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Tower touted as boost to safety Highlands Ranch plan would aid first responders

By Christy Steadman

csteadman@coloradocommunitymedia.com

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 Hospital or a homeless shelter. Photo by Christy Steadman

Volunteering and feeling good Mother-daughters team dedicates time for the betterment of others

By Christy Steadman

csteadman @coloradocommunitymedia.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.

Ella Song, 10, receives her requested ice cream toppings from Kira Zizzo, 10, at the Highlands Ranch Metro District Ice Cream Social July 9 at Civic Green Park. Zizzo’s entire family, including her mother, Nancy Zizzo, background, volunteer at the event each year. Photo by Ryan Boldrey 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

Big changes at Chatfield Effects of project still being debated

By Jennifer Smith

jsmith @coloradocommunitymedia.com The recent approval of the Chatfield Reservoir Reallocation Project potentially means a partial solution to the state’s water woes, but it definitely means some changes at the state park surrounding the dam.

According to a statement from the Army Corps of Engineers — which operates the dam — reallocating storage from a flood-control pool into a joint conservation/flood control pool will raise the water level by 12 feet.

Because water will cover more of the park, there will be “significant modifications to relocate and replace existing recreation facilities, resources and project roads with new facilities and roads,” reads

the statement.

“Chatfield State Park, one of the premier parks in the state of Colorado, will offer users many new facilities and continue to provide high-quality recreation activity opportunities to devoted park enthusiasts with this reallocation project,” said Gwyn Jarrett, project manager, in a statement.

But some, including state Democrats and the local chapter of the Audubon Society, worry that the project could irrevocably damage the park’s ecosystems.

“The Chatfield Enlargement Project as proposed is a poor use of tax dollars, as it will extensively damage all public and environmental resources of Chatfield State Park, inundating river and forest that is habitat for 375 species of birds and other natural creatures, while other less damaging alternatives are available to project sponsors,” reads a resolution passed on April 12 by the Colorado Democratic Party.

Polly Reetz, conservation chair for the Chatfield continues on Page 15

said, this is the best feeling ever,” Nancy

Plans are in the works for a new 180-foot-tall communications tower, proposed to be built on Grigs Road, which would improve public and first responder safety in the event of a disaster in Highlands Ranch.

The purpose of the tower is to improve emergency communication in the northern part of Douglas County for first responders, including, but not limited to, law enforcement, fire departments, schools, public works and road crews.

“Public safety is paramount,” said Robert McMahan, captain of support services in the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office.

“Douglas County is working on providing the best public safety communication for the citizens.”

Currently, communication among agencies is “poor to nonexistent” in the northern part of Douglas County, McMahan said. He said the northern part of the county receives spotty coverage, and the terrain and topography of Highlands Ranch requires a tower to improve communication. He said the Northern Simulcast Cell radio communication towers that officials use are not to be confused with cellular phone towers.

Victoria Starkey, the facilities, fleet and emergency support services director for Douglas County, said the communications system is divided into the northern part and the southern part of the 844-square-mile county.

The proposed Grigs Road tower concerns the northern part of the county. According to an information packet, three of the Northern Simulcast Cell towers are erected and are located on Hess Road, Rocky Point and Silver Heights. All three

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NEW COMMISSIONER IN TOWN

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 scheduled to be 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

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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.

COWBOYS AREN’T THE ONLY ONES who ride at this rodeo.

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

By Jane Reuter

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

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

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

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

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

The local match makes up 16.5 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.”

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

er 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.”

CRIME BRIEFS No suspects in criminal mischief case

At 8:30 a.m. July 3, a Douglas County sheriff’s deputy responded to the 1800 block of Shea Center Drive on a report of criminal mischief.

After investigating the scene, the deputy determined that 2nd degree burglary, 2nd degree trespass, defacing property and theft had been committed.

However, there are no suspects connected to the crimes.

The deputy spoke with two employees of the Shea Center Property Management who stated that when one of them arrived at work at about 6 a.m., he observed that “multiple bricks had been removed from the brick walls” and that posts from the parking garage, on the left side closest to the entrance, were removed and set up as ramps for skateboarders. The employee also reported the following items stolen: a spool of large copper wire, valued at $100; five tiedown straps, with a value of $20; and a scoop shovel, valued at $25.

The employee stated that he believed the suspects entered the property “through a small open space on the top of the fence,” which is located at the back right corner of the parking garage. He stated that “the door for the storage area was locked” and that the chain link fence “was chained and locked to prevent unauthorized access into the storage area.” Multiple signs are posted in the parking garage which state “No skateboarding or trespassing allowed.”

The employee stated that the business “has had ongoing problems with kids trespassing in the parking garage to skateboard … and would like if the sheriff’s office would increase patrol throughout the area.”

Vandalism at Buffalo Wild Wings

A Douglas County sheriff’s deputy responded to Buffalo Wild Wings, 980 Sgt. Jon Stiles Dr., at about 4 p.m. July 6 on a report of criminal mischief.

Police reports state that the brick wall surrounding their trash dumpster had been spray painted.

The assistant manager of the establishment reported that he is not sure when the tagging occurred and that he does not have suspect information. The deputy photographed the damage, and there are no suspects in the case at this time.

Items reported stolen during open house

The theft of an Amazon HD Kindle and other items from a residence at the 9400 block of Sand Hill Place was reported on July 8. Items stolen equal a total amount of $229.

According to police reports, the real estate agent of the residential property was hosting an open house during the hours of 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. July 6. The homeowner reported that the real estate agent stated “the place was busy,” and that seven visitors signed the visitor log, plus there were about two-to-three people per visitor entry.

The police reports state that because of the lack of “physical evidence and the numerous amount of undocumented traffic” during the open house, the case will be deactivated.

Sheriff’s office responds on two vehicle trespasses

Douglas County sheriff’s deputies were dispatched regarding two separate vehicle trespasses during the week of July 7.

The first incident occurred the night of July 6 in the 9700 block of Rose Moss Circle. According to police reports, the driver’s side window of a black Ford F-150 truck was broken out, sustaining an estimated $200 worth of damage. The left rear tire of the truck was flat, and repair/replacement costs are estimated at $250. Nothing inside the vehicle was disturbed, however, a large river rock was discovered on the passenger side of the front seat.

The second incident occurred the night of July 9 in the 2800 block of Shady Lane. Police reports state that the vehicle’s owner noticed the middle console of his vehicle was open and rummaged through, and his

wallet was missing. Five credit and gas cards, a driver’s license, social security card and $223 in cash reportedly had been in the wallet. Additionally, a temporary Colorado license plate was missing off the back window from inside the car. The deputy did not see any signs of forced entry and there were no latent prints located. There are no suspects or leads in the case.

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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 re-election 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

‘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.’

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from the NBC poll released two days earlier.

The Quinnipiac poll also showed a slim lead for Beauprez. His 1-point, 4443 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.”

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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 Ransom 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 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 decided for themselves.

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

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

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

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

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Pool was shut down while crews cleaned, reopened the next day Staff report The pool at the Northridge Recreation Center was temporarily closed after a hydrochloric acid leak was discovered the afternoon of July 19.

Littleton Fire Rescue responded to the recreation center at 8801 S. Broadway, Highlands Ranch after employees placed a call at about 12:40 p.m. regarding an odor investigation.

Fire Marshall Doug Ireland said the em-

ployees reported there was a “strong odor coming from the pump room at the swimming pool.”

Ireland said when the fire department arrived, they found a pump leaking hydrochloric acid, a liquid chlorine that is commonly used as a disinfectant in swimming pools, from the tank to the floor.

Crews with the hazardous materials response team and the fire department shut off the power to the pump, isolated the area and evacuated the building, Ireland said.

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Making the right chamber choice 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.

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interesting way to look at the chamber as well,” she said.

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

“That’s huge,” Smith said.

It’s also a bonus for her, in which her job is to promote and market local businesses and nonprofits daily. The benefit for businesses to join the Golden chamber is the exposure they will get from 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 Willms 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 cham-

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.

— Jennifer Smith contributed to this report.

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“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.”

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bers is key in order for them to continue to thrive in the years ahead. Losing focus and allowing overlap could ultimately be their downfall as they end up creating a watereddown 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.”

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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 woodlined colonial-style bar.

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

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

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

Salut!”

The room echoes.

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

As the strains of a song begin, Nancy jumps up excitedly. It is “Compass” by Lady Antebellum. Everyone seems to

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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.

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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 303-5664110.

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.

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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

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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 2013-14 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 pay-for-performance program. Based on self-evaluations, meetings with admin-

istrator-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 Learn-

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

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

more than slightly above the speed limit.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

portraits, to document Duke’s final day.

Could you do that?

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

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

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

My little friend is on the floor next to me.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR School buildings’ 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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Schools’ chef leads multifaceted life Passion for healthy eating extends to variety of endeavors

By Jane Reuter

jreuter@coloradocommunitymedia.com Chef Jason Morse leads a double life.

While many know him as the Douglas County School District’s executive chef, Morse is a savvy business owner who created and markets his own line of spices and caramels, works as a consultant to other schools, hotels, restaurants and food service entities, runs a catering business and teaches college classes.

Morse founded 5280 Culinary in 2010 with his wife, Annie. He employs some part-timers, but it largely is a family-run business. The couple’s 9- and 11-year-old daughters, for instance, are the marketing team behind the names of Morse’s spices, which include “Oink,” “Little Little Lamb,” “Fishy Fishy,” and “Cluck.”

His caramels and spices are featured products on the shelves of 32 Ace Hardware stores in Colorado, Wyoming and New Mexico. The Earth Salt Caramels, the result of a challenge to create a better caramel thrown down by a former co-worker, soon will be joined by bacon caramels.

Morse is perfecting that recipe now.

Employed 40 hours a week as a contract DCSD employee, his work for the district extends far beyond the contract’s outline.

“I tend to represent the district in everything I do,” Morse said. “”That’s kind of the beauty of me being a contract employee; I can represent them everywhere I go.”

And that’s a lot of places.

“From a volunteer standpoint and a consultant standpoint, I tend to be heavily involved in the community,” Morse said. “We do catering on the side. I teach at Metro State on Wednesday nights. I’m a huge car guy, so I do a lot of cooking involved with cars. It’s pretty common for us to be up in Wheat Ridge cooking for Porsche Club of America, or cooking at a road rally.”

On a sunny late afternoon in mid-July, Morse is in Jefferson County, offering customers at the Green Mountain Ace Hardware pieces of freshly grilled chicken seasoned with his spices and rubs. In addition to the samples, the affable Morse doles out lighthearted quips to almost every passer-by, engaging even those who decline a sample in easy conversation.

He compliments one man on his orange Volkswagen bus, and wishes a woman holding a fluorescent light fixture good luck on her project. One customer asks if Morse is the Douglas County chef he recently saw on 9News.

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

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

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

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

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

I know, I know. I chose a dachshund over

Douglas County School District Executive Chef Jason Morse shared chicken seasoned with his spice mixes with customers, among them Annie Schell, at the Green Mountain Ace Hardware July 8. Photo by Jane Reuter lighting with pleasure as the first bite meets their palates.

Green Mountain’s Annie Schell needs one word to describe the taste of the chicken thigh Morse hands her: “Delicious!”

Morse’s talent for connecting extends to Douglas County’s schoolchildren, many of whom greet the chef with hugs and high fives in school hallways and Highlands Ranch grocery stores. That makes it easy for him to choose a favorite from among his many jobs.

“It all satisfies me on different levels,” he said. “But hands down, it’s the kids.

Hanging out, getting hugs from the kids … to me, that’s the coolest.”

Only a few years ago, Morse’s life was on a very different path. A summa cum laude graduate of Johnson & Wales University, he was employed as a country club chef. His career path veered sharply in 2010, when Morse and chefs nationwide were selected by first lady Michelle Obama to participate in the Chefs Move to Schools initiative. The program is part of Michelle Obama’s cam-

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

Are you constantly in the fast lane of life?

Do you need to be shown the speed limit signs in your own journey? Either way, I would love to hear all about it at gotonorton@gmail.com, and when we slow down to look for signs and inspiration, it really will be a better than good week.

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.

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paign against childhood obesity.

That year, Morse sat with 3,000 chefs on the White House lawn as part of the initiative’s kickoff.

“A year after that, 220 chefs were still actively participating,” Morse said. “My opinion is I think a lot of people went into it thinking this is my new revenue stream and I’m going to make tons of money, and then realized schools didn’t have a lot of money to pay them and wanted them to do a lot of volunteering.”

Morse never looked back.

“I left my country club job,” he said. “I took an enormous pay cut to come and do

school lunch because I knew it was worth doing. I felt I was being called to move into school lunch and leave my mark. You hope to leave a legacy behind, to leave a mark on this world. I haven’t regretted it.”

Morse’s goal is to get kids accustomed to and hooked on healthy eating early in life. To that end, he works to make nutritious food tasty and fun.

“All the education we give our kids is meant to prepare them to make better decisions,” he said. “We’ve got to make it fun and exciting and interesting, and that’s where I come in. A much as I love food, I want to help kids get that excited as well.”

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Outgoing 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 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

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 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.

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

By Mike DiFerdinando mdiferdinando @coloradocommunitymedia.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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No special session on fracking issue Controversy could move to ballot box

By Vic Vela

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

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

Hickenlooper had hoped to accomplish a legislative compromise over fracking issues in order to avoid an expensive, 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

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 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 “5050” that he would call a special session. However, he lowered those odds last month before finally calling off any plans for a special session.

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

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

State House Majority Leader Dickey Lee Hullinghorst, DGunbarrel, 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 hotbutton 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.”

Gay-marriage ruling halts some licenses State’s high court wants clear standard on ban Staff Report The Colorado Supreme Court on July 18 ordered clerks in Adams and Denver counties to stop issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples, the latest development in an ongoing court battle over gay marriage that is being fought on several fronts.

However, the ruling does not impact the counties of Boulder and Pueblo, where clerks have been issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples on the heels of recent court decisions that were victories for those who support marriage equality.

