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Hospital grows with community Service area expected to have 100,000 more people in 2022 By Chris Michlewicz
cmichlewicz@colorado communitymedia.com Nowhere is the need to keep up with growth and development more important than at Parker Adventist Hospital. Accessible medical care is perhaps the
most vital infrastructure component for a region experiencing rapid growth. Serving an area that encompasses 460,000 people is no easy feat, which is precisely why the hospital has made a habit out of planning ahead. By 2022, hospital officials estimate that the population it serves will reach nearly 562,000. Parker Adventist has shelled out space for growth during previous phases of construction, and is in the midst of a Hospital continues on Page 9
Construction workers pour concrete for the new parking garage, which will add 175 spaces to help address parking issues at Parker Adventist Hospital. Courtesy photo
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The dogs join the sheriff ’s office K-9 unit after intense training By Mike DiFerdinando
mdiferdinando@colorado communitymedia.com When the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office recruits new officers for its K-9 unit, personality is everything. “If it’s a really mellow dog and a mellow handler, you’re going to have a snail in a couple of years. If it’s a really hyper dog and a hyper handler, you’re going to have a firecracker that’s just waiting to go off,” said Douglas County K-9 Lt. Tommy Berella. “You want to find a balance.” According to Berella, finding the right dogs with the right temperament for such a demanding job can be challenging. “If you look at a dog and it’s in its kennel, cowering, that’s a dog that’s probably had some issues in the past, and that’s one we won’t take,” Berella said. “If one is trying to eat you through the fence the entire time and going crazy, that’s not good.” The sheriff’s office thinks they have found a perfect match with their two newest recruits, Scooter and Atlas. Both dogs are Belgian Malinois and came from Vohne Liche Kennels in Indiana. Scooter is just shy of 2 years old and Atlas is 3. The sheriff’s office has been working with the kennel since 2002 and has purchased and trained 12 dogs with them. The dogs were paid for by the group Friends of the Douglas County K-9 Unit. The sheriff’s office will have a total of six K-9 teams now — each team consists of one K-9 and one K-9 handler. Scooter will be partnered with deputy Brad Proulx and Atlas will be partnered with deputy Tyler Morris. Both officers are new to the K-9 unit— having passed through a rigorous application and testing process prior to being selected. The pair spent six weeks in Indiana training with their new partners in the early part of the year and have returned home now to begin their new duties. “We started at about 8 a.m. every day and worked 10-hour days. It would be either drug work, where we search different types of buildings and different types of cars, bite work or obedience,” Proulx said. “They are already pre-trained, so they’re not considered green dogs.” When the dogs find drugs or something of interest they will indicate it to their officers by a change in behavior — usually by sitting or lying down. They train once a week to keep their skills and noses sharp. K-9 continues on Page 9
This year is the last chance to ask voters to maintain taxes By Jane Reuter
jreuter@colorado communitymedia.com Representatives of 13 Douglas County School District School Accountability Committees let the school board know they want a bond measure to fund capital needs on November’s ballot. They pre— Percentage sented a position of the 84 school statement to the district facilities board during a redeemed in need of cent meeting. significant capital School board improvements, President Kevin with five Larsen said the categorized at board hasn’t yet “high risk of made a decision component about the potenfailure.” tial ballot issue. Doug Benevento, — Number board vice presiof facilities dent, said at a considered in good recent meeting condition he won’t support
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Deputy Brad Proulx and his partner Scooter, a Belgian Malinois who will be 2 years old in June, training at the Douglas County Sheriff ’s Office training facility March 25. Photos by Mike DiFerdinando Atlas is one of two new K-9 officers at the Douglas County Sheriff ’s Office. Atlas, along with Scooter, was paid for by the group Friends of the Douglas County K-9 Unit.
such a question until the state addresses its schoolfinance formula. Larsen said the district is considering every potential financing angle and prioritizing needs. “Only after we’ve done that next phase do we know what the solution is to be,” he said. “I think we have an obligation to say, is this only solved by bond debt or are there other solutions? I don’t think putting it on the ballot is a foregone conclusion.”
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School sees value in student-guided learning
Advanced-placement Lights Academy flips normal classroom model
By Chris Michlewicz
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It’s an idea that’s just crazy enough to work. Bucking the traditional classroom model — it’s part of a new wave of thinking, and Lutheran High School in Parker appears perched at the crest. Rather than an instructor assigning specific parameters and assessing schoolwork, students are being given a lead role in determining their educational future. There are few standards or rules, and the teens enrolled in Lights Academy get a head start in their career field of interest. The advanced-placement program uses accelerated, project-based learning experiences to help students figure out their direction after high school. Lights Academy taps into the expertise of college professors and business leaders in various industries, exposing students to different working environments and job duties. The flexibility of Lights Academy is perhaps its greatest asset. Oftentimes, the juniors and seniors involved in the program have a specific career in mind, and they build their own curriculum, set their own goals and even decide how they want to be graded. The belief is that by engaging and empowering the students in their learning, they will take more ownership of their future. At times, however, the teens discover that they are not cut out for a job or simply don’t like it. Such early realizations can ultimately save money that might otherwise be spent on college tuition for a major that is eventually changed. Exploring different possible careers can help undecided students narrow down their choices. “Some have jumped around topically to explore everything from environmental science to business to nonprofits to world issues,” said David Black, a teacher and friend
Kevin Kahn, vice president of ballpark operations and customer service for the Colorado Rockies, talks to Lights Academy students about the complexities of staging a baseball game, from security and maintenance to parking and advertising. Courtesy photo of principal David Ness who built the Lights Academy program from the ground up before rolling it out this school year. Administrators learned about the previously-unseen learning gap the hard way when a student, seeing there were no options, left Lutheran High School to pursue activities and experiences that would prepare him for being a doctor. School leaders took a collaborative approach with “intentional conversations” about the need for such learning opportunities, and Black stepped in to guide students toward broadening their skill sets, Ness said. The teens are encouraged to ask tough questions to get the answers they want. They come up with a driving question that steers the line of inquiry. “That process is absolutely essential, and a lot of times that’s what gets left out in the classroom,” Black said. The program is still in its infancy, but has proven its worth to the point that next year Lutheran High School is introducing three more academies centered on STEM
learning, the arts, and mission and ministry, respectively. Lights Academy is purposely vague in its focus to let students find their passion. “We wanted something that would connect the students with the gifts that God has given them,” Ness said. Although the application process to get into Lights Academy is rigorous, Lutheran High officials can modify the students’ schedules to make sure they are not overburdened with extra work. The last class period of each school day is dedicated to the academy, as are block periods. Before the public debate over immunizations intensified earlier this year, senior Hannah Kakac was pouring herself into extensive research. She drew her own conclusions about the net benefit of vaccinations and presented her findings to the class. Separate proposals on how to solve parking issues at the school and what to do with undeveloped land owned by the school were also produced by other students. Junior Nathan Holdridge said the class
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is “teaching me how to question the world around me and how to speak intelligently about topics I had previously not understood.” Black will do his own fourth-quarter project alongside his students, following similarly loose guidelines, and they will have the chance to grade his performance. “I’m still an authority, but I’m hopeful they will see me more as a learning partner, working with them to help them achieve goals, as opposed to the traditional teacherstudent hierarchy in the classroom,” Black said. Jan Hoener, an English-as-a-second-language teacher at Lutheran, said she is impressed by the way the 14 students in Lights Academy have taken the initiative to better themselves through knowledge. “We see so much potential in our students, so through our academies, we want to give them the opportunity to realize their potential to make a greater impact in their community today and in their world tomorrow,” she said.
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Woman in high-speed pursuit gets probation Devilbiss, only person shot during chase, sentenced Staff report A woman shot during a high-speed pursuit in Douglas County was sentenced to four years of probation for burglary. Gwen Devilbiss, a passenger in a stolen pickup truck driven by Clifford “CJ” Galley, was found guilty in January of second-degree burglary of a dwelling and sentenced March 23 by Douglas County District Court Judge Richard Caschette. She was involved in a series of garage burglaries immediately preceding the chase from Castle Rock to Parker in February 2013. Devilbiss, 21, of Thornton, was in the back seat of the truck during the pursuit when she was shot by a Parker police officer who was aiming at Galley. Devilbiss, Galley’s girlfriend and a constant presence in the courtroom during his trial, lost a kidney due to her injury. She was not initially charged. Galley, 24, was sentenced last October to serve 169 years in prison. Another passenger, David Vasquez, pleaded guilty to one count of attempted first-degree murder with extreme indifference and second-degree burglary of a dwelling. He was sentenced to 36 years in the Colorado Department of Corrections on Jan. 20. Twenty North Metro Drug Task Force officers were going to arrest Galley for out-
standing warrants and located him in Castle Rock after he committed two burglaries in Castle Pines. The three defendants were in a Taco Bell drive-through when law enforcement moved in to arrest Galley. The officers blocked the vehicle from being able to get out, but Galley revved the truck and repeatedly rammed the truck into officers’ vehicles, eventually getting away. In the process of driving into the officers’ vehicles, the truck physically crushed Commerce City Officer Rob Feeney. He was forced to medically retire as a result of his injuries. Devilbiss Galley led law enforcement on a 24-mile highspeed chase — reaching speeds of around 120 mph — through Castle Rock and Parker while shooting his weapon at pursuing officers. He turned off his headlights and drove into traffic throughout the chase. The trio abandoned the vehicle in the Clarke Farms neighborhood, and with Devilbiss being injured, she was abandoned as well. She was later apprehended by Parker police. Galley then attempted to carjack a woman with no success, before fleeing on foot. He was eventually apprehended by Parker police. Vasquez was arrested shortly after.
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No-Cost Wildfire Mitigation & Preparedness Workshop May 2 Commemorate National Wildfire Community Preparedness Day and attend a no-cost workshop on Saturday, May 2 from 9 a.m Noon at the Douglas County Events Center in Castle Rock. The workshop will share information on wildfire hazard reduction techniques, community wildfire mitigation and preparedness efforts, evacuation plans and insurance needs. Please RSVP by April 24 to jalexand@douglas.co.us For more information please visit www. wildfireprepday.org/
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PARKER NEWS IN A HURRY County renews helicopter contract
The Board of Douglas County Commissioners renewed the county’s contract with Rampart Helicopter Services in the amount of $608,000 on March 24. The county has been under contract with the Castle Rock-based company since 2010 and used Rampart’s services on several small wildland fires in 2014. “With the increased fire danger and number of fires we have seen in recent years, we understand the importance of having every precaution in place to protect our citizens,” Commissioner David Weaver said. “Having an aerial fleet available to support us allows us to immediately react to any wildland fire in the county.”
County No. 1 in Colorado for healthy behavior
According to a recent report issued by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Douglas County ranks first out of Colorado’s 64 counties for overall health behavior. The study took into account health factors and outcomes, measuring access to recreational facilities and open space, access to and quality of health care, use of tobacco, alcohol and drugs, obesity rates, air and water quality. For a full list of rankings, visit countyhealthrankings.org.
Tennis center seeks funding
To satisfy the increasing demand of tennis enthusiasts in Parker and surrounding communities, the Parker Tennis Co. plans to open and operate a year-round tennis center. The plan is to build eight indoor and four outdoor courts with an adjoining 2,500-square-foot welcome center with locker rooms, snack bar, lounge and a 5,000 square-foot outdoor patio. To enable the Parker Tennis Center to open in winter 2015, fundraising efforts began in March. The Parker Tennis Co. will finance the building phase of the tennis center. The financing will be accomplished with a combination of investors, charter membership sales and crowd funding. The facility will be located at the southeast corner of Plaza Drive and Twenty Mile. For Parker Tennis Center details and funding options, visit the website at www. parkertennis.com or email Barry Riddle at parkertennis@gmail.com.
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Police Chief David King announced that the Parker Police Department was awarded the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies Inc. Public Safety Communications Accreditation. It is the fourth accreditation the police department has been awarded since 2013. The Parker Police Department is the first law enforcement agency in the nation to be awarded with the following four accreditations — CALEA Law Enforcement, CALEA Public Safety Communications, International Association for Property and Evidence and state accredited through the Colorado Association of Chiefs of Police. The purpose of becoming an accredited agency is to ensure the department has the most up-to-date policies, procedures and training. For each one of these accreditations, the Parker police must maintain compliance with applicable standards, keep proofs of compliance, and live by the letter and spirit of those standards; then go through the process or maintaining accreditation on a regular basis.
