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Project adds ‘highway commercial’ Amendment doubles number of allowed units in Cottonwood Highlands By Chris Michlewicz

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A portion of Parker is visible behind the public notice sign along Chambers Road, just north of E-470, where Cottonwood Highlands will be built. The tollway corridor is poised for a commercial and residential development boom. Photo by Chris Michlewicz

“Accelerated development” along the E-470 corridor will continue with the approval of a request to more than double the number of units allowed in Cottonwood Highlands. During a meeting last month, Parker Town Council approved an amendment to a planned development guide that increased permitted dwelling units from 570 to 1,230. The request was submitted by C & J Land Investments LLC, the company behind the Cottonwood Highlands project. The proposed neighborhood will be built north of E-470 and stretch from west of Chambers Road to east of Jordan Road.

The site includes several parcels on approximately 202 acres. The objective for the Cottonwood Highlands Planned Development is to “create a living working community in response to the accelerated development of the E-470 Corridor,” the request said. The land presents an “opportunity for a blend of residential and mixed commercial land uses,” including what’s known as “highway commercial” zoning that allows for more intensive development. The approved amendment introduces the “highway commercial” designation to the guide, as well as a mixed-use planning area that can “allow for housing to be combined with supportive retail and commercial uses,” the request says. In the highway commercial zone, the developer wants to attract uses that are “complementary and supportive of the Compark Business Campus, Cottonwood Highlands” and surrounding neighborhoods, the development guide says. Project continues on Page 10

Crime rate drops in ‘13 for Parker Annual report shows decrease in charges, increase in spending By Chris Michlewicz

cmichlewicz @coloradocommunitymedia.com The Parker Police Department’s annual report highlighted an increase in traffic accidents and a slight decline in the number of criminal charges in 2013. The number of assault charges filed with the 18th Judicial District Attorney’s Office went from 143 in 2012 to 109 last year, a 23 percent drop. Burglaries trended BY THE NUMBERS downward during — hours of training the same time peby Parker police last year riod, going from 130 to 93 and equating — traffic accidents to a 28 percent demillion — crease, according to Parker police’s 2013 budget the report. Larceny charges — arsons in the town went up 10 percent, — robberies in the town from 674 two years ago to 740 in 2013, representing the only significant uptick in the target crime categories. Vehicle theft, vandalism and sex offenses all decreased. The total amount of filed criminal charges dropped 2.6 percent, from 1,720 to 1,676. There were 1,132 traffic accidents in 2013, approximately 10 percent more than the previous year. The highest number of crashes — 44 — occurred at the intersection of Parker Road and Mainstreet; the second highest was 37 at Parker Road and Lincoln Avenue. Citations, of which 98 percent were traffic-related, rose by nearly 7 percent last year, said Laurie Milord, crime analyst for the Parker police. Seatbelt infractions went from

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Michael Ryan, 5, of Parker, gets a lesson in birdhouse-making from his dad, Mike, during the town’s Arbor Day event April 26 at Tallman Meadow Park. Dozens of families got a sunny but windy day in the Idyllwilde subdivision, where they planted 30 trees and built birdhouses during the town’s annual celebration. Photo by Chris Michlewicz

Anderson back in sheriff ’s race Castle Rock police commander asks voters to write him in By Ryan Boldrey

rboldrey@coloradocommunitymedia.com Castle Rock Police Cmdr. John Anderson isn’t going to let the outcome of the Douglas County GOP Assembly stop him. Anderson, who fell 20 votes shy of making the Republican primary ballot in what had been a three-person race for the party

nomination, is officially back in the running for sheriff, and is asking voters to consider writing him in as the county’s top law officer in June when the Republican primary rolls around. Anderson Heading into the March 22 county assembly, Anderson, Coroner Lora Thomas and Undersheriff Tony Spurlock all were seeking the Republican nod. Yet after Spurlock garnered the support of 50.4 percent of the 460 delegates who voted and neither Thomas (24.8 percent) nor Anderson (24.6 percent)

got the required 30 percent to make it on to the ballot, Spurlock became the only one of three to get on. That didn’t sit well with Anderson, who is frustrated, not just with the caucus process, which he calls “corrupt,” but also with the current regime that has been in control of Douglas County since Sheriff Steve Zotos took office in 1983. Zotos was succeeded by his Capt. Mike Acree, who after his resignation as sheriff supported the county commissioners in appointing his undersheriff, current termlimited Sheriff David Weaver, to the office in 2005. Spurlock is Weaver’s undersheriff. Anderson continues on Page 10

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World of homeless youths hits home From the apartment balcony, in the hours just past midnight, he could see beams of light from patrol cars cutting through the blackness in the grassy area near Denver Skate Park. Cops looking for the homeless, he guessed. A few hours later, as the day began to awaken, Nick Santulli, 18, and his two companions left their friend’s apartment to burn some time near downtown Denver before heading back to their suburban Castle Rock homes. A young man and his friends, their shirts stained with dirt, bulging backpacks on their shoulders, passed them on the sidewalk. “You guys want to come get some breakfast?” the young man asked. Without hesitation, a curious Nick said OK. A chance encounter. A risk taken. A turning point. The simple yes would build a bridge between two vastly different worlds and, in the end, make a difference in both. “It was the defining moment of my senior year,” Nick said. “It’s not necessarily changed my life, but it’s altered my life and how I see things and the kind of direction in which I want to live my life.” ••• On that early July morning, they caught a bus, then the light rail. A 30-minute trip to a brick building near the 16th Street

Mall. A line of young people waited to step inside, where another 100 or so ate breakfast burritos in the kitchen or clustered in the lobby, seeking the simple comforts of food, sanctuary and fellowship. The sight of so many girls and boys in their teens and early 20s without a place to call home or a family to care for them struck Nick hard. As he sat at a table and ate, he asked questions and listened. Intently. A boy told him how he and his mother, although she was no longer in his life, had been on and off the streets for most of his 17 years. Another young man recounted how he’d jumped from foster home to foster home, from friend’s couch to friend’s couch, finally, to the street. It was, Nick thought, the tales of heartrending movies and songs. When he returned home later that day, just 30 miles south yet so very far away, he brought their stories with him.

“You wouldn’t guess where I ate breakfast this morning,” Nick said to his mom. “A homeless shelter.” ••• Urban Peak. It is the only nonprofit that offers a full convergence of services to homeless youths in the Denver and Colorado Springs areas. Last year, it helped 1,700 youths from 15 through 24 years of age, providing food, clothing, GED instruction and a multitude of other educational, mental health and job services. Its drop-in center is always busy, its 40-bed shelter usually full. A 2013 Denver-area survey found 921 youths on the streets. They are there for all kinds of reasons: physical, sexual and emotional abuse; parents who sell them for drugs and alcohol; mental illness. Some, at 18, have aged out of the foster care system. Others have been kicked out of homes because of their sexual orientation. The tragedies are staggering. As Dan Hanley, director of development and public affairs, recently said: “We are the voice of the 1,700 youth who don’t have one.” ••• In August, just after the start of the new school year, Nick — a passionate musician and shy transplant from Texas who favors shoulder-length hair and cowboy boots — sat in a circle of students on the floor of his newsmagazine classroom at Castle

View High School, sharing highlights from the summer. As he quietly described his encounter with the homeless, the staff became intrigued. The story inspired a theme for the first issue — “Going Outside the CVHS Bubble” — with Nick writing the main story about homeless teens. He reached out to Urban Peak, toured the facility, learned about its services. He later explored the grassy space near Denver Skate Park and the 16th Street Mall to find homeless youths to interview. “It was really hard to approach them,” Nick remembered. “I mean, I’m going to high school in Castle Rock and they’re on the streets in Denver.” He returned to Denver three times for more interviews to make sure he understood how to tell their stories. “It was weird at first,” Nick said of walking up to strangers to ask such personal questions. But “I would call it a pivotal moment in my life.” ••• On April 14, the school kicked off Make a Difference Week. More than 1,800 students crowded onto the gym bleachers. A selection process had winnowed about 10 charities and nonprofit organizations to three finalists, including Urban Peak, nominated by the newsmagazine staff. Students overwhelmingly voted it Healey continues on Page 6

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Alongside Parker Adventist Hospital President and CEO Morre Dean, right, and Parker Area Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Dennis Houston, Mayor Mike Waid, center, explains the benefits of new outdoor fitness equipment donated by the hospital along Sulphur Gulch Trail. Dean said the hospital wants to take care of people in the community even when they’re not sick. The donation is meant to mark the hospital’s 10th anniversary. Photo by Chris Michlewicz

Lawmaker chastises school district lobbyist Douglas board chief lashes back at Murray By Jane Reuter

jreuter@coloradocommunitymedia.com A state representative publicly chastised the Douglas County School District’s lobbyist last week, prompting DCSD leaders to fire back. Rep. Carole Murray, R-Castle Rock, accused Jason Hopfer of unethical behavior during negotiations surrounding the Student Success Act, House Bill 1292. School board president Kevin Larsen said Murray wasn’t on DCSD’s side in recent school-funding negotiations, and claimed she “lashed out” at Hopfer in frustration over changes to the funding bill. “I’m very much on the side of all the taxpayers in Douglas County,” Murray said. “Sometimes you have to do the right thing. In this case, I think I did the right thing.” Hopfer, who has served as DCSD’s lobbyist for several years, did not immediately return calls from Colorado Community Media requesting comment. Records show the school district paid him $45,000 in 2013. The bill that sparked Murray’s comments was created after last November’s election, in which voters rejected Amendment 66, a proposed statewide income tax increase to fund education. HB 1292 is an attempt to enact some of the reforms included in the failed proposal without raising taxes. Co-sponsored by Murray, the bill would change the way school districts

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to the Senate. Of Colorado’s 178 school superintendents, 170 signed a letter urging legislators to include in HB 1292 restoration of basic funding to reduce the negative factor — a $1 billion education budget cut made during the recession. The superintendents said district-funding restoration should get priority over new programs. The version of the bill that now is in the Senate would give superintendents part of the funding they sought, restoring about $120 million of the $200 million requested. Larsen calls the proposed reduction in the negative factor “a rather strong accomplishment.” Lobbying efforts aimed at getting that reduction into the Student Success Act were “fast and furious,” Murray said. She believes some went too far. During an April 22 address to other House members, Murray said Hopfer urged his peers not to attend a legislator-initiated K-12 lobbyists’ meeting about ways to improve the bill. “I think the public would be outraged to think that a paid lobbyist was attempting to thwart an honest effort of legislators, especially when those lobbyists are representing school districts,” Murray said. “I regret he works for my own school district, so that

hurt me even more. “I’m going out of office. It would have been easy to fly out of here and not bring any controversy to myself,” she added. “At some point, some form of decorum has to be kept.” A former Douglas County clerk and recorder, Murray was elected to House District 45 in 2008. She has decided not to seek a fourth term. Murray said another lobbyist also was involved in the alleged attempted boycott. Larsen said emails he read indicate that an unnamed lobbyist initiated the boycott, not Hopfer. Larsen said Hopfer agreed via email that negotiations were already complete, and further efforts appeared pointless. “I would agree with the sentiment of his statement,” Larsen said. “I think it’s unprofessional to call him out on the House floor. I think Carole is extremely frustrated that contrary to what people told (school districts) in January, we’ve got a lot of momentum in the Legislature. “Rep. Murray has essentially aligned herself with the Democrats in the House and Senate education circles to insist their allocation of funding is what’s going to happen,” he said. “Our answer is to say, pay attention to the needs of the kids in Douglas County, and don’t take your proxy fight out on the lobbyist who’s working for this district and advocating in the best interests of the students of Douglas County.” Murray said she’s been supportive of most of DCSD’s education-reform policies. “Even though the implementation has been kind of rocky, I’ve been in agreement with them,” she said.

