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September 29, 2016 VOLUME 15 | ISSUE 37

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Event showcases artists’ works Expo gets underway with reception, will run through Nov. 13

By Rick Gustafson Special to Colorado Community Media

About 100 artists and art enthusiasts gathered at the Lone Tree Arts Center for the Lone Tree Arts Expo. The show runs through Nov. 13.

Photo by Rick Gustafson

For 15 years, the work of Colorado painters, sculptors and mixed-media artists has been featured at the Lone Tree Art Expo.

Residents had their first opportunity to see each work of art and the 2016 winners at the Expo’s Opening Cocktail Reception on Sept. 24.

Lone Tree Mayor Jackie Millet was on hand to welcome more than 100 guests in attendance and to thank the staff, volunteers

and the artists for their dedication to bringing art to the community.

“It makes a tremendous difference to the city of Lone Tree to have a vibrant arts center and arts community, and that would not be happening without the great work of the (Lone Tree) Arts Commission,” Millet said. “The city is only 21 years old, so the fact that the arts were prioritized almost at the infancy of the city is a testament to this community and our priorities.”

This year, the expo marked its fifth year at the Lone Tree Arts Center and featured 68 works by 45 artists from around the state. Judging was conducted in five categories: drawing, mixed media, painting, sculpture and

watercolor.

This year’s juror was Brian DeLevie, associate professor of design and chair of the Department of Visual Arts at the University of Colorado, Denver.

DeLevie was not able to attend the reception, but in his prepared remarks, read by Mary Hardin, vice chair of the arts council, he said that he was inspired by the Oscar Wilde quote, “A work of art is the unique result of a unique temperament.”

DeLevie said his judgment of each work went beyond craftsmanship, technical skill and presentation. He felt that he needed to look deeper to whittle down the 269 works entered.

Art continues on Page 11

Q&A WITH DOUGLAS COUNTY INTERIM SUPERINTENDENT

Kane eyes change in culture

By Mike DiFerdinando mdiferdinando@coloradocommunitymedia.com Erin Kane took over as the interim superintendent of the Douglas County School District on Sept. 1.

Kane, a Colorado native with an engineering degree in applied mathematics and computer science from the University of Colorado, helped found American Academy, a charter school with campuses in Castle Pines and Parker.

Executive director since 2009, she pointed to her leadership of the school’s community in her bid to Kane win the job.

In July, Superintendent Elizabeth Fagen left the district to take the same position in the Humble Independent School District near Houston. While Kane has signed on for a year-term in the interim, a search for a permament replacement is ongoing.

Colorado Community Media sat down with Kane last week for a question-andanswer session.

Q&A continues on Page 6

Participants in the Bodypump class perform a clean and jerk at the Goodson Recreation Center in Centennial. The new high-intensity weightlifting class makes its debut in Lone Tree on Oct. 3. Photo by Rick Gustafson

Bodypump class set to begin Weightlifting to music keeps up quick pace

By Rick Gustafson Special to Colorado Community Media Beginning Oct. 3, the Lone Tree Recreation Center is offering residents of the South Suburban Parks and Recreation District a new class to get

pumped up. The Bodypump class adds a new type of high-energy weightlifting to the center’s class offerings.

“It’s a nice addition to our fitness program here at Lone Tree and with South Suburban,” said Peggy Golden, Bodypump certified instructor. “We started it at Goodson Recreation Center in January, and it took off like gangbusters. The people who take the class, they just love it.”

The theme of the fast-paced weightlifting class set to music includes multiple repetitions with low weights, isolating each muscle group for five minutes and working them to fatigue.

Participants use barbells, or beginners can work the routines with either dumbbells or just their own body weight.

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September 29, 2016

Rain or shine, the walk goes on 2,000 men, women and children walk to support suicide prevention

By Alex DeWind adewind@coloradocommunitymedia.com

Sarah Neumann hosted her first Zumbathon to raise money for autism service dogs.

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A glimpse of the people in our community

SARAH NEUMANN Zumba, reading enthusiast I live in Lone Tree near RidgeGate.

I have a background in marketing and public relations. I used to do that for the Downtown Denver Partnership for about eight years. That was economicdevelopment and urban-planning events. Now I do that on a contract basis and watch my 4-year-old son.

Coors Field in Denver radiated energy with about 2,000 people in attendance for the second annual Denver Metro Out of the Darkness Community Walk.

Among the crowd was a group of 30 people, of all ages, wearing matching red Tshirts that read, “You cannot be replaced.”

They were for Maria Isa Vasquez’s daughter, who lost her life to suicide last year.

“It’s good to have support,” the Aurora resident with tears in her eyes as family members patted her back.

The walk to raise awareness about suicide started at Highlands Ranch High School in 2010 and grew to expand to Coors Field in 2015.

The fundraising event, hosted by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, features various speakers, a silent auction, a butterfly-release ceremony and

workshops. There’s also a poster with hope notes for people to sign and a memory tree for photos of lost loved ones.

To date, the 2016 Denver Metro Out of Darkness Community Walk has raised $182,663 toward a goal of $240,000. Donations will be accepted until Dec. 31.

Funds go toward creating a culture that’s smart about mental health through education and community programs, developing suicide prevention through research and advocacy, and providing support for those affected by suicide, according to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention webpage.

Maria Reed, a sophomore at Highlands Ranch High School, volunteered at this year’s walk to make a difference in others’ lives, she said. She and about 40 other students from the school helped out.

“I just like to make a difference and get involved,” she said, “and try to make people happier.”

Although the weather forecast called for an overcast morning, the day ended up being gorgeous, said Laurie Freeman, chair of the 2016 Denver Metro Out Of The Darkness Walk.

“These go on,” she said, “no matter what.”

My passions It may sound silly, but I love Zumba.

When you are a contract employee and you work from home and don’t go into an office you miss other adults that you can have adult conversations with. It became a healthy social outlet for me, and just this past weekend, I hosted my very first Zumbathon.

We raised money for autism service dogs. We had about 150 people that showed up. My son is autistic, so this is a cause that is really near and dear to my heart.

My hobbies I love a lot of things. I think all the recreational stuff you can do here in Colorado, I pretty much enjoy doing, skiing, running and biking. I love reading and that’s why we are here at the library.

Maria Isa Vasquez and more than 30 of her family members participate in the Denver Metro Out of Darkness Community Walk at Coors Field to remember her daughter, who died of suicide last year. The family from Aurora sports T-shirts that say, “You can not be replaced.” Photo by Alex DeWind

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Putting a premium on the future Veterans organizations look to reverse trend of dwindling ranks of younger service members

DECLINING NUMBERS Formed in 1899 by members of the Spanish-American War to advocate for veterans benefits, the Veterans of Foreign Wars claims 1.7 million members, counting auxiliary members who gained access

By Kyle Harding kharding@coloradocommunitymedia.com About 3 million Americans have served in the military since the 9/11 terrorist attacks, and just as there are differences between generations of the public at large, there are differences between younger veterans and those who served before them.

One of those differences is a reluctance to join organizations like Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Like many veterans of her era, Rita Leblanc, of Centennial, said she doesn’t feel like membership in an organization fits into her schedule.

“I just don’t have the time,” said Leblanc, who served in the Marine Corps from 2000 to 2007, with duty in Korea.

“I’m a student. I’m a parent.”

Army veteran Jason Moore, of Lakewood, shares that concern.

“At this point, I’m just too busy,” said Moore, a student who served as a field artilleryman in Afghanistan.

But Moore, who heads up the veterans club at Arapahoe Community College, said he would like to spend time around older veterans.

“It’d be nice to go and talk to vets from another generation and have some camaraderie there,” he said.

Vernon Baltes, of Parker, who served as an Army cavalry scout from 200005, including in Iraq and Kosovo, said younger veterans may feel uncomfortable in groups of older veterans.

Greta Bleau, senior vice commander of VFW Post 9644 in Sheridan, said the club has struggled to attract younger members and that Vietnam veterans — now in their 60s and beyond — make up the core of its membership.

“I think our problem is that we get a couple here and there and they feel like they’re alone,” she said.

A societal shift?

Paul LeVeque, post commander in Sheridan, said he and his fellow Vietnam veterans often didn’t feel welcome in the VFW when they returned home, and they want to make sure the organization is inviting to younger members.

He said younger veterans may not know that the VFW can help them with problems accessing veterans benefits.

Though LeVeque said Sheridan’s older demographics plays a role in the post’s membership, he has heard from younger veterans that they found it hard to interact in a group made up almost exclusively of older veterans.

At VFW Post 4666 in Littleton, there

By Tom Skelley tskelley@coloradocommunitymedia.com Detective Dan Brite, who was shot by a suspect on Sept. 2, is awake, alert and communicating with family members from his bed in the intensive care unit at Parker Adventist Hospital, according to a news release from the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office.

Brite is also able to feed himself and breathe unassisted, the Sept. 23 news release stated.

“Never would we have imagined that just three weeks after the shooting Dan would be doing so well,” the release read.

“We are truly grateful.”

Brite was wounded in a Sept. 2 shootout with suspect Randall Rodick. Brite

At its peak in the early 1990s, VFW membership totaled more than 2 million, according to a 2015 article by the Washington Times.

VFW MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS AND BENEFITS

Vietnam veteran Stan McClure, 70, said he is one of the youngest veterans at VFW Post 4666 in Littleton. Like many of its counterparts, the post is trying to attract younger veterans as its membership ages. Photo

by Kyle Harding are no members who served in the post 9/11 era. In fact, 70-year-old Vietnam veteran Stan McClure, the post’s service officer, said he is one of the youngest members.

“We’d really like to change that because we’re getting older,” the Army veteran said.

Members of the Littleton post gather three days per week in the mornings — which McClure says may be part of their problem, as the younger veterans are likely to be at work. He also said that a place where members can sit and have a beer, something the post lacks that many VFW halls have, could help.

Instead, members gather around a long table for coffee in the small white Gallup Street house that serves as the post.

“We’re losing members faster than we’re gaining them,” McClure said.

In Sheridan, the post at 2680 W. Hampden Avenue has the typical VFW hall look — a bar, a jukebox and TVs. But post Junior Vice Cmdr. Paul Gremse said that could play into the sterotype of the organization being for the older crowd.

He also chalked some of the problem up to a societal change.

“These organizations used to be like the social hub of the community,” said Gremse, who retired from the Air Force in 2001 after a 23-year career.

LeBlanc said that when she got out of the Marines, she didn’t know much about the VFW or similar organizations.

“I honestly thought it was just for older vets,” she said.

McClure didn’t join the VFW as a younger vet either — he just joined last year, nearly five decades after his tour in Vietnam. He says he’s glad that he

Wounded detective shows further improvement Dan Brite was shot by a suspect Sept. 2

through veteran relatives.

and other officers responded to a call to Rodick’s residence near Parker after his wife reported he was “suicidal,” and Rodick immediately opened fire on the officers, according to authorities. Rodick was killed by one of the responding officers.

Brite sustained a chest wound and was treated on scene by an officer with emergency medical training. He was taken to Parker Adventist within approximately four minutes of being wounded and was Brite resuscitated at the hospital. He has been listed in critical condition since the day of the shooting.

The news release cautioned that Brite still faces a “long road to recovery,” and it went on to thank the community for the continued support toward Brite, his family and the department.

Veterans of Foreign Wars membership is open to honorably-discharged veterans who are U.S. citizens and whose service earned them a campaign medal or hostile fire or imminent danger pay, or served in Korea at any time since June 30, 1949.

joined.

“I have a whole bunch of new friends,” he said.

A new approach Some VFW posts are being proactive in their quest for younger members. In Denver, VFW Post 1, which began even before the nationwide VFW organization, bills itself as “the oldest post with the youngest members.” Post 1’s location, located in an old art gallery in the Santa Fe Arts District, lends itself to a younger crowd.

Post 1 even holds weekly yoga classes, coordinated by the Team Red, White & Blue, which is one of several upstart groups that appeals to the different interests younger veterans have. It was started in Michigan in 2010 by Army veteran Mike Erwin.

“Team RWB’s mission is to enrich

Membership benefits include discounts at hotel chains and healthcare services, and VFW Post 9644 Cmdr. Paul LeVeque said the VFW can help veterans with problems access Veterans Administration benefits.

For more information, visit www.vfw.org.

veterans’ lives through physical and social activities,” said Tara McMachen, who is the social director for the Denver chapter.

Team RWB is not just for younger veterans. In fact, it’s not just for veterans — McMachen is not one. But roughly 70 percent of its members served, most in the post 9/11 era.

Team RWB does not have a space of its own, but meets at various locations around the Denver area for running, rock climbing, Crossfit, bar trivia and more.

LeVeque, of the Sheridan post, said that finding a way to get younger members will be crucial to the VFW’s survival as an organization, noting that the posts do volunteer service and the older members are not as able to do as much as they used to.

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Parker Libertarian competes for Senate seat

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Lily Tang Williams takes on Bennet, Glenn

By Tom Skelley tskelley@coloradocommunitymedia.com Lily Tang Williams wasn’t born with the freedoms citizens of the United States have long enjoyed. Now that she’s experienced more than two decades of democracy, she wants to protect it.

