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GOING BEYOND THE BEARD

Being Santa is about more than just a red suit and facial hair P16

RAISES ON THE WAY

School board approves pay hikes for most DCSD employees P3

THE PIES HAVE IT

Baking contest offers sweet treats, ‘hometown feel’ P4

PERIODICAL

DID YOU KNOW INSIDE

GIVING THANKS

Sports writer Jim Benton is thankful for underdogs, teamwork and a whole lot more P39

At 61.9 percent, Colorado’s voter turnout in the Nov. 6 midterm election was the second highest in the nation. Source: Colorado Secretary of State’s Office

VOICES: PAGE 14 | LIFE: PAGE 16 | CALENDAR: PAGE 37 | SPORTS: PAGE 39

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Catholic Charities’ help ‘changed absolutely everything’ Nonprofit serving impoverished and homeless expands as demand for services grows BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Catholic Charities of Central Colorado — which works with people experiencing poverty, homelessness and crisis — moved to Douglas County in 2013, only to relocate three times in the next five years following increasing demand for services and an expansion of the nonprofit’s programs. The nonprofit first operated from offices at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Castle Rock, but within three years found need for more space. So it moved to a downtown office, but demand continued to grow, and the organization once again found itself looking for a new home. This October, it settled into its latest location at 410 S. Wilcox St., where the organization’s leaders say it can operate more efficiently. “This move allows us to meet the growing need for assistance in Douglas County,” said Catholic Charities CEO Any Barton in a news release. “But what we are even more excited about is the way in which this new space will allow us to continue working on innovative and collaborative solutions that go beyond the traditional `hand-outs’ and really address the root causes of poverty.” Catholic Charities is a founding member of Douglas County Cares, which assists people with affordable housing, homelessness or poverty, and a member of the Winter Shelter Network in Douglas County, which helps shelter women and children over the winter months. Jodi, of Castle Rock, who asked her last name not be used to protect her family’s privacy, is among those who have sought help from the organization when she, her husband and their son found themselves homeless in 2016. Catholic Charities helped them transition from living in a tent or their car to renting a hotel room. Additionally, the organization connected Jodi and her husband to other resources for families in need and, most importantly, she said, provided a non-judgemental person to

MY NAME IS Beryl Fanslow Wilson is the founder and director of the Castle Rock Chorale. When she’s not singing with the group, she works as a yoga instructor.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF CENTRAL COLORADO Catholic Charities of Central Colorado has moved from its last office at 210 Fifth Street to a new location at 410 S. Wilcox Street in Castle Rock. Anyone with questions or seeking more information can contact them at info@ccharitiescc.org or 720-215-4521. help them. Their case manager helped them form short-term and long-term goals to move the family out of homelessness, and never made them feel like outcasts, she said. Regional Director Paul Narduzzo believes three main factors have driven the nonprofit’s expansions and, consequently, its need for a larger home. The first is the region’s growth, he said. As the overall population has climbed so has the number of people in need of services, such as Jodi and her family, who had moved from Pueblo. Second, the cost of housing has risen, he said, straining or displacing more families. Lastly, the nonprofit began offering more programs that drew additional attention. Original programming included English as a Second Language classes and emergency services, but it now provides long-term case management and counseling needs as well, among other offerings. Narduzzo said the nonprofite has grown to a system comprising four staff members and hundreds of volunteers. Last year, they served 635 households and saw a 150 percent increase in the number of families served each month over the past three years. Narduzzo hopes to stay in the new space for several years. “Catholic Charities has had a vison to be more conspicuous in the community here, in this area, to help people that are in need,” he said. “This space positions us to respond to the increasing demand that we have seen and continue to expect now and into the future.” For Jodi, that help was invaluable. Catholic Charities enabled her family to get back on track, she said. The family now rents an apartment, one day hopes to buy a house and is in a stable place. “That day that we walked into Catholic Charities,” she said, “changed absolutely everything.”

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Castle Rock Chorale director gearing up for fall concert About me I am the conductor of the Castle Rock Chorale. I have a bachelor’s of music in vocal performance and a master’s of music in conducting, both from the University of Denver’s Lamont School of Music. Founding the Castle Rock Chorale I can’t remember a time in my life when I wasn’t interested in music. I started violin lessons at the age of 3 and fell in love with choir in elementary school. By the time I was in sixth grade I knew that I wanted to conduct a choir when I grew up. What I love about music is how universal it is —- it connects people of all walks of life. As performers, we have the opportunity to create a transformational experience for our audience members. The community we create through our music is so important. This has always been my goal ever since I

founded the Castle Rock Chorale in 2011. What the chorale does The Castle Rock Chorale is an adult community choir serving the town of Castle Rock and the surrounding communities. We are in our seventh season and perform two concerts a year. Our upcoming performance is on Nov. 16 at 7:30 p.m. We will be performing “Cantata No. 131” by J.S. Bach, which is a piece for choir, vocal soloists, strings, and oboe. We will also be performing a selection of choral music by American composers. The American songs all have a similar theme of connection and thanksgiving, which will be a great way to kick off Thanksgiving week! The concert will be at Christ’s Episcopal Church, 615 Fourth St. in Castle Rock. Tickets are available at the door. When I’m not singing, I … I am a yoga instructor and manage a yoga studio in Denver. I love being outside — hiking, biking, camping — anything to connect to Colorado’s nature! If you have suggestions for My Name Is…, contact Jessica Gibbs at jgibbs@coloradocommunitymedia.com.