Transportation plan up for public review Staff report The Parker Transportation Master Plan Draft Plan is now available online for public review and comment at www.parkeronline.org/TMP. The Town of Parker, with the help of a transportation-planning consultant, began the master plan project in 2013 as a coordinated effort between several departments. The plan will

serve as the town’s long-range plan for travel and mobility providing town council and staff guidance regarding future transportation decisions, development and capital projects. The plan will also support town council in achieving its goals and objectives for Parker to be a destination community where people come to live, work, shop and play. It will shore up a comprehensive and integrated

transportation system that serves the multi-modal needs of residents and visitors. Watch for upcoming public hearing dates on the town website at www. parkeronline.org. Whether you drive, walk, bike or ride transit in Parker, the town wants input. Contact Mary Munekata at mmunekata@parkeronline.org with any questions or comments.

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The town is inviting residents to help kick off the start of the much-anticipated expansion project for the Parker Recreation Center. A groundbreaking ceremony for the expansion and renovation is scheduled for 2 p.m. May 7 at the rec center, 17301 Lincoln Ave. The construction work will add an indoor leisure pool, lazy river, new waterslide, aquatic climbing wall and a therapy pool. Eight family changing rooms will be built, along with several new areas: a half gymnasium, classrooms and fitness studio. Renovated locker rooms, expanded parking and enhanced exterior architecture are also part of the plans. Mayor Mike Waid promises to mark the milestone with a special surprise, plus giveaways. The project will be completed in early summer 2015.

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Parker author Jen Turano’s presentation to the Parker Writers Group at 2 p.m. May 11 at the Parker Library will cover the ins and outs of the publishing industry, from querying agents to deciding which type of publisher is right. The presentation will be followed by a hands-on query letter and pitch workshop, so attendees are encouraged to bring query letters and pitches for critique. PWG’s workshops and membership are free. They are suitable for writers 16 and older. The Parker Writers Group is open to anyone interested in writing regardless of skill level. Members range from nationally published authors to people who enjoy reading. PWG meets on the second Sunday of each month from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Parker Library, 10851 South Crossroads Drive. Contact Kimberlee Gard at parkerwritersgroup@ gmail.com or go to http://www.parkerwritersgroup.org for more information.

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the recipient of this year’s fundraising efforts. The goal: $15,000, a few thousand more than needed to keep Urban Peak open for a day. “We want to turn this outside of our walls for one week,” student government adviser Bob Sutterer said to the students. “These are people just like you who are also talented, who also have great energy, who need a little bit of help.” Charlie Annerino, a representative from Urban Peak, walked to the middle of the floor. “A lot of times, they (homeless youths) feel like they don’t have any support,” he told the young audience. “Just looking around at this gym, that’s not true at all. … It is so powerful to see people your age care about this issue and be passionate about doing something.” Mid-week, Annerino, Hanley and three others from the organization spent the day talking to 33 classes about the issue of youth homelessness. By the end of the week, students had raised $12,168. “It’s remarkable,” said Chris Weiss, Urban Peak’s development manager. “Castle Rock is 30 miles away from the epicenter of homelessness. To raise $12,000 for us is remarkable.”

Ann Macari Healey’s column about people, places and issues of everyday life appears every other week. Her column earned first place in the 2013 Colorado Press Association Better Newspaper contest. She can be reached at ahealey@coloradocommunitymedia.com or 303-566-4110.

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mdiferdinando @coloradocommunity.com Emily and Curtis Graves have shouldered more than their share of tragedy. In 2006, Curtis, 50, lost his wife of 20 years, Laura, and their three children, Kaleb, 18, Kelsey, 16, and Cameron, 14, in a car accident on the way home from a family spring break trip to Utah. Emily, 39, had her own tragedy two years later. In May 2008, she lost her husband of 10 years, David Coburn, and her daughters, Kaitlyn, who was almost 9, and Ellie, 4, in an accident in the tiny town of Sweet, Idaho. Emily and her youngest daughter, Jaden, who was 10 months old at the time, were not in the vehicle. Another daughter, Taylor, who was 6, was in the vehicle and had been critically injured with little hope of survival. She made a full recovery. During this time, Emily discovered a lump in her neck, which was diagnosed as Hodgkin’s lymphoma. She is now a cancer survivor. In 2010, Curtis and Emily were introduced by mutual friends and married in May of that year. They moved to Castle Rock in 2011 and in November 2012 started Sunshine 7 Ranch at 3333 Lake Gulch Road. Soon they welcomed a new child, Tracen, who is now 2, into their blended family. “The thing that I love most about Colorado is the sunshine,” Emily Graves said. “Seven represents the seven family members that my husband and I lost. That’s where the name Sunshine 7 comes from.” For the last three years, the Graveses have chosen a few days where they open their ranch up to vendors and hold the

Sunshine 7 Barn Boutique for Charity, with the proceeds from the event going to a local family in need. “It was the people around us that made so much of a difference for us when we were going through our tough time, and we thought, now that times are good it’s our turn to pay it forward,” Graves said. This year’s event, which will take place May 2 and 3, will bring in more than 60 vendors and craft creators from around the area and will benefit the family of Madi Conley, a freshman at Castle View High School who is battling leukemia. In October, Madi, a cheerleader, suffered a stress fracture in her spine. When traditional healing methods failed to work, other symptoms began to appear. A blood test was done and Madi was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia, a cancer of the myeloid line of blood cells characterized by the rapid growth of abnormal white blood cells that accumulate in the bone marrow and interfere with the production of normal blood cells. AML is the most common acute leukemia that affects adults. She was also diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndrome, a medical condition with ineffective production of the myeloid class of blood cells. She was admitted to the hospital and began chemotherapy the first week of January. Madi will eventually need a bone marrow transplant. “When I was growing up, my best friend was a cheerleader and she passed away from leukemia. When I saw the flier with Madi on it, it just clicked that she was the one,” Graves said. Each vendor at the boutique will donate an item to be raffled off, with the proceeds going to the Conley family. In addition, 100 percent of the vendor fees will go to the family. There will also be food, music and face painting. “It’s just a laid-back, fun, family atmosphere,” Graves said. Admission is free.

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Lisa J. Jordan, of Parker, on the back of her American Quarter Horse, Smart Little Coach, captured the Youth All-Around High-Point Award at the 2014 Zoetis American Quarter Horse Association Cattle Novice Championship April 19 in Oklahoma City. To Jordan’s right is AQHA representative Tom Persechino, Carolyn Carrier and Mike Carrier, president of the Oklahoma City Convention & Visitor Bureau. The two-day event featured classes for level 1 amateur and youth competitors. More than 260 entries competed. Courtesy photo

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Bill an opening to greater transparency A bill introduced late this legislative session deserves support from all who want to ensure public officials make their decisions in the open and preserve the right to call them out in court if they don’t. House Bill 14-1390 clarifies Colorado’s open meetings law, stating that anyone can challenge a perceived violation of the law, not only those directly affected by the action. In the equivalent of the session’s ninth inning — the General Assembly is scheduled to adjourn May 7 — the bill was introduced last week and quickly passed its first committee. It remains to be seen whether the bipartisan measure, sponsored in the House by Bob Gardner, R-Colorado Springs, and Crisanta Duran, D-Denver, can gain final passage before the session’s conclusion.

our view We’re hoping it does, or at least is revisited next January. If not, a Jefferson County judge’s head-shaking ruling in late March could set a dangerous precedent. In January, Arvada’s mayor and city council held a special meeting to fill a vacant seat. The process the officials used to fill the opening on the council prompted an Arvada resident to file a complaint. “The Mayor and Council decided to vote by secret ballot, and employed a process of elimination of any candidate(s) who

letter to the editor Legalized pot a disaster for Colorado Recently, a college student, after purchasing and eating pot cookies, started shaking violently, and then jumped to his death from a Denver hotel room. A local man ate pot-laced candy, started hallucinating, and allegedly shot his wife to death. According to the Wall Street Journal, in recent years Denver area pot-related emergency room visits have more than tripled to 3,871. We even have the sad spectacle of Greeley fourth-graders dealing pot at school. How did the great state of Colorado sink to such a low level when even New Jersey governor Chris Christie has figured out that legalized pot is bad news?

Tragically, voters passed Amendment 64, which makes pot legal in Colorado. But, perhaps this could change as Coloradans see this nightmare continue to unfold. A new amendment could be placed on the ballot to reverse Amendment 64. Perhaps the Colorado state government could propose legislation to over turn this dangerous policy, although that is unlikely with Democrat control of the Colorado senate, house, and governorship. In any event, our state needs to take steps to reverse the tragic consequences of legalized pot. Colorado doesn’t need more suicides and murders. Charles Newton Highlands Ranch

Wishing that some old ways would BRB Social media has created an environment and culture of fun, intrigue, gossip, slander, adventure, mystery and more. It is almost a “no rules apply” phenomenon where whatever we say or do can be posted or “hash-tagged” within seconds. Just keeping up with the acronyms is hard enough. Over the years and having raised teenage children through the cell phone/smart phone era and having managed some folks that would fall into the Generation Y category, I thought that I had at least a grasp on what they were saying via text or on sites such as Facebook. Things like LOL, ROFL, TTYL, BRB, and hundreds more. Recently I became aware of TBT, or Throw Back Thursday. I became aware of TBT because someone had shared a picture of me on Facebook from 34 years ago. And thanks to everyone for the “likes” of “comments” on Facebook, your kindness and sarcasm were both greatly appreciated. It is a picture of me at my high school prom or junior cotillion. As I looked at the picture I was immediately transported back in time to the days of my youth, the friends that I kept, the dreams that I had, and as I reflected on each I was quickly reminded of this fact, that was then and this is now. No one could have predicted the future and what would happen in the world, let alone in our small circle of friends that we grew up with. The lens that we viewed life through at the time was based on the information we had, the communications we received, and the interaction we had with one another. Storytelling even in the 1970s and 1980s was alive and well, just as it was hundreds and thousands of years ago. I loved hearing my grandfather tell stories of our family’s past or an aunt or uncle of a friend share their life stories. Technology has given us many advantages, it has certainly made many

things much easier, and access to information has never been faster. But as I looked back on that picture from 34 years ago, I am a bit saddened by what technology may also be depriving us of. That was then and this is now, I get that, but when I watch how my children interact with others, as I go to the gym and look around at everyone plugged into their own iPod and ear buds, there is something wrong and missing. Human interaction and conversation seems to have given way to texting and postings. Am I being nostalgic or melancholy for days gone by? Maybe? Probably. Definitely. Now I am a fan of Facebook, Skype, FaceTime, and other technologies that allow me to reconnect with family and friends, co-workers and people and clients from all over the world in a virtual environment. I am grateful to be able to still see my kids and loved ones when I am traveling either through a FaceTime chat or through the exchanges of pictures, and yes kids, even my selfies. That was then and this is now. How about you — what do you miss most or enjoy most about where we were then and where we are today? I would love to hear all about it at gotonorton@gmail. com, and when we can bring the good things from our past into our future, it really will be a better than good week. Michael Norton is a resident of Highlands Ranch, the former president of the Zig Ziglar Corporation and the CEO/ founder of www.candogo.com.

received an insufficient number of votes in each round (the votes for each round were tallied publicly but the identity of the individuals casting each vote was not disclosed),” District Court Judge Margie Enquist wrote in her March 30 finding. Sounds like the plaintiff was on to something — state law forbids secret ballots in most cases. But hold on: The judge found that Russell Weisfield did not “have standing to bring his claim.” The reason? He did not “articulate any direct, specific impact this voting procedure had on him or his legally-protected interests.” Case dismissed. That’s not how it’s supposed to work. Are we to assume that only the unsuccessful finalists for the council position could have legally challenged the process?

If so, that’s an enemy of the very transparency elected leaders so often, at least publicly, espouse these days. Allowing only a select few to protest the actions of public officials is disenfranchising to the masses. “The very point of the (open meetings law) is transparency in government for all citizens, not just people who are directly affected,” Gardner told the Colorado Freedom of Information Coalition last month. “Every citizen ought to have standing.” While the judge ruled that Weisfield was not injured by the council’s actions, HB 14-1390 would take any such idea out of play, stating that any person denied rights under the open meetings law has “suffered an injury in fact.” We hope state lawmakers will — very publicly and very quickly — vote for that.