Williams, immigrated to the U.S. from China in 1988, became a citizen in 1995 and moved to Parker 17 years ago. She was born in China’s Sichuan Province just before the Cultural Revolution occurred, and grew up being indoctrinated with pro-government propaganda at school and relying on governmentissued coupons to purchase food.

After meeting an American exchange student and reading the Declaration of Independence, Williams decided to pursue her studies in the U.S. After seven attempts at securing a passport and finding an American Fullbright scholar to sponsor, Williams came to the U.S. and never looked back.

She first arrived on the political stage when she ran for the Colorado State House of Representatives as a Libertarian in 2014. Williams gained more notoriety with her sense of humor and unconventional ideas during a Sept. 10 debate with Democratic incumbent Sen. Michael Bennet and Republican candidate Darryl Glenn.

“It was fun,” Williams said. “My best part… was my closing statement because I suggested politicians to wear body cameras so we can keep them honest. I actually draw the largest cheers from the crowd.”

Williams acknowledged her English isn’t perfect, but she said she relates to voters just the same.

“I also talk like regular people, not like career politician,” she said. “That helps.”

Libertarian Lily Tang Williams is challenging incumbent Democrat Michael Bennet and candidate Darryl Glenn, a Republican, for the U.S. Senate. Photo by Tom Skelley All of the details of her body camera plan, such as how to ensure politicians actually wear the devices, aren’t completely ironed out. But she said paying for the plan could be done by charging a subscription fee for citizens who want to watch their elected officials conduct business in Washington, D.C. “You could actually make a profit on the investment,” she said.

Williams came to the United States in 1988 and became a citizen in 1995.

She became involved in local politics in 2000, joining the homeowners’ association in the Rowley Downs subdivision and the board of Parker’s Challenge to Excellence Charter School, which her children attended.

She registered as a Republican after reading the platform’s position on limited government, but soon became disillusioned.

“The Republican Party lost all credibility on limited government,” Williams said. “Under Bush, and with Republicans in control of the White House and both houses of Congress, they grew the government. They also grew the mass surveillance program to keep track of law-abiding citizens with taxpayers’ money. Then by the time they bailed out the banks… I was so mad.”

Williams said she had a lot of “compassionate” friends in the Democratic Party, but she didn’t agree with their approach to solving social problems.

“The way they want to help them is through government. I am always critical of government,” she said. “I would like to see people help them at the grassroots level and charities.”

Williams had previously chided her husband, John, for being a Libertarian, thinking the group was too small to

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compete with the two major parties.

Eventually, she chose principle over pragmatism.

“I said I’m going to stick to my principles. I’m going to join the Libertarian Party,” Williams said. “It doesn’t matter how small it is, I’m going to help it grow.”

Williams received 6.4 percent of the vote in her 2014 state House race, no small feat for an unknown third-party candidate.

This year she has a bigger campaign and more name recognition, but she remains realistic about her prospects.

She said her goal is still to win, but if she doesn’t, she hopes to build a bigger base for her party’s future.

Williams said she has seen Democrats and Republicans join Libertarian ranks after becoming disillusioned with their parties’ widely unpopular presidential candidates.

She sees the shift as an opportunity for the Libertarian Party to grow and said the fact that Libertarian presidential candidate Gary Johnson is polling at 16 percent in Colorado is proof of that.

“I’m hoping to ride that wave and to say ‘You have a third reliable option,’ ” she said. “You don’t have to go to store and just buy Pepsi or Coke.”

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Tell us about your background I grew up here in Colorado. I went to Arapahoe High School and then I went on to the University of Colorado in Boulder. I went to the engineering college, where I got a degree in applied mathematics and computer science. I spent about 10 years in the high-tech industry. I lived through the bubble and the burst, which was a very interesting experience, as you can imagine. When our kids were born, the wheels came off at home. My husband is also a fulltime engineer, so we made the decision that I would stay at home, which I did for a very brief period of time. Then, I decided to start a charter school.

How did you get involved with American Academy?

People don’t start charter schools, certainly not in Douglas County, because there aren’t good choices around them. It’s because they want something very specific. So, that was our case.

We had great neighborhood schools in Castle Pines North, which is where I’ve lived for 18 years, but we wanted something different for our kids that included a STEM emphasis. Both of us being engineers, we really felt the future of our country was in the ability to innovate and work in those STEM-career fields.

September 29, 2016 So we started a charter school. We found a friend and another friend and after a while we had about 100 people. American Academy opened up in Lone tree in 2005, with about 390 kids. The rest is kind of history.

How did you end up being executive director of the school?

As for how I ended up working at the charter school, that was never my intention. I was just a volunteer that helped start it and I was hoping to just pat it on the head and send it on its way. But there came a time when we had a major transition in leadership and the board of directors asked me to step in, just for a few minutes to sort of get everything under control and hold it together, and I guess I was still there up until (the beginning of this school year). I fell in love with the staff. I fell in love with the work. I fell in love with the kids.

What made you decide to apply for the interim superintendent position?

I have been watching our school district from the sideline for a number of years. I have been perfectly content running American Academy and doing my thing in a very happy place with happy kids and happy teachers. But continuing to watch it and seeing more and more drama unfold at the school district, I felt more compelled to want to get involved.

This is my community. I have lived here for 20 years. My children grew up here. I love Douglas County. I love this com-

munity. I have been part of this school district for 12 years. I was having a hard time sleeping at night and just standing by. So I guess I raised my hand and volunteered to help if I could.

Were you concerned about the divisiveness of the school board and community?

Of course I was. My family and I made a very conscious decision. We knew what I was getting into. But, I signed up for an interim basis and I’m going to do everything I can to leave the district better than I found it and restore a positive culture to Douglas County.

I’m here because I love this community.

Being superintendent was not something that I have ever in a million years contemplated or sought in any kind of way.

What would make this period a success?

First and foremost, culture. That’s why I have been going to all of the schools. You may have seen that I have been attempting to go to all 87 schools in five weeks. I’m about halfway through that process… It was very important to me because I wanted to hear from every school leader. What they feel like their challenges are. If they were king or queen for a day, what would they do? At the end of the day, everyone up here, we only have jobs because of the schools.

We are here to do what is best for our kids. So I felt like I needed to hear from every one of them before jumping in and making decisions. That’s been my No. 1 priority. To hear their voices and know what I need to address.

Can you describe what you mean by culture?

The community wants to know that their voices are heard. They want to know what kind of leader I’m go-

ing to be. So it’s been very important to be able to talk to them about my style, which would include things like mistakes. I believe in a culture where making mistakes is perfectly fine. We’re going to be here to help you own it and support you while your owning it and help you fix it and help you learn from it. Not to tear you down. Those kind of cultural things need to come all the way from the top down and they need to hear it from me.

How does coming from the charter world shape your perspective?

It’s definitely a fresh perspective…

I was already running a two-campus 2,000-kid, $17 million budget operation where I was responsible for everything a superintendent is responsible for, from academics, to operations to financial. So it was very much a very mini-school district. That experience, I think, is tremendously helpful. I do have that executive experience to be able to manage all of the aspects of a school organization. No. 2 is that fresh perspective, I have been in the district for 12 years so I do have that understanding of how Douglas County works. I have relationships with people in the district.

What else do you want people to know about you?

I’m really, really excited and I’m really optimistic. I can’t even tell you how optimistic I am. Going to the schools has been amazing. The principals have felt so good about having voice. The schools voices are going to be heard and inform my decisions. I just want what is best for the kids and staff in this district, and I am convinced we are going to a very good place.

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By Alex DeWind adewind@coloradocommunitymedia.com The concrete parking lot of Centennial Center Park transformed into a canvas for professional and amateur artists alike over the weekend of Sept. 24 and 25.

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Artists spent two days posted on the ground of the parking lot, which is located off East Arapahoe Road near South Revere Parkway. Chalk dust covered their hands and clothing. Some designs mirrored a movie scene or character. Others were intricate replicas of a printed photograph or design.

Trina Baird, of Denver, started her creation on the morning of Sept. 24. By the afternoon of Sept. 25, her parking space had turned into a large, rainbow-themed gorilla face.

“It’s just a hobby for me,” said Baird, who’s participated in Centennial and Denver chalk art festivals for the past three years.

The free weekend-long event — sponsored by Colorado Community Media and Arapahoe Community College — also featured live music, vendor booths and food trucks.

For some artists, like Benjamin Hummel and Cherish Flieder, the festival is another way for everyday people to appreciate artwork, as they would in a museum or exhibit.

The husband-and-wife team from Golden — called People of the Chalk — design and create 3-D illusions and interactive pieces. They were the featured artists of the Chalk Art Festival and brought to life a giant pumpkin surrounded by critters.

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September 29, 2016

Lawmakers want perjury probe over VA hospital Facility being built in Aurora has seen cost projections skyrocket

By Dan Elliott Associated Press Federal prosecutors should investigate whether a former Department of Veterans Affairs executive committed perjury when he testified about the cost of a new Denver-area VA hospital, which is more than $1 billion over budget, members of Congress said.

Republican Reps. Jeff Miller of Florida, chairman of the House Veterans Affairs Committee, and Mike Coffman of Aurora said the Justice Department should investigate Glenn Haggstrom’s statements to Congress in 2013 and 2014.

The VA’s internal watchdog released a report Sept. 21 saying Haggstrom knew the project was veering toward huge cost overruns but didn’t tell lawmakers that.

Haggstrom didn’t immediately return a telephone message seeking comment.

He was the department’s top official in charge of construction projects nationwide. He retired in 2015.

The VA has said Haggstrom left one day after he was interviewed under oath about the hospital as part of a separate internal investigation.

The hospital, now under construction in Aurora, is expected to cost around $1.7 billion, nearly triple the 2014 estimate.

Miller said he will ask the Justice Department to look into perjury charges against Haggstrom and others.

“To this day, the department’s handling of the replacement Denver VA medical center continues to be a case study in government waste, incompetence and secrecy,” he said.

Coffman had asked the inspector general to consider recommending a criminal investigation if warranted, but the report didn’t address that.

Coffman said he will ask the inspector general again to consider recommending a criminal inquiry.

“I’m trying to get to the bottom of this. And I think quite frankly the (Department of ) Veterans Affairs doesn’t seem to care,” he said.

Rep. Kathleen Rice, a Democrate from New York and another member of the Veterans Affairs Committee, also called on the inspector general to turn the matter over to the Justice Department.

Haggstrom twice testified that the hospital would not require more money, “and he knew that wasn’t true,” Rice said.

The inspector general’s report said gross mismanagement, delays and lax oversight by the VA added hundreds of millions of dollars to the cost of the hospital and delayed it by years.

The report repeated some conclusions from earlier investigations but is the most scathing account of the project to date.

It accused senior VA leaders of making poor business decisions, allowing architects to include lavish and unnecessary design features and delaying decisions on construction changes by up to three years.

The inspector general accused the VA of “gross mismanagement” for assigning far too few engineers and project managers.

Sloan Gibson, deputy secretary of veterans affairs, has said that everyone involved in the cost overruns has either retired or was transferred or demoted. No one has been fired or criminally charged.

Gibson said the department has taken responsibility for the problems and has made changes.

The 184-bed facility is about 70 percent complete and

construction is expected to be done in January 2018. It will replace an aging, overcrowded facility still in use in Denver.

Two weeks ago, Miller’s committee subpoenaed documents on a separate internal VA investigation into the cost overruns. The department has not said whether it will comply or fight the subpoena.

The VA has said making the documents public could have a chilling effect on future internal investigations.

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Well, were we better than that?

So a couple of weeks ago the column I wrote included in the headline, “We are better than that.” Basically the concept was that regardless of the position we find ourselves in, we can rise to the occasion and be better than whatever circumstance we face. We can act better than some of the people that can try and drag us down, and we can provide love, forgiveness, and grace when others cannot. And we do so because we are “better than that.”

Well, have we been? Were we better than that over the past few weeks?

“Accountability” can be a tough word.

And it’s one thing to hold others accountable for being better than that, but have we been able to hold ourselves to the same standard?

Or maybe even a higher standard? You see, most of us want to be judged by our intentions, yet we judge others by their actions.

We may have “intended” to behave better or offer love, forgiveness or grace, but we found ourselves caught up again in the rush and crush of life and our very best of intentions gave way to our very worst of frustrations.

Think back over these past few weeks or even just the past few days. Were there situations where you could have been “better

than that”? Or were there events, meetings or conversations where you stood your ground, rising above the situation and where you look back now and proudly say, “I really was better than that.”

None of us is perfect, and we are Michael Norton living in a world of WINNING fear, uncertainty and doubt which someWORDS times can amplify our imperfections. And many of us get a lot of practice at being imperfect, we get many at-bats or chances to learn and grow during our moments of fear, uncertainty, doubt and frustration. And then that word “accountability” shows up again. And I am talking about personal accountability, not just holding those around us accountable.

Now as you think back again over these past few weeks or days, and whether you truly were better than that or you still have room to grow, also think about each situa-

tion or communication exchange and ask yourself these three questions; What could I have done differently? What could have I said or worded differently? And what did I really do that I am proud of and hope that I can repeat again if ever in the same situation?

