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State audit prompts changes at Ponderosa High School

By Jane Reuter

jreuter @coloradocommunitymedia.com

The Legend High School softball team accepts the ice bucket challenge on Aug. 19 in unison to promote awareness for ALS. Each girl also donated $10 toward research for the disease. The team, after getting soaked, then issued a challenge to the girls softball team at Ponderosa and the Titans boys soccer team. Photo by Jim Benton There has been no shortage of Parker residents willing to accept the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, a phenomenon that has dominated social and traditional media in recent weeks. Mayor Mike Waid accepted the challenge and was doused by councilmember Josh Martin, 23 staff members from North Star Academy raised a combined $4,140 in two days before their challenge Aug. 22. The Legend High School softball team also took part, with each girl donating money in addition to getting drenched for the cause.

North Star Academy in Parker raised more than $4,100 in two days for the ALS Association’s Rocky Mountain chapter by taking the ice bucket challenge Aug. 22. Courtesy photo

With the help of Parker Town Councilmember Josh Martin, left, Mayor Mike Waid gets doused at O’Brien Park as part of the ALS ice bucket challenge. Courtesy photo

A Colorado Department of Education audit of Ponderosa High School’s schedule has resulted in longer class times and a shorter lunch period for the 2014-15 academic year.

State officials are providing limited information about the audit of the Parker school, and did not directly respond when asked if other Douglas County schools are undergoing the same review. The CDE said the audit is not yet complete.

While the audit may not be finished, it prompted Ponderosa to add five minutes to each Tuesday through Friday class period, and reduce its lunch breaks on those days from 50 to 35 minutes, “so that we are in compliance with CDE’s required academic minutes,” according to an early August letter to Ponderosa families from principal Chuck Puga.

“A recent audit by the Colorado Department of Education has precipitated a change in our schedule for the upcoming school year,” Puga wrote. “I understand this is late notice but we have been working with the CDE and our district to make sure we are in compliance.”

Puga did not return calls requesting comment.

The CDE and the Douglas County School District issued a joint statement Aug. 15 that said such audits are commonplace statewide, and are used to determine if students are eligible for full- or part-time funding.

“These audits also review the number of instructional minutes students receive, which also translates into determining if there are enough instructional minutes needed for full-time student funding from the state,” according to the statement.

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Audience spellbound by climber’s story Jim Davidson pays inspiring visit to Wildlife Experience

By Chris Michlewicz

cmichlewicz @coloradocommunitymedia.com With the protagonist telling a first-hand account of survival, the outcome was clear.

Yet the audience hung on Jim Davidson’s every word.

The mountain climber turned bestselling author shared his gripping tale of resilience with a crowd of more than 100 interested listeners Aug. 22 at The Wildlife Experience.

Now a motivational speaker, Davidson spoke about conquering a seemingly unconquerable goal, and how that experience has helped him show the way for others facing what they believe to be monumental obstacles.

Then 29, Davidson was returning from the summit of Mt. Rainier in 1992 when he and his climbing partner, Mike Price, sunk into the soft snow and fell into an 80-foot crevasse.

Davidson tried in vain to drive his ice axe into Climber continues on Page 7

LEFT: Mountain climber and author Jim Davidson signed copies of his book, “The Ledge,” during a visit to The Wildlife Experience Aug. 22. RIGHT: During his presentation, Davidson showed an example of what he saw from the bottom of a crevasse. Photos by Chris Michlewicz

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District adds staff, programs for parents Adult classes, choice fairs to debut this fall in county

By Jane Reuter jreuter @coloradocommunitymedia.com The Douglas County School District wants to make stronger connections with its parents and help them guide their children’s education.

The district now has a parent liaison on staff, and in September it will launch Parent University — classes specifically designed for adults. The district also plans to offer more information on its educational programs, and host school choice fairs in October to highlight those options.

Registration for Parent University classes will start in mid-September, with classes starting soon after. Details will be released soon, school officials said.

The classes are coordinated by

School-Community Partnership coordinator Katherine Brown with help from a steering committee of five parents.

Brown was hired in April in keeping with the requirements of Senate Bill 13-193, a state law calling for greater parent engagement in education.

Parent University is intended to not only offer adult education, but is built around the premise that greater parent involvement translates into Brown increased academic success for students.

Classes will cover a broad range of subjects, likely including cyber security, academic success, navigating the school system, leadership skills, CPR and healthy cooking.

“We have a broad and diverse list of requests,” DCSD community relations officer Cinamon Watson said during an Aug. 19 school board presentation.

“We’re going to try and meet them all.”

TCAP scores take small dip Douglas County results still top statewide averages

By Jane Reuter jreuter @coloradocommunitymedia.com Douglas County School District’s 2013-14 state test scores fell slightly in two of three categories, but remained higher than Colorado averages.

Students who scored proficient or advanced in writing and reading scores on the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program decreased year-to-year by 2.34 and 1.38 percentage points respectively.

Math scores stayed steady.

The most recent scores in writing and reading were DCSD’s lowest in five years,

but the decrease in both numbers between 2009-10 and 2013-14 was less than 1 percentage point.

Despite the slight decline, the district’s 2013-14 scores were more than 11 percentage points above the state average. DCSD students scored higher than the state average in all grades and all three content areas.

In DCSD, seventh- and ninth-grade math scores and seventh-grade reading scores saw the most dramatic improvement. Tenth-, fourth- and fifth-grade writing scores reflected the most significant decreases.

DCSD said it considers a change of plus or minus 3 points statistically significant.

Scores for students statewide dropped slightly in all three subjects.

The annual test assesses third-

Brown also hopes to help parents understand the many educational options available within the district’s schools to try to “match parents and their child with schools that foster their learning style.”

“This is a large district,” Brown said.

“There are so many school choices, so many things going on that as a parent you can get a little bit overwhelmed.”

An updated online school selector tool also will allow parents to review schools on their own. Staff members are recording video clips at each school that will be uploaded onto the district site, offering descriptions of what makes each building unique.

“We are helping to communicate all the unique qualities of each of our schools,” said DCSD director of choice programming Tom McMillan. “It will allow parents to drill deeply into all the matches that will work for that child’s interests.”

Similarly, choice fairs planned in late October will let parents get an even closer look at the variety of schools. Specific

dates for the choice fairs have not yet been released.

“In essence, this is an opportunity for parents to come — whether their students are elementary, middle or high school age — shake the hand of the principal, look at the course offerings, get to know the DNA of the schools,” McMillan said.

District schools include traditional neighborhood schools, charter schools, online and homeschooling, as well as alternative and night high schools. Some schools offer instruction based around a specific concept, such as artful, expeditionary and environmental learning.

“What I envision for this office is … to not only get them engaged but help them make very informed decisions about every aspect of their child’s education,” Brown said. “I see myself as a resource, being able to be that middle person that gets them answers quickly instead of having to go through different phone and email contacts.”

DCSD TCAP SCORES FROM 2012-13 TO 2013-14: Writing Academic year Percent Proficient/ Advanced 2012-13 68.72 2013-14 66.38 Change -2.34

Reading Academic year Percent Proficient/ Advanced 2012-13 81.31 2013-14 79.38 Change -1.38

through 10th-grade students in reading, writing and math. About 40,000 Douglas County students took the spring test.

The district emailed a news release about the TCAP results.

“We are pleased to see consistently high achievement and strong academic growth on TCAP and many other measures,” reads the statement attributed to Superintendent Elizabeth Fagen. “Providing a world-class education for all students is our goal and TCAP scores are one data point.

“The most important function of any

Math Academic year Percent Proficient/ Advanced 2012-13 69.95 2013-14 69.75 Change -0.20

quality assessment is to inform instruction. Our teachers tell us the state mandated tests are not very useful for that purpose, and they fail to measure the most important things we teach. That is why we are in the process of building a balanced assessment system that will accomplish both, while working to protect our students from the overuse of standardized tests.”

The release also noted that district high school students’ 2014 composite ACT score increased to 22.1. The 2013 score was 21.8.

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Building gives task force breathing room Nonprofit food bank doubling space with new headquarters

By Chris Michlewicz

cmichlewicz @coloradocommunitymedia.com The Parker Task Force is preparing to move into a new building that will help volunteers keep up with an ever-growing client base.

The town approved plans earlier this month for an 8,500-square-foot facility on Longs Way between South Parker Road and Dransfeldt Road. Task force leaders are in the process of picking a contractor for the $1.2 million building, which will vastly expand available space for food storage, client shopping, sorting, consultations and donation drop-offs.

Construction could start before the end of the year, but the timeline for completion depends on the availability of the contractor, said Diane Roth, spokeswoman for the nonprofit.

Run entirely by about 120 volunteers, the task force serves residents of Parker, Elizabeth and Franktown in need of food and utility and rent assistance. More than 700 families are on the active client list, and that number continues to rise.

The 1.2-acre lot, behind Twister’s Burgers and Burritos, provides enough room for a possible 2,000-square-foot expansion in the future. The new building will contain several features that the existing facility does not have, including walk-in freezers and additional parking.

The shopping room will be able to accommodate three clients at a time instead of the maximum of two, and there will no longer be a need to constantly juggle items between nine refrigerators and freezers scattered throughout a maze of rooms. More volunteers will be able to work at one time and “we won’t be

bumping into one another,” Roth said.

The Parker Task Force operates out of the former town hall, just east of the PACE Center, and shares it with the town’s road and bridge department. It selected a new site last year just east of Parker Town Hall, but outcry from nearby homeowners forced a move to the current location.

The organization purchased the land in December and has so far spent $425,000, Roth said.

Volunteer chairman Steve Budnack called the move a “big step.”

“The Town of Parker has been providing building space for us, along with utilities and other services,” he said in a statement. “With the move into our own building comes the responsibility for paying all of the bills. Fortunately, we have been successful at raising money and will continue those efforts with a renewed purpose.”

Earlier this year, the Town of Parker donated $150,000 and Douglas County contributed $90,000 to the new center.

The task force has $717,000 in the bank and is in the process of obtaining a bank loan for $550,000, which it hopes to pay off well before the 15-year term of the loan, Roth said. Fundraising for its capital campaign is ongoing and applications for grants are being drawn up.

Population growth and awareness about the nonprofit’s services have caused a 14-percent surge in the client base over last year. Seniors now make up 8 percent of the task force’s clientele, up 2 percent from last year. This year, 10 schools will utilize the 501(c)(3) organization’s backpack program, which fills backpacks with meals and snacks before children go home for the weekend.

“We don’t expect business to slow down,” Roth said. “This building is going to make our operations more efficient.”

For more information or to donate or volunteer, visit www.parkertaskforce.org.

The Parker Task Force’s new building on Longs Way will double the nonprofit’s available space to serve the community.

Officials hope to start construction in the fourth quarter. Courtesy image

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Douglas County Sheriff ’s Office Explorer Post 10-4 gets on-the-job training

EXPLORER POST 10-4 HONOREES AT THE COLORADO REGIONAL CONFERENCE:

By Christy Steadman

csteadman @coloradocommunitymedia.com A 17-year-old Dan McMillan was sitting in a Castle Rock Police Department patrol car when he knew he was going to become an officer of the law.

In 1989, Tony Lane, then the Castle Rock chief of police, visited McMillan’s high school government class and encouraged students to participate in ride-alongs with the officers. McMillan arranged to do a ridealong once a week, and shortly after, signed up to become a Law Enforcement Explorer with Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Explorer Post 10-4.

McMillan was an explorer until 1993. He then went to the police academy, and now at 42, Douglas County Sheriff’s Lt. McMillan has been a cop for 21 years.

“Exploring is all about careering,” McMillan said. “It gives you a hands-on approach.

It’s like a big internship.”

Explorer Post 10-4 began in 1983. Head adviser and DCSO Deputy Keith Mathena said at least a couple hundred explorers have experienced a career in law enforcement with Explorer Post 10-4.

At first, it may just seem “intriguing to them,” Mathena said, “then it really sparks their interest after they learn what police officers do.”

The Law Enforcement Explorer Program is a sub-organization of the Boy Scouts of America, and provides youths between the ages of 14 and 20 an opportunity to explore a career as a police officer.

“They learn what cops do,” Mathena said.

“But they learn it at a smaller scale.”

Once recruited, explorers go through a training academy once a week for six or seven weeks, Mathena said. The local explorer academy is a joint effort between the sheriff’s offices in Douglas and Arapahoe counties, as well as the Parker and Castle Rock

1st place in Haz-Mat/ICS: Explorer Lt. Jacob Martin 1st place in Traffic Stops: Explorer Lt. Jacob Martin 2nd place in Haz-Mat/ICS: Explorer Sgt. Sol Atencio 2nd place in High Risk Entry: Explorer Justin Alvis 2nd Place in Suspicious Occurrence: Explorer Trevor Rademacher 2nd place in DUI Investigations: Explorer Sgt. Joshua Anderson 3rd place in High Risk Entry: Explorer Sgt. Joshua Anderson 4th place in Passive Resistance: Explorer Sgt. Joshua Anderson 5th place Death Investigations: Explorer Jack Zimmerman

Eleven Douglas County Sheriff ’s Office Law Enforcement Explorers from Post 10-4 headed to Gunnison in July to compete at a regional skills competition. The local explorers brought home nine awards. Pictured, from left, is Aidee Castillo, Cameron Sage, Nick Espinosa, Drew Boyum, Jack Zimmerman, Josh Anderson, Justin Alvis, Jacob Martin, Sol Atencio, Addie Clay and Trevor Rademacher. Photo courtesy of the Douglas County Sheriff ’s Office police departments.

Explorers earn ranks among their post, and get to participate in yearly regional conferences and tactical competitions.

In July, 11 explorers and five advisers from Post 10-4 attended a regional conferencein Gunnison and brought home nine awards.

“Our explorers represented the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office very well,” Sgt. Ron Hanavan said. “They all did a great job and worked well together.”

Explorers competed in the team events of high-risk entry, high-risk traffic stops, death investigations, Haz-Mat/ICS, suspicious occurrence and passive resistance. They also competed in individual competitions, such as DUI investigations, traffic stops and crisis intervention.

In addition to the competitions, Explorer Post 10-4 participates in community events.

Explorers are likely to be seen at National Night Out, the Polar Plunge and the Taste of Douglas County, among others.

While in-house, explorers work with dep-

uties to learn the various departments of the sheriff’s office — patrol, detentions, investigations, dispatch and administrative.

The sheriff’s office also consistently has two explorers, who are at least 18 years old, employed 20 hours a week in paid positions in the jail.

“It’s an opportunity for on-the-job-training. I felt like (I was) an integral part of the sheriff’s office,” McMillan said, recalling his time as an explorer.

McMillan said along with the field training that gave him a heads-up when he was ready to enter the police academy, being an explorer gave him confidence and taught him organizational and leadership skills that he applies to his job today.

One requirement, Mathena said, is that the explorers must maintain a 2.0 G.P.A. in school.

“School is still the No. 1 priority,” Mathena said. “We want to make sure they excel in school.”

Otherwise, explorers are held to the same

standards as anyone else who is employed in law enforcement, Mathena said. “They’re representing the sheriff.”

There are 14 explorers presently involved in the program, and the group was scheduled to host its annual open house, a recruiting tool for new explorers Aug. 26 at the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office. New explorers can join the program through October, Mathena said.

The explorer advisers and deputies within the DCSO work together to give the explorers an opportunity to teach them all aspects of a career in law enforcement, Mathena said.

“There’s many around that came from exploring,” he said.

When McMillan applied for a deputy position with the DCSO, there were hundreds of applicants, he said. But McMillan, who was 21 at the time, said because the sheriff’s office already knew of him, he had a leg up on receiving his badge.

“I grew up from within,” he said.

Mathena, who has been head adviser since 2009, said he does it “to help guide the kids.”

“It’s to pass on what I know to the young people of the county,” he said.

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Record larvae numbers seen in Elbert County, southern Douglas

By Mike DiFerdinando

mdiferdinando @coloradocommunitymedia.com Little larvae are causing some major damage to trees in Elbert County and southern Douglas County.

Epidemic levels of the pine sawfly, a native insect that defoliates ponderosa pines, have reached areas south of Denver, according to the Colorado State Forest Service.

The outbreak is believed to have started near the border of El Paso and Elbert counties, and has now been detected on the southeastern fringes of Douglas County.

“We’ve heard some people say that if you see them, then five days later the trees will be dead. That’s not true,” said Meg Halford, assistant district forester for the Colorado State Forest Service’s Franktown District.

“If you see a tree that has been exposed and it still has some of those green needles on it, chances are that come spring it will be fine. It might experience a little defoliation, but it’s probably going to make it.”

Residents in the area can expect to see heavy defoliation of pine trees and large numbers of visible sawfly larvae in the trees themselves and on the ground beneath them.

The Colorado State Forest Service and USDA Forest Service are monitoring the outbreak and believe many of the larvae are depleting their food source and dropping to the ground early, before they mature, and are expected to die before they become adults. Mature larvae, which hatch in spring and feed on living needles until late summer, soon will drop from trees to pupate in the upper soil layer of the forest floor.

