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The ’14ers reach new heights Pomp and Circumstance may have been the most played tune of the past week as high school bands warmed up and performed all over the metro area for annual commencement ceremonies lauding the classes of 2014. For more coverage of Castle View, turn to pg. 9; Douglas County, go to pg. 12; and Rock Canyon, go to pg. 14.

Special election set for August on open-carry issue By Mike DiFerdinando

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Graduates from the Douglas County High School Class of 2014 celebrated after receiving their diplomas May 22. The girls were given purple and white roses. Photo by Mike DiFerdinando

Parker Lewis pulls out a confetti popper during his speech May 21 for the Biotechnology and Health Sciences Academy at Castle View High School’s commencement ceremony at Red Rocks Amphitheater. Photo by Hannah Garcia

Emilia Bartelheim, Lily Gardner, Liam Kelley, Samuel Makikalli, Mackenzie Reed and Logan Schafer preform “Rivers and Roads” by The Head and the Heart at the Rock Canyon High School graduation May 23 at Sports Authority Stadium. Photo by Mike DiFerdinando

Elephant Rock ready to roll Riders have plenty of options in region’s largest cycling festival By Mike DiFerdinando

mdiferdinando@colorado communitymedia.com For the 27th year, the Subaru Elephant Rock Ride will unofficially kick off the start of cycling season on the Front Range. The June 1 event in Castle Rock offers 100-, 62- and 32mile rides, along with a 27-mile fat tire ride, and an eight-mile family fun ride. “It really is a great time to start the season,” event director Scott Harris said. “The roads are getting clear, temperatures are warming up and people are starting to get into their training.” The region’s largest cycling event will host live music, food and an expo showcasing the best of the outdoor industry. More than 60 vendors are expected to be at the expo. As the largest cycling festival in Colorado, event officials say they expect a projected 7,500 cyclists in attendance. “From the eight-mile fam-

ily ride to the century course there’s something that’s right for everyone, even beginners,” Harris said. Proceeds from the Subaru Elephant Rock Ride go to assisting several nonprofit partners in raising funds for their organizations. In 2013, around $330,000 was raised on behalf of The Colorado Neurological Institute, Team Transplant, ALZ Stars, Team Zimbabwe, The Ride School of Denver and The Rocky Mountain Children’s Health Foundation. The cost of the event is $85 for adults riding the 100- and 62-mile courses, $6 for adults riding the 32- and 27-mile courses, $50 for children riding the 32- and 27-mile courses and $40 for the eight-mile family ride. Each rider will receive a ticket to a post-ride Italian lunch, a specially designed 2014 Subaru Elephant Rock T-shirt, a virtual goodie bag and a chance to win dozens of valuable prizes and a bike number and wristband. Riders must wear their event wristband at all times. The wristband will provide access to the courses and re-

Tom Walton of Colorado Springs cruises to the finish line of last year’s 62-mile Elephant Rock ride. The 27th annual Elephant Rock Cycling Festival will start and finish June 1 at the Douglas County Fairgrounds in Castle Rock. File photo freshments at the aid stations and serve as a ticket to the post lunch and prize drawings at the post party. Helmets are required for all rides. For the 100- and 62-mile courses, riders must be at least 15 years of age. Ride-day registration will be held at the Event Center at The

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Douglas County Fairgrounds from 4-8 p.m. May 31 and 5:309 a.m. June 1. Camping is available at the Douglas County Fairgrounds on Saturday night for both tent camping and RV camper parking. The cost is $20 per campsite and RV spot. “Cycling is fun alone, but there’s something special about riding in a group like this,” Harris said. This year the Subaru Elephant Rock Ride is introducing a new race to the festival. Douglas County’s Greenland Ranch open space will host Colorado’s 1st annual EROCK Sunrise to Sunset Front Range Relay Mountain Bike Race. The course is a fast 8.25-mile loop with stunning views of Pikes Peak and the Rampart Range and will take place May 31. The Sunrise to Sunset race is designed to offer recreational and competitive cyclists the opportunity to experience the thrill of competing in a challenging endurance race on a less technical off-road course. The daylong race offers competitors with awards, prize packages and a post-race awards celebration.

The Castle Rock Town Council voted May 20 to approve the language for a ballot question that addresses the issue of the open carry of firearms in municipalowned buildings and town parks. A special election is set for Aug. 19. The ballot question will read as follows: “Shall the town council ordinance 2014-03 be approved which ordinance revokes the authority of the Town manager under the municipal code to prohibit the open carry of firearms within municipal buildings, parks, recreation areas and other municipal properties owned or operated by the town of Castle Rock? Yes or No?” A “no” vote would restore the town manager’s authority to ban the open carry of guns on town property. The council considered five possible wordings of the question. “One thing that we all wanted to make clear was that individuals knew exactly what they are voting on,” Mayor Pro Tem Jennifer Green said. In January, the town council voted 4-3 to repeal a 2003 ordinance that gave the town manager the authority to prohibit firearms on property the town owns or controls. Under the town manager’s authority, firearms were prohibited in most townowned buildings and parks. The January repeal meant there would be no restrictions on the open carry of firearms on town-owned property. In February, some residents initiated a referendum to reverse council’s January decision. They collected 2,249 valid signatures, meaning council was required by state statute to reconsider. The council could have either set the election or rescinded its January decision to lift the 2003 ordinance, meaning authority would have remained with the town manager. In April, the council voted to set a special election regarding the issue. Earlier this month, the council considered the first version of proposed ballot language on the question. The 2003 ordinance giving the town manager authority to bar guns is “a bad law. It does not belong on our books. Regardless of where you stand on open carry, regardless of where you stand on the Second Amendment, it’s a bad law. We should pull it out by the roots and toss it aside,” District 6 Representative George Teal said. During the same meeting, councilmembers also discussed proposing an amendment to the Town Charter regarding the open carry of firearms on townowned property. Council continues on Page 14

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Food is foundation of bridge to future As a family approaches the stand, Monse Hines smiles and offers: “Do you want a sample?” “No,” Greg Elliott says. “We know it’s good.” He looks at his wife. “Two zucchini, two hots?” He glances at the small container on the table. “And a thing of this stuff.” “OK,” Monse says. “Thirteen dollars.” “Oh,” Greg says. “Give us one more of each.” The “each” is a pupusa, a traditional El Salvadoran food the size of a small tortilla made of corn masa filled with various ingredients — in this case, beans or zucchini, corn chile poblano and mozzarella or the “hot” mirasol roasted peppers. The “stuff” is curtido, a pickled cabbage slaw, also from El Salvador. “We tried them last summer,” Greg says, “and we really got hooked on them.” And, adds his wife, Danielle, there’s Monse (pronounced Mohn-seh). “She’s very sweet.” Monse Hines is sweet. She is small with earnest brown eyes and long, brown hair casually pulled into a ponytail. She wears faded jeans with a blush pink blouse and a silver necklace with a medallion of Mary, Joseph and the baby Jesus. Her nails are bluntly cut, no polish. Her smile is friendly and easy, like the conversation with her customers, many of them regulars at this farmers’ market. But don’t be fooled. Monse Hines, 34, is bold and brave, too — so much so that she made her entrepreneurial dream come true, one small, risky step at a time. And she did it despite being a newcomer to this country, this language, this culture. In a few short years, she has built a business that could be her family’s future. In the process, she has firmly cemented the roots of her El Salvadoran home into the foundation of her new one — adding yet another cultural ingredient to the melting-pot land we live in. “I think we all have the ability to come out ahead,” she says, intently, in Spanish.

“Solo se necesita un sueño.” All you need is a dream. Flavored with heaps of determination. “No existe la suerte,” she says. “Cada quien se hace la suerte.” Luck doesn’t exist. Each person makes his own luck. Monse should know. She was born in a Salvadoran town so small it doesn’t have a stoplight and there are few cars, anyway. Her parents taught in a high school in a nearby city, about half the size of Colorado Springs, where she lives now with her Army husband and two daughters. She met her husband in Germany, where she had traveled for a yearlong exchange program while in college. She wanted to learn German, so she sold her car and just about everything she owned to finance the trip. Friends took her to an Oktoberfest, and while she was dancing, Timothy Hines, stationed at a nearby Army base, began talking to her in English. “I asked him why he was talking to me in English — we are in Germany,” Monse remembers, with a smile. Three months later, they flew home to his family in Texas and married on Thanksgiving Day. They celebrate their 10th anniversary this year. It was in 2011 — Tim was deployed for a year in Afghanistan — that Monse’s dream emerged. Her sister took her to a Whole Foods. She recalls the wonder. “Everything was so pretty,” she says. “There, my vision started — a healthy product in this supermarket.” After deciding that her pupusas and curtido would be gluten-free and use only organic and non-genetically modified

ingredients, she began researching on the Internet: How to get a license to sell a food product. How to make a label. How to package according to health department regulations. Who had the best prices. Everything had to be bought in small quantities because there was little money to invest — she and Tim had decided they would not take out loans. Each month, Monse would decide how much she could afford to spend. Maybe $100 one month. She needed a Web page? Maybe $10 more another month for that. Neighbors and family helped her navigate the English language and fill out paperwork. Her mother-in-law designed her label. “We all have these angels who help us,” Monse says. Then she won an audience at a Whole Foods in Colorado Springs. And, in June 2012, her curtido, under the name Monse’s Taste of El Salvador, first appeared on the store’s shelves. The pupusas followed two months later. “No sé como explicarlo,” she says. I don’t know how to explain it. “To know that a company so big wants your products — it’s like being in a dreamland.” Tim got home in time to make the first delivery. He was thrilled. “She decided `I’m going to do this’ and she did,” he says. “I was proud to come home and share this thing that was hers.” He describes how, for Monse, food from her country was a way to introduce herself to families in the places they lived. “She would make something from El Salvador and nobody else would have it and it was something she could share.” As a business, it does the same, opening a door between cultures. The niche “is hers and she can claim it — `This is how my mom and my grandma made it and I’ll use your ingredients to make something from my home,’” Tim says. “I think it’s really cool.” These days, Monse has one employee to help her make about 7,000 pupusas a week. They work from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

out of a commercial kitchen space that is shared with five other entrepreneurs. “We divide the cost so we can all survive,” Monse says. And she buys her produce from Pueblo and Colorado Springs farmers, so that the circle of local enterprise is complete. Her products can be found in Whole Foods in Colorado Springs, Highlands Ranch, Southglenn and Belmar, and soon in a Natural Grocers in Colorado Springs. The University of Colorado in Boulder buys about 4,000 pupusas a week to sell in its cafeterias. “I can’t believe that this has happened to me,” Monse says. “I am grateful to God and to the support from this country. As a woman, too, I feel as if I’ve been able to better myself, that there are no barriers.” The Army has relocated Tim to Oklahoma for three years, starting in mid-July. But they have decided Monse and the girls will remain here. They will travel back and forth to see each other. The business, they hope, will be their work after Tim retires. “We have to make the sacrifice,” Monse says. “Si Dios quiere” — if God wills it, “the business can give us a better future for our daughters.” A customer approaches Monse’s stand at a recent farmers’ market in Highlands Ranch. “Can I try one?” the woman asks. “Which one is this?” “Black bean,” Monse says, as she slices the pupusa that has been heating on the pan and tops it with a spoonful of curtido. “Excellent,” the woman says, after a bite. “You’re here every week?” One more sale. One more convert. One more step toward a future built on a taste of the past. Ann Macari Healey’s column about people, places and issues of everyday life appears every other week. Her column earned first place in the 2013 Colorado Press Association Better Newspaper contest. She can be reached at ahealey@ coloradocommunitymedia.com or 303566-4110.

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Members of the Civil War Firing Squad take their place on Veterans Drive at Cedar Hill Cemetery May 26 during a Memorial Day Ceremony.

Retired Air Force Staff Sgt. Jim Redmond, left, reads off names of service men and women from the area who are no longer with us as Retired Army Tech Sgt. Dale Erickson listens May 26.

Honoring the fallen A young girl places a memorial wreath at the Cedar Hill Cemetery Veterans Monument May 26 during a Memorial Day ceremony. Retired Air Foce Staff Sgt. Jim Redmond salutes as she does so.

Cedar Hill Cemetery in Castle Rock was one of many in the area that held a Memorial Day Ceremony on the morning of May 26. American Legion Post 1187 hosted the ceremony as names of service men and women from throughout the region were read off in a solemn tribute and two 21-gun salutes occurred. The ceremony was conducted at the memorial in the heart of the cemetery, which was dedicated in 1992.

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Army Sgt. William E Thomspon is one of many veterans buried in Cedar Hill Cemetery in Castle Rock and one of many who was recognized with an American Flag and medal on Memorial Day.

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NEWS IN A HURRY Lamb Spring to begin tours

The world-renowned Lamb Spring Archaeological Preserve will offer tours, beginning in June. The first tour is scheduled for June 7. Additional tours are available on July 19, Aug. 2, Sept. 6 and Oct. 4. All tours begin at 9:30 a.m. and conclude at approximately noon. For reservations, please contact Laura Aker via email at laker@metcalfarchaeology.com or via the Lamb Spring general email, lambspringap@ gmail.com. The tours start at the Neighborhood Library at Roxborough in the Lockheed Martin Conference Room, 8357 N. Rampart Range Road, #200, in the Roxborough area, with an introductory video explaining the excavations of the site. Guests will then drive to the parking area and, after a short walk, visit the site, where in 1960 Charles Lamb discovered the remains of a

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Columbian mammoth while working to enlarge a natural spring on his cattle ranch. This discovery triggered Smithsonian Institution-led excavations that uncovered 24 Columbian mammoths, ancient camels, bison and ground sloths. The Smithsonian conducted intensive archaeological excavations on the site from 1960-61 and again from 1980-81, yielding mammoth remains dating back 13,000 years and a possible link to some of the earliest people to inhabit North America. This site is now preserved by The Archaeological Conservancy.

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The Rockyard Brewery is hosting a four-person scramble/best ball charitable golf tournament May 30 to benefit the Douglas/Elbert Task Force. The event is at Arrowhead Golf Club, 10850 West Sundown Trail, Rox-

borough. The cost is $150 per golfer and $600 per foursome. There will be an 8 a.m. shotgun start.

Archery, ‘fun shoot’ scheduled Archery competition and a “fun shoot” will be hosted by Oakland OKs 4-H Club with the Colorado Bowhunters Association and the Colorado Agricultural Leadership Foundation. The event is open to the public and will be held at CALF at Lowell Ranch on June 1. Adults and children are welcome. Equipment will be provided for novices. CALF is at 2330 S. East I-25 Frontage Road, three miles south of Plum Creek Parkway. Admission is $30 for adults; $20 for children: 11-17; and $10 for children under 10: $10. Register online for $5 discounts at www.thecalf.org.

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School funding measures signed into law Hundreds of millions of dollars to fund programs, construction By Vic Vela

vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com In front of a group of school children who are just starting to grasp basic arithmetic, Gov. John Hickenlooper on May 21 signed into law a pair of complex, multimillion dollar school finance measures. The new laws will allow a state school finance system that was significantly strained by recession-era budget cuts to grow by nearly $500 million. The cash infusion will fund several areas of K-12 resources, including school construction and preschool, kindergarten and English language learner programs. “We’re trying to make sure that each one

of you guys gets every single advantage, every single chance, because your success is the future of this state,” Hickenlooper said during a bill signing that was held inside Aurora’s Ponderosa Elementary School. A major K-12 funding piece comes from the Student Success Act. The legislation provides $20 million for programs that target children who are struggling to read and $53 million for school construction, with $40 million of that going toward construction in rural areas — the latter funding coming from Amendment 64-backed retail marijuana revenue. An additional $3 million will go toward financial transparency efforts that are aimed at allowing taxpayers to see how the new money is being reported and spent. The funding includes a $110 million buy down of the so-called “negative factor” — recession-era funding cuts that slashed about $1 billion from the state’s K-12 budget. The governor also signed into law the annual school finance act, which includes $27

million for English language learner programs and funds an additional 5,000 seats in preschool and kindergarten classrooms. “This bill that the governor is about to sign will authorize 5,000 more kids next year going to publicly-funded, quality preschool programs than what was possible the year before,” said Sen. Pat Steadman, D-Denver, a bill sponsor. Additionally, per-pupil funding for next school year will jump to $7,021, a 5 percent increase. “That’s almost $400 for every one of you students,” Sen. Mike Johnston, D-Denver, told the children in the audience. “So imagine if you came through the doors this morning and we handed $400 to each one of you. It would be pretty good stuff.” The funding efforts that the Legislature passed this year were a response to last year’s failed Amendment 66 ballot measure, which sought to bolster school funding through tax increases. No Republican lawmakers were present

for the signing ceremony. However, the Student Success Act was co-sponsored by Rep. Carole Murray, R-Castle Rock, and both bills received bipartisan support at the Capitol. Republicans who expressed concerns about the funding measures during the legislative process argued that the efforts do not go far enough in replacing “negative factor” dollars. GOP lawmakers also wanted school districts to have more control over how the money is spent, without state strings attached. But Democratic lawmakers who attended the bill signing told students that they’re going to be in a better position to succeed because of the new funding. “People worked really hard to cause us to fund education at a higher level; to be able to restore some of the money that was missing; to be able to cause you to have a better opportunity to be successful,” said Rep. John Buckner, D-Aurora.

