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Douglas County Libraries’ Parker branch opens to public

By Tom Skelley tskelley@coloradocommunitymedia.com Two events and hundreds of hands, big and small, facilitated the opening of the long-awaited Douglas County Libraries branch in Parker last weekend.

An opening gala with a British theme gave Parker officials and

VIPs a glimpse of the new facility on Sept. 22. Violinists played as attendees sipped Scotch, nibbled hors d’oeuvres and perused the pristine bookshelves on the two-floor, $15 million building.

Bob Pasicznyuk, director of Douglas County Libraries, said the building’s construction and preparation took a concerted effort from a lot of dedicated staff.

“You hear it said that ‘many hands make light work,’ ” he said. “In this case, many hands did not make light work — they worked tirelessly.”

More hands arrived Sept. 24 to help stock the library’s shelves with books from the old branch.

A “bookworm” of dozens of children lined up to transport the books from the old building to the new one.

“I think it’s amazing, I think it’s about time,” said Parker resident Marla Newman. “I think Parker has grown so much that we needed more space.”

Newman was driving by the new building the evening of Library continues on Page 9

Marla Newman, left, peruses the books at the opening gala for Douglas County Libraries’ new facility in Parker as Amy Long, center, and another visitor mingle on Sept. 22. Photo by Tom Skelley

Q&A WITH DOUGLAS COUNTY INTERIM SUPERINTENDENT

Kane eyes change in culture

By Mike DiFerdinando mdiferdinando@coloradocommunitymedia.com

Breckon Feldt, 2, strikes a note on a “Musical Gator” at the Goddard School for Early Childhood Development in Parker on Sept.

20. The school conducts a weeklong test of new toys each year to help toy manufacturers determine which toys might be the best sellers for the holiday season. Photos by Tom Skelley

Tykes take time to test toys Goddard School students and staff try out holiday items

By Tom Skelley tskelley@coloradocommunitymedia.com

Briggs Mitchell, a 6-month-old at the Goddard School for Early Childhood Development, tries to figure out a “Click Clack Ball” on Sept. 20, during the school’s weeklong toy tests.

Toy manufacturers from across the United States are relying on young test subjects in Parker to predict which toys will be the big sellers this holiday season.

The Goddard School for Early Childhood Development on Pine Drive is in the ninth year of a partnership with The

Manhattan Toy Company, VTech, Toy Monster and other companies to give feedback on the games and toys most popular with children from infancy to kindergarten.

Students play with the items for weeklong study, after which teachers and the school’s board will give the manufacturers their recommendations.

The school’s owner, Dan King, said the arrangement gives data to the toy producers, but it also has benefits for the school and its parents.

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Erin Kane took over as the interim superintendent of the Douglas County School District on Sept. 1.

Kane, a Colorado native with an engineering degree in applied mathematics and computer science from the University of Colorado, helped found American Academy, a charter school with campuses in Castle Pines Kane and Parker. Executive director since 2009, she pointed to her leadership of the school’s community in her bid to win the job.

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Wounded detective shows further improvement

Melissa Baron Vanek and her 4-year-old daughter, Samantha, take a snack break at O’Brien Park on Sept. 15. Baron Vanek says it was difficult to move from Cleveland to Colorado because it puts a lot of distance between her and her family. Photo by Tom Skelley

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Dan Brite was shot by a suspect Sept. 2

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MELISSA BARON VANEK From Pittsburgh to Cleveland to Parker Y2K sent us west We moved to Parker from Highlands Ranch in 2005. We were looking for more space and now we have a home on about five acres, on the outskirts of Parker.

We moved to Colorado from Cleveland in 1999. My husband and I met in Cleveland. We were both chemical engineers working as consultants there. Because of the Y2K scare, our company wasn’t doing any transfers and kind of stopped going forward, and the industry was just better out here.

To leave my family was the hardest thing.

Not being able to go and hang out on my parents’ porch in Pittsburgh, or go look at their garden and have dinner together, that was the hardest part of moving. I think it might be because of our Czechoslovakian heritage. Family is everything.

A stay-at-home mom is a working mom One of the challenges I have as someone who was a professional, a chemical engineer, then became a stay-at-home mom, is that I really miss the adult interaction I used to have. Play group interaction isn’t necessarily the same kind of interaction. It’s also challenging that when you go back to the workforce, it’s kind of held against you. Even if you work part-time during your time at home raising kids, that period of time is seen as a void.

I think that one of the biggest misconceptions about it is that a lot of people don’t understand how little time a stay-at-home parent actually has.

Last year, I put 22,000 miles on my car driving between all of my children’s different school events and extracurriculars. You might think you can get a lot done in your car, but not really. Even whenever I’m not really with them, I’m usually doing something for them, like volunteering for their schools.

It’s not going out and pampering myself.

Coming full circle We have three kids, Luke, 13, Vanessa, 7, and Samantha, 4.

There are concerns about the children moving away someday, like I did. If you have three children and none of them live where you are, what do you do?

The girls say they’re never going to leave, but they’re still pretty young. I keep saying the door’s always open. We have five acres and we can build on our property, so we may end up building a house for them.

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

Brite is also able to feed himself and breathe unassisted, the Sept.

23 news release stated.

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

Brite was wounded in a Sept.

2 shootout with suspect Randall Rodick. Brite and other officers responded to a call to Rodick’s

NEWS IN A HURRY South Metro Fire Rescue raises $101,000-plus South Metro Fire Rescue recently announced it raised over $101,000 this year in support of the annual International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) and Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) “Fill the Boot” campaign.

Members of all 17 stations in the South Metro Fire Rescue district stood at storefronts, intersections and other areas, using their boots to accept donations.

All contributions will fund programs for muscular dystrophy research, care for children and adults suffering from muscular

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

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

The news release cautioned that Brite still faces a “long road to recovery,” and it went on to thank the community for the continued support toward Brite, his family and the department. dystrophy, and sending more than 90 local children to the “Best Week of the Year” MDA summer camp at Rocky Mountain Village in Empire at no cost to their families.

Muscular dystrophy is characterized as a group of genetic diseases that cause progressive muscle deterioration that limits strength and mobility. South Metro Fire Rescue has raised approximately $1.5 million over 17 years participating in the event.

“We are very thankful for the community’s contributions and generous donations,” said South Metro Fire Rescue Fire Chief Bob Baker. “So many people came through and every little bit helps.

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Parker Libertarian competes for Senate seat

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Lily Tang Williams takes on Bennet, Glenn

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Helping heroes with cars and cash

Lily Tang Williams, Libertarian candidate for U.S. Senate

compete with the two major parties.

Eventually, she chose principle over pragmatism.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Vehicle Vault hosts fundraiser for veterans’ group

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By Tom Skelley tskelley@coloradocommunitymedia.com Ana Yelen sees the lack of mental health and medical services available to veterans and she wants to do what she can to help them get the care they deserve.

“Our service members are really hurting,” she said. “If these things were available, we wouldn’t be needed. Our goal is that eventually we won’t be needed.”

Yelen is the co-founder and executive director of the Healing Warriors Program, a nonprofit that provides alternative medical services to veterans to treat conditions such as PTSD and pain management.

On Sept. 17, the group held its third annual Hot Rods and Heroes fundraiser at the Vehicle Vault in Parker. The four-hour event featured celebrity speakers and an auction to raise money for the program.

“This year was definitely our largest event,” Yelen said. “People really enjoyed themselves, and they were very happy to be here.”

The group has a Fort Collins clinic, but Yelen said they hope to expand to Colorado Springs to meet increasing demand.

“During Vietnam, these guys were being deployed two times,” Yelen said.

“In Iraq and Afghanistan they’re being deployed nine times… They’re in dire need.”

Treatments include acupuncture and craniosacral therapy, which uses gentle manipulations of the skull to relieve symptoms. The services are available for free to veterans as well as active-duty service members.

Yelen said the program focuses on alternative pain relief methods because of a correlation between reliance on painkillers and high rate of veteran suicides.

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

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

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

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

I said I’m going to stick to my principles.

I’m going to join the Libertarian Party.”

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“We need to provide more options for care,” she said. “We need to give veterans these options to help restore their quality of life.”

The event featured three speakers, Congressman Mike Coffman, sportscaster and “Voice of the Rockies” Wayne Hagin, and former Major League Baseball pitcher Goose Gossage.

Gossage won the crowd over with a story of meeting Mickey Mantle at Gossage’s first All-Star Game and being too awe-struck to even introduce himself.

Mantle later took the initiative to make the introduction.

Vehicle Vault was a natural fit for the fundraiser, Yelen said, because of an affinity many veterans have for classic cars.

“Our military is the best in the world and these are the best cars in the world,” she said.

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Bringing a little bit of Germany to Parker 14th annual Oktoberfest comes to O’Brien Park

By Tom Skelley tskelley@coloradocommunitymedia.com A cool breeze cut through the summer sunshine on Sept. 17, hinting at fall’s arrival. And just as the people of Germany have done for generations, attendees of Parker’s celebration enjoyed music, dancing and traditional German food and drink at Parker’s 14th annual Oktoberfest.

“It’s all about keeping up German traditions,” said Susan Quarles, vice president of the Colorado Council of Arts, Sciences and Culture. “We’re a traditional German Oktoberfest, not a drunk fest … It’s all about seeing the little kids there with their families, dancing and having a great time.”

Quarles has coordinated Parker’s Oktoberfest for each of the 14 years it’s been held. From 2003 to 2005, she did all of the planning on her own, even paying the expenses out of her own pocket.

As the celebration became more popular and drew bigger crowds, the town council took over.

“We’ve gone from a two-hour event to a three-day event,” Quarles said.

Over 20,000 people sampled bratwursts, pretzels and beer as they danced to a variety of bands.

The Sept. 16 “Rocktoberfest” kickoff event featured contemporary music from the Hilltop Harvest Band, Jacob Cade and Weekend Medicine, while Sept.

17 and 18 showcased traditional music from The Average German Band and The Continentals, who made their 14th straight appearance at the festival.

Members of the Denver Kickers dance group treat the audience in O’Brien Park to traditional Bavarian folk dancing at Parker’s Oktoberfest celebration on Sept. 17. Photos by Tom Skelley The Sept. 17 festivities began with a pedestrian parade around the grounds and a ceremonial keg tapping with Mayor Mike Waid and Miss Parker Oktoberfest Sarah Quarles.

Festival goers too tired to hit the dance floor watched dance groups Tanzkapelle and The Denver Kickers cut a rug to “Hoffbrau Haus,” the “Chicken Dance” and other classic Bavarian tunes.