Again, the theme of this week’s column is “Were we better than that?” The only way that each of us can honestly answer that question is by reflecting on what has been happening in our own lives, and regardless if it was something good or if has been a challenge lately, look in the mirror and simply ask ourselves if indeed, “Were we better than that?”

How about you, were you intending to be better than that? Or were you better than that? Either way I would love to hear all about it at gotonorton@gmail.com, and when we hold ourselves accountable for our own actions and not just our intentions, it really will be a better than good week.

Michael Norton is a resident of Castle Rock, the former president of the Zig Ziglar Corporation, a strategic consultant and a business and personal coach.

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Ramen has a lock on prison society Psst, buddy. You got ramen?

If you have ramen in prison, the world is your noodle.

Sometime in the early ‘70s, a friend handed me a packet of ramen.

It had the look of a drug deal. In a way it was. I have eaten my share of ramen ever since, and there have been occasional cravings that I can’t explain.

He said, “Whatever you do, don’t look at the sodium.”

One day I looked, and I turned into a pillar of salt.

Maybe you read the story: “Ramen has become the black market currency in American prisons.”

Michael Gibson-Light, who is a doctoral candidate at the University of Arizona School of Sociology, said, “There is an entire informal economy based on ramen.”

He did extensive interviews with prisoners and staff members at a state prison.

And they call it soup, not ramen, in the slammer.

Gibson-Light noted that prison food allocations were reduced in the early 2000s.

Prisoners had been receiving three hot

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meals a day. That changed. The second meal was just a sandwich and chips. Weekend lunches were eliminated.

Ramen - soup - is “supercheap, supertasty, rich in calories, and readily available in prison commissaries.”

It’s “supertasty”?

I think it tastes like sock-laundry water. But good

sock laundry water.

Prisoners, like college students and some bachelor columnists, might add any number of things to their soups, to try to enhance them. Vienna sausages, green beans, and carrots make up “dirty ramen.”

One former prisoner, Gustavo “Goose” Alvarez, even wrote a book: “Prison Ra-

men: Recipes and Stories from Behind Bars.”

Jennifer and I tried Goose’s ramen pot roast. Delicious, albeit on the salty side.

Prison life used to be an unknown to most of us.

We had films that weren’t very graphic or forthcoming. But I think we knew we would rather be at home.

Now, almost every night on television, we can see exactly what it is like in an American prison in one factual program after another.

There’s a big, big difference between being a free man and an incarcerated man.

A friend of mine chose weekend lockup over in-home detention after a DUI, and wishes he hadn’t.

If you don’t know about rogue sheriff Joe Arpaio, it’s worth looking into before drinking and driving in Maricopa County, Arizona.

There is a program about volunteers who enter prison to see what really goes on in there.

Smith continues on Page 11

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In addition to visual art, the Gossamer Winds Quintet entertained guests at the Lone tree Arts Expo on Sept. 24. Photos

by Rick Gustafson

Art Continued from Page 1

“I had to consider the more intangible,” he wrote. “Those aspects that allow artistic work to transcend their materiality and literal nature, and speak to our emotionally empathetic and spiritual selves.”

This year’s Best of Show award went to David Kammerzell for his painting titled “Heartless Smokey Bill,” and the Commissioners’ Choice award winner went to Stacy Lewis for her painting, “Summer

Exercise Continued from Page 1

“You work various parts of your body. You start out with squats and then you move to the chest area. There is a back track, biceps, triceps, lunges and a shoulder track. Abs at the end,” Golden said.

Golden recommends two Bodypump workouts each week as the strength component of a three-part regimen, which includes a core training component found in yoga and Pilates classes along with cardiovascular conditioning such as biking, swimming or running.

“I don’t see anyone who couldn’t try this class unless they had a joint problem or injury. Anybody can do it, and we don’t have anything like this in our fitness program,” she said. “The first time you try it, do half a class, and then come back and try half the class plus a little bit more.”

Smith Continued from Page 10

Ryan, a volunteer who wants to be a police officer, said, “One thing the public doesn’t know is that in jail, violence is almost necessary. It’s instilling fear.

It keeps everything in check if anyone steps out of line.”

There are prisoners who have it better in prison than they had it outside.

They have continuity, a virtual family, regular meals and a place to sleep.

Some would rather not leave, and some who do commit a crime to be returned.

Sky.” He also thanked the artists not selected for their effort and bravery for submitting their work and encouraged them to hone their craft and believe in their art.

Each work presented at the expo is available for purchase on a first-come, first-served basis through the end of the show on Nov. 13. Prices range from $195 to $7,500. Each work will remain on display through the end of the expo and purchases must be picked up at the arts center on Nov. 14.

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In addition to general fitness, lifting helps slow the loss of muscle mass as the body ages. At 56 years old, Golden said that the workout has helped her both physically and mentally, and though she describes the work out as “killer,” she says that it is also the kind of program that anyone can ease into regardless of age.

“It’s very manageable for any age group,” she said.

Participants can sign up for a class at the rec center up to 24 hours in advance. The first Bodypump class will begin on Oct. 3. Initially Golden plans to hold five classes per week, and plans additional sessions later this year once more instructors have received certifications.

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Anything can be a source of humor, even prison life.

Police detective Frank Drebin (Leslie Nielsen) complained about prison food in one of his silly comedies.

“You call this slop? Real slop has chunks of things in it. And this Chateau LeBlanc ‘68 is supposed to be served slightly chilled. This is room temperature.”

Ramen was a dime when I was in college. I could eat two at a time.

I know I am not alone.

And you’re hungry for ramen right now, aren’t you?

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

This year’s Best of Show award went to David Kammerzell for his painting titled “Heartless Smokey Bill.”

2016 WINNERS • Best of Show David Kammerzell — Heartless Smokey Bill (Painting) • Commissioners’ Choice Stacy Lewis — Summer Sky (Paining) • Drawing First Place: Marcie Cohen — Winter Colors • Mixed Media First Place: Aicha Jacob — Key Elegance Second Place: Susan Kacik — Tranquility • Painting First Place: David Kammerzell — Heartless

Smokey Bill Second Place: Stephen Austin — Fissure #2 • Sculpture First Place: Fred Lunger — Great Blue Heron (Vase) Second Place: Archie Suniga — Missing You Always • Watercolor First Place: Craig L. Davis — Humble Bumble Bees Second Place: Judy Cochrane — Monet’s Tulip Bed

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Allen and Sarah Griffith got married at Cherokee Ranch and Castle in Sedalia July 30. The natural landscape views and historic castle sold them on the venue. Photo by Katie Walker for Elevate Photography

Getting hitched in the great outdoors Colorado couples gravitate toward nature for their big day

By Shanna Fortier sfortier@coloradocommunitymedia.com

A

recurring theme for people who live in Colorado is that they love being outside and active in nature. So it’s only natural a classic Colorado wedding is often centered around an outdoor ceremony.

Sharing Colorado’s beautiful scenery with guests was one of Sarah and Allen Griffith’s top priorities when looking for a wedding venue.

“Allen and I both share a love for the outdoors and natural landscapes, so it was really important to us to have that be a part of our wedding,” said Sarah Griffith, a Colorado native and former Centennial resident. “We chose Cherokee Ranch and Castle because it was so close to downtown Denver, so our guests could enjoy both the urban charm of the city as well as share Colorado’s incredible scenery with us for our wedding.”

After touring the historic castle in Sedalia, the couple — who met after “swiping right” on Tinder — knew it was the place for them.

“It was the first and only venue we looked at,” Griffith said. “We loved it so much we booked on the spot.”

Sarah and Allen said “I do” at the Castle July 30 and, because of Allen’s position with the United States Army, moved to New York two weeks after the wedding.

Like many brides and grooms, their day was a “complete blur and went by way too fast,” Sarah said.

“But the weather was perfect, our guests were so incredible and fun, and the venue was a complete

April and Anthony Kim were married on Lookout Mountain Aug. 29, 2015. Boettcher Mansion on Lookout Mountain hosts about 300 events per year. Photo by Jo Ramsey for Elevate Photography fairy tale.”

Another rustic venue with a view can be found atop Lookout Mountain in Golden.

Atop the mountain sits Boettcher Mansion, which hosts about 300 events a year including weddings.

Built in 1917 as a summer home and seasonal hunting lodge for Charles Boettcher, the former Lorraine Lodge was donated to Jefferson County in the 1970s for public use and enjoyment. The mansion is operated by Jefferson County Open Space.

The history and the view are what special events coordinator Megan Kreutzer said draws couples to the mansion.

“We have a mountain view without the mountain drive,” Kreutzer

said, adding that the character in the historic building allows for minimal decorations.

But some Colorado couples are choosing to make their wedding even more nature-centric and adventure focused.

Westminster-based wedding photographer Rayna McGinnis specializes in photographing weddings for active couples.

“It’s mostly people who are more experience-focused and want to be out in nature,” McGinnis said.

“They are not necessarily athletic, but like being in the great outdoors.”

McGinnis has photographed couples on their wedding days on mountain bikes, mountain climbing, hiking and enjoying a glass of

wine in nature.

“The trend is more couples doing what they want versus what the traditional wedding was 30 or 40 years ago,” she said. “I feel like it’s just couples taking a piece of who they are and putting that into their wedding.”

The weddings McGinnis photographs tend to be shorter and with a smaller guest list.

While she’s not sure if active weddings have their own culture, like adventure sports do, McGinnis said she does see couples leaning toward more intimate nuptials.

“My couples tend to want to see each other,” she said. “It’s a small intimate thing, where they want to remember their wedding day and who they spent their day with.”

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A meditation on the beginning of autumn Driving to and from work every day the past couple of weeks has been a daily demonstration of why autumn is Colorado’s best season — blue skies, early dustings of snow on the higher mountains, and a rippling palette of green, yellow, orange and red.

With the right music, these sights just sing.

The transition from summer to autumn heralds some big stylistic changes for me. I trade all the brashness of summer sounds for bittersweet acoustic guitars, pianos and vocal harmonies.

Whereas summer is about brightness — from big horn lines to danceable synths and rhythms — autumn is more introspective and quiet.

This embracing of melancholy seems fitting to me, since autumn is often such a swift season in our state. It has barely arrived before branches are bare and we’re shoveling snow. I have so many memories of Halloweens spoiled by the year’s first snowstorm.

Of course, one of the most common complaints about the summer-to-fall transition is the cooling temperatures. It means winter is just around the corner, and you can’t go outside in anything less

than jeans, boots and a sweater.

But these cooler temperatures and gray days are why the warmth and intimacy of an acoustic guitar is so welcome.

Records made by a small group of people in a Clarke Reader room, notes you LINER can actually hear being plucked NOTES always sound more like home. I can’t imagine a better soundtrack to the season than Nick Drake or Fleet Foxes’ staggeringly pretty approaches to folk music. They’re like warm musical blankets.

It’s easy to get gloomy this time of year, especially with the aforementioned weather and the desolate-looking scenery. Add in longer nights, and it’s understandable why some people get seasonal affective disorder around autumn.

Many of us spend much time and money trying to avoid sadness, which,

CLARKE’S ALBUM OF THE WEEK Selection: Beach Slang’s “A Loud Bash of Teenage Feelings,” released on Polyvinyl Records.

Review: Less than a year after their raucous debut, Beach Slang is back with another album of fuzzy guitars and big-hearted feelings. This time the group turns its attention to

let’s be honest, is an impossible task.

Autumn shows us the incredible beauty and regenerative nature of sorrow. The right soundtrack does the same thing.

I have always loved sad songs more than any other — I find solace in music that embraces life’s somber moments.

Put on songs like Bob Dylan’s “If You See Her, Say Hello,” or Zac Brown Band’s “Cold Weather,” and really snuggle into the sadness. There’s a lot of beauty to be heard.

Music certainly won’t cure you from any melancholy, but it’s the best way I know to get through it — and even, maybe, benefit from those feelings.

the inspiring and lamentable travails of falling in and out of love, and succeed as only rock music can. You’ll be crying and jumping along.

Favorite song: “The Perfect High” Favorite turn of phrase: “I got a halo on my heart.”

— from “Spin the Dial”

So, as you’re putting away your summer clothes, my advice is to do the same for your summer music. Pull out what makes you feel warm and comfortable — something that feels lived in and welcoming. It will have to last you through winter.

Clarke Reader’s column on how music connects to our lives appears every other week. A community editor with Colorado Community Media, he is more than ready for an autumn of sad songs. Check out his music blog at calmacil20.blogspot. com. And share your favorite autumn music at creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com.

‘Atlantis’ series author to meet with readers Favorite Colorado author T.A. Barron, best-selling writer of the “Merlin Saga” series, will meet fans to talk about his newest series, “Atlantis,” as well as his earlier novels, on Oct. 1 at Smoky Hill Library, 5430 S. Biscay Circle, Centennial. A special “Young Wizards” VIP event/question-and-answer session for teens and tweens is planned from 3-4 p.m. His 4-5 p.m. book talk will be for teens and adults, with conversation about nature and myth in his newest series.