Colorado Attorney General John Suthers, a Republican who is against same-sex marriage, asked the court to intervene in order to avoid “legal chaos” following the court decisions.

One case involved a Boulder County District Court judge’s July 10 denial of Suthers’ request to prevent the Boulder County clerk from issuing “invalid” marriage licenses.

Clerk Hillary Hall had been issuing licenses to gay couples in Boulder since a U.S. 10th Circuit Court of Appeals judge ruled late last month that Utah could not prevent gay couples from getting married there.

The court for the 10th circuit, which includes Colorado, stayed its ruling until the U.S. Supreme Court weighs in.

Immediately after the court’s ruling, the Denver County Clerk’s Office began issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples. However, that ended when the state Supreme Court sided with Suthers’ position that the issuing of such marriage licenses must halt until there is closure on the issue of the state’s gay marriage ban.

The state Supreme Court ruling only impacts Adams and Denver counties because they are involved in litigation having to do directly with the question of the constitutionality of the state’s ban on gay marriage.

An Adams County judge in that case ruled on July 9 that the state’s ban on gay marriage is unconstitutional. However, the judge stayed his order, knowing that the issue would be dealt with by a higher court.

Although the state Supreme Court’s decision only impacts clerks in Denver and Adams counties, the Attorney General’s Office said it hopes that clerks in other parts of the state follow suit.

“We assume that all the state’s clerks will heed the Supreme Court’s direction without requiring more wasteful litigation,” the AG’s office said through an emailed statement.

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 cashonly transactions because many banks won’t do business with them, out of fear of federal prosecution.

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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,

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of the existing towers will be receiving new antennas and equipment, and the towers at Silver Heights and Rocky Point will have new equipment buildings added to them.

The proposed Grigs Road tower is yet to be erected. According to the packet, the proposed site is “on the north side of Grigs Road, about one mile northwest of its intersection with Daniels Park Road and one mile south of Valleybrook Circle, just southeast of the parking lot for the East-West Regional Trail.”

The property where the tower is proposed is owned by the Centennial Water and Sanitation District, but in the Highlands Ranch Open Space Conservation Area. However, the OSCA subarea allows public facilities, and the packet states that “the OSCA Plan allows `electrical, (not to exceed 115 KV), telephone, communication, or natural gas distribution facilities’ as a use by right.”

The tower will be visible from numerous areas, with the nearest residential properties about 0.8 mile to the north of the proposed location. Additionally, the central ceremonial ring of the Tall Bull Memorial Grounds is approximately a mile south of the proposed tower, according to the packet.

However, the packet states that the “open nature of the lattice tower will nominally reduce its visibility.”

McMahan said that not only will the tower help to improve emergency services to residents, it helps with the safety of the first responders.

“When they don’t have a radio signal to talk back, (it puts) the officers in danger,” McMahan said, adding that radio towers only have so many frequencies, and a lot of the area’s communication issues include the inability of emergency teams to talk to each other.

He said the towers now usually permit a

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Audubon Society of Greater Denver, says of the four options the Army Corps considered, the one they chose is the worst.

“It’s a bad deal for the public to mangle a state park for very little water,” she said.

The statewide Water Supply Initiative estimates Colorado will need between 600,000 and 1 million acre-feet annually of additional water by the year 2050. The Corps of Engineers expects this project to add 8,539 acrefeet of water a year for municipal and industrial use at less cost than other water supply alternatives.

“The proposed reallocation project alternative is technically sound, environmentally acceptable and economically justified,” wrote Jo-Ellen Darcy, the assistant secretary of the Army for civil works, in her decision.

The Corps of Engineers acknowledges there could be adverse effects on recreation and the environment that will be “mitigated to the most sustainable alternative to below a level of significance.”

Jarrett said design will begin almost immediately, and the noticeable work will begin in two to three years.

The final report concluded that this is the least costly option and has the most local support. It says the $183 million project will provide $8.42 million annually in economic benefits.

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 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 peo-

responder to hear a transmitted message, but not speak in response.

McMahan said by adding the Grigs Road tower, a “loop” between each of the towers will improve tower-to-tower communication. “(The towers) have to work together and have to provide a footprint for full coverage in Douglas County,” McMahan said.

Starkey said discussions on the project began in April. She said there is an established process with specific steps that must be taken before moving forward with the project.

“We want to present intelligent information (and) have answers to all questions,” she said. “(We also) want to talk through the process and help educate the citizens.”

The packet states that “Douglas County is in the process of negotiating an agreement to lease a portion of the property from the Centennial Water and Sanitation District in support of this project.”

Starkey said 48 different sites were studied for the new communications tower, and Grigs Road was chosen because it will provide the best coverage on land that is available to the county to build on. Starkey said, however, there are still a few more studies to conduct to “make sure there is not an area that would work better” for the new tower.

The information packet was provided to the Highlands Ranch Community Association delegates at a July 15 meeting. Starkey said the HRCA requested more time, so after the Highlands Ranch Development Review Committee makes a proposal, it will then go to the county planning commission.

Starkey said officials are “looking at” September for zoning, which is a step in the planning commission’s process. Then, Starkey said, the “ultimate decision-makers” will be the Douglas County commissioners.

“The goal is to be able to handle any incident (and) adequately provide the best service to the citizens (plus ensure) the safety of the first responders,” McMahan said. “The right coverage for public safety and the environmental concerns need to balance.”

The Democrats’ resolution asked that no state money be used to “subsidize water interests that participate in and support this illconceived, extremely damaging” and speculative project.

But a bill passed by the Colorado Legislature last session authorized the Colorado Water Conservation Board to allocate nearly $88 million of its annual budget for loans to six Chatfield water providers so they can purchase storage space in the Chatfield reallocation project.

Communities downstream from the dam have expressed concern that the changes will negatively impact the South Platte River as it runs through them, and the Army Corps acknowledges those flows are a key uncertainty.

“While mitigation and modification plans have been developed … in coordination with resource agencies, there is still a level of concern that implementing a reallocation could lead to a somewhat different condition for which environmental mitigation or recreational facility modification has not been designed appropriately,” reads the study.

Reetz struggles to understand why other options weren’t considered, such as storing water in already available gravel pits or the existing underground aquifers. She said Audubon is looking at options to determine if there is still a way to stop the project.

“This is a trend in Western water projects,” she said. “They promise anything to build it, then they say `Oh my God, we ran out of money,’ or the political will changes, and the people of the United States end up on the short end of it.”

ple,” Kira said. “We support what people are on the inside, 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.

KEEPING UP WITH THE ZIZZOS A LOOK at some of the many volunteer projects Nancy Zizzo and her daughters, Sierra, Zoe and Kira, have participated in: • A graffiti challenge in Denver, where they cleaned up vandalism done to houses on Colfax.

• A wetlands tree-planting project.

• MADE fliers to help promote the Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Walk.

• BEEN involved with the Special Olympics, coaching flag

football.

• HELPED out at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science for the last two years, where they collected recyclables and created crafts.

• SERVED guests at the Highlands Ranch Ice Cream Social for the past five years.

• SIERRA volunteers at the library and with the Highlands Ranch Metro District.

• EACH has donated hair to Locks of Love, something that Zoe is about to do for the third time.

Sky Ridge 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 cre-

ated 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.

Park Meadows jewelry store robbed Police seeking three suspects in July 18 incident Staff report 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

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

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

Kaplan exhibit was sparked

by Hubble telescope photos

By Sonya Ellingboe

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

For more activities in Denver go to visitdenver.com.

East Colfax eatery opens

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

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

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

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

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 fastcasual 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.

Free concerts downtown

Arts Brookfield launched its free outdoor concert series, Summer on the Plaza, from 5 to 7 p.m. on July 23, and the series continues on the 1801 California plaza through Aug. 13.

The series features rising stars of Denver’s mu-

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

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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. 303730-4612, littletonmusic.org.

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

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, 303-794-2787, 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

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 six concerts annually, including a

“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 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, 303-989-4727 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 @coloradocommunitymedia.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 maintenance of a collection.

Lois Harvey of West Side Books on 32nd Avenue in the

Parker

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 extra-fine 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 limited-edition 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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Writing is solitary, but support isn’t Highlands Ranch woman offers helpful sessions

By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe @coloradocommunitymedia.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.

Brown And she 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 stories, 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 judg-

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

By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe @coloradocommunitymedia.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 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 grownup 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.)

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July 24, 2014

A treat for the eyes ACC exhibit held in spacious gallery

By Sonya Ellingboe

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

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

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

He looked for “an aptitude with formal elements, a compelling subject or

“Poppyesque” by Michele Sires-Delorean is an acrylic painting that won first place in the Kaleidoscope exhibit at ACC. Photos by Sonya Ellingboe competition, as well as inventiveness or unique creativity. I also sought to balance the range of styles, mediums and themes in the exhibition. I believe that strong works are those which have the ability to engage the viewer both formally and conceptually. Sometimes this can be recognized almost immediately, while other works take more deliberation on the part of the viewer or juror …”

First place went to Michele Sires-Delorean 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, For-

est 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.”

“Love in Thin Air” by Gayla Ruckhaud is created from wool and silk fibers. It is included in the Kaleidoscope exhibit at ACC.

IF YOU GO “Steam Punk Dragon and “Camelot Dragon” by Pam Schmidt are created from leather and wire and are in the Kaleidoscope exhibit at ACC.

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.

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.

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“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.

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July 24, 2014

Trendy market calls Centennial home

Local blues crooner Michael Donegan get a high five from a young fan as his band, The Black and Blues Guys, busts out a few classics at the Centennial Artisans and Farmers Market, held Saturday, July 12 at Centennial Center Park. Photos by Deborah Grigsby Smith

Artisans, farmers event strives to unite city, showcase local business

By Deborah Grigsby Smith

Special to Colorado Community Media Centennial’s very own Artisans and Farmers Market drew crowds to Centennial Center Park on July 12.

The monthly event brings together an eclectic mix of artisans, crafters, local produce growers, musicians and gourmet food trucks, all fresh for the picking every second Saturday, through August.

“It’s great! I just spent $50,” jokes Centennial District 3 Councilmember Mark Gotto. “Really, it’s a great event that supports our local vendors. It also is a great step towards bringing both sides of the city together in a fun, family-friendly environment.”

Molly Feldman, of Highlands Ranch, said the market has something for everyone.

“It’s nice that I can kind of make a trade with my granddaughter,” explained Feldman. “I tell her if she’ll go to the market with Nana, then we’ll go to the park afterwards. A true win for both of us.”

Event producer Robin Loughran says the market already boasts more than 40 vendors, with newcomers being added each market day.

LEFT: Centennial Mayor Cathy Noon takes a break from shopping at the July 12 Centennial Artisans and Farmers Market to get a tattoo. The mayor’s temporary glitter tattoo is the creation of Lael Taylor, co-owner of of Tart and Tatley, a Centennial-based vendor specializing in “lemonade and tattoos, and all things fun.” RIGHT: Hearty beefsteak tomatoes are among the many locally grown finds at the Centennial Artisan and Farmers Market. The monthly event is held every second Saturday through August.

“While this is just our first year, the response has been overwhelming,” said Loughran. “And by the end of the market season, we hope that number passes 5o.”

Centennial Mayor Cathy Noon thinks the market is a perfect pairing with the city’s namesake park.

“This is just another reason for resi-

dents to come out and experience our award-winning park,” said Noon. “It’s a great event with great vendors and when you think about it, Centennial Center Park is meant to be a gathering place, and that’s what where here to celebrate.”

As a matter of fact, the next market, scheduled for Aug. 9, will be held in

conjunction with Centennial’s summer signature event, Centennial Under the Stars.

“This will be our first night market, starting at 6 p.m.,” said Loughran. “We’re blending two really cool events that really help punctuate Centennial’s sense of identity.”

A bird’s eye view of the Centennial Artisan and Farmers Market from 90 feet, thanks to the tower truck from South Metro Fire Rescue Authority. The monthly market blends locally grown produce, art, music and food trucks with all the amenities of Centennial Center Park.

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July 24, 2014

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

“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.

By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe @coloradocommunitymedia.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.

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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

Parker

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

Littleton

8391 S. Burnley Ct., Highlands Ranch

(Next to RTD lot @470 & University)

mysummitchurch.com

ater, 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 Pharaoh 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.

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.

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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IF YOU GO

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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AREA CLUBS

EDITOR’S NOTE: To add or update a club listing, e-mail calendar@coloradocom-

munitymedia.com.

Political

DOUGLAS COUNTY Democrats executive committee meets at 7 p.m. every first Tuesday at various sites. Contact Ralph Jollensten at 303-663-1286 or e-mail ralphw@comcast.net. Social-discussion meetings are in Highlands Ranch, Castle Rock, Parker and Lone Tree. Visit douglasdemocrats.org and click on calendar for more information.

DOUGLAS COUNTY Republican Women meets at 11 a.m. the third Wednesday each month at the Lone Tree Golf and Hotel. Call Marsha Haeflein at 303-841-4318 or visit www.dcgop.org or www.dcrw.org.

THE HIGHLANDS Club meets every last Friday of the month at the Cafe Mon Ami, 9579 S. University, Unit No. 150, at 7 a.m. Speakers of local, state and national political office address the group. Call Rick Murray at 303-933-3292, or e-mail at rickmrry@yahoo.com.

Professional

BUSINESS LEADS Group meets at 7:15 a.m. Wednesdays at LePeep at Quebec Street and County Line Road. Call Rita Coltrane at 303-792-3587.

HIGHLANDS RANCH Business Leads Inc., call Dale Weese at

303-978-0992.

HIGHLANDS RANCH Chamber Leads Group meets at 11:45 a.m. Mondays at The Egg and I in Town Center at Dorchester and Highlands Ranch Parkway. Call Jim Wolfe at 303-703-4102.

HIGHLANDS RANCH Chamber of Commerce, call 303-791-

3500.