The new credit — which is capped at $1,000 per family per year — is available to those who do not qualify for existing child care tax credits that are tied to federal returns. “It’s a lot of money when you’re only making $25,000 a year and trying to pay for child care,” said Rep. Brittany Pettersen, D-Lakewood, a bill sponsor. The bill fixes a loophole that disqualifies many low-income families from receiving a tax credit that was set up by the state in 1996. The child care tax credit that the new law replaces applied to families that earn less

than $60,000 a year. But that credit was tied to federal income taxes, which doesn’t apply to many low-income families because their earnings are sometimes too low to even have to file federal taxes. Pettersen also co-sponsored a bill with Sen. Jeanne Nicholson, D-Black Hawk, that addresses cases when families receive pay increases at work that disqualifies them for continuing to receive child care assistance — a significant financial issue for families that has been dubbed the “cliff effect.” The legislation sets up grant funding for the Cliff Effect Pilot Program, which allows families to phase out of assistance they receive through the Colorado Childcare Assistance Program, whenever they receive higher pay through their jobs. “This bill helps parents seek jobs, promo-

tions and pay raises without worrying about suddenly losing the assistance that helps them afford child care and be reliable employees,” Nicholson said through an emailed statement. “This will eliminate a hurdle, or disincentive, for families working towards financial security.” Nicholson also co-sponsored a third piece of the child care affordability package. That legislation creates a reimbursement program that lowers child care center payments for low-income families and recognizes child care centers that perform at a high level. Pettersen said the bills should mitigate child care costs for people who could use help the most. “We have some of the most expensive child care in the nation and this is one of the big barriers that families face,” she said.

New laws address child care costs By Vic Vela

vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com Three bills that became law last week aim to alleviate the high cost of child care in Colorado. The laws, signed by Gov. John Hickenlooper on May 22, address a number of financial areas and are a response to Colorado being the fifth least affordable state for child care. A key piece of the package creates child care tax credits for families that make less than $25,000 a year.

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Pot law aims to protect kids Separate measure deals with edible concentrates By Vic Vela

vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com A Highlands Ranch legislator hopes that a new marijuana law will help keep the drug out of the hands of children. Gov. John Hickenlooper on May 21 signed into law a bill that aims to distinguish cannabis-infused edibles like candy and cookies from other foods so that kids don’t accidentally consume the drug. Rep. Frank McNulty, R-Highlands Ranch, a bill sponsor, said that by requiring edibles to be packaged in a way that makes them easy to identify as containing marijuana,

fewer children would end up having to be hospitalized for accidental ingestion. “It certainly gives parents and teachers and school resource officers the tool that they need to identify these things and keep them out of kids’ hands,” McNulty said. The bill was signed at Children’s Hospital Colorado in Aurora, where nine children have been treated McNulty for marijuana ingestion so far this year. The bill creates a task force that will determine the rules to make marijuana edibles clearly identifiable. That includes what kinds of markings are on the packaging or on the edibles themselves.

The bill is a change from its original form, which sought to prohibit companies from “selling things that look like kid snacks, lacing them with THC and turning around and selling them to adults,” McNulty said. However, that effort had to be pulled back after it ran into problems during the legislative process. “I would have liked to have gone further, but we had to work within the process we had,” McNulty said. “And I think the end product moves us to a direction of keeping kids safe.” Hickenlooper also signed into law a separate bill that regulates the amount of concentrated marijuana that a person can possess. Under Amendment 64, which was approved by voters in 2012, adults are allowed

to possess up to an ounce of marijuana, regardless of whether it is in plant “bud” form or in concentrated form, such as hash oil. But concentrated pot can contain many more servings than in plant form. The new law addresses that by requiring the state to determine how much concentrated pot is equal to an ounce of leafy marijuana. Both bills received bipartisan sponsorship and support at the General Assembly. Christian Sederberg, a marijuana attorney, said the Legislature did a good job this year in dealing with the new territory of legalized pot sales and consumption. “At the end of the session, there were a number of responsible bills that add to the regulatory structure and provide opportunities for the program to continue to improve,” he said.

Law ensures juveniles receive legal counsel By Vic Vela

vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com A new law guarantees that arrested juvenile defendants will receive a lawyer when they face a judge for the first time. The law addresses a “concerning” statistic indicating that 45 percent of children go through the entire judicial process with-

out having a lawyer present, according to Rep. Daniel Kagan, D-Cherry Hills Village, who sponsored the effort this year. “This has been longstanding and a very serious problem,” Kagan said. “Our justice system is less robust if children are not getting counsel. This bill makes that right.” The bill — which received bipartisan support from both legislative chambers —

was signed into law on May 21 by Gov. John Hickenlooper. After an arrest, judges have 48 hours to determine whether to release a child or keep the person behind bars, pending trial. The bill ensures that juveniles who are making their first court appearance after being arrested will have legal counsel available at the hearing.

Before this law, juveniles were told that they have the option of speaking with a lawyer. But being told that they have that right and actually having a lawyer present are two different things, Kagan said. “The kids are like a deer caught in headCounsel continues on Page 8

Project C.U.R.E. Brings Mission and Vision to Calendar of Events Chamber’s May Business After Hours For a complete calendar of South Metro Denver Chamber events and for more information, visit our web site at www.bestchamber.com or call 303-795-0142.

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“Serving up Strategy: Learn Supply Chain through the Beer Game.” WhippleWood CPAs Conference Center at the Chamber 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial, CO

Friday, May 30: On May 13, almost 100 businesspeople attended a Business After Hours at the Project C.U.R.E. (Commission on Urgent Relief and Equipment) headquarters in Centennial, CO. This event featured three guided tours of the facility by the organization’s CEO and directors of government affairs and operations. The tours gave participants insight into the overall vision of the organization, while providing a closer look into the facility’s operations. “I enjoyed attending the networking event hosted by Project C.U.R.E. and the South Metro Chamber. It’s an incredible feeling to be inside a warehouse full of items we would typically throw in the garbage, but instead, these items are saving lives and healing people. They may not be in our community, but kindness knows no boundaries, thanks to Project C.U.R.E.,” said attendee Angel Tuccy, co-host of the Experience Pros Radio Show on AM 560 KLZ.

Project C.U.R.E.’s mission is to identify, solicit, collect, sort, and distribute medical supplies and services according to the imperative needs of the world. Volcano Asian Cuisine, a sushi and hibachi restaurant in Centennial, provided delicious appetizers for the group. “We were honored to be chosen to host the Chamber’s Business After Hours and share the mission and vision of Project C.U.R.E. with business leaders of South Metro,” said Jan Mazotti, director of communications, marketing and PR. Dr. Douglas Jackson, the organization’s president/CEO, spoke to the group, outlining the great impact the organization has around the world. Each week they deliver approximately three semi-truck loads of donated medical supplies and equipment to desperately needy people around the world. Since 1987, they have delivered equipment and supplies to hospitals and clinics in over 130 countries.

Project C.U.R.E. is consistently recognized with the highest Four Star ranking from Charity Navigator, and was named by Forbes as one of the top 200 charities in America. “We are delighted to continue our partnership with Project C.U.R.E., bringing together our business leaders with a national leader in philanthropy,” said Marcia McGilley, interim CEO of the South Metro Denver Chamber. A team of South Metro Denver Chamber members continues to volunteer monthly at Project C.U.R.E.’s warehouse, sorting medical supplies for export. For more information about the South Metro Denver Chamber’s Business After Hours events, please visit www.bestchamber.com. For more information about Project C.U.R.E., please visit www.projectcure.org or contact Jan Mazotti 720-490-4021.

FREE SHREDDING AND ELECTRONICS RECYCLING JUNE 7 IN HIGHLANDS RANCH HIGHLANDS RANCH -- Mark Saturday June 7 on your calendar if you have any old electronic gadgets or confidential documents you want to get rid of for free. Members of LEADapalooza, one of the South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce’s leads groups, are offering free shredding and electronics recycling from 9 a.m. to noon on June 7 at 1745 Shea Center Drive in Highlands Ranch, off of Lucent Boulevard a quarter mile south of C470. “This is a great opportunity to get rid of those old gadgets and confidential documents not suitable for the regular trash that are taking up space and collecting dust in your home or office,” said Cheryl Braunschweiger of ALMC Mortgage at NOVA Home Loans and a member of LEADapalooza. Items eligible for recycling include laptop and desktop computers, printers, copiers, phones, stereo equipment, fax machines, monitors, TVs — basically anything that plugs into the

wall or runs on batteries except large appliances. Cabling, electronic wiring and alkaline/ single-use batteries can also be recycled. Hard drives will go through Department of Defense approved data destruction. The recycling and data destruction will be performed by Techno+Rescue of Aurora. Documents eligible for shredding include bank statements, medical records, cancelled checks, paycheck stubs or anything else with personal or confidential information. There’s no need to remove staples, paper clips, alligator clips, etc. Items NOT being accepted are trash, pop cans, newspapers, household plastics, light bulbs and large appliances. Each person is welcome to bring up to three copy boxes or one large trash bag of documents. All documents will be destroyed on site by Shred-It, a professional document-destruction company with locations throughout the United States. Although the recycling and shredding are

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Wildfire reports sound a call to action With the recent rain and hail that pounded much of the Front Range, bringing flooding to some areas, wildfires may not seem like an imminent threat. But trends tell us otherwise. It’s not a matter of if, but when. Earlier this spring, the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control released some chilling information in a special report to the governor and General Assembly. The report focused on strategies to enhance the state’s aerial firefighting capabilities. In making its case for that, the report stated that since the 1990s, “the number, intensity, and complexity of wildfires in Colorado have been growing exponentially, and experts predict that it will continue to worsen.” The length of the wildfire season is growing, too, the report said.

our view “In general, Colorado sees short periods of increased fire occurrence throughout the year with just a few of the fires reaching a significant size or complexity. However, the drought conditions and fire activity experienced throughout 2012 — one of the worst wildfire seasons in state history — may be representative of a new normal. Experts warn that drought and the other causal factors could result in repeats of 2012 with widespread fire activity and extended, year-long wildfire seasons.” In recent months, several reports have

blamed wildfire trends like this across the West on global warming, perhaps further evidence of a “new normal.” Given the bigger picture, it’s difficult for us to find solace in the mid-May prediction by state experts of a “normal” 2014 wildfire season. Even a pre-2012 “normal” means an average year in Colorado would see thousands of fires, with 30 of them being large, destructive blazes. But if 2012 — when 260,000 acres in the state were scorched, more than 600 structures destroyed and six people killed — is a sign of things to come, that’s truly alarming. To their credit, state legislators and Gov. John Hickenlooper took action this past session. On May 12, Hickenlooper signed into law a bill creating the state’s first aerial firefighting fleet. The legislation, which comes with a $21 million price tag,

creates a fleet of four planes — two leased and two owned by the state — and four leased helicopters and designates money for a center to study high-tech firefighting tactics. The primary goal, as outlined in the division of fire prevention’s report, is to keep fires small. If the fleet can help cut down on an average year’s $42 million in fire-suppression-expenses, while saving lives, acres and property, it will be money well spent. One thing is for certain when it comes to wildfires in Colorado: Inaction is not an option. With the ominous reports that have surfaced, lawmakers here and in other Western states would be wise to read and react for years to come.

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Movies shouldn’t feel like being assaulted “Badges? We ain’t got no badges. I don’t have to show you any stinking badges.” Name it and claim it. Alfonso Badoya. He was “Gold Hat” in a great film. Answer at the end. I make frequent references to films in my columns. I was almost a theater arts major, and if I had been I would have been on track to be a director. My school’s theater arts program has graduated some well-known directors and actors and actresses and others associated with the industry. Ultimately, I wanted to make individual pictures, not reels of them. There was another roadblock: people. Have you ever watched the credits? It takes 10 minutes. Hundreds of people are involved. I am not good with or around people. I no longer go to theaters. I watch films here at home. Very few of them are recent. I don’t like gun work. The f-word is used as if it is a throwaway. A gimme. Five hundred and six times in “The Wolf of Wall Street.” Come on. Aren’t there other words? For anger, anxiety, disapproval, description? It’s funny how we seem to seek the action, and give it a bad connotation. I watch documentaries. I watch films that aren’t blockbusters. Blockbusters are for someone else. I love cinema too much to watch a blockbuster. Action films are not welcome. I read the newspaper, I don’t need to pay to see the kind of crap that people do to people. Give me a Benjamin, free tickets to a Quentin Tarantino? No thanks. I didn’t see a single film that was nominated for an Academy Award. A good pal is married to a Disney executive, and he has home access to all of the nominated films every year. She said, “You missed out on some good movies last year.” I am sure I did. I just don’t want to watch people killing each other. But you do. “Captain America Something” is No. 1 right now. I guess some people go to movies to disconnect from the real world. But this garbage

is the real world. How can someone read about Claire Davis and still go to Tarantino? Cry all you want and light all of the candles you want to light. Subscribe to “Memorial Stuffed Animals.” And then pay to see someone be killed. We escape in the film. From what? The things we escape from are right there in the movies you pay to see. Something is wrong (with you). If you don’t want to be scolded, read someone else. Tarantino is a complete idiot. Tarantino is a complete genius, because he knows his audience is Jerry-Jerry-Jerry morons. I get angry. Don’t I? Why would anyone go to see “The Dark Knight Rises” in the first place? At midnight. With your children. You are what you eat, and if you eat the kind of movies that you are fed, you must not cry. It’s called duplicity. Do you care about the Nigerian schoolgirls? Women on buses in India? Have you done your reading about Chicago lately? And then you and the girl go to see “Captain America.” I am probably alienating some of my audience. Good. It’s not dachshunds and Jennifer every week. Try. Try watching something good. “Amelie.” Cocteau’s “Beauty and the Beast.” “Bully.” “Five Easy Pieces.” I know it’s hopeless. You look forward to the Super Bowl halftime, and think it’s worthwhile. It is the opposite. “Treasure of the Sierra Madre.” Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast.net.