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Teachers, classified employees will receive raises in January Bond, MLO measure approvals pave way for raises for most school employees BY ALEX DEWIND ADEWIND@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

After years of budget cuts and pay freezes, all Douglas County School District employees — excluding cabinet members and the superintendent — will receive highly anticipated salary raises on their January paychecks. “It took a lot of thought to come up with this,” Mary Chesla, director of compensation at Douglas County School District, said at a Nov. 13 school board meeting. “We think this is as equitable as we can get with $14 million.” The seven-member school board voted unanimously to approve a recommendation from district staff on compensation adjustments for licensed teachers, administrators and professional technicians, as well as classified employees, such as bus drivers and teachers’ aides. The decision comes a week after Douglas County voters passed Ballot Measure 5A, a $40 million mill levy override that will go toward teacher pay and programming. Also approved was Ballot Measure 5B, a $250 million bond that will address urgent building needs, new construction, transporta-

Douglas County Board of Education Vice President Wendy Vogel, left, president David Ray and member Krista Holtzmann talk compensation at a Nov. 13 school board meeting in Castle Rock. “Is there an employee that is going to look at this and say this is unfair?” Ray asked. ALEX DEWIND tion, career and technical education and security. Of the million mill levy override, $14 million will go toward staff salaries and $3 million toward benefits, according to district staff. District staff formulated their recommendation using results of a survey sent out the week of the election, in which 56 percent of licensed and classified employees participated. The majority of respondents indicated that addressing internal and external pay gaps was very or somewhat important. ‘A step in the right direction’ Classified employees in hard-to-fill

positions — including bus drivers, transportation education assistants, educational assistants, health assistants, preschool instructors, custodians, night building engineers, elementary building engineers, custodians and trade positions — will receive a raise of between 10 percent and 20 percent, depending on the position, according to Chesla. All other classified employees will receive a 5 percent general increase. Shari Hurt, a classified employee who trains bus drivers, supports the compensation adjustments. In recent years, she said, she’s seen the impact of low salaries on her pool of bus drivers and the attitudes of fellow employ-

ees. When she started at the district 19 years ago, people were happier, she said. “I think this is a step in the right direction,” Hurt said. “I think the school board is trying very hard to show that they can be trusted.” In addition, classified employees who worked during the three-year pay freeze period will receive a 1.5 percent raise for each year of the freeze they experienced, based on their current salary. Salaries were frozen from the 2008-09 school year to the 2010-11 school year due to budget cuts. That raise is comparable to a raise that licensed teachers received in the spring, which was 2 percent for each year of the pay freeze, based on their salary at the time of the pay freeze. Licensed teachers also received a flat raise of 3.2 percent at that time. Raises proportionate to pay range Per the district’s recommendation, licensed teachers will receive raises in a tiered approach up to 6 percent. The raises will be proportionate to where a teacher’s pay falls in his or her position’s pay range. That means the lower a teacher is in the pay range, the higher his or her raise will be. Teachers can view their pay range at https://tinyurl.com/ycssg4bo. Chesla directs specific questions to teachers’ supervisors. SEE RAISES, P10

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Pie bakeoff brings community together in Castle Rock

Pies were judged on multiple factors including taste, smell, look and their overall “wow factor.” BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

eather Rossiter is a special-programs supervisor for the Town of Castle Rock who wanted to create a community event with a hometown feel. She also loves pie. So, the choice was simple. Earlier this month, Rossiter organized and oversaw the town’s second pie-baking contest, held at The Millhouse in Philip S. Miller Park. They saw near double the turnout from their first event, Rossiter said. Last year they had nine entries. This year, judges sized up 16 pies, while friends and family of entrants packed The Millhouse, ready to sample the baked goods. “It’s kind of like a traditional pie bake off,” Rossiter said. Judges scored entries on a multitude of factors, including smell, taste, presentation and the

overall “wow factor.” One of the three judges, Sgt. Kevin Torrens, of the Castle Rock Police Department, told the crowd gathered, “This is probably one of the best things that I get to do all year.” Tanya Shaw Jeffrey, a baking competitor, traveled from Colorado Springs to visit the craft show taking place across town at the Douglas County Events Center, but heard of the Nov. 3 pie-baking contest through a friend. She whipped together a recipe called “The Don Draper,” inspired by one of her favorite cocktails, the classic Old Fashioned. “I just always wanted to do a pie contest,” she said. Rossiter said at this stage, proceeds from the bake-off go back into funding the event. If it grows, however, they’ll look into holding it as a fundraiser. “I really just wanted that hometown feel and that community good event that comes with something like this,” she said.

At this year’s contest, bakers entered 16 pies for judges to taste and assess.

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While judges worked their way through pies, guests enjoyed sampling from a second pie in each variety.

The number of pies entered this year was near double the number at the last, said the pie contest organizer, Heather Rossiter.

Sgt. Kevin Torrens and Kelli Rossiter served as judges for the pie baking contest on Nov. 3 in Castle Rock.

Heather Rossiter is a special programs supervisor with the Town of Castle Rock who organized the pie baking contest to offer a community-based event, she said.

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Defense seeks dismissal of case against trucker in trooper’s death No ruling from judge as case nears a retrial BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