“By now most of the larvae have entered the pupate stage and won’t be causing much more of a problem until they hatch in the spring,” Halford said.

According to officials, sawfly activity has been common and cyclical in the area for years. However, this outbreak is more severe, possibly due to an unusually large number of eggs deposited on pine needles by adult sawflies last fall.

What environmental factor may have accelerated this spike in the sawfly population is unknown.

“This is perhaps the largest outbreak seen in this area,”

Pine sawfly larvae outbreaks have been found in Elbert and southern Douglas counties. Sawflies can defoliate pine trees and kill them. Courtesy photo said Bill Ciesla, an entomologist with Forest Health Management International, who has worked closely with the CSFS to monitor the outbreak.

Natural population controls, including virus diseases, parasitic wasps and other predators, can combat sawflies.

Chemical insecticides are effective in spring when the eggs begin to hatch. However, the most effective time for direct control this year has passed.

The only areas where chemicals may be effective now are where trees are showing only partial defoliation and the risk of larvae developing into adults is high.

Halford said measures will be taken to monitor sawfly egg deposits this fall to determine the potential for additional damage in 2015. In the spring, the CSFS will survey the threat and begin spraying the needed insecticides in affected areas.

“I know it can be hard for people, but our advice right now is to sit tight until spring,” Halford said. “There’s no way for us to know exactly when the larvae will hatch, but we expect May or June.”

Livestock virus grips horse population in nearby areas Staff report An outbreak of vesicular stomatitis, a virus that affects livestock, has begun a widespread infection among horses, forcing some boarding facilities and horse owners across the state to ban services as they enter into a voluntary quarantine.

On Aug. 22, the Colorado Department of Agriculture reported that eight counties, including Douglas and El Paso, have properties that have tested positive for vesicular stomatitis, or VS, and are currently under quarantine. A total of 192 premises across the state are under quarantine.

On Aug. 14, the number of statewide facilities in quarantine was at 149, showing an additional 46 cases in eight days.

Officials at the Colorado State Veterinarian’s Office recommend fly control, the insect charged with spreading the

disease.

“Fly control is essential,” said Nick Striegel, veterinarian at the State Veterinarian’s Office. “Manure management is really important too because often times the more manure you have, if it’s not being composted, the more flies you are going to have.”

The state’s veterinarian’s office under the Colorado Department of Agriculture is not requiring that horses not move because the disease is not typically transmitted by direct contact, Striegel said. While lesions caused by the virus that produce fluid could spread to other horses, after a week, the virus is not present, he said. While quarantining helps reduce risk, it won’t prevent the disease.

“Many of the horses that we are seeing have not left the property at all and no new horses have come on,” Striegel said.

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Charter school shifting sights to JeffCo Founder says planned 2015 opening prompted geographic change

By Jane Reuter jreuter@coloradocommunitymedia.com A proposed charter school that initially planned to build in Douglas County recently shifted its sights to Jefferson County.

The Alexandria School of Innovation, a project from the founders of Highlands Ranch’s STEM School and Academy, submitted a charter school application to JeffCo Public Schools on Aug. 15.

The school’s original submittal to the Douglas County School District was returned with suggested revisions in May. While co-founder Judy Brannberg said a revised application could have been resubmitted in early 2015, the school’s organizers opted to withdraw the application.

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Brannberg and her husband Barry, who founded the STEM School that opened in August 2011, no longer are affiliated with the Highlands Ranch school.

But they’re using what they learned through that and other endeavors to create Alexandria.

“It’s not a replication of STEM,” Brannberg said. “This is brand-new. The whole focus is innovation.

“We believe this is our capstone project. We’re taking all the information we learned and gleaned from the past 15 years in our experience with starting charter schools.”

The school is named after Alexandria, Egypt, founded by Alexander the Great and once the largest and most prosperous city in the world. It was a magnet for scholars, scientists, philosophers, mathematicians, artists and historians.

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“We were told we’d have to wait until March 2015 to submit again,” she said.

“Then it would be another 18 months before we would open. Douglas County is a district where school choice and innovation is important and that is why we made it our first choice. But we want to open in the fall of 2015.”

Brannberg said JeffCo’s current board and administration has a similar philosophy, making it a logical option.

“JeffCo is also aligned with our innovative approach to education, and they have adopted a policy of school choice,” she said. “It’s a very positive atmosphere for charters. So we went to JeffCo Public Schools. They rolled out the red carpet.”

A Jefferson County site for the school has not yet been determined.

Despite the likely construction in Jefferson County, Brannberg said students from DCSD and other districts still can attend the charter school.

Plans still call for offering sixth through 12th grades for the 2015-16 academic year, with grade levels added in subsequent years to eventually include pre-kindergarten through 12th grade.

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By Chris Michlewicz

cmichlewicz @coloradocommunitymedia.com Karen Jae Smith is taking a nontraditional approach in her campaign for the state House.

The Democratic candidate for House District 44, which encompasses Parker, Lone Tree and parts of unincorporated Douglas County, has seen politics from both sides of the aisle, and is hoping that playing the “middle ground” will win over voters in November.

The self-described “Eisenhower Democrat” says she is fiscally conservative, but socially liberal.

In stark contrast to divisive party-line messages in attack ads, Smith said she believes that compromise still has a place in politics.

Smith “It upsets me that people can’t get along politically and I think everybody’s pretty tired of it,” said Smith, who moved to Lone Tree in 2007. “So when I tell people I’m middle of the road, which I am, I think it’s kind of a breath of fresh air to them.”

Further setting Smith apart is her refusal to accept campaign contributions, mostly because she vehemently opposes special interests and the unspoken expectation of future favoritism that can sometimes accompany financial backing during a run for office.

Smith learned a considerable amount during a childhood steeped in politics.

Her father, a former state legislator who also ran Dwight D. Eisenhower’s presiden-

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tial campaign in Missouri, was an honest and ethical public servant, she said. Smith grew up as a Republican and later served as a delegate and board member of county GOP groups. But she left the party in 2008, or, as she puts it, “the party left me.”

Although her decision to run for the House District 44 seat was “spur of the moment,” Smith has since dived into her campaign, talking one-on-one with voters at community events. The retired teacher and business owner admits to facing a tough road as a Democrat in a conservative county, but hopes to strike a chord with the thousands of voters whose views are not represented by either major party.

“I’m really glad Karen stepped up,” said Jerri Hill, who ran unsuccessfully in 2004 as a Democrat for HD44. “Some people don’t want to because it’s such an uphill battle in Douglas County.”

Smith is running against Libertarian Lily Tang Williams and Republican Kim Ransom, who was named as a replacement for former GOP candidate Jack Hilbert.

Ordinary people get lost in the vitriolic shuffle that politics has become, said Smith, who is particularly bothered by what she calls the politicization of the Douglas County School Board, whose members are chosen in nonpartisan elections.

Smith is still a proponent of a “strong two-party system,” and says cooperation can become a cornerstone of progress. But someone must be willing to bridge the gap.

Smith points out that Eisenhower brought people together, and Colorado’s state House “needs someone who can work with people,” she said.

Smith is hoping to attend forums and speak to community groups about her support of women’s rights, access to healthcare, financial assistance for college students and environmental protection. For more information, go to www.karenjaesmith.com.

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schools still on the block schedule adopted countywide in 2012-13, a change made to save money and decrease class sizes. The block schedule is also known as the “6-of-8,” because most teachers hold class during six of the eight periods.

The schedule has been a target of critics, who say it gives upperclassmen long off-periods, reduces instructional time and increases teachers’ workload.

The CDE did not respond directly when asked if students on the 6-of-8 schedule may have been short on instructional minutes.

The joint statement notes that high school students’ required course loads may decrease as they progress through high school, and that students are allowed scheduling flexibility to meet graduation requirements.

“In Douglas County, some students take full loads of seven or eight courses each semester, while others may select fewer courses to balance their activity, athletic or employment schedule,” according to the statement. “In Douglas County, individual schools monitor student schedules to ensure students remain at full-time status and meet CDE instructional minute requirements.

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Ponderosa parent Rachael Bunn, whose daughter is a senior, said Puga’s letter is worrying.

“I had an internal heart attack,” she said of her response to it. “When they went from 5-of-7 to 6-of-8, we were concerned. We had a very hard time trying to get all her requirements in in the limited amount of hours.”

Her daughter’s final-year schedule still leaves her with back-to-back off-periods on some days.

“It’s positive in one way because she can get all her homework done during the day,” Bunn said. “The negative is, `Shouldn’t she be having some kind of schooling?’”

Former Ponderosa parent Janica Winn didn’t like the block schedule, which went into effect when her son was a junior and senior. He graduated in 2014.

“He was off for roughly 2.5 hours in the middle of the day two times a week,” she said. “He made teenager choices. He didn’t do his homework. I feel like he was shorted.”

All four district high schools in Highlands Ranch returned to the more traditional 5-of-7 class schedule with the start of this school year.

Parker’s other two public high schools — Chaparral and Legend — may revert to the 5-of-7 schedule for the 2015-16 school year.

Castle Rock’s Douglas County and Castle View high schools plan to stay on their block schedules.

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His backpack was wedged between the walls of the crevasse and, unable to get up, Davidson covered his head and created an air pocket, just as he had been taught. But the snow kept coming, piling over his ears and on top of his head until his surroundings went black and silent.

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Davidson didn’t sugarcoat the predicament: the odds were stacked against him. His foot was numb and he was spitting up blood.

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He pointed to a few important factors that helped drive him. Knowing it would be blindingly bright if he made it to the top, Davidson grabbed his sunglasses from his pack before beginning his ascent. He also put the keys for his and Price’s rental car in his pocket, and resolved to make use of them.

For five hours, his muscles ached and screamed, but his determined conscience and thoughts of his family back home urged Davidson on. Veteran climbers in The Wildlife Experience audience visibly cringed when Davidson spoke about climbing up, only to rappel back down to retrieve the ice screws that suspended his body. He only had six of the screws — not nearly enough for an 80foot climb — and it tripled the effort needed to climb out.

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Empty nest takes some getting used to Some of you reading this column will relate as a parent who has gone through the bittersweet event of having your children move out, especially if it is your last child or they were an only child. And every one of us reading these words today has been that child or young adult who has moved away from home, at some point, eventually.

Many went to college, others joined the military, and there were some who just felt like it was time to go and find a job or employment and another place to live.

Some chose to move fairly close to home, but just far enough to keep the parents from “popping by” and yet close enough to raid the pantry and do some laundry if necessary.

And if we can look at our own departures from home we would probably remember the bittersweet moment, our nervousness, the anxious anticipation that accompanies any new adventure, and we probably also remember the melancholy look upon our parents’ faces, possibly even a tear or two on their cheeks as well as maybe even a little drop from our own eyes.

There are obviously mixed emotions, and in many cases when extreme happiness and excitement enter the arena, they can serve as blockers to the deeper emotions that we attempt to hide. And I can tell you that as last of my children moved into a dorm last weekend, it was definitely a bittersweet moment.

Although she was my most rebel-

lious child, she has also been blessed with boundless energy. She has also been blessed with boundless emotions. So combining rebellion with emotionally charged energy sometimes could create a little bit of friction in the house, OK, maybe a lot of friction and tension.

Will I miss her? Absolutely. Will I miss her sense of humor? Yes. Will I miss her hugs? No question. Will I miss just seeing her wandering around the house, waking up, or more accurately waking her up?

Yes I will. Will I miss grounding her? No way. Will I miss the emotionally driven arguments? Nope. Will I miss waiting up to hear her come in at night? No chance, as I have been looking forward to a solid night’s sleep for so long.

When change happens in our life, just like having our children or child move away, or when you the young adult are choosing to move away from mom and dad, we have to remember the importance of staying connected through memories, text messages, calls, emails, and visits.

Change is not a “four letter word,” it is

just something that happens. And as with all change, even though we may not like it or agree with it, we know and accept that change happens, and it will always happen. It’s all about how we prepare our hearts and minds to deal with the change when it does occur.

Mixed emotions and bittersweet moments are natural and awesome all at the same time. It’s when they occur that they tap into our senses and tug hard on our own hearts, letting us know that we are indeed alive and full of feeling. They say that gratitude is one of the healthiest of all human emotions. So instead of focusing on the things I will not miss about my daughter’s departure, I will focus on appreciating all the funny, exciting and challenging times she brought into my life.

How about you? Does the bittersweet moment of loved ones moving out or moving out yourself lead you more towards gratitude and appreciation for all the times and memories you had together, or are you wrestling with the melancholy feelings and separation anxiety? Either way I would love to hear all about it at gotonorton@ gmail.com, and when we can enjoy the memories, stay in contact, and just let those bittersweet moments happen, 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, strategic consultant, business and personal coach.

A brilliant spark that left a mark Robin Williams looked at me from the cover of a magazine this summer, and I had a very hard time looking back. Since I grocery shop almost every day, it happened more than once.

It was a full frontal of his face, and he had a very small smile. The picture had a near-opposite effect on me, and I actually couldn’t look at it for more than a second or two.

He said, “You’re only given a little spark of madness. You mustn’t lose it.”

I don’t know enough — or much of anything — about depression or Parkinson’s disease, but I can tell you lots of things about alcoholism.

Things depress the hell out of me, but I do not suffer from depression. That may not make sense, but I just don’t experience interior depression. I become depressed by external events, mostly.

I cannot imagine bundling depression with the oncoming of Parkinson’s disease with alcoholism with Robin’s phenomenal instincts for observations, for improvisational humor, and

for intense acting. Time after time, his liquid mind amazed me, but generally not in the performances that he was best known for.

I never watched “Mork and Mindy,” and didn’t particularly care for “Mrs. Doubtfire.”

Obviously he was stunning in “Good Will Hunting,” but I always wince at all of the profanity in the film.

I prefer “One Hour Photo” to “Good Morning, Vietnam.”

The performances I liked best were the unscripted ones, when he would walk across the stage and shake David

Letterman’s hand, and proceed to take me some place that was unbelievably believable.

It was non-stop, too. I would always ask myself, “How did he do that? How did he get that way?” I have read about his background, but a remarkable background is not always a guarantee that brilliance will follow.

I wondered what he was like at home.

Was he “on” only when he was on? Or was he on all of the time?

The World Health Organization estimates that 121 million people worldwide suffer from some form of depression.

Anyway, the cover photo saddened me. But I kind of understood why he did what he did.

In commentaries since his death, I have heard over and over that if we know someone who suffers from depression — or alcoholism — that you have a near responsibility to help them, or get them some help. It’s easier said than done.

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Auto dealer pulling into town CarMax building 50,000 square-foot showroom on Lincoln Avenue

By Chris Michlewicz

cmichlewicz @coloradocommunitymedia.com Another indication of the improving local economy, CarMax is getting to work on an auto dealership in a part of town that once struggled with shuttering businesses.

Infrastructure is being installed northeast of Lincoln Avenue and Twenty Mile Road in preparation for a 50,000 squarefoot showroom and parking lot with space for 300 vehicles. With auto sales occasionally used as an economic barometer, it’s a good sign of the times. Town council approved the final plans in May and construction got underway earlier this month.

CarMax, which has owned the property on which it is building for several years, is planning to open the used-car dealership in spring of 2015, said Catherine Gryp, public relations manager for CarMax, Inc.

“We are opening stores in areas where there is an existing need and customers are not being served by our current locations,” she said. “Our upcoming Parker store fit into these growth plans.”

TSG Auto, another seller of used cars, opened just down the road in 2012 in the former Burt Ford dealership on the northeast corner of Lincoln Avenue and South Parker Road, and Appliance Factory Outlet & Mattress now occupies the old Burt Chevrolet building next door.

Directly to the east of the CarMax site is the former Dodge Chrysler Jeep dealership, which was repurposed by Crossroads Community Church in summer 2012. Burt Automotive originally wanted to develop much of the land east of Cherry Creek and north of Lincoln Avenue into a sprawling auto plaza, but the sharp downturn in auto sales in 2008 and 2009 derailed those plans.

Neighboring commercial developments near Lincoln Avenue and Dransfeldt Road also were hit hard by the recession.

While Target vacated its previous location at Lincoln Avenue and South Parker Road prior to the downturn, the corner was left

A construction crew works on the early stages of a CarMax dealership northeast of Lincoln Avenue and Twenty Mile Road. Photo by Chris Michlewicz without a main anchor. Albertsons and, briefly, Circuit City, tried to stay afloat but ultimately closed. Around the corner at Lincoln Avenue and Dransfeldt Road, both Black-Eyed Pea and Applebee’s closed their doors and remain empty to this day.

The area has since been partially revi-

talized by the arrival of Murdoch’s Ranch & Home Supply and Sprouts Farmers Market, as well as a handful of smaller tenants.

CarMax opened its first store in Richmond, Va., more than 20 years ago. In addition to physical lots, the dealer has an inventory of 35,000 cars online.

