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

By Mike DiFerdinando

mdiferdinando @coloradocommunitymedia.com

Maria Orlova, front, the 2014 Douglas County Fair and Rodeo queen, rides in the Highlands Ranch Fourth of July parade. Photo by Mike DiFerdinando

Rodeo queen gains confidence Orlova shares memory of one special event

By Mike DiFerdinando

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

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

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

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

“During the awards ceremony I was presented this buckle, and this little boy with autism was given one for championship thorough-racing, and I handed him his buckle and I congratulated him. He promptly asked

for the microphone and started making his thank-you speech and was thanking his parents and his horseback-riding instructor. It was amazing to see the kind of confidence he had,” Orlova said. “I wish I had more of that.

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

She was born in the Ukraine and lived there until she was 8 years old before moving to Colorado with her mother in 2005.

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

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

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

The contest is judged on a combination of horsemanship and personality demonstrated through different riding exhibitions and interviews.

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

“At the beginning it’s very nerve-racking, but I guess what I told the girls this year who are trying out is, if you’re nervous, well, I

guess if you’re not nervous you’re not doing it right,” Orlova said. “When you’re talking to the judges, at first, you can feel shy. Well, at least I did, but after talking to them for a while, I started to warm up and they are very nice. By the end, I felt very comfortable and I felt very good about doing my speech in front of them.”

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

“I think royalty sometimes gets a stigma that these girls are just beauty queens, and they are so much more than that,” Harris said. “They really put themselves out there.

These girls study and work hard. They’re very knowledgeable about agriculture and rodeo.

They have to go out there and ride these horses. They’re athletes. There’s a lot that goes into this.”

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

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

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

Stand offers cool way to cool down Shaved ice draws visitors from pool, ball diamonds

By Chris Michlewicz

cmichlewicz @coloradocommunitymedia.com Everyone could use a treat to beat the summer heat.

Late July typically brings the warmest temperatures, and as the people of Parker seek ways to cool off, they’re finding that a quick stop by Pure Bliss Shaved Ice is among the best solutions.

As satisfying as a dip in the pool or a seat near an air conditioner, a cup of flavored shaved ice quenches thirst and evokes childhood memories.

The latter surely applies to Pure Bliss owner Emily Smith, whose aunt and uncle owned a shaved ice stand in Idaho when she was growing up.

Her older cousins worked the stand at a park and earned enough money to Ice Stand continues on Page 13

From left, Pure Bliss Shaved Ice owner Emily Smith and employee Meghan Cook have served hundreds of satisfied customers from their post in the Grace Baptist Church parking lot northeast of South Parker Road and Mainstreet. Photo by Chris Michlewicz

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

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

Ransom, 55, is a mother of four, and is a customer service representative for vacation rentals outlet VRBO.com. She has worked as an aide for two Douglas County state senators, Republicans John Evans and Tom Wiens and as the HD44 committee secretary.

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

Five people —Ransom, Debbie Lewis, Donald Parrot, Debbie Cohen and Kim Monson —interviewed for the position. Each candidate had three minutes to speak on their qualifications for the position and then answered questions from the panel. They were given two minutes to respond to each question.

Each interview lasted about an hour.

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

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

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

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

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

She described herself as a gun-rights activist and said she would support legislation that would allow anyone to carry a firearm concealed, or not, without a permit and supports the idea of allowing teachers to carry firearms, if that is what individual school districts

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July 25, 2014

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

He loved his country.

In the end, patriotism killed John.

In 2009, he was diagnosed with Stage IV inoperable throat cancer, most likely,

Law finally recognizes suffering of helpers

By Ann Macari Healey

ahealey @coloradocommunitymedia.com

doctors said, a result of breathing the toxic dust that permeated the site. The cancer is often associated with longtime chain smokers, but John never smoked.

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

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

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

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

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

The bus pulls into a nearly empty parking lot at Gilgo Beach, a tranquil stretch of white sand and low dunes on Long Island’s south shore where John played as a child, where he later brought his two children, where he would whip out his harmonica and join the bands playing there on weekends.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Matt likes the idea of this traveling wake.

“When Dad found out he had cancer, he threw a pre-chemo party.” His dad,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Matt says, defined optimism. “He said as long as you stay happy and positive, good things will come your way. It might take a while, but it will come.”

The group treks past beach-goers sitting under umbrellas and playing volleyball. Children dig holes that catch

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

By Jane Reuter

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

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

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

Critics in recent years have said DCSD’s education reforms have prompted many teachers to leave. But school district lead-

ers say the turnover is not alarming.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Of the 1 percent rated ineffective, 88 percent left.

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

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

“To see the turnover rate for administrators and teachers compared to years past for Douglas County shows how unhappy people are,” said Courtney Smith, president of the Douglas County Federation of Teachers. “What they’re doing in Douglas

County is not working, despite their slogan.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

further action on part of the district.”

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

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

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

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

The evaluations are part of DCSD’s payfor-performance program. Based on selfevaluations, meetings with administrator-

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

By Amy Woodward and Chris Rotar Staff writers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Room for everybody?

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

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

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

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

“That’s huge,” Smith said.

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

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

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

For Willms, collaboration between chambers is key in or-

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der for them to continue to thrive in the years ahead. Losing focus and allowing overlap could ultimately be their downfall as they end up creating a watered-down service that benefits no one.

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

The newly spawned Westminster Chamber of Commerce, which was formed in December of last year, decided to split from their regional organization, the North Metro Chamber of Commerce. Local businesses were not being well-promoted by organizations like the Jefferson County Economic Development Corp., said Jennifer Shannon, CEO/president of the Westminster Chamber.

“The problem with a large chamber like Metro North is that they just don’t have the ability to promote the individual cities. It’s kind of not really their focus,” Shannon said.

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

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

Working in tandem

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

Littleton belongs to its regional organization, the South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce, but it does not have a

city-specific chamber. Like a growing number of cities, however, it has its own economic-development department, recruiting and incentivizing companies to locate within its borders.

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

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

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

“The relationship between the city and chambers is complementary, not competitive,” she said. “We try not to overlap and duplicate resources.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

“Although there might be collaboration going on, and I do think it’s going on very well in Jeffco, I don’t think everybody is feeling secure enough to stay in their own lanes and say I am going to define my niche,” Willms said. “I still think there’s a fear of `I’m going to lose my business.’ ” The business of chambers of commerce might be a changing industry, Willms said, but the organizations still offer significant value that continues to attract membership. That said, there is room for improvement when it comes to prioritization, he believes.

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

— Jennifer Smith contributed to this report.

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

By Jane Reuter

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

Tarrant will start her new job Aug. 4.

Susan Hicks, Sky Ridge’s chief operating officer since its opening, has been named interim CEO. The Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center and Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children is a two-hospital campus in Denver owned by HealthONE, which also owns Sky Ridge.

Tarrant steps in for resigning CEO Mimi Roberson.

“I am both humbled and honored to be selected for this new role,” Tarrant said. “Over the past 11 years, I have been fortunate to work with an extraordinary team of health care professionals and an exemplary medical staff at Sky Ridge.

Together, we created a destination facility with a depth and breadth of service that has earned the facility quality accolades, patient confidence and community respect.

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

Tarrant has overseen operations at Sky Ridge since its 2003 opening, steering it so successfully that it’s undergoing a $107 million expansion. Rated one of the most beautiful hospitals in the country, Sky Ridge was the cornerstone of the RidgeGate development.

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

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

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

Tarrant lives in Greenwood Village with her husband, John.

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

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

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

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

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

The local match makes up 16.5 percent of the project cost, far exceeding the 2.5 percent match RTD requested from local partners. Of the project’s total $207 million cost, RTD’s investment would be $66 million, or about 32 percent.

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

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

“The business community that is moving into Lone Tree is asking for and expecting this extension,” Lone Tree Mayor

Pro Tem Jackie Millet said. “Our residents bought their homes in the RidgeGate west village with the expectation that was going to be an option.

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

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

The other station is planned south of the current Lincoln Station near Sky Ridge Medical Center. From that station, the line will cross over I-25 to the east side.

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

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

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

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

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

Despite that reassurance, the process has moved slowly.

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

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Three men smashed display cases and stole several high-end watches from a Park Meadows mall jewelry store just before closing time July 18. Police are searching for the trio, described as black men in their early to mid-20s.

The men walked into Ben Bridge Jewelers at about 8:45 p.m., then used sledgehammers to break through the cases and take several Rolex watches. Two customers and two employees were in Ben Bridge at the time, but no one was injured.

The three men left the mall through Dicks

Sporting Goods store.

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

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

“This is definitely out of the ordinary, especially for Park Meadows,” Lone Tree spokeswoman Kristen Knoll said.

Anyone with information related to the case is urged to call the Lone Tree Police Department at 303-339-8150 or Detective John Hastings at 720-509-1190.

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Future faces of technology find success Douglas County students bring home eight awards from national competition

based on principles and concepts of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics subjects.

The national conference took place from June 27 through July 1 at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, Md. and according to the TSA website, “celebrated the contributions of advancing technology in our society with the theme, `The Spirit of Innovation.’”

For the competition, the students were required to design and produce original projects, plus complete extensive documentation that detailed the processes they followed, states the release.

The TSA website states that the TSA is a national, nonprofit organization for students who are engaged in STEM subjects.

The TSA offers opportunities to middleand high-school STEM students “who aspire to be future engineers, scientists and technologists,” states the website.

Staff report Some innovative Douglas County teens are well on their way to becoming the future’s leaders in technology.

Technology Student Association members from Mountain Vista High School in Highlands Ranch, Legend High School in Parker and Mesa Middle School in Castle Rock brought home a total of eight awards from the 2014 National Technology Student Association Conference.

According to a news release issued by the Douglas County School District, the students competed against nearly 7,000 TSA members from across the United States in more than 60 competitive events

DOUGLAS COUNTY TSA WINNERS David A. Weaver (left) was sworn in as the new Douglas County Commissioner for District I by District Court Judge Paul A. King on July 21. Weaver, who served as Douglas County sheriff since 2005, is replacing Jack Hilbert, who served nearly two terms as commissioner but resigned after accepting a position with the Colorado Department of Human Services’ Child Welfare Protection Division. Weaver was appointed to the seat and is the Republican candidate for the commissioner position in the November election. Undersheriff Tony Spurlock was sworn in on July 23 to serve out the remainder of Weaver’s term as sheriff and is the GOP candidate for the post in the November election. Courtesy photo

Young entrepreneurs may boost area’s future Weekly program open to all Douglas students

By Mike DiFerdinando mdiferdinando @coloradocommunitymedia.com Carrie Buchan hopes they come home.

As the program manager of the Castle Rock chapter of the Young Entrepreneurs Academy, she hopes giving high school students strong local business connections and mentorship now means they will return to help lay a fertile foundation for the town’s business future.

“Our hope is that these students might start a business through the program, and then go off to college, but that they might come back to where they have set up a network of business and connections when they’re done,” Buchan said.

“They form bonds with people in the community, business owners, chamber people, investors. They have quite a network when they get done with the program.”

The academy is open to students between the ages of 11-18 and is a weekly after-school program hosted at Castle View High School in Castle Rock.

It is open to all students in Douglas County.

During the roughly 32-week course, hosted by the Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce, students will go through a brainstorming and idea-creating process, learn how to write a formal business plan and proposal, present their idea to a live panel of local investors and business owners and, when possible, launch a business.

“We look for kids who are enthusiastic and passionate about something,” Buchan said. “They don’t necessarily have the business knowledge. Some come with an idea but some don’t. They like the idea of being their own boss or having a business and want something that they can start during high school, but also may be able to carry on through college and help themselves pay for school.”

Students do market research, learn how to conduct a focus group, evaluate whether there is a need for their product and then meet with mentors who work with them on a business plan.

Local bankers then review the busi-

ness plans and, if considered financially viable, the plans go before an investor panel, often resulting in the students receiving a financial gift or an equity stake from the investors.

“This year we had our investors, who had their pot of money that they distributed to the kids, but a couple of them were interested in a particular student and told her, ‘If you get that idea patented as an individual, I would be interested in investing as an equity investor,’” Buchan said of Marissa Gould.

Gould’s idea, the Belly Brush, aims to provide an easy-to-use product that gives you a cleaner and fresher-smelling navel.

Other recent student businesses were a nonprofit organization that hopes to bring educational supplies to impoverished communities and a teen apparel app.

In addition to possibly investing in a business plan, mentors provide advice and offer suggestions on how to improve products and ideas.

Buchan said that while the business experience and connections are important, the real value often lies in teaching students how to shape and communicate their ideas professionally.

“That’s the biggest thing that I hear from parents,” she said. “They can’t believe how their confidence changes by the end.”

Applications for the program are accepted on a rolling basis, and orientation is scheduled for October.

The cost of the course is $350 and there’s also a $10 application fee.

On the application, students will need to complete three short answers to questions, write a 300-word essay about how they have demonstrated the traits of an entrepreneur, provide a current school transcript and submit a letter of recommendation from a teacher, guidance counselor or community leader.

The Young Entrepreneurs Academy is a nationwide organization with more than 90 locations across the country.

The Castle Rock chapter became the first in Colorado in 2012. There is also a program in Grand Junction, which just completed its first year.

For more information on the program or how to volunteer as a mentor, visit www.yeadc.com.

Mountain Vista High School:

• 7th Place in Engineering Design: Graham Carroll, Elizabeth Chengrian and Sumaer Kamboj

• 2nd Place in Open Source Software Development: Peter Cleverdon, Will Jones, Chris Keith, Nick Lawrence, Anirudh Mathukumilli and Matt Price

Legend High School: • 2nd Place in Music Production: Veronica Lubofsky and Arlin Tawzer

• 2nd place in Webmaster: Brad Arnot, Peter Cleverdon, Nick Lawrence, Anirudh Mathukumilli and Matt Price

• 4th Place in On-Demand Video: Mike Andrews, Tyler Andrews, Nathan Erickson, Veronica Lubofsky, Arlin Tawzer, Hailee Tawzer and Matt Wermers

• 3rd Place in CNC Production: Luke Johnson and Chris Keith

Mesa Middle School:

• 4th Place in Technology Bowl: Sumaer Kamboj, Nick Lawrence and Spencer Pozder

• 7th Place in Flight: Anthony Sbarra

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

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

more than slightly above the speed limit.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

portraits, to document Duke’s final day.

Could you do that?

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

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

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

My little friend is on the floor next to me.

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

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

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

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

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

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

In the “Jerry McGuire” movie, we see an exchange between Tom Cruise and Cuba Gooding Jr. where Tom Cruise’s character is forced to play along and scream, “Show me Norton continues on Page 9

LETTER TO THE EDITOR School building needs deserve attention

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dave Usechek Parker

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Equestrian soars in show ring, life Castle Rock resident wins despite adversity

By Chris Michlewicz

cmichlewicz @coloradocommunitymedia.com Hillary Jean has faced her fair share of hurdles.

Striding triumphantly aboard her horse, “D’Amour,” the Castle Rock resident was crowned champion of the 3’3” Amateur Owner Hunter class at the Colorado Horse Park July 6. But veiled by the winning smile was a cloud of uncertainty.

Jean was scheduled for a PET scan the following day. Doctors had discovered small masses in her kidney and lungs, and ordered further tests to determine whether they were cancerous. Jean had hoped that May would bring another triumph, one in the form of a declaration that she was five years cancer-free. Instead, the markers in her blood worried her oncologist.

Like she did after a bilateral mastectomy, four months of aggressive chemotherapy treatments and eight months of taking a drug to fight the disease in 2009, Jean pushed on. While awaiting her July 7 medical appointment, she managed to focus her energy on D’Amour, a loving and astute 8-year-old show jumper who recently graduated to greater heights.

The horse, whose name means “of love” in French, has been a reassuring and motivating force in her life.

“I felt that this horse was given to me from God,” she said. “He couldn’t have created a more perfect horse for me.”

May did, in fact, bring a victory for the pair. Jean stopped by a competition in Texas on the way back from her second home in Florida, and she and D’Amour trotted away with the trophy. Having ridden at the Colorado Horse Park, an equestrian event venue south of Parker, for much of the last 13 years, Jean wanted to make sure she was ready for the challenge. D’Amour delivered a near-flawless performance July 6.

Days later, she got more good news.

The mass in her kidney, which her doctor feared could indicate a resurgence of her breast cancer, was found to be a cyst.

Jean also dug into research that said the

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

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

I know, I know. I chose a dachshund over

Michael Norton is a resident of Highlands Ranch, the former president of the Zig Ziglar Corporation and the CEO/founder of www. candogo.com.

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

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

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

Always.

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

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

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Lew Palmer 1930 – 2014

Local resident Lew Palmer died July 12, 2014 at the age of 84. Lew was born in 1930 in Geneva, New York, and grew up in western New York.

He graduated with an Engineering degree from the University of Michigan, where he met Ann Knickerbocker. They were married August 22, 1953.

After four years living near Chicago, they moved to southwest Denver and remained there for 20 years. Lew worked for Stearns–Roger in the design and construction of oil refinery units being built in the western United States and Canada. In 1976, he was transferred to the Stearns–Roger Calgary office to expand its ability to design process units within Canada.

Over the next eight years, Lew became President, and expanded the Canadian subsidiary to over 400 employees with projects across Canada and the arctic.

After returning to Stearns–Roger in Denver in 1984, Lew coordinated other projects in the west, including a large refinery near Kemmerer, Wyoming, that was built in

modular form at Pocatello, Idaho.

After retiring in 1992, Lew became active in Parker area construction.

He handled the dialogs with government bodies to gain approvals and permits for the construction of the Victorian buildings on Pikes Peak. In connection with those projects, he was instrumental in having the Town of Parker to define special zoning for Pikes Peak Drive, which has preserved and improved the local historic area.

He was a lifelong railroad fan, and enjoyed rail travel. Lew was a student of American History, including the Revolutionary War and the Civil War. He enjoyed camping and hiking in the western United States. Memorable hikes were across the Grand Canyon, into the canyon at Havasu, and in the Pacific Cascades.

Canadian hikes were in Yoho and Banff National Parks.

His wife Ann, three sons, Douglas of Albuquerque, NM, Glenn of Edwards, CO, and Brian, of Arvada, CO, ten grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren, survive him.

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indefinite hold, she followed up her win with a second-place finish at the horse park July 13.

“I’m just so grateful,” she said. “I have a whole new appreciation to be able to compete.”

Jean is chasing points to qualify for the 2015 Devon Horse Show in Pennsylvania, where she grew up. Her grandfather served as the event’s veterinarian for years, and competing there would be an emotional completion to her rise back up the ranks.

Either way, having the chance to ride seems to bring a winning smile to Jean’s face.

“If I get to Devon, I’ll be happy,” she said. “If not, I’m happy to have my health.”

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

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The horse’s trainer, a friend of Jean’s, is going through a difficult time, as her father is going through cancer treatment. Jean can attest that Spoken For is an ideal companion.

“He is a special, affectionate horse,” she said. “He knows when you’re having a hard time in life.”

With her recent scare behind her, Jean has taken full advantage of the opportunity to continue doing what she loves. Instead of putting her career as an equestrian on

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The timing of her return to the podium was serendipitous, much like her introduction to D’Amour, who came into her life weeks before her cancer diagnosis. The horse was a gift from her husband, Mike, who has been a “rock of support” throughout Jean’s illness. Knowing that his wife wanted to literally elevate her game by taking on larger course obstacles, Mike Jean gave her D’Amour as a means to achieve her goal.

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

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

Castle Rock resident Hillary Jean and her horse, D’Amour, soar over an obstacle en route to a win at the Colorado Horse Park July 6. Photo by AnLi Kelly-Durham

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July 25, 2014

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

By Vic Vela

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Supporters of fracking say it is a job creator and a vital part of Colorado’s economy. Opponents have serious environmental and health concerns.

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

Oil and gas industry leaders say the proposed setback requirement is tantamount to a drilling ban in Colorado.

Hickenlooper said the proposed “arbitrary” setback limit “provides no room to adjust based on local conditions and realities in specific communities.”

U.S. Rep. Jared Polis, a wealthy Boulder Democrat who will largely finance the fracking-limits campaign, is backing the setback initiative.

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

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

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

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

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

It’s likely that voters will continue to weigh in on fracking issues for years to come as long as there is no legislative solution to the issue — but finding that solution has proven to be a difficult task.

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

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

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

“I think there is compromise there that will allow a

Gov. John Hickenlooper speaks out against ballot initiatives that would place restrictions on oil and gas operations during a July 17 press conference in downtown Denver. The governor was joined by several leaders in politics, business and the energy industry. Photo by Vic Vela measure of local control in some way but will at the same time protect the private property rights,” Hickenlooper said. “But that’s probably going to take a long process.

Again, there’s a lot of emotion here and trying to do it rapidly proved to be clearly difficult.”

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

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

Hydraulic fracturing politics hard to dissect Coloradans’ feelings about process are great unknown

By Vic Vela

vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com Immediately after it became official last week that legislative efforts to deal with hydraulic fracturing had ended, pro-fracking Republicans in key statewide races ramped up pressure on their Democratic opponents on an issue where the GOP sees a political opening.

Fracking is a complicated issue, but the politics of fracking are perhaps even more complicated. Just how much impact two near-certain fracking ballot initiatives will have — if any — on the re-election bids of Gov. John Hickenlooper and Sen. Mark Udall, both Democrats, is anyone’s guess at this point.

“I’ve been asked that before and I just don’t know,” said John Straayer, a political science professor at Colorado State University. “I’m just puzzled by it, the whole fracking thing.”

Straayer isn’t the only political expert who admits to being baffled over the politics of the controversial drilling method, where water and chemicals are blasted deep into the ground to free trapped oil and gas.

“I don’t find it is really easy to say who benefits from the fracking issue,” said Bob Loevy, a political science professor at Colorado College.

When Hickenlooper ended speculation last week about the possibility of a special session to deal with fracking issues, the governor’s focus immediately turned toward fighting against two anti-fracking ballot initiatives that he and others believe will have negative economic impacts on the state.

The oil and gas industry fears that one of the initiatives would essentially ban fracking in Colorado. That effort would require that all wells operate at least 2,000 feet from occupied structures. The other measure creates an “environmental bill of rights” that gives communities more control over drilling operations.

Both Hickenlooper and Udall oppose the ballot measures, with the governor telling reporters on July 18 that the ballot measures would hurt an industry that creates jobs and contributes billions of dollars to the state.

But the politics of their opposition to the measures are complicated by the fact that the initiatives are being driven by U.S. Rep. Jared Polis, a Boulder Democrat who is beloved by environmentalists who have serious concerns over fracking’s potential impact on air and water quality and public health.

GOP sees opportunity

Republicans see an opportunity to divide Democrats on the fracking issue and to force the incumbents to talk about issues they may not necessarily want to talk about.

That’s especially been a key strategy of the campaign of Republican U.S. Rep. Cory Gardner, who is seeking to unseat Udall this fall.

