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Olympic swimming champ Missy Franklin talks about her life and career. PAGE 6

Jon Garnett, owner of Hall of Justice Comics & Collectibles in Parker, talks about the surge in the popularity of comic books and the superheroes that animate their pages. Photos by Chris Michlewicz

Group urges waivers for students in sports and activities

Hall of Justice is only store of its kind in town

By Mike DiFerdinando mdiferdinando@coloradocommunitymedia.com

By Chris Michlewicz cmichlewicz@colorado communitymedia.com Jon Garnett spends each day surrounded by the relics of his youth.

At Hall of Justice Comics & Collectibles, which opened in November in an industrial area northeast of Dransfeldt Road and Plaza Drive, Garnett is also surrounded by people just like him, in that they’ve had a nearly lifelong obsession with comic books and their characters.

But classic comics — featuring favorites like Swamp Thing and the Flash — aren’t the only items that fill the many jam-packed boxes and shelves. There has been a tsunamic resurgence in comic books, and it’s been buoyed by the success of movies and TV shows featuring a growing list of compelling superheroes with background stories as complex as their outfits.

“It’s crazy now because comics are cool, and when I was a kid, it wasn’t cool,” Garnett said.

Hall of Justice is the first store in Parker solely dedicated to comic books. Garnett drove to Aurora and Littleton to visit shops that special-

Teens: Give us a choice to opt out of P.E. classes

A row of comic books at Hall of Justice, a shop that was named after the headquarters of the Justice League and Super Friends. ized in comic books before opening his own store. He started the business two years ago and operated online, wheeling and dealing on eBay and his own website, www. hallofjusticecomics.com.

The 35-year-old married father of one knew he would eventually open a brick-andmortar store; it was simply a matter of finding an affordable spot in Parker, his home for the last five years. And so he landed in a somewhat hidden, 1,000-square-foot space just off Dransfeldt Road.

Nevertheless, people seem to be finding him.

Address: 10336 Dransfeldt Road, Unit 8, Parker Phone: 303-484-9103 or 720-361-8081

Some high school students who participate in sports and other activities that require physical exertion would like to opt out of taking physical education classes and replace them with academic classes of their choice.

The Douglas County School District’s Student Advisory Group presented the proposal at the Feb. 16 board of education meeting. The district requires high school students to take two physical education classes, a total of one credit, to graduate.

Health classes can be taken for half of those required credits.

“P.E. waivers have already been adopted in many other school districts and actually currently exist in this district,” said Alec Greven, president of the Student Advisory Group and a junior at Castle View High School. “There is a P.E. waiver. The only hard thing is that it is not commonly known and it’s difficult for students to apply for. We want to fix that and make sure students can

Opt out continues on Page 7

Email: hojcomics@gmail.com Website: www.hallofjusticecomics.com Hours: Tues-Sat 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. | Sun 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Monday Closed “So far (business has) been above and beyond our expectations,” said Garnett, a collector since elementary school.

Todd Proffit drove an hour from Colorado Springs to pay

his first visit to Hall of Justice Comics & Collectibles Feb. 25 after seeing ads on Yelp and Craigslist. He likes that the store has all the current Comics continues on Page 11

A MATTER OF TASTE

Cupcakes have become increasingly trendy confections. PAGE 12

How much sun protection does the make-up or moisturizer I use every day provide?

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MILESTONES

Parker resident Franny Johnson and her husband, Craig, pose in front of Sports Authority Field at Mile High last Christmas. Photo by Eric Lars Bakke

HELLO

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My Name Is

A glimpse of the people in our community

FRANNY JOHNSON Ophthalmic assistant, die-hard Broncos fan

Hospital complex. I worked at the Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Institute the previous four years, but I missed the smaller, more intimate setting of a hometown ophthalmologist. I am getting to know a lot of our patients in town since starting there. It is a wonderful place to work with really talented, caring doctors and staff. I come home, and when football isn’t on, I spend time with my dogs and family.

Our Brittany spaniel, Poppie, just had a litter of 10 puppies, so that is taking up all of my evenings now!

About me Grew up an Army brat and moved all over the country and Germany.

I married my husband, who is employed in the gold-mining industry so I kept on with the mobile lifestyle. The corporate office for his company is in Greenwood Village now. We could have lived anywhere in Denver, but chose Parker as it is the most livable, friendly town we found in the greater Denver area. Soon after, our two grown kids followed, so here we all are!

Just for fun I love to travel to different countries with the last trip being to Bali, Indonesia. I hope to be able to spend more time there and volunteer in some of the smaller villages with the eye doctors there. I have always loved to move around and experience different areas and cultures of the U.S. and other countries. Hanging out on a beach somewhere is never a bad thing, either!

We are also season ticket holders to our beloved Broncos and always have a great time watching our boys!

A typical weekday I work during the week as an ophthalmic assistant at Colorado Cataract and Laser at the Parker Adventist

Time to relax To relax, I like to drink good wine, listen to good music and read. My husband, Craig, and I try to make it to as

many music events as we can. There is always a great band performing somewhere in the Denver area and, occasionally, in Parker. We lived in Cleveland for a while and thought the music there was good, but Denver beats them hands down! I also love hanging out with my kids, Dan and Stacie, and playing games and telling stories in the hot tub. (One rule: What’s said in the hot tub, stays in the hot tub).

A lost artifact If I could be reunited with one longlost artifact from my youth, it would be my Coca-Cola bell bottoms that I wore as a freshman in 1974 in San Antonio, Texas. Not only would I wear them to some of the concerts I attend, but I would hand them on down to my daughter to wear with pride!

A surprising skill I love to play foosball and don’t get to play it near enough! I placed in tournaments back in the day in Arizona and love to surprise some of the younger folks as they never expect a not-too-young woman to do very well!

If you have suggestions for My Name Is…, contact Chris Michlewicz at cmichlewicz@coloradocommunitymedia. com.

Education Korinna M. Barrett, of Parker, was named to the fall 2015 president’s honor roll at the University of Wyoming.

Krysia Browka, of Parker, was named to the fall 2015 dean’s list at Rochester Institute of Technology. Browka is studying in the chemical engineering program.

Brittney Bulawa, of Parker, was named to the fall 2015 president’s list at Gonzaga University.

Alyson Burns, of Parker, was named to the fall 2015 dean’s list at Millersville University of Pennsylvania.

Jacob Crooks, of Parker, was named to the fall 2015 dean’s list at the Colorado School of Mines.

Jackson Davis, of Parker, was named to the fall 2015 dean’s list at Gonzaga University.

Molly Freimuth, of Parker, was named to the fall 2015 president’s list at Gonzaga University.

Stephen Gulinson, of Parker, participated in a J-Term study tour to Hong Kong with Carthage College. J-Term is a month-long period of study in which Carthage students explore subjects outside their majors or minors, discover new interests, and test their creativity through classes held both on campus and around the world.

It’s a month to experiment, create and dream.

Carthage is ranked No. 4 in the nation among baccalaureate institutions for student participation in short-term study abroad. The study tour focused on international finance, economics, and business law in Hong Kong.

Jacob Holm, of Parker, was named to the fall 2015 dean’s list at LeTourneau University. Holm is a senior majoring in engineering.

Pratyush Kothiyal, of Parker, was named to the fall 2015 dean’s list at the Georgia Institute of Technology.

Mateline E. Moore, of Parker, was named to the fall 2015 president’s honor roll at the University of Wyoming.

Bryce Rich, of Parker, was named to the fall 2015 dean’s list at the Georgia Institute of Technology.

Mitchell Sedlmayr, of Parker, graduated in December from Montana State University.

Hayley Skinner, of Parker, was named to the fall 2015 president’s list at Gonzaga University.

Benjamin Soules, of Parker, was named to the fall 2015 dean’s list at Rochester Institute of Technology. Soules is studying in the computer science program.

David Tyree, of Parker, was named to the fall 2015 dean’s list at Gonzaga University.

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THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT

Mayor hits the highlights from 2015

By Chris Michlewicz cmichlewicz@colorado communitymedia.com The flurry of activity in the Town of Parker comes into clear view during the mayor’s annual State of the Town address.

Mayor Mike Waid hit many of the highlights from 2015 during his address in front of about 200 people at the Parker Arts, Culture and Events Center Feb. 23. The event is a fundraiser for the Rotary Club of Parker, which has organized the State of the Town for the last seven years.

The crowd, which included dignitaries, business leaders, high school students and everyday residents, listened as the mayor recounted accomplishments related to recreation, arts and culture, infrastructure, public safety and town services — or as Waid puts it, “everything you need to have a great hometown.”

The following is meant to provide a glimpse of Waid’s 15-minute address and an accompanying video that explained the happenings around town last year.

Parker mayor’s annual State of the Town address

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Recreation With recreation being a large quality-of-life component for Parker residents, it’s always a topic of conversation at town hall.

The $16 million renovation and expansion of Parker Recreation Center was completed in August. The project added 24,000 square feet of space to accommodate amenities like a lazy river, leisure pool, indoor/outdoor water slide, fitness rooms, family locker rooms and an aquatic climbing wall.

The recreation department is working to connect the Cherry Creek Regional Trail to Chatfield State Park via the East-West Trail. Parker’s section will run from Salisbury Park to the western boundary of town near Chambers Road. The town is in the process of working on a piece that stretches from Newlin Gulch Boulevard to Chambers Road.

The town is planning to open a dog park and 18-hole disc golf course on Pine Lane, east of Jordan Road, this spring. The dog park will include a play area, agility course, water for dogs and owners and plenty of parking. The adjacent disc golf course on nearly 40 acres will allow all skill levels to play, said recreation director Jim Cleveland.

“It’s something we’ve been thinking about for several years. There’s been a ton of community interest and we’re glad to finally bring this to Parker,” Cleveland said.

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Retail and residential development The town issued nearly 400 business licenses in 2015, and created and expanded programs to help businesses large and small businesses to grow. That included an urban renewal district to help fund improvements to the Cottonwood Plaza shopping center on the north end of town.

“With the redevelopment and opening of the Cottonwood King Soopers, the Town of Parker took a vacant blighted development and helped turn it into a thriving economic engine,” Waid said.

Parker issued 312 permits for single-family homes last year. During the same time period, it also provided 2,000 home improvement permits for projects like basement finishes and new decks.

Parker added almost 500,000 square feet of commercial development in 2015. Work began on Gander Mountain and the Boondocks Fun Center near E-470 and South Parker Road.

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Community events/projects Construction crews began renovating The Schoolhouse, formerly the Mainstreet Center, with the help of two grants from the Colorado State Historic Fund.

Waid referred to the building as a “historic gem,” and arts and culture director Elaine Mariner said the project is bringing the 100-year-old structure “back to its former glory.”

Road crews removed 30-yearold medians on Mainstreet between Motsenbocker Road and Jordan Road and laid down asphalt that the town says has reduced road noise and provided a smoother drive for motorists.

Arts and culture The town is “leading the way with innovation and success” in the arts and culture world, Waid said.

Parker Arts sold roughly 51,000 tickets last year, generating $1.1 million in revenue, which was an increase of more than 12 percent from 2014, he said.

Parker achieved SCFD tier-2 status, putting it in the same venue category as Hudson Gardens, the Colorado Symphony, the Butterfly Pavilion, and the Denver Children’s Museum.

Cultural enrichment classes in Parker served 4,000 students in about 400 classes.

Public funds The Town of Parker collected $33 million in sales tax revenue last year, accounting for more than one-third of the $95 million in total revenue.

Parker had almost $21 million in “strategic reserves” at the end of 2015, the mayor said.

“Understanding the incredible gift provided to the Town of Parker of other people’s money, we realized the importance of being conservative and responsible in how we spend this investment from our citizens,” Waid said.

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Commissioner helps drive economic growth Term-limited Jill Repella unsure of next step

By Shanna Fortier sfortier@coloradocommunitymedia.com Jill Repella, a Douglas County commissioner in the last year of a two-term run and a former candidate for Colorado lieutenant governor, never planned on taking the political road.

Over the past eight years, Repella has focused on creating a business-friendly environment that has generated new jobs and on being an ambassador for the 16thfastest growing county in the country. And though she has not yet revealed her next step, some colleagues say she should stay in politics.

“We can talk about parks and bike trails and open space all you want, but when you’re talking about a family and they are trying to put food on a the table…. the quality of life begins with jobs,” said Jack Hilbert, a former Douglas County commissioner who served alongside Repella Douglas County Commissioner Jill Repella is in the last year of her second term as commissioner for District 3. Courtesy photo from 2008-13. “That’s why Jill was unbelievable — she really gets the relationship “I knew that we had to do things very ments. That’s why he asked Repella to be south metro area. between government and economic dedifferently,” she said, referencing the his running mate when he ran for gover“What we’re wanting to do is go out and velopment and where to focus.”

Repella, 51, a Republican, is leaving the knowledge she gained from working in the nor in 2014. Democratic Gov. John Hick- meet with the businesses in the commuthree-member commissioner board be- commercial architecture field. “I recog- enlooper ultimately was re-elected in a nity and compile data and information on nized that, during the recession, we need- close race. cause of term limits. what’s working and what’s not working,” “The fact that people want to move to “Politics was never something that I ed to work with the business community Repella said. envisioned myself going into,” she said, and understand their challenges to make Douglas County and invest in Douglas From that data, the group hopes to while sitting recently in a conference sure businesses were successful. Because County, that’s not by accident,” Beauprez have a solid voice from the business comroom at the Douglas County Sheriff’s sub- when they’re successful, they provide said. “That pro-business, pro-economic munity to affect policy at the local and growth philosophy — Jill and her fellow jobs.

To me, it was a very simple process.” station in Highlands Ranch. “But I’m very When Repella sat next to him on the commissioners did a great job of that and state level. much a problem solver and I think that “It’s getting out and demonstrating that problem-solving thinking is what led to a board of commissioners, Hilbert said her the evidence is overwhelming.” passion for economic development was lot of success.” we appreciate you’re here, we appreciate Repella was working in commercial ar- evident.

Looking forward what you do for our community,” Repella Repella went out into the community chitecture and architectural design in San Going into her last year as commis- said. “It’s asking, ‘What can we do for you?

Diego when she decided to move back to and talked to businesses. She explained sioner, Repella still has the business com- What do you need in order to be successthat Douglas County munity in mind.

Colorado in 1994 to raise ful?’” wanted to create an enviher children in Highlands Through the Denver South Economic But as for what comes after her term ronment where business- Development Partnership — an economic Ranch, where she has reconcludes at the end of this year, Repella es and the government development organization with special mained since. said she hasn’t made any final decisions. could work together.

“I felt the family values focus on transportation- and business cli“I think that she has mate-related public policy areas — Repel“I always try to keep my options open,” were pretty strong in Colodone an amazing job of la is working with a group to put together she said. “I have a lot of people encouragrado,” she said, “and that’s bringing in businesses to a robust business retention effort in the ing me to stay in politics.” the environment I wanted Douglas County — which to raise my kids in.”

Two Highlands Ranch brings jobs and helps A single mother, she residents are running to tax revenue,” said Tanne has three children — a replace Douglas County Blackburn, chairman of Mountain Vista High Commissioner Jill Repella in the Douglas County ReSchool student, a recent District 3. publicans.