NEWS IN A HURRY Parker man sentenced for fraud

Colorado Attorney General John Suthers announced an eight-year prison sentence for a Parker man convicted of two counts of securities fraud.

Jeffory Shields, 49, was sentenced Aug. 21 and ordered to pay $5.6 million in restitution. In February 2013, the attorney general’s office announced that Shields was indicted for soliciting 21 investors from 13 states to invest in fraudulent exploration and drilling of oil and gas wells.

“Shields swindled more than $1 million out of investors and by serving time and paying restitution, we have justice,” Suthers said.

Nicholas Sartini, 46, was indicted at the same time as Shields. Sartini pleaded guilty in June 2013. He received a two-year probation sentence and is paying $133,254 in restitution.

Galley sentencing postponed

A sentencing hearing for Clifford “CJ” Galley, 24, was postponed in mid-August and rescheduled for 2:30 p.m. Oct. 2 in Div. 3 of the Douglas County Justice Center. Galley

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Maybe Robin didn’t want help. Everyone is not a perfect candidate for Dr. Phil’s inevitable show-ending offer.

This summer was a bunch of bumping bumper cars, wasn’t it? Those kids coming across the border, same-sex marriages, the World Cup, Ferguson, Mo., Mo’ne, here-we-go-again in the Middle East, and a man we all knew who took his life.

I am not exactly sure why the magazine cover affected me the way it did.

Sometimes life only gives (me) a few days of relief at a time before something shows up in the news that brings me back down again.

That will never change.

If you tend to think of Robin always

was convicted on 17 criminal counts in June for his role in a high-speed chase that ended in the Clarke Farms subdivision in Parker in February 2013.

Barker Days coming soon

Barker Days 2014 will be in full effect from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 6 at O’Brien Park, 10795 Victorian Dr. The event will feature a temporary dog park set up in the O’Brien Park ball field and H2O’Brien Pool, along with canine activities and dog-related vendors.

Dogs can take a dip in the pool (closed to humans for the season and neutralized to be dog-friendly), chase balls and Frisbees on the baseball field, check out the agility course and demonstrations, and rub noses with dog-related service providers. A separate play area will be provided for small dogs that prefer to play with pups their own size.

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being in motion, watch “One Hour Photo.”

There is a scene in Sy Parrish’s kitchen, when Robin, who had been fired earlier in the day, stands alone in his kitchen with a glass of water in his hand.

He doesn’t move and the director holds the shot for almost 15 seconds.

I am not the most positive, uplifting man you will ever know, and I know that.

But I am a sentimental old piece of crust, down deep somewhere, and I just wanted to write a small thank-you note to the man on the cover.

Robin said, “In America they really do mythologize people when they die.”

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

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Fieldhouse closed until Sept. 1 The Parker Fieldhouse, 18700 E. Plaza Dr., will be closed through Aug. 31 for annual maintenance. Memberships will be honored at the Parker Recreation Center during the closure.

Homeowner building class Sept. 4 The latest in the Town of Parker’s series of homeowner building classes is at 6 p.m.

Sept. 4 at town hall, 20120 E. Mainstreet.

The classes give residents a chance to ask all kinds of building-related questions and all types of projects can be discussed. Typically interior projects are popular for the fall and winter classes and outdoor projects for the spring and summer classes.

Building division staff will take the class through the permit process, explain fees and discuss required inspections. It’s good opportunity to meet the people who can help with the application and plan review process.

Parker’s North Star Academy has named Kendra Hossfeld its new school principal.

Hossfeld is a founding member of the K-8 charter school, with more than 15 years of education experience.

“I believe North Star Academy’s focus on academic excellence and core values has made this school an extraordinary place of learning,” Hossfeld said. “I am honored to be named principal of North Star Academy and to continue to build on the solid foundation that has been created over the last eight years.”

Hossfeld has a bachelor’s degree in biology and a master’s degree in special education with an emphasis in curriculum and instruction from the University of Colorado.

She has spent the last eight years working in a variety of roles at North Star, including curriculum director, dean, assistant principal and acting principal.

She replaces Holly Hensey, who was principal in 2013-14. Hensey stepped in for Cynthia Haws, who led the school from its 2006 opening to 2013.

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Wacky ride to benefit local students Fourth annual event includes variety of cycling routes

By Jane Reuter

jreuter@coloradocommunitymedia.com Denver broadcast personality Susie Wargin and her brother Ted have participated for years in the state’s numerous cycling events.

“We did so many rides we thought, `Let’s put on a ride. How hard can it be?’ ” Susie Wargin said. “It’s a little more difficult than we thought.”

On Sept. 7, the Wargins will produce their fourth annual ride, which benefits Douglas County students. In its first three years, the ride raised more than $24,000.

As parents of four Douglas County students, the cause is close to both Wargins’ hearts.

“The idea hatched when we were on a training ride,” Wargin said. We thought we should do something to help the school. We kind of found a niche.”

This year’s Wacky Bike Ride includes 6-, 45-, 62- and 100-mile routes, each of them leaving from Rocky Heights Middle School.

The 6-mile route is designed especially for families, and stays in Highlands

Ranch.

Riders who choose the longer routes will travel south toward Castle Pines, with the longest route going as far south as Palmer Lake.

The Wargin siblings are both Douglas County parents and residents. As serious cyclists, they’re familiar with every mile of the rides mapped out for the annual event.

“The routes are basically our favorite training rides,” Wargin said. “If we didn’t have to work the event, we would do the 62- or 100-miler.”

Participants will be treated well during the ride.

“We have really good goodie bags, fabulous aid stations and a fun post-ride party back at the school,” Wargin said.

“We take good care of all of our riders because we are riders ourselves.”

A portion of this year’s registration fees will help provide new school supplies to Douglas County students through the Kits for Kidz program.

Last year’s ride drew 620 riders. The Wargins hope to see 700 riders participate in the 2014 event.

Registration starts at $25 for the 6-mile ride, topping out at $100 for the 100-mile ride. Registration for the 45-, 62- and 100-mile rides includes a jersey.

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Fashion high, prices low at charity event Sassy Soiree to benefit Douglas/Elbert Task Force

By Mike DiFerdinando

mdiferdinando @coloradocommunitymedia.com An afternoon of high fashion and low prices will help to fund charitable work by the Douglas/Elbert Task Force.

The 11th annual Sassy Soiree fundraiser will be held Sept. 12 at the Douglas County Events Center, 500 Fairgrounds Drive in Castle Rock.

The event will include a luncheon, runway fashion show, silent and live auctions and boutique shopping.

The charity event benefits the emergency services provided by the task force, a nonprofit agency that serves Douglas and Elbert County residents who are experiencing some form of financial crisis.

The fashion show will highlight new and gently used designer and high quality fashions from Treasures on Park Street — the task force’s thrift store.

Tickets are $45 per person. Reserved tables of eight can be purchased for $400.

Tickets can be purchased at Treasures on Park Street, 1638 Park St. in Castle Rock, and will be sold through Sept.5. No tickets will be sold at the door.

Doors will open at 10 a.m. for boutique shopping and the silent auction.

The fashion show and live auction will

begin at noon. There will be time for additional shopping from 1-3 p.m.

Jason Luber and Lisa Hidalgo from Channel 7 News will emcee the show and provide runway commentary for nine models, including 90-year-old Bella DeVita, who has appeared on the runway at every Sassy Soiree.

“Our fashions and jewelry are always remarkable,” said Suzanne Greene, executive director of the task force. “This year, they include a spectacular vintage Doncaster suit, like something from ‘Mad Men.’” The silent auction will offer more than 125 items, including gift baskets with food and drink, home décor, restaurant and event certificates, golf foursomes, one-of-a-kind artwork and travel packages.

The live auction includes a golf foursome at the Sanctuary Golf Course in Sedalia, an African safari, and “A Taste of Tactics” experience for four at the Highlands Ranch Law Enforcement Training Facility.

“It’s a bargain shopper’s paradise,” Greene said.

The task force provides food, clothing, rental, utility and other assistance to those in need in Douglas and Elbert counties.

In 2013, the task force provided more than $1.1 million in emergency services to 14,740 people in Douglas and Elbert counties.

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POLITICAL ANALYSIS

Hickenlooper keeps it positive after attack ad Governor hard to hit as economy booms

By Vic Vela

vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com An attack ad released against Gov. John Hickenlooper last week started out like any other negative ad — grainy, black-and-white footage followed by a series of assaults on the governor for his failure to “make the tough decisions.”

The ad, which was paid for by the Republican Governors Association, included footage of Hickenlooper recently playing pool with President Obama at a downtown Denver bar.

It goes on to show footage of shots taken by a really bad pool player — who is symbolically Hickenlooper — as a narrator rattles off a laundry list of attacks on the governor’s record.

“Colorado’s been hustled enough,” the narrator says, before going on to tout Hickenlooper’s opponent this fall, Republican former Congressman Bob Beauprez.

Almost immediately after the ad was released, Hickenlooper fired back with an ad of his own, one that was brutally Beauprez … positive?

“Four years ago, we promised to run a positive campaign, and we did,” said Hickenlooper, looking right into the camera.

Hickenlooper then spends the next 30 seconds talking about how much the economy has improved under his watch and how communities are rebounding after floods ravaged parts of the state last year.

Hickenlooper made no reference to Beauprez in the ad. Nor has he done so in any other ad or campaign press release.

The Beauprez camp, meanwhile, has attacked Hickenlooper every chance it’s had: “Flip-flops” on the death penalty; his “out of touch” gun-control agenda; and anything else they think will stick.

So far, it has been a story of two campaign strategies: one that fires away and reloads versus one that ducks the bullets and smiles.

“They want to paint Hickenlooper as bumbling or indecisive, but they’ve got to do something because Hickenlooper is not the easiest guy to attack, in part because people like him,” said John Straayer, a political science professor at Colorado State University.

“But if they get too nasty, it could have a boomerang effect.”

Hickenlooper has pledged to run only positive campaigns in his political career and, so far, that strategy

has paid dividends.

But what happens if the going gets tough for a governor who isn’t used to throwing a punch?

“What if someone keeps taking a baseball bat to you and all of the sudden you find yourself down in the polls, then what do you do?” said Norman Provizer, a political science professor at Metropolitan State University of Denver.

‘Both Ways Bob’ ad hurt Negative campaign attacks are as old as politics itself. And some of the most effective political ads have been mercilessly negative.

“People do not like negative advertising; at the same time, it has an impact on people,” Provizer said.

Beauprez is no stranger to the impact negative attacks can have on a campaign. His failed 2006 gubernatorial campaign was derailed in part by attacks — started by a fellow Republican — that labeled him “Both Ways Bob” on key issues.

For this campaign, Beauprez, through stump speeches, campaign statements and through outside political groups, has been trying to label Hickenlooper as a failed leader who flip-flops on issues.

Hickenlooper “We intend to present the contrast between John Hickenlooper’s failed leadership and Bob’s plan for Colorado,” said Beauprez communications director Allen Fuller, defending the campaign’s attacks.

Fuller also said voters shouldn’t be bamboozled into thinking that Hickenlooper is merely taking the high road whenever attacks come his way.

“We’ve all read the blueprint, that Hickenlooper is running a positive campaign,” he said. “Coloradans are going to get the joke ... knowing full well that the Democratic Party and a host of blue groups are hitting back.”

Eddie Stern, a spokesman for the Hickenlooper campaign, said he isn’t concerned about attacks from Beauprez sticking and resonating in the voters’ minds while the governor runs a positive campaign.

“We don’t think Colorado needs more negative campaigning or angry politics,” Stern said.

Provizer said he understands why those who want to see Hickenlooper lose are tempted to run attack ads.

“The simple reality is, the incumbent has a record,” he said. “When you’ve been in power and done things, you’re going to have issues there that are a reality. But at some point (the other side) also has to come back with what it is going to do.”

Straayer said that those who are out to defeat Hickenlooper are piling on as many issues as they can, seeing as how the economic outlook in Colorado has been on the upswing in recent years.

“The economy is strong, so what are you going to do?” Straayer said. “To say he’s got a failed governorship and look at the shape the state’s in, it just doesn’t sell very well in the trajectory of the economy. So what do you do? You jump on misstatements and on the death penalty.”

But polls over the summer have shown that Beauprez and Hickenlooper are locked in a tight race. And observers wonder if Hickenlooper will change his tone in October, if polls still show a close contest.

They also wonder if Hickenlooper is even capable of turning into an attack dog.

“When he’s run before, it’s been positive, goodhumored and quirky, but honest and straightforward, and that’s who he is as a candidate,” Provizer said. “He would have a harder time going negative because that’s a real contradiction of what people think he is, and suddenly turning into a pit bull may not work.”

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GMO labeling measure heading for fall ballot Similar measure failed after fight in California

By Vic Vela

vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com A backer of a ballot measure that would require labels on foods that are genetically modified said his effort is about allowing Coloradans to “make informed decisions about what we are feeding our families.”

But opponents fear that Proposition 105 is unnecessary and would result in confusion and higher food costs.

The Secretary of State’s Office announced on Aug. 20 that the initiative backers had collected the necessary number of valid signatures to become one of only four measures to make the November ballot this year.

The food is born from genetically modified organisms, or GMOs. GMO-based foods have been sold commercially since the mid-1990s are found in the vast majority of common crop foods, such as soybeans, corn and canola.

The scientific consensus is that foods that contain GMOs are currently not harmful to the public’s health or the environment.

But that hasn’t curbed a GMO-labeling movement that has resulted in similar ballot measures and several legislative efforts around the country.

“I think there’s momentum,” said Larry Cooper of Arvada. Cooper is behind the Colorado Right to Know campaign and was responsible for putting the measure on the ballot.

“People in Colorado really enjoy a healthy lifestyle and that’s why we work here,” he said. “But, really, what’s going on is we are choosing our food blindly.”

Some major chains have already been moving toward

Cooper’s side on this issue.

Whole Foods grocery stores are in the process of labeling all foods that contain GMOs. And foods that are used at Colorado-based Chipotle Mexican Grill restaurants contain no GMOs. But Cooper knows he has a fight on his hands this fall.

The packaged food industry has already been pushing back against GMO labeling efforts in other states, including California, where a similar ballot measure failed two years ago.

Opponent’s of Cooper’s effort insist they have science on their side.

They point to independent studies that have not indicated any detrimental health impacts as a result of GMO consumption.

And they say that advancements in biotechnology are good because it allows farmers to grow more and feed more people without having a greater environmental or health impact.

Critics also say that, if the measure passes, food prices would go up and labeling foods that contain GMOs would only confuse consumers — who have long been eating the foods without, they say, any problems.

But Cooper dismisses those concerns.

“I really can’t understand how it would (raise food prices),” Cooper said. “Obviously, they can choose to raise prices, but the bottom line is all they have to do is put a label on them. It’s not a ban.”

Cooper is not a doctor or a scientist. He said he is “a grandpa who got involved” because he is concerned about what his grandchildren are eating.

The way he figures, if there’s no problem with GMObased food, what’s the big deal if the ballot measure passes?

“If GMOs are safe, then why not just label them?” he said.

HAVE A LEGISLATIVE QUESTION? Email Colorado Community Media Legislative Reporter Vic Vela at vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com or call him at 303-566-4132.

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Death penalty lurks at edges of election Governor’s views may matter little to voters

By Vic Vela

vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com Death penalty politics resurfaced in the gubernatorial race last week on the heels of comments made by Gov. John Hickenlooper during a recent television interview.

But political observers wonder just how much voters actually care about capital punishment in relation to other issues, and what impact, if any, the death penalty debate will have come November.

Hickenlooper confirmed to KDVR-TV on Aug. 18 what many believe has been the case for a while — that he’s changed his mind over the years and is now against the death penalty.

“There’s no deterrence to having capital punishment,” Hickenlooper said during the interview.

The governor said he had been a death penalty supporter his entire life until factors, such as the high cost of putting someone to death, started to turn his mind around on the issue.

“And, I don’t know about you, but when I get new facts, I change my opinion,” said Hickenlooper, who told voters four years ago that he was in favor of the death penalty.

Hickenlooper has had to deal with ques-

tions about his views on capital punishment since last year, when he chose to grant a temporary reprieve for death row inmate Nathan Dunlap, who was convicted of murdering four people at an Aurora Chuck E. Cheese’s restaurant in 1993.

Republicans have attacked Hickenlooper for failing to see through Dunlap’s execution.

The death penalty issue has been used by former Congressman Bob Beauprez, who is running against Hickenlooper this fall, as a way to call out the governor for his “failed leadership” on the issue.

“If he truly does oppose the death penalty, he should have commuted Nathan Dunlap’s sentence instead of leaving the decision to the next governor,” Beauprez said through a press statement. “As Colorado’s next governor, I will see that justice is served.”

Eddie Stern, a spokesman for Hickenlooper’s campaign, said the governor “made a decision knowing it wouldn’t be a popular decision, but it is the right decision.”