HIGHLANDS RANCH Leads Club meets at 7:30 a.m. Thursdays at Le Peep on South Quebec Street. Call Kathy at 303-692-8183.

HIGHLANDS RANCH Leads Club meets at 7:15 a.m. Thursdays at The Egg and I in Town Center at Dorchester and Highlands Ranch Parkway. Call Del Van Essen at 303-302-3139.

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The sounds of Taylor Kline get things rolling at the Turkey Leg and Wine Hoedown in Littleton on July 19. Photo by Chris Rotar

Old MacDonald had a blast Staff report

Twice as large as any other show in Colorado!

The Denver Mart AUG 2nd and AUG 3rd Saturday 9am - 5pm Sunday 9am - 4pm

$1 OFF COUPON www.tannergunshow.com

The hundreds of people who turned out for this year’s Turkey Leg and Wine Hoedown got the thrill of a lifetime: meeting Old MacDonald and getting to hear him, live and in person, make the mistake that cost him the spelling bee in the Geico commercial that made him famous.

“C-o-w-e-i-e-i-o.”

The Mountaineers square dancers livened up the wacky event for the first time this year, held July 18 and July 19 in the Reinke Bros. parking lot near Main and Prince streets. Also new were the Gonuts hamster balls, which are giant plastic bubbles kids can climb into and float around in.

Granny Ma’s catered up scrumptious corn on the cob and the requisite turkey legs, along with many other tasty vittles, which many enjoyed with a variety of wine and beer.

Event organizer Greg Reinke, left, poses with actor Larrs Jackson, better known as Old MacDonald on the Geico TV commercial, at the Turkey Leg and Wine Hoedown on July 19. Photo by Chris Rotar

Final 2 Weekends!

Open Now thru August 3 Weekends Only 10:00am- 6:30pm

Don't Miss the Excitment!

Affordable Fun for Everyone!

This Weekend!

Music & Dance Festival: Featuring Celtic Legacy & The Award Winning Centennial State Pipe & Drums

NEW Endangered Cat Show • Music & Comedy Medieval Amusement Park • Over 200 Master Artisans Jousting, Delicious Food & Drink, Games, Rides and More!

FREE Parking & Shuttle • Open Rain or Shine • No Pets Please • Larkspur, CO Discount Tickets Available At:

www.ColoradoRenaissance.com Information 303-688-6010

The little ones had a blast in the Gonuts pool during the Turkey Leg and Wine Hoedown, held each year in Reinke Bros. parking lot at Prince and Main streets.

Photo by Jennifer Smith

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

Clubs Continued from Page 22

LITTLETON LETIP meets from 7:16-8:31 a.m. every Tuesday for breakfast at Luciles, 2852 W. Bowles Ave., to exchange qualified business leads. Call Bob Hier at 303-660-6426 or e-mail hierb@yahoo.com.

NETWORKING FOR the Not-Working meets from 8:30-10 a.m. the first Tuesday of every month in the Fireside Room at Cherry Hills Community Church, 3900 Grace Blvd., Highlands Ranch. If you are looking for a safe environment in which to learn, share and be encouraged, come to a meeting.

Visit chcc.org/career for more information.

Recreation

CHESS CLUB meets from 7-9 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesdays at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Drop in to play a serious social game; no fees or charges. Clocks and ratings rarely used. Sets and boards provided. An informal ladder helps to pair you against your equals; all ages welcome. Contact Frank Atwood, 720260-1493 or highlandsranchlibrarychess.org.

FALCON YOUTH Sports Association baseball

board meeting is at 7 p.m. every fourth Thursday at Highlands Ranch Community Association offices, 48 W. Springer Drive.

Call 303-791-6244.

FALCON YOUTH Sports Association executive board meetings are at 7 p.m. every second Wednesday at the Highlands Ranch Community Association offices, 48 W. Springer Drive. Call 303-791-6244.

HIGHLANDS RANCH Cycling Club has weekly

rides and a variety of cycling experiences for the cycling enthusiast. The club also meets regularly for club business. Visit www.highlandsranchcycling.com or call Bernie Greenberg, 303-791-6792.

HIGHLANDS RANCH Garden Club. Whether you are an experienced gardener or a novice, you will always find something of interest at the Highlands Ranch Garden Club.

For information, visit www.hrgc.org.

RUNNING CLUB meets at 7:30 a.m. every Saturday in the parking lot of Southeast Christian Church. Walkers, joggers and runners are welcome. Call John at 720-842-5520.

YOGA CLASS. Health Ministries at St. Andrew United Methodist Church welcomes the community to their health class: Yoga helps improve flexibility, balance, alignment, posture, toning, strengthening, relaxation and awareness.

Class is offered from 9:45-10:45 a.m. Wednesdays. Sessions are 10 weeks, and drop-ins are welcome. Cost is $90 per 10 weeks or $15 per session. All levels are welcome. For information, contact the leader Martha who has taught yoga for many years, Call 720-480-2164, ihealing@msn.com. St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 9203 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Call 303-794-2683 for information or visit www.

events 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 middle- and high-school STEM students “who aspire to be future engineers, scientists and technologists,” states the website. st-andrew-umc.com.

Service

AMERICAN LEGION Highlands Ranch Post 1260 meets at 6:30 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of each month at the Northridge Recreation Center, 8801 S. Broadway, Highlands Ranch. Call 720-663-1260.

MANSION TOURS. The Highlands Ranch Metro District invites the public to visit the Highlands Ranch Mansion for free during regular open hours from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday. Visit www.HighlandsRanchMansion. com or call 303-791-0177.

TAIZE-STYLE SERVICE, a meditative hour of prayer, song, scripture and the labyrinth, is offered from 6:45-7:45 p.m. the fourth Thursday of the month at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 3350 E. White Bay Drive, Highlands Ranch. Child care is provided for this hour. The labyrinth is also available for individual meditation and prayer from 4 p.m. until the service on fourth Thursday, and from 4-8 p.m. on the second Thursdays. Call 303-794-2683 or visit www.st-andrewumc.com.

Social

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.

“CHAI” LANDS Ranch/South Denver Metro Jewish Community Company. Call 303-470-6652.

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.

FRIENDSHIPS ARE Golden is a local nonprofit club organized through love and collections of Sam Butcher’s Precious Moments Figures. Throughout the year we provide support to local charities. We meet once a month on the fourth Thursday of every month at Julie’s Hallmark 9441 S University Blvd. in Highlands Ranch from 6:30-9 p.m. For more information please contact Bry at Julie’s Hallmark 303-683-1146.

GENEALOGY 101 is a small group of novice and advanced non-professional genealogists who meet at 10 a.m. the second Saturday of each month in Room 206 at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 8817 S. Broadway, Highlands Ranch.

The group is geared to assist each other in our journeys into discovering the lives of our ancestors. No fees.

GREAT BOOKS. Great Books Discussion 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

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

We will be celebrating our First Anniversary on Friday, August 1, 2014 from 3-5 PM at our Office 8955 South Ridgeline Blvd. Ste 100 Highlands Ranch, CO. 80129

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

Heflebower Funeral Services is a private Colorado family owned business.

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

1 Year Anniversary

Please join us for a celebration of service with family friends and our community.

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

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

Refreshments will be served.

We look forward to seeing you all.

The Heflebowers

Open House/ Open to the public…

DOUGLAS COUNTY TSA WINNERS Mountain Vista High School: • 2nd Place in Open Source Software Development: Peter Cleverdon, Will Jones, Chris Keith, Nick Lawrence, Anirudh Mathukumilli and Matt Price • 2nd place in Webmaster: Brad Arnot, Peter Cleverdon, Nick Lawrence, Anirudh Mathukumilli and Matt Price • 3rd Place in CNC Production: Luke Johnson and Chris Keith • 4th Place in Technology Bowl: Sumaer Kamboj, Nick Lawrence and Spencer Pozder • 7th Place in Engineering Design: Graham Carroll, Elizabeth Chengrian and Sumaer Kamboj Legend High School: • 2nd Place in Music Production: Veronica Lubofsky and Arlin Tawzer • 4th Place in On-Demand Video: Mike Andrews, Tyler Andrews, Nathan Erickson, Veronica Lubofsky, Arlin Tawzer, Hailee Tawzer and Matt Wermers Mesa Middle School: • 7th Place in Flight: Anthony Sbarra

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.

HIGHLANDS BREAKFAST Optimists meet every first and third Mondays from 7-8 a.m. at Le Peep Grill at County Line and Quebec Street. Call Miles Hardee, 303-9736409.

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A REALLY WINE TIME

ABOVE: A group of women taste wine at Castle Rock WineFest July 19 at The Grange. RIGHT: People wait to taste wine at Castle Rock WineFest July 19 at The Grange.

There were more than 180 Colorado wines available to taste at 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.

PHOTOS BY MIKE DIFERDINANDO

51STC O L O R A D O FESTIVAL

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

DOG FRIENDLY, FAMILY FUN FEATURING: • PIPE BANDS • HOT PIPING CONTEST

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

• HIGHLAND DANCING • ATHLETICS • BRITISH DOGS • CELTIC MUSIC & DANCING • CLANS • IRISH DANCING • GENEALOGY • SCOTTISH FOOD • HISTORIC RE-ENACTMENTS • BRITISH CARS (SUNDAY ONLY) • JOHN CARTY, IRISH FIDDLER

7PM ON THE FIELD

BUY TICKETS ONLINE AT WWW.SCOTTISHGAMES.ORG CHECK OUR WEBSITE OR CALL 303-238-6524 FOR MORE INFORMATION

THE CARLOS NÚÑEZ BAND

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

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THINGS DO MUSIC/CONCERTS WINE AND MUSIC WITH LISA ARONS

CLOSING CAMPFIRE

PIANIST LISA Arons presents “Wine and Music” on Friday, July 25. Arons will perform at 11

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.

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

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

GOLD PANNING IN CASTLEWOOD CANYON

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

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

MEADOWS CONCERT SERIES FINALE THE MUSIC in The Meadows concert series wraps up with Message

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

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

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

THEATER PACE PRESENTS CLASSIC BROADWAY MUSICAL PACE CENTER presents “Guys and Dolls,” a co-production by Parker Theatre Productions and

the Town of Parker. Professional and amateur talent will sing and dance their way through the classic Broadway musical July 25-27 and Aug. 1-3. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Fridays, July 25 and Aug. 1; 7:30 p.m. Saturdays July 26 and Aug. 2; and 2 p.m., Sunday, July 27, Saturday, Aug. 2 and Sunday, Aug. 3. Go to http://pacecenteronline.ticketforce.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=222 for tickets and information.

LEGEND OF AGRICULTURE DINNER

SUMMER OPERA

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ART

ELEMENTARY ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIR

CASTLEWOOD CANYON PARK RANGER TALK

STOBER ELEMENTARY School, Golden, plans its third annual arts and craft fair from

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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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Sprawling estate going up for auction Serenity Ridge sits on 70 acres near Douglas-Elbert county line

By Chris Michlewicz

cmichlewicz @coloradocommunitymedia.com A glimmering pearl tucked in the unspoiled expanses southeast of Parker is suddenly getting a lot of attention.

At the beginning of July, most Douglas County residents had never heard of Serenity Ridge, a sprawling estate on 70 pristine acres near Flintwood and Democrat roads.

That quickly changed when Carl and Christine Battista, a husband and wife real estate team for Keller Williams DTC Luxury International, began to spread the word that the property would become the largest private U.S. residence to go up at a no-reserve auction Sept. 27.

“It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for people to buy at their price,” Christine Battista said. “The owner doesn’t have any set price and there are no hidden costs.”

The three-story home and surrounding land was put on the market in 2007 with a price tag of $22 million, but didn’t attract serious attention from buyers because of the housing crisis. It was put up for sale again July 1 for $18.37 million.

With the disclaimer that the “property is available for and subject to sale prior to auction,” the tantalizing announcement of the no-reserve auction promptly attracted the notice of news agencies and bloggers.

The Battistas, along with Joshua & Co., an affiliate of Christie’s International Real Estate, and Supreme Auctions, have honored countless requests for more information in the hopes of finding the ideal buyer.

Christine Battista led Colorado Community Media on an exclusive tour of Serenity Ridge July 14.

`The whole nine yards’

The estate contains the wonderments for which one might hope: hidden rooms, silk carpeting, a bowling alley, a pair of full-time caretakers, and private tunnels to posh, self-contained guest quarters.

Those invited to enter the grounds must pass through a massive security gate, after which they are greeted with the sight of

Serenity Ridge, a 43,000-square-foot estate owned by the grandson of the man who created Dollar General, is on the market for $18.37 million. If it does not sell by Sept. 27, it will be put up at a no-reserve auction. Photos by Chris Michlewicz fishing ponds, a meditation house and, of course, the 47,114 square-foot home with peninsular wings. The sheer breadth of the abode is difficult to comprehend, and difficult to view in its entirety.

Interior elements are lavish, but not overdone; many of the rooms are tastefully ornate and pleasantly comfortable.

“It was built to feel really small and intimate in all of the rooms and not feel large and cavernous,” Christine Battista said.

Unlike most mansions of its size, Serenity Ridge was not specifically built to reflect one-person’s tastes. The décor and furnishings, which come with the house, abide by neutral palettes, she said.

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For a place that is among the largest in Colorado and has “the whole nine yards,” it surprisingly wasn’t even on the radar of Denver area real estate agents who deal in luxury properties, Christine Battista said.

The owner is retiring and downsizing property holdings — factors that prompted the auction — but his family has a deep connection to Serenity Ridge, and parting with it is an emotional experience.

Originally built in 2001 by then-Hewlett Packard executive John Costanza as a combined residence and corporate retreat, Serenity Ridge boasts two boardrooms.

Costanza, however, never lived in the home and sold it nearly one year later.

Battista was not permitted to disclose the seller’s identity, but property records show the estate belongs to Cal Turner III, who headed Dollar General Corp., a company founded by his father and grandfather, before stepping down in 2003.

