 DOT Recorded Douglas County. payments provided for in the Evidence of Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and Debt: $267,229.00 other violations of the terms thereof. Outstanding Principal Amount as of the THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE date hereof: $324,332.60 A FIRST LIEN. Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you The property described herein is all of the are hereby notified that the covenants of property encumbered by the lien of the the deed of trust have been violated as deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: follows: Failure to pay principal and inLOT 494, ROXBOROUGH VILLAGE, FILterest when due together with all other ING NO. 16-A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, payments provided for in the Evidence of STATE OF COLORADO. Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and Which has the address of: 9593 Racoon other violations of the terms thereof. Place, Littleton, CO 80125 THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. NOTICE OF SALE The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the The current holder of the Evidence of Debt deed of trust. secured by the Deed of Trust described Legal Description of Real Property: herein, has filed written election and deLOT 86, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING mand for sale as provided by law and in NO. 122-W, 1ST AMENDMENT, ACsaid Deed of Trust. CORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given THEREOF, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. that on the first possible sale date (unless Which has the address of: 10774 Tower the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. WedBridge Circle , Highlands Ranch, CO nesday, October 22, 2014, at the Public 80130 Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle The Deed of Trust was modified by a docRock, Colorado, I will sell at public aucument recorded in Douglas County on tion to the highest and best bidder for 3/29/2011, Reception number cash, the said real property and all in2011020529. Reason modified and any terest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs other modifications: Legal Description. and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said NOTICE OF SALE Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses The current holder of the Evidence of Debt of sale and other items allowed by law, secured by the Deed of Trust described and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificherein, has filed written election and deate of Purchase, all as provided by law. mand for sale as provided by law and in First Publication: 8/28/2014 said Deed of Trust. Last Publication: 9/25/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given Dated: 7/1/2014 that on the first possible sale date (unless ROBERT J. HUSSON the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. WedDOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee nesday, November 5, 2014, at the Public The name, address and telephone numTrustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle bers of the attorney(s) representing the Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auclegal holder of the indebtedness is: tion to the highest and best bidder for DAVID A. SHORE cash, the said real property and all inColorado Registration #: 19973 terest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs 5347 S VALENTIA WAY SUITE 100, and assigns therein, for the purpose of GREENWOOD VILLAGE, COLORADO paying the indebtedness provided in said 80111 Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Phone #: (303) 573-1080 Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses Fax #: of sale and other items allowed by law, Attorney File #: 14-00131SH and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE First Publication: 9/11/2014 SALE DATES on the Public Trustee webLast Publication: 10/9/2014 site: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustPublisher: Douglas County News Press ee/ Dated: 7/16/2014 ROBERT J. HUSSON Legal Notice No.: 2014-0244 DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee First Publication: 8/28/2014 The name, address and telephone numLast Publication: 9/25/2014 bers of the attorney(s) representing the Publisher: Douglas County News Press legal holder of the indebtedness is: CHRISTOPHER T GROEN PUBLIC NOTICE Colorado Registration #: 39976 999 18TH STREET SUITE 2201, Highlands Ranch DENVER, COLORADO 80202 NOTICE OF SALE Phone #: (303) 865-1400 Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0255 Fax #: (303) 865-1410 Attorney File #: 14-02596 To Whom It May Concern: On 7/16/2014 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE the undersigned Public Trustee caused SALE DATES on the Public Trustee webthe Notice of Election and Demand relatsite: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrusting to the Deed of Trust described below ee/ to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: PHILLIP MADIGAN Legal Notice No.: 2014-0256 Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECFirst Publication: 9/11/2014 TRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, Last Publication: 10/9/2014 INC., AS NOMINEE FOR TAYLOR, BEAN Publisher: Douglas County News Press & WHITAKER MORTGAGE CORP. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK, NA PUBLIC NOTICE Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 3/31/2006 Recording Date of DOT: 4/17/2006 Littleton Reception No. of DOT: 2006031625 NOTICE OF SALE DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0229 Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $260,181.00 To Whom It May Concern: On 6/23/2014 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the the undersigned Public Trustee caused date hereof: $227,878.40 the Notice of Election and Demand relatPursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you ing to the Deed of Trust described below are hereby notified that the covenants of to be recorded in Douglas County. the deed of trust have been violated as Original Grantor: JOSEPH RASO AND follows: Failure to pay principal and inCLAUDIA P. MENDEZ RASO terest when due together with all other Original Beneficiary: NATIONAL CITY payments provided for in the Evidence of BANK Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: other violations of the terms thereof. CORLAR, LLC THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 6/25/2007 A FIRST LIEN. Recording Date of DOT: 7/10/2007 The property described herein is all of the Reception No. of DOT: 2007054547 property encumbered by the lien of the DOT Recorded in Douglas County. deed of trust. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Legal Description of Real Property: Debt: $225,735.00 LOT 248, HIGHLANDS RANCH- FILING Outstanding Principal Amount as of the NO. 122-W, 1ST AMENDMENT, date hereof: $187,902.00 COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you COLORADO. are hereby notified that the covenants of Which has the address of: 10891 Towerthe deed of trust have been violated as bridge Road, Highlands Ranch, CO 80130 follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other NOTICE OF SALE payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and The current holder of the Evidence of Debt other violations of the terms thereof. secured by the Deed of Trust described THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE herein, has filed written election and deA FIRST LIEN. mand for sale as provided by law and in The property described herein is all of the said Deed of Trust. property encumbered by the lien of the THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given deed of trust. that on the first possible sale date (unless Legal Description of Real Property: the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. WedLOT 48, ROXBOROUGH PARK NORTH, nesday, November 5, 2014, at the Public COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle COLORADO. Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public aucWhich has the address of: 11192 W Mesa tion to the highest and best bidder for Run , Littleton, CO 80125 cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs NOTICE OF SALE and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said The current holder of the Evidence of Debt Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of secured by the Deed of Trust described Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses herein, has filed written election and deof sale and other items allowed by law, mand for sale as provided by law and in and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificsaid Deed of Trust. ate of Purchase, all as provided by law. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given First Publication: 9/11/2014 that on the first possible sale date (unless Last Publication: 10/9/2014 the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. WedPublisher: Douglas County News Press nesday, October 15, 2014, at the Public Dated: 7/16/2014 Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle ROBERT J. HUSSON Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public aucDOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee tion to the highest and best bidder for The name, address and telephone numcash, the said real property and all inbers of the attorney(s) representing the terest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs legal holder of the indebtedness is: and assigns therein, for the purpose of CHRISTOPHER T GROEN paying the indebtedness provided in said Colorado Registration #: 39976 Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of 999 18TH STREET SUITE 2201, Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses DENVER, COLORADO 80202 of sale and other items allowed by law, Phone #: (303) 865-1400 and will deliver to the purchaser a CertificFax #: (303) 865-1410 ate of Purchase, all as provided by law. Attorney File #: 14-02612 First Publication: 8/21/2014 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE Last Publication: 9/18/2014 SALE DATES on the Public Trustee webPublisher: Douglas County News Press site: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustDated: 6/24/2014 ee/ ROBERT J. HUSSON DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee Legal Notice No.: 2014-0255 The name, address and telephone numFirst Publication: 9/11/2014 bers of the attorney(s) representing the Last Publication: 10/9/2014 legal holder of the indebtedness is: Publisher: Douglas County News Press HOLLY SHILLIDAY Colorado Registration #: 24423 7700 E. ARAPAHOE ROAD, SUITE 150 , PUBLIC NOTICE CENTENNIAL, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (877) 369-6122 Highlands Ranch Fax #: NOTICE OF SALE Attorney File #: CO-14-617533-J Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0256 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee webTo Whom It May Concern: On 7/16/2014 site: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustthe undersigned Public Trustee caused ee/ the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below Legal Notice No.: 2014-0229 to be recorded in Douglas County. First Publication: 8/21/2014 Original Grantor: CHRIS MCBRIDE Last Publication: 9/18/2014 Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECPublisher: Douglas County News Press TRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR PAON MORTGAGE COMPANY PUBLIC NOTICE Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Highlands Ranch Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 5/14/2008 NOTICE OF SALE Recording Date of DOT: 5/19/2008 Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0242 Reception No. of DOT: 2008035705 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. To Whom It May Concern: On 7/1/2014 Original Principal Amount of Evidence of the undersigned Public Trustee caused Debt: $267,229.00 the Notice of Election and Demand relatOutstanding Principal Amount as of the ing to the Deed of Trust described below date hereof: $324,332.60 to be recorded in Douglas County. Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you Original Grantor: TODD E. CUNNINGHAM AND KATHLEEN CUNNINGHAM are hereby notified that the covenants of Original Beneficiary: ENGLEWOOD the deed of trust have been violated as MORTGAGE CORPORATION follows: Failure to pay principal and inCurrent Holder of Evidence of Debt: terest when due together with all other WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. payments provided for in the Evidence of