Stern also said it is important to remember that the governor granted a reprieve, not clemency for Dunlap.

“At that time, he explained why he felt a temporary reprieve was more important than clemency,” Stern said.

concerns they have, you’re not going to find the death penalty on that list,” said Norman Provizer, a political science professor at Metropolitan State University of Denver.

“It’s a hot topic and the Beauprez campaign is trying to make an issue out of it, but I don’t think it’s a high priority issue.”

John Straayer, a political science professor at Colorado State University, said “a lot of people have been changing their mind on the death penalty” over the years. And Straayer wonders if Beauprez is simply trying to energize voters who are already inclined to vote for him.

“It might be being done to the advantage of appealing to his own party,” he said. “But I just wonder whether they’re getting a lot of traction out of that beyond the base of their

own party.”

Provizer said voters care more about Colorado’s improved economy than issues like the death penalty.

“If I were a candidate and I had a choice between being attacked on the death penalty or unemployment being down to around 5 percent, it wouldn’t be a question of what I would choose,” Provizer said.

Still, a polarizing issue like this one could have on an impact on at least a small percentage of the electorate — perhaps enough to flip a tight election.

“I think we all understand, in any close election, little things can make an enormous difference,” Provizer said. “I can say the death penalty question is not a major issue, but in a close election, it could make a difference.”

‘If I were a candidate and I had a choice between being attacked on the death penalty or unemployment being down to around 5 percent, it wouldn’t be a question of what I would choose.’

Issue may not sway voters

But will voters care about Nathan Dunlap and the death penalty come November?

“When you look at voters, in particular, independents, and when you look at list of

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Church of Christ

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S O U T H “Steam in Castle Rock,” by Ken Smith, shows Union Pacific No. 844, celebrating the 150th anniversary of the railroad, next to the Castle Rock Grainery. Courtesy photos

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Keeping an eye on trains

Selection of works on display in Castle Rock

By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe @coloradocommunitymedia.com QRstorytelling Gallery in Castle Rock is featuring a one-man show of works by local photographer Ken Smith, who specializes in trains, vintage transportation and beautiful landscapes, as well as Americana. He said he would have 19 pieces exhibited and talked of his flexibility in helping a potential customer find just the right thing.

If you wonder how it might look on your west wall, send him a picture of that wall, he’ll return it with the photo under consideration inset.

He travels the country shooting trains, and learns the whereabouts of vintage engines and cars through a network of railroad buffs.

“It’s an adrenaline rush to see a steam engine going by at 60 miles an hour,” he said.

This photographer, who sold his first railroad photograph more than 30 years ago, shot “Classic Lines,” a Santa Fe engine, in Galveston, Texas and the one called “Steam in Castle Rock” is shot near the weathered Castle Rock Granary — with the Union Pacific No. 844 on the 150th anniversary of the UP. His first photo was of the train station in Hammond, Ind., where he was working for Sears. They asked employees to submit photos and a customer saw his and bought it. More sales followed and Sears gave him camera gear in exchange for an ongoing supply of prints to sell. His retail background has helped with a well-tuned sense of sales technique, he said.

“People have to connect with the artist,” he says, so he makes a point of introducing himself and telling the story behind a photo, rather than gluing that story on the back of the print.

He has moved to pursuing his photography full time. “I try not to travel more than three weeks a month,” he says. “And I take January off.”

He participated in 27 shows in the past year — about one every other week — and travels to about eight states per year. Sometimes his wife and 6-yearold daughter travel with him — to the Tetons this summer, for example.

“I also schedule pure photography time,” he adds, mentioning a plan to shoot fall colors in the San Juans.

IF YOU GO Smith’s photographs will be exhibited through Sept.

30 at QRstorytelling Gallery, which is located in the historic carriage house at 505 Second St. in Castle Rock, “just across the tracks.” Owner Lucia McConnell says she opened in 2013 in property owned by architect Dave Hieronymous, who has his office in the Philip S. Miller home, which he moved to the property. 303-947-6286.

Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning is upping his commercial cred by adding Gatorade to his growing list of product endorsements.

Two new TV spots have been released under the tagline “Gatorade: Sweat It To Get It.” In each ad, a woman attempts to buy Gatorade at a convenience store, but the red-vested clerk deems these customers unworthy.

In each scenario, the clerk tells the women that Gatorade is only for people who work out. Since he sees no sign of sweat, they don’t deserve the post-exercise drink.

Manning plays the store manager, whom the clerk asks to clarify the store policy to each of the sweat-free gals. In one commercial, Manning grabs the Gatorade and hurls it across the store. “Go deep,” he says.

In the second ad, the woman says it’s her birthday and she confesses that she’s buying the drink for a hangover. When Manningthe-manager comes to the clerk’s aid, the two challenge the birthday girl to perform a yoga position so she can sweat.

Both ads are scary believable in a “Candid Camera” way. Manning plays a convincing manager, which could serve him well with his Papa John’s franchises.

Not just Labor Day weekend

ABOVE: Ken Smith of Castle Rock will show recent railroad photographs through Sept. 30 at QRstorytelling Gallery. BELOW: “Classic Lines,” a vintage Santa Fe engine by Ken Smith, was shot in Galveston, Texas.

Downtown Denver has the Taste of Colorado for Labor Day weekend, but there’s much more going on in other places (and mostly at other times). Here’s just a few options: Parker hosts the Smokin’ Brew BBQ Festival Aug. 29-Sept. 3. The Smokin’ Brew BBQ is sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbeque Society and will be held at Parker Station, 19751 E. Mainstreet, beginning at 4 p.m. Aug. 29. The festivities will conclude with an awards ceremony at 5 p.m. Aug. 31. The Godfather of BBQ and star of TLC’s “BBQ Pitmasters,” Johnny Trigg, will be attending.

It’s not Labor Day weekend, but the Cherry Hills Country Club in Cherry Hills Village is hosting the BMW Championship from Sept.

4-7 — also not Labor Day weekend — as part of the PGA Tour’s FedEx Cup playoffs. Many top players will be there, including PGA Championship and British Open champ Rory McElroy and five-time majors winner Phil Mickelson.

Starting five days after Labor Day, historic downtown Castle Rock provides the perfect canvas for the 25th Annual Colorado Artfest on Sept. 6-7. The event runs 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sept. 6 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sept. 7. This community art festival highlights more than 160 exhibitors.

Dogs will converge on the Pirates Cove Aquatic Park in Englewood for the Freedom Service Dogs of America pool plunge from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sept. 6. The pool is located at 1225 W. Belleview Ave. in Englewood.

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Eavesdropping on a woman asking about a man’s dog: “Is that a Shih-Tzu?” “No, she’s a lazy dog, so’s she more of a Pooped-Tzu.” Penny Parker’s “Mile High Life” column gives insights into the best events, restaurants, businesses, parties and people throughout the metro area. Parker also writes for Blacktie-Colorado. com. You can subscribe and read her columns (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) at www. blacktie-colorado.com/pennyparker. She can be reached at penny@blacktie-llc.com or at 303619-5209.

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Longtime artist’s work goes up at library Blosten incorporates objects into her unusual creations

By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe @coloradocommunitymedia. com “I incorporate as many different objects as possible in my artworks, from jewelry to wood, metal, fabric, paper and natural elements …,” Susan Beardsley Blosten writes in her artist statement. Some of her works

are set for exhibit in September at Koelbel Library in Centennial.

“Arte Povera” means art of the poor, and it describes an art movement in Italy in the 1970s that influenced Susan Blosten to create eclectic mixed media artworks with found objects.

Before she discovered this approach, she speaks of growing up the oldest of seven in a historic house, built in 1792 on Philadelphia’s Main Line.

Her grandmother, mother, brothers and sister attended various art schools from Slade

School in London to Rhode Island School of Design to Art Institute of San Francisco. “They are talented artists. I never had confidence to purchase expensive art supplies so I began to buy paintings on canvas. Some I painted over ... On some I added various found objects.”

“On Sundays, we would pile into the car and find abandoned houses. Some were really old.”

She loved art history.

Her college major was in English/liberal arts at Penn State and she created one painting in the 1960s, then took some classes at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, where they drew pictures of sculptures.

That failed to engage her imagination.

After moving to Denver, she took classes at the Denver Art Students League with Gary Paul, who led students through alleys seeking materials and taught them to assemble them.

“I sometimes have obscure reasons for putting things where I do,” she continues, showing a new painting. “That figure of Napoleon was just the right size.” (It was cut from a magazine and added in collage technique.) He looks like he’s about to walk into a French shop. The

This “Go for Baroque,” mixed media by Sue Blosten will be in her “Urban and Folk Tales” exhibit at Koelbel Library throughout September. Courtesy photos thin little picture of tiles at the shop’s entry was also just right as to size and perspective …”

She works on several pieces at a time and some have taken years. “I just keep adding…”

She especially mentions “Bruja de Cordove,” which will

be in her show: It is the story of an imprisoned crone who drew a picture of a crow in her jail cell. The crow came alive, broke out of the cell’s window and flew the bruja to freedom. “Art is liberating.”

IF YOU GO “Urban and Folk Tales,” art by Susan Blosten, will be exhibited at Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St., Centennial, from Sept. 4-30. Hours: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. MondaysThursdays; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 1-5 p.m. Sundays.

Susan Blosten of Littleton will exhibit her art work, “Urban and Folk Tales,” at Koelbel Library in September.

“Bruja de Cordova,” mixed media by Susan Blosten, will be in her “Urban and Folk Tales” exhibit at Koelbel Library in Centennial in September.

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‘Sylvia’ makes welcome return to local stage Dog character appeals to pet lovers of all stripes

By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe @coloradocommunitymedia.com Director Pamela Clifton’s comments in her program notes for “Sylvia” really hit the nail on the head as to why this play

by A.B. Guthrie is so very appealing, especially to anyone who has ever owned a dog, loved a dog ...

Her whimsical note is on how an audience disagreed on what kind of dog Sylvia was. Owners saw their greyhound, golden retriever, Dalmatian, schnauzer, while Clifton thought of a “special black Lab/ German shepherd mix that looked just like Bob.” The role of Sylvia at Denver’s Avenue Theater, for those who are not familiar with the comedy, is played by a woman (Amie MacKenzie) and is a bouncy stray dog, brought home from Central Park by middle-aged, middle-class Greg (John Ashton), who is in full-blown mid-life crisis, disliking his job and absent a good bit.

He and his wife, Kate (Abby Apple Boes), have just moved to a Manhattan apartment now that their children are grown, and Kate has a teaching job she loves — sharing Shakespeare with innercity children. Guthrie throws in lines of commentary from the Bard.

Greg rightly expects that Kate will not be pleased with a dog as he and Sylvia await her return home on the first day.

“Hey! Hey! Hey!” is Guthrie’s clever way of interpreting a barking sound.

Mackenzie, dressed in a variety of somewhat scruffy earth-colored clothes, has

Amie MacKenzie, as Sylvia, tries to befriend Kate, played by Abby Apple Boes in the play. “Sylvia,” at Avenue Theater. Courtesy photo the moves and manner of a feisty canine embedded in her person after so many encounters with this character. It’s just a pleasure to watch her in action.

The play is well-written, with appealing characters. A fourth actor (Tupper Cullum) plays three funny, perhaps overdone folks: Kate’s Vassar friend, Phyllis; Tom, who offers lots of advice on dogs and marriage when he and Greg meet in the park; and Leslie, the androgynous therapist Greg and Kate consult as their

marriage unravels over the dog.

Ashton and MacKenzie were in the original production of “Sylvia” at the Avenue, directed by Clifton in 1999. (It was first in New York in 1995 and is set in Manhattan in the ‘90s. The play ran for more than two years at both the old and new Avenue Theater and Clifton played Kate in the new theater remount. It was a first showing for Denver audiences.

This welcome return visit runs through Sept. 13 with a cast of veteran actors.

IF YOU GO “Sylvia” plays through Sept. 13 at The Avenue Theater, 417 E. 17th Ave., Denver. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays. Tickets: 303-321-5925, avenuetheater.com

Some language is not appropriate for little people, but for teens and adults, it’s warm, funny and clever.

“January on the Poudre” by David Santillanes is included in his show, “Capturing Atmosphere,” at the Evergreen Fine Arts Gallery. Courtesy photo

‘Atmospheric realism’ in the air at Evergreen Painter and Colorado native Dave Santillanes calls his work “atmospheric realism” and says that his main subject is “the design of color, light and atmosphere ...” His exhibit opens Sept. 6 at Evergreen Fine Arts, 3042 Evergreen Parkway, with an artist’s reception from 2 to 5 p.m. on opening day. Despite the late summer heat, one can almost feel a shiver from seeing his oil painting called “January on the Poudre.” 303-679-3610.

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A photo contest for the 2015 Littleton Calendar and Annual Report is announced, with a deadline of Sept. 19 at 5 p.m. Horizontal images only, taken within the boundaries of the City of Littleton, are eligible. (Easily recognizable images preferred.) Photographs must be released for reproduction. Digital photos must be high resolution, accompanied by a CD. Five images may be submitted, although only one will be used. Include name, address, phone and location of image with each submission. Mail or deliver to: Communications Department, City of Littleton, 2255 W. Berry Ave., Littleton, CO 80120. Information: littletongov.org and click on Calendar Contest.

Visit to Umbria

“Umbria: A Sense of Place” opens at the Colorado Gallery of the Arts at Arapahoe Community College on Sept. 2, running until Oct. 10. Paintings and photographs will be by ACC students and faculty who traveled to La Romita School of Art in Umbria, Italy, for two weeks this summer. An opening reception will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Sept. 5. ACC is at 5900 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. Gallery

hours: noon to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays; Tuesdays until 7 p.m. Information: Trish Sangelo, trish.sangelo@araphoe.edu, 303797-5649.

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Bemis Library will repeat its popular Antique Appraisal Fair from noon to 7 p.m. on Sept. 5 at the library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. Experts will look at family heirlooms and explain the history, significance and value of each item. A maximum of two items per person will be appraised. Bring photos of large furniture. Register in advance for a time slot: 303-795-3961.

On the hunt for art

Colorado Creative Industries invites Colorado-based artists to submit work to be considered for an exhibition celebrating the refurbishment of the state Capitol’s dome.

CCI is looking for two-dimensional interpretations of the building and dome to be exhibited from this October through March 2015.

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ABOVE: Flying a red and white Boeing Stearman bi-plane, pilot Gary Rower, right, takes to the skies with fellow stunt pilot Ryland “Buck” Roetman in his Pitts Special bi-plane for an aerial demonstration over Centennial Airport on Aug. 23. Their performance was part of the Morgan Adams Concours d’Elegance, an annual charity event that raises awareness and funding for childhood cancer research. Photo by Barry F. Biggs RIGHT: Veteran auctioneer Don Martin has helped raise millions of dollars for Colorado charity organizations. Martin worked the crowd at the 12th annual Morgan Adams Concours d’Elegance on Aug. 23. Charity auction items included a variety of luxury items, such as trips, jewelry and collectable wines. Photo by Deborah Grigsby Smith

Full-throttle flight, fight Special to Colorado Community Media Fast planes. Fast cars. And, hopefully, a fast and final cure for childhood cancer. Lovers of classic cars, motorcycles and aircraft gathered Aug. 23 at Centennial Airport for the 2014 Morgan Adams Concours d’Elegance.

More than 100 vintage cars and 40 aircraft lined the ramp outside the TAC Air hangar as the annual charity event got underway beneath a spectacular Colorado sky. Guests were treated to a thrilling aerial demonstration featuring airshow pilots Gary Rower and Ryland Roetman, and German National Aerobatic pilot, Dagmar Kress.

Veteran auctioneer Don Martin was on hand to help stir up a little generosity for the event’s namesake, the Morgan Adams Foundation. Founded in 2003, the foundation raises money and awareness on behalf of children affected with cancer. Working with leading physicians, the foundation directly funds pediatric cancer research and therapies that strive to improve survival rates and reduce the devastating side-effects cancer treatments have on children.

One of more than 100 automobiles on site, this 1936 Auburn 851 Boattail Speedster, courtesy of the Clive Cussler Museum in Arvada, added a dash of class to the hanger at the 2014 Morgan Adams Concours d’Elegance. Photo by Deborah Grigsby Smith

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Festival shoots for family fun Event at Centennial Gun Club combines weapons, bounce houses

By Christy Steadman

csteadman @coloradocommunitymedia.com During the week, Jim Parks teaches statistics at Colorado Christian University, but because he’ll take any opportunity he is given to instruct, on Aug. 23, Parks was working the shooting range as a safety officer.

Parks said his position as a range safety officer is in line with his teaching skills because everyone, from the very experienced to those who had never shot a gun before, had an opportunity to do so at the event that brought them to the Centennial Gun Club.

The gun club held its first Firearms Festival, with a highlight being a free conceal carry class sign-up for all Colorado teachers and educators.

There is a concern for the children’s future, said Paul Stanley, manager of the Centennial facility.