Stuck in a groove because of Top 40 No wonder I am out of whack: I listened to Top 40 radio. I had no choice. We had no choices. WSAI in Cincinnati, and hundreds of AM stations across the country, played 40 songs a week, in constant rotation. It is kind of unbelievable now, because we have many, many choices. I have an AirPort, so I can listen to my CDs, Internet channels and iTunes stations upstairs and downstairs, and never hear the same song twice in one week. There are songs and performances on YouTube. It’s wonderful. But in the early and mid-’60s, we had one choice, and that was Top 40. Of course, you could have a record collection, and I had an IHOP-high stack of 45s. They were about a dollar each. Up until recently you could download a song for 99 cents on iTunes. The playlists were completely nuts, surreal. You would hear something erotic and visceral like “Satisfaction” by the Stones, then three commercials, then “Dominique” by The Singing Nun. Back to back I would hear a great Carole King song by the Shirelles, and “See the Funny Little Clown,” by Bobby Goldsboro. Bobby sang one disturbing hit after another. Remember “Watching Scotty Grow”? Goldsboro, 73, is a painter now. The Top 40 would penetrate your life, and those songs still do. They are used over and over in films, and often wind up being film titles. Here are a few: “Stand By Me,” “Sixteen Candles,” “My Girl,” “Pretty Woman,” “Ode to Billie Joe,” “Blue Velvet,” “Corrina, Corrina,” “Sea of Love,” “La

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Bamba” and “Walk the Line.” The film “Stand by Me” was based on a novella by Stephen King. The song “Stand by Me” was recorded by the great Ben E. King, who was once the lead singer of the Drifters. I loved the Drifters. “When this old world starts getting me down, and people are just too much for me to face.” That’s the way “Up On the Roof” begins. It was written by Gerry Goffin and Carole King. King’s musical contributions are extraordinary. Some of her songs include, “Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow?”, “Take Good Care of My Baby,” “Some Kind of Wonderful” “The Loco-Motion,” “Crying in the Rain,” “Chains,” “One Fine Day,” “I’m Into Something Good,” “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman” and “You’ve Got a Friend.” Later she became a zillion-selling recording artist herself. You would hear something seductive by Smokey Robinson and the Miracles and they would follow it with “Big Bad John.” That was Jimmy Dean’s biggest hit, and Smith continues on Page 9

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‘Found’ money could provide tuition help Low- and middle-income families would benefit By Vic Vela

vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com More than $30 million — money earmarked for education that has been sitting idle for four years — will be freed up to help low- and middle-income students pay for college, under a bill that passed the House last week. House Bill 1384 creates the Colorado Opportunity Pipeline Fund, which would provide need-based scholarships and grants for in-state college students. The bill passed the House with unanimous support on April 24. The legislation

now heads to the Senate. Rep. Frank McNulty, R-Highlands Ranch, a bill sponsor, said the bill would help students who may not qualify for existing need-based financial aid programs, because their household earnings exceed qualifying income standards. “What we often miss are those kids who are just on the bubble,” McNulty told the House Education Committee on April 21. “The kids whose families make just enough money that they don’t qualify for many scholarships and grants, but not enough money that they are priced out of college education.” McNulty said that “a significant portion” of the new scholarships will be dedicated to students whose incomes are 100 percent to 250 percent of the poverty line.

The dollars for the new program would come from found money that has been buried in the state education budget since 2010. That money came about from the state’s sale of its College Invest Loan Portfolio, when it was moving away from providing state-backed college loans. Scott Wasserman, chief of staff to Lt. Gov. Joe Garcia, said the sale of the state’s loan portfolio required that the proceeds could only go toward tuition assistance, but that the accompanying language provided an “ambiguous mandate.” “This (bill) transfers the money and clarifies what the money is for,” Wasserman told the committee. The bill provides a one-time transfer of $33 million to the new loan pipeline. A newly-created board would determine how the money gets awarded.

The bill includes a legislative declaration, which requests that the General Assembly provide fresh funding for the program each year. Rep. Brittany Pettersen, D-Lakewood, a bill co-sponsor, said the bill “is very personal to me.” Pettersen, who was the first member of her family to attend college, was overwhelmed with the tuition process and ended up paying her own way through college. “This is something that would have significantly helped me, especially as we see the cost (of college) continue to increase,” Pettersen said. “This is about making sure that some of our most vulnerable students are getting the wraparound services that they need to get into school...”

Local students win district art show Top award includes national display By Jane Reuter

jreuter@coloradocommunitymedia.com Rock Canyon High School senior Tessa Johnson finally will gain the recognition that slipped through her artistic fingers in 2013. For the second year in a row, Johnson was named winner of the Colorado 4th Congressional District high school arts competition during an April 22 ceremony at the Lone Tree Golf Clubhouse. Last year, Johnson also won the coveted spot, but because her artwork depicted a famous likeness that prompted concerns about copyright infringement, it wasn’t displayed at the nation’s capitol. This year’s winning piece, created with newspaper and acrylic paint, depicts a laughing man’s face and is titled “Humorous Side of Life.” And with no questions of likeness in her work, Johnson and her mom will now make the trip to Washington, D.C., to

see her mixed media work on display at the U.S. Capitol, where it will hang for a year. “It’s my last high school art show, so I’m really excited,” Tessa Johnson said after learning she’d won again. After taking a June trip to Washington with her mother Lisa for the national ceremony and the opening of the 2014 display, Tessa plans to attend the Art Institute of Chicago. RCHS junior Erin Riner also won recognition for her work, “My Brother.” She received the Congressman’s choice award, given by Congressman Cory Gardner. Castle View High School’s Rannen Worsley received third place and $100 for another entry. Gardner handed awards and certificates to students from throughout the district who participated in the event. The Lone Tree ceremony was part of a nationwide high school arts competition sponsored by members of the U.S. House of Representatives. Since the competition began in 1982, more than 650,000 high school students have participated.

Rock Canyon High School senior Tessa Johnson stands next to her award-winning work, “Humorous Side of Life,” moments before winning top honors for the piece April 22 at the Lone Tree Golf Club. Johnson’s artwork will soon hang at a national show in Washington D.C. Photo by Jane Reuter

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County will pay share of I-25 project $5.5 million is about half of feds’ portion By Mike DiFerdinando

mdiferdinando @coloradocommunitymedia.com Douglas County commissioners approved a proposal April 22 that will spread out the cost of a proposed $32 million project aimed at improving the section of Interstate 25 between C-470 and the RidgeGate interchange. “The project involves reconstructing the existing pavement, widening I-25 and making improvements that will improve traffic operations between the RidgeGate, Lincoln Avenue and County Line Road on- and offramps,” said Art Griffith, the county’s public improvement project manager. “The project will add an additional through lane, going from three to four lanes in each direction, from the RidgeGate interchange to the County Line Road on- and off-ramps.” Douglas County is allocating $5.5 million for the project directly and is partnering with Park Meadows Metro District and the City of Lone Tree, which will be contributing an additional $430,000 for making additional

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long before he started selling sausages. AM radio began to break apart in the late ‘60s, fortunately, but it would be years before MTV, iTunes and YouTube. I had hundreds of LPs, alphabetized (See: “High Fidelity”). They’re all gone except “Meet the Beatles” and a rare album by Buddy Holly and the Crickets. Were the Beatles named after the Crickets? AM and FM radio ratings have been in a steady decline. We have too many other

improvements to the Lincoln Avenue eastbound to northbound on-ramp. More than $10 million of federal money was allocated through the Denver Regional Council of Governments. The Colorado Department of Transportation is providing the remaining $16 million. “A $32 million dollar project and our investment is $5 million,” District 1 County Commissioner Jack Hilbert said. “And the entire project is in Douglas County. That just goes to show you how you have to reach out and get other communities and other entities to help.” The Intergovernmental Agreement still needs to be approved by the Colorado Department of Transportation, a process that is estimated to take about three to four weeks and needs to occur before CDOT can advertise and bid the project out. “We do want to warn folks that it’s going to be a little plugged up right there for a while, but when it’s done it’s going to be a lot better,” Hilbert said. “If things go as planned, construction is anticipated to begin in late summer or early fall 2013 and will last between 18-24 months to substantially complete,” Griffith said. A winter shutdown of work will occur to avoid difficult working conditions and allow for holiday shopping in the area. options. I have listened to KBCO ever since I moved here in 1977, but I wince every time they play “Landslide.” I think they play it every day. I wanted to be a DJ. I wanted to have a late-night program that had a theme every night. I have a voice - and a face - for radio. Some of those Top 40 songs still get to me. “Tonight you’re mine completely, you give your love so sweetly, tonight the light of love is in your eyes, but will you love me tomorrow?” Yes. Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast.net.

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heights could reach 90 feet in the highway commercial area, which will be north of E-470 at Chambers Road. Agricultural uses such as farming and livestock grazing are permitted until a site plan for development is approved and construction begins. The developers intend to foster a pedestrian environment and “conserve and enhance the value of the land,” the guide says. An amendment to the Cottonwood Highlands Annexation Agreement allows the applicant to decrease the overall commercial land area, increase the number of residential units permitted, and allow for the formation of a metro-

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“When you get an establishment in there for 30-some years, it becomes a machine,” Anderson said. “And I think that this machine self-serves itself and steps away from what the public really needs, which is improved public safety.” Anderson pointed to the 2011 election in which Douglas County voters shot down ballot measure 1A by a margin of 60.4 percent to 39.6 percent. Had 1A passed, it would have allowed for the county to extend the sheriff term limits from two to three.

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ing because the number of charges typically exceeds the number of incidents each year. For example, five charges might be filed against a suspect for the commission of a single crime. There is also less of a threat to the community than the figures indicate because they don’t distinguish whether the suspects are known to the victims. A theft case might implicate a roommate, family member or friend, King said. Amendments to how laws are applied might skew numbers as well. Sex offenses, for example, have trended upward recently because of a change in the legal definition of rape.

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politan district. Multi-family residential development, like apartments and condos, will be permitted, with up to 920 residential dwelling units on 53.2 acres. If final plats and permits are approved, the first phase of construction will begin in mid-summer near Jordan Road and Cottonwood Drive. Cottonwood Highlands will be built from east to west in phases, said Dave Brehm, planner consultant with PlanWest. More information about the plan can be viewed at www.parkeronline.org. Go to the April 7 council meeting packet and scroll to page 58.