The Gardner campaign sent a press release on July 17 that blasted Udall for speaking out against the fracking ballot initiatives, a move they say was done out of political necessity rather than conviction.

The Gardner campaign highlighted a Udall record that they say is “littered with anti-energy policies,” and one that has been too much to the liking of environmental groups over the years.

“If there’s any indication as to what Senator Udall really believes about energy policy, his record is probably a good place to start,” said Gardner spokesman Alex Siciliano.

“Senator Udall’s newfound opposition to these ballot initiatives only raises more questions about his trustworthiness and extreme anti-energy agenda.”

Udall said through a press statement that the ballot issues fail to “strike the right balance between protecting our clean air and water, the health of our communities, and safely developing our abundant energy resources.”

“I believe that Colorado can and must do better, which is why I oppose these one-size-fits-all restrictions and will continue working with all parties — including property owners, energy producers and lawmakers — to find common ground. That’s the Colorado way,” Udall said.

Meanwhile, Republican former Congressman Bob Beauprez, who is running against Hickenlooper, pounced on the news that the governor’s effort at convening a fracking special session had ended.

“All that Hickenlooper’s special session would have achieved, other than needlessly costing Colorado taxpayers thousands of dollars, would be to further bleed an industry that has done far more for Colorado’s economy and working families than anything John Hickenlooper has tried,” Beauprez said through a press statement.

Hickenlooper — who is pro-fracking — had tried for several months to bring stakeholders together to seek a compromise on issues pertaining to local control over fracking operations, in order to avoid a costly fracking fight at the ballot box.

While he is a backer of fracking, Hickenlooper, as a nod to environmentalists, has also made it a point in recent remarks to highlight the state’s tough regulations on oil and gas operations.

Murky issue Political observers see challenges for all candidates on the fracking issue.

Norman Provizer, a political science professor at Metropolitan State University of Denver, thinks it is difficult to measure the politics of fracking, simply because there are issues within the issue itself.

“In this environment, that is a message that has some power: You’re going to produce jobs and you’re opponent is going to reduce jobs,” Provizer said of how Republican

candidates often talk about the fracking issue.

“But you have people raising very significant questions about fracking,” added Provizer. “It’d be nice to say, `There’s no problem with fracking,’ but I wouldn’t want to be a `no problem on fracking’ guy and, while in office, have a major problem with fracking.”

Loevy said Gardner could hurt Udall if he ties fracking regulations to job losses and to environmental groups that seek significant limitations on drilling.

But the issue cuts both ways, Loevy said.

“The threat to Republicans might be a hidden vote of homeowners who might support Polis,” Loevy said. “If Jared Polis is able to scare a lot of homeowners on drilling and its impacts, that could hurt Republicans.”

Straayer’s personal view of the issue could very well be how a lot of voters out there feel.

“I drive up and down I-25 and I see all these wells and towers and (oil and gas industry) trucks that are having a clear impact on the roads — and I react negatively to that.

I don’t like it,” Straayer said. “I think a lot of people, like Polis, wake up one morning and and say, `Where the hell did that thing come from?’”

“On the other side of that, it creates jobs and creates energy for us. How do I wash out on that whole question?

There’s a lot of conflicting perspectives in people’s heads and it’s hard to draw conclusions. I just don’t know.”

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July 25, 2014

Polls may be overblown, observers say Races might be close, but voting is still months away

By Vic Vela

vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com Polls in two key statewide races released last week indicated conflicting results that are being taken with a grain of salt by political observers.

One poll showed good news for Gov. John Hickenlooper and Sen. Mark Udall, both Democrats. But a poll released later in the week left Republicans gleeful about their chances in November.

So, what does one make of the polar opposite polling numbers?

“It tells you don’t put too much faith in either one,” said John Straayer, a longtime political science professor at Colorado State University. “But it probably tells you that the races are close — really close.”

An NBC/Marist poll released July 15 shows Hickenlooper leading his Republican challenger, former Congressman Bob Beauprez, 49-43 percent. Seven percent of the respondents said they were undecided.

The same poll showed Udall with a 7-point lead over his competitor in his reelection bid, Republican U.S. Rep. Cory Gardner. That poll had a 10 percent undecided number.

“Polling like this is encouraging, but we firmly believe this will be a very tight race

all the way to the end,” said Chris Harris of the Udall campaign.

That’s certainly indicated by a Quinnipiac University poll released July 17 that shows Gardner with a 2-point lead over Udall. That number is within the poll’s margin of error, but it’s a 9-point swing from the NBC poll released two days earlier.

The Quinnipiac poll also showed a slim lead for Beauprez. His 1-point, 44-43 percent lead was also within the margin of error, but the results left the Beauprez campaign giddy over its chances in the fall.

“The ground is shifting. John Hickenlooper is vulnerable. And Democrats nationally are scared,” Beauprez campaign manager Dustin Olson said through a campaign strategy memo that was released to the press.

But a longtime Republican political analyst thinks the polls should be read with tempered optimism by Grand Old Party supporters.

“I think it’s a result of it being very early in the game,” said Bob Loevy, a political science professor at Colorado College. “Reporters and political scientists are paying close attention, but the average voter is not.”

“The polls give you hints this early about what’s going to happen, but we have a long way to go.”

Loevy said the competing poll numbers indicate that the races “come down somewhere in the middle” of the two polls.

But there is no question that the Quinnipiac poll — and, a few weeks before that, a Hickenlooper-Beauprez tie in a poll conducted by Rasmussen, a Republican-leaning polling outlet — leaves Republicans with the feeling that they may have a shot at winning these races.

And Loevy now believes that Beauprez has a fighting chance for the governor’s seat, even though it was just a month ago that Loevy told Colorado Community Media that it was “highly unlikely” that Republicans would beat Hickenlooper.

“Both races now are horse races,” Loevy said. “The real message is that Udall and Hickenlooper are going to have to run like mad, raise a lot of money and do everything they can to win these races.”

Beauprez has attacked Hickenlooper on issues that include gun control and the death penalty.

Meanwhile, Gardner believes that Udall is vulnerable in areas relating to energy production, especially for Udall’s opposition to the Keystone XL Pipeline, a crude oil pipeline that would run from the U.S. to Canada — but not through Colorado. Republicans believe that the pipeline would create jobs, but many Democrats have logistic and environmental concerns.

Norman Provizer, a political science professor at Metropolitan State University of Denver, said that being an incumbent is often an advantage for candidates, but on the other hand, they also have voting records that can be easy targets for attacks

from their opponents — and those attacks can contribute to uneven poll numbers.

“The unfortunate thing about being elected is you have to make decisions once you’re in office,” Provizer quipped. “And the reality is, those decisions are going to alienate some people.”

But even the most Republican-friendly view of the poll numbers doesn’t give either Beauprez or Gardner leads outside of the margin of error.

Meanwhile, Udall continues to hammer away at Gardner on birth control and abortion, issues where Democrats believe they have the advantage among women voters.

And Hickenlooper is governing at a time when the economy is improving and unemployment numbers continue to drop.

And Colorado voters have not made a habit out of throwing incumbent voters out of office.

“We rank well up toward the top in terms of job growth and improvement,” Straayer said. “If you’re governor and things are on the upswing, that’s good for you. You ought to tout it and make references to it all the time.”

Political observers agree that polls released in July won’t have the same impact as those released in October.

“When you look at poll numbers now, remember this is at the start of things and things can change dramatically as the campaign goes by,” Provizer said. “You don’t want numbers to be frozen in your mind.”

House banking vote helps clear way for pot Drug remains illegal under federal law Staff Report The U.S. House on July 16 passed a measure meant to block penalties on banks that provide financial services for marijuana businesses.

A bipartisan amendment to the annual Financial Services appropriations bill prevents the Treasury Department from using funds to penalize financial institutions that

provide services to marijuana businesses that operate in states like Colorado, where pot sales are legal.

Even though many states now allow retail or medical marijuana sales, the drug is still illegal under federal law. That results in legal pot businesses having to resort to cash-only transactions because many banks won’t do business with them, out of fear of federal prosecution.

“Passage of this amendment is a positive step forward for financial institutions and for legitimate marijuana businesses,” said U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter, through an emailed statement. Perlmutter was one of

the sponsors of the amendment.

“Legal marijuana businesses are subject to greater risks and penalties because they do not have access to the banking system.

We need to bridge the gap between state and federal law in order to reflect the reality of the situation in a growing number of states.”

Perlmutter is also the sponsor of a separate piece of legislation that would give explicit legal clearance for banks to do business with pot stores. However, that legislation doesn’t look to be going anywhere this year.

Congress’ inaction on marijuana bank-

ing issues prompted state lawmakers to pass a bipartisan bill at the Legislature this year that allows pot businesses to enter into banking co-operatives.

In spite of state lawmakers’ efforts, “(marijuana) banking needs a federal solution,” said Michael Elliott, executive director of Colorado’s Marijuana Industry Group.

“A lack of basic banking services such as checking and merchant services has caused serious public safety and accountability issues that arise from this being a cash-dominant industry,” Elliott said.

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Social discussion meetings are in Highlands Ranch, Castle Rock, Parker and Lone Tree. Visit douglasdemocrats.org and click on calendar for more information.

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South Metro Sales and Business Professionals, a networking group, meet from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Wednesday at August Moon, 18651 E. Mainstreet, in Parker. Call Tom Joseph at 303-840-5825 for information.

Recreation Altitude Multisport Club invites anyone interested in triathlon, running, biking, or swimming to join us for group workouts. Sunday morning swims at the Parker Rec Center and run and bike workouts throughout the week. Whether you’re an Ironman or have run a 5K, we welcome all abilities. Go to www.AltitudeMultisport.com for more information.

Wednesdays at LePeep at Parker and Orchard roads. Call Linda Jones at 720-641-0056.

Castle Rock Bridge Club plays a friendly ACBL-sanctioned duplicate game at 1 p.m. every Monday and Wednesday. For more information, a schedule of games and lessons, or directions to the Lowell Ranch 4H location at 2330 South I-25 East Frontage Road, go the website at castlerockbridge.com. For assistance in finding a bridge partner, call Georgiana Butler at 303-810-8504. Visit www.castlerockbridge.com.

Parker Leaders, a leads group with a networking

Cycle Club meets at 9 a.m. Saturdays in the parking lot of

Douglas-Elbert County Music Teachers’ Association meets at 9 a.m. every first Thursday at Parker Bible Church, between Jordan and Chambers on Main Street. All area music teachers are welcome. Call Lucie Washburn, 303-814-3479.

Leads Club Southeast Superstars meets at 7:30 a.m.

attitude, meets from 10:30-11:45 a.m. the second and fourth Mondays of the month at Parker Heating & Air, 18436 Longs Way, Unit 101. Entrepreneurs are encouraged to visit the club, which is seeking new members, including a personal trainer, massage therapist, acupuncturist, lawyer, bookkeper, telecom consultant and computer repair technician. Contact Erica_Kraft@ADP.com.

Parker Leads meets from 4-5 p.m. every second and fourth Wednesdays. Call 303-524-9890.

The Parker Morning Mingle provides an opportunity for small businesses to gather, mingle, network and connect on a business and personal level. Parker Morning Mingle meets every second Tuesday of the month from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Panera Bread, 11290 Twenty Mile Road in Parker. Bring a stack of business cards, marketing material and calendar and get

Southeast Christian Church. Tour the streets of Parker, Elizabeth and Castle Rock. Call John at 720-842-5520.

Parker Artists Guild presents free art classes for kids and teen on the second Saturday of each month at Hobby Lobby at Parker Road and Mainstreet. Lessons and Lemonade classes for ages 10-12 are at 9:30 or 11 a.m., and the Teen Art Studio for grades 7-9 are at 1 or 3 p.m. Reservations required by the Wednesday before class. Go to www.parkerartistsguild.com and click on Youth Programs. 20 students maximum.

Therapeutic riding. Promise Ranch Therapeutic Riding in Parker offers free therapeutic riding for developmentally disabled adults and children. Scholarship money is available for Douglas County residents to provide 10 therapeutic riding lessons. Call 303-841-5007 or visit www.promiseranchtherapeuticriding.com.

Parker Arts Council has youth open mic/karaoke nights on the first Thursday of each month. The event is open to all ages. Kids 12 and under eat free. Takes place at Clavin’s Bar and Grill, 17904 Cottonwood Drive, Parker.

Social AARP Parker meets at 1 p.m. every second Wednesday of

the month at Parker United Methodist Church, 11805 S. Pine Drive, Parker. There are interesting and informative programs for seniors. For further information, contact Patsy at 303-9051008.

American Legion Parker Post 1864 meets at 7 p.m. every first Wednesday of the month at South Metro Fire Station No. 46, 19310 Stroh Road, Parker. Go to www.post1864.org or call 720-542-3877.

AWANA Club at Pine Drive Baptist Church meets from 6:308:30 p.m. Wednesdays in Parker. Call 303-841-0330.

AWANA Club at Parker Bible Church meets from 6:30-8:05 p.m. Wednesdays at 4391 E. Mainstreet. Call 303-841-3836.

Beta Sigma Phi Preceptor Gamma Theta Chapter meets the second and fourth Mondays of each month at 7 p.m. Contact Sandy Pearl at 303-319-2392 for more information.

Cherry Creek Valley Rotary Club meets at 11:30 a.m.

Wednesdays at The Conference Center, Parker Adventist Hospital, 9395 Crown Crest Blvd, Parker. Call President Don Willson at 720-314-6830 or e-mail dlw166@rollens.com.

Civil Air Patrol-Parker Cadet Squadron meets from 6:30-9 p.m. on Thursdays at St. Matthews Episcopal Church, Mainstreet and South Pikes Peak Drive. Call 303-841-5897.

Common Thread Quilt Club meets the second Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at the Parker Fire Department Headquarters building at 17250 Parkglenn. E-mail judiwithdiamonds@aol.com.

Visit www.ctqc.webs.com.

Community Bible Study-Parker Day Class meets from 9:15-11:15 a.m. Thursdays from September to May at Parker Hills Bible Fellowship, 7137 E. Parker Hills Court. Go to http:// parker.cbsclass.org or contact Charlene Roach at 720-851-1623 or charlene.cbs@hotmail.com.

Denver and New Orleans RR Club meets at 6:30 p.m.

Tuesdays at the Parker Depot building, 11027 S. Pikes Peak Drive, No. 106. Call Bill Byers at 303-646-3256.

Fibromyalgia women’s group welcomes women wanting to make friendships and have positive discussions on a variety of fibro-related subjects. Group meets at 1:30 p.m. bi-weekly at the Parker Library, in the large conference room.

Call Kathy at 303-840-2680 or 303-791-8814.

Great Books. Great Books discussion group meets from 10:30 a.m. to noon the second and fourth Thursdays of each month at the Parker Library. Call Sara Gutknecht at 303-805-4306 for information. Other Great Books groups meet at Douglas County Libraries in Lone Tree, Highlands Ranch and Castle Rock (Philip S. Miller). Great Books is a forum for thoughtful adults to read and discuss significant works of fiction, philosophy, political science, poetry and drama.

Afternoon and evening times are available; groups meet once every 2-4 weeks. No registration is required. For information, call 303-791-7323 or visit DouglasCountyLibraries.org.

The Hilltop Social Club has been an active women’s club in the Parker area since 1921. We meet the second Thursday of each month at noon at the Hilltop Schoolhouse at Flintwood and Democrat Roads. The ladies have maintained the schoolhouse since 1954 for community use, and the preservation of the history of the Hilltop area. For more information please call Be at 303-841-4581, or Fran at 303-841-9655.

Kiwanis Club of Parker meets at 7 a.m. Tuesdays at the International House of Pancakes, 11355 S. Parker Road. Call Jim Monahan at 303-841-1560.

Lunch Out Loud Toastmasters Harness those butterflies and make them fly in formation. Conquer your fear of speaking with the help of proven techniques practiced in a supportive group. Be our guest at “Lunch out Loud” Toastmasters, which meets from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. every Friday at Parker United Methodist Church, 11805 S. Pine Drive, Parker, in the fellowship hall, and learn more about how Toastmasters International can help you become a better speaker and leader. For more information call Claudette Louise St Pierre at 303-475-0418.

MOMS Club of Parker East is a nonprofit club designed to support stay-at-home moms. We offer a variety of activities for moms and kids including playgroups and Mom’s Night Out. Contact membership@momsclubofparkerne.org or visit www.

Momsclubofparkerne.org for more information.

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fund their college educations.

Smith was fascinated, and vowed to one day open a stand of her own.

After fighting through the red tape that comes with opening a business, her dream came true last year, when she set up shop at Challenger Park.

She and a few teen employees developed a booming business during youth sports games, but the park’s concession stand reopened this year, forcing Pure Bliss to find a new location.

Smith found a symbiotic relationship with Grace Baptist Church and planted the Pure Bliss hut in its parking lot northeast of South Parker Road and Mainstreet, next to O’Brien Park.

“We’re hoping to be in this location for several years and have it become a spot where people know where we are,” said Smith, who signed a three-

year lease with Grace Baptist.

Pure Bliss has steadily built a following since opening for the summer in late June.

Parched visitors at H2O’Brien pool or the nearby baseball fields have found their way to the stand, ordering shaved ice of all flavors, from kiwi to cotton candy to black raspberry to root beer and everything in between.

When it comes to preferences, the older crowd normally steers toward classic flavors like cherry.

The kids, however, gravitate toward more unique flavors, like bubblegum, pink lemon sour and “tiger’s blood,” a concoction of raspberry, strawberry and coconut.

Smith, it turns out, recently cut sugar from her diet and eats plain shaved ice throughout the day.

For anyone who asks, she makes it a point to differentiate shaved ice from snow cones, traditionally a festival or theme park snack composed of “little ice rocks that don’t soak up flavoring.”

During down time in the “super cozy and comfortable” shack her husband built, Smith works on collage art

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and catches up on email.

The former stay-at-home mom has two teens working for her, and she hopes to boost the staff and eventually become a full-time manager.

With six children and one on the way, Smith is beyond busy, but she found a way to pursue her goal of opening a shaved ice business after 15 years.

She hopes that one day her children will work at the stand and save for college, as her cousins did.

Ideally, Pure Bliss will have three stands in the south metro area, including Highlands Ranch, where she lives.

Smith is off to a good start in building her brand.

Forty percent of her clientele in week three were repeat customers.

Pure Bliss Shaved Ice is open from 1 to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

For more information, visit the company’s Facebook page at www. facebook.com/PureBlissShavedIce or call 720-299-7444.

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

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

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

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

WHAT'S HAPPENING THIS WEEK? Want to know what clubs, art exhibits, meetings and cultural events are happening in your area and the areas around you? Visit our website at www.coloradocommunitymedia.com/ calendar.

Castle Rock/Franktown

First United Methodist Church 1200 South Street Castle Rock, CO 80104 303.688.3047 www.fumccr.org

Services:

Castle Rock/Franktown 10:30am at Castle View HS

w/Kids Denver & Serving the southeast Youth Min area

Highlands Ranch

Greenwood Village

Worship Services Sundays at 9:00am

303-791-3315

pastor@awlc.org www.awlc.org

Little Blessings Day Care www.littleblessingspdo.com

SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:15 am · for children and adults PRESCHOOL Serving the community ages 21/2 – 6 years “Love, Learn, Laugh”

Serving the Southeast Denver area

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

303-794-6643

Highlands Ranch

www.faithcrco.org 303-688-3476

303 N Ridge Rd. • Castle Rock • CO

9:00 AM SUNDAY WORSHIP

Cowboy Church with Kevin Weatherby Line camp - Castle Rock Sundays 10 am DC Fairgrounds – Kirk Hall

 Sunday Services  8:00 a.m.  & 10:30 a.m.

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Christ’s Episcopal Church 

615 4th Street Castle Rock, CO 80104 303.688.5185

 www.ChristsEpiscopalChurch.org TWITTER: @CECCastleRock

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Trinity Lutheran Church & School

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

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

2121 Dad Clark Drive 720.259.2390 www.HFCdenver.org

www.st-andrew-umc.com 303-794-2683 Preschool: 303-794-0510 9203 S. University Blvd.

Highlands Ranch, 80126

Littleton

GRACE PRESBYTERIAN 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

Welcome Home!

Weaving Truth and Relevance into Relationships and Life

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Sunday

8:30 a.m.

11:00 a.m.

1609 W. Littleton Blvd.

(303) 798-1389 • www.fpcl.org

Lone Tree

Church of Christ 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

Learning about God’s Creation through song!

United Church Of Christ Parker Hilltop 10926 E. Democrat Rd.

4391 E Mainstreet, Parker, CO 80134, (303) 841-3836

Parker

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

www.parkerbiblechurch.org

The Bahá’í Faith

Joy Lutheran Church

“The earth is but one country, and mankind its citizens.”

Weekly children’s classes, devotions and study DouglasCountyAssembly@gmail.com 303.947.7540

Sharing God’s Love

SERVICES:

SATURDAY 5:30pm

9:00am Spiritual Formation Classes for all Ages 90 east orchard road littleton, co

Parker evangelical P 303 798 6387 resbyterian church

www.gracepointcc.us

Music Camp 2014 July 28 - Aug.1 9AM-12PM 1st to 6th Grade • Cost $15 Pre-register online by July 10 & get a free t-shirt.

worship Time 10:30AM sundays

SUNDAY 9:30am

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

Connect – Grow – Serve

Sunday Worship

8:45 am & 10:30 am

Sunday Worship 9:00 a.m.

Sunday School Bible Study 10:30am Trinity Lutheran School & ELC (Ages 3-5, Grades K-8)

 303-841-4660  www.tlcas.org 

Parker

Lone Tree

Congregation Beth Shalom

WORSHIP Sunday · 8:00 am & 10:30 am

Parker

8391 S. Burnley Ct., Highlands Ranch

(Next to RTD lot @470 & University)

mysummitchurch.com

Littleton

Abiding Word First Presbyterian Church of Littleton Lutheran Church

A Hillsong Network Church

Sunday 8am, 9:30am, 11am Sunday School 9:15am

www.savethecowboy.com

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

9030 MILLER ROAD PARKER, CO 80138 3038412125 www.pepc.org

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

Where people are excited about God’s Word.

Bible Studies: 9:30AM Children, Young People & Adults

Sunday Worship: 10:45AM Evening Worship: 6PM 4391 E Mainstreet, Parker, CO 80134 Church Office – (303) 841-3836

www.parkerbiblechurch.org

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Fair provides tools to thrive July 28 event set for PACE Center in Parker

By Mike DiFerdinando

mdiferdinando@colorado communitymedia.com A Douglas County agency hopes it can provide compassionate care for residents who have fallen on hard times — without the stigma attached.

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

“If you need help, or are struggling, sometimes it can be hard to walk into an agency or call up and find the right person to help you,” Douglas County community care navigator Rand Clark said. “It can be embarrassing. This event is set up like a fair. You can walk in and find the organization that you need and someone will be there to answer your questions.