“We want to make sure teachers are trained and educated,” he said. “And that they become knowledgeable and confident using firearms.”

Centennial Gun Club member Kelly Miller was working the booth for the teachers to sign up for the free class. Miller said his best guess as to how many teachers signed up by Saturday afternoon was about 55.

“It’s all about just educating people,” Miller said. “Educated people are as safe as anyone.”

Miller said should the law change to allow certain individuals to carry guns in gun-free zones, such as schools, it’s important that people who are permitted to carry a gun be properly taught how to use a gun in emergency situations.

“Gun-free zones are anything but gun free to bad people,” he said. “Criminals, by nature, aren’t going to follow the rules.”

The Firearms Festival was a three-day event, with Aug. 23, a Saturday, being the biggest day. There were more than 30 miniclasses during the course of the weekend, and people were able to enter giveaways to win

guns and ammunition, watch demonstrations and have discussions with gun manufacturers and representatives from more than 57 vendors. Additional entertainment included two live bands and KYGO talent.

Along with advocating firearms safety and celebrating the Second Amendment, Stanley said one purpose of the event is to promote family.

“Any time you do something for the community, you have to include the family,” he said.

On Saturday, for the kids, there was a bouncy castle, climbing wall and mechanical bull. At dusk, “The Princess Bride” was shown for movie in the park.

Stanley said one goal of holding a familyfriendly festival is to take away the fear and stigma of gun ownership, and said it can be done by making sure people who own guns are trained in safety, control and marksmanship.

“No one should have a gun if they’re not trained, safe and confident,” he said.

The Centennial Gun Club is the biggest in Colorado, said Stanley, with 3,400 members.

He estimated that thousands of people came to the first Firearms Festival. Stanley said the club would like to make the free festival an annual event to gather like-minded gun enthusiasts from the greater Denver area.

“We’re celebrating Americana,” Stanley said. “Food, fun, music — and guns.”

ABOVE: Kristin Swanson practices shooting Aug. 23 at the first Firearms Festival hosted by the Centennial Gun Club.

LEFT: Isabella Sanchez, 5, rides a mechanical bull at the Aug. 23 festival hosted by the Centennial Gun Club. Other family-friendly fun included a bouncy castle, rock climbing wall and the showing of the movie, “The Princess Bride.”

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The nature of self-discovery Larkspur man spends three life-changing months in New Zealand wilderness

By Mike DiFerdinando

mdiferdinando @coloradocommunitymedia.com As he trudged through the mud and rain of the New Zealand mountains, 60-pound pack on his back and no respite in sight, Andrew Schultz’s thoughts began to slip.

Water, plentiful the first two days, was becoming more difficult to find — tired legs less stable with each small climb.

No stranger to hiking, Schultz, 21, a junior at Colorado State University and native of Larkspur, had spent his childhood climbing the mountains of Colorado.

Those had been day trips, though. This was a whole semester — three potentially very long months.

“The first couple days, I didn’t have superhappy thoughts,” Schultz said. “I was melancholy. I was nervous about what I had gotten myself into. I was thinking, `This could have been a huge mistake.’ ” Then, on the third day, Schultz and his group reached the treeline.

“We popped out on this huge peak that looked over all of New Zealand and you could see the ocean on both sides of the island,” he said. “From that point on, it was just amazing. That was the first time I felt like `OK, I see what we’re doing now.’ It was still hard. There were long days, but I understood the purpose of it.”

That first panoramic view of the island nation is the most vibrant memory he carries with him from his semester this summer with the National Outdoor Leadership School.

Founded in 1965 by legendary mountaineer Paul Petzoldt, the school takes students on remote wilderness expeditions and teaches technical outdoor skills, leadership and environmental ethics. Expeditions last up to three months and students learn how to find food, water and survive on their own in the wild.

From the beginning, Petzoldt, who died in 1999 and became the youngest person to climb Grand Teton in 1924 at the age of 16, saw his school as a way for young people to learn about themselves and navigate the

Alex Schultz, 21 of Larkspur, spent three months traveling the New Zealand wilderness as part of his coursework while attending the National Outdoor Leadership School. Courtesy photos world to which they would inevitably return.

“Much of what they see around them is phony, Petzoldt said in a 1969 Life magazine profile. “All through society they find people who talk one thing and say another. If they have a brain in their heads they can see that something is radically wrong.”

It’s a legacy of self-discovery carried on by the school’s current leaders.

“We get a lot of college age students,” said Casey Adams of the National Outdoor Leadership School. “For most of them it’s a progression. They come to our programs often wanting to have an adventure or a unique experience in nature. The goal is that by the time they’re finished we have helped them become leaders, not just outdoors, but in their own lives.”

For Schultz, the journey of exploration nearly didn’t happen.

Before he graduated, Schultz wanted a new experience outside of school. He origi-

nally proposed a motorcycle trip across America but his mother encouraged a more academic direction.

Family friends associated with the leadership school had told him about the program.

Some had done it themselves.

Oblivious to the details of the trip, New Zealand caught his eye while sifting through possibilities online.

“I hadn’t decided I was going to do it until two weeks before it happened,” he said. “I decided, `Why not? Let’s give it a shot.’ And I’m very glad I did.”

In the weeks and months that followed, Schultz would come to understand just how much of a difference that quick decision would have on his life.

The group traveled more than 150 miles on foot, paddled 121 nautical miles in sea kayaks and sailed another 135 nautical miles in changing conditions.

Time is plentiful in the wilderness. No dis-

tractions. A few close friends. Reflection with every step.

“There’s not much that sleeping under the stars for 3 1/2 months won’t teach you about yourself,” Schultz said. “I learned about life and what I wanted out of it.”

He learned he wanted to teach children about the world, not work through equations for an oil company. So with classes resuming at CSU this week, he plans to drop geophysics to study social sciences.

He learned what people want from and expect of you isn’t necessarily what you want for yourself.

“I was under the impression that I was going to go be a businessman or an oil tycoon, and I totally dropped it,” Schultz said. “I want to become a teacher instead. The experience gave me the permission to say `That’s OK. What other people say doesn’t matter. Do what you want.’ ”

While spending three months traveling the New Zealand wilderness, Alex Schultz learned to find water, food and survive alone in the wild.

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Young pianist Kevin Ahfat was born in Canada, but has lived in Centennial since he was 5 years old. It’s where he started music lessons at age 7. By 13, he dedicated himself to a musical career, understanding the self-discipline that choice requires.

Ahfat has been on the local Young Musicians Foundation roster for two years. It’s an organization that chooses its roster members through audition and supports them with grants to cover extra fees for summer festivals and training and other needs. He 8:51 AM recently performed in a YMF showcase concert at the Newman Center. “It allows me to experience without financial worries,” he says in Ahfat praise of YMF. He attended Grandview Hugh School, and every Sunday, he went to Greeley for a lesson with Dr. Lei Weng, a UNC faculty member who encouraged the young musician as he began his journey. “He really took me to the next level,” Ahfat said.

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In March 2012, he sent an audition DVD to the Juilliard School, a performing arts conservatory, located at the Lincoln Center in New York City, and waited for a response — the invitation to come to New York for a live audition.

The acceptance arrived and he says his lifestyle changed after he started at Juilliard. He lived in a dorm the first two years, attended classes, gave solo performances, and won a concerto competition that led to a performance of Barber’s Piano Concerto, Op. 38, with the Julliard Orchestra in the Alice Tully Hall at the Lincoln Center.

He is excited at the prospect of sharing a Manhattan apartment for the coming school year and talks about his future: “It’s always open-ended, especially in the classic music industry. I definitely want to be performing … I love being onstage so much. I love the rapport between the audience and the performer — I can just let go.”

He says the past two to four years have meant he learned to have more fun with music. The curriculum at Juilliard is flexible and can shape an artist as he wants to grow. “It’s important to identify what you want to do — to work on your strengths. The faculty is amazing,” he adds.

He studies under the guidance of Mr. Choong-Mo Kang at Julliard and was a Fellow at the 2014 Music Academy of the West in Santa Barbara this summer — one of eight pianists selected worldwide.

As he returns to New York for his junior year, he says it’s time to add some new music to his repertoire — “This is the time.”

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Group to mark 75th year in October

By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia.com In September 1939, as World War II began in Europe, Public Service Company employee Joe Lang, who had learned to call square dancing, started holding square dances in the company’s truck garage — pulling out the trucks and steam cleaning the floor first, according Ron and Karen Dreher, who are helping to keep the dance group going strong in 2014.

Dancers were originally part of Public Services’ G&E club, but changed the name to Kilowatt Eights in 1956.

On Oct. 3, the group will hold a gala dinner and dance at Malley Senior Center in Englewood, where members now meet to dance, to celebrate Kilowatt Eights’ 75th year as a club.

In July 1996, Kilowatt Eights was recognized by American Square Dance Magazine as the oldest active square dance club in the country — and they’re still circling around and swinging those partners.

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The South Metro Denver Small Business Development Center is partially funded by the U.S. Small Business Administration.

The Support given by the U.S. Small Business Administration through such funding does not constitute an express or implied endorsement of any of the co-sponsors' or participants' opinions products or services. The Colorado SBDC is a partnership between the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade, the U.S. Small Business Administration, Colorado's institutions of higher education, and local development organizations.

getting started on the right foot. Classes begin on Sept. 10, on Wednesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Englewood First Presbyterian Church, corner of Hampden and South Logan, near Swedish Medical Center. Another class starts Oct. 20 at the Grandview Grange, at South Vine Street and East Noble Place (across from the South Suburban Ice Rink.)

For class information, contact Karen and Ron Dreher, 303759-4862, rdreher@q.com.

During America’s time in World War II, employees had to dance elsewhere due to security considerations with the garage, so they danced in the garage’s lunchroom until membership outgrew it in 1948, when the club moved to the Wight Building in downtown Denver, then to the company’s Belleview Center in Littleton.

Joe Lang retired in 1956 and a series of active presidents followed as additional anniversaries were celebrated.

In 1989, a 50th anniversary was celebrated at University of Denver’s new Driscoll Student Center.

For more information about the club, contact the Drehers, as noted above.

Here’s to another happy 25 years!

Biography, history, fiction, political commentary, science, poetry, cookbooks, children’s books, as well as audio books, CDs, DVDs …

Find them all at Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly Street, Centennial, from Sept. 4-7. It’s time for the annual Friends of the Arapahoe Library District Used Book Sale.

Friends of the Arapahoe Library District members contrib-

ute many hours to hand- sorting book donations and organizing them so readers can locate titles that interest them.

Through this and other activities, the group has granted the library district $120,000 to date in 2014. Funds are used for author events, the summer reading program, special purchases for the libraries and more.

Sept. 7 is Bag Day — the Friends provide the bag and visitors fill it for $6 a bag.

Hours: Sept. 4: 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.; Sept. 5 and 6: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Sept. 7: 1 to 4:30 p.m.

On Sept. 3, members of the Friends will enjoy a Special Preview Sale from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. (It’s not too late to join.)

For information and to become a member: 303-LIBRARY, arapahoelibraries.org.

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HISTORY LIVES

LEFT: A group of kids play near the 17-Mile House barn along South Parker Road near the Douglas-Arapahoe county line. Photo by Tony Gallagher RIGHT: Members of the Cherry Creek Historical Society dressed in period clothing during an open house Aug. 16 at the 17-Mile House. Photo by Karen Sears

The 17-Mile House, a 150-yearold property near the ArapahoeDouglas county line that served as a resting spot for pioneers traveling on the Cherokee/Smoky Hill Trail in the 1860s, has had its share of visitors of late. Complimentary tours have been provided by members of the Cherry Creek Historical Society one Saturday per month throughout the summer. On Aug. 16, families got a history lesson from re-enactors in period dress. The property has been preserved and made available to the public because of a voter-approved open space sales and use tax in Arapahoe County. Outside of open house hours, the house and barn are open by appointment only. The next open house is scheduled for 10 a.m. to noon Sept. 20.

A group of kids takes a tour of the 17-Mile House, a 150-year-old homestead that served as a stop-along for pioneers in the 1860s. Photo by Tony Gallagher

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THINGS DO THEATER/FILM ‘FROZEN,’ ‘FROZEN JR.’ AUDITIONS COMING UP SPOTLIGHT PERFORMING Arts Center will have auditions for upcoming productions of “Frozen” and “Frozen Jr.” Auditions for ages 6 and older for “Frozen” will be at 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19, with rehearsals from 4-5:30 p.m. Fridays for 15 weeks. Auditions for ages 3-10 for “Frozen Jr.” will be at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 3, and rehearsals will be fro 5-6 p.m. Wednesdays, for 17 weeks. Auditions and rehearsals are at Spotlight, 6328 E. County Line Road, Unit 102, Highlands Ranch. Performances for both will be in January. Go to www.spotlightperformers.com or call 720-443-2623 for information and tuition rates.

SPOTLIGHT PRESENTS “TOY STORY,” “HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL” SPOTLIGHT PERFORMING Arts Center presents “High School Musical” at 7 p.m.

Friday and Saturday, Sept. 5-6, and Sept. 12-13, featuring cast members ages 5-17, at 6328 E. County Line Road, Unit 102, Highlands Ranch. Call 720-443-2623 for tickets and information.

MUSIC/CONCERTS HIGHLANDS RANCH SUMMER’S SUNSET CONCERT 17TH AVENUE ALLSTARS PERFORM CHEROKEE CASTLE & Ranch hosts an evening with a

gourmet buffet supper followed by the harmony of the 17th Avenue Allstars, a Denver area favorite for more than 20 years.

Five voices, creating an amazing signature sound, will delight guests with tunes from the 50s through today’s favorites. Event is from 7-10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 29, at 6113 Daniels Park Road, Sedalia. Make reservations at www.castlepinesarts.org.

DISCOVER LONE TREE LONE TREE is gearing up to celebrate its 20th anniversary in 2015 with a new event, Discover Lone Tree. Highlights include visits to the Schweiger Ranch, on the east side of RidgeGate, from 3-5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 30, or register for a free guided tour of the ranch from 1-3 p.m. (www.ridgegate.com); free hiking and wildlife sanctuary workshop from 3-4:30 p.m.

Sunday, Aug. 31; and Street Food Soiree from 6-9 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 31, in Sweetwater Park. For a complete schedule and more information, go to http://www.cityoflonetree.com/index. aspx?nid=1197.

THE HIGHLANDS Ranch Community Association and Highlands Ranch Metro District welcome The Beloved Invaders at their Summer’s Sunset Concert, from 6:30-8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 29, at Civic Green Park, 9370 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. The Beloved Invaders play instrumental surf featuring both originals and covers of classic and modern surf tunes. Admission is free and open to the public; sorry no dogs.

Contact HRCAonline.org or 303-791-2500.

HUDSON GARDENS SUMMER CONCERTS THE HUDSON Gardens & Event Center wraps up its 16th summer concert season at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 30, with Lynyrd Skynyrd. For tickets, go to www.altitudetickets.com. Go to www.hudsongardens.org for details.

FROZEN SING-ALONGS SING-A-LONG SAY goodbye to summer with a “Frozen” sing-a-long on Friday, Aug.

29, at Civic Green Park, 9370 S. Ridgeline Blvd. in Highlands Ranch. Bring a picnic, wear those princess dresses and enjoy a night of singing and winter fun. Sing-a-long starts at dusk. Go to www.hrcaonline.org and go to calendar for more information.

There will also be sing-alongs with Olaf, Elsa, Anna and the gang at 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 29 (teens and adults) and at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 30 (children) on the Main Stage at the Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St. in Lone Tree.

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TRAVELOGUE SLIDE SHOW TED AND Betsy Spring will present a travelogue slide show of their recent trip through Northern Italy by train at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 29 at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock.

LOCAL ARTISTS WORK DISPLAYED BEER AND RUNNING RUNNERS OF all ages and levels are invited to join the Rocky Mountain Brew Run at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 30, at Blue Spruce Brewing, 4151 E. County Line Road, Centennial. The 5K fun run include free brew, swag and of course the famous Beer Olympics Games and after party. Go to http://www. rockymountainbrewruns.com/bluespruce for information.

SOUTH SUBURBAN Parks and Recreation’s centers feature temporary art exhibitions by local artists every month. Through Sunday, Aug. 31, Darlene Kuhne’s paintings and mixed media will be displayed at Goodson Recreation Center, 6315 S. University Blvd., Centennial, 303-798-2476; Fan Cheung’s photos will be on exhibit at Lone Tree Recreation Center at 10249 Ridgegate Circle, Lone Tree, 303-708-3500; and Richard Long presents his watercolor exhibit at Douglas H. Buck Recreation Center, 2004 W. Powers Ave., Littleton, 303-797-8787. Starting Monday, Sept. 1, Richard Long’s watercolor paintings will be displayed at Goodson; Paint Box Guild’s varied array of artwork will be exhibited at Lone Tree; Bill Utter presents his photography at Buck. Visit www.sspr.org or contact Darcie LaScala at 303-483-7072.