Chief David King is pleased with any decrease in charges, particularly among target crimes, which he describes as “quality of life-type crimes” that can be impacted by strategically no shifting resources to the right areas. substitutions HickoryHouseRibs.com “We’ve seen a steady decline in all target areas,” he said. Limit 3 • Valid Any Day • Take Out ONLY • Thru 5/09/2014 In 2008, the number of burglaries in Parker was 161. With 10335 S. Parker Rd. Parker • 303-805-9742 that figure now at 93, it signifies a marked improvement, especially when considering population growth. King says a constant flow of figures showing daily, weekly, monthly and yearly HH 10.20.13 ColoNwsBigDeal#1.indd 1 10/20/13 8:53 AM trend changes helps commanders determine how to utilize patrol officers. It’s Milord’s job to spot fluctuations, like a sudden increase in break-ins in one neighborhood, and bring them to the attention of police staff. King points out that the statistics can sometimes be deceiv-

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Bill addresses isolated confinement for prisoners Legislation comes as a result of murder of former DOC director By Vic Vela

vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com Another prison reform bill, spurred by last year’s murder of a Department of Corrections director, is awaiting Gov. John Hickenlooper’s signature. Senate Bill 64 would prohibit prisons from placing inmates who have serious mental illnesses in isolated confinement, unless exigent circumstances persist. The bill aims to shed better light on mental health issues behind bars, especially since most inmates end up being released back into their communities after serving time. “These individuals, some of them have spent years in administrative segregation,” said Rep. Joe Salazar, D-Thornton, a bill sponsor, during an April 21 House Judiciary Committee hearing. Salazar’s bill — which has the support of the DOC and the American Civil Liberties Union — also creates a board that will examine issues pertaining to mentally ill inmates and isolated confinement. Denise Maes of ACLU Colorado told the committee that inmates can sometimes spend more than 20 hours of their day in solitary confinement, inside “cells that are a little bigger than a king size bed.” Those inmates, Maes said, are seven times more likely to commit suicide than those who reside in the general prison population. “This kind of confinement will only render one even more mentally ill,” Maes said. “I’ve often said, `If you are not mentally ill going into solitary confinement, you certainly will be when you come out.’” Ten percent of the Colorado prison pop-

ulation have serious mental illnesses, while about 35 percent have at least some sort of mental health needs, according to Kelly Wasco, the DOC’s director of clinical services. Wasco said that the DOC, beginning with Clements and continuing with current director Rick Raemisch, has taken steps in recent years to reduce the numbers of prisoners with mental illnesses who are placed in solitary confinement. The department has implemented a program that moves inmates with mental health problems from isolated confinement to in-house treatment. What lawmakers and DOC officials all want to avoid is another Evan Ebel. Ebel spent much of time in prison in solitary confinement. Ebel was released and was suspected of gunning down former DOC director Tom Clements outside of his Monument home last year. Ebel — who was also suspected of killing a pizza delivery driver leading up to Clements’ murder — fled the state after the murders and was later killed during a shoot-out with Texas authorities. Lawmakers who support the legislation hope to prevent future cases like Ebel’s. “Some of these people, perhaps most of them, are going to be released at some point,” said Rep. Bob Gardner, R-Colorado Springs. “Because of that, it does invoke public safety considerations.” The bill passed the committee unanimously. It then received initial approval following a voice vote in the House on April 25 and formally passed the chamber, 63-2 on April 28. The legislation had previously passed the Senate unanimously, where it was sponsored by Sen. Jessie Ulibarri, DCommerce City. The bill is one of a few pieces of legislation introduced this year that has come as a result of Ebel’s murder; efforts that included a separate bill that toughens penalties on offenders who tamper with electronic monitoring devices while on parole.

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Administrator learned from teaching Apple Award winner Lychock designs development courses By Jane Reuter

jreuter @coloradocommunitymedia.com Kiffany Lychock is uniquely qualified for her job in the Douglas County School District’s professional development department. With 10 years of classroom experience and 13 years of employment with DCSD, she’s deeply familiar with both the craft of teaching and the district. Lychock, awarded a 2014 Apple Award as Administrative Employee of the Year, gives much of the credit for her recognition to those she works with and the teachers she serves. “It’s a huge honor and it’s very humbling, but I really do work with a very outstanding team of people,” she said. “I’m more of a facilitator of learning. We have such outstanding, thoughtful

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and talented educators and administrators in this district. I really feel I’m in a very unique and privileged position to work with them as well.” Lychock graduated Lychock from the University of Colorado in 2000, and began working for DCSD in 2001. Except for a six-month break taken when her now 5-yearold twins were born, she has always worked for the district, along the way earning a master’s degree in instructional learning technologies. Lychock initially taught Spanish at ThunderRidge High School, where she said Principal Carole Jennings recognized her talent for instructional coaching. She eventually was promoted to a district-level position, and in 2012 was named to the post of professional development coordinator. Unlike classroom teachers, summer is when Lychock’s job kicks into high gear. She’s now preparing for her

busiest season. Professional development’s recent focus includes sustainable learning. “Those courses really focus on instructional strategies that help make learning stick,” she said, “based on questioning, inquiry, really focusing on, how can we make the learning experiences for kids relatable to real life?” That typically involves projectbased learning, in which students seek answers for real-world problems. She also keeps an unrelenting focus on 21st-century skills, teacher courses that aim to keep pace with a fast-changing, technology-based world. It’s a job she takes to heart, especially given the fact her twins will start school at Castle Rock’s Meadow View Elementary this fall. “I really feel like we’re so on the cutting edge of doing what’s right for students,” Lychock said. “It’s just frankly very exciting as a parent to know my kids are going to take part in a district like this.”

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Weaving Truth and Relevance into Relationships and Life

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Congregation Beth Shalom Serving the Southeast Denver area

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Highlands 303 798 6387 Church of God

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United Church Of Christ Parker Hilltop 10926 E. Democrat Rd.

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Parker evangelical Presbyterian church Connect – Grow – Serve

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GRACE PRESBYTERIAN Alongside One Another On Life’s Journey

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Education Hour: Sunday 9:15am Joyful Mission Preschool 303-841-3770 7051 East Parker Hills Ct. • Parker, CO 303-841-3739 www.joylutheran-parker.org Parker

Community Church of Religious Science Sunday 10:00 a.m. at the historic Ruth Memorial Chapel on Mainstreet

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Three Republican gubernatorial hopefuls tried to stand apart from one another — while getting in plenty of shots at Gov. John Hickenlooper along the way — during an April 24 debate held two months before voters cast ballots in the GOP primary. The event yielded few surprises, with the candidates speaking in near lockstep on issues that included gun control and the Affordable Care Act — issues they believe will resonate with voters in a general election. But the candidates also addressed a confounding reality for the Republican Party — the fact that they’ve held the governor’s seat just once over the last 40 years. There was a little bit of soul-searching going on when asked whether they felt their party has branding problems. “We have not articulated our values in a practical and positive way,” said Secretary of State Scott Gessler. Three of the four GOP candidates for governor took part in the KUSA-TV debate in Denver: Gessler; former Congressman Bob Beauprez; and former state Senate Minority Leader Mike Kopp. Former Congressman Tom Tancredo did not take part in the debate. To take over the governor’s mansion again, Republicans will have to win the seat from a sitting governor who currently is the favorite in the race. A Quinnipiac University poll released the day before the debate shows that Hickenlooper enjoys a 7 percentage-point advantage over his closest Republican competitor. Beauprez acknowledged that the last several years have been “a tough era” for Republicans. But he contends that the GOP is finally in a good position to win over voters, due in part to a state and federal government that he feels has overreached in several areas. “At this moment in time, I think our brand is on the rise for a very obvious reason,” he said. “There’s two philosophies. One believes that people are the problem and that they need to be regulated and controlled. The other believes the people are the solution.” The candidates all took shots at Hickenlooper’s leadership style. Though they acknowledged that Hickenlooper showed leadership following the Aurora theater shooting, they criticized the governor for later signing gun-control legislation as a response to the massacre. All three candidates said they would work to repeal those gun laws, if elected. And Kopp said that Hickenlooper hasn’t done enough on wildfire-mitigation efforts. “The fact of the matter is, the governor has not shown leadership on this,” Kopp said. “His big announcement this spring regarding his wildfire reforms was a big nothing burger.” As far as policy, the three candidates sounded familiar, conservative themes

for positions on issues that separate them from Hickenlooper and other Democrats. They blasted the Affordable Care Act, with Kopp saying he would push for legislation that would allow Colorado to opt out of Obamacare’s health insurance exchange program. “I don’t want to be a party of implementing such bad policy,” Kopp said. “We’re adding a new level of government and to me two wrongs don’t make a right.” The debate over Obamacare prompted the debate’s only sharp exchange. As Senate minority leader, Kopp fought against Obamacare implementation. But Gessler said that those efforts weren’t good enough. “What we need is someone who is going to lead to overturn that,” Gessler said. “Despite the efforts heard earlier, we’ve failed in this state.” That drew a terse response from Kopp. “Mr. Secretary, with all due respect, when I was advancing this agenda you were nowhere to be seen,” Kopp said. They also said they would move forward with the execution of Nathan Dunlap — a death row inmate who killed four people at an Aurora Chuck E. Cheese restaurant in 1996. Hickenlooper has taken heat from Republicans since he granted Dunlap a temporary reprieve last year. The candidates said they did not support raising taxes to generate money for schools or prisons. And they all said they would push to repeal a law from last year that allows undocumented students living in Colorado to attend state colleges and universities at in-state tuition rates. For the most part, the candidates wanted nothing to do with gay rights issues. Beauprez and Kopp said they had no intention of overturning last year’s law that created civil unions in Colorado. Although Gessler said he would “have to look at the bill,” he did indicate that overturning the law “is on the table.” The candidates all affirmed their prolife stances, but Beauprez didn’t seem very interested in talking about abortion. He said that pursuing a law to outlaw abortion “would not be on the agenda right now for anyone on this campaign.” “I think it’s an issue that is trumped up in every political campaign for obvious reasons — to divide good people on a very difficult issue that really isn’t simply resolved,” he said. Kopp had no problem talking about his desire for an abortion ban. “I am pro-life and would absolutely stand up for legislation that creates life without exceptions,” he said. The candidates were also asked about the baggage they might bring to the race. Beauprez — who lost badly in a 2006 gubernatorial race with Bill Ritter — said he has learned from his mistakes in that “very difficult” campaign. Gessler was asked whether a cloudy ethics image would be a barrier in the campaign. He was found to have violated ethics laws by the state’s ethics commission for using state money to attend a Republican event in 2012. Gessler said the ethics commission is unethical itself. “We have a corrupt ethics commission in the state of Colorado,” Gessler said. “It is controlled and dominated and run by Hickenlooper re-election supporters who are personally financially interested in seeing him re-elected.”

Parker Water election May 6 View a Q&A session with the five candidates Staff report On May 6, mail ballots will be counted in an election to fill two positions on the Parker Water & Sanitation District Board of

Directors. Positions are for four-year terms of office. The board is responsible for directing financial planning and budgeting, formulating policies, authorizing debt and establishing fees and charges. Ballots were mailed out to eligible, active, and registered electors, beginning on April 14. Go to www.parkerchronicle.net for information about the five candidates.

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LEGISLATIVE BRIEFS Privacy measures advance

Efforts aimed at bolstering individual privacy are gaining steam at the Legislature. A bipartisan resolution and a separate bill that limits government surveillance passed the Senate Judiciary Committee on April 23. The resolution — sponsored by Senate President Morgan Carroll, D-Aurora, and Sen. Mike Brophy, R-Wray — would put a question on the November ballot that asks voters to amend the Constitution to explicitly state that a person’s electronic data is free from unreasonable search and seizure. Carroll is also sponsoring a separate bill, Senate Bill 193, with Sen. Kevin Lundberg, R-Berthoud, which would prevent warrantless government GPS tracking. The bills were spurred by recent disclosures of electronic surveillance techniques that have been undertaken by the National Security Agency. The measures now head to the floor of the Senate for a full vote.

Tuition bill heads to the governor

A bill that makes college a little less expensive is on its way to the governor’s desk. The “College Affordability Act” pumps $100 million into higher education funding, much of which will go toward student financial aid. The bill also caps tuition cost increases at 6 percent, lower than the current rate of 9 percent. The bill passed the House on April 25, following a

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bipartisan vote of 48-16. The bill had previously passed the Senate, where it was sponsored by Sens. Andy Kerr, D-Lakewood, and Cheri Jahn, D-Wheat Ridge.

Child trafficking tackled

A bill that creates a felony for child trafficking cases received unanimous support in the House on April 24. House Bill 1372 takes on the practice of “rehorning,” where parents use the Internet to advertise the sale of their children. The bill makes soliciting children for adoption purposes a class 6 felony. The bill is an add-on to a separate bill that was passed this year, which updated the child trafficking statute. The bill now heads to the Senate.

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River clean-up bill advances

A bipartisan effort to rebuild rivers and streams that were impacted by last year’s floods passed a House committee with unanimous support on April 23. Senate Bill 179 creates a $2.5 million grant fund that will pay for stream restoration and river clean-up. Local governments, business and individuals who were impacted by the floods can apply for the grant funding, which must be spent by 2015. The bill passed the House Local Government Committee and now heads to another committee before it receives a full vote in the House. The bill had previously passed the Senate, where it was sponsored by Sens. Jeanne Nicholson, D-Blackhawk, and Scott Renfroe, RGreeley.