Taste of DCSD is April 8 The Douglas County School District’s Nutrition Services hosts its annual Taste of DCSD from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. April 8 at Mountain Vista High School. “We have made many changes to our menu that are a direct result of new USDA regulations as well as customer input, said Nutrition Services director Brent Craig. “For example, we made sweeping changes to our high school offerings to ensure that we are meeting our customers’ tastes as well as nutritional needs.” Parents and others are invited to take the night off and let district staff do the cooking. “We will have food booths featuring our latest innovations and demonstrations by Chef Jason (Morse). There will be plenty of food for all appetites to enjoy. I promise no one will leave hungry as you make your way through all that the Taste of DCSD has to offer.” The event is free. For more information on Nutrition Services, visit http://www.dcsdnutritionservices.org/
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Gala backs Legend sports, activity programs Parents get ‘An Evening in Paris’ in return for financial support By Chris Michlewicz
cmichlewicz@coloradocommunitymedia.com Unexpected expenditures are an unfortunate part of life, especially for parents. Legend High School has decided to give them a little more bang for their buck. The school is having its second annual gala April 11 at the Doubletree Hotel in the Denver Tech Center, with an attractive, escape-worthy theme: “An Evening in Paris.” The venue will be decked out in French décor and the night offers a “fun, relaxing, mingling community atmosphere with a sit down dinner, live band, and many silent and live auction items.” The money raised that night will benefit Titan athletics and extracurricular activities, which Legend High School Principal Jason Jacob calls “a very important component of school culture.” They help students achieve more success “socially, emotionally, and academically,” he said. A letter sent to Legend parents sympathizes with the added hit to the pocketbook and addresses the tough questions headon.
“WHY are we hosting such a big event? Do we REALLY NEED this? We already pay so many fees for our student to be involved in CHSAA high school sports or clubs or marching band — WHY should we support the Gala?” it says, before pointing out that the Legend High School Athletics and the Activity Department does not receive a district budget. Such costs were once covered by school districts — some of which have been criticized for spending the money elsewhere — but many parents understand that there are fees associated with activities. After all, leagues run by independent athletic associations and cities cost money. With equipment, music rights and travel expenses, bands and orchestras require financial support as well. Fundraising is “a must” to run extracurricular high school programs, Jacob says, and all proceeds for Legend’s gala are going back to the programs that solicited the donated items up for bid. Each group has different needs. More than 400 parents, community members, staff members and friends of families that go to Legend are expected to attend the gala. They get a relaxing evening out on the town, while the students get the benefit of interactive, engaging activities that promote school spirit and a sense of community. “These experiences help prepare students for real life situations and build them to be well rounded citizens in society,” Jacob said.
The letter to parents urges them to use their time and money to support a cause that can have far-reaching impacts on their child’s well-being. “Please seriously consider how you will be involved,” the letter says. “We need you and other parents to join us in this huge undertaking to make it the success that we know it can be for Legend High School.” To volunteer, go to gala.legendtitans.org for more information or call 303-387-4639.
Career Connect registration open Expanded program gives students taste of future Staff report Registration is now open for the Douglas County Educational Foundation’s annual Career Connect. Sessions will be held on weeknights from 6 to 8 p.m. throughout the month of April, giving high school students a taste of a variety of careers through experiences and presentations from employers. This year, Career Connect includes 35 sessions hosted by 31 employers. Students can register up to two days before any session. Career Connect lets Douglas County School District high school students learn what’s required of them to become successful in their future career choices through hands-on experience. Along with more traditional careers,
new employers and careers added this year include: • Theater careers, hosted by the Denver Center for the Performing Arts • Pediatric healthcare, hosted by Children’s Hospital Colorado South Campus in Highlands Ranch • Audio recording and computer music, hosted by Arapahoe Community College • Osteopathic medicine, hosted by Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine • Vision care, hosted by Founders Parkway Vision Center • Engineering, hosted by Sierra Nevada Corp. • Marketing and business, hosted by IKEA Centennial “Students were asking for us to find employers in the creative arts, so this year, the Denver Center for the Performing Arts and Arapahoe Community College are sponsoring three amazing ses-
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Education-based child care center opens Kiddie Academy fosters learning, social bonds Staff report Kiddie Academy, a leading provider of education-based child-care programs, has opened its newest location in Parker.
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Tax-filing fraud hits home Paper checks sent to protect personal information, thwart thieves By Chris Michlewicz
cmichlewicz @colorado communitymedia.com Two tax-filing fraud cases in Franktown reflect an emerging trend that has government revenue departments and law enforcement agencies urging extra caution. On March 13, a man living on Ponderosa Road called the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office because he received a state refund check in the mail that was made out to him and a woman he’s never heard of. The man told deputies that he hadn’t even filed his taxes yet. After contacting the IRS, he was told that someone filed state and federal tax returns using his personal information, but there were no suspects, according to an incident report. One day later, a couple living on Pine Valley Drive in Franktown said they received a federal refund in the mail for $11,400. They also hadn’t filed. The check was in their names, but had a different routing number. The woman called the
IRS. “The IRS instructed her to file a police report and told her that they now could not file their taxes electronically,” a sheriff’s office report says. “The IRS also told her that she would have to send in copies of their driver’s licenses, fill out form 14039, and complete a letter of explanation about the situation.” The issue has caused headaches for taxpayers and weeks of delays as the Colorado Department of Revenue scrambles to head off the fraudulent activity with “assessments.” The department issued a statement in mid-February saying it is “taking additional precautions to combat emerging tax filing fraud, which is occurring nationwide” and said it appreciates the “patience and understanding” of those waiting on their returns. The Colorado Department of Revenue decided to convert refunds to paper checks for some tax filers who requested direct deposit of their return into a bank account or onto a prepaid debit card. “Sending a paper check to the taxpayer’s mailing address is intended to prevent criminals from easily diverting fraudulent refunds to their own prepaid, reloadable cards or debit cards,” the department said.
AVOID BECOMING A VICTIM The following are some tips to avoid becoming a victim of identity theft/tax fraud:
INFORMATION FOR TAX-FRAUD VICTIMS
• Don’t carry your Social Security card or any documents that include your Social Security number or individual taxpayer identification number.
Criminal Tax Investigations — Tax Evasion and Fraud Enforcement division Phone: 303-205-8262 E-mail: dor_taxinvestigations@state.co.us www.TaxColorado.com Verify the status of a state income tax return at www. colorado.gov/revenueonline. Click on “Where’s My Refund?” Going back to paper checks also prevents future crimes from occurring. It’s intended to “maintain the security and confidentiality of taxpayer information,” says a letter that accompanies state tax refund checks. However, the letter seems to acknowledge that even though it was sent along with a paper check, fraud could still be occurring. “If you have not yet filed your 2014 Colorado individual income tax return, DO NOT cash this check,” the letter warns. With data breaches at major retailers like Target and Home Depot, personal in-
• Don’t give a business your SSN or ITIN just because you’re asked. Give it only when required. • Protect your financial information. • Check your credit report every 12 months. • Secure personal information in your home. • Protect your personal computers by using firewalls and anti-spam/virus software, updating security patches and changing passwords for Internet accounts. • Don’t give personal information over the phone, through the mail or on the Internet unless you have initiated the contact or you are sure you know who you are dealing with. Source: IRS.gov
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Legend High School junior becomes a `Dreamer’ By Chris Michlewicz
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Nicole Steiner, a 16-year-old junior at Legend High School, recently returned home from the Disney Dreamers Academy, a mentoring program that gives advice and tools to teens to help them achieve success in their desired career field. Steiner was one of 100 teens chosen out of 10,000 applicants nationwide to attend the four-day, all-expenses paid program at Walt Disney World. Her dream is to be an author and she was able to network with successful writers, and will continue to be mentored by professionals as she pursues e her dream. Along with three other teens, Steiner also wrote and recorded a song in the Disney re, -
cording studio about having big dreams. The Parker Chronicle caught up with the aspiring young author for a question-andanswer session. What specifically has influenced you to pursue a career as an author? Once I learned how to write, the transfer from playthings to pencil came naturally. My parents gave me notebooks and a library card. In the third grade my teacher told me not to write so much… and I listened. My fifth grade teacher, however, encouraged me, so I entered and won my first writing conNicole Steiner test. I have used both teachers as motivation. Truly, I want my readers to feel as I do while reading; baggy-eyed late at nights, sipping coffee, begging myself to stay awake through another page. Which genre do you prefer to write? Anything fiction! Lately science fiction
and dystopian novels have been my fixation, but generally young adult fiction is my go-to. Crafting new worlds and fabricating societies is really fun because there are no limits. I also focus a lot on the interactions between my characters and their ever-changing relationships. As I like to say, characters are my co-workers, not my creations. They lead the story in the direction it is meant to go! In what way will your experiences at the academy help you in achieving your dream? DDA gave me two key factors for success: connections and inspiration. I’ve been privileged to network with authors and celebrities, including my new mentor, (author and corporate leader) Sonia Jackson Myles. These connections are designed to provide a career jumpstart for the teenagers who were chosen to attend DDA. The inspiring speakers taught me that the glamour of achievement is easy to see, but the sacrifices and hard work required are what make those achievements possible: “The dream is
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Silver tsunami imminent in Douglas County Douglas County is among the many places in Colorado where aging is an issue that cannot be ignored. “Aging in Colorado over the next 20 years, 2010-2030, will be a significant demographic shift impacting several resources and relationships from the labor force to transportation to health care to public finance.” That was written in 2012 by Elizabeth Garner, the state demographer, in a presentation to the House Health and Environment Committee. This is especially significant in Douglas County as predictions indicate that by the year 2030 one in four citizens will be over the age of 60. Does that seem too far away to begin planning to address the needs and concerns of older adults? We certainly don’t think so. Douglas County is a great place to live, with multiple lifestyle venues that enhance our quality of life. For just those reasons, a growing number of adults move into or stay here to live out their later years. As the population grows, how do we ensure that we will all continue to enjoy life in Douglas County as we age? Which gets us to the objective of this forum. The Seniors Council of Douglas County will be collaborating with Colorado Community Media to address this demographic shift. Our purpose is to stimulate
community conversation and provide helpful information to older adults, their families, service providers, government and others in the interest of retaining and improving the quality of life in Douglas County for everyone. So, what has been happening so far? In 2012 the Partnership of Douglas County Governments created the Senior Initiative, from which was formed the Senior Initiative Advisory Committee. The committee was charged with providing direction, project input and to focus on the implications of the growing aging population in the county. The committee in its first Living Well and Aging Well Project — which surveyed service providers and residents from around the county — observed recurring themes. Among them: the lack of affordable and accessible transportation, and the lack of affordable and accessible housing,
including quality and affordable in-home services. It is a surprise to hear, in well-to-do Douglas County that not everyone is financially able to pay for the services they need for a comfortable lifestyle, and that many live at poverty level in one of the richest counties in the United States. Access to low-cost legal aid, health services and everyday needs, including food and home heating, are hard to find and resources are difficult to navigate as communication among service providers can be problematic. Adding to the difficulty is the perception that our county does not need financial assistance. As Douglas County prepares for the silver tsunami, there are many challenges on the agenda for civic leaders, community groups, caregivers and service providers. Fluid lines of communication and resource sharing for aging citizens and their caregivers are high on the priority list. A one-stop information source that is accessible in multiple media formats will provide benefits across generations. There is a lot to be thinking about. Let us know what you think. Send us some ideas for discussion or for an article at livingwelldouglas@gmail.com Naioma Walberg is the adult services department head for Douglas County Libraries.
For the best output, try some good input What are you listening to these days? Better yet, who are you listening to? Have you ever noticed that when we fill our minds with positive thoughts, productive ideas and upbeat music, we tend to feel better and perform better in all areas of our lives? And conversely, when we tend to get caught up in gossip, negative talk and the bad attitudes of others, we don’t feel very good and our performance suffers as well. The good news is that we are the ones in control of what we listen to and who we listen to. We can make the decision to surround ourselves with positive influences and optimistic people or we can choose to invite pessimistic people and negative influences into our lives. I know that sometimes we cannot avoid sadness or difficult situations. We all experience seasons of life that will bring us down from time to time. But I can assure you that the more we are grounded in our positivity, the better we will be at dealing with those challenging or difficult times. Now some people, believe it or not, thrive on negativity or the problems of others. They feed off of the negative energy and want everyone else around them to be miserable too. And that is why it is important to monitor our input because it directly impacts our output. When we put the good stuff in we get the good stuff out. For me, I love starting my day reading positive material, so I always begin with a devotional reading and spend time in the
Bible. Again, for me there is no better way to begin each day. It is also the last thing I read before going to sleep. I enjoy listening to positive audio programs where I can learn something new or reinforce a message I had heard before. And I also love reaching out to friends and associates who I know are extremely positive. Their stories of success coupled with their optimistic outlook on life are contagious and they fire me up. So what are you listening to? And who are you listening to? Where are the inputs in your life coming from? There is one source that you may not have considered before. The best and most reliable source of positive influence and optimistic input you can ever receive will come from yourself. That’s right, you can control the input simply by the positive messaging you give yourself throughout the day. Now remember, when we feel good about ourselves, when we feel better, our performance in all areas of our lives improves.