Shannon Yaun and her 11-year-old daughter, Hailey, are new to Parker, but not to Oktoberfest celebrations. Shannon said she has attended a number of Oktoberfests in her home state of California, but Parker’s

Hailey Yaun, 11, checks under Uncle Sam’s lid at a stein stand in O’Brien Park during Parker’s annual Oktoberfest celebration. measured up.

“It’s a little smaller than the ones I’m used to,” she said.

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“But this one’s great, the same type of atmosphere, good people and the food. I just love it.”

A bratwurst soaks up some sauerkraut at Oktoberfest in Parker’s O’Brien Park.

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Veterans organizations look to reverse trend of dwindling ranks of younger service members

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

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

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

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

“I’m a student. I’m a parent.”

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

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

But Moore, who heads up the veterans club at Arapahoe Community College,

Vietnam veteran Stan McClure, 70, said he is one of the youngest veterans at VFW Post 4666 in Littleton. Like many of its counterparts, the post is trying to attract younger veterans as its membership ages. Photo by Kyle Harding said he would like to spend time around older veterans.

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

Vernon Baltes, of Parker, who served as an Army cavalry scout from 200005, including in Iraq and Kosovo, said

younger veterans may feel uncomfortable in groups of older veterans.

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

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

A societal shift?

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

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

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

At VFW Post 4666 in Littleton, there are no members who served in the post 9/11 era. In fact, 70-year-old Vietnam veteran Stan McClure, the post’s service officer, said he is one of the youngest members.

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

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

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

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

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

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

LeBlanc said that when she got out of the Marines, she didn’t know much

DECLINING NUMBERS Formed in 1899 by members of the SpanishAmerican War to advocate for veterans benefits, the Veterans of Foreign Wars claims 1.7 million members, counting auxiliary members who gained access through veteran relatives.

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

about the VFW or similar organizations.

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

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

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

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

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

“Team RWB’s mission is to enrich veterans’ lives through physical and social activities,” said Tara McMachen, who is the social director for the Denver chapter.

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

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

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

“We have to,” he said, “if we’re going to stay afloat at least.”

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

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

For more information, visit www.vfw.org.

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ferent for our kids that included a STEM emphasis. Both of us being engineers, we really felt the future of our country was in the ability to innovate and work in those STEM-career fields. So we started a charter school. We found a friend and another friend and after a while we had about 100 people. American Academy opened up in Lone tree in 2005, with about 390 kids. The rest is kind of history.

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

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

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

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

I fell in love with the work. I fell in love with the kids.

Tell us about your background I grew up here in Colorado. I went to Arapahoe High School and then I went on to the University of Colorado in Boulder.

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

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

I have been watching our school district from the sideline for a number of years.

I have been perfectly content running American Academy and doing my thing in a very happy place with happy kids and happy teachers. But continuing to watch it and seeing more and more drama unfold at the school district, I felt more compelled to want to get involved. This is my community. I have lived here for 20 years.

My children grew up here. I love Douglas County. I love this community. I have been part of this school district for 12 years. I

How did you get involved with American Academy?

People don’t start charter schools, certainly not in Douglas County, because there aren’t good choices around them.

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Sept. 22 when she saw cars in the parking lot and decided to drop in to pick up some books she reserved online.

“I thought it was open until I noticed that everybody was dressed up,” she said.

Newman approached Library Manager Amy Long and apologized for not realizing it was an invitation-only event.

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A centerpiece invokes an Old English theme at the opening gala for the new Douglas County Libraries branch in Parker on Sept. 22. The event featured fine food and drink, including a signature cocktail.

Douglas County Libraries Director Bob Pasicznyuk welcomes visitors to the opening gala at the county’s new branch in Parker on Sept. 22. Pasicznyuk said the new library’s completion was the result of many individuals working “tirelessly.”

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Well, were we better than that?

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

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

“Accountability” can be a tough word.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

He did extensive interviews with prisoners and staff members at a state prison. And they call it soup, not ramen, in the slammer.

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

Prisoners had been receiving three hot meals a day. That changed. The second meal

was just a sandwich and chips.

Weekend lunches were eliminated.

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

It’s “superCraig Marshall Smith tasty”?

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

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

One former prisoner, Gustavo “Goose” Alvarez, even wrote a book: “Prison Ramen: Recipes and Stories from Behind Bars.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ryan, a volunteer who wants to be a police officer, said, “One thing the public doesn’t know is that in jail, violence is Smith continues on Page 11

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Azalea Place, 5, sorts plastic noodles for a game called “Yeti in My Spaghetti” at the Goddard School for Early Childhood Development in Parker on Sept. 20. The object of the game is to remove the noodles without dropping the Yeti into the bowl. Photos by Tom Skelley

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“It shows the parents that we care and want to see that the toys are highly educational and fun for the kids,” King said. “It gives the parents an idea of what the top toys are to buy for the holidays. Toys are expensive and this helps them figure out which ones are the best value.”

The testing may tell manufacturers which of their products are most popular and durable, but the tests aren’t solely about maximizing profits. The school is

allowed to keep the toys they test, and King said Goddard donates 100 of the same items to Toys for Tots.

Elena Comstock, a toddler teacher in her second year at Goddard, said the arrival of exciting new toys in the classroom can lead to new friendships among the children.

“Sometimes the kids have a tendency to just go around with their best friend,” she said. “It’s nice to see them go off and play with someone other than the person they always go with.”

Kindergarten teacher Christina DeMulling said she and her co-workers enjoy seeing the creativity the toys can inspire in the older students.

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almost necessary. It’s instilling fear. It keeps everything in check if anyone steps out of line.”

There are prisoners who have it better in prison than they had it outside. They have continuity, a virtual family, regular meals and a place to sleep.

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

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

Sierra Kelly, 2 1/2, piles on the pegs on Sept. 20 during a weeklong toy test session at the Goddard School for Early Childhood Development in Parker. Goddard’s owner, Dan King, says the tests help parents seek out high-quality toys to buy for their children.

“It’s fun to see what they create,” she said. “Sometimes they make up their own games or use them in a different way.”

Kindergarten teacher Brittnie Pearson said she rates the toys based on their educational value and whether groups of children can enjoy them together or individually.

Another important quality the toys must have to garner the teachers’ recommendations is durability. A toy that can withstand being used by several children, several times a day is a toy that will likely last.

As Pearson said, “we look for things that aren’t going to break.”

Kenzi Barrett, 5, strikes a balance with kittens on a scale at the Goddard School for Early Childhood Development in Parker on Sept. 20.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

wine in nature.

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

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

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

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

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

With the right music, these sights just sing.

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

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

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

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

than jeans, boots and a sweater.

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

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

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

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

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

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

let’s be honest, is an impossible task.

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

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

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

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

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

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

— from “Spin the Dial”

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

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

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

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

Tuesdays through Fridays; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Guests and new members welcome.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2016 WINNERS • Best of Show David Kammerzell — Heartless Smokey Bill (Painting)

By Rick Gustafson Special to Colorado Community Media For 15 years, the work of Colorado painters, sculptors and mixed-media artists has been featured at the Lone Tree Art Expo.

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

Lone Tree Mayor Jackie Millet was on hand to welcome more than 100 guests in attendance and to thank the staff, volunteers and the artists for their dedication to bringing art to the community.

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

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

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

DeLevie was not able to attend the reception, but in his prepared remarks, read by Mary Hardin, vice chair of the arts council, he said that he was in-

• Commissioners’ Choice Stacy Lewis — Summer Sky (Paining) • Drawing First Place: Marcie Cohen — Winter Colors • Mixed Media First Place: Aicha Jacob — Key Elegance Second Place: Susan Kacik — Tranquility • Painting First Place: David Kammerzell — Heartless Smokey Bill Second Place: Stephen Austin — Fissure #2 • Sculpture First Place: Fred Lunger — Great Blue Heron (Vase) Second Place: Archie Suniga — Missing You Always

About 100 artists and art enthusiasts gathered at the Lone Tree Arts Center for the Lone Tree Arts Expo. The show runs through Nov. 13. Photos by Rick Gustafson spired by the Oscar Wilde quote, “A work of art is the unique result of a unique temperament.”

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

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

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

Commissioners’ Choice award winner went to Stacy Lewis for her painting, “Summer Sky.” He also thanked the artists not selected for their effort and bravery for submitting their work and encouraged them to hone their craft and believe in their art.

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

For more information about the Lone Tree Art Expo, visit http://cityoflonetree.com/cms/One.aspx?portalId=74598 2&pageId=1906809

• Watercolor First Place: Craig L. Davis — Humble Bumble Bees Second Place: Judy Cochrane — Monet’s Tulip Bed

David Kammerzell won this year’s Best of Show award for his painting, “Heartless Smokey Bill.”

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

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How to choose the right residential care facility

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

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

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

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

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

MEMORY CARE UNITS:

NURSING HOMES:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Source: Douglas County

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

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

Partnership of Douglas County Governments: www.douglascountypartnership.org

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

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Be savvy: map out senior living choices

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

Apply this to senior living choices.

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

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

How is my health?

What is the likelihood that I will require assistance?

Is my house situated so I can get around easily?

Is my family nearby and available to help?

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

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

What can my finances support?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Do you suffer from a longevity disconnect?

By Brandpoint

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hey say that age is just a number.

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

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

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

What concerns Americans the most?

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

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

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

Blame our brains

The answer to those questions may surprise you.

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

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

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

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

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ahead of tomorrow’s needs (instant gratification)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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September 30, 2016

Story looks at life amid two cultures

‘The Oldest Boy’ plays at Aurora’s Vintage Theatre

By Sonya Ellingboe sellingboe@colorado communitymedia.com

Lights go up on “The Oldest Boy” as the mother (Candace Joice) sits in an Asian contemplative pose, in meditation. The time is “modern day,” according to well-recognized playwright Sarah Ruhl. The set, designed by Douglas Clarke, is a contemporary New York apartment, with an interesting — and changeable — backdrop of large sheets of torn paper, which suggests distant mountains in Act II. The regional premiere is a collaboration between Vintage Theatre and Theatre Esprit Asia.

Sounds from an awakening child drift into the mother’s ears.

There is a knock at the door …

Peter Trinh, as a monk, shaves the head of a boy (puppet) who is chosen to live with the monks in Sarah Rule’s moving play, “The Oldest Boy,” at Vintage Theatre in Aurora. Courtesy photo When the woman opens it, she finds a smiling pair of robed Asian monks (Peter Trinh and Robert Payo) who make small talk about her husband’s Tibetan restaurant as she serves them

tea. When the husband (Charlee Chiv) arrives home, the purpose of their call becomes clear — the oldest boy in Tibetan families may be chosen to live with the monks at their remote mon-

CURTAIN TIME World premiere “The Firestorm” by Meredith Friedman will introduce the new season for Local Theatre Company of Boulder, which includes many actors who appear throughout the metro area. Directed by Pesha Rudnick. It will run Oct. 16 to Nov. 13 at Dairy Center for the Arts, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder. Performances: 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays; 4 p.m. Sundays. Tickets, $32/$15, ($45 opening), 303-440-7826, thedairy.org. This is one of National New Play Network’s Rolling Premieres.