EVENTS HOMES TO GET BRUSHED UP UP TO three homes will be given a face lift through the Castle Rock Fire and Rescue’s

RATTLESNAKES OF CASTLEWOOD CANYON JOIN CASTLEWOOD Canyon State Park interpreter Warren Coker for an informative program on rattlesnakes. Learn to sort out fact from fiction and have a better understanding of these slithery characters and what to do when you meet one. Meet at the Visitor Center. Program is from noon to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 30.

GET YOUR FAMILY HEIRLOOM APPRAISED EVER WONDER what a family heirloom might be worth? Find out from the experts at the Bemis Public Library’s free Antique Appraisal Fair, from noon to 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 5, at 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. Bring dishes, jewelry, coins, toys, books, lamps, glassware and other antiques and collectibles to be evaluated by local appraisers. A maximum of two items will be appraised. Photos of large pieces of furniture are preferred. Appraisers will explain the history, significance and approximate value of each item. To register for a time slot with appraisers, call the library at 303-795-3961.

annual Paint-A-Thon. Volunteers and fire personnel will prepare and paint homes for Castle Rock residents who are physically or financially unable to do it themselves.

Residents who would like to have their homes considered must apply by Friday, Aug. 29. Go to www.CRgov.com/paintathon, or go to Fire Headquarters, 300 N. Perry St. Work will be done Saturdays, Sept. 13 and Sept. 20. Volunteers must be at least 14 years old; however, ages 10-13 may participate with an accompanying adult. Sign up online by Sept. 8. Contact the fire department at fire@CRgov.com or 303-660-1066.

Donations of paint, materials and supplies are also needed. Potential sponsors should call the department.

PARKER BIBLE STUDY ONGOING FOR more than 20 years, Parker Bible Study will begin the study of 1 & 2 Corinthians on Thursday, Sept. 4. We are a non-denominational group focusing on the love Jesus has for us. To sign up call Diane at 303-841-8799 or email Diane@Telcoa. org. Open to empty nesters, seniors and widows - any who want to keep in the word.

ALFERD PACKER BACON PARTY LITTLETON ROTARY’S second annual Alferd Packer Bacon, Bands & Beer party is from 3-10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, in the parking lot at Reinke’s, 5663 S. Prince St., Littleton. Admission is a $5 donation for ages 12 and older. Money raised at the event goes to the Littleton Rotary Foundation and will be used to enhance community-wide programs and projects. Contact Jim Bisetti, 303-204-7246 or bisettis@msn.com. Go to http://Littletonrotaryclub.com WAG N’ ROMP AT COOK CREEK COOK CREEK Pool is the site of the annual Wag N’ Romp dog event, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6. Entry is free. Donations to the dog rescue are welcome. Dogs can take a splash and wag for a treat. Owners can check out the latest in pet products from local pet vendors, or adopt a pet on the spot. Cook Creek Pool is at 8711 Lone Tree Parkway, Lone Tree. Go to http://www.cityoflonetree.com.

STARLIGHT MOVIE: ‘THE LEGO MOVIE’ THE STARLIGHT movie series and street fair concludes Saturday, Sept. 6, with “The Lego Movie” at Festival Park, 200 Perry St., Castle Rock. The street fair opens at 6 p.m. and the movie begins at dusk. Go to http://www.downtowncastlerock.com/events.

HEALTH/FITNESS HYDROCEPHALUS ASSOCIATION WALK JOIN THE Hydrocephalus Association’s walk at 9 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 31, at Redstone Park, 3280 Redstone Park Circle, Highlands Ranch. Money raised will support the association’s research and education efforts. Contact Phylllis Rogers, hydropr2@comcast. net or go to http://www.hawalk.kintera.org/Denver.

COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVES BONFILS PLANS several blood drives in the South Metro area: from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 2, at Parker Walmart, 11101 S. Parker Road, Parker; from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 2, at Whole Foods, Governor’s Ranch, 5155 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Littleton; from 9-10:40 a.m. and noon to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 3, at Castle Rock Adventist Health Campus, 2350 Meadows Blvd., Castle Rock; from 1-6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 4, at St. Francis Cabrini, 6673 W. Chatfield, Littleton (contact Dave Kathman, 303-979-8876); from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 5, at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker; and from 8 a.m. to noon Sunday, Sept. 7, at St. Louis Parish, 3310 S. Sherman St., Englewood (contact Sarah Miller, 720-987-7594).

Contact Bonfils Appointment Center at 303-363-2300 unless otherwise noted.

REBUILDING WHEN YOUR RELATIONSHIP ENDS THOSE WHO are going through a divorce or the ending of a love relationship can attend a 10-week seminar that promotes healing. Session 1 is from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 4, at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 9203 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch. The seminar offers education, support and social activities. Complimentary child care is provided, with reservations. For information on costs, and to register, contact Beth Walker at bethdwalker@gmail.com or 720-352-9915.

SOUTH METRO OUT OF THE DARKNESS WALK HELP CREATE a world without suicide by participating in the fifth South Metro Out of the Darkness Community Walk to benefit the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. The 2.9-mile walk is Saturday, Sept. 6, at Highlands Ranch High School, 9473 Cresthill Lane, Highlands Ranch. Registration begins and the Resource Fair opens at 9 a.m. and the opening ceremony and walk begin at 10 a.m. No admission required; donations are appreciated. Contact Laurie Freeman, tljcfreeman@live.com.

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AREA 13.1 HALF MARATHON/5K AREA 13.1 is a nationwide Half Marathon/5K series originating in Roswell, Georgia. This is a night race; seriously when have you ever heard of aliens invading during the day? Castle Rock just seemed the perfect place for this event - come on, you really think that rock formed naturally like that? All runners should dress in bright colors and bring plenty of glow-inthe-dark tools to ward off those pesky aliens that might be hiding along the course. After the run, enjoy an “out of this world” expo and after-party complete with food, hypnotic music, dancing, glow and strobe lights and more. Event starts at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept.

6, at the Douglas County Fairgrounds, 500 Fairgrounds Road, Castle Rock. Contact lifes2shortevents@gmail.com or go to http://www.alienhalf.com.

WALK TO FUND NEUROFIBROMATOSIS RESEARCH TAKE STEPS toward a brighter future for children with neurofibromatosis at the sixth annual Denver NF Walk on Sunday, Sept. 7, at Clement Park, 7306 W. Bowles Ave., Littleton. After the 1.5 mile walk, participants can enjoy games, prizes, food, music and more. On-leash dogs welcome. Check-in is at 9 a.m. and the walk begins at 11. The walk will raise money for the Children’s Tumor Foundation, whose mission is to end neurofibromatosis through research. To register, go to www.nfwalk.org/ denver. For details about the foundation, go to www.ctf.org.

EDUCATION CASTLEWOOD CANYON PARK RANGER TALK JOIN OUR park rangers for a weekly presentation, topic of their choice, at our Pikes Peak Amphitheater.

Learn more about the park and have the opportunity to ask our rangers any questions you may have about the park. Meet at the Pikes Peak Amphitheater off of the Lake Gulch Trail. Program is at 2:45 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 31. Call 303-688-5242.

CONVERSATIONAL FRENCH CLASSES FALL CLASSES in conversational French run from Sept. 3 to Oct. 29 at GracePoint Community Church, 90 E. Orchard Road. Class is from 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays, and the program is open to all levels. Class is led by award-winning novelist, playwright, actress and comedienne Judy Rose. She is donating her time and all class materials.

Class is free but a donation is being requested. Contact jrose@ecentral.com for donation amount and other information.

CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH CLASS DOUGLAS COUNTY Libraries offers adults a fun class in conversational Spanish with popular instructor Marta Pardo. The class is offered at 6:30 p.m. for six consecutive Thursdays, from Sept. 4 to Oct. 9 at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. To register, call 303-791-7323 or visit DouglasCountyLibraries.org.

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Lutheran’s Jamil Bond, left, takes a handoff from quarterback James Willis at practice this past week. Bond ran for 1,315 yards and 25 touchdowns last fall for the Lions and Willis threw for 2,306 yards and 24 scores. The Lions are the No. 1 team in the CHSAANow.Com preseason Class 3A poll. Photo by Jim Benton

A new football frontier Numerous area schools change leagues, coaches

By Jim Benton

jbenton @coloradocommunitymedia.com The remodeling is completed and a new landscape for south-metro area football teams will be displayed this season.

More than a dozen of the south metro schools covered by Colorado Community Media will be competing in different leagues, and there are six new head coaches that will be making their debuts.

Rod Dobbs takes over for John Vogt at Chaparral; Gene Hill replaces Jeff Ketron at Douglas County; Mark Robinson supplants Darrel Gorham at Highlands Ranch; and Tyler Knoblock is the new mentor at Heritage, succeeding Mike Griebel. Blair Hubbard moves from Faith Christian to Lutheran as Daryl Moe’s replacement. Jaron Cohen is the new Ponderosa coach after Jamie Woodruff stepped down.

New league alignments find five-time and defending state champion Valor Christian, an independent the past two seasons, joining the Class 5A Centennial League.

“We’re excited about the week in and

week out grind,” said Valor coach Rod Sherman. “Most people would argue that it’s the best league in the state with just how teams have done over the last couple years. We’re getting into the mindset that we are going to play five league games that are going to be four-quarter games and I would guess one or two of them are going to end up in overtime.

“It’s going to be a great challenge for us.

We’re going to have to show up every night in the league just to be in the game at the end of it. We’re excited to play teams with great history like Cherry Creek, Grandview and Cherokee Trail. And Eaglecrest and Overland are really growing their programs the last couple years.”

Valor is top-ranked in the CHSAANow. com preseason poll and Cherry Creek is No. 2. Both schools have challenging nonleague schedules.

“The Centennial League has been a football power for a long as I’ve coached,” said Bruins coach Dave Logan. “Now that you add a team like Valor, it just makes it even tougher.”

The erstwhile Class 5A Continental League will be split into the Continental North and South with six additions.

Highlands Ranch, ThunderRidge, Mountain Vista, Regis Jesuit, Rock Canyon and Fruita Monument will be in the Conti-

nental North.

The Continental South will have Chaparral, Douglas County, Castle View, Legend, Doherty and Fountain-Fort Carson.

“The new 5A alignment represents an imperfect process but it does a good job of honoring regional rivalries, splitting up private schools and helping out the Western Slope,” said Castle View coach Ryan Hollingshead. “There is some imbalance in the strength of leagues, but it is healthy to have everyone in a competitive environment. No school should be stuck in an impossible league to rebuild year after year.”

Hill, who was elevated from an assistant to the head coaching position at Douglas County, anticipates a competitive title race in the Continental South.

“I really do like it,” he said. “Douglas County, Doherty, Castle View, Legend, Fountain-Fort Carson and Chaparral, I think all of us are pretty even and it will be a dogfight to win this conference.”

Arapahoe and Heritage will be in the Class 5A South Metro Conference. Ponderosa joins holdover Littleton in the Class 4A Plains League, while Englewood, Lutheran and Elizabeth will be members of the Class 3A Colorado 7 loop.

“We are entering the Plains Conference, which does not have many traditional rivalries, but it will be exciting to compete

GETTING TO KNOW EACH OTHER The new football league alignments involving south metro teams: CENTENNIAL (5A): Cherry Creek, Valor Christian, Cherokee Trail, Eaglecrest, Overland, Grandview.

CONTINENTAL NORTH (5A): Rock Canyon, Fruita Monument, Highlands Ranch, Mountain Vista, ThunderRidge, Regis Jesuit.

CONTINENTAL SOUTH (5A): Castle View, Doherty, Fountain-Fort Carson, Legend, Chaparral, Douglas County.

SOUTH METRO (5A): Arapahoe, Heritage, Gateway, Aurora Hinkley, Rangeview, Grand Junction, Smoky Hill.

PLAINS (4A): Ponderosa, Littleton, Dakota Ridge, Green Mountain, J.K. Kennedy, Lincoln.

COLORADO 7 (3A): Englewood, Lutheran, Elizabeth, Fort Lupton, Fort Morgan, Skyview, Vista Peak, Weld Central. against new programs,” said the Mustangs’ Cohen.

Lutheran is the No. 1-ranked in the preseason CHSAANow.com poll and Hubbard brings a wealth of playoff experience with him from Faith Christian.

“There are no teams on the 2014 schedule that the Lions have ever faced previously so there will be many new challenges this season,” said Hubbard.

FOOTBALL TEAMS AT A GLANCE Chaparral

COACH: Rob Dobbs

2013 RECAP: The Wolverines were 2-3 in the Continental League and 4-6 overall.

TOP RETURNING PLAYERS: Brandon Leahey, OL, 6-3, 285, Sr.; Mitch Ross, RB/FB/TE, 6-0, 200, Sr.; Patrick Moody, LB, 6-1, 203, Soph.

2014 OUTLOOK: Injuries hampered the Wolverines chances for a winning season a year ago but Dobbs, who had been an assistant coach with the program, is hoping that a healthy team plus solid underclassmen will restore Chap’s winning ways in his first campaign as head coach.

TOP RETURNING PLAYERS: James Willis, QB, 6-1, 195, Sr.; Josh Clausen, WR, 6-4, 205, Sr.; Jamil Bond, 6-0, 195, Sr.; Brendan Edgerly, LB, 6-5, 200, Sr.

5-9, 165, Sr.; Keagan Anderson, LB, 6-1, 190, Sr.; Austin Gilbert, LB, 6-1, 190, Sr.; Corbin Keicher, S, 5-8, 155, Sr.; Jacob Edson, OL, 6-2, 260, Sr.

2014 OUTLOOK: Hubbard, entering his first season

2014 OUTLOOK: Legend will be in the Continental

Legend

South League this fall and will be without quarterback Peyton Remy who decided not the play football in order to concentrate on baseball. Sophomore Marc Muma is expected to be the starting quarterback. “We have a tougher schedule and we’re in a tougher league,” said Doyle. “We’re going to be OK. We’re going to have to come together as a team and really fight to win games whereas last year we were pretty dynamic on offense and scored a lot of points.

This year we are going to have to grind things out.”

with the Lions, guided Faith Christian to 14 state playoff appearances in 15 seasons and won three state titles.

Lutheran, the No. 1-ranked Class 3A team in CHSAANow.com preseason poll, has never previously faced any of the teams on this year’s schedule. “The Lions will lean on the leadership of 13 returning seniors, many of whom were impact players from last year’s squad,” said Hubbard.

COACH: Robert Doyle

Lutheran

COACH: Blair Hubbard

2013 RECAP: The Lions were 4-2 in the Metro League, 8-3 overall and lost in the first round of the Class 3A playoffs.

2013 RECAP: The Titans were 4-2 in the Pioneer

League and 6-4 overall after losing to Douglas County in the first round of the Class 5A State Playoffs.

TOP RETURNING PLAYERS: Alex Ausmus, WR,

TOP RETURNING PLAYERS: James Maxie, RB/ LB, 6-1, 195, Sr.; Nick Wilson, QB, 5-11, 175, Jr.; Jack Griffin, WR/FS, 5-7, 160, Sr.; Mitch Mealhow, WR/DE, 6-2, 205, Jr.; Austin Bullock, DE, 6-2, 195, Sr.

2014 OUTLOOK: After graduating most of the offensive and defensive starters from last year’s team Ponderosa will be transitioning to a new offensive system under a new staff. Wilson and sophomore Thomas McCann are battling to win the starting QB job behind a big, athletic offensive line. The Mustangs will be competing in the Plains Conference and have a rugged non-conference schedule.

“Replacing multiple starters on both sides of the ball will

Ponderosa

COACH: Jaron Cohen

2013 RECAP: The Mustangs were 5-2 in the Class 4A Pikes Peak League and 6-4 overall.

be challenging but we believe we have young players that are able to step up and compete at a high level in varsity competition,” said Cohen. “(We) hope to continue the tradition of excellence that Ponderosa football is known for.”

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Gymnasts join together from all around South metro’s co-op squads make for unique friendships

By Jim Benton

jbenton @coloradocommunitymedia.com McKenna Moede sometimes has trouble explaining the postflight twists and flips involved in her vaulting routine.

She has even more trouble telling schoolmates for whom and where she competes as a high school gymnast.

Moede, a senior at Legend, competes mainly in the vault and beam for the Ponderosa gymnastics team.

Like all four south metro girls gymnastics teams, Ponderosa is a co-op squad with gymnasts coming from Ponderosa, Legend, Chaparral, Douglas County, Castle View and SkyView Academy.

“We don’t get a lot of recognition,” said Moede. “A lot of people from my school don’t even know we have a gymnastics team. I have to explain we have to go to Ponderosa and they’re like, `oh, well, that’s kind of like a rival school.’ So we don’t get as much support as we’d like. Not a lot of people from our school come to our meets.”

However, it is still fun for Moede to have a high school team on which to compete.

“It’s a little different but it’s a lot of fun, meeting a lot of girls from different schools,” she said. “It’s fun to come to practice and see a lot of new faces, get to go to meets together.