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

According to Clark, the county aims to hold the event twice a year — once in Janu-

ary and again in late July or early August to help families before school starts.

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

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

Clark said the events — during which more than 20 local agencies are on hand — have drawn between 150-175 people each time. The fair is designed for Douglas County residents but is open to anyone who is in need.

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

The free event runs from 4-6 p.m. July 28 at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave. in Parker. No appointment or registration is required. This is the fifth time that the county has hosted the resource fair.

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Parker Police Chief David King, rear center, stands with officers, Chili’s employees and Special Olympics athletes during the Tip-a-Cop fundraiser in Parker on July 20. The event, in which officers and Special Olympics athletes served as waiters, raised $3,350 for Special Olympics Colorado. Courtesy photo

NEWS IN A HURRY Mainstreet Master Plan taking shape

As the heart of the community takes shape, Parker residents will have a chance to offer their input. The Town of Parker has committed resources and time to physical and other urban planning and public investment in the downtown area and the Mainstreet corridor, which has ever-growing economic, cultural and social qualities.

The town is putting together the Mainstreet Master Plan and is inviting the public to provide feedback. It will perform outreach during the Parker Chamber of Commerce’s Wine Walk July 25 and the Parker Farmers’ Market July 27, both in downtown Parker. Based on the feedback, the town will present an implementation plan and final document to town council in February 2015.

CU campus set to open at museum

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

At 5:30 p.m. Aug. 18, engineering students will be the first to attend class at CU South Denver. Nursing, education

and counseling, public health, politics and public policy and business will follow right behind.

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

Call 303-315-9400 or send an email to cusouthdenver@ucdenver.edu for more information.

Kids’ bike/run event set for Aug. 2 Parker Parks and Recreation, Advanced Pediatric Associates and Parker Academy of Martial Arts are presenting the “Kids’ DO-athlon” at 8 a.m. Aug. 2 at Bar CCC Park, 10951 S. Twenty Mile Road. Children ages 6 to 12 of all ability levels are invited to try their skills in biking and running.

The event is geared toward fun, not competition, and is a great confidence booster for any kid.

Fees for the “Kids’ DO-athlon” event are $15 for pre-registration and $20 on the day of the event. Register online at www.ParkerRec.com. Distances and start times for each age group will be posted online. For more information on the “Kids’ DO-athlon,” contact Charlie Rhode at 303-805-6304 or by email at crhode@ parkeronline.org.

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water from the incoming surf.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Matt and Nancy hug. Tears well throughout the group.

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

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

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

Second stop: Sea Breeze, a quaint bar near the Babylon town pier that in the early 1900s was the hangout of local clammers. It’s small, with a wooden ceiling, a pool table, a dartboard and a line of stools at the long, acrylic-topped counter on which Nancy places John’s

picture. The bartender sets down a shot glass of Jack Daniel’s in front of it.

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

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

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

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

Kevin sits at the bar, nursing a beer.

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

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

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

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

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

“I look at my kids,” Kevin says. “It scares the hell out of me. ... I try not to

think about it.” Then, again, softly, “I try not to think about it.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

Salut!”

The room echoes.

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

As the strains of a song begin, Nancy

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

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

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

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

salaries and royalties for the benefit of area communities.

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

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

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

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

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

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

bilitative provider of choice Littleton and greater Denver.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Monday, July 21

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

Tuesday, July 22

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

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

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

Friday, July 25

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

Friday, July 25

Stellar Brass Ensemble of the United Air Force Academy Band!

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

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

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

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

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

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

jumps up excitedly. It is “Compass” by Lady Antebellum. Everyone seems to understand and the bus fills with exuberant voices and clapping.

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

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

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

She is listening.

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

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

Troop 4 of Littleton.

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

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

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

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

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

Kaplan exhibit was sparked

by Hubble telescope photos

By Sonya Ellingboe

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

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

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

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

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

East Colfax eatery opens

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

For more information, including how to secure a permit, a list of permissible cottage foods and tips for your home garden, visit denvergov.org/homebusiness. The sale of marijuana or marijuana-infused products is not allowed.

For more activities in Denver go to visitdenver.com.

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

Chop Shop Casual Urban Eatery, a refined casual American grill with a global influence, opened recently in Denver’s East Colfax neighborhood at 4990 E. Colfax. The fast-casual concept combines quick service for a casual market that strives to serve the freshest ingredients with the highest standards and inventive techniques.

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

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

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

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

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

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A REALLY Wine Time

A group of women taste wine at Castle Rock WineFest July 19 at The Grange. Photos by Mike DiFerdinando

There were more than 180 Colorado wines available to taste at the Castle Rock WineFest on July 19. The packed event hosted by the Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce took place on the lawn of The Grange at the Meadows. In addition to the variety of wines, there was food from local vendors, accessories such as bottle holders and stoppers and live music.

Wooden bottle stoppers for sale at Castle Rock WineFest July 19.

People wait to taste wine at Castle Rock WineFest July 19 at The Grange.

A high heel wine bottle holder for sale at Castle Rock WineFest July 19.

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July 25 - Aug. 3 A story of a shady gambler and a fervent Salvation Army do-gooder.

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Aug. 22 @ 7:30 P.M. Comedy Works Entertainment brings us Colorado’s own Steve "Mudflap" McGrew and Chris Voth.

For the 2014-2015 season, Parker Arts is proud to bring you big-name artists and national touring acts including Clint

Black, Bruce Hornsby, the Russian National Ballet Theatre, Marc Cohn, Survivor, Rosanne Cash, and many, many

more.

Visit the new Parker Arts website to view the complete schedule and to purchase tickets.

BUY TICKETS AT www.PakerArts.org OR CALL 303.805.6800

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Clockwise: Brian Oglevie (Tarzan), Andrew Russell (Terk), Shannan Steele (Kala) and Jennifer Lorae (Jane) meet on Arvada Center’s jungle stage in the “Tarzan, the Stage Musical” production. Photo

by P. Switzer

Verdict on ‘Tarzan’ is up in the air Entertaining show not as strong as other Arvada offerings

By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe@colorado communitymedia.com Through a watery scrim, we see a stormy sea and a ship’s passengers in serious trouble — they’ve got our attention.

Quickly, the scene shifts to a jungle, with a variety of interesting sounds and a house on stilts where the storm survivors — mother, father and wee baby — are soon in big trouble again with a sleek, growling leopard (choreographer Kitty Skillman Hilsabeck) sailing through the air.

Only baby survives, tucked in a trunk.

A band of apes swings and lumbers into sight, and it’s all about flying from here on — and on and on. Mother ape Kala (Shannan Steele), who lost her baby to that same evil leopard, finds the human baby and takes him home to raise, over the protests of the dominant

IF YOU GO “Tarzan: The Stage Musical” plays through Aug. 3 at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays; 1 p.m. Wednesdays; 2 p.m.

Saturdays, Sundays. Tickets: 720-898-7200, arvadacenter.org. male, Kerchak (Lawrence A. Curry).

These are singing apes in stylized costumes, cleverly designed by Meredith S. Murphy, in the production of “Tarzan: The Stage Musical” at the Arvada Center.

Scenic designer Brian Malgrave has produced a lush jungle setting for the musical’s characters to inhabit. The music is pleasant, but not memorable, and choreographer Hilsabeck worked effectively with the flight director Geddy Webb and director Gavin Mayer to keep everyone moving with the music, whether airborne or not. Many cast members had previous flying experience in other productions.

The book is by David Henry Hwang, whose musical, “M. Butterfly,” was a Tony winner. Rock artist/songwriter and Genesis drummer Phil Collins

wrote the music and lyrics for the original Disney animated film, and added more songs for this staged version.

A young Tarzan (Conrad Eck on the night we attended) is confused about who he is in his world and enjoys a friend, sassy young ape Terk (Thomas Russo). Soon he metamorphoses into a conflicted grown-up Tarzan (a buff Bruce Ogilvie). And who should appear on the scene but a Victorian young lady botanist named Jane (Jennifer Lorae), with her scientist father, Porter (Colin Alexander), who thinks like Darwin and hopes for an ape sighting.

The adults in the audience know Edgar Rice Burroughs’ popular story and presumably have told their children what transpires so they can follow it despite the constant motion up in the trees.

Singing voices are strong and clear, and lighting and staging are polished as always at the Arvada Center. The material is not as strong and clear as other productions we have seen. But, I’d expect it would make an entertaining family outing — perhaps followed by some tricky swinging on ropes at home.

(Children’s tickets purchased through the box office are discounted.)

CURTAIN TIME At odds Neil Simon’s always-funny “The Odd Couple” is a comedic summer offering at Miners Alley Playhouse, 1224 Washington Ave., Golden. Experienced director Robert Kramer has worked with James O’Hagan Murphy and Len Matheo on the necessary comic timing they need to portray these two very different characters. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 6 p.m. Sundays, except Aug. 24, when there will be a 2 p.m. matinee.

Tickets: $23/$20/ $12, 303-935-3044, minersalley.com.

Stella!

“A Streetcar Named Desire” by Tennessee Williams plays through Sept. 7 at Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St., Aurora. Craig Bond is director of this production, reprised from 2008 with leads Haley Johnson as Blanche and Kurt Brighton as Stanley. Performances: 7:30 p.m.

Fridays, Saturdays; 2:30 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $26 ($21 in advance), 303-856-7830, vintagetheatre.com.

Is it art?

“Art” by Yasmina Reza, translated by Christopher Hampton, winner of Tony and Olivier awards, opens July 31 at Springs Ensemble Theatre, 1903 Cache La Poudre St., Colorado Springs, and plays through Aug. 17.

What happens when Marc buys an all-white painting?

Performances: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays; 4 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $15, 719-357-3080, springsensembletheatre.org.

Bard in Boulder “Henry IV,” Parts I and II, play in repertory through Aug. 3 at the Colorado Shakespeare Festival on the CU Boulder campus. For scheduling and ticket information: coloradoshakes.org.

Latest from Ignite Ignite Theatre will present “Rent” by Jonathan Larson from Aug. 8-31 at the Aurora Fox, 9900 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora. Directed by Keith Rabin Jr. and Amy Osatinski.

Performances: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays; 2:30 p.m. Sundays, 7:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 11. Tickets: $27/$19, ignitetheatre.com, 720-362-2697. In the tradition of this show, a minimum of 10 rush seats will be available at $10 a half-hour before performance time.

New plays “On the Edge: A Festival of New Plays” continues with “Italy” by Michele Berdinis, directed by Linda Suttle, on July 25, 26, 27 at the Edge Theater, 1560 Teller St., Lakewood. And, on Aug. 1, 2, 3: “Tales From the Peacetime Army” by Frank Oteri, directed by Danielle Lombardo.

Performances: 8 p.m. Friday, Saturday; 6 p.m. Sunday.

Tickets: $10 per play, 303-232-0363, theedgetheater.com.

UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO IS NOW OFFERING CLASSES IN THE WILDLIFE EXPERIENCE College courses don’t just teach, they empower. If you’ve been thinking about continuing your education, we’re about to make it a lot easier. Starting this fall, the University of Colorado will be offering select classes just east of Lincoln and I-25 in the areas of business, education, computer science, public health and nursing. Because we believe it’s the curriculum that should be challenging, not the commute.

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

Windjammers to play

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

Jazz in Littleton

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

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

Summer Social

The Friends of the Littleton Library/ Museum will hold a free community event, a Summer Social, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Aug. 3 at the Littleton Museum, 6028 S. Gallup St., Littleton. Boulder Ballet choreographer Peter Davison — dancer, juggler and physical comedian extraordinaire —

will perform. Food will be for sale at $4 for kids; and for $5 to $6, adults can have hot dogs, hot links, veggie and beef burgers, chips, beverage and condiments. There also will be ice-cream treats. Reservations required: Bemis Library and Littleton Museum front desks. 303-795-3950.

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

City fair Tickets are available for the 4-year-old Denver County Fair, held Aug. 1-3 at the National Western Complex, 4655 Humboldt St., Denver. Parking: $8. Free for scooter, bike and Car2Go. Attractions include: Marshmallow Catapult War, Robot Opera, Lucha Libre Mexican Wrestling, Drag Queen Pageant, Top Hogs, nearly 100 blue-ribbon competitions, eating competitions and food trucks. For full schedule: denvercountyfair.org/fair-schedule. Weekend tickets cost $10 adults; children 5-12, seniors and military half-price; free under 5. Hours: Aug. 1, noon to 9 p.m.; Aug. 2, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Aug. 3, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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

by Jurgen de Lemos and performs five to

“Playin’ in the Park” is the title for the free Aug. 2 Highlands Ranch Concert Band concert, where kids are invited to come close to see the instruments, dance and perhaps conduct. Courtesy photo six concerts annually, including a free children’s concert. Each year, the LSO extends membership to advanced high school string musicians in the Front Range area.

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

Bemis lore

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

Book fair bound for Denver Dozens of booths planned for event

By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe@colorado communitymedia.com Book lovers throughout the region will head for the 30th annual Rocky Mountain Book and Paper Fair on Aug. 1 and 2 at the Denver Mart, where they will find over 60 booths with thousands of books and vintage and rare paper goods, such as maps, postcards, art prints, old travel brochures, posters, ads and ephemera from decades and centuries past.

The event is hosted by the Rocky Mountain Antiquarian Booksellers Association.

The theme this year is “The Past, Present and Future of the Book,” and featured speakers are: Keith Schrum, a Highlands Ranch resident who is a curator at the History Colorado Museum, and Australian bookseller Sally Burdon of The Asia Bookworm in Canberra.

Schrum’s topic is “Challenges Faced Building Collections to Serve Future Generations of Coloradans” (Aug. 1, 6 p.m.) Burden will talk about “The Used and Antiquarian Book World, Past, Present and Future: An Australian Dealer’s Point of View.” (Aug. 2, 1 p.m.)

At various times, Karen Jones and members of the Bookworkers Guild will demonstrate basic book care and handling and talk about simple repairs and

Veteran book seller Lois Harvey of West Side Books is coordinating the 2014 Rocky Mountain Book and Paper Fair on Aug. 1-2. Courtesy photo

IF YOU GO The Rocky Mountain Book and Paper Fair will be at the Denver Mart, at Interstate 25 and East 58th Ave., just north of Denver. Parking is free. Hours: Aug. 1, 2-9 p.m.; and Aug. 2, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets: two days, $12; one day only, $7. Rmaba.org. maintenance of a collection.

Lois Harvey of West Side Books on 32nd Avenue in the Highland neighborhood is a longtime name in area bookselling. She is coordinator for this year’s fair and is excited about several specialty dealers who will have displays. One is Kevin Legroat of Bristlecone Books in Ridgeway, who is bringing material by famous illustrator Arthur Rackham, including signed drawings, Harvey said. Another vendor specializes in Sherlock Holmes materials and a third will have extrafine Western Americana.

Harvey will offer a unique collection of books about Oriental rugs she

bought from a woman in her late 80s. “Her children were not interested.” She will also have a collection of Big Little Books, including an intact Buck Rogers pop-up.

Tom Parson, who is renovating the Englewood Depot to become a letterpress museum, will exhibit historical materials, and there will be archivists of the telephone and telegraph and artist Leon Loughridge, who illustrates limitededition books with special wood block prints.

Eric Meyer, who operates Bluebird Books in his Littleton home, will exhibit the classics and Modern Library editions that are his specialty.

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STEM school borrows a few letters American Academy expands arts programs

By Chris Michlewicz cmichlewicz@coloradocommunity media.com It’s not often that a STEM-focused school can claim a thriving performing arts program.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Students from American Academy participate in a production of “Peter Pan” last year at the Parker Arts, Culture and Events Center. Courtesy photo said.

During the upcoming school year, the PreK-8 school is taking it to the next level with the addition of dance, theater tech and film classes. The school recently added a fourth instructor for arts programming to bolster expertise in music and dance.

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

American Academy has always strived to “create an environment in which the

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students want to excel” in the classroom, and that same line of thinking is being carried into the expanded arts programs, Middlebrooks says.

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

Middlebrooks solicited student feedback last year and created tracks that can be tailored to a student’s individual talents and interests. A student can choose to focus on dance or film or music, or elect a general track that exposes them to all different disciplines.

Much like a real performing arts school, there are sequential requirements for more serious performing arts participants in grades 6-8 to earn certifications. Kids in grades 1-4 can sign up for movement class-

es to “get used to what dance feels like” or join vocal or dance ensembles without the thresholds or requirements of higher grades, Middlebrooks said. The elevation of arts programs has been a natural progression spurred by the kids.

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

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

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

Writing is solitary, but support isn’t Highlands Ranch woman offers helpful sessions

By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe@colorado communitymedia.com “I believe we all have stories to tell.

I believe we are all writers,” said Eleanor Brown.

Her first novel, “The Weird Sisters,” was on The New York Times best-seller list and was also a Colorado Book Award winner. She also has published “WOD Motivation,” a fitness inspiration book, and has another book in the works. And she Brown sets an example of arts as business.

Eleanor Brown moved to Highlands Ranch from Florida after a long teaching career and missed the interaction of the classroom. She has started a series of workshops and classes called Writers’ Table, which she describes as “wonderful, safe spaces for people who have always wanted to write, but need a little support or structure to build a habit, or established writers who just want to be part of a supportive group.”

She speaks of members of different levels of experience in many sorts of writing: memoir, essays, short sto-

IF YOU GO Brown plans August mini-sessions (Tuesdays Aug. 5-26) and fall workshops starting in September. For information, see: thewriterstable. net/sessions or write: info@thewriterstable.net. ries, blogs, poetry, novels. They come from Littleton, Golden, Denver, Parker, Castle Rock and elsewhere.

“I see the most incredible things happen around the table week after week — from self-discovery to breakthroughs in craft,” she said. She prefers a group of six to eight and limits group size to 10 for weekly sessions, which involve about half the time in informal discussion and the other half writing.

Writers are invited, but not required, to share. “This is not a critique group — we talk about what stands out — are not judgmental. You get over that hump,” Brown said. “We try to develop a writing practice outside of class.”

She is truly enthusiastic about her students, who surprise her often.

“People say, `Oh, I just don’t feel it today,’ and produce the most incredible work.”

Her eight-week sessions are based on the Amherst Writers and Artists method. Workshops meet for two hours at Brown’s home.

Participants talk about what they are noticing in a safe space. The Writers’ Table draws people of all ages,

perspectives, life experiences — and Brown feels that space in her Highlands Ranch home is more comfortable than a classroom.

While there is a dedicated room in her home, she encourages writers to head outside on the deck or into the dining room, if they wish, while in the writing phase of a meeting. “We are solitary together,” she said. (She writes too — and also gets stuck at times.)

“I offer a prompt at the beginning of every session — they can use it or not. Sometimes it fits — last night it was `gratitude.’ Some writers want a more specific goal, such as `a novel in a month.’ Many reach a point where they want some editing, and I can do that one on one.”

Brown send out two supportive emails a week. About the “I just don’t have time” feeling, she suggests 15 minutes twice a day. Many have amazing projects and she advocates “giving yourself time, space and permission to write.”

She once taught middle-school students and hopes to get back into doing some work with kids because she misses them. She also teaches at times for the Lighthouse Writers Workshop in Denver.

“Writing can be disconnected — between the writer and the reader, the community.” These sessions bring balance by meeting social needs.

She plans to offer future sessions on “social media for Writers — a different challenge.”

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‘Joseph’ is joyous show about hope Phamaly stages musical at downtown venue

By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe@colorado communitymedia.com Phamaly Theatre Company has chosen “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” as its 25th-anniversary musical, and delivers a well-directed, imaginative production through Aug. 10 at the Space Theatre in the Denver Performing Arts Complex.

Phamaly is made up entirely of performers with a wide variety of physical, cognitive and emotional disabilities, and director Steve Wilson draws some parallels: “This musical offers a poignant story about disenfranchisement. The concept of this staging will highlight a group of downtrodden players who will tell the tale as a means of escaping their spiritual and physical confinement. Like Joseph, the members of our company have also experienced a measure of misfortune …”

Company members present a joyous production, with a live band, directed by Donna Debreceni, which carries the audience along, causing feet to tap throughout.

IF YOU GO “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” plays through Aug. 10 at the Space Theatre, Denver Performing Arts Complex. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Monday, July 28; 2 p.m. Sundays.

(Talk-backs follow Sunday performances.) Tickets: $30$36 adult, 303-893-4100, phamaly.org.

Limber Daniel Traylor plays the lead role as Joseph, while the excellent Leonard Barrett Jr. returns in the role of the Narrator — popping up at unexpected spots in the theater, high and low, as the story progresses.

The story is a familiar one from the Bible, and very appropriate family fare. Joseph is his father’s favorite and the recipient of that gorgeous coat, which results in anger and jealousy among the brothers.

They kidnap him and sell him as a slave to traders who take him to Egypt. “One more Angel in Heaven,” with a Western twang, expresses phony sorrow.

Joseph soon meets Potiphar and his randy wife in Egypt, and the Pharaoh, who is an Elvis look-alike — Potiphar and Pha-

Daniel Traylor as Joseph, with members of the large Phamaly cast in “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.”

Photo by Michael Ensminger Andrew Lloyd Weber and Tim Rice manage to spoof a range of musical genres is a lively, delightful score.

Voices are generally strong and blend well to make this a really strong, remarkable production. Debbie Stark’s choreography always amazes me.

raoh are both parts well played by Trenton Schindele.

Joseph’s skill at interpreting dreams brings the Pharoah’s favor—especially since he foresees good things in the future of Egypt. The show’s message is one of hope.

‘Guys and Dolls’ hustles into PACE Classic musical to run July 25 to Aug. 3

THE STORY OF ‘GUYS AND DOLLS’ The classic Broadway musical tells the story of Nathan Detroit, a shady gambler, and Sarah Brown, a fervent Salvation Army do-gooder. Desperate to find money to pay for his games, Detroit bets Sky Masterson that Masterson will not be able to convince the virtuous Brown to go to Cuba with him. Just as anxious to help sinners at the mission she runs, Brown agrees to accompany Masterson, and together they join Detroit, the lovable Miss Adelaide and other memorable characters in a story of repentance and love.

By Chris Michlewicz

cmichlewicz@coloradocommunitymedia.com Bringing to life a classic musical like “Guys and Dolls” is no easy feat.

A 70-member cast is perfecting dialogue, dance numbers, sing-along songs and a host of small but critical details ahead of Parker Theatre Productions’ seven-show run at the Parker Arts, Culture and Events Center from July 25 through Aug. 3.

The level of collaboration for such a production is astounding. Director Kim Moore is overseeing a qualified team made up of a lighting designer, choreographer, music director, costume designer and many others for a “reinvented” version of the show, she says. It is a collection of

The PACE Center is hosting a seven-show run of “Guys and Dolls” July 25-Aug. 3. Courtesy image people with whom she has worked and whom she can trust. Some are former students from Ponderosa High School; others are local experts in their field who have proven their worth in the past.