Now some will laugh or disregard the power and importance of positive self-talk. But think of it this way, who believes in you more than you do? I mean when you stop and think about it, you are brilliant and beautiful, you are gifted and gorgeous. You are a winner, you have a mission of success, and there is nobody that can tear you down. You are a champion who has survived the challenging seasons of life and have come through each one smarter, stronger and tougher than you were before. Take the time to write down the 10 most positive and productive affirmations that you can think of that describe you as a person. Make copies and hang them on your bathroom mirror, on your refrigerator, on your desk, in your car and anywhere that you can see them on a daily basis. Say them aloud, read them and reread them often. Your input directly impacts your output, and when people see these wonderful attributes pouring out of you, you will become a beacon and magnet for others who want a little piece of positivity in their own lives. How about you, are you filling your ears, your mind and your heart with the good stuff? I would love to hear all about it at gotonorton@gmail.com, and when we manage our input to maximize our output, 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.
Humor month sounds like 30-day sentence I’m not kidding: April is National Humor Month. I’m ready. I have a brand new set of “A something walks into a bar jokes.” I plan to watch as many “Seinfeld” reruns as possible. I hear that Adam Sandler, quite simply America’s funniest man, has a new movie coming out in April. I wonder if that was planned to coincide with National Humor Month. By now you know that I haven’t said anything here that was true, except that April is National Humor Month. Every month has its share of these observations that most of us don’t observe, and probably don’t even know exist. I observe humor each and every month, or at least I try to. I didn’t know why April was singled out. Maybe because of April Fools’ Day? Or maybe because April 15 is you-knowwhat, and someone thought we could use a little additional humor in our lives. But my taxes have been done for two
months, so that doesn’t really make any difference to me. I have the answer. And I was (mostly) right. It was founded in 1976 by a comedian I have never heard of: Larry Wilde. He said, “Since April is often bleak and grim and taxes are due on the 15th, it can be one of the most stressful times of the year. Besides it’s the only month that begins with All Fools’ Day, a day which has sanctioned frivolity and pranks since the 1500s.” T.S. Eliot said that “April is the cruellest
month,” but he and Wilde weren’t living in Colorado. Maybe Pennsylvania. Colorado will be just as glamorous as it always is, year around. Did you notice any increase in humor in your life in past Aprils? I haven’t. I think that every month that has a new ISIS video in it is a little crueler. Or an airplane crash, a natural disaster, or the release of a new Adam Sandler movie. I know I can find humor whenever I need to. Dickens, Letterman, politicians announcing for the presidency when the election is a year and a half away. The zeal of the women who are on home shopping channels amuses me. I have a collection of Gary Larson cartoons. “Bringing Up Baby,” starring Katharine Hepburn and Cary Grant works too. But I can’t remember the last time that I consciously sought out humor. If I am in the dumps, a joke-of-the-day isn’t going to Smith continues on Page 9
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EXPANSIONS AT PARKER ADVENTIST
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• 2005: Hospital unveils 35-bed patient care unit, roughly one year after opening.
• 2013: Hospital opens a 10,000-square-foot radiation oncology center.
$39 million expansion that will enable it to absorb the impact that comes from more patients. A facility master plan uses market data to “tailor our construction and services toward community needs,” said Jonathan Fisher, chief financial officer for the hospital. “Our goal is to serve the community, so how do we try to stay out in front of that growth that’s happening so we’re not maxed out,” he said. Here is a breakdown of the three major projects underway at Parker Adventist:
• 2008: Opening of sleep center that uses the latest technology to diagnose and correct problems such as sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome, narcolepsy and insomnia.
• Late 2013: 3,000-square-foot wound care center opens. The $1 million facility has two hyperbaric chambers to help with the healing process.
Parking structure A shortage of parking has long been an issue at the hospital, but the construction of a 295-space parking garage on its northwest side will alleviate some of the problems. Because it is being built on a former
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The school district has a final opportunity in November to ask taxpayers to maintain tax bills that would otherwise go down this year. If voters approved the proposal, their school tax bill would remain unchanged instead of dropping by about $36 a year. “I don’t think there’s any chance there’ll be a tax increase on the ballot this fall,” Benevento said during a Feb. 20 Republican party breakfast in Castle Rock, noting voters rejected similar proposals in 2008 and 2011. “I think what they told us when they reject-
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Unlike most dogs, good work or behavior isn’t rewarded with treats or food. They
December. “It’s the convenience factor if you’re a patient,” he said. “Having surgery at 9 p.m. at night is not convenient.” The new operating rooms should be open around Christmas.
Aiming for short-`ER’ waits
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built with the idea that a second floor would be added to the operating room, and it’s now taking shape, with crews are putting in electrical, plumbing, walls and mechanical devices for four new rooms and six pre-op beds above the emergency department. It’s also shelling out space for two rooms to be completed during a future phase. The level of demand grew to the point that an expansion was warranted this year, Fisher said, adding the hospital could have benefitted from having more ORs on line during a seasonal rush last November and
In continuing with efforts to reduce emergency room wait times, the hospital is adding two beds and expanding the size of trauma rooms. It is creating an “ER express process” with a “results pending” area where patients are triaged and visited by physicians and nurses, leading to faster discharges, Fisher said. Parker Adventist is also carving out space for behavioral patients and changing the way it uses existing space to maximize efficiency. The hospital still has room to grow on its northeast flank, where a temporary parking lot has been established to accommodate vehicles during the construction of the parking garage. It also owns a lot near Lifetime Fitness where a medical office building will eventually be built.
ed all those tax increases is, `Why don’t we have a more fair and equitable system for getting our money back from Denver?’ ” Larsen agreed the state funding formula remains a grave concern. In 2014, the school board cited those issues when it decided not to put a capital needs question on the ballot. The board adopted a resolution saying the state’s funding formula sends a disproportionate share of Douglas County taxes to other Colorado school districts, and taxpayers were unlikely to approve a school tax question. Members of the district’s Long Range Planning Committee have for years warned the board about deteriorating conditions, and say the current $275 million in unfunded capital needs grows by $35 million each
year the work isn’t done. “I think what would make the most sense is putting (the question) out to our 121,000 parents,” said Jim Ramsey, a member of Rocky Heights Middle School’s accountability committee. “It’s not about the $36 you’re going to save, but how you’re going to impact the future of our culture through opportunities for our students. “It’s a no-brainer for me. Whether I’m Republican or Democrat really doesn’t matter.” Money for the work may otherwise need to come from the district’s operations budget, resulting in school cuts that could negatively impact students, the position statement reads. The SACs listed in support include eight
high schools and five middle schools, and more are expected to add their names to the list. “As SACs, whose responsibility it is to review our schools’ annual budgets, we understand that the urgency of funding is critical,” read the statement submitted by George Andretsos, vice chair of the Highlands Ranch High School accountability committee. “We are asking the DCSD board of education to give Douglas County voters a choice in November to determine whether or not a bond is the best solution for the needs identified in the master capital plan.” District officials have met with more than 40 community groups so far in 2015 to get feedback on the best way to finance the work.
each have their own special ball which is offered to play with them to mark a job well done. When they get home from a long day of work, it’s not time to put their paws up and relax. The dogs of the Douglas County K-9 unit are professionals at all times. “When we’re off duty the get put up (in
their kennels). They’re working animals. They’re not pets at home,” Morris said. “We want the best part of their day to be when they go to work.” According to Berella, dogs will typically work until they are about 10 years old. Eventually, they will retire due to age, illness or injury.
Once retired, the dogs usually are adopted as pets by their handlers. Until then, they are owned by the sheriff’s office. In recent years, the Friends of the Douglas County K-9 unit has established retirement funds for the animals that will pay for their food and medical care for the remainder of their lives.
• 2011: Parker Adventist opened its south wing. parking lot, Parker Adventist will have a net gain of 175 spaces, but they will be in a crucial location: near the medical floor and obstetrics unit. “In the past, we would have pregnant mothers walking uphill to get to the OB unit,” Fisher said. The $6 million parking structure, which will include a bike cage and electric car chargers, is scheduled to open in May.
More room to operate
• 2015: Parking garage, OR expansion, ER expansion and addition of rehab gym.
K-9 FAQ Can I pet a police dog? No, police dogs are working officers and it is not safe to walk up to them and pet them without asking. Can police dogs go to a dog park? No. Police dogs are not allowed to play with civilian dogs at places like parks. According to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, this is not safe for the police dog or the other dogs at the park. How old do dogs have to be to join the force? The dogs have to be at least a year old. “Yes, they’re police dogs, but at the end of the day they’re just dogs and it’s still going to do puppy things,” K-9 Lt. Tommy Berella said.
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get me out. As I have said, what is or isn’t funny is as subjective as art and music and literature. And the food at IHOP. But this has me a little concerned now. I write far more columns than my editor can use each month, and it’s up to him which ones he selects. He will run five columns in April. What if he were to select five downers? And if you do know that April is National Humor Month I might be in hot water with you. I’ll take my chances. April always signals the start of Major
Deputy Tyler Morris and his partner Atlas, a 3-year-old Belgian Malinois, train at the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office training facility. Photo by Mike DiFerdinando League Baseball, and that can’t be bleak and grim. Usually it’s not until July when the wheels begin coming off of your favorite team. Easter. Buddha’s birthday. And for some: 4/20. My father died in April. I can’t talk with my sister on April 23, because I know we would never make it through the call. Harry had a great sense of humor, and I always try to remember that. So maybe that’s how I will observe National Humor Month from now on. And just to be thankful that perhaps some of my father’s sense of humor made it down to me. Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@ comcast.net.
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E Inverness Properties sold its retail building on the northeast corner of South Parker Road and Parkglenn Way for $2.4 million. Courtesy photo
Retail building sells for $2.4 million Staff report Inverness Properties, LLC, announced the sale of a free-standing retail building at 10158 South Parker Road. The 11,254 square-foot building, owned by Moonshadows Development, was sold to Denver-based Cinsique, LLC. The building sold on March 16 for $2.4 million. Cinsique purchased the building as part of a 1031 Exchange investment. The property fronts the east side of Parker Road, just south of Lincoln Avenue, and
offers tenants good visibility to the more than 50,000 cars per day that pass by. The property itself has four tenants, most notably New Dimensions Beauty School, and is located immediately east of Kaiser Permanente’s Parker facility. The property is situated on the south side of the ever-growing Parker medical development area, anchored by Parker Adventist Hospital less than one mile to the north. Inverness Properties is a full-service commercial real estate firm.
Owner of Tattered Cover bookstore retiring Associated Press The longtime owner of the metro area’s Tattered Cover bookstores is retiring and her successors are two prominent industry figures. According to a Tattered Cover statement March 26, Len Vlahos and his wife Kristen Gilligan are moving to Denver from Stamford, Conn., and over the next two years will take control of the business Joyce Meskis has owned since 1974. Under Meskis, Tattered Cover grew
from one outlet to four, including a store in Highlands Ranch. That location is moving to Littleton’s Aspen Grove shopping center this month. Vlahos is an author, executive director of the Book Industry Study Group, a national nonprofit that supports the book publishing industry, and former chief operating officer of the American Booksellers Association. Gilligan had been an ABA official and worked on projects for the American Booksellers Foundation for Free Expression.
The former TGI Fridays building at Yosemite Street and County Line Road has been stripped of all identifiers and soon will re-open as a Hooters. Photo by Jane Reuter
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Hooters coming to south metro area JA Former TGI Friday’s in Lone Tree getting makeover for new restaurant By Jane Reuter
jreuter@coloradocommunitymedia.com Lone Tree soon will be home to Hooters. The chain restaurant known for its curvy, lightly attired waitresses and chicken wings will open in the former TGI Fridays. TGI Fridays closed its Yosemite Street and County Line Road restaurant in 2014. An opening date isn’t yet set, but the project architect said it may be in June. Franchise owner Restaurants of America did not return calls requesting information about the Lone Tree site. Restaurants of America operates seven other Colorado Hooters. Hooters, based in Atlanta, includes more than 430 locations in 28 countries. The first Hooters opened 1983 in Clearwater, Fla. “The casual beach-themed establishments feature music, sports on large flat screens, and a menu that includes seafood, sandwiches,
burgers, salads, and of course, Hooters origi-r nal chicken wings,” according to the company website. “Others have arrived, departed, andB even flat out copied our formula, but we re-s main the genuine original.” @ Lone Tree city planner Hans Friedel said the building won’t change dramatically, though Hooters will add a timber trellis overi the patio and garage doors that open to theh patio. c “Hooters is trying to penetrate some morei upscale markets and have more of an upscaleW concept,” Friedel said, with less emphasis on its “delightfully tacky yet unrefined” image. S Hooters recently adopted a new interiorE and exterior design that aims to be both con-S temporary and comfortable and appeal to a broader range of customers, ideally drawinga more women and families. It also revampedn its menu to include more salads and healthyc b choices. The Hooters’ sign will undergo a separate k city approval process. Lone Tree Mayor Jim Gunning said he’s delighted to see a new restaurant in the building,a 1 which has been vacant for about a year.