Book signing at 5 p.m. (Tattered Cover will have them on sale before and after programs.) 303-LIBRARY (303-542-7279), arapahoelibraries.org/meet-the-author. rita derjue exhibit “The Best Roads Lead Uphill: A Decade of Paintings by rita derjue” opens Sept. 23 at the Littleton Museum, 6028 S. Gallup St., Littleton, featuring a collection of works created in the past 10 years — in the U.S. and abroad. It will run through Feb. 26, and derjue will speak about her life as a painter early next year. Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Saturdays; 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays. Admission is free. 303-795-3950.

300-booth craft fair coming The Annual Friends of the Library/Museum Craft Fair will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Oct. 1 at Ketring Park, 6000 S. Gallup St., Littleton (just north of the Littleton Museum). There are six concessionaires in case the munchies strike. 303-795-3950.

Images from Bulgaria Daniel Gonzales-Calaveras will exhibit new pieces in “Impressions from Bulgaria,”

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his exhibit at Outnumbered Gallery, 5654 S. Prince St., Littleton. On First Friday, Oct. 7, from 5 to 8 p.m., he will be in the gallery to talk about his trip and the places and people that inspired him. 720-389-9085.

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Lone Tree Art Expo The 15th Annual Lone Tree Art Expo opened Sept. 24 at the Lone Tree Arts Center and runs until Nov. 13. Juror for the show was Brian DeLevie, chair of the Visual Arts Department at CU-Denver. Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and two hours before performances.

hospital’s Healing Arts program, which extends to Parker and Littleton Adventist hospitals as well. Open to the public and admission is free.

or workshop Oct. 19 to 21 at the Littleton Museum. A reception is planned on Oct. 21 from 5 to 7 p.m. See heritage-guild.com/ shows.

Littleton Garden Club Gardener/author Joel Torpey will speak to the Littleton Garden Club at 6:30 p.m.

Oct 5 at the Littleton Public Schools Educational Services Building, 5716 S. Crocker St., Littleton. (Access from the south/Ida Street entrance.) Torpey’s topic: “How to Save Money and Water in the Landscape.”

Guests and new members welcome.

Jazz concert “Ella and Sarah, The Great Ladies of Jazz” is the title for Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra’s 7:30 p.m. Oct. 15 concert at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. — the first of three Arvada dates this season. Vocalist Heidi Schmidt will present songs from those two plus Anita O’ Day, Rosemary Clooney and more. Tickets: 720898-7200. (Three-concert season tickets available.)

Diversity in theater Three panel discussions about diversity in theater are scheduled at Curious Theatre, 1080 Acoma St., in Denver’s Golden Triangle. The first panel, at 7 p.m. Oct. 3, will discuss why diversity should be a priority, barriers and community involvement.

Sponsored by Colorado Theatre Guild and Curious Theatre. Admission free.

Pumpkin time • Littleton Museum’s Harvest Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Oct. 8 at the Littleton Museum, 6028 S. Gallup St., Littleton. Select your pumpkin, enjoy hayrides, games and refreshments. Admission free, but refreshments and pumpkins are for sale, with tickets purchased the day of the event. 303-795-3950.

• Chatfield Farms Pumpkin Festival runs 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 7 to 9 at Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield, 8500 W. Deer Creek Canyon Road, Littleton. Admission $9 to $13, includes all of the gardens, including a five-acre pumpkin patch, Hildebrand Historic Farm and more. Food and crafts.

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Healing Arts program Watercolorist Cindy Welch of Castle Rock will open an exhibit of her series, “Castle Rock Iconic Landmarks,” with an artist’s reception from 5 to 7 p.m. on Oct. 6 in the hospital’s gallery, 2350 Meadows Blvd., Castle Rock. The show is part of the

Colorado show returns Heritage Fine Arts Guild will open its annual “This is Colorado” exhibit on Oct. 11 at the Colorado Gallery of the Arts at Arapahoe Community College, Littleton Campus, 5900 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. Juror Lian Quan Zhen will teach a three-day watercol-

Improv at library YaY!Improv playtime dates at Koelbel Library Forum, 5955 S. Holly St., Centennial, with Pam Roth O’Mara are scheduled for Oct. 6 (6:15 to 8:45 p.m.) and Nov. 1 (1:15 to 3:45 p.m.). pam@yayimprov.com, 720-593-9955.

Blair Meerfield Workshop Nationally known potter Blair Meerfield of Highfield Pottery will be at Arapahoe Community College for a two-day workshop Oct. 15-16, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., in the Summit Room, 5900 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. Co-sponsored by the ACC Ceramics Department and the ACC Foundation.

(Meerfield is a former Colorado resident, now with the Art League in Alexandria, Virginia.) Tickets cost $150 general public; $100 ACC students/Arapahoe Ceramics Guild members, through the ACC Foundation: arapahoe.edu/about-acc/foundation.

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Today’s seniors have more options on health care, housing and leisure time than ever before. Look inside for tips and strategies to make the best of your golden years.

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How to choose the right residential care facility

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hoosing a residential care facility may seem like an overwhelming task, but asking the right questions and knowing what you should be looking for in a facility can make it more manageable.

Because residential care is available in a variety of settings, it’s important to understand the needs of the person with dementia so you can choose the best care.

The first step, according to the Alzheimer’s Association, is understanding what kind of care facilities can provide. And the second step is to ask the right questions.

TYPES OF FACILITIES RETIREMENT HOUSING: This can be appropriate for individuals in the early stage of Alzheimer’s who can still care for themselves independently. There is limited supervision, social activities, transportation and other amenities.

ASSISTED LIVING: This bridges the gap between living independently and in a nursing home. It typically offers a combination of housing, meals, supportive services and health care.

MEMORY CARE UNITS:

NURSING HOMES:

These are designed to meet the These provide around-the-clock care specific needs of individuals with Alzheimer’s and long-term medical treatment. Most nursing disease and other dementias. They take many homes have services and staff to address issues such as forms and exist within various types of residential care, nutrition, care planning, recreation, spirituality and medical care. They including assisted living facilities, and may or may have different staff-to-resident ratios and staff members have not be secured units. Because laws vary by various levels of experience and training. They state, it’s important to ask specific are usually regulated by the federal CONTINUING questions about the care government and licensed by provided. the state.

CARE RETIREMENT

COMMUNITIES:

These provide different levels of care — independent, assisted living and nursing home — based on individual needs. A resident can move through the levels of care if needed.

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QUESTIONS TO ASK Factors to consider include staff, the facility, the programs and type of treatment provided. For a full list of questions, go to www.alz.org or call the Alzheimer’s Association’s 24/7 Helpline number, 1-800-2723900.

Source: The Alzheimer’s Association, www.alz.org, 24/7 Helpline number 1-800-272-3900.

MAKE A VISIT Plan to visit several facilities. Make an appointment for the first visit, but then also make one or two unannounced visits. Look around and talk to staff, residents and their families. Visit at different times of the day, including meal times. Ask to see the latest survey/inspection report and, in some states, the Special Care Unit Disclosure form, all of which facilities are required to provide. Ask questions about cost and insurance considerations.

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Online resources for seniors only a click away Douglas County introduces Senior Life and NearMeDC online tools Are you in the 60-plus age group in Douglas County? If so, you are part of the county’s most dramatic percentage of population growth — and two online tools have been created just for you: Senior Life in Douglas County the NearMeDC Community Resources tool.

Both online tools are in direct response to a 2013 survey of seniors, their caregivers, and those planning to retire in Douglas County, 90 percent of who indicated they would use online tools to find information specifically targeting this age group.

According to the State Demography Office, by 2030 one in four residents of Douglas County will be aged 60 or older.

That’s approximately 24 percent of the county’s population.

The conception of these online tools began in 2012 when, knowing the demographics in the county were changing, the Partnership of Douglas County Governments established the Senior Initiative to explore the implications of the growing population of seniors.

Additional information gleaned from the Senior Initiative’s focus groups, as well as the survey, concluded that seniors want to have a more effective and efficient way to obtain information and provide input regarding topics of interest to seniors.

Focus group participants also indicated the senior community wanted to be more involved when decisions are being made in the county.

Source: Douglas County

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LINKS TO ONLINE SENIOR RESOURCES: Senior Life in Douglas County http://www.douglas.co.us/ community/senior-adultservices/

NearMeDC Community Resources: https://douglas-countycitygram.herokuapp.com/

Partnership of Douglas County Governments: www.douglascountypartnership.org

Senior Initiative: http://www.douglas.co.us/ community/senior-adult-services/ senior-initiative/

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Be savvy: map out senior living choices

By Andrew Granger When mapping out plans for our lives we always have a Plan A, what we really want to happen and assume will happen. If we’re savvy, we also make a Plan B, a viable alternative that would be just as acceptable. Then there is Plan C, notorious for its last-minute scramble and only reserved for when things get desperate.

Apply this to senior living choices.

Most people, when considering their future care options, acknowledge Plan A is to stay at home. In reality, however, home is not always the safest or the most convenient option. Loneliness, the inability to drive, needing a bit of assistance with daily life, and the high expense of in-home care are all reasons to start thinking about Plan B. Plan B is your reliable, viable back-up plan when you find living at home is no longer the best option — or your care needs exceed what you, a spouse or your adult children can help with. Plan B is researching and choos-

ing a good senior living community that is to your liking, before it’s too late and you have to rely upon the dubious Plan C. To get started on a Plan B, think about your future and ask some important questions. Do yourself a favor and give the answers a lot of thought.

How is my health?

What is the likelihood that I will require assistance?

Is my house situated so I can get around easily?

Is my family nearby and available to help?

Can I or do I want to live with my family?

As I continue to age, how will my requirements change?

What can my finances support?

Research and personal visits to different types of communities are a must. Good sources for communities are the internet, phonebooks and local senior publications and organizations. Compile a list and start touring.

As you visit, be sure to ask questions that will define the quality of your life in that community. Services,

resident impressions and level of care provided are important factors. Take good notes and take home all the printed information the community can provide.

Involve your family and loved ones and their opinions. This decision can be as much emotional as it is pragmatic. Be sure to keep your top choices for the various levels of care you might need and a letter of instruction in a place where your family can find it. This prevents leaving your spouse or your children to deal with choosing emergency options of Plan C because your wishes were not made known.

Most people do not regret moving to a senior living community — the quality of life, opportunities and peace of mind that people experience make them wonder why moving was never Plan A in the first place.

Andrew Granger is community relations director with Ralston Creek Senior Living in Arvada.

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Do you suffer from a longevity disconnect?

By Brandpoint

T

hey say that age is just a number.

For the 10,000 who reach retirement age every day, however, that number may come with a multitude of questions about whether they have done enough to prepare for retirement.

The good news is that Americans today are living longer than previous generations. But too many of us don’t realize that this boost in lifespan means we need to fund a retirement that could last for 20 or 30 years. This is what’s known as the longevity disconnect.

Calculating how much you need to save for retirement is even more difficult if you don’t realize how long retirement can be.

What concerns Americans the most?

One of the biggest worries Americans have when it comes to retirement is outliving their money, according to a plan participant survey by Prudential Retirement. A substantial 71 percent of survey respondents fear they may not have sufficient income for their retirement years. Only one in five are highly confident they will have enough to last a lifetime.

“Today we have more financial information, education and planning tools available to us than ever before,” says Christine Marcks, president of Prudential Retirement. “But despite the steady drumbeat of headlines about retirement planning, we’re still not getting it right.”

Why are people having a hard time saving for retirement? Why are they actually saving less when they need to save more?

Blame our brains

The answer to those questions may surprise you.

Research shows the reason could lie in how our brains are wired to respond to the environment.

Humans are conditioned to focus on survival in the here and now. Yet, our contemporary life demands that we plan for multiple scenarios and contingencies, often with effects that could shape our lives far into the future.

Behavioral researchers have found that people actually perceive their future selves as strangers, and many find it difficult to understand the financial needs that “stranger” will have in his or her lifetime. That’s one reason why saving for many years ahead is difficult for us. This and further research from Pru-

Shutterstock images dential shows us there are five inherent behavioral biases that make us our own worst enemies when it comes to saving for retirement.

1 Not being aware of increasing life spans (longevity disconnect) 2 Putting off difficult or time-consuming tasks (procrastination) 3 Thinking that bad things only happen to other people (optimism bias) 4 Making decisions

based on what other people are doing (herd mentality)

5 Putting today’s wants

ahead of tomorrow’s needs (instant gratification)

Smart planning For older Americans approaching retirement, the greatest advice comes from the people who know best: those already in retirement.

Many retirees agree that, if they had to do it again, they would take advantage of everything available through

their employers. Other advice includes maximizing contributions to your workplace-based retirement plan or IRA, and taking advantage of IRS-allowed catchup contributions if you’re 50 or older.

Retirees also suggest that those approaching retirement assess all the ways they spend money today, and avoid impulse purchases or peer pressure.

Careful planning now can help you to achieve your goals of a secure and fulfilling retirement and make it last a lifetime.

Molly Brown House gives glimpse of famous figure The life of Margaret Brown spanned one of the greatest periods of change in American history. From her birth in a Mississippi river town to elegant Newport, Rhode Island, from the Colorado mines to the stages of New York and Paris, she had a starring role as a progressive reformer and a strong voice for human rights.

Margaret, who was never known as “Molly” during her lifetime, first achieved fame after her husband J.J. Brown, a selftaught mining engineer, struck gold in Colorado’s mines in the 1890s. After the family moved to Denver in 1894, Margaret’s egalitarian spirit led her to the most pressing issues of her day.