A series of documents filed in Douglas County court last month give insight into the fallout after a mistrial was declared in the case of a man suspected of hitting and killing a state trooper with his truck. Documents show Noe Gamez-Ruiz’s attorneys and the prosecution sparring over possible sancGamez-Ruiz tions for the upended court proceeding, which could include dismissing the case altogether. Gamez-Ruiz is charged with killing Colorado State Trooper Cody Dona-

hue in 2016. Donahue, a husband and father from Parker, died while investigating a car accident along Interstate 25 south of Castle Rock on Nov. 25, 2016. Gamez-Ruiz was driving a U.S. Foods Donahue truck when he passed the accident and hit Donahue, who was standing on the shoulder between the far-right lane and the crashed vehicle he was investigating. He is charged with criminally negligent homicide, careless driving resulting in death and careless driving, failure to yield to an emergency vehicle. A mistrial was declared in the case on Sept. 13 by District Judge Shay Whitaker when the court learned of information prosecutors had not provided the defense. A new trial is expected in February. Defense attorneys are the ones who want the case dismissed, or at least,

the felony charge against their client thrown out as a sanction, or a penalty, against the prosecution. In their argument for dismissal, they are relying on Colorado’s Double Jeopardy Clause, stating Gamez-Ruiz cannot be retried under the state Constitution. Throughout their motion they accuse prosecutors of “gross negligence” in their handling of information before trial and argue the mistrial ultimately benefited the prosecution, allowing them more time to prepare for a second trial after already hearing the defense’s arguments and strategy for court. Prosecutors say in a response to the motion that double jeopardy would not apply and call the argument to dismiss all or at least the felony charge “a strained reading of the law, and a distorted view of the prosecutors’ conduct...” Harvey Steinberg, lead counsel for Gamez-Ruiz, did not return multiple requests for comment. The 18th Judicial District Attorney’s Office deferred to

its responses filed in court. Two more documents filed after the motion to dismiss and the district attorney’s response show the parties engaged in heated debate over their interpretations of the United States and Colorado Double Jeopardy clauses, accusations of a “systemic pattern of discovery violations” in cases the 18th Judicial District Attorney’s Office has prosecuted (a claim the office strongly refuted), and what level of sanctions, if any, are due following the mistrial. While the defense called the mistrial a benefit to the prosecution, the district attorney’s office called it “a drastic remedy” and sanction enough. District Judge Shay Whitaker canceled a hearing scheduled in late October to discuss possible court sanctions but had not ruled on the defense’s motion to dismiss as of Nov. 8. A court administrator said the judge was taking the issue under advisement. SEE TROOPER, P9

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Kingsway Christian Academy in Castle Rock named Jennifer Alvarado as its new director on Nov. 6. Kingsway is a private, nondenominational Christian school formed in 2017 by parents from more than 20 churches throughout the community. The 501(c)3 organization teaches preschool through seventh grade from its current location at 4760 Castleton Way in Castle Rock. Here, Alvarado answers some questions about her experience and new role. Tell us about your background and path to becoming Kingswayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new director. I have worked in the field of education for over 20 years as a teacher, a tutor, a department chair, an assistant principal and a district-level program manager. I have worked in both public and private schools. I also spent a semester teaching in a home-school options program. As a teacher, I taught Spanish and applied psychology at the high school and middle school levels both in California and Colorado. In Colorado, I had the honor of teaching and leading the World Language Department at Valor Christian High School for four years before moving into school leadership as an assistant principal for Denver Public Schools. Most recently, I have moved into the central office of DPS to develop

and manage the new statewide youth apprenticeship program from the district level. I will be in this position until the end of the month. I am so excited to continue my career at Kingsway. I am so amazed by all that God has already done and am honored to have the opportunity to grow Kingsway into the school that God intends for it to be in Castle Rock. What is your approach to education? My educational philosophy is grounded in innovation. With information so readily available on the internet, it is imperative that we shift the way we teach. Students need to learn 21st century skills of critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, communication and information literacy. They need to learn how to process and use the breadth of information that they have at their fingertips. While there is still value in traditional methodologies, we need to change and augment the way we teach so that students are not just sitting and memorizing facts and figures, but processing and learning how to use those facts and figures. A 21st century education should be hands-on, engaging and project-based in an environment where a student feels safe to take risks, to fail and to grow. As you step into your new role, what would you like to accomplish? Kingswayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mission is to develop and equip our students to be competent, compassionate, Godly servantleaders who will impact the world for Christ. Kingsway students will gain a strong academic foundation made stronger through biblical teaching and values that are woven into everything we do. My primary goal is to make this mission a reality. SEE ALVARADO, P9

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TROOPER FROM PAGE 6

Gamez-Ruiz initially faced a misdemeanor and minor traffic infraction until prosecutors added a felony charge of criminally negligent homicide. The case moved to trial on Sept. 11, 2018. In trial, the defense argued the incident was a tragic accident, not a felony crime. Gamez-Ruiz was unable to change lanes and had slowed his speed, they said. The prosecution said Gamez-Ruiz’s truck drifted to the right just as he passed Donahue, and that officers’ lights should have been visible from a distance. Two discovery violations spurred the judge to declare a mistrial on day three of trial, at the defense’s request, according to court documents and statements made by 18th Judicial District Attorney George Brauchler the day of the mistrial. First, prosecutors did not tell the defense one of the eyewitnesses they called to testify had begun pursuing his commercial driver’s license (CDL) since the accident. The defense learned of the information after the witness took the stand on day three. Later that same day an expert pathologist testifying for the prosecution gave an opinion about which part of the truck delivered Donahue’s fatal head injury, but the opinion was not included in her report provided to

ALVARADO FROM PAGE 8

Our first priority will be to solidify our strategic plan, narrow down our core values and create sustainable systems and structures that will allow both teachers and students to excel and the school to grow. What are you most looking forward to?

defense attornies prior to trial. The documents filed in October offer two starkly different characterizations of those violations. At best, the defense said, prosecutors failed to realize the information withheld from discovery could lead to a mistrial. At the worst, it was “intentionally suppressed.” In either scenario, the defense calls prosecutors “grossly negligent.” The CDL studies would give their witness “significant insight into the events giving rise to this case,” the defense wrote, adding “his training may also skew his perception of the events surrounding the accident by causing him to impose what he would (have) done under the same or similar circumstances.” According to the district attorney’s office response, the two prosecutors on the case said they did not have any recollection of the pathologist telling them of her opinion prior to her testimony. They also argue prosecutors had not planned to ask the eyewitness for an expert opinion based on his training and did not while he testified. Thus, the response reads, they did not believe his CDL training needed disclosing. The district attorney’s response calls their decision an “unwitting violation” of discovery rules. Gamez-Ruiz will appear in court next for a preliminary hearing in February before his next trial begins, unless the judge offers a ruling on the defense’s motion. It is so hard to answer this question. I am looking forward to everything: To getting to know the amazing students and families that attend Kingsway. To working alongside a strong, innovative Kingsway faculty. To making sure that God is the foundation of everything we do. To seeking God together as a community for the needs of the school. To watching the God-given vision of Kingsway become a reality.