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Bob Beauprez, who chose To understand why, let’s look at what type of sunscreen is best: Douglas County ComRepella as his lieutenant The Republican county • Look for products labeled “broad spectrum.” This indicates that the sunscreen protects against missioner Roger Partridge governor during his 2014 assembly will be held March both UVA and UVB rays. Of note, the SPF rating only denotes how much UVB protection a product cites Repella’s skills in asunsuccessful run for govcontains.

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Repella’s political invember general election. successful in strengthenvolvement started small, • No. These products rarely provide adequate UVA and UVB coverage and typically contain less than the As of Feb. 26, no Democrats ing our economy than with frustration over a recommended SPF rating or third-party candidates I ever could have imagtraffic issue in Highlands had filed paperwork to run Do I need to wear sunscreen daily? Even in the winter? How often? ined,” Repella said. “We Ranch. for the office. knew what we needed to Because of how she • Yes. Sunscreen should be worn daily, even during the winter and when it is overcast. At least 70% of do. We needed to streamhandled the issue, somethe UV rays reach the earth’s surface even on a cloudy day. line our permit process. one suggested she run for • Sunscreen should be applied at least every two hours while in the sun continuously and more We needed to be respona seat on the Highlands frequently if swimming or sweating excessively. sive to the business community.

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She did — in 1996 — and served eight Am I at greater risk for skin cancer and photodamage as a Coloradan? years on the board, which oversees and We needed to demonstrate that we are • Yes. The sun increases in intensity by roughly 6% with every 1,000 feet of elevation gained. As a a partner with them as a government — manages resources for Highlands Ranch. result, the sun is over 30% more intense in Denver than it would be at sea level.

She also served on the Douglas County which is not typical.”

A key element to that success, Repella Planning Commission and was elected to If you have any additional questions regarding the use of sunscreen or protecting the the Douglas County school board in said, was Colorado House Bill 12-1029 — your skin from the sun’s rays, contact us today. the early 2000s. In 2008, she was elected also known as the Save Colorado Jobs Act — which passed unanimously in the state District 3 Douglas County commissioner Colorado Skin and Vein Provides and re-elected in 2012. Her district in- Legislature in 2012. The measure allowed Outstanding Services for: cludes Highlands Ranch, part of Sedalia individual counties the right to waive up Skin Cancer • Varicose Veins CoolSculpt and Smart Lipo and some other areas of unincorporated to 100 percent of a new company’s business personal property tax.

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March 4, 2016 Missy Franklin, the 20-year-old, four-time Olympic gold medalist, talks about managing her time as a professional swimmer. “I’m a very old soul,” she said. “In my free time I’m usually sitting at home, drinking tea and reading a book.” Photo by Alex DeWind

Missy Franklin: ‘I’m very much a homebody’

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I’m a huge baker — I love to bake things. I’ll bake a huge batch of cookies and have one, and then I have to get them out of the house so I bring them to my teammates.”

Olympic swimming gold medalist talks about life in and out of the water

By Alex DeWind adewind@coloradocommunitymedia.com

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lympic gold medalist Missy Franklin calls herself an old soul: To her, the simple things matter most.

A cup of hot tea after a long day.

A good book.

A dinner and a movie on her own.

“I’m very much a homebody,” the 20-year-old said. “My idea of a fun day is sitting at home, drinking tea, reading books and just being quiet … Having that time for me sort of fills me up so when I’m back around people I can really enjoy it.”

But that time is limited.

Franklin, a four-time Olympic gold medalist, has 10, two-hour workouts in the water and three, one-hour dryland workouts per week. She also incorporates hot yoga into her training, which she was reluctant to try at first.

“I thought I was going to hate hot yoga,” she said. “And the first couple of classes I really did. I thought, ‘I’m going to faint, this is so embarrassing.’”

Franklin, who sat down recently with Colorado Community Media to talk about life in and out of the water, is in training mode for the upcoming Rio de Janeiro 2016 Olympics in August.

That includes her diet. She learned to cook from her mother, “the best cook in the whole world.” She eats five to six meals a day — her daily intake is 4,000 to 5,000 calories — and considers cooking a fun challenge.

She could splurge on a fast-food hamburger after swimming 13,000 meters, but she knows it wouldn’t be beneficial to her body, she said.

“Nutrition is almost as important as what we do in the pool,” she said. “You have to fuel your body with the right things.”

Franklin’s passion for swimming hasn’t diminished since four years ago, when she set a world record and won four gold medals at the London 2012 Olympics.

“You have to keep that love,” she said. “That’s why I’m still here — I love to swim, I love to practice every day.”

Franklin was born in Pasadena, California, and moved to Colorado when she was 2 days old. She’s lived in the same house in Centennial for the majority of her life.

She found her faith while attending Regis Jesuit High School. Before every race, she prays that she will do her

SOME OF MISSY FRANKLIN’S CAREER HIGHLIGHTS • June 2016: To compete in the Rio Olympic trials.

• 2015-16 Arena Pro Swim Series: Currently second on leaderboard for women.

Next race is March 3-5 in Orlando.

• 2015 AT&T Winter Nationals: Winner of the 100-meter and 200-meter backstroke and runner-up in the 200-meter freestyle.

Missy Franklin dances on stage at a ceremony in Centennial honoring her and other Colorado Olympians returning from London in August 2012. File photo best.

“For me — more than anything — it helps keep things in perspective,” she said. “In any elite position, it’s so easy to get caught up in everything.”

Swimming has opened doors to many different worlds.

She’s traveled across the globe. She was featured as a cameo in the teen sensation “Pretty Little Liars.” And she’s been endorsed by major athletic brands, including Speedo.

But she hasn’t let the stardom get to her head.

Franklin turned down endorsements after the 2012 Olympics, in part, so she could be on a college swimming team. If an athlete turns professional, he or she loses eligibility to compete in collegiate athletics.

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No matter what it is — whether it’s swimming, art, music, dance — you’re going to invest a lot of time in it and you have to make sure your heart is in it.”

• 2015 FINA World Championships: Silver in the 200-meter backstroke and bronze in the 200-meter freestyle.

• 2015 NCAA Swimmer of the Year, Pac-12 Swimmer of the Year and Honda Awardwinner as the top female swimmer in the country.

• Won three individual titles and was on two winning relays for Cal at the 2015 NCAA meet.

• 2014 Pan Pacific Games: Gold in the 4x200-meter and silver in the 4x100-meter freestyle and 4x100-meter medley.

• 2012 Olympic Games: Gold in the 100-meter backstroke, 200-meter backstroke, 4x100-meter medley and 4x200meter medley; bronze in the 4x100-meter freestyle.

• 2011 FINA Swimmer of the Year Award • 2011 National Championships: Titles in 100-meter backstroke and 100-meter freestyle.

• World records: 200-meter backstroke and the 4x100-meter medley relay.

Source: www.teamusa.org/usa-swimming/ athletes/missy-franklin

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IF YOU COULD ASK MISSY ANY QUESTION, WHAT WOULD IT BE? “I would have to say something about college. When she was in college how (did she) balance her social life with swimming and the media and everything?”

Abby Kochevar, Rock Canyon High School senior and two-time state champion in the 100-yard backstroke Franklin: “It’s all about prioritization. There are some weeks where swimming is my top priority and others where school is my main priority. There are also weeks when I need to find some time for myself, so it’s really learning how to balance all three.”

“I think if I met Missy Franklin I would ask her what is her favorite kind of swimming set? Or I would ask her if she could’ve done any other sport what would she have done?”

Lydia VanKooten, Littleton High School sophomore ranked 65th in the state by College Swimming Franklin: “My favorite set is a lactate set where you do all-out effort with a lot of rest because I love having race scenarios in practice. If I wasn’t a swimmer, I’d play volleyball.”

More thoughts from Missy Franklin...

On college: After Missy Franklin won four gold medals in the London 2012 Olympics, she had the opportunity to turn professional — she was 17. But when an athlete becomes a professional, he or she is no longer eligible for collegiate athletics. After many conversations with her parents, Franklin decided to turn down endorsements and keep her amateur status so she could be on a college swimming team.

“My parents had to be honest in telling me that I was turning down money that could sustain me and my family for the rest of my life — money that could send my kids to college,” she said.

But she wanted to be a freshman, live in the dorms and belong to a college swim team. She chose University of California, Berkeley, where she experienced challenges and formed relationships she will have for the rest of her life, she said.

“I had the most unbelievable two years. I’m going back in the fall — which I’m so excited about — to finish up and get my degree.”

On swimming: Franklin finds swimming “incredibly therapeutic.” Whether she’s had a good or bad day, the water will always be there for her, she said.

“It gives me a space to work through stuff or to not think at all,”

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take advantage of it.”

Adams County and Cherry Creek school districts offer students the option of a one-time waiver for 0.5 physical education credits — the equivalent of one class — if they participate in athletics or sanctioned activities like marching band.

The advisory group, comprised of more than 50 members with students from each district high school, provides a student voice to the school board and superintendent. The group recently launched a new Twitter handle @ mydcsdk12, where students can get information from and communicate with the district.

The group worked on the issue with Corey Wise, the district’s director of high school education, to determine what may be possible.

School board President Meghann Silverthorn, the liaison between the board and the advisory group, said she supports expanding course options for students through the use of a phyiscal eduction waiver.

“This is something that kids have been a little bit spun-up about for quite some time,” Silverthorn said. “One thing about kids is that they are kind of gray. They see all of this possibility where adults are kind of constrained by our own paradigm.

And until we start talking to kids, we don’t even know it.”

The decision on whether or not to opt out would belong to the individual

she said.

Sometimes she sings songs, counts her strokes or reviews lists.

Other times, she doesn’t think about anything.

To Franklin, the water has been her therapist and friend for the past 20 years.

“The water is nonjudgmental,” she said. “When you dive in, nothing matters except who’s there in that moment.”

On professional sports: Franklin had the chance to attend this year’s Super Bowl 50 at Levi’s Stadium in San Francisco. She saw a professional sporting event from a different perspective — as a spectator in the stands.

“It was so interesting watching a major athletic performance on one of the greatest stages in the world after competing on one,” she said. “I was trying to imagine how Peyton (Manning) was feeling in the locker room.”

She soon realized it was just another football game. The only difference was the media and the attention.

“You have to figure out a way to use that to motivate and excite you,” Franklin said.

Professional sporting events are special, she said, but athletes can’t let the game get too far ahead of them.

“Don’t ever feel like you’re not big enough to be there, because you are there and you made it.”

student, Greven said.

“Marching band is a great example because there are many students who would like to take classes like fine arts and band orchestra rather than fulfil that P.E. credit,” Greven said.

The Student Advisory Group will be working with the superintendent and individual schools to come up with a formal proposal in the coming months, he said.

“What we ultimately determined is that this is a high school-to-high school decision,” Greven said. “It is up to the individual school. We are going to be working with high school principals to make progress.”

Kayleigh Kappas, a senior volleyball player at Douglas County High School, said although she sees the positive side of having the choice to opt out, many athletes enjoy taking physical education classes.

“Personally, I competed in varsity sports and outside I play club volleyball, so I’m highly competitive,” Kappas said.

“And, for me, I want to work on my sport whenever I get the chance to, whether that’s lifting or running. I don’t think I would benefit from (opting out), but I could see where people would.”

Ryan Simpson, also a senior at Douglas County High, said he thought the proposal provides students with academic options.

“I think it’s a good idea, because there are students who are very busy,” Simpson said. “They go from school to sports to competitive sports after school. To have an extra off hour or another class to focus on, it makes sense.”

“If you had it all to do over again, would you swim high school swimming?

Kylie Andrews, sophomore at Heritage High School, 5A state champion in 100-yard freestyle Franklin: “I loved swimming at Regis and wouldn’t change a thing. Being a part of that team was so important to me and was an important part of my high school experience. It’s also a big reason why I wanted to swim in college so much! I knew I would get a very similar team experience!”

Franklin

Rio Olympics in mind. It would’ve been difficult to go through two Olympics with an amateur status, she said.

She took time off from school to train and will return this fall to complete her degree.

“I can’t wait,” she said. “I miss it so much.”

Franklin plans to compete through the 2020 Olympics. But, first, she will take a much-needed break after Rio this year.

“I haven’t done that before,” she said, “and the older you get the more important it is to have those breaks.”

The day she stops learning from swimming is the day she stops competing.

And although she’s nervous for that time, she’s also excited: “It will give me extra time to invest myself in other things that I am really passionate about.”

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The decision was difficult because the offers could’ve financially supported her for the rest of her life, she said.

“My parents let me make my own decisions,” Franklin said, “but they make sure I have every ounce of knowledge about the situation.”

She kept her amateur status for two years of college at University of California, Berkeley.

She would’ve made the same decision 100 times over, she said.

But in March 2015, Franklin decided to begin swimming professionally with the

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What to do with those pesky weeds Noxious weeds are a part of the landscape, but how do residents recognize and properly treat and eliminate them?

Learn more about the different types of noxious weeds, as well as pesticides and associated health concerns at the County’s Noxious Weed Symposium, 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. March 19 at the Douglas County Event Center, 500 Fairgrounds Drive in Castle Rock. Call 720-733-6930 to RSVP as space is limited. Early bird registration is $12 and closes March 14. The cost at the door will be $15 if seats remain. Lunch is included. For more information, please visit www.douglas.co.us and search for noxious weed management. www.douglas.co.us For more information or to register for CodeRED please visit www.DouglasCountyCodeRed.com

8 Parker Chronicle NEWS IN A HURRY County recognized for financial transparency For the third time in the past year, Douglas County has been recognized nationally for its continued commitment to financial transparency.

The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada recently recognized Douglas County for its 2014 Popular Annual Financial Report, available on the county website.

The report — detailing annual revenues and expenditures, fund balances, debt, demographic information, longterm outlook and more — is the first one of its kind released by Douglas County, and provides readers with a comprehensive overview of the county’s financial position.

Only two other Colorado counties were recognized for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting in 2014.

March 4, 2016 White House science award goes to Ponderosa grad Rebecca Dodder, a graduate of Ponderosa High School, has been awarded the White House’s highest honor for young researchers, the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers.

After graduating from Ponderosa, Dodder received her Bachelor of Arts in Physics and Spanish from Vanderbilt University, before earning a doctorate from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Engineering Systems Division.

As a physical scientist at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Dodder distinguished herself through developing innovative new approaches to evaluate current and emerging environmental challenges and opportunities associated with U.S. energy production, according to the EPA’s office of public affairs.

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The Kiwanis Club produces a yearly talent contest featuring K-12 students who reside in Douglas County, with scholarships awarded to the top performers in five categories.

Miss Denver, Shannon Patilla, will be one of the judges. She was selected because of her talents as a vocalist and songwriter. She will also present the scholarships.

The 21 finalists were selected from a field of over 90 at the auditions held on Jan. 30. Talents include piano, singing, dancing with a lot of stage presence thrown in.

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Horse promoter receives honor Ellen Di Bella, of Parker, recently was named the first Dr. Albert Lucine Promoter Award from the American Morgan Horse Association. The announcement was made at The Super Convention, which took place Feb. 11 in Boston. The

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Silverthorn fined for campaign violation Douglas County School board president is candidate for state Senate

By Mike DiFerdinando mdiferdinando@coloradocommunitymedia.com The president of the Douglas County Board of Education has been fined for keeping her school board campaign committee open at the same time she launched a bid for state Senate.