“Guys and Dolls,” a show that has been more than a year in the making, is a perfect fit for the diversity of actors in the Denver area. It incorporates actors and actresses of all ages and offers a range of inter-

esting characters.

Those involved, both on stage and behind the scenes, were handpicked from 160 auditioners over one arduous weekend.

A seven-member panel squeezed between 10 and 15 thespians into a 30-minute time slot. Each had a “quick, 30-second solo” to convince the panel, Moore said.

It’s important to secure a cream-of-the-crop cast early before they commit to

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MOMS CLUB of Parker Northeast meets at 10

MOTHERS OF Preschoolers meets from 6:30-9 p.m. every second Tuesday at Southeast Christian Church in Parker. Call 303-841-9292.

MOMS CLUB of Parker Southeast meets at St. Matthews Church on Mainstreet in Parker the first Thursday of the month. E-mail momsclubofparkerse@yahoo.com for more information.

MOUNTAIN PINE Woman’s Club of Parker meets at 10 a.m. the first Thursday September to May at the Club at Pradera, 5225 Raintree Drive, Parker, for a program and lunch. New members welcome. We give college scholarships, Parker recreation scholarships, pay for GED tests and donate to charities. We have sections such as crafts, card making, international, books, and bridge. Call 303-607-5701 or email mpwcparker@ gmail.com

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a.m. every first Wednesday of the month except for October, November and December at Parker Adventist Hospital. Meetings in October to December will be on different Wednesdays. Call Lisa 303-284-8028 or e-mail lrstehle@comcast.net.

MOMS CLUB of Parker Northeast is a nonprofit

club that supports stay-at-home moms. Join us for fun activities and friendships. We are not affiliated with any religious or political group. Contact Sara at MOMSParkerNE@yahoo.com.

MOMS CLUB of Parker West focuses on supporting

moms and has a variety of activities for moms and their children. We believe being a mother shouldn’t isolate you, so mothers may bring their children with them. For information, email momsclubofparkerwest@ yahoo.com.

MONTESSORI PARENT Association meets at 6 p.m. every second Tuesday at the Parker Montessori Educational Institute, 10750 Victorian Drive. Call 303841-4325 or e-mail pmei@pmei.org.

MOTHERS OF Multiples Society of Parker meets at 10 a.m. every first Wednesday at Crossroads Community Church on Parker Road north of Mainstreet. All moms are welcome.

A NOVEL Approach” Book Club. This group enjoys great novels and spirited discussions. New members can join at any time. The “A Novel Approach” Book Club usually meets the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. in Parker’s Douglas County Library. For details or for directions to our special December meeting site, e-mail Renee Albersheim at realbers@earthlink.net, and put “Book Club” in the subject.

PARKER ARTISTS Guild meetings are the thirrd

Wednesday of each month at Parker Mainstreet Center, 19650 E. Mainstreet in Parker. A short business meeting starts at 6:15 p.m. is followed by an interesting and informative program on a variety of topics beginning at around 7p.m. The mission of the Parker Artists Guild is to advance the development of fine arts in the community. To accomplish this the Guild offers instructional demonstrations, workshops and opportunities to promote all forms of fine art. Our goal is to increase awareness, knowledge and appreciation of the arts. Everyone is welcomed. For more information about the guild and

other projects.

“If they’re talented, they’re going to be used by somebody else,” said Moore, who teaches theater at Ponderosa High School in addition to her role as director for Parker Theatre Productions.

Moore spent time on stage in her youth, but prefers to call the shots from the shadows instead of being in the spotlight. Coincidentally, she has severe stage fright. However, it

doesn’t stop her from working one-on-one with the actors, rehearsing lines to get the emotion and delivery just right.

Moore, who directed “Oklahoma!” at the PACE Center last year, knows a thing or two about what the audience wants. She is hoping for a sold-out run, which would mean a to-

tal of more than 3,500 attendees. Moore and her supporting team carefully choose among classics that have long resonated with audiences. Plus, “we always look at shows that are family-friendly,” she said.

Tickets are $20 to $25.

For show times and tickets, visit www.parkertheatreproductions.com.

upcoming events, visit parkerartistsguild.com

PARKER AREA Historical Society has monthly meetings and lectures, as well as annual outings and events designed to educate the public about early frontier life.

Join us the second Tuesday of each month at the Ruth Memorial Church, 19650 E. Mainstreet, Parker. There are some exceptions. Please look on our website www. parkerhistory.org.

THE PARKER Cadet Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol meets at 7 p.m. every Thursday at The Parker Evangelical Presbyterian Church, East Mainstreet, Parker.The unit focuses on aviation, aerospace education, leadership and emergency services. The unit has an active ground team which teenagers and adults are welcome to train for and become members of. Membership is open to anyone 12 and older. For further information, contact Capt Glen Peters at 303-621-2182 or copierglen@aol.com.

PARKER PIECE Keepers Quilt Guild meets at 6:30 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of each month at the Conference Center, Parker Adventist Hospital. Guests welcome. For information call Tami at 303-346-8405 or Sandy at 303-319-2392.

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THE SECOND Tuesday of each month at the Pine Drive Fire Station, 10795 N. Pine Dr., Parker. Call Leioma at 303-814-1232.

PARKER ARTISTS’ Guild meets at 6:15 p.m. every third Wednesday at the Parker Mainstreet Center, 1965 E. Mainstreet.

EMPTY-NESTERS, SENIORS, widows, any who want to keep in the word: Parker Bible Study (ongoing for more than 20 years) will begin the study of Romans in September. We are a non-denominational group focusing on our love for Jesus. To join, call Diane at 303-841-8799 PARKER BREAKFAST Club meets at 7 a.m. Mondays at the Tailgate restaurant on Mainstreet. Call Nancy Bruscher at 303-617-9082.

PARKER CREATIVES IF you are a writer, artist, song writer, comedian, painter, inventor, etc. and are looking for a group to just bounce off ideas, this is for you. We don’t want to critique, judge or date you, we just want a group of people who meet once a month over a beer to talk about ideas, new thoughts or share projects. We meet at 7 p.m. every third Wednesday at Elk Mountain Brewing in Parker.

PARKER GENEALOGICAL Society meets from 1:30-3:30 p.m. every second Saturday except in December, when it meets the first Saturday, at the Stroh Ranch Fire Station, 1930 Stroh Road, Parker. Call Leioma Koestner at 303-814-1232.

PARKER NEWCOMERS Club is a social club for women in Parker, Douglas and surrounding counties. Monthly coffee is

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the first Wednesday of month and the general meeting is the third Wednesday. Interest groups include book club, many card and game groups, singing group, touring, pot luck and more.

For more information, contact Kathy Diak at 303-841-8017 or Kathleendiak@msn.com or Mel DeFellippie a m42el.d@att.net.

ROTARY CLUB of Parker meets from 6:45-8:15 a.m. te first, second and third Thursdays at Parker Adventist Hospital Conference Center, 9395 Crest Blvd., Parker. Be our guest for good food and see why Rotarians find joy and fellowship with our other 1.2 million members in 34,000 clubs in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. Call Carl Finamore at 720-8517935, email info@parkerrotary.org, or visit www.parkerrotary. org. Living our motto ”service above self” brings to us rich and meaningful lives as we focus on giving back to others.

PARKER SCOTTISH Country Dance meets from 7-9 p.m.

Thursdays at Parker Mainstreet Center, 19650 E. Mainstreet.

The cost is $4 per class. Call Sam Reynolds at 303-805-1446 or sam@SpinwardStars.com.

THE PARKER Sunrise Lions Club is a service club that supports

PARKER VFW Post 4266 meets at 7 p.m. every third Monday at Parker Fire Station No. 3.

PARKER WRITERS Group memberships and monthly workshops are free and open to anyone interested in writing.

Our members range from new writers to internationally published authors. The group meets from 2-4 p.m. the second Sunday of each month at the Parker Library, 10851 S. Crossroads Drive, Parker. Go to www.parkerwritersgroup.org or contact parkerwritersgroup@gmail.com for event details.

THE SOUTH East Beekeeping Club. This Beekeeping Club meets the first Wednesday of every month at the North Pinery Firehouse, Parker, at 6:30-8:30 p.m. We welcome all levels of beekeeping from no-bees to wanna-bees to tons of bees. Our meeting time is spent solving beekeeping challenges, networking and refreshments. There is no fee for this meeting and a lending library is available. The South East Beekeeping Club was formerly called the High Prairie Bee Club. For more information, call Louise at 303 840 7184.

TEEN LIBRARY Council. Douglas County Libraries’ teen groups

the Parker community. Meetings are at 7 a.m. the first and third Wednesdays of each month at Fika Coffee House on Mainstreet, in the old section of Parker. Join us. We have fun while doing good. For information, contact Lonnie Farmer at 303-841-3332.

meet monthly to help plan events, weigh in on library materials and serve the library community. Members earn community service hours toward graduation requirements. For information about a group at a library in your area, call 303-791-7323 or visit with a youth librarian.

PARKER TOASTMASTERS Club “Where Leaders Are Made” meets from 7-8 p.m. every Thursday in Room 206 on the second floor at Southeast Christian Church, 9560 Jordan Road, Parker.

Club is open to all. For information, visit www.parkertoastmasters.com, or call Eric Dunham at 303-386-6119.

VFW POST 4266, of Parker and East Douglas County, meets at 7 p.m. every third Monday at Parker Fire station No. 3 in the Pinery, 8170 N. Hillcrest Way, Parker. Visit http://www. vfwpost4266.org.

WOODWORKING CLUB meets at 7 p.m. every third Thursday at Wood-n-U, 10510 S. Progress Way, No. 100 in Parker. Call 720-851-4222.

WORDS FOR the Journey Christian Writers Guild meets from 9:30-11 a.m. Tuesdays at Southeast Christian Church, 9650 Jordan Road in Parker. The group has a guest speaker from 7-9 p.m. on the last Tuesday of the month at Barnes and Noble Booksellers, 8374 S. Willow St. in Lone Tree. Visit www. wordsforthejourney.org then go to the Rocky Mountain Region link for more information.

THE XY Zingers, a male a cappella gospel singing group, meets every Thursday morning in Parker. We perform all over the state, with 130 performances the past six years. See and hear us at www.xyzingers.info. For more information, contact xyzingers@ aol.com We sing for fun and fellowship.

ZETA RHO Chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha meets every second Tuesday from September to May at members’ houses in Parker, Aurora and Littleton. Call 303-841-0332 or 303-805-5135.

SUPPORT AA AT Crossroads Community Church meets from 8-9 p.m.

Mondays at 10816 S. Parker Road, Parker. Meetings are closed discussion. Open meetings are the first Monday of every month.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS. The Parker Group at 8 p.m.

Thursdays at 18632 Pony Express Drive, Parker.

AA “CAME to Believe” meets from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesdays at Southeast Christian Church, 9650 S. Jordan Road. The meetings are closed and there will be a book study and discussion.

AA “LIVING is the answer” meets from noon to 1 p.m.

Tuesdays at Southeast Christian Church, 9650 S. Jordan Road.

The meetings are closed and feature step study.

AL-ANON AT the Trinity Lutheran Church meets at 6:30 p.m.

Fridays, 4740 N. Highway 83, south of Ponderosa High School.

Call 303-841-7232.

ALZHEIMER CAREGIVER’S Support Group meets the fourth Saturday of every month at 10 a.m. at Parker Evangelical Presbyterian Church. For directions and any other questions, call 303-771-7460 or the Alzheimer’s Association.

TO THE Rescue special needs Adult Day Care available seven days a week at 18320 E. Cottonwood Drive, Unit G, Parker. Call To The Rescue at 720-8512100 for information.

CELEBRATE RECOVERY is a Christ-centered 12-step program for anyone who is struggling with the hurts, habits, and hangups of life. General meeting format includes worship, teaching, personal recovery testimonies, gender-specific small-group interaction, and fellowship. We meet from 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Tuesdays at Southeast Christian Church, 9650 Jordan Road, Parker. Call 303-841-9292.

CFS/FIBROMYALGIA WOMEN’S Support Group for women 40 and older to make friendships and share knowledge about our disorder. Call Leslie for more information at 303-791-8814.

DIVORCE CARE, a class and support group at Parker Evangelical Presbyterian Church, meets at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Visit www.divorcecare@pepc.org or call 303-841-2125.

DOUGLAS COUNTY Association for Gifted and Talented.

DCAGT aims to provide education, advocacy, and a community for families with gifted children in Douglas County. DCAGT welcomes families with kids in preschool through high school and in public, private, charter, and home school. Free evening parent meetings on various topics are held every few months at locations throughout Douglas County. To join or for more information, e-mail information@dcagt.org or go to www. dcagt.org or follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ douglascounty.gifted DR. PHIL Ultimate Weight Loss Challenge Support Group meets at 6:30 p.m. Mondays in Parker. E-mail June at tman373@comcast.net.

EMPOWER COLORADO, South Metro Support Group for parents of children with mental illness. Learn how to handle mental health challenges within the family and how to collaborate with the school system. Find out how to access resources for mental health care services. E-mail listserv and educational classes are also available. Meetings are from 6-8 p.m. the first and third Thursday of each month at Arapahoe/ Douglas Mental Health Network, 155 Inverness Drive West, 2nd floor, one block East of Dry Creek (next to DirecTV and the Light Rail) Englewood, CO 80112. Dinner will be served (usually pizza or Subway). Contact Carol Villa at kyvilla@aol.com or 1-866-213-4631.

FIBROMYALGIA MIDLIFE Women’s Group is now forming near Parker, Aurora and Centennial. The group will be supportive and positive in a nice clubhouse, with no fee. Friendships can develop, and other activities will be planned. Call Leslie at 303-791-8814.

HEALING ROOMS of Franktown is the first and third Thursday of the month from 7-9 p.m. for anyone needing physical, emotional or spiritual healing at Castlewood Canyon Church, 389 Castlewood Canyon Road in Franktown. For more information, call 303-688-8730.

AA “LIVING is the Answer” meets from noon to 1 p.m.

HEALTHY LIFESTYLE meets at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Church at Parker, 12250 N. Pine Drive. Call Dede at 720-8511135.

AA AT Crossroads Community Church beginner’s meeting is at 6:45 p.m. Thursdays in the basement at 10816 S. Parker Road.

The meetings are nonsmoking and discussions are open.

LEARNING ENGLISH? Douglas County Libraries offers Saturday morning practice sessions at which those learning English can engage in casual conversation with others. DCL also offers ESL Book Clubs, where English learners can read and discuss specific books. Both meetings are facilitated by trained volunteers. For dates, times and locations, call 303-791-7323.

Thursdays at Southeast Christian Church, 9650 S. Jordan Road in Parker. The discussions are closed featuring big book study.

AA AT Crossroads Community Church is 8 p.m. Thursdays at 10816 S. Parker Road in Parker. The meetings are nonsmoking and closed discussion except for the third Thursdays when there will be open discussion.

AA “JUST Got Paid” meets from 6-7 p.m. Fridays at 19650 E. Mainstreet, Parker. The meetings are open discussion.

AA “FRIDAY Night Life” meets at 8 p.m. Fridays at Parker Main

Street Center, 19650 East Main Street, Parker. The meetings are open discussion and nonsmoking. Call 303-841-0353.

AA “WE have the step study books” meets from 8-9 p.m.

Tuesdays at 11805 Pine Drive. The meetings are closed and feature step study.

AA MEN’S meeting at Joy Lutheran Church meets from 9-10 a.m. Saturdays, 7051 E. Parker Hill Drive in Parker. The meetings are open discussion.

AA WOMEN’S meeting at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church in Parker meets from 9:30-11 a.m. Saturdays. Meetings are closed discussion. The first Saturday of the month is an open speaker’s meeting. Child care is available.

AA WOMEN’S open step study meeting is at 6:45 p.m.

Mondays at Southeast Christian Church in Paker, 9650 S. Jordan Road. Newcomers welcome.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS weekday meetings at Southeast Christian Church, 9650 Jordan Road, between Lincoln Ave. and E-470, in Parker. The schedule of weekday meetings is as follows from noon to 1 p.m. Monday - Open Meeting; Tuesday - Closed Meeting; Wednesday - Closed Meeting; Thursday - Closed Meeting; Friday - Open Meeting. Closed Meeting denotes that only those people who have a desire to stop drinking should attend. Open Meeting denotes that anyone interested in the AA program my attend.

ADOPTEES IN Search is for adult adoptees and others

involved in adoption who believe adult adoptees have the right to know their birthparents and that birthparents have the right to know their adult birth children. Group meets from 7-8:30 p.m. the second Monday of every month, except in December, in room 137, Parker United Methodist Church, 11805 S. Pine Drive, Parker. Call Maggi Pritchard at 303-898-8164 for information.

MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS Self-Help Group is for persons with MS. They meet every second Wednesday at the University Center at Chaparral. Call Kathie at 720-842-0401 or Debra at 303-931-9889.

NARCONON REMINDS families that abuse of addictive pharmaceutical drugs is on the rise. Learn to recognize the signs of drug abuse and get your loved ones help if they are at risk. Call Narconon for a free brochure on the signs addiction for all types of drugs. Narconon also offers free assessments and referrals. Call 800-431-1754 or go to DrugAbuseSolution.com.

Narconon also can help with addiction counseling. Call for free assessments or referrals, 800-431-1754.

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS meets at 10 a.m. Fridays at Ave Maria Catholic Church, 9056 E. Parker Road in Parker. Call Marge at 303-690-1571.

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS meets from 10-11 a.m. and from 7-8 p.m. Wednesdays in the Sedalia Room at New Hope Presbyterian Church, 2100 Meadows Parkway, Castle Rock.

PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY Support Group The Denver Branch meets from 3:30-5 p.m. the first and third Thursdays of every month at Christ Church United Methodist, 690 Colorado Blvd., Denver; parking and entrance in the back. For information about the Denver Branch meetings, call Dorothy Miller at 303-814-2112 or email dorthy_miller@hotmail.com.

PREPARE FOR the GED. Douglas County Libraries offers free drop-in classes for those ages 17 and up, who are preparing to take the GED. Classes are at 6 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays in Parker, 10851 S. Crossroads Drive, and at 6 p.m. Tuesdays in Castle Rock, 100 S. Wilcox St. Call 303-791-7323 for information.

TOPS (TAKE off Pounds Sensibly) meets Thursdays at Parker United Methodist Church, 11805 Pine Drive, Parker. Weigh-in starts at 3 p.m., a short meeting and program follows. We try to be finished by 4:30 p.m. We are a support group to help our members achieve an ideal weight. For information about the local chapter, contact Liz Jansch by calling 720-315-1257. For more information about TOPS, check out the website: http:// www.tops.org/.

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A treat for the eyes ACC exhibit held in spacious gallery

IF YOU GO

By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe @coloradocommunitymedia.com In early June, the call for artists went out for the annual Kaleidoscope Juried Art Exhibition to be held in Arapahoe Community College’s spacious Colorado Gallery of the Arts. The resulting show, juried

by Nathan Abels, is now open through July 29, with free admission during gallery hours.

Abels, an experienced painter who has coordinated ACC’s painting and drawing departments since Marsha Wooley retired, included a range of works, which vary in style and technique. Selection was limited by the size of the gallery, and he wrote a thoughtful statement about his

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

Admission is free.

choices: “Judging is frequently a subjective exercise; one mediated by experience, knowledge and to a lesser degree, personal taste …”

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

He looked for “an aptitude with formal elements, a compelling subject or competition, as well as inventiveness or unique creativity. I also sought to balance the

“Poppyesque” by Michele Sires-Delorean is an acrylic painting that won First Place in the Kaleidoscope exhibit at ACC. Photos by Sonya Ellingboe

range of styles, mediums and themes in the exhibition. I believe that strong works are those which have the ability to engage the viewer both formally and conceptually. Sometimes this can be recognized almost immediately, while other works take more deliberation on the part of the viewer or juror …”

First place went to Michele SiresDelorean for her bright, horizontal acrylic, “Poppyesque,” which beckons the viewer to take a closer look.

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

Third place went to Gayla Ruckhaus

for “Love in Thin Air,” a fiber composition made from wool and silk. The rich texture made one want to touch. “This piece is reminiscent of Romantic era painting and shows exceptional handling of the media,” Abel wrote.

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

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

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July 25, 2014

Volunteering and feeling good Mother-daughters team dedicates time for the betterment of others

By Christy Steadman

csteadman@colorado communitymedia.com In the Zizzo family’s opinion, volunteering leaves a person with the best feeling in the world.

Highlands Ranch residents Nancy Zizzo and her three daughters, Sierra, 14, Zoe, 12, and Kira, 10, spend upward of 22 hours a week volunteering together in the summer.

“It bonds the family and bridges their age gaps,” Nancy said.

“We love to do things as a family.

Volunteering is something we can do together, and it’s working toward something good.”

When school is in session, the girls stay busy as class representatives on their student councils, but still are actively involved with volunteer work, although, Nancy said their volunteer time is cut in half when they are in school.

It all began about six years ago.

The four ladies of the Zizzo family volunteered together to weed a therapeutic garden in Denver that serves kids in foster care. Nancy said it was a really hot day, and the four of them were exhausted after doing the work.

“But when we got in the car, the girls said, this is the best feeling ever,” Nancy said. “So we thought, what else can we do?”

The girls started sewing when they were each about 5 years old, Nancy said, and currently, one of their biggest volunteer projects is sewing pillowcases. They entered American Patchwork & Quilting’s One Million Pillowcase Challenge, which donates homemade pillowcases to charities.

The Zizzo family’s pillowcases go to a local crisis center, hospice, homeless families, the Children’s Hospital and Urban Peak — a teen and young adult homeless shelter located in Denver.

“It feels like home having home-sewn things,” Nancy said.

Also for Urban Peak, the family collects food from a Whole Foods in Denver and delivers it to the shelter. The food is not expired, but it is food that the store would be discarding at the end of the day, and includes everything from artesian bread, cheese, meat, fruit and vegetables, Nancy said.

“We load it in our van, transport it to the shelter, and we fill their pantries and refrigerators,” Nancy said.

Sierra said she enjoys the Urban Peak volunteer project because of the way the people get excited when they bring certain foods.

“They really appreciate things we take for granted,” she said.

“It’s rewarding to see how giving your time can positively impact people you never would have met before.”

Zoe said her favorite volunteer job was with Colorado HorsePower, a nonprofit organization that

The Zizzo family, from left, Sierra, 14, Kira, 10, mother Nancy, and Zoe, 12, work on a volunteer project in which they sew pillowcases to donate to a local crisis center, hospice, the Children’s Hopital or a homeless shelter. Photo by Christy Steadman is an equestrian riding center for children and adults with special needs. At HorsePower, they did everything from setting up obstacle courses to shoveling manure, Nancy said.