With so much content and so many authors and experts who write about the trends in the field of personal and professional development, sales training, leadership and customer service, I am often asked by customers for the latest and greatest material in these areas. They are looking for that something new or a silver bullet, some magic dust or cure-all pill to fix their problems, their people, or in some cases, themselves. Now don’t get me wrong, I am a huge advocate of growth and I am all for continuing education whether that comes in the form of reading, listening, watching, participating in seminars, or cloud learning through socialization of ideas, or any other medium, for that matter, that takes us and/or our teams to a higher level. Any attempt at upping our game in anything we do or endeavor to do is to be applauded. And when I am asked for specific advice or recommendation for a good book or program to attend, I love to share thoughts and ideas as well as happily recommend something provocative that I have recently read or participated in. But my favorite thing to do is remind people that it is not necessarily “what’s new” that works … it’s really all about “what works” that works. Sometimes the latest and greatest writings or advice is adopted quickly as a trend or fad, but soon meld into some remnant of a concept or philosophy that was written and practiced long ago. I still

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enjoy these programs and materials because maybe they put a new spin or twist on an old theory and I get to experience it in a new and different way. Many of the books I have read are dogeared and highlighted in different colors and tabbed with different color sticky notes as I have gone back to the same books many times over. It’s like watching your favorite movie for the 10th time and hearing a line or seeing a scene that you previously missed. When Hall of Fame baseball player Ted William finished the 1941 baseball season with a .400 batting average, was he using today’s technology to achieve his results? When golfing greats Jack Nicklaus, Sam Snead, Arnold Palmer or Byron Nelson recorded golf scores in the low 60s they surely weren’t using the clubs, grips, balls, and swing technology we use now. As a matter of fact, I would bet that any of today’s baseball players such as Troy TuNorton continues on Page 7

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A flash mob with purpose Woman organizes ‘Happy’ moment for her mother By Chris Michlewicz

cmichlewicz@coloradocommunitymedia.com From the gloom of dark clouds sprouted a brilliant rainbow, one that illuminated the sky over Parker. It was fitting for the occasion, and appeared just before the big surprise. Mixing equal parts careful planning and unwavering love, the surprise went off without a hitch, with the guest of honor taking a few extra seconds to realize that the 100-strong flash mob was organized just for her. Beth Twibell, a Parker resident since 2000, wanted to do something for her mom, Jane Grifasi, who was stunned by a cancer diagnosis earlier this spring. Despite never being a smoker, doctors told the 61-year-old she has stage-4 lung cancer. They gave her three months to live. Grifasi, of Northglenn, immediately quit her job to focus on more important things. At the top of the list is family, so when Twibell told Grifasi that her grandson Ethan won an essay contest on what he would do if he were mayor for a day, she made it a point to be there, with a proud smile and a camera. The mayor of Parker was to present the award at the Parker Fieldhouse and it was a big deal, Twibell said. That was the ruse, and Twibell agonized over telling a white lie to her mother, even if it was with the best intentions in mind (it turns out, by chance, that Ethan really did win). Knowing that her mom loves the catchy Pharrell Williams song “Happy,” Twibell put the flash mob invitation out to friends and family, including Jann Jones and Melonie Miller, longtime friends who traveled from California for the surprise. Twibell barely finished her sentence before the ladies agreed to join in the show of support. “She wanted to do something that would put a smile on her mom’s face,” Jones said. Miller chimes in: “Talk about uplifting.” Grifasi was so focused on her grandson and the “presentation” by Parker mayor Mike Waid on May 16 that she failed to notice people vacate the stands around her. The crowd gathered on the turf at the Parker Fieldhouse, along with dozens of Grifasi’s friends and family members who had been in hiding. Grifasi continued rolling, unaware of what was going on. Soon, the people were dancing in unison to “Happy” and holding up signs bearing phrases like “Everybody Loves Jane.” Miller, who was seated next to Grifasi, let her in on the secret, and a look of dismay and sheer joy washed over her face. Then, she began dancing along with the mob. Twibell spoke directly to her mother

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lowitzki or Derek Jeter, and golfers such as Bubba Watson or Tiger Woods, would have been equally as good if they played with the same equipment and competed in the same era as the above-mentioned greats. I say this with confidence because it really isn’t about the equipment, it’s about the player, the talent, the work ethic, and the practice. With a focused approach on effort, practice, and the fundamentals we can all excel in anything we strive for in our personal life, our business, or in our recreational activities. So even with all

Dozens of people danced to the Pharell song “Happy” as part of a flash mob at the Parker Fieldhouse May 17 in support of Jane Grifasi, who is undergoing treatment for lung cancer. Her daughter, Beth Twibell, involved friends, family and strangers in the surprise. from the field, telling her that the community is behind her. “It’s a complete shock,” Grifasi said immediately after the dance. “I feel like queen for a day, queen for a year, queen for a lifetime.” She quickly asked whether Ethan had actually won the essay contest. Grifasi also commented on the number of people whom she did not recognize. It turns out that two-thirds of those who participated in the flash mob don’t know Grifasi directly. Eileen Polan, who knows Twibell, heard about the flash mob and brought along her daughter, niece and her daughter’s friend. “We wanted to help make this as big of an event as possible,” said Polan, a Parker resident. “I’m glad she lit up.” Another dancer brought tears to Twibell’s eyes. Her daughter Avery’s first-grade teacher at Mammoth Heights, Ed Goulart, lost his sister to cancer 15 years ago and said the event made him feel as though he was “dancing for her,” Twibell said. Still ecstatic by the outcome, Twibell was unable sleep that night. The event and her mom’s reaction were a dream come true, she said. There was also something her mom said afterward that will linger for some time. “She was saying that it was the most loving and profound experience of her life,” Twibell said. “For her to say it was that meaningful, it was so beyond our expectations as far as how much it touched her. I would do that 10 times over for that end result.” The family has taken heart in a new treatment method and a more recent diagnosis from Cancer Treatment Centers of America oncologists in Phoenix, who have said Grifasi, who beat breast cancer six years ago, could live another year or more. The news was welcomed. It’s all about perspective, Twibell says.

the technology and gadgetry available to us, it really isn’t about “what’s new” that works, it is about finding “what works” that works. How about you, do you focus on effort and practice, or do you look for the newest or latest and greatest equipment to up your game? Either way I would love to hear all about it at gotonorton@gmail. com. And I do believe that when our efforts and practice outpace our search for the next new thing, it really will be a better than good week. Michael Norton is a resident of Highlands Ranch, the former president of the Zig Ziglar Corporation and the CEO/founder of www.candogo.com.

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Jane Grifasi, with her friend Melonie Miller, right, reacts when she learns that a ‘Happy’ flash mob was organized for her. She later told her daughter, Beth Twibell, of Parker, that it was the most loving experience of her life. Photos by Chris Michlewicz

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Hayley Carpenter waves in excitement at the crowd after her name is called during Castle View High School’s graduation ceremony at Red Rocks Amphitheater on May 21.

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Senior Evan Albert performs a song he wrote titled “Timeless” at Castle View High School’s graduation ceremony at Red Rocks on May 21.

Thomas Rivera drops to his knees after his name is called to receive a diploma during Castle View High School’s graduation ceremony at Red Rocks Amphitheater on May 21.

With eyes to the future and hearts full of nostalgia, 416 Castle View High School graduates shuffled, danced, cartwheeled, fist-pumped and waved their way across the Red Rocks Amphitheatre stage to collect their diplomas on May 21 with $3 million more in scholarships than the year prior. Students screamed with joy as principal Dr. James Calhoun serenaded the seniors with “Over the Rainbow” and applauded as faculty speaker Matt Adams urged the departing students to remain realistic about their dreams, evoking Wesley from Princess Bride: “Life is pain, Highness. Anyone who says differently is selling something.”

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Parents march in search of answers District tells protesters complaints are heard By Mike DiFerdinando

mdiferdinando@colorado communitymedia.com More than 100 parents and concerned community members met at the Philip S. Miller library parking lot in Castle Rock on May 20 and marched with signs to the Douglas County School District administration building on Wilcox Street. There, they demanded answers and discussion from district administrators regarding the teacher evaluation system and what they described as the ongo-

ing bullying and intimidation of staff and students. “We want the district to know that at Rock Ridge we will protect our own,” said Jen Johnson, a mother of three children who have been enrolled in Douglas County schools since they were 5. “We won’t allow our teachers and principal to be bullied, mistreated or demoralized.” Two weeks ago, an emergency meeting was called at Rock Ridge Elementary School in Castle Rock by district administrators to discuss the fact that too many of the staff at the school were given a rating of “effective” or “highly effective” by the school’s principal. Principal Amber Sorg was put on administrative leave for allega-

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Barn burns down in Castle Rock Staff report

A fire destroyed a barn in the Castle Oaks area of Castle Rock in the early morning hours of May 23. The approximately 5,000-square-foot barn on Oakgrove Court was fully engulfed when crews arrived at around 3 a.m., according to a news release from the town.

Firefighters from the Castle Rock, Franktown and South Metro departments got the blaze under control within 45 minutes. No people were injured, but a dozen chickens inside the barn were killed. Investigators determined the fire was accidental, and due to electrical problems associated with a heat lamp being used to warm the chickens, the release stated.

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Firefighters battle a barn fire in Castle Rock in the early morning hours of May 23. Photo by Timothy Tonge/CRFD

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The scoreboard at Douglas County Schools Stadium had some special numbers symbolizing the Class of 2014 on May 22.

Graduates from the Douglas County High School Class of 2014 celebrate after receiving their diplomas May 22.

Huskies head into future Friends and families packed Douglas County Schools Stadium to watch 332 students from Douglas County High’s Class of 2014 graduate May 22. Wearing their purple caps and gowns, the latest group of Huskies to walk capped off their high school experience by crossing a makeshift stage on the football field. There were white flowers for the girls and handshakes and hard-earned diplomas for all. “It’s a class that continues to amaze me,” Douglas County Principal Anthony Kappas said. “You all take care of each other, regardless of the situation.”

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Costs of teacher tool presented, questioned District claims savings, but parents not so sure By Jane Reuter

jreuter@coloradocommunitymedia.com School district leaders said they saved money and created a better system by opting to build a Douglas County-specific teaching tool instead of buying such software from an outside vendor. But community members are challenging the figures the Douglas County School District says it so far has spent on the system, with some asserting the numbers don’t reflect the total investment. InspirED Innovation is described by DCSD as web-based software to help educators build teaching units, evaluate and document their progress, and get feedback from evaluators — much of which is required under Colorado’s Educator Effectiveness Bill, or Senate Bill 191. Using InspirED, “From a single tool they can define the outcomes they hope to achieve in class, design assessments to measure those outcomes, and coordinate the

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learning activities needed to reach their objectives,” according to the DCSD website. Though it can be used in conjunction with the district’s teacher evaluations — for instance, teachers can use their InspirED work to show they’re effective at their jobs — InspirED is not the same as that program. The Douglas County teachers’ union recently requested a state review of the district’s evaluation system, questioning its fairness and reliability. During a May 6 presentation to the school board, a school district leader said the estimated 10-year cost for procurement of an outside vendor assessment system was about $8 million. DCSD’s cost to develop its own system stands at about $3 million, including $1 million for an infrastructure upgrade that will benefit all DCSD departments and isn’t exclusive to InspirED, according to staff. Several parents, who have peppered DCSD with open-records requests, don’t believe the reports from DCSD have provided a full accounting of the costs. Julie Keim, who ran for the school board in 2013 and led a complaint against it for violating the Colorado Fair Campaign Practices

Act, said her research shows the actual cost is as high as $11.9 million. “I find it interesting that we can talk about a system on one night and come up with four different numbers for how much we’ve spent on it already,” she said. “We haven’t even talked about what we’re going to spend on it in the future.” Superintendent Elizabeth Fagen said Keim’s total was not correct, but said she would be happy to review the numbers. “We have shared tonight the real cost,” she said. Board member Craig Richardson agreed. “I have no confidence in the objectivity or integrity of these numbers, and I give them the weight they deserve,” he said of Keim’s documentation. Parent Patti Anderson expressed concern about future expenditures related to InspirED. Based on costs to date, she said: “The cost is going to be $25 million if we continue to spend over the next 10 years. I’m just not quite making the tie on how that’s fiscally responsible.” Fagen pointed out that costs for developing a system aren’t the same as buying one.

“Most projects are pretty straightforward because you purchase a service or product,” she said. “But when you’re building something internally that changes as it goes to meet the needs of those using it, it’s a more challenging endeavor.” She also said the programs already available for purchase wouldn’t have met DCSD’s needs. In creating their presentation for the May 6 meeting, DCSD “worked hard to figure out an apples-to-apples comparison,” she said. “We actually were unable to find systems that did the things we wanted them to do. They had components we didn’t need or want and were missing major components we absolutely needed.” A teacher and principal at the meeting gave InspirED positive reviews. “I was initially a little skeptical,” said Cimarron Middle School math teacher Ben D’Ardenne. “But I was really impressed. It took me about eight hours. To me, that was sufficient and I got the rating I felt I wanted to get or needed to get. It all comes down to: You’ve got to have an open dialogue with your evaluator.”

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Maxwell Pederson gives the class address at Rock Canyon High School’s graduation May 23 at Sports AuthorityS tadium.

Ready for what’s ahead

Principal Andy Abner speaks to the Class of 2014 at Rock Canyon High School’s graduation ceremony May 23 at Sports Authority Stadium.

Rock Canyon High School celebrated its Class of 2014 on May 23 at Sports Authority Stadium in Parker. The graduates wore black caps and gowns with yellow tassels. A band made up of students performed “Rivers and Roads” by The Head and The Heart and the class was addressed by Principal Andy Abner. The Jaguars’ class motto came from Ralph Waldo Emerson: “What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.”

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Money will help music go mobile The Great Hall at Cherokee Castle presents quite the scene for parties and performances. Courtesy photo

Cherokee event honors founder Gatsby-style attire suggested for night of live jazz at castle

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sellingboe@colorado communitymedia.com Mildred Montague Genevieve “Tweet” Kimball (1914-1999) was Douglas County’s larger-than-life matriarch and patron for many years. A legendary hostess, international traveler and award-winning cattlewoman, she left a unique legacy for those who come after her. In 1996, she developed the Cherokee Ranch and Castle Foundation and donated the land surrounding the castle, protecting and preserving a unique scenic and historic area for the future. On June 14, the foundation will celebrate her memory from 6-10:30 p.m. with a Gatsby-style party at the castle, and the community is invited. There will be champagne, hors d’oeuvres, live music for dancing by the Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra, a silent auction and performances by acrobats and aerialists. Gatsby attire is suggested. “She had friends all over the world

Reservations are required: Guest Level tickets: $60 and VIP tickets: $100. (The latter include a Castle tour, champagne and a toast with Tweet’s favorite Scotch.) Cherokee Castle is at 6113 N. Daniels Park Road, Sedalia. Call 303-688-4600 to RSVP. For more information, see cherokeeranch.org. and her home was always open to them,” said Meg Anderson in the dedication of her charming cookbook, “Castle Entertaining from Ranch Hands to Royalty,” which she and her husband, John Lake, wrote. “She was active in many organizations and was generous in raising money for all of them. Her parties were exciting, fun, beautiful.” Anderson was caterer for Kimball for many years and Lake donned a butler’s coat when guests were expected. The book includes memories, photos and recipes, with tales of Tweet, who became a close friend — and of visitors, including Britain’s Princess Anne. Longtime Douglas County resident/ author Angela Overy contributed a forward to the book with a biography, from which we draw: Kimball grew up as a

Tennessee belle, the educated daughter of a wealthy family who exposed her to art, literature, travel and a sense of business. Her father nicknamed her “Tweet” and it stayed with her. She married another Southern plantation offspring, lived in Britain with him for a period, adopted two sons and eventually divorced. They agreed that she would live in the West and he in the East, so she returned to Colorado, where she had vacationed, and purchased her castle on a hill, eventually building a herd of prize-winning Santa Gertrudis cattle. The Scottish-style castle is sited high on 3,400 pristine acres near Sedalia, 30 minutes south of Denver. Elk and wild turkeys live on the land, as do numerous varieties of birds and other creatures. A few of the Santa Gertrudis cattle remain for educational purposes. Through the foundation, the castle and ranch serve many roles: The venue is a museum, filled with fine art, furnishings and memorabilia from around the world. It is a cultural center with ongoing concerts, whiskey tastings, theater, lectures, mystery suppers and a series of outdoor programs. It also hosts private weddings and meetings.