Thanksgiving Douglas County offices will be closed Nov. 22 & Nov. 23 for the Thanksgiving Holiday. Many county services are available online at www.douglas.co.us

County seeks public input on ADA Plan Are you or someone close to you interested in what the County is doing to improve access for persons with disabilities to pedestrian facilities (sidewalks, curb ramps, and roadway crossings) within the public right-of-way? Douglas County is offering two ways to engage: an online survey and a Nov. 27 public open house. For more information visit www.douglas.co.us and search for ADA Transition Plan.

Interested in becoming a foster parent or adopting a child? Attend a free information session from 6-7:30 p.m., Monday, Dec. 17 at Charles Schwab, 900 Schwab Way in Lone Tree. For more information please call 303-636-1KID or to register online visit www.collaborativefostercare.com

Unclaimed funds posted on county’s website Unclaimed funds could be checks which have not been cashed, property tax overpayments or overages on foreclosed property. For more information visit www.douglas.co.us and search for Unclaimed Funds.

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RAISES FROM PAGE 3

The district’s pay bands are still in place, which put teachers into five salary tiers based on hard-to-fill positions and credentials. School-based administrators, such as principals, and professional technical employees will receive a general increase of 3.5 percent, and a 1.5 percent raise for each year of the pay freeze they experienced, based on their current pay. Employees should receive a lumpsum payment in January that makes up for the 2018-19 school year to date, Chesla said. New salaries are expected to take effect in February. Board members and district staff said they recognize that not all employees will be satisfied with the compensation adjustments. To fully rectify the situation will take time, they say. Salaries have been a controversial topic since 2012, when former Superintendent Elizabeth Fagen introduced

a market-based pay system that determined teacher pay by education, experience and skill, as well as by the supply and demand of the position. In addition, raises were offered yearly based on effectiveness ratings ranging from highly effective to ineffective rather than on tenure and level of education. Many community members said the evaluation and salary systems spurred an exodus of quality educators. In September 2017, the school board voted to suspend the differentiated pay structure for licensed teachers and administrators, replacing it for one year with uniform pay raises while it reassessed the pay structure systems. Voters elected four new members to the Douglas County School Board last November. The new school board made a commitment to address teacher retention and teacher pay. “I would ask our employees to be thankful of this and to be understanding of it,” board member AnneMarie Lemieux said of the compensation adjustments.

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Rock Canyon High School teams won first and second place at the Junior Achievement Stock Market Challenge presented by Bank of America on Nov. 9 at the Cable Center on the University of Denver’s campus. The Junior Achievement Stock Market Challenge is an immersive simulation of what it’s like to trade stocks on the floor of the New York

Stock Exchange. Students get to be portfolio managers for the day and buy and sell stocks in a high-intensity environment, as giant screens show the fluctuations of the market. Each minute in real life equates to one full day of trading, so students feel the same intensity as those on the floor of the actual stock exchange. Rock Canyon brought nearly 120 students to the competition. They were up against 150 students from schools all over the region, including a neighboring Highlands Ranch school, Mountain Vista High School. The winning Rock Canyon teams were awarded trophies.

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Forum focuses on families and mental health Parents, experts, educators offer advice in event at library BY ALEX DEWIND ADEWIND@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Lissa Miller, a mother of two young girls, experienced crippling pregnancy-related depression and anxiety. Maureen Lake, the parent of a daughter who has bipolar disorder, depression and anxiety, developed an autoimmune disease when she stopped taking care of herself. Jeannie Ritter, the former first lady of Colorado, serves as a mental health ambassador for the Mental Health Center of Denver. Her goal is to shift the focus from mental illness to overall well-being. By sharing their unique stories at the second “Time to Talk” community forum, the three women sparked a candid conversation among mothers, educators and mental health experts on parenting children with mental illness and living with mental illness. “You wouldn’t know just by looking at me that I have some anxiety and depression,” said Miller, a Parker resident. “That I used to struggle with thoughts of suicide multiple times a day.” About 50 people gathered at James H. LaRue Library in Highlands Ranch Nov. 14 for the forum, hosted by Colorado Community Media, the Douglas County Mental Health Initiative and Douglas County Libraries. Made up of individuals from the faith community, public health organizations and law enforcement, the Douglas County Mental Health Initiative aims to create an integrated mental health-care system and educate the public on mental-health resources. The forum is in conjunction with Colorado Community Media’s eightpart series, called Time to Talk, that looks at mental health in Douglas County, specifically in areas of law enforcement, youths, seniors, the workplace and families. The goal is to get the community talking about mental health in hopes of helping individuals who are struggling. One in five people in the U.S. lives with a mental illness, which means everyone knows someone who has a mental health problem or has had one. The first forum on April 26 focused on the mental health of today’s youths. The second forum zeroed in on how mental illness affects families and why communication is paramount. Ritter, the keynote speaker, kicked off the evening with an impassioned speech on the continuum of mental