Meghann Silverthorn, who last campaigned for a school board seat when she was re-elected in 2013, was fined $400 by the state for the campaign violation, according to the Colorado Secretary of State’s Office. Under the law, she was required to close the county committee within 10 days of becoming a candidate for state Senate in July 2015.

Silverthorn The complaint was brought to the state by Charles Bucknam, of Parker, and Mikel Whitney, of Castle Rock, on Dec. 29, according the Secretary of State’s Office. The fine was issued by Judge

Robert Spencer on Feb. 23.

“After I learned of the complaint around New Year’s, I promptly closed the school board committee,” Silverthorn said in an email Feb. 29. “It is a mark of how complex state campaign finance rules are that I, a rocket scientist — a fact that I rarely mention but in this case it is illustrative — was confused ... I have definitely taken steps to ensure that no future violations will occur.”

Silverthorn, who has degrees in aerospace engineering and political science, has worked for the Air Force Research Laboratory and as an analyst for the Department of Defense.

When Silverthorn closed the campaign account, she donated the entire balance — $1,729.57 — to a 501(c)(3) charity, in accordance with state law.

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COULD SILVERTHORN HOLD TWO OFFICES AT ONCE? Meghann Silverthorn said she has not ruled out the possibility of serving on the school board and in the state Senate at the same time. A spokeswoman for the Colorado Secretary of State’s Office, however, said the state constitution prevents a person from holding an elected legislative position and a local elected position at the same time.

“I will step down from my school board seat when my term ends, or when it becomes necessary in the best interests of the constituency I serve,” Silverthorn said. “Although I have not seen anyone holding that particular combination, others have held two elected seats — Dr. (James) Geddes on our board, for example, was a BOE member and a CU Regent for one year until his regent term ended. Merlin Klotz, the Douglas County clerk and recorder, also currently serves on the Parker Water Board.”

In the two cases cited by Silverthorn, neither served in the Legislature.

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Murder suspect pleads not guilty Geerdes allegedly shot cohort at location of marijuana grow

By Rick Gustafson Special to Colorado Community Media Elbert County resident Shawn Edward Geerdes has pleaded not guilty to murder in the first degree and to eight other charges related to the slaying of a 44-yearold Parker resident, Jason Dosa, in September 2015.

Geerdes appeared Westminster Officewith his two public defenders in Elbert County District Space For Lease Court in Kiowa on Feb. 22 and remained silent during the proceedings.

According to the complaint, Geerdes and Dosa were partners in a marijuana grow in a greenhouse just outside of the town of Agate. When the deal “fell apart,” Dosa allegedly made an early morning visit to the greenhouse “Motivated Seller” on Sept. 20 to claim a share of the grow, and authorities believe Geerdes shot Dosa at least five times with a .22-caliber firearm.

Dosa’s body was discovered by Jefferson County sheriff’s deputies responding to a car fire in a ravine near Deer Geerdes Creek Canyon just before noon on Sept.

20. Once the blaze was extinguished by firefighters from the Inter-Canyon Fire Department, deputies found Dosa’s charred remains in the trunk of the Nissan Maxima belonging to one of Dosa’s friends.

Geerdes was arrested in Douglas County on Sept.

23 and originally charged in Jefferson County, but was later charged in Elbert County when the investigation indicated the slaying had occurred there.

In addition to first-degree murder, Geerdes was also charged with intentionally setting a wildfire, cultivating marijuana, second-degree arson, possession of a weapon by a previous offender and five counts of being a habitual criminal. The charge of cultivating marijuana was dismissed in November.

With the charge of first-degree murder, George H. Brauchler, the district attorney for the 18th Judicial District, has 60 days from the date of the arraignment to decide whether to seek the death penalty for Geerdes.

The most recent defendant recommended for the death penalty in the 18th Judicial District, which includes Arapahoe, Douglas, Elbert and Lincoln counties, was James Holmes who was convicted of the 2012 Aurora theater shooting last July. Holmes was not condemned to death, but was sentenced to 12 life sentences, plus 3,318 years in prison, essentially eliminating his eligibility for parole.

Geerdes was originally scheduled for arraignment on Jan. 11, but his defense team requested a delay, citing the need for more time to review a new discovery released by the prosecution the previous week.

Judge Jeffrey K. Holmes scheduled the trial to start June 13 at the Elbert County Courthouse in Kiowa. It is expected to last two weeks.

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We’re human, and we make mistakes You know those moments in life where we wish we hadn’t done something, where we’re sorry we said what we said, or where we failed to act or speak when we had the chance? We wish we could turn back the hands of time, pull the words back into our mouths, or relive the moments where we could have done something more about a given situation.

And for some of us guilt sets in, our overdeveloped sense of obligation takes over and we stew over the mistakes we made in life. I mean we stress and worry about them to the point of making ourselves sick, losing sleep, and eating poorly. Now just remember, 98 percent of all the things we worry about are not worth worrying about. First, they have already happened and there is nothing we can do about them; or second, they will never happen. Therefore, wait to worry, regardless of the mistakes we make.

Oh the mistakes we have made, and oh the mistakes we will certainly make again in the future.

And when it comes to mistakes, I am probably right at the top of the leaderboard.

I can’t tell you how many times I have said to myself, “Oh Michael” or “Oh the mistakes you have made.” But here’s the good news when it comes to the mistakes we make or even the mistakes others make that have a direct impact on us.

First, we can choose to learn from each

mistake. When we find ourselves in the same circumstance or familiar position, we can remember what happened last time, acknowledge the mistake, and make a choice to respond or react differently — so when we walk away from the situation we Michael Norton can be proud that we had a growth moment.

WINNING Second, we can WORDS offer the necessary apologies and we can forgive ourselves of the mistakes and errors that we make, regardless of how often we make those mistakes, as some of us just take longer to learn from the error of our ways while others happen to be very fast learners. We also need to accept the forgiveness of others when we do something wrong or say anything that may have been considered hurtful to another person. If they are big enough to forgive us, we need to be big enough to accept it.

Third, we can choose to forgive those who have made mistakes that directly and adversely impact us. Holding on to anger or maintaining an upset position only causes us further grief and stress. And the likeli-

hood is that we too have made the same mistake or similar mistakes at some point.

Or maybe a close friend or family member screwed up in a major way. We would expect understanding and forgiveness in those situations, so why not choose to live and forgive when mistakes happen that affect us as well?

Oh the mistakes we have made and the mistakes we will make and what to do about them. Learn from them, forgive yourself, accept forgiveness from others, and offer forgiveness to others. The hands of time won’t be turned back, words that have been spoken or sent in a text can’t get pulled back into our mouths or into our phones, and our inaction cannot be relived. The mistakes will happen; let’s just be better prepared to deal with them and move ahead.

How about you? Are you living in the shadow and shackles of mistakes you have made? Or have you learned from those mistakes, offered apologies, accepted forgiveness, and forgiven yourself? Either way I would love to hear all about it at gotonorton@gmail.com. And when we realize that we can move beyond the mistakes that we make and that 98 percent of all the things we worry about are not worth worrying about at all, it really will be a better than good week.

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

March is like the Midwest — you just get through it When you think about March, what comes to mind? If anything.

March is the connective tissue between winter and spring, at least around here.

In England, it might be different.

Charles Dickens wrote in “Great Expectations”: “It was one of those March days when the sun shines hot and the wind blows cold: when it is summer in the light, and winter in the shade.”

It is not a very glamorous month.

However, it is notable for a few things.

March 27 is Easter Sunday, or is that redundant?

There’s March Madness — the NCAA basketball tournament. But if you know college basketball, you know that the tournament climaxes in April.

We are expected to do something in March that I resent every year.

Daylight saving time begins at 2 a.m. on March 13.

It’s dumb.

Most of my clocks change on their own now, as if a Time Fairy comes through here in the middle of the night.

In New York and other cities, there will be big, bright and woozy parades on Thursday, March 17.

If you decide to parade to a bar in metro Denver, have a plan because the DUI team will be out in big numbers.

Call me, and I will come and get you.

Some of my stuCraig Marshall Smith dents and I were in New York, specifiQUIET cally at the MetroDESPERATION politan Museum of Art, on St. Patrick’s Day in 2002.

We all ate lunch in the old cafeteria, which was much better than the new one.

Most of us had corned beef and cabbage, and closed our eyes and smiled with every bite.

The Met is on the parade route, so we could see the bands and the twirlers and the bleary-eyed blarneys in colorful review.

March 7 is a state holiday in Illinois. You’ll never guess.

It’s Casimir Pulaski Day.

Dementia caregivers must care for selves

Jim was the reason I had come to this house in a quiet Douglas County neighborhood. But his wife, Ellie, not officially my patient, also sparked my concern that day.

Her husband’s dementia made getting out of the Dr. Thomas Lally house difficult for the pair, even for a LIVING AND appointAGING WELL doctor’s ment, and that’s why I came to check in.

Ellie looked drawn, and I asked whether she had seen her own physician recently. When she said no, I inquired about how long it had been since

Pulaski was the offensive tackle on the Chicago Bears 1986 Super Bowl team.

That’s not true.

Pulaski (1745-79) was the “father of the American cavalry.”

He was a Revolutionary War officer who was born in Poland.

President Obama made Pulaski an honorary American citizen in 2009.

March 31 is a state holiday in California.

It is an optional holiday in Colorado.

It’s Cesar Chavez Day. I have a feeling that it will grow to be a national holiday someday.

I was in college during Chavez’s most active years, and had a lot of admiration for him.

What else about March?

The March Hare, of course, in “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland,” who was “mad” at the tea party.

If you are as mad as a March hare, it’s partly because you are feeling amorous.

March is the beginning of the long breeding season for rabbits.

Otherwise, March will come and go and we will be staring wistfully at April, and Smith continues on Page 11

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her last visit.

“Since I realized Jim couldn’t be alone at home anymore,” Ellie replied. “Maybe three years.”

Jim and Ellie aren’t their actual names, but this story is real enough. Spouses and adult children caring for people with Alzheimer’s and other dementias neglect their own health because of their loved ones’ intense and increasing needs. This isn’t good for them or those in their care.

Currently, 229,000 unpaid caregivers devote 261 million hours annually to helping 65,000 Coloradans with dementia, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. With the number of people in Colorado with Alzheimer’s or another memory-impairing disease expected to increase by over 40 percent in the coming decade, more family

Candidates offer only GOP talking points I read the introduction to the four Republican candidates for state Senate with great disappointment. Are you sure the Douglas County Republican Committee didn’t just send you the same info four times with four different names on it? And how about a little reality check? The only thing missing was climate-change denial.

Millions of jobs lost due to Obamacare?

Where? Colorado’s unemployment rate in December was 3.5 percent, full employment is considered 4 percent. Loss of Second Amendment rights? Castle Rock approved open carry — what do you want now, open shooting?

The Senate is currently split 18-17 in favor of the Republicans. Imagine for a moment that we could elect a reasonable independent to be the tiebreaker between the two parties (even better if there were more than one). Then real issues could get addressed — local rights vs fracking industry, expansion of alternative energy at a rate power companies could support,

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members will take on the caregiver role.

Studies have shown the majority of family dementia caregivers experience depression. Their stress is linked to hypertension, increased risk of cardiovascular disease and other maladies.

Here in Douglas County, I see the people behind the data. Some caregivers haven’t taken the time to have their own medications checked and are on prescription drugs that may no longer be appropriate. Others don’t go to the grocery store regularly and nutrition suffers. Many are so consumed by their duties they become cut off from other people. Few get enough sleep.

Neglecting their own well-being is not something caregivers do deliberately. It’s an insidious process over a long period of time. On average, 12 years pass between the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s and the end of life. Symptoms tend to evolve in stages.

Early on, caring for a loved one at home, while not easy, can be manageable.

But as the disease progresses, capacities diminish and more challenging behavioral expressions such as wandering can emerge. The loved one’s needs are now nonstop and overwhelming. The devoted spouse or adult child becomes isolated and exhausted, ultimately unable

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titles, like “Batman,” “Deadpool” and “The Walking Dead,” but also enjoys the fact that it carries the comic books that started it all — what Proffit calls “back stuff.” He says there are several shops in the Springs, but points out that a little bit of expertise goes a long way.

“You can have all the inventory in the world,” he said, “but having a good person to talk to about comic books helps out.”

“I try not to be Comic Book Guy,” Garnett quickly interjects, referring to the pretentious, know-it-all comic book store owner on “The Simpsons.”

Critics believed the Kindle and iPad would be a “death knell” for comics, Garnett says, but studies indicate that readers use those tools to find titles they’re interested in. There is an “inherent” need to collect physical issues, Garnett said, adding: “You can’t beat holding something paper in your hand.”

The ones that Garnett prefers to hold the most are “Aquaman,” “Swamp Thing”

Jon Garnett, owner of Hall of Justice Comics & Collectibles, models one of his favorite costume accessories: Hellboy’s Right Hand of Doom.

to sustain the intense pace of care.

Many dementia caregivers wish to handle their mission by themselves. For spouses accustomed to the pledge to care for each other that comes of a marriage, this issue is especially emotional. But I urge all in this role to understand it’s virtually impossible to go it alone and to take the following steps: Contact the Denver office of the Alzheimer’s Association Colorado Chapter at 303-813-1669 for information on local support groups.

Go online for more resources at such sites as Alzheimer’s Reading Room (www. alzheimersreadingroom.com).

Say yes to those offering to assist, whether they are relatives, friends, people from church or anyone else extending a helping hand.

Look into respite care to get some rest and the opportunity to do things left undone for a long time.

Recognize that constant exhaustion, always feeling down, neglecting one’s own health, no longer going to the grocery store or seeing family and friends are indications the time has come to evaluate whether caring for the loved one at home is still feasible.

Keep in mind that to provide the best care, caregivers must look after themselves, too.

Dr. Thomas Lally is medical director for Anthem Memory Care and president of Physician House Calls, which can be reached at 303-379-9371. and “Hellboy.”

He dresses as Hellboy for conventions like Denver ComicCon, and last year ran a booth there in character. His wife, Carissa, patiently helps him apply the necessary red makeup. She also tolerated a basement full of comic books as her husband collected thousands of titles to sell.

“She’s glad to have it all out,” said Garnett, who left a career as a salesman of aquarium chemicals to start his venture.

Garnett comprises one-third of a team that hosts a weekly podcast about comic books called “Thinking Outside the Long Box.” With the popularity of comic books soaring, there is plenty to talk about.

Independent publishers are earning more of a market share from DC Comics and Marvel, the two largest publishers of comic books for decades. The people writing and illustrating the comic books are passionate about their craft and the result has been broadening interest — and the opening of new comic book stores.

“It’s a very cool time. It’s nice to see that it’s not all superhero stuff — there’s room for horror, sci-fi, romance,” he said. “It’s just neat to be part of this time frame.”

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Award for his remarkable performance in “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.” He was both.

Later March starred in “The Best Years of Our Lives.”

I think he has been forgotten. But at one time he was an A-list actor.

It’s hard to get excited about the month of March.

As English essayist A.C. Benson said, “When you get to my age life seems little more than one long march to and from the lavatory.”