The mission of Historic Denver’s Molly Brown House Museum is to accurately portray the story of Margaret Tobin Brown within the context of her lifetime through ongoing research, artifact collection, preservation and educational programming in order to inspire courage, conviction and pro-active change in her spirit.

Come visit: Hours are Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Sunday, noon – 4 p.m. Closed all major holidays. Admission (prices are subject to change): Adults $8; Seniors, 65 and older, $6; Children 6-12, $4.

For additional information, call 303832-4092 or visit www.mollybrown.org.

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Downsizing a

home:

Simple steps to keep in mind

By Carolyn Gensler It’s important for seniors to realize the many steps required in downsizing to a smaller home.

First, you have to make sure your home is ready to sell and there is no deferred maintenance to cause your home to fail an inspection. That includes making sure holes in walls and doors have been repaired, furnaces and hot water heaters meet code, worn floors and carpets have been refinished or replaced.

Second, the expense before selling can be a deterrent and hardship for many seniors. So spread out the cost of keeping your home saleable. And think about what “stuff” you can do without if you’re moving to a smaller place. Times have changed and the children don’t always want the china, antiques and knickknacks that seniors have loved.

Another crisis happens when one partner is suddenly diagnosed with a terminal illness or is unable to maneuver in the current two-story home. Emotions and stress are at an alltime high and dealing with the illness and moving is extremely difficult.

The best recommendation is for seniors to attend educational events, get legal documents in order, downsize while they are able to do so and plan to enjoy the later years. Whether you decide to live with children or find a home in a senior community, an apartment or a resort-style senior complex, make that choice for yourself.

Don’t leave it to your children because you are no longer able to make decisions.

Many people don’t realize Senior Real Estate Specialists exist to help seniors prepare for these difficult decisions. Denver has four senior coalitions comprised of professionals who provide services to seniors. If you’d like to hear about options for seniors, Carolyn Gensler of Re/Max Professionals and Erica Starich of Senior Move Coordinators are presenting free educational programs on Choices for Seniors and Downsizing. For more information, call 303-8859989.

Carolyn Gensler is a Senior Real Estate Specialist with Re/Max Professionals.

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Home changes to be safe as a senior

By Brandpoint What homeowner, young or old, isn’t interested in affordable and functional home improvements that can be enjoyed for years to come?

For seniors 65 and older, well-thought-out additions or upgrades are necessary for continued comfort and safety.

Aging in place, or modifying your home to better accommodate changing needs, can be a major undertaking. Building entrance and access ramps, widening entrances and doorways, adding a first-floor bedroom and bath, and other structural accommodations can be costly.

But many other options that add both convenience and safety don’t require major expenditures.

Installing grab bars in baths and bedrooms to help with standing and balance, switching to lever-handled doorknobs, lowering electrical switches and raising electrical outlets are among the most frequently completed non-budget-busting projects, according to the 2015 “Aging in Place Survey Report” from HomeAdvisor. Replacing slippery tile or vinyl flooring with slipresistant surfaces is also a must as falls are among the leading cause of injury to seniors.

Adequate lighting Adequate lighting is an important health and safety consideration for seniors, since vision changes rapidly in our later years. Universal Design guidelines call for increasing both task lighting and general room illumination as we age.

When it’s time to draw the drapes in the bedroom you can still have natural light and silent, passive ventilation with Energy Star-qualified fresh air skylights – plus gaze at the moon and stars at night.

Research published in the British Journal of Ophthalmology suggests that natural light may be better for aging eyes than artificial light.

The health benefits of natural light are well documented, from boosting your body’s ability to produce vitamin D to helping improve mood and fight seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Natural light also enhances virtually any decor, while helping reduce dependence on artificial light and lowering electricity bills.

Increased ventilation Indoor air quality, according to an EPA study, can be worse than the air outside your home, and many people spend as much as 90 percent of their time indoors. Poor indoor air quality has been linked to respiratory problems, eye irritation, headaches and even depression.

Adding skylights is one of

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Home monitoring and security Other options that address functionality and living safely,

independently and comfortably include home automation systems and Smart Home technologies, security systems, in-home health and activity monitoring to detect falls, and cell phone apps that control thermostats, lighting and other systems in the home. Additional resources are available at the HomeAdvisor “Aging in Place” site.

When is the best time to plan for a long life as a senior?

Marty Bell, executive director of the National Aging in Place Council, sums it up nicely in the 2015 report: “Too many of us wait until we reach a health or financial crisis to plan for getting older.

We plan our careers, we plan to send our children to college, we plan our vacations, but we don’t plan to age. And yet the evidence is there that those who do accept they are going to get older, and make plans in advance, have a considerably better later life.”

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Resident creates platform to connect students, instructors Learnskillz called a ‘win-win strategy’ for both teachers and students

By Alex DeWind adewind@colorado communitymedia.com A Highlands Ranch woman has created what she calls the Uber of learning.

Sudha Chandrasekharan’s website, Learnskillz, is an online platform for students to find a teacher, book a lesson either face-to-face or virtually, and then rate the teacher —similar to the Uber online transportation app, in which a rider requests a ride, is picked up by a driver and then rates the driver.

The goal, Chandrasekharan said, is to connect passionate teachers with curious learners.

“If you are a student and are looking for lessons, instead of asking your neighbor or relying on search engines, we bring you highly rated teachers,” she said. “All you do is sign up for free and can search for teachers in our database.”

Learnskillz launched about four months ago.

Its market is anyone interested in teaching a skill or hobby — and anyone looking to learn or sharpen a skill or hobby. Users must be 18 years and older to register, but parents can log on on behalf of their children.

To date, the website offers lessons in more than 150 areas, including reading, writing, math, music, sports and art, with more than 130 teachers signed up internationally. Teachers aren’t required to have certification, but Chandrasekharan vets applicants, looking at their credentials and personal information.

If a teacher receives multiple bad ratings, he or she will be removed from the system.

“We take all the necessary steps to make sure it’s a safe learning experience for our customers,” she said.

Chandrasekharan — a businesswoman, wife and mother of two — said the teachers in her life inspired her Learn-

HOW TO SIGN UP Visit Learnskillz at www.learn-skillz.com Click “Sign up for free” in the upper right corner and enter your email and a password.

Under the “Settings” tab, select the type of user you are: teacher or student.

Complete your profile, which includes basic information, a job title and contact information.

Select the “Areas of expertise” tab on the left side. Click all categories and subcategories that apply.

Click “Dashboard” to manage your schedule, schedule lessons, accept lesson requests, and connect with students or teachers.

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“I have a lot of friends who are teachers who look for income during the summer,” she said. “It’s a win-win strategy — it helps teachers and people looking for teachers.”

One of her friends is Barb Cousins, president of the Douglas County Association for Gifted and Talented, a group of parents, educators and community leaders that supports the needs of gifted and advanced learners in the school district.

Cousins is signed up on Learnskillz as a guide for parents of gifted and talented students. Advantages of the website, she said, include the software itself, the sense of human interaction and the cost.

“It is so much cheaper for people in the tutoring world,” Cousins said. “It’s basically free.”

There is no cost for a teacher or student to sign up on Learnskillz. The site uses PayPal, a global online payment service, and Chandrasekharan charges 15 percent for the transaction fee. The teacher lists his or her desired cost and the student pays before the class. If a student isn’t satisfied, Chandrasekharan will refund the money.

“It’s for peace of mind,” she said, “and it builds trust.”

Highlands Ranch resident Sudha Chandrasekharan launched Learnskillz, an online platform for teachers to connect, about four months ago. “This is a global application,” she said. “So you could learn Mandarin from a teacher in China or you could teach English to a child in India. The opportunities are unlimited.” Courtesy photo

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‘Swan Lake’ will launch season for Colorado Ballet Original choreography from 1895 will be used in Denver

By Sonya Ellingboe sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia.com “Swan Lake” opens Colorado Ballet’s 56th season with 11 performances from Oct. 7-23 at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House, Denver Performing Arts Complex.

Accompanying the dancers will be the Colorado Ballet Orchestra, live, performing Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s beautiful score.

Based on Russian folk tales, this production features the original choreography from 1895, after Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov, performed by the Imperial Ballet in St. Petersburg.

It was set and updated by American

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“Swan Lake” will be performed from Oct. 7 to 23 at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House, Denver Performing Arts Complex. Performance dates: 7:30 p.m.: Oct. 7, 8, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22; 2 p.m. Oct. 8, 9, 16, 23. Ticket prices range from $30 to $155: coloradoballet.org or 303-8378888, ext. 2.

At some performances principal dancer Maria Mosina will probably perform as Odette, assuming that a broken foot she suffered during the summer has healed adequately.

After 21 seasons with Colorado Ballet, she has announced that this is her final season and she will retire at its end and share her artistry as a teacher in future years.

Born in Moscow, she went through rigorous training with the Bolshoi Company and joined the Bolshoi Ballet Grigorovich Company, touring the world.

In 1995, Colorado Ballet invited her to join as a leading principal dancer. She has performed all major parts in classical productions and contemporary ones.

Ballet Principals Amanda McKerrow, John Gardner and Sandra Brown, who is now ballet mistress of the Colorado Ballet. It remains true to traditional choreography with a new fourth act that premiered in 2008.

It will be presented in four acts, with two intermissions, and tells the story of

Prince Siegfried, who falls in love with Odette, a lovely princess, living under Baron Von Rothbart’s wicked curse, which condemns her to forever be the Swan Queen, unless the curse is broken by a royal marriage vow.

The sorcerer and his daughter, Odile, work against the romance. Odile becomes

the evil black swan.

At one point the audience can look forward to seeing 27 swans onstage at one time, according to company director Gil Boggs.

Drama, beautiful set pieces and costumes and wonderful music carry this well-known story.

marketing and she has a group of developers in Poland and India.

More than anything, Chandrasekharan hopes Learnskillz will help people.

She was born and raised in India in a giving household — her parents believed in the good in people and often helped those less fortunate.

Her father, Chandra, travels between India and San Francisco. He intermit-

tently teaches college students in several academic subjects. He’s now a Learnskillz instructor and teaches algebra and geometry to four students.

“The students are happy with the input they get and they are not required to disturb their schedule much because they avoid travel,” he said of his online lessons. “The school students, particularly, are happy to revisit their lessons from school and get doubts cleared.”

Even though Chandra travels between countries, he’s still able to connect with any student on Learnskillz.

And that, Chandrasekharan said, is what the program is all about — providing a space for teachers to connect with learners, despite geographical borders.

“We want to remove the concept of boundaries,” she said. “If it’s a good teacher, we will make it happen.”

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Learnskillz took about 10 months of countless hours and long nights to build. Chandrasekharan has a small team: Her husband helps with technology and sales, her father assists with

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CURTAIN TIME World premiere “The Firestorm” by Meredith Friedman will introduce the new season for Local Theatre Company of Boulder, which includes many actors who appear throughout the metro area. Directed by Pesha Rudnick. It will run Oct. 16 to Nov. 13 at Dairy Center for the Arts, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder. Performances: 8 p.m.

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Vitaly: Evening of Wonders Vitaly, a world-class illusionist is known for magical feats such as erasing people’s faces from their own driver’s licenses and causing a paintbrush to paint on its own, performs at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7, and at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8, at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 480 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood. Go to www.Lakewood.org.

‘My Fair Lady’ The Evergreen Chorale presents “My Fair Lady” through Sunday, Oct. 9 at Center Stage, 27608 Fireweed Drive, Evergreen. Show times are 7:30 p.m.

Fridays and Saturdays, and 3 p.m. Sundays. Tickets and information available online at www.evergreenchorale.org or by calling 303-674-4002. Show is appropriate for all ages.

‘Legend of Sleepy Hollow’ Miners Alley Children’s Theatre presents “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” at 1 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 15 at 1224 Washington Ave., Golden. Call 303935-3044 or go to minersalley.com. Appropriate for ages 12 and under.

Blessing of the Animals Bring your pets at 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, for the Blessing of the Animals, a short outdoor service, followed by coffee, juice and donuts. For the safety of all present, please keep pets on leashes or in their carriers/containers. If you can’t bring your pet on Saturday, you are invited to bring a picture instead to be honored as part of God’s creative work in the world.

In the event of inclement weather, we will meet inside. St. John Chrysostom Episcopal Church is at 13151 W. 28th Ave., Golden. Go to www.stjohngolden.org for directions and details.

Kids’ Clothing, Toy Sale A kids’ clothing and toy sale is planned from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30, and Saturday, Oct. 1, at Arvada United Methodist Church, 6750 Carr St., Arvada.

Most clothing items are $1. Also for sale will be toys, books, baby equipment and furniture. All proceeds benefit Kids’ Discovery Days Preschool. After noon on Saturday, all items are half price. Admission fee of $1 charged to shop.