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September 18, 2014

SPORTS ROUNDUP Valor assistant coach has heart attack

Valor Christian assistant softball coach Tony Lopez is reported to be in stable condition following a recent heart attack. Lopez had a heart attack during warmups before the Valor Christian-Wheat Ridge game Sept. 11. The game was postponed and will be rescheduled. Tests have been run on Lopez, and his vital signs were good. “He’s doing better,” Valor head coach Dave Atencio said the morning of Sept. 15. “He continues to get stronger every day. He’s still in the hospital and will be for a few more days.” Lopez is in his second season as Valor’s junior varsity and assistant varsity coach. He was head girls softball coach at Mullen for 12 years, compiling a 193-75 record before he resigned following the 2012-2013 season. He led the Mustangs to the state championship in 2001.

Gridiron highlights

Three of Colorado’s highly ranked football teams had tough tests this past weekend. Lutheran escaped with a win, but both Valor Christian and Cherry

Creek both lost. Lutheran, ranked No. 1 in the CHSAANow.com Class 3A rankings, saw a twopoint conversion pass fall incomplete late in the game as the Lions held on for a 28-26 victory Sept. 12 over Platte Valley, the defending Class 2A state champions who came in to the game ranked No. 5. Lions quarterback James Willis was 8-of-18 for 118 yards and a touchdown while Jamil Bond ran for 74 yards and two scores. Valor Christian, the state’s top ranked Class 5A team, lost 22-7 on Sept. 12 to Chandler, Arizona’s No. 1 team. Jordan (Utah) rolled up 486 yards in total offense as it whipped No. 5 Cherry Creek, 38-14, in a game played Sept. 13 at the Stutler Bowl. ThunderRidge collected its first win of the season on Sept. 11 with a 42-24 victory over Douglas County. Douglas County quarterback Rope Ruel ran for two touchdowns on the cold evening and Kyle Newsome paced the Huskies defense with seven solo tackles. Rock Canyon slipped to 1-2, faltering 31-14 to Castle View on the road. D.J. Webb led the Jaguars with 184 all-pur-

pose yards, including a 72-yard touchdown run, while Parker Strahler scored three touchdowns and kicked a field goal for the Sabercats, also 1-2.

Softball scoreboard

Castle View, Chaparral and Legend improved their Continental League records to 3-0 all by securing Sept. 12 victories. The Sabercats, who played Chaparral Sept. 17, edged sixth-ranked Douglas County, 5-2, as Paige Joyce went 2-for-3 including a grand slam home run in the fifth inning. Castle View, ranked No. 8 in the CHSAANow.com Class 5A poll, is 8-1 overall. Savannah Heebner, who threw a perfect game for the Sabercats in a 14-0 win Sept. 10 against Highlands Ranch, has earned all eight of those victories. Chaparral (10-1) rolled to a 13-1 win over Highlands Ranch on Sept. 12 as Sara Breckbill was 2-for-2. Both her hits were solo home runs. No. 3 Legend (10-2) nipped ThunderRidge, 11-10, as Janelle Gardner, Brittney Russo and Kylie Hager each had two hits. Chelsea Sasaoka had two hits for ThunderRidge and collected five runs batted

in thanks to a sixth inning grand slam.

Ponderosa wins in gymnastics

Katie Steward won the all-around as Ponderosa defeated Heritage, 171.6162.4 in a gymnastics meet Sept. 10. Steward and the Mustangs’ Mickey Warren tied for first on the vault, Steward won the beam and Ponderosa’s Jay Escamilla had the best score in floor exercise.

From the pitch

Mountain Vista and Rock Canyon both improved their Continental League records to 2-0-0 with victories Sept. 11. Vista (3-1-2 overall) blanked Castle View, 3-0, while Rock Canyon (5-1-1) used a goal by Gabe Krsywdzinski to edge Highlands Ranch, 1-0. The Jaguars beat Smoky Hill, 2-0, Sept. 13 in a non-league game as Cody Ross and Brain Olcott scored the goals. Also on the pitch, Ponderosa (3-1-0, 6-2-0) suffered its first league loss, dropping a 1-0 decision to Legend on freshman Peter Chang’s goal. ThunderRidge upset No. 5 Heritage, 2-0, as Kyle Henry and Ethan Anderson scored for the Grizzlies.