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wondering where winter went, looking at tax day, and the opening of the baseball season.

The Rockies open on the road on April 1. No fooling.

I don’t have any attachments to March.

I like the word, however.

It is a noun and a verb.

It’s the last name of a great actor.

Fredric March, who won an Academy

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

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water rights, infrastructure needs particularly for smaller communities it the state, banking for the marijuana industry.

It would only take one Republican seat to flip to make progress possible but it would have to flip to an independent. What the four candidates’ statements showed is they are far from being independent thinkers. Their comments are the party bullet points intended to

generate fear rather than actually saying anything. Did even one of them suggest something they wanted to accomplish?

We all know politics is a money game which is why the Democrats can’t even find a candidate willing to throw away cash in a heavy Republican district. But there is a path for an independent — a write-in. And if nothing else, use the opportunity as a protest vote. Image if the winner in the election were a writein called Joe Independent. If a fictional candidate won out over party-endorsed puppets, that would send a statement.

Count one vote for Joe — anybody else?

Steven Johnson Castle Rock

A box of comics at Hall of Justice on Dransfeldt Road near Plaza Drive. Photos by Chris Michlewicz

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Autumn Elizabeth French

Our sweet baby girl, Autumn Elizabeth French, left with her angels to be with Jesus on February 25th, 2016. Please join us to remember and celebrate her 12th birthday and her life as a whole on Saturday, March 5th at the Rock Church, 4881 Cherokee Dr., Castle

Rock, Colorado at 2:00 p.m. Those who knew Autumn are aware that she was always dressed in bright vibrant colors, so to honor and celebrate her love for spring and the colors it encompasses, the family encourages a colorful attire for those that attend the service.

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Craig D. Barnes

Oct. 10, 1969 – Feb. 21, 2016

Craig D. Barnes of Parker died peacefully on February 21, 2016.

Survived by parents, David and Juill Barnes, sister Samantha (Chris) Carabell, Nephew, Jack and Niece, Maggie, Fiance, Jody and her sons, Matthew and Ethan. See ponderosavalleyfunerals.com.

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Casey Westerdale

Jan. 27, 1992 – Feb. 20, 2016

Casey Renee Westerdale lived in Parker, Colorado. She was born in Atlanta Georgia. Casey Graduated from Niedermeier Center of Education and Arapahoe Community College with an Associates Degree.

Casey loved ATV’s, trap shooting, astronomy and National Parks. She is survived by her daughter Karleigh Marie, Her parents, Jerrie Hoffman and Gary Westerdale.. Her sisters, Maria Valentine, Amelia Westerdale, and Courtney Hulet. There was a Memorial Service on Friday February 26 at 11am at Olinger Andrews Chapel.

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CULTURE FA I T H FA M I L Y FOOD HEALTH

Wyatt Heiman, 3, of Denver, devours a birthday cake-flavored cupcake at Gigi’s Cupcakes in Littleton. The shop in Aspen Grove has been open since 2010. Photos by Chris Michlewicz

Little cakes bring big smiles Exotic flavors help cupcakes return to the table as pop-culture phenomenon

By Chris Michlewicz cmichlewicz@coloradocommunitymedia.com

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J

ustin Swartz, co-owner of the Gigi’s Cupcakes franchise at Aspen Grove shopping center in Littleton and another in Denver, never envisioned owning a cupcake shop. But business is so good, he’s considering opening another location in Colorado Springs.

“We were really in there at the ground floor of it,” said Swartz, who grew up in Littleton and opened his store in August 2010, just as the cupcake craze was gaining steam.

It seems like just yesterday cupcakes were a simple go-to treat for classroom birthday parties in elementary school. These days, cupcakes are all grown up, and some are leading quite a posh life.

The advent of reality TV shows like “Cupcake Wars” and “DC Cupcakes” precipitated the explosive popularity of cupcakes in the late 2000s. Some believed cupcake shops would be a passing fad. But the phenomenon has endured and, for many, the business model has been sustainable.

Gigi Butler, founder of the national Gigi’s Cupcakes franchise, says on her website she received the same response four times when asking for a bank loan: “A cupcake shop — are you kidding?”

Gigi’s started with a single shop in Nashville, Tennessee, in 2008. Today, it has more than 100 locations in 23 states and, according to multiple media reports, enjoys more than $30 million in annual sales. The Denver and Littleton locations were stores No. 7 and No. 8, respectively.

Some Denver-area shops dedicated to the art of cupcake-making have been around for more than five years, and business continues to grow for many, despite operating in Colorado’s health-conscious climate.

Swartz — who actively seeks outside business, from corporate events to the 300 weddings he supplies with cupcakes per year — makes sugar-free and gluten-free varieties to cater to everyone’s needs.

Cupcake boutiques decorate Main Street thoroughfares and roads less traveled, and have varying degrees of success. Passing pedestrians make up a portion of the sales at Nomelie Cupcakes in downtown Parker, said Soumya Sen, who owns the business with his wife, Avantika. But it’s often large orders for birthday parties, Cupcakes continues on Page 13

Gigi’s Cupcakes of Littleton Address: 7301 S. Santa Fe Drive, Suite 625, Littleton Phone: 303-797-2253 Website: www.gigiscupcakesusa.com/LittletonCo Hours: Mon-Sat 10 a.m. -7 p.m. | Sun: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Nomelie Cupcakes Address: 19751 Mainstreet, Parker Phone: 303-805-2607 Website: www.viewmenu.com/nomelie-cupcakes/ menu Hours: Mon-Thurs 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. | Fri-Sat 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. | Sun 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Posh Pastries Address: 10471 S. Parker Road, Parker Phone: 303-840-1251 Website: www.poshpastriesbakery.com Hours: Tues-Sat 6 a.m. - 2 p.m.; Sun and Mon Closed Sweet ‘Ness Cupcakes Address: 10655 S. Parker Road, Parker Phone: 720-561-1511 Website: www.locu.com Hours: Mon-Tues Closed | Wed-Fri 1:30 - 6 p.m. | SatSun 12:30 - 5 p.m.

Emilee Hafler, an employee at Gigi’s Cupcakes in Littleton, serves up a tray of some of the shop’s most popular flavors.

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We just found this place one day and the cupcakes are fantastic, so it’s like an enjoyable, relaxing treat to come here.”

Julie Phipps, Parker resident

Smallcakes Address: 7600 Park Meadows Center Drive, #1100, Lone Tree Phone: 720-387-7284 Website: www.smallcakescolorado.com Hours: Mon-Sat 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

The Bundt Shoppe Address: 7437 Village Square Drive #125, Castle Rock Phone: 303-422-8638 Website: www.thebundtshoppe.com Hours: Mon-Fri 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. | Sat 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. | Sun Closed The Makery Cake Company Address: 8203 S. Holly St., Centennial Phone: 720-270-4042 Website: www.themakery.com Hours: Tues-Thurs 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. | Fri-Sat 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. |Sun 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Mon Closed

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#FreeKesha and standing alongside women A guiding principle of my life comes from Scottish author Ian MacLaren — “Be kind; everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.”

Pop recording artist Kesha’s fight is among the hardest.

A Feb. 19 court decision has made her battle the epicenter of an intense discussion about disregarding women’s claims against their abusers.

For those unfamiliar with the singer, Kesha is the voice behind some of this decade’s biggest pop smashes, including “Tik Tok” and “Die Young.” She records under Sony and Kemosabe, the record label created and run by Dr. Luke, the stage name of songwriter and producer Lukasz Gottwald.

Here’s a primer for the situation between the 28-year-old musician and producer: In 2014, Kesha alleged in a lawsuit Dr. Luke drugged and raped her when she was 18 years old and continued to sexually and verbally abuse her throughout their work relationship. In her suit against the producer, she included Sony as a codefendant.

Dr. Luke and Sony countersued, alleging Kesha’s claims were false and a move by the singer to renegotiate her contract.

As a result, she has been unable to record

any music or tour until the situation is resolved. She doesn’t, understandably, want to work with someone she says has been abusing her for years.

Time is fleeting in the music industry. And silence Clarke Reader from an artist for too long can lead to LINER loss of interest from NOTES fans, along with serious financial losses.

Aware of this fact, Kesha filed a preliminary injunction in February 2015 so she could record outside of her contract with Sony and Kemosabe. But on Feb. 19, New York Supreme Court Judge Shirley Kornreich ruled against Kesha, saying the injunction was an effort to “decimate a contract that was heavily negotiated and typical for the industry.”

That means any attempts to make music must be with Dr. Luke and Sony.

As an onlooker, I can only imagine the horror Kesha must have felt at the decision.

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Decisions, decisions With 60-plus flavors, Nomelie customers sometimes find it hard to choose. But it’s no problem for those with an adventurous spirit. Phipps became hooked six years ago after biting into a red velvet cupcake at Nomelie, which opened in 2009. She now finds herself trying exotic concoctions and tried-and-true flavors like coconut cream.

“We just found this place one day and the cupcakes are fantastic,” she said, “so it’s like an enjoyable, relaxing treat to come here.”

Karstin Painter, of Denver, had the same delighted impression of gourmet cupcakes upon first trying them as many people do.

The cotton candy-flavored cupcake is “disturbingly good,” said Painter, who visited Gigi’s Cupcakes in Littleton Feb. 18 with her husband and 3-year-old son.

Gigi’s serves more than 200 flavors of cupcakes out of traditional storefronts in Littleton and Denver, but reaches the masses with kiosks at Sports Authority Field, the Pepsi Center and the Colorado Convention Center, as well as two food

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ARAPAHOE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Selection: The 1975’s “ I like it when you sleep, for you are so beautiful yet so unaware of it,” released on Interscope records.

Review: The sophomore album from The 1975 is an early contender for most ridiculous album title of the year, but it’s also the year’s most dynamic pop record so far. The band hits ‘80s pop, acoustic singer-songwriter and shoegaze all on one album, and it manages to hold together, thanks to the craft of every song.

Favorite song: “Paris” The real reason people write songs: “I got my pen and thought that I’d write A melody and line for you tonight.

I think that’s how I make things feel alright.”

-from the song “Nana”

As a man with many strong and vibrant women in my life who inspire me daily, I felt sickened to my stomach.

The judge and Sony say Kesha has been free to record without Dr. Luke, a statement Kesha’s lawyer denies, stating Sony wouldn’t support any music she recorded without Dr. Luke, according to reporting by Buzzfeed.

Since the ruling, a #FreeKesha movement has taken over social media, with such major artists as Adele and Taylor Swift lending their support.

Accepting the word of accused abusers over their victims isn’t restricted to the music or arts worlds only. But it is extraordinarily disheartening to see the American legal system fail another rape and abuse victim who has the courage to come forward.

According to statistics from the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network, only a 16.3 percent chance exists that a reported rapist will end up in prison. Once unreported rapes are factored in, which account for 61 percent of rapes and sexual assaults, only about 6 percent of rapists — 1 out of 16 — will ever spend a day in jail.

In a Feb. 19 article from the women’s activist blog Jezebel, author Madeleine Davies wrote, “It’s likely that ‘commercially reasonable’ will almost always beat out ‘ethically reasonable’ and is certain Reader continues on Page 14

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weddings and corporate events that help maintain a steady stream of income.

There are the die-hards, though, the people who pop in every couple of weeks to indulge their sweet tooth.

Julie Phipps, of Parker, cops to being one of those.

When asked how often she stops by Nomelie, Phipps gives a guilty grin and delivers a deliciously vague answer: “More often than I should, probably.”

CLARKE’S ALBUM OF THE WEEK

Gigi’s Cupcakes offers this flavorful banana nut cake baked with dark chocolate, topped with fresh banana butter cream, and dipped in smooth chocolate ganache.

CAKE 4 ripe bananas, mashed

A platter of popular cupcakes from Gigi’s Cupcakes in Littleton. Photo by Chris Michlewicz trucks that post up at festivals and fundraisers.

It didn’t matter to Painter’s son, Wyatt Heiman, where his cupcake came from.

For 10 minutes, the rest of the world disappeared and his sole focus was a birthday cake-flavored cupcake he devoured voraciously. He started with a fork and was shoveling fistfuls of cake into his mouth by the end.

Community involvement It’s not just a vast selection or unique flavors — like the maple bacon and chai tea varieties baked at Smallcakes in Lone Tree — that keep people coming back.

Proper customer service is a must, Sen of Nomelie Cupcakes said, and fresh ingredients make all the difference.

Connecting with local schools and organizations has helped Nomelie build bonds and become ingrained in Parker’s social fabric, Sen said. It partners with the PACE Center and wedding venues like Villa Parker, and relies heavily on word of mouth from satisfied customers.

2 cups sugar 4 eggs, beaten 1 cup oil 2.5 cups flour 1.5 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1.5 cups chopped pecans 1 cup dark chocolate chips FROSTING 1 cup butter, softened 1 small banana, mashed 2 pounds powdered sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

GANACHE 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips 1 1/3 cup heavy cream Dried banana chips Preheat oven to 300 degrees. In a large bowl, mix by hand bananas, sugar, eggs and oil in a bowl until well blended. Add flour, baking soda and salt; mix until combined. Fold in pecans and dark chocolate chips.

Dip batter into cupcake liners, 2/3 full. Bake for 26 minutes. Test with toothpick or cake tester before removing from the oven.

In a stand mixer, beat butter and banana on medium speed until butter is smooth.

Slowly add powdered sugar.

Add vanilla extract. Beat on medium speed for 3 minutes.

If frosting is stiff, add milk by the tablespoon. If soft, add

Nomelie is also creating a referral network of respected Parker businesses by enabling customers to rate the services, much like users of Lyft and Uber do.

When a little boy with severe food allergies stopped in with his mom to ask whether Nomelie made vegan cupcakes, the boy was disappointed with the answer.

But Avantika Sen took it as a challenge and made a special shopping trip to get

powdered sugar slowly.

When cupcakes are cool, pile the banana butter cream high on top with a pastry bag using a large, round frosting tip. Place frosted cupcakes in refrigerator for 10 minutes until the frosting is slightly stiff.

While cupcakes are in the refrigerator, mix the semisweet chocolate chips and the heavy cream in a double boiler. Stir constantly until all the chocolate chips are melted. Place banana chip on top of banana buttercream and drizzle ganache over cupcake.

Allow the cupcakes to return to room temperature, and top with a dried banana chip.

Source: www.gigiscupcakes usa.com

the ingredients to make vegan cupcakes.

“He was very sad and I felt bad for him,” she said, “because he has no choice.”

Nomelie not only baked a batch of vegan cupcakes, but made them a regular offering every Friday through Sunday, naming them after the boy — Quinn Cupcakes.

They are a hot seller.

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to beat ‘morally reasonable.’ Our courts and culture have a hard enough time believing women’s accusations of sexual assault in the most clear-cut of circumstances, so what chance do we have at legal, emotional, and physical protection when details are contested and a corporation stands to lose millions?

When a woman as powerful and high status as Kesha can’t win, the rest of us

stand even less of a chance.”

Whether you like Kesha’s music or not, or even know who she is, this judge’s ruling should be troubling to everyone.

We all have mothers, sisters, aunts, cousins and friends who are women.

Most of the important women in my life have shared stories about being harassed, having sex used as a bargaining chip against them or being made to feel unsafe because they’re a woman.