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Joan Miro show at Denver Art Museum will run through June 28
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For the last 20 years of his life, Spanish painter Joan Miro (1893-1983) found a home on the island of Mallorca, where he could unpack and relate to his earlier paintings that had been packed away during World War II and after. He lived through difficult times — the Spanish Civil War, World War II throughout Europe and Franco’s 40-year dictatorship in Spain, which the artist opposed. In Palma, Mallorca, he was able to paint again and to create a number of highly original cast bronze sculptures, which often incorporated items he had collected on the beach. “I painted in a frenzy, so that people will know that I am alive,” he said. It is this energetic, late-in-life work — about 50 pieces created between 1963 and 1981 — which make up the bright, witty “Joan Miro: Instinct and Imagination.” The new exhibit runs through June 28 in the Gallagher Family Gallery on level one of the Denver Art Museum’s Hamilton Building. Gwen Chanzit, curator of modern and contemporary art at the DAM, spoke at a press preview about the artist’s inclination to carry home found objects and incorporate them into his sculptures: mixing spoons, fondue forks, metal forms, old doll parts and more went into assemblages that were cast in bronze by the lost wax method. “Keep looking,” Chazit advised — there are extra stars and other objects to be found on the backs of the sculptures. The Miro exhibit is organized by the Seattle Art Museum and the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia in Madrid. It has been shown at the Seattle Art Museum and the Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University. While his painting style is well known worldwide, Miro’s sculptures have rarely traveled outside of Europe. He was born in Barcelona and started art classes at an early age. In 1920, he went to Paris, where artists from across the world were working and exchanging ideas. He started painting in Surrealist style and created a number of prints. His work was very influential on the
Joan Miro, “Paysage/Landscape” 1974.Acrylic paint and chalk on canvas, 96” X 67.” Courtesy photos
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“Miro: Instinct and Imagination” will be exhibited at the Denver Art Museum until June 28. It is included with regular admission. See denverartmuseum.org. An exhibition catalog, published by Yale University Press, is available in the museum gift shop. American Abstract Expressionists who were working in New York after World War II — and on artists worldwide. Visitors can look for favorite images in paintings and sculptures: women, birds, stars, for example — and children will be delighted by the whimsy and bright colors. Allow time to watch the short, three-minute video at the back of the gallery, “Miro: Theatre of Dreams,” to see him manipulate thick strokes of paint with a brush and with his fingers — straight from the tube. A related seminar on May 7 is called “Creative Aging.” There will also be related creative activities in the studio across the hall from the Gallagher Family Gallery. Check denverartmuseum.org for information.
Joan Miro, “Woman Entranced by the Escape of Shooting Stars.’ 1969. Acrylic paint on canvas, 76” X 51.”
Casa Bonita, the 41-year-old Lakewood institution known more for its “eatertainment” than its food, has been awarded landmark status by the Lakewood Historical Society. But neither Casa Bonita’s food nor its pop culture icon status earned its place as a Lakewood Historical Society Landmark. Rather it was its history, architecture and community value that made it an outstanding candidate, Lakewood Historical Society member Ann Moore told The Denver Post. Manager Mike Mason started working at Casa Bonita at age 16 — nearly 40 years ago. He told the Post, “We’re not going to change the original formula. That’s what we attribute our success to.” With the original formula intact, generations to come will be able to see the cliff divers and suck on sopapillas at the restaurant inside the strip mall at Colfax Avenue and Pierce Street. Casa Bonita owners and the new owners of the strip mall recently secured a long-term lease.
Joan Miro, “The Warrior King,’ 1981. Lost-wax casting, patinated bronze, 48” x 24” x 15”.
Winning season two of the CNBC competition “Restaurant Startup” recently gave creative culinarian Ian Kleinman the extra incentive he needed to open his first restaurant. Now, he’s this close to signing the lease on a space at 2020 Lawrence (next to Lower 48). And when the ink is dry on the document, Kleinman plans to debut The Inventing Room ice cream shop on June 1. The show, much like the popular series “Shark Tank,” puts restaurateur and TV personality Joe Bastianich and chef and restaurant operator Tim Love against each other to invest their own money in food concepts they believe will make them millions. In the series finale March 17, Love committed to help finance The Inventing Room concept. “We did some negotiations with Tim Love who wanted to invest with us, but it didn’t work out,” Kleinman said. “We’re still going to open a store, but we’re going to do it on our own.” Rather than gleaning financial backing from the show, Kleinman was able to work out the prototype of his restaurant — from design to color scheme to the logo — for free. “For me, I just wanted the opportunity to build this brick and mortar restaurant I have had in my head for seven years,” he said. The ice cream shop will feature composed confections such as a compressed mango and strawberry kabob with salted caramel and chocolate, a carrot cake cookie ice cream sandwich with toasted marshmallow and cream cheese ice cream dipped in liquid nitrogen and a robot that will make chocolate truffles.
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“Woman and Bird” 1968 Lost-wax casting, patinated bronze. All are xhibited at the Denver Art Museum in “Joan Miro: Instinct and Imagination.” All from Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia.
The Colorado Symphony is offering complimentary tickets to Denver-based organizations that serve children and families. Launched in October 2014 in partnership with Denver Arts & Venues, the Community Ticketing Initiative serves diverse audiences who might not otherwise have a chance to experience live symphonic music. For more information on community partners, or to request vouchers, visit www. coloradosymphony.org/communityticketing. Downloadable program materials are available in English and Spanish. For a complete list of upcoming concerts, visit www. coloradosymphony.org. Parker continues on Page 13
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Thriller author to visit library 10th book in series portrays intense international chase
ABOUT STEVE BERRY Steve Berry’s deep knowledge of American history lies at the heart of each novel. A passion the former attorney shares with his wife, Elizabeth, has led them to create a foundation called History Matters, devoted to historic preservation. They have raised more than $800,000 to save historic treasures across the country. Steve Berry, a Georgia native, graduated from the Walter F. George
By Sonya Ellingboe
sellingboe@colorado communitymedia.com Writer Steve Berry has published his latest Cotton Malone thriller. The 10th book in the series sends his retired Justice Department agent on a chase to Venice and Croatia on the trail of a rogue North Korean who hopes to throw the U.S. into economic chaos. Berry will appear at 7 p.m. April 9 at a Tattered Cover-sponsored event at the James H. Larue Highlands Ranch Library, 9292 S. Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch The exciting story stems from a littleknown incident from U.S. history—Berry’s special niche. Andrew Mellon, one of America’s richest men, makes an offer to President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, which cannot be ignored, despite the president’s intense dislike for his secretary of the treasury. Published just in time for income tax day, the book would offer a perfect escape after one assembles all those dreaded numbers and sends them off. Writer Paul Larks has come across Mellon’s material suggesting that the nation’s income tax laws may not be legal — that the
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ratification of the 16th Amendment was not conducted properly in some states, then covered up by political figures … Lark’s book has fallen into the hands of the sinister, exiled North Korean Kim Yong Jin, who sees an opportunity for political clout and acquires copies of sensitive documents — carried in a black satchel that changes hands many times in the course of a 24-hour chase from Venice to Croatia by land, sea and air. The scene shifts between the European chases and tense events in Washington that eventually involve the U.S. president and competitive agents from the Justice and Treasury departments, including a few Superwoman types. (One can almost envision
a possible movie, with chases through dark streets and leaps from buildings, boats and trains …) An actual painting in the National Gallery — Mellon’s gift to the nation — enters into Berry’s intricately devised network of clues, as do codes, a crumpled piece of paper from Mellon’s hand and assorted red herrings strewn along Cotton Malone’s path. Berry’s extensive knowledge of American history is a connecting thread across continents in all of his novels. It’s interesting in this book how 21stcentury technology kicks in as a tool for a colorful cast of agents from various backgrounds. Not only are they physically supe-
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Denver Broncos new defensive coordinator and former head coach Wade Phillips playing poker at Ameristar Casino Resort Spa in Black Hawk on March 20. According to my spy, Phillips left the casino early to catch Garth Brooks’ concert. “What a nice guy,” my spy said. “He walked away a winner.”
Steve Berry’s latest, “The Patriot Threat,” has a character who asks, “what if the Federal income tax is illegal?” Courtesy photos
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Colorado artists share landscapes in new exhibit Elements 5280 Gallery, 5940 S. Holly St., Greenwood Village, presents a show called “Landscapes of the West” by seven wellrecognized Colorado artists through April 8. Included: Don Hamilton, Doug Martin, Ed Zorensky, Kent Lemon, Leon Loughridge, Lorenzo Chavez, Susan McCullough. 303804-5280, elements5280.com.
Call for vendors and artists
The Highlands Ranch Concert Band is planning its 10th annual Music Arts Festival for May 16 and 17 and seeks artists and vendors for this event, which raises funds so the band can present its free concerts through the year. The event will also celebrate local bands — jazz, swing, concert and symphonic — in ongoing concerts from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. May 16 and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 17 at Civic Green Park, 9370 S. Ridgeline Blvd. in Highlands Ranch. For information, visit hrmafestival.org or contact Randy, 303-805-7404.
Seeking crafters and artisans
The 44th annual Littleton Friends of the Library/Museum Craft Fair is scheduled for Oct. 3 and the call for artists is out. “Handcrafted by crafter only.” For an application or more information, contact Sherry Kling at the Littleton Museum, skling@littletongov.org.
Authors’ fest set
The Colorado Authors’ League coordinates with the Rocky Mountain Chapter of Mystery Writers and Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers in an all-day “Genre Fest” at Front
Range Community College, 3645 W. 112th St., Westminster, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on April 11. Author David Morrell will present a workshop on “How to Write Bestselling Fiction,” followed by breakout sessions by successful writers in their genre: mystery, romance, sci fi/fantasy, young adult, short stories, children’s books. Registration includes lunch and a copy of Morrell’s latest book, “Inspector of the Dead.” Cost: $70 members, $90 nonmembers on the websites coloradoauthors. org, rmmwa.org and rmfw.org.
`Spring Serenade’
The Ivy Street Ensemble with the Up Close and Musical string orchestra, conducted by Eric Bertoluzzi, will present “Spring Serenade” at 2 p.m. April 11 at Hampden Hall, Englewood Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Parkway. Tickets: $20/$15/free under 18. 303-806-8196, englewoodarts.org.
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“Chamisa in Bloom” by Lorenzo Chavez of Parker is included in Elements 5280 Gallery’s exhibit, “Landscapes of the West,” through April 8. Courtesy photo
Nuevo Tango music at 7:30 p.m. on April 10 at Hampden Hall, 1000 Englewood Parkway, in the Starlight Rhythms Series, presented by Englewood Arts Presents. Tickets: $20/$15/free under 18. englewoodarts.org, 303-806-8196.
Glass in Golden “A Passion for Glass” opens at Foothills Art Center, 809 15th St., Golden, on April 3, with a reception from 5 to 8 p.m. It will include 100 objects from collections of seven Colorado collectors, with examples from America, Europe, Australia and Japan. Lecture series, workshop, lecture in April. See: foothillsartcenter.org.
Opera based on Bard “The Merry Wives of Windsor,” an opera by Otto Nicolai based on Shakespeare’s comedy, will be presented by the Lamont School of Music at the University of Denver April 16-19 at the Newman Center, 2344 E. Iliff Ave., Denver. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 2:30 p.m. Sunday ($11-$30). NewmanTix.com, 303-871-7720.
CORRECTION An incorrect date for a Lone Tree Arts Center presentation by Pat Craig, director of the Wild Animal Sanctuary, was listed in last week’s edition. The presentation will be held April 16. Tickets are available at lonetreeartscenter.org.
EASTER WORSHIP JOIN US FOR OUR EASTER WORSHIP SERVICES
invites you to celebrate Jesus’ resurrection with us on
Sunday, April 5th
Celebration Services at 9:00 & 10:30 a.m. Nursery care provided during both services Brunch served from 10:00 – 10:30 a.m.
Creekside is located at 2180 S. I-25 (1 ½ miles south of Medved on the frontage road)
303-688-3745 | www.creeksidebible.com
GRAND OPENING – NEW BUILDING!
Grace Lutheran Church of Parker invites you to visit our new sanctuary. Come worship with us.
Resurrection Sunday Resurrection Worship 9am Brunch 10:30am Easter Egg Hunt (K-6) 11:30am 8:00, 9:30,11:00am PALM SUNDAY SERVICES MAR. 29: 12:00-2:00pm EASTER FUN DAY APR. 2: 7:00pm MAUNDY THURSDAY MAR. 29:
ALLELUIA! CHRIST IS RISEN!
SERVICE OF COMMUNION
7:00pm GOOD FRIDAY
APR. 3:
SERVICE OF DARKNESS
“The Requiem” by John Rutter APR. 5:
8:00, 9:00, 10:00, 11:00am EASTER SERVICES
St. Luke’s United Methodist Church
8817 S. Broadway Highlands Ranch 80129 303-791-0659
www.stlukeshr.com
Grace Lutheran Church (LCMS) 11135 Newlin Gulch Blvd. Parker, CO 80138 (in front of Lutheran High) 303.840.5493 pastor@glcparker.org | www.glcparker.org
St. Philip in the Field Welcomes You to Celebrate with us in the Beauty of the Valley Good Friday: Easter Day:
Noon - Traditional Service 6 pm - Stations of the Cross (meet outside) Services at 8 and 10:00 am
St. Philip’s in the Field • 397 S. Perry Park Rd, Sedalia • 303.688.5444
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THINGS DO THEATER/SHOWS Seedlings: Thunderbirds From the people who brought you last year’s Top Hogs come Thunderbirds, the incredible trained parrots. The talented birds take tricks to the next level - no “Polly want a cracker” here. The Seedlings: Thunderbirds program is at 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 7, at the Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree. Call 720-509-1007 or go to www.lonetreeartscenter.org.