New version “Dracula,” conceived by Don Black, Christopher Hampton and Frank Wildhorn, plays Oct. 7 to Nov. 6 at the Aurora Fox Arts Center, 9900 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora. Starring Leonard Barrett and Jeanna Bainbridge.

Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays (gala Oct. 8), 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: aurorafox.org, 303-739-1970.

DiPietro production “The Last Romance” by Joe DiPietro plays Oct.7-30, presented by Cherry Creek Theatre at Shaver-Ramsey Gallery, 2414 E. Third Ave., Denver. Directed by Robert Michael Sanders. Performances: 7:30 p.m.

Fridays, Saturdays; 6:30 p.m. Sundays.

Tickets: $36/$30: cherrycreektheater.org, 303-800-6578.

Iconic rock opera “Evita,” the rock opera by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, plays through Nov. 13 at Candlelight Dinner Playhouse, 4747 Marketplace Drive, Johnstown (exit 254 off I-25, just south of Johnson’s Corner). Performances: Thursday, Friday, Saturday evenings and matinees Saturdays and Sundays (times vary). Tickets: $51.50-$61.50. Child (5-12) $29.50, student (13-18) $39.50. ColoradoCandlelight.com, 970-744-3747.

astery and perhaps become a lama. The father understands, but the mother is terrified.

Flashback to the parents’ love story, as they meet in his little restaurant on a rainy day, fall for each other and soon move into a complex, though happy marriage — until that knock on the door.

Ruhl wrote the script with the child represented by a life-sized puppet, which is how it’s presented at Vintage, with considerable skill, which will no doubt increase in the next weeks. Puppet designer Sushma at one time worked with Sutradhar Puppet Theatre at Shri Ram Center in New Delhi. She is an artist, published poet and w In this production playwright. she is one of three puppeteers, clad in sheer black, who move and speak as the oldest boy. The other puppeteers are Deepali

IF YOU GO “The Oldest Boy” plays through Oct. 23 at Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St., Aurora. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays; 2:30 p.m. Sundays and Saturday Oct. 1. Tickets: $15-$30, vintagetheatre.com, 303-856-7830.

Lindblom and Kenneth Berba.

Act II finds the mother trying to meditate in India, near the Tibetan monastery, pregnant with another child and heartbroken as she sees her little boy with a shaven head and monk’s garb.

Director Craig Bond has produced a delicate, engaging piece of theater with a mix of cultures that seems very appropriate today as we strain to understand our complex world.

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Fiber headlines arts sale Weavers hold annual event in Englewood Civic Center

By Sonya Ellingboe sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia.com Weaving, silk painting, basketry, spinning, knitting, quilting, jewelry, felting and crocheting will be exhibited at the Rocky Mountain Weavers Annual Fiber Arts Sale, held Oct. 6-8 at the Englewood Civic Center’s Community Room. Add in art to wear, such as jackets, scarves, socks, shawls and baby clothes. One can make a large dent in a holiday shopping list with a stop at this sale filled with beautiful items.

There will be demonstrations of weaving, spinning and dyeing to help a visitor understand how things are created.

Among the weavers guild members is Jo Ann Patterson-Lavely of Littleton, who will exhibit and sell her bead weaving.

The former home economics teacher has turned her attention to thread and beads to create some colorful, unusual items, such as a seven-inch globe covered in beads and an elaborate notebook cover.

She will also have jewelry, woven towels and wall art in the show.

“Africa,” a bead weaving shown in close-up, was created by Jo Ann Patterson-Lavely, whose works will be included in the Rocky Mountain Weavers Guild Fiber Sale on Oct. 6-8 at Englewood Civic Center (secondfloor Community Room). Courtesy photos “I have taught sewing, quilting, embroidery, bead weaving, Seminole patchwork and basket weaving,” she said, adding that her pieces often reflect travel to other countries or emotions that need to be explored. “Bead weaving is meditative and very relaxing,” she wrote.

“People always ask, ‘How long did that take you?’ I had never counted, so I did count on my last project. It took 100 hours to complete a totally encrusted seven-inch ball.”

IF YOU GO The Rocky Mountain Weavers Guild Annual Fiber Arts Sale will be held in the second floor Community Room at Englewood Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Parkway, near

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the light rail station. It will run Oct. 6 to 8.

Hours: on Oct. 6, 4 to 8 p.m.; Oct. 7, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Oct. 8, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. rmweaversguild.org.

“Spirit of the Sea” is a figure created with bead weaving by Jo Ann Patterson-Lavely of Littleton. Her work will be exhibited in the annual Rocky Mountain Weaver’s Guild Annual Fiber Arts Sale on Oct. 6-8 at Englewood Civic Center.

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A whole lot of beauty:

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Elise Mutz, left, and Laurel Thompson, both sophomores at Heritage High School in LIttleton, use teamwork for their chalk art creation — a black and white portrait of a woman with fairy lights wrapped around her hand. “I wanted to pick something challenging,” said Thompson, who is an artist and photographer.

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THINGS TO DO TOP 5

THEATER

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Go to www.goldenhistory.org/event/ school-mines-walking-tour/?instance_ id=18.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

EVENTS

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

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

Call 303-424-7979 or go to www.echters.com for information.

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

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

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

Materials fee is assessed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

EDUCATION

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

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

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

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The holiday's are quickly approaching and this may the support that you are needing to get through them Beginning each Wednesday 6:15-7:45pm October 5th thru November 9th - 143 S 2nd Place, Brighton, CO 80601 Have you been impacted by the loss of a family member or friend?

The death of someone you loved is frightening, painful and lonely.

This six week workshop will focus on information and the experiences of suicide bereavement. We understand the unique issues and experiences associated with bereavement following suicide. Your life, as you have known it, is forever changed and you may find yourself in an unexpected struggle, first just to survive and then to move forward. In the aftermath, survivors are left profoundly wounded and deeply distressed.

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The Education is #Notacrime Campaign is Seeking a Business or Organization in the Littleton District to Donate a Wall for a Mural - the purpose of which is to promote educational equality around the world and to support art.

If you are interested in supporting our project, please contact Kari asap at 303-587-1513 for more info. and to see possible designs.

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LOCAL

Gymnastics teams face a balancing act

Legend’s Payton Lincavage is safe at second with a double in the second inning of the Sept. 23 Continental League game against Douglas County. The Huskies staved off a Legend rally in the top of the seventh to collect a 5-4 victory.

The Douglas County shortstop is Hanna Storey. Photos by Jim Benton

Titans’ rally falls short Douglas County takes 5-4 softball win in Castle Rock

By Jim Benton jbenton@colorado communitymedia.com Legend rallied but still lost a close game Sept. 21 to the homestanding Douglas County Huskies.

The Titans scored three runs in the top of the seventh but still dropped a 5-4 decision to Douglas County in a showdown between teams unbeaten in the Continental League softball standings after three games.

Legend coach Kristen Shirk,

KEEPING SCORE WITH...

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

What is your favorite pre-competition meal?

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

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

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

however, believes the loss might actually help the Titans.

“We talked about that,” said Shirk. “It sucks to lose but it brought us back down to reality.

Every now and then a loss like this to a good team is good for us. It shows us we actually have to show up and play to win. We can’t just come in and the ranking is going to do that for us.

“We got slapped in the face and that’s the slap I think we need to push us over the top,” she continued.

Legend was ranked third in the CHSAANow.com Class 5A poll and Douglas County was 10th.

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What is your favorite subject in school?

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

What is your favorite book?

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

What are your plans for after high school graduation?

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

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

Legend sophomore picture Zoey LeCompte delivers a pitch during the Titans’ Continental League game at Douglas County on Sept. 23.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Key moments Legend had base runners in all seven innings and had at least one hit in six of those seven innings, but Douglas County sophomore starting pitcher Savanna Reiners came through with big pitches, including three strikeouts with a Legend runner in scoring position.

Hanna Storey came on in relief in the seventh inning and was touched for a run and two hits but induced a slow roller to the pitcher to record the game’s final out with the tying run on first base.

“I knew they were not going to go down one, two, three in the seventh,” said Huskies coach Brian Stebbins. “We stayed committed to our plan and we executed at the end. We told the girls it would be a real dogfight.”

Key players/statistics Douglas County junior catcher Abbey Montoya hit a two-run homer in the first inning and went 3-for-4. Huskies sophomore third baseman Alley Kim was 4-for4 with three runs batted in.

Reiners allowed eight hits and three runs in 6.1 innings of work.

Legend senior catcher Karlee Arnold belted two home runs, a solo shot in the first and a two-run HR in the seventh.

She finished the game going 3-for-4 with the three RBIs. Jesse Smith had two hits as Arnold and Smith accounted for half of the Titans’ 10 hits.

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It gave her about four miles an hour more speed. Sometimes, we’ll switch it up and throw a conventional pitch.

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

Trengove is 9-5 this season with two saves.

Heisman Watch UCLA went all out to limit the big play

by Stanford junior running back Christian McCaffrey.

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

Send volunteer opportunities to hharden@coloradocommunitymedia.com 18th Judicial District Attorney’s Office Domestic Violence Program Provides information and support to crime victims Need: Victim Adocates interact with and support victims of domestic violence.

They also provide resource referrals and explain processes to victims.

Requirements: 20 hours of training required; volunteers must commit to one morning a week at the Justice Center in Castle Rock.

Contact: Mel Secrease, 720-733-4552 or msecrease@da.18.state.co.us.

Angel Heart Project Delivers meals to men, women and children with life-threatening illnesses Need: Volunteers willing to deliver meals to clients in the South Denver area.

Requirements: Attend an orientation and submit to a background check before volunteering. Training provided to all new drivers. Deliveries start at 1 p.m. and last until 3 p.m.

Contact: 303-830-0202 or volunteer@ projectangelheart.org.

Animal Rescue of the Rockies Provides foster care for death-row shelter dogs and cats throughout Colorado Need: Foster families for animals on lists to be euthanized Contact: www.animalrescueoftherockies.org.

They said it “We didn’t deserve to win,” said Shirk.

“We just couldn’t push the runners across and sometimes it goes that way, but they outplayed us pitching-wise, fielding, hitting, dugout, everything.”

Stebbins pointed out the development of Reiners.