It’s hard not to see them at school but there are seven from my school going over to Ponderosa. It’s fun to see them in the halls and drive over together.

“They do include us at Legend when we have pep assemblies and it’s nice to be in them. When we have state meets, we get out of school early and we are recognized in the announcements.”

Ponderosa was 10th at last year’s state meet. The team’s top returning gymnasts are seniors Cara Redalen and Moede. Both are three-time state qualifiers. Redalen was one of Ponderosa’ top floor exercise scorers all last season while Moede is a standout on the beam and vault.

Junior Katie Steward was the Mustangs top all-around performer a year ago.

“Our skill level is the highest we have had in 10 years,” said Ponderosa coach Lisa Fischer. “A talented sophomore class, led by Jordyn Miller and Calista Hill, is coming in seasoned

with a year of high school competition under their belts and they are driven. … Our freshmen will be key contributors to the varsity this season. Our strongest events will be bars and floor.”

Cherry Creek draws gymnasts from three schools including Grandview and Smoky Hill.

The Bruins were third in the state meet last season but have two state runner-up finishes and two regional titles in the last four seasons.

Cheri Way Steffes, a former Alabama AllAmerican and University of Denver assistant, is the new Creek coach and has liked what she has seen early this season.

“We have looked great,” said Steffes. “I’m going to stay positive. It’s my first year. I have been watching Creek gymnastics for 20 years, back in the days when I started coaching in Colorado.”

Seniors Alaina Bolton, Rachel Wong and Mya Dodd, who attend Creek, and Grandview senior Elise Shalowitz will be the ringleaders for this year’s Bruins. Junior Avery Paxton and sophomore Katie Mancini return from last season and the Bruins also will have transfers, sophomore Lauren Walker and freshman Samantha Simon, on the team.

“We have a lot of unsung heroes behind that lineup,” said Steffes.

Rock Canyon draws gymnasts from Mountain Vista, Rock Canyon, Highlands Ranch and ThunderRidge. Last season three Jaguars qualified individually for the state meet.

Second-year head coach Vickie Frenzer will have a team led by all-around senior captains Kayti Conger and Taylor Krason. Sophomore Natalie Smith is expected to be a standout as a floor specialist along with Mikayla Valentine on the beam.

“Our numbers have increased dramatically from last year, allowing us to have both JV and varsity rosters which is very exciting for the program,” said Frenzer. “Rock Canyon has a strong, young team and I am excited to watch (the girls) continue to grow as young women and athletes through the upcoming season. They have a lot of talent and I can’t wait to see what they do with it.”

At Heritage, first-year coach Megan Kling has five returning gymnasts and the Eagles, with student athletes coming from mainly Heritage, Arapahoe and Littleton, will also compete with a junior varsity team as well as a varsity at some meets this season.

“The program is small but we always have girls with huge goals and great attitudes,” said Kling. “The girls drive me to always make the program bigger and better.”

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The team will look to secure additional investors with the hope of returning for the 2015-16 campaign.

Any players signed to contracts for Denver for the upcoming season became free agents immediately.

“We feel the Denver market remains a strong, viable area for minor league hockey, and has an ownership group that is passionate about making it work,” said Steve Ryan, CHL Commissioner. “We are confident that with time, they will return to the ice and re-establish themselves in the community for the years ahead.

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THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 8, 2014, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 8/21/2014 Last Publication: 9/18/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 8/7/2014 ROBERT J. HUSSON DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: DAVID R DOUGHTY Colorado Registration #: 40042 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: Attorney File #: 14-001248 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/

other violations of the terms thereof.

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

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 1, BLOCK 2, STROH RANCH FILING NO. 3, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 12918 S Molly Ct, Parker, CO 80134

the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof.

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

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 53, THE PINERY TOWNHOUSE DEVELOPMENT AMENDED, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO Which has the address of: 6533 N. Pinewood Dr, Parker, CO 80134

Public Notices Public Trustees PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0222 To Whom It May Concern: On 6/23/2014 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: CLIFFORD D. JOLLY Original Beneficiary: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION ND Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 6/7/2006 Recording Date of DOT: 7/25/2006 Reception No. of DOT: 2006063219 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $300,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $299,777.42 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: the failure to make timely payments required under said Deed of Trust and the Evidence of Debt secured thereby.

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

Legal Description of Real Property: A PARCEL OF LAND SITUATED IN THE STATE OF COLORADO, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, WITH A STREET LOCATION ADDRESS OF 6600 E LOOKOUT DR; PARKER, CO 80138-8707 CURRENTLY OWNED BY CLIFFORD D JOLLY HAVING A TAX IDENTIFICATION NUMBER OF 0103253 AND BEING THE SAME PROPERTY MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN BOOK/PAGE OR DOCUMENT NUMBER 1714-2012 DATED 5/27/1999 AND FURTHER DESCRIBED AS LOT 11 5.105 AM/L SIERRA VISTA #1.

Which has the address of: 6600 E. Lookout Dr, Parker, CO 80138 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 15, 2014, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 8/21/2014 Last Publication: 9/18/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 6/24/2014 ROBERT J. HUSSON DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: TORBEN M WELCH Colorado Registration #: 34282 1430 WYNKOOP STREET SUITE 300, DENVER, COLORADO 80202 Phone #: Fax #: Attorney File #: 6884.0285 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2014-0222 First Publication: 8/21/2014 Last Publication: 9/18/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0182 To Whom It May Concern: On 5/14/2014 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: JEFFREY DAVID CHANDLER Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR CHERRY CREEK MORTGAGE CO., INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 8/27/2010 Recording Date of DOT: 8/30/2010 Reception No. of DOT: 2010054218 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $226,943.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $216,361.83 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: the failure to timely make payments as required under the Deed of Trust.

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

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 2, BLOCK 1, CLARKE FARMS SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 3, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 17020 E Carr Ave, Parker, CO 80134 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 8, 2014, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 8/21/2014 Last Publication: 9/18/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 8/7/2014 ROBERT J. HUSSON DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: DAVID R DOUGHTY Colorado Registration #: 40042 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400,

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Legal Notice No.: 2014-0182 First Publication: 8/21/2014 Last Publication: 9/18/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0196 To Whom It May Concern: On 5/29/2014 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: LESLIE K COTTLE AND CAROL A COTTLE Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR WMC MORTGAGE CORP. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR SECURITIZED ASSET BACKED RECEIVABLES LLC TRUST 2006-WM1, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-WM1 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 9/29/2005 Recording Date of DOT: 10/4/2005 Reception No. of DOT: 2005094992 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $168,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $159,575.51 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof.

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

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 7, COTTONWOOD SUBDIVISION, FILLING NO. 3, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 8459 Sandreed Circle , Parker, CO 80134 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 1, 2014, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 8/7/2014 Last Publication: 9/4/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 6/3/2014 ROBERT J. HUSSON DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: MONICA KADRMAS Colorado Registration #: 34904 1199 BANNOCK STREET , DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 813-1177 Fax #: (303) 813-1107 Attorney File #: 9106.100042.F01 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2014-0196 First Publication: August 7, 2014 Last Publication: September 4, 2014 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0202 To Whom It May Concern: On 6/5/2014 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: MICHAEL FORD Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR AMERICAN MORTGAGE NETWORK, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR RESIDENTIAL FUNDING MORTGAGE SECURITIES I, INC., MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-SA1 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 10/11/2005 Recording Date of DOT: 10/19/2005 Reception No. of DOT: 2005100583 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $224,250.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $221,180.68 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof.

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

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 1, BLOCK 2, STROH RANCH FILING NO. 3, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 12918 S Molly Ct, Parker, CO 80134 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 24, 2014, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs

NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 24, 2014, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 7/31/2014 Last Publication: 8/28/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 6/9/2014 ROBERT J. HUSSON DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: JOAN OLSON Colorado Registration #: 28078 1199 BANNOCK STREET , DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 813-1177 Fax #: (303) 813-1107 Attorney File #: 4500.100217.F01 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/

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Legal Notice No.: 2014-0202 First Publication: 7/31/2014 Last Publication: 8/28/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0205 To Whom It May Concern: On 6/5/2014 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: DAVID C. OLSON AND ROBYN B. OLSON Original Beneficiary: WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 9/12/2003 Recording Date of DOT: 10/17/2003 Reception No. of DOT: 2003151890 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $841,550.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $810,924.27 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof.

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

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 1, CENTENNIAL RANCH, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO Which has the address of: 7405 Sagebrush Drive, Parker, CO 80138 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 24, 2014, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 7/31/2014 Last Publication: 8/28/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 6/9/2014 ROBERT J. HUSSON DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: MONICA KADRMAS Colorado Registration #: 34904 1199 BANNOCK STREET , DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 813-1177 Fax #: (303) 813-1107 Attorney File #: 1068.100278.F01 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2014-0205 First Publication: 7/31/2014 Last Publication: 8/28/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0209 To Whom It May Concern: On 6/5/2014 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: SANDRA J. WIEGARD Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR MEGASTAR FINANCIAL CORP. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 5/27/2011 Recording Date of DOT: 6/14/2011 Reception No. of DOT: 2011036148 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $126,704.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $122,802.01 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof.

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

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 53, THE PINERY TOWNHOUSE DEVELOPMENT AMENDED, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO Which has the address of: 6533 N. Pinewood Dr, Parker, CO 80134 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 24, 2014, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 7/31/2014 Last Publication: 8/28/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 6/9/2014 ROBERT J. HUSSON DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: JANICE HOFMANN CLARK Colorado Registration #: 7264 5347 S VALENTIA WAY SUITE 100, GREENWOOD VILLAGE, COLORADO 80111 Phone #: (303) 573-1080 Fax #: Attorney File #: 14-00420SH *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2014-0209 First Publication: 7/31/2014 Last Publication: 8/28/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0210 To Whom It May Concern: On 6/16/2014 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: HEATHER R KIMBERLING Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR CLARION MORTGAGE CAPITAL, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A.. AS TRUSTEE ON BEHALF OF CWABS ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES TRUST 2006-5 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 12/22/2005 Recording Date of DOT: 1/6/2006 Reception No. of DOT: 2006001885 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $224,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $230,804.69 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof.***Loan Modification Agreement made on June 5, 2009 THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust.

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 27, WILLOW RIDGE FILING THREE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT RECORDED JANUARY 15, 1998 UNDER RECEPTION NO. 9803039, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 10840 Crestone Needles Drive, Parker, CO 80138 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 8, 2014, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 8/14/2014 Last Publication: 9/11/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 6/17/2014 ROBERT J. HUSSON DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: JOAN OLSON Colorado Registration #: 28078 1199 BANNOCK STREET , DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 813-1177 Fax #: (303) 813-1107 Attorney File #: 1159.100191.F01 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2014-0210 First Publication: 8/14/2014 Last Publication: 9/11/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0216 To Whom It May Concern: On 6/17/2014 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: CHRISTOPHER M MEDINA AND SUNSHINE A MEDINA Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR DHI MORTGAGE COMPANY LTD Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 8/3/2006 Recording Date of DOT: 8/9/2006 Reception No. of DOT: 2006068317 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $232,269.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $223,581.67 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: the failure to timely make payments as required under the Deed of Trust.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE

PUBLIC NOTICE the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below Parker to be recorded in Douglas County.

NOTICE OF SALE Original Grantor: CHRISTOPHER M MEDINA AND SUNSHINE A MEDINA Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0234 Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, To Whom It May Concern: On 6/26/2014 INC. AS NOMINEE FOR DHI MORTthe undersigned Public Trustee caused GAGE COMPANY LTD the Notice of Election and Demand relatCurrent Holder of Evidence of Debt: BANK ing to the Deed of Trust described below OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY to be recorded in Douglas County.

MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SEROriginal Grantor: WILLIAM J SCHWEIZER AND PATRICIA SCHWEIZER VICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECLOANS SERVICING, LP TRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 8/3/2006 INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE Recording Date of DOT: 8/9/2006 FOR LENDER, FULL SPECTRUM LENDReception No. of DOT: 2006068317 ING, INC. DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

To advertise your public notices callof303-566-4100 Current Holder Evidence of Debt: THE Original Principal Amount of Evidence of BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA Debt: $232,269.00 THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTOutstanding Principal Amount as of the EE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CERTIdate hereof: $223,581.67 FICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWABS INC., Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, are hereby notified that the covenants of SERIES 2004-6 the deed of trust have been violated as Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 5/25/2004 follows: the failure to timely make payRecording Date of DOT: 6/7/2004 ments as required under the Deed of Reception No. of DOT: 2004058378 Trust.

DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE Original Principal Amount of Evidence of A FIRST LIEN. Debt: $216,500.00 The property described herein is all of the Outstanding Principal Amount as of the property encumbered by the lien of the date hereof: $200,174.08 deed of trust.

Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you Legal Description of Real Property: are hereby notified that the covenants of LOT 23, BLOCK 2, BRADBURY RANCH the deed of trust have been violated as FILING NO. 11, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. follows: Failure to pay monthly installWhich has the address of: 11888 Trail ments due Note Holder.

Court, Parker, CO 80134 THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. NOTICE OF SALE The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the The current holder of the Evidence of Debt deed of trust. secured by the Deed of Trust described Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 21, BLOCK 4, CLARKE FARMS herein, has filed written election and deSUBDIVISION, FILING NO. 1, COUNTY mand for sale as provided by law and in OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. said Deed of Trust.

Which has the address of: 17131 CampiTHEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given on Way, Parker, CO 80138 that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. WedNOTICE OF SALE nesday, October 8, 2014, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle The current holder of the Evidence of Debt Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public aucsecured by the Deed of Trust described tion to the highest and best bidder for herein, has filed written election and decash, the said real property and all inmand for sale as provided by law and in terest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs said Deed of Trust. and assigns therein, for the purpose of THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given paying the indebtedness provided in said that on the first possible sale date (unless Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. WedTrust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses nesday, October 15, 2014, at the Public of sale and other items allowed by law, Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle and will deliver to the purchaser a CertificRock, Colorado, I will sell at public aucate of Purchase, all as provided by law. tion to the highest and best bidder for First Publication: 8/14/2014 cash, the said real property and all inLast Publication: 9/11/2014 terest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs Publisher: Douglas County News Press and assigns therein, for the purpose of Dated: 6/17/2014 paying the indebtedness provided in said ROBERT J. HUSSON DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of The name, address and telephone numTrust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses bers of the attorney(s) representing the of sale and other items allowed by law, legal holder of the indebtedness is: and will deliver to the purchaser a CertificCOURTNEY E. WRIGHT ate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

Colorado Registration #: 45482 First Publication: 8/21/2014 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, Last Publication: 9/18/2014 ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 6/27/2014 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 ROBERT J. HUSSON Fax #: DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee Attorney File #: 14-001612 The name, address and telephone num*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE bers of the attorney(s) representing the SALE DATES on the Public Trustee weblegal holder of the indebtedness is: site: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustTONI DALE ee/ Colorado Registration #: 30580 355 UNION BOULEVARD SUITE 250, Legal Notice No.: 2014-0216 LAKEWOOD, COLORADO 80228 First Publication: 8/14/2014 Phone #: (303) 274-0155 Last Publication: 9/11/2014 Fax #: (303) 274-0159 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Attorney File #: 14-910-26827 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE PUBLIC NOTICE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustParker ee/ NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0217 Legal Notice No.: 2014-0234 First Publication: 8/21/2014 To Whom It May Concern: On 6/17/2014 Last Publication: 9/18/2014 the undersigned Public Trustee caused Publisher: Douglas County News Press the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below PUBLIC NOTICE to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: CARLOS IBANEZ Parker Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECNOTICE OF SALE TRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0236 INC. AS NOMINEE FOR SCME MORTGAGE BANKERS, INC. To Whom It May Concern: On 6/27/2014 Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: the undersigned Public Trustee caused GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC the Notice of Election and Demand relatDate of Deed of Trust (DOT): 6/26/2007 ing to the Deed of Trust described below Recording Date of DOT: 7/6/2007 to be recorded in Douglas County.

Reception No. of DOT: 2007053708 Original Grantor: JAMES STANLEY DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

KEITH AND DONNA B. KEITH Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECDebt: $162,500.00 TRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, Outstanding Principal Amount as of the INC., AS NOMINEE FOR FREMONT INdate hereof: $149,866.39 VESTMENT & LOAN Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: HSare hereby notified that the covenants of BC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIthe deed of trust have been violated as ATION, AS TRUSTEE, IN TRUST FOR follows: the failure to timely make payTHE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF ACE ments as required under the Deed of SECURITIES CORP. HOME EQUITY Trust.

LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2006-FM2, ASTHE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE SET BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIA FIRST LIEN. FICATES The property described herein is all of the Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 5/24/2006 property encumbered by the lien of the Recording Date of DOT: 6/12/2006 deed of trust.