health. Her experience as a teacher for 10 years led her to become an advocate for mental health in all areas — from veterans to mothers to students on college campuses. Today, she serves on community boards and presents across the state. “Many of us have lived experience, family experience,” Ritter, an engaging and high-energy presenter, said to the audience. “It’s in our places of work, it’s in our extended communities. Let’s just get our arms around it.” The forum offered the different perspectives of two mothers. Lissa Miller, a former licensed social worker, has a history of depression, anxiety and some posttraumatic stress from work. When she had her second child, her mental health declined rapidly. She felt like a failure. She was on-edge, irritable. Pride and fear prevented her from seeking help. A colleague convinced her to see a doctor, who prescribed medication. Today, Miller is thriving as a mother, wife and the owner of a health business. “It’s OK to not be OK,” Miller, 30, said. “It’s not OK to not be OK and not get help.” Maureen Lake’s daughter was diagnosed with bipolar disorder, anxiety and depression in her teens. As a mother, Lake said, she felt vulnerable, less than, imperfect. She feared for her daughter’s safety. “I felt all the time like I had an earthquake inside of me,” said Lake, 63. Lake’s journey changed when she learned to love herself. She shifted her mindset, made time for self-care and looked to the community for support. A former special education teacher, she now works as a life coach. The forum ended with an open conversation among the audience, panelists and a row of mental health experts sitting at booths with resources at the back of the room. “All of us are in these positions because we love people,” Amanda Chaney, a licensed clinical social worker, said. “We want to help.” Parents asked for advice on how to work with children with mental health problems and substance use issues, who are oftentimes reluctant to go to school. Mothers asked for advice on how to find the right type of help. Educators and mental health professionals offered services. The audience was left with feelings of connectedness and hope. “The thing I want to underscore is we are all on this continuum together. One hundred percent of us have mental health,” said Jason Hopcus, president of the National Alliance on Mental Illness for Arapahoe and Douglas Counties. “I think we are better together.”

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Somehow, tiny dog can occupy whole heart

the Great Dane who lives (and reader said she QUIET barks) next door. had a fever. DESPERATION I think the reader needed “And the only some cute stories about dachsprescription is hunds, and I have plenty. I’m more dachshund.” just concerned about the overall I asked her what she perception. meant, but I already knew. How can I be taken seriously “It’s the news,” she said. if I write about a low-to-the“The news is getting me ground, tubular animal with down. I need more dachsfour tubs of toys, one for every hund.” room, who pillows his head next I promised my editor no to mine? more columns about the Craig Marshall Can’t. dog this year. Smith While I was writing those “I’m starting to sound first few sentences, I could like I have a heart. H.L. hear Harry chewing on something, Mencken never used the word and made an assumption. He owns ‘chewie,’ did he?” enough chewies for a kennel. But here I am. When a reader needs But I looked down, and saw the dachshund, a reader needs dachsinsides of a plastic floss dispenser: a hund. waxen thread that wrapped around Harry turned one recently. I hope my office chair. he is fully grown. He was supposed I found the outsides in another to be a miniature, but he’s more like room, indented with teeth markings, a small standard, which is still pretty unmistakably dachshund in origin. small next to a Weimaraner, like the I found all of the parts, and feel one who lives across the street, and

a year because of my dental history. And Harry will have to get his teeth cleaned too. I don’t get numbed, but they will have to knock him out, and it’s a halfday process. He will be dropped off in the morning, and I will pick him up after noon. I could do it myself, but I would rather not. He can wriggle like an eel, and jump and twist, and I would never get the job done properly. I am sure he would think it was a game. To the reader who needed dachshund, thank you. It’s almost unimaginable what benefits there are, that can be derived, from a 14-pound entity that arrived by Delta Cargo from Missouri just eight months ago, that has already burnished my heart. Yes, my heart. Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast.net.

Happy ... thankful ... both are there for giving

thanks aren’t we? he two words just WINNING “Thanks” and “Giving.” kind of go toNow as we put it all together, gether don’t they? WORDS we get Happy Thanksgiving. “Happy” and Seems so simple, and I know I “Thankful.” am not writing anything new or Usually, when one of us revolutionary. is feeling happy, there is Just once again pointing out someone else or somesomething that seems so obvithing that has brought us ous to most of us, we just have to to that point of happiness, remember that common sense is and we are thankful. And not always common practice. typically, when we are Common courtesy is also not feeling grateful or thank- Michael Norton common practice. Just imagine ful, that feeling is almost if we all said “Thank you” a little always accompanied by happiness. more often. How many times a day do “Happy” and “Thankful.” we have a chance to express gratitude It’s like thanks and giving, these and we completely miss it? two words seem like they go well If we were to look at all of the together too, don’t they? interactions we have in almost any I mean if we are thankful and given day, we would probably rememgrateful for someone or something, ber times where we could have said there is probably a better than good “Thank you” a few more times at chance that we may be looking to home. repay our gratitude or do something There will be times where we to pay it forward for someone else. could have said it to the stranger “Thanks” and “Giving,” they do go who blessed us after we sneezed, the together because when we are on the cashier at the coffee shop who always receiving end of a gift, help in any makes sure there is enough room for way, or love, we are usually giving

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certain he didn’t swallow anything he shouldn’t have. (I guess I will find out.) There’s a table next to the bed. That’s where he found the floss. There’s a lamp and a radio on the table. Nothing else should be on the table, but sometimes out of neglect there is. He’s taken my glasses. He’s taken the remote. Now the floss. Maybe it was meant to happen, because while I was looking at the gutted floss dispenser, it gave me an idea. I said to it, “Who are you?” A New Orleans dentist named Levi Spear Parmly came up with the idea for floss in 1819. He recommended running a waxen thread “through the interstices of the teeth.” Floss was not commercially available until 1892. Now the use of floss is an important step in preventing gum disease, but it’s not always taken, and sometimes it is not taken correctly. Please listen to your dental hygienist. I get my teeth cleaned four times

cream in our coffee, the teacher who pushed us a little harder, the coach who kept our head in the game, the friend who’s shoulder we leaned on, and the person who switched seats with us on an airplane so we could sit with our spouse or child. We don’t have to look so hard for the opportunities to be grateful and show appreciation, they are everywhere, they are all around us. So, if those opportunities to showcase our attitude of gratitude are all around us, why do we miss them? Have we just become accustomed to taking things for granted? Are we too busy? Moving too fast? Are we so focused on what’s on our phone that we miss who is standing right in front of us? If it’s true, and even if we feel like maybe we are one of those people who are too busy, moving too fast, and too preoccupied, the good news is we can change all of it by changing our outlook and behavior when it comes to demonstrating our thankfulness and happiness, our thanks and our giving.