“With HorsePower, we got to see kids with setbacks smiling and having fun,” Zoe said. “It felt really good to see that. Seeing people happy makes me happy.”

Nancy said that while volunteering is a lot of fun for her and her family, it also teaches values.

“I love knowing that I’m helping people,” Kira said. “We support what people are on the in-

side, and not just think of what they are on the outside — see what their heart is.”

Nancy said volunteering inspires people to do things for other people. She said it is important for people to focus on their personal goals, too, but it is important to give back to the community. “(We volunteer) with things that make people feel good. And it makes us feel good,” Nancy said. “So, we get something out of it, too.”

Nancy said the family is in the process of forming a group to get

more people involved with the pillowcase volunteer project. She said they are always welcoming fabric donations and people who want to dedicate some of their time to the effort. She said people may also donate a pillowcase that they have sewn themselves.

Contact Nancy at SunshineStitcherTeam@gmail.com for more information, to donate or to get involved.

“No matter how small you are, you can find ways to make a difference in your community,” Kira said.

Scout is driving force behind pair of monuments Dedication ceremony planned at Elbert County Courthouse

By Chris Michlewicz cmichlewicz@colorado communitymedia.com

The Eagle Scout project of Chris Kelly, shown here with Elbert County Commissioner Robert Rowland in February, will soon lead to the installation of two monuments honoring military veterans at the Elbert County Courthouse. File photo

Two monuments honoring military veterans will soon be installed at the Elbert County Courthouse in Kiowa.

It’s part of an ambitious Eagle Scout project led by Chris Kelly, a member of Troop 148 in Aurora, who raised $3,000 in less than a month and assembled a team to build the pieces.

The most prominent is a 7-foot-tall monument paying tribute to Elbert County veterans of U.S. military service. It is being constructed, in part, with stones collected from historic forts in Colorado.

The second monument is a marker that honors historic figures from the county’s past, including early settlers, Native Americans and about 500 members of the Mormon Battalion known as the “Sick Detachment,” all of whom traveled along Trappers’ Trail, also known as the Cherokee Trail.

Elbert County has strong military ties and the monuments are long overdue, Kelly said.

“A lot people in the area have served,” he said. “It was kind of something that was needed.”

Both pieces will be unveiled at 9:30 a.m. Aug. 2 outside the courthouse in Kiowa during a ceremony, which will include re-enactors dressed as those being memorialized. The one-hour dedication ceremony, which will take place during the week of the Elbert County Fair, also will feature Boy Scouts carrying the flags from all 50 states, several foreign

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Free concerts downtown

AUGUST 7 - 10, 2014 DOUGLASCOUNTYFAIRANDRODEO.COM

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

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

countries, troop and patrol flags and family flags.

Kelly, 17, said the finishing touches were still being put on in mid-July. A team of scouts, architects and cement workers donated time to put the monuments together. The main monument has a square base topped by a rectangular prism, which is topped by a triangular prism.

The fort stones that are being incorporated were collected as the scouts visited forts where the Mormon Battalion likely stopped during their trek from Santa Fe, N.M., to Laramie, Wyo., when the West was settled by pioneers. The scouts received special permission to remove the stones from some of the forts, including Fort Garland in the San Luis Valley; others are no longer standing.

The public, particularly local veterans, is invited to attend the dedication ceremony.

book, Twitter, Instagram (@ArtsBrookfield), YouTube, Pinterest, or Vine.

Follow the hashtag #ArtsBrookfield for photos and tweets about Summer on the Plaza.

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

Penny Parker’s “Mile High Life” column gives insights into the best events, restaurants, businesses, parties and people throughout the metro area. Parker also writes for Blacktie-Colorado.com. You can subscribe and read her columns (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) at www.blacktie-colorado.com/pennyparker. She can be reached at penny@ blacktie-llc.com or at 303-619-5209.

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

TUNES ON THE TERRACE

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

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

KIDS CAN CREATE A FAIRY GARDEN

HUDSON GARDENS SUMMER CONCERTS

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

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

GOLD PANNING IN CASTLEWOOD CANYON

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

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

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

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

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

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

FIRE RESTORATION PROJECT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado and the Coalition for the Upper South Platte are seeking volunteers to help with critical fire restoration efforts at the Waldo Canyon burn area.

Work will be done from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 26. Volunteers will help mitigate flooding and repair fire damage. The burn area is now subject to erosion and mudslides that threaten Colorado Springs’ municipal water supply, Highway 24, and public and private infrastructure. Work will involve removal of burned hazard trees, re-shaping the ground surface, sand-bagging, re-seeding, tree and seedling planting and building erosion control structures to stabilize drainages. No experience needed, although work will be moderate to strenuous in nature.

Registered volunteers will received a light breakfast and lunch. Volunteers must commit to the entire day. Minimum age to volunteer is 16. Register at www.voc.org/projects or 303-715-1010.

RED HAT SOCIETY LUNCHEON CASTLE COUNTRY Assisted Living will host a Red Hat Society luncheon at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 29, at Valley House, 255 S. Valley Drive, Castle Rock. Calvin entertainment. The Red Hat Society is an international organization committed to connecting and supporting women of all ages. This luncheon is free and open to the public, but space is limited. Call 303-482-5552 to learn more or to RSVP. DOWNTOWN CASTLE Rock hosts Splash in the Park from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 30, in Festival Park, 300 Second St., Castle Rock. Included will be a bounce house, slip `n’ slides, super soakers and other water-related activities. Go to http://www.downtowncastlerock.com/

the Park,” at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 2, at Civic Green Park, 9370 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Admission is free. Children are invited to conduct the band, see the instruments and enjoy an Otter Pop. Revel Tart & Tatlee will offer glitter tattoos. Go to www.hrconcertband.org or call Kelley at 303-683-4102.

LEGEND OF AGRICULTURE DINNER

SUMMER OPERA

CALF WILL celebrate Larry Carnahan, 2014 Legend of Agriculture

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

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

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

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

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

STIRRUP SOME FUN AT THE FAIR

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

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

TOUCH A TRUCK EVENT

COOL OFF With a Splash

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

THE 13TH annual Pinery art show will feature photography, water

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

THE HIGHLANDS Ranch Concert Band performs its annual children’s concert “Playin’ in

PACE PRESENTS CLASSIC BROADWAY MUSICAL

PINERY ART SHOW

CLOSING CAMPFIRE

CONCERT BAND PRESENTS CHILDREN’S PROGRAM

THEATER

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

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

6:30 p.m., the James H. LaRue branch, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch, will show the 1984 movie classic “Gremlins” with a texting twist. Registration is required for all programs at 303-791-7323 or DouglasCountyLibraries.org.

ENJOY RODEOS, concerts, demolition derby, unlimited carnival rides and more for one

price at the Arapahoe County Fair, Thursday, July 24, to Sunday, July 27, at the Arapahoe County Fairgrounds, 25690 E. Quincy Ave., Aurora. Gate and exhibit hours are 4-9 p.m.

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

FREE FILMS in the Park JOIN THE Highlands Ranch Community Association for free films in the park in August at Civic Green Park. Movies start at dusk. Admission is free. Movie schedule is Friday, Aug. 1, “Happy Feet Two,” Friday, Aug. 8, “Despicable Me 2,” and Friday, Aug. 15, “The Lego Movie.”

Go to http://hrcaonline.org/hrcainfo/calendarhrca/tabid/275/ctl/viewdetail/mid/1302/ itemid/6691/d/20140801/Film-in-the-Park.aspx.

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

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

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

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

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

FUN FOR TEENS

BEYOND SURVIVING TO THRIVING

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

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

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

At 2 p.m. at the Lone Tree Library, 8827 Lone Tree Parkway, we’ll show “Iron Man 3” for lovers of comics and movies. The Teen Fashion Runway Show, featuring designers from the community, is at 5:30 p.m. at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. At

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

By Tom Munds

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“Driving a top fuel funny car isn’t tre-

mendously demanding physically,” he said.

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

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

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

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

Johnson darts to Pro Stock victory Teammate Coughlin red-lighted in title race

RESULTS FROM THE MOPAR MILE HIGH NATIONALS, HELD JULY 18-20 AT BANDIMERE SPEEDWAY IN MORRISON

By Jim Benton

jbenton @coloradocommunitymedia.com Images of the King of the Mountain litter the Internet but none features Allen Johnson.

Johnson is the King of the Mountain, at least Thunder Mountain, the name attached to Bandimere Speedway in Morrison.

On July 20, Johnson drove his MagnetiMarelli Mopar Dodge Dart to his third consecutive Pro Stock championship at the Mopar Mile High Nationals and his fifth title in the past six years.

He now ranks second in the number of wins at Bandimere with six and trails Bob Glidden, who captured seven Pro Stock championships at Thunder Mountain.

“This was the first race I every qualified at in 1996, and that was the only race out of 21 I qualified for that year,” recalled Johnson, who now has 24 career wins and four this season. “I have qualified for every single race (here) since then. It’s very important to us. It’s almost like a championship to us to excite all the Mopar executives and everyone that comes out to support us, but it get tougher every year.”

Johnson, making his eighth consecutive appearance in the Mile High Nationals finals, beat Mopar teammate Jeg Coughlin Jr., who red-lighted in the title race. Johnson had a run of 6.930 at 198.61 miles per hour.

“This team continues to find a way to do it,” said Johnson. ”We want to win here for Mopar.”

Mopar announced a three-year extension of its sponsorship of the Mile High Nationals

Allen Johnson launches his pro stock drag racer off the starting line during a recent National Hot Rod Association event.

Johnson won the pro stock championship July 20 at the Mile High Nationals at Bandimere Speedway in Morrison. This was Johnson’s third straight pro stock win at an NHRA event. It also marked the eighth straight year he has been in the pro stock finals at the Mile High Nationals. Courtesy photo earlier in the day. The current 26-year Mopar sponsorship with Bandimere is the longest running sponsorship in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series.

“Mopar and the mountain and me, we’re married,” said Johnson. “We’re going to take that deal and run with it the next three years and break Bob Glidden’s record and be the king of the mountain for a long time.”

Johnson’s car might not have been as dominant as it was in past seasons but it was good enough for him to win again.

“We struggled a little bit, Saturday (July 19) especially,” said Johnson. “Friday (July 18) we were decent but we didn’t build on it. We had to start over. First round (of eliminations) we were solid, and then something else start

going wrong second and third round. In the final, Jeg, if he hadn’t red-lighted, he probably had us beat because he had the speed. He was on a really good run.”

Pro stock points leader Erica Enders-Stevens bowed out in the second round when she lost to Dave Connolly.

V Gaines of Lakewood, a 2013 finalist, lost to Connolly in the first round of eliminations and Denver’s Shane Gray was also ousted in the opening elimination round. He lost to Chris McGaha.

In the qualifying, Johnson set a new track record of 198.90 mph on a cooler day July 18.

He beat his own Bandimere mark of 198.70 mph.

Pro Top Fuel - 1. J.R. Todd; 2. Brittany Force. #1 qualifier - Tony Schumacher.

Funny Car - 1. Robert Hight; 2. John Force. #1 qualifier - John Force.

Pro Stock - 1. Allen Johnson; 2. Jeg Coughlin Jr. #1 qualifier - Jason Line.

Pro Stock Motorcycle - 1. Andrew Hines; 2. Michael Ray. #1 qualifier - Hector Arana Jr. Sportsman Super Stock - 1. Jackie Alley, Eagle, Id; 2. Tyler Wakarusa, Ks. #1 qualifier - Carroll Warling, Brighton.

Stock Eliminator - 1. Brenda Grubbs, Magnolia, Tx; 2. Scott Burton, Golden. #1 qualifier - Todd Patterson, Augusta, Ks. Super Comp - 1. Jeremy Demers, Carroll Ia; 2. Mitch Mustard, Arvada. #1 qualifier - Kariann BombardGieck, Lakewood.

Super Gas - 1. James Kunkel, Wichita; 2. Bradley Johnson, Morrison. #1 qualifier - Dennis Keck, Wheatland, Wy. Super Street - 1. Brian Percival, Lakewood; 2. Chris Bobard, Watkins, Co. #1 qualifier - Darrel Schwartz, Greeley.

Top Sportsman - 1. Ryan Julius, Brighton; 2. Dave Slatten, Fort Collins. #1 qualifier - Raymond Vettel, Phillips, Ne. Top Dragster - 1. Branden M. Rhodes, Sterling; 2.

George Slatten, Santa Fe, NM. #1 qualifier - Mike Candelario, Brighton

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Over 50, but not over baseball Program keeps lovers of game on diamonds

By Tom Munds

tmunds @coloradocommunitymedia.com Intensity levels rivaled those on the major league level, but the tempo of play was just a bit slower during a recent mid-July over-50 baseball game at Brent Mayne Field in Englewood.

“Our players range from early 50s to over 65. They play with intensity but no one runs or throws as fast as they did when they were younger,” said Blues manager Art Kendrick, whose team had just duked it out with the Grey Sox. “I think most of the guys in the league are like me and are out here because they love to play baseball.”

There are 14 teams in the league, divided into the National and American divisions. Games are scheduled on the weekends at facilities around the metro area.

Mark Danuser, commissioner of Colorado Over 50 Baseball, said the league is an independent organization. The teams play a regular schedule and then have the option to travel out of state to a postseason tournament.

“Our league remains about the same size (year after year), but we are looking to grow,” he said. “Our league is open to anyone who wants to play, so we invite all those 50 and older to join us.”

Kendrick explained that the league uses regular baseball rules, with a few exceptions. He said while players can slide, no one is allowed to steal a base, and collisions between a runner and a defender are prohibited. He said everyone in uniform is required to take part in the game and play at least two innings on defense.

“There is also no limit on having another player go in to run for a player who gets a hit,” the Littleton resident said.

“We want it to be about having fun playing the game of baseball, so we do what we can to avoid getting someone hurt.”

Like most of the teams in the league, the players on the Blues roster live all over the metro area. For example, pitcher Jeff Martinez lives in Greeley, while

catcher Frank Harman lives in Centennial.

Martinez, who pitched the first seveninning game of the twin bill, said that in his prime he could throw his fastball between 85 and 89 mph. He said he still throws hard, but his speed has dropped into the low 70s and upper 60s.

Players usually spend a couple hundred dollars a season on equipment, uniforms and fees, and those who travel for postseason tournaments pay all of their own expenses.

Kendrick said that, like most of the guys in the league, he has been playing baseball for a lot of years. He began playing adult baseball in 1990 in Phoenix.

“I joined the league in the Denver area about 16 years ago,” he said. “Anyone is welcome to play in our league. A guy who wants to play just has to be able to get along with a bunch of guys who are over 50, but think they are still teenagers.”

Blues veteran Andre Price said he began his love affair with baseball when he was 6.

“I lived across the street from a park when I was growing up and went over there and started playing baseball,” the 53-year-old Parker resident said. “I guess I have been at it ever since. I am still playing, of course, because I love playing baseball. But I also am still playing because I really enjoy the camaraderie we have on the team. We are all friends and the socialization extends to events where all our families get together.”

Blues teammate Frank Harman caught the first game of the doubleheader, and said he has been playing ball for almost 50 years. He was a kid when he first started catching, and said he was lucky because former Negro League player Matt Matthews showed him the ropes of the position. Harman then played six years in the minor leagues before joining the Air Force.

“I love the game and it is still a lot of fun to get out here and play,” the Centennial resident said. “I enjoy the game but I also like being here with my teammates.

This is a great bunch of guys and friends.”

A list of teams, schedules and information about the league is available at www.coloradoover50baseball.org.

Jeff Martinez delivers a strike for the Blues in a July 13 over-50 baseball game against the Grey Sox at Brent Mayne Field in Englewood. There are 14 teams in the league, each made up of players from throughout the metro area. The teams play a full league schedule and then some travel out of state to a postseason tournament. Photos by Tom Munds

Frank Harman, catcher for the Blues, moves back to field a foul ball behind the plate during the July 13 50-and-over baseball game against the Grey Sox. The Centennial resident made the catch and had a hit to help his team win the first game of the weekly doubleheader that was played at Brent Mayne Field in Englewood.

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Todd’s power overcomes foe’s Force Driver from Indianapolis wins after being seeded 10th

By Scott Stocker Special to Colorado Community Media

The number 10 turned out to be just the right number for J.R. Todd.

Todd, who lives in Indianapolis, was seeded No. 10 as the July 20 elimination rounds got underway in the 35th Mello Yello National Hot Rod Association Top Fuel Dragster division at Bandimere Speedway.

But when it was all over he had won the category with his victory against Brittany Force.

Todd, who last won in 2008 at Dallas, also picked up his second victory in the Mile-Highs in the process. He last won on the side of the mountain in 2006 and this time around also picked up a lucky seventh career win.

For the victory, he zipped up the quarter-mile track in 3.878-seconds at 317.87 miles per hour while Force, seeded No. 9, clocked 3.968 at 297.35 mph.

“This is the hardest place to race here at Bandimere, but it’s certainly a first-class facility all the way,” Todd said in the post-race press conference. “Our team certainly had to find a way to win and we came through. I don’t think a lot of people expected this. We just came through today when we had to.”

Todd opened up by beating No. 7 seed Terry McMillen in the first round (3.969 to 4.569) then pulled of a solid upset beating No. 2 seeded Steve Torrence of Brownsburg, Ind.,(3.938-3.946).

It was on to the semifinals, where he defeated the No. 3 seed, Larry Dixon of Avon, Indiana (3.912-3.936).

What also might have been to his advantage was the 45-minute rain delay at the track that began right before the finals in the professional divisions.

“It just worked out great,” said Todd, who drives his Optima Batteries/Bounty Hunter dragster. “The rains came and we were able to do just a bit more work on the car to get it ready. I thank my team for all the hard work this week that made this possible.”

Force, would have hoped it could have been a double-win day for her family.

But it wasn’t to be as her father, John Force, also lost in his final against teammate, Robert Hight, in the Funny Car division.

She opened by beating No. 8 seed Khalid AlBalooshi of Brownsburg (4.304-5.258), then defeated Jenna Haddock of Temple, Texas (3.990-4.166), followed by her semifinal victory against Bob Vandergriff Jr. (3.9238.369).

Haddock, by the way, was competing in her very first Top Fuel event and was able to win her first-ever race in the event.

She defeated No. 1 seeded Tony Schumacher of Brownsburg, Ind., (4.276-4.792) as both cars broke down prior to the finish line.

The day certainly didn’t play out for point’s leader Schumacher.

Schumacher, in his U.S. Army Top Fuel dragster for Don Schumacher Racing, had been on top of his game coming through with the top qualifying time with a :03.823 run at 314.09 mph.

It was interesting to note that while Schumacher has a total of 73, No. 1 qualifying efforts in his career, this was his first at Bandimere.

It also was his first No. 1 qualifying run of the season for the seven-time champion that turned out to be a Bandimere Elapsed Time Record.

“I just don’t take anything for granted when you qualify No. 1, but it’s always a fine feeling,” Schumacher said following in his top-qualifying press meeting.

“The track today was hot and slippery and we had to make a lot of changes in the car. But, we had four good runs over the course of qualifying. This is a hard place to make power, but there is going to be some awesome racing. We just have to get down the track faster than others.”

It’s just was a disappointment for Schumacher as he couldn’t make his qualifying effort pay off.

Doub Kalitta, who came into Bandimere leading in Top Fuel points in his Mac Tools dragster, qualified at a surprising 11.

It was the first time this season he had qualified in the lower half of the field leaving him facing Antron Brown, who qualified sixth.

Brown made it all the more difficult week for Kalitta as he came through the first round winner..

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mand 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, August 20, 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: 6/26/2014 Last Publication: 7/24/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 5/5/2014 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: CHRISTOPHER T GROEN Colorado Registration #: 39976 999 18TH STREET SUITE 2201, DENVER, COLORADO 80202 Phone #: (303) 865-1400 Fax #: (303) 865-1410 Attorney File #: 14-01755 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/

CONDOMINIUM MAP FOR COTTONWOOD SOUTH CONDOMINIUM MAP NO. 41 RECORDED ON FEBRUARY 8, 2008 AT RECEPTION NO. 2008009108, IN THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF DOUGLAS COUNTY AND AS DEFINED AND DESCRIBED IN THE CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION FOR COTTONWOOD SOUTH CONDOMINIUMS FOR PRAIRIE MEADOWS CONDOMINIUMS RECORDED ON FEBRUARY 3, 2005 AT RECEPTION NO. 2005010456, IN SAID RECORDS, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 9047 Apache Plume Dr Unit F, Parker, CO 80134

Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 2/23/2007 Recording Date of DOT: 3/1/2007 Reception No. of DOT: 2007017929 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $306,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $278,620.70 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 36, BLOCK 3, BRADBURY RANCH FILING NO. 10, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 16571 Prairie Flower Place, Parker, CO 80134

Public Notices Public Trustees PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0166 To Whom It May Concern: On 4/29/2014 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: MARCIE MATHIS Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR MERIDIAN LENDING CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 7/15/2008 Recording Date of DOT: 7/22/2008 Reception No. of DOT: 2008051431 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $113,680.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $105,914.58 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: All that certain condominium situated in the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, being known and designated as Condominium Unit R-8-306, Building 8, Prairie Walk on Cherry Creek Condominium Map No. 6 according to the Condominium Map recorded October 27, 2005, at Reception No. 2005103751, and as defined and described in the Declaration for Prairie Walk on Cherry Creek, recorded February 22, 2005 at Reception No. 2005015009, in the Office of the Clerk and Recorder of Douglas County, State of Colorado.