Colorado butterflies come to Chatfield New seasonal habitat open through October By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia.com Many area families have delighted in the experience of visiting the Butterfly Pavilion in Westminster and having a lovely creature light on them. South-metro families can make a shorter trip this summer, as Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield and the Butterfly Pavilion have collaborated on a new seasonal habitat called Butterflies at Chatfield. The habitat is open now and will continue through early October. It features, in a large tent, hundreds of native Colorado butterflies such as two-tailed swallowtail, monarch, silverspotted skipper and painted

if you go Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield is located at 8500 W. Deer Creek Canyon Road, just a short drive south of the intersection of C-470 and South Wadsworth Boulevard. The butterfly exhibit will run until early October, open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily — last entry is 4 p.m. A $5 parking fee per vehicle does not include the separate admission ticket required to enter the butterfly house, which costs $6/adult, $5 senior, $4 child, free 2 and under. Botanicgardens.org. lady. Species will vary from day to day, with 100 new chrysalides (butterfly pupae in cocoons) arriving each week. Visitors can see them emerging in a custom chrysalis chamber. More than 50 indigenous plant species will be planted in a special garden to provide a habitat for these blossoms on

Silver Spotted Skippers will be among the Colorado native butterflies at Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield. Courtesy photo the wing. The Butterfly Pavilion describes itself as “a zoo of small wonders.” Invertebrates make up 97 percent of the animal species on our planet and they play a major role in ensuring

the health of our environment. While families are visiting the 750-acre Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield, they will want to see the historic farm and explore some of the many hiking paths that illustrate different ecological systems. Birds are plentiful, and there is an old one-room schoolhouse that once served students living nearby. And one finds seasonally changing native plant life of all kinds and assorted native critters. Originally called Chatfield Arboretum, this wonderful asset was set aside as floodplain by the Army Corps of Engineers after the 1965 flood — meaning it could not be developed. In combination with Chatfield State Park, local residents have access to acres of natural areas close enough to pop in for a few hours’ visit and perhaps a picnic.

In celebration of its 35th anniversary, Swallow Hill Music in south Denver is delivering more music to more people in more places. And its latest effort to expand its music community comes with wheels. A donor recently gave Swallow Hill Music a 1976 Silver Streak motor home, to be turned into a mobile music community. But, the ol’ girl needs a little TLC. A crowd-funding campaign with a goal of raising $10,000 launches today to help the Swallow Hill Music mobile home hit the road. Contributions made over the next few weeks will get the Silver Steak running smoothly, add signage and give her an overall buff and shine. Once she’s up and running, she’ll turn into a mobile music community, providing Instrument Petting Zoos, impromptu performances and musical experiences throughout Denver. Taking Swallow Hill Music on the road will boost Denver’s access to music education by transporting instruments and musical experiences throughout the metro area, meeting people where they live and enriching their lives through music.

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The Wildlife Experience is hosting Wildlife Art & Wine from 6-9 p.m. on June 6 at 10035 S. Peoria St. near Parker. Bubbles Liquor World is sponsoring the event that will include samples from more than 200 bottles of wines, savory food from local restaurants, professional artists and music from the Parker Symphony Orchestra. Details at www.TheWildlifeExperience. org and 720-488-3344.

WineFest coming

Another great wine event, the 11th annual Castle Rock WineFest, is coming to the south suburbs on July 19. The outdoor wine-tasting event will feature more than two dozen Colorado wineries offering more than 180 varieties of Colorado wine. The Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce’s annual WineFest is a festival where wine lovers will have an opportunity to participate in a Grand Tasting of Colorado wines. This event draws wine aficionados for its tastings, wine seminars, cooking demonstrations, fabulous food trucks, and live music by a popular local band. The event will be held from 2-8 p.m. on July 19 at the grounds of The Grange in The Meadows at Historic Castle Rock (3692 Meadows Blvd.). For more information, visit www.castlerockwinefest.com.

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DO YOU BELIEVE IN MAGIC? Clockwise from top left: Sarah Ray-Parker, Jessa Braumreiter, Chloe Dehmlow, Haley Wilson, Andrea Wirtz and Kristine Wiggins are all part of the cast that will perform the timeless classic, “Peter Pan,” at 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. June 6-7 in Gates Concert Hall at the University of Denver’s Newman Center, 2344 East Iliff Ave. Tickets cost $25 for open seating and are available at the Newman Center box office, 303-871-7720 or www. newmantix.com. The International Youth Ballet of Littleton will bring a troupe of 60 dancers ages 5-18 to the stage for an original full-length ballet of the production. The company will have professional flying gear that is used in theaters across the nation. Courtesy photo DONATE your gently used furniture to support our ministry.

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Highlands Ranch Eastridge Community Garage Sale Will be held Saturday May 31st From 8am-4pm Rain date June 7th Follow signs to neighborhood Located South of Grace Blvd. West of Wildcat Reserve East of Fairview Parkway Diane Evans Re/Max Leaders is proud to sponsor this community event Huge Annual Antique, Collectible & Horse Drawn Farm Equipment Sale Horse Drawn Farm Equipment, Wagons, Buggy, Misc. Farm Collectibles, Tons of Glasware June 5, 6,7,8 Thurs-Sun 8:00AM-4pm 10824 E Black Forest Dr Parker 80138 Arvada Multi Family Garage Sale 6303 Gray St. Arvada May 30-31, June 1 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Furniture, Antiques, Clothes, Kitchen, Stuff, Tools Blankets, Books, glassware, sewing

Estate Sales

Want To Purchase minerals and other oil/gas interests. Send details to: P.O. Box 13557 Denver, CO 80201

Farm Products & Produce Grain Finished Buffalo

quartered, halves and whole

719-775-8742

Horse hay for sale

$11.00 65 lb bales Brome Orchard 303-618-9744 Franktown

Garage Sales Arvada

Large Garage Sale House full of stuff Furniture, Misc., Kitchen Items, Assortment of Everything Friday May 30 & Saturday May 31 Starting at 8 am

ARVADA Multifamily - Elec self clean stove, upright frostfree freezer, pool table, king headboard, dresser, 2 night stands, 2 sets Stiffle lamps, collectibles, king bed frame, and MUCH more. 12095 W 53rd Pl Arvada. 5-30 & 5-31, 9 to 5 Brighton EAGLE SHADOW SUB. 16689 Newport Ct. 80602 Fri.& Sat. May 30-31 8AM-3PM. Baby Clothes, Furniture, Tools, Sports Equipment, Clothing and more

COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE

Fri. & Sat., June 6 & 7 • 8a – 3p Pine Creek West Subdivision, Franktown, CO 80116 (between Elizabeth and Franktown) 5 miles east of light at Hwys 86 & 83, go to Hwy. 86 and North Rocky Cliff Trail, turn north. • Tools and equipment including never-used diesel generator • Furniture, antiques, and miscellaneous household items • Clothing and toys • Art/glass/ceramics/frames • Chop saws/welding/power and hand tools • '66 Chevy Impala SS Convertible GIANT INDOOR RUMMAGE SALE Westminster United Methodist Church 76th & Lowell Fri. May 30th & Sat. May 31st 8am-4pm LAKECREST CAPE Annual Community Garage Sale Fri & Sat 8am-3pm 86th Pkwy between Kipling & Simms so. of Standley Lake. Sponsored by KW REALTOR Lisa Mutschler 303-507-1675 Thornton Terra Lago Community Garage Sale June 6th & 7th from 8am-3pm 127th & Colorado Blvd. 128th Street and Monroe

Parker The Pinery Community Wide Garage Sale Fri. May 30th & Sat. May 31st 9am-3pm. Maps at entry (Hwy 83 at North Pinery Pkwy & South Pinery Pkwy)

Furniture

Help my wife

Either the stuff goes or she goes! 14990 Foothill Road (South at 32nd and Kendrick) May 30 & 31 9am-4pm Home, Garden, Office, Sports, Toys, Baskets, Books, Holiday Decor, Clothes, Shoes, Furniture and much more!

minerals and other oil/gas interests. Send details to: P.O. Box 13557 Denver, CO 80201

We sell used furniture at very low, low prices. Visit our store!..

720-524-3891

Auctions

Misc. Notices

We are a single mom ministry. Our program goal is to educate, empower individuals so they can become employable and attain self-sufficiency. Second Chances Furniture Thrift Store 209 W. Littleton Blvd., #A Littleton, CO 80120

Advertise: 303-566-4100

Arvada 6023 Newcomb Court Estate Sale Everything goes! 55 years of collecting Fri. & Sat., May 30-31 8am Tools, Garage Items, Furniture, Kitchenware, Clothing, Beds, Dressers, Handicap Equipment, Everything for sale including the House. Castle Rock ESTATE/MOVING/COMMUNITY SALE: The Woodlands sub division 1505 Pinyon Dr. Castle Rock 80104 303-420-2900 or www.peoplehelpersltd.com Zebra Wood Piano, Glass Top Ceramic Pedastal Dining Table w/6 chairs, another Glass top table w/4 chairs, Settee, Bay Bed, Bunk Beds, Leather Reclining Love Seat & Reclining Chair, Assorted Bedroom Furniture, 2 Very nice Bicycles, Wii, lots of toys, decorative items, full kitchen items, china & crystal, costume jewelery and books, lots of garage items & bar-bQue grill, lots of misc. Highlands Ranch Living Estate Sale 7048 Chestnut Hill Street Off Quebec Street Fri. & Sat. May 30 & 31 8-2 Collectibles, Fabric, Tools, Bikes, Kitchen Items and Furniture Littleton Estate/Garage Sale 54 Years of Stuff Antiques, Furniture, Beautiful "Pennsylvania House" Dining Set, Clocks and Collectibles May 30th and 31st 9am-4pm Near Broadway and Dry Creek 552 East Irwin Avenue

Bedroom, beautiful antique 3 piece Burlwood inlaid set, full size poster bed easily converted to queen, dresser and vanity. This will dress up your lovely older home. $500, must sell. call/leave 303 238 1168

Reclining couch & matching recliner/rocker, both in great cond., no pets/smoking. Coffee table, two end tables oak veneer with smoked glass. $550 obo (303)660-9771

Household Goods Leather sofa 8' & recliner taupe, exc. cond $150 Portable bar size Dishwasher new $100 pictures avail. 720-851-7191

Medical Medical Equipment 4 SALE Alum wheelchair ramp 3 63"x50" platforms, 16' of ramp, 34" high railings $3K cl 303-425-0435

Miscellaneous 17th Annual Winter Park Colorado Craft Fair

Aug. 9th & 10th. Applications available call 970-531-3170 or email jjbeam@hotmail.com Coleman tent, great condition, 8 X 10', $55. Comfy, quality chair & ottoman, $50.Unsal vintage fire extinguisher, $30. 20 bottle wine rack, $24. 303 688-9171 FOR SALE: Deluxe zig-zag sewing machine by Singer. Walnut Console, Exc. cond., Has all accessories, professional way with dial settings, speed controller, button holes, zig-zag stitching and more. $150 call 303-770-3576

Wanted to Buy

COINS FOR CASH:

buying individual coins and entire collections.

Call Todd: 303-596-6591

PETS

Bicycles

Electric bicycles

electric3 Wheel Trikes electric Scooters - ebike conversion No license required No gas required No credit required Easy-Fun-Fitness Call the ebike experts

303-257-0164

Autos for Sale 2001 Chevy Impala 83,000 original miles Well maintained , Great Condition $5000 (303)763-9975

ELECTRIC BIKES Adult 2-Wheel Bicycles & & 3 wheel Trikes No Drivers License, Registration or Gas needed 303-257-0164

Firewood Pine/Fur & Aspen

Split & Delivered $225 Stacking available extra $25 Some delivery charges may apply depending on location. Hauling scrap metal also available (appliances, batteries etc.) Call 303-647-2475 or 720-323-2173

Garage Sales Castle Rock Community Garage Sales The Woodlands/Escavera May 30 & 31 Metzler Ranch/Sapphire Pointe/Founders Village June 6 & 7 Castlewood Ranch June 13 & 14 The Meadows June 21

RV’s and Campers 1979 Starcraft Pop up camper. sleeps 6, garaged for 26 years, canvas in great shape $950 or offer (303)423-7657 5th Wheel- 1999 Sunny Brook 24ft. 1 slide, new roof, queen bed. Clean, smoke-free. $7000 303-841-3514

Wanted Cash for all Cars and Trucks Under $1000 Running or not. Any condition

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DONATE YOUR CAR, TRUCK, BOAT, RV; Running or not, to www.developmentaldisabled.org Tax deductible! 303-659-8086. 14 years of service

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May 29, 2014

Water-garden event set for Hudson site Parker Continued from Page 15

Each spring, members of the Colorado Water Garden Society offer a diverse selection of hardy water lilies, tropical water lilies, tropical and hardy marginals, bog plants, floating plants and even some pond critters for sale. They also offer potting materials, pots, fertilizer tablets and advice and information, including photos of mature plants. In the past, this sale has been held at Denver Botanic Gardens, where the society meets, but from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on June 1, it will be at Hudson Gardens, 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, due to scheduling conflicts. Members will hold the sale on the patio of the Hudson Residence, north of the shop where one enters Hudson Gardens. Visitors can also tour the Water Gardens and Victorian Lily Pond at Hudson Gardens, which are overseen by CWGS president Bob Hoffman. Admission to Hudson Gardens is free and there is ample free parking. For further information, contact Vicki Aber, 303-423-9216, or visit colowatergardensociety.org.

Shows rescheduled

Last week, we listed an appearance from May 29-31 by comedian Bobcat Goldth-

waite at Comedy Works South in Greenwood Village. The shows have been postponed to Oct. 23-25.

Kentucky author visits

Author Holly Prosser of Richmond, Ky., will sign copies of her book, “Colliding With Grace,” from 2-4 p.m. May 31 at Cookies and Crema, 4284 Trail Boss Drive #100, Castle Rock. The story tells of a woman from a middle-class white American family and another from a poverty-stricken village in Ethiopia, brought together by a child.

Young musicians

The Young Musicians Federation will host a 30th anniversary celebration con-

cert at 2:30 p.m. June 1 at Hamilton Hall, the University of Denver’s Newman Center, 2344 E. Iliff Ave., Denver, featuring young musicians from its roster of professionaltrack students. Included: violinist Emily Switzer, 18, a Kent Denver School senior; flutist Sarah Umezono, 21, of Louisville, a Lamont School of Music senior; violinist Tommy Peeples, 19, Thornton, now with the Western States Chamber Orchestra; and double bassist William Cravy, 21, Denver, on the Colorado Symphony’s substitute A list and member of the What’s New Music Ensemble. Seating is general admission and donations will be accepted.

Getting wizardly

Summer Wizard Camp will be held June 16-19 and July 7-10 at Theatre of Dreams, 735 Park St., Castle Rock, (August dates to be announced.) Ages 7 and up. Classes 9:30 a.m. to noon each day, with a professional stage show at noon on Thursdays. Cost: $175 includes supplies, T-shirt and tote bag for props. Mail checks payable to Dream Masterz to 3721 Starflower Road, Castle Rock, CO, 80109. (Minimum class size is 10.)

things to do EditOr’S nOtE: Calendar submissions must be received by noon Wednesday for publication the following week. Send listings to calendar@coloradocommunitymedia.com. No attachments, please. Listings are free and run on a space-available basis. MaY 30 GOlf tOurnaMEntS The Douglas/Elbert Task Force will benefit from the Rockyard American Brewery’s second annual golf tournament, and the Castle Pines Chamber of Commerce’s third annual A Day on the Greens tournament. Rockyard’s tournament is Friday, May 30, at Arrowhead Golf Club, with an 8 a.m. shotgun start. The Castle Pines

tournament is Monday, July 14, with an 11 a.m. shotgun start. Go to www.detaskforce. org/events or call 720-648-5558.

MaY 31 rancH daY CALF’s historic Lowell Ranch plans its Farm & Ranch Day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 31. Admission is free, and hayrides are available for a fee. Go to www. thecalf.org for details. MaY 31 trOllEY tOurS Castle Rock Historical Society offers free trolley tours at 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday, May 31. Join us for an exciting tour of rhyolite

buildings in Historic Castle Rock. Tours are approximately 45 minutes long and seating will need to be reserved. Meet in the parking lot of the Castle Rock Museum, 420 Elbert St., Castle Rock. RSVP to crmuseum@comcast.net or The Castle Rock Museum 303-814-3164.