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

By Tom Munds

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

By Jim Benton

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Marley wins match play

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

or Glen of the Riverdale Course.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 3, 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: 7/10/2014 Last Publication: 8/7/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 5/15/2014 ROBERT J. HUSSON DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: HOLLY DECKER Colorado Registration #: 32647 355 UNION BOULEVARD SUITE 250, LAKEWOOD, COLORADO 80228 Phone #: (303) 274-0155 Fax #: (303) 274-0159 Attorney File #: 14-920-26553 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/

Vision Development - Walter M Maxwell, Chair, Board of County Commissioners c/o Douglas County Commissioners – Walter M Maxwell, Douglas County Commissioner, c/o Douglas County Commissioners - Wynne Homes LLC a Colorado Limited Liability Company aka Wynne Homes LLC - Winzenburg, Leff, Purvis & Payne – Gina C Botti, Attorney in Fact for Castle Pines Homes Association Inc.

Public Notices Public Trustees PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0185 To Whom It May Concern: On 5/14/2014 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: BENJAMIN R. CONNER AND ALEXA F. CONNER Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR TAYLOR, BEAN & WHITAKER MORTGAGE CORP. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 2/25/2004 Recording Date of DOT: 3/2/2004 Reception No. of DOT: 2004021494 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $235,912.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $197,386.85 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 513, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 111-B, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 9775 Cove Creek Drive, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 3, 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: 7/10/2014 Last Publication: 8/7/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 5/15/2014 ROBERT J. HUSSON DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: ALISON L. BERRY Colorado Registration #: 34531 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: Attorney File #: 14-001444 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2014-0185 First Publication: 7/10/2014 Last Publication: 8/7/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Littleton NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0186 To Whom It May Concern: On 5/14/2014 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: JASON K. ROBBINS Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, FIRST MAGNUS FINANCIAL CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 8/31/2004 Recording Date of DOT: 9/3/2004 Reception No. of DOT: 2004092449 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $143,845.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $122,209.86 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay monthly installments due Note Holder.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust.

Legal Description of Real Property: Building 52, Unit 103, Canyon Ranch Condominiums in accordance with and subject to the Declaration for Canyon Ranch Condominium Association, Inc., recorded on December 19, 1995 in Book 1307 at Page 260, Annexation recorded September 25, 1996 in Book 1372 at Page 1048, and the Condominium Map recorded on December 19, 1995 as Reception No. 9560424 in the Office of the Clerk and Recorder of Douglas County, State of Colorado.

Which has the address of: 8407 Thunder Ridge Way 103, Littleton, CO 80126 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 3, 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: 7/10/2014 Last Publication: 8/7/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 5/15/2014 ROBERT J. HUSSON DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: HOLLY DECKER Colorado Registration #: 32647 355 UNION BOULEVARD SUITE 250, LAKEWOOD, COLORADO 80228 Phone #: (303) 274-0155 Fax #: (303) 274-0159

Public Trustees

Legal Notice No.: 2014-0186 First Publication: 7/10/2014 Last Publication: 8/7/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0194 To Whom It May Concern: On 5/27/2014 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: SHIRIN H. SAMAR AND YOUSSEF O. DARGAHI Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, AFFILIATED FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 5/21/2010 Recording Date of DOT: 6/9/2010 Reception No. of DOT: 2010034845 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $409,868.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $401,210.92 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay monthly installments due Note Holder.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust.

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 37, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 122-T, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 2974 Fox Sedge Lane, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 17, 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: 7/24/2014 Last Publication: 8/21/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 5/27/2014 ROBERT J. HUSSON DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: HOLLY DECKER Colorado Registration #: 32647 355 UNION BOULEVARD SUITE 250, LAKEWOOD, COLORADO 80228 Phone #: (303) 274-0155 Fax #: (303) 274-0159 Attorney File #: 14-945-26661 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2014-0194 First Publication: 7/24/2014 Last Publication: 8/21/2014 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

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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:

Government Legals

OCCUPANT - Paradise Villas Castle Pines LLC aka Paradise Villas Castle Pines LLC, a Colorado limited liability company - Paradise Villas Castle Pines aka Paradise - Ethan Hsieh Trust - Lynn A Brandt - Mark D Terry & Nickolas Terry American National Bank - Amfirst Bank NA - Angela D Vencill - Aztec Consultants Inc - Bill D Berkley, President c/o State Bank of Downs - Blanch Backo, Title Officer c/o Land Title Guarantee Company Board of County Commissioners c/o Douglas County - Board President, Village Lake Homeowners Association Inc., a Colorado nonprofit corporation - Bryan R White, Vice President c/o American National Bank - Castle Pines Fidelity Associates Limited Partnership, its sole general partner c/o Fidelity Castle Pines Ltd. A Maryland limited partnership - Castle Pines Fidelity Realty, Inc. its sole general partner c/o Fidelity Castle Pines Ltd. A Maryland limited partnership - Castle Pines Homes Association aka Castle Pines Homes Association Inc aka Association - Castle Pines Metropolitan District, a Quasi-Municipal Corporation aka Castle Pines Metropolitan District aka The District - Castle Pines Sales Office c/o Castle Pines Homes Association Inc - Castlewood Fire Protection District - Cherry Hills Bank c/o Guaranty Bank & Trust - Colorado East Bank and Trust, Colorado Springs - Commonwealth Land Title Coscan Commercial Corporation - CPV Inc., a Colorado Corporation - Craig Austin, Manager c/o Wynn Homes LLC, a Colorado limited liability company - Daniel B Stubbs, Senior Vice President c/o Vestin Mortgage Inc - David Livingston, President c/o Guaranty Bank & Trust - David Livingston, President, Cherry Hills Bank c/o Guaranty Bank & Trust - Donald F Cummings, President c/o Forest Glen Inc. a Colorado Corporation - Douglas County c/o Douglas County Commissioners - Ed Ehmann, Field Superintendent c/o Castle Pines Metropolitan District - Fidelity Castle Pines Ltd, a Maryland limited partnership Forest Glen Inc., a Colorado Corporation aka Forest Glen Inc - Frank L Rober, Managing Member c/o KPRD Investments LLC a Colorado Limited Liability Company Guaranty Bank and Trust - Intermountain Rural Electric Association - Jack A Vickers III - Jack A Vickers III, Individual as President c/o CPV Inc., a Colorado Corporation - Jack A Vickers III, President c/o CPV Inc., a Colorado Corporation - James McSwiggan, Executive Vice President c/o Royal Bank America - Joe Leist, General Manager c/o Castle Pines Homes Association Inc - Joshua K Roach, Member c/o Paradise Villas Castle Pines LLC, a Colorado limited liability company - Katherine D Poague and Larry R Poague - KPRD Investments LLC a Colorado Limited Liability Company - Land Title Guarantee Company - Lawrence Dale Taylor and Mary Elizabeth Taylor - Lexi Development LLC aka Lexi Development LLC a Colorado Limited Liability Co. - M Kathleen Siegist, Manager c/o Summit Chalet Properties LLC a Colorado Limited Liability Company - Nancy M Schirm, Authorized Officer c/o Colorado East Bank & Trust Nancy M Schirm, President c/o Colorado East Bank & Trust - Nancy M Schirm, Sr Vice President c/o Peoples National Bank, Colorado - Nelda A Brandt - Norman Stuard, President c/o The Village Lakes Homes Association Inc. - Norman Stuard, Vice President c/o The Village Lakes Homes Association Inc - Norman Stuard, Vice President c/o Lexis Development LLC - Paradise Villas Castle Pines LLC & Steve Gage, an individual - Paradise Villas West LLC, a Colorado limited liability company - Peoples National Bank, Colorado - Peter Italiano, Planning Director c/o Douglas County Planning Department Philip Bucher and Susan Bucher - Plum Creek Waste Water Treatment Plant Public Trustee of Douglas County - Public Trustee of El Paso County - R Scott Vencill - Ramona H Ptacek c/o Robert Ptacek - Robert D Snodgrass, Registered Land Surveyor c/o Aztec Consultants Inc - Royal Bank America - Scott Vencill, Vice President c/o Amfirst Bank NA - State Bank of Downs - Stephen M Buck, Assistant Vice President of Fidelity Castle Pines Ltd a Maryland limited partnership - Stephen M Buck, Assistant Vice President of Castle Pines Fidelity Associates Limited Partnership, its sole general partner c/o Fidelity Castle Pines Ltd. A Maryland limited partnership - Stephen M Buck, Assistant VicePresident of Castle Pines Fidelity Realty Inc. its sole general partner c/o Fidelity Castle Pines Ltd. A Maryland limited partnership - Steve Gage, an individual c/o Paradise Villas Castle Pines LLC - Steve Gage, an individual as its Managing Member c/o Paradise Villas Castle Pines LLC, Limited Liability Company - Steve Gage, Manager c/o Paradise Villas Castle Pines LLC a Colorado Ltd Liab Co - Steve Gage, President c/o Vision Development Group Inc. a Colorado Corporation - Steve Gage, President c/o Vision Development Group Inc., Manager of Paradise Villas Castle Pines LLC, a Colorado Ltd Liab Co - Steve Gage, President c/o Vision Asset Management Group Inc., a Colorado corporation - Steve Gage, President c/o Paradise Villas West, LLC, a Colorado limited liability company - Steve Gage, President c/o Vision Development Group Inc., A Colorado Corporation - Steven Gage aka Steven W Gage c/o Paradise Villas Castle Pines LLC a Colorado Ltd Liab Co - Steven Gage, President c/o Vision Development Group Inc - Steven Gage, President c/o Vision Asset Management Group Inc., a Colorado corporation Steven W Gage, Member of Paradise Villas Castle Pines LLC - Summit Chalet Properties LLC, a Colorado limited liability company - The Town of Castle Rock - Tri County Health Department - US West Communications c/o CenturyLink - Vestin Mortgage Inc - Village Lake Homes Association, Inc aka Sub Association aka Association - Village Lake Homes Association, Inc a Colorado nonprofit corporation aka The Village Lake Homes Association Inc Vision Asset Management Group Inc, a Colorado Corporation aka Vision Asset Management Group Inc. - Vision Development Group Inc., Manager, c/o Paradise Villas Castle Pines LLC A Colorado Limited Liability Company - Vision Development Group Inc aka Vision Development Group Inc et al - Vision Development Group Inc., a Colorado Corporation aka Vision Development - Walter M Maxwell, Chair, Board of County Commissioners c/o Douglas County Commissioners – Walter M Maxwell, Douglas County Commissioner, c/o Douglas County Commissioners - Wynne Homes LLC a Colorado Limited Liability Company aka Wynne Homes LLC - Winzenburg, Leff, Purvis & Payne – Gina C Botti, Attorney in Fact for Castle Pines Homes Association Inc. You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 12th day of November 2009 the then County Treasurer of the County of Douglas, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to Ethan Hsieh Trust the following described real estate situate in the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, to wit: LOT 5168A CASTLE PINES VILLAGE 32 J 1ST AMD 0.101 AM/L and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to Ethan Hsieh Trust. That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent* taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2008.