“She pitched through traffic well,” he said. “They are a great hitting team but Savanna handled it, and I just told her she only had four strikeouts but all four were in big, big spots. For a sophomore to grow this much and show so much maturity is a big deal. The girls weren’t real happy with their performance on Monday (Sept. 19) even though we won (7-5 over Mountain Vista). They really wanted to win against Legend. Their energy was unbelievable. They were committed.”

Montoya felt good about the win and her hitting.

“It’s a win we can build off of,” she said. “There are definitely different types of wins we’ve had all season and this was a quality team win with hitting up and down the lineup. The positions made their plays that we needed. We got the outs when we needed. We were able to hold them off. All the cards played out like we wanted.

“It felt really good at the plate. I’ve been kind of going on and off hitting so the fact I was able to square it up felt really good.”

Going forward Douglas County plays Regis Jesuit Sept. 30 and Legend has a game at Highlands Ranch set for Oct. 3.

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

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

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

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 303-566-4083.

HIGH SCHOOL

AWARDS

Colorado Community Media is hosting a High School Football Fans’ Choice Awards Contest Anyone can register and vote for their favorite teams, players coaches, spirit groups and more!

Best Front Range Team

Best Head Coach

Best Quarterback

Best Assistant Coach

Best Running Back

Best Cheerleading Squad

Best Wide Receiver

Best Dance Team

Best Defensive Lineman

Best Band

Best Linebacker

Best Mascot

Best Defenseive Back

Best Team Name

Best Offensive Lineman

Best Student Section

Best Kicker

Best Booster Club Best Post Game Food Best High School Hangout Best Doctor for Sports Injuries Best Student Section Chant Most Spirited Individual Student

Castle Rock Senior Activity Center Provides services to local seniors Need: Volunteer drivers to take seniors to appointments, the grocery store, pharmacies and more.

Contact: Steph Schroeder, 303-688-9498

Colorado Refugee English as a Second Language Program Teaches English to recently arrived refugees, who have fled war or persecution in their home country. In Colorado, refugees are from Afghanistan, Burma, Bhutan, Somalia, Iraq, Eritrea and D.R. Congo, among others.

Need: Volunteers to teach English. Tutoring takes place in the student’s home.

Refugees live throughout Denver, but the largest concentrations are in Thornton, near 88th Avenue and Washington Street, and in east Denver/Aurora, near Colfax Avenue and Yosemite Street.

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ASSE International Student Exchange Program Organizes student exchange programs Need: Local host families to provide homes for boys and girls age 15-18 from a variety of coutries.

Contact: Cathy Hintz, 406-488-8325 or 800-733-2773

Colorado Humane Society Handles animal abuse and neglect cases Need: Volunteers to care for pregnant cats, dogs and their litters, as well as homes for cats and dogs that require socializing or that are recovering from surgery or injuries.

Contact: Teresa Broaddus, 303-961-3925

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Other details: Tutors do not need to speak the student’s language. Most participants are homebound women and small children, adults who are disabled, and senior citizens.

Many are not literate in their first language, and remain isolated from American culture.

Requirements: Volunteers must attend training at Emily Griffith Technical College in downtown Denver. Sessions take place every 6-8 weeks. Go to www.refugee-esl.org for information and volunteer application.

Next training session is Saturday, July 30.

Contact: Sharon McCreary, 720-423-4843 or sharon.mccreary@emilygriffith.edu.

Court Appointed Special Advocates Works with abused and neglected children in Arapahoe, Douglas, Elbert and Lincoln counties Need: Advocates for children, to get to know, speak up for and ensure their best interests in court Contact: 303-695-1882 or www.adv4children.org.

Douglas/Elbert Task Force Provides assistance to people in Douglas and Elbert counties who are in serious economic need, at risk of homelessness or in similar crisis.

Need: Volunteers to assist in the food bank, client services and the thrift store Treasures on Park Street.

Contact: Marion Dahlem, 303-688-1114, ext. 32

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Dumb Friends League Harmony Equine Center Cares for homeless horses and other equines.

Need: Volunteers to work with horses and other opportunities.

Requirements: Must be 16 years old, pass a background check, and be able to commit to at least three hours a week for three months.

Contact: 303-751-5772.

Other information: A volunteer open house is from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, July 21, at the center in Franktown. During the two-hour orientation, prospective volunteers will get an overview of the services provided, learn about the volunteer opportunities, take a tour of the center, and talk with staff and volunteers. In addition, the $25 volunteer application fee will be waived for anyone who applies to be a volunteer during the

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Castle Rock hosts final chemical roundup of 2016 A Douglas County Household Chemical Roundup will be held in the Town of Castle Rock utilities yard from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Oct. 1. The yard is located at 175 Kellogg Court, west of I-25 and south of Santa Fe Drive.

Many common products found in the home may be hazardous to groundwater supplies and wildlife as well as posing fire hazards.

These include paint and paint products, motor oil, antifreeze, vehicle batteries, household rechargeable batteries, solvents, house and garden chemicals, fluorescent light bulbs, fire extinguishers, items containing mercury, propane tanks and automobile tires.

Volunteers will unload materials as drivers pass through the roundup.

open house. Volunteers must be 16 years old, pass a background check and be able to commit to at least three hours a week for three months. RSVP at www.ddfl.org.

Gateway Battered Women’s Shelter Serves victims of family violence in Aurora and Arapahoe County Need: Volunteers help with crisis-line management, children’s services, legal advocacy, community education and other shelter services.

Donations: Also accepts used cell phones (younger than 4 years) to give to victims.

Mail to Gateway at P.O. Box 914, Aurora, CO 80040, or drop them off at Neighborly Thrift Store, 3360 S. Broadway, Englewood Requirements: Must attend a 26-hour training session; bilingual skills welcome Contact: Jeneen Klippel-Worden, 303-3431856 or jkworden@gatewayshelter.com

Drivers do not need to exit their vehicles.

Douglas County participants should bring proof of residency, such as a driver’s license or utility bill and $25 per vehicle. Residents are encouraged to register in advance online at tchd.org/250/Home-Chemical- Waste.

A free “Drop-and-Swap” area is available for citizens to pick up household cleaners, paint, car wax, antifreeze, fertilizer and garden products that are usable and still in their original containers. Reuse of these items promotes environmental stewardship by reducing the amount of waste disposed.

The Douglas County Household Chemical Roundups cannot accept waste from businesses, and are not able to accept radioactive waste, smoke detectors, electronic waste of any kind, scrap metal, oil drums, asbestos or explosives.

Volunteers are provided with a gift, free food throughout the day and free disposal of their items. Individuals and groups interested in helping with this event should call 720-200-1580 or register online.

In 2015, the program properly disposed of 133 tons of hazardous materials. An estimated 2,896 households

were served in 2015.

More information is available at tchd.org/250/Home-Chemical-Waste or the 24-hour hotline, 303-846-6249.

South Metro Fire Rescue seeks new recruits South Metro Fire Rescue is taking applications for entry-level and experienced paramedic and firefighter positions. Applicants must register for intent to test no later than Nov. 18.

Some applicants will then be invited to submit a formal application in December.

SMFR is an all-hazards agency, with specialized teams for technical rescues, water rescues and tactical EMS. Newly hired individuals are required to go through a 16-week academy to ensure proper training, education and professional development.

Individuals will be able to meet and speak with current SMFR staff at the Colorado State EMS Conference in Keystone, between Nov. 3 and Nov. 6.

Applicants must register for intent to test, have a CPAT certificate, and are required to take a Fire Team test. More details are available at southmetro. org/jobs.aspx. Space is limited and applicants are advised to register as soon as possible.

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By the time he finally cut his hair, Brock Johnson donated more than eight inches of hair to the Pantene Beautiful Lengths program. Courtesy photo

Teen boy grows hair for cancer patients

Brock Johnson donated to Pantene program that provides free wigs

By Jessica Gibbs jgibbs@coloradocommunitymedia.com A Castle Rock high school student started growing out his hair nearly a year and a half ago — just for fun, he said.

Then, Brock Johnson, a junior at Douglas County High School, realized he should be doing it with a purpose.

“A lot of people in my life were diagnosed with cancer,” the 16-yearold said.

First, he lost his aunt to cancer in June 2015. Then, he lost his grandmother last November. More recently, an uncle was diagnosed, in addition

to two teachers he said he’s close with at school.

So last month, Johnson donated more than 8 inches of hair to the Pantene Beautiful Lengths program.

The program creates real-hair wigs for women battling cancer. The wigs are free for the recipients — that was important to Johnson and his mother, Natalie.

“Our hopes were for on the other end, someone going through cancer wouldn’t have to pay a ton of money,” Natalie said.

Johnson said he’s also happy to have helped raise awareness for both the program and cancer in general.

Knowing so many people touched by the disease means it’s a condition he’s familiar with. However, not everyone has that exposure.

“I love that he stepped outside of his world for a little bit to think,

`Wow, this is reality for someone else,’ ” Natalie said, “that could be his age.”

The process was also an interesting one for Johnson, who’s never grown his hair to such lengths before.

It meant for some extra hot days playing catcher for the varsity baseball team.

But, there were also some meaningful lessons.

“I learned the impact it has on the people who are diagnosed with it,” he said.

Once people realized why he was growing out his hair, which he at first kept quiet, they were responsive to his cause. Particularly, he said, those who are personally affected by cancer.

“It’s such a wonderful, positive thing,” Natalie said. “I couldn’t be prouder of him.”

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scribed below to be recorded in Douglas County.

LOT 83, PONDEROSA EAST SUBDIVISION, FILING NO. 2, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO ("LOT 83")

Public Notices Public Trustees PUBLIC NOTICE

Original Grantor: TRACY T. O'DELL AND BARBARA H. O'DELL Original Beneficiary: WELLS FARGO HOME MORTGAGE, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR MASTR REPERFORMING LOAN TRUST 2005-2 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 1/10/2002 Recording Date of DOT: 3/28/2002 Reception No. of DOT: 02029829 Book 2296 Page 368 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $170,124.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $151,497.85

Public Trustees

Parker RENOTICED AND REPUBLISHED PURSUANT TO CRS 38-38-109(2)(b)(II)

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 as required under the Deed of Trust.

NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2015-0288

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

To Whom It May Concern: On 7/25/2016 1:57:00 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.

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

Original Grantor: THOMAS A. DECONZA AND LINDA R. DECONZA Original Beneficiary: FIRST FRANKLIN FINANCIAL CORP., SUBSIDIARY OF NATIONAL CITY BANK OF INDIANA Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Successor by Merger to Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota, N.A. F/K/A Norwest Bank Minnesota, N.A., as Trustee for First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust 2004-FFH3 Asset-Backed Certificates 2004-FFH3 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 6/16/2004 Recording Date of DOT: 7/6/2004 Reception No. of DOT: 2004069722 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $204,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $168,767.60 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: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof.