According to the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network statistics, one of every six American women has been the victim of an attempted or completed

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rape in her lifetime For the women in our lives, and all those yet to come, we must unflaggingly stand behind women when they speak about abuse and unfair treatment.

We need to support organizations like the Athena Project, a Denver-based nonprofit that works to bring more opportunities to women in all artistic areas.

We need to not only listen to victims, but also make sure they are heard and their abusers are held responsible for their actions.

Kesha said this in a statement released on Feb. 24: “I think about young girls today — I don’t want my future

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daughter — or your daughter — or any person to be afraid that they will be punished if they speak out about being abused, especially if their abuser is in a position of power.”

Kesha’s voice — and so many others’ — must be heard.

Clarke Reader’s column on how music connects to our lives appears every other week. A community editor with Colorado Community Media, he stands with Kesha. Check out his music blog at calmacil20.blogspot.com. And share your favorite Kesha song at creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com.

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Looking for best CNA to provide gentle, compassionate care for inhome position Parker / Aurora area.

FT or PT Mon.-Fri. 9-5. Good benefits. If you are a patient and reliable CNA, please call 303-646-3020.

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by older sight-impaired man.

Shopping, appointments, day trips, Denver University classes, concerts (some evenings and weekends). Flexible hours, good pay, nice car.

Mail resume and references to Box 198, 558 E. Castle Pines Parkway, Unit B-4, Castle Rock, CO 80108

Housekeeping Position Part to Full-Time Seeking experienced, detail-oriented housekeeper to work in private home in Parker.

Must be fluent in English and have dependable year-round transportation.

Responsibilities include normal housekeeping tasks excluding laundry.

Applicant mus be non-smoker and not allergic to dogs. Must pass background check, drug screening and supply references.

Compensation commensurate with skills and experience. Send resume via e-mail to Jan5211@gmail.com

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Select Home Care is seeking Caregivers & CNAs!

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Stable Hand Full Time Position in Parker, CO for experienced stable worker in private facility.

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Lawn Care Technician We have an opening in Parker

(Pinery) for someone who enjoys working outdoors, at a fast pace, is honest and dependable, who can work without direct supervision.

Must also be able to demonstrate safe driving skills. Pay is on a percentage basis, which can equate to as much as $25 - $35 per hour.

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WHAT IS CAREGIVING?: Learn about this career opportunity with Home Instead Senior Care at an informational meeting Wed. March 30th; 10am or 1pm.

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March 4, 2016 Snow and sunshine light up this winter landscape by photographer Joseph Roybal, who will speak to the Englewood Camera Club on March 8 about “Passion Behind the Lens: The Power of Envisioning Your Workflow from Beginning to End.” Courtesy photo

Photographer to talk about keeping creativity alive Historic Littleton Inc. (A lecture series will follow on the first Thursday of the month: next is Mike McPhee on April 7, talking about his Dana Crawford book.) Admission free. 303-795-3950.

Photographer Joseph Roybal will present: “Passion Behind the Lens: The Power of Envisioning Your Workflow from Beginning to End,” focusing on his landscape photography, for the meeting of the Englewood Camera Club at 7 p.m. March 8 at Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 6400 S. University Blvd., Centennial. (Doors open at 6:15 p.m.) He will discuss his theory on keeping creativity and passion alive, plus equipment. He may have some samples to give away. Guests are welcome.

Plein-air Paintout The Depot Art Gallery will extend the Plein-air Paintout it began last year to two days of painting in the Littleton area in 2016: June 2 and 3. A display and sale of the resulting works will be from June 3 to 12 at the Depot Art Gallery, 2069 W. Powers Ave., Littleton. Open to all plein-air painters, working in any medium. Juror Carl Judson, author of “A Guerrilla Painter’s Notebook,” will award cash prizes at the Paintout Dinner on June 2.

Information and registration form are at depotartgallery. org. Registration includes dinner and a T-shirt. For questions, call Paul Nutting, 720-982-7269.

Art internships The Englewood-based Museum Outdoor Art is accepting applications for its Design and Build summer internships through April 15. Undergraduate college art students and high school seniors are eligible for this eight-week intensive summer program. Interns work daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with a master teacher in the MOA laboratory and create a body of collaborative public art as well as related individual works. There is a $1,500 stipend and college credit may be available. A late summer exhibit will display the resulting art. See MOAonline.org/design-and-build.

Reminder to opera fans The Denver Lyric Opera Guild 32nd Competition for Colorado Singers will be from 1 to 5 p.m. March 5 at Bethany Lutheran Church, 4500 E. Hampden Ave., Cherry Hills Village. Open to the public.

Lecture series begins Gary Huibregtse, juror for the Eye of the Camera Exhibit at the Littleton Museum, 6028 S. Gallup St., Littleton, will speak at 7 p.m. on March 10 on “Thoughts on Photography in the 21st Century.” The photographic medium has evolved during the first portion of the 21st century. Huibregtse will look at previous milestones. He creates large-scale color prints from large-format film negatives, addressing the built environment of the Western states. Cosponsored by the Littleton Museum and

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All about Pluto Planetary scientist Dr. Andrew Steffl will talk about the New Horizons Mission and show recent images of Pluto at 7 p.m. March 8 at Bemis Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. 303-795-3961. Free.

Celebrate St. Patrick • “Celtic Tales of Love and War” by the Denver Brass, with Celtic Colorado Pipes and Drums, Rocky Mountain Highland Dancers, Wick School of Irish Dance, the Hydes fiddles and tenor Tod Teske will be held at 7:30 p.m. March 11 and 12 and at 2 p.m. March 13 at Newman Center, Iliff Avenue and University Boulevard. Tickets from $22, denverbrass.org, 303-832-4676.

• Cherish the Ladies band brings Irish music and step dancing to the Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree, at 8 p.m. on March 19. Tickets: $33-$51, lonetreeartscenter.org, 720-509-1000.

Magic in Castle Rock Hannibal appears at 7:30 p.m. March 12 at Theatre of Dreams, 735 Park Ave., Castle Rock. He is an award-winning magician with a family show. Tickets: $22.50-$25, 303-660-6799, amazingshows.com. (The summer Wizard Camp is taking applications also: June, July, August sessions.)

Ballet Ariel in Englewood “Peter and the Wolf and Other Dances” are on the program when Ballet Ariel appears at 3 p.m. March 20 at Hampden Hall in the Englewood Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Parkway. Admission is $5 for adults, free for children. The troupe will also appear at 7 p.m. March 19 at the D.L. Parsons Theater at the Northglenn Recreation Center.

Friday night bands ViewHouse Centennial announces Friday night live music from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.: March 4 — Ben Marshal; March 11 — Moses Jones Band; March 18 — Rascal Martinez; March 26 — The JV3. Location: 7101 S. Clinton St., 303-790-8439.

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‘Eye of Camera’ includes variety of images Littleton Museum is home of exhibit for 50th time

By Sonya Ellingboe sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia.com Photographers mingled with viewers at the crowded Feb. 18 opening of the 50th annual “Through the Eye of the Camera” exhibit, presented at the Littleton Museum by the Littleton Fine Arts Board.

The late Gene Kramer of Littleton, an original art committee member-and art director for a Denver company, with numerous contacts in the local arts community, proposed the photography exhibit soon after Bemis Library was opened with display space for art — a feature the committee had requested. It has grown in quantity and quality.

In 2016, there were 318 entries by 104 artists, according to Curator of Collections Terri White, who said juror Gary Huibregtse selected 56 widely varied images by 41 artists for inclusion in the exhibit, which will be open at the Littleton Museum until March 27.

The award for Best of Show/Color went to Chuck Rascoe of Arvada for his “Night Train,” a view of the brightly lit newest platform at Union Station, waiting for the train to arrive, with city lights beyond, framed by the serpentine canopy above it. Rascoe’s website says he mostly shoots landscapes, but this cityscape is a distinctive look at a frequently photographed part of Denver.

Best of Show/Black and White was awarded to Denver-based photographer Steve Hirsch for his “Night Mining,” which pictures the skeletal remains of an old Colorado mine structure against a star-filled sky. He said he shot it near Leadville about 11 p.m.

Other awards chosen by the juror:

IF YOU GO “Through the Eye of the Camera” is exhibited through March 27 at the Littleton Museum, 6028 S. Gallup St., Littleton. Open during museum hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturdays; 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays. 303795-3950. Admission is free.

• Best of Show/Darkroom Processing: “Platner Grain Co. Study IV,” by James Sidinger, which depicts a lonely old building in McCook, Nebraska. It looks deserted and sad.

• “No Menu” shows the lighted entrance to a restaurant in a row of city town houses, with an inviting front door. By Matthew Lewis, it won First Place/Black and White.

• “Weaving Its Way to the Heavens,” shows the pattern created by a woven wood fence, with wide slats. Winn Halverhout created this digital winner of Second Place/Black and White.

• First Place/Color was awarded to Gabrial Reising for the chilly “Winter is Light.” It shows a desolate snowy area with a rock outcropping.

• David Parks’ “Old Brewery” won Second Place/Color. The corner of an old brick building juts against the blue Colorado sky, with a triangular iron form above it and a tree branch framing it. Nice composition.

The juror exhibits two from his image series, “New West, Revisited”: “St. George, Utah #2” and “St George, Utah # 7.” They show mountains in the distance behind a rather dreary cityscape with contemporary business buildings that could be anywhere — a pointed commentary on today’s West.

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“Night Train” by Chuck Rascoe of Arvada won Best of Show/Color in the 2016 “Through the Eye of the Camera” exhibit at the Littleton Museum. It offers his perspective on the much-photographed Union Station in Denver. Courtesy photo

Juror gives insight into process

By Sonya Ellingboe sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia.com “Eye of the Camera” juror Gary Huibregtse spoke briefly to the opening crowd on Feb. 18 about the process of judging a show.

“It can depend on what the juror had for breakfast, placement of the photograph, photographic language …” He looks at individual pictures, versus experiencing the body of works: “light reflecting, creating the images, how the camera is used — and makes a best guess.”

Despite the mass media photographic shorthand that abounds, he “thinks there

will always be a place for fine art photography.”

He is a professor in the art department at Colorado State University, Fort Collins, where he has been coordinator of the Photo Image Making Program since 1985.

He is represented by Robischon Gallery in Denver.

He will lecture at the Littleton Museum at 7 p.m. March 10 on “Thoughts on Photography in the 21st Century.” He will place photography’s evolution into “a mediumspecific historical context.” Open to the public. Admission free; 303-795-3950.

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March 4, 2016 “Everything Never Stays the Same” by Michael Dowling will be in Outnumbered Gallery’s “Admit One — Curious Culture Dog and Pony Show,” which runs through April 9. Courtesy photos

“I Am Not a Seal” by painter Andy Mallen will be included in “Admit One — Curious Culture Dog and Pony Show” opening March 12 at Outnumbered Gallery in Downtown Littleton.

Gallery exhibit looks at icons of sideshows IF YOU GO

By Sonya Ellingboe sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia.com Outnumbered Gallery, downtown Littleton’s large, airy, always-changing art gallery on Prince Street, offers an antidote for the late winter blahs: “Admit One — Curious Culture Dog and Pony Show” from March 12 through April 9.

Denver artists Michael Dowling, Diana Anderson and Andy Mallen will collaborate in a group show “that depicts new explorations of the oddities, curiosities and the characters that set the standards for sideshow expectations at the turn of the 20th century,” said gallery publicist Emma Jones.

The three will exhibit paintings and drawings that “tell a story through their individual and often surprising reflections on this theme of a curious world,” Jones continued.

There will be an opening reception from 4 to 8 p.m. on March 12 and the artists will gather to talk about their individual visions for visitors on March 26 from 2 to 4 p.m.

Michael Dowling has been exhibiting throughout the U.S. and Europe for the past 15 years, with an emphasis on his native Colorado. Recent work has shown at “The Residency” at the McNichols Building in Denver, the collection at Union Station in Denver, Museum of Contemporary Art Denver and the Museum of Fine Art in Long Beach, California.

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“Admit One — Curious Culture Dog and Pony Show” runs March 12 to April 9 at Outnumbered Gallery, 5654 S. Prince St. Unit A in downtown Littleton. The opening reception will be from 4 to 8 p.m. on March 12 and there will be an artists’ talk from 2-4 p.m. on March 26. Outnumberedgallery.com, 720-389-9085. Gallery hours: noon to 6 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursdays; 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Fridays; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays.

He studied at Scoala Lorenzo de Medici in Florence, Italy, and attends ongoing residencies in Tuscany with his formative teachers. His paintings focus on his personal version of the Venetian School methods, using drawing as a core, then layering oil paint to complete the work. He teaches his painting technique in school and in his studio.

Recent work includes extensive charcoal drawings as well as work with sculptural installation using a range of materials.

Diana Andersen brings a background in history and social science to her artwork, which makes this consideration of historic dog and pony shows/circuses a query into how this small cultural group continues to hold a place in modern society. Her images depict individuals and “raise a question about the role of tradition, the nature of the individual.”

Her painting style draws from varying techniques, incorporating oils and charcoal. “Using this classic approach to painting allows wet on wet layers and clean,

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original brush strokes to remain clear. Beginning with a more transparent layer also allows me to use line and form, which I have originally developed in the charcoal drawing.

“I don’t always understand where my paintings are going and sometimes they end up expressing something I didn’t intend or I pull in features from my past. I am not sure I can think of anything more exciting than to create something that takes on a life of its own,” she wrote.

Andy Mallen has built a business of creating pet portraits, “Canvas Canines,” and her show entries are a spin-off from that skill. Her website says she works in two styles: realistic and “Playful Petrayals,” which break down into brightly colored depictions of an animal, with almost abstract forms included.

It is these playful approaches that she brings to this show with paintings such as “I Am Not a Seal.”

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March 4, 2016

THINGS TO DO TOP 5

Arc Annual Meeting The Arc Arapahoe & Douglas Counties will have its annual meeting and review of chapter activities from 4-7 p.m. Saturday, March 5, at its office at 6538 S. Racine Circle, Centennial. Dinner will be served as we recognize our volunteers and talk about future programing for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Event is free and open to the community. Learn more about our mission and advocacy efforts as a chapter. RSVP to pam@arc-ad.org or call 303-220-9228.

Google for Genealogical Research The Internet is increasingly a first resource for family history researchers. Although not a genealogy-specific web site, Google is among the most powerful tools for finding online ancestor information. The Columbine Genealogical and Historical Society presentation on “Using Google for Genealogical Research” is at 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 8, at Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 6400 S. University Blvd., Centennial. Sandee Brookes, of the Littleton Family History Center, will demonstrate how Google can help break through brick walls and assist in finding elusive ancestors and their stories. Contact Joyce B. Lohse, president, at Joyce4Books@gmail. com.

Exploring Pluto: The Latest Discoveries See spectacular recent images of Pluto and learn about the findings of the New Horizons mission to the planet at 7 p.m.

Tuesday, March 8, at Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. Planetary scientist Dr. Andrew Steffl, a member of the New Horizons mission team, will discuss the history of the project, recently discovered moons of Pluto, new information on the geology and atmosphere of the planet, and what lies ahead for the New Horizons spacecraft. The satellite came within 7,800 miles of the planet on July 14, 2015, and produced detailed high resolution images of the surface — the first close-up views of Pluto ever seen. Steffl works at the Southwest Research Institute in Boulder and has published numerous articles on Pluto and its moons. Call 303795-3961.