It has been said that gratitude is one of the strongest human emotions. So on this Thanksgiving holiday, who will we bless with the feeling of gratitude? Maybe we can think of one or two, maybe a few more than that, and maybe even many people. But it the end, when we express our love and gratitude, and love and appreciation for those around us, we have to remember that we are gifting ourselves as well through our giving of Thanksgiving to others. Happy and Thankful. Thanks and Giving. Happy Thanksgiving. I would like to personally thank everyone for all of your emails and communications, I appreciate you so much and as always, I would love to hear your Thanksgiving story at gotonorton@ gmail.com. Happy Thanksgiving everyone, I hope you all have a better than good week. Michael Norton is a resident of Castle Rock, the president of the Zig Ziglar Corporate Training Solutions Team, a strategic consultant and a business and personal coach.

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‘Everyone can make a difference in our community’ Douglas County Gives asks donors to remember local nonprofits on annual day of giving BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Douglas County residents have given millions in donations on Colorado Gives Day over recent years. Some of that money has gone to locally based nonprofits. Most hasn’t. Since 2010, according to the Douglas County Community Foundation, Douglas County nonprofits received $2.73 million through Colorado Gives Day, but in that same timeframe Douglas County residents had donated $8.85 million in total. That’s why the Douglas County Community Foundation is ramping up efforts to help people learn more about organizations in their backyard ahead of the annual, statewide fundraiser. “One of our real focuses is to make sure that the people who live in Douglas County know about these nonprofits that are here,” said Donna Scott, chairman of Douglas County Commu-

nity Foundation board. Colorado Gives Day takes place each December and collects donations online for nonprofits throughout Colorado. This year it’s scheduled for Dec. 4. The Douglas County Community Foundation uses a program called Douglas County Gives Day to encourage people to support nonprofits in their own community on Colorado Gives Day, in addition to those based elsewhere in the state. The foundation hopes to increase the amount of dollars that stay in Douglas County by about 15 percent annually. Douglas County Gives nonprofits include a wide range of organizations, one being the Colorado Agricultural Leadership Foundation, more commonly known as CALF. The nonprofit is a working educational ranch near Castle Rock that provides opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds to learn about agriculture. This year, more than 3,000 students visited on field trips, coming from rural Douglas County to the heart of Denver, and nearly 12,000 people will have visited by the end of the year, CEO Brooke Fox said. In 2016, CALF received more than $250,000 from two significant Colorado Gives Day donations, enough to buy 35 acres that boast a historic homestead

Parker carriage rides roll out for inaugural Christmas Market BY NICK PUCKETT NPUCKETT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The Parker Chamber of Commerce is hosting its inaugural Parker Christmas Market Nov. 30, an event that will feature annual horse-drawn carriage rides. The rides were cut from the town’s budget in August but were recently picked up by the Parker Chamber. This first Parker Christmas Market, according to Parker Chamber of Commerce president Dennis Houston, who spoke before council during the Nov. 5 meeting, will combine several events. It will include the seventh Parker Chamber Wine Walk of the season and the third annual Sip-N-Shop. The event will be from 4 p.m. to 9 on Nov. 30 and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Dec. 1. The event will consist of two Santa Clauses, Christmas carolers and shopping as well. “We’re looking forward for people able to get out and support the downtown businesses and those other area businesses that have an area exhibit as well,” Houston said. Carriage rides were one of the many items that were cut from the town’s budget in August. The town made $2 million worth of cuts in the summer in response to a declining rate of growth in town sales tax revenue, which is the main source of revenue from the town’s general fund. The carriage rides event cost about $18,000 in the town’s budget. With sponsorship, the town absorbed about $11,000 of the

cost of the rides in 2017. The Parker Chamber of Commerce hosted the carriage rides last in 2013 before the town oversaw the event. “It’s highlighting downtown Parker a little bit differently. If you’re attending the event as a guest, you have so much to choose from in those two days,” said Lael Taylor, the Parker Chamber director for signature events. “We’re allowing the community to enjoy something that’s been a longstanding tradition.” The rides are first-come, first-served and are in partnership with Moonlight Carriages. This year’s carriage rides will cost $5 for adults. Kids under 12 will ride for free if accompanied by an adult. The rides will be similar to the original rides put on by the town. Since this year’s carriage rides were put together last-minute, the rides will look slightly different, resembling more of a hay ride. It will follow a similar, 12-minute route around downtown Parker. The Friday after Thanksgiving, Nov. 23, will be the Mayor’s Holiday Lighting, followed by the Christmas Market the following week and the annual Carriage Parade the week after. According to Houston, a downtown business owner said the Christmas Market will be a good opportunity to potentially attract prospective businesses to move into downtown. “It will be a one-two-three punch, Houston said, “to get people downtown.”