Jefferson Symphony Orchestra Opener The season-opening concert of the Jefferson Symphony Orchestra showcases the depth of talent in the community orchestra with a performance of Mahler’s Symphony No. 5. Concert is at 3 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 2 at the Colorado School of Mines Green Center. Other upcoming concerts for the symphony orchestra are the holiday concert Saturday, Dec. 3; the winter concert Sunday, Feb. 19; the young artists competition concert Sunday, March 19; and the closing concert Sunday, April 30. Season and individual concert tickets may be purchased in advance at www.Jeffsymphony.org, by calling 303-278-4237, or by visiting the Jefferson Symphony office at 1204 Washington St., Golden. Tickets also available at the door of the show.

Healthy Eating for Kids The Triad Early Childhood PTA presents “Healthy Eating in Early Childhood” from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 3, at Belmar Library, 555 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood. Presented by Satya Williams, RDN, health and wellness instructor, program will focus on children’s ability to eat healthy foods, through family feeding dynamics. Presentation is open to all, and is especially appropriate for child care providers and parents of children from birth through age 5. Child care will be provided. Call or text Evie at 303-887-9388 with questions and email to evie.hudak@ rrcc.edu to RSVP. Colorado School of Mines Walking Tour Learn how the Colorado School of Mines began and developed into one of the leading engineering colleges in the country.

Walk through the university grounds with historian Ed Weising and hear stories of the buildings’ namesakes. Program goes from 1-3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 6, at Golden History Museum, 923 10th St., Golden.

Visit the world-famous Geology Museum and other important buildings on campus.

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‘God of Carnage’ Miners Alley Playhouse presents “God of Carnage” through Sunday, Oct. 16 at 1224 Washington Ave., Golden. What happens when two sets of parents meet up to deal with the unruly behavior of their children? Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 6 p.m. Sundays, with the final performance at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 16. Tickets available online at www.minersalley. com or call 303-935-3044. Show includes adult content and strong language.

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In Plein Sight Outdoor Painting More than two dozen professional artists will paint from dawn to dusk at the In Plein Sight outdoor painting event Tuesday, Oct. 4, to Sunday, Oct. 9 at one Jeffco Open Space parks each day. Artists will be at South Valley Park, Mount Falcon Park, Crown Hill Park, White Ranch Park and along the Clear Creek Trail in Golden. Event is hosted by PLAN Jeffco, a nonprofit, volunteer-led organization of open space advocates based in Jefferson County. It will culminate in a gallery exhibit Oct. 8-9 at the Golden Community Center, 1470 10th St., Golden. All the works created will be on display and available for purchase.

Among the artists are Deborah McAllister and Norbert Nagel, of Lakewood; Jeannette Stutzman and Karen Spotts, of Evergreen; and Cheryl St. John, of Arvada. Go to www.InPleinSightJeffco.org and www.planjeffco.org.

Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum Quilt Show A popular event at Echter’s of a wide range of quilt styles from heirloom to contemporary styles, the Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum show is open from Friday, Oct. 7 to Sunday, Oct. 9 at Echter’s Garden Center, 5150 Garrison St., Arvada. Call 303-424-7979 or go to www.echters.com for information.

Gallery Celebrate 25 Years Spirits in the Wind Gallery, 1211 Washington Ave., Golden, will celebrate its 25th anniversary through October, with treats and specials offered from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8. Look for a coupon published in the Golden Transcript on Oct. 6. Go to www.spiritsinthewindgallery.com or call 303-279-1192.

Arts and Crafts Exhibitors Exhibitors are needed for the fifth annual Stober Elementary School arts and crafts fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22. More than 45 booths are available; booth sizes are 8 by 8. Applications are due by Sept. 26. Contact Anne Drobny at annedrobny@gmail.com.

Art Classes, Workshops The Lakewood Arts Council and Gallery is beginning new session of art classes and workshops. For registration and information, go to www.lakewoodartscouncil.org or call 303-980-0625. The gallery is at 6731 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood.

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Bird Feeding Through the Season Discover the enjoyment of attracting and sustaining birds through the year.

Instructor is Kate Hogan, community outreach coordinator, Denver Audubon Society. Class runs from 10-11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, at Echter’s Garden Center, 5150 Garrison St., Arvada. Class is free, and no registration is required.

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Tour of Solar, Sustainable Homes Thirteen homes will be on display at the Solar and Sustainable Homes Tour on Saturday, Oct. 1. In Denver, Arvada, Lakewood, Golden and Morrison, the homes feature a variety of approaches for maximizing energy efficiency and pollution reduction through building design, technology, urban farming and the use of electric vehicles and home-based charging stations. Tour will also spotlight the Tiny House project; the local Edison factory that creates battery kits for homes and businesses; and eco-conscious, zero-impact communities gaining momentum throughout the metro region. Participants should register at the American Mountaineering Center, 710 10th St., Golden, or in south Denver at 1426 S. Race St. Doors open at 9 a.m. Visit GoldenSolarTour.org or Facebook.com/SustainableHomesTour.

Cool Duo 5K, Craft Fair Are you a runner, walker or crafter? Would you enjoy the outdoors with games, food and fun? If so, join Saints Peter and Paul Catholic School in Wheat Ridge for its Cool Duo 5K and craft fair from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1. This neighborhood run is fast and flat, which is great for all runners, walkers and families. The races is USA Track and Field certified by Race Measure. Craft vendors are welcome. Register at www.coolduo5k.com.

Terrariums: Gardens under Glass Terrariums add a lush element to your indoor décor. Discover how easy it is to bring the magic of these special gardens to your home. Each attendee will take home a terrarium garden they make in the class. Instructor is Whitney McMillan, Echter’s indoor plant specialist. Class runs from 2-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, at Echter’s Garden Center, 5150 Garrison St., Arvada. Space is limited; registration required. Call 303-424-7979 or go to www.echters.com for information.

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Cider Days Lakewood’s signature fall festival Cider Days returns for two full days of family fun, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 1 and Sunday, Oct. 2 at Lakewood Heritage Center, 801 S. Yarrow St. Admission includes all entertainment and kids’ amusements. Call 303-987-7850 or go to www.Lakewood.org/CiderDays.

Connect with Smart Phone Obsessed Kid Learn how to connect with your smart phone obsessed kid at a free seminar at 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 2, at Peace Lutheran Church, 5675 Field St., Arvada. Presenter is Jonathan McKee, author of 20 books including “52 Ways to Connect with Your Smartphone Obsessed Kid” and “Get Your Teenager Talking.” RSVP to 303-424-4454 ext. 25. Adults only please.

President’s Faith Explored The importance of the U.S. president’s religious faith will be explored at Lifetree Café at noon and 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 4, at 5675 Field St., Arvada. The program, “The President’s Faith: Does It Matter?” features filmed interviews with Michael Gerson, columnist for The Washington Post and chief speechwriter for George W. Bush, and Jim Wallis, president of Sojourners and spiritual adviser to Barack Obama. During the program, participants will examine how their own faith influences their political views. Contact Polly Wegner at 303424-4454 or pwegner@peacelutheran.net.

Blast Into The Future An informational hour on options available for aging in place and preparing your estate for the future is planned from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 4, at the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center, 4005 Kipling St., Wheat Ridge.

Be confident moving forward with everything in place to maintain the lifestyle you enjoy. Our panel of advisors is licensed professionals working to assist others in planning for the future. Go to www.carlaknighthomes.com/blog.html.

Call 720-626-9747 to RSVP. No-Carve, No-Mess, All Spook Carving pumpkins can be good fun, but this Halloween, try a few nontraditional pumpkin decorating techniques. Program runs from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 6, at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. We supply the materials, you bring your pumpkins. They will be ready to display on your porch and last through the month without decomposing.

Enter yours in the fifth decorated pumpkin contest at the Arvada Festival of Scarecrows on Oct. 8. Sign up in advance. Go to https://campscui.active.com/ orgs/MajesticViewNatureCenter.

Mile High Dowsers Have you ever wanted to witch for water? If so, come learn about dowsing with the Mile High Dowsers 7-9:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 6. We offer beginning dowsing and practical dowsing exercises at each meeting, as well as a featured guest speaker. October’s practical dowsing exercise will be presented by Jack Roberts and will address Finding an Object. Robert Gerstenberger is our featured presenter sharing his knowledge of Clearing Entities. The group meets the first Thursday of each month, except July, at Clements Community Center, 1580 Yarrow St., Lakewood. Go to www.milehighdowsers.org.

Gourd Canteen Water is the spring of all life, an important resource to carry with you. Let a master crafter from Sarqit Outdoor Living School guide you through the creation of a beautiful all natural water canteen, self-cooling and self-insulating.

Program runs from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7, at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Sign up in advance. Go to https://campscui. active.com/orgs/MajesticViewNatureCenter Giant Pumpkin Contest The Arvada Gardeners will have a giant pumpkin contest in conjunction with the Festival of Scarecrows on Saturday, Oct. 8 in the Olde Town Square in Historic Olde Town Arvada. Entries will be accepted from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and judging begins at 1:30 p.m. Prizes will be given to the three largest pumpkins in adult and kids (12 and under) divisions. During the festival, which runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Arvada Gardeners will have free festive gifts for the kids and will be accepting donations for cornstalks, gourds, mini pumpkins and Indian corn, all grown in the Arvada Community Garden.

Walk for Freshwater Globally, 1 in 10 people lack access to safe water, and more than 1 in 3 people lack access to a toilet. Freshwater Project International works to change that reality with water and sanitation projects in Malawi. The Golden-based nonprofit plans Walk for Freshwater, a 3K walk during which participants will engage in experiential activities that simulate a day in the life of a student of Malawi. The event is at 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8, at Golden High School, 701 24th St., Golden. Attendees will enjoy live music, prizes, and giveaways. The event is family-friendly with the target audience of 200-300 students, adults, and families from Golden and the surrounding areas. It will be a wonderful way to learn more about clean water and safe sanitation issues in Africa in a fun, experiential way while raising funds to actually make a difference in the lives of students at 5 schools in Malawi. Register as an individual or a team at www. freshwaterintl.org/walk-for-freshwater/.

Colorado Ballot Issues 2016 The fall Colorado ballot promises to stir up strong emotions in the state. With a variety of complex issues coming to a vote, it is important that we understand the ballot and what is at stake. Join Active Minds from 1-2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 9, for an objective review of the ballot issues and a presentation of the arguments on each side of the proposals. Program takes place at Belmar Library, 555 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood. Call 303-235-5275 Pumpkin Patch The Arvada Gardeners has a pumpkin patch at the Arvada Community Garden at 57th and Garrison. Many good-sized and many mini pumpkins are available.

Stop by any day from dawn to dusk when there is someone there and gate is open or unlocked. Gardeners will provide you with a wheelbarrow and you and your family can walk out to the patch, pick out your pumpkins, load them in the wheelbarrow and push them back to the entry. Call Stan Sharman at 847-2872506 or Bill Orchard at 303-422-9468.

EDUCATION

40th Class Reunion Jefferson High School class of 1976 will have its 40th reunion Saturday, Oct. 8, at Ciancio’s Restaurant, 9650 Sheridan Blvd., Westminster, at the Greg Mastriona Golf Courses at Hyland Hills. Go to jhs1976reunion.myevent.com to make payments. The reunion committee also has planned an informal gathering from 5-11 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7, at Wheat Ridge Lanes. No tickets required.

Go to jhs1976reunion.myevent.com, call 720-272-3892 (Marcia) or email debra.rathgeber@gmail.com for details.

Editor’s note: Calendar submissions must be received by noon Thursday for publication the following week. Send listings to calendar@coloradocommunitymedia.com. No attachments, please. Listings are free and run on a space-available basis.

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Gymnastics teams face a balancing act

Valor Christian’s Michael O’Donnell pulls Pomona’s Ryan Marquez to the ground for a tackle during the Panthers’ 23-16 win over Valor on Sept. 23. Photo by Paul DiSalvo

Valor off to slow start Top-ranked Pomona edges defending champs, dropping Eagles to 1-3

By Jim Benton jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com Valor Christian, which has won six of the past seven state football championships, saw its record dip to 1-3 when Pomona got revenge for last season’s title loss to the Eagles with a 23-16 nonleague victory Sept. 23 at Valor.

The Eagles came from behind to

KEEPING SCORE WITH...

SLOANE STEWARTSON ck Senior softball and tra and field athlete hool Rock Canyon High Sc

What is your favorite pre-competition meal?

My favorite pre-competition meal is a breakfast burrito. My parents used to make them for me when I was younger because I really didn’t like eggs, so they found a way to mask them. It’s become sort of a superstition for me, even for games starting in the afternoon.

Who is your favorite professional or collegiate athlete (past or present)?

My favorite professional athlete is Michael Jordan because of how persistent and hardworking he is. I strive to have the work ethic that he has and push myself that hard.

defeat the Panthers in last season’s state championship game but it was Pomona that stormed back from a 16-3 halftime deficit to notch the win in the rematch.

Slow starts are not uncommon for Valor, which has played rugged nonleague schedules in recent seasons. The last time the Eagles started 1-3 was in 2010, but they finished with 10 straight victories to claim the state title.

“We’ve got to do a better job of coaching,” Valor coach Rod Sherman said. “We need to find a way to win close games. We laid an egg against Mullen (a 41-10 loss) but other than that

What is your favorite subject in school?

My favorite subject in school is chemistry because it just really clicked for me. Whether it was the teacher that I had or the material that I really understood, I am basing my future on it so it’s something that I really enjoyed.