Juggling Show
Genealogy Fair
The Highlands Ranch Genealogical Society presents its annual Genealogy Fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 4, at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Meet other genealogy enthusiasts and learn to get started researching your heritage. If you are already on the road, learn how to get past the brick walls. Go to http://hrgenealogy.wordpress.com
Workshops for Young Writers
Young writers will practice their craft and learn new skills at upcoming Douglas County Libraries program. For ages 8-12, a Writing Workshop is at 4:15 p.m. Monday, April 6, at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch; also for ages 8-12 is Just Write! at 4:30 p.m. Monday, April 6, at the Parker Library, 10851 S. Crossroads Drive. For older writers ages 12-18, a Young Writers Guild will meet at 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 7, at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Registration required; call 303791-7323 or go to www.DouglasCountyLibraries.org.
Misha May Foundation Dog Training and Rescue offers Proper Greetings and Door Manners class from 2-3 p.m. Sunday, April 5, at Canine Rehabilitation and Conditioning Group, 3760 S. Lipan St., Englewood. Learn how to manage your dogs while changing their behavior at the front door. Class will address barking, jumping, rushing, escaping and over-excitement. It also will touch on growling and fear. Registration is required; contact mishamayfoundation@gmail.com or call 303-239-0382.
Marvelous Wonderettes
Shady Ancestor
Town Hall Arts Center presents “The Marvelous Wonderettes,” an off-Broadway hit that takes you back to the 1958 Springfield High School prom. The production opens continues through Sunday, April 26. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, with a 2 p.m. show on Saturday, April 11 and a 6:30 p.m. show Sunday, April 19. Tickets are available at the center’s box office or online at www.townhallartscenter.org/marvelous-wonderettes.
The 39 Steps Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of screwball comedy and you have “The 39 Steps,” a fast-paced whodunit for anyone who loves the magic of theater. This Tony award-winning treat is packed with nonstop laughs, more than 150 zany characters (played by a ridiculously talented cast of 4), an on-stage plane crash, handcuffs, missing fingers and some good old-fashioned romance. Show runs through Saturday, April 11 at the Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree. Call 720-509-1007 or go to www.lonetreeartscenter.org.
Ballet Ariel Free Show Ballet Ariel will present excerpts from the ballets it will present this season at a free performance at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 12, at Hampden Hall, Englewood Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Parkway, 2nd Floor. Visit www.balletariel.org or call 303-9454388. This is a great way to experience some of the exciting and diverse repertoire in one show. Included will be excerpts from “Sorcerer’s Apprentice.”
Vendors and artists are needed to set up booths at the 10th annual Highlands Ranch Music Arts Festival. Register now through Friday, May 8. The festival is Saturday and Sunday, May 16-17, at Civic Green Park, 9370 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Contact info@ hrmafestival.org or visit www. hrmafestival.org.
Parents, teachers and youth leaders are invited to a community outreach collaborative “Healing Our Youth: Get Educated!” a free panel presentation about improving mental wellness of youth in the community. Program is from 9-11:1 a.m. Tuesday, April 7, at the Student Achievement Resource Center, 14188 E. Briarwood Ave., Centennial. Program is sponsored by South Metro Health Alliance, Arapahoe/Douglas Mental Health Network, At Peace Therapy Centers, NAMI-Arapahoe/Douglas Chapter, Parker Pediatrics and Adolescents and the Parent Information Network of Cherry Creek School District. No registration required; go to www.smhaco.org/healing. Two further presentations are planned for May in Highlands Ranch and Lone Tree; both require prior registration at the website.
Why My Father Stole Secrets from J. Edgar Hoover
Sarah Davidon will speak at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 7, at Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton, about how and why her father planned and carried out his secret mission to steal documents from the FBI in order to expose government surveillance. In 1971, there were rumors that the FBI was spying on college campuses, anti-war groups and Civil Rights leaders, but no one could provide the proof. William Davidon, a physicist, wanted to try a more aggressive but non-violent means to provide hard evidence that would expose injustices and protect civil liberties. Davidon was the leader of a group called the Citizens’ Commission to Investigate the FBI; this group broke into an FBI office in Pennsylvania and discovered documents that led to the exposure of government surveillance and illegal activities conducted by J. Edgar Hoover. Due in part to his exceptionally careful planning and his co-conspirators’ total commitment to secrecy, neither Davidon nor anyone else was ever charged with a crime, despite an intense five-year FBI investigation. William Davidon spent his final years living in Highlands Ranch and died in 2013. Sarah Davidon is a graduate of Harvard University and is on the faculty of the University of Colorado School of Medicine. Call 303-795-3961.
Deep Space Comedy
Deep Space Theatre presents Comedy Night shows that feature improve, stand-up comedians, videos and more. The shows run from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, April 10; and Friday, May 1, at 11020 S. Pikes Peak Drive, Parker. For these shows, reserve a table for your party, and then you bring your own dinner (or order from a local restaurant). Water and soda will be available for purchase. Call 720-675-7932.
More than 52,800 candy-filled eggs, along with prizes such as bikes and iPods, will be up for grabs for children 12 and younger at an Easter worship events Saturday, April 4, and Sunday, April 5, at Mammoth Heights Elementary School, 9500 Stonegate Parkway, Parker. Worship times are 3 p.m., 5:30 p.m. April 4, and 9 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. April 5. The kids experience will feature bounce houses, video games, popcorn, cotton candy, face painting and more. Five weekend getaway prizes will be given away - one at each of the five events. Visit www.thrivechurch.com/ easter-at-thrive.
Theatre of Dreams presents David Deeble in a family show with award-winning juggling, at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 10, at 735 Park St., Castle Rock. Reservations required; buy tickets online at tickets.amazingshows.com or call 303-660-6799. Go to www.AmazingShows.com.
MUSIC/CONCERTS Music Arts Festival
Healing Our Youth
Easter Egg Hunt
ART Rec District Art Shows South Suburban Parks and Recreation’s centers and the Lone Tree Golf Club & Hotel feature month-long exhibits by local artists. Through April 30, Shel Spiegleman’s photographs will be on display at the Lone Tree Recreation Center, 10249 Ridgegate Circle, 303-708-3500. Spiegleman’s work also will on display through Aug. 30, at the golf club, 9808 Sunningdale Blvd., 303-790-0202. At the Goodson Recreation Center, 6315 S. University Blvd., Centennial, will be June Carbone’s exhibit Moments in Time, featuring watercolors, acrylics, water based oils and pastels. The works of the South Suburban Therapeutic Adaptive Recreation (STAR) Hobby Club will be displayed at the Douglas H. Buck Recreation Center, 2004 W. Powers Ave., Littleton, 303-797-8787. The STAR Hobby Club is a program for people with disabilities. These works will also be part of the STAR Program’s 11th annual Talent Show and Fundraise at 6:30 p.m. Friday, April 10 at the Buck center. For information about STAR, contact Carey Overstreet at careyo@ssprd.org or 303-730-4608. Go to ssprd.org or contact Darcie LaScala at 303-483-7072.
Proper Greetings, Door Manners
The next meeting of the Highlands Ranch Genealogical Society will feature a presentation by Pat Kramer, former vice president of the group, about a very shady ancestor. The group meets at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 7, at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highland Ranch. Details at http://hrgenealogy.wordpress.com.
Estate Planning Law Changes A number of free public workshops are planned to discuss on changes to estate planning laws in 2015, including changes to VA qualification for pension, loss of protection on inherited IRAs, changes in estate, gift and generation-skipping tax changes, new laws affecting same-sex marriages and more. Reservations required; call 720-4402774. Space is limited. Schedule of workshops: Wednesday, April 8, 10-11:30 a.m., Southglenn Library, 6972 S. Vine St., Centennial.
Free Career Fair HireLive presents a free career fair from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, at Embassy Suites Hotel Downtown, 1420 Stout St., Denver. Many of the companies offer incentives such as flexible work schedules, full benefits, 401k, stock options, company car, gas allowances, high salaries and more. Bring 10-15 copies of your resume. Dress is business professional. Opportunities include sales reps, account executives, insurance sales, customer service, financial planner, management, human resources and more. Go to www.HireLive.com.
Tuskegee Airmen The issue of race in the military extends from colonial times to the present day. Join Active Minds from 3-4 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, at RiverPointe, 5225 S. Prince St., Littleton, as we explore a chapter of this story from World War II: the Tuskegee Airmen. This group of African American pilots were the first black military aviators in the U.S. armed forces. We will tell their story of struggle and triumph and bring this issue into a current context. Call 303-797-0600 to RSVP.
Road MAP to Retirement The Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce presents A Road MAP to Retirement workshop from noon to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, at the chamber office, 1350 17th St., Suite 100, Denver. Workshop is presented by Heidi Halus, senior partner at New York Life Insurance Co. and NYLIFE Securities. Lunch provided. Register at http:// coloradowomenschamber.chambermaster.com/events.
History of Human Rights Karen Kidd will offer a presentation on the history of the American Federation of Human Rights at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 9, 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, museum@castlerockhistoricalsociety.org or www. castlerockhistoricalsociety.org.
Spring Fling Craft Fair
Ponderosa High School plans its annual craft fair from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 11, at 7007 E. Bayou Gulch Road, Parker. More than 100 Colorado artists, crafters and specialty vendors will offer a wide selection of gifts including hand-crafted jewelry, gourmet food, home décor, textile crafts, skin care, ceramics and more. Admission is free.
Heritage Fine Arts Guild Exhibit Member artists of the Heritage Fine Arts Guild of Arapahoe County will be featured in an exhibit through Monday, May 4, at Littleton Adventist Hospital. The art exhibit is sponsored by the Healing Arts Program of the Rocky Mountain Adventist Healthcare Foundation in support of the hospital. About two dozen original pieces of artwork on nature-inspired themes will be on view for the enjoyment of patients and the general public. The display will be in the gallery, in the corridor between the main hospital entrance and the outpatient entrance. Following the close of this art show, the exhibit will travel to the Parker Adventist Hospital from May 5 to July 6. Selected pieces will remain at the facility’s Cancer Center for an additional month.
Women Leading Change
EVENTS Basketball Skills Clinic
Book Program, Signing
Douglas County High School basketball coach Earl Boykins, former Denver Nuggets player, along with his coaching squad and players, will present a basketball skills clinic for boys and girls in grades 3-8, from 6-8 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, from April 1-29, at Douglas County High School, 2842 Front St., Castle Rock. A portion of proceeds benefit basketball programs at Douglas County High School. Players will be grouped by age/skill level. Registration available online at http://boykinsbasketball. com, or onsite on the first day of the clinic.
The Women’s Leadership Foundation presents “Board Bound: Women Leading Change,” presented by Mary Ricketson, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, April 9, at the CWCC office at 1350 17th St., Suite 100, Denver. The Women’s Leadership Foundation presents a special workshop for women leaders interested in developing their leadership skills and in learning the latest findings on which leadership styles that are the most effective in creating change and growth. This workshop will interest women who aspire to join a board as well as women who are serving on boards or in other leadership positions. Register at http://coloradowomenschamber.chambermaster.com/ events. Steve Berry, bestselling author, will talk about his new book “The Patriot Threat,” at a free program at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 9, at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Berry is the author of “The Lincoln Myth,”“The King’s Deception,”“The Columbus Affair” and others. Books will be available for sale and signing at the event. Registration is required; call 303-791-7323 or go to www. DouglasCountyLibraries.org. Calendar continues on Page 17
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Tuesday, April 7. All caregivers are invited from 10-11:30 a.m. every Tuesday at the center. Sky Cliff also offers other support groups, including the Stroke Victor’s Support Group, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. the second and last Saturday of each month, and the Evening Stroke Victor’s Support Group, from 6:30-8 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month. Contact Sue Parson at the center for information on the stroke victor groups. Go to www.skycliff.org or call the center at 303-814-2863.
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Ladies Fishing on the Fly
The Highlands Ranch Cultural Affairs Association teams up with the Cutthroat Chapter of Trout Unlimited to teach girls and women ages 16 and older the art of fly fishing through three classroom sessions and a field trip, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, April 9 and Friday, April 10, and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 11, at Recreation Center at Eastridge, 9568 University Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Expert instructors lead the workshop that covers all of the basics of fly fishing: casting, reading the water, entomology, conservation, tying, knots, landing and releasing, and plenty of hands-on practice. Go to www.HRCAonline.org or call 303-791-2500.