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

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 22, COTTONWOOD SUBIDIVISION FILING NO.3, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 8377 Prairie Clover 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, November 23, 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: 9/29/2016 Last Publication: 10/27/2016 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 7/25/2016 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 #: Fax #: Attorney File #: 15-00923SH *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2015-0288 First Publication: 9/29/2016 Last Publication: 10/27/2016 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2016-0175 To Whom It May Concern: On 7/5/2016 12:45:00 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: TRACY T. O'DELL AND BARBARA H. O'DELL Original Beneficiary: WELLS FARGO HOME MORTGAGE, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR MASTR REPERFORMING LOAN TRUST 2005-2 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 1/10/2002 Recording Date of DOT: 3/28/2002 Reception No. of DOT: 02029829 Book 2296 Page 368 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $170,124.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $151,497.85

Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 8, BLOCK 2, THE VILLAGES OF PARKER FILING NO. 2, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 10945 Furlong Court, Parker, CO 80138 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 26, 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: 9/1/2016 Last Publication: 9/29/2016 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 7/5/2016 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 R DOUGHTY Colorado Registration #: 40042 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: Attorney File #: 16-012059 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2016-0175 First Publication: 9/1/2016 Last Publication: 9/29/2016 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2016-0198 To Whom It May Concern: On 8/4/2016 3:12:00 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: SCOTT R KELLEY Original Beneficiary: OPTION ONE MORTGAGE CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR OPTION ONE MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2006-2, ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-2 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 11/3/2005 Recording Date of DOT: 11/9/2005 Reception No. of DOT: 2005108271 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $280,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $241,340.13 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 1, 2008* 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 83, PONDEROSA EAST SUBDIVISION, FILING NO. 2, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO ("LOT 83") Which has the address of: 11999 E Stagecoach Dr, Parker, CO 80138 The Deed of Trust was modified by a document recorded in Douglas County on 4/16/2013, Reception number 2013030907. Reason modified and any other modifications: Legal Description.

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. Wed-

Which has the address of: 11999 E Stagecoach Dr, Parker, CO 80138

The Deed of Trust was modified by a document recorded in Douglas County on 4/16/2013, Reception number 2013030907. Reason modified and any other modifications: Legal Description.

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.

Public Trustees

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 23, 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: 9/29/2016 Last Publication: 10/27/2016 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 8/5/2016 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 #: 16-00355SH *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2016-0198 First Publication: 9/29/2016 Last Publication: 10/27/2016 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2016-0203 To Whom It May Concern: On 8/4/2016 3:38:00 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 R JONES, STACI R JONES AND NELLY M JONES Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR HOMEAMERICAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT RELATING TO IMPAC SECURED ASSETS CORP., MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-3 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 6/29/2006 Recording Date of DOT: 7/10/2006 Reception No. of DOT: 2006058363 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $283,831.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $297,605.47 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof.

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

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 7, BLOCK 3, ANTELOPE HEIGHTS FILING II, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO Which has the address of: 11916 South Hitching Post Trail, 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, November 23, 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.

Notices

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.

Public Trustees

First Publication: 9/29/2016 Last Publication: 10/27/2016 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 8/5/2016 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: SCOTT TOEBBEN Colorado Registration #: 19011 216 16TH STREET SUITE 1210, DENVER, COLORADO 80202 Phone #: (720) 259-6714 Fax #: (720) 259-6709 Attorney File #: 16CO00363-1 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2016-0203 First Publication: 9/29/2016 Last Publication: 10/27/2016 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2016-0184 To Whom It May Concern: On 7/12/2016 3:09:00 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: MICHAEL W GOOSBY AND DELCETER L GOOSBY Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR CITIGROUP MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST INC. MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2007-AR8 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 2/17/2007 Recording Date of DOT: 9/26/2007 Reception No. of DOT: 2007076160 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $636,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $621,404.36 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.

Said Deed of Trust was rerecorded on 9/28/2007, under Reception No. 2007077027.

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, PINERY WEST, FILING NO. 1G, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 4651 Carefree Trl, Parker, CO 80134-5237 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 2, 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: 9/8/2016 Last Publication: 10/6/2016 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 7/15/2016 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: JOAN OLSON Colorado Registration #: 28078 7700 E. ARAPAHOE ROAD, SUITE 230, CENTENNIAL, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 952-6906 Fax #: Attorney File #: CO-16-737520-JS *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2016-0184 First Publication: 9/8/2016 Last Publication: 10/6/2016 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 7/15/2016 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

To Whom It May Concern: On 7/20/2016 5:06:00 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.

September 30, 2016

Original Grantor: JACKIE S. STALTER JOAN OLSON Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECColorado Registration #: 28078 TRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, 7700 E. ARAPAHOE ROAD, SUITE 230, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR WR STARKEY CENTENNIAL, COLORADO 80112 MORTGAGE, L.L.P., ITS SUCCESSORS Phone #: (303) 952-6906 AND ASSIGNS Fax #: Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: ToCO-16-737520-JS advertise your publicCOLORADO notices call 303-566-4100 Attorney File #: HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 3/25/2010 SALE DATES on the Public Trustee webRecording Date of DOT: 4/1/2010 site: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustReception No. of DOT: 2010020257 ee/ DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Legal Notice No.: 2016-0184 Debt: $141,882.00 First Publication: 9/8/2016 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $123,844.36 Last Publication: 10/6/2016 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of PUBLIC NOTICE the deed of trust have been violated as follows: the failure to make timely payParker ments as required under the Deed of NOTICE OF SALE Trust.

Public Trustee Sale No. 2016-0192 THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE To Whom It May Concern: On 7/14/2016 A FIRST LIEN. 12:18:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and The property described herein is all of Demand relating to the Deed of Trust dethe property encumbered by the lien of scribed below to be recorded in Douglas the deed of trust.

County.

Legal Description of Real Property: Original Grantor: CHARLES PARKER LOT 7, BLOCK 2, TOWN AND COUNAND LESLIE PARKER TRY VILLAGE SUBDIVISION, FILING Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECNO. 3, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE TRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, OF COLORADO. INC. AS NOMINEE FOR FAIRWAY INDEWhich has the address of: 20058 SumPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORAmerset Court, Parker, CO 80138 TION D/B/A CAPITAL LENDING GROUP Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: NOTICE OF SALE OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 1/30/2009 The current holder of the Evidence of Debt Recording Date of DOT: 2/11/2009 secured by the Deed of Trust described Reception No. of DOT: 2009008945 herein, has filed written election and deDOT Recorded in Douglas County. mand for sale as provided by law and in Original Principal Amount of Evidence of said Deed of Trust.

Debt: $268,872.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given date hereof: $196,479.01 that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. WedPursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you nesday, November 9, 2016, at the Public are hereby notified that the covenants of Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle the deed of trust have been violated as Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public aucfollows: Failure to pay principal and intion to the highest and best bidder for terest when due together with all other cash, the said real property and all inpayments provided for in the Evidence of terest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and and assigns therein, for the purpose of other violations of the terms thereof. paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of *Home Affordable Modification AgreeTrust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses ment recorded March 24, 2015 at Recepof sale and other items allowed by law, tion No. 2015018338* and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE the sale date is continued to a later date, A FIRST LIEN. the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may The property described herein is all of also be extended. the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust.

If you believe that your lender or servicer has failed to provide a single point of conLegal Description of Real Property: tact (38-38-103.1 CRS) or they are still LOT 7, BLOCK 6, AMENDED SAGEpursuing foreclosure even though you WOOD SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1, have submitted a completed loss mitigaCOUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF tion application or you have been offered COLORADO. and have accepted a loss mitigation option (38-38-103.2 CRS), you may file a Which has the address of: 11530 Runcomplaint with the Colorado Attorney Genning Creek Lane, Parker, CO 80138 eral (720-508-6006) or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (855-411-2372) NOTICE OF SALE or both. However, the filing of a complaint in and of itself will not stop the foreclosure The current holder of the Evidence of Debt process. secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and deFirst Publication: 9/15/2016 mand for sale as provided by law and in Last Publication: 10/13/2016 said Deed of Trust.

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Public Trustees

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 2, 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: 9/8/2016 Last Publication: 10/6/2016 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 7/15/2016 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 #: 16-00346SH *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2016-0192 First Publication: 9/8/2016 Last Publication: 10/6/2016 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2016-0193 To Whom It May Concern: On 7/20/2016 5:06:00 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: JACKIE S. STALTER Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR WR STARKEY MORTGAGE, L.L.P., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 3/25/2010 Recording Date of DOT: 4/1/2010 Reception No. of DOT: 2010020257 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $141,882.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $123,844.36 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you

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Dated: 7/21/2016 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: ELIZABETH S MARCUS Colorado Registration #: 16092 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: Attorney File #: 16-011180

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2016-0193 First Publication: 9/15/2016 Last Publication: 10/13/2016 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Misc. Private Legals Public Notice DISTRICT COURT DOUGLAS COUNTY, COLORADO 4000 Justice Way, Suite 2009 Castle Rock, CO 80109 Case no. 16CV30591 Div 1 Petitioner: TOWN OF PARKER, a Colorado home rule municipality

Respondents: HORSE CREEK HOMEOWNER’S ASSOC. INC.; PARKER WATER SANITATION DT; ANTELOPE HEIGHTS METROPOLITAN DT.; INTERMOUNTAIN RURAL ELECTRIC ASSOC.; QWEST CORP.; ANADARKO PETROLEUM CORP. and/or ANADARKO LAND CORP.; KDB HOMES, INC.; DRH ENERGY, INC.; JAMES H. COOKE AND ELSIE L. COOKE; DIANE HOLBERT, in her official capacity as the COUNTY TREASURER OF DOUGLAS COUNTY.

Attorneys for Petitioner: Corey Y. Hoffmann Hoffmann, Parker, Wilson & Carberry, P.C. 511 16th Street, Suite 610 Denver, Colorado 80202 303-825-6444 cyhoffmann@hpwclaw.com Atty Reg. #: 24920 NOTICE OF CONDEMNATION TO RESPONDENT: TABITHA BAILEY, TRUSTEE FOR ELSIE COOKE

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a petition in Condemnation has been filed in this Court by the above-named Petitioner seeking condemnation of real property and other interests therein pursuant to Colorado law for the purposes of extending Chambers Road, a Town roadway, and constructing an associated pedestrian bridge and sidewalk; said property in this state and county in which you may have an interest, being more particularly described in Exhibits attached hereto and incorporated here by this reference.