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Have Mersey: ‘1964’ coming to Red Rocks

Kyle Morris, lead singer, and Kevin Goddard, drummer, of The Unlikely Candidates had the PACE Center crowd on its feet during an hour-long set April 25. The band headlined the venue’s first show geared toward younger crowds.

Tickets are on sale for “1964” The Tribute, celebrating the iconic music of the Beatles and the Fab Four’s Colorado debut concert at Red Rocks. The tribute to the British Invasion starts at 8 p.m. Aug. 22 at Red Rocks Amphitheatre (doors open at 6:30 p.m.). Here’s your chance to relive musical history with what’s being touted as “the No. 1 Beatles show in the world” that is “hailed by critics and fans alike as the most authentic and enduring Beatles concert live on stage.” In celebration of this historical event, “1964” will kick off the evening with the 10 songs the Beatles performed at Red Rocks in 1964. Come experience what it was like at the beginning. For more information on “1964” The Tribute, go to www.1964site.com. This concert is a benefit for Colorado Public Television 12. Tickets are $32 (plus service charges) for general admission (the original 1964 concert tickets were $6) and are available at www.ticketmaster.com and all Ticketmaster centers. To charge tickets by phone, call 1-800-745-3000. Group sales through Channel 12 at www. cpt12.org or by calling 303-296-1212 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

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The Unlikely Candidates, Viretta deliver power sets By Chris Michlewicz

cmichlewicz @coloradocommunitymedia.com There was much buzz surrounding the arrival of The Unlikely Candidates and the band didn’t disappoint. The evening of April 25 started with a bang when Viretta, a band that grew out of Parker and has made a name for itself in the Denver music scene, brought its explosive energy to the main stage at the Parker Arts, Culture and Events Center. Viretta was a fitting opener for The Unlikely Candidates, a Fort Worth, Texas, band that broke out in 2013 on the strength of the catchy, thought-provoking “Follow My Feet,” a song about

choosing the right path in life. With its follow-up single, “Howl,” the band has been in heavy rotation on Denver radio and streaming online services. From the first song, the band owned the stage. Enigmatic lead singer Kyle Morris made use of every square foot, strutting across the stage and pulling out every rock star move imaginable (One foot propped on a speaker. Check. Open arms. Check. Long hair hindering vision. Check.) during an hour-long set. Morris’ distinctive voice was nearly drowned out by the crowd on “Follow My Feet.” The PACE Center is a much different venue than the band is accustomed to, said bassist Jared Hornbeek, but The Unlikely Candidates would be eager to return if the opportunity arises in the future. The date coincidentally worked for both PACE and the band, which is preparing for an 11-show West Coast run. Though the theater was only half

‘Memphis’ meets Arvada Mike Moroni, who grew up in Parker and makes up onefourth of Viretta, plays during the band’s opening set for The Unlikely Candidates April 25 at the PACE Center. Photos by Chris Michlewicz full, it was a promising start to what could become a regular occurrence: upand-coming national bands serving as headliners at the PACE Center. Culture and arts director Elaine Mariner said the event was an experiment to see if they could draw a younger crowd.

Former PACE director on board in Lone Tree Bragg will focus on arts center contracts in role By Jane Reuter

jreuter@coloradocommunitymedia.com Longtime Town of Parker employee and former PACE Center director Jeannene Bragg is back on home turf. Bragg has joined the staff at Lone Tree Arts Center in the newly created position of operations director, where she will help her former co-worker, LTAC executive director Lisa Rigsby Peterson, manage the increasingly popular facility. “The growth we’ve experienced since we opened at the tail end of 2011 has been huge — not just in terms of attendance, but the programs that we have now,” Peterson said. Along with that growth, “There’s just that much more work to do,” she said. “We’re a fairly small team that accomplishes a lot.”

Bragg will focus on negotiating and issuing the 60 to 75 contracts for the upcoming season. “I’ll be free to work more on fundraising, some strategic planning and helping develop and Bragg nurture our programs,” Peterson said. “It’ll mean a few less late nights.” Peterson and Bragg have a long and successful working relationship. “I’m really excited to be here,” Bragg said. “Lisa and I both worked at the Colorado Children’s Chorale in the early ‘90s. She hired me there, so this is the second time she’s hired me.” They also had frequent contact during Bragg’s employment with the PACE Center; both centers opened in fall 2011. “There are lot of similarities in the facilities and how they’re run,” Bragg said. “Each is really working to fulfil the vision for their community, and they are different communities. Parker had a lot of more

community-based programs. Lisa has a real vision here to be a very professional, regional arts center.” Bragg, who was Parker’s town administrator from 2005 to 2010 and its cultural director from 1994 to 2012, most recently worked as the Colorado Symphony’s director of artistic partnerships. “They often performed here at Lone Tree, so I had the experience of being here as part of a performing group,” she said. “I was so impressed with the customer service here, the hospitality they showed the artists and really the whole way they ran their programs. Customer service and working as a team are really important to me.” The LTAC didn’t add a position, but reallocated existing responsibilities and created the operations director position when former education coordinator Kirstin Fletcher resigned to take a position with the Town of Parker. Bragg lives in Parker with her husband, Highlands Ranch attorney Dane Torbenson, and two daughters.

For its 38th season, the Arvada Center announced a three-play, three-musical lineup, led by the first locally staged production of the Tony Award-winning best musical, Memphis. The Arvada Center is reducing its total show output next season, while maintaining its ongoing collaboration with Creede Repertory Theatre. “As one of the region’s largest professional theaters, we are committed to artistic excellence and to producing inspiring work that will engage our audiences’ hearts and minds,” Arvada Center Executive Director Philip C. Sneed said in a press release. “As we look to the future, we must also ensure our financial sustainability, so that we can continue to provide the quality our patrons have come to expect.” The Arvada Center has had seven shows each of the past four seasons. Next year the total will be six. This year’s Arvada schedule also includes: She Loves Me, The Last Romance, Harvey, The Archbishop’s Ceiling and A Man of No Importance.

Larkburger, take me home

Larkburger, the popular local burger joint, has been getting lots of tweets from Colorado students attending colleges out of state hoping for a Larkburger being sent to their dorm. So, Larkburger teamed with Frontier Airlines to bring a Colorado student back for a taste of home. To enter “Craving Colorado,” entrants must submit a video via Larkburger’s Facebook page (or post to Instagram and Twitter using #CravingColorado) in which they explain what they miss about their home state. The winner will receive a free meal at Larkburger, $300 toward a Frontier Airlines flight and other Colorado goodies. Parker continues on Page 22

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“Geminid Showers Over Double Arch” by Todd Miller of Lakewood won Best of Show in “Exploring the Light,” the 12th annual Lone Tree photo show. Courtesy photo

‘Light’ glows at arts center photo fit the category in which it was entered: Landscape, Motion, Abstract, Animals. Then, he examined the technical quality: sharpness, softness, exposure … and finally he considered impact. “A fresh subject, one By Sonya Ellingboe that we rarely see, or a new take on an old sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia.com subject, won more points than a standard view of a familiar subject, no matter how It almost seems that the spectacular it might once have IF YOU GO change of name affected the seemed. The difficulty of makentries. ing the shot also played in my “Exploring the Light” will be The Lone Tree Photo Club decision.” exhibited at the Lone Tree and Lone Tree Arts CommisHe held a seminar for local Arts Center, 10075 Commons sion changed the name of their photographers on April 26 at St., through June 8. Open annual photography show the Lone Tree Arts Center. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays to “Exploring the Light,” and Randall awarded the Landthrough Fridays and during while light is always a major elscape First Place/Best of Show performances. Sales are ement, this collection of 62 imribbon to Todd Miller of Lakehandled through the box ages — chosen by juror Glenn wood for his luminous “Gemioffice. LoneTreeArtsCenter.org Randall from 438 entries subnid Showers Over Double or 720-509-1000. mitted by 150 photographers Arch,” shot in Arches National — seems to truly brighten the Monument. He said it was beroom. tween 3 and 6 a.m., after the The exhibit will be in place until June 8 and moon had set, on Dec. 13. The temperature we really urge readers to enjoy a visit there — was 5 degrees and he knew just where to whether one knows the technical niceties of stand for the meteor shower. He writes that cameras or not. It’s just a visual treat. And the “this image is the combination of several imshow’s presentation is improved by observ- ages taken over a nearly three-hour period ing Lone Tree curator Sally Perisho’s request before astronomical dawn with my Canon 70 that they hang 15 fewer photos than last year, D camera on a tripod.” The result is magical. to give the works more breathing space. Her Miller’s bio says he has enjoyed outdoor installation adds to the quality of the exhibit. hiking and exploring since childhood and Randall, of Boulder, said he was freelanc- went on vacations to Colorado and Wyoming ing in 1979, just out of college with a jour- with his family, falling in love with the landnalism degree, when he lost an assignment scape and animals of the Mountain West. He because his photos were not good enough. “I and his wife were able to move to Colorado got serious,” he said. in 1995. “Photography has been a passion for He now uses a 4X5 field camera and spe- 20 years,” he said. He will have a one-man cializes in wilderness landscapes — mostly show as a reward for his win. Watch for an Colorado, some in Utah. His work has ap- announcement. peared widely in magazines, including NaRandall’s other first place awards were: tional Geographic, Audubon and Sierra Club, Motion: “Cycles” by Fernando Boza, who and he has 71 credits for covers. also exhibits his image “Yguaza (Big Water),” He recently finished a new book, “Sunrise which won Best of Show in Littleton’s most from the Summit,” which has taken the past recent Eye of the Camera show. Abstract: “Alien” by Craig Patterson, an seven years as he shot sunrise — or in a few cases, sunset — from the summit of all 54 imaginative play on auto headlight images. Animals: “Home Schooling” by Winn Colorado Fourteeners. The publication date is not set yet, but will be within a year, he Halverhout, which depicts a large male lion and a very young cub — it looks like growlthinks, probably spring 2015. Randall wrote about his jurying experi- ing lessons are going on! Very appealing and ence. He began by looking to see that each makes a viewer want to create a story.

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Lone Tree center gets the ‘Big Band Blues’ The Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra wraps up its successful season at Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree, at 7:30 p.m. May 12 with “Big Band Blues.” The orchestra will play all forms of blues and will feature a guest vocalist. Tickets cost $20 plus a $3 ticket fee. LoneTreeArtsCenter.org, 720-509-1000.

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The Audubon Society of Greater Denver invites families to the Audubon Nature Center at Chatfield for a Mother’s Day Bird Banding Breakfast. Two events are scheduled, from 9 to 11 a.m. on May 10 and 11. After a light continental breakfast, take a leisurely hike to the Bird Banding Research Station, operated by the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory, to see songbirds up close. (It is open on Saturday mornings through June for visitors.) Fee: mothers free; adult/$15; child $8. Call 303-973-9530 for reservations. The center is at 11280 Waterton Road south of Littleton. Also noted in the May Audubon newsletter: Check out the new Chatfield Beaver Cam via the Teens4Oceans Chatfield Beaver Ecology Project Facebook page, facebook. com/pages/Teens4Oceans-Chatfield-Beaver-EcologyProject/293844624107760.

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Young Voices of Colorado will perform its Spring Concert, “It Takes a Village,” at 4 p.m. May 4 at the Newman Center for the Performing Arts, 2344 E. Iliff Ave., Denver. All 200 singers will take part in a finale honoring Nelson Mandela. Tickets: newmantix.com or 303-871-7720.

The Colorado Custom and Vintage Bicycle Expo will be held in conjunction with the Rocky Mountain Regional Camera Show at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds on May 4. The fairgrounds are at 15200 W. Sixth Ave., Golden. For information, go to coloradobicycleexpo.com.

