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Drone use on way up Law enforcement, first responders find numerous uses for new technology By Mike DiFerdinando and Christy Steadman Staff writers

First-grader Anne Eggemeyer, left, and second-grader Carissa Cotter sing “Puff the Magic Dragon” with Peter Yarrow at Summit View Elementary. Photos by Jane Reuter

‘Peter’ still sharing message of peace Well-known folk singer visits Summit View as part of Peaceful Schools Program By Jane Reuter

jreuter@coloradocommunitymedia.com At 77, Peter Yarrow continues the peaceful activism that made him famous in the 1960s as part of the Peter, Paul and Mary folk-singing trio. Today, he shares his message of peace and compassion with school children. On May 4, he brought it to Highlands Ranch’s Summit View Elementary, which has followed Yarrow’s Peaceful School Program for two years. “There’s a movement today to make sure we treat each other with kindness and humanity and respect,” Yarrow said. “And that’s why I’m here.” Yarrow talked and sang before the students and staff during a morning assembly, inviting a small group of students on stage to show them how the Peaceful Schools Program works and to sing with him. He encouraged students to conduct the FourWay Test in speech and action. The test used by Rotarians — who helped developed Peaceful Schools with Yarrow — encourages people to ask if something it true, fair, beneficial to all, and whether it will build goodwill and better friendships before speaking or acting. “You can change it,” Yarrow told the students. “It’s within your power to create the kind of school you want.” Yarrow sang several of his most wellknown songs, including “Puff the Magic Dragon” and an anti-bullying song, “Don’t Laugh at Me,” with which many of the children sang along. “This was so amazing today,” said Summit View Principal Sheri Coll. “The Peaceful Schools Program ... really supports the social and emotional Learning. Our school has really taught establishing and maintaining positive relationships. Having Peter Yarrow personally visit our school solidified that we are creating respectful, safe schools.” Members of Mountain Vista High School’s Interact Club deliver the lessons, acting as role models for the elementaryage students. Interact Club is a Rotary Club specifically for 12-18 year olds.

As crews work to clean up the damage from an April house fire that claimed a man’s life, Rick Young pilots a remote-controlled drone that surveys the site. Young, a firefighter with the Castle Rock Fire Department Investigation Unit, looks for burn patterns and smoke stains — anything that may provide a clue to the cause of the blaze. “It allows us to get a 360-degree view of the site,” said Lt. Patrick Richardson of the Castle Rock Fire Department. “It takes pictures and HD video and really allows us to see the whole structure.” This drone is new — only its second time in use. It belongs to South Metro Fire Rescue, but is available to partnering agencies for investigative purposes. Use of drones for public services is an expanding trend throughout the country, state and Front Range. Law enforcement and first responders are excited about its potential to help investigations — from photographing accident scenes to search-and-rescue operations. “It’s the smart way to do law enforcement,” said Douglas County Sheriff Tony Spurlock, whose department recently received its first drone. However, some citizens and legislators worry about how the new technology will intersect with privacy concerns. Drones continues on Page 31

What the sheriff ’s drone can and can’t do

Carissa Cotter, left, takes the microphone as Peter Yarrow asks her a question about compassion. Addison Akins sits between them at the May 4 Summit View Elementary event.

The following are the capabilities of the DJI Phantom2 drone, acquired by the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office: 25 minutes: Flight time ability for the new DCSO drone 800 meters: Flight range of new DCSO Drone Can’t fly at night

Summit View Elementary students respond as Peter Yarrow sings “Puff the Magic Dragon” during his May 4 presentation at the school.

No audio recording capability

Can’t fly in rain or inclement weather Automatic stabilization HD video recording and camera No infrared technology

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Eagles find a home in the Ranch Raptor foundation educates crowd with live bird presentation

A female red-tailed hawk accompanies Kevin Corwin, senior docent with the Raptor Education Foundation, at a live bird presentation April 23 at the Southridge Recreation Center. The hawk Corwin holds was found injured in Nebraska in 2003, and was unable to survive in the wild because of her injuries. At 12 years old, she weighs about three pounds, and has a wingspan of four feet. Photos by Christy Steadman

By Christy Steadman

csteadman@coloradocommunitymedia.com

Records indicate that eagles have inhabited the area of Wildcat Mountain in Highlands Ranch since the 1920s or ‘30s, however, there is no documentation to prove this until 1937. Then, sometime in the 1940s, the eagles left Highlands Ranch. The exact reason is unknown, said Maura Bishop with the Highlands Ranch Community Association’s Backcountry Wilderness Area, but the hypothesis includes human activity becoming more abundant, which limits the eagles’ food source. In 2010, the eagles returned. It could be attributed to conservation efforts, Bishop said, and perhaps the fact that the law began to protect eagles and their nests. In 2014, Talon, a golden eagle, was born. Talon got banded at three weeks old, the appropriate age, and eventually fledged, which means a bird’s wing feathers are large enough for flight, and went on her way.

Pictured with Peter Reshetniak, the executive director of the Raptor Education Foundation, is a male golden eagle that was part of a live bird presentation that took place April 23 at the Southridge Recreation Center. This eagle was hit by a car in southern Montana before coming to Colorado to educate people on eagles. He is 15 years old, weighs about 7 1/2 pounds and has a wingspan of 6 feet.

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Red-tailed hawks live in all habitats, including large cities. Golden eagles, however, nest in cliff areas or tall trees. Bald eagles are more tolerant of humans than golden eagles.

Although most raptors prefer to sleep high above the ground, most hunt for their food on the ground. Raptors can catch mammals as small as a mouse, or a 7-to 8-pound jackrabbit.

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NEWSMAKER Q&A: DEPUTY DAWN ELZI

Douglas deputy to sing in D.C. By Mike DiFerdinando

mdiferdinando@coloradocommunitymedia.com A voice from Douglas County will go out across the nation to pay tribute to law enforcement officers who lost their lives in the last year. Deputy Dawn Elzi of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office will have the honor of performing the national anthem in Washington, D.C., at a candlelight vigil May 13 for fallen officers as part of National Police Week. Elzi will be part of a larger honor guard contingent from Douglas County that will be making the trip to Washington. She answered some questions from Colorado Community Media: How did you end up being chosen to sing? The Washington, D.C. (Fraternal Order of Police) has a spot on their website where you can submit a demo tape and a little bio and you’re basically putting in for singing at the candlelight vigil, which is the big ceremony for the week. The DC sheriff’s office is sending me as part of our honor guard to go anyway. When I received my confirmation email that listed the things we would be doing as part of the honor guard, in the email they asked me if I would be available for the national anthem ceremony for the fallen officers. Of course I accepted. How does it feel to be chosen to sing at such a big event? I’m very excited. It’s quite an honor to participate, period, in the week, but then to be picked for something like that is pretty awesome. There will be agencies there from across the country and some even internationally. Considering all that has gone on this year with law enforcement across the country, do you feel an extra sense of purpose? Very much so. It’s difficult in our line of work sometimes to feel like we’re making a positive difference in the lives of the community and the lives of our brothers and sisters in blue. So I think that it’s an honor to be chosen to participate in something like that. Very honored to represent Douglas County and Colorado.

Deputy Dawn Elzi of the Douglas County Sheriff ’s Office will be performing the national anthem at the candlelight vigil for fallen officers in Washington, D.C., May 13 as part of national police week. Courtesy photo Any nerves? Oh, my gosh, yes. Of course I’m worried about nerves. Absolutely. I mean I’m human, so I worry about making sure everything is right and that I sound good and make everybody proud.

County celebrates law enforcement Officials reflect on tough year for profession By Mike DiFerdinando

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Douglas County law enforcement officials reflected on a trying year for their profession as May 11-16 was proclaimed Law Enforcement Week in Douglas County. The proclamation was made during the county commissioners’ meeting April 28, and Sheriff Tony Spurlock took time to addresses a year in which he said the law enforcement profession has been “under attack.” “Ninety-nine-point-nine percent of all the events that occur in law enforcement, these officers are out doing good work for the people of their communities,” Spurlock said. “They’re doing their very best and given circumstance that most people are just never given the opportunity to encounter.” Spurlock briefly addressed the high-profile incidents of police officers killing suspects in places like Ferguson, Missouri, New York and, more recently, Baltimore, calling them “unfortunate incidents.” He also was quick to point out how these conflicts have led to the killings of police officers. “When we have unfortunate circumstance like we’ve had this last year, with a number of officers killed, you can quadruple that by the number of officers that are seriously injured and harmed doing their duty,” Spurlock said. “So, this celebration of law enforcement memorial week we recognize officers that have given their all and remind young officers starting out that this a dangerous job, but an honorable job.” Douglas County did not have any officers killed in the line of duty in the last year. County Commissioner Jill Repella admonished the media for what she called unfair reporting of the national incidents, saying this year’s celebration carries extra meaning. “I know this happens each year, but to me, this has so much more meaning this year because of what’s been happening and how the media continues to focus on the negative side of what happens in law enforcement,” Repella said. Commissioner David Weaver, the former sheriff, thanked officers from across the county and state for their work, saying we all owe a debt of gratitude to those who keep the community safe. “If people truly knew what law enforcement goes through in this country, they would be a lot more appreciative,” Weaver said.

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Dump truck driver cited after asphalt spills Staff report The Colorado State Patrol says excessive speed contributed to a twovehicle accident at C-470 and South Broadway April 30 in which a dump truck overturned and spilled a load of asphalt. The driver, Alfred Rodriguez, 44, of Henderson, was transported to Littleton Adventist Hospital with minor injuries. He was later cited for careless driving. The driver of the other vehicle was not injured. The crash resulted in an hours-long clean-up that stalled traffic in both directions on South Broadway.

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School event to focus on deaths of black men

ThunderRidge student facilitates forum to help raise awareness By Jane Reuter

jreuter@coloradocommunitymedia.com In the weeks since Topazz and Max McBride held a March 16 Westridge Recreation Center forum on police shootings of unarmed black men, at least five similar fatalities have occurred nationwide. Most recently, 25-year-old Freddie Gray died of injuries on April 19 after his April 12 arrest in Baltimore. All seem far from Highlands Ranch, but that doesn’t diminish the need for under-

standing of the issue in Douglas County’s suburbs, the McBrides say. To help foster that understanding, Max — a black ThunderRidge High School student — will lead a 6 p.m. May 11 forum called “Black Lives Matter” at the school. “My goal is just to give kids an option, so if they want to learn more about it they can,” said Max. “I wanted to bring it to Highlands Ranch to build awareness.” The event will be a peaceful and open discussion, featuring representatives of the Denver Freedom Riders and Shop Talk Live. The Denver Freedom Riders describe themselves as “messengers of peace” and “leaders of various races, religions, and sectors, who see themselves as family.” Shop Talk Live is a Denver-based group dedicated to promoting relationships and self-

reliance within minority communities. “We’re really encouraging students and parents to come out; they don’t have to be students from ThunderRidge,” said Topazz McBride, Max’s mom. “This is designed to bring down some of the barriers, and to increase not just awareness but sensitivity to the issue. “We want to hear from people who are not of color, how this has affected you and your impressions of black people — particularly if you’re not in a relationship with any, or don’t have the opportunity to interact very often. This is really designed to be an informative and interactive process.”

Facilitators will explain what the slogan “Black Lives Matter” means, and offer more information on recent violent incidents. The student population, reflective of the county, is overwhelmingly white. The most recent census statistics show Douglas County is almost 92 percent Caucasian. Blacks represent about 1.4 percent of the county’s population. “It’s not fair for a school system or community to assume that because there’s such a low percentage, that the issue is irrelevant,” Topazz McBride said. “It’s impacting our nation, and it does not appear to be something that is just going to go away.”

Construction-defects measure fails Associated Press A long-awaited bill to make it harder to sue Colorado homebuilders for defective construction has failed in the state Legislature. The bill was rejected last week by a House committee controlled by Democrats. The measure would have revised procedures for construction lawsuits in multifamily developments. The vote on Senate Bill 15-177 was 6-5, on party lines. Supporters, including Denver Mayor Michael Hancock, have said that Colorado’s law about defective construction is hampering efforts to add affordable condo units. But other Democrats say the proposed

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Parker resident Orietta Harris, with her daughter Erin on the right, snuggles up to her cat Rolo after a health check at the Lone Tree Veterinary Medical Center. Rolo was lost for four days and found on I-25 during morning rush hour. Photos by Jane Reuter

Lone Tree police officer Andrew Brown gets a hug from Parker resident Orietta Harris in the lobby of Lone Tree Veterinary Medical Center. Brown found Harris’ lost cat on I-25.

Cat back home after I-25 rescue Parker feline traveled eight miles before police officer found him By Jane Reuter

jreuter@coloradocommunitymedia.com Rolo the cat was huddled next to a concrete barrier on an Interstate 25 median during morning rush hour when Lone Tree police officer Andrew Brown and a good Samaritan found him. He was almost eight miles and four days from his home in Parker, his chin scraped, coat dirty, pads raw and claws worn down so significantly his rescuers first thought he was declawed. “He was in a little ball against the concrete wall, with only about two feet between him and thousands of cars going by,” Brown

said. “I was scared he was going to run away (from me) and get hit by a car.” But Rolo allowed the officer to pick him up, put him in his patrol car and take him to the Lone Tree Veterinary Medical Center. The veterinarian who examined him knew one thing immediately: The 2-year-old Maine coon cat with a square of blue cloth around his neck was someone’s beloved pet. “I saw that bandanna and I said, `Somebody loves him,’” said veterinarian Pilar Starman. That someone is Orietta Harris, who had adopted Rolo as an 8-week-old kitten to help her deal with anxiety. Harris and her daughter Erin were immediately entranced by Rolo’s unique mannerisms. “He walks like a dog with a leash,” said Harris. “He loves snow, he loves the cold climate. He’s a crack-up. Along with him being

gorgeous, he has a personality I’ve never seen in a cat before.” Rolo had gone out for his usual 15 minutes of sitting just outside the front door of his home near E-470 and Jordan Road in Parker on April 11. When Harris saw he wasn’t at the door, she stood outside shaking a bag of Temptations cat treats — a time-tested way to call Rolo home. He didn’t respond. Night fell. A day passed. Another night. And another day. Harris experienced such anxiety she checked herself into Parker Adventist for a day. “I went into such sadness,” she said. “It’s almost like losing a child.” At about 8 a.m. April 14, officer Brown was called to “trouble” on I-25 in the construction zone area. At least two drivers had stopped in rush hour traffic to try to rescue

a cat they’d spotted in the median. Brown and one driver searched the median until they spotted Rolo. “I never believed that call when I got it,” said Harris, whose eyes tear as she beams at Rolo. “I haven’t been this happy since the birth of my kids. It’s surreal to wake up every morning with him licking my cheek.” Rolo’s scrapes are almost healed and his enthusiasm for the outdoors is undimmed; he hurries to the door whenever Harris or her daughter approaches it. But he won’t be venturing out unchaperoned again. “No more outdoors for Rolo,” Harris said. “We have a beautiful harness for him.” For Brown, who recently reunited a Boston terrier with its owners, such tasks are among the best parts of his job. “I have a dog and a cat; they are part of our family, so I totally understand,” he said.

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jsmith@coloradocommunitymedia.com After the Aurora theater shooting, after the Arapahoe High School tragedy, state legislators finally got it. In 2014, they came together in a bipartisan manner to approve $25 million annually to deal with the escalating issue of mental health in Colorado. That launched a network of crisis centers, a hotline, even mobile units to serve people faced with their most desperate moments at any time, on any day. One of those people, as described by Gov. John Hickenlooper, was a 65-yearold Denver man found alone and outdoors in subzero weather. “He was sitting on a bench, weeping,” said Hickenlooper. “His walker was beside him. He had decided that his only solution was to lie down, curl up and slowly freeze to death.” But because the new network had been put into place, the man was able to get help and find housing. On May 1, Hickenlooper was at Littleton’s Santa Fe House walk-in crisis center, operated by Arapahoe/Douglas Mental Health Network, to celebrate such victories by proclaiming May Mental Health Month. “We are all here supporting a stronger state of mind in Colorado,” he said. Alongside Hickenlooper was Jake Miller, a young man who has claimed his own victory and now helps others do the same as a peer specialist at Santa Fe House. “I’m a walking, talking, breathing example of how somebody can break through it and survive a crisis,” said Miller. “There are friendly faces here, people are kind to you, and people want just to talk to you. That can really make a difference. And having the courage to walk in is really a great strength, being able to recognize when you’re in crisis.” Perhaps shockingly, Miller and others like him have answered 50,000 calls to

when it really can make a difference.’

Gov. John Hickenlooper

WHERE TO GET HELP • Access 24-hour crisis support at 844-493-TALK (8255). • The Santa Fe House 24-hour walk-in clinic is at 6509 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. • For a complete list of resources provided by Colorado Crisis Services throughout the state, visit www.ColoradoCrisisServices.org. Gov. John Hickenlooper proclaims May to be Mental Health Month at a May 1 event at Santa Fe House, a walk-in crisis center in Littleton. Photo by Jennifer Smith the hotline since it launched last August. More than 5,000 people have walked into the 24-hour clinics since they opened last December, and mobile units have responded to more than 6,000 cries for help since then. “In many ways, we are disproportionately challenged,” said Hickenlooper, citing Colorado’s alarmingly high rates of suicide and prescription-drug abuse. “It really doesn’t paint a very good picture. … But the hotline allows them, in real time, to find support and get assistance at a time when it really can make a difference.” Former state Sen. Andrew Romanoff, now president of Mental Health America of Colorado, called on all citizens to stand against the stigma and silent shame of mental illness. “Our nation is under attack,” he said.

The Littleton Symphony Orchestra Jurgen de Lemos, Conductor Presents

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Friday May 15, 2015 7:30 pm Littleton United Methodist Church 5894 South Datura, Littleton

Brahms: Piano Concerto No. 2 Gershwin: An American in Paris Ives/Shubert: Variations on America Hayman: Pops Hoe Down

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• Learn more about Mental Health America of Colorado at www.mhacolorado.org, and more about Climb Out of the Darkness at www.cotdexpedition.wix.com/cotd.

“We confront an enemy as old as the human race, an enemy more lethal than we can imagine.” The seven young members of Climb Out of the Darkness Expedition are answering that call in a big way. This summer, they will attempt to scale all 54 of Colorado’s 14ers in an effort to bring

awareness to mental-health issues. “For sure, we are going to fight some battles on those mountains,” said team leader Anthony Reinert. “The stigma behind mental health is deadly, and has claimed the lives of too many. We climb in solidarity with the people who fight their own battles every day.”

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There’s no call for phone solicitation “What time do you eat dinner?” “What?” “What’s your home phone number, and what time do you eat dinner?” “I’m not going to tell you that.” “We’re having dinner and you interrupted us. I just wanted to return the favor.” Click. I am on the National Do Not Call Registry. It’s not enough. If you are on the National Do Not Call Registry and still get unwanted calls, I have the cure. “Mr. Smith?” No one I know calls me Mr. Smith. “Who wants to know?” “My name is Crissy ...” “I hate that name.” “My name is Crissy. I am with Nestlerode Construction. We will have a contractor on your block tomorrow ...” “How do you know where I live?” “We have your account information.” “I don’t have an account. Listen, Crissy. How much do you weigh?” “What?” “And what are your measurements?” Click. “Hello, I would like to speak to Craig Smith please.” “He’s dead. Can I take a message?” Click. There may not be a more odious profession. Solicitation. If I were an accountant, I would refuse to do a solicitor’s taxes. Or I would do them and dislocate a few decimal points. Spending the day making unwanted calls is as low as it gets. Making unwanted calls to unlisted numbers is below that. You may have no-

ticed that it gets worse in election years. Next year is an election year. “Hello. I would like to speak to Craig Marshall Smith please.” “Why?” “I am with the Quinnipiac University Polling Institute. If you were going to vote in the presidential election today, which of the following candidates would you choose?” “Señor Wences.” “Mr. Smith, I haven’t given you the list yet.” “Lead singer of the Strawberry Alarm Clock.” “You are not cooperating.” “Kukla. No, Fran. No, Ollie.” Click. Your unlisted phone number is listed. Solicitors can purchase phone numbers and mailing lists from organizations that you have done business with. Solicitors are weasels. But someone is funding them, which makes them more despicable than weasels. The Quinnipiac University Polling Institute is funded by the school. The school is known for its poll, and its enrollment spike is attributed to the Institute. Huh? “Mom and dad, I really want to

go to a school that has a polling institute. I know that most polls are pointless, and random calls enrage a lot of people. I am all for it.” “Son, you’re talking about Quinnipiac.” It used to be worse. I didn’t have an unlisted number. I’d come home from work, make a double vodka tonic, rocks, olives, and sit and wait. I said some awful things. This is what you have to do. You have to register with more than one no-call program. Go online, and search for Colorado No Call. It’s new to me, so I am not making any promises. “I would like to speak with Greg Smith please.” Click. I used to get calls from chimney sweeps. “I don’t have a chimney.” “How am I supposed to know that?” “You just call everyone and take your chances?” “That’s about it.” “Did you know that the word `moron’ comes from the Greek word `moron’?” Click. Maybe there are lonely hearts who actually look forward to these calls in a dull day. If that’s true, I feel sorry for you. Fran Lebowitz said, “As a teenager you are at the last stage in your life when you will be happy to hear that the phone is for you.” Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast. net.

Put on a happy face, and you’ll be noticed One of the best ways to position yourself for a new job or a promotion is to perform your current role the best you possibly can. I mean perform it flawlessly, excellently, and with pride and passion. I have seen this happen time and time again. And what I am talking about when I say I have seen it happen time and time again is that I have seen people doing such an amazing job in their current position that another manager notices their attitude, behavior and productivity and offers them the opportunity to move into a different department or invites them to work on a bigger project. There are other examples of sales people doing such a great job selling their products or services that the customer becomes so impressed that they offer the sales person a job selling directly for them. Now the key here is the way that we go about our day-to-day tasks and activities, how we actually perform for our current employer. If we are operating at the highest possible level, doing our work cheerfully and with purpose, and delivering and even exceeding results, we will be noticed and recognized, rewarded, and maybe even recruited. There are some people who fall into a different pattern; they get trapped into thinking that they are so unhappy with

their company, their boss, or their associates that their work starts to suffer, their poor attitude becomes painfully obvious to everyone else, and their body language reflects the disposition of someone who is generally unhappy, unmotivated and unproductive. These folks are usually already looking for another job or position. What they don’t understand is that no one, no company, and no manager wants to even look at or talk to a candidate who is so unhappy or disengaged. When we can perform our jobs in such a way where other people see our effort and our enthusiasm, opportunities will find us for sure. It’s not an intentional audition, but really when we perform at the highest level possible, others are taking notice. They may not have a need for your talent or skills, but they probably know someone

and may talk about you so highly that others will come looking for you. When I was managing and leading a team, I used to share this concept with my staff. I used to tell them the biggest compliment they could receive was when one of our customers or partners would come to them with a job offer. They should work every day as if they were being interviewed for their dream job. Could you imagine what the culture and the office environment would be like if we all raised the bar and elevated our game? Could you imagine if we infused that effort with incredible skills and talent? And how awesome would it be if we layered in a positive attitude and healthy spirit of teamwork? Are you someone who is shining so brightly you might get promoted or recruited? Have you seen someone performing at the highest level and you wish they worked for you? Either way I would love to hear all about it at gotonorton@gmail. com. And when what we do is so inspiring to others, it really will be a better than good week. Michael Norton is a resident of Castle Rock, the former president of the Zig Ziglar Corporation, a strategic consultant and a business and personal coach.

Reducing red tape will help incomes, outcomes Colorado’s world-class universities, highly educated workforce, excellent quality of life and pioneering spirit have made the state a hub for inventors, entrepreneurs and innovators. The state’s diverse bioscience industry in particular is thriving, creating good-paying jobs and bolstering the economy. The industry currently encompasses more than 600 companies, employs 27,000 people with an average salary of $84,000, and adds $10 billion to the state payroll annually. The collaboration between private companies and public policy has played no small part in supporting bioscience companies. Unfortunately, America is still ranked 50th in the world for getting medical products to market, and such products are often available to patients two to eight years earlier in Europe than the in the United States. While we have taken steps to reduce unneces-

sary regulations and cut red tape, there is still more we can do to spur innovation and increase Colorado companies’ competitiveness on the global market. We recently launched our Colorado Health Innovation: Improving Outcomes and Incomes tour to meet with industry leaders and business owners to highlight these issues and to hear firsthand what we can do to continue supporting this booming

industry. At Welltok in Denver — a company that has developed apps to help people improve their eating and exercise habits — we met a woman who used the app to lose 75 pounds. We toured the largest medical device company in Colorado Springs, Spectranetics, and saw how they use lasers to clear arteries and prevent amputations. In Broomfield we visited Corgenix, which recently received FDA approval for a test that can detect the Ebola virus in minutes. We also went to SomaLogic in Boulder, where they can measure proteins in your blood to try to predict illnesses that may be in your future. These companies are all developing unique, cutting-edge technology, but one thing they all shared was a desire to work with the FDA to remove burdensome regulaBennet continues on Page 9

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Protecting ourselves from identity theft Criminals regularly develop new and more sophisticated approaches to take our money from us, but we can protect ourselves by learning how they operate and by taking preventative steps that minimize our chances of becoming a victim. Identity theft takes billions of dollars from victims each year, and it has been the No. 1 citizen concern reported to the Federal Trade Commission for the past 15 years. Our chances of becoming a victim of identity theft are too high for us to ignore the risk. Identity thieves obtain our personal and private information, such as name, date of birth, Social Security number, address, bank and credit account numbers, as well as other private information. They use that information to take money by using our accounts and our credit. They find our information in a number of ways: snooping through our trash; stealing our mail; copying or “skimming” our credit card numbers; “hacking” into the records of a business we visit; stealing our wallet or purse, laptop computer or mobile device; scamming us into giving them our information; sending us malicious email links or

attachments; and numerous other methods. Once our private information is known to them, identity thieves obtain false identification in our name and begin opening credit accounts. If they have our bank account information they may also drain our accounts, and they will continue to use our information as long as they can get away with it. Many victims spend hundreds of hours and thousands of dollars in an attempt to clear their name and rebuild their credit, in addition to recovering any financial loss they may have suffered from the actual theft. To minimize our chances of becoming an identity theft victim, here are some helpful steps:

• Never give private information to anyone in response to a call or email message you did not initiate. • Always check your bills, statements and credit reports to look for items you didn’t purchase and credit inquiries or accounts that you are not familiar with on your credit report. • You can get one free credit report every 12-month period from each of the three credit bureaus: Equifax, 800-525-6285; Experian, 888-397-3792; and Trans Union, 800-680-7289. • Take immediate steps to stop any suspicious activity you find by contacting all the banks, credit card companies, businesses involved in the activity, etc. and tell them you suspect fraud. • Additionally, you may wish to put a “security freeze” or “fraud alert” on your name at the credit bureaus, but be aware that your own access to your credit may be denied in addition to denying others access. • Shred all documents that contain personal information with a crosscut shredder before trashing. • Secure your private information at

home, on your computers and mobile devices with strong passwords and firewalls and never use private information on public wireless networks. • Ask your bank and credit card companies to monitor your accounts and alert you about suspicious activity. Seniors have been victimized more frequently than other age groups regarding fraud, but identity theft statistics do not support that conclusion, perhaps because seniors under-report identity theft. If you are victimized, report the theft to your local law enforcement agency — contact the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office at 303-660-7500 to have a deputy take a report — and report it to the Federal Trade Commission. The information provided in this short article is not intended to be comprehensive. It is provided to stimulate thinking about identity theft, start conversations and provide the stimulus for individuals to take steps to protect themselves.

tions. We successfully passed a measure as part of the 2012 FDA Reform Bill, to create a “Breakthrough Therapy” designation for certain drugs and treatments that show dramatically positive responses early in development. This “Breakthrough” designation can reduce the FDA approval process by up to 10 years, ensuring that life-saving

drugs developed by innovative bioscience companies aren’t mired in Washington bureaucracy. Out of the last 55 drugs approved in the past six years, 23 of them have been approved as a “Breakthrough Therapy.” Also included in the 2012 FDA Reform Act was a bill we sponsored to reduce the regulatory burdens that unnecessarily delay new medical devices from reaching the market. In addition, we passed a measure to track all prescription drugs from the time they are manufactured to the moment they are picked up at the drugstore.

On the Senate HELP Committee Innovation Working Group, we are collaborating to develop more common-sense measures to increase opportunities for the high-tech industry, particularly the bioscience field. We are currently working to pass the MEDTECH Act, which would exempt low-risk medical software and apps that promote health and fitness from FDA regulations, benefiting companies like Welltok right here in Denver. We also recently introduced a bipartisan bill to help bring breakthrough medical devices that show lifesaving potential to patients

faster. More than a decade ago, policy-makers, scholars and businesses leaders from throughout the state came together to develop the foundation of what is now one of the top 10 bioscience industries in the country. At the national level, we will continue to advocate for practical measures to reduce red tape and foster innovation, driving better health-care outcomes and strengthening our economy.

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Political

DOUGLAS COUNTY Democrats executive committee meets at 7 p.m. every first Tuesday at various sites. Contact Ralph Jollensten at 303-663-1286 or e-mail ralphw@comcast.net. Social-discussion meetings are in Highlands Ranch, Castle Rock, Parker and Lone Tree. Visit douglasdemocrats.org and click on calendar for more information. DOUGLAS COUNTY Republican Women meets at 11 a.m. the third Wednesday each month at the Lone Tree Golf and Hotel. Call Marsha Haeflein at 303-8414318 or visit www.dcgop.org or www.dcrw.org. HIGHLANDS REPUBLICAN Club meets at 7 a.m. every last Friday of the month at Salsa Brava, 52 W. Springer Drive, Highlands Ranch. Speakers of local, state and national political office address the group. Call Rick Murray at 303-933-3292, or e-mail at rickmrry@yahoo.com.

Professional

BNI CONNECTIONS (www.thebniconnections. com) invites business owners to attend its meeting held each Tuesday, 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Lone Tree Recreation Center, 10249 Ridgegate Circle. There is no charge to attend a meeting as a guest. Please visit www.thebniconnections. com or contact Jack Rafferty, 303-414-2363 or jrafferty@ hmbrown.com. BUSINESS LEADS Group meets at 7:15 a.m. Wednesdays at LePeep at Quebec Street and County Line Road. Call Rita Coltrane at 303-792-3587. CERTUS PROFESSIONAL Network meets for its Highlands Ranch networking event from 2-3:30 p.m. the second Wednesday of the month at Corner Bakery Café, 1601 Mayberry Drive, Highlands Ranch. Build your network, grow your business, network less. Our events are structured to connect professionals with the resources, power partners and leaders to expand their business and the business of others. Open to all industries, includes 30 minutes of open networking and organized introductions to the group. Cost: $12 non-CERTUS members at the door. First participants pay half price. RSVP not required. More info about CERTUS™ Professional Network at http://www.CertusNetwork.com. HIGHLANDS RANCH Business Leads Inc., call Dale Weese at 303-978-0992. HIGHLANDS RANCH Chamber Leads Group meets at 11:45 a.m. Mondays at The Egg and I in Town Center at Dorchester and Highlands Ranch Parkway. Call Jim Wolfe at 303-703-4102. HIGHLANDS RANCH Chamber of Com-

merce, call 303-791-3500.

HIGHLANDS RANCH Leads Club meets at 7:30 a.m. Thursdays at Le Peep on South Quebec Street. Call Kathy at 303-692-8183. HIGHLANDS RANCH Leads Club meets at 7:15 a.m. Thursdays at The Egg and I in Town Center at Dorchester and Highlands Ranch Parkway. Call Del Van Essen at 303-302-3139.

AREA CLUBS

hoe County has two meetings per month. No unit meetings are in June through August, but the two unit meetings per month will begin again in September on second Monday evenings and second Thursday mornings. Call 303-798-2939. The group is open to residents of Douglas County.

joggers and runners are welcome. Call John at 720-8425520.

SALTY DOG Sailing Club If you love to sail or want to try, if you don’t have a boat, if you have a boat but don’t sail enough because you cannot find a crew, the

Tom Cornelius works in the Community Resources Unit of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office.

Democrat Michael Bennet has represented Colorado in the U.S. Senate since 2009.

Salty Dog Sailing Club is for you. The club meets the second Thursday of the month. Dinner begins at 5:30 p.m. with the business meeting commencing at 7 p.m. Go to www. saltydog.org for meeting locations and directions.

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LETIP OF Douglas County Come join our group for breakfast and learn more about how we may help your business grow. Let us help you to put more dollars in your pocket. Meets 7-8:30 a.m. every Thursday at Mimi’s Café, 9155 Park Meadows Drive, Lone Tree. Contact Scott Tschappat at 303-757-2979 or stschappat@comcast.net for information. LITTLETON LETIP meets from 7:16-8:31 a.m. every Tuesday for breakfast at Luciles, 2852 W. Bowles Ave., to exchange qualified business leads. Call Bob Hier at 303-6606426 or e-mail hierb@yahoo.com. NETWORKING FOR the Not-Working meets from 8:30-10 a.m. the first Tuesday of every month in the Fireside Room at Cherry Hills Community Church, 3900 Grace Blvd., Highlands Ranch. If you are looking for a safe environment in which to learn, share and be encouraged, come to a meeting. Visit chcc.org/career for more information.

Recreation

CHESS CLUB meets from 7-9 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesdays at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Drop in to play a serious social game; no fees or charges. Clocks and ratings rarely used. Sets and boards provided. An informal ladder helps to pair you against your equals; all ages welcome. Contact Frank Atwood, 720-260-1493 or highlandsranchlibrarychess. org. DOUGLAS COUNTY Elks Lodge 2873 meets at 7 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of every month at the Douglas County Fairgrounds & Events Center, Kirk Hall, 500 Fairgrounds Drive, Castle Rock. The lodge is actively seeking a permanent venue in the Castle Rock area. All “Stray Elks” are invited to attend and to be involved in the growth and activities of this new social and community service organization. Call 303-941-0135 or e-mail swgilbert@comcast.net. FALCON YOUTH Sports Association baseball board meeting is at 7 p.m. every fourth Thursday at Highlands Ranch Community Association offices, 48 W. Springer Drive. Call 303-791-6244. FALCON YOUTH Sports Association executive board meetings are at 7 p.m. every second Wednesday at the Highlands Ranch Community Association offices, 48 W. Springer Drive. Call 303-791-6244. HIGHLANDS RANCH Cycling Club has weekly rides and a variety of cycling experiences for the cycling enthusiast. The club also meets regularly for club business. Visit www.highlandsranchcycling.com or call Bernie Greenberg, 303-791-6792. HIGHLANDS RANCH Garden Club. Whether you are an experienced gardener or a novice, you will always find something of interest at the Highlands Ranch Garden Club. For information, visit www.hrgc.org. RUNNING CLUB meets at 7:30 a.m. every Saturday in the parking lot of Southeast Christian Church. Walkers,

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Jury convicts chase suspect Driver faces minimum of 64 years in prison

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Closing arguments

By Jane Reuter

jreuter@coloradocommunitymedia.com A man who led authorities on a dangerous, lengthy pursuit during a morning rush hour on Interstate 25 was found guilty of attempted manslaughter, avoiding a conviction on the first-degree attempted murder charge he initially faced. A Douglas County jury found Ryan Stone guilty on 18 of 20 charges for a March 2014 chase that ended with a violent collision at Lincoln Avenue and Peoria Street. Stone, 29, faces a minimum of 64 years in prison. The verdict was delivered after more than a day of deliberations on April 29. A sentencing date had not immediately been set. The jury also decided Stone was not guilty of one count of kidnapping and one count of Stone attempted robbery. The 75-mile pursuit was captured by an 850 KOA news helicopter and televised live. It forced authorities to shut down entrance ramps and lay down spike strips. Stone was charged with attempted first-degree murder with extreme indifference for striking Colorado State Patrol Trooper Bellamann Hee with a car traveling 94 mph while Hee was putting down a spike strip on E-470 near Chambers Road. But the jury found Stone guilty of the lesser charge of attempted manslaughter. Parker resident Stacy Rader, whose vehicle was T-boned in the crash that ended the chase, said she is satisfied with the verdict. She attended the trial, in part, to support Hee and a 4-year-old child was who in the back seat of the first of several vehicles Stone stole. “I think the right thing happened,” she said just after the verdict was read at the Douglas County Justice Center in Castle Rock. Then, referring to Stone, Rader said, “I’m just a little emotional to see his family so upset.” Mark Hurlburt, deputy district attorney for the 18th Judicial District, said, “A menace has been taken off the streets.” “There was a child that could have been hurt. Injuries could have been off the charts. He absolutely needs to be put away.” Attorneys for Stone said he was running on fear during his flight from Longmont to Douglas County. During closing arguments in the trial April 27, they argued the Centennial man did not knowingly commit the crimes for which he’s charged,

Parker resident Stacy Rader, whose car Ryan Stone T-boned at the conclusion of his 75-mile flight, talks with reporters about the verdict in his case in the Douglas County Courthouse. Photo by Jane Reuter a key component in finding him guilty. Prosecutors said the actions caught on video tell a different story, one of a man who acted with knowing disregard for others. Stone, who has a prior criminal history, stole multiple vehicles throughout the metro area — including one in Longmont with the 4-year-old child inside — and eluded police, striking several vehicles in the process. He was found guilty of first-degree assault, vehicular eluding, motor vehicle theft and child abuse, among other charges. A toxicology test showed Stone tested positive for methamphetamine, marijuana and Lorazepam, which is typically

Defense attorney Leslee Barnicle said the video was not sufficient evidence on which to find Stone guilty. “You can watch that video 100 times; you will never know what was going through Mr. Stone’s mind,” she told the jury. Prosecutor Laura Wilson said the video tells the story of Stone’s intent well. “There are some crimes that occur in the dark, where there’s nobody to see; this isn’t one of those,” she said. “This occurred under the watchful eye of the media.” “(Stone) was going to do whatever it took to get away, no matter who it hurt, no matter how badly.” Barnicle told the jury Stone didn’t know a child was inside the first vehicle he stole. It was left running outside a Longmont gas station while the child’s mother went inside. The mother testified that her son was sleeping when she got out of the Ford Edge. Barnicle suggested the 4-year-old boy may have unbuckled his car seat and hid during Stone’s hour-long drive. “Mr. Stone never knew that child was there,” Barnicle said. “There is no evidence that says that he did. He’s standing on the back seat (when the car is found). Where has he been this whole time? Do you know? No. Do you know if Mr. Stone knew? No. Your job is to hold them to the burden of beyond a reasonable doubt.” Barnicle characterized the collision with Hee as “an unfortunate accident.” She also suggested the high-speed police chase should have been called off. “The extreme indifference the government wants you to put on Ryan Stone is greatly exacerbated by the actions of law enforcement,” she said. Prosecutors said defense attorneys were attempting to shift the blame. According to the defense, Wilson said, “This was everyone’s fault but Ryan Stone’s. It was Martha Rodriguez’s fault for leaving her child in the car. We heard how it’s Trooper Hee’s fault because he was doing his job. (And) those darn police officers — if they just hadn’t done their jobs, trying to stop this car.” In fact, Wilson said, “If Ryan Stone hadn’t made the decisions he made on March 12, 2014, we wouldn’t be here today.” The prosecutor said Stone’s actions — which allegedly included driving head-on toward police cars and forcibly removing people from their cars — didn’t indicate fear. “He’s afraid when he gets caught; who wouldn’t be?” Wilson said. “But he’s not afraid up until that point. He knows exactly what he’s doing.”

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Curious about the Catholic Church & what Catholics believe? Have you missed the Sacrament of the Eucharist? The friendly family of St Mark Catholic Church of Highlands Ranch invites you to learn more about becoming a Catholic Christian. Monthly inquirer sessions will begin on April 16th at 7:30 p.m. In September, meetings will begin on a weekly basis. Call Karol Seydel at St Mark Catholic Church 720-348-9700 ext 216 9905 Foothills Canyon Blvd. Highlands Ranch, CO 80129.

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May 7, 2015

World seemed ready ‘to tilt upside down’ Nepalese business owner in Golden tells family’s story after quake

HOW TO HELP There are a couple of immediate ways people can help the Nepalese earthquake victims.

By Christy Steadman csteadman@colorado communitymedia.com

Lhakpa Sherpa spent two days and nights trying to reach his family in Nepal, but the devastating earthquake had knocked out power and telephone services. He knew his mother visited the Boudhanath Stupa near her Kathmandu home every day to walk or meditate. The Buddhist religious monument and UNESCO World Heritage site was damaged by the April 25 temblor that destroyed many other historical temples. So to get the call from his mother in the late afternoon of April 27 brought him joy. “It was one of the best phone calls I’ve ever received,” said Sherpa, 40, a Golden resident for about 16 years who runs a landscaping company and is the founding owner of the Sherpa House, a Himalayan restaurant and cultural center in downtown Golden. A 7.8-magnitude earthquake shook Nepal on April 25, leaving 11 districts of the small Asian country severely damaged and many others with a “significant loss of life and property,” the World Health Organization reported. An estimated 8 million people were affected, with a death toll of more than 5,000 people as of April 29. Video footage of the damage “almost creates a depression,” Sherpa said, making it difficult to sleep at night and find motivation during the day. Besides Kathmandu, where his parents live, Sherpa also has family in a small village called Lukla, which is the beginning point for all Mount Everest expeditions in the Himalayas. Power returned to the city April 27, Sherpa said, but rural areas remained without communication. Sherpa’s mother told him the immediate family is fine. However, his cousin’s brother died in the avalanche on Mount Everest, leaving a wife and two young daughters. A few other people Sherpa knew lost their lives, he said, including a friend in Kath-

DONATE Donate medical supplies, clothing and shoes and blankets at the Golden City Brewery or the Sherpa House. The Saint Joseph Catholic Parish of Golden has an international aid group that is responsible to getting the donations to Nepal. Contact the brewery: 9201/2 12th St., Golden; www.gcbrewery.com; (303) 279-8092; Or on the GCB Facebook page Contact the Sherpa House: 1518 Washington Avenue, Golden; www.ussherpahouse.com; (303) 278-7939; Facebook page available Both establishments are also accepting monetary donations. CROWDFUND The Sherpa House and Golden City Brewery have set up a crowdfunding page on the website Indiegogo Life. The tagline is HELP Nepal!, but Indiegogo Life has a number of crowdfunding options for Nepal, so to support the local efforts, visit the Sherpa House’s Facebook page or the Golden City Brewery’s website for a direct link.

People have been rolling up dollar bills to place them on the shrine at the Sherpa House, which is located at 1518 Washington Avenue in Golden. The money and donations will go to earthquake victims in Nepal, which was hit by a 7.8-magnitude earthquake on April 25. The death toll rose to the thousands, and much of the small Asian country’s homes and businesses are left in ruins. Photo by Christy Steadman mandu who died after an electrical pole fell on the taxi he was in during the earthquake. Sherpa said his father told him he had never experienced anything like this in his 60 years. “He said he thought the world was going to tilt upside down,” Sherpa said. Aftershocks — some measuring 6.7 on the Richter scale, according to the United States Geological Survey — caused even greater damaged. “People are terrified to live inside their homes … all the houses are cracked and

damaged,” Sherpa said. “So they’re trying to live outside of the house in the open space in a tent … with very limited supplies.” Fundraising for relief efforts began shortly after the shock wore off, Sherpa said. Locally, people have approached him to ask how they can help. “The wonderful people in Golden have shown a lot of interest in the people of Nepal,” he said, and people all over the world are reaching out to help the Nepalese people. “Nepal is such a beautiful country,”

The goal is to raise $10,000 in 15 days. As of April 29, $5,815 has been raised, with 11 days left.

Sherpa said, but “one of the poorest in the world.” A politically unstable country, Nepal has few jobs, and education and infrastructure problems, Sherpa said. Because of that, he said, the country needs not only immediate relief for earthquake victims, but also longterm sustainable help. But despite the devastation and suffering, the Nepalese people, known for being caring and hospitable, have strength and endurance, Sherpa said. “At the end of the day, they have a smile on their face,” he said. “They will honor you with the best mattress they have, or (offer) you the best cup of tea they have.”

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Mini golf to stay ... for now Entertainment District renovation plans are moving, but slowly By Jane Reuter

jreuter@coloradocommunitymedia.com Mini-golf enthusiasts can look forward to another season of play in Lone Tree. The planned sale of the Go Putt! Miniature Golf Course on Park Meadows Drive fell through, and owner Dave Smith has spruced up the course for a new season. A developer had proposed buying Smith’s land to build a five-story luxury apartment complex. Smith, who has owned the business since 2001, repainted the office building and installed a new surface on the course. Beyond this season, he’s not sure what the future holds for Go Putt! “The reality of the situation is everything is for sale at the right price,” he said. “We’re here until we’re not.” Smith remains supportive of the city’s plans to redesign the Entertainment District, an area including multiple businesses on both sides of Park Meadows Drive south of Yosemite Street.

“We’re still totally behind making the entire Entertainment District a better environment,” he said. “Everybody’s moving forward (but) these things have so many moving parts, they don’t get done quickly.” Deputy City Manager Steve Hebert confirmed the process is still on track, but echoed Smith’s comment. “The pieces are coming together rather slowly,” he said. “We have no big news yet, but I’m optimistic we’ll have some in the next few weeks.” Plans are moving forward on converting the current three-way intersection at Kimmer and Park Meadows drives to a signalized four-way, providing another access into the district. “We are in conversations about either acquiring an easement and/or property for some of those improvements,” Hebert said. “Those conversations are going well.” South Suburban Parks and Recreation District is working on designs to convert a drainage area near the intersection of Kimmer and Park Meadows drives into a small park. Owners of the building that houses United Artists also are negotiating toward a remodel and upgrade of the theater complex. Lone Tree’s Vision Book, a document released in August 2013, outlines its hopes for

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Heather Atkinson, left, and Ann Lavigne, right, talk to a Southern Hospitality staffer during the Lone Tree restaurant’s grand opening May 1. Photos by Bruce Ryman

Nicolette Powell, left, and Olivia Murray, both of Highlands Ranch, were among the first patrons at Lone Tree’s newest restaurant, Southern Hospitality. It held its grand opening May 1.

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The restaurant in the shopping center northwest of Quebec Street and Park Meadows Drive held its grand opening May 1. The concept for Southern Hospitality came from singer and barbecue enthusiast Justin

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Man comes back from death’s door Quick response saves Parker resident at gym near hospital By Chris Michlewicz

cmichlewicz@colorado communitymedia.com Dave Lawless knows that if there was ever a good place to have a heart attack, next door to a hospital is it. The Parker resident collapsed April 28 at Lifetime Fitness, and if not for the quick reaction and expertise of the people around him, Lawless wouldn’t have been revived to tell his story. Two of the people were a doctor and a nurse who work at Parker Adventist Hospital, just across the roundabout from Lifetime Fitness on Crown Crest Boulevard. Alexis Munro recently graduated from nursing school and started working in the hospital’s cardiac and stroke unit in November. She said Lawless was turning blue by the time she reached him. From there, everything seemed to align

Parker resident Dave Lawless and his wife, Kathy. Courtesy photo perfectly: One man announced himself as a doctor, one person began chest compressions, another called 911, and yet another

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heart to a normal rhythm. There were no warning signs of a heart attack. Lawless, 64, says he stays active playing beach volleyball, lifting weights and doing regular cardio. His cholesterol levels and blood pressure have never indicated that anything was amiss and he maintains a healthy diet. A heart attack was “completely out of the blue,” he said. “I woke up an hour later with no recollection of what happened,” said Lawless, who didn’t feel any worse for wear. “When they told me, I said `you’ve got to be kidding me.’” He was about to begin a routine on the elliptical when he collapsed around 2:30 p.m. April 28. Munro says she was glad to have another medical professional on hand to help revive Lawless. The doctor performed chest compressions, but Lawless still did not have a pulse. Munro placed the pads on Lawless’ chest, and he regained a pulse after two shocks, but suddenly went unresponsive again. Another shock did the Revived continues on Page 31

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“…Of Bikini grills, horse talk and wizards” by Don Hartman, acrylic on canvas, 41”x28” will be included in Don Hartman’s “Two Faces” exhibit at Town Hall Arts Center. Courtesy photos

Exhibit puts on ‘Two Faces’ Housing developer has second life as artist By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe@colorado communitymedia.com Painter Don Hartman’s bio statement begins with a Baltimore childhood memory — the imagination kicked in early. “As a child lying in bed, I would look closely at the floral wallpaper in my room. I would find faces. They would forever change how I viewed my surroundings.” His exhibit, “Two Faces,” runs May 14 to June 26 in the Stanton Gallery at Town Hall Arts Center. He attended Maryland Institute College of Art (“when the moon was in the seventh house …”), studying fine arts and photography, then a summer job led him into the construction industry, which took him to Japan, back to Baltimore, to Phoenix (where he also taught) and then to Grand Junction and Denver. He has been a housing developer with the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless since 2011 and built a 54,000-square-foot Health Center in downtown Denver for the homeless. But, through the years, he has also been painting and looking. “In 1999, inspired by my wife, I began painting again after returning from Takamatsu. I began painting my emotions and thoughts inspired by the happenings of daily life,” he writes. “I would start a new painting by flowing translucent strokes on the canvas. As I layered the strokes, faces would emerge. These faces would soon come to life with color, form and then movement.

“What’s Up?” Don Hartman’s acrylic on canvas 18”x30” is included in his exhibit, “Two Faces” at Town Hall Arts Center. Can you see two faces here? “While developing affordable housing in Phoenix, Arizona, I would often take note of the graffiti I saw in the blighted neighborhoods where I worked. There is a certain spirit I found in those spraypainted walls and buildings in the struggling neighborhoods. These senses would become the `postcards from the hood’ I would create.” Hartman says this show is dedicated to his late brother-in-law Walter. “Walter always supported my work, even early on, although maybe seeing something different himself. When seeing my `What’s Up’ painting for the first time, Walter said `I see two faces.’ I thought WTH!”

It would take the costume and makeup crews at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts to disguise Guy Fieri, the distinctive host of the Food Network hit show “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.” The spiky platinum blond hair, pounds of bling, accessory sunglasses, signature shorts and flip-flops and sidekick red classic Camaro are dead giveaways. So it came as no surprise when alert Denver diners spotted the impish TV show host around town recently. According to a story on Eater Denver (www. denver.eater.com), Fieri spent a couple days filming at Dae Gee, a Korean barbecue spot with outlets in Westminster and Denver, followed by two more stops at Biju’s Little Curry Shop in RiNo and Axios Greek Restaurant in the Berkeley neighborhood. Here’s what Eater said, “One of those was RiNo’s favorite quick-casual spot Biju’s Little Curry Shop. When the restaurant closed on Wednesday (April 22) for the filming of the show, owner Biju Thomas told guests that the Indian eatery was closed for a private event and sent them to neighbor Park Burger for a one-time special made with Biju’s sauce. The other chosen spot for the show was Axios Estiario, a Greek eatery in the rapidly growing Berkeley neighborhood.” Read the rest of the story at www. denver.eater.com/2015/4/24/8493113/ guy-fieri-bijus-little-curry-shop-axiosdiners-driveins-dives. The air dates for the show will be announced on www.foodnetwork.com/ shows/diners-drive-ins-and-dives. html.

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IF YOU GO Stanton Gallery at Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main St. in downtown Littleton, is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and during performances. (“Young Frankenstein” opens on May 15 and runs until June 14.)

Hartman will not have a reception, but will be at Stanton Gallery on the opening night of “Young Frankenstein” on May 15.

“GJ Alley” by Don Hartman acrylic on canvas 38”x24” was probably suggested by graffiti he found while living and building in Phoenix. It will be in his exhibit at Town Hall Arts Center.

Root Down DIA, a Mission Yogurt Inc. restaurant, was recognized as Airports Council International-North America’s “2015 Best New Food and Beverage Full-Service Concept” on April 26 during the awards gala at the first-ever ACINA Business of Airports Conference in Phoenix, which was attended by more than 500 commercial management, human resource and finance representatives from North America’s airport industry. “Mission Yogurt is honored to be recognized for Root Down DIA by one of the most respected airport trade organizations in the world,” said Rod Tafoya, president of Mission Yogurt Inc. “We’re proud of the success of Root Down at DIA, and look forward to continuing to serve travelers at DEN.”

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Dom Perignon and fried chicken? You bet your beak! Max’s Wine Dive (696 Sherman St. — www.maxswinedive.com/denvereast-7th-avenue/), which opened next door to Racines on April 14, hosted an invite only party recently with sips and snacks worthy of a future visit. My friend and I sampled from the menu that features fried chicken, stuffed peppers, oysters many ways and wines by the glass at happy hour prices. The new space, owned by a Texasbased company that operates nine Max’s, is small, cozy and comfortable — befitting the Governor’s Park neighborParker continues on Page 17

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Gallery is great, but support isn’t

Artist Suzanne Opp is president of the board of directors of the Greater Castle Rock Art Guild, GCRAG.

Guild finds itself in need of more revenue By Sonya Ellingboe

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hood. And the best part? I can walk there from my Cap Hill abode. As for the Dom and fried chicken, on the menu is fried chicken accompanied by two glasses of the classy champagne for $78.

Arvada has `Saturday Night Fever’

The Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities will hold auditions for the musical “Saturday Night Fever” at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., on June 9 and 10 (chorus dance call on June 8) and in New York City on June 4. Denver callbacks are scheduled for June 15. The Arvada Center production will be directed by Arvada Center artistic producer Rod A. Lansberry with musical direction by David Nehls and choreography by Kitty Skillman Hilsabeck. Colorado principal/chorus auditions are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on June 9 and 10 by appointment only. The women’s chorus dance call is from 10 a.m. to 11:15 a.m., and men’s chorus

IF YOU GO Art in a variety of media is exhibited at the historic GCRAG Gallery, Art on the Edge at 314 Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Courtesy photos “Art appreciation engages a different part of the brain,” she says. She is especially aware of what art training does for kids. (A mom and young child class series is planned for summer.) For adults, she recognizes “a meditative time when creating … we help nurture others …” Art in Business, which supplies some artwork to local businesses, is to be upgraded soon, she said. She mentioned the guild’s Project Teens. Young artists approached the Public Arts Commission about an art installation involving native animal sculptures to be displayed on trees around town. They are working with the parks and recreation department on materials and are mentored by mature artists. These pieces of public art would stay in place for several months. Another community project is with Sky Cliffe, where stroke victims’ recovery will benefit from art projects. Opp hopes to reach other artists and art lovers in the community to become involved on an ongoing basis. A visit to the GCRAG website will spell out opportunities for art classes and workshops — as well as how to donate. The mailing address is Greater Castle Rock Art Guild, P.O. Box 1494, Castle Rock, CO 80104.

dance call is from 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. June 8. All dance calls are by appointment only and dancers may be asked to sing. Call the Arvada Center Box Office at 720-898-7200 to schedule an appointment time. Actors must be 18 or older to audition.

Frisco BBQ tix on sale

Tickets went on sale May 1 for the whiskey and barbecue tasting tour during the 22nd annual Colorado BBQ Challenge June 18 to 20 in Frisco. Each year more than 70 barbecue masters travel to “The Main Street of the Rockies” to compete for a variety of awards, including the coveted Grand Champion and Reserve Champion titles. These winners are then eligible to compete in the American Royal — the “World Series” of barbecue. On June 19, Breckenridge Distillery will lead a small group to taste a selection of barbecue paired with whiskey. Priced at $120, only 35 tickets are available for this tour, which quickly sells out each year. To purchase tickets, visit www.townoffrisco.com/play/ colorado-bbq-challenge/whiskeytour/#title. The Town of Frisco partners with six

nonprofits for the BBQ Challenge, and has raised more than $800,000 for those organizations since the event’s inception. Nonprofits supported in 2015 include Advocates for Victims of Assault, Summit County Chamber of Commerce, Summit County Restaurant Association, Mountain Mentors, Women of the Summit and High Country Conservation Center.

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Eavesdropping on two employees in Englewood: “I see you got a Colorado Rockies schedule in the mail. And you have the May 24 game circled. You going to buy tickets?” “No. I’m just marking the date when the Rockies will be mathematically eliminated.” Penny Parker’s “Mile High Life” column gives insights into the best events, restaurants, businesses, parties and people throughout the metro area. Parker also writes for Blacktie-Colorado.com. You can subscribe and read her columns (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) at www.blacktie-colorado.com/ pennyparker. She can be reached at penny@blacktie-llc.com or at 303-6195209.

The Art on the Edge Gallery, 314 Wilcox St., Castle Rock, is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays (open until 9 p.m. on Final Fridays).The phone number is 303-814-3300; gcrag.com/membership-2.

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The Art on the Edge Gallery, at 314 Wilcox St. in Castle Rock, is located in a historic downtown building. Its mellow, exposed brick offers a pleasing background for many kinds of artwork displayed by Greater Castle Rock Art Guild members. It would seem to be an ideal location. But as a retail outlet in a business area, as well as a working and teaching studio, it needs to earn enough each month to cover rent and other expenses. The 8-year-old guild, a 501(c) (3) organization, finds itself financially pressured. Suzanne Opp, who stepped in as guild president in January, has sent out a plea for help to support the gallery, which “offers the incredibly unique opportunity for aspiring amateur, semi-professional and professional artists to encourage, exhibit and learn alongside each other. We are reaching you today because our home is in jeopardy,” she wrote. When the present board stepped into office in January, it found the lack of a base of support and membership development at a level that would be self-sustaining. The allvolunteer organization pays a small stipend to its teachers, but otherwise, members contribute their time to operate the gallery and studio. Board members are: Kelly Marsh, Dr. Terry Gipson, Dr. Joe Schmitt, T. Raphael Sanchez and Matt Snider. Officers, in addition to Opp, are Jeff Struthers, vice president; Michelle Campbell, secretary; Dave Denham, treasurer; and Bob Rotruck, member at large. Opp sees two immediate needs: “In order to survive the next two months, $6,000 is needed for rent and expenses.” An ongoing need is to “cultivate a sustained base of support, or developing membership enrollments to a level that is selfsustaining.” A First Annual Birthday fundraising auction is planned during the Final Friday opening on May 29, with items donated by artist/members. (Opp estimates the membership at about 200.) It will celebrate the two-year anniversary of the gallery. The Final Fridays have been popular and well-attended, she said. “Court the Arts,” an outdoor art festival on the courthouse lawn — in its third year — is planned for June 13/14, when it coordinates with the popular Ducky Derby in Castle Rock. Opp says there is space for 50 artists and some spaces are still available. (See the website or email info@GCRAG.com.) Opp speaks gratefully of the support the guild has received from the Chamber of Commerce and area businesses.

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Fantasy writer will make visit to bookstore Local author Sue Duff will appear at 7 p.m. May 13 at Tattered Cover Aspen Grove, Littleton, to introduce the second in her Weir Chronicles: “Masks and Mirrors.” She will be promoting the upcoming Denver ComicCon on May 23-25, where she will also be appearing, and she will hold a drawing for two free tickets.

topic will be organizing the digital camera workflow through the use of Adobe Lightroom (Lightroom 6 and Lightroom CC were just introduced). The club meets at 7 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month at Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 6400 S. University Blvd., Centennial. Guests and new members welcome. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Military gear set for museum

Parker Symphony show

On Armed Forces Day, May 16, Fred LaPierre will be at the Littleton Museum, 6028 S. Gallup St., Littleton, with his restored Ford GPW Jeep and his Ford GPA, amphibious Jeep, near the 1940s farmhouse. He will exhibit them plus other World War II memorabilia from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free. 303-7953950.

Front Range Theatre news

Two Triple Threat Summer camps are planned for young actors by the Front Range Theatre Company, according to director Laurilea McDaniel, who says there are still spots open in both. The first, “Legally Blonde” (seventh to 12th grades), will run June 8 to 20 at Rock Canyon High School in Highlands Ranch. The second, “Disney’s 101 Dalmatians” (first through sixth grades), runs July 6 to 18, also at Rock Canyon High School.

Each will offer a performance for family and friends at the end. Information and registration: frontrangetheatre.org/camp. Also, the annual Front Range Theatre Company Family Picnic (open to the public) will be on May 16 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at DeKoevend Park in Centennial. Auditions will be from 6 to 8:45 p.m. in the Shea A/B meeting room at Highlands Ranch Library: May 18 — “101 Dalmatians”; May 19 — “Legally Blonde.” Students do not have to audition and may register up to the day camp starts. However, McDaniel said those who want a lead part must audition — and be registered for the camp.

Lightroom discussed Terry Mieger will speak at the May 12 meeting of the Englewood Camera Club. His

“Latin Spice” is the theme for the May 15 Parker Symphony concert at 7:30 p.m. at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. The orchestra will be joined by Extasis, a fourpiece tango ensemble. Tickets: Parkerarts.org, 303-805-7728.

Celtic sounds at PACE

“A Vision from Cape Breton and Beyond” at 7:30 p.m. May 13 features Natalie McMaster and Donnell Leahy in a show that will reflect on the couple’s personal journey and feature their children and other traditional singers, dancers, musicians. The program is at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. Tickets: ParkerArts.org, 303-805-6800.

Two sales for gardeners

• The Front Range Organic Gardeners will hold a plant sale with 50 herb varieties,

dozens of tomatoes (including heirloom), peppers and other vegetables from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 16 at the Denver Presbytery Center, 1710 Grant St., Denver. Bring a container. Info: gardenFROG.org. 303-522-4926. • Denver Botanic Gardens Spring Plant Sale will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 8-9 at the 1007 York Street Botanic Gardens. It’s National Garden Day, and the emphasis will be on attracting pollinators. (Preview Party May 7, 4-8 p.m., with a $40 ticket. Botanicgardens.org.

Lone Tree photo show

“Exploring the Light,” the annual Lone Tree Arts Center photography, show is open through May 31. A reception will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on May 7 at the Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree.

Genealogists to gather

The Columbine Genealogical and Historical Society will meet twice in May at the Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 6400 S. University Blvd., Centennial: At 1 p.m. May 12, Gina Ventola will speak on “A Tale of Two Case Studies (DNA”); and on May 19, the group will host a potluck, used book sale and member sharing program from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Masterpiece by Carl Orff to be performed `Carmina Burana’ comes to church, arts center By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe@colorado communitymedia.com The Lone Tree Symphony’s final concert of the 20142015 season will feature Carl Orff’s masterpiece, “Carmina Burana,” in two performances: May 8 at 7:30 p.m. at Lone Tree Arts Center and May 10 at 2:30 p.m. at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church in Highlands Ranch. Soloists Beryl Fanslow, soprano; Kevin Gwynn, tenor; and Bradley Thompson, baritone will join the orchestra, as will the Castle Rock Chorale, the Colorado Women’s Chorale and the Cantus group from Young Voices of Colorado — all under the baton of Jacinda Bouton. Beryl Fanslow is founder and conductor of the Castle Rock Chorale and St Luke’s assistant music director, and Jennifer Ferguson is conductor of the Colorado Women’s Chorale. “`Carmina Burana’ is a cantata consisting of 24 medieval poems set to music by German composer Carl Orff in the 1930s,” Bouton said. “The poems were discovered in a German abbey in the early 1900s and were supposedly written by defrocked monks in the 11th and 12th centuries. They deal with the fickleness of fortune and wealth, the purpose of life and the pleasures of drinking, gluttony and lust — things that are still discussed today, a thousand years later.” An online source says the libretto is mostly in Latin, with a small amount of Middle High German and Old Provencal. Orff originally intended it to be a choreographed stage work, and sometimes performances include dance.

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MILESTONES Education Highlands Ranch

Ester Gilbert, of Highlands Ranch, was awarded a $1,000 scholarship through the Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship Program. Gilbert attends Rock Canyon High School. Nowlan Savage, of Highlands Ranch, was named to the winter 2015 dean’s list at Augustana College. Savage is a senior majoring in biochemistry and pre-medicine. Kyle Zeberlein, of Highlands Ranch, was named to the winter 2015 dean’s list at Augustana College. Zeberlein is a junior majoring in engineering physics and applied mathematics. Nicole Robbins, Brandon Schwartz, Marissa Scott, Gage Silfast and Nikalette Zina, of Highlands Ranch, were named first-year scholars for the fall 2014 semester at the University of Northern Colorado. Kelly Stanek, of Highlands Ranch, was named to the fall 2014 dean’s list at Biola University. Brady Barker, of Highlands Ranch, was recognized as a firstyear scholar for the fall 2014 semester at the University of Northern Colorado.

Maren Bell, of Highlands Ranch, was recognized as a first-year scholar for the fall 2014 semester at the University of Northern Colorado. Madison Bohman, of Highlands Ranch, was recognized as a first-year scholar for the fall 2014 semester at the University of Northern Colorado. Suria Candelaria, of Highlands Ranch, was recognized as a firstyear scholar for the fall 2014 semester at the University of Northern Colorado. Elaine Collins, of Highlands Ranch, was recognized as a firstyear scholar for the fall 2014 semester at the University of Northern Colorado. Daniel Gibbons, of Highlands Ranch, was recognized as a firstyear scholar for the fall 2014 semester at the University of Northern Colorado. Monica Grimm, of Highlands Ranch, was recognized as a firstyear scholar for the fall 2014 semester at the University of Northern Colorado. Shelby Hafner, of Highlands Ranch, was recognized as a firstyear scholar for the fall 2014 semester at the University of Northern Colorado.

Marissa Hirst, of Highlands Ranch, was recognized as a firstyear scholar for the fall 2014 semester at the University of Northern Colorado. Courtney Jensen, of Highlands Ranch, was recognized as a firstyear scholar for the fall 2014 semester at the University of Northern Colorado. Sarah Marks, of Highlands Ranch, was recognized as a firstyear scholar for the fall 2014 semester at the University of Northern Colorado. Lauren McKinney, of Highlands Ranch, was recognized as a first-year scholar for the fall 2014 semester at the University of Northern Colorado. Lauren Paige, of Highlands Ranch, was recognized as a firstyear scholar for the fall 2014 semester at the University of Northern Colorado. Yael Schechter, of Highlands Ranch, was recognized as a firstyear scholar for the fall 2014 semester at the University of Northern Colorado. Kathryn Van Dewerker, of Highlands Ranch, was recognized as a first-year scholar for the fall 2014 semester at the University of Northern Colorado.

Amy Yoelin, of Highlands Ranch, was recognized as a firstyear scholar for the fall 2014 semester at the University of Northern Colorado. Connor Zinn, of Highlands Ranch, was named to the winter 2015 dean’s list at Augustana College. Zinn is a junior majoring in political science and economics. Ginger Hamilton, of Highlands Ranch, was named to the winter 2015 dean’s list at Augustana College. Hamilton is a sophomore majoring in business administration and graphic design. Nicole Lewis, of Highlands Ranch, was named valedictorian of the engineering school at Columbia University. Lewis graduated in 2011 from Mountain Vista High School, where she was involved with the swimming and field hockey teams, along with many school clubs. Graham H. Smith, of Highlands Ranch, was named to the winter 2014-15 scholastic honor roll at Oregon State University. Smith is a freshman majoring in pre-business. Katherine Koch, of Highlands Ranch, was named to the fall 2014 dean’s list at Tufts University. Hannah Allen, of Highlands Ranch, was awarded the Jacob Van Ek Award by the College of Arts and

Sciences at the University of Colorado at Boulder. Recipients were nominated by CU faculty members for outstanding academic achievement and contributions to the university and Boulder community. Awardees are then selected by a dean-appointed committee of four arts and sciences faculty members across disciplines and a previous recipient. The award was established in 1973 to honor Jacob Van Ek, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at CU-Boulder from 1929 to 1959. Van Ek died in 1994 at the age of 97. The 2015 Van Ek Award includes a prize of $150. Allen is studying humanities and will be recognized alongside other awardees at the Honors Convocation on May 8.

Douglas County The Douglas County School District’s sustainability manager LeeAnn Westfall was selected to participate in the National Renewable Energy Laboratory’s 2015 Executive Energy Leadership program (Energy Execs), which empowers executives to integrate clean energy solutions in their communities. Westfall is one of 21 leaders selected for the program.

CURTAIN TIME

A musical version of the popular “Fancy Nancy” stories will be onstage at Lone Tree Arts Center May 14-16. Courtesy photo

`Fancy Nancy’ set to visit Lone Tree By Sonya Ellingboe

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IF YOU GO

A musical version of a “Fancy Nancy” story deals with an upcoming performance of “Deep Sea Dances” and the question of who gets to play the mermaids. Nancy and her friends Bree, Wanda, Rhonda and Lionel are involved, and Nancy, who was certain she’d be picked for a mermaid role, is stuck playing a dull, dreary tree instead. Can she bring a fancy flair to the role, even though it’s not the one she wanted? This comes from Jane O’Connor’s phenomenally successful “Fancy Nancy” series of some 50 titles, illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser. They launched at the end of 2005 and have multiplied into picture books, storybooks, chapter books, I Can

Performances of “Fancy Nancy” are scheduled at Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree: 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. May 14; 10 a.m., 12:30 and 6 p.m. May 15; 1:30 and 6 p.m. (Plus a 4 p.m. sensory-friendly show) May 16. Tickets, $12-$20: lonetreeartscenter.org, 720-509-1000.

Read books, activity and coloring books and e-books, beloved by thousands of little girls. The announcement of the program at Lone Tree Arts Center invites said little girls to dress up in fancy attire to attend the musical. Included is a sensory-friendly performance scheduled for May 16 at 4 p.m.

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“Mary Poppins” will fly into BDT Stage for the summer, running from May 16 through Sept. 5. Directed by Scott Beyette. BDT (Boulder’s Dinner Theatre) is located at 5501 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder. Performances are Wednesdays through Sundays. Go to bdtstage. com for prices and performance times. Tickets start at $38 for dinner and theater. 303-449-6000.

“Rope” by Patrick Hamilton plays May 16 to June 13 at the John Hand Theater in Lowry, 7653 E. First Place, Denver. Loosely based on the Leopold and Loeb murder case. Directed by Bernie Cardell. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Monday, June 1; 2 p.m. Sundays and Saturday, June 13. Tickets: $21/$19, 720-8808727, thisisspotlight.com.

Boulder Ensemble Theatre Company presents “Hysteria” by Terry Johnson through May 17 at the Dairy Center for the Arts, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder, Performances: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays; 4 p.m. Sundays (play dates for kids onsite on Sundays). Tickets: 303-444-7328. Information: betc.org.

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Work together to get finances in order By Metro Creative Connection The majority of families must live on budgets. Heads of households where money is no object may be able to spend at will, but many men and women must develop budgets so their families’ everyday needs are fulfilled and so there is a safety net should an unforeseen situation arise and threaten family stability. Building a budget can be a significant undertaking, but there is a method men and women can employ when developing a family budget to make that process go as smoothly as possible. • Gather pertinent documents. The first step toward building a household budget is to gather pertinent documents, such as earnings statements, utility bills, mortgage documents, and any other documents that can help you figure out your earnings and expenses. • Determine what’s coming in and what’s going out. When building a budget, you must determine how much income your household is generating and how much of that income is already earmarked for necessities like mortgage payments, car payments, etc. Make a list that in-

cludes an incoming and outgoing category for expenses, and make a separate category for outgoing expenses that are not necessities, such as the amount of money you spend each month on dining out. Peruse past bank statements to determine those discretionary expenses. • Determine which discretionary expenses can be trimmed. Certain expenses, such as mortgage and car payments, are likely fixed. Unless you can refinance your mortgage to earn a lower monthly payment or pay off your car loan so you no longer have to make monthly payments, you probably need to examine your discretionary spending to find opportunities to save money. It’s best that men and women working together to build a household budget come to a consensus on where to make cutbacks, as you don’t want any resentment to build because one person was forced to sacrifice something important while the other was not. Be respectful of each other’s concerns and plan on each of you making a sacrifice so resentment does not develop Agree to make initial cutbacks a trial run that you will revisit in the near future to determine how the sacrifices are affecting your quality of life. • Prioritize paying down debt. One of the

best ways to clear up money long-term is to eradicate debt, and consumer debt in particular. It is unrealistic to eradicate certain debts, like a mortgage, in the short-term. But consumer debt, which includes credit cards, tends to come with high interest rates, and carrying substantial consumer debt can negatively affect your credit rating. When attempting to pay off consumer debt, resolve to avoid using credit cards unless it’s a genuine emergency and you don’t have the cash to cover the associated expenses. • Periodically revisit your budget. Men and women should periodically revisit their household budgets to determine if their budgets are effective and how those budgets are impacting life at home. Expect to make some minor tweaks whenever revisiting your budget, and don’t be averse to making more significant changes if the budget is proving especially difficult on certain members of your household. Building a household budget is no small task. Men and women willing to work together and revisit their budgets every so often may find that such an approach eventually creates a more financially stable and enjoyable situation at home.

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The Douglas-Elbert Music Teachers Association’s 20th Anniversary Festival took place April 11, when more than 300 music students performed in front of a panel of judges. One hundred and six scored high enough to perform at one of four honors concerts on April 18 at the Parker Bible Church. Pictured is the group from the 2 p.m. performance. Courtesy photo

Hundreds of student musicians perform Area teachers group dates back to 1994

Of the performers, 106 students scored high enough to perform at one of four honors concerts, which took place April 18 at the Parker Bible Church. This year, to celebrate the 20th anniversary, the honors concerts featured four alumni who studied with a teacher from the association. The performers were Catherine Williams, Becky Conwell, Nathan Johnson and Arielle Wilson. During the finale of the honors concert, 30 people with the Castle Rock Chorale stood up and formed a singing flash mob as special surprise for performers, teachers and the audience. A special addition to this year’s festival was a composition contest that included submitting an original musical creation. First-place winners from each age category are Annie Quin, elementary; Mikey McFad-

Staff report The Douglas-Elbert Music Teachers Association’s 20th Anniversary Festival took place April 11 at Parker Bible Church. There were 333 student performances, which included piano, voice, guitar, string and woodwind. Each student, ages 5 to 19, performed two contrasting songs that were judged. The eight judges, selected from across the Front Range, gave each student a performance rating that reflected his or her demonstration of memorization, technique, accuracy, rhythm and musicianship.

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THINGS DO THEATER/SHOWS Town Hall Season Finale

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The GoRuck 5K provides the cardio of a 5K with the strength training of rucking with weights. Participants walk with a rucksack on their backs filled with sandbags in weights that correlate with their body type and fitness level. The GoRuck Kill That 5K is Saturday, May 9, at Cherokee Ranch and Castle in Sedalia. Onsite registration and event preparation will begin at 3 p.m., and the 5K begins at 5:30 p.m. Participants are required to bring their ruck, a.k.a. backpack, and weight (20 pounds for women, 30 pounds for men and 45 pounds for the elite men or women). Go to http://www.goruck.com/kill-that-5k/c/51 for details and to register.

Family History

Stop by the Parker Library from 9-11 a.m. Saturday, May 9, for help with getting started on your family history. Members of the Parker Genealogical Society will be on hand to share their expertise with you. All ages welcome, no charge. Call Marilyn for more information, 303-840-5342.

Elk Foundation Banquet

MUSIC/CONCERTS Littleton Symphony Season Finale

Extreme Weight Loss Cast

Arapahoe Philharmonic Season Finale

Arapahoe Philharmonic wraps up its 2014-2015 season Friday, May 15, with “Beethoven’s Message,” a program featuring a commission by composer Edgar Girtain and Ludwig van Beethoven’s iconic Symphony No. 9. Performance is at 7:30 p.m. at Mission Hills Church, 620 SouthPark Drive, Littleton. At 6:45 p.m., director Devin Patrick Hughes will be joined by Cherry Creek Chorale Music Director Brian Patrick Leatherman and composer Edgar Girtain for an exploration of the program. The talk will occur in room M12 off of the Mission Hills Church lobby. Concert tickets are available at www. arapahoe-phil.org, by phone at 303-781-1892 and at the door the night of the concert beginning at 6:30 p.m.

Music Arts Festival

Highlands Ranch Concert Band presents its 10th annual Music Arts Festival, a free, two-day family event that also features a Festival Marketplace. The concert band hosts the event in which local bands can show off their talent. The festival is a fundraiser so the band can continue to offer free concerts. The Music Arts Festival is from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, May 16, and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, May 17, at Civic Green Park, 9370 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Go to www.hrmafestival.org, or contact Randy at 303-805-7404.

ART Featured Artists

Sharon Chinn, Fredia Cox and Suzanne Maxwell will be the featured artists in May at Solid Grounds Coffee House, 6504 S. Broadway, Littleton. Show runs through May 29; hours are 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Friday; 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday; and 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday. A variety of sizes and mediums of art are featured. Also during the month, artists will paint at the coffee house and will be available to discuss their art. All three artists are members of the Littleton Paint Box Guild. Go to http://paintboxguildlittleton.org/Paint_Box_Guild_Littleton/Welcome.html.

Student Showcase

Bird Banding Breakfast

The Audubon Society of Greater Denver, 9308 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Littleton, plans its Mother’s Day Bird Banding Breakfast on Sunday, May 10. Mothers are admitted free. See wild songbirds up close and personal while taking in the beauty of the Audubon Nature Center and Chatfield State Park. After a continental breakfast, enjoy a leisurely spring hike and a visit to our popular bird banding station. Contact 303-973-9530, www.denveraudubon. org or communityoutreach@denveraudubon.org.

Using DNA to Uncover Past

Columbine Genealogical & Historical Society presents A Tale of Two Case Studies, led by society member Gina Ventola. Ventola will present two case studies using DNA to find answers from the past. Program is from 1-3 p.m. Tuesday, May 12, at Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 6400 S. University Blvd., Centennial. Contact Joyce B. Lohse, society president, at Joyce4Books@gmail.com. Go to www.ColumbineGenealogy.com or www.facebook.com/ColumbineGenealogy

Arapahoe Community College plans its annual Multimedia, Graphic Design and Illustration Student Showcase through Friday, May 8 at the Colorado Gallery of the Arts at ACC. Admission is free and the exhibit is open to the public. Hours are noon to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday (open until 7 p.m. Tuesdays). Gallery is closed Saturdays and Sundays. The Colorado Gallery of the Arts is on the first floor of the ACC Annex building. Contact John Hall at john.hall@arapahoe.edu or 303-797-5916.

Fine Arts Guild Spring Show

The Heritage Fine Arts Guild of Arapahoe County will have its annual, juried spring art show through May 28 at Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. Exhibit showcases watercolor, pencil, pastel, oil and acrylic artwork in realistic, stylized and abstract styles. The exhibit is free and open to the public. All works may be purchased directly from the artists. Go to www.heritage-guild.com.

Art Guild Member Exhibitions

Members of the Heritage Fine Arts Guild of Arapahoe County will have their natureinspired paintings featured in exhibits at Parker and Porter Adventist hospitals. Exhibits are sponsored by the Healing Arts Program of the Rocky Mountain Adventist Healthcare Foundation in support of the two hospitals. The framed images on display will be available for sale as unframed originals. The information desk and gift shop at each hospital will each have a price list and contact information for purchasing the pieces. The Parker hospital exhibit is open through Sunday, July 5, and features 12 paintings. Select pieces will remain at the facility’s Cancer Center through Aug. 5. The Porter hospital exhibit is open through Monday, July 6, and features eight paintings. Go to www.heritage-guild.com.

EVENTS Spring Plant Sale, Preview Party

Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St., Denver, presents its annual spring plant sale from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, May 8, and Saturday, May 9. This year’s sale focuses on the importance of pollinators by offering more pollinator-attracting plants and a pre-designed garden layout themed for pollinators. Shoppers are encouraged to bring their own wagons, carts, wheelbarrow or boxes. Members get 10 percent off purchases; admission to the sale is free. A preview party for the sale is planned from 4-8 p.m. Thursday, May 7. Cost includes appetizers, wine and beer, along with early access to the plants. Go to www.botanicgardens.org.

Household Chemical Roundup

Gardens Summer Exhibitions

Denver Botanic Gardens presents “Broken: Horse-Riding Textiles” from Saturday, May 9 to Sunday, Aug. 9 in the Gates Garden Court Gallery. Exhibit presents weavings that developed as a result of horse culture. The Gardens’ 2015 outdoor exhibition is “Deborah Butterfield: The Nature of Horses,” which runs from Saturday, May 23 to Sunday, Oct. 18. Butterfield’s life-size horses made of cast bronze wood will be displayed throughout the gardens, 1007 York St., Denver. Go to www.botanicgardens. org.

May 9, at Thread Play, 8223 S. Quebec St., Unit J, Centennial. Bernina educators Christine Gist will lead attendees through three projects. Cost includes all supplies, use of machines, lunch and a souvenir bag. Register by calling 303-237-6462, or stop by the store. Go to www.threadplay.net.

The final production in Town Hall Arts Center’s 2014-15 season is “Young Frankenstein,” which runs from Friday, May 15, to Sunday, June 14. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, with a 2 p.m. show on Saturday, May 23 and Saturday, May 30, and at 2 p.m. Sundays, with a 6:30 p.m. show on Sunday, June 7. Tickets are available online at www.townhallartscenter.org, by calling 303-7942787, ext. 5, or at the box office at Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main St., Littleton.

Littleton Symphony Orchestra performs its season finale of its Fantastic Piano Concertos and Great American Masterworks: American in Paris series at 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 15, at Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St., Littleton. Concert will feature internationally known pianist Lori Sims performing Brahms’ Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-flat major, op. 83. Tickets available at www.littletonsymphony.org or at Gorsett Violin Shop, 8100 S. Quebec St., B206 in Centennial, or at the door on concert night. Call 303-933-6824 or email info@ littletonsymphony.org for information.

The next Douglas County Household Chemical Roundup is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 9, at the Parker Joint Services Center, 17801 E. Plaza Drive. To enter the site, turn right onto Plaza Drive from southbound Twenty Mile Road. Residents are encouraged to register in advance to decrease wait time. Go to http://www.tchd. org/250/Home-Chemical-Waste for information and to register. Call 303-846-6249.

New DAR Chapter

The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution is looking to form a new chapter in Castle Rock. A prospective member workshop is Saturday, May 9, and will provide information on the mission and purpose of DAR, and will also provide methods and suggestions for tracing ancestors back to a Revolutionary War Patriot. All women who can document descent from a Revolutionary War Patriot are encouraged to consider the benefits of joining DAR. Volunteers can help with research to apply for membership. Go to www.DAR.org or contact state organizing secretary Paula Lasky at 303-690-5168 for information or to RSVP for one of the workshops.

Sewapalooza

Learn the latest sewing, embroidery ad quilting techniques at Sewapalooza, a handson sewing, embroidery and quilting workshop, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday,

The 14th annual Castle Rock Chapter Banquet for the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation is at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, May 9, at the Douglas County Events Center. Dinner will be served followed by a live auction, silent auction, raffle and prize drawings. Contact Beth Hassett at 303-470-8219 for information and tickets. Meet Jeff and Juliana Macht, father and daughter, who were cast members on season 4 of ABC’s popular television show “Extreme Weight Loss.” Program is at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 12, at Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. The Machts worked with personal trainers on the show who guided them on a journey to lose half of their body weight in one year. Jeff and Juliana became the television show’s first dad and daughter team; Jeff was the oldest cast member at 56 and Juliana the youngest at 16. They lost a combined total of 300 pounds in one year. Jeff, Juliana and Jeff ’s wife, Michelle, will talk about how they achieved their goals and how others can do the same by having a healthier lifestyle. Call 303-795-3961.

Author Shares Tribute of RMNP

Award-winning nature writer Mary Taylor Young grew up exploring Rocky Mountain National Park from her grandparents’ cabin in Estes Park. Her love of nature and the outdoors led to a degree in zoology from Colorado State University and a passion for nature and the environment. Celebrate the centennial of the park and hear Young’s tribute to its beauty. Presented by the Parker Area Historical Society, program is at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 12 at Ruth Memorial Chapel, 19560 E. Mainstreet, Parker. Arrive by 6:30 p.m. Young will sign and sell copies of her 15 books after the program.

Rocky Mountain National Park Program

Castle Rock Historical Society and Museum presents a presentation from Mary Taylor Young on the 100th anniversary of Rocky Mountain Natural Park. Program starts at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 14, at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Refreshments will be served at 6:45 p.m. Contact the Castle Rock Museum at 303-814-3164 or museum@castlerockhistoricalsociety.org.

17-Mile House Open House

Enjoy a casual stroll through the historic 17 Mile House Farm Park from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 16, and Saturday, June 20. Local history enthusiasts will be available to answer questions about the 1860s property just north of Cottonwood at 8181 S. Parker Road, Centennial. Nice walking trails to Cherry Creek are accessible from the park. Free. Contact Arapahoe County Open Spaces at 720-874-6540.

Spring Hike: Cherokee Ranch and Castle

Cherokee Ranch offers a wealth of habitats and a rich flora along with gorgeous views of the Rockies and Denver skyline. Spring comes gently on the Ranch: pasque flowers, Easter daisies, penstemons and numerous members of the pea family are blooming. Unique bird sightings are likely. Tour guides are Denver Botanic Gardens’ horticulturists Mike Kintgen and Lynn Willcockson. Participants meet at the ranch in Sedalia. Hike goes from 8-10 a.m. Saturday, May 16. Go to www.botanicgardens.org.

Trolley Tour

Castle Rock History Museum plans the sixth annual Trolley Tour on Saturday, May 16. This year’s focus will be the 1965 flood of Castle Rock and the bridges that were washed out, leaving Castle Rock cut off from the rest of Colorado. Meet at the Castle Rock Museum to board the trolley. Tour times are at 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2 p.m., and are approximately 45 minutes long. Call or email the museum for reservations as seating is limited; Museum@castlerockhistoricalsociety.org, or 303-814-3164

Wild Food Gourmet

Explore the fascinating world of wild edibles from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 16, at Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St., Denver. Start with an herb walk to identify local wild edibles. Discover the optimum nutrition and delicious tastes provided by plants you usually weed and toss in the compost pile. Prepare a delicious meal using common wild plants including nettle, chickweed, dandelion, lambs quarters and more. Learn how to make conifer needle vodka and enjoy a cocktail as we prepare an appetizer, fresh greens salad, a savory cream soup and a delicious pesto for our wild foods pasta. Recipes, cocktail and meal included. Go to www.botanicgardens. org for information.

Urban Homesteader Classes: Backyard Goat Keeping

Get an introduction for anyone interested in raising backyard dwarf dairy goats. Join Sundari Kraft, of EatWhereULive and Heirloom Gardens, to learn how to choose the perfect goats (best breeds and how/where to purchase), make housing and fencing, feed, collect milk, breed and provide proper medical care and hoof trimming. Participants also learn how to navigate financial considerations, overcome common challenges and get proper livestock licenses. Class is from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 16, at Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St., Denver. Go to www.botanicgardens.org.

Bird Observatory Open

Visitors to the Audubon Nature Center in May can watch research in action while seeing warblers, sparrows, woodpeckers, thrushes and other songbirds at Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory’s bird banding station, which is open from 7:30-11 a.m. through Sunday, May 31. An ornithologist (bird researcher) will attach bands onto the legs of wild birds to help track their migratory path throughout the United States and beyond. The center is at 11280 S. Waterton Road. Contact info@denveraudubon.org or call 303-973-9530.

Farmers’ and Street Markets

The Highlands Ranch Community Association’s farmers’ and street markets are open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 25, at Town Center, 9288 Dorchester St., Highlands Ranch. For details, pick up a Colorado Farm Fresh Directory at any HRC recreational center or go to http://hrcaonline.org/Classes-Camps-Activities/ Events/Calendar-Events/ctl/viewdetail/mid/5667/itemid/7479/d/20150503.

HEALTH Health Alliance Meeting

South Metro Health Alliance presents luncheons that include panel discussions, audience feedback and statistics of stigma reduction and learning. The next meeting is from 6-8:30 p.m. Thursday, May 7 in Highlands Rach, and from 6-8:30 p.m. Monday, May 11, at the University of Phoenix, 10004 Park Meadows Drive, Lone Tree. Events are free, but prior registration is required. Go to www.SMHACO.org. Calendar continues on Page 23

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Historic Littleton evokes past with fashion show Attendees at free event can enjoy birthday cake By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe@colorado communitymedia.com Historic Littleton Inc. wanted to participate in Littleton’s ongoing 125th anniversary celebration — and to mark the organization’s own 25th. Board member Rebecca Kast had seen a historic fashion show in Denver that seemed festive and entertaining, and she arranged with the women involved to bring it to Littleton’s Town Hall Arts Center at 7 p.m. May 18. The event is free and open to the public and will include birthday cake following the fashion show. Kast has worked with the script a bit to include Littleton history, highlighting what local women were wearing and doing through the years. During two breaks in the show, dancers from Adventure in Dance will perform the Charleston from the 1920s and the Lindy Hop from the 1940s. In the 1880s, Littleton had 30 houses, numerous businesses and a population of 200. The style involved high necks, long sleeves and a bustle

IF YOU GO The Historic Fashion Show will be at 7 p.m. May 18 at Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main St. in downtown Littleton. Admission is free. — and corsets. From the 1890s on, various community groups worked to improve the town — especially the Littleton Women’s Club, which promoted the building of a library. The 1930s brought softer, more feminine styles, as well as some career clothes as women entered the workforce. Hemlines were anklelength. In the 1940s, hemlines rose and women were very involved in homefront war efforts. In the 1950s, Littleton grew rapidly with the advent of Martin Marietta and Marathon Oil. Fashions were influenced by the Dior look, and the 1960s were a decade of turmoil. Fashions included the flower child as well as the trim “Jackie” look. Manmade fabrics became popular … The community is welcome to attend this event.

Calendar Continued from Page 22

Healthier Living Colorado A program to help people face the challenges of living with an ongoing health condition such as heart disease, lung condition, diabetes or arthritis will meet from 1-3:30 p.m. Mondays, through May 18, at University Family Medicine, Park Meadows, 8080 E. Park Meadows Drive, Lone Tree. The class is free and open to the community. For information and to register, contact Maripat Gallas, 303-984-1845 or maripat@

Historic Littleton’s Historic Fashion Show at Town Hall on May 18 will show fashions from the 1880s to 1970s. In the late 19th century, when Littleton boasted only 30 houses, a proper Victorian lady might have dressed like this to go out for tea or dinner. Karen Zayez of Littleton is the model. Courtesy photos

A silk brocade sheath was fashionable for Littleton women in the 1950s. This or a comparable design will appear in Historic Littleton’s Historic Fashion Show on May 18 at Town Hall Arts Center. The model is Taylor Summers.

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50th Anniversary Gala

Pedaling 4 Parkinson

Arapahoe Community College Foundation plans its 50th anniversary gala from 7-11 p.m. Thursday, May 21, at Cielo at Castle Pines. Event includes casino games, hosted bar, signature cocktails, hand-crafted menu, dancing and “Fashion Show of the Decades.” Tickets sold through Tuesday, May 12 (no tickets sold at the event). Go to http://www.arapahoe. edu/gala.

The Pedaling 4 Parkinson’s bike ride is Saturday, June 13, at Sweetwater Park in Lone Tree. The ride will have three routes: Century (100 miles), Metric Century (62 miles) and a 10-mile ride. The fundraiser will benefit the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research. The ride starts at 7 a.m. An expo will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Riders will be treated to lunch, a beer garden, live music, sponsor booths and activities. Live music will continue into the evening as Lone Tree presents the first show of its summer concert series. Registration is now open at www.pedaling4parkinsons.org.

EDUCATION

Wizard Camp Registration is now open for Theatre of Dreams Wizard Camps, open to all ages, from 7 to adult. Cost includes all supplies and a tote bag. Sign up at least two weeks before class. Sessions are offered Monday through Thursday, June 8-11,

June 22-25, July 6-9 and Aug. 3-6. Camps run from 9:30 a.m. to noon each day, and recital show for family and friends will be at noon on the last day of each session. Camps take place at Theatre of Dreams, 735 Park St., Castle Rock. Call 303-660-6799. To sign up, send $175 check, payable to Dream Masterz, to 3721 Starflower Road, Castle Rock, CO 80109-8453. Check will not be cashed until a minimum of 10 participants sign up for session.

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Lacrosse charges into mainstream High school participation rides wave of interest in sport

DID YOU KNOW? ORIGINS: Lacrosse originated in North America centuries ago. Native Americans played a version of the game in which there were often 100 players or more per side and the contests went on for days.

By Jim Benton

jbenton@colorado communitymedia.com Glance at a park, field or back yard these days and there’s a good chance you’ll see youths playing catch with a lacrosse ball or bouncing one against a wall. Lacrosse continues to gain popularity in high schools in Colorado and across the nation. This week, dozens of teams open the state playoffs in the quest for a championship, a showcase of how far the game has come. “The sport is exploding for one reason: It is so fun,” said Mountain Vista boys coach Jake Herman. “My wife never played, but one of her favorite things to do is go play catch. Lacrosse to me is the perfect mix of soccer, basketball and hockey. It has a tough-guy side with it being physical, yet requires finesse to do well.” This season there are 73 Colorado high school boys teams and 45 girls teams, compared to a combined 43 teams when the sport was first recognized by the state high school sports governing body in 1999. Colorado is one of 23 states to sanction boys lacrosse and one of 25 states, and the District of Columbia, to approve girls lacrosse. Many of the teams in Colorado are co-op clubs with players coming from different schools. For the 2013-14 season, lacrosse participation increased by 9,744 from the previous season to 188,689 nationwide, according to the National Federation of State High School Associations. “It’s a very magnetic game; kids love to play it,” said Cherry Creek boys coach Bryan Perry. Despite the swelling participation, lacrosse is still a mystifying sport to many people. “One of the ways I kind of describe it for people who might not have held a stick or played lacrosse, or even seen it, is it’s a lot like hockey, where you have to skate, puck-handle and use your stick and have your balance at all times,” said 2006 Arapahoe High graduate Drew Robertson, who is now the junior varsity boys coach at Denver South. “But in lacrosse, it’s obviously running. It’s constant running and constant eye-hand coordination.” The increase of youth lacrosse teams, the influence of the University of Denver’s collegiate program and the addition of the Colorado Mammoth and Denver Outlaws professional teams have helped spur in-state lacrosse interest. “Kids are starting to play at a younger age and it is affecting the level of high school play,” Robertson said. “Players are getting scholarship looks from major Division I programs. When I was in high school you had to do the recruiting yourself. The growth in youth programs has been crazy.” Kirsten Greenlaw, who plays on the ThunderRidge girls team, will be playing next season at San Diego State. “Girls now are starting the recruiting process as sophomores, and that is really awesome how fast we are growing,” she said. Wheat Ridge boys coach Chris Knott credits increased visibility, thanks largely to the Mammoth and Outlaws, with helping the growth of the sport. “One neighbor gets another neighbor going and brings home a stick,” he said. “It’s really hard not to fall in love with the game once you try it.” Golden High boys coach and Arapahoe graduate Kurt Ohlen emphasized that almost all types of youths can play lacrosse once the basic skills are learned. “It’s a sport that is kind of acceptable to everyone in terms of physicality,” said Ohlen.

TODAY’S GAME: • Boys lacrosse teams field 10 players per side and girls squads have 12 per team. • Boys play four 12-minute quarters and girls play two 20-minute halves. • The field is 110 yards long, with nets set up near the end of each side. • In the boys game, contact called “checking” — similar to hockey — is allowed, above the waist. It is against the rules of the girls game, but players may make contact with their sticks. • Goals are worth one point. • The stick and ball: Players carry sticks more than 3 feet in length with a webbed pouch on the end. The ball is made out of rubber and is slightly smaller than a baseball, but heavier. THE COSTS:

Douglas County/Castle View’s Brooke Pearson, left, and ThunderRidge’s Alex Aten face off following a Grizzlies’ goal in the second half of their April 23 contest. Photos by Chase Ellis

Helmet prices start at around $100 but can retail for upward of $200. Sticks can be found for under $100 but a good one can go for more than $150. Gloves, shoulder pads, shoes and other equipment can add a few hundred more dollars to the cost of suiting up.

South metro area sets the standard By Jim Benton

jbenton@colorado communitymedia.com Boys and girls high school lacrosse has been dominated by teams in the southern part of the Denver metro area. Cherry Creek, Mountain Vista, Regis Jesuit, Kent Denver, Arapahoe, Rock Canyon and Castle View were in the top 10 in the most recent CSHAANow.com Class 5A rankings. Valor Christian and Ponderosa are among the teams ranked in the Class 4A boys poll. The girls poll finds Cherry Creek, Arapahoe and ThunderRidge ranked first, fifth and seventh. “There’s good competition in the youth programs and that breeds for a higher level of player earlier,” said Cherry Creek boys coach Bryan Perry. “So with that competition, it makes everybody better.” Golden boys coach Kurt Ohlen played at Arapahoe before the Colorado High School Activities Association sanctioned the sport in 1999. “A lot of those areas breathed lacrosse a lot earlier,” Ohlen said. “A lot of those programs have deep roots. I would also say there is probably something of a socioeconomic component to it. Lacrosse is an expensive sport, not as expensive a hockey, but kind of

“In basketball, you kind of have to be a little taller and in football you kind of need to be bigger. In lacrosse, you don’t necessarily need any of those things. There’s a sport for everyone on the field.” The physical nature of play in the boys

Nathan Geck, right, of Rock Canyon unleashes a goal from 14 yards out as Highlands Ranch defender Jack Lemieux (15) approaches during a game in March. intimidating to get into. So you have a part of town where people have the disposable income to get their kids into it and that has something to do with it, too.” On the boys side, Kent Denver, located in Cherry Hills Village, has won five state titles and been the runner-up twice. Cherry Creek has brought home four state titles to Greenwood Village and been second five times.

Arapahoe is a three-time state titlist, Regis Jesuit has won it all twice and Ponderosa once. Arapahoe and Regis have each been the state runner-up twice. Cherry Creek has dominated the girls state playoffs, winning 10 championships, and has been the runner-up seven times. Kent Denver has secured three state titles and been second five times.

sport — the girls version has much less contact — is also a draw. At the same time, the contact in boys lacrosse doesn’t lead to as many season-ending or career-ending injuries as in football. Mountain Vista senior Christian

Barker is one of many players who appreciate the blend of finesse and force. “There’s still hitting enough that you like it and it’s fun,” he said. “The physicality aspect is there and it’s not football, where people are coming at you and trying to hurt you.”

BY THE NUMBERS 2,143

5,205

$105 million

Number of boys and girls playing high school lacrosse in Colorado during the 1998-99 school year.

Number of boys and girls playing high school lacrosse in Colorado during the 2013-14 school year.

Amount spent on lacrosse equipment in the United States in 2014, according to statista.com

Number of teams in Major League Lacrosse. The league began play in 2001, and its teams include the Denver Outlaws.

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ThunderRidge 2, Ralston Valley 0 - Kayla Hill scored and assisted second-half goals as No. 1 ThunderRidge rebounded from its first loss of the season with a win at Ralston Valley on April 30. Hill scored off of a Kylee Duren assist and assisted Shae Holmes’s goal. Mountain Vista 4, ThunderRidge 1 Jamie Brunworth scored the opening goal of the contest as No. 1 ThunderRidge grabbed an early lead before No. 2 Mountain Vista struck for two goals before the half, and two more after, to hand the Grizzlies their first loss of the season, and grab the league crown, on April 28. Mallory Pugh scored twice before the halftime break, one on an assist from Katie Joella, before Megan Rumbold struck a long-range goal and Megan Massey capped the contest with a goal late in the half. Douglas County 5, Highlands Ranch 2 - Rachel Muller scored a hat trick, pushing her season goal tally to 12, as Douglas County closed the season with back-to-back wins in league play with a win over Highlands Ranch on April 29. Lexi Leohner and Elli Zimmer each scored a goal for Douglas County. Rock Canyon 1, Doherty 0 - Rebecca Pousma finished a Megan Pitman pass to net the game’s only goal in the second-half of a Rock Canyon win over Doherty on April 29. Camryn Yacks recorded the shutout in goal for the Jaguars. Rock Canyon 1, Legend 0 (OT) - Alex Vidger converted a Maddie Brown pass into the game-winning goal five minutes into extra time as No. 6 Rock Canyon avoided an upset at the hands of Legend on April 28. SkyView Academy 5, Denver Science &

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Tech Green Valley Ranch 0 - SkyView Academy earned a shutout win in the final regular season contest this season at home on May 1. Peak to Peak 1, SkyView Academy 0 SkyView Academy forced No. 7 Peak to Peak’s keeper into 13 saves, but were shutout at home in a league match on April 30. Kent Denver 3, SkyView Academy 1 - The Hawks surrendered three first-half goals in a league loss to No. 4 Kent Denver on the road on April 28. S. Utlley scored the lone goal in the loss for SkyView Academy. Valor Christian 0, Green Mountain 0 (2OT) - Valor Christian placed nine shots on goal in a scoreless draw with Green Mountain on April 29. Valor’s Alexandra Daws went the full 100 minutes in goal and made nine saves. Valor Christian 2, Rampart 0 - Aeva Graber set up first half goals for Paige Kula and Gabby Fleischli to lead No. 2 Valor to a road win over Rampart on April 27. Alexandra Daws and Addison Daws split halves in goal, each recording a save. Eaglecrest 2, Highlands Ranch 1 (OT) - The Raptors scored a goal two minutes into the extra period and Highlands Ranch remained winless on the season after its first extra-time match of the season on April 27.

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Mountain Vista 13, Arapahoe 7 - Mountain Vista, sitting at No. 2 in CHSAANow. com’s Class 5A Boys Lacrosse rankings, won its 10th-consecutive game with a win over No. 7 Arapahoe at LPS Stadium on April 30. Christian Barker scored five goals and Latrell Harris grabbed nine ground balls for the Golden Eagles. Paxton Boyer was strong in goal recording 10 saves. Mountain Vista 8, Palmer 2 - Secondranked Mountain Vista notched its ninthconsecutive win in a defensive showcase against Palmer on April 28. Paxton Boyer made eight saves and Christian Barker and Colin Munro scored twice apiece in the win. ThunderRidge 14, Boulder 8 - ThunderRidge closed the regular season with a win at home over Boulder on May 1. The Grizzlies scored on 14-of-25 shots on goal. Legend 7, ThunderRidge 6 (OT) - Legend put together a 4-0 third quarter to come back and force overtime where it beat ThunderRidge with a goal right at the one minute mark on April 28. Kaleb Stroman made seven saves and Isaac Stroman led the attack with three goals and an assist for Legend. Rock Canyon 8, Castle View 7 - Eighthranked Rock Canyon held off No. 10 Castle View to pick up a win in the final regular season game for the schools on May 2. Nathan Geck, Reid Becker, and Wesley Wainwright scored twice each for Rock Canyon. Rock Canyon goalie Erik Peters saved 12-of-19 shots. Rock Canyon 13, Lewis-Palmer 7 - Rock Canyon led 7-0 at the halftime break and marched to a league win on the road on April 30. Colton Jackson (four goals, one assist) and Nathan Geck (two goals, three assists) led the attack with five points each and Hunter Newcomb finished with four goals scored. Rock Canyon 13, Mullen 4 - Colton Jackson recorded five points with three goals and two assists and grabbed three ground balls as No. 8 Rock Canyon defeated Mullen at Shea Stadium on April 28. Erik Peters saved eight shots in goal. Valor Christian 19, Fountain Valley/ Roundup continues on Page 26

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Vista wins Continental League title Pugh sparks 4-1 win over previously unbeaten ThunderRidge By Jim Benton

jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com Mountain Vista’s Mallory Pugh looked like a worldclass player as she darted through and around ThunderRidge players during the April 28 Continental League girls championship match at Shea Stadium. Pugh, a junior at Mountain Vista and a member of the USA Under 20 women’s national team, scored twice and had an assist as the Golden Eagles, ranked second in the CHSAANow.com Class 5A poll, defeated previously unbeaten and top-ranked ThunderRidge 4-1 to claim their fifth league championship. “I mean there’s soccer and then there is Mallory Pugh soccer,” said Vista coach Theresa Echtermeyer. “Mal is a special player, not just here for us in this community, but around the country. We’re very blessed to have Mal on the team.” Key moments: Jamie Brunworth controlled a loose ball and tallied ThunderRidge’s lone goal 14 minutes into the match to give the Grizzlies the early lead but a couple of Pugh’s hypnotizing moves and accurate shots put Vista up 2-1 at halftime. The Golden Eagles dominated the second half. “Our captains and everyone on the team has that high standard,” said Pugh. “That helps me and the positive impact on the game and that helped me score the two goals.” Key players/statistics: Megan Massey and Megan Rumbold also scored for Vista, which has outscored opponents 74-7. That includes two shutout losses to open

the season. Pugh has 24 goals and 12 assists in the 10 games in which she has played. Coming into the game, ThunderRidge had allowed only five goals behind the stellar goalkeeping of Sabrina Macias, who injured her arm making a save on a Pugh shot early in the game and didn’t play in the second half. They said it: “That was a good test for a team to see what happens when you are down a goal and if you can keep up your intensity,” said Echtermeyer. “The game meant a lot for both teams. We wanted to get back the league championship. “We thought we could have scored earlier in the game and obviously their goalkeeper made ridiculous saves. She’s definitely a very good player and the best goalkeeper I’ve seen this year.” ThunderRidge coach Chris Smith feels the loss might be helpful for his team. “It definitely can be a help because it can be humbling,” said Smith. “We’ve been sitting at the top for so long now that it’s a good thing for us to maybe have the target off our backs a little bit. We still know we’re one of the best and one of the top teams in the state. “We have to move forward. We instill in these girls positivity and taking the best out of everything and the adversity. We want these kids to recognize that one, it’s a game, and two it’s a life lesson every time we play whether we win or lose. Obviously this one we were on the losing end. Mountain Vista’s team speed is insane. It’s tough to deal with.” Going forward: State playoffs brackets were announced May 2, with both teams safely in. But both Mountain Vista (13-2-0) and ThunderRidge (13-1-0) may be without standouts. Pugh has a commitment to be with the national team May 9-18 and Macias is undergoing tests on her injured arm and will be sidelined at least two weeks.

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Colorado Springs 1 - Valor capped an undefeated regular season in style with a dominating win on May 1. Thirteen players scored for Valor in the win with Charlie McVaney and Dan Provost scoring three goals each. Provost also had four assists in the win. Valor Christian 9, Cheyenne Mountain 8 (2OT) - Senior goalie Shawn Johnson made 12 saves to allow Valor to survive and defeat No. 3 Cheyenne Mountain on April 29. Grayson Goodyear scored three goals and Ryan Russell had four assists for Valor. Valor Christian 12, Dawson School 8 - Top-ranked Valor held Dawson School scoreless in the fourth quarter and scored six goals in the period to comeback and win to preserve its unbeaten record this season on April 27. Don Provost scored six goals and Shawn Johnson made 11 saves in the win.

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Mountain Vista’s Mallory Pugh (9) scored a pair of goals in her team’s 4-1 league victory over ThunderRidge on April 28. ThunderRidge’s Kaley Tucker makes an effort to stop Pugh on this play. Photo by Jim Benton

McKenna Johnson scored four goals, Amanda Eggerbrecht scored three times, and Holley Fellows found the net twice. Valor Christian 4, Summit 2 - Valor was able to hold off and defeat Summit in a defensive battle at home on April 30. ThunderRidge 15, Valor Christian 8 - The seventh-ranked Grizzlies were able to defeat Valor Christian on the road in a league contest on April 28. Valor Christian 11, Grandview 9 Sophia Niemi scored five goals as Valor snapped a string of back-to-back losses with a win at home over Grandview on April 27. Maddie Meuret played a strong game in goal and recorded 12 saves.

Baseball

Skyview Academy 15, Manual 3 The Hawks scored nine runs over the final three innings to break open a close game with Manual on the road on April 29. Wheat Ridge 8, Valor Christian 5 The Eagles allowed an eight-run fifth inning in a loss to No. 1 Wheat Ridge on the road on April 30. Blake Donels hit a solo home run and Sean Rooney went 4-for-4 at the plate for Valor. D’Evelyn 10, Valor Christian 8 - Valor could not upset No. 2 D’Evelyn in a home, league contest on April 29. Joel Pierce went 3-for-4 with two doubles, two RBIs, and two runs scored in the loss. Douglas County 7, Mountain Vista 3 - A five-run fifth inning propelled the Huskies to an upset of No. 5 Mountain Vista on the road on April 29. JP Rubino homered and drove in two runs in a three-hit day and Sean Kelsen drove in two for the Huskies. Taylor Williams held Vista to three runs, two earned, on three hits in seven innings to earn the win. Mountain Vista 8, ThunderRidge 0 Marc Mumper tossed a complete game

shutout allowing only two hits and striking out nine to lead No. 5 Mountain Vista to a win over ThunderRidge on April 27. Cooper Shearon hit a three-run home run and Mumper drove in two runs at the plate. Chaparral 4, Rock Canyon 2 Chaparral upset Rock Canyon behind a two-run sixth inning that broke open a 2-2 game on April 30. Addison Kaasch homered and drove two in for the Wolverines. Chaparral starting pitcher Jaden Simmons allowed two runs, one earned, on six hits to take the win with a complete game. Highlands Ranch 4, Eaglecrest 2 Andrew Liffrig broke open a 2-2 tie with a two-run home run in the bottom of the sixth inning for a Highlands Ranch win on May 2. Ryan Blackwood earned the win on the mound in relief with two innings of work allowing no hits and striking out three. Rock Canyon 5, Highlands Ranch 4 - Rock Canyon’s Quinn O’Neill hit a walk-off double as the No. 4 Jaguars held off Highlands Ranch at home on April 29. O’Neill finished 2-for-3 with two doubles and four RBIs in the win. Highlands Ranch 7, Castle View 1 Carter Motz allowed an unearned run in five innings on the mound for Highlands Ranch in a win over Castle View at home on April 27. Aaron Dammel and John Mallon each drove in two runs for the Falcons.

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ThunderRidge - Senior midfielder Kayla Hill was selected the National Player of the Week by TopDrawerSoccer. com on April 29 for the week of April 19-25. Hill scored the only goal in a 1-0 win over Regis Jesuit and provided five assists in the 3-0 week for the Grizzlies.

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DC Proud 5K draws near Proceeds from walk-run to benefit suicide awareness and prevention Staff report The second annual DC Proud DC Strong 5k and Festival will be 8 to 11 a.m. May 9 at Douglas County High School. The 5K walkrun is intended to bring people together to run, walk, talk and be together to support friends and family of Douglas County schools. The festival will feature post-race snacks, sports performances, a DJ, booths, children’s activities and a raffle. Registration ranges from $15 for students to $35 for adults.

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YOGA CLASS. Health Ministries at St. Andrew United Methodist Church welcomes the community to their health class: Yoga helps improve flexibility, balance, alignment, posture, toning, strengthening, relaxation and awareness. Class is offered from 9:4510:45 a.m. Wednesdays. Sessions are 10 weeks, and drop-ins are welcome. Cost is $90 per 10 weeks or $15 per session. All levels are welcome. For information, contact the leader Martha who has taught yoga for many years, Call 720-480-2164, ihealing@msn.com. St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 9203 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Call 303-794-2683 for information or visit www.st-andrew-umc.com.

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AMERICAN LEGION Highlands Ranch Post 1260 meets at 6:30 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of each month at the Northridge Recreation Center, 8801 S. Broadway, Highlands Ranch. Call 720-663-1260. MANSION TOURS. The

Proceeds from the event registration will go to suicide prevention awareness and education in Douglas County, including the Second Wind Fund. The Second Wind Fund offers treatment services to at-risk children and youth. It matches those aged 19 or younger who are at risk of suicide with a licensed therapist in their community. In 2014, 43 Douglas County students were referred to programs designed to prevent suicide. The event organized by Douglas County High School alumni drew about 400 participants and raised nearly $10,000 in donations. Douglas County High School is located at 2842 Front St. in Castle Rock. To register, go to www.eventbrite.com/e/ dc-proud-dc-strong-5k-and-festival-tickets-16036075333

Highlands Ranch Metro District invites the public to visit the Highlands Ranch Mansion for free during regular open hours from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday. Visit www. HighlandsRanchMansion.com or call 303-791-0177.

TAIZE-STYLE SERVICE, a meditative hour of prayer, song, scripture and the labyrinth, is offered from 6:45-7:45 p.m. the fourth Thursday of the month at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 3350 E. White Bay Drive, Highlands Ranch. Child care is provided for this hour. The labyrinth is also available for individual meditation and prayer from 4 p.m. until the service on fourth Thursday, and from 4-8 p.m. on the second Thursdays. Call 303-7942683 or visit www.st-andrew-umc. com.

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BREAKFAST CLUB Singles 50 plus meets the third Saturday each month at the Ridge Grill, Castle Pines North Country Club, 1414 Castle Pines Parkway. This is an active singles group with opportunities to make new friends while enjoing various activities such as dinners, sports, theater, etc. Reservations are required; cost is price of your meal. Make reservations or find

information by calling 303-814-8428. Leave a name and number and you will receive a call back. The website is www.TBC50plus.org.

CASTLE ROCK Bridge Club plays a friendly ACBL-sanctioned duplicate game at 1 p.m. every Monday and Wednesday. For more information, a schedule of games and lessons, or directions to the Lowell Ranch 4H location at 2330 South I-25 East Frontage Road, go the website at castlerockbridge.com. For assistance in finding a bridge partner, call Georgiana Butler at 303-810-8504. Visit www. castlerockbridge.com. “CHAI” LANDS Ranch/

South Denver Metro Jewish Community Company. Call 303-470-6652.

FRIENDSHIPS ARE Golden is a local nonprofit club organized through love and collections of Sam Butcher’s Precious Moments Figures. Throughout the year we provide support to local charities. We meet once a month on the fourth Thursday of every month at Julie’s Hallmark 9441 S University Blvd. in Highlands Ranch from 6:30-9 p.m. For more information please contact Bry at Julie’s Hallmark 303-683-1146.

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SALOME’S STARS FOR RELEASE WEEK OF MAY 4, 2015

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) The Lamb is usually excited about taking on a new challenge. But if that’s a touch of doubt you’re feeling, maybe it’s you telling yourself to go slow on this until you learn more about it. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Accepting new commitments when you haven’t yet finished the batch on hand could be a bit rash. Better to ease up on the new ones until you get further along with your current lot. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Reward yourself for what’s sure to be a dynamic week with a getaway to someplace wonderful, hopefully with a wonderful someone. You’ll return refreshed and ready for what’s ahead.

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CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Some people might be anxious about your plans. So you need to take time to explain what you expect to do and how you expect do it. And don’t forget to ask for suggestions. LEO (July 23 to August 22) Dealing with an unfamiliar problem can be difficult. The wisest course you can take is to ask for advice from those who have been where you are and have come through it. Good luck. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Tackle a frustrating job problem by considering possibilities you might have ignored before. This reassures colleagues you’re serious about finding a solution, even if it’s not totally yours. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Your balanced approach to life proves to be helpful this week when someone you care for needs your spiritual comfort, while someone else benefits from your tough-love practicality. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Once again, you’re likely to be asked to keep a secret for someone. But do you really want to do so? Be honest with yourself and with your needs before you make any such commitment. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Taking a more direct approach from the more diplomatic one you’ve used before could make a difference in finally resolving a too-long-held disagreement. Try it. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Being asked for advice is flattering to the Sea Goat, who has a habit of saying the right thing. This time, expect someone to be especially impressed and to act on that sentiment. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) With a number of pressures easing, your project could be making a lot more progress than you expected by this time. That’s great news. But don’t let yourself be distracted; stay with it. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) An interesting challenge looms that could be exactly what you’ve been looking for. Discuss this with colleagues who could have much to contribute and who might want to join with you. BORN THIS WEEK: Your heart is always open to offer loving concern for others. And they, in turn, reach out to complete the circle. © 2015 King Features Synd., Inc.

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the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 51, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 122-B, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 9996 Strathfield Lane, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126

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 363, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 122-G, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 4196 Brookwood Court, Highlands Ranch, CO 80130

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.

Public Trustees PUBLIC NOTICE Littleton NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2015-0030 To Whom It May Concern: On 2/17/2015 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: ANTHONY WARDENBURG AND KRISTI WARDENBURG Original Beneficiary: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 5/2/2011 Recording Date of DOT: 5/10/2011 Reception No. of DOT: 2011029208 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $369,197.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $264,484.24 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: the failure to make timely payments required under said Deed of Trust and the Evidence of Debt secured thereby. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 53, ROXBOROUGH VILLAGE FILING NO. 15, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 6950 Blue Mesa Lane, Littleton, CO 80125 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, June 10, 2015, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended. If you believe that your lender or servicer has failed to provide a single point of contact (38-38-103.1 CRS) or they are still pursuing foreclosure even though you have submitted a completed loss mitigation application or you have been offered and have accepted a loss mitigation option (38-38103.2 CRS), you may file a complaint with the Colorado Attorney General (720-508-6006) or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (855-411-2372) or both. However, the filing of a complaint in and of itself will not stop the foreclosure process. First Publication: 4/16/2015 Last Publication: 5/14/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 2/19/2015 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: ERIN ROBSON Colorado Registration #: 46557 7700 E. ARAPAHOE ROAD, SUITE 150 , CENTENNIAL, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (877) 369-6122 Fax #: Attorney File #: CO-14-652239-JS *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No. 2015-0030 First Publication: 4/16/2015 Last Publication: 5/14/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch AMENDED NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0397 To Whom It May Concern: On 11/24/2014 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: HEATH B. FIRESTONE AND SHELLIE HARTSHORN Original Beneficiary: LENDERS DIRECT CAPITAL CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR THE STRUCTURED ASS E T I N V E S T M E N T L O A N T R U S T, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-6 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 3/11/2005 Recording Date of DOT: 3/16/2005 Reception No. of DOT: 2005022655 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $232,760.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $246,000.37 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: the failure to timely make payments as required under the Deed of Trust. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 51, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 122-B, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 9996 Strathfield Lane, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 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, June 3, 2015, 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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 3, 2015, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

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If you believe that your lender or servicer has failed to provide a single point of contact (38-38-103.1 CRS) or they are still pursuing foreclosure even though you have submitted a completed loss mitigation application or you have been offered and have accepted a loss mitigation option (38-38103.2 CRS), you may file a complaint with the Colorado Attorney General (720-508-6006) or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (855-411-2372) or both. However, the filing of a complaint in and of itself will not stop the foreclosure process. First Publication: 4/16/2015 Last Publication: 5/14/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 4/6/2015 ROBERT J. HUSSON DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: COURTNEY E. WRIGHT Colorado Registration #: 45482 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: Attorney File #: 14-003726 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2014-0397 First Publication: 4/16/2015 Last Publication: 5/14/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Littleton NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2015-0025 To Whom It May Concern: On 2/10/2015 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: BRIAN SCHNAKENBURG AND KARI NARUM Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR MERIDIAN LENDING CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: CHRISTIANA TRUST, A DIVISION OF WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT AS TRUSTEE OF ARLP TRUST 2 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 3/27/2008 Recording Date of DOT: 4/1/2008 Reception No. of DOT: 2008023354 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $235,632.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $271,662.04 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof.***Loan Modification Agreement recorded October 8, 2012 at Reception No. 2012075816 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 21, BLOCK 4, EXECUTIVE HOMES AT ROXBOROUGH VILLAGE FILING NO. 3, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 8214 Westside Street, Littleton, CO 80125 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, June 3, 2015, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended. If you believe that your lender or servicer has failed to provide a single point of contact (38-38-103.1 CRS) or they are still pursuing foreclosure even though you have submitted a completed loss mitigation application or you have been offered and have accepted a loss mitigation option (38-38103.2 CRS), you may file a complaint with the Colorado Attorney General (720-508-6006) or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (855-411-2372) or both. However, the filing of a complaint in and of itself will not stop the foreclosure process. First Publication: 4/9/2015 Last Publication: 5/7/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 2/19/2015 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 #: Fax #: Attorney File #: 4500.100648.F02 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2015-0025 First Publication: 4/9/2015 Last Publication: 5/7/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

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LOT 86, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 113-A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 117 W Sylvestor Pl, Littleton, CO 80129-6204

other violations of the terms thereof.

NOTICE OF SALE

Public Trustees PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2015-0029 To Whom It May Concern: On 2/17/2015 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: DEANNE M. GERBER AND RONALD J. GERBER Original Beneficiary: LIBERTY SAVINGS BANK, FSB. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: LIBERTY SAVINGS BANK, FSB Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 12/11/2002 Recording Date of DOT: 1/27/2003 Reception No. of DOT: 2003010813 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $80,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $106,398.05 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to make payments on said indebtedness when the same were due and owing, and the legal holder of the indebtedness has accelerated the same and declared the same immediately fully due and payable. 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 7, HIGHLANDS RANCH, FILING NO. 4, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 594 Old Stone Drive, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 The Deed of Trust was modified by a document recorded in Douglas County on 10/17/2012, Reception number 2012078447. Reason modified and any other modifications: Legal Description. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 10, 2015, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended. If you believe that your lender or servicer has failed to provide a single point of contact (38-38-103.1 CRS) or they are still pursuing foreclosure even though you have submitted a completed loss mitigation application or you have been offered and have accepted a loss mitigation option (38-38103.2 CRS), you may file a complaint with the Colorado Attorney General (720-508-6006) or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (855-411-2372) or both. However, the filing of a complaint in and of itself will not stop the foreclosure process. First Publication: 4/16/2015 Last Publication: 5/14/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 2/19/2015 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: MICHELLE TANNER Colorado Registration #: 19409 13111 E. BRIARWOOD AVE #340, CENTENNIAL, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 468-5734 Fax #: Attorney File #: 14-00459 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2015-0029 First Publication: 4/16/2015 Last Publication: 5/14/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2015-0034 To Whom It May Concern: On 2/19/2015 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: STANTON MICHAEL MCGRAW AND SANDRA SMITH MCGRAW Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR PINNACLE MORTGAGE GROUP INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 7/19/2013 Recording Date of DOT: 7/25/2013 Reception No. of DOT: 2013061743 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $265,010.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $260,740.43 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 363, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 122-G, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 4196 Brookwood Court, Highlands Ranch, CO 80130 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

Public Trustees

If you believe that your lender or servicer has failed to provide a single point of contact (38-38-103.1 CRS) or they are still pursuing foreclosure even though you have submitted a completed loss mitigation application or you have been offered and have accepted a loss mitigation option (38-38103.2 CRS), you may file a complaint with the Colorado Attorney General (720-508-6006) or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (855-411-2372) or both. However, the filing of a complaint in and of itself will not stop the foreclosure process. First Publication: 4/16/2015 Last Publication: 5/14/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 2/23/2015 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 #: Fax #: Attorney File #: 9090.100061.F01 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2015-0034 First Publication: 4/16/2015 Last Publication: 5/14/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Littleton NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2015-0036 To Whom It May Concern: On 2/25/2015 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: LEIGH BELDEN Original Beneficiary: FIRSTBANK OF CHERRY CREEK Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: FIRSTBANK Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 9/8/2008 Recording Date of DOT: 9/10/2008 Reception No. of DOT: 2008062452 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $208,800.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $172,797.49 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for by the Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations 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: Unit G, 3911 Norwood Industrial Condominiums, according to the Condominium Map thereof recorded on May 9, 2008 under Reception No. 2008033158, and the Declaration recorded on May 9, 2008 under Reception No. 2008033157, both in the real property records of Douglas County, Colorado Which has the address of: 3911 Norwood Drive Unit G, Littleton, CO 80125 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, June 17, 2015, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended. If you believe that your lender or servicer has failed to provide a single point of contact (38-38-103.1 CRS) or they are still pursuing foreclosure even though you have submitted a completed loss mitigation application or you have been offered and have accepted a loss mitigation option (38-38103.2 CRS), you may file a complaint with the Colorado Attorney General (720-508-6006) or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (855-411-2372) or both. However, the filing of a complaint in and of itself will not stop the foreclosure process. First Publication: 4/23/2015 Last Publication: 5/21/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 3/5/2015 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: STEPHEN T. JOHNSON Colorado Registration #: 10226 1200 17TH STREET, SUITE 3000, DENVER, COLORADO 80202 Phone #: (303) 623-9000 Fax #: Attorney File #: 230403-00235 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2015-0036 First Publication: 4/23/2015 Last Publication: 5/21/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

May 7, 2015

NOTICE OF SALE

The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless To advertise your publicthe notices call 303-566-4100 sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 24, 2015, 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 PUBLIC NOTICE Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses Littleton of sale and other items allowed by law, NOTICE OF SALE and will deliver to the purchaser a CertificPublic Trustee Sale No. 2015-0040 ate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, To Whom It May Concern: On 3/2/2015 the deadline to file a notice of intent to the undersigned Public Trustee caused cure by those parties entitled to cure may the Notice of Election and Demand relatalso be extended. ing to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. If you believe that your lender or serOriginal Grantor: ALBACORE COLORvicer has failed to provide a single ADO INVESTMENTS LLC, A COLORpoint of contact (38-38-103.1 CRS) or ADO LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY they are still pursuing foreclosure even Original Beneficiary: GOOD FUNDS though you have submitted a comLENDING, LLC, A COLORADO LIMITED pleted loss mitigation application or LIABILITY COMPANY you have been offered and have accepCurrent Holder of Evidence of Debt: ted a loss mitigation option (38-38GOOD FUNDS LENDING, LLC, A COL103.2 CRS), you may file a complaint ORADO LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY with the Colorado Attorney General Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 9/5/2013 (720-508-6006) or the Consumer FinanRecording Date of DOT: 9/18/2013 cial Protection Bureau (855-411-2372) Reception No. of DOT: 2013077001 or both. However, the filing of a comDOT Recorded in Douglas County. plaint in and of itself will not stop the Original Principal Amount of Evidence of foreclosure process. Debt: $448,564.10 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the First Publication: 4/30/2015 date hereof: $659,305.53 Last Publication: 5/28/2015 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you Publisher: Douglas County News Press are hereby notified that the covenants of Dated: 3/5/2015 the deed of trust have been violated as ROBERT J. HUSSON follows: Failure to pay principal and inDOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee terest when due, failure to pay assessThe name, address and telephone numments, failure to pay contractors who did bers of the attorney(s) representing the work on the property causing a legal holder of the indebtedness is: mechanic's lien to be recorded against the COURTNEY E. WRIGHT property Colorado Registration #: 45482 THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, A FIRST LIEN. ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 The property described herein is all of Phone #: (303) 706-9990 the property encumbered by the lien of Fax #: the deed of trust. Attorney File #: 14-001661 Legal Description of Real Property: *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE LOT 60 AND 61 ROXBOROUGH SALE DATES on the Public Trustee webDOWNS REPLAT OF LOTS 1-109 site: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustWhich has the address of: 6171 Rain ee/ Dance Trail, Littleton, CO 80125

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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, June 24, 2015, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended. If you believe that your lender or servicer has failed to provide a single point of contact (38-38-103.1 CRS) or they are still pursuing foreclosure even though you have submitted a completed loss mitigation application or you have been offered and have accepted a loss mitigation option (38-38103.2 CRS), you may file a complaint with the Colorado Attorney General (720-508-6006) or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (855-411-2372) or both. However, the filing of a complaint in and of itself will not stop the foreclosure process. First Publication: 4/30/2015 Last Publication: 5/28/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 3/5/2015 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: R. SCOTT FITZKE Colorado Registration #: 35293 4 INVERNESS COURT EAST SUITE 100, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112-5323 Phone #: (303) 694-2000 Fax #: (303) 694-2020 Attorney File #: ALBACORE *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2015-0040 First Publication: 4/30/2015 Last Publication: 5/28/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Littleton NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2015-0044 To Whom It May Concern: On 3/4/2015 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: DAVID J. MCMANAMON AND KATHRYN M. MCMANAMON Original Beneficiary: CITICORP TRUST BANK, FSB Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: CHRISTIANA TRUST, A DIVISION OF WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, AS TRUSTEE FOR STANWICH MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2012-12 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 6/26/2007 Recording Date of DOT: 7/11/2007 Reception No. of DOT: 2007054953 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $359,923.94 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $326,596.76 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: the failure to timely make payments as required under the Deed of Trust. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 86, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 113-A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 117 W Sylvestor Pl, Littleton, CO 80129-6204 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, June 24, 2015, 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

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Legal Notice No.: 2015-0044 First Publication: 4/30/2015 Last Publication: 5/28/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2015-0058

To Whom It May Concern: On 3/13/2015 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: RICHARD E. BARTON Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR U.S. BANK N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 9/13/2005 Recording Date of DOT: 9/26/2005 Reception No. of DOT: 2005091649 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $208,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $182,158.95 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: L O T 2 5 , B LO C K 8 , H I G H L A N D S RANCH-FILING NO. 4, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 1005 Northridge Road, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 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 1, 2015, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

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Drone-surveillance legislation comes down to the wire Associated Press Colorado lawmakers were scrambling to reach an agreement on limiting drone surveillance, with the legislative session set to end May 6. Several efforts to create the first legal parameters for drone usage in

the state have fallen short this year. But one measure that made it to the state Senate following House approval had a chance to survive after being amended to address several key concerns. House Bill 1115 would allow civil penalties for drone surveillance in areas where people have an expec-

tation of privacy. The limit wouldn’t apply to law enforcement or other government employees. One of the bill’s sponsors, Sen. Linda Newell, D-Littleton, also sponsored a failed drone bill that called for a limit on government surveillance.

It was opposed by several government agencies as drone users warned the limit would endanger everything from search-and-rescue operations to wildlife counts. All government agencies are exempt in the bill that was still pending. Senators also amended the bill

so that violating someone’s privacy with a drone would be a civil offense, not a crime. Private investigators and the Colorado Press Association both argued that the criminal penalty could chill routine investigations and newsgathering.

POTENTIAL DRONE USES FOR THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE • Search and rescue • Crime scene/accident scene photography • Disaster & emergency response

Rick Young of the Castle Rock Fire Department flies a drone to investigate a house fire April 15. Photos by Mike DiFerdinando

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The evolution

Law enforcement has a history of adopting cutting-edge technology, including many items common today, such as automobiles, motorcycles, telephones, radios and cameras. Until recently, drones were primarily used by the military. They were originally developed during the Cold War but did not see widespread military use until the start of the conflict in Afghanistan in 2001. But according to Kory Nelson, chair of Douglas County’s subcommittee on unmanned aerial vehicles, today’s technological revolution with drones is a direct result of the combination of the miniaturization and costreduction of digital cameras. Today, wireless video streaming and the increased reliability of aerial platforms for such cameras with gyroscope stability and GPS navigation tools make high-quality videography possible. “Law enforcement has been using helicopters and planes in the past,” Nelson said. “This is another extension of that technology.” Interest in the civilian world has grown to a point where there are now retail locations, including one in Castle Rock.

The drone owned by South Metro Fire cost $3,000 and is a Phantom 2 model. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office’s new drone was donated by the National Technical Investigators’ Association, a nonprofit organization that provides additional training to law enforcement and intelligence professionals. The DJI Phantom2 is a hobbyist version of a drone and retails for $3,000. The sheriff’s office is looking at using the device primarily to assist in search-and-rescue operations and photograph crime and accident scenes. Other potential uses for drones include disaster and emergency response, HAZMAT accidents and wildfire investigations, law enforcement officials said. It could also be used for tracking down seniors, children and mental health patients who become lost in large open spaces or parks. Douglas County Director of Emergency Management Tim Johnson said the county could utilize drones as part of its wildfire management because of their potential to locate smoke and the importance of early detection. According to Johnson, launching a heli-

Privacy concerns

The biggest question mark about drone use is the privacy issue, which has arisen in the past with other emerging technology. In 1986, the U.S. Supreme Court addressed whether the government’s use of airplanes and helicopters to observe activities on the ground constituted a violation of the Fourth Amendment, which protects against illegal search and seizure. In California v. Ciraolo (1986), the Supreme Court ruled that warrantless aerial observation of a person’s backyard did not violate the Fourth Amendment to the Constitution.

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Cost of the DJI Phantom2 drones used by South Metro Fire Rescue and Douglas County Sheriff’s Office.

Cost of

NOTICE OF CONTRACTORS a basicSETTLEMENT drone COUNTY OF DOUGLAS STATE OF COLORADO

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 38-26-107, C.R.S., as amended, that on the 1st day of JUNE 2015, final settlement will be made by the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, for and on account of a contract between Douglas County andjob HUDSPETH & a ASSOanother shock, it did its in saving life. CIATES, INC. for the ENVIRONMENTMunro was about to join her friend in the AL REMEDIATION of LANDFILL at DOUGLAS COUNTY PARKER ROAD & locker room, butBRIDGE decided to go back upstairs FACILITY (PO#35142), in and schedule, that any person, coto take a photo Douglas of theCounty; fitness and partnership, association or corporation Continued from Page 14 that’s when she heard alarm. that has the an unpaid claim against said PUBLIC NOTICE HUDSPETH & ASSOCIATES, INC. for or When asked to reflectforon impact of his on account thethe furnishing of labor, matrick. The AED instructed them to shock NOTICE OF CONTRACTORS terials, team hire,becomes sustenance, serious provisions, brush with death, Lawless SETTLEMENT provender or other supplies used or conLawless again, but the medical professionals COUNTY OF DOUGLAS sumed by“emotional such contractor and or anyIsubconand warns that he gets have STATE OF tractors in or about the performance of decided against it because they observed a COLORADO to be careful when talk about this.” rental masaidIwork, or that supplied NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to chinery, tools, or equipment to the strong pulse. “You never know if you’re going toextent see Section 38-26-107, C.R.S., as amended, used in the prosecution of said work, may Munro has plenty of emergency-room that on the 1st day of your JUNE 2015, any time and including saidand time lovedfinal onesatand all up oftoyour friends, settlement will be made by the County of of such final settlement on said 1st day of experience, but never faced such a situation I was really to2015, notto seeing them ever Douglas, State of Colorado, for and on ac- close JUNE file a verified statement of count of a contract between Douglas the amount due and unpaid on account of outside of work. She said she “can’t imagine again,” said. “Isuch just retired I’mCounty readyGovto County and HUDSPETH & he ASSOclaim with theand Douglas CIATES, for the enjoy ENVIRONMENTernment, Board County a better scenario” for Lawless after a INC. heart the good life! After 40 ofyears ofCommissionworking AL REMEDIATION of LANDFILL at ers, c/o Facilities Management, 100 Third DOUGLAS COUNTY PARKER ROAD & Street, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104. hard, that’s not the way you should go.” attack, and although the AED pressed for BRIDGE FACILITY (PO#35142), in Douglas County; and that any person, coFailure on the part of the claimant to file partnership, association or corporation such statement prior to such final settlethat has an unpaid claim against said ment will relieve said County of Douglas PUBLIC NOTICE HUDSPETH & ASSOCIATES, INC. for or from all and any liability for such on account for the furnishing of labor, maclaimant’s claim. The Board of Douglas NOTICE OF CONTRACTORS terials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, County Commissioners of the County of SETTLEMENT provender or other supplies used or conDouglas, Colorado, By: Carolyn S. Riggs, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS sumed by such contractor or any subconCPPB, Purchasing Supervisor, Douglas STATE OF COLORADO tractors in or about the performance of County Government. said work, or that supplied rental maNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to chinery, tools, or equipment to the extent Legal Notice No.: 927158 Section 38-26-107, C.R.S., as amended, used in the prosecution of said work, may First Publication: April 30, 2015 that on the 1st day of JUNE 2015, final at any time up to and including said time Last Publication: May 7, 2015 settlement will be made by the County of of such final settlement on said 1st day of Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Douglas, State of Colorado, for and on acJUNE 2015, to file a verified statement of count of a contract between Douglas the amount due and unpaid on account of County and HUDSPETH & ASSOsuch claim with the Douglas County GovPublic Notice CIATES, INC. for the ENVIRONMENTernment, Board of County CommissionAL REMEDIATION of LANDFILL at ers, c/o Facilities Management, 100 Third INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) DOUGLAS COUNTY PARKER ROAD & Street, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104. NO. 008-15 BRIDGE FACILITY (PO#35142), in FENCE INSTALLATION/ Douglas County; and that any person, coFailure on the part of the claimant to file REPAIR/ON-CALL SERVICES partnership, association or corporation such statement prior to such final settlethat has an unpaid claim against said ment will relieve said County of Douglas The Parks, Trails & Building Grounds DiviHUDSPETH & ASSOCIATES, INC. for or from all and any liability for such sion of Douglas County Government, on account for the furnishing of labor, maclaimant’s claim. The Board of Douglas hereinafter referred to as the County, reterials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, County Commissioners of the County of spectfully requests bids from responsible provender or other supplies used or conDouglas, Colorado, By: Carolyn S. Riggs, and qualified companies to provide fence sumed by such contractor or any subconCPPB, Purchasing Supervisor, Douglas installation and repair services on projects tractors in or about the performance of County Government. valued at less than $25,000. The fence said work, or that supplied rental ma-

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• HAZMAT accidents • Wildfires/firefighting

The defendant, Dante Carlo Ciraolo, grew marijuana plants in his backyard, shielded from view by two fences. After receiving an anonymous tip, the Santa Clara police sent officers in a private airplane to fly over and photograph his house at an altitude of 1,000 feet. Based on an officer’s naked-eye observation, a search warrant was granted. Chief Justice Warren Burger wrote for the 5-4 majority, saying, “The Fourth Amendment simply does not require the police traveling in the public airways at this altitude to obtain a warrant in order to observe what is visible to the naked eye.” At an April 30 public meeting in Highlands Ranch about drone use, the sheriff’s office addressed similar concerns. Diane Schrack, of Highlands Ranch, said she worries about the potential misuse of the technology. The sheriff’s office “needs to be able to guarantee the community’s trust,” she said. Spurlock reinforced law enforcement is governed by the Fourth Amendment when using drones. “I don’t get to fly that thing without a search warrant,” Spurlock said. It is illegal to fly a drone in a state or national park in Colorado, but few rules exist regarding their use elsewhere in the state. Colorado lawmakers have debated putting limits on drone surveillance this session. At the April 30 meeting, some residents expressed concerns about not being able to differentiate the sheriff’s office drone from one owned by a private individual. The sheriff’s office said it is not opposed to putting identifying stickers and phone numbers on the unit. “If we don’t need to deploy it and it sits in its box for a long time, so be it,” Spurlock said. “No harm, no foul.”

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copter for the same purpose costs $1,800 per hour. Kerry Garrison of Multicopter Warehouse in Castle Rock, is seeing drone use become more common with private citizens and in the business world, not only with public officials. According to Garrison, officials use them to monitor controlled burns on Pikes Peak, farmers to monitor livestock and builders to inspect roofs for leaks.

(floods, fires, tornadoes, blizzards, etc.)

Public Notice INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) NO. 008-15 FENCE INSTALLATION/ REPAIR/ON-CALL SERVICES

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The Parks, Trails & Building Grounds Division of Douglas County Government, hereinafter referred to as the County, reCost of a higher-end drone Elevation atspectfully whichrequests drones to bidsbegin from responsible companies to provide fence interfere with and air qualified space draw the installation andand repairwill services on projects at less thanofficials. $25,000. The fence attentionvalued of aviation work will be performed on an “on-call” basis. The work will be primarily wire fence and post/rail fence, with gates. The award of this bid will be based upon all information submitted, prior vendor performance, and price. Douglas County reserves theplans right to to request additional inMunro, of Centennial, had the chance to He is formulating check some Public Notice formation from any vendor and reserves visit Lawless hours after his medical episode things off his to-do He tohopes to travel the rightlist. to award one or more vendors INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) for these when she started her shift at the hospital. more and possibly buyservices. that convertible he’s NO. 008-15 FENCE INSTALLATION/ The IFB documents reviewed She noted that Lawless had a much healthier always wanted because “you’ve may got be to appreREPAIR/ON-CALL SERVICES and/or printed from the Rocky Mountain Epink tone to his skin. ciate life. Don’t take a day for granted.” Purchasing System website at www.rockyThe Parks, Trails & Building Grounds Divimountainbidsystem.com. IFB documents “He said he’d be sending me has plans her own. IncidensionChristmas of Douglas County Munro Government, are not of available for purchase from hereinafter referred to tally, as the County, reDouglas County Government andand can cards and Easter cards for the rest of my life,” her three children — ages 10, 12 spectfully requests bids from responsible only be accessed from the above-menand qualified provide website. in CPR two days she said. “I was happy he was doing well.”companies13to — hadfence been tioned recertified installation and repair services on projects Lawless was grateful for the valued opportunity beforeThe Lawless’ heart attack. instructor at less than $25,000. fence Bid responses willTheir be received until 3:00 work will be on an “on-call” p.m. Friday, May 2015 by Douglas to meet one of the people who stepped inperformed on abruptly decided toonvacate her22, position, probasis. The work will be primarily wire County Government, Finance Department, fencefrom and post/rail with gates. The Purchasing Division, 100 Third Street, his behalf. After being discharged the fence, viding a window of opportunity. award of this bid will be based upon all inSuite 130, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104. hospital April 30 — one day after having a prior vendor “I now have Three the equipment formation submitted, perform(3) hard-copiesto of be youran bidinreance, and price. Douglas County response shall be submitted in a sealed enstent put in — Lawless stoppedserves by Lifetime structor. She the plainly (CPR)marked dummies the right to request additional in- left velope, “Invitationatformy Bid Public Notice formation fromfor any vendor and and reserves Fence Installation/ Fitness and thanked the staff members house then (IFB) this #008-15, happens two days later,” the right to award to one or more vendors Repair/On-Call Services”. Electronic FOR BID (IFB) for these services. and/or faxed hint bid responses will not be actheirINVITATION intervention. she said. “What stronger do I need?” NO. 008-15 cepted. Bids will not be considered which FENCE INSTALLATION/ The IFB documents may be reviewed are received after the time stated and any REPAIR/ON-CALL SERVICES and/or printed from the Rocky Mountain Ebids so received will be returned unPurchasing System website at www.rockyopened. The Parks, Trails & Building Grounds Divimountainbidsystem.com. IFB documents sion of Douglas County Government, are not available for purchase from Douglas County Government reserves the hereinafter referred to as the County, reDouglas County Government and can right to reject any and all bids, to waive spectfully requests bids from responsible only be accessed from the above-menformalities, informalities, or irregularities and qualified companies to provide fence tioned website. contained in a said bid and furthermore, to installation and repair services on projects award a contract for items herein, either in valued at less than $25,000. The fence Bid responses will be received until 3:00 whole or in part, if it is deemed to be in the work will be performed on an “on-call” p.m. on Friday, May 22, 2015 by Douglas best interest of the County to do so. Addibasis. The work will be primarily wire County Government, Finance Department, tionally, we reserve the right to negotiate fence and post/rail fence, with gates. The Purchasing Division, 100 Third Street, optional items and/or services with the award of this bid will be based upon all inSuite 130, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104. successful bidder. formation submitted, prior vendor performThree (3) hard-copies of your bid reance, and price. Douglas County response shall be submitted in a sealed enPlease direct any questions concerning serves the right to request additional invelope, plainly marked “Invitation for Bid this IFB to Carolyn Riggs, Purchasing Suformation from any vendor and reserves (IFB) #008-15, Fence Installation/ pervisor at 303-660-7434 or the right to award to one or more vendors Repair/On-Call Services”. Electronic criggs@douglas.co.us, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 for these services. and/or faxed bid responses will not be acp.m., Monday through Friday, excluding cepted. Bids will not be considered which holidays. The IFB documents may be reviewed are received after the time stated and any and/or printed from the Rocky Mountain Ebids so received will be returned unLegal Notice No.: 927195 Purchasing System website at www.rockyopened. First Publication: May 7, 2015 mountainbidsystem.com. IFB documents Last Publication: May 7, 2015 are not available for purchase from Douglas County Government reserves the Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Douglas County Government and can right to reject any and all bids, to waive only be accessed from the above-menformalities, informalities, or irregularities tioned website. contained in a said bid and furthermore, to award a contract for items herein, either in Bid responses will be received until 3:00 whole or in part, if it is deemed to be in the

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2015

May 7, 2015

Chrysler 200

2015 Dodge Dart SXT

LIMITED

ALLY 36 MO LEASE 10,000 MILES PER YEAR S/A TIER ALLY APPROVAL, $2,299 DUE AT SIGNING $3,750 IDL CASH, $1,000 DART LEASE CASH PLUS TAX Expires 5/31/2015

N O G

D6781

PURCHASE NOT LEASE!

$2,000 CASH DOWN WITH 84 MO 2.9% FINANCE RATE. Expires 5/31/2015

36MO ALLY LEASE WITH $2,999 DUE AT SIGNING DENVER CASH $1,500, DBC LEASE CASH $1,000, DENVER IDL BONUS $5500, CONQUEST OR LOYALTY $1,000 S/A TIER ALLY APPROVAL Expires 5/31/2015

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2014 MODEL CLEARANCE

NEW

LEASE

MONTH + TAX

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D6947

D6662

36 MO ALLY LEASE 10,000 MILES PER YEAR $3,299 DUE AT SIGNING PLUS TAX, ALLY TIER S/A APPROVAL. $1000 DENVER BC LEASE CASH, $2,750 IDL LEASE CASH, $1,000 CONQUEST OR LOYALTY CASH. Expires 5/31/2015

4X4

MONTH + TAX

D6826

Jeep Wrangler Sport RAM 1500 Crew Cab

LEASE

LEASE MONTH + TAX

2015

LAST CHANCE FOR GREAT SAVINGS ON REMAINING VEHICLES

INCLUDES ALL BRANDS!

ONLY

$38,971!

2015 SILVERADO 1500 LT CREW 4x4 STOCK# G4206, MSRP $47070, AFTER REBATES INCLUDING $1500 DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE, MUST FINANCE W/ALLY, GM FIN, OR WELLS FARGO TO QUALIFY - PLUS APPLICABLE TAXES Expires 5/31/2015

2014

F-150

SUPERCREW CAB 4X4

2015 CHEVY TRAVERSE 2LT

Stock# F3500 Must finance with Ford motor credit, and have a 1999 trade or newer for retail trade assist. Price includes D&H EXPIRES 5/31/2015

2015 FORD FUSION

$8,200

6,000

OVER

OFF MSRP

STOCK# G4182, MSRP $46345.00, AFTER 15% CASH BACK, PLUS APPLICABLE TAXES Expires 5/31/2015

$15,905

2015 CHEVY SONIC LT

STOCK# G3842, MSRP $18595, AFTER 15% CASH BACK, PLUS APPLICABLE TAXES Expires 5/31/2015

F3229T

Must Finance with Ford Motor Credit, and own a Ford pricing includes D&H EXPIRES 5/31/2015.

2015 FORD ESCAPE

299

LEASE

MONTH + TAX

10,500 mile a year lease @ 36 months, Price includes $1,500 cash due at signing, must own a competitive brand or a 1995 or new Ford. Pricing includes D&H, plus tax and fees. STOCK# F3036TTT 5/31/2015

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