Cholesterol and Your Heart
Brass and Brew
South Metro Health Alliance presents luncheons that include panel discussions, audience feedback and statistics of stigma reduction and learning. The next meeting is from 9-11:15 a.m. Tuesday, April 7, at Student Achievement Resource Center, 14188 E. Briarwood Ave., Centennial. No registration needed; just show up. Other upcoming meetings are 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. Go to www.SMHACO.org.
Denver Brass presents “A Taste of Sparkling Brass & Spring Brews” at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, April 11, at Wynkoop Brewing Company in LoDo. Go to http://www. denverbrass.org/blog/at-the-wynkoop-sparkling-brass-spring-brews for information and to purchase tickets.
Littleton Cruise
Attention car people! The next Littleton Cruise starts at 3 p.m. Saturday, April 11, at Woodlawn Shopping Center, Windemere and Littleton Boulevard. All classic cars, muscle cars, street rods, pick-ups, motorcycles and more are welcome. Go to www.littletoncruise.com.
HEALTH South Metro Community Blood Drives
A number of community blood drives are planned in the South Metro area. For information or to schedule an appointment, contact the Bonfils Appointment Center at 303-363-2300, unless otherwise noted. Go to www.bonfils.org. Upcoming blood drives are: Friday, April 3, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker; Saturday, April 4, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Cabela’s, 10670 Cabela Drive, Lone Tree; Sunday, April 5, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., New Hope Presbyterian Church, 3737 New Hope Way, Castle Rock; Saturday, April 11, 10-11:40 a.m. and 1-3 p.m., Whole Foods, Governor’s Ranch, 5155 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Littleton; Saturday, April 11, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock; Sunday, April 12, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Ave Maria Catholic Church, 9056 E. Parker Road, Parker.
Caregivers Support Group
Sky Cliff Adult Day Center in Castle Rock is starting a Caregivers Support Group on
Susan Buckley, RD, CDE, and Renee Julien, RN, will explore the basics of cholesterol and how to manage cholesterol with medication, lifestyle and natural alternatives. Program is from 11 a.m. to noon Tuesday, April 7, at the South Denver Heart Center, 1000 Southpark Drive, Littleton. Learn about options, side effects and what the numbers mean. For more information or to register, call 303-744-1065, www. southdenver.com.
Health Alliance Meeting
Free Nutrition, Cooking Class
Free Heart Health nutrition classes and cooking demonstrations are offered from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 8 (Mind Over Matter); Wednesday, April 15 (Guard Your Gut); Wednesday, April 22 (Eating on the Go); Wednesday, April 29 (Latest Research on Fats and Cholesterol) at the South Denver Heart Center, 1000 Southpark Drive, Littleton. Join Richard Collins, M.D., “The Cooking Cardiologist,” along with Susan Buckley, RD, CDE, as they share their expertise on Heart Healthy nutrition and cooking solutions. For more information or to register, call 303-744-1065, www.southdenver.com.
breakout sessions and an early childhood job fair will go from 7-8:30 p.m. Event is free and open to the public. Parking is free in all campus lots. Participants will earn 2.5 clock hours of continuing education credit. Go to http://bit.ly/1DglKh1. Contact Kristin Habicht at kristin.habicht@arapahoe.edu or 303-797-5924.
Boot Scootin’ Boogie Tickets are on sale now for the 18th annual Boot Scootin’ Boogie, featuring silent and live auctions, catered dinner, live music and dancing, photo booth, raffles, prizes and more. The event runs from 5:30 p.m. to midnight Saturday, May 2, at the Wiens Ranch. Go to http://www.larkspurboot.org.
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EDUCATION Celebrate Early Childhood Pros
Reconnect with colleagues and learn about new industry trends at an early childhood professionals celebration from 6-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, at Arapahoe Community College. Representatives from Colorado Association for the Education of Young Children, Arapahoe/Douglas Works, Invest in Kids, Arapahoe and Douglas County library districts, TEACH Scholarship, Qualistar, licensing and early childhood council, and ACC’s library and academic advising office will attend. Guest speaker Brian Conly will speak from 6-7 p.m., and
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., March 16, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bourbon Brothers Holding Corporation (OTCQB:RIBS) announced that in an effort to fuel the Company’s growth plan and further focus the brand, the Company has changed its name to Southern Concepts Restaurant Group, Inc. (“SCRG” or the “Company”). During 2014, the Company increased sales by 145 percent and ended 2014 with revenues of approximately $5,144,500 versus $2,099,000 in 2013. The Company reported total assets of $4,473,600 with $1,182,100 of the current assets being cash or cash equivalents. Moreover, the Company ended 2014 with net assets of approximately $2,140,700. “I couldn’t be more excited about the growth opportunities for Southern Concepts,” said Mitchell Roth, SCRG President. “We are anticipating a number of restaurant openings this year and the launch of a new fast casual concept.” Southern Concepts Restaurant Group will be opening its second Southern Hospitality Restaurant and Bar in Lone Tree, Colo. in April, and its growth will not stop there. Before the end of 2015, Roth expects the Company to open at least two more Southern Hospitality fast casual locations in the Denver
and Colorado Springs market, and as many as two units per quarter in 2016. “Fast casual has been the fastest growing segment in the restaurant industry for five consecutive years, and outpaced traditional QSR and casual dining five to one during 2013,” said Roth. “This concept is in line with the tremendous resurgence of barbeque, leaving us with an opportunity to gain immediate market share.” Southern Concepts Restaurant Group is expecting very strong average unit volumes in its fast casual concept. “Management is projecting average unit volume sales of $1.8 million in its fast casual stores with more than 20 percent in store-level net income,” said Roth. In addition to the Company’s name change and projected growth, the SCRG Board of Directors gained two new members, Mr. Mitchell Roth and Ms. Jane Norton. Mr. Roth joined the Company in 2013 and has been the driving force in developing the fast casual iteration of Southern Hospitality, including crafting the Master Licensing Agreement through which the Company will operate its fast casual units. Mr. Roth is primarily responsible for corporate development, including capital raising, contract negotiation, real estate development, and strategy.
Prior to joining SCRG, Mr. Roth worked at the investment-banking firm Laidlaw and Company, Ltd. in New York City. Mr. Roth received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Finance and Economics from Liberty University in Lynchburg, Va. Ms. Norton is the founder and General Manager of Norton & Associates LLC consulting firm, established in 2012, to advise clients in areas such as government/public policy, non-profits, education, aerospace, emergency preparedness, healthcare, and the military. She served in the administrations of Presidents Reagan and Bush as Regional Director of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services from 1988-1993; and in the cabinet of Governor Owens as Executive Director of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment from 1999-2002. In 2002 she was elected Colorado’s 46th Lieutenant Governor and served until January of 2007. Ms. Norton currently serves on the Valor Christian High School Board of Education since February 2013 through the present, Colorado Uplift Executive Committee since May 2013 through the present, John Templeton Foundation International Board of Advisors since July 2014 through the present, Citizen Advisor to the Colorado Emergency Preparedness Partnership since 2013 through the present, and is a Fellow with the Centennial Institute since 2011 through the present. Ms. Norton earned a Bachelor of Science degree with Distinction in Health Sciences from Colorado State University in 1976, a Master of Science degree in Management from Regis University in 1999, and was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Humanities degree from Colorado Christian University in 2011. For more information about Southern Concepts Restaurant Group visit www.southernconcepts.com.
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Monday, March 30 Doing Business in China Seminar 3:00 – 5:00 pm - SMDC WhippleWood CPAs Conference Center 2154 E. Commons Ave. Suite 342, Centennial Monday, March 30 Voices of Experience Speaker SeriesDoug Jackson, CEO of Project C.U.RE. 6:00 – 7:30 pm, The Newman center for the Performing Arts 2344 East Iliff Ave., Denver Friday, April 3 Littleton Business Coalition Community Breakfast 7:30 – 9:00 am – Arapahoe High School Library 2201 E. Dry Creek Road, Littleton
What can South Metro Denver Chamber do for you?... Find out at SMDC: ReImagine 2015 We invite you to explore what SMDC has to offer on Friday, April 10th from 3:30 – 6:00 pm at the Chamber offices (2154 E. Commons Ave, Suite 342, Centennial. Located at the Streets of South Glenn). This event will highlight NEW and existing committees and initiatives designed to support our member’s efforts to grow and
prosper in today’s exciting business environment. This will be a great opportunity to RECONNECT with your colleagues at the Chamber offices. The Chamber provides numerous opportunities for our members to gamin visibility and leadership experience. We encourage you to explore and engage with
the Chamber Community. Food and drink will be provided, so please join us for a chance to reconnect and REIMAGINE your business with the Chamber in 2015. Please RSVP to Hillary Klemme at, Hklemme@bestchamber.com
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April 3, 2015
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ALL-SOUTH METRO GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM
A MAGNIFICENT SEVEN
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his year, six weren’t enough. With all the talent in south metro-area high school basketball, Colorado Community Media added one more spot to both our girls and boys all-star teams. We know, only five players can be on the court at a time, but every great team needs depth — and more than just a “sixth man.” This week, we bring you the All-South Metro Girls Basketball selections. The choices were made by CCM’s sports staff, with the help of area coaches, from among players who attend schools in Douglas County and the Littleton Public Schools district, as well as Cherry Creek High School. Next week, we bring you the boys team.
KENDALL BRADBURY
JENNAH KNAFELC
CHELSEA PEARSON
School: Valor Christian
School: Arapahoe
School: Mountain Vista
Class: Senior
Class: Senior
Class: Junior
Height: 5-10
Height: 5-9
Key stats: 22.8 points per game, 8.1 rebounds per game, 3.1 steals per game And one: The Taylor University recruit helped lead Valor Christian to the Class 4A state championship.
Height: 5-8
Key stats: 20.4 points per game, 3.5 assists per game, 4.2 steals per game
Key stats: 15.2 points per game, 4.2 rebounds per game, 1.8 steals per game
And one: Knafelc made 63 3-point field goals last season and will play next season at Colorado-Colorado Springs.
And one: Pearson’s 61 3-pointers on the season were crucial in leading the Golden Eagles to the Sweet 16 of the Class 5A playoffs.
MOLLY ROHRER
TAYLOR RUSK
TAYLOR SAUNDERS
SYMONE STARKS
School: Cherry Creek
School: ThunderRidge
School: Ponderosa
School: Highlands Ranch
Class: Senior
Class: Junior
Class: Senior
Height: 6-1
Height: 5-11
Height: 5-7
Key stats: 17.8 points per game, 10.9 rebounds per game, 2.6 blocks per game
Key stats: 14 points per game, 7 rebounds per game, 2.5 steals per game
And one: Rohrer, who will play at CSU-Pueblo, was a force in the paint in leading the Bruins to the Class 5A Final Four.
And one: Rusk, the Continental League co-player of the year, was the leader for a Grizzlies team that played in the Class 5A state championship game.
Key stats: 18.2 points per game, 3.1 assists per game, 3 steals per game And one: Saunders, the Continental League scoring champion, improved her free-throw shooting percentage from 63 percent as a junior to 71 percent as a senior.
Class: Junior Height: 5-4 Key stats: 11.8 points per game (no other statistics available) And one: Starks was the Continental League co-player of the year because of her ability to score and direct the offense for a team that reached Class 5A Great Eight.
SPORTS ROUNDUP Boys Lacrosse
Tualatin (Ore.) 3, Chaparral 0 - Jaden Simmons and Brandon DeLay notched the only two hits for Chaparral in a shutout loss to Tualatin on March 23. Starting pitcher Davis Clark allowed three runs on three hits in four innings in the loss.
Ponderosa 21, Olympian (Calif.) 7 - The Mustangs scored five times each in the first and second quarters to take a 10-4 halftime lead on March 25 in California. Seven more goals in the third quarter erased any chance for a comeback. Grandview 17, Legend 8 - Legend surrendered 13 second-half goals to fall to Grandview on March 26.