MaY 31 BiKE racE Douglas County’s Greenland Ranch open space will host Colorado’s first EROCK Sunrise to Sunset Front Range Relay Mountain Bike Race on Sunday, May 31. The course is a fast 8.25-mile loop with stunning views of Pikes Peak and the Rampart Range. The EROCK Sunrise to Sunset is designed to offer recreational and competitive cyclists

the opportunity to experience the thrill of competing in a challenging endurance race on a less technical off-road course. The day long race offers competitors with awards, exceptional prize packages and a post-race awards celebration. Email info@elephantrockride.com or check out http://www.erockrace.com.

MaY 31 SuMMEr rEadinG Kick off summer reading on Saturday, May 31, at Camp DCL with activities, games and snacks at all Douglas County Libraries branches. No registration required. Visit DouglasCountyLibraries.org for details.

crossword • sudoku

GALLERY OF GAMES & weekly horoscope

courtyard adjacent to restaurant Bistro Vendome, owned by Larimer Square lassies Beth Gruitch and award-winning chef Jennifer Jasinski. To help establish the “chef-curated” open-air vendor space, Euclid Hall and Stoic & Genuine (opening July in the Union Station redevelopment) chef Jorel Pierce lent his culinary prowess to the project with the support of Larimer Square honchos Jeff Hermanson and Joe Vostrejs. The result? Le Jardin Secret, debuting with the Denver Chalk Art Festival on May 31 and continuing on Saturdays through Aug. 23. Le Jardin organizers hosted invited guests to a sneak peek of the bounty offered by local merchants including Grateful Bread Company, Western Daughters Butcher Shoppe, the Truffle Cheese Shop, Sugarmill and Blooming Fool.

Overheard

Eavesdropping on two women on the Southwest light rail line in Englewood, discussing riders’ fashion choices: “I don’t know which is worst, the woman with the tube top or the guy with the saggy trousers?” “Neither. It’s the guy who just got on with his fly open.” Penny Parker’s “Mile High Life” column gives insights into the best events, restaurants, businesses, parties and people throughout the metro area. Parker also writes for Blacktie-Colorado.com. You can subscribe and read her columns (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) at www.blacktiecolorado.com/pennyparker. She can be reached at penny@blacktie-llc.com or at 303-619-5209.

SALOME’S STARS FOR THE WEEK OF May 26, 2014

ARIES (Mar 21 to apr 19) an unexpected development could change the arian’s perspective on a potential investment. Keep an open mind. Ignore the double talk and act only on the facts. TAURUS (apr 20 to May 20) a surge of support helps you keep your long-standing commitment to colleagues who rely on you for guidance. Ignore any attempts to get you to ease up on your efforts. GEMINI (May 21 to Jun 20) Family continues to be the dominant factor, but career matters also take on new importance. you might even be able to combine elements of the two in some surprising, productive way.

crossword • sudoku & weekly horoscope

GALLERY OF GAMES

CANCER (Jun 21 to Jul 22) a realistic view of a workplace or personal situation helps you deal with it more constructively once you know where the truth lies. Reserve the weekend for someone special. LEO (Jul 23 to aug 22) as much as you Leos or Leonas might be intrigued by the “sunny” prospects touted for a potential investment, be careful that you don’t allow the glare to blind you to its essential details. VIRGO (aug 23 to Sept 22) a friend’s problem brings out the Virgo’s nurturing nature in full force. However, don’t go it alone. allow others to pitch in and help share the responsibilities you’ve assumed. LIBRA (Sept 23 to Oct 22) a business decision might need to be put off until a colleague’s personal matter is resolved. Use this time to work on another business matter that you’ve been anxious to get to. SCORPIO (Oct 23 to Nov 21) Relationships (personal or professional)might appear to be stalled because of details that keep cropping up and that need tending to. Be patient. a path begins to clear soon. SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 to Dec 21) a promotion could cause resentment among envious colleagues. But others recognize how hard you worked to earn it, and will be there to support you if you need them. CAPRICORN (Dec 22 to Jan 19) Handling a delicate personal matter needs both your wisdom and your warmth. Expect some setbacks, but stay with it. The outcome will more than justify your efforts. AQUARIUS (Jan 20 to Feb 18) Resist the temptation to cut corners just because time is short. Best to move ahead step by step so you don’t overlook anything that might later create time-wasting complications. PISCES (Feb 19 to Mar 20) Use the good will you recently earned with that well-received project to pitch your ideas for a new project. Expect some tough competition, though, from an unlikely source. BORN THIS WEEK: your love of family extends beyond your personal life to include others to whom you generously extend your care and affection. © 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.

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line along the arc of a curve to the right, a distance of 99.19 feet said curve has a radius of 1,970.00 feet and a central angle of 2°53'05", to the South boundary of Echo Village Filing No. 1; thence North 88°14'07" East along said South boundary, a distance of 220.00 feet; thence South 1°45'53" East along said South boundary, a distance of 20.00 feet; thence North 88° 14'07" East along said boundary, a distance of 220.00 feet; thence North 1°45'53" West along said South boundary, a distance of 20.00 feet; thence North 88°14'07" East along said South boundary, a distance of 980.44 feet; thence South 15°17'40" East, a distance of 437.06 feet to the Point of Beginning, County of Douglas, State of Colorado. A portion of the above legal is now known as: Units 15, 16, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47 and 48, Echo Village Multi-Family Retreat in Perry Park Preo (Perry Park) Common Interest Community Plat, according to the Declaration thereof recorded April 27, 2010 at Reception No. 2010025734, in the records of the office of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, as amended from time to time, and according to the Echo Village MultiFamily Retreat in Perry Park Preo (Perry Park) Common Interest Community Plats recorded April 27, 2010 at Reception No. 2010025744, recorded April 27, 2010 at Reception No. 2010025745, recorded April 27, 2010 at Reception No. 2010025746, recorded October 19, 2010 at Reception No. 2010068657, and recorded May 30, 2012 at Reception No. 2012038836, in the records of the office of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Douglas, State of Colorado EXCEPTING THEREFROM the following: Unit 15, by virtue of Partial Release of Deed of Trust recorded July 13, 2010 at Reception No. 2010042812; Unit 16, by virtue of Partial Release of Deed of Trust recorded February 15, 2011 at Reception No. 2011011071; Unit 43, by virtue of Partial Release of Deed of Trust recorded April 5, 2011 at Reception No. 2011021999; Unit 44, by virtue of Partial Release of Deed of Trust recorded November 5, 2010 at Reception No. 2010076575; Unit 45, by virtue of Partial Release of Deed of Trust recorded September 24, 2012 at Reception No. 2012071233; Unit 47, by virtue of Partial Release of Deed of Trust recorded May 25, 2010 at Reception No. 2010031380; Unit 48, by virtue of Partial Release of Deed of Trust recorded May 25, 2010 at Reception No. 2010031381; and Unit 46, by virtue of Partial Release of Deed of Trust recorded January 14, 2014 at Reception No. 2014002200. Together with all existing or subsequently erected or affixed buildings, improvements and fixtures; all easements, rights of way, and appurtenances; all water, water rights and ditch rights (including stock in utilities with ditch or irrigation rights); and all other rights, royalties, and profits relating to the real property, including without limitation all minerals, oil, gas, geothermal and similar matters, located in the above described property. Which has the address of: Vacant Land, Larkspur, CO 80118 The Deed of Trust was modified by a document recorded in Douglas County on 12/23/2013, Reception number 2013097697. Reason modified and any other modifications: Legal Description.

LOT 14, BLOCK 4, THE OAKS SUBDIVISION FILING NO. ONE, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO Which has the address of: 1551 Willow Oak Road, Castle Rock, CO 80104

Public Trustees PUBLIC NOTICE Castle Rock NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0104 To Whom It May Concern: On 3/12/2014 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: MARCUS T STRICKLER AND ANGELA V STRICKLER Original Beneficiary: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 7/13/2005 Recording Date of DOT: 8/10/2005 Reception No. of DOT: 2005075332 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $250,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $250,000.00 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due 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 10, BLOCK 2, DIAMOND RIDGE ESTATES FILING ONE, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 1099 Annabar Dr, Castle Rock, CO 80108 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, July 2, 2014, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 5/8/2014 Last Publication: 6/5/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 3/14/2014 ROBERT J. HUSSON DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: CYNTHIA LOWERY-GRABER Colorado Registration #: 34145 999 18TH STREET SUITE 2201, DENVER, COLORADO 80202 Phone #: (303) 865-1400 Fax #: (303) 865-1410 Attorney File #: 14-00458 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No. 2014-0104 First Publication: 5/8/2014 Last Publication: 6/5/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Larkspur NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0081 To Whom It May Concern: On 3/4/2014 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: PREO (PERRY PARK) LLC, A COLORADO LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Original Beneficiary: PAULS REAL ESTATE OPPORTUNITIES (2009), L.P., A DELAWARE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: IRONWOOD CAPITAL, LLC, A COLORADO LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 9/30/2009 Recording Date of DOT: 10/2/2009 Reception No. of DOT: 2009076776 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $3,468,688.34 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $1,267,672.00 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: the failure to make timely payments required under said Deed of Trust and the Evidence of Debt secured thereby. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: EXHIBIT 'A' A tract of land situated in the North 1/2 of Section 23, Township 9 South, Range 68 West of the 6th Principal Meridian, Douglas County, Colorado, more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the East 1/4 corner of said Section 23; thence North 65°06'00" West, a distance of 1,668.67 feet to the true point of beginning; thence South 88°06'31" West, a distance of 1,268.74 feet to the East line of Echo Hills Club Road; thence North 32°45'00" West along said East line, a distance of 398.29 feet to a point of curve; thence along said East line along the arc of a curve to the right, a distance of 99.19 feet said curve has a radius of 1,970.00 feet and a central angle of 2°53'05", to the South boundary of Echo Village Filing No. 1; thence North 88°14'07" East along said South boundary, a distance of 220.00 feet; thence South 1°45'53" East along said South boundary, a distance of 20.00 feet; thence North 88° 14'07" East along said boundary, a distance of 220.00 feet; thence North 1°45'53" West along said South boundary, a distance of 20.00 feet; thence North 88°14'07" East along said South boundary, a distance of 980.44 feet; thence South 15°17'40" East, a distance of 437.06 feet to the Point of Beginning, County of Douglas, State of Colorado. A portion of the above legal is now known as: Units 15, 16, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47 and 48, Echo Village Multi-Family Retreat in Perry Park Preo (Perry Park) Common Interest Community Plat, according to the Declaration thereof recorded April 27, 2010 at Reception No. 2010025734, in the records of the office of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, as amended from time to time,

Public Trustees

Legal Notice No.: 2014-0094 First Publication: 5/15/2014 Last Publication: 6/12/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Castle Rock NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0105 To Whom It May Concern: On 3/13/2014 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: EVONNE M LEVY Original Beneficiary: NATIONAL CITY MORTGAGE A DIVISION OF NATIONAL CITY BANK OF INDIANA Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ASSET INVESTMENT LOAN TRUST, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-HE3 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 4/29/2005 Recording Date of DOT: 5/5/2005 Reception No. of DOT: 2005039561 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $119,600.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $115,302.16 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 2-2 (UNIT 22) MOUNTAIN SHADOWS P.U.D. FILING NO. 1, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT RECORDED JUNE 25, 1980, RECEPTION NO. 253883 AND AS DEFINED AND DESCRIBED IN DECLARATION RECORDED MAY 3, 1978 IN BOOK 330 AT PAGE 731, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. ALSO KNOWN AS UNIT 2-2 MOUNTAIN SHADOWS CONDOMINIUM FILING NO. 1, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT RECORDED AUGUST 22, 1977 AT RECEPTION NO. 204896 AND AS DEFINED AND DESCRIBED IN DECLARATION RECORDED MAY 3, 1978 IN BOOK 330 AT PAGE 731, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 22 Mountain Shadows Court, Castle Rock, CO 80104 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, July 2, 2014, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 5/8/2014 Last Publication: 6/5/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 3/14/2014 ROBERT J. HUSSON DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: CYNTHIA LOWERY-GRABER Colorado Registration #: 34145 999 18TH STREET SUITE 2201, DENVER, COLORADO 80202 Phone #: (303) 865-1400 Fax #: (303) 865-1410 Attorney File #: 09-14679R *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2014-0105 First Publication: 5/8/2014 Last Publication: 6/5/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Franktown NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0109 To Whom It May Concern: On 3/18/2014 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: GLEN J. MCKIE Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR TAYLOR, BEAN & WHITAKER MORTGAGE CORP. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 10/9/2007 Recording Date of DOT: 10/17/2007 Reception No. of DOT: 2007081474 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $417,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $384,783.51 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE

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Original Grantor: GLEN J. MCKIE Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR TAYLOR, BEAN & WHITAKER MORTGAGE CORP. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 10/9/2007 Recording Date of DOT: 10/17/2007 Reception No. of DOT: 2007081474 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $417,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $384,783.51 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: The Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 29, Township 8 South, Range 65 West of the Sixth P.M. Together with a non-exclusive easement for ingress and egress described as follows: The North 25 feet to that part of the NE ¼ SW ¼ of Section 29 lying between Russellville Road and the NW ¼ SW ¼ of Section 29, Township 8 South, Range 65 West of the 6th P.M., all in the County of Douglas, State of Colorado and together with a non-exclusive easement for ingress and egress over and across that part of the SE ¼ NW ¼ of Section 29, Township 8 South, Range 65 West of the 6th P.M.. lying South of the South fence line and West of the Russellville Road right of way, being a minimum of 15 feet wide, all in the County of Douglas, State of Colorado. County of Douglas, State of Colorado. Which has the address of: 2485 South Russelville Road, Franktown, CO 80116

Public Notices 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, July 9, 2014, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 5/15/2014 Last Publication: 6/12/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 3/19/2014 ROBERT J. HUSSON DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: LISA CANCANON Colorado Registration #: 42043 1199 BANNOCK STREET, DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 813-1177 Fax #: (303) 813-1107 Attorney File #: 9105.100230.F01 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/