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Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0242

GEMINI (May 21 to Jun 20) You should feel more confident about moving ahead with plans that had to be delayed by an unexpected turn of events. Also, family matters might need more time than first anticipated.

To Whom It May Concern: On 7/1/2014 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: TODD E. CUNNINGHAM AND KATHLEEN CUNNINGHAM Original Beneficiary: ENGLEWOOD MORTGAGE CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 3/29/1996 Recording Date of DOT: 4/2/1996 Reception No. of DOT: 9616876 Book 1330 Page 0626 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $140,082.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $86,388.51 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 26, BLOCK 2, HIGHLANDS RANCH, FILING NO. 69-A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 9657 South Cordova Drive, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126

CANCER (Jun 21 to Jul 22) Be considerate of others as you move into a new area in your professional life. Take time to meet people and discuss mutual goals. The more you get to know each other, the better.

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PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0242

PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0242 To Whom It May Concern: On 7/1/2014 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: TODD E. CUNNINGHAM AND KATHLEEN CUNNINGHAM Original Beneficiary: ENGLEWOOD MORTGAGE CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 3/29/1996 Recording Date of DOT: 4/2/1996 Reception No. of DOT: 9616876 Book 1330 Page 0626 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $140,082.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $86,388.51 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 26, BLOCK 2, HIGHLANDS RANCH, FILING NO. 69-A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 9657 South Cordova Drive, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126

Public Trustees

The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 22, 2014, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 8/28/2014 Last Publication: 9/25/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 7/2/2014 ROBERT J. HUSSON DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: MONICA KADRMAS Colorado Registration #: 34904 1199 BANNOCK STREET , DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 813-1177 Fax #: (303) 813-1107 Attorney File #: 9104.100117.F01 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2014-0242 First Publication: 8/28/2014 Last Publication: 9/25/2014

LEO (Jul 23 to Aug 22) Creating a fuss could get your ideas noticed quickly. But it would be best to present your case, and then wait for a reaction to follow in due course, rather than try to force it to happen. VIRGO (Aug 23 to Sept 22) Unkept promises might cause plans to go awry this week. You can either grumble about people “letting you down” or find a way to make the best of it and move on. The choice is yours. LIBRA (Sept 23 to Oct 22) Putting off making a commitment early in the week could be a good move. Best to act when you know you’re making an informed decision. Expect more facts to emerge by the week’s end. SCORPIO (Oct 23 to Nov 21) A recent act of kindness on your part could take on special meaning this week. Also, look for signs of upcoming changes in both your personal and professional relationships. SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 to Dec 21) Many of the PUBLIC tougher communication barriersNOTICE between you and others in the workplace or at home could INVITATION FOR BIDbegin (IFB)break033-14 ing down this week. ExpectNO. some surprises to emerge.

NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 22, 2014, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 8/28/2014 Last Publication: 9/25/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 7/2/2014 ROBERT J. HUSSON DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: MONICA KADRMAS Colorado Registration #: 34904 1199 BANNOCK STREET , DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 813-1177 Fax #: (303) 813-1107 Attorney File #: 9104.100117.F01 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/

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Legal Notice No.: 2014-0242 First Publication: 8/28/2014 Last Publication: 9/25/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Government Legals PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF CONTRACTORS SETTLEMENT COUNTY OF DOUGLAS STATE OF COLORADO NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 38-26-107, C.R.S., as amended, that on October 11, 2014, final settlement will be made by the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, for and on account of a contract between Douglas County and T&M CONSTRUCTION, LLC for the 2014 Traffic Engineering School Pedestrian Projects, Douglas County Project Numbers TF 2013-023, TF 2013029 AND TF 2013-048 in Douglas County; and that any person, co-partnership, association or corporation that has an unpaid claim against said T&M Construction, LLC for or on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or any of his subcontractors in or about the performance of said work, or that supplied rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of said work, may at any time up

FENCE INSTALLATION/REPAIR/ ON-CALL SERVICES

CAPRICORN (Dec 22 to Jan 19) Your “tough love” The Parks, Trails Building Grounds Diviattitude toward someone you& care for could be mission of Douglas Countyand Government, understood. Try to be less judgmental show more hereinafter referred to as the County, reconsideration in the way you relate to that person. spectfully requests bids from responsible and qualified companies to provide

fence installation services AQUARIUS (Jan 20 to Feband 18)repair An unexpected on projects valued at less than $25,000. workplaceThe challenge But take on whatan fence could work be willdaunting. be performed you know“on-call” (and you basis. know more and Thethan workyou willrealize) be primarily wire fence and post/rail fence, with apply it to the problem, and you should see positive gates. The award of this bid will be based results. upon all information submitted, prior