Boys Track and Field
Baseball
Legend 12, Whittier (Calif.) 1 - Greg Pickett drove in three runs and Garret Cope hit a pinch-hit, solo homerun to spark the Titans to a win on March 26. Dakota Marley went the distance on the mound striking out five and allowing an unearned run on three hits. Legend 5, Hood River Valley (Ore.) 3 - Legend took advantage of four errors and played small-ball to a win on March 25. The Titans managed only two hits, a RBI single from Mateo Shannon and a single from Greg Pickett, in the contest. Jordan Stephens reached base twice via errors and scored both times. Winning pitcher Jacob Pekol threw four scoreless innings allowing only one hit. Pinnacle (Ariz.) 4, Legend 0 The Titans could only scratch out a single hit as they fell on March 24. Carson Ross recorded the lone hit and Mateo Shannon drew a walk as they were the only Titans to reach base. Peyton Remy gave up two earned runs over six innings of work to pick up the loss. Legend 6, Sherwood (Ore.) 4 - Jacob Pekol tossed two scoreless innings in relief and the Titans scored six times across the fifth and sixth innings to comeback and win on March 23. Legend found itself down 4-0 after just two innings before their offensive outburst. Nick Mathey finished 2-4 at the scoring
Sloan Wiggins (5) of Rock Canyon fires a shot from close range as Highlands Ranch defender Kameron Wong (28) moves in to try to stop the shot. Rock Canyon went on to win the March 24 contest 15-5. Photo by Chase Ellis twice and driving a run in and Mateo Shannon drove in a team-high two runs in the game. Ponderosa 6, Beaverton (Ore.) 1 - Ponderosa closed their out-ofstate trip even at 2-2 after picking up a win on March 26. Apollo (Ariz.) 4, Ponderosa 1 Ponderosa scratched out three hits, one a solo homerun, in a loss to Apollo in Arizona on March 25. The Mustangs committed five errors in the loss. Ponderosa 8, Bend (Ore.) 2 - The Mustangs picked up their first win in Arizona with a win over Bend on the morning of March 24. Mountain Ridge (Ariz.) 14, Ponderosa 7 - The Mountain Lions outscored the Mustangs 5-0 over the final three innings to prevent any chance of a comeback on March 23. Ponderosa bats picked up five hits in the game but capitalized on five Mountain Ridge errors despite the loss. O’Connor (Ariz.) 5, Chaparral 4 - Two runs in the bottom of the
seventh sent the Wolverines to a loss on March 26. Chapparal scored once in the top of the sixth to take a 4-3 lead in a tight game, but the Wolverines could not close the game out. Spencer Olwell finished 2-4 at the plate and Ted Howell drove in a team-high three runs. Chaparral 10, Sheldon (Ore.) 5 - Chaparral scored six times in the bottom of the first to control their March 25 contest from the start. Spencer Olwell hit a solo homerun for his only hit of the day. AJ Anderson finished 4-5 with a homerun, two doubles, a RBI, and three runs scored. Fayetteville (Ark.) 4, Chaparral 2 - The Wolverines faced off with one of the top-20 high school baseball teams in the nation, according to the MaxPreps Xcellent 25 Writer’s Poll, and held their own before falling on March 24. Addison Kaasch hit a two-run homerun in the bottom of the first inning to provide the lone offense in the game. Kaasch finished 3-3 at the plate.
Longmont Invitational - Castle View (5th), Valor Christian (7th) The Sabercats and Eagles used their depth to take home top-seven finishes, from among 32 teams, at the Longmont Invitational on March 28. Castle View notched two wins at the meet, both from Christopher Linnin, in the long jump and the triple jump. Parker Strahler finished second in the 110m hurdles and Christian Mueller finished as runner-up in the pole vault. Valor picked up a win from the 4 x 400m relay team to go with top-three finishes from Bubba Watkins in the 100m, Vincent Hood in the 200m, Ben Waters in the 400m, and Chase McLean in the 800m. Altitude Running Invitational Douglas County - 4th - The Huskies wrapped up fourth place, of 13 teams, at the Altitude Running Invitational at Fort Collins on March 28 behind two runners-up finishes and four third-place finishes. Seth Hackerworth finished in second in the shot put that was matched by a second-place finish by the 4 x 200m relay team. Kendal Smith in the 200m, Brock Helvey in the 800m, Caleb Thompson in the 3200m, and the 4 x 100m relay team each finished in third in their event. Spring Break Qualifiers Mountain Vista (5th), Legend (8th) - Mountain Vista and Legend took part on the Spring Break Qualifiers at Greenwood Village on March 26. Mountain Vista’s Paxton Smith won the 3200m to post the lone win for the Golden Eagles. Legend’s Noah Bergford, 300m hurdles, and Matt
Smith, high jump, finished second in their respective events.
Girls Track and Field
Longmont Invitational - Valor Christian (3rd), Castle View (7th) - The Longmont Invitational welcomed 32 teams to Longmont on March 28. Valor notched three event wins including two by Haley Showalter in the shot put and the discus. Tess Boade took home the 100m for the third win. Castle View’s Mackenzie Pettit won the high jump. Sierra Suazo finished second in the discus and the 800m Sprint Medley team took third for the Sabercats. Altitude Running Invitational - Douglas County - 3rd - Douglas County claimed a top-three team finish at the Altitude Running Invitational at Fort Collins on March 28. Solana Quistorff won the 800m to secure the lone win for the Huskies. Second-place finishes in the 4 x 100m relay and 4 x 800m relay along with third-place finishes by Serena Brown in the discus, Paulette Arndy in the 400m, the 4 x 200m relay team and the 800 Sprint Medley team pushed the Huskies team finish. Spring Break Qualifiers - Mountain Vista (3rd), Legend (6th) - Eight teams converged on Greenwood Village for the Spring Break Qualifiers on March 26 and Mountain Vista notched more event wins than any other team. The Golden Eagles claimed six events as Jordan Burton won the 100m hurdles and 300m hurdles, Delaney Fitzsimmons took the 3200m, Allie Chipman won the 800m, Emma Smith took the only field event win with a win in the high jump, and the 4 x 400m relay team also took first. Legend’s Tara Pelton won the 200m and finished as runner-up in the 100m and Katherine Smith won the long jump.
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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 303841-4318 or visit www.dcgop.org or www.dcrw.org.
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event from 9:30-11 a.m. the second Tuesday of the month at Panera Bread, 11290 Twenty Mile Road, Parker. 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.
DOUGLAS-ELBERT COUNTY Music Teachers’ Association meets at 9 a.m. every first Thursday at Parker Bible Church, between Jordan and Chambers on Main Street. All area music teachers are welcome. Call Lucie Washburn, 303-814-3479.
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THE LEAGUE of Women Voters of Arapahoe 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.
PARKER LEADERS, a leads group with a networking attitude, meets from 10:30-11:45 a.m. the second and fourth Mondays of the month at Parker Heating & Air, 18436 Longs Way, Unit 101. Entrepreneurs are encouraged to visit the club, which is seeking new members, including a personal trainer, massage therapist, acupuncturist, lawyer, bookkeper, telecom consultant and computer repair technician. Contact Erica_Kraft@ADP.com. PARKER LEADS meets from 4-5 p.m. every second and fourth Wednesdays.
Call 303-524-9890.
SOUTH METRO Sales and Business Professionals, a networking
group, meet from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Wednesday at August Moon, 18651 E. Mainstreet, in Parker. Call Tom Joseph at 303-840-5825 for information.
Recreation
ALTITUDE MULTISPORT Club invites anyone interested in triathlon, running, biking, or swimming to join us for group workouts. Sunday morning swims at the Parker Rec Center and run and bike workouts throughout the week. Whether you’re an Ironman or have run a 5K, we welcome all abilities. Go to www.AltitudeMultisport. com for more information. 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.
CYCLE CLUB meets at 9 a.m. Saturdays in the parking lot of Southeast Christian
Church. Tour the streets of Parker, Elizabeth and Castle Rock. Call John at 720-8425520.
PARKER ARTISTS Guild presents free art classes for kids and teen on
the second Saturday of each month at Hobby Lobby at Parker Road and Mainstreet. Lessons and Lemonade classes for ages 10-12 are at 9:30 or 11 a.m., and the Teen Art Studio for grades 7-9 are at 1 or 3 p.m. Reservations required by the Wednesday before class. Go to www.parkerartistsguild.com and click on Youth Programs. 20 students maximum.
THERAPEUTIC RIDING. Promise Ranch Therapeutic Riding in Parker offers free therapeutic riding for developmentally disabled adults and children. Scholarship money is available for Douglas County residents to provide 10 therapeutic riding lessons. Call 303-841-5007 or visit www.promiseranchtherapeuticriding.com. PARKER ARTS Council has youth open mic/karaoke nights on the first Thursday of each month. The event is open to all ages. Kids 12 and under eat free. Takes place at Clavin’s Bar and Grill, 17904 Cottonwood Drive, Parker.
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AARP PARKER meets at 1 p.m. every second Wednesday of the month at
Parker United Methodist Church, 11805 S. Pine Drive, Parker. There are interesting and informative programs for seniors. For further information, contact Patsy at 303-9051008.
AMERICAN LEGION Parker Post 1864 meets at 7 p.m. every first Wednesday of the month at South Metro Fire Station No. 46, 19310 Stroh Road, Parker. Go to www.post1864.org or call 720-542-3877. AWANA CLUB at Parker Bible Church meets from 6:30-8:05 p.m. Wednesdays at 4391 E. Mainstreet. Call 303-841-3836. BETA SIGMA Phi Preceptor Gamma Theta Chapter meets the
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Which Wich helps feed the hungry Project PB&J efforts benefit local charities By Christy Steadman csteadman@colorado communitymedia.com
April 2 is National PB&J Day, but the Which Wich sandwich shops know the value of a good peanut-butter-and-jelly sandwich yearround — especially when it’s going to a person who may not have another meal that day. Project PB&J is an initiative to help feed the hungry, said Jay Goldstein, chief operating officer for the franchise’s Front Range locations. “It’s heartbreaking what some people have to go through,” Goldstein said. “This gives us a chance to help the less fortunate.” At every Which Wich location nationwide, customers have the option to purchase a $3 peanut butter-and-jelly sandwich to give to charity. Then, for each sandwich purchased, Which Wich donates two. Some local charities that benefit from Project PB&J are food banks such as Tri-Lakes Cares, homeless shelters, Boys & Girls Clubs and Shiloh House. Deliveries to any one of the charities are done on just about a daily basis, Monday through Friday, Goldstein said. “It’s just natural to give back to the community,” Goldstein said. “To see the reaction of the kids and families reminds me how fortunate we are.” Project PB&J began in the Front Range in March 2014. Which Wich’s Cornerstar location in Aurora, near Parker and Arapahoe roads, was the first to make a donation of 100 sand-
wiches. A local church was preparing a clothing and food donation and reached out, said manager Tyanna Bourret. “They started applauding when I arrived,” she said, added that the church reached out to hundreds of restaurants within 15 miles of its location, and Which Wich was the only one that agreed to join the effort. About a year later, Which Wich reached its 25,000th donated peanut butter-and-jelly sandwich on March 20. “It took a while for people to make it part of the culture,” Goldstein said, but “we’re really hitting our stride now.” In one week, on average, the Front Range stores’ combined efforts donate 1,100 sandwiches, with the Highlands Ranch and Lone Tree locations being the tops for sales of peanut-butter-and-jelly sandwiches to benefit Project PB&J. In fact, Goldstein said, Denver leads the initiative out of about 400 Which Wich locations nationwide. That is something to be proud of, said Goldsteind, who, along with his business partner, Jeff Gordan, co-owns the 11 Front Range locations that participate in Project PB&J. Goldstein and Gordan’s Which Wiches has a reach as far north as Fort Collins, and as far south as Colorado Springs. Project PB&J impacts a lot of less fortunate people in a positive way, Bourret said. “We’re bringing them more than just sandwiches,” she said. “We’re making their day. We’re giving them their only meal for the day, sometimes.” On April 2, all 11 Front Range Which Wich locations will donate an extra 100 peanutbutter-and-jelly sandwiches — in addition to what customers purchase that day.
Which Wich employees, from front, manager Tyanna Bourret, Shane Redmond and Emily Overturf make peanut butterand-jelly sandwiches for Project PB&J. In recognition of National PB&J day, each of the 11 Front Range Which Wich locations will be donating an additional 100 peanut butter-and-jelly sandwiches to charity — equaling 1,100 sandwiches, plus whatever customers order for the initiative, co-owner Jay Goldstein said. Photo by Christy Steadman Goldstein recalled when the initiative first came to the Highlands Ranch location at Town Center, one customer approached an employee in the parking lot, and asked if the store participated in Project PB&J. When the
employee said yes, the customer held out his hand, Goldstein said, and in it was a $100 bill. “Our customers have big hearts, and they’re very generous,” Goldstein said. Project PB&J “wouldn’t be possible without them.”
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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) An unexpected problem should be handled as quickly as possible so that it doesn’t cause too much of a delay. Someone who knows what you’re facing could provide needed advice. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) An unsettling situation seems to be taking forever to be resolved. Fortunately, your Bovine aptitude for patience is strong this week, so you’ll be more than able to wait it out. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Taking a stand against an uncalled-for situation involving a friend or co-worker isn’t easy, but somehow you’ll rise to the challenge and do it. Rely on advice from someone you trust.
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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. CHERRY CREEK Valley Rotary Club meets at 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays at The Conference Center, Parker Adventist Hospital, 9395 Crown Crest Blvd, Parker. Call President Don Willson at 720-314-6830 or e-mail dlw166@ rollens.com. CIVIL AIR Patrol-Parker Cadet
Squadron meets from 6:30-9 p.m. Thursdays at Parker Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 9030 Miller Road, Parker. Call 303-596-3425.
COMMON THREAD Quilt Club meets the second Wednesday of each month at Parker Adventist Hospital, in the Pine Room.