Reception No. of DOT: 2006049539 Legal Description of Real Property: DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

LOT 128, COTTONWOOD SUBDIVIOriginal Principal Amount of Evidence of SION, FILING NO. 7, COUNTY OF Debt: $772,000.00 DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Outstanding Principal Amount as of the Which has the address of: 8622 Barberry date hereof: $755,111.67 Place, Parker, CO 80134 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of NOTICE OF SALE the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and inThe current holder of the Evidence of Debt terest when due together with all other secured by the Deed of Trust described payments provided for in the Evidence of herein, has filed written election and deDebt secured by the Deed of Trust and mand for sale as provided by law and in other violations of the terms thereof. said Deed of Trust.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given A FIRST LIEN. that on the first possible sale date (unless The property described herein is all of the the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wedproperty encumbered by the lien of the nesday, October 8, 2014, at the Public deed of trust.

Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Legal Description of Real Property: Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public aucLOT 3, BLOCK 2, THE PINERY/HIGH tion to the highest and best bidder for PRAIRIE FARMS, FILING NO. 1A, cash, the said real property and all inCOUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF terest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs COLORADO. and assigns therein, for the purpose of Which has the address of: 5646 Saddle paying the indebtedness provided in said Creek Trail, Parker, CO 80134 Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses NOTICE OF SALE of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a CertificThe current holder of the Evidence of Debt ate of Purchase, all as provided by law. secured by the Deed of Trust described First Publication: 8/14/2014 herein, has filed written election and deLast Publication: 9/11/2014 mand for sale as provided by law and in Publisher: Douglas County News Press said Deed of Trust.

Dated: 6/17/2014 THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given ROBERT J. HUSSON that on the first possible sale date (unless DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. WedThe name, address and telephone numnesday, October 15, 2014, at the Public bers of the attorney(s) representing the Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle legal holder of the indebtedness is: Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public aucCOURTNEY E. WRIGHT tion to the highest and best bidder for Colorado Registration #: 45482 cash, the said real property and all in9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, terest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 and assigns therein, for the purpose of Phone #: (303) 706-9990 paying the indebtedness provided in said Fax #: Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Attorney File #: 14-001302 Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE of sale and other items allowed by law, SALE DATES on the Public Trustee weband will deliver to the purchaser a Certificsite: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustate of Purchase, all as provided by law. ee/ First Publication: 8/21/2014 Last Publication: 9/18/2014 Legal Notice No.: 2014-0217 Publisher: Douglas County News Press First Publication: 8/14/2014 Dated: 6/27/2014 Last Publication: 9/11/2014 ROBERT J. HUSSON Publisher: Douglas County News Press DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numPUBLIC NOTICE bers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Parker CYNTHIA LOWERY-GRABER NOTICE OF SALE Colorado Registration #: 34145 Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0234 999 18TH STREET SUITE 2201, DENVER, COLORADO 80202 To Whom It May Concern: On 6/26/2014 Phone #: (303) 865-1400 the undersigned Public Trustee caused Fax #: (303) 865-1410 the Notice of Election and Demand relatAttorney File #: 09-29909RRR ing to the Deed of Trust described below *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE to be recorded in Douglas County.

SALE DATES on the Public Trustee webOriginal Grantor: WILLIAM J SCHsite: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustWEIZER AND PATRICIA SCHWEIZER ee/ Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, Legal Notice No.: 2014-0236 INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE First Publication: 8/21/2014 FOR LENDER, FULL SPECTRUM LENDLast Publication: 9/18/2014 ING, INC. Publisher: Douglas County News Press Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTPUBLIC NOTICE EE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWABS INC., Parker ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, NOTICE OF SALE SERIES 2004-6 Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0240 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 5/25/2004 Recording Date of DOT: 6/7/2004 To Whom It May Concern: On 6/27/2014 Reception No. of DOT: 2004058378 the undersigned Public Trustee caused DOT Recorded in Douglas County. the Notice of Election and Demand relat-

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to all ages. Kids 12 and under eat free. Takes place at Clavin’s Bar and Grill, 17904 Cottonwood Drive, Parker.

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East Frontage Road, go the website at castlerockbridge.

com. For assistance in finding a bridge partner, call Georgiana Butler at 303-810-8504. Visit www.castlerockbridge.com.

CYCLE CLUB meets at 9 a.m. Saturdays in the parking lot of Southeast Christian Church. Tour the streets of Parker, Elizabeth and Castle Rock. Call John at 720-842-5520.

PARKER ARTISTS Guild presents free art classes for kids and teen on the second Saturday of each month at Hobby Lobby at Parker Road and Mainstreet. Lessons and Lemonade classes for ages 10-12 are at 9:30 or 11 a.m., and the Teen Art Studio for grades 7-9 are at 1 or 3 p.m.

Reservations required by the Wednesday before class. Go to www.parkerartistsguild.com and click on Youth Programs. 20 students maximum.

THERAPEUTIC RIDING. Promise Ranch

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

PARKER ARTS Council has youth open mic/karaoke

nights on the first Thursday of each month. The event is open

AARP PARKER meets at 1 p.m. every second Wednesday of the month at Parker United Methodist Church, 11805 S. Pine Drive, Parker. There are interesting and informative programs for seniors. For further information, contact Patsy at 303-905-1008.

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

AWANA CLUB at Parker Bible Church meets from 6:30-8:05 p.m. Wednesdays at 4391 E. Mainstreet. Call 303841-3836.

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

CHERRY CREEK Valley Rotary Club meets at 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays at The Conference Center, Parker Adventist Hospital, 9395 Crown Crest Blvd, Parker. Call President Don Willson at 720-314-6830 or e-mail dlw166@rollens.com.

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

303-841-5897.

COMMON THREAD Quilt Club meets the second Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at the Parker Fire Department Headquarters building at 17250 Parkglenn. E-mail judiwithdiamonds@aol.com. Visit www.ctqc.webs.com.

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

DENVER AND New Orleans RR Club meets

at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Parker Depot building, 11027 S. Pikes Peak Drive, No. 106. Call Bill Byers at 303-646-3256.

FIBROMYALGIA WOMEN’S group welcomes

women wanting to make friendships and have positive discussions on a variety of fibro-related subjects. Group meets at 1:30 p.m. bi-weekly at the Parker Library, in the large conference room. Call Kathy at 303-840-2680 or 303-791-8814.

GREAT BOOKS. Great Books discussion group meets from 10:30 a.m. to noon the second and fourth Thursdays of each month at the Parker Library. Call Sara Gutknecht at 303805-4306 for information. Other Great Books groups meet at Douglas County Libraries in Lone Tree, Highlands Ranch and Castle Rock (Philip S. Miller). Great Books is a forum for thoughtful adults to read and discuss significant works of fiction, philosophy, political science, poetry and drama.

Afternoon and evening times are available; groups meet once

every 2-4 weeks. No registration is required. For information, call 303-791-7323 or visit DouglasCountyLibraries.org.

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

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

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

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

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FOR THE WEEK OF AUG 25, 2014

GALLERY OF GAMES

ARIES (Mar 21 to Apr 19) Despite your Aries penchant for wanting to tackle a problem head-on, you might want to take a little more time to see how a current situation develops. It could surprise you.

TAURUS (Apr 20 to May 20) TTaking on the role of peacemaker in a disruptive environment is a challenge.

But you can do it. Just continue to have the same faith in yourself that so many others have in you.

PUBLIC NOTICE

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Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0240

GEMINI (May 21 to Jun 20) Although your work schedule keeps you busy, you should make time to start preparing for that important upcoming family event you’ll want to celebrate in a special way.

To Whom It May Concern: On 6/27/2014 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: CARLOS A CHAVEZ AND LISA M CHAVEZ Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR AMERICAN HOME MORTGAGE Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 7/18/2005 Recording Date of DOT: 7/25/2005 Reception No. of DOT: 2005068126 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $237,026.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $203,218.05 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: the failure to timely make payments as required under the Deed of Trust.

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

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 9, STONEGATE FILING NO. 6E, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 15979 Rock Crystal Drive, Parker, CO 80134

CANCER (Jun 21 to Jul 22) Home is where the Moon Child wants to be early in the week. But by week’s end, a chance to travel raises her or his excitement level, and that of the lucky person who gets to go along.

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GALLERY OF GAMES

PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0240

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Trustees

Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0240 To Whom It May Concern: On 6/27/2014 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: CARLOS A CHAVEZ AND LISA M CHAVEZ Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR AMERICAN HOME MORTGAGE Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 7/18/2005 Recording Date of DOT: 7/25/2005 Reception No. of DOT: 2005068126 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $237,026.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $203,218.05 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: the failure to timely make payments as required under the Deed of Trust.

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

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 9, STONEGATE FILING NO. 6E, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 15979 Rock Crystal Drive, Parker, CO 80134 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless

To Whom It May Concern: On 6/27/2014 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: CARLOS A CHAVEZ AND LISA M CHAVEZ Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR AMERICAN HOME MORTGAGE Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 7/18/2005 Recording Date of DOT: 7/25/2005 Reception No. of DOT: 2005068126 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $237,026.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $203,218.05 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: the failure to timely make payments as required under the Deed of Trust.

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

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 9, STONEGATE FILING NO. 6E, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 15979 Rock Crystal Drive, Parker, CO 80134 NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustees

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 15, 2014, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 8/21/2014 Last Publication: 9/18/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 7/1/2014 ROBERT J. HUSSON DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: COURTNEY E. WRIGHT Colorado Registration #: 45482 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: Attorney File #: 14-002095 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2014-0240 First Publication: 8/21/2014 Last Publication: 9/18/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

LEO (Jul 23 to Aug 22) Be careful not to be a copycat when dealing with someone who uses unfair or even unkind methods to reach a goal. As always, do the right thing the right way, and you’ll win in the end.

VIRGO (Aug 23 to Sept 22) An offer could have many good things attached to it that are not apparent at first glance, including a chance to move into another career area. You might want to check out its possibilities.

LIBRA (Sept 23 to Oct 22) With responsibilities surging both in the workplace and in the home, it’s important to prioritize how you deal with them. Be patient.

Pressures will begin to ease starting early next week.

SCORPIO (Oct 23 to Nov 21) A positive reaction to a suggestion could indicate that you’re on track for getting your message to the right people. Devote the weekend to catching up with the special people in your life.

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 15, 2014, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 8/21/2014 Last Publication: 9/18/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 7/1/2014 ROBERT J. HUSSON DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: COURTNEY E. WRIGHT Colorado Registration #: 45482 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: Attorney File #: 14-002095 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/

Public Trustees

Legal Notice No.: 2014-0240 First Publication: 8/21/2014 Last Publication: 9/18/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Government Legals PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF CONTRACTORS SETTLEMENT COUNTY OF DOUGLAS STATE OF COLORADO NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 38-26-107, C.R.S., as amended, that on September 27, 2014, final settlement will be made by the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, for and on account of a contract between Douglas County and HUDICK EXCAVATING, INC. for the Double Angel Road Extension Project (Chambers Road to Hess Road), Douglas County Project Number CI 2011-022 in Douglas County; and that any person, co-partnership, association or corporation that has an unpaid claim against said Hudick Excavating, Inc. for or on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or any of his subcontractors in or about the performance of said work, or that supplied rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of said work, may at any time up to and including said time of such final settlement on said September 27, 2014, file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim with the Board of County Commissioners, c/o Public Works Engineering Director, with a copy to the Project Manager, Sean Owens, Department of Public Works Engineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 to Dec 21) A new attitude from those in charge could make things difficult for you unless you can accept the changes without feeling as if you’re being pressured into doing so.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22 to Jan 19) Family matters once again dominate much of the week. But don’t neglect your workplace duties while you deal with them.

An offer to help could come from a surprising source.

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF CONTRACTORS SETTLEMENT COUNTY OF DOUGLAS STATE OF COLORADO NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 38-26-107, C.R.S., as amended, that on September 27, 2014, final settlement will be made by the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, for and on account of a contract between Douglas County and HUDICK EXCAVATING, INC. for the Double Angel Road Extension Project (Chambers Road to Hess Road), Douglas County Project Number CI 2011-022 in Douglas County; and that any person, co-partnership, association or corporation that has an unpaid claim against said Hudick Excavating, Inc. for or on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or any of his subcontractors in or about the performance of said work, or that supplied rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of said work, may at any time up to and including said time of such final settlement on said September 27, 2014, file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim with the Board of County Commissioners, c/o Public Works Engineering Director, with a copy to the Project Manager, Sean Owens, Department of Public Works Engineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104.

Government Legals

Failure on the part of claimant to file such statement prior to such final settlement will relieve said County of Douglas from all and any liability for such claimant's claim.

The Board of Douglas County Commissioners of the County of Douglas, Colorado, By: Frederick H. Koch, P.E., Public Works Engineering Director.

Legal Notice No.: 925883 First Publication: August 28, 2014 Last Publication: September 4, 2014 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF CONTRACTORS SETTLEMENT COUNTY OF DOUGLAS STATE OF COLORADO NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 38-26-107, C.R.S., as amended, that on September 27, 2014, final settlement will be made by the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, for and on account of a contract between Douglas County and AGGREGATE INDUSTRIES-WCR, INC. for the 2014 Asphalt Overlay Project, Douglas County Project Number CI 2014-004 in Douglas County; and that any person, co-partnership, association or corporation that has an unpaid claim against said Aggregate Industries-WCR, Inc. for or on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or any of his subcontractors in or about the performance of said work, or

AQUARIUS (Jan 20 to Feb 18) A difficult workplace situation begins to ease, but there still are matters that need to be dealt with before it’s fully resolved. There’s also a more positive turn in domestic relationships.

PISCES (Feb 19 to Mar 20) Don’t let yourself be rushed into making a decision about an intriguing fiNOTICE OF nancial arrangement. Asking questions and checking it CONTRACTORS SETTLEMENT out now could pay off in a big way later on.

COUNTY OF DOUGLAS PUBLIC NOTICE

STATE OF COLORADO

BORN THIS WEEK: You might have a tendency to

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant betomore than a bit judgmental, but others understand Section 38-26-107, C.R.S., as amended, it comes from a warm, loving heart. that on September 27, 2014, final settlement will be made by the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, for and on © 2014 King Features Synd., Inc. account of a contract between Douglas Public Notice County and AGGREGATE INDUSTRIES-WCR, INC. for the 2014 Asphalt NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Overlay Project, Douglas County Project Number CI 2014-004 in Douglas NOTICE is hereby given pursuant to SecCounty; and that any person, co-partnertion 32-1-204(1), C.R.S. that on Tuesday, ship, association or corporation that has September 2, 2014, at 7:00 p.m., or as an unpaid claim against said Aggregate soon as possible thereafter, a public Industries-WCR, Inc. for or on account of hearing will be conducted. The hearing the furnishing of labor, materials, team will be conducted at the Council Chamhire, sustenance, provisions, provender or bers, Parker Town Hall, Town of Parker, other supplies used or consumed by such 20120 E. Main Street, Parker, CO 80138, contractor or any of his subcontractors in Colorado, or at such other time and place or about the performance of said work, or as these hearings may be continued. A that supplied rental machinery, tools, or public hearing will be heard upon the apequipment to the extent used in the proplication on file with the Parker Town secution of said work, may at any time up Council, by the Petitioners for the proto and including said time of such final setposed Overlook Metropolitan District, for a tlement on said September 27, 2014, file a formation of a metropolitan district. The verified statement of the amount due and affected property is generally located unpaid on account of such claim with the southeast of the intersection of Haswell Board of County Commissioners, c/o PubDrive and North Motsenbocker Road in lic Works Engineering Director, with a the Town of Parker, Douglas County, Colcopy to the Project Engineer, Terry orado.

Gruber, Department of Public Works Engineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that pursuThird Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO ant to Sections 32-1-203(3.5) and 32-180104.

204(1.5), C.R.S., any owner of real property within the proposed District may file a Failure on the part of claimant to file such request with the Parker Town Council, restatement prior to such final settlement will questing that such real property be exrelieve said County of Douglas from all cluded from the proposed District. Such and any liability for such claimant's claim. request may be filed any time after the Service Plan is filed with the Parker Town The Board of Douglas County CommisCouncil, but no later than ten (10) days sioners of the County of Douglas, Colorbefore the day fixed for the hearing on ado, By: Frederick H. Koch, P.E., Public said Service Plan.

Works Engineering Director.

Government Legals

Legal Notice No.: 925884 First Publication: August 28, 2014 Last Publication: September 4, 2014 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE is hereby given pursuant to Section 32-1-204(1), C.R.S. that on Tuesday, September 2, 2014, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon as possible thereafter, a public hearing will be conducted. The hearing will be conducted at the Council Chambers, Parker Town Hall, Town of Parker, 20120 E. Main Street, Parker, CO 80138, Colorado, or at such other time and place

Government Legals

Reason: Formation of a Title 32 Special District Project Name: Overlook Metropolitan District Date of Application: June 27, 2014 Type of District: Metropolitan Legal Notice No.: 925887 First Publication: August 28, 2014 Last Publication: August 28, 2014 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press and The Parker Chronicle

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