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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, July 2, 2014, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs To advertise your publicand notices 303-566-4100 assignscall therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 5/8/2014 Last Publication: 6/5/2014 PUBLIC NOTICE Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 3/14/2014 Castle Rock ROBERT J. HUSSON NOTICE OF SALE DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0115 The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the To Whom It May Concern: On 3/24/2014 legal holder of the indebtedness is: the undersigned Public Trustee caused TONI DALE the Notice of Election and Demand relatColorado Registration #: 30580 ing to the Deed of Trust described below 355 UNION BOULEVARD SUITE 250, to be recorded in Douglas County. LAKEWOOD, COLORADO 80228 Original Grantor: WILLIAM L. LARABEE AND DENA M. LARABEE Phone #: (303) 274-0155 Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECFax #: (303) 274-0159 TRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS AS Attorney File #: 14-910-26189 NOMINEE FOR U.S. BANK N.A., ITS *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS SALE DATES on the Public Trustee webCurrent Holder of Evidence of Debt: U.S. site: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustBANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION ee/ Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 9/19/2006 Recording Date of DOT: 10/4/2006 Legal Notice No.: 2014-0098 Reception No. of DOT: 2006085657 First Publication: 5/8/2014 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Last Publication: 6/5/2014 Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Publisher: Douglas County News Press Debt: $234,513.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $221,541.16 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 Public Notice AND INTEREST WHEN DUE TOGETHER WITH ALL OTHER PAYMENTS DOUGLAS COUNTY DISTRICT COURT PROVIDED FOR IN THE EVIDENCE 4000 Justice Way AND DEBT SECURED BY THE DEED OF Castle Rock, CO TRUST AND OTHER VIOLATIONS OF Douglas County, CO 80109 THE TERMS THEREOF. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE A FIRST LIEN. OF COLORADO The property described herein is all of the In the Interest of: property encumbered by the lien of the ETHAN TAMURA deed of trust. [D.O.B. 6-30-1996], Child, Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 5, BLOCK 3, CASTLE NORTH, FILAnd concerning: ING NO. 1, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, ERIN GRABOWSKI, Mother, STATE OF COLORADO. RODNEY TAMURA, Father, Which has the address of: 931 Coral Respondents, Court , Castle Rock, CO 80104 And ANDREA GRABOWSKI, NOTICE OF SALE Maternal Grandmother The current holder of the Evidence of Debt JERRY GRABOWSKI, Maternal secured by the Deed of Trust described Grandfather herein, has filed written election and deSpecial Respondents. mand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. Attorney for Department: THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given John Thirkell that on the first possible sale date (unless 4400 Castleton Ct. the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. WedCastle Rock, CO 80109 nesday, July 16, 2014, at the Public (303) 663-7726 Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle FAX 303- 688-5894 Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public aucAtty. Reg. #: 13865 tion to the highest and best bidder for E-mail: jthirkel@douglas.co.us cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs CASE NUMBER: 14JV48 * DIVISION 2 and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said SUMMONS Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of This Summons is initiated pursuant to Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses Rule 2.2 of the Colorado Rules of Juvenof sale and other items allowed by law, ile Procedure, Rule 4 of the Colorado and will deliver to the purchaser a CertificRules of Civil Procedure, and Section 19ate of Purchase, all as provided by law. 3-503, C.R.S. 2013. First Publication: 5/22/2014 Last Publication: 6/19/2014 TO THE RESPONDENTS NAMED Publisher: Douglas County News Press ABOVE: You are hereby notified that a Dated: 3/25/2014 petition has been filed which alleges that ROBERT J. HUSSON the above-named children are dependent DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee or neglected as per the facts set forth in The name, address and telephone numthe Dependency and Neglect Petition, a bers of the attorney(s) representing the copy of which may be obtained at the oflegal holder of the indebtedness is: fice of John Thirkell, at the above address. GIOVANNI CAMACHO Colorado Registration #: 44364 A hearing has been set for Return of Ser333 W. COLFAX AVENUE SUITE 450, vice hearing on the 16th day of June, DENVER, COLORADO 48302 2014, at 9:00 a.m. in Division 2, Douglas Phone #: (248) 335-9200 County District Court, 4000 Justice Way, Fax #: (248) 335-1335 Castle Rock, Colorado, 80109. Attorney File #: 13CO00345-1 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE Your presence before this court is reSALE DATES on the Public Trustee webquired to defend against the claims in this site: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustpetition. IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR, THE ee/ COURT WILL PROCEED IN YOUR ABSENCE, WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE, Legal Notice No.: 2014-0115 TO CONDUCT AN ADJUDICATORY First Publication: 5/22/2014 HEARING AND MAY ENTER A JUDGLast Publication: 6/19/2014 MENT BY DEFAULT THEREBY ADJUPublisher: Douglas County News Press DICATING YOUR CHILDREN AS DEPENDENT OR NEGLECTED CHILDREN. PUBLIC NOTICE You have the right to request a trial by jury at the adjudicatory stage of this petition. Larkspur You also have the right to legal representNOTICE OF SALE ation at every stage of the proceedings by Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0098 counsel of your own choosing, or if you are without sufficient financial means, apTo Whom It May Concern: On 3/12/2014 pointment of counsel by the Court. Terthe undersigned Public Trustee caused mination of your parent-child legal relathe Notice of Election and Demand relattionship to free your children for adoption ing to the Deed of Trust described below is a possible remedy in this proceeding. If to be recorded in Douglas County. that remedy is pursued, you are entitled to Original Grantor: GREGORY L JOHNa hearing before a Judge. You also have SON, AND HOLLY M JOHNSON the right, if you are indigent, to have the Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECCourt appoint, at no expense to you, one TRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, expert witness of your own choosing at INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE any hearing on the termination of your FOR LENDER, AMERICA'S WHOLEparent-child relationship. If you are a SALE LENDER minor, you have the right to the appointCurrent Holder of Evidence of Debt: THE ment of a Guardian ad litem to represent BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA your best interests. THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS You have the right to have this matter OF CWABS INC., ASSET-BACKED CERheard by a district court judge rather than TIFICATES, SERIES 2007-6 by the magistrate. You may waive that Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 2/9/2006 right, and in doing so, you will be bound Recording Date of DOT: 2/17/2006 by the findings and recommendations of Reception No. of DOT: 2006013707** the magistrate, subject to review as DOT Recorded in Douglas County. provided by sec. 19-1-108(5), C.R.S. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of 2013, and subsequently, to the right of apDebt: $568,000.00 peal as provided by Colorado Appellate Outstanding Principal Amount as of the Rule 3.4. date hereof: $642,687.91 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you This summons is being initiated by the are hereby notified that the covenants of Douglas County Department of Human the deed of trust have been violated as Services through its counsel. follows: Failure to pay monthly installments due Note Holder. Dated: ___, 2014 **THIS LOAN HAS BEEN MODIFIED John Thirkell, #13865 THROUGH A LOAN MODIFICATION Assistant Douglas County Attorney AGREEMENT DATED AUGUST 29 , 2009. Legal Notice No.: 925516 THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE First Publication: May 29, 2014 A FIRST LIEN. Last Publication: May 29, 2014 The property described herein is all of the Publisher: Douglas County News-Press property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 4 BLOCK 1 PERRY PARK FILING NUMBER 6, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO Which has the address of: 4310 Mohawk Dr, Larkspur, CO 80118-8908 PUBLIC NOTICE

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DOUGLAS COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION Pursuant to §39-8-104 C.R.S., notice is hereby given that beginning July 1, 2014 the Douglas County Board of Equalization will meet to review the assessment roll of all taxable property located in the County as prepared by the County Assessor, and to hear appeals from determinations of the Assessor. All such hearings will be concluded and decisions rendered thereon by the Board of Equalization at a hearing held at 2:00 PM on August 5, 2014, in the Commissioners’ Hearing Room, located at the Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado. All decisions of the Board of Equalization will be mailed to the petitioner within five business days of the date on which such decision is rendered. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS DOUGLAS COUNTY, COLORADO Melissa Pelletier

cluded and decisions rendered thereon by the Board of Equalization at a hearing held at 2:00 PM on August 5, 2014, in the Commissioners’ Hearing Room, located at the Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado. All decisions of the Board of Equalization will be mailed to the petitioner within five business days of the date on which such decision is rendered.

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BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS DOUGLAS COUNTY, COLORADO Melissa Pelletier Clerk and Recorder Legal Notice No.: 925504 First Publication: May 29, 2014 Last Publication: May 29, 2014 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF ADOPTED ORDINANCE Pursuant to Section 7-3 of the Town of Castle Rock Home Rule Charter, notice is hereby given that the Town Council did adopt the following named and described Ordinance during its Regular Meeting on May 6, 2014, which commenced at 6:00 P.M. at the Castle Rock Town Council Chambers, 100 N. Wilcox St., Castle Rock, CO 80104 Title of Proposed Ordinance: Ordinance No. 2014-09 An Ordinance Amending the Town’s Zone District Map by Approving the Hazen / Moore Planned Development Plan No. 1, An Amendment to the Hazen / Moore Preliminary Planned Development Site Plan and Approving the Hazen / Moore Planned Development Zoning Regulations. Subject Matter Summary: This ordinance approves an amendment to the Hazen/Moore Planned Development, updating the Planned Development Plan and the Planned Development Zoning Regulations to remove certain commercial uses while adding residential uses. Legal Notice No.: 925510 First Publication: May 29, 2014 Last Publication: May 29, 2014 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Government Legals Public Notice The Parker Police Department will be conducting a sobriety checkpoint in the Town of Parker on June 7 at approximately 8 p.m. to 3 a.m. on June 8. The checkpoint is being funded by a grant from the Department of Transportation. Legal Notice No.: 925486 First Publication: May 22, 2014 Last Publication: June 5, 2014 Published In: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE CONCERNING BUDGET AMENDMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a resolution to amend the 2013 budget for the Meridian Village Metropolitan District No. 1 ("District") will be considered at a regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the District to be held at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 10, 2014, at 6380 South Fiddlers Green Circle, Suite 400, Greenwood Village, Colorado. A copy of the resolution to amend the 2013 budget is available for public inspection at the offices of CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP, 8390 East Crescent Parkway, Suite 600, Greenwood Village, Colorado. Any interested elector within the District may, at any time prior to the final adoption of the resolution to amend the 2013 budget, file or register any objections thereto. Dated May 15, 2014 MERIDIAN VILLAGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 1 By: /s/ Robert V. Tartaglia Secretary Legal Notice No.: 925495 First Publication: May 29, 2014 Last Publication: May 29, 2014 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice INVITATION TO BID Date: April 16, 2014 Sealed Bids will be received by the Perry Park Water and Sanitation District (hereinafter referred to as OWNER), at Perry Park Water and Sanitation District c/o TST Infrastructure, LLC 61 Inverness Drive East, Suite 100, Englewood, CO 80112, until 2:00 P.M., local time, Thursday, June 5th, 2014 for: Perry Park Water and Sanitation District Glen Grove Clearwell At said place and time, and promptly thereafter, all Bids that have been duly received will be publicly opened and read aloud. The Contract provides for the addition of a clearwell to the Glen Grove Water Treatment Plant in Perry Park, CO. The work generally includes the installation of a new 18,000 gallon concrete clearwell adjacent to the existing water treatment plant. The project also includes miscellaneous piping and site restoration.

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Copies of the Bidding Documents will be available on May 19th, 2014 and may be obtained from TST Infrastructure, LLC., Consulting Engineers, 61 Inverness Drive East,Notice Suite 100, EnglePublic wood, Colorado 80112 (hereinafter Referred to as "ENGINEER") upon payment ORDINANCE ofNOTICE $30.00 OF perPROPOSED set for full-size Drawings and Project Manuals. No partial sets will be issued.of Payments Pursuant Section 7-3are of non-refundable. the Town of Castle Rock Home Rule Charter, notice Bidders mandatory is hereby must given attend that the aTown Council prebid conference on May 29th, 2014 at will consider the following 10:00 A.M. adoption at PerryofPark Water and named and described during its Sanitation District,ordinance 5676 West Red meeting on June 3, 2014, at CO 6:0080118. P.M. at Rock Drive, Larkspur, the Town of Castle Rock, Town Hall, 100 BIDDERs must be licensed do busiNorth Wilcox, Castle Rock, COto 80104 ness in the State of Colorado. Bids received from BIDDERs who are not recorTitle of Proposed Ordinance: ded by the Consulting ENGINEERs as An Ordinance Proposing An Documents Amendhaving received the Bidding ment Tobe The Town Of Castle Rock will not opened. Home Rule Charter To Require Voter Bids will beOfreceived a lumpRestricting sum basis Approval Certain on Actions as described the Bidding Documents. The Right To in Keep And Bear Firearms And ToisThe Electorate The WorkReferring at the site expected to be comQuestion Of Approving Thisthe Ordinance menced within 15 days after Notice to At The Special Municipal Election of onthe Proceed. Substantial Completion Work is 19, required August 2014 as specified in the Bid Form. Bid security in the amount of five (5) percent of the total Bid Price must accompany each Bid in the form specified in the Instructions to BIDDERs. The successful BIDDER will be required to furnish a performance bond and a labor and material payment bond guaranteeing faithful performance and the payment of all bills and obligations arising from the performance of the Contract. No Bid may be withdrawn within a period of sixty (60) days after the date fixed for opening Bids. The OWNER reserves the right to award the contract by sections, to reject any or

Zoning Regulations. Subject Matter Summary: This ordinance approves an amendment to the Hazen/Moore Planned Development, updating the Planned Development Plan and the Planned Development Zoning Regulations to remove certain commercial uses while adding residential uses.

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Legal Notice No.: 925510 First Publication: May 29, 2014 Last Publication: May 29, 2014 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE Pursuant of Section 7-3 of the Town of Castle Rock Home Rule Charter, notice is hereby given that the Town Council will consider adoption of the following named and described ordinance during its meeting on June 3, 2014, at 6:00 P.M. at the Town of Castle Rock, Town Hall, 100 North Wilcox, Castle Rock, CO 80104 Title of Proposed Ordinance: An Ordinance Amending the Town’s Zone District Map by Approving the Plum Creek Ridge Planned Development Plan Amendment No. 1 and the Plum Creek Ridge Zoning Regulations Amendment No. 1 Public Notice Subject Matter Summary: The purpose of this Ordinance INVITATION TO BID is to approve a rezoning of the16, Plum Creek Ridge Date: April 2014 PD reducing the maximum number of dwelling units 162 and by modifySealed Bids from will 330 be to received the ing the Park development standards. Perry Water and Sanitation District (hereinafter referred to as The entire at text of the proposed OWNER), Perry Park Water ordinance and Sanis available for public inspection at the ofitation District c/o TST Infrastructure, fice of Town Clerk, North Wilcox, LLC 61the Inverness Drive100 East, Suite 100, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104 during norEnglewood, CO 80112, until 2:00 P.M., mal working between 8:005th, a.m.2014 and local time, hours Thursday, June 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excludfor: ing holidays. Perry Park Water and Sanitation Legal Notice No.: 925511 District First May 29, 2014 GlenPublication: Grove Clearwell Last Publication: May 29, 2014 Publisher: Douglas At said place andCounty time, News-Press and promptly thereafter, all Bids that have been duly received will be publicly opened and read aloud.

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The Contract provides for the addition of a clearwell to the Glen Grove Water Treatment Plant in Perry Park, CO. The work generally includes the installation of a new 18,000 gallon concrete clearwell adjacent to the existing water treatment plant. The project also includes miscellaneous piping and site restoration. Copies of the Bidding Documents will be available on May 19th, 2014 and may be obtained from TST Infrastructure, LLC., Consulting Engineers, 61 Inverness Drive East, Suite 100, Englewood, Colorado 80112 (hereinafter Referred to as "ENGINEER") upon payment of $30.00 per set for full-size Drawings and Project Manuals. No partial sets will be issued. Payments are non-refundable. Bidders must attend a mandatory prebid conference on May 29th, 2014 at 10:00 A.M. at Perry Park Water and Sanitation District, 5676 West Red Rock Drive, Larkspur, CO 80118. BIDDERs must be licensed to do business in the State of Colorado. Bids received from BIDDERs who are not recorded by the Consulting ENGINEERs as having received the Bidding Documents will not be opened. Bids will be received on a lump sum basis as described in the Bidding Documents. Work at the site is expected to be commenced within 15 days after the Notice to Proceed. Substantial Completion of the Work is required as specified in the Bid Form. Bid security in the amount of five (5) percent of the total Bid Price must accompany each Bid in the form specified in the Instructions to BIDDERs. The successful BIDDER will be required to furnish a performance bond and a labor and material payment bond guaranteeing faithful performance and the payment of all bills and obligations arising from the performance of the Contract. No Bid may be withdrawn within a period of sixty (60) days after the date fixed for opening Bids. The OWNER reserves the right to award the contract by sections, to reject any or all Bids, and to waive any informalities and irregularities therein. By: Diana Miller District Manager, PPWSD Legal Notice No.: 925462 First Publication: May 15, 2014 Last Publication: May 29, 2014 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE INVITATION TO BID Sealed Proposals for the construction of the Inverness Sidewalk Improvements – Light Rail Connection, Year 2014, addressed to the Inverness Metropolitan Improvement District (“the District”), 2 Inverness Drive East, Suite 200 Englewood, CO 80112, will be received at the office of the District, until 2:00 p.m. local time, on the 27th day of June, 2014, and then will be publicly opened and read. The Inverness Metropolitan Improvement District Inverness Sidewalk Improvements – Light Rail Connection, Year 2014 consists of three projects; • Light Rail Connections, Arapahoe County •Subject Light Rail Connections, Matter Summary: Douglas County, and purpose of this Ordinance is to •The Phase 3 Sidewalks, propose an amendment to the Castle Arapahoe and Douglas Counties Rock Home Rule Charter to require voter The workofconsists of therestricting installation approval certain actions theof approximately linear and feettoof 6right to keep and 10,266 bear firearms, foot wide sidewalk, approximately refer said proposed amendment to the 12,000 face-foot landscape walls, 52 voters at the SpecialasMunicipal Election on handicap ramps, well as landscape August 19, 2014. restoration, and other related appurtenances in order to complete this project as shown on both the construction plans and The entire text of the proposed ordinance the Grading,forErosion, and Sediment is available public inspection at theControl Plan (GESC). office of the Town Clerk, 100 North Wilcox, Castle Rock,isColorado during BusiThe project located 80104 in Inverness normalPark, working between 8:00 a.m. ness in hours Arapahoe County and and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, Douglas County, Colorado, and is intended to improve the pedestrian connectivexcluding holidays. ity to Light Rail and generally throughout the Park. Legal Notice No.: 925521 First Publication: May 29, 2014 Drawings and Specifications may be exLast Publication: Mayof29, amined in the office the2014 District. A copy Publisher: Douglasmay County News-Press of the Documents be obtained at the District's office upon payment of $100.00 nonrefundable for each set of Documents beginning May 22nd, 2014.