Which has the address of: 17388 Nature Walk Trail #8-306, Parker, CO 80134 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, August 20, 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: 6/26/2014 Last Publication: 7/24/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 4/30/2014 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: STACEY L. ARONOWITZ Colorado Registration #: 36290 1199 BANNOCK STREET , DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 813-1177 Fax #: (303) 813-1107 Attorney File #: 9105.100003.F01 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2014-0166 First Publication: 6/26/2014 Last Publication: 7/24/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0168 To Whom It May Concern: On 5/2/2014 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: JEREMY SMITH AND SUMMER R. SMITH Original Beneficiary: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 1/20/2012 Recording Date of DOT: 1/27/2012 Reception No. of DOT: 2012006276 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $286,414.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $278,771.75 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: L OT 1 3 , S T O N E GA T E F IL IN G 1 6 , COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO Which has the address of: 9331 Longstone Drive, Parker, CO 80134 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, August 20, 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: 6/26/2014 Last Publication: 7/24/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 5/5/2014 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: CHRISTOPHER T GROEN Colorado Registration #: 39976

Public Trustees

Legal Notice No.: 2014-0168 First Publication: 6/26/2014 Last Publication: 7/24/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0187 To Whom It May Concern: On 5/22/2014 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: KERRY B PIERCE AND MICHELLE A PIERCE Original Beneficiary: MACQUARIE MORTGAGES USA, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: MACQUARIE MORTGAGES USA INC. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 4/23/2008 Recording Date of DOT: 5/2/2008 Reception No. of DOT: 2008031345 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $1,000,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $999,985.63 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 36, PINERY WEST FILING NO. 1H, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 5235 Moonlight Way, Parker, CO 80134 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 10, 2014, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 7/17/2014 Last Publication: 8/14/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 5/22/2014 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: JOAN OLSON Colorado Registration #: 28078 1199 BANNOCK STREET , DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 813-1177 Fax #: (303) 813-1107 Attorney File #: 4622.100075.F01 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2014-0187 First Publication: 7/17/2014 Last Publication: 8/14/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0190 To Whom It May Concern: On 5/22/2014 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: DUSTIN MILLER Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR 360 MORTGAGE GROUP, LLC, Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 1/28/2011 Recording Date of DOT: 2/3/2011 Reception No. of DOT: 2011008714 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $141,324.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $134,875.11 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: UNIT F, BUILDING A2-10,COTTONWOOD SOUTH CONDOMINIUMS, MAP NO. 41, FOR PRAIRIE MEADOWS CONDOMINIUMS ACCORDING TO THE CONDOMINIUM MAP FOR COTTONWOOD SOUTH CONDOMINIUM MAP NO. 41 RECORDED ON FEBRUARY 8, 2008 AT RECEPTION NO. 2008009108, IN THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF DOUGLAS COUNTY AND AS DEFINED AND DESCRIBED IN THE CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION FOR COTTONWOOD SOUTH CONDOMINIUMS FOR PRAIRIE MEADOWS CONDOMINIUMS RECORDED ON FEBRUARY 3, 2005 AT RECEPTION NO. 2005010456, IN SAID RECORDS, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 9047 Apache Plume Dr Unit F, Parker, CO 80134 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 10, 2014, at the Pub-

NOTICE OF SALE

The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 10, 2014, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 7/17/2014 Last Publication: 8/14/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 5/22/2014 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 999 18TH STREET SUITE 2201, DENVER, COLORADO 80202 Phone #: (303) 865-1400 Fax #: (303) 865-1410 Attorney File #: 14-01385 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/

Public Trustees

Legal Notice No.: 2014-0190 First Publication: 7/17/2014 Last Publication: 8/14/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0192 To Whom It May Concern: On 5/22/2014 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: RYAN M. SMITH Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 6/11/2013 Recording Date of DOT: 6/12/2013 Reception No. of DOT: 2013048897 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $225,834.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $224,854.58 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 41, COTTONWOOD SUBDIVISION FILING 1, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO Which has the address of: 8558 Angela Lane, Parker, CO 80134 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 10, 2014, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 7/17/2014 Last Publication: 8/14/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 5/22/2014 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: EVE M GRINA Colorado Registration #: 43658 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: Attorney File #: 14-001047 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2014-0192 First Publication: 7/17/2014 Last Publication: 8/14/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0193 To Whom It May Concern: On 5/22/2014 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: ANDREW P STOBBE AND DENISE L STOBBE Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR MOUNTAIN RANGE FUNDING, LLC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWABS, INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-6 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 2/23/2007 Recording Date of DOT: 3/1/2007 Reception No. of DOT: 2007017929 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $306,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $278,620.70 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 36, BLOCK 3, BRADBURY RANCH FILING NO. 10, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 16571 Prairie Flower Place, Parker, CO 80134 NOTICE OF SALE

Notices

OF THE CWABS, INC., ASSET-BACKED

30 CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-6

Public Trustees NOTICE OF SALE

The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 10, 2014, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 7/17/2014 Last Publication: 8/14/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 5/22/2014 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: DAVID R DOUGHTY Colorado Registration #: 40042 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: Attorney File #: 14-001092 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2014-0193 First Publication: 7/17/2014 Last Publication: 8/14/2014 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 August 16, 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 INTERSTATE IMPROVEMENT, INC. for the 2013 Concrete Grinding Project, Douglas County Project Number CI 2013-006 in Douglas County; and that any person, co-partnership, association or corporation that has an unpaid claim against said Interstate Improvement, Inc. 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 August 16, 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 Terry Gruber, Department of Public Works Engineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104.

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.: 925684 First Publication: July 17, 2014 Last Publication: July 24, 2014 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the Same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to: OCCUPANT - Paradise Villas Castle Pines LLC aka Paradise Villas Castle Pines LLC, a Colorado limited liability company - Paradise Villas Castle Pines aka Paradise - Ethan Hsieh Trust - Lynn A Brandt - Mark D Terry & Nickolas Terry American National Bank - Amfirst Bank NA - Angela D Vencill - Aztec Consultants Inc - Bill D Berkley, President c/o State Bank of Downs - Blanch Backo, Title Officer c/o Land Title Guarantee Company Board of County Commissioners c/o Douglas County - Board President, Village Lake Homeowners Association Inc., a Colorado nonprofit corporation - Bryan R White, Vice President c/o American National Bank - Castle Pines Fidelity Associates Limited Partnership, its sole general partner c/o Fidelity Castle Pines Ltd. A Maryland limited partnership - Castle Pines Fidelity Realty, Inc. its sole general partner c/o Fidelity Castle Pines Ltd. A Maryland limited partnership - Castle Pines Homes Association aka Castle Pines Homes Association Inc aka Association - Castle Pines Metropolitan District, a Quasi-Municipal Corporation aka Castle Pines Metropolitan District aka The District - Castle Pines Sales Office c/o Castle Pines Homes Association Inc - Castlewood Fire Protection District - Cherry Hills Bank c/o Guaranty Bank & Trust - Colorado East Bank and Trust, Colorado Springs - Commonwealth Land Title Coscan Commercial Corporation - CPV Inc., a Colorado Corporation - Craig Austin, Manager c/o Wynn Homes LLC, a Colorado limited liability company - Daniel B Stubbs, Senior Vice President c/o Vestin Mortgage Inc - David Livingston, President c/o Guaranty Bank & Trust - David Livingston, President, Cherry Hills Bank c/o Guaranty Bank & Trust - Donald F Cummings, President c/o Forest Glen Inc. a Colorado Corporation - Douglas County c/o Douglas County Commissioners - Ed Ehmann, Field Superintendent c/o Castle Pines Metropolitan District - Fidelity Castle Pines Ltd, a Maryland limited partnership Forest Glen Inc., a Colorado Corporation aka Forest Glen Inc - Frank L Rober, Managing Member c/o KPRD Investments LLC a Colorado Limited Liability Company Guaranty Bank and Trust - Intermountain Rural Electric Association - Jack A Vickers III - Jack A Vickers III, Individual as President c/o CPV Inc., a Colorado Corporation - Jack A Vickers III, President c/o

Pines Homes Association Inc - Castlewood Fire Protection District - Cherry Hills Public Notice Bank c/o Guaranty Bank & Trust - Colorado East Bank and Trust, Colorado NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL Springs - Commonwealth Land Title ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND Coscan Commercial Corporation - CPV OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE Inc., a Colorado Corporation - Craig AusOF TREASURER’S DEED tin, Manager c/o Wynn Homes LLC, a Colorado limited liability company - Daniel B To Every Person in Actual Possession or Stubbs, Senior Vice President c/o Vestin Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Mortgage Inc - David Livingston, PresidLand, Lot or Premises, and to the Person ent c/o Guaranty Bank & Trust - David Livin Whose Name the Same was Taxed or ingston, President, Cherry Hills Bank c/o Specially Assessed, and to all Persons Guaranty Bank & Trust - Donald F Cumhaving an Interest or Title of Record in or mings, President c/o Forest Glen Inc. a to the said Premises and To Whom It May Colorado Corporation - Douglas County Concern, and more especially to: c/o Douglas County Commissioners - Ed Ehmann, Field Superintendent c/o Castle OCCUPANT - Paradise Villas Castle To advertise your publicPines notices Pines Metropolitan District - Fidelity Castle LLC call aka 303-566-4100 Paradise Villas Castle Pines Ltd, a Maryland limited partnership Pines LLC, a Colorado limited liability Forest Glen Inc., a Colorado Corporation company - Paradise Villas Castle Pines aka Forest Glen Inc - Frank L Rober, Manaka Paradise - Ethan Hsieh Trust - Lynn A aging Member c/o KPRD Investments LLC Brandt - Mark D Terry & Nickolas Terry a Colorado Limited Liability Company American National Bank - Amfirst Bank Guaranty Bank and Trust - Intermountain NA - Angela D Vencill - Aztec Consultants Rural Electric Association - Jack A VickInc - Bill D Berkley, President c/o State ers III - Jack A Vickers III, Individual as Bank of Downs - Blanch Backo, Title OfPresident c/o CPV Inc., a Colorado Corficer c/o Land Title Guarantee Company poration - Jack A Vickers III, President c/o Board of County Commissioners c/o CPV Inc., a Colorado Corporation - James Douglas County - Board President, VilMcSwiggan, Executive Vice President c/o lage Lake Homeowners Association Inc., Royal Bank America - Joe Leist, General a Colorado nonprofit corporation - Bryan R Manager c/o Castle Pines Homes AssociWhite, Vice President c/o American Naation Inc - Joshua K Roach, Member c/o tional Bank - Castle Pines Fidelity AssoParadise Villas Castle Pines LLC, a Colorciates Limited Partnership, its sole generado limited liability company - Katherine al partner c/o Fidelity Castle Pines Ltd. A D Poague and Larry R Poague - KPRD InMaryland limited partnership - Castle vestments LLC a Colorado Limited LiabilPines Fidelity Realty, Inc. its sole general ity Company - Land Title Guarantee Compartner c/o Fidelity Castle Pines Ltd. A pany - Lawrence Dale Taylor and Mary Maryland limited partnership - Castle Elizabeth Taylor - Lexi Development LLC Pines Homes Association aka Castle aka Lexi Development LLC a Colorado Pines Homes Association Inc aka AssociLimited Liability Co. - M Kathleen Siegist, ation - Castle Pines Metropolitan District, Manager c/o Summit Chalet Properties a Quasi-Municipal Corporation aka Castle LLC a Colorado Limited Liability ComPines Metropolitan District aka The Dispany - Nancy M Schirm, Authorized Oftrict - Castle Pines Sales Office c/o Castle ficer c/o Colorado East Bank & Trust Pines Homes Association Inc - CastleNancy M Schirm, President c/o Colorado wood Fire Protection District - Cherry Hills East Bank & Trust - Nancy M Schirm, Sr Bank c/o Guaranty Bank & Trust - ColorVice President c/o Peoples National Bank, ado East Bank and Trust, Colorado Colorado - Nelda A Brandt - Norman StuSprings - Commonwealth Land Title ard, President c/o The Village Lakes Coscan Commercial Corporation - CPV Homes Association Inc. - Norman Stuard, Inc., a Colorado Corporation - Craig AusVice President c/o The Village Lakes tin, Manager c/o Wynn Homes LLC, a ColHomes Association Inc - Norman Stuard, orado limited liability company - Daniel B Vice President c/o Lexis Development Stubbs, Senior Vice President c/o Vestin LLC - Paradise Villas Castle Pines LLC & Mortgage Inc - David Livingston, PresidSteve Gage, an individual - Paradise Vilent c/o Guaranty Bank & Trust - David Livlas West LLC, a Colorado limited liability ingston, President, Cherry Hills Bank c/o company - Peoples National Bank, ColorGuaranty Bank & Trust - Donald F Cumado - Peter Italiano, Planning Director c/o mings, President c/o Forest Glen Inc. a Douglas County Planning Department Colorado Corporation - Douglas County Philip Bucher and Susan Bucher - Plum c/o Douglas County Commissioners - Ed Creek Waste Water Treatment Plant Ehmann, Field Superintendent c/o Castle Public Trustee of Douglas County - Public Pines Metropolitan District - Fidelity Castle Trustee of El Paso County - R Scott VenPines Ltd, a Maryland limited partnership cill - Ramona H Ptacek c/o Robert Ptacek Forest Glen Inc., a Colorado Corporation - Robert D Snodgrass, Registered Land aka Forest Glen Inc - Frank L Rober, ManSurveyor c/o Aztec Consultants Inc - Royaging Member c/o KPRD Investments LLC al Bank America - Scott Vencill, Vice Presa Colorado Limited Liability Company ident c/o Amfirst Bank NA - State Bank of Guaranty Bank and Trust - Intermountain Downs - Stephen M Buck, Assistant Vice Rural Electric Association - Jack A VickPresident of Fidelity Castle Pines Ltd a ers III - Jack A Vickers III, Individual as Maryland limited partnership - Stephen M President c/o CPV Inc., a Colorado CorBuck, Assistant Vice President of Castle poration - Jack A Vickers III, President c/o Pines Fidelity Associates Limited PartnerCPV Inc., a Colorado Corporation - James ship, its sole general partner c/o Fidelity McSwiggan, Executive Vice President c/o Castle Pines Ltd. A Maryland limited partRoyal Bank America - Joe Leist, General nership - Stephen M Buck, Assistant ViceManager c/o Castle Pines Homes AssociPresident of Castle Pines Fidelity Realty ation Inc - Joshua K Roach, Member c/o Inc. its sole general partner c/o Fidelity Paradise Villas Castle Pines LLC, a ColorCastle Pines Ltd. A Maryland limited partado limited liability company - Katherine nership - Steve Gage, an individual c/o D Poague and Larry R Poague - KPRD InParadise Villas Castle Pines LLC - Steve vestments LLC a Colorado Limited LiabilGage, an individual as its Managing Memity Company - Land Title Guarantee Comber c/o Paradise Villas Castle Pines LLC, pany - Lawrence Dale Taylor and Mary Limited Liability Company - Steve Gage, Elizabeth Taylor - Lexi Development LLC Manager c/o Paradise Villas Castle Pines aka Lexi Development LLC a Colorado LLC a Colorado Ltd Liab Co - Steve Limited Liability Co. - M Kathleen Siegist, Gage, President c/o Vision Development Manager c/o Summit Chalet Properties Group Inc. a Colorado Corporation - Steve LLC a Colorado Limited Liability ComGage, President c/o Vision Development pany - Nancy M Schirm, Authorized OfGroup Inc., Manager of Paradise Villas ficer c/o Colorado East Bank & Trust Castle Pines LLC, a Colorado Ltd Liab Co Nancy M Schirm, President c/o Colorado - Steve Gage, President c/o Vision Asset East Bank & Trust - Nancy M Schirm, Sr Management Group Inc., a Colorado corVice President c/o Peoples National Bank, poration - Steve Gage, President c/o Colorado - Nelda A Brandt - Norman StuParadise Villas West, LLC, a Colorado ard, President c/o The Village Lakes limited liability company - Steve Gage, Homes Association Inc. - Norman Stuard, President c/o Vision Development Group Vice President c/o The Village Lakes Inc., A Colorado Corporation - Steven Homes Association Inc - Norman Stuard, Gage aka Steven W Gage c/o Paradise Vice President c/o Lexis Development Villas Castle Pines LLC a Colorado Ltd LLC - Paradise Villas Castle Pines LLC & Liab Co - Steven Gage, President c/o VisSteve Gage, an individual - Paradise Vilion Development Group Inc - Steven las West LLC, a Colorado limited liability Gage, President c/o Vision Asset Managecompany - Peoples National Bank, Colorment Group Inc., a Colorado corporation ado - Peter Italiano, Planning Director c/o Steven W Gage, Member of Paradise VilDouglas County Planning Department las Castle Pines LLC - Summit Chalet Philip Bucher and Susan Bucher - Plum Properties LLC, a Colorado limited liability Creek Waste Water Treatment Plant company - The Town of Castle Rock - Tri Public Trustee of Douglas County - Public County Health Department - US West Trustee of El Paso County - R Scott VenCommunications c/o CenturyLink - Vestin cill - Ramona H Ptacek c/o Robert Ptacek Mortgage Inc - Village Lake Homes Asso- Robert D Snodgrass, Registered Land ciation, Inc aka Sub Association aka AssoSurveyor c/o Aztec Consultants Inc - Royciation - Village Lake Homes Association, al Bank America - Scott Vencill, Vice PresInc a Colorado nonprofit corporation aka ident c/o Amfirst Bank NA - State Bank of The Village Lake Homes Association Inc Downs - Stephen M Buck, Assistant Vice Vision Asset Management Group Inc, a President of Fidelity Castle Pines Ltd a Colorado Corporation aka Vision Asset Maryland limited partnership - Stephen M Management Group Inc. - Vision DevelopBuck, Assistant Vice President of Castle ment Group Inc., Manager, c/o Paradise Pines Fidelity Associates Limited PartnerVillas Castle Pines LLC A Colorado Limship, its sole general partner c/o Fidelity ited Liability Company - Vision DevelopCastle Pines Ltd. A Maryland limited partment Group Inc aka Vision Development nership - Stephen M Buck, Assistant ViceGroup Inc et al - Vision Development President of Castle Pines Fidelity Realty Group Inc., a Colorado Corporation aka Inc. its sole general partner c/o Fidelity Vision Development - Walter M Maxwell, Castle Pines Ltd. A Maryland limited partChair, Board of County Commissioners nership - Steve Gage, an individual c/o c/o Douglas County Commissioners – Paradise Villas Castle Pines LLC - Steve Walter M Maxwell, Douglas County ComGage, an individual as its Managing Memmissioner, c/o Douglas County Commisber c/o Paradise Villas Castle Pines LLC, sioners - Wynne Homes LLC a Colorado Limited Liability Company - Steve Gage, Limited Liability Company aka Wynne Manager c/o Paradise Villas Castle Pines Homes LLC - Winzenburg, Leff, Purvis & LLC a Colorado Ltd Liab Co - Steve Payne – Gina C Botti, Attorney in Fact for Gage, President c/o Vision Development Castle Pines Homes Association Inc. Group Inc. a Colorado Corporation - Steve Gage, President c/o Vision Development You and each of you are hereby notified Group Inc., Manager of Paradise Villas that on the 12th day of November 2009 Castle Pines LLC, a Colorado Ltd Liab Co the then County Treasurer of the County - Steve Gage, President c/o Vision Asset of Douglas, in the State of Colorado, sold Management Group Inc., a Colorado corat public tax lien sale to Ethan Hsieh Trust poration - Steve Gage, President c/o the following described real estate situate Paradise Villas West, LLC, a Colorado in the County of Douglas, State of Colorlimited liability company - Steve Gage, ado, to wit: LOT 5168A CASTLE PINES President c/o Vision Development Group VILLAGE 32 J 1ST AMD 0.101 AM/L and Inc., A Colorado Corporation - Steven said County Treasurer issued a certificate Gage aka Steven W Gage c/o Paradise of purchase therefore to Ethan Hsieh Villas Castle Pines LLC a Colorado Ltd Trust. That said tax lien sale was made to Liab Co - Steven Gage, President c/o Vissatisfy the delinquent* taxes assessed ion Development Group Inc - Steven against said real estate for the year 2008.

Gage, President c/o Vision Asset ManageThat said real estate was taxed or spement Group Inc., a Colorado corporation cially assessed in the name(s) of ParaSteven W Gage, Member of Paradise Vildise Villas Castle Pines LLC for said year las Castle Pines LLC - Summit Chalet 2008.

Properties LLC, a Colorado limited liability company - The Town of Castle Rock - Tri That on the 21st day of May 2014 said County Health Department - US West Ethan Hsieh Trust assigned said certificCommunications c/o CenturyLink - Vestin ate of purchase to Mark D Terry & NickMortgage Inc - Village Lake Homes Assoolas Terry. That said Mark D Terry & Nickciation, Inc aka Sub Association aka Assoolas Terry on the 2nd day of June 2014 ciation - Village Lake Homes Association, the present holder of said certificate, has Inc a Colorado nonprofit corporation aka made request upon the Treasurer of said The Village Lake Homes Association Inc County for a deed to said real estate; That Vision Asset Management Group Inc, a a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said Colorado Corporation aka Vision Asset real estate to the said Mark D Terry & Management Group Inc. - Vision DevelopNickolas Terry at 1:00 o’clock P.M., on the ment Group Inc., Manager, c/o Paradise 6th day of November 2014 unless the Villas Castle Pines LLC A Colorado Limsame has been redeemed. Said property ited Liability Company - Vision Developmay be redeemed from said sale at any ment Group Inc aka Vision Development time prior to the actual execution of said Group Inc et al - Vision Development Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my hand this Group Inc., a Colorado Corporation aka 15th day of July 2014 Vision Development - Walter M Maxwell, Chair, Board of County Commissioners /s/ Diane A. Holbert c/o Douglas County Commissioners – County Treasurer of Douglas County Walter M Maxwell, Douglas County Commissioner, c/o Douglas County CommisLegal Notice No.: 925703 sioners - Wynne Homes LLC a Colorado First Publication: July 24, 2014 Limited Liability Company aka Wynne Last Publication: August 7, 2014 Homes LLC Publisher: Douglas County News-Press You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 12th day of November 2009 Public Notice the then County Treasurer of the County of Douglas, in the State of Colorado, sold NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL at public tax lien sale to Ethan Hsieh Trust ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND the following described real estate situate OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE in the County of Douglas, State of ColorOF TREASURER’S DEED ado, to wit: LOT 5169A CASTLE PINES VILLAGE 32 J 1ST AMD 0.101 AM/L and To Every Person in Actual Possession or said County Treasurer issued a certificate Occupancy of the hereinafter Described of purchase therefore to Ethan Hsieh Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person Trust. That said tax lien sale was made to in Whose Name the Same was Taxed or satisfy the delinquent* taxes assessed Specially Assessed, and to all Persons against said real estate for the year 2008. having an Interest or Title of Record in or That said real estate was taxed or speto the said Premises and To Whom It May cially assessed in the name(s) of ParaConcern, and more especially to: dise Villas Castle Pines LLC for said year 2008 OCCUPANT - Paradise Villas Castle

July 25, 2014

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Pines LLC aka Paradise Villas Castle Pines LLC, a Colorado limited liability company - Paradise Villas Castle Pines aka Paradise - Ethan Hsieh Trust - Lynn A Brandt - Mark D Terry & Nickolas Terry American National Bank - Amfirst Bank NA - Angela D Vencill - Aztec Consultants Inc - Bill D Berkley, President c/o State Bank of Downs - Blanch Backo, Title Officer c/o Land Title Guarantee Company Board of County Commissioners c/o

That on the 21st day of May 2014 said Ethan Hsieh Trust assigned said certificate of purchase to Mark D Terry & Nickolas Terry.That said Mark D Terry & Nickolas Terry on the 2nd day of June 2014 the present holder of said certificate, has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said real estate; That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said Mark D Terry &