What is your favorite book?

My favorite book series is the “Divergent” series. I like reading about dystopian societies and comparing them to how our society is today. I think they are very interesting and it’s cool to see what the authors come up with to make each dystopia different.

What are your plans for after high school graduation?

After high school, I will be attending Louisiana Tech University to play softball. I will major in biochemical engineering.

“Keeping Score With…” is a Q&A with high school athletes in the south metro area. Email Colorado Community Media sports writer Jim Benton at jbenton @coloradocommunitymedia.com if you or someone you know would like to participate.

we’ve played good.”

Pomona entered the game as the state’s top-ranked team, while the Eagles were fifth, according the CHSAANow.com Class 5A poll.

Key moments Two Valor Christian penalties helped Pomona’s tying and winning touchdown drives in the fourth quarter.

Leading 16-9, the Eagles’ Ethan Zella intercepted a pass that would have given Valor the ball at the Pomona Valor continues on Page 34

 Chris Theodore, cross county, junior, Rock Canyon: Theodore won the Division I boys cross country race at the Dave Sanders Invitational on Sept. 23 with a time of 16:22.  Kaylee Rogers, volleyball, senior, Arapahoe: She had 15 kills and a 57.7 percent hitting percentage in a 3-0 win over Overland on Sept 23.  Maggie Swank, softball, sophomore, Englewood: Swank had two standout performances for the Pirates in a win over Jefferson on Sept. 19 and a triumph over Alameda on Sept. 20. She went 5-for9 with eight RBIs in those two games.  Kyle Pearson, golf, senior, Highlands Ranch: Pearson won medalist honors at the Class 5A Central Region tournament with a 4-under-par 68 on Sept. 20 at the City Park Golf Course.  Jake Archuleta, football, senior, Douglas County: The Huskies claimed their first victory of the season on Sept. 9 against Northglenn thanks to the defense. Archuleta had 13 tackles in the 7-3 victory.

Colorado Community Media selects five athletes from high schools in the south metro area each week as “Standout Performers.” Preference is given to athletes making their debut on the list. To nominate an athlete, contact Jim Benton at jbenton@ coloradocommunitymedia.com

Girls high school gymnastics in Colorado faces a difficult routine each season.

Challenges include facilities, handling expensive equipment, dealing with club teams and the fact that athletes for most teams come from here and there.

This season, there are 34 teams competing in Class 4A and 5A, and Jim Benton several teams OVERTIME go outside the school to practice. Participation figures for Colorado have remained stable with 545 gymnasts in 2015-16, 543 in 2014-15 and 481 in 2013-14.

Ponderosa is the lone Douglas County school with an in-house practice facility, which doubles as the wrestling room in the space located above and behind the west bleachers. However, if there is a pep assembly in the gym, the gymnastics equipment has to be taken down and set up again.

Thornton has one of the state’s biggest gyms and the gymnastics equipment can remain separated for daily physical education classes.

Pomona has a permanent practice area located higher than the gym where meets are held. It takes hard work from athletes and coaches to move and set up the equipment, plus the Panthers lose two days of practice every time a home meet is scheduled because of the relocation.

And there are risks moving equipment with an estimated startup cost of $20,000, according to Athletic Business, an online and print publication that covers the sports industry. Facilities, equipment and a shortage of coaches that require safety certification is a reason budget-strapped school districts shy away from adding gymnastics programs. Most teams are co-op, drawing athletes from multiple schools in the district.

Finally, it is often hard for teams to convince athletes to compete as a high school gymnast and not on a club team, where they may get more attention from college recruiters.

I would have liked to offer an account on this season’s top gymnastics teams and individuals but schedules are hard to find and results of meets can’t be found, so that’s another bad routine that gymnastics coaches face — but one that can easily be fixed.

Pitching from the stretch Wheat Ridge’s Brandy Trengove looks as if she might have lost her direction and went to the softball pitching circle instead of the mound on the baseball field.

The senior left-hander starts in the stretch or set position, lifts her right leg and appears ready to throw a split-finger fastball or maybe attempt a pickoff move toward first base.

Somehow, she drops her arm and delivers an underhand softball pitch.

“She’s unique,” Wheat Ridge coach Jamie Heflin said. “She was having trouble pushing off and the pitching coach said let’s try this.

Benton continues on Page 34

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Jaguars win cross country meet Rock Canyon’s Chris Theodore paces the pack at park

By Tom Munds tmunds@coloradocommunitymedia.com Rock Canyon added another award to its trophy case as its boys team brought home the division one varsity team trophy from the Sept. 23 Dave Sanders Cross Country meet on the course at Clement Park in south Jefferson County.

There were 59 schools represented at the meet and the field was divided into division one for larger schools and division two for smaller schools. The meet is held in memory of Dave Sanders, the Columbine teacher and coach who was killed in the 1999 shooting at the school.

Rock Canyon’s Chris Theodore led the field of 248 runners in the boys varsity race as he completed the 5-kilometer course in a time of 16 minutes, 22 seconds —13 seconds ahead of Kyle Moran of Cherry Creek, who finished second.

Rock Canyon took top honors in the team standing with 48 points, with the first five Jaguars all finishing in the top 20. Theodore was first, Bailey Timmons was fourth, Derek Fearon was 11th, A.J. Bishop was 13th and Luke Dickinson was 19th.

Arvada West won the girls division one team title with 101 points. Rock Canyon’s girls finished sixth, and were led to the finish line by Shannon Osoba, who finished 11th with a time of 20:07.

Teams from Mountain Vista and Highlands Ranch also competed in the division one races.

In the boys varsity race, Mountain Vista finished fifth and Ethan Rouse led his teammates across the finish line in 35th place as he posted a time of 18 minutes. The Highlands Ranch boys finished 10th in the team standings and the Falcons were led by Caleb Meis,

Chris Theodore takes a deep breath as he prepares to cross the finish line during the division one boys varsity race at the Dave Sanders Cross Country Meet at Clement Park in Jefferson County. Theodore was the first runner to complete the race, with a time of 16:22. He and his Jaguars teammates earned a total of 48 points to win the meet team title. Photo by Tom Munds who finished 34th with a time of 17:58.

Mountain Vista’s girls team finished fourth in the team standings and was led by Madison Easton, who finished fifth with a time of 19:38. Highlands Ranch’s girls were seventh, led by Megan Koch, who finished fourth in the field with a time of 19:33.

The area teams competing in divi-

sion two were Ponderosa and Valor Christian. D’Evelyn won the boys team title, Valor was fourth and the team was led by Will Waxson, who finished 17th individually with a time of 17:51. Ponderosa finished 10th in the field of 25 teams, and Cameron Nuzman was the first Mustang to cross the finish line as he posted a time of 18:02.

The team from Holy Family won the division two girls varsity race. Valor’s team finished in fourth place and was led by Keely Jones, who was the second runner across the finish line with a time of 18:51. Ponderosa took 16th place in the team standings. The first Mustang girl to finish the race was Carly Bennett, who was 25th and had a time of 22:03.

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Valor avenges only loss from 2015 season Eagles notch 11-1 win over rival Wheat Ridge

Valor Christian’s Lauren Foster takes a good swing at a pitch during the Eagles’ 11-1 win over Wheat Ridge in a Jeffco 4A game Sept. 22 at Valor Christian. Foster had one hit and scored twice in the Eagles’ win that avenged a regular-season loss to the Farmers last season. Photo by Jim Benton

By Jim Benton jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com It was a game that was circled on the Valor Christian softball calendar.

Last season Wheat Ridge edged Valor, 5-3, during the regular season and won the 4A Jefferson County League championship and handed the Eagles their only loss of the season. Valor concluded the 2015 season with a 23-1 record by winning its second consecutive 4A state championship with a 2-1 victory over the Farmers in the title game.

The teams renewed their rivalry Sept.

22 at Valor Christian. The Eagles had last year’s lone loss on their minds and rolled to an 11-1 victory in the 4A Jeffco game shortened to 4½ innings because of the mercy rule.

“We definitely thought about last year’s game,” said senior catcher Erica Mann.

“We wanted it bad. We had posters up in the school. We were preparing for this and we were excited to play. We wanted it bad.

Last year they took league from us and they are our biggest competitor in league and now hopefully we can take it this year.”

Valor came into the game ranked second in the CHSAANow.com 4A softball rankings while the Farmers were third.

Key moments Unbeaten Valor Christian had 10 hits in four innings and sent 10 batters to the plate in a six-run fourth inning. Seven of the nine hitters in the starting lineup collected runs batted in.

Eagles pitcher Ali Kilponen, a junior, allowed four hits and no earned runs in winning for the 13th time this season.

Key players/statistics Senior second baseman Abby Zuschlag was 3-for-3 and freshman Hannah Hollander had two singles for the Eagles, who

have outscored the opposition 140-9 in 13 games.

Kilponen struck out eight batters and has fanned 152 hitters in 76 innings pitched.

Senior Sarah Gray had a bunt single and a double for the Farmers while starting pitcher Brandy Trengove and Izzy Quezada each had a single.

They said it “Most high schools have one through four as very strong hitters but we really pride ourselves in really one through nine,” said Valor coach Dave Atencio. “We not only have good hitters but they will execute when need be. We showed it being able to bunt, move runners when we needed to and of course getting those RBI.”

Wheat Ridge coach Jamie Heflin, a former mentor at Cherry Creek, says the loss won’t stall the Farmers’ drive for the state playoffs.

“I’m not going to dwell on a loss like this because things happen, and we’re working towards the playoffs as well and we hope to see them again,” he said. “We made a lot of mistakes. We went after high pitchers. Hey, hats off to her (Kilponen). She’s a blue-chip pitcher. Valor is a solid team.

They’ve gotten better since last year.”

Atencio claims the Eagles have tough challenges before the state playoffs.

“We still have a tough D’Evelyn (Oct. 1) team in league play and end the season with Mullen (Oct. 8) which is ranked No. 4 and a very, very good team. The game is at their place so we still have some tough

games. We have to take care of league first.”

Mann is aware that eight of Valor’s first 13 wins ended early because of the mercy rule.

“We haven’t had too many close games but our coaches abide on that we stay up in the dugout,” explained Mann. “We are always cheering no matter what the score is. We go out and do our job. Having a close game would be fun but these games are fun too. We have the motivation, we just want to play.”

Going forward Valor travels to Horizon for a Sept. 29 non-league game while Wheat Ridge goes to Evergreen the same afternoon for a 4A Jeffco contest.

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“Really in the science of pitching, it goes against all physical genetics.”

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Heisman Watch UCLA went all out to limit the big play by Stanford junior run-

statistics The Eagles had 364 total yards compared to 252 for Pomona and 151 of the Panthers yards came on the final two scoring drives. Valor Christian also had the advantage in first downs (23-11), time of possession (28:32-19:28), total offensive plays (71-51) and third-down conversions (8/183/13).

Marquez, a junior, completed 12 of 25 passes for 176 yards and two TDs. He was also the Panthers’ leading rusher with 27 yards.

Sophomore Billy Proposal caught seven passes that included one catch for 41 yards and a touchdown.

Senior quarterback Dylan McCaffrey was a workhorse for Valor.

He was 16-of-31 for 157 yards passing and he rushed 15 times for 106 yards and two touchdowns.

Ryan Thibault and Jack Walleye were McCaffrey’s favorite targets with four receptions each.

With 10 tackles, Zella led a Valor defense that contained Pomona’s talented junior Max Borghi to just 65 yards all-purpose yards.

They said it The victory was payback but Pomona quarterback Ryan Marquez said it was more than just for revenge.

“We proved what was supposed to have happened last year,” he said. “We made a statement here that we are the best team in Colorado. And we’re going to play like it from here on out.”

Sherman was diplomatic when he talked about the Pomona loss.

“At the end of the third quarter, the yardage was inflated in our favor,” he said. “If we execute and avoid a couple penalties we would have been all right... We’ve got to continue to work hard and we’ll give it our best shot.”

ning back Christian McCaffrey.

McCaffrey, a Valor Christian graduate, was the AP Player of the Year and the Heisman Trophy runner-up last season, but was limited to 138 yards rushing and 165 all-purpose yards in the Cardinals’ 22-13 win over UCLA on Sept. 24.

Louisville sophomore quarterback is the early Heisman front-runner as he has thrown for 1,301 yards and 13 touchdowns and rushed 510 yards and 12 touchdowns in three games. This season, McCaffrey has 635 all-purpose yards for an average of 211.6 per game in three contests.

Airing it out Faith Christian used a statistically impressive passing attack to notch its first win of the season on Sept. 23 with a 34-7 triumph over Brush.

The Eagles passed for 349 yards, averaging 29.1 yards per completion.

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Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due, failure to pay contractors who did work on the property causing mechanic's liens to be recorded against the property.

4400 Castleton Ct.

VIRGOCastle (August 23 toCO September Rock, 80109 22) Single Virgos looking partners are finally getting a break (303)for 663-7726 FAX 877-285-8988 from Venus, who has moved in to make things happen.jthirkel@douglas.co.us Attached Virgos see their relationships lreigrut@douglas.co.us blossom.