Practical End-of-Life Workshop Just before the Frozen Dead Guy Days festival in nearby Nederland, Heflebower Funeral Services & Seven Stones present “Laughing and Learning: A Practical End-of-Life Workshop” from 9 a.m. to noon Thursday, March 10, at the Recreation Center at Eastridge, Telluride Room, 9568 University Blvd., Highlands Ranch. The workshop provides the tools and inspiration to take practical steps for outlining your funeral plans/memorial celebration, drafting your own obituary and/or famous last words, and preparing advance medical directives. Workshop is led by Gail Rubin, a certified thanatologist and certified funeral celebrant. She is the author of “A Good Goodbye: Funeral Planning fo r Those Who Don’t Plan to Die, (2010).”

RSVP by Wednesday, March 9. Go to www.

AGoodGoodbye.com. Call Mike Heflebower at 720-344-6087 for information or to RSV P. Parent’s Night Out National headlining comedians Karen Morgan and Jim Colliton join together in this funny show about parenting, marriage and family. Through stand-up comedy and hilarious audience participation, Karen and Jim take you on a wild ride through the insane world that is family. Program is at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 10, at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. For tickets and information, go to www.ParkerArt.org or call 303-805-6800.

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THEATER/SHOWS

‘Into the Woods’ Production The Wesley Players hit the stage with an epic fairytale about wishes, family, and the choices we make. “Into the Woods” follows a baker and his wife who wish to have a child; Cinderella who wishes to attend the King’s Festival; Jack who wishes his cow would give milk; and a witch’s curse. Show is Friday, March 4, through Sunday, March 6, at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 8817 S. Broadway, Highlands Ranch. Proceeds will benefit the Women’s Crisis and Family Outreach Center and Guatemala missions.

Tickets are available at www.stlukeshr.com or at the door.

Castle View Presents ‘Mother Hicks’ Castle View High School presents “Mother Hicks,” the story about three outsiders living in rural Southern Illinois during the Great Depression: A girl with so little she doesn’t even have a name, a deaf boy and an eccentric recluse who is suspected of being a witch. Told through sign language and poetry, this play recounts the difficult journey we all make in life. Show is at 7 p.m. through Saturday, March 5, with a 1 p.m. matinee Saturday, March 5. Go to www.seatyourself.biz/castleview for tickets and information.

Tribute to Silent Movies

Join the Castle Rock Historical Society on Thursday, March 10, for a Tribute to Silent Movies in honor of the Academy Awards. Enjoy a 21-minute Buster Keaton movie and some Oscar trivia. Refreshments will be served at 6:45 p.m. with the presentation starting at 7 p.m. in the conference room at the Douglas County Fairgrounds Events Center, 500 Fairgrounds Drive, Castle Rock.

Contact the Castle Rock Museum at 303814-3164, museum@castlerockhistoricalsociety.org or www.castlerockhistoricalsociety. org. Admission is free.

Hannibal Performs Chris Hannibal performs at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, March 11-12 at Theatre of Dreams, 735 Park St., Castle Rock. Hannibal provides shows infused with magic, humor and street savvy. Tickets are available at www. tickets.amazingshows.com. Parking is free. Comedy juggler David Deeble performs at 7:30 p.m. April 1. Theatre of Dreams also presents its annual Wizard Camp from 9:30 a.m. to noon June 20-23, July 11-14 and Aug. 1-4. Cost includes all supplies and a recital show for the family. Go to www.

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‘The Man Who Came to Dinner’ Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main St., Littleton, presents “Violet” through Sunday, March 20. Celebrated theatre critic Sheridan Whiteside is in the midst of a cross-country lecturing tour when he slips on ice, breaking his leg and is forced to stay a bit longer at the home of his host family, ultimately taking over the house with his demands and visiting Broadway luminary friends. Rich with witty tongue-twisting dialogue and sharp zingers, “The Man Who Came to Dinner” is simply one of the funniest scripts of all time. Tickets available at the box office, 303-794-2787, ext. 5, or online at www.TownHallArtsCenter.org.

MUSIC/CONCERTS

Lenten Recital Series Welcome the Lenten season with music and lunch each Wednesday at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 9203 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Recitals begin at 12:10 p.m. and are free and open to the public with a suggested donation of $4 for a light lunch. Contact Mark Zwilling at 303 794-2683 or mzwilling@gostandrew.com. Recital schedule: March 9, St. Andrew Sisters, vocal ensemble; and March 16, Ellen Shamas-Brandt, concert pianist.

Super Diamond, The Neil Diamond Tribute Say “Hello Again” to the music of Neil Diamond. Super Diamond delivers a glittering, smoke-filled show performing Neil’s classics such as “Cracklin’ Rosie,” “Sweet Caroline,” “Forever in Blue Jeans” and many others. Performance is at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 12 at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. For tickets and information, go to www.ParkerArt. org or call 303-805-6800.

Music Students Perform Students of the Douglas Elbert Music Teachers Association will perform from 1:30-3 p.m. Saturday, March 12, at Lincoln Meadows Senior Retirement Center, 10001 S. Oswego St., Parker. The students also will perform from 2-3 p.m. March 19 at Parker Bible Church, 4391 Mainstreet, Parker.

The public is invited. Call Ann Riggs at 303-841-2976.

Chamber Music Concert Dvorak’s Serenade, written for a small chamber ensemble of oboes, clarinets, bassoons, French horns, cello and bass, blends Dvorak’s signature melodies with vibrant, moving musical themes into a composition so unique that it touches your heart. The Castlewood Chamber Ensemble, under the leadership of Castle Rock oboist Cheryl Poules, will perform the Serenade as part of the “Winds of March” program at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 13, at The Sanctuary, Christ’s Episcopal Church, 615 4th St. (between Cantril and Lewis) in downtown Castle Rock. The Castlewood Chamber Ensemble is a gathering of musicians from the Parker, Lone Tree, Arapahoe, and Littleton orchestras, the Colorado Wind Ensemble, and the Denver Concert Band. The afternoon program will includes performances by three other chamber groups and two soloists.

Call 303-688-5185.

Rocky Mountain Brassworks: Tam O’Shanter’s Ride Celebrate Celtic heritage with this spirited production featuring bagpipes, Scottish and Irish dancers, and the musical flair of Rocky Mountain Brassworks. Show is at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 13, at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. For tickets and information, go to www.ParkerArt. org or call 303-805-6800.

Highlands Ranch Encore Chorale The winter/spring session of the Highlands Ranch Encore Chorale is under way. Rehearsals are offered from 10:30 a.m. to noon Fridays through May 13 at the Recreation Center at Southridge, 4800 McArthur Ranch Road, Highlands Ranch. The chorale is a non-auditioned community chorus that is open to anyone ages 55 and older, with or without choral experience.

Email Brian@5280plus-encore.org or Cindy@5280plus-encore.org. To register call 303-471-8818 and reference Activity Number 157806.

ART/CRAFTS

Juried Art Show Local artists’ works are featured in the Greater Castle Rock Art Guild’s 11th annual “Romancing the Arts” juried art show, which runs to Saturday, March 5, at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Information at 303-791-7323 or www.DouglasCountyLibraries.org.

Arts Guild Painting Workshops The Heritage Fine Arts Guild of Arapahoe County offers painting workshops at First Presbyterian Church, 1609 W. Littleton Blvd., Littleton. Workshops are from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. “Colorful Landscapes,” with Sidney Ann Pitchford, is Saturday, March 5; and “Painting with Water Miscible Oils,” with Lee Wasilik, is Saturday, March 12. For details, a supply list and a registration form, go to www.heritage-guild.com/current-workshops.html. Registration and payment required to reserve space. Classes are for ages 18 and older. Contact Beatrice Drury, workshop director, at btdrury@q.com or 303-796-8110.

‘Lasting Impressions’ Exhibit Town Hall Arts Center presents “Lasting Impressions,” an art exhibition featuring work by Kathy Crammer, Bronwen Jones, Kathleen Lanzoni and Charlotte Strauss. The exhibit runs through Wednesday, March 30, in the Stanton Art Gallery inside Town Hall Arts Center. Go to www.townhallartscenter.org/stanton-art-gallery/.

Weekly Painting Sessions The Heritage Fine Arts Guild of Arapahoe County invites member and nonmember artists to participate in Paint Day, the guild’s weekly group painting sessions. Artists bring their own media and supplies; Paint Day runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursdays in the lower level of Ascension Lutheran Church, 1701 W. Caley Ave. in Littleton. Contact Bob Yackel, 303-794-2722 or yackelrobert@gmail.com.

Drop-in Classes Drop in and learn a craft, home improvement skill or what to read next at Saturday Surprise, at 10 a.m. every Saturday at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. No registration is required; information at 303-791-7323 or DouglasCountyLibraries.org.

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Tax Help Colorado Qualifying Colorado families that need help preparing and filing their tax returns can get help from Tax Help Colorado, which offers help at Arapahoe Community College, 5900 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. Services are offered to Colorado taxpayers whose annual household income was less than $53,000 in 2015. Next session is offered from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, March 4, in Room A1540, the first floor of the Annex building. No appointment needed; find out what to bring at www.bit.ly/1Q6jhLz. Remembering Veterans Meeting Vietnam veteran Army nurse Patti Ehline will speak at the “Remembering Our Veterans” meeting at 1 p.m. Friday, March 4, in the Panorama Hall of the Castle Rock Senior Center. She will tell the history of post-traumatic stress disorder, beginning with World War II, the symptoms and consequences of PTSD, how veterans with PTSD are treated today and her role in helping such veterans.

Career Fair Arapahoe Community College plans its annual career fair from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 9, in the Summit room of the Littleton campus, Event is free and open to the public. Meet with more than 50 employees about job and internship opportunities. Contact careers@arapahoe.edu or 303-797-5805.

Pope Francis Pope Francis has a favorability rating that is among the highest in modern papal history. Join Active Minds from 3-4 p.m. Wednesday, March 9, as we seek to understand why Catholics and much of the non-Catholic world find Pope Francis so appealing. We will cover his background as the first pope from the Americas, his impact so far since becoming pope in 2013, and what the future may hold for the Catholic Church under his leadership. Program takes place at RiverPointe, 5225 S. Prince St., Littleton. Call 303-797-0600 to RSVP. Calendar continues on Page 19

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Lenten Fish Fry The Knights of Columbus will have a fish fry every Friday night through March 18. Food is served from 4-6:30 p.m. Fried fish, baked fish or nuggets with coleslaw, fried or baked potato, mac and cheese, and dinner rolls are on the menu. Beverage choices include iced tea, lemonade and coffee. Cost for dinner is $5 for ages 5-12; $10 for 12 and older; $29 for the family; free for children younger than 5. Homemade desserts cost from 50 cents to $1. Takeout and drive-thru are available. Dinner is available in Brownstein Hall at Ave Maria Church, Parker.

p.m., Quadrant Building, 5445 DTC Parkway, Centennial; Wednesday, March 9, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Greenwood Corporate Plaza, 7951 E. Maplewood Ave., Building 3, Greenwood Village; Thursday, March 10, 8-9:40 a.m. and 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Sky Ridge Medical Center, 10101 Ridgegate Parkway, Lone Tree; Saturday, March 12, 10-11:40 a.m. and 1-3 p.m., Whole Foods, 5155 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Littleton; Sunday, March 13, 8 a.m. to noon, Ascension Lutheran Church, 1701 W. Caley Ave., Littleton (Dawn Munson, 303-794-4636).

Saturday Golf Club Broken Tee is now forming its women’s 18-hole Saturday Golf Club. The women play on Saturday mornings in accordance with USGA rules.

Play will begin Saturday, April 2. Club is good for Monday to Friday working women. Contact btwsgc@aol.com.

South Metro Community Blood Drives A number of community blood drives are planned in the South Metro area. For information or to schedule an appointment, contact the Bonfils Appointment Center at 303-3632300, unless otherwise noted. Go to www. bonfils.org. Upcoming blood drives are: Friday, March 4, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker; Monday, March 7, 10-11:40 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m., Burns & McDonnell, G116, 9785 Maroon Circle, Suite 400, Centennial; Monday, March 7, 10-11:40 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m., Pulte Mortgage, 7390 S. Iola, Englewood; Monday, March 7, 10-11:40 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m., Whole Foods Southglenn, 6853 S. York St., Suite 119, Littleton; Wednesday, March 9, 9-10:40 a.m. and noon to 2:30

EDUCATION

Retirement Planning Workshops Seniors outliving their savings or pension or social security is a hot topic in Colorado, which has one of the fastest growing populations of people aged 65 or older. These issues and more are addressed at free Lunch and Learn seminars, “Aging and Long Term Care: How Am I Going to Pay For It?” at Koelbel Library, 5955 Holly St., Centennial. Lunch is catered by Panera Bread. Seminars are from 10:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday, March 7, Tuesday, March 15, Tuesday, March 29, Wednesday, April 20, and Tuesday, April 26; from 9:30-11:30 a.m.

Tuesday, April 5; and from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday, April 12. Reservations can be made by calling 303-468-2820.

No registration is required; information at 303791-7323 or DouglasCountyLibraries.org.

GED Prep Classes Students ages 17 and older may attend GED prep classes at 6 p.m. Tuesdays at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock, and 6 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at the Parker Library, 10851 S. Crossroads Drive, Parker.

Registration is required at 303-791-7323 or DouglasCountyLibraries.org.

Astronomy Star Parties Explore the night sky with Arapahoe Community College faculty member Jennifer Jones from 7:30-9:30 p.m. Fridays, March 11 and April 8, at the Littleton campus, and Thursday, April 14 at the Parker campus. Star parties are free and open to the public. Complimentary hot cocoa served. Contact jennifer.jones@arapahoe.edu or 303-797-5839.

Tuesday Morning Women’s Golf League The Englewood Women’s Golf Association is accepting applications for the 2016 season. The women play Tuesday mornings at Broken Tee Englewood golf course. Contact the membership chair for information, ewga18@gmail.com.

HEALTH

health and fitness options at ACC, call 303-7975850.

Relay for Life Learn about Relay for Life of Highlands Ranch and Lone Tree at a kickoff event from 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, March 10, at Grist Brewing Co., 9150 Commerce Center Circle, Unit 300, Highlands Ranch. Relay for Life of Highlands Ranch and Lone Tree was the largest Relay event in Colorado last year when nearly 700 participants raised more than $100,000 to fight cancer.

Hear from a survivor and get details about this year’s event, which will take place June 18 at Shea Stadium at Redstone Park. Contact Farrah Salisbury at farrah.salisbury@cancer.org.

SilverSneakers Fitness, Silver&Fit The Arapahoe Community College fitness center offers the SilverSneakers Fitness and Silver&Fit programs for seniors in the south metro Denver area. For more information about

Estate Planning Workshops Estate planning is a complex area of law, with countless rules that can change from year to year. Staying on top of the latest changes is crucial to protect your money and your family.

A free workshop will examine five simple estate planning strategies to keep your money in your family. RSVP required; call 720-440-2774. Sessions are offered from 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 23, at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock; 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 29, at the Lone Tree Library, 8827 Lone Tree Parkway, Lone Tree.