Curtis anniversary celebrated

Curtis Arts and Humanities Center will celebrate its 100th anniversary from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on May 3 at the Center and Curtis Park next door, 2349 E. Orchard Road, Greenwood Village. Admission is free, 25-cent hot dogs, 10-cent popcorn, 5-cent lemonade. 303-797-1779.

Theater trustees named

Front Range Theatre Company, now located in Highlands Ranch, announced its board members, according to executive director Laurilea Williams: Cathy Russell, Parrish Salyers (youth ambassador), Heather Spillman, Sally Wakefield and Michael Wakefield. Williams says the “High School Musical” summer camp is sold out and spaces remain for “Cinderella.” See: FrontRangeTheatre.org.

ACC holds free student concerts

Arapahoe Community College music students will perform three free concerts in May in the Waring Theatre on 5900 S. Santa Fe Drive in Littleton. Each begins at 7 p.m: ● May 6 — ACC String Orchestra, directed by Rene Knetsch. ● May 9 — ACC Jazz Ensemble, directed by Cecil Lewis. ● May 12 — ACC Choir, directed by Ron Kientz; ACC Vocal Ensemble, directed by Mayumi Yotsumoto.

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Cherokee Ranch and Castle will offer three weeklong Youth Science and Nature Summer Camps, held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on June 2-6, June 16-20 and July 21-25. Reservations: $300 per camper (limit 20 per week). How many summer camps boast a real castle and enchanted forest? Cherokeeranch.org, 303-688-4600.

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The B.I.G. Day – Community Tradition Continues Calendar of Events For a complete calendar of South Metro Denver Chamber events and for more information, visit our web site at www.bestchamber.com or call 303-795-0142.

Thursday, May 1st: A crew from the LEADAPALOOZA leads group plant leeks at the Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield.

It was a day of giving and gratitude, sweat equity and camaraderie, dirty hands and warm smiles as the Fourth Annual B.I.G. Day (B.I.G. stands for Be Involved, Give) proved that community spirit is alive and very well in South Metro Denver. The Chamber’s Non-profit & Business Partnership lead by Steve Bocher of Catch Fire Marketing as Chair, and Laurian Horowitz of Colorado Life Lessons as Event Chair continued the community tradition. This year’s volunteer count of 600 almost doubled last year’s count making this one of the most successful Chamber events of the year. Activities ran the gamut from planting vegetables at Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield, to packing winter clothing and rolling out the spring/summer clothing at SheShe’s Corner and planting trees and weeding at the Denver Botanic Gardens community garden. Medical supplies were sorted at Project CURE for shipment to 3rd world hospitals, and food boxes were packed at the Jeffco Action Center. The American Cancer Society had volunteers brain-storming and phoning participants for their upcoming Relay for Life events while The Home Builders Foundation built a wheelchair ramp for a person in need. Interfaith Community Services was aided in stocking and sorting their food-bank. Brien Darby, Manager of the Denver Botanic Gardens community gardening program was thrilled with the experience. “I presented them with some very big tasks with a lot of digging and heavy lifting and they were just about the most enthusiastic group I have ever worked with! We completed all the tasks I had planned and even started on a few additional projects. I really appreciate the level of teamwork and “ready for anything” attitude that we consistently receive from volunteers participating in the BIG help day.” The Audubon Society of Greater Denver got trails cleaned up and readied for the summer months, Alternatives Pregnancy Center got their offices ship-shape in record

After their morning efforts, B.I.G. Day volunteers gathered at the Chamber to celebrate their accomplishments and volunteerism.

time, and TLC Meals on Wheels of Littleton got much needed help with the preparation and delivery of meals to their elderly clients. South Suburban Parks got a sprucing up through the South Suburban Park Foundation volunteers while crowd-funding materials were assembled for Spa 4 the Pink. Castlewood Canyon State Park was assisted with their spring fire mitigation and Friends of Dinosaur Ridge trails in Morrison were readied for the summer crowds. Denver Rescue Mission got help in cleaning and organizing their pantry while the playground and outside areas of the Littleton YMCA got a sprucing-up from volunteers. Shannon Bertram, Executive Director of the Littleton YMCA was grateful for the volunteer sweat-equity. “Thank you to the volunteers that helped at the Y- the playground looks great! What an incredible effort for so many to go out and help the local non-profits....We appreciate you!” After all of the hard work, it was time to blow off some steam as many of the volunteers gathered at the Chamber Center to celebrate the day. Enjoying a delicious lunch buffet served by event sponsor McCormick & Schmick’s with beverages and desserts sponsored by The Tilted Kilt, the group watched as Brian Olson of Conversation Starters had a video already prepared showing the day’s activities. The crowd gave a cheer of support for the B.I.G. Day and many expressed that this was just a beginning with many more hours of volunteer efforts were to come. Chamber Nonprofit and Business Partnership Chair Steve Bocher of Catch Fire Marketing thanked the B.I.G. Day Organizing Committee members: Chair Laurian Horowitz of Colorado Life Lessons, Brian Olson of Conversation Starters, and Sue Kenfield of See It Thrive as well as all of the volunteers past and present. “ ...while the official tally isn’t in, you should take great pride in knowing that over the past three years over 10,000 volunteer hours have been

B.I.G. Day volunteers take a break from cleaning and mulching to get an understanding of what the Audubon Center is all about.

FastTracks New Investor Orientation WhippleWood CPAs Conference Center at the Chamber, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial Kimberly Alexander’s The Results Book Signing WhippleWood CPAs Conference Center at the Chamber, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial Lone Tree Breast Center Grand Opening Celebration 9544 Park Meadows Dr., Lone Tree

Monday, May 5th: Chamber Ambassadors Meeting Volunteers scour the creek at Progress Park for trash, for the South Suburban Park Foundation.

spent making our community a better, more prosperous place...and that thousands of lives have been touched because of the work that was accomplished during the B.I.G. Day. And also significant, thousands of people have been exposed to the great work of dozens of non-profits and many have stayed connected to these organizations and gone back to support them again!”

WhippleWood CPAs Conference Center at the Chamber, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial

Tuesday, May 6th: Business Bible Study The Library at the Chamber, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial

Wednesday, May 7th: STEM-EC Open Board of Advisors Meeting WhippleWood CPAs Conference Center at the Chamber, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial 29th Annual Small Business Leadership Awards The Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village

Thursday, May 8th: Women in Leadership: Embracing Life’s Challenges: The Expected & Unexpected WhippleWood CPAs Conference Center at the Chamber, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial E.L.I.T.E. Executive Brain Tank: Michael Maloney, CEO of KOTA Longboards KOTA Longboards, 3440 Walnut St., Denver

Friday, May 9th: Economic Development Group Breakfast WhippleWood CPAs Conference Center at the Chamber, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial Greater Littleton Youth Initiative WhippleWood CPAs Conference Center at the Chamber, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial

ParkerSPORTS 19-Sports

Parker Chronicle 19 May 2, 2014

Ponderosa streaking into postseason Mustangs register 10th straight victory, set new school record with 12 wins By Jim Benton

jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com Ponderosa lacrosse coach Patrick Tiereny didn’t appear to be too rattled when he watched his team fall behind early in an April 22 game against Cherokee Trail at windy Sports Authority Stadium. Tiereny’s Mustangs, the second-ranked team in the CHSAANow.com Class 4A poll, never controlled the ball in the offensive zone in the first three minutes and fell behind 4-0 to the Class 5A Wolves. Ponderosa rallied to take a 10-8 halftime lead and led by six goals early in the third quarter before holding on for a 22-18 victory. “That’s not the start you want,” admitted Tierney. “We got frantic early and that doesn’t help because we were turning the ball over but we have some really skilled players and once they settled in, I knew it would be okay.” Ponderosa scored the first four goals of the third quarter, two by junior attackman Derik Mango and one each by Jack Griffin and Blake Bruner, and the Mustangs seemed to take control. However, penalties took their toll and Cherokee Trail playing with a man advantage several times managed to trim the Ponderosa lead to 15-14 entering the final quarter. Griffin, a junior midfielder, scored twice in 48 seconds to open the fourth and final quarter. He had three goals and an assist in the quarter as the Mustangs secured their 10th straight victory after suffering their lone loss of the season to Brighton (Utah) on March 13. “I felt that was definitely a momentum

Ponderosa’s Blake Bruner scored five goals in the Mustangs’ 22-18 win over Cherokee Trail on April 22. Ponderosa won its 108th league championship in school history when it defeated Air Academy three days later. Courtesy photo switch because we weren’t passing the ball very good, we weren’t playing good defense, we were sliding at wrong times to wrong players,” said Griffin of the quick start to the final quarter. “When we control the ball and move it like we should, that’s when good things happen. “I just happened to be there. I felt like we needed somebody to get a little momentum shift. Derik had six goals and had a lot of assists. Any one of us can create a momentum shift.” Mango finished the game with six goals and 10 points. Griffin also had six goals and added an assist, while Bruner had five

goals. In reported statistics through 11 games, Griffin had 31 goals and 25 assists for 56 points and Bruner had 35 goals and 55 points. “Outside of Brighton, that was probably the deepest hole we have been in at the start of the game,” said Tierney. “There are times when you are going to come out and not have the right energy. But Griffin reacts, Derik Mango reacts and Blake Bruner reacts. We have good players that sooner or later if we can get them the ball, get in the right situation, I’m pretty comfortable that we will do pretty well.

of 22-6 while Blake Jacobs of ThunderRidge won the shot put competition and earned national elite designation with his throw of 55-5. The Liberty Bell traditionally draws a large field of teams to provide top-level competition in the final weeks leading up to the state meet in mid-May. “It is a huge task organizing and setting up everything for a meet this size,” meet coordinator Kevin Young said. “Fortunately, it is made a lot easier for me because of all the people from Arapahoe, Heritage and Littleton high schools. It seems each group is ready to handle one specific aspect of preparing for the Liberty Bell.” Young said that 75 to 80 volunteers step in to help run the meet. Coaches and former coaches are among the volunteers and most of the young people are students at one of the three Littleton schools. “We have adults running each of the events and kids helping them,” he said. “We also have alumni who volunteer to help us.” He said technology is a key part of the preparation and staging of a meet this size. “Computers are essential so we can keep track of every set of results, post them in the stadium and also quickly put them on the web,” he said. “Like organizing any big event, a glitch can cause disruptions. For us, the biggest glitch would be one or more of the computers going down.” Results for the meet are available on the web at www.co.milesplit.com.

Dalton Mohlman, left, competes in the first heat of the 1,600-meter run at the Liberty Bell Invitational Track and Field Meet at Littleton Public Schools Stadium on April 26. The Chaparral runner won his heat in a time of 4:51.99 but he didn’t place in the top eight in the event. Photo by Tom Munds

Liberty Bell draws 51 schools to meet Large field creates championship-like atmosphere on track By Tom Munds

tmunds@coloradocommunitymedia.com The Liberty Bell Invitational Track Meet drew big crowds of competitors and spectators alike to Littleton Public Schools Stadium. Team canopies occupied portions of the stands April 25 and 26 for the twoday event and the areas bordering the track also provided shade and gathering points for athletes from the 51 attending schools who competed in 18 total events. Fountain Fort Carson won the boys division with 77 points, while Highlands Ranch came in third with 45 points as the top local finisher. In the girls division, Fort Collins scored points in a variety of events to amass 75 points and win the team trophy. ThunderRidge finished sixth and Valor Christian was ninth, leading the local charge. According to www.co.milesplit.com, 52 athletes either met or exceeded national elite standards at the meet. Area athletes who did so included Jennifer Calascione of Chaparral and Haley Showalter of Valor Christian in the discus. Showalter threw 168 feet, 9 inches and Calascione threw 124-5. Connor Turnage of Highlands Ranch achieved national elite status in the long jump with a jump

“They are very good players. In oneon-one matchups they’re going to have the advantage and they are smart enough to read them. Sometimes they are a little quick with their shots and want to go for the glory. We have a very talented group of kids. Ben Zimbeck is another one. Our defense with Adam Lange and Cole Smith is very good. Our goalie (Jacob Ochs) has been great.” Ponderosa, 12-1 overall and a perfect 4-0 in the Pikes Peak League, wrapped up the league title April 25 with a 20-13 triumph over Air Academy in Colorado Springs. It was Ponderosa’s first ever league lacrosse title and marked the 108th league championship for the school in 31 years. That’s the most conference titles for any Douglas County school. The Mustangs were scheduled to conclude the regular season April 29 against Colorado Academy, the sixth-ranked Class 5A team. “We learn from games even when we win them,” said Mango. “It’s the chemistry. We haven’t just been practicing together, we’ve been hanging out as a team, having more team dinners, just been friends more than any other year. We just want to keep winning and continue the momentum in the playoffs.” Ponderosa’s 12 wins is the best in school history. In the 2008-09 season the Mustangs were 11-5 and last year compiled a 10-6 record. “We’re shooting for a state title,” confessed Tierney. “Because we are a 4A team we have that opportunity. The win over Air Academy was a good boost. Right now we are No.2 in 4A. We played Colorado Academy and learned a lot from playing them. They are at that level. “The top team in Class 4A is Wheat Ridge. Not that we can necessarily play with all the 5A teams but we have enough talent to play with quite a few of them. We’re going to have to play at that level to play with Wheat Ridge. But we have a lot of games to get to them.”