and will provide space for more ranch facilities. CALF isn’t the only local nonprofit that’s benefited from Colorado Gives Day. Last year, Douglas County Libraries took in approximately $20,000 in donations through Colorado Gives Day, said Donor Relation Specialist Elaine McCain. The proceeds go toward non-operational costs, such as youth and senior programs. They also help fund scholarships for students pursuing their GED or online school. This year, the library’s goal is to increase the number of donors by 10 percent and to reach $25,000 in donations. Ahead of Colorado Gives Day, the Douglas County Community Foundation is holding a free rally with food and entertainment Nov. 28 at Schomp Mini, 1001 Plum Valley Lane in Highlands Ranch. The event runs from noon to 1 p.m. and aims to help people meet

local nonprofits face to face. “It’s just people coming together and being excited about the generosity in Douglas County,” Scott said. “A lot of our nonprofits come.” The Douglas County Gives Day website, DouglasCountyGive.net, provides a list and overview of local nonprofits for people who wish to schedule their Colorado Gives Day donations online, which can be done starting Nov. 1. Fox said money given to larger organizations “may not necessarily go to things that are happening here.” But Colorado Gives Day can help generate money for smaller or newer nonprofits in Douglas County that might otherwise struggle to raise funds because they’re not as well-known. “We believe everyone can make a difference in our community,” Scott said. “It’s a beautiful place to live and we want to keep it a beautiful place to live — and to be good neighbors.”

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Bryan Austin, 60, primps his mustache before a Nov. 9 Christmas party hosted by a local Mothers of Preschoolers group. It takes about 30 minutes for Austin to sculpt his beard and mustache to look like Santa’s. PHOTOS BY NICK PUCKETT

Local St. Nicks talk about their unusual trade BY NICK PUCKETT NPUCKETT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

ryan Austin didn’t have to wait for his beard to turn white to become Santa. The 60-year-old Austin has been performing as Santa for 11 seasons and wore the red suit while his hair was still, actually, red. When he’s not wearing the suit, the Highlands Ranch resident does computer security work for IBM. He was just 49 years old when he began as a mall Santa, developing an entire act to sell his Santa-ness. And he has Santa down to a science. “If I come into your house and I don’t leave you with a strong memory,” Austin said, “I’ve not done my job.” Austin’s coordinated performance includes all sorts of creative acts — from singing to performing an illusional disappearance act with his Elf on a Shelf and thoughtfully scripted commentary for his reading of “The Night Before Christmas.” It helps that he has a perfectly round belly so he can tell kids to poke it if they ask if he’s real. Before a Nov. 9 performance for a Mothers of Preschoolers group in Highlands Ranch, Austin laid out the contents of his bag across his bed for a final check to make sure

Mike Cawthra, 64, sits at a bench at Addenbrooke Park in Lakewood dressed as Santa after a Nov. 10 event at the local Goddard School. Cawthra said the best part about the job is all the joy and love your receive and give on a daily basis. everything was there: His naughtyand-nice list, a small “magical” chest wired with lights and lined with glitter, his favorite version of “The Night Before Christmas,” his Elf on a Shelf, and other trinkets and accessories to complete the Santa look. “Everybody adds their own personality. You just can’t help it,” Austin said. “But the important qualities aren’t that so much as you being jovial. You have to be jovial the entire time.” In his younger years, Austin was

trim and athletic. He graduated from the University of Arizona with a degree in aerospace engineering. He always loved kids and is involved with youth leadership at his church. He even graduated from high school in North Pole, Alaska. The shoe fit. He will see about 150 clients through November and December and charges between $225 and $300 an hour, depending on how close to Christmas it is. He visits hospitals for free and offers discounted appearances for those in need as well.

Becoming Santa Claus is not as simple as donning a red-and-white coat. It’s not destined for any man with a long white beard, blue eyes and a round stomach, and not everyone who can “ho, ho, ho” can do it correctly: Exactly three “hos” — not two or four. No pause. From the stomach. There’s also the hat, the rosy red cheeks, the glasses, the boots (brown or black) and the gloves (black or white). Anyone can look like Santa. Developing the persona is a skill that takes years to master. “You learn that. It’s kind of like a professional actor,” Austin said. “They’ve got to learn their craft and get to a point where they learn what it’s like and how to overcome certain obstacles. “They want to keep that belief going as long as they possibly can.” Training is intense Susen Mesco has been training Santas for 37 years. She’s the president of American Events and Promotions in Denver and is de facto instructor for all things Santa. On the first day of class, Mesco hands her aspiring Santas a piece of paper and asks them to write down the top 15 speed-dial contacts on Santa’s phone. Most come up with the typical SEE SANTA, P38

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Distinctive painter offers watercolor workshop

ainter Robert Gray, a longtime Highlands Ranch resident who had a Littleton gallery on Alamo Street at one time, is known for his bright colors and bold strokes, as he works in watercolors. He will present a workshop from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Dec. 1 for members and SONYA’S guests of the HeriSAMPLER tage Fine Arts Guild at First Presbyterian Church of Littleton, 1609 W. Littleton Blvd. There will be some emphasis on depicting figures without a great deal of detail. He will discuss the added use of pencil lines for a Sonya Ellingboe more professional finish. Registration at heritage-guild.com/currentworkshops. (18 and older.) For a list of materials, see heritage-guild.com. Cost: $35 members, $50 non-members. (Membership costs $40 for a year.)

at Mainstreet and Parker Road. How about a set of paints, a couple of nice brushes and class registration as a holiday gift? Classes begin with Leslie Scott and “Safe Oil Painting” on Jan. 12. Two classes will be offered: 9:30 to 11 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Pastels, ink, fiber, watercolor and mixed media will be taught. Pre-registration is required, parkerartistsguild.com/ classes/youth.