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Each Proposal must be submitted on the prescribed form and accompanied by a certified check or bid bond executed on the prescribed form, payable to the District, in an amount not less than 5 percent of the amount bid. Bidders shall submit all questions in writing to the District’s Engineer no later than 2:00 pm, June 20th, 2014. Questions received after this time will be addressed at the discretion of the District. The District will periodically compile lists of Bidders’ questions and respond in writing to all Bidders registered on the District’s “Plan Holder List”. The District’s preferred method of written communication is via

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Government Legals PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE Pursuant of Section 7-3 of the Town of Castle Rock Home Rule Charter, notice is hereby given that the Town Council will consider adoption of the following named and described ordinance during its meeting on June 3, 2014, at 6:00 P.M. at the Town of Castle Rock, Town Hall, 100 North Wilcox, Castle Rock, CO 80104 Title of Proposed Ordinance: An Ordinance Amending the Town’s Zone District Map by Approving the Montana Vista Planned Development Plan and Approving the Montana Vista Planned Development Zoning Regulations Subject Matter Summary: The purpose of this Ordinance is to consolidate the zoning of the Cooper Hook Main Place Filing No. 1, Amendment No. 3 Lots 1 and 2 under a Single Planned Development District and eliminate conflicts between the Cooper Hook and Main Place PD Zoning Regulations as applied to this property. The entire text of the proposed ordinance is available for public inspection at the office of the Town Clerk, 100 North Wilcox, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104 during normal working hours between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Legal Notice No.: 925512 First Publication: May 29, 2014 Last Publication: May NOTICE 29, 2014 PUBLIC Publisher: Douglas County News-Press INVITATION TO BID Sealed Proposals for the construction of the Inverness Sidewalk Improvements – Light Rail Connection, Year 2014, addressed to the Inverness Metropolitan Improvement District (“the District”), 2 Inverness Drive East, Suite 200 Englewood, CO 80112, will be received at the office of the District, until 2:00 p.m. local time, on the 27th day of June, 2014, and then will be publicly opened and read.

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The Inverness Metropolitan Improvement District Inverness Sidewalk Improvements – Light Rail Connection, Year 2014 consists of three projects; • Light Rail Connections, Arapahoe County • Light Rail Connections, Douglas County, and • Phase 3 Sidewalks, Arapahoe and Douglas Counties The work consists of the installation of approximately 10,266 linear feet of 6foot wide sidewalk, approximately 12,000 face-foot landscape walls, 52 handicap ramps, as well as landscape restoration, and other related appurtenances in order to complete this project as shown on both the construction plans and the Grading, Erosion, and Sediment Control Plan (GESC). The project is located in Inverness Business Park, in Arapahoe County and Douglas County, Colorado, and is intended to improve the pedestrian connectivity to Light Rail and generally throughout the Park. Drawings and Specifications may be examined in the office of the District. A copy of the Documents may be obtained at the District's office upon payment of $100.00 nonrefundable for each set of Documents beginning May 22nd, 2014. Each Proposal must be submitted on the prescribed form and accompanied by a certified check or bid bond executed on the prescribed form, payable to the District, in an amount not less than 5 percent of the amount bid. Bidders shall submit all questions in writing to the District’s Engineer no later than 2:00 pm, June 20th, 2014. Questions received after this time will be addressed at the discretion of the District. The District will periodically compile lists of Bidders’ questions and respond in writing to all Bidders registered on the District’s “Plan Holder List”. The District’s preferred method of written communication is via electronic mail; however fax or hardcopy communications will be accepted. If any major clarifications are needed, an addendum will be sent to all bidders. The successful Bidder will be required to furnish the necessary additional bond(s) for the faithful performance of the contract, as prescribed in the Contract Documents. In order to perform public work, the successful Bidder shall hold or obtain such contractor's and business licenses, as may be required by applicable law. Before a Contract will be awarded for the work contemplated herein, the District will conduct such investigation as is necessary to determine the performance record and ability of the apparent low Bidder to perform the size and type of work specified under this Contract. Upon request, the Bidder shall submit such information as deemed necessary by the District to evaluate the Bidder's qualifications.

foot wide sidewalk, approximately 12,000 face-foot landscape walls, 52 handicap ramps, as well as landscape restoration, and other related appurtenances in order to complete this project as shown on both the construction plans and the Grading, Erosion, and Sediment Control Plan (GESC).

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The project is located in Inverness BusiPublic Notice County and ness Park, in Arapahoe Douglas County, Colorado, and is intenNOTICE OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE ded to improve the pedestrian connectivity to Light Rail and generally throughout Pursuant the Park. of Section 7-3 of the Town of Castle Rock Home Rule Charter, notice is hereby given the Town Council Drawings andthat Specifications may be will exconsider adoption following amined in the office of of the the District. A copy named and described of the Documents may beordinance obtained atdurthe ing its meeting on June 3, 2014, at 6:00 District's office upon payment of $100.00 P.M. at the Town of Castle Rock, Town nonrefundable for each set of Documents Hall, 100 North Wilcox, Castle Rock, CO beginning May 22nd, 2014. 80104 Each Proposal must be submitted on the Title of Proposed Ordinance: prescribed form and accompanied by a An Ordinance 10.05 certified check Amending or bid bondChapter executed on of the Castle Rock Code Rethe prescribed form,Municipal payable to the Disgarding for than Soliciting in trict, in anExemptions amount not less 5 percent the Public Right of the amount bid. of Way (First Reading)

NOTICE OF ADOPTED ORDINANCE PUBLIC NOTICE Pursuant to Section 7-3 of the Town of Castle Rock Home Charter, notice is NOTICE OFRule EXCLUSION hereby given that the Town Council did adopt the following named and that described NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN there Ordinance during its Board Regular Meeting has been filed with the of Directors on May 20, 2014 which commenced at of the SOUTHEAST PUBLIC IMPROVE6:00 P.M. at the Castle Rock Town MENT METROPOLITAN DISTRICT of the Council Chambers, 100 N. Wilcox St., City and County of Denver and Arapahoe Castle Rock, Counties, CO 80104 Colorado, petiand Douglas tions praying for the exclusion of certain An Ordinance Calling A Special Municiplands from such District. al Election of the Town of Castle Rock To Be Held on August 19, 2014; 1. The name and addresses of theReferpetiring to The Election Ballot Reftioners andSpecial the descriptions of thethe propererendum on Ordinance No. 2014-03 ties mentioned in such petitions are as folWhich lows: Ordinance Repeals 9.04.165 of the Castle Rock Municipal Code Regarding the Open Carry ofatFirearms on MunicipOwner: Northsky RidgeGate, LLC, ally Properties; and liability Fixing the Ballot Title a Colorado limited company and Submission Clause for the Referred Address: 10630 E. Bethany Drive, Measure Suite B Aurora, Colorado 80014 Subject Matter Summary: Legal Description: Lots 1-33, inclusive This Tracts Ordinance calls special to and A, B, C, aD, E, F, election G and H, be held on August such RidgeGate Section19, 15,2014 FilingorNo. 20,other City date as the Town Council may determine of Lone Tree, County of Douglas, State of within a prescribed election winColorado, as shownstatutory on the plat recorded dow. The sole election on the speon May 7, 2013, at issue Reception No. cial election ballot be of thethe referendum 2013037712, in thewill office Clerk and on Ordinance 2014-03. A referendum Recorder of Douglas County, Coloradoentails a vote of the public on and ordinance previously approvedII,byL.the Owner: RidgeGate P., Town Council prior to the ordinance taking effect. Ordina Texas limited partnership ance 2014-03 repeals a provision in the Address: c/o Martin Fein Interest, Ltd. Castle Rock Municipal Code (9.04.165). 1400 post Oak Blvd., Suite 500 9.04.165 the prohibition of the Houston,authorizes Texas 77056 open of firearms in municipal Legal carrying Description: Lot 1, Ridgegate-Secbuildings andNO. other tion 15 Filing 17,municipal Accordingproperties to plat reowned by the Town of Castle Rock if such corded 8/09/2011 under Reception No. properties are in posted for the prohibition 2011047892, the City of Lone Tree, under direction of the Town PurCounty of Douglas, StateManager. of Colorado suant to such authority, certain municipal properties are currently posted is prohibiting 2. The prayer of the petitions that the open of firearms on such properties. abovecarry properties be excluded from the This Ordinance theMetropolitballot title Southeast Publicestablishes Improvement and question for the referendum. an District.

Subject Matter Summary: Bidders shall submit all questions in writThe of this Ordinance to ing topurpose the District’s Engineer no lateristhan amend anJune existing Town ordinance, based 2:00 pm, 20th, 2014. Questions reon a state statute that allows municipalitceived after this time will be addressed at ies to establishofexemptions from the discretion the District. Theanti-panDistrict handling restrictions for charitable organizwill periodically compile lists of Bidders’ ations, including firefighters collecting for questions and respond in writing to all Bidthe Fill the Boot campaign. dersMDA registered on the District’s “Plan Holder List”. The District’s preferred The entire of the proposed ordinance method of text written communication is via is availablemail; for public inspection at the ofelectronic however fax or hardcopy fice of the Town Clerk, North Wilcox, communications will be100 accepted. If any Castle clarifications Rock, Colorado during major are80104 needed, an noradmal working between a.m. and dendum willhours be sent to all 8:00 bidders. 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. The successful Bidder will be required to furnish the necessary additional bond(s) Legal 925518 of the contract, for theNotice faithfulNo.: performance First Publication: MayContract 29, 2014 as prescribed in the Documents. Last Publication: May 29, 2014 Publisher: Douglas County In order to perform public News-Press work, the successful Bidder shall hold or obtain such Public Notice licenses, as contractor's and business may be required by applicable law. NOTICE OF ADOPTED ORDINANCE Before a Contract will be awarded for the work contemplated herein, the District will Pursuant to Section 7-3 of as theisTown of conduct such investigation necesCastle Homethe Rule Charter, notice is sary to Rock determine performance record hereby given that the Town Council did and ability of the apparent low Bidder to adopt thethe following named described perform size and typeand of work speOrdinance its Regular cified under during this Contract. Upon Meeting request, on May 20,shall 2014submit whichsuch commenced at the Bidder information 6:00 P.M. at the Castle Rock Town as deemed necessary by the District to Council Chambers, 100 N. Wilcox St., evaluate the Bidder's qualifications. Castle Rock, CO 80104 The District reserves the right to reject any An Ordinance A Special and all Bids, toCalling waive any and all Municipinformalal Election of the Town of Castle ities and to negotiate contract termsRock with To Held onBidder, August 19,the 2014; the Be Successful and right Referto disring to The Special Electionnon-responsive Ballot the Refregard all nonconforming, erendum on Bids, Ordinance 2014-03 or conditional and to No. postpone the Which Ordinance Repeals the award of the Contract for a9.04.165 period ofoftime Castle however, Rock Municipal Code Regarding which, shall not extend beyond thedays Openfrom Carry Municip90 theof bidFirearms opening on date unless ally Properties; and theinBallot Title a different period is Fixing set forth the Conand Submission tract Documents.Clause for the Referred Measure Dated this day May 22nd, 2014. Subject Matter Summary: This Ordinance calls a special election to INVERNESS METROPOLITAN be held on August 19, 2014 or such other IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT date as the Town Council may determine By: Patrick F. Mulhern within a prescribed District Manager statutory election window. The sole election issue on the special election will be the referendum Legal Notice ballot No.: 925508 on Ordinance 2014-03. referendum enFirst Publication: May 29,A2014 tails vote of theMay public and ordinance Last aPublication: 29,on 2014 previously approved by the Town Council Publisher: Douglas County News-Press prior to the ordinance taking effect. Ordinance 2014-03 repeals a provision in the Castle RockPUBLIC Municipal Code (9.04.165). NOTICE 9.04.165 authorizes the prohibition of the open carrying firearms in municipal NOTICEofOF EXCLUSION buildings and other municipal properties owned by IS theHEREBY Town of Castle such NOTICE GIVENRock thatifthere properties are with posted the ofprohibition has been filed the for Board Directors under of the PUBLIC Town Manager. Purof the direction SOUTHEAST IMPROVEsuant such authority, certain municipal MENTto METROPOLITAN DISTRICT of the properties are currently posted City and County of Denver andprohibiting Arapahoe open carry of firearms on Colorado, such properties. and Douglas Counties, petiThis the ballot title tionsOrdinance praying forestablishes the exclusion of certain and question for the referendum. lands from such District.

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Legal 1. TheNotice nameNo.: and925517 addresses of the petiFirst Publication: May 29, 2014 tioners and the descriptions of the properLast Publication:inMay 2014 are as folties mentioned such29, petitions Publisher: Douglas County News-Press lows: Owner: Northsky at RidgeGate, LLC, a Colorado limited liability company Address: 10630 E. Bethany Drive, Suite B Aurora, Colorado 80014 Legal Description: Lots 1-33, inclusive and Tracts A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H, RidgeGate Section 15, Filing No. 20, City of Lone Tree, County of Douglas, State of Colorado, as shown on the plat recorded on May 7, 2013, at Reception No. 2013037712, in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Douglas County, Colorado Owner: RidgeGate II, L. P., a Texas limited partnership Address: c/o Martin Fein Interest, Ltd. 1400 post Oak Blvd., Suite 500 Houston, Texas 77056 Legal Description: Lot 1, Ridgegate-Section 15 Filing NO. 17, According to plat recorded 8/09/2011 under Reception No. 2011047892, in the City of Lone Tree, County of Douglas, State of Colorado 2. The prayer of the petitions is that the above properties be excluded from the Southeast Public Improvement Metropolitan District. Accordingly, notice is hereby given to all interested persons to appear at the public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District in the Terrace Level Conference Room at the office of the Transportation Management Association, 304 Inverness Way South, Englewood, Colorado, Douglas County, Colorado, on Tuesday, the 17th day of June, 2014, at 12:00 p.m. and show cause in writing, if any they have, why such petitions should not be granted. The failure of any person in the existing District to file a written objection shall be taken as an assent on his part to the exclusion of the areas described in this notice.

previously approved by the Town Council prior to the ordinance taking effect. Ordinance 2014-03 repeals a provision in the Castle Rock Municipal Code (9.04.165). 9.04.165 authorizes the prohibition of the open carrying of firearms in municipal buildings and other municipal properties owned by the Town of Castle Rock if such properties are posted for the prohibition under direction of the Town Manager. Pursuant to such authority, certain municipal properties are currently posted prohibiting open carry of firearms on such properties. This Ordinance establishes the ballot title and question for the referendum.

Legal Notice No.: 925517 Accordingly, notice is hereby given to all First Publication: May 2014at the public interested persons to 29, appear Last Publication: May hearing of the Board29, of 2014 Directors of the Publisher: County News-Press District in Douglas the Terrace Level Conference Room at the office of the Transportation Management Association, 304 Inverness Way South, Englewood, Colorado, Douglas County, Colorado, on Tuesday, the 17th day of June, 2014, at 12:00 p.m. and show cause in writing, if any they have, why such petitions should not be granted. The failure of any person in the existing District to file a written objection shall be taken as an assent on his part to the exclusion of the areas described in this notice.

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SOUTHEAST PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: /s/ Patrick F. Mulhern Secretary Legal Notice No.: 925513 First Publication: May 29, 2014 Last Publication: May 29, 2014 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS A public hearing will be held before the Planning Commission on June 16, 2014, at 7:00 P.M., and before the Board of County Commissioners on July 8, 2014, at 2:30 P.M., in the Commissioners’ Hearing Room, 100 Third St., Castle Rock, CO, for approval of a sketch plan located ½ mile east of the intersection of S. Pinery Parkway and E. Democrat Road. For more information call Douglas County Planning, 303-660-7460. File #/Name: SB2014-024 / Pinery Sketch Plan 29-B Legal Notice No.: 925515 First Publication: May 29, 2014 Last Publication: May 29, 2014 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 38-26-107, C.R.S., that at 7:00 p.m. on the 16th day of June, 2014 final settlement will be made by Sedalia Water and Sanitation District, a quasimunicipal corporation and political subdivision of the State of Colorado (the “District”), with Integrated Water Services Inc., a Colorado corporation (the “Contractor”), for construction of the 2013 Water Line Improvements Project in the District’s water system performed pursuant to the Form of Agreement Between Owner and Contractor for Construction Contract (Stipulated Price) Funding Agency Edition, dated April 4, 2014 . Any person, partnership, association of persons, company, or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, sustenance, or supplies used or consumed by the Contractor or its subcontractors in or connected to the performance of the Work or that provided laborers, rental machinery, tools, or equipment used in the prosecution of the Work, whose claim therefore has not been paid by the Contractor or its subcontractors, may file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim at any time up to and including the time of final settlement for the Work.

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Legal Notice No.: 925517 First Publication: May 29, 2014 Last Publication: May 29, 2014 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS A public hearing will be held on June 16, 2014, at 7:00 p.m., before the Douglas County Planning Commission and on July 8, 2014, at 2:30 p.m., before the Board of County Commissioners in the Commissioners’ Hearing Room, 100 Third St., Castle Rock, CO, for proposed amendments to the Douglas County SubdivisionPUBLIC Resolution (DCSR). These NOTICE amendments propose revisions to Article 7 (Replat), 7A (Replat – AdminisNOTICEArticle OF FINAL SETTLEMENT trative Processes), and Article 8 (Certifications) andISare intended to allow for addiNOTICE HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to tional types of subdivision replat Section 38-26-107, C.R.S., thatrequests at 7:00 to be on reviewed andday approved through p.m. the 16th of June, 2014 an fiadministrative nal settlementprocess. will be made by Sedalia Water and Sanitation District, a quasiFor more corporation information, call Matthew municipal and political subdiviJakubowski Douglas sion of theatState of County Colorado (the Planning Services, 303-660-7460. “District”), with Integrated Water Services Inc., a Colorado corporation (the File #/Name: DR2014-013/Amendment to “Contractor”), for construction of the 2013 Articles 7, 7A, and 8 of the DCSR Water Line Improvements Projectrelated in the to administrative replatsperformed pursuDistrict’s water system ant to the Form of Agreement Between Legal Notice No.: 925520for Construction Owner and Contractor First Publication: May 29,Price) 2014 Funding Contract (Stipulated Last Publication: 29, 2014 Agency Edition,May dated April 4, 2014. Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Any person, partnership, association of persons, company, or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, sustenance, or supplies used or consumed by the Contractor or its subcontractors in or connected to the performance of the Work or that provided laborers, rental machinery, tools, or equipment used in the prosecution of the Work, whose claim therefore has not been paid by the Contractor or its subcontractors, may file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim at any time up to and including the time of final settlement for the Work.

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All verified statements shall be filed by hand-delivery or mailed to Entitlement and Engineering Solutions, Inc., Attn.: Mary Kasal, District Engineer, 518 17th Street, Suite 1575, Denver CO 80202. Such verified statements must be received by Mary Kasal, District Engineer, prior to the time of final settlement. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement up to and including the time of final settlement will release the District, its officers, directors, managers, agents, consultants and employees, from any and all liability for such claim and for making payment to the Contractor or its subcontractors. SEDALIA WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT, a quasi-municipal corporation and political subdivision of the State of Colorado By: Mary Kasal Mary Kasal, District Engineer Legal Notice No.: 925514 First Publication: May 29, 2014 Last Publication: June 5, 2014 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE AS TO AMENDED 2014 BUDGET NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed amended budget has been submitted to the Ravenna Metropolitan District. A copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the offices of Pinnacle Consulting Group, 1627 E. 18th Street, Loveland, CO 80538, where the same is open for public inspection. The Board of Directors will consider the adoption of the proposed amended budget at a special meeting to be held at The Sales Center, 11118 Caretaker Rd., Littleton, Colorado 80125 on Wednesday, June 4, 2014 at 6:00 P.M. Any interested elector of Ravenna Metropolitan District may inspect the proposed amended budget, at the office of Pinnacle Consulting Group, 1627 E. 18th Street, Loveland, CO 80538, or request a copy by calling 970669-3611, and file or register any objections at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: RAVENNA METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: /s/ Shana L. Morgan, District Administrator Legal Notice No.: 925519 First Publication: May 29, 2014 Last Publication: May 29, 2014 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

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The District reserves the right to reject any and all Bids, to waive any and all informalities and to negotiate contract terms with the Successful Bidder, and the right to disregard all nonconforming, non-responsive or conditional Bids, and to postpone the award of the Contract for a period of time which, however, shall not extend beyond 90 days from the bid opening date unless a different period is set forth in the Contract Documents. Dated this day May 22nd, 2014. INVERNESS METROPOLITAN IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT By: Patrick F. Mulhern District Manager

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Rock Canyon’s Romano grabs state title Jaguar wins one-hole playoff against Arapahoe’s Wood By Jim Benton

jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia. com Michelle Romano regained her temperament just in time to win the Class 5A individual championship in a playoff at the Class 5A Girls State Golf Tournament. Romano, a senior at Rock Canyon, was uncharacteristically flustered and bogeyed the final three holes May 20 at Raccoon Creek Golf Club in Littleton. Yet Romano still managed to card a 3-over-par 75 to finish in a first-place tie with Arapahoe’s Hannah Wood who birdied the 18th hole to pull even with her own second-day 75. Columbine’s Jaylee Tait, playing in the final group, needed a par to walk off with medalist honors but instead 3-putted the 18th for a double bogey, dropping her into a three-player tie for third place. Romano calmed down and took advantage of her second chance in the playoff, beating Wood, the University of Oklahoma-bound senior. Both players hit their second shots onto the green on the par-4 first hole. Wood left her 25-foot birdie putt four feet short on her third shot, while Romano, from 15 feet away, rolled her putt to within two feet of the cup. Wood’s par putt, however, lipped out. And Romano tapped in hers to claim the state individual championship. “In the playoff I was trying hard to stay in character as Michelle the champion,” said Romano. “I was trying my hardest to stay composed and stay in character and not let the people following me affect me. I just tried to play my game and however it panned out — whether it was good or not — that’s all you can do.

“I stuck the first putt a little bit closer. I just wanted to make sure I didn’t blow it way by. That last putt I was shaking. I was nervous. I was never so nervous in my life to make a two-footer. It was a very good feeling when that went in.” Romano, whose brother Andrew played at Rock Canyon and was the 2012 Colorado Golf Association Junior Match Play Champion, got some advice from 2012 Douglas County state champion Kyler Dunkle while walking to the first tee for the playoff. “I called him right after I won regionals and he said that he won regionals and then state the same year,” recalled Romano who was the medalist in the Northern regional April 28 with an even-par 71 at Highland Meadows in Windsor. “He said he had a good feeling about this. He definitely told me that in the playoffs to just relax, go have fun and be grateful for what I have accomplished whether I win or not. That was kind of the last straw to make me realize whatever happens, happens.” Wood said she didn’t figure how slow the greens would be in the playoff because of an 80-minute weather delay that halted play late in the final round. “I just considered the greens to be fast but I guess they kind of slowed down,” said Wood when asked about her short birdie putt. “It’s disappointing. I knew the hail had some effects on the green. “More than anything the delay affected the emotion side of things.” In addition to Romano and Wood, who tied with a 9-over par 153, two-round total, three other south metro golfers played their way into the top 10. Legend junior soccer player Anna Kennedy showed her prowess on the golf course with the tournament’s best final round, a two-over-par 74, and tied for third at 154. Defending state champion Callie Ringsby of Cherry Creek tied for seventh at 157 and Samantha Barker of Highlands

Rock Canyon senior Michelle Romano won the Class 5A state golf tournament on the first playoff hole May 20 at Raccoon Creek Golf Club in Littleton. Photo by Jim Benton Ranch was ninth at 160. Regis Jesuit won the team title with 486 points while runner-up Rock Canyon finished three strokes behind. Also in the top 10, Arapahoe was third, Cherry Creek fifth, Heritage seventh and Legend 10th.

In the Class 4A tournament at the Country Club of Colorado, Valor Christian’s Andrea Ballou was the runner-up after rounds of 81 and 79 left her 14 strokes behind runaway winner Jennifer Kupcho of Jefferson Academy.

Player of the year: ‘Tate the Great’ Arapahoe sophomore may forego junior season to focus on national game By Jim Benton

jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com Arapahoe’s team lined up for a picture after the girls state tennis tournament at the Gates Tennis and held up a sign that proclaimed `Tate the Great.’ Tate is Tate Schroeder. She is the Arapahoe sophomore who won the Class 5A No. 1 singles championship on May 10 with a 6-4, 6-3 victory over Loveland’s defending state champion Rebecca Weissmann. Schroeder’s friend Caroline Carman made the sign that the Warriors displayed in their posttournament team photo. “I didn’t know she was going to make the sign,” confessed Schroeder. “She came to watch my match. She made a couple signs. They were double-sided. On one said it said `Tate the Great’ and on the other side it said `Tate for State.’ I just loved it.” Schroeder, who has been nothing short of great, has been named the Colorado Community Media South Metro Girls Player of the Year. Warriors coach Andrzej Sosnowski wasn’t surprised by the honor or the support shown for Schroeder because she dedicated the season to Claire Davis, the student who was killed in a Dec. 13 shooting at Arapahoe.

Arapahoe High School sophomore Tate Schroeder won the Class 5A state title at No. 1 singles on May 10. Photo by Tom Munds “Tate is very much a team player,” said Sosnowski. “I can’t speak about the other girls she competes against but when the rest of her team is playing she is always on the side of the court and watching them and encouraging them. She could be by herself but she’s so much of a team player. She got a good sense of humor. I’m so proud of her attitude. On the court she’s so fo-

cused but off the court she has time for other people.” On the court, Schroeder was nearly unbeatable this season. She was 12-1 with the lone loss a three-set setback in April to Cheyenne Mountain’s Kalyssa Hall, the winner of the Class 4A No. 1 singles title. “Tate is a very dynamic player,” Sosnowski said. “She’s very aggressive in the way that she

plays. She really stays focused when she plays. She attacks the ball a lot and puts pressure on her opponent right from the very first ball. She thrives on pace. “She might prefer her forehand a little more than her backhand but she’s able to hit winners with both her forehand and backhand. In the last year she’s been working a lot of her serve. So her serve is quite a weapon. She’s a

workhorse on the court. She always gives 100 percent. There’s not a slow gear with her.” Schroeder, the daughter of Denver Broncos cheerleader director Teresa Shear, claims patience has been her biggest improvement this season. “I was a lot more patient this year,” she said. “I waited for the right shot and the right opportunity. That’s something I’ve been working on for a long time. I’m glad it got to show at the state tournament. “I thought it was a great year. I made a lot of new memories and I had a great team. We got third in state, which is the best in school history. I was undefeated in 5A. I was really happy with the results.” Schroeder and Weissmann were recently selected to the National High School Tennis All-American Foundation team. Both players are sophomores, but many elite players skip high school tennis to play in national tournaments. Schroeder hasn’t decided if she will play for Arapahoe as junior. “I’m not sure right now,” she said. “There are a lot of important tournaments during the time of the high school tennis and junior year is an important year for recruitment. “This season was great because the girl I beat (Weissmann) in the finals was No. 18 in the nation. That gave me a good thing to send out to college coaches. High school tennis doesn’t count toward your regular ranking. A lot of college coaches look more at your national ranking than high school tennis.”

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Fly-fishing book gets you hooked Latest from Colorado writer could be gift By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe@colorado communitymedia.com “At the desk it’s all about the luscious sense, sound and possibilities of language. On the water it’s all about the fish and the beautiful places they live. The only real difficulties you encounter are in getting from one place to the other.” — John Gierach Gierach, who lives in the Colorado town of Lyons, with good trout streams nearby, has developed a career many would envy: When he goes fishing, he’s doing his job. The above paragraph is contained in the opening chapter, “A Day at the Office,” in his latest — 17th — book, published in April: “All Fishermen are Liars.” For a reader whose outdoor excursions ran more to hiking, herding kids and identifying birds, butterflies and wildflowers, some of Gierach’s highly specialized descriptions of gear and technique seemed to almost be written in a foreign language, but his flowing words are an absolute joy. I can only guess at how much a dedicated fisherman would love comparing experiences as he or she leafs through this smallish volume. Gierach travels across the U.S. coast to coast and north into Canada, Alaska, Labrador. He may fly into a fishing camp or drive

Author John Gierach writes about fly fishing across the country and in Canada. Courtesy photo

in on white-knuckle roads. Once arrived, he spends hours in waders standing patiently and waiting for a brief encounter with trout, steelhead, salmon or occasionally other varieties of fish — but especially trout. He then goes home and recalls his adventures in lucid, descriptive prose that borders on poetry at times, with short flashes of humor that have been compared to the great Mark Twain.

All-League soccer selections announced Douglas County’s Kingery named coach of the year Staff report Douglas County High’s Ron Kingery was named the 2013 Continental League girls soccer Coach of the Year and Rock Canyon’s Kaycie Young was tabbed as the Player of the Year. Douglas County tied for fourth in the league with a 6-4-1 record and the Huskies were 9-6-1 overall. It was the first winning campaign in four seasons for Douglas County.

Young scored 13 goals and had 35 points for league champion Rock Canyon. The following is the first team All-Continental League girls soccer team: Kaycie Young, Rock Canyon, Sr.; Jill Finnerty, Rock Canyon, Sr.; Alex Vidger, Rock Canyon, Jr.; Emily Postma, Rock Canyon, Sr.; Katherine Wood, Rock Canyon, Jr.; Morgan McDougal, Mountain Vista, Jr.; Megan Massey, Mountain Vista, Jr.; Mallory Pugh, Mountain Vista, Soph.; Giselle Sawaged, Mountain Vista, soph.; Kelsi Lidge, Regis Jesuit, Sr.; Haley Thompson, Regis Jesuit, Jr.; Natalie Balti-

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“Whenever you feel like falling silent, do it.” The first chapter concludes: “(S)till, even on those rare days when you trudge off to a trout stream not so much because you want to, but because your livelihood depends on it, you have a better day at the office than most.” “All Fishermen are Liars” is published by Simon and Schuster at $24. It might be a great Father’s Day gift in some families.

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“We didn’t really know how many people were waiting in our lobbies and we didn’t know what they were waiting for,” said W.B. Jones, IT systems coordinator for the Douglas County clerk and recorder. The virtual queuing system features a selfservice kiosk for customer check-ins. The kiosk captures necessary information to route customers to an appropriate “virtual waiting line” based on the customer’s transactional needs. Customers are provided a ticket with a unique call number, and screens placed in the waiting area display digital media and provide visual and audible queuing prompts to direct customers to the appropriate station for service.

The system also includes a mobile handheld check-in device that allows greeters to dispense tickets to customers using wireless ticket dispensing units. “Supervisors can see how many people are waiting for a particular service and how long they have been waiting,” Jones said. He said that supervisors will also be able to look at individual locations and see where additional resources are needed. Lavi’s Qtrac Media Manager, a centralized media management control system that is operated from the clerk and recorder’s office in Castle Rock, has been integrated into the queuing system, which allows centralization of the content displayed across seven monitors.

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