EXHIBIT A-1 A PARCEL OF LAND BEING A PORTION OF TRACT A, DOUGLAS 234 FILING NO.5 RECORDED AT RECEPTION NO. 2004038425 IN THE RECORDS OF THE DOUGLAS COUNTY, COLORADO CLERK AND RECORDER'S OFFICE, SITUATED IN THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 29, TOWNSHIP 6 SOUTH, RANGE 66 WEST OF THE SIXTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, SAID COUNTY AND STATE, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 7 SAID DOUGLAS 234

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September 30, 2016 Public Notice DISTRICT COURT DOUGLAS COUNTY, COLORADO 4000 Justice Way, Suite 2009 Castle Rock, CO 80109 Case no. 16CV30591 Div 1 Petitioner: TOWN OF PARKER, a Colorado home rule municipality Respondents: HORSE CREEK HOMEOWNER’S ASSOC. INC.; PARKER WATER SANITATION DT; ANTELOPE HEIGHTS METROPOLITAN DT.; INTERMOUNTAIN RURAL ELECTRIC ASSOC.; QWEST CORP.; ANADARKO PETROLEUM CORP. and/or ANADARKO LAND CORP.; KDB HOMES, INC.; DRH ENERGY, INC.; JAMES H. COOKE AND ELSIE L. COOKE; DIANE HOLBERT, in her official capacity as the COUNTY TREASURER OF DOUGLAS COUNTY. Attorneys for Petitioner: Corey Y. Hoffmann Hoffmann, Parker, Wilson & Carberry, P.C. 511 16th Street, Suite 610 Denver, Colorado 80202 303-825-6444 cyhoffmann@hpwclaw.com Atty Reg. #: 24920 NOTICE OF CONDEMNATION TO RESPONDENT: TABITHA BAILEY, TRUSTEE FOR ELSIE COOKE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a petition in Condemnation has been filed in this Court by the above-named Petitioner seeking condemnation of real property and other interests therein pursuant to Colorado law for the purposes of extending Chambers Road, a Town roadway, and constructing an associated pedestrian bridge and sidewalk; said property in this state and county in which you may have an interest, being more particularly described in Exhibits attached hereto and incorporated here by this reference.

EXHIBIT A-1 A PARCEL OF LAND BEING A PORTION OF TRACT A, DOUGLAS 234 FILING NO.5 RECORDED AT RECEPTION NO. 2004038425 IN THE RECORDS OF THE DOUGLAS COUNTY, COLORADO CLERK AND RECORDER'S OFFICE, SITUATED IN THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 29, TOWNSHIP 6 SOUTH, RANGE 66 WEST OF THE SIXTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, SAID COUNTY AND STATE, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 7 SAID DOUGLAS 234 FILING NO.5, AND CONSIDERING THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 7 TO BEAR SOUTH 71°52'39" WEST, WITH ALL BEARINGS CONTAINED HEREIN RELATIVE THERETO; THENCE SOUTH 18°16'33" WEST, A DISTANCE OF 142.64 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 46°55'10" EAST, A DISTANCE OF 89.90 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 43°04'50"WEST, A DISTANCE OF 41.63 FEET TO THE SOUTHWESTERLY BOUNDARY OF SAID TRACT A; THENCE ALONG SAID SOUTHWESTERLY BOUNDARY NORTH 46°55'10" WEST, A DISTANCE OF 89.90 FEET; THENCE DEPARTING SAID SOUTHWESTERLY BOUNDARY NORTH 43°04'50" EAST, A DISTANCE OF 41.63 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. CONTAINING AN AREA OF 0.086 ACRES, (3,743 SQUARE FEET), MORE OR LESS. EXHIBIT A-2 A PARCEL OF LAND BEING A PORTION OF TRACT I, DOUGLAS 234 FILING NO.2 RECORDED AT RECEPTION NO. 2004038419 IN THE RECORDS OF THE DOUGLAS COUNTY, COLORADO CLERK AND RECORDER'S OFFICE, SITUATED IN THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 29, TOWNSHIP 6 SOUTH, RANGE 66 WEST OF THE SIXTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, SAID COUNTY AND STATE, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE MOST NORTHERLY CORNER OF SAID TRACT I AND CONSIDERING THE NORTHEASTERLY BOUNDARY OF SAID TRACT I TO BEAR SOUTH 46°55'10" EAST, WITH ALL BEARINGS CONTAINED HEREIN RELATIVE THERETO; THENCE ALONG SAID NORTHEASTERLY BOUNDARY SOUTH 46°55'10" EAST, A DISTANCE OF 320.62 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING ALONG SAID NORTHEASTERLY BOUNDARY SOUTH 46°55'10" EAST, A DISTANCE OF 122.75 FEET; THENCE DEPARTING SAID NORTHEASTERLY BOUNDARY SOUTH 43°04'50" WEST, A DISTANCE OF 37.71 FEET; THENCE NORTH 46°55'10" WEST, A DISTANCE OF 122.75 FEET; THENCE NORTH 43°04'50" EAST, A DISTANCE OF 37.71 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. CONTAINING AN AREA OF 0.106 ACRES, (4,629 SQUARE FEET), MORE OR LESS.

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OF 320.62 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING ALONG SAID NORTHEASTERLY BOUNDARY SOUTH 46°55'10" EAST, A DISTANCE OF 122.75 FEET; THENCE DEPARTING SAID NORTHEASTERLY BOUNDARY SOUTH 43°04'50" WEST, A DISTANCE OF 37.71 FEET; THENCE NORTH 46°55'10" WEST, A DISTANCE OF 122.75 FEET; THENCE NORTH 43°04'50" EAST, A DISTANCE OF 37.71 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. CONTAINING AN AREA OF 0.106 ACRES, (4,629 SQUARE FEET), MORE OR LESS. EXHIBIT B-1 A PARCEL OF LAND BEING A PORTION OF TRACT A, DOUGLAS 234 FILING NO. 5 RECORDED AT RECEPTION NO. 2004038425 IN THE RECORDS OF THE DOUGLAS COUNTY, COLORADO CLERK AND RECORDER’S OFFICE, SITUATED IN THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 29, TOWNSHIP 6 SOUTH, RANGE 66 WEST OF THE SIXTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, SAID COUNTY AND STATE, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF TRACT B, SAID DOUGLAS 234 FILING NO. 5, WHENCE THE NORTHWESTERLY LINE OF SAID TRACT B BEARS SOUTH 29°43'23" WEST, WITH ALL BEARINGS CONTAINED HEREIN RELATIVE THERETO; THENCE ALONG THE NORTHWESTERLY AND SOUTHWESTERLY LINES OF SAID TRACT B THE FOLLOWING (3) COURSES: 1) SOUTH 29°43'23" WEST, A DISTANCE OF 72.53 FEET; 2) SOUTH 46°55'10" EAST, A DISTANCE OF 89.22 FEET TO THE BEGINNING OF A TANGENT CURVE CONCAVE SOUTHWESTERLY HAVING A RADIUS OF 3,160.00 FEET; 3) SOUTHEASTERLY ALONG SAID CURVE THROUGH A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 00°08'08", AN ARC LENGTH OF 7.48 FEET; THENCE DEPARTING SAID SOUTHWESTERLY LINE NONTANGENT TO SAID CURVE SOUTH 11°03'32" WEST, A DISTANCE OF 22.58 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 43°31'45" WEST, A DISTANCE OF 55.91 FEET TO THE SOUTHWESTERLY LINE OF SAID TRACT A AND THE BEGINNING OF A NON-TANGENT CURVE CONCAVE SOUTHWESTERLY HAVING A RADIUS OF 3,085.00 FEET, THE RADIUS POINT OF SAID CURVE BEARS SOUTH 43°26'01" WEST; THENCE ALONG THE SOUTHWESTERLY LINES OF SAID TRACT A THE FOLLOWING TWO (2) COURSES: 1) NORTHWESTERLY ALONG SAID CURVE THROUGH A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 00°21'11", AN ARC LENGTH OF 19.01 FEET; 2) TANGENT TO SAID CURVE NORTH 46°55'10" WEST, A DISTANCE OF 358.38 FEET; THENCE DEPARTING SAID SOUTHWESTERLY LINE SOUTH 73°46'09" EAST, A DISTANCE OF 250.12 FEET; THENCE NORTH 59°26'23" EAST, A DISTANCE OF 29.63 FEET TO THE N OR T H EAST ER L Y L IN E OF SAID TRACT A AND THE BEGINNING OF A NON-TANGENT CURVE CONCAVE NORTHEASTERLY HAVING A RADIUS OF 292.50 FEET, THE RADIUS POINT OF SAID CURVE BEARS NORTH 33°53'53" EAST; THENCE ALONG SAID NORTHEASTERLY LINE SOUTHEASTERLY ALONG SAID CURVE THROUGH A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 04°10'34", AN ARC LENGTH OF 21.32 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. CONTAINING AN AREA OF 0.609 ACRES, (26,534 SQUARE FEET), MORE OR LESS.

Public Notice DOUGLAS COUNTY DISTRICT COURT, STATE OF COLORADO 4000 Justice Way Castle Rock, CO Douglas County, CO 80109 THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO In the Interest of: THOMAS CALLENDER, III, D.O.B.: 11/20/2013; and EZEKIEL BROWN, D.O.B.: 12/30/2001, The Children,

And concerning: STEPHANIE CALLENDER, D.O.B.: 5/05/1986; Mother; THOMAS CALLENDER, II, D.O.B.: 5/17/1983 (Father of Thomas Callender, III); and JEFFREY BROWN, D.O.B.: 11/16/1982 (Father of Ezekiel Brown), Respondents, And MONICA DEAN, (Maternal Aunt), Special Respondent.