And art for kids … “Lessons and Lemonade,” a series of free Second Saturday art classes for kids, ages 9-14, will be offered through 2019 by the Parker Artists Guild (except for June and December). The location is the Hobby Lobby classroom

Goodson Center The 39th Annual Arts and Crafts Fair at the Goodson Center, 6315 S. University Blvd., will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Dec. 1, with crafts, pottery, jewelry, quilts, paintings, photography, woodwork, special-

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ty foods and more. Complimentary gift wrapping by the Sparks Gymnastics Team. Moontime Crepes food truck onsite. High fashion “Dior: From Paris to the World” is open at the Denver Art Museum through March 3, showing more than 200 couture dresses — some worn by stars — as well as photographs, runway videos, jewelry and artworks. Tickets: timed entry. (Members halfprice.) denverartmuseum.org. Disney on Ice “Dare to Dream” will be at the Pepsi Center Dec. 6 (7 p.m.); Dec. 7 (11 a.m., 7 p.m.); Dec. 8: (11 a.m.; 3 p.m., 7 p.m.);

Dec. 9 (1 p.m., 5 p.m.). disneyonice.com/ tickets. Firehouse Theatre “The Christmas Spirit” by Frederick Stroppel offers a different twist on a “Death Takes a Holiday” theme. Presented by Firehouse Theatre Company, directed by Peter J. Hughes, at the John Hand Theatre, 7653 E. First Place, Denver. Tickets: $18-$23, firehousetheatercompany.com. Lone Tree art Winners of the Lone Tree Art Expo 2018 will each exhibit work from Nov. 28 through Jan. 8 at Lone Tree Art Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree. Open 1o a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays and during performances. lonetreeartscenter.org, 720-509-1000. Littleton Symphony The Littleton Symphony, directed by Jurgen de Lemos, will perform its annual holiday concert, “A Littleton Christmas,” at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 7 and 8 at Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St., Littleton. The orchestra will be joined by the LUMC Choir, The Littleton High School Troubadors, Denver Bronze Bell Choir and dancers from the Littleton Ballet Academy. Tickets: $22/adults; $19/ seniors; $5/ 21 and under. Littletonsymphony.org

It’s the most ‘Nutcracker’ time of the year Classic production appears at venues throughout Denver metro area BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

“The Nutcracker and the Mouse King” was written in 1816 by E.T.A. Hoffmann as a holiday tale for children, and in 1892, Pytor Ilyich Tchaikovsky wrote the familiar music we hear each holiday season. He collaborated with Russian choreographers

Petipa and Lev Ivanov to create “The Nutcracker” Ballet, which brings in the holiday season worldwide, with its story of Clara and a gift from Godfather Drosselmeyer of a mysterious nutcracker, which becomes her Prince — plus a whole cast of fairy tale characters who inhabit her dreams of a festive Christmas: Sugar Plums, et al. We list a sampling of productions readily available in the Denver metro area (and one in the mountains), hoping many area families will be able to enjoy this lovely tradition. Young dancers grow up with this music and story as part of the season — progressing through roles as they become taller,

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older and more skilled. Only a few reach the level of Colorado Ballet’s stars, but almost all who dance will carry the music with them forever. Included: dancing dolls, a fierce Mouse King and Soldiers, Sugar Plums, Arabian Dancers, Party Girls and Boys, a lovely Snow Queen and her Prince — and a number of graceful Snowflakes in white tutus. “Waltz of the Flowers” plays throughout the land and children dress up in their fanciest clothes to see the matinee performances ... Watching them twirl at intermission is a special treat.

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hanksgiving weekend is one of the busiest times of year in the metro area. Families and friends are in town and everyone is looking for something fun to officially kick off the holiday season. There are all kinds of lighting ceremonies, parades and shopping opportunities at malls and markets to get you in the spirit. But if you’re looking for something with a little more arts or local flavor, I rounded up five activities to give you a sense of how much Denver and the surrounds have to offer this time of year. A new kind of ‘Christmas Carol’ at Miners Alley So much of the holidays are about traditions, and stagings of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” is one tradition that seems to go back as far as the holiday itself. Golden’s Miners Alley Playhouse has added a decidedly un-traditional spin to the proceedings by presenting the theater’s own Josh Hartwell’s adaptation. Directed by Len Matheo, Miners Alley, 1224 Washington Ave., will host “A Christmas Carol” from Nov. 23 through Dec. 23. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and 1 and 6 p.m. on Sundays. Hartwell’s adaptation relies on only six actors to bring Scrooge, Tiny Tim and Bob Cratchit to life. The actors use nothing more than simple props, fun physicality and the power of imagination to convey this timeless

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Tennis at Central Presbyterian Church One of the most astounding aspects of a large church or cathedral is its Clarke Reader acoustics. Organs, choirs and other religious music sound amazing in these spaces. Even a more secular performance sounds fantastic there as well. One of Denver’s most historic locations, Central Presbyterian Church, 1660 Sherman St., will host two of the best Denver-based performers, Tennis and Esme Patterson, at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 23. Patterson, a former member of indie band Paper Bird, beautifully blends jazz and folk in her solo albums. Tennis — a band with the husbandwife duo of Alaina Moore and Patrick Riley — has been slowly building up a following since 2010, when it released its debut album, “Cape Dory.” The group had a great 2017 with the release of their fourth album, “Yours, Conditionally,” as well as an EP called “We Can Die Happy.” What makes this show special — aside from the location — is Moore and Riley will be performing simply as a two-piece. The two reimagined their songs for a more intimate setting, closer to the way they are writ-

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• Littleton Youth Ballet, with its school at 1169 W. Littleton Blvd., presents a cast of over 150 children in a production choreographed by a local former Clara — Alison Jaramillo, who danced with the David Taylor Dance Company, when it was headquartered on West Main Street. Guest artists Dana Benton and Yosvani Ramos of Colorado Ballet will dance the lead roles in evening performances and 16-year-olds Lauren Vogel and Tate Ryner will perform at the matinees. Vogel