English Practice Practice your English gives mixed-level English language learners an opportunity to practice speaking English. Adults from all levels and language backgrounds are welcome at 10:30 a.m. Saturdays at the Parker Library, 10851 S. Crossroads Drive, and at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch.

Continuing Education Program Metropolitan State College of Denver offers a continuing education program for adults. Most classes are from 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays, for two to four weeks, and cost varies. Most take place at the Student Success Building on the Auraria Campus, with other classes taking place at the South Campus (I-25 and Orchard) and the Center For Visual Arts on Santa Fe Drive. For list of classes, go to www.msudenver.edu/learnon or call 303-556-3657. Application not required.

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“The Ghosts of Us” by Rebecca Gorman O’Neill is the 2016 Athena Project Festival production, playing at the Newman Center in March. It won the 2015 playwright competition.

Actors Kevin Lowry and Regina Steffens are included in the cast. Photo by Brookelynn Bliss

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By Sonya Ellingboe sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia.com The Athena Project Arts Festival (March 4 to April 10) includes a great many moving parts, all of them focused on celebrating women artists (and girls). Consider exploring some new art in the Denver area.

First, there is the winner of last year’s Plays in Progress competition: “The Ghosts of Us” by Rebecca Gorman O’Neill, which runs in a full production from March 11 to April 10 at the Byron Theatre in the Newman Center at the University of Denver, 2344 E. Iliff Ave., Denver. (8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m.

Sundays; industry night March 28 [$15]). Tickets: $22/$20/$18, 303-871-7720, athenaprojectfestival.org.

Four new Plays in Progress will each have two workshop-level productions at DU’s Byron Theatre on March 31 to April 7, with one to be chosen for full production in 2017. (See address/contact information above. Tickets: $12.) They are: • “Crane Dance” by Julie Excell, who teaches at Metro State University in Denver. April 7, 7 p.m.; April 9, 4 p.m.

• “Tightrope” by Megan Fevurly, a Denver-based dramaturg and playwright, who is earning an MFA at the University of Idaho. March 31, 7 p.m.; April 2, 4 p.m.

• “The Wave That Set the Fire” by Ellen K. Graham, which has been a semi-finalist at the O’Neill National Playwrights Conference and elsewhere. Set in the notso-distant future. April 2, 1 p.m.; April 3, 7 p.m.

• “Companions LLC” by Mercedes Segesvary, an MFA student at Cal State University, Los Angeles. April 9, 1 p.m.; April 10, 7 p.m.

• “Girls Write PIP Series” is an ongoing playwriting program for seventh-grade girls. A performance of short works-in-progress will be at 10 a.m. March 20 at Denver Center Conservatory of the Arts, 1101 13th St., Denver. Free.

There will also be: an “Evening of Jazz” at Dazzle Jazz on March 12; visual art by Diane Christiansen at the Museum Outdoor Arts opening March 19 plus a dance performance inspired by the “Ghosts of Us” play; an “Evening of Dance” at Armstrong Center for Dance, 1075 Santa Fe Drive, Denver (Colorado Ballet), at 8 p.m. March 26 with pieces by a number of choreographers, inspired by “The Ghosts of Us.” Tickets: $15/$12.

Finally: Pop-Up Art Performances are scheduled March 19 along the light rail, culminating in a celebration at the Museum Outdoor Arts in the evening (1000 Englewood Parkway/the Englewood Station light rail stop.). The performances are on the W Line, starting at 11 a.m. at 13th Avenue and Wadsworth Boulevard, and at 6 p.m. on the D Line at the Theater/Convention Center stop. There will be spoken word, fashion, music, dance. Buy an all-day light rail ticket for $5.

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Chaparral freshman Bryce Matthews (42) tries to shoot over Broomfield’s Jack Burgesser during the Wolverines’ 66-60 first-round playoff win on Feb. 24. Matthews, one of three freshman starters for Chaparral, scored seven points. Senior Dominic Coleman (2) watches. Coleman led the Wolverines with 22 points. Photo by Jim Benton

Chaparral future bright despite loss Three freshmen anchor Wolverines’ starting lineup

By Jim Benton jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com A look at the record won’t impress, but a glance at the facts that Chaparral played a tough schedule and started three talented freshmen might alter the Wolverines’ outlook.

Chaparral defeated Broomfield 66-60 in an opening-round Class 5A boys state basketball playoff game Feb. 24, but saw its season end with a 63-26 loss to Rangeview Feb. 27.

Chaparral, under new head coach Tellus Truesdale, finished with a 9-16 overall record.

“The future is bright,” said Truesdale. “Even without our three freshmen that played up, we had two freshmen that played junior varsity for us. Then our freshman class outside of that played really well together and played really hard. So the freshman class is re-

ally talented, and we’re excited about the future.’’

Chaparral’s three varsity freshmen were 6-foot-4 Bryce Matthews, 6-4 Ronnie DeGray III, the son of former Valor Christian coach Ronnie DeGray, and 6-3 Joseph Dalton.

Matthews and DeGray scored at an 8.6 points-per-game clip this season, and Dalton 6.1. DeGray also pulled down five rebounds a game.

“I wish I was coming back, but they’re going to do great,” said senior Dominic Coleman. “We had three freshmen in our starting lineup. They were probably our best players.”

Coleman, however, was also good as the 6-4 standout led the team in scoring and rebounding with 17.1 and 5.4 averages.

“He carried our team all year, offensively especially,” offered Truesdale. “He did all things. We needed him to handle the ball some of the time, he got points for us, and a lot of times we put him on the other team’s best offensive player.”

Truesdale noted the Wolverines im-

STATE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP Class 5A Girls Fruita Monument 68, Chaparral 52: The Wolverines lost the second state playoff game away Feb. 26. Reagan Chiaverini scored 13 points and Emily Moore had seven rebounds.

Chaparral 65, Overland 39: Chaparral opened the state playoffs with a home victory Feb. 23. Rachel Nelson scored 16 points and Erin Nelson scored 15 points.

Loveland 55, Legend 40: Legend lost the first game of state playoffs away Feb. 23. Haley Hildenbrand scored 13 points.

proved as the season progressed and wasn’t a pushover in the Continental League.

“You look at our schedule and we were playing three freshmen, it takes a while for those guys to figure things out,”

Boys Rangeview 63, Chaparral 26: Chaparral lost the second state playoff game away on Feb. 27. Joseph Dalton scored nine points.

Chaparral 66, Broomfield 60: Chaparral opened the state playoffs with a home victory Feb. 24. Dominic Coleman scored 22 points and Ronnie DeGray III scored 18 points and had 11 rebounds.

Legend 68, Fossil Ridge 46: After a firstround bye, Legend won the second state playoff round at home Feb. 27. Monroe Porter scored 17 points and Andre Hogan scored 11 points.

he said. “So at the beginning of the season we took a couple lumps. There were a couple games that maybe we could have finished but weren’t really sure how to win or we weren’t really playing well together.”

Oh mercy, lopsided scores call for change It’s time to consider a high school basketball mercy rule in Colorado.

Lopsided scores have been frequent this season, especially in girls games, and some of those blowout scores were evident in the first two Jim Benton rounds of the girls and boys state playoffs.

OVERTIME The Colorado High School Activities Association board of directors has sent out a survey to member schools to determine whether there is interest in establishing a mercy rule. The

change would mean a running clock if a team were to get down by a certain number of points, possibly 30 or more, in the second half of a regular-season or playoff game.

Early rounds of Class 5A playoff games show there is merit to this idea.

The average margin of victory in 16 opening-round girls game was 22.6 points, with 52-, 37- and 33-point wins among the most lopsided. Second-round games were closer with an average victory margin of 20.3 points, but there were two 48-point wins and a 41-point rout.

Following a first-round bye, the topranked Highlands Ranch girls opened the 5A playoffs with a 48-point victory. During Benton continues on Page 22

Valor Christian’s Tess Boade (10) goes up for the jumper as Fort Morgan’s Riley Bauman (24) tries to swat the ball away in the opening round of the Class 4A playoffs Feb. 26. Valor went on to win 85-31 and then took a 68-36 victory over Berthoud to advance to the Great Eight round against Mullen on March 4.

Photo by Paul DiSalvo

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Mountain Vista ices trip to semifinals Ralston Valley to face undefeated Monarch in Frozen Four game Staff report Mountain Vista’s hockey team is finally going to play in the Frozen Four.

After years of being ousted in either the first round or quarterfinals of the state playoffs, the Golden Eagles beat defending state champion Cherry Creek 4-3 on Feb. 27 at the South Suburban Ice Arena to advance to the semifinals.

“This is the first time our program has made it to the final four,” said coach Kevin Insana. “A lot of the seniors have been on this team for a while, and for four

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the losing squads, many of which are simply at a major talent disadvantage.

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the season, the Falcons enjoyed victories by scores of 94-28, 8819 and 90-35, just to name a few blowouts.

Victory margins in boys firstround games were tighter with a 16.3 margin of victory. However, there were two 30-point victories.

The second-round average victory gap was 15.3 points.

In the 4A boys and girls competition, the victory margins were smaller in the first two rounds, but there were a combined six games that were decided by 30 or more points. Valor Christian’s girls won their opener by a 54-point margin — which included a 29-4 lead after the first quarter — over Fort Morgan on Feb. 26.

I’m all in favor of anything that can help get these lopsided games over with more quickly. Having top teams pile on the points only adds to the embarrassment for

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Mountain Vista (14-5-0) will play Regis Jesuit (20-1-0) in a 7 p.m. semifinal game March 3 at the Budweiser Events Center in Loveland. Ralston Valley (19-2-0) will challenge Monarch (20-0-0) in the first semifinal contest at 5 p.m.

The state championship game is set for 1 p.m. March 5 at the Budweiser Events Center.

Mountain Vista took a three-game losing streak into the playoffs. The Golden Eagles lost to Denver East 4-2 on Feb. 15 and dropped a 4-3 decision to Regis on Feb. 19 before losing 3-2 to Cherry Creek on Feb. 20.

The Golden Eagles opened the playoffs at South Suburban with a 4-3 win over Aspen Feb. 26, and Kaden Stewart’s goal

Lutheran standout more than scoring leader Kristen Vigil has played basketball at Lutheran High School in Parker for four seasons, but this is the first time she has led the Lions in scoring.

Still, the 5-foot-8 senior, became the school’s career scoring leader when she registered 13 points in Lutheran’s 67-23 win over Jefferson Academy Feb. 25 in a district tournament.

Vigil tallied 25 points in a 58-47 triumph over Faith Christian in the district finals Feb. 27 and now has 1,058 points to break the old career scoring mark of 1,031 held

by Meshach Rhodes from 199397.

“Kristen has really evolved as a player throughout her career,” said coach Mark Duitsman. “She has always been an outstanding perimeter shooter, but over the years she has developed the ability to score in many other ways. Her

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Graham’s Mustangs won the 4A state championship in 2009, were the state runners-up in 2014 and twice finished third.

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Littleton teams have gone 46103 over the past eight seasons, but the Lions were 11-9 in 2015, and seven pitchers from a year ago who saw varsity action were underclassmen.

Dowis takes over at Castle View Scott Dowis, a first-year business teacher at Castle View who coached high school volleyball for eight years in Kansas, was introduced as the new head coach for the Sabercats’ volleyball program.

Spring is here Official spring practice for baseball, girls golf, boys and girls lacrosse, girls soccer, boys swimming, girls tennis and boys and girls track began Feb. 29. The first contests can start March 10.

Jim Benton is a sports writer for Colorado Community Media. He has been covering sports in the Denver area since 1968. He can be reached at jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com or at 303566-4083.

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making their ninth straight appearance in the state semifinals.

Ralston Valley whipped Valor Christian 10-1 in a first-round game, and Tony Salazar’s goal in the second overtime gave the Mustangs a 4-3 win over Resurrection Christian in a quarterfinal matchup at Big Bear North. Ralston Valley won back-toback state championships in 2013 and 2014.

Shane McGregor’s second-period power-play goal was the only tally for Heritage, which lost 9-1 to undefeated Monarch in the first round. Monarch, which lost to Cherry Creek in three overtimes in the 2015 state championship game, beat Dakota Ridge 5-2 on Feb. 27 at Boulder Valley Ice. Monarch beat Ralston Valley 5-1 on Jan. 26.

ary coaching staff.

Bob Bote — who graduated in 1971 from Littleton, where he was a three-sport letterman — is the Lions’ new head coach, and he will have former Eaton mentor Jim Danley as his pitching coach.

Bote won 459 games and five state championships at Niwot, and has also been an assistant coach at Erie and Faith Christian.

Danley compiled an 807-1632 record with 11 state championships at Eaton as Colorado’s winningest baseball coach, but was ousted last fall for not signing a 13-point improvement plan than was drawn up by the school board. He’s a friend of Bote’s and the two were rival coaches in summer games.

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Cherry Creek advanced into the quarterfinals with a 7-0 first-round win over Liberty.

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March 4, 2016

‘Seussical’ brings fun, music to stage Elizabeth production was ‘high-energy’ effort

By Rick Gustafson Special to Colorado Community Media When Elizabeth High School’s drama department pondered a musical, the obvious choice just had to be “Seussical.” With Horton and Jojo, and a hat-clad cat in tow, students and teachers put on a show … four of them actually.

Guided by the Cat in the Hat (junior Megan Kelly), “Seussical” combines the meter and stories from 15 Dr. Seuss favorites, weaving a musical journey through the places we can go, into the land of Whohearing Horton the elephant (sophomore Seth Beebe) and inside the life of Whoville’s Jojo (senior Kristin Dodd) — “the thinks she can think.”

“We get ‘Horton Hatches the Egg’ and ‘Horton Hears a Who’ combined with ‘The Cat and the Hat’ and ‘The Lorax,’” said teacher and music director Allison Wagstaff.

“Everything kind of weaves itself together.”

Producing a rock opera with 34 high school cast members and a live student orchestra took the time and patience of three dedicated teachers: Wagstaff, director Jennifer Barclay and pit conductor Megan O’Connor.

O’Connor, coming off a sixth-place finish in the state band competition in November, brought many of her musicians right into rehearsals last December, and in addition to directing, Barclay wrapped up three months of sewing last week to complete the 60 costumes her students wore during the two-hour production.

“It’s such a high-energy show,” Wagstaff said. “There really aren’t any dull moments at all. The story is constantly advancing. It plays to the child in everybody. One of our seniors is playing a 9-year-old girl. She’s doing a phenomenal job, and she says this is

Cat in the Hat Megan Kelly, a junior, makes mischief for Jojo, played by senior Krista Dodd. what I felt like when I was a kid.”

Originally, “Seussical” was not a popular choice with many students.

“We asked them to see what they were interested in, but ultimately it was our decision,” Wagstaff said. “Initially they were kind of disappointed when we announced it.

‘Seussical? What is that? This isn’t going to be a fun musical.’ Now I think everyone thinks it’s a fun musical.”

Seussical drew many juniors and seniors, veterans of previous Elizabeth High School productions, but both Barclay and Wagstaff were encouraged by some new faces on stage.