A-1 Bobby Fitch soars aboveEXHIBIT the fairgrounds in Kiowa at the Super Cross Championship on Sept. 24. Fitch cruised to victory in the 250 PRO race. Photos by Rick Gustafson

A PARCEL OF LAND BEING A PORTION OF TRACT A, DOUGLAS 234 FILING NO.5 RECORDED AT RECEPTION NO. 2004038425 IN THE RECORDS OF THE DOUGLAS COUNTY, COLORADO Public Notice CLERK AND RECORDER'S OFFICE, SITUATED IN THE SOUTHWEST DISTRICT COURT QUARTER OF SECTION 29, TOWNDOUGLAS COUNTY, COLORADO SHIP 6 SOUTH, RANGE 66 WEST OF 4000 Justice Way, Suite 2009 THE SIXTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, SAID Castle Rock, CO 80109 COUNTY AND STATE, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: Case no. 16CV30591 Div 1 COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 7 SAID DOUGLAS 234 Petitioner: TOWN OF PARKER, FILING NO.5, AND CONSIDERING THE a Colorado home rule municipality SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 7 TO EXHIBIT B-1 BEAR SOUTH 71°52'39" WEST, WITH A PARCEL OF LAND BEING A PORRespondents: HORSE CREEK ALL BEARINGS CONTAINED HEREIN TION OF TRACT A, DOUGLAS 234 FILHOMEOWNER’S ASSOC. INC.; PARKRELATIVE THERETO; THENCE SOUTH ING NO. 5 RECORDED AT RECEPTION ER WATER SANITATION DT; ANTE18°16'33" WEST, A DISTANCE OF NO. 2004038425 IN THE RECORDS OF

By Rick Gustafson LOPE HEIGHTS METROPOLITAN DT.; 142.64 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINTHE DOUGLAS COUNTY, COLORADO INTERMOUNTAIN RURAL ELECTRIC NING; THENCE SOUTH 46°55'10" EAST, CLERK AND RECORDER’S OFFICE, Special to Colorado Community Media ASSOC.; QWEST CORP.; ANADARKO A DISTANCE OF 89.90 FEET; THENCE SITUATED IN THE SOUTHWEST PETROLEUM CORP. and/or SOUTH 43°04'50"WEST, A DISTANCE QUARTER OF SECTION 29, TOWNANADARKO LAND CORP.; KDB OF 41.63 FEET 6 SOUTH, RANGE 66 WEST OF Riders from across Colorado andTO THE SOUTHWEST- SHIP HOMES, INC.; DRH ENERGY, INC.; ERLY BOUNDARY OF SAID TRACT A; THE SIXTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, SAID JAMES H. COOKE ANDconverged ELSIE L. THENCE ALONG SAID SOUTHWESTCOUNTY AND STATE, MORE PARTICUNew Mexico on the Elbert COOKE; DIANE HOLBERT, in her offiERLY BOUNDARY NORTH 46°55'10" LARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BECounty a full OF 89.90 FEET; G I N N I N G A T T H E N O R T H W E S T cial capacity as the Fairgrounds COUNTY TREAS-in Kiowa WEST, for A DISTANCE URER OF DOUGLAS COUNTY. THENCE DEPARTING SAID SOUTHCORNER OF TRACT B, SAID DOUGLAS day of competition at theWSports E S T E R LRiders Y BOUNDARY NORTH 234 FILING NO. 5, WHENCE THE Attorneys for Petitioner: 43°04'50" EAST, A DISTANCE OF 41.63 NORTHWESTERLY LINE OF SAID Association of Colorado’s Supercross Corey Y. Hoffmann FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. TRACT B BEARS SOUTH 29°43'23" Hoffmann,State Parker, Wilson & Carberry,Race CONTAINING AN AREA OF 0.086 WEST, WITH ALL BEARINGS CONChampionship on Sept. 24.

P.C. ACRES, (3,743 SQUARE FEET), MORE TAINED HEREIN RELATIVE THERETO; Professional and amateur riders 511 16th Street, Suite 610 OR LESS. THENCE ALONG THE NORTHWESTDenver, Colorado 80202 hairpin turns and jumps in ERLY AND SOUTHWESTERLY LINES negotiated 303-825-6444 EXHIBIT A-2 OF SAID TRACT B THE FOLLOWING (3) cyhoffmann@hpwclaw.com A PARCEL LAND BEING A PORCOURSES: 1) SOUTH 29°43'23" WEST, 11 categories during SRAC’s final OF superAtty Reg. #: 24920 TION OF TRACT I, DOUGLAS 234 FILA DISTANCE OF 72.53 FEET; 2) SOUTH cross race of the 2016 season.

ING NO.2 RECORDED AT RECEPTION 46°55'10" EAST, A DISTANCE OF 89.22 NOTICE OF CONDEMNATION NO. 2004038419 IN THE RECORDS OF OF A TANmer months.FEET ForTO us,THE it’sBEGINNING really a family Senior supercross Osif rides TO RESPONDENT: TABITHA BAILEY, rider THEPat DOUGLAS COUNTY, COLORADO GENT CURVE CONCAVE SOUTHWESTTRUSTEE FOR ELSIE COOKE CLERK AND RECORDER'S OFFICE, ERLY HAVING A RADIUS OF 3,160.00 sport.” in both the Senior B (40-plus) and the SITUATED IN THE SOUTHWEST FEET; 3) SOUTHEASTERLY ALONG Osif’s younger son Brabdon, 25, has PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a petition in QUARTER OF SECTION 29, TOWNSAID CURVE THROUGH A CENTRAL Super Senior (50-plus) competitions Condemnation has been filed in this Court SHIP 6 SOUTH, RANGE 66 WEST OF ANGLE OF 00°08'08", AN ARC LENGTH temporarily left the sport and is serving and says he got his start in his late 30s by the above-named Petitioner seeking THE SIXTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, SAID OF 7.48 FEET; THENCE DEPARTING condemnation of real and other COUNTY AND STATE, MORE PARTICUSAID SOUTHWESTERLY LINE NONwith the U.S.TANGENT Army atTO Fort Carson, but when hisproperty two boys showed an interest interests therein pursuant to Colorado law LARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: SAID CURVE SOUTH for the purposes extending Chambers COMMENCING AT THE MOST NORTH11°03'32" WEST,supercross A DISTANCE OF 22.58 hopes to return to both and in theofsport.

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BOUNDARY OF 3,085.00 Cycle FEET, THE RADIUS sor, Rocky Mountain Plaza in POINT SOUTH 46°55'10" EAST, A DISTANCE OF SAID CURVE BEARS SOUTH EXHIBIT A-1 OF 320.62 FEET TO THE POINT OF BE43°26'01" WEST; THENCE ALONG THE A PARCEL OF LAND BEING A PORGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING SOUTHWESTERLY LINES OF SAID TION OF TRACT A, DOUGLAS 234 FILALONG SAID NORTHEASTERLY TRACT A THE FOLLOWING TWO (2) ING NO.5 RECORDED AT RECEPTION BOUNDARY SOUTH 46°55'10" EAST, A COURSES: 1) NORTHWESTERLY NO. 2004038425 IN THE RECORDS OF DISTANCE OF 122.75 FEET; THENCE ALONG SAID CURVE THROUGH A THE DOUGLAS COUNTY, COLORADO DEPARTING SAID NORTHEASTERLY CENTRAL ANGLE OF 00°21'11", AN CLERK AND RECORDER'S OFFICE, BOUNDARY SOUTH 43°04'50" WEST, A ARC LENGTH OF 19.01 FEET; 2) TANSITUATED IN THE SOUTHWEST DISTANCE OF 37.71 FEET; THENCE GENT TO SAID CURVE NORTH QUARTER OF SECTION 29, TOWNNORTH 46°55'10" WEST, A DISTANCE 46°55'10" WEST, A DISTANCE OF SHIP 6 SOUTH, RANGE 66 WEST OF OF 122.75 FEET; THENCE NORTH 358.38 FEET; THENCE DEPARTING THE SIXTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, SAID 43°04'50" EAST, A DISTANCE OF 37.71 SAID SOUTHWESTERLY LINE SOUTH COUNTY AND STATE, MORE PARTICUFEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. 73°46'09" EAST, A DISTANCE OF 250.12 LARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: CONTAINING AN AREA OF 0.106 FEET; THENCE NORTH 59°26'23" EAST, COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST ACRES, (4,629 SQUARE FEET), MORE A DISTANCE OF 29.63 FEET TO THE CORNER OF LOT 7 SAID DOUGLAS 234 OR LESS. N O R T H EAST ER L Y L IN E OF SAID FILING NO.5, AND CONSIDERING THE TRACT A AND THE BEGINNING OF A SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 7 TO EXHIBIT B-1 NON-TANGENT CURVE CONCAVE BEAR SOUTH 71°52'39" WEST, WITH A PARCEL OF LAND BEING A PORNORTHEASTERLY HAVING A RADIUS ALL BEARINGS CONTAINED HEREIN TION OF TRACT A, DOUGLAS 234 FILOF 292.50 FEET, THE RADIUS POINT RELATIVE THERETO; THENCE SOUTH ING NO. 5 RECORDED AT RECEPTION OF SAID CURVE BEARS NORTH 18°16'33" WEST, A DISTANCE OF NO. 2004038425 IN THE RECORDS OF 33°53'53" EAST; THENCE ALONG SAID 142.64 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINTHE DOUGLAS COUNTY, COLORADO NORTHEASTERLY LINE SOUTHEASTNING; THENCE SOUTH 46°55'10" EAST, CLERK AND RECORDER’S OFFICE, ERLY ALONG SAID CURVE THROUGH A DISTANCE OF 89.90 FEET; THENCE SITUATED IN THE SOUTHWEST A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 04°10'34", AN SOUTH 43°04'50"WEST, A DISTANCE QUARTER OF SECTION 29, TOWNARC LENGTH OF 21.32 FEET TO THE OF 41.63 FEET TO THE SOUTHWESTSHIP 6 SOUTH, RANGE 66 WEST OF POINT OF BEGINNING. CONTAINING ERLY BOUNDARY OF SAID TRACT A; THE SIXTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, SAID AN AREA OF 0.609 ACRES, (26,534 THENCE ALONG SAID SOUTHWESTCOUNTY AND STATE, MORE PARTICUSQUARE FEET), MORE OR LESS. ERLY BOUNDARY NORTH 46°55'10" LARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEWEST, A DISTANCE OF 89.90 FEET; GINNING AT THE NORTHWEST EXHIBIT B-2 THENCE DEPARTING SAID SOUTHCORNER OF TRACT B, SAID DOUGLAS A PARCEL OF LAND BEING A PORWESTERLY BOUNDARY NORTH 234 FILING NO. 5, WHENCE THE TION OF TRACT I, DOUGLAS 234 FIL43°04'50" EAST, A DISTANCE OF 41.63 NORTHWESTERLY LINE OF SAID ING NO.2 RECORDED AT RECEPTION FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. TRACT B BEARS SOUTH 29°43'23" NO. 2004038419 IN THE RECORDS OF CONTAINING AN AREA OF 0.086 WEST, WITH ALL BEARINGS CONTHE DOUGLAS COUNTY, COLORADO ACRES, (3,743 SQUARE FEET), MORE TAINED HEREIN RELATIVE THERETO; CLERK AND RECORDER'S OFFICE, OR LESS. THENCE ALONG THE NORTHWESTSITUATED IN THE SOUTHWEST ERLY AND SOUTHWESTERLY LINES QUARTER OF SECTION 29, TOWNEXHIBIT A-2 OF SAID TRACT B THE FOLLOWING (3) SHIP 6 SOUTH, RANGE 66 WEST OF A PARCEL OF LAND BEING A PORCOURSES: 1) SOUTH 29°43'23" WEST, THE SIXTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, SAID TION OF TRACT I, DOUGLAS 234 FILA DISTANCE OF 72.53 FEET; 2) SOUTH COUNTY AND STATE, MORE PARTICUING NO.2 RECORDED AT RECEPTION 46°55'10" EAST, A DISTANCE OF 89.22 LARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: NO. 2004038419 IN THE RECORDS OF FEET TO THE BEGINNING OF A TANCOMMENCING AT THE MOST NORTHTHE DOUGLAS COUNTY, COLORADO GENT CURVE CONCAVE SOUTHWESTERLY CORNER OF SAID TRACT I AND CLERK AND RECORDER'S OFFICE, ERLY HAVING A RADIUS OF 3,160.00 CONSIDERING THE NORTHEASTERLY SITUATED IN THE SOUTHWEST FEET; 3) SOUTHEASTERLY ALONG BOUNDARY OF SAID TRACT I TO BEAR QUARTER OF SECTION 29, TOWNSAID CURVE THROUGH A CENTRAL SOUTH 46'55'10" EAST, WITH ALL SHIP 6 SOUTH, RANGE 66 WEST OF ANGLE OF 00°08'08", AN ARC LENGTH BEARINGS CONTAINED HEREIN RELTHE SIXTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, SAID OF 7.48 FEET; THENCE DEPARTING ATIVE THERETO; THENCE ALONG COUNTY AND STATE, MORE PARTICUSAID SOUTHWESTERLY LINE NONSAID NORTHEASTERLY BOUNDARY LARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: TANGENT TO SAID CURVE SOUTH THE FOLLOWING (3) COURSES: 1.