That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of Para-

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

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

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

ado limited liability company - Katherine President of Castle Pines Fidelity Realty D Poague and Larry R Poague - KPRD InInc. its sole general partner c/o Fidelity vestments LLC a Colorado Limited LiabilCastle Pines Ltd. A Maryland limited partity Company - Land Title Guarantee Comnership - Steve Gage, an individual c/o pany - Lawrence Dale Taylor and Mary Paradise Villas Castle Pines LLC - Steve Elizabeth Taylor - Lexi Development LLC Gage, an individual as its Managing Memaka Lexi Development LLC a Colorado ber c/o Paradise Villas Castle Pines LLC, Limited Liability Co. - M Kathleen Siegist, Limited Liability Company - Steve Gage, Manager c/o Summit Chalet Properties Manager c/o Paradise Villas Castle Pines LLC a Colorado Limited Liability ComLLC a Colorado Ltd Liab Co - Steve pany - Nancy M Schirm, Authorized OfGage, President c/o Vision Development ficer c/o Colorado East Bank & Trust Group Inc. a Colorado Corporation - Steve Nancy M Schirm, President c/o Colorado Gage, President c/o Vision Development East Bank & Trust - Nancy M Schirm, Sr Group Inc., Manager of Paradise Villas Vice President c/o Peoples National Bank, Castle Pines LLC, a Colorado Ltd Liab Co Colorado - Nelda A Brandt - Norman Stu- Steve Gage, President c/o Vision Asset Management Group Inc., a Colorado corard, President c/o The Village Lakes poration - Steve Gage, President c/o Homes Association Inc. - Norman Stuard, To West, advertise publicVice notices call c/o 303-566-4100 Paradise Villas LLC, ayour Colorado President The Village Lakes limited liability company - Steve Gage, Homes Association Inc - Norman Stuard, President c/o Vision Development Group Vice President c/o Lexis Development Inc., A Colorado Corporation - Steven LLC - Paradise Villas Castle Pines LLC & Gage aka Steven W Gage c/o Paradise Steve Gage, an individual - Paradise VilVillas Castle Pines LLC a Colorado Ltd las West LLC, a Colorado limited liability Liab Co - Steven Gage, President c/o Viscompany - Peoples National Bank, Colorion Development Group Inc - Steven ado - Peter Italiano, Planning Director c/o Gage, President c/o Vision Asset ManageDouglas County Planning Department ment Group Inc., a Colorado corporation Philip Bucher and Susan Bucher - Plum Creek Waste Water Treatment Plant Steven W Gage, Member of Paradise VilPublic Trustee of Douglas County - Public las Castle Pines LLC - Summit Chalet Trustee of El Paso County - R Scott VenProperties LLC, a Colorado limited liability cill - Ramona H Ptacek c/o Robert Ptacek company - The Town of Castle Rock - Tri - Robert D Snodgrass, Registered Land County Health Department - US West Surveyor c/o Aztec Consultants Inc - RoyCommunications c/o CenturyLink - Vestin al Bank America - Scott Vencill, Vice PresMortgage Inc - Village Lake Homes Assoident c/o Amfirst Bank NA - State Bank of ciation, Inc aka Sub Association aka AssoDowns - Stephen M Buck, Assistant Vice ciation - Village Lake Homes Association, President of Fidelity Castle Pines Ltd a Inc a Colorado nonprofit corporation aka Maryland limited partnership - Stephen M The Village Lake Homes Association Inc Buck, Assistant Vice President of Castle Vision Asset Management Group Inc, a Pines Fidelity Associates Limited PartnerColorado Corporation aka Vision Asset ship, its sole general partner c/o Fidelity Management Group Inc. - Vision DevelopCastle Pines Ltd. A Maryland limited partment Group Inc., Manager, c/o Paradise nership - Stephen M Buck, Assistant ViceVillas Castle Pines LLC A Colorado LimPresident of Castle Pines Fidelity Realty ited Liability Company - Vision DevelopInc. its sole general partner c/o Fidelity ment Group Inc aka Vision Development Castle Pines Ltd. A Maryland limited partGroup Inc et al - Vision Development nership - Steve Gage, an individual c/o Group Inc., a Colorado Corporation aka Vision Development - Walter M Maxwell, Paradise Villas Castle Pines LLC - Steve Chair, Board of County Commissioners Gage, an individual as its Managing Memc/o Douglas County Commissioners – ber c/o Paradise Villas Castle Pines LLC, Walter M Maxwell, Douglas County ComLimited Liability Company - Steve Gage, missioner, c/o Douglas County CommisManager c/o Paradise Villas Castle Pines sioners - Wynne Homes LLC a Colorado LLC a Colorado Ltd Liab Co - Steve Limited Liability Company aka Wynne Gage, President c/o Vision Development Homes LLC 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 Management Group Inc., a Colorado corof Douglas, in the State of Colorado, sold poration - Steve Gage, President c/o at public tax lien sale to Ethan Hsieh Trust Paradise Villas West, LLC, a Colorado the following described real estate situate limited liability company - Steve Gage, in the County of Douglas, State of ColorPresident c/o Vision Development Group ado, to wit: LOT 5169A CASTLE PINES Inc., A Colorado Corporation - Steven VILLAGE 32 J 1ST AMD 0.101 AM/L and Gage aka Steven W Gage c/o Paradise said County Treasurer issued a certificate Villas Castle Pines LLC a Colorado Ltd of purchase therefore to Ethan Hsieh Liab Co - Steven Gage, President c/o VisTrust. That said tax lien sale was made to ion Development Group Inc - Steven satisfy the delinquent* taxes assessed Gage, President c/o Vision Asset Manageagainst said real estate for the year 2008. ment Group Inc., a Colorado corporation That said real estate was taxed or speSteven W Gage, Member of Paradise Vilcially assessed in the name(s) of Paralas Castle Pines LLC - Summit Chalet dise Villas Castle Pines LLC for said year Properties LLC, a Colorado limited liability 2008 company - The Town of Castle Rock - Tri County Health Department - US West That on the 21st day of May 2014 said Communications c/o CenturyLink - Vestin Ethan Hsieh Trust assigned said certificMortgage Inc - Village Lake Homes Assoate of purchase to Mark D Terry & Nickciation, Inc aka Sub Association aka Assoolas Terry.That said Mark D Terry & Nickolas 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 Vision Development - Walter M Maxwell, 15th day of July 2014 Chair, Board of County Commissioners c/o Douglas County Commissioners – /s/ Diane A. Holbert Walter M Maxwell, Douglas County ComCounty Treasurer of Douglas County missioner, c/o Douglas County Commissioners - Wynne Homes LLC a Colorado Legal Notice No.: 925704 Limited Liability Company aka Wynne First Publication: July 24, 2014 Homes LLC Last Publication: August 7, 2014 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 5170A 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

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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 Douglas County - Board President, Village Lake Homeowners Association Inc., a Colorado nonprofit corporation - Bryan R White, Vice President c/o American National Bank - Castle Pines Fidelity Associates Limited Partnership, its sole general partner c/o Fidelity Castle Pines Ltd. A Maryland limited partnership - Castle Pines Fidelity Realty, Inc. its sole general partner c/o Fidelity Castle Pines Ltd. A Maryland limited partnership - Castle Pines Homes Association aka Castle Pines Homes Association Inc aka Association - Castle Pines Metropolitan District, a Quasi-Municipal Corporation aka Castle Pines Metropolitan District aka The District - Castle Pines Sales Office c/o Castle Pines Homes Association Inc - Castlewood Fire Protection District - Cherry Hills Bank c/o Guaranty Bank & Trust - Colorado East Bank and Trust, Colorado Springs - Commonwealth Land Title Coscan Commercial Corporation - CPV Inc., a Colorado Corporation - Craig Austin, Manager c/o Wynn Homes LLC, a Colorado limited liability company - Daniel B Stubbs, Senior Vice President c/o Vestin Mortgage Inc - David Livingston, President c/o Guaranty Bank & Trust - David Livingston, President, Cherry Hills Bank c/o Guaranty Bank & Trust - Donald F Cummings, President c/o Forest Glen Inc. a Colorado Corporation - Douglas County c/o Douglas County Commissioners - Ed Ehmann, Field Superintendent c/o Castle Pines Metropolitan District - Fidelity Castle Pines Ltd, a Maryland limited partnership Forest Glen Inc., a Colorado Corporation aka Forest Glen Inc - Frank L Rober, Managing Member c/o KPRD Investments LLC a Colorado Limited Liability Company Guaranty Bank and Trust - Intermountain Rural Electric Association - Jack A Vickers III - Jack A Vickers III, Individual as President c/o CPV Inc., a Colorado Corporation - Jack A Vickers III, President c/o CPV Inc., a Colorado Corporation - James McSwiggan, Executive Vice President c/o Royal Bank America - Joe Leist, General Manager c/o Castle Pines Homes Association Inc - Joshua K Roach, Member c/o Paradise Villas Castle Pines LLC, a Colorado limited liability company - Katherine D Poague and Larry R Poague - KPRD Investments LLC a Colorado Limited Liability Company - Land Title Guarantee Company - Lawrence Dale Taylor and Mary Elizabeth Taylor - Lexi Development LLC aka Lexi Development LLC a Colorado Limited Liability Co. - M Kathleen Siegist, Manager c/o Summit Chalet Properties LLC a Colorado Limited Liability Company - Nancy M Schirm, Authorized Officer c/o Colorado East Bank & Trust Nancy M Schirm, President c/o Colorado East Bank & Trust - Nancy M Schirm, Sr Vice President c/o Peoples National Bank, Colorado - Nelda A Brandt - Norman Stuard, President c/o The Village Lakes Homes Association Inc. - Norman Stuard, Vice President c/o The Village Lakes Homes Association Inc - Norman Stuard, Vice President c/o Lexis Development LLC - Paradise Villas Castle Pines LLC & Steve Gage, an individual - Paradise Villas West LLC, a Colorado limited liability company - Peoples National Bank, Colorado - Peter Italiano, Planning Director c/o Douglas County Planning Department Philip Bucher and Susan Bucher - Plum Creek Waste Water Treatment Plant -

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That on the 21st day of May 2014 said Ethan Hsieh Trust assigned said certificate of purchase to Mark D Terry & Nickolas Terry.That said Mark D Terry & Nickolas Terry on the 2nd day of June 2014 the present holder of said certificate, has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said real estate; That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said Mark D Terry & Nickolas Terry at 1:00 o’clock P.M., on the 6th day of November 2014 unless the same has been redeemed. Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my hand this 15th day of July 2014 /s/ Diane A. Holbert County Treasurer of Douglas County Legal Notice No.: 925705 First Publication: July 24, 2014 Last Publication: August 7, 2014 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the Same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to: OCCUPANT - Paradise Villas Castle Pines LLC aka Paradise Villas Castle Pines LLC, a Colorado limited liability company - Paradise Villas Castle Pines aka Paradise - Ethan Hsieh Trust - Lynn A Brandt - Mark D Terry & Nickolas Terry American National Bank - Amfirst Bank NA - Angela D Vencill - Aztec Consultants Inc - Bill D Berkley, President c/o State Bank of Downs - Blanch Backo, Title Officer c/o Land Title Guarantee Company Board of County Commissioners c/o Douglas County - Board President, Village Lake Homeowners Association Inc., a Colorado nonprofit corporation - Bryan R White, Vice President c/o American National Bank - Castle Pines Fidelity Associates Limited Partnership, its sole general partner c/o Fidelity Castle Pines Ltd. A Maryland limited partnership - Castle Pines Fidelity Realty, Inc. its sole general partner c/o Fidelity Castle Pines Ltd. A Maryland limited partnership - Castle Pines Homes Association aka Castle Pines Homes Association Inc aka Association - Castle Pines Metropolitan District, a Quasi-Municipal Corporation aka Castle Pines Metropolitan District aka The District - Castle Pines Sales Office c/o Castle Pines Homes Association Inc - Castlewood Fire Protection District - Cherry Hills Bank c/o Guaranty Bank & Trust - Colorado East Bank and Trust, Colorado Springs - Commonwealth Land Title Coscan Commercial Corporation - CPV Inc., a Colorado Corporation - Craig Austin, Manager c/o Wynn Homes LLC, a Colorado limited liability company - Daniel B Stubbs, Senior Vice President c/o Vestin Mortgage Inc - David Livingston, President c/o Guaranty Bank & Trust - David Livingston, President, Cherry Hills Bank c/o Guaranty Bank & Trust - Donald F Cummings, President c/o Forest Glen Inc. a Colorado Corporation - Douglas County c/o Douglas County Commissioners - Ed Ehmann, Field Superintendent c/o Castle Pines Metropolitan District - Fidelity Castle Pines Ltd, a Maryland limited partnership -

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ficer 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 NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND White, Vice President c/o American NaOF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE tional Bank - Castle Pines Fidelity AssoOF TREASURER’S DEED ciates Limited Partnership, its sole general partner c/o Fidelity Castle Pines Ltd. A To Every Person in Actual Possession or Maryland limited partnership - Castle Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Pines Fidelity Realty, Inc. its sole general Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person partner c/o Fidelity Castle Pines Ltd. A in Whose Name the Same was Taxed or Maryland limited partnership - Castle Specially Assessed, and to all Persons Pines Homes Association aka Castle having an Interest or Title of Record in or Pines Homes Association Inc aka Associto the said Premises and To Whom It May ation - Castle Pines Metropolitan District, Concern, and more especially to: a Quasi-Municipal Corporation aka Castle Pines Metropolitan District aka The DisOCCUPANT - Paradise Villas Castle trict - Castle Pines Sales Office c/o Castle Pines LLC aka Paradise Villas Castle Pines Homes Association Inc - CastlePines LLC, a Colorado limited liability wood Fire Protection District - Cherry Hills company - Paradise Villas Castle Pines Bank c/o Guaranty Bank & Trust - Coloraka Paradise - Ethan Hsieh Trust - Lynn A ado East Bank and Trust, Colorado Brandt - Mark D Terry & Nickolas Terry Springs - Commonwealth Land Title American National Bank - Amfirst Bank Coscan Commercial Corporation - CPV NA - Angela D Vencill - Aztec Consultants Inc., a Colorado Corporation - Craig AusInc - Bill D Berkley, President c/o State tin, Manager c/o Wynn Homes LLC, a ColPro Bank of Downs - Blanch Backo, Title Oforado limited liability company - Daniel B ficer c/o Land TitleSchumacher.

Guarantee Company Stubbs, Senior Vice President c/o Vestin Top Fuel - 1. J.R. Todd; 2. Brittany Force. #1 qualifier - Tony Board of County Commissioners c/o Mortgage Inc - David Livingston, PresidFunny CarPublic - 1. Robert Hight; 2. John Force.Douglas #1 qualifier - John Force. President, Vil- ent c/o Guaranty Bank & Trust - David LivCounty - Board Notice lage Lake Homeowners Association Inc., ingston, President, Cherry Hills Bank c/o Pro Stock - 1. Allen Johnson; 2. Jeg Coughlin Jr. #1 qualifier - Jason Line. a Colorado nonprofit corporation - Bryan R NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL Guaranty Bank & Trust - Donald F CumESTATE TAX LIEN -SALE AND Hines; 2.

White, Vice President c/o -American Na- Jr. mings, President c/o Forest Glen Inc. a Pro StockATMotorcycle 1. Andrew Michael Ray. #1 qualifier Hector Arana OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE tional Bank - Castle Pines Fidelity AssoColorado Corporation - Douglas County OF TREASURER’S DEED ciates Limited Partnership, its sole generc/o Douglas County Commissioners - Ed al partner c/o Fidelity Castle Pines Ltd. A Ehmann, Field Superintendent c/o Castle Sportsman To Every Person in Actual Possession or Maryland limited partnership - Castle Pines Metropolitan District - Fidelity Castle Occupancy of the Described PinesWakarusa, Fidelity Realty, its sole generalWarling, Pines Ltd, a Maryland limited partnership Super Stock - 1.hereinafter Jackie Alley, Eagle, Id; 2. Tyler Ks. #1Inc. qualifier - Carroll Brighton.

Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person partner c/o Fidelity Castle Pines Ltd. A Forest Glen Inc., a Colorado Corporation StockName Eliminator - 1. Brenda Grubbs, Tx; 2.limited Scott Burton, Golden.- #1 qualifieraka - Todd Patterson, in Whose the Same was Taxed or Magnolia, Maryland partnership Castle Forest Glen IncAugusta, - Frank LKs. Rober, ManSpecially Assessed, and to all Persons Pines Homes Association aka Castle aging Member c/o KPRD Investments LLC Super Comp - or 1. Jeremy Ia; 2. Mitch Mustard, Arvada. qualifier Bombard-Gieck, Lakewood. having an Interest Title of Demers, Record inCarroll or Pines Homes Association Inc#1 aka Associ-- Kariann a Colorado Limited Liability Company to theSuper said Premises and To WhomWichita; It May 2. Bradley ation - Castle Pines Metropolitan District, Guaranty Bank and Trust Gas - 1. James Kunkel, Johnson, Morrison. #1 qualifier - Dennis Keck, Wheatland, Wy. - Intermountain Concern, and more especially to: a Quasi-Municipal Corporation aka Castle Rural Electric Association - Jack A VickPines Metropolitan District Co. aka#1 The Dis- - Darrel ers IIISchwartz, - Jack A Vickers Super Street - 1. Brian Percival, Lakewood; 2. Chris Bobard, Watkins, qualifier Greeley.III, Individual as OCCUPANT - Paradise Villas Castle trict - Castle Pines Sales Office c/o Castle President c/o CPV Inc., a Colorado CorTopLLC Sportsman - 1. RyanVillas Julius,Castle Brighton;Pines 2. DaveHomes Slatten,Association Fort Collins.Inc#1 -qualifier Ne.III, President c/o Pines aka Paradise Castle- - Raymond porationVettel, - Jack Phillips, A Vickers Pines LLC, a Colorado limited liability wood Fire Protection District - Cherry Hills CPV Inc., a Colorado Corporation - James Top Dragster 1.

Branden M. Rhodes, Sterling; 2.

George Slatten, Santa Fe, NM. #1 qualifier Mike Candelario, Brighton company - Paradise Villas Castle Pines Bank c/o Guaranty Bank & Trust - ColorMcSwiggan, Executive Vice President c/o aka Paradise - Ethan Hsieh Trust - Lynn A ado East Bank and Trust, Colorado Royal Bank America - Joe Leist, General Brandt - Mark D Terry & Nickolas Terry Springs - Commonwealth Land Title Manager c/o Castle Pines Homes AssociAmerican National Bank - Amfirst Bank Coscan Commercial Corporation - CPV ation Inc - Joshua K Roach, Member c/o NA - Angela D Vencill - Aztec Consultants Inc., a Colorado Corporation - Craig AusParadise Villas Castle Pines LLC, a ColorInc - Bill D Berkley, President c/o State tin, Manager c/o Wynn Homes LLC, a Colado limited liability company - Katherine Bank of Downs - Blanch Backo, Title Oforado limited liability company - Daniel B Poague and Larry R Poague - KPRD InFirst round (of eliminations) we were V Gaines of Dvestments Lakewood, a 2013 finalficer c/o Land Title Guarantee Company Stubbs, Senior Vice President c/o Vestin LLC a Colorado Limited LiabilBoard County Commissioners c/o else Mortgage - David ist, Livingston, ity Company - Landfirst Title Guarantee solid,ofand then something startIncgolost Presidto Connolly in the round Comof Douglas County - Board President, Vilent c/o Guaranty Bank & Trust - David Livpany - Lawrence Dale Taylor and Mary ing wrong second and Inc., thirdingston, round.

In Cherry lage Lake Homeowners Association President, Hills Bank c/o and Elizabeth Taylor - Lexi Development LLC eliminations Denver’s Shane Gray a Colorado nonprofit corporation - Bryan R Guaranty Bank & Trust - Donald F Cumaka Lexi Development LLC a Colorado the Jeg, ifc/oheAmerican hadn’tNa-red-lighted, he c/o was ousted in the opening eliminaWhite,final, Vice President mings, President Forest also Glen Inc. a Limited Liability Co. - M Kathleen Siegist, tional Bank - Castle Fidelity AssoColorado Corporation - Douglas County Summit Chalet Properties probably had Pines us beat because he had the tion round. He Manager lost to c/o Chris McGaha. ciates Limited Partnership, its sole generc/o Douglas County Commissioners - Ed LLC a Colorado Limited Liability Comal partner c/o Ltd. A Ehmann, c/o Castle pany - Nancy M Schirm,set Authorized Ofspeed.

HeFidelity wasCastle on aPines really good run.”Field Superintendent In the qualifying, Johnson a new Maryland limited partnership - Castle Pines Metropolitan District - Fidelity Castle ficer c/o Colorado East Bank & Trust Pro stock leader trackpartnership record- ofNancy 198.90 mph on ac/ocooler Pines Fidelity Realty,points Inc. its sole general Erica Pines EndersLtd, a Maryland limited M Schirm, President Colorado partner c/o Fidelity Castle Pines Ltd. A Forest Glen Inc., a Colorado Corporation East Bank & Trust - Nancy M Schirm, Sr Stevens bowed out in- Castle the second round dayL July beat his c/o own Bandimere Maryland limited partnership aka Forest Glen Inc - Frank Rober, 18.

Man- HeVice President Peoples National Bank, Pines Homes Association aka Castle aging Member c/o KPRD Investments LLC Colorado when she lost to Dave Connolly. mark of 198.70 mph. - Nelda A Brandt - Norman StuPines Homes Association Inc aka Associa Colorado Limited Liability Company ard, President c/o The Village Lakes ation - Castle Pines Metropolitan District, Guaranty Bank and Trust - Intermountain Homes Association Inc. - Norman Stuard, a Quasi-Municipal Corporation aka Castle Rural Electric Association - Jack A VickVice President c/o The Village Lakes Pines Metropolitan District aka The Disers III - Jack A Vickers III, Individual as Homes Association Inc - Norman Stuard, trict - Castle Pines Sales Office c/o Castle President c/o CPV Inc., a Colorado CorVice President c/o Lexis Development Pines Homes Association Inc - Castleporation - Jack A Vickers III, President c/o LLC - Paradise Villas Castle Pines LLC & wood Fire Protection District - Cherry Hills CPV Inc., a Colorado Corporation - James FOR Steve Paradise VilTHEGage, WEEKanOFindividual JULY 21,- 2014 Bank c/o Guaranty Bank & Trust - ColorMcSwiggan, Executive Vice President c/o las West LLC, a Colorado limited liability ado East Bank and Trust, Colorado Royal Bank America - Joe Leist, General company - Peoples National Bank, ColorARIES (Mar to AprItaliano, 19) Is someone at work resistSprings - Commonwealth Land Title Manager c/o Castle Pines Homes Associado 21 - Peter Planning Director c/o Coscan Commercial Corporation - CPV ation Inc - Joshua K Roach, Member ing c/othat Aries Douglas County charm?

Hard Planning to believe. Department But seriously, Inc., a Colorado Corporation - Craig AusParadise Villas Castle Pines LLC, a ColorPhilip Bucher and Susan Bucher - Plum Lamb, you mightWaste want toWater back Treatment up your ideasPlant with tin, Manager c/o Wynn Homes LLC, a Colado limited liability company - Katherine Creek orado limited liability company - Daniel B D Poague and Larry R Poague - KPRDsome In- solid Public Douglas County - Public data,Trustee and thenofwatch the yeas pile on.

Stubbs, Senior Vice President c/o Vestin vestments LLC a Colorado Limited LiabilTrustee of El Paso County - R Scott VenMortgage Inc - David Livingston, Presidity Company - Land Title Guarantee Com- Ramona H Ptacek c/o Robert Ptacek TAURUScill 20 D to Snodgrass, May 20) YourRegistered hard work could ent c/o Guaranty Bank & Trust - David Livpany - Lawrence Dale Taylor and Mary - (Apr Robert Land ingston, President, Cherry Hills Bank c/o Elizabeth Taylor - Lexi Development LLC c/o Aztec Consultants - Roypay off in Surveyor ways you didn’t expect, but certainlyInc deserve.

Guaranty Bank & Trust - Donald F Cumaka Lexi Development LLC a Colorado al Bank America Scott Vencill, Vice PresTend to that pesky health problem now so you’ll be in mings, President c/o Forest Glen Inc. a Limited Liability Co. - M Kathleen Siegist, ident c/o Amfirst Bank NA - State Bank of top shapeDowns to tackle the new projects coming up. Vice Colorado Corporation - Douglas County Manager c/o Summit Chalet Properties - Stephen M Buck, Assistant c/o Douglas County Commissioners - Ed LLC a Colorado Limited Liability ComPresident of Fidelity Castle Pines Ltd a Ehmann, Field Superintendent c/o Castle pany - Nancy M Schirm, Authorized GEMINI OfMaryland limited partnership Stephen (May 21 to Jun 20) Planning a family eventM Pines Metropolitan District - Fidelity Castle ficer c/o Colorado East Bank & Trust Buck, Assistant Vice President of Castle can be stressful unless you make it clear from the start Pines Ltd, a Maryland limited partnership Nancy M Schirm, President c/o Colorado Pines Fidelity Associates Limited PartnerForest Glen Inc., a Colorado Corporation East Bank & Trust - Nancy M Schirm,that Sr you’re ship, its soleYou general partnersuggestions, c/o Fidelity in charge. might accept aka Forest Glen Inc - Frank L Rober, ManVice President c/o Peoples National Bank, Castle Pines Ltd. A Maryland limited partbut it will nership be your decisions aging Member c/o KPRD Investments LLC Colorado - Nelda A Brandt - Norman Stu- Stephenthat M count.

Buck, Assistant Vicea Colorado Limited Liability Company ard, President c/o The Village Lakes President of Castle Pines Fidelity Realty CANCERInc. (Junits21sole to Jul 22) Youpartner still havec/oa Fidelity way to Guaranty Bank and Trust - Intermountain Homes Association Inc. - Norman Stuard, general Rural Electric Association - Jack A VickVice President c/o The Village Lakes Castle Ltd. Amatter Maryland partgo to bring that Pines professional to a limited satisfactory ers III - Jack A Vickers III, Individual as Homes Association Inc - Norman Stuard, nership - Steve Gage, an individual c/o conclusion.

Meanwhile, an important personal President c/o CPV Inc., a Colorado CorVice President c/o Lexis Development Paradise Villas Castle Pines LLCsituation - Steve poration - Jack A Vickers III, President c/o LLC - Paradise Villas Castle Pines LLC & require Gage, an of individual as itsby Managing Memcould more your attention week’s end.

CPV Inc., a Colorado Corporation - James Steve Gage, an individual - Paradise Vilber c/o Paradise Villas Castle Pines LLC, McSwiggan, Executive Vice President c/o las West LLC, a Colorado limited liability Limited Liability Company - Steve Gage, LEO (JulManager 23 to Augc/o 22)Paradise There’s something aboutPines you Royal Bank America - Joe Leist, General company - Peoples National Bank, ColorVillas Castle Manager c/o Castle Pines Homes Associado - Peter Italiano, Planning DirectorFine c/o Felines LLC Colorado - Steve thatamakes peopleLtd wantLiab to tellCo you secrets. ation Inc - Joshua K Roach, Member c/o Douglas County Planning Department President c/o Vision Development But onceGage, again, be wary of who is doing the telling. You Paradise Villas Castle Pines LLC, a ColorPhilip Bucher and Susan Bucher - Plum Group Inc. a Colorado Corporation - Steve might want toPresident be that person’s confidante. ado limited liability company - Katherine Creek Waste Water Treatment Plant - notGage, c/o Vision Development D Poague and Larry R Poague - KPRD InPublic Trustee of Douglas County - Public Group Inc., Manager of Paradise Villas vestments LLC a Colorado Limited LiabilTrustee of El Paso County - R Scott VenCastle Pines LLC, a Colorado Co VIRGO (Aug 23 to Sept 22) Creating a Ltd fussLiab about ity Company - Land Title Guarantee Comcill - Ramona H Ptacek c/o Robert Ptacek - Steve Gage, President c/o Vision Asset a family matter might getGroup everyone’s Butcorit pany - Lawrence Dale Taylor and Mary - Robert D Snodgrass, Registered Land Management Inc., aattention.

Colorado Elizabeth Taylor - Lexi Development LLC Surveyor c/o Aztec Consultants Inc - Roy- Steve Gage, c/o might beporation better to talk one-on-one withPresident family memaka Lexi Development LLC a Colorado al Bank America - Scott Vencill, Vice PresParadise Villas West, LLC, a Colorado bers to spare a loved one unnecessary emLimited Liability Co. - M Kathleen Siegist, ident c/o Amfirst Bank NA - State Bank of in order limited liability company - Steve Gage, Manager c/o Summit Chalet Properties Downs - Stephen M Buck, Assistant Vice President c/o Vision Development Group barrassment.

LLC a Colorado Limited Liability ComPresident of Fidelity Castle Pines Ltd a Inc., A Colorado Corporation - Steven pany - Nancy M Schirm, Authorized OfMaryland limited partnership - Stephen M Gage aka Steven W Gage c/o Paradise LIBRA (Sept 23 to Oct 22) You’re making progress ficer c/o Colorado East Bank & Trust Buck, Assistant Vice President of Castle Villas Castle Pines LLC a Colorado Ltd on that career move, albeit not as quickly as you Nancy M Schirm, President c/o Colorado Pines Fidelity Associates Limited PartnerLiab Co - Steven Gage, President c/ohad VisEast Bank & Trust - Nancy M Schirm, Sr ship, its sole general partner c/o Fidelity ionstay Development GrouplifeInc - Steven hoped. But with it. Your personal takes an unVice President c/o Peoples National Bank, Castle Pines Ltd. A Maryland limited partGage, President c/o Vision Asset Manageexpectedment (but very welcome) turn. corporation Colorado - Nelda A Brandt - Norman Stunership - Stephen M Buck, Assistant ViceGroup Inc., a new Colorado ard, President c/o The Village Lakes President of Castle Pines Fidelity Realty Steven W Gage, Member of Paradise VilHomes Association Inc. - Norman Stuard, Inc. its sole general partner c/o Fidelity las Castle Pines LLC Summit Chalet SCORPIO (Oct 23 to Nov 21) If- you feel you’ve Vice President c/o The Village Lakes Castle Pines Ltd. A Maryland limited partProperties LLC, a Colorado limited liability treated- inThe a workplace decision, correct Homes Association Inc - Norman Stuard, nership - Steve Gage, an individual been c/o unfairly company Town of Castle Rock - Tri Vice President c/o Lexis Development Paradise Villas Castle Pines LLC - Steve County Health Department the situation now while there’s still time to -doUS so. West Arm LLC - Paradise Villas Castle Pines LLC & Gage, an individual as its Managing MemCommunications c/o CenturyLink Vestin yourself with facts, and go to it. Good luck.