Nancy M Schirm, President c/o Colorado Concern, and more especially to: Bank of Downs - Blanch Backo, Title Ofvestments LLC a Colorado Limited LiabilBank & Trust - Nancy M Schirm, Sr 31 East ficer c/o Land Title Guarantee Company ity Company - Land Title Guarantee ComVice President c/o Peoples National Bank, OCCUPANT - Paradise Villas Castle Board of County Commissioners c/o pany - Lawrence Dale Taylor and Mary Colorado - Nelda A Brandt - Norman StuPines LLC aka Paradise Villas Castle Douglas County - Board President, VilElizabeth Taylor - Lexi Development LLC ard, President c/o The Village Lakes Pines LLC, a Colorado limited liability lage Lake Homeowners Association Inc., aka Lexi Development LLC a Colorado Homes Association Inc. - Norman Stuard, company - Paradise Villas Castle Pines a Colorado nonprofit corporation - Bryan R Limited Liability Co. - M Kathleen Siegist, Vice President c/o The Village Lakes aka Paradise - Ethan Hsieh Trust - Lynn A White, Vice President c/o American NaManager c/o Summit Chalet Properties Homes Association Inc - Norman Stuard, Brandt - Mark D Terry & Nickolas Terry tional Bank - Castle Pines Fidelity AssoLLC a Colorado Limited Liability ComVice President c/o Lexis Development American National Bank - Amfirst Bank ciates Limited Partnership, its sole generpany - Nancy M Schirm, Authorized OfLLC - Paradise Villas Castle Pines LLC & NA - Angela D Vencill - Aztec Consultants al partner c/o Fidelity Castle Pines Ltd. A ficer c/o Colorado East Bank & Trust Steve Gage, an individual - Paradise VilInc - Bill D Berkley, President c/o State Maryland limited partnership - Castle Nancy M Schirm, President c/o Colorado las West LLC, a Colorado limited liability Bank of Downs - Blanch Backo, Title OfPines Fidelity Realty, Inc. its sole general East Bank & Trust - Nancy M Schirm, Sr company - Peoples National Bank, Colorficerit. c/o Land Title Guarantee Company partner c/o Fidelity Castle Pines Ltd. A ViceHave President c/o Peoples National Bank, ado - Peter Italiano, Planning Director c/o a news or business story idea? We'd love to read all about Board of County Commissioners c/o Maryland limited partnership - Castle Colorado - Nelda A Brandt - Norman StuDouglas County Planning Department County - Board President, VilHomes Association aka Castle ard,To President c/oyour The Village Philip Bucher Bucher - Plum tab and follow easy instructions toPines send us news Lakes and business press releases please visitDouglas coloradocommunitymedia.com, click onand theSusan Press Releases make submissions. lage Lake Homeowners Association Inc., Creek Waste Water Treatment Plant Pines Homes Association Inc aka AssociHomes Association Inc. - Norman Stuard, a Colorado nonprofit corporation - Bryan R Public Trustee of Douglas County - Public ation - Castle Pines Metropolitan District, Vice President c/o The Village Lakes White, Vice President c/o American NaTrustee of El Paso County - R Scott Vena Quasi-Municipal Corporation aka Castle Homes Association Inc - Norman Stuard, tional Bank - Castle Pines Fidelity Associll - Ramona H Ptacek c/o Robert Ptacek Pines Metropolitan District aka The DisVice President c/o Lexis Development trict - Castle Pines Sales Office c/o Castle ciates Limited Partnership, its sole gener- Robert D Snodgrass, Registered Land LLC - Paradise Villas Castle Pines LLC & Pines Homes Association Inc - Castleal partner c/o Fidelity Castle Pines Ltd. A Surveyor c/o Aztec Consultants Inc - RoySteve Gage, an individual - Paradise Vilwood Fire Protection District - Cherry Hills Maryland limited partnership - Castle al Bank America - Scott Vencill, Vice Preslas West LLC, a Colorado limited liability Bank c/o Guaranty Bank & Trust - ColorPines Fidelity Realty, Inc. its sole general ident c/o Amfirst Bank NA - State Bank of company - Peoples National Bank, Colorado East Bank and Trust, Colorado partner c/o Fidelity Castle Pines Ltd. A Downs - Stephen M Buck, Assistant Vice ado - Peter Italiano, Planning Director c/o Springs - Commonwealth Land Title Maryland limited partnership - Castle President of Fidelity Castle Pines Ltd a Douglas County Planning Department FOR THE WEEK OF JULY 21, 2014 Coscan Commercial Corporation - CPV Pines Homes Association aka Castle Maryland limited partnership - Stephen M Philip Bucher and Susan Bucher - Plum Inc., a Colorado Corporation - Craig AusCreek Waste Water Treatment Plant Pines Homes Association Inc aka AssociBuck, Assistant Vice President of Castle ARIES (Mar 21 to Apr c/o 19) Wynn Is someone at work tin, Manager Homes LLC,resista ColPublic Trustee of Douglas County - Public ation - Castle Pines Metropolitan District, Pines Fidelity Associates Limited Partnering that Aries to believe.

But- seriously, oradocharm? limitedHard liability company Daniel B Trustee of El Paso County - R Scott Vena Quasi-Municipal Corporation aka Castle ship, its sole general partner c/o Fidelity Stubbs, Senior Vice President c/o Vestin cill - Ramona H Ptacek c/o Robert Ptacek Pines Metropolitan District aka The DisCastle Pines Ltd. A Maryland limited partLamb, you might want to back up your ideas with trict - Castle Pines Sales Office c/o Castle Mortgage Inc - David Livingston, Presid- Robert D Snodgrass, Registered Land nership - Stephen M Buck, Assistant Vicesome solid and then watch yeas pile on. LivPines Homes Association Inc - Castleentdata, c/o Guaranty Bankthe & Trust - David Surveyor c/o Aztec Consultants Inc - RoyPresident of Castle Pines Fidelity Realty wood Fire Protection District - Cherry Hills ingston, President, Cherry Hills Bank c/o al Bank America - Scott Vencill, Vice PresInc. its sole general partner c/o Fidelity Bank c/o Guaranty Bank & Trust - ColorTrust Donald Cumident c/o Amfirst Bank NA - State Bank of Castle Pines Ltd. A Maryland limited partTAURUSGuaranty (Apr 20 toBank May &20) Your- hard workF could ado East Bank and Trust, Colorado mings, President c/o Forest Glen Inc. a Downs - Stephen M Buck, Assistant Vice nership - Steve Gage, an individual c/o pay off inColorado ways you didn’t expect, but- Douglas certainly deserve.

Springs - Commonwealth Land Title Corporation County President of Fidelity Castle Pines Ltd a Paradise Villas Castle Pines LLC - Steve Tend to that health problem now so you’ll be- in Coscan Commercial Corporation - CPV c/o pesky Douglas County Commissioners Ed Maryland limited partnership - Stephen M Gage, an individual as its Managing MemInc., a Colorado Corporation - Craig AusField Superintendent Buck, Assistant Vice President of Castle ber c/o Paradise Villas Castle Pines LLC, top shapeEhmann, to tackle the new projects comingc/o up.Castle tin, Manager c/o Wynn Homes LLC, a ColPines Metropolitan District - Fidelity Castle Pines Fidelity Associates Limited PartnerLimited Liability Company - Steve Gage, orado limited liability company - Daniel B Pines Ltd, a Maryland limited partnership ship, its sole general partner c/o Fidelity Manager c/o Paradise Villas Castle Pines GEMINIForest (May 21Glen to Jun 20)a Planning event Stubbs, Senior Vice President c/o Vestin Inc., Coloradoa family Corporation Castle Pines Ltd. A Maryland limited partLLC a Colorado Ltd Liab Co - Steve Mortgage Inc - David Livingston, Presidaka Forest - Frank Rober, Mannership - Stephen M Buck, Assistant ViceGage, President c/o Vision Development can be stressful unlessGlen you Inc make it clearLfrom the start ent c/o Guaranty Bank & Trust - David Livaging Member c/o KPRD Investments LLC President of Castle Pines Fidelity Realty Group Inc. a Colorado Corporation - Steve that you’re in charge. You mightLiability accept suggestions, ingston, President, Cherry Hills Bank c/o a Colorado Limited Company Inc. its sole general partner c/o Fidelity Gage, President c/o Vision Development but it will Guaranty be your decisions that Trust count.- Intermountain Guaranty Bank & Trust - Donald F CumBank and Castle Pines Ltd. A Maryland limited partGroup Inc., Manager of Paradise Villas mings, President c/o Forest Glen Inc. a Rural Electric Association - Jack A Vicknership - Steve Gage, an individual c/o Castle Pines LLC, a Colorado Ltd Liab Co Colorado Corporation - Douglas County ers III Jack A Vickers III,have Individual Paradise Villas Castle Pines LLC - Steve - Steve Gage, President c/o Vision Asset CANCERPresident (Jun 21 toc/oJulCPV 22) Inc., You still a way toas c/o Douglas County Commissioners - Ed Management Group Inc., a Colorado cora Colorado CorGage, an individual as its Managing Memgo to bring that professional matter III, to aPresident satisfactory Ehmann, Field Superintendent c/o Castle poration - Steve Gage, President c/o poration - Jack A Vickers c/o ber c/o Paradise Villas Castle Pines LLC, Pines Metropolitan District - Fidelity Castle Paradise Villas West, LLC, a Colorado CPV Inc., a Colorado Corporation - James Limited Liability Company - Steve Gage, conclusion.

Meanwhile, an important personal situation Pines Ltd, a Maryland limited partnership limited liability company - Steve Gage, McSwiggan, Executive Vice President c/o Manager c/o Paradise Villas Castle Pines could require more of your attention

by Leist, week’sGeneral end.

Royal Bank America - Joe Forest Glen Inc., a Colorado Corporation President c/o Vision Development Group LLC a Colorado Ltd Liab Co - Steve Manager c/o Castle Pines Homes Associaka Forest Glen Inc - Frank L Rober, ManInc., A Colorado Corporation - Steven Gage, President c/o Vision Development LEO (Julation 23 to Inc Aug-22) There’s about you Joshua K something Roach, Member c/o aging Member c/o KPRD Investments LLC Gage aka Steven W Gage c/o Paradise Group Inc. a Colorado Corporation - Steve Public Notice Paradise Villas Castle Pines a Colora Colorado Limited Liability Company Villas Castle Pines LLC a Colorado Ltd Gage, President c/o Vision Development Fine Felines that makes people want to tellLLC, you secrets. ado limited liability company - Katherine Guaranty Bank and Trust - Intermountain Liab Co - Steven Gage, President c/o VisGroup Inc., Manager of Paradise Villas again, be wary who isR doing the -telling.

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OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE ity Company - Land Title Guarantee ComManagement Group Inc., a Colorado corPresident c/o CPV Inc., a Colorado Corment Group Inc., a Colorado corporation OF TREASURER’S DEED pany - Lawrence Dale Taylor and Mary poration - Steve Gage, President c/o poration - Jack A Vickers III, President c/o Steven W Gage, Member of Paradise VilVIRGO (Aug 23 toTaylor Sept 22) Creating a fuss about Elizabeth - Lexi Development LLC Paradise Villas West, LLC, a Colorado CPV Inc., a Colorado Corporation - James las Castle Pines LLC - Summit Chalet To Every Person in Actual Possessiona or family matter might get everyone’sLLC attention.

But it aka Lexi Development a Colorado limited liability company - Steve Gage, McSwiggan, Executive Vice President c/o Properties LLC, a Colorado limited liability Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Royal Bank America - Joe Leist, General Limited Liability Co. M Kathleen Siegist, President c/o Vision Development Group company - The Town of Castle Rock - Tri might beManager better to talk one-on-one with family memLand, Lot or Premises, and to the Person Manager c/o Castle Pines Homes Associc/o Summit Chalet Properties Inc., A Colorado Corporation - Steven County Health Department - US West a lovedLimited one unnecessary emin Whose Name the Same was Taxedbers or in order ation Inc - Joshua K Roach, Member c/o LLC toa spare Colorado Liability ComGage aka Steven W Gage c/o Paradise Communications c/o CenturyLink - Vestin Specially Assessed, and to all Persons Paradise Villas Castle Pines LLC, a Colorpany - Nancy M Schirm, Authorized OfVillas Castle Pines LLC a Colorado Ltd Public Notice Mortgage Inc - Village Lake Homes Assobarrassment. having an Interest or Title of Record in or ado limited liability company - Katherine ficer c/o Colorado East Bank & Trust Liab Co - Steven Gage, President c/o Visciation, Inc aka Sub Association aka Assoto the said Premises and To Whom It May D Poague and Larry R Poague - KPRD InNancy M Schirm, President c/o Colorado ion Development Group Inc - Steven NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ciation - Village Lake Homes Association, LIBRA (Sept to Oct 22) You’re making progressSr Concern, and more especially to: vestments LLC a Colorado Limited LiabilEast 23 Bank & Trust - Nancy M Schirm, Gage, President c/o Vision Asset ManageESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND Inc a Colorado nonprofit corporation aka ity Company - Land Title Guarantee ComVice President National ment Group Inc., a Colorado corporation OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE The Village Lake Homes Association Inc on that career move, albeitc/onotPeoples as quickly as youBank, had OCCUPANT - Paradise Villas Castle pany - Lawrence Dale Taylor and Mary Colorado A Brandtlife- Norman StuSteven W Gage, Member of Paradise VilOF TREASURER’S DEED Vision Asset Management Group Inc, a hoped. But stay with- it.Nelda Your personal takes an unPines LLC aka Paradise Villas Castle Elizabeth Taylor - Lexi Development LLC ard, President c/o The Village Lakes las Castle Pines LLC - Summit Chalet Colorado Corporation aka Vision Asset expectedHomes (but veryAssociation welcome) new Pines LLC, a Colorado limited liability aka Lexi Development LLC a Colorado Inc.turn.

- Norman Stuard, Properties LLC, a Colorado limited liability To Every Person in Actual Possession or Management Group Inc. - Vision Developcompany - Paradise Villas Castle Pines Limited Liability Co. - M Kathleen Siegist, Vice President c/o The Village Lakes company - The Town of Castle Rock - Tri Occupancy of the hereinafter Described ment Group Inc., Manager, c/o Paradise aka Paradise - Ethan Hsieh Trust - Lynn A Manager c/o Summit Chalet Properties Homes Association Inc If- Norman Stuard, County Health Department - US West Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person Villas Castle Pines LLC A Colorado LimSCORPIO (Oct 23 to Nov 21) you feel you’ve Brandt - Mark D Terry & Nickolas Terry LLC a Colorado Limited Liability ComVice President c/o Lexis Development Communications c/o CenturyLink - Vestin in Whose Name the Same was Taxed or ited Liability Company - Vision Developbeen unfairly in a workplace decision, American National Bank - Amfirst Bank pany - Nancy M Schirm, Authorized OfLLC treated - Paradise Villas Castle Pinescorrect LLC & Mortgage Inc - Village Lake Homes AssoSpecially Assessed, and to all Persons ment Group Inc aka Vision Development NA - Angela D Vencill - Aztec Consultants having an Interest or Title of Record in or ficer c/o Colorado East Bank & Trust Steve an individual Vilciation, Inc aka Sub Association aka AssoGroup Inc et al - Vision Development the situation nowGage, while there’s still time-toParadise do so. Arm Inc - Bill D Berkley, President c/o State to the said Premises and To Whom It May Nancy M Schirm, President c/o Colorado las West LLC, a Colorado limited liability ciation - Village Lake Homes Association, Group Inc., a Colorado Corporation aka yourself with facts, and go to it.

Good luck.

Bank of Downs - Blanch Backo, Title OfConcern, and more especially to: East Bank & Trust - Nancy M Schirm, Sr Vision Development - Walter M Maxwell, company - Peoples National Bank, ColorInc a Colorado nonprofit corporation aka ficer c/o Land Title Guarantee Company Vice President c/o Peoples National Bank, Chair, Board of County Commissioners ado - Peter Italiano, Planning Director c/o The Village Lake Homes Association Inc 22 toPlanning Dec 21) Department Devising your Board of County Commissioners SAGITTARIUS c/o OCCUPANT - Paradise Villas Castle Colorado - Nelda A Brandt - Norman Stuc/o Douglas County Commissioners – Douglas(Nov County Vision Asset Management Group Inc, a Douglas County - Board President, own Vil- system Pines LLC aka Paradise Villas Castle ard, President c/o The Village Lakes Walter M Maxwell, Douglas County ComPhilip and might SusanbeBucher Colorado Corporation aka Vision Asset of Bucher doing things the best- Plum way lage Lake Homeowners Association Inc., Waste Water Treatment Plant Pines LLC, a Colorado limited liability Homes Association Inc. - Norman Stuard, missioner, c/o Douglas County CommisManagement Group Inc. - Vision Developto RhandleCreek an increasingly complex situation. do it a Colorado nonprofit corporation - Bryan Public Trustee of Douglas CountyBut - Public company - Paradise Villas Castle Pines Vice President c/o The Village Lakes sioners - Wynne Homes LLC a Colorado ment Group Inc., Manager, c/o Paradise White, Vice President c/o American tactfully NaEl Paso - RofScott Venaka Paradise - Ethan Hsieh Trust - Lynn A Homes Association Inc - Norman Stuard, Limited Liability Company aka Wynne Villas Castle Pines LLC A Colorado LiminTrustee order toofavoid rufflingCounty too many your coltional Bank - Castle Pines Fidelity Associll - Ramona H Ptacek c/o Robert Ptacek Brandt - Mark D Terry & Nickolas Terry Vice President c/o Lexis Development Homes LLC ited Liability Company - Vision Developleagues’ feathers. ciates Limited Partnership, its sole gener- Robert D Snodgrass, Registered Land American National Bank - Amfirst Bank LLC - Paradise Villas Castle Pines LLC & ment Group Inc aka Vision Development al partner c/o Fidelity Castle Pines Ltd. A Surveyor c/o Aztec Consultants Inc - RoyNA - Angela D Vencill - Aztec Consultants Steve Gage, an individual - Paradise VilYou and each of you are hereby notified Group Inc et al - Vision Development CAPRICORN (Dec 22 to Jan 19) AVencill, family member’s Maryland limited partnership - Castle al Bank America - Scott Vice PresInc - Bill D Berkley, President c/o State las West LLC, a Colorado limited liability that on the 12th day of November 2009 Group Inc., a Colorado Corporation aka Pines Fidelity Realty, Inc. its sole general ident c/o Amfirst - State Vision Development - Walter M Maxwell, Bank of Downs - Blanch Backo, Title Ofcompany - Peoples National Bank, Colorthe then County Treasurer of the County health problem might once Bank again NA require you Bank to shiftof partner c/o Fidelity Castle Pines Ltd. A Downs - Stephen M Buck, Assistant Vice Chair, Board of County Commissioners ficer c/o Land Title Guarantee Company ado - Peter Italiano, Planning Director c/o of Douglas, in the State of Colorado, sold some of President your currentofpriorities this time, Maryland limited partnership - Castle Fidelityaround.

CastleBut Pines Ltd a c/o Douglas County Commissioners – Board of County Commissioners c/o Douglas County Planning Department at public tax lien sale to Ethan Hsieh Trust Pines Homes Association aka Castle Maryland limited will partnership M Walter M Maxwell, Douglas County ComDouglas County - Board President, VilPhilip Bucher and Susan Bucher - Plum the following described real estate situate make certain other relatives be there to- Stephen help.

Pines Homes Association Inc aka AssociCreek Waste Water Treatment Plant Buck, Assistant Vice President of Castle missioner, c/o Douglas County Commislage Lake Homeowners Association Inc., in the County of Douglas, State of Coloration - Castle Pines Metropolitan District, Public Trustee of Douglas County - Public Pines Fidelity Associates Limited Partnersioners - Wynne Homes LLC a Colorado a Colorado nonprofit corporation - Bryan R ado, to wit: LOT 5170A CASTLE PINES AQUARIUS (Jan 20 to Feb 18) Catching up on tasks a Quasi-Municipal Corporation aka Castle Trustee of El Paso County - R Scott Venship, its sole general partner c/o Fidelity Limited Liability Company aka Wynne White, Vice President c/o American NaVILLAGE 32 J 1ST AMD 0.101 AM/L and you’ve leftCastle undonePines will take to accomplish.