20 Parker Chronicle

dominium Map recorded June 14, 2005, at Reception No. 2005053579, and as defined and described in the Declaration for Prairie Walk on Cherry Creek, recorded February 22, 2005 at Reception No. 2005015009, in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Douglas County, County of Douglas, State of Colorado. Which has the address of: 17209 Wilde Avenue #304, Parker, CO 80134

Reception No. of DOT: 2005060864 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $129,530.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $122,854.79 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 monthly installments due Note Holder. Said Deed of Trust was rerecorded on 8/25/2005, under Reception No. 2005080444. 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: Condominium Unit 9-303, Building 9, Prairie Walk on Cherry Creek Condominium Map #2 according to the Condominium Map recorded June 14, 2005, at Reception No. 2005053579, and as defined and described in the Declaration for Prairie Walk on Cherry Creek, recorded February 22, 2005 at Reception No. 2005015009, in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Douglas County, County of Douglas, State of Colorado. Garage Unit G-18-D, Prairie Walk on Cherry Creek Condominium Map #2 according to the Condominium Map recorded June 14, 2005, at Reception No. 2005053579, and as defined and described in the Declaration for Prairie Walk on Cherry Creek, recorded February 22, 2005 at Reception No. 2005015009, in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Douglas County, County of Douglas, State of Colorado. Which has the address of: 17389 Nature Walk Trail #9-303, Parker, CO 80134

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Public Trustees PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0058 To Whom It May Concern: On 2/4/2014 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: TOR P OLSON, JANETTE M OLSON Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, SUNTRUST MORTGAGE, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION ("FANNIE MAE"), A CORPORATION ORGANIZED AND EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 2/28/2007 Recording Date of DOT: 3/15/2007 Reception No. of DOT: 2007021850 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $216,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $215,126.39 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 monthly installments due Note Holder. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 23, BLOCK 1, CLARKE FARMS SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 3, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 10731 Jordan Court, 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 28, 2014, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 4/3/2014 Last Publication: 5/1/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 2/11/2014 ROBERT J. HUSSON DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: TONI DALE Colorado Registration #: 30580 355 UNION BOULEVARD SUITE 250, LAKEWOOD, COLORADO 80228 Phone #: (303) 274-0155 Fax #: (303) 274-0159 Attorney File #: 14-914-25985 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2014-0058 First Publication: 4/3/2014 Last Publication: 5/1/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0070 To Whom It May Concern: On 2/14/2014 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: ELDON D. EAST AND SHERENE B. EAST Original Beneficiary: JWDIRECT Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: MIDFIRST BANK Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 9/1/2005 Recording Date of DOT: 10/26/2005 Reception No. of DOT: 2005103263 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $129,520.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $113,469.06 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: Condominium Unit R-1-304, Building 1, Prairie Walk on Cherry Creek Condominium Map #3 according to the Condominium Map recorded July 22, 2005, at Reception No. 2005067629, and as defined and described in the Declaration for Prairie Walk on Cherry Creek, recorded February 22, 2005 at Reception No. 2005015009, in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Douglas County, County of Douglas, State of Colorado. Garage Unit G-1-E, Prairie Walk on Cherry Creek Condominium Map #2 according to the Condominium Map recorded June 14, 2005, at Reception No. 2005053579, and as defined and described in the Declaration for Prairie Walk on Cherry Creek, recorded February 22, 2005 at Reception No. 2005015009, in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Douglas County, County of Douglas, State of Colorado. Which has the address of: 17209 Wilde Avenue #304, 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, June 4, 2014, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said

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Legal Notice No.: 2014-0070 First Publication: 4/10/2014 Last Publication: 5/8/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0073 To Whom It May Concern: On 2/14/2014 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: JAY D ASHBURN AND HEATHER M ASHBURN Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR AMERICA'S WHOLESALE LENDER Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 11/15/2002 Recording Date of DOT: 12/10/2002 Reception No. of DOT: 2002134376 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $247,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $228,690.01 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 14, BLOCK 2, STONEGATE FILING NO. 9, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 10261 Hedge Lane, 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, June 4, 2014, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 4/10/2014 Last Publication: 5/8/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 2/14/2014 ROBERT J. HUSSON DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: CYNTHIA LOWERY-GRABER Colorado Registration #: 34145 999 18TH STREET SUITE 2201, DENVER, COLORADO 80202 Phone #: (303) 865-1400 Fax #: (303) 865-1410 Attorney File #: 13-08053 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2014-0073 First Publication: 4/10/2014 Last Publication: 5/8/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0075 To Whom It May Concern: On 2/14/2014 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: ELDON D. EAST AND SHERENE B. EAST Original Beneficiary: AFFILIATED FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 6/10/2005 Recording Date of DOT: 7/6/2005 Reception No. of DOT: 2005060864 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $129,530.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $122,854.79 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 monthly installments due Note Holder. Said Deed of Trust was rerecorded on 8/25/2005, under Reception No. 2005080444. 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: Condominium Unit 9-303, Building 9, Prairie Walk on Cherry Creek Condominium Map #2 according to the Condominium Map recorded June 14, 2005, at Reception No. 2005053579, and as defined and described in the Declaration for Prairie Walk on Cherry Creek, recorded February 22, 2005 at Reception No.

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NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 4, 2014, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 4/10/2014 Last Publication: 5/8/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 2/14/2014 ROBERT J. HUSSON DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: HOLLY DECKER Colorado Registration #: 32647 355 UNION BOULEVARD SUITE 250, LAKEWOOD, COLORADO 80228 Phone #: (303) 274-0155 Fax #: (303) 274-0159 Attorney File #: 14-945-26021 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2014-0075 First Publication: 4/10/2014 Last Publication: 5/8/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0076 To Whom It May Concern: On 2/18/2014 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: JAMES P SULLIVAN Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LUCCHINO & ASSOCIATES, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: FLAGSTAR BANK, FSB Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 5/6/2004 Recording Date of DOT: 5/7/2004 Reception No. of DOT: 2004047119 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $205,760.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $203,237.46 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 31, BLOCK 5, THE PINERY SW FILING NO. 1A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 6277 East Old Divide Trail, Parker, CO 80134 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 11, 2014, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 4/17/2014 Last Publication: 5/15/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 2/19/2014 ROBERT J. HUSSON DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: LISA CANCANON Colorado Registration #: 42043 1199 BANNOCK STREET , DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 813-1177 Fax #: (303) 813-1107 Attorney File #: 2245.100012.F01 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2014-0076 First Publication: 4/17/2014 Last Publication: 5/15/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0087 To Whom It May Concern: On 2/26/2014 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: TIFFANY W KEY AND LAMAR M KEY Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS,

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Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0087

To Whom It May Concern: On 2/26/2014 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: TIFFANY W KEY AND LAMAR M KEY Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE BANK, FSB Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 5/12/2008 Recording Date of DOT: 5/19/2008 Reception No. of DOT: 2008035582 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $310,880.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $289,131.79 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 14, BLOCK 1, REATA NORTH FILING NO. 2, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 21587 E Tallkid Ave, Parker, CO 80138-8817

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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 having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to: OCCUPANT - Allen Hedrick - Bud Turk, President, c/o Prestige Properties Ltd. David P Chambers & Vickey A Chambers - Jane S Meislahn, Secretary, c/o Prestige Properties Ltd - Prestige Properties Ltd You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 15th day of November 2007 the then County Treasurer of the County of Douglas, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to Allen Hedrick the following described real estate situate in the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, to wit: LOT 4 BLK 3 MERIBEL VILLAGE 1 0.496 AM/L and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to Allen Hedrick. That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2006; That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of David P & Vickey A Chambers for said year 2006. That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said Allen Hedrick at 1:00 o’clock P.M., on the 7th day of August 2014, 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 11th day of April 2014. /s/ Diane A. Holbert County Treasurer of Douglas County Legal Notice No.: 925308 First publication: April 24, 2014 Last publication: May 8, 2014 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 - Gerald P Lucy and Gloria J Walsh - Stephen Bruce Gale - Stuart R Opp and Deidre A Opp You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 12th day of November 2009 the then County Treasurer of the County of Douglas, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to Stephen Bruce

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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, To advertise your public notices call 303-566-4100 and more especially to:

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You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 12th day of November 2009 the then County Treasurer of the County of Douglas, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to Stephen Bruce Gale the following described real estate situate in the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, to wit: LOT 4 BLK 4 REFILING OF WESTCREEK LAKES FLG 2 1.29 AM/L and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to Stephen Bruce Gale. That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2008; That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of Stuart R Opp & Deidre A Opp for said year 2008. That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said Stephen Bruce Gale at 1:00 o’clock P.M., on the 7th day of August 2014, 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 11th day of April 2014. /s/ Diane A. Holbert County Treasurer of Douglas County Legal Notice No.: 925307 First publication: April 24, 2014 Last publication: May 8, 2014 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice DOUGLAS COUNTY LIBRARIES DOUGLAS COUNTY, COLORADO NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT Re: Project: Philip S. Miller Library - Administration Remodel Contractor: Kennerly Construction Corp. Contract Dated: May 16, 2013 Notice is hereby given that DOUGLAS COUNTY LIBRARIES (the “Library”), located in Douglas County, Colorado, will make final payment at 100 South Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, CO 80104, on Monday the 11th day of May, 2014, at the hour of 9:00 a.m. to Kennerly Construction Corp. (the “Contractor”) for all work done by said Contractor for the above-referenced project. Any individual, corporation, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, limited liability company, partnership, association, or other legal entity that has furnished labor, materials, sustenance, or other supplies used or consumed by the Contractor or its subcontractors in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or that has supplied laborers, rental machinery, tools or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work, and whose claim therefore has not been paid by the Contractor or its subcontractors, at any time up to and including the time of final settlement for the work contracted to be done, is required to file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim, to DOUGLA S COUNTY LIBRARIES, Attn: Karen Gargan, 100 South Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, CO 80104 with a copy to: Icenogle Seaver Pogue, P.C., 4725 South Monaco Street, Suite 225, Denver, Colorado 80237, Attn: Jennifer L. Ivey, Esq., on or before the date and time hereinabove shown. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement of claim prior to such final settlement will release the Library, its Board of Directors, officers, agents, and employees of and from any and all liability for such claim. BY ORDER OF THE DOUGLAS COUNTY LIBRARIES Legal Notice No.: 925358 First Publication: April 24, 2014 Last Publication: May 1, 2014 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC INVITATION TO BID Separate sealed bids for LINCOLN AVE (CH A MB ER S TO K EYSTON E) IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, DOUGLAS COUNTY PROJECT NUMBER CI 2013 – 033 will be received by the Owner, Douglas County Government, Department of Public Works Engineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104, until Tuesday, May 20, 2014, at 2:00 p.m. This project consists of removal of existing concrete pavement, 30-inches of overexcavation, placement of geo-grid, ABC, curb & gutter, RCP, HMA pavement and epoxy striping. The Contract Documents may be examined at the above address after 10:00 a.m. on Monday, April 28, 2014, and copies of the Contract Documents may be obtained upon payment of $35.00 for each set. The $35.00 is non-refundable. (Additional charge if mailing is required.) A PRE-BID CONFERENCE will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 7, 2014, at the Department of Public Works Engineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104. The Bid Opening will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 20, 2014, at the same address. The Project includes the following major items and approximate quantities: • Removal of Concrete Pavement – 38,000 SY • Unclassified Excavation –22,000 CY • ABC (Class 6) – 11,000 CY • ABC (Class 3) – 16,000 CY • HMA (Grading S)(75)(PG 64 – 22) – 12,000 TON • HMA (Grading SX)(75)(PG 64 – 22) – 6,000 TON • RCP (18”, 24” & 36”) – 810 LF Prior to submitting a Bid Proposal, Bidders shall have received prequalification status (active status) with the Colorado Department of Transportation to bid on individual projects of the size and kind of work as set forth herein. Any questions on the bidding process may be directed to Sean Owens, P.E., Project Manager at 303-660-7328. For Planholder Information, Please Call 303-660-7490 (Front Desk) Legal Notice No.: 925359 First Publication: April 24, 2014 Last Publication: May 1, 2014 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Government Legals PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS Notice is hereby given that the Town of Parker Planning Commission and Town Council shall hold public hearings concerning a Use by Special Review, located on property described in Exhibit A and generally located at Cottonwood Drive and E 470 in the Town of Parker, pursuant to the Town of Parker Land Development Ordinance. The public hearings are to be held before the Planning Commission on May 22, 2014, at 7:00 P.M., or as soon as possible thereafter, and before the Town Council on June 16, 2014 at 7:00 P.M., or as soon as possible thereafter. The public hearings shall be held in the Council Chambers located in the Parker Town Hall, 20120 E. Mainstreet, Parker, Colorado, or at such other time or place in the event this hearing is adjourned. Further information is available through the Town Planning Department at (303) 841-0353. ALL INTERESTED PERSONS MAY ATTEND. EXHIBIT A LEGAL DESCRIPTION A PORTION OF Lot 4, Crown Point, F1. #1, 14th Amendment – Reception # 2007081477 of the records of Arapahoe County, Colorado More particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at the northeast corner of said lot 4; Thence along the east line of lot 4 which is coincident of the west ROW of E 470 along the following 5 courses and distances: 1) Thence S11ᵒ07’44”W, 118.21 feet; 2) Thence S14ᵒ52’44”W, 95.13 feet to a point of curve; 3) Thence on a curve to the right having a radius of 1,075.92’; a central angle of 22ᵒ03’52”, an arc length of 414.33 feet and a chord of S25ᵒ54’40”W, 411.78 feet to a point of tangent. 4) Thence S36ᵒ56’36”W, 228.17 feet to a point of curve to the right; 5) Thence on a curve to the right having a radius of 549.41 feet, a central angle of 25ᵒ49’10”, an arc length of 247.58 feet and a chord of S49ᵒ51’11”W;245.49 feet to the furthest south property corner of said lot 4; Thence leaving said E 470 ROW line and continuing north along the common lot line of lot 3, Crown Point fl. #1, 14th Amendment N00ᵒ00’00”E, 732.63 feet to the northeast corner of said lot 3, thence continuing N00ᵒ00’00”E, 384.46 feet; Thence S70ᵒ13’01”E, 586.59 ft to the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING of Parcel B. Parcel B contains 8.906 acres. Legal Notice No.: 925369 First Publication: April 24, 2014 Last Publication: April 24, 2014 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE PURSUANT TO THE LIQUOR LAW OF THE STATE OF COLORADO, Buckskin’s Saloon, LLC d/b/a Buckskin’s Saloon, whose address is 5607 N Hwy 85, Sedalia, Colorado has requested the Licensing Officials of Douglas County to grant a Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License at the location of 5607 W Hwy 85, Sedalia, Colorado, to dispense Malt, Vinous and Spirituous Liquors by the drink for consumption on the premises. The Public Hearing on this application is to be held by the Douglas County Local Liquor Licensing Authority at 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado on May 23, 2014, at approximately 1:30 p.m. Date of Application: April 8, 2014 Members Owning Interest: Lon Bale Legal Notice No.: 925378 First Publication: May 1, 2014 Last Publication: May 1, 2014 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

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Vietnam vet, 72, aims for black belt Grandmaster Han Lee helps man find way to goal By Mike DiFerdinando

mdiferdinando @coloradocommunitymedia.com At 72, Wayne Cooper isn’t the typical taekwondo student. The retired father of seven daughters, a grandfather of nine and a Vietnam veteran, Cooper had always had an interest in martial arts but wondered if there was still time to make his dream a reality. It turned out there was time, at the nearby Han Lee’s Taekwondo Academy, at 729 Barranco Drive in Castle Rock. “I lived up the road and would drive by,” Cooper said. “One day, I stopped in. I was 68, 69 at the time and asked Master Lee, should I? Could I? So he took me in the back and put me through a physical test. He made me do push-ups and sit-ups, and he ended up saying ‘OK, come on.’ And with his support, I thought, OK, I’ll try.” Being diabetic, Cooper always watched his diet and stayed in shape. He used to run three or four miles a day before his knees and ankles gave out. Eventually he switched

Wayne Cooper, 72, left, and Taekwondo Grandmaster Han Lee of Han Lee’s Taekwondo Academy in Castle Rock, practice at Lee’s school. Cooper is preparing for his Black belt test on May 3-4. Photo by Mike DiFerdinando over to an hour on the treadmill, as well as push-ups, sit-ups and weights. “I can do 20 or 30 push-ups without a problem,” he said. Now, more than four years later, Cooper is preparing to test for his black belt — in a grueling two-day event that will take place May 3-4 at Douglas County High School in Castle Rock. “I was just amazed at his openness to try. At that age, something brand new, this is not mainstream stuff,” Grandmaster Han Lee

said. “That’s what I love about him, just his attitude. Ever since then, he became my role model as well, I’m 52 myself, and when I’m his age I want to have that open-mindedness and be physically where he is. “My philosophy is that I’ve got to be able to walk the walk and talk the talk. He’s doing that. He’s been just a tremendous role model for all the students. Imagine the young kids that see him come and practice.” During his service in Vietnam, Cooper was wounded in three places, receiving

gunshot injuries to his shoulder and head, and was awarded the Silver Star and Purple Heart. His journey through taekwondo hasn’t been without sacrifice, either. “There were three or four times when I could hardly stand up from injuries,” Cooper said. “I tore an arch ligament, but I kept coming. When I was in the military, some of the times I thought, if they would open the door, I would run and go AWOL and escape. And so the experience was somewhat similar here. It’s just, take it one day at a time and understand that the goal was to get the next belt and do the next form correctly and to build the knowledge.” A black belt under Lee isn’t easy to come by. He is one of the most successful taekwondo coaches in America. Lee was the head coach at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs from 1993 to 2003 and coached the U.S. Olympic Team at the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia. Lee was on the US National Team himself for eight years and competed in the 1988 and 1992 Olympic Games, winning a bronze medal in 1988. “I’ve invited family,” Cooper said. “I’m just focused on practicing and getting it done. I’m afraid to think about it. I don’t know how I’ll feel.”

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Government Legals Public Notice REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) #020-14 JUSTICE WAY COFFEE SHOP (FRANCHISE/CONCESSIONAIRE) Facilities/Fairgrounds Management in conjunction with the Sheriff’s Office of Douglas County Government, hereinafter referred to as the County, respectfully requests proposals from responsible, qualified companies to manage and operate the Justice Way Coffee Shop located at the Douglas County Justice Center.

The intent is to provide quick service targeted to the citizens visiting the courts and court services along with the four-hundred (400) plus employees of the Justice Center. Emphasis should be placed on innovation coupled with quick service at a reasonable cost. The location is approximately 1,500 square feet and includes several pieces of commercial kitchen equipment. ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 7, 2014 @ 4:00 PM, THERE WILL BE A SITE VISIT RELATED TO THIS PROJECT. THE SITE VISIT WILL ALLOW ALL POTENTIAL

RESPONDENTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCUSS THE PROJECT DETAILS AND VIEW THE EXISTING LOCATION. THE SITE VISIT WILL BE HELD AT THE DOUGLAS COUNTY JUSTICE CENTER, JUSTICE WAY CAFÉ, 4000 JUSTICE WAY, CASTLE ROCK, COLORADO 80109. PLEASE CALL 720-733-6900 FOR DIRECTIONS, IF NEEDED. The RFP documents may be reviewed and/or printed from the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System website at www. rockymountainbidsystem.com. RFP documents are not available for purchase from Douglas County Government and can only

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the time stated, and any proposals so received will be returned unopened.

Proposal responses will be received until 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 28, 2014 by Douglas County Government, Finance Department, Purchasing Division, 100 Third Street, Suite 130, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104. Two (2) hard-copies and a CD/Flash-drive copy of your proposal response shall be submitted in a sealed envelope, plainly marked “Request for Proposal (RFP) #020-14, Justice Way Coffee Shop”. Electronic/faxed proposals will not be accepted. Proposals will not be considered which are received after

Douglas County Government reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, to waive formalities, informalities, or irregularities contained in a said proposal and furthermore, to award a contract for items herein, either in whole or in part, if it is deemed to be in the best interest of the County to do so. Additionally, we reserve the right to negotiate optional items and/or services with the successful firm. Please direct any questions concerning this RFP to Carolyn Riggs, Purchasing

Supervisor at 303-660-7434 or criggs@ douglas.co.us, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Legal Notice No.: 925386 First Publication: May 1, 2014 Last Publication: May 1, 2014 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

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The Rotary Club of Parker honored Marlin Dorhout, of Denver, with a Rotarian award last month that recognized Dorhout’s “Toys for God’s Kids” charity organization and the tireless effort and contributions he has made on behalf of the less fortunate children of the world. It started in early 2000 after Dorhout returned from a mission trip to Nicaragua with Habit for Humanity. The toys he took along on that trip and distributed to the children in the village where they were building homes made a huge impact on him. He saw the joy and excitement in the kids’ faces. They had nothing, and then, someone cared enough to give them something. Therefore, upon his return to the states, Dorhout concluded this would be his retirement mission. Discovering that over 2 billion kids in the world are living in poverty and have nothing of their own, Dorhout set out to do something about that. Thus, he started making the toy cars. The first year, he and seven friends made just over 4,000. Spurred by news reports, word got out and other volunteers in various locations joined the project. The volunteers started calling themselves “smilemakers.” People who took the little cars around the world sent back pictures of smiling kids holding their new toys and the toy makers themselves were smiling too. In 2001, “Toys for God’s Kids” became an established nonprofit charity. In the ensuing years, Dorhout’s little red truck was seen around Denver, gathering supplies, picking up and delivering toys to people who were taking them to disadvantaged children around the world. By 2009, there were over fifty toy makers in the Denver area, and that many again in other states. “Smilemakers” could be found in homes, garages, workshops, retirement centers, even nursing homes. By 2010, 300,000 toy cars had been sent abroad via soldiers, missionaries and other civic groups. To date hundreds of thousands of kids have received toys in over 150 countries and the hope is that “Toys for God’s Kids” will continue indefinitely. “Toys for God’s Kids” partners with many organizations, including Rotary Clubs. Last year, the Rotary Club of Parker received a grant from Rotary International, which provided money to purchase two woodworking machines for the local “smilemakers.” This increased their production rate to a car a minute. Currentl,y there are about 200 people involved in one way or another in making the cars. Their goal is to produce 500,000 toy cars a year. Additional information about “Toys for God’s Kids” can be found on their website; www.toysforgodskids.com.

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