“We pulled in some younger performers too,” Barclay said. “We have quite a few freshmen and sophomores in the group … who at the beginning of the year didn’t want to audition for a fall play. They felt a little more confidence and encouragement from the older folks to audition this time around.”

The four performances of “Seussical” included three evening shows on Feb. 25, 26 and 27 along with a Saturday matinee on Feb. 27.

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Social Parker Area Historical Society has monthly meetings and lectures, as well as annual outings and events designed to educate the public about early frontier life. Members meet at 6:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at Ruth Memorial Chapel, 19650 E. Mainstreet, Parker. There are some exceptions. Please look on our website www.parkerhistory.org.

Parker Bible Study (ongoing for more than 20 years) will study Hebrews and Galatians from September to December.

We are a nondenominational 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.

The Parker Cadet Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol meets at 7 p.m. every Thursday at The Parker Evangelical Presbyterian Church, East Mainstreet, Parker.The unit focuses on aviation, aerospace education, leadership and emergency services. The unit has an active ground team which teenagers and adults are welcome to train for and become members of.

Membership is open to anyone 12 and older. For further information, contact Capt Glen Peters at 303-621-2182 or copierglen@aol.com.

Empty-nesters, seniors, widows, any who want to keep in the word: Parker Bible Study (ongoing for more than 20 years) will begin the study of Romans in September. We are a non-denominational group focusing on our love for Jesus.

To join, call Diane at 303-8418799 Parker Breakfast Club meets from 7-8:30 a.m. the first and third Monday of each month at Parker Adventist Hospital. The club is free and open to anyone.

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

Parker-Franktown-Elizabeth Paper Crafting Club is open to anyone interested in card making and scrapbooking. We meet regularly throughout the month on various weekday evenings and weekends. Club events take place at 7786 Prairie Lake Trail, Parker (in the Pinery). Contact Alison Collins at 720-212-4788 for information or find us online at www.meetup.com/ParkerFranktown-Elizabeth-PaperCrafting-Club/ Parker Genealogical Society meets at 1 p.m. p.m. the second Saturday of every month at the Stroh Ranch Fire Station, 193100 Stroh Ranch Road, Parker.

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Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $304,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $302,388.55

Which has the address of: 22426 Quail Run Lane, Parker, CO 80138

Public Notices Public Trustees PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2015-0197 To Whom It May Concern: On 8/6/2015 11:08:00 AM 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: DERRICK CLOPTON Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR BNC MORTGAGE, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE UNDER SECURITIZATION SERVICING AGREEMENT DATED AS OF DECEMBER 1, 2005 STRUCTURED ASSET INVESTMENT LOAN TRUST MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-11 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 10/4/2005 Recording Date of DOT: 10/10/2005 Reception No. of DOT: 2005097022 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $184,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $149,244.18 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 dated September 26, 2011*** 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 23, BLOCK 3, CLARKE FARMS FILING NO.2A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 17319 Paoli Way, Parker, CO 80134 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 30, 2016, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

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

First Publication: 2/4/2016 Last Publication: 3/3/2016 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 1/19/2016 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: DAVID A. SHORE Colorado Registration #: 19973 5347 S VALENTIA WAY SUITE 100, GREENWOOD VILLAGE, COLORADO 80111 Phone #: (303) 573-1080 Fax #: Attorney File #: 15-00540SH *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2015-0197 First Publication: 2/4/2016 Last Publication: 3/3/2016 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2015-0216 To Whom It May Concern: On 8/19/2015 4:14:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: STEVEN HELMKE Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF ARIZONA Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR MORGAN STANLEY MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2005-6AR, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-6AR Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 3/14/2005 Recording Date of DOT: 3/23/2005 Reception No. of DOT: 2005025032 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $304,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $302,388.55

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 pay-

Public Trustees

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: LOT 4, BLOCK 24, GRAND VIEW ESTATES, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 12270 North 6th St., 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, March 30, 2016, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

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

First Publication: 2/11/2016 Last Publication: 3/10/2016 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 2/3/2016 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: ERIN ROBSON Colorado Registration #: 46557 7700 E. ARAPAHOE ROAD, SUITE 230, CENTENNIAL, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (877) 369-6122 X3112 Fax #: Attorney File #: CO-15-671995-JS *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No. 2015-0216 First Publication: 2/11/2016 Last Publication: 3/10/2016 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2015-0316 To Whom It May Concern: On 12/9/2015 4:29:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: LORI IVES AND ROBERT T IVES Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. A NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE BANK, A DIVISION OF TREASURY BANK, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 6/26/2003 Recording Date of DOT: 7/29/2003 Reception No. of DOT: 2003112593 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $296,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $342,116.40 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: LOT 45, THE VILLAGES OF PARKER FILING NO. 6B, FIRST AMENDMENT, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO Which has the address of: 22426 Quail Run Lane, 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, March 30, 2016, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law,

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, March 30, 2016, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

Public Trustees

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

First Publication: 2/4/2016 Last Publication: 3/3/2016 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 12/10/2015 CHRISTINE DUFFY 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 7700 E. ARAPAHOE ROAD, SUITE 230, CENTENNIAL, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 952-6906 Fax #: Attorney File #: CO-15-692278-JS *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2015-0316 First Publication: 2/4/2016 Last Publication: 3/3/2016 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2015-0321 To Whom It May Concern: On 12/9/2015 4:56:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: VALERIE R. CRAMER AND MICHAEL G. CRAMER Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR CAPITAL ACCESS MORTGAGE Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: DITECH FINANCIAL LLC Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 1/30/2009 Recording Date of DOT: 2/6/2009 Reception No. of DOT: 2009007925 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $353,600.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $333,714.20 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 58, VILLAGES OF PARKER FILING NO. 18, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO Which has the address of: 11380 Fountain Hills Street, 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, March 30, 2016, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

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

First Publication: 2/4/2016 Last Publication: 3/3/2016 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 12/10/2015 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: EVE M GRINA Colorado Registration #: 43658 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: Attorney File #: 15-009439 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/

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plaint in and of itself will not stop the foreclosure process.

First Publication: 2/4/2016 Last Publication: 3/3/2016 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 12/10/2015 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: EVE M GRINA Colorado Registration #: 43658 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: Attorney File #: 15-009439

Public Trustees

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2015-0321 First Publication: 2/4/2016 Last Publication: 3/3/2016 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2015-0324 To Whom It May Concern: On 12/17/2015 11:31:00 AM 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: GENE R GROSSO AND JUDITH A FRANKS Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR GUARANTY RESIDENTIAL LENDING, INC., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 12/26/2002 Recording Date of DOT: 1/2/2003 Reception No. of DOT: 2003000540 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $195,200.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $158,338.78 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 65, THE VILLAGES OF PARKER FILING NO. 14, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 24064 East Winter Springs Pl, 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, April 6, 2016, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

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

First Publication: 2/11/2016 Last Publication: 3/10/2016 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 12/18/2015 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: EVE M GRINA Colorado Registration #: 43658 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: Attorney File #: 14-001954 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2015-0324 First Publication: 2/11/2016 Last Publication: 3/10/2016 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2015-0326 To Whom It May Concern: On 12/21/2015 10:54:00 AM 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: ARLIE A. PELTON AND WENDI R. PELTON Original Beneficiary: CLARION MORTGAGE CAPITAL, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 7/16/2003 Recording Date of DOT: 7/23/2003 Reception No. of DOT: 2003109810 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $50,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $49,135.60 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.

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

March 4, 2016

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 Original Grantor: ARLIE A. PELTON said Deed of Trust.

AND WENDI R. PELTON THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given Original Beneficiary: CLARION that on the first possible sale date (unless MORTGAGE CAPITAL, INC. the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. WedCurrent Holder of Evidence of Debt: nesday, April 20, 2016, at the Public WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 7/16/2003 Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public aucRecording Date of DOT: 7/23/2003 tion to the highest and best bidder for Reception No. of DOT: 2003109810 cash, the said real property and all inDOT Recorded in Douglas County.

To advertise your public notices call 303-566-4100 terest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs Original Principal Amount of Evidence of and assigns therein, for the purpose of Debt: $50,000.00 paying the indebtedness provided in said Outstanding Principal Amount as of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of date hereof: $49,135.60 Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificare hereby notified that the covenants of ate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the deed of trust have been violated as the sale date is continued to a later date, follows: the failure to timely make paythe deadline to file a notice of intent to ments as required under the Deed of cure by those parties entitled to cure may Trust. also be extended.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE If you believe that your lender or serA FIRST LIEN. vicer has failed to provide a single point of contact (38-38-103.1 CRS) or The property described herein is all of they are still pursuing foreclosure even the property encumbered by the lien of though you have submitted a comthe deed of trust. pleted loss mitigation application or you have been offered and have accepLegal Description of Real Property: ted a loss mitigation option (38-38LOT 24, BLOCK 1, HIDDEN RIVER SUB103.2 CRS), you may file a complaint DIVISION FILING NO. 11, COUNTY OF with the Colorado Attorney General DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. (720-508-6006) or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (855-411-2372) Which has the address of: 21138 or both. However, the filing of a comSaddleback Circle, Parker, CO 80138 plaint in and of itself will not stop the foreclosure process.

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, April 13, 2016, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

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

First Publication: 2/18/2016 Last Publication: 3/17/2016 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 12/21/2015 CHRISTINE DUFFY 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 7700 E. ARAPAHOE ROAD, SUITE 230, CENTENNIAL, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 952-6906 Fax #: Attorney File #: CO-15-691920-JS *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2015-0326 First Publication: 2/18/2016 Last Publication: 3/17/2016 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2015-0329 To Whom It May Concern: On 12/29/2015 8:41:00 AM 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: WADE H NORKETT AND CARRIE J NORKETT Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR EMC HOLDINGS LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 2/21/2011 Recording Date of DOT: 2/25/2011 Reception No. of DOT: 2011013498 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $161,327.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $151,091.49 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: LOT 7, COTTONWOOD SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 2, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 8839 Prickly Pear 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, April 20, 2016, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may

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First Publication: 2/25/2016 Last Publication: 3/24/2016 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 12/29/2015 CHRISTINE DUFFY 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 7700 E. ARAPAHOE ROAD, SUITE 230, CENTENNIAL, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 952-6906 Fax #: Attorney File #: CO-15-694576-JS *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2015-0329 First Publication: 2/25/2016 Last Publication: 3/24/2016 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2015-0332

To Whom It May Concern: On 12/29/2015 8:53:00 AM 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: DEREK H SEVIER Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE KB HOME LOANS, A COUNTRYWIDE MORTGAGE VENTURES, LLC SERIES Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CWALT INC., ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2005-84, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-84 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 11/25/2005 Recording Date of DOT: 12/22/2005 Reception No. of DOT: 2005122806 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $182,400.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $178,842.64

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: UNIT 47 MERIDIAN- STOCKBRIDGE CONDOMINIUMS, ACCORDING TO THE CONDOMINIUM MAP THEREOF, RECORDED ON SEPTEMBER 27, 2005 AT RECEPTION NO. 2005092261, IN THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, COLORADO, AND AS DEFINED AND DESCRIBED IN THE DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS OF MERIDIAN- STOCKBRIDGE CONDOMINIUMS, RECORDED ON JANUARY 30, 2004, AT RECEPTION NO. 2004011547 IN SAID RECORDS, COUNTY O F DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO

Which has the address of: 11895 Bolton Cir, Parker, CO 80134-3688 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, April 20, 2016, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

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

First Publication: 2/25/2016 Last Publication: 3/24/2016 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 12/29/2015 CHRISTINE DUFFY

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March 4, 2016

Spreading sunshine in their wake

Wind Crest Women’s Club uses creativity to build community outreach

By Alex DeWind adewind@coloradocommunitymedia.com

Last year, Wind Crest Women’s Club knit 262 caps for newborns at Littleton Adventist Hospital and 312 chemotherapy caps for Children’s Hospital Colorado in Denver.

They used the leftover yarn to crochet scarves for the Denver Rescue Mission.

No doubt about it, the club is living its goal to help others.

“Our purpose originally was to do things for friends in the community,” club treasurer Mary Ellen Patrick said.

“Now it’s turned into an outreach program.”

PUBLIC NOTICE The Women’s Club started in 2008 as a social meetup and creativeParker outlet for residents at Wind Crest, a retirement NOTICE OF SALE community Santa Fe Drive and C-470. Founder Grace Public Trusteenear Sale No. 2015-0332 Breffl e, who died last year, had a closetful of arts and crafts, To Whom It May Concern: On 12/29/2015 8:53:00members AM the undersigned club say. Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to very the Deed of Trustin de-making something out of “She was creative scribed below to be recorded in Douglas nothing,” Liz Yount said.

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About 30 women ages 66 to 98 meet every Monday for an hour-and-a-half in Wind Crest’s Town Center game room.

They make food-tray favors for residents in Mill Vista, a nearby memory care unit. They design colorful vests and delicate necklaces for one another. They knit and sew. They collect aluminum tabs to exchange for money used for donations. And they create “Welcome” bookmarks for new residents.

Four club members spend weekly meetings sorting through used greeting cards. They recycle the scraps into new cards — similar to the style of those at Hallmark or Papyrus — that sell for just $1.

“My granddaughter can’t wait to get a card from Wind Crest,” said Grace Stanton, who’s been in the Wind Crest Women’s Club for two years.

Cards are the money-maker, the women say: Last week they sold 30 in one day. They also host a fall bake sale and sell their creations at Wind Crest’s annual Mini Mall.

All proceeds go towards local scholarships, libraries and a staff-appreciation fund that is split between Wind Crest employees.

Some say the company is the best part of the Women’s Club. Others say it’s the satisfaction of helping others.

“We are friends,” Donna LoDico said. “And we are a group that tries to bring some sunshine to other people.”

Mary Ellen Patrick shows a fellow member’s handmade necklace. The ladies’ creations are for the yearly Wind Crest Mini Mall, a crafts show held at Wind Crest in the fall. Photo

by Alex DeWind

Original Grantor: DEREK H SEVIER Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE KB HOME LOANS, A COUNTRYWIDE MORTGAGE VENTURES, LLC SERIES Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CWALT INC., ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2005-84, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-84 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 11/25/2005 Recording Date of DOT: 12/22/2005 Reception No. of DOT: 2005122806 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $182,400.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $178,842.64

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

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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.

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Legal Description of Real Property: UNIT 47 MERIDIAN- STOCKBRIDGE CONDOMINIUMS, ACCORDING TO THE CONDOMINIUM MAP THEREOF, RECORDED ON SEPTEMBER 27, 2005 AT RECEPTION NO. 2005092261, IN THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, COLORADO, AND AS DEFINED AND DESCRIBED IN THE DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS OF MERIDIAN- STOCKBRIDGE CONDOMINIUMS, RECORDED ON JANUARY 30, 2004, AT RECEPTION NO. 2004011547 IN SAID RECORDS, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO

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The current of theThe Evidence Debt © 2016 King Features Synd., Inc.

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, April 20, 2016, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

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

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First Publication: 2/25/2016 Last Publication: 3/24/2016 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 12/29/2015 CHRISTINE DUFFY 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 7700 E. ARAPAHOE ROAD, SUITE 230, CENTENNIAL, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 952-6906 Fax #: Attorney File #: CO-15-691034-JS *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2015-0332 First Publication: 2/25/2016 Last Publication: 3/24/2016 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

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