But Pines Metropolitan District aka The Discill - Ramona H Ptacek c/o Robert Ptacek Ltd.aAwhile Maryland limited partHomes LLC tional Bank - Castle Pines Fidelity Assosaid County Treasurer issued a certificate trict - Castle Pines Sales Office c/o Castle - Robert D Snodgrass, Registered Land nership - Stephen M Buck, Assistant ciates Limited Partnership, its sole generof purchase therefore to Ethan Hsieh the sooner you complete them, the sooner you’llVicebe Pines Homes Association Inc - CastleSurveyor c/o Aztec Consultants Inc - RoyPresident of Castle Pines Fidelity Realty You and each of you are hereby notified al partner c/o Fidelity Castle Pines Ltd. A Trust. That said tax lien sale was made to able to take project. wood Fire Protection District - Cherry Hills al Bank America - Scott Vencill, Vice PresInc.onitsanother sole time-sensitive general partner c/o Fidelity that on the 12th day of November 2009 Maryland limited partnership - Castle satisfy the delinquent* taxes assessed Bank c/o Guaranty Bank & Trust - Colorident c/o Amfirst Bank NA - State Bank of Castle Pines Ltd. A Maryland limited partthe then County Treasurer of the County Pines Fidelity Realty, Inc. its sole general against said real estate for the year 2008. ado East Bank and Trust, Colorado Downs - Stephen M Buck, Assistant Vice an individual c/o of Douglas, in the State of Colorado, sold partner c/o Fidelity Castle Pines Ltd. A That said real estate was taxed or spePISCESnership (Feb 19 to- Steve Mar 20)Gage, You might feel swamped Springs - Commonwealth Land Title President of Fidelity Castle Pines Ltd a Paradise Villas to Castle - Steve at public tax lien sale to Ethan Hsieh Trust Maryland limited partnership - Castle cially assessed in the name(s) of Paraby all thatGage, you’re an expected do. ButPines take aLLC moment to Coscan Commercial Corporation - CPV Maryland limited partnership - Stephen M individual as its Managing Memthe following described real estate situate Pines Homes Association aka Castle dise Villas Castle Pines LLC for said year come upber for air, handleVillas things Castle one at aPines time, and Inc., a Colorado Corporation - Craig AusBuck, Assistant Vice President of Castle c/othen Paradise LLC, in the County of Douglas, State of ColorPines Homes Association Inc aka Associ2008 tin, Manager c/o Wynn Homes LLC, a ColPines Fidelity Associates Limited PartnerLimited Liability - Steve Gage, ado, to wit: LOT 5169A CASTLE PINES ation - Castle Pines Metropolitan District, you’ll soon get through themCompany all. orado limited liability company - Daniel B ship, its sole general partner c/o Fidelity Manager c/o Paradise Villas Castle Pines VILLAGE 32 J 1ST AMD 0.101 AM/L and a Quasi-Municipal Corporation aka Castle That on the 21st day of May 2014 said Stubbs, Senior Vice President c/o Vestin Castle Pines Ltd. A Maryland limited partLLC a Colorado Ltd Liab Co - Steve said County Treasurer issued a certificate Pines Metropolitan District aka The DisEthan Hsieh Trust assigned said certificBORN THIS WEEK: Although you loveDevelopment being home Mortgage Inc - David Livingston, Presidtrict - Castle Pines Sales Office c/o Castle nership - Stephen M Buck, Assistant ViceGage, President c/o Vision of purchase therefore to Ethan Hsieh ate of purchase to Mark D Terry & Nickent c/o Guaranty Bank & Trust - David with Liv- yourGroup Pines Homes Association Inc - CastlePresident of Castle Pines Fidelity Realty Colorado Corporation - Steve Trust. That said tax lien sale was made to olas Terry.That said Mark D Terry & Nickfamily, Inc. you aalso enjoy traveling and making ingston, President, Cherry Hills Bank new c/o friends. wood Fire Protection District - Cherry Hills Inc. its sole general partner c/o Fidelity olas Terry on the 2nd day of June 2014 Gage, President c/o Vision Development satisfy the delinquent* taxes assessed Guaranty Bank & Trust - Donald F CumBank c/o Guaranty Bank & Trust - ColorCastle Pines Ltd. A Maryland limited partthe present holder of said certificate, has Group Inc., Manager of Paradise Villas against said real estate for the year 2008. mings, President c/o Forest Glen Inc. a ado East Bank and Trust, Colorado nership - Steve Gage, an individual c/o made request upon the Treasurer of said Castle Pines LLC, a Colorado Ltd Liab Co That said real estate was taxed or spe© 2014 King Features Synd.,Asset Inc. Colorado Corporation - Douglas County Springs - Commonwealth Land Title Paradise Villas Castle Pines LLC - Steve County for a deed to said real estate; That - Steve Gage, President c/o Vision cially assessed in the name(s) of Parac/o Douglas County Commissioners - Ed Management Group Inc., a Colorado corCoscan Commercial Corporation - CPV Gage, an individual as its Managing Mema Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said dise Villas Castle Pines LLC for said year Ehmann, Field Superintendent c/o Castle poration - Steve Gage, President c/o Inc., a Colorado Corporation - Craig Ausber c/o Paradise Villas Castle Pines LLC, real estate to the said Mark D Terry & 2008 Pines Metropolitan District - Fidelity Castle Paradise Villas West, LLC, a Colorado tin, Manager c/o Wynn Homes LLC, a ColLimited Liability Company - Steve Gage, Nickolas Terry at 1:00 o’clock P.M., on the Pines Ltd, a Maryland limited partnership limited liability company - Steve Gage, orado limited liability company - Daniel B Manager c/o Paradise Villas Castle Pines 6th day of November 2014 unless the That on the 21st day of May 2014 said Forest Glen Inc., a Colorado Corporation President c/o Vision Development Group Stubbs, Senior Vice President c/o Vestin LLC a Colorado Ltd Liab Co - Steve same has been redeemed. Said property Ethan Hsieh Trust assigned said certificaka Forest Glen Inc - Frank L Rober, ManInc., A Colorado Corporation - Steven Mortgage Inc - David Livingston, PresidGage, President c/o Vision Development may be redeemed from said sale at any ate of purchase to Mark D Terry & Nickaging Member c/o KPRD Investments LLC Gage aka Steven W Gage c/o Paradise ent c/o Guaranty Bank & Trust - David LivGroup Inc. a Colorado Corporation - Steve time prior to the actual execution of said olas Terry.That said Mark D Terry & Nicka Colorado Limited Liability Company Villas Castle Pines LLC a Colorado Ltd olas Terry on the 2nd day of June 2014 ingston, President, Cherry Hills Bank c/o Gage, President c/o Vision Development Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my hand this Guaranty Bank and Trust - Intermountain Liab Co - Steven Gage, President c/o Visthe present holder of said certificate, has Guaranty Bank & Trust - Donald F CumGroup Inc., Manager of Paradise Villas 15th day of July 2014 Rural Electric Association - Jack A Vickion Development Group Inc - Steven made request upon the Treasurer of said mings, President c/o Forest Glen Inc. a Castle Pines LLC, a Colorado Ltd Liab Co ers III - Jack A Vickers III, Individual as Gage, President c/o Vision Asset ManageCounty for a deed to said real estate; That Colorado Corporation - Douglas County - Steve Gage, President c/o Vision Asset /s/ Diane A. Holbert President c/o CPV Inc., a Colorado Cora Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said Management Group Inc., a Colorado corment Group Inc., a Colorado corporation County Treasurer of Douglas County c/o Douglas County Commissioners - Ed poration - Jack A Vickers III, President c/o poration - Steve Gage, President c/o real estate to the said Mark D Terry & Steven W Gage, Member of Paradise VilEhmann, Field Superintendent c/o Castle CPV Inc., a Colorado Corporation - James Paradise Villas West, LLC, a Colorado Nickolas Terry at 1:00 o’clock P.M., on the las Castle Pines LLC - Summit Chalet Legal Notice No.: 925705 Pines Metropolitan District - Fidelity Castle McSwiggan, Executive Vice President c/o limited liability company - Steve Gage, 6th day of November 2014 unless the Properties LLC, a Colorado limited liability First Publication: July 24, 2014 Pines Ltd, a Maryland limited partnership Royal Bank America - Joe Leist, General President c/o Vision Development Group same has been redeemed. Said property company - The Town of Castle Rock - Tri Last Publication: August 7, 2014 Forest Glen Inc., a Colorado Corporation Manager c/o Castle Pines Homes AssociInc., A Colorado Corporation - Steven may be redeemed from said sale at any County Health Department - US West Publisher: Douglas County News-Press aka Forest Glen Inc - Frank L Rober, Manation Inc - Joshua K Roach, Member c/o Gage aka Steven W Gage c/o Paradise time prior to the actual execution of said Communications c/o CenturyLink - Vestin aging Member c/o KPRD Investments LLC Paradise Villas Castle Pines LLC, a ColorVillas Castle Pines LLC a Colorado Ltd Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my hand this Mortgage Inc - Village Lake Homes Assoa Colorado Limited Liability Company Public Notice ado limited liability company - Katherine Liab Co - Steven Gage, President c/o Vis15th day of July 2014 ciation, Inc aka Sub Association aka AssoGuaranty Bank and Trust - Intermountain D Poague and Larry R Poague - KPRD Inion Development Group Inc - Steven ciation - Village Lake Homes Association, Rural Electric Association - Jack A VickNOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL vestments LLC a Colorado Limited LiabilGage, President c/o Vision Asset Manage/s/ Diane A. Holbert Inc a Colorado nonprofit corporation aka ers III - Jack A Vickers III, Individual as ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND ity Company - Land Title Guarantee Comment Group Inc., a Colorado corporation County Treasurer of Douglas County The Village Lake Homes Association Inc President c/o CPV Inc., a Colorado CorOF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE pany - Lawrence Dale Taylor and Mary Steven W Gage, Member of Paradise VilVision Asset Management Group Inc, a poration - Jack A Vickers III, President c/o OF TREASURER’S DEED Elizabeth Taylor - Lexi Development LLC las Castle Pines LLC - Summit Chalet Legal Notice No.: 925704 Colorado Corporation aka Vision Asset CPV Inc., a Colorado Corporation - James aka Lexi Development LLC a Colorado Properties LLC, a Colorado limited liability First Publication: July 24, 2014 Management Group Inc. - Vision DevelopMcSwiggan, Executive Vice President c/o To Every Person in Actual Possession or Limited Liability Co. - M Kathleen Siegist, Royal Bank America - Joe Leist, General company - The Town of Castle Rock - Tri Last Publication: August 7, 2014 ment Group Inc., Manager, c/o Paradise Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Manager c/o Summit Chalet Properties Manager c/o Castle Pines Homes AssociCounty Health Department - US West Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Villas Castle Pines LLC A Colorado LimLand, Lot or Premises, and to the Person LLC a Colorado Limited Liability Comation Inc - Joshua K Roach, Member c/o Communications c/o CenturyLink - Vestin ited Liability Company - Vision Developin Whose Name the Same was Taxed or pany - Nancy M Schirm, Authorized OfParadise Villas Castle Pines LLC, a ColorMortgage Inc - Village Lake Homes Assoment Group Inc aka Vision Development Specially Assessed, and to all Persons Public Notice ficer c/o Colorado East Bank & Trust ado limited liability company - Katherine ciation, Inc aka Sub Association aka AssoGroup Inc et al - Vision Development having an Interest or Title of Record in or Nancy M Schirm, President c/o Colorado D Poague and Larry R Poague KPRD Inciation Village Lake Homes Association, Group Inc., a Colorado Corporation aka to the said Premises and To Whom It May NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL East Bank & Trust - Nancy M Schirm, Sr Vision Development - Walter M Maxwell, vestments LLC a Colorado Limited LiabilInc a Colorado nonprofit corporation aka Concern, and more especially to: ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND Vice President c/o Peoples National Bank, Chair, Board of County Commissioners ity Company - Land Title Guarantee ComThe Village Lake Homes Association Inc OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE Colorado - Nelda A Brandt - Norman Stuc/o Douglas County Commissioners – pany - Lawrence Dale Taylor and Mary Vision Asset Management Group Inc, a OCCUPANT - Paradise Villas Castle OF TREASURER’S DEED ard, President c/o The Village Lakes Walter M Maxwell, Douglas County ComElizabeth Taylor - Lexi Development LLC Colorado Corporation aka Vision Asset Pines LLC aka Paradise Villas Castle Homes Association Inc. - Norman Stuard, missioner, c/o Douglas County Commisaka Lexi Development LLC a Colorado Management Group Inc. - Vision DevelopPines LLC, a Colorado limited liability To Every Person in Actual Possession or Vice President c/o The Village Lakes sioners - Wynne Homes LLC a Colorado Limited Liability Co. - M Kathleen Siegist, ment Group Inc., Manager, c/o Paradise company - Paradise Villas Castle Pines Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Homes Association Inc - Norman Stuard, Limited Liability Company aka Wynne Manager c/o Summit Chalet Properties Villas Castle Pines LLC A Colorado Limaka Paradise - Ethan Hsieh Trust - Lynn A Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person Vice President c/o Lexis Development Homes LLC – Winzenburg, Leff, Purvis & LLC a Colorado Limited Liability Comited Liability Company - Vision DevelopBrandt - Mark D Terry & Nickolas Terry in Whose Name the Same was Taxed or LLC Paradise Villas Castle Pines LLC & Payne – Kerry M Colburn, Attorney in Fact pany Nancy M Schirm, Authorized Ofment Group Inc aka Vision Development American National Bank - Amfirst Bank Specially Assessed, and to all Persons Steve Gage, an individual - Paradise Vilfor Castle Pines Homes Association Inc. ficer c/o Colorado East Bank & Trust Group Inc et al - Vision Development NA - Angela D Vencill - Aztec Consultants having an Interest or Title of Record in or las West LLC, a Colorado limited liability Nancy M Schirm, President c/o Colorado Group Inc., a Colorado Corporation aka Inc - Bill D Berkley, President c/o State to the said Premises and To Whom It May company - Peoples National Bank, ColorVision Development - Walter M Maxwell, You and each of you are hereby notified East Bank & Trust - Nancy M Schirm, Sr Bank of Downs - Blanch Backo, Title OfConcern, and more especially to: ado - Peter Italiano, Planning Director c/o Chair, Board of County Commissioners that on the 12th day of November 2009 Vice President c/o Peoples National Bank, ficer c/o Land Title Guarantee Company Douglas County Planning Department c/o Douglas County Commissioners – the then County Treasurer of the County Colorado - Nelda A Brandt - Norman StuBoard of County Commissioners c/o OCCUPANT - Paradise Villas Castle Philip Bucher and Susan Bucher - Plum Walter M Maxwell, Douglas County Comof Douglas, in the State of Colorado, sold ard, President c/o The Village Lakes Douglas County - Board President, VilPines LLC aka Paradise Villas Castle Creek Waste Water Treatment Plant missioner, c/o Douglas County Commisat public tax lien sale to Ethan Hsieh Trust Homes Association Inc. - Norman Stuard, lage Lake Homeowners Association Inc., Pines LLC, a Colorado limited liability Public Trustee of Douglas County - Public sioners - Wynne Homes LLC a Colorado the following described real estate situate Vice President c/o The Village Lakes a Colorado nonprofit corporation - Bryan R company - Paradise Villas Castle Pines Trustee of El Paso County - R Scott VenLimited Liability Company aka Wynne in the County of Douglas, State of ColorHomes Association Inc - Norman Stuard, White, Vice President c/o American Naaka Paradise - Ethan Hsieh Trust - Lynn A cill - Ramona H Ptacek c/o Robert Ptacek Homes LLC ado, to wit: LOT 5171A CASTLE PINES Vice President c/o Lexis Development tional Bank - Castle Pines Fidelity AssoBrandt - Mark D Terry & Nickolas Terry - Robert D Snodgrass, Registered Land VILLAGE 32 J 1ST AMD 0.101 AM/L LLC - Paradise Villas Castle Pines LLC & ciates Limited Partnership, its sole generAmerican National Bank - Amfirst Bank Surveyor c/o Aztec Consultants Inc - RoyYou and each of you are hereby notified and said County Treasurer issued a certiSteve Gage, an individual - Paradise Vilal partner c/o Fidelity Castle Pines Ltd. A NA - Angela D Vencill - Aztec Consultants al Bank America - Scott Vencill, Vice Presthat on the 12th day of November 2009 ficate of purchase therefore to Ethan las West LLC, a Colorado limited liability Maryland limited partnership - Castle Inc - Bill D Berkley, President c/o State ident c/o Amfirst Bank NA State Bank of the then County Treasurer of the County Hsieh Trust. That said tax lien sale was company Peoples National Bank, ColorPines Fidelity Realty, Inc. its sole general Bank of Downs - Blanch Backo, Title OfDowns - Stephen M Buck, Assistant Vice of Douglas, in the State of Colorado, sold made to satisfy the delinquent* taxes asado - Peter Italiano, Planning Director c/o partner c/o Fidelity Castle Pines Ltd. A ficer c/o Land Title Guarantee Company President of Fidelity Castle Pines Ltd a at public tax lien sale to Ethan Hsieh Trust sessed against said real estate for the Douglas County Planning Department Maryland limited partnership - Castle Board of County Commissioners c/o Maryland limited partnership - Stephen M the following described real estate situate year 2008. That said real estate was taxed Philip Bucher and Susan Bucher - Plum Pines Homes Association aka Castle Douglas County - Board President, VilBuck, Assistant Vice President of Castle Creek Waste Water Treatment Plant in the County of Douglas, State of Coloror specially assessed in the name(s) of Pines Homes Association Inc aka Associlage Lake Homeowners Association Inc., Pines Fidelity Associates Limited PartnerPublic Trustee of Douglas County - Public ado, to wit: LOT 5170A CASTLE PINES Paradise Villas Castle Pines LLC for said ation - Castle Pines Metropolitan District, a Colorado nonprofit corporation - Bryan R ship, its sole general partner c/o Fidelity Trustee of El Paso County - R Scott VenVILLAGE 32 J 1ST AMD 0.101 AM/L and year 2008. a Quasi-Municipal Corporation aka Castle White, Vice President c/o American NaCastle Pines Ltd. A Maryland limited partcill - Ramona H Ptacek c/o Robert Ptacek said County Treasurer issued a certificate Pines Metropolitan District aka The Distional Bank - Castle Pines Fidelity Assonership - Stephen M Buck, Assistant Vice- Robert D Snodgrass, Registered Land of purchase therefore to Ethan Hsieh That on the 21st day of May 2014 said trict - Castle Pines Sales Office c/o Castle ciates Limited Partnership, its sole generPresident of Castle Pines Fidelity Realty Surveyor c/o Aztec Consultants Inc - RoyTrust. That said tax lien sale was made to Ethan Hsieh Trust assigned said certificPines Homes Association Inc - Castleal partner c/o Fidelity Castle Pines Ltd. A Inc. its sole general partner c/o Fidelity ate of purchase to Mark D Terry & Nickal Bank America - Scott Vencill, Vice Pressatisfy the delinquent* taxes assessed wood Fire Protection District - Cherry Hills Maryland limited partnership - Castle Castle Pines Ltd. A Maryland limited partolas Terry.That said Mark D Terry & Nickident c/o Amfirst Bank NA - State Bank of against said real estate for the year 2008.

Bank c/o Guaranty Bank & Trust - ColorPines Fidelity Realty, Inc. its sole general nership - Steve Gage, an individual c/o olas Terry on the 2nd day of June 2014 Downs - Stephen M Buck, Assistant Vice That said real estate was taxed or speado East Bank and Trust, Colorado partner c/o Fidelity Castle Pines Ltd. A Paradise Villas Castle Pines LLC - Steve the present holder of said certificate, has President of Fidelity Castle Pines Ltd a cially assessed in the name(s) of ParaSprings - Commonwealth Land Title Maryland limited partnership - Castle Gage, an individual as its Managing Memmade request upon the Treasurer of said Maryland limited partnership - Stephen M dise Villas Castle Pines LLC for said year Coscan Commercial Corporation - CPV Pines Homes Association aka Castle ber c/o Paradise Villas Castle Pines LLC, County for a deed to said real estate; That Buck, Assistant Vice President of Castle 2008 Inc., a Colorado Corporation - Craig AusPines Homes Association Inc aka AssociLimited Liability Company Steve Gage, a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said Pines Fidelity Associates Limited Partnertin, Manager c/o Wynn Homes LLC, a Colation - Castle Pines Metropolitan District, Manager c/o Paradise Villas Castle Pines real estate to the said Mark D Terry & ship, its sole general partner c/o Fidelity That on the 21st day of May 2014 said orado limited liability company - Daniel B a Quasi-Municipal Corporation aka Castle LLC a Colorado Ltd Liab Co - Steve Nickolas Terry at 1:00 o’clock P.M., on the Castle Pines Ltd. A Maryland limited partEthan Hsieh Trust assigned said certificStubbs, Senior Vice President c/o Vestin Pines Metropolitan District aka The DisGage, President c/o Vision Development 6th day of November 2014 unless the nership - Stephen M Buck, Assistant Viceate of purchase to Mark D Terry & NickMortgage Inc - David Livingston, Presidtrict - Castle Pines Sales Office c/o Castle Group Inc. a Colorado Corporation - Steve same has been redeemed. Said property President of Castle Pines Fidelity Realty olas Terry.That said Mark D Terry & Nickent c/o Guaranty Bank & Trust - David LivPines Homes Association Inc - CastleGage, President c/o Vision Development olas Terry on the 2nd day of June 2014 may be redeemed from said sale at any Inc. its sole general partner c/o Fidelity ingston, President, Cherry Hills Bank c/o wood Fire Protection District - Cherry Hills Group Inc., Manager of Paradise Villas the present holder of said certificate, has time prior to the actual execution of said Castle Pines Ltd. A Maryland limited partGuaranty Bank & Trust - Donald F CumBank c/o Guaranty Bank & Trust - ColorCastle Pines LLC, a Colorado Ltd Liab Co made request upon the Treasurer of said Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my hand this nership - Steve Gage, an individual c/o mings, President c/o Forest Glen Inc. a ado East Bank and Trust, Colorado - Steve Gage, President c/o Vision Asset County for a deed to said real estate; That 15th day of July 2014 Paradise Villas Castle Pines LLC - Steve Colorado Corporation - Douglas County Springs - Commonwealth Land Title Management Group Inc., a Colorado cora Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said Gage, an individual as its Managing Memc/o Douglas County Commissioners - Ed Coscan Commercial Corporation - CPV poration - Steve Gage, President c/o /s/ Diane A. Holbert real estate to the said Mark D Terry & ber c/o Paradise Villas Castle Pines LLC, Ehmann, Field Superintendent c/o Castle Inc., a Colorado Corporation - Craig AusParadise Villas West, LLC, a Colorado County Treasurer of Douglas County Nickolas Terry at 1:00 o’clock P.M., on the Limited Liability Company - Steve Gage, Pines Metropolitan District - Fidelity Castle tin, Manager c/o Wynn Homes LLC, a Collimited liability company - Steve Gage, 6th day of November 2014 unless the Manager c/o Paradise Villas Castle Pines Pines Ltd, a Maryland limited partnership orado limited liability company - Daniel B President c/o Vision Development Group Legal Notice No.: 925706 same has been redeemed. Said property LLC a Colorado Ltd Liab Co - Steve Forest Glen Inc., a Colorado Corporation Stubbs, Senior Vice President c/o Vestin Inc., A Colorado Corporation - Steven First Publication: July 24, 2014 may be redeemed from said sale at any Gage, President c/o Vision Development aka Forest Glen Inc - Frank L Rober, ManMortgage Inc - David Livingston, PresidGage aka Steven W Gage c/o Paradise Last Publication: August 7, 2014 time prior to the actual execution of said Group Inc. a Colorado Corporation - Steve aging Member c/o KPRD Investments LLC ent c/o Guaranty Bank & Trust - David LivVillas Castle Pines LLC a Colorado Ltd Treasurer’s Deed.

Witness my hand this Gage, President c/o Vision Development Publisher: Douglas County News-Press a Colorado Limited Liability Company ingston, President, Cherry Hills Bank c/o Liab Co - Steven Gage, President c/o Vis15th day of July 2014 Group Inc., Manager of Paradise Villas Guaranty Bank and Trust - Intermountain Guaranty Bank & Trust - Donald F Cumion Development Group Inc - Steven Castle Pines LLC, a Colorado Ltd Liab Co Rural Electric Association - Jack A Vickmings, President c/o Forest Glen Inc. a Gage, President c/o Vision Asset Manage/s/ Diane A. Holbert - Steve Gage, President c/o Vision Asset ers III - Jack A Vickers III, Individual as Colorado Corporation - Douglas County ment Group Inc., a Colorado corporation Management Group Inc., a Colorado corCounty Treasurer of Douglas County President c/o CPV Inc., a Colorado Corc/o Douglas County Commissioners - Ed Steven W Gage, Member of Paradise Vilporation - Steve Gage, President c/o poration - Jack A Vickers III, President c/o Ehmann, Field Superintendent c/o Castle las Castle Pines LLC - Summit Chalet Paradise Villas West, LLC, a Colorado Legal Notice No.: 925705 CPV Inc., a Colorado Corporation - James Pines Metropolitan District - Fidelity Castle

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Quad Cab

2014 RAM 1500 D6028TT

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MONTH + TAX

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Up to

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0%

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2014 JEEP CHEROKEE

$249

LATITUDE

LEASE

MONTH + TAX

D6041

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2014 Jeep Wrangler

$22,998

Starting as low as

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$19,999

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(720) 733-7119 www.MedvedSouth.com