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF CONTRACTORS SETTLEMENT COUNTY OF DOUGLAS STATE OF COLORADO NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 38-26-107, C.R.S., as amended, that on October 11, 2014, final settlement will be made by the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, for and on account of a contract between Douglas County and T&M CONSTRUCTION, LLC for the 2014 Traffic Engineering School Pedestrian Projects, Douglas County Project Numbers TF 2013-023, TF 2013029 AND TF 2013-048 in Douglas County; and that any person, co-partnership, association or corporation that has an unpaid claim against said T&M Construction, LLC for or on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or any of his subcontractors in or about the performance of said work, or that supplied rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of said work, may at any time up to and including said time of such final settlement on said October 11, 2014, file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim with the Board of County Commissioners, c/o Public Works Engineering Director, with a copy to the Project Engineer, Amy Branstetter, Department of Public Works Engineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104.

Government Legals

Failure on the part of claimant to file such statement prior to such final settlement will relieve said County of Douglas from all and any liability for such claimant's claim. The Board of Douglas County Commissioners of the County of Douglas, Colorado, By: Frederick H. Koch, P.E., Public Works Engineering Director. Legal Notice No.: 925943 First Publication: September 11, 2014 Last Publication: September 18, 2014 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) NO. 033-14 FENCE INSTALLATION/REPAIR/ ON-CALL SERVICES The Parks, Trails & Building Grounds Division of Douglas County Government,

vendor performance, and price. Douglas

to request addiPISCESCounty (Feb 19reserves to Mar the 20)right Recent relationship information from any vendor and rechanges tional for both single and paired Pisces continue serves the right to award to one or more to influence much for of your week. Keep your focus on vendors these services. developing the positive aspects as you move along. The IFB documents may be reviewed and/or printed from the Rocky Mountain E-

BORN THIS WEEK:System You setwebsite your goals with assurPurchasing at www.rockyance andmountainbidsystem.com. influence others to follow suit.IFB Youdocuments would be are not available for purchase from an excellent philosopher and teacher. Douglas County Government and can

Government Legals PUBLIC NOTICE INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) NO. 033-14 FENCE INSTALLATION/REPAIR/ ON-CALL SERVICES The Parks, Trails & Building Grounds Division of Douglas County Government, hereinafter referred to as the County, respectfully requests bids from responsible and qualified companies to provide fence installation and repair services on projects valued at less than $25,000. The fence work will be performed on an “on-call” basis. The work will be primarily wire fence and post/rail fence, with gates. The award of this bid will be based upon all information submitted, prior vendor performance, and price. Douglas County reserves the right to request additional information from any vendor and reserves the right to award to one or more vendors for these services. The IFB documents may be reviewed and/or printed from the Rocky Mountain EPurchasing System website at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com. IFB documents are not available for purchase from Douglas County Government and can only be accessed from the above-mentioned website. While the IFB documents are available electronically, Douglas County cannot accept electronic bid responses. Bid responses will be received until 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 9, 2014 by Douglas County Government, Finance Department, 100 Third Street, Suite 130, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104. Three (3) copies of your bid response shall be submitted in a sealed envelope, plainly marked “Invitation for Bid (IFB) #033-14, Fence

Government Legals

Bid responses will be received until 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 9, 2014 by Douglas County Government, Finance Department, 100 Third Street, Suite 130, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104. Three (3) copies of your bid response shall be submitted in a sealed envelope, plainly marked “Invitation for Bid (IFB) #033-14, Fence Installation/Repair/On-Call Services”. Electronic and/or faxed bid responses will not be accepted. Bids will not be considered which are received after the time stated and any bids so received will be returned unopened. Douglas County Government reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive formalities, informalities, or irregularities contained in a said bid and furthermore, to award a contract for items herein, either in whole or in part, if it is deemed to be in the best interest of the County to do so. Additionally, we reserve the right to negotiate optional items and/or services with the successful bidder. Please direct any questions concerning this IFB to Carolyn Riggs, Purchasing Supervisor at 303-660-7434 or criggs@douglas.co.us, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Legal Notice No.: 925991 First Publication: September 18, 2014 Last Publication: September 18, 2014 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

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