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Attorney for Department: John Thirkell, #13865 R. LeeAnn Reigrut, #28833 4400 Castleton Ct. Castle Rock, CO 80109 (303) 663-7726 FAX 877-285-8988 jthirkel@douglas.co.us lreigrut@douglas.co.us CASE NUMBER: 16JV197 DIVISION 7

Conversely, motocross tracks are DEPENDENCY SUMMONS outdoor and tend to be faster. As opThis Summons is initiated pursuant to posed to supercross,Rule which is held 2.2 of the Colorado Rules of Juvenile Procedure, Rule 4 of the Colorado on man-made tracks, motocross is and Section 19Rules of Civil Procedure, 3-503,and C.R.S. 2015. held on natural terrain features THOMAS CALLENDER: higher jumps. MostTO riders compete in are hereby notified that a petition has both events, and theYou SRAC presents been filed which allegesathat the abovenamed children are dependent or negColorado Grand Champion trophy for lected as per the facts set forth in the Dependency and Neglect Petition, a copy of the rider with the most points in both which can be obtained from John events at the end ofThirkell's the season. office.

Last weekend’s purse in Kiowa paid FOR REA RETURN ON SERVICE SPONDENT FATHER hearing has been out $2,000 to the winners in three proset for OCTOBER 17, 2016 AT 9:00 A.M. Division Douglas fessional categories:inPro 2507,(cc), ProCounty District Public Notice 4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock, CLERK AND RECORDER'S OFFICE, Open and Pro 450. Court, Colorado, 80109.

SITUATED IN THE SOUTHWEST DOUGLAS COUNTY Next DISTRICT COURT, QUARTER OF SECTION 29, TOWNweek, the series moves on to its STATE OF COLORADO Your presence before this court is reSHIP 6 SOUTH, RANGE 66 WEST OF 4000 final Justicestop, Way returningquired to defendColorado, against the claims in this THE SIXTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, SAID to Brush, Castle Rock, CO petition. IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR, THE COUNTY AND STATE, MORE PARTICUfor the Championship series Douglas County, COMotocross 80109 COURT WILL PROCEED IN YOUR ABLARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: SENCE, WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE, COMMENCING AT THE MOST NORTHPueblo. finale atSTATE Sweney Cycle Park.

THE PEOPLE OF THE TO CONDUCT AN ADJUDICATORY ERLY CORNER OF SAID TRACT I AND HEARING AND MAY ENTER A JUDGCONSIDERING THEraces NORTHEASTERLY Supercross are held indoors OF COLORADO SRAC is a nonprofit organization MENT BY DEFAULT THEREBY ADJUBOUNDARY OF SAID TRACT I TO BEAR or outdoors, but are set in a confined In the Interest of: DICATING YOUR CHILDREN AS DEestablished in 1954 for the purpose of SOUTH 46'55'10" EAST, WITH ALL THOMAS CALLENDER, III, PENDENT OR NEGLECTED CHILDREN. BEARINGS CONTAINED HEREIN RELspace such as a rodeo arena or stadium organizing motocross and supercross D.O.B.: 11/20/2013; and ATIVE THERETO; THENCE ALONG EZEKIEL D.O.B.: in 12/30/2001, You have the right to and request a trial by jury SAID NORTHEASTERLY BOUNDARYlaps, where riders make multiple the BROWN, racing Colorado and Wyoming The Children, at the adjudicatory stage of this petition.

THE FOLLOWING (3) COURSES: 1.

You also have the right to legal representSOUTH 46'55'10" EAST, A on DISTANCE number depending the rider’s cathas a membership ranging from 4 years And concerning: ation at every stage of the proceedings by OF 315.62 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEegory.

The limited space of aA supercross old to over 60. For more STEPHANIE CALLENDER, counselinformation of your own choosing, or if you GINNING; 2. SOUTH 46'55'10" EAST, D.O.B.: 5/05/1986; Mother; are without sufficient financial means, apDISTANCE OF 265.59 FEET TO THE BEtrack keeps riders at slower speeds andCALLENDER, aboutII,SRAC, supercross or of motocross, THOMAS pointment counsel by the Court. TerGINNING OF A TANGENT CURVE COND.O.B.: 5/17/1983 (Father of Thomas mination ofwww.sraconyour parent-child legal relaCAVE SOUTHWESTERLY HAVINGskill A and challenges their technical visit the SRAC web page at Callender, III); and tionship to free your children for adoption RADIUS OF 2,915.00 FEET; 3. SOUTHJEFFREY BROWN, D.O.B.: 11/16/1982 is a possible remedy in this proceeding. If line.org.

EASTERLY ALONG SAID CURVE endurance.

Eleven-year-old Mercedes Goff of Florence competes in the Sports Riders Association of Colorado Supercross EXHIBIT B-2 at the Elbert A PARCEL OF LAND BEING A PORTION OF TRACT I, DOUGLAS 234County FILFairING NO.2 RECORDED AT RECEPTION NO. 2004038419 IN THE RECORDS OF grounds.

THE DOUGLAS COUNTY, COLORADO

THROUGH A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 04'42'12", AN ARC LENGTH OF 239.29 FEET; THENCE DEPARTING SAID NORTHEASTERLY BOUNDARY NONTANGENT TO SAID CURVE NORTH 60'32'52" WEST, A DISTANCE OF 300.95 FEET; THENCE NORTH 52'18'12" WEST, A DISTANCE OF 382.93 FEET; THENCE NORTH 37'34'35" EAST, A DISTANCE OF 45.86 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 63'56'38" EAST, A DISTANCE OF 181.46 FEET; THENCE NORTH 43'04'50" EAST, A DISTANCE OF 17.88 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. CONTAINING AN AREA OF 0.982 ACRES, (42,786 SQUARE FEET), MORE OR LESS.

(Father of Ezekiel Brown), Respondents, And MONICA DEAN, (Maternal Aunt), Special Respondent.

You are hereby required to file an Answer in Division 1, Douglas County District Court, 4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock, CO 80109 on the 10th day of November, 2016, at the hour of 8:30 a.m. to answer said Petition. If you fail to file your Answer, the Court will proceed to ascertain the compensation to be paid to the owners thereof by reason of the condemnation of the above-described property interest as provided by law.

This Summons is initiated pursuant to Rule 2.2 of the Colorado Rules of Juvenile Procedure, Rule 4 of the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure, and Section 193-503, C.R.S. 2015.

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DATED: September 22, 2016 Legal Notice No.: 929769 First Publication: September 22, 2016 Last Publication: October 13, 2016 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice DOUGLAS COUNTY DISTRICT COURT, STATE OF COLORADO 4000 Justice Way Castle Rock, CO Douglas County, CO 80109 THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO In the Interest of: THOMAS CALLENDER, III, D.O.B.: 11/20/2013; and EZEKIEL BROWN, D.O.B.: 12/30/2001, The Children, And concerning: STEPHANIE CALLENDER, D.O.B.: 5/05/1986; Mother; THOMAS CALLENDER, II, D.O.B.: 5/17/1983 (Father of Thomas Callender, III); and JEFFREY BROWN, D.O.B.: 11/16/1982 (Father of Ezekiel Brown), Respondents, And MONICA DEAN, (Maternal Aunt), Special Respondent.

Attorney for Department: John Thirkell, #13865 R. LeeAnn Reigrut, #28833 4400 Castleton Ct. Castle Rock, CO 80109 (303) 663-7726 FAX 877-285-8988 jthirkel@douglas.co.us lreigrut@douglas.co.us CASE NUMBER: 16JV197 DIVISION 7 DEPENDENCY SUMMONS

Attorney for Department: John Thirkell, #13865 R. LeeAnn Reigrut, #28833 4400 Castleton Ct. Castle Rock, CO 80109 (303) 663-7726 FAX 877-285-8988 jthirkel@douglas.co.us lreigrut@douglas.co.us CASE NUMBER: 16JV197 DIVISION 7

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

A RETURN ON SERVICE FOR RESPONDENT FATHER hearing has been set for OCTOBER 17, 2016 AT 9:00 A.M. in Division 7, Douglas County District Court, 4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock, Colorado, 80109.

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

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

You have the right to have this matter heard by a district court judge rather than by the magistrate. You may waive that right, and in doing so, you will be bound by the findings and recommendations of

that remedy is pursued, you are entitled to a hearing before a Judge. You also have the right, if you are indigent, to have the Court appoint, at no expense to you, one expert witness of your own choosing at any hearing on the termination of your parent-child relationship. If you are a minor, you have the right to the appointment of a Guardian ad litem to represent your best interests.

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

This summons is being initiated by the Douglas County Department of Human Services through its counsel.

Dated: September 15, 2016 John Thirkell, #13865 R. LeeAnn Reigrut, #28833 Assistant Douglas County Attorney Legal Notice No.: 929782 First Publication: September 29, 2016 Last Publication: September 29, 2016 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Government Legals Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

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

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

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

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