CASE NUMBER: 16JV197 DIVISION 7

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) You’ve DEPENDENCY SUMMONS been working hard to get things done. Now take a breather recheck your next step.pursuant You mightto Thisand Summons is initiated want toRule make2.2 some changes in view of the news of the Colorado Rules of Juvenile Procedure, that comes your way. Rule 4 of the Colorado

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

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TO SOLVE SUDOKU: Numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. The Eachproperty described herein is all of property encumbered by the lien of number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure outthethe the deed of trust. order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle!

Legal Description of Real Property:

PUBLIC NOTICE Lone Tree NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2016-0194 To Whom It May Concern: On 7/20/2016

4:47:00 PM the undersigned Public TrustAnswers ee caused the Notice of Election and De-

mand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: DEAN HORAN Original Beneficiary: D.H. CARLSON Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: D.H. CARLSON Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 6/25/2015 Recording Date of DOT: 6/29/2015 Reception No. of DOT: 2015044634 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $330,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $330,000.00 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due, failure to pay contractors who did work on the property causing mechanic's liens to be recorded against the property.

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BUILDING 9, CONDOMINIUM UNIT NO. A, MASTERS PARK CONDOMINIUMS, A CONDOMINIUM IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DECLARATION RECORDED ON APRIL 15, 1992 IN BOOK 1044 AT PAGE 920 AND CONDOMINIUM MAP RECORDED ON APRIL 16, 1992 AT RECEPTION NO. 9212787, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO RECORDS, AND AFFIDAVIT OF CORRECTION RECORDED MAY 29, 1992 IN BOOK 1057 AT PAGE 299 AND JANUARY 4, 1994 IN BOOK 1172 AT PAGE 2320, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO Which has the address of: 8671 Ainsdale Ct., Unit 9a, Lone Tree, CO 80124

Public Notice

NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 9, 2016, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

Public Notices 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.

Public Trustees PUBLIC NOTICE Lone Tree NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2016-0194 To Whom It May Concern: On 7/20/2016 4:47:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: DEAN HORAN Original Beneficiary: D.H. CARLSON Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: D.H. CARLSON Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 6/25/2015 Recording Date of DOT: 6/29/2015 Reception No. of DOT: 2015044634 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $330,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $330,000.00

Legal Description of Real Property: BUILDING 9, CONDOMINIUM UNIT NO. A, MASTERS PARK CONDOMINIUMS, A CONDOMINIUM IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DECLARATION RECORDED ON APRIL 15, 1992 IN BOOK 1044 AT PAGE 920 AND CONDOMINIUM MAP RECORDED ON APRIL 16, 1992 AT RECEPTION NO. 9212787, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO RECORDS, AND AFFIDAVIT OF CORRECTION RECORDED MAY 29, 1992 IN BOOK 1057 AT PAGE 299 AND JANUARY 4, 1994 IN BOOK 1172 AT PAGE 2320, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO Which has the address of: 8671 Ainsdale Ct., Unit 9a, Lone Tree, CO 80124

Public Trustees

NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 9, 2016, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

Legal Description of Real Property: BUILDING 9, CONDOMINIUM UNIT NO. A, MASTERS PARK CONDOMINIUMS, A CONDOMINIUM IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DECLARATION RECORDED ON APRIL 15, 1992 IN BOOK 1044 AT PAGE 920 AND CONDOMINIUM MAP RECORDED ON APRIL 16, 1992 AT RECEPTION NO. 9212787, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO RECORDS, AND AFFIDAVIT OF CORRECTION RECORDED MAY 29, 1992 IN

If you believe that your lender or servicer has failed to provide a single point of contact (38-38-103.1 CRS) or they are still pursuing foreclosure even though you have submitted a completed loss mitigation application or you have been offered and have accepted a loss mitigation option (38-38103.2 CRS), you may file a complaint with the Colorado Attorney General (720-508-6006) or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (855-411-2372)

Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due, failure to pay contractors who did work on the property causing mechanic's liens to be recorded against the property.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

If you believe that your lender or servicer has failed to provide a single point of contact (38-38-103.1 CRS) or they are still pursuing foreclosure even though you have submitted a completed loss mitigation application or you have been offered and have accepted a loss mitigation option (38-38103.2 CRS), you may file a complaint with the Colorado Attorney General (720-508-6006) or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (855-411-2372) or both. However, the filing of a complaint in and of itself will not stop the foreclosure process.

Public Trustees

First Publication: 9/15/2016 Last Publication: 10/13/2016 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 7/21/2016 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: R. SCOTT FITZKE Colorado Registration #: 35293 4 INVERNESS COURT EAST SUITE 100, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 694-2000 Fax #: (303) 694-2020 Attorney File #: CARLSON/HORAN *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2016-0194 First Publication: 9/15/2016 Last Publication: 10/13/2016 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Misc. Private Legals Public Notice DOUGLAS COUNTY DISTRICT COURT, STATE OF COLORADO 4000 Justice Way Castle Rock, CO Douglas County, CO 80109 THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO

3-503, C.R.S. 23 2015.

SCORPIO (October to November 21) The watchword for savvy Scorpios this week is “prepaTO THOMAS CALLENDER: ration.” Consider sharpening your skills to make You are hereby notified that a petition has the most of the new opportunity about to been filed which alleges you’re that the abovetake on.named children are dependent or neg-

lected as per the facts set forth in the DeDOUGLAS COUNTY DISTRICT COURT, SAGITTARIUS (November 22 Petition, to December 21)of pendency and Neglect a copy STATE OF COLORADO There might be some loose endsfrom that need whichstill can be obtained John 4000 Justice Way office.

Castle Rock, CO tuckingThirkell's up if you hope to get that important reDouglas County, CO 80109 lationship repaired. A new spurt of activity starts soon. A RETURN ON SERVICE FOR RESPONDENT FATHER hearing has been THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE set for (December OCTOBER 22 17,to2016 AT 19) 9:00 OF COLORADO CAPRICORN January It’sA.M. a in Division 7, positive Douglas County District good idea to keep the momentum going Court, 4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock, In the Interest of: by finding and getting rid of anything that could THOMAS CALLENDER, III, Colorado, 80109. cause you to stumble. Keep the path ahead clear D.O.B.: 11/20/2013; and EZEKIEL BROWN, D.O.B.: 12/30/2001,and open.

Your presence before this court is reThe Children, quired to defend against the claims in this AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) A period petition.

IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR, THE And concerning: COURT WILL PROCEED IN make YOUR ABof contemplation is advised before you your STEPHANIE CALLENDER, SENCE, WITHOUT next move.

Be sure that whereFURTHER you decideNOTICE, to go is D.O.B.: 5/05/1986; Mother; TO CONDUCT AN ADJUDICATORY the right place for you. A health matter needs atTHOMAS CALLENDER, II, HEARING AND MAY ENTER A JUDGtention.MENT BY DEFAULT THEREBY ADJUD.O.B.: 5/17/1983 (Father of Thomas Callender, III); and DICATING YOUR CHILDREN AS DEPISCES (FebruaryOR 19 NEGLECTED to March 20) CHILDREN. That new JEFFREY BROWN, D.O.B.: 11/16/1982 PENDENT energy surge that hit you last week continues to (Father of Ezekiel Brown), Respondents, send out good vibrations.

Try investing a partbyofjury it And MONICA DEAN, (Maternal Aunt), You have the right to request a trial Special Respondent. at the adjudicatory stageon ofthe thisjob. petition. in creating something noteworthy You also have the right to legal representBORN ation THISat WEEK: You like to proceedings balance yourby every stage of the Attorney for Department: counsel of and yourin own orbring if you John Thirkell, #13865 personal universe, doingchoosing, so, you help are without sufficient financial R. LeeAnn Reigrut, #28833 harmony into the lives of the rest of us. means, appointment of counsel by the Court. Ter4400 Castleton Ct. mination of your parent-child legal relaCastle Rock, CO 80109 (c) 2016 King Features Synd., Inc. tionship to free your children for adoption (303) 663-7726 is a possible remedy in this proceeding. If FAX 877-285-8988 that remedy is pursued, you are entitled to jthirkel@douglas.co.us a hearing before a Judge. You also have lreigrut@douglas.co.us the right, if you are indigent, to have the CASE NUMBER: 16JV197 DIVISION 7 Court appoint, at no expense to you, one expert witness of your own choosing at DEPENDENCY SUMMONS any hearing on the termination of your parent-child relationship. If you are a This Summons is initiated pursuant to minor, you have the right to the appointRule 2.2 of the Colorado Rules of Juvenment of a Guardian ad litem to represent ile Procedure, Rule 4 of the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure, and Section 19your best interests.

3-503, C.R.S. 2015.

To advertise your publicYou notices callright 303-566-4100 have the to have this matter TO THOMAS CALLENDER: heard by a district court judge rather than You are hereby notified that a petition has by the magistrate. You may waive that been filed which alleges that the aboveright, and in doing so, you will be bound named children are dependent or negby the findings and recommendations of lected as per the facts set forth in the Dethe magistrate, subject to review as pendency and Neglect Petition, a copy of provided by sec. 19-1-108(5.5), C.R.S. which can be obtained from John 2015, and subsequently, to the right of apThirkell's office. peal as provided by Colorado Appellate Rule 3.4.

A RETURN ON SERVICE FOR RESPONDENT FATHER hearing has been This summons is being initiated by the set for OCTOBER 17, 2016 AT 9:00 A.M. Douglas County Department of Human Services through its counsel. in Division 7, Douglas County District Court, 4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock, Dated: September 15, 2016 Colorado, 80109.

Notices

Public Notice

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DOUGLAS COUNTY DISTRICT COURT, STATE OF COLORADO 4000 Justice Way Castle Rock, CO Douglas County, CO 80109 THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO In the Interest of: THOMAS CALLENDER, III, D.O.B.: 11/20/2013; and EZEKIEL BROWN, D.O.B.: 12/30/2001, The Children, And concerning: STEPHANIE CALLENDER, D.O.B.: 5/05/1986; Mother; THOMAS CALLENDER, II, D.O.B.: 5/17/1983 (Father of Thomas Callender, III); and JEFFREY BROWN, D.O.B.: 11/16/1982 (Father of Ezekiel Brown), Respondents, And MONICA DEAN, (Maternal Aunt), Special Respondent.

Attorney for Department: John Thirkell, #13865 R. LeeAnn Reigrut, #28833 4400 Castleton Ct. Castle Rock, CO 80109 (303) 663-7726 FAX 877-285-8988 jthirkel@douglas.co.us lreigrut@douglas.co.us CASE NUMBER: 16JV197 DIVISION 7 DEPENDENCY SUMMONS This Summons is initiated pursuant to Rule 2.2 of the Colorado Rules of Juvenile Procedure, Rule 4 of the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure, and Section 193-503, C.R.S. 2015.

TO THOMAS CALLENDER: You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed which alleges that the abovenamed children are dependent or neglected as per the facts set forth in the Dependency and Neglect Petition, a copy of which can be obtained from John Thirkell's office.

A RETURN ON SERVICE FOR RESPONDENT FATHER hearing has been set for OCTOBER 17, 2016 AT 9:00 A.M.

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Your presence before this court is required to defend against the claims in this petition. IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR, THE COURT WILL PROCEED IN YOUR ABSENCE, WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE, TO CONDUCT AN ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND MAY ENTER A JUDGMENT BY DEFAULT THEREBY ADJUDICATING YOUR CHILDREN AS DEPENDENT OR NEGLECTED CHILDREN. You have the right to request a trial by jury at the adjudicatory stage of this petition.

You also have the right to legal representation at every stage of the proceedings by counsel of your own choosing, or if you are without sufficient financial means, appointment of counsel by the Court. Termination of your parent-child legal relationship to free your children for adoption is a possible remedy in this proceeding. If that remedy is pursued, you are entitled to a hearing before a Judge. You also have the right, if you are indigent, to have the Court appoint, at no expense to you, one expert witness of your own choosing at any hearing on the termination of your parent-child relationship. If you are a minor, you have the right to the appointment of a Guardian ad litem to represent your best interests.

You have the right to have this matter heard by a district court judge rather than by the magistrate. You may waive that right, and in doing so, you will be bound by the findings and recommendations of the magistrate, subject to review as provided by sec. 19-1-108(5.5), C.R.S. 2015, and subsequently, to the right of appeal as provided by Colorado Appellate Rule 3.4.

This summons is being initiated by the Douglas County Department of Human

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John Thirkell, #13865 R. LeeAnn Reigrut, #28833 Assistant Douglas County Attorney Legal Notice No.: 929782 First Publication: September 29, 2016 Last Publication: September 29, 2016 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Government Legals Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

A public hearing will be held on Monday, October 17 at 7:00 P.M. before the Douglas County Planning Commission and on Tuesday, October 25 at 2:30 P.M. before the Board of County Commissioners in the Commissioner’s Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, CO, for a proposed amendment to the Douglas County Zoning Resolution. Generally the amendment will repeal Section 19B Castle Rock IGA – Overlay District of the Douglas County Zoning Resolution.

For more information call Douglas County Planning at 303-660-7460.

File No. DR2016-008 Legal Notice No.: 929801 First Publication: September 29, 2016 Last Publication: September 29, 2016 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

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