Steve Gage, an individual - Paradise Vilber c/o Paradise Villas Castle Pines LLC, Mortgage Inc - Village Lake Homes Assolas West LLC, a Colorado limited liability Limited Liability Company - Steve Gage, ciation, Inc aka Sub Association aka AssoSAGITTARIUS 22 Lake to DecHomes 21) Devising your company - Peoples National Bank, ColorManager c/o Paradise Villas Castle Pines ciation -(Nov Village Association, ado - Peter Italiano, Planning Director c/o LLC a Colorado Ltd Liab Co - Steve Inc a nonprofit corporation aka own system of Colorado doing things might be the best way Douglas County Planning Department Gage, President c/o Vision Development The Village Lake Homes Association Inc to handleVision an increasingly complex situation.

But Inc, do ita Philip Bucher and Susan Bucher - Plum Group Inc. a Colorado Corporation - Steve Asset Management Group Creek Waste Water Treatment Plant Gage, President c/o Vision Development Corporation tactfully inColorado order to avoid ruffling tooaka manyVision of yourAsset colPublic Trustee of Douglas County - Public Group Inc., Manager of Paradise Villas Management Group Inc. - Vision Developfeathers.

Trustee of El Paso County - R Scott VenCastle Pines LLC, a Colorado Ltd Liableagues’ Co ment Group Inc., Manager, c/o Paradise cill - Ramona H Ptacek c/o Robert Ptacek - Steve Gage, President c/o Vision Asset Villas Castle Pines LLC A Colorado LimCAPRICORN (Dec 22Company to Jan 19) A- Vision family member’s - Robert D Snodgrass, Registered Land Management Group Inc., a Colorado corited Liability DevelopSurveyor c/o Aztec Consultants Inc - Royporation - Steve Gage, President health c/o problem ment Group Inc aka Vision Development might once again require you to shift al Bank America - Scott Vencill, Vice PresParadise Villas West, LLC, a Colorado Group Inc et al - Vision Development some of Group your current around.

But this time, ident c/o Amfirst Bank NA - State Bank of limited liability company - Steve Gage, Inc., priorities a Colorado Corporation aka Downs - Stephen M Buck, Assistant Vice President c/o Vision Development Group Vision Development Maxwell, make certain other relatives will be- Walter there toMhelp.

President of Fidelity Castle Pines Ltd a Inc., A Colorado Corporation - Steven Chair, Board of County Commissioners Maryland limited partnership - Stephen M Gage aka Steven W Gage c/o Paradise c/o Douglas County Commissioners – (JanM20Maxwell, to Feb 18) CatchingCounty up on tasks Buck, Assistant Vice President of Castle Villas Castle Pines LLC a Colorado AQUARIUS Ltd Walter Douglas ComPines Fidelity Associates Limited PartnerLiab Co - Steven Gage, President c/o VisCommisyou’ve leftmissioner, undone willc/o takeDouglas a while toCounty accomplish.

But ship, its sole general partner c/o Fidelity ion Development Group Inc - Steven sioners - Wynne Homes LLC a Colorado the sooner you complete them, the sooner you’ll be Castle Pines Ltd. A Maryland limited partGage, President c/o Vision Asset ManageLimited Liability Company aka Wynne able- to take on another nership - Stephen M Buck, Assistant Vicement Group Inc., a Colorado corporation Homes LLC –time-sensitive Winzenburg,project.

Leff, Purvis & President of Castle Pines Fidelity Realty Steven W Gage, Member of Paradise VilPayne – Kerry M Colburn, Attorney in Fact Inc. its sole general partner c/o Fidelity las Castle Pines LLC - Summit Chalet Homes Association Inc. PISCESfor (FebCastle 19 toPines Mar 20) You might feel swamped Castle Pines Ltd. A Maryland limited partProperties LLC, a Colorado limited liability you’reand expected to do. a moment to nership - Steve Gage, an individual c/o company - The Town of Castle Rock -byTriall thatYou each of youBut aretake hereby notified Paradise Villas Castle Pines LLC - Steve County Health Department - US West thehandle 12th day November come upthat for air,onthen thingsofone at a time,2009 and Gage, an individual as its Managing MemCommunications c/o CenturyLink - Vestin the then County Treasurer of the County you’ll soon throughinthem ber c/o Paradise Villas Castle Pines LLC, Mortgage Inc - Village Lake Homes Assoof get Douglas, the all.

State of Colorado, sold Limited Liability Company - Steve Gage, ciation, Inc aka Sub Association aka Assoat public tax lien sale to Ethan Hsieh Trust Manager c/o Paradise Villas Castle Pines ciation - Village Lake Homes Association, the following described BORN THIS WEEK: Although youreal loveestate being situate home LLC a Colorado Ltd Liab Co - Steve Inc a Colorado nonprofit corporation with aka yourinfamily, the County Douglas, State Coloryou alsoofenjoy traveling andofmaking Gage, President c/o Vision Development The Village Lake Homes Association Inc ado, to wit: LOT 5171A CASTLE PINES newa friends.

Group Inc. a Colorado Corporation - Steve Vision Asset Management Group Inc, VILLAGE 32 J 1ST AMD 0.101 AM/L Gage, President c/o Vision Development Colorado Corporation aka Vision Asset and said County Treasurer issued a certiGroup Inc., Manager of Paradise Villas Management Group Inc. - Vision Developficate of©purchase to Ethan 2014 Kingtherefore Features Synd., Inc. Castle Pines LLC, a Colorado Ltd Liab Co ment Group Inc., Manager, c/o Paradise Hsieh Trust. That said tax lien sale was - Steve Gage, President c/o Vision Asset Villas Castle Pines LLC A Colorado Limmade to satisfy the delinquent* taxes asManagement Group Inc., a Colorado corited Liability Company - Vision Developsessed against said real estate for the poration - Steve Gage, President c/o ment Group Inc aka Vision Development year 2008. That said real estate was taxed Paradise Villas West, LLC, a Colorado Group Inc et al - Vision Development or specially assessed in the name(s) of limited liability company - Steve Gage, Group Inc., a Colorado Corporation aka Paradise Villas Castle Pines LLC for said President c/o Vision Development Group Vision Development - Walter M Maxwell, year 2008.

Inc., A Colorado Corporation - Steven Chair, Board of County Commissioners Gage aka Steven W Gage c/o Paradise c/o Douglas County Commissioners – That on the 21st day of May 2014 said Villas Castle Pines LLC a Colorado Ltd Walter M Maxwell, Douglas County ComEthan Hsieh Trust assigned said certificate of purchase to Mark D Terry & NickLiab Co - Steven Gage, President c/o Vismissioner, c/o Douglas County Commisolas Terry.That said Mark D Terry & Nickion Development Group Inc - Steven sioners - Wynne Homes LLC a Colorado olas Terry on the 2nd day of June 2014 Gage, President c/o Vision Asset ManageLimited Liability Company aka Wynne the present holder of said certificate, has ment Group Inc., a Colorado corporation Homes LLC – Winzenburg, Leff, Purvis & made request upon the Treasurer of said Steven W Gage, Member of Paradise VilPayne – Kerry M Colburn, Attorney in Fact County for a deed to said real estate; That las Castle Pines LLC - Summit Chalet for Castle Pines Homes Association Inc. a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said Properties LLC, a Colorado limited liability real estate to the said Mark D Terry & company - The Town of Castle Rock - Tri You and each of you are hereby notified Nickolas Terry at 1:00 o’clock P.M., on the County Health Department - US West that on the 12th day of November 2009 6th day of November 2014 unless the Communications c/o CenturyLink - Vestin the then County Treasurer of the County same has been redeemed. Said property Mortgage Inc - Village Lake Homes Assoof Douglas, in the State of Colorado, sold may be redeemed from said sale at any ciation, Inc aka Sub Association aka Assoat public tax lien sale to Ethan Hsieh Trust time prior to the actual execution of said the following described real estate situate ciation - Village Lake Homes Association, Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my hand this in the County of Douglas, State of ColorInc a Colorado nonprofit corporation aka 15th day of July 2014 ado, to wit: LOT 5171A CASTLE PINES The Village Lake Homes Association Inc VILLAGE 32 J 1ST AMD 0.101 AM/L Vision Asset Management Group Inc, a /s/ Diane A. Holbert and said County Treasurer issued a certiColorado Corporation aka Vision Asset County Treasurer of Douglas County ficate of purchase therefore to Ethan Management Group Inc. - Vision DevelopHsieh Trust. That said tax lien sale was ment Group Inc., Manager, c/o Paradise Legal Notice No.: 925706 made to satisfy the delinquent* taxes asVillas Castle Pines LLC A Colorado LimFirst Publication: July 24, 2014 sessed against said real estate for the ited Liability Company - Vision DevelopLast Publication: August 7, 2014 year 2008. That said real estate was taxed ment Group Inc aka Vision Development Publisher: Douglas County News-Press or specially assessed in the name(s) of Group Inc et al - Vision Development Group Inc., a Colorado Corporation aka Paradise Villas Castle Pines LLC for said Vision Development - Walter M Maxwell, year 2008.

Chair, Board of County Commissioners c/o Douglas County Commissioners – That on the 21st day of May 2014 said Walter M Maxwell, Douglas County ComEthan Hsieh Trust assigned said certificate of purchase to Mark D Terry & Nickmissioner, c/o Douglas County Commisolas Terry.That said Mark D Terry & Nicksioners - Wynne Homes LLC a Colorado olas Terry on the 2nd day of June 2014 Limited Liability Company aka Wynne the present holder of said certificate, has Homes LLC – Winzenburg, Leff, Purvis & made request upon the Treasurer of said Payne – Kerry M Colburn, Attorney in Fact Public Notice

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Johnson darts to Pro Stock victory Teammate Coughlin red-lighted in title race

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 Magneti-Marelli 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 al-

most 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 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.”

Public Notice Johnson’s car might not have been as NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL dominant as it was in past ESTATE AT TAXseasons LIEN SALE but AND it OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE was good enough for to winDEED again.

OF him TREASURER’S “We struggled a little bit, Saturday To Every Person in Actual Possession or ( July 19) especially,” Johnson.

“FriOccupancysaid of the hereinafter Described Lot or Premises, and to the Person day ( July 18) Land, were decent but we inwe Whose Name the Same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, andstart to all Persons didn’t build on it. We had to over. having an Interest or Title of Record in or

to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to:

OCCUPANT - Paradise Villas Castle Pines LLC aka Paradise Villas Castle Pines LLC, a Colorado limited liability company - Paradise Villas Castle Pines aka Paradise - Ethan Hsieh Trust - Lynn A Brandt - Mark D Terry & Nickolas Terry American National Bank - Amfirst Bank NA - Angela D Vencill - Aztec Consultants Inc - Bill D Berkley, President c/o State Bank of Downs - Blanch Backo, Title Officer c/o Land Title Guarantee Company Board of County Commissioners c/o Douglas County - Board President, Village Lake Homeowners Association Inc., a Colorado nonprofit corporation - Bryan R White, Vice President c/o American National Bank - Castle Pines Fidelity Associates Limited Partnership, its sole general partner c/o Fidelity Castle Pines Ltd. A Maryland limited partnership - Castle Pines Fidelity Realty, Inc. its sole general partner c/o Fidelity Castle Pines Ltd. A Maryland limited partnership - Castle Pines Homes Association aka Castle Pines Homes Association Inc aka Association - Castle Pines Metropolitan District, a Quasi-Municipal Corporation aka Castle Pines Metropolitan District aka The District - Castle Pines Sales Office c/o Castle Pines Homes Association Inc - Castlewood Fire Protection District - Cherry Hills Bank c/o Guaranty Bank & Trust - Colorado East Bank and Trust, Colorado Springs - Commonwealth Land Title Coscan Commercial Corporation - CPV Inc., a Colorado Corporation - Craig Austin, Manager c/o Wynn Homes LLC, a Colorado limited liability company - Daniel B Stubbs, Senior Vice President c/o Vestin Mortgage Inc - David Livingston, President c/o Guaranty Bank & Trust - David Livingston, President, Cherry Hills Bank c/o Guaranty Bank & Trust - Donald F Cummings, President c/o Forest Glen Inc. a Colorado Corporation - Douglas County c/o Douglas County Commissioners - Ed Ehmann, Field Superintendent c/o Castle Pines Metropolitan District - Fidelity Castle Pines Ltd, a Maryland limited partnership Forest Glen Inc., a Colorado Corporation aka Forest Glen Inc - Frank L Rober, Managing Member c/o KPRD Investments LLC a Colorado Limited Liability Company Guaranty Bank and Trust - Intermountain Rural Electric Association - Jack A Vickers III - Jack A Vickers III, Individual as President c/o CPV Inc., a Colorado Corporation - Jack A Vickers III, President c/o CPV Inc., a Colorado Corporation - James McSwiggan, Executive Vice President c/o Royal Bank America - Joe Leist, General Manager c/o Castle Pines Homes Association Inc - Joshua K Roach, Member c/o Paradise Villas Castle Pines LLC, a Colorado limited liability company - Katherine D Poague and Larry R Poague - KPRD Investments LLC a Colorado Limited Liability Company - Land Title Guarantee Company - Lawrence Dale Taylor and Mary Elizabeth Taylor - Lexi Development LLC aka Lexi Development LLC a Colorado Limited Liability Co. - M Kathleen Siegist, Manager c/o Summit Chalet Properties LLC a Colorado Limited Liability Company - Nancy M Schirm, Authorized Officer c/o Colorado East Bank & Trust Nancy M Schirm, President c/o Colorado East Bank & Trust - Nancy M Schirm, Sr Vice President c/o Peoples National Bank, Colorado - Nelda A Brandt - Norman Stuard, President c/o The Village Lakes Homes Association Inc. - Norman Stuard, Vice President c/o The Village Lakes Homes Association Inc - Norman Stuard, Vice President c/o Lexis Development LLC - Paradise Villas Castle Pines LLC & Steve Gage, an individual - Paradise Villas West LLC, a Colorado limited liability company - Peoples National Bank, Colorado - Peter Italiano, Planning Director c/o Douglas County Planning Department Philip Bucher and Susan Bucher - Plum Creek Waste Water Treatment Plant Public Trustee of Douglas County - Public Trustee of El Paso County - R Scott Vencill - Ramona H Ptacek c/o Robert Ptacek - Robert D Snodgrass, Registered Land Surveyor c/o Aztec Consultants Inc - Royal Bank America - Scott Vencill, Vice President c/o Amfirst Bank NA - State Bank of Downs - Stephen M Buck, Assistant Vice President of Fidelity Castle Pines Ltd a Maryland limited partnership - Stephen M Buck, Assistant Vice President of Castle Pines Fidelity Associates Limited Partnership, its sole general partner c/o Fidelity Castle Pines Ltd. A Maryland limited partnership - Stephen M Buck, Assistant VicePresident of Castle Pines Fidelity Realty Inc. its sole general partner c/o Fidelity Castle Pines Ltd. A Maryland limited partnership - Steve Gage, an individual c/o Paradise Villas Castle Pines LLC - Steve Gage, an individual as its Managing Member c/o Paradise Villas Castle Pines LLC, Limited Liability Company - Steve Gage, Manager c/o Paradise Villas Castle Pines LLC a Colorado Ltd Liab Co - Steve Gage, President c/o Vision Development Group Inc. a Colorado Corporation - Steve Gage, President c/o Vision Development Group Inc., Manager of Paradise Villas Castle Pines LLC, a Colorado Ltd Liab Co - Steve Gage, President c/o Vision Asset Management Group Inc., a Colorado corporation - Steve Gage, President c/o Paradise Villas West, LLC, a Colorado limited liability company - Steve Gage, President c/o Vision Development Group Inc., A Colorado Corporation - Steven Gage aka Steven W Gage c/o Paradise Villas Castle Pines LLC a Colorado Ltd Liab Co - Steven Gage, President c/o Vision Development Group Inc - Steven Gage, President c/o Vision Asset Management Group Inc., a Colorado corporation Steven W Gage, Member of Paradise Vil-

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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:

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GALLERY OF GAMES Public Notice NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the Same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to: OCCUPANT - Paradise Villas Castle Pines LLC aka Paradise Villas Castle Pines LLC, a Colorado limited liability company - Paradise Villas Castle Pines aka Paradise - Ethan Hsieh Trust - Lynn A Brandt - Mark D Terry & Nickolas Terry American National Bank - Amfirst Bank NA - Angela D Vencill - Aztec Consultants Inc - Bill D Berkley, President c/o State Bank of Downs - Blanch Backo, Title Officer c/o Land Title Guarantee Company Board of County Commissioners c/o Douglas County - Board President, Village Lake Homeowners Association Inc., a Colorado nonprofit corporation - Bryan R White, Vice President c/o American National Bank - Castle Pines Fidelity Associates Limited Partnership, its sole general partner c/o Fidelity Castle Pines Ltd. A Maryland limited partnership - Castle Pines Fidelity Realty, Inc. its sole general partner c/o Fidelity Castle Pines Ltd. A Maryland limited partnership - Castle Pines Homes Association aka Castle Pines Homes Association Inc aka Association - Castle Pines Metropolitan District, a Quasi-Municipal Corporation aka Castle Pines Metropolitan District aka The District - Castle Pines Sales Office c/o Castle Pines Homes Association Inc - Castlewood Fire Protection District - Cherry Hills Bank c/o Guaranty Bank & Trust - Colorado East Bank and Trust, Colorado Springs - Commonwealth Land Title Coscan Commercial Corporation - CPV Inc., a Colorado Corporation - Craig Austin, Manager c/o Wynn Homes LLC, a Colorado limited liability company - Daniel B Stubbs, Senior Vice President c/o Vestin Mortgage Inc - David Livingston, President c/o Guaranty Bank & Trust - David Livingston, President, Cherry Hills Bank c/o Guaranty Bank & Trust - Donald F Cummings, President c/o Forest Glen Inc. a Colorado Corporation - Douglas County c/o Douglas County Commissioners - Ed Ehmann, Field Superintendent c/o Castle Pines Metropolitan District - Fidelity Castle Pines Ltd, a Maryland limited partnership Forest Glen Inc., a Colorado Corporation aka Forest Glen Inc - Frank L Rober, Managing Member c/o KPRD Investments LLC a Colorado Limited Liability Company Guaranty Bank and Trust - Intermountain Rural Electric Association - Jack A Vickers III - Jack A Vickers III, Individual as President c/o CPV Inc., a Colorado Corporation - Jack A Vickers III, President c/o CPV Inc., a Colorado Corporation - James McSwiggan, Executive Vice President c/o Royal Bank America - Joe Leist, General Manager c/o Castle Pines Homes Association Inc - Joshua K Roach, Member c/o Paradise Villas Castle Pines LLC, a Colorado limited liability company - Katherine D Poague and Larry R Poague - KPRD Investments LLC a Colorado Limited Liability Company - Land Title Guarantee Company - Lawrence Dale Taylor and Mary Elizabeth Taylor - Lexi Development LLC aka Lexi Development LLC a Colorado Limited Liability Co. - M Kathleen Siegist, Manager c/o Summit Chalet Properties LLC a Colorado Limited Liability Company - Nancy M Schirm, Authorized Officer c/o Colorado East Bank & Trust Nancy M Schirm, President c/o Colorado East Bank & Trust - Nancy M Schirm, Sr Vice President c/o Peoples National Bank, Colorado - Nelda A Brandt - Norman Stuard, President c/o The Village Lakes

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OCCUPANT - Paradise Villas Castle Pines LLC aka Paradise Villas Castle Pines LLC, a Colorado limited liability company - Paradise Villas Castle Pines aka Paradise - Ethan Hsieh Trust - Lynn A Brandt - Mark D Terry & Nickolas Terry American National Bank - Amfirst Bank NA - Angela D Vencill - Aztec Consultants Inc - Bill D Berkley, President c/o State Bank of Downs - Blanch Backo, Title Officer c/o Land Title Guarantee Company Board of County Commissioners c/o Douglas County - Board President, Village Lake Homeowners Association Inc., a Colorado nonprofit corporation - Bryan R White, Vice President c/o American National Bank - Castle Pines Fidelity Associates Limited Partnership, its sole general partner c/o Fidelity Castle Pines Ltd. A Maryland limited partnership - Castle Pines Fidelity Realty, Inc. its sole general partner c/o Fidelity Castle Pines Ltd. A Maryland limited partnership - Castle Pines Homes Association aka Castle Pines Homes Association Inc aka Association - Castle Pines Metropolitan District, a Quasi-Municipal Corporation aka Castle Pines Metropolitan District aka The District - Castle Pines Sales Office c/o Castle Pines Homes Association Inc - Castlewood Fire Protection District - Cherry Hills Bank c/o Guaranty Bank & Trust - Colorado East Bank and Trust, Colorado Springs - Commonwealth Land Title Coscan Commercial Corporation - CPV Inc., a Colorado Corporation - Craig Austin, Manager c/o Wynn Homes LLC, a Colorado limited liability company - Daniel B Stubbs, Senior Vice President c/o Vestin Mortgage Inc - David Livingston, President c/o Guaranty Bank & Trust - David Livingston, President, Cherry Hills Bank c/o Guaranty Bank & Trust - Donald F Cummings, President c/o Forest Glen Inc. a Colorado Corporation - Douglas County c/o Douglas County Commissioners - Ed Ehmann, Field Superintendent c/o Castle Pines Metropolitan District - Fidelity Castle Pines Ltd, a Maryland limited partnership Forest Glen Inc., a Colorado Corporation aka Forest Glen Inc - Frank L Rober, Managing Member c/o KPRD Investments LLC a Colorado Limited Liability Company Guaranty Bank and Trust - Intermountain Rural Electric Association - Jack A Vickers III - Jack A Vickers III, Individual as President c/o CPV Inc., a Colorado Corporation - Jack A Vickers III, President c/o CPV Inc., a Colorado Corporation - James McSwiggan, Executive Vice President c/o Royal Bank America - Joe Leist, General Manager c/o Castle Pines Homes Association Inc - Joshua K Roach, Member c/o Paradise Villas Castle Pines LLC, a Colorado limited liability company - Katherine D Poague and Larry R Poague - KPRD Investments LLC a Colorado Limited Liability Company - Land Title Guarantee Company - Lawrence Dale Taylor and Mary Elizabeth Taylor - Lexi Development LLC aka Lexi Development LLC a Colorado Limited Liability Co. - M Kathleen Siegist, Manager c/o Summit Chalet Properties LLC a Colorado Limited Liability Company - Nancy M Schirm, Authorized Officer c/o Colorado East Bank & Trust Nancy M Schirm, President c/o Colorado East Bank & Trust - Nancy M Schirm, Sr Vice President c/o Peoples National Bank, Colorado - Nelda A Brandt - Norman Stuard, President c/o The Village Lakes Homes Association Inc. - Norman Stuard, Vice President c/o The Village Lakes Homes Association Inc - Norman Stuard, Vice President c/o Lexis Development LLC - Paradise Villas Castle Pines LLC & Steve Gage, an individual - Paradise Villas West LLC, a Colorado limited liability company - Peoples National Bank, Colorado - Peter Italiano, Planning Director c/o Douglas County Planning Department Philip Bucher and Susan Bucher - Plum Creek Waste Water Treatment Plant Public Trustee of Douglas County - Public Trustee of El Paso County - R Scott Vencill - Ramona H Ptacek c/o Robert Ptacek - Robert D Snodgrass, Registered Land Surveyor c/o Aztec Consultants Inc - Royal Bank America - Scott Vencill, Vice President c/o Amfirst Bank NA - State Bank of Downs - Stephen M Buck, Assistant Vice President of Fidelity Castle Pines Ltd a Maryland limited partnership - Stephen M Buck, Assistant Vice President of Castle Pines Fidelity Associates Limited Partnership, its sole general partner c/o Fidelity Castle Pines Ltd. A Maryland limited partnership - Stephen M Buck, Assistant VicePresident of Castle Pines Fidelity Realty

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Medved Chevy Buick/GMC 1506 S Wilcox Castle Rock, CO 80104 (720) 733-7114 www.MedvedSouth.com

WOW!!! 2014 CHEVROLET MALIBU 1LS PKG FOR JUST $19,550.00 AFTER $2,000.00 GM CASH AND $750.00 USAA MEMBER REBATE. PLUS TAX AND FEES. MAY QUALIFY FOR ADDITIONAL INCENTIVES.

GUARANTEES the MAXIM PREOWNED SPECIALS UM trade allow ance for your trade !

2013 Ford Escape $24,999 P2453 2013 Nissan Altima $16,990 V0065 2013 Ford Explorer $32,499 V5000 2012 Cadillac SRX $35,999 D6256A

STOCK # G3860T THIS IS A 39 MONTH LEASE WITH $3,999.00 DUE AT SINGING 10000 MILES PER YEAR. PAYMENT DOSE NOT INCLUDE TAX. FOR WELL QUALIFIED BUYERS.

SERVICE SPECIALS! ALL MAKES / ALL MODELS

20% OFF ANY REPAIR OR

MAINTENANCE (max savings of $150.00)

Expires 8/15/2014

$32.95

$189.95

(up to 6 qts. of oil. diesel and synthetic extra. Shop supplies and disposal fees extra.)

Shop supplies and disposal fees extra.

• OIL CHANGE • ROTATE • INSPECTION

• DIESEL OIL CHANGE • FUEL FILTER

REPLACEMENT

Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 2014

$289 LEASE

MONTH + TAX

36MO LEASE 10K PER YEAR

ONLY $369 DUE AT SIGNING WAC

D6236T

Up To

D6216

2014 Dodge Avenger Up to

$6,900 OFF

ALL AVENGERS MSRP 21590.00 WAC MUST QUALIFY FOR REBATES CHRYSLER CAPITAL BONUS CASH CONQUEST LEASE DENVER BC CASH MUST FINANCE WITH CHRYSLER CAPITAL

Quad Cab

2014 RAM 1500 D6028TT

$229 LEASE

2013 FORD F-150

MONTH + TAX

24 MO LEASE 10K PER YEAR

ONLY $299 DUE AT SIGNING WAC MUST QUALIFY FOR REBATES$3,500

Up to

Stock# F2928. Price after dealer discount, factory rebate of $1500, Ford Credit rebate of $1500 (WAC must finance with FMCC), $1500 Retail trade in assistance bonus cash (Must trade in a 1999 or newer vehicle)

$11,000OFF 2013 FORD FUSION ENERGI SE

0%

72mo.

APR for

2014 JEEP CHEROKEE

$249

LATITUDE

LEASE

MONTH + TAX

D6041

36MO LEASE 10K PER YEAR

ONLY $399 DUE AT SIGNING WAC REBATES$500

2014 Jeep Wrangler

$22,998

Starting as low as

Over 75 to choose from, 2 door and 4 door. We can customize your new Wrangler for you Medved factory trained and certified technicians can add lifts, tires and wheels, rock rails, bumpers, winches Get Yours Today for Best Selection!

Medved Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram 1520 S Wilcox Castle Rock, CO 80104 (720) 733-7156 www.MedvedSouth.com

STOCK NUMBER F2798T $11,000 OFF MSRP AND 0% APR FOR UP TO 72 MONTHS THROUGH FMCC W.A.C.

$19,999

2013 FORD C-MAX Hybrid SE STOCK NUMBER F2748 $19,999 AFTER ALL REBATES $2,250 REBATE, $1,250 FMCC REBATE W.A.C. MUST FINANCE THROUGH FMCC

1404 S Wilcox Castle Rock, CO 80104

(720) 733-7119 www.MedvedSouth.com