COMMUNITY BIBLE StudyParker Day Class meets from 9:15-11:15 a.m. Thursdays from September to May at Parker Hills Bible Fellowship, 7137 E. Parker Hills Court. Go to http://parker.cbsclass.org or contact Charlene Roach at 720-851-1623 or charlene. cbs@hotmail.com. DENVER AND New Orleans RR
Club meets at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Parker Depot building, 11027 S. Pikes Peak Drive, No. 106. Call Bill Byers at 303-646-3256.
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. GREAT BOOKS. Great Books discussion group meets from 10:30 a.m. to noon the second and fourth Thursdays of each month at the Parker Library. Call Sara Gutknecht at 303805-4306 for information. Other Great Books
PARCEL B: GARAGE BUILDING NO. G10, GARAGE SPACE NO. 2, HUNTER'S CHASE CONDOMINIUMPHASE 3, BUILDING 10, ACCORDING TO THE DECLARATION RECORDED JULY 9, 2004 UNDER RECEPTION NO. 2004071276 AND THE CONDOMINIUM groups meet at Douglas County in Lone KIWANIS MAP Libraries RECORDED NOVEMBER 22, 2006 CLUB of Parker meets at 7 RECEPTION NO. 2006100120, Tree, Highlands Ranch and UNDER Castle Rock (Philip a.m. Tuesdays AS AMENDED BY SECOND AMENDED at the International House of PanMAP for OF thoughtHUNTER'S CHASE CON-S. Parker Road. Call Jim Monahan at S. Miller). Great Books is a forum cakes, 11355 DOMINIUMS- PHASE 3, BUILDING 10, RECORDED 21, 2011 UN303-841-1560. ful adults to read and discuss significantSEPTEMBER works DER RECEPTION NO. 2011056795, of fiction, philosophy, political science,OFpoetry COUNTY DOUGLAS, STATE OF LUNCH OUT Loud Toastmasters and drama. Afternoon andCOLORADO. evening times are Which has the address of: 18669 those East butterflies and make them fly in Harness #10207, available; groups meet onceStroh everyRoad 2-4 weeks. NoParker, CO 80134
formation. Conquer your fear of speaking with NOTICE OF SALE registration is required. For information, call 303the help of proven techniques practiced in a 791-7323 or visit DouglasCountyLibraries.org. The current holder of the Evidence of Debt supportive group. Be our guest at “Lunch out secured by the Deed of Trust described
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saidevery Deedsecond of Trust. a.m. to 12:30 p.m. every Friday at Parker United DeMolay, meets at 7 p.m. and THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given Church, 11805 S. Pine Drive, Parker, in that Walt on the first possible date (unless fourth Monday in Parker. With Disney, Mel saleMethodist the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wedthe fellowship Blanc and Walter Cronkite counted among its nesday, April 29, 2015, at the Public hall, and learn more about how Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Toastmasters Street, Castle International can help you become alumni, you won’t find another Rock,organization Colorado, I will sell at public auca speaker tion to the highest and best bidder for and leader. Contact officers@ for young men between thecash, agesthe of 12said andreal 21 propertybetter and all inlunchoutloud.com for more information. terest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs years that offers character building, leadership and assigns therein, for the purpose of training, and life skill development more than paying the indebtedness provided in said MOMS CLUB of Parker East is a Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of DeMolay. Contact the chapter for plus moreattorneys’ informa- fees, nonprofit Trust, the expenses club designed to support stay-at-home of sale and other items allowed by law, tion. Email:highplainsdemolay@gmail.com or moms. We offer a variety of activities for moms and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If Visit www.coloradodemolay.org. and kids including playgroups and Mom’s Night the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of Contact intent tomembership@momsclubofparkOut. HILLTOP SOCIAL cure Club been an entitled to cure may by has those parties erne.org or visit www.Momsclubofparkerne.org be extended. active women’s club in the also area since IfParker you believe that your lender or serfor more information. hasoffailed a single 1921. We meet the second vicer Thursday each to provide point of contact (38-38-103.1 CRS) or
they are still pursuing foreclosure even month at noon at the Hilltop Schoolhouse at MOMS CLUB of Parker Northeast though you have submitted a comFlintwood and Democrat Roads. ladies pletedThe loss mitigation application meets at 10ora.m. every first Wednesday of you have been offered and have accephave maintained the schoolhouse sincemitigation 1954 the month except for October, November and ted a loss option (38-38103.2 CRS), you may file a complaint for community use, and thewith preservation of the December at Parker Adventist Hospital. Meetings the Colorado Attorney General or the Consumer Finanhistory of the Hilltop area. (720-508-6006) For more informain October to December will be on different cial Protection Bureau (855-411-2372) tion please call Be at 303-841-4581, or Fran at the filing Wednesdays. or both. However, of a com- Call Lisa 303-284-8028 or e-mail plaint in and of itself will not stop the 303-841-9655. lrstehle@comcast.net. foreclosure process
Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2015-0008
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Public Trustees PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0339 To Whom It May Concern: On 10/1/2014 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: JOSEPH MASSAROTTI AND SHANNON MASSAROTTI Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR CHERR Y CREEK MORTGAGE CO., INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 10/26/2009 Recording Date of DOT: 11/4/2009 Reception No. of DOT: 2009084493 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $367,836.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $341,684.48 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 208, MERIDIAN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS CENTER FILING NO. 5, FIRST AMENDMENT, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO Which has the address of: 12471 Bradford Dr, Parker, CO 80134 NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 6, 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: 3/19/2015 Last Publication: 4/16/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 3/10/2015 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: NICHOLAS H. SANTARELLI Colorado Registration #: 46592 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: Attorney File #: 14-003744 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2014-0339 First Publication: 3/19/2015 Last Publication: 4/16/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2015-0002
To Whom It May Concern: On 1/5/2015 the undersigned Public Trustee caused
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NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2015-0002 To Whom It May Concern: On 1/5/2015 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: DILPREET S. JAMMU AND RAMANPREET K. JAMMU Original Beneficiary: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 5/12/2003 Recording Date of DOT: 6/4/2003 Reception No. of DOT: 2003083573 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $113,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $107,186.40 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: the failure to make timely payments required under said Deed of Trust and the Evidence of Debt secured thereby. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 19, THE PINERY FILING NO. 11, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 6221 Northwood Glen Drive, Parker, CO 80134 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 29, 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: 3/5/2015 Last Publication: 4/2/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 1/9/2015 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: JOAN OLSON Colorado Registration #: 28078 7700 E. ARAPAHOE ROAD, SUITE 150, CENTENNIAL, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (877) 369-6122 Fax #: Attorney File #: CO-14-643192-JS *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2015-0002 First Publication: 3/5/2015 Last Publication: 4/2/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2015-0008 To Whom It May Concern: On 1/7/2015 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: JENNIFER L RAVANO Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR PINNACLE CAPITAL MORTGAGE CORPORATION
To Whom It May Concern: On 1/7/2015 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: JENNIFER L RAVANO Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR PINNACLE CAPITAL MORTGAGE CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 10/31/2011 Recording Date of DOT: 11/3/2011 Reception No. of DOT: 2011069317 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $130,125.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $123,755.74 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: PARCEL A: CONDOMINIUM UNIT 10207 HUNTER'S CHASE CONDOMINIUMPHASE 3, BUILDING 10, ACCORDING TO THE DECLARATION RECORDED JULY 9, 2004 UNDER RECEPTION NO. 2004071276 AND THE CONDOMINIUM MAP RECORDED NOVEMBER 22, 2006 UNDER RECEPTION NO. 2006100120, AS AMENDED BY FIRST AMENDED MAP OF HUNTER'S CHASE CONDOMINIUMS- PHASE 3, BUILDING 10, RECORDED JULY 28, 2010 UNDER RECEPTION NO. 2010045498, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. PARCEL B: GARAGE BUILDING NO. G10, GARAGE SPACE NO. 2, HUNTER'S CHASE CONDOMINIUMPHASE 3, BUILDING 10, ACCORDING TO THE DECLARATION RECORDED JULY 9, 2004 UNDER RECEPTION NO. 2004071276 AND THE CONDOMINIUM MAP RECORDED NOVEMBER 22, 2006 UNDER RECEPTION NO. 2006100120, AS AMENDED BY SECOND AMENDED MAP OF HUNTER'S CHASE CONDOMINIUMS- PHASE 3, BUILDING 10, RECORDED SEPTEMBER 21, 2011 UNDER RECEPTION NO. 2011056795, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 18669 East Stroh Road #10207, Parker, CO 80134
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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, April 29, 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: 3/5/2015 Last Publication: 4/2/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 1/9/2015 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 #: 9090.100056.F01 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2015-0008 First Publication: 3/5/2015
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experiences through their individual interests, personalities and skills. “The assortment of activities we have available for the children is endless, which encourages them to learn, play and explore,” she said. Kiddie Academy developed an education-based child-care program for its academies, which are structured to respond to the increasing demand for child care. The Parker location utilizes the Kiddie Academy Life Essentials curriculum created to promote intellectual, social, physical and emotional growth. The academy will host a grand opening celebration May 16. For more information, go to www.kiddieacademy. com/parker.
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First Publication: 3/5/2015 Last Publication: 4/2/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 1/9/2015 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 #: 9090.100056.F01 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/
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Legal Notice No.: 2015-0008 First Publication: 3/5/2015 Last Publication: 4/2/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2015-0010 To Whom It May Concern: On 1/6/2015 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: FRANKLIN R. LASHLEY Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 8/24/2007 Recording Date of DOT: 9/4/2007 Reception No. of DOT: 2007070603 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $412,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $342,452.50 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: the failure to timely make payments as required under the Deed of Trust. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 58, VILLAGES OF PARKER, FILING NO. 26B, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO Which has the address of: 12264 Desert Hills Street, Parker, CO 80138 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 29, 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: 3/5/2015 Last Publication: 4/2/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 1/9/2015 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: KELLY MURDOCK Colorado Registration #: 46915 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: Attorney File #: 14-005881 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2015-0010 First Publication: 3/5/2015 Last Publication: 4/2/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2015-0021
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Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2015-0021 To Whom It May Concern: On 1/27/2015 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: NANCY C. WALLIS Original Beneficiary: BELLCO CREDIT UNION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: BELLCO CREDIT UNION Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 6/17/2008 Recording Date of DOT: 6/26/2008 Reception No. of DOT: 2008045225 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $10,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $3,632.73 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 monthly installment payment(s) due thereunder. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 2, BLOCK 1, COTTONWOOD SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1 AMENDED PLAT, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 17693 Ponderosa Ave, Parker, CO 80134 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 20, 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: 3/26/2015 Last Publication: 4/23/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 1/28/2015 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: JOHN A LOBUS Colorado Registration #: 3648 710 KIPLING STREET SUITE 402, LAKEWOOD, COLORADO 80215 Phone #: (303) 232-5606 Fax #: (303) 237-0686 Attorney File #: BCU V WALLIS *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2015-0021 First Publication: 3/26/2015 Last Publication: 4/23/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press
Government Legals Public Notice NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the Same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons
ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED
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To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the Same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to:
OCCUPANT - CB Capital Investments 311, LP - CB International Investments LLC – Clark Property Tax Investments LLC, aka Clark Property Tax - Dianne Bailey, Public Trustee, Douglas County Lonnie J Pebley c/o Lonnie's Excavating Lonnie's Excavating, Inc - Neumann Homes of Colorado LLC - Public Trustee, Douglas County - Realnet Companies of America Inc - Town of Parker
You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 20th day of October 2011 the then County Treasurer of the County of Douglas, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to Clark Property Tax Investments LLC the following described real estate situate in the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, to wit:
TR IN NW1/4SW1/4 21-6-66 10.931 AM/L LSP 4128
and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to Clark Property Tax Investments LLC. That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2010; That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of Realnet Companies of America Inc for said year 2010.That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said Clark Property Tax Investments LLC at 1:00 o’clock P.M., on the 2nd day of July 2015, unless the same has been redeemed. Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed.
Witness my hand this 9th day of March 2015. /s/ Diane A. Holbert County Treasurer of Douglas County Legal Notice No.: 927000 First Publication: March 19, 2015 Last Publication: April 2, 2015 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
Public Notice NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED
To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the Same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to: Occupant - HGT Enterprises - Nicholas Kowalczyk Living Trust - Paul S Pak and Sarah S Pak - Public Service Credit Union - Public Trustee, Douglas County - Walter Kowalczyk and Donata Suraski
You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 21st day of October 2010 the then County Treasurer of the County of Douglas, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to HGT Enterprises the following described real estate situate in the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, to wit: LOT 14 HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING 26 2ND AMENDMENT 0.03 AM/L
and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to HGT Enterprises. That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2009; That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of Nicholas Kowalczyk Living Trust for said year 2009.That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said HGT Enterprises at 1:00 o’clock P.M., on the 16th day of July 2015, unless the same has been redeemed. Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my hand this 23rd day of March 2015. /s/ Diane A. Holbert County Treasurer of Douglas County Legal Notice No.: 927050 First Publication: April 02, 2015 Last Publication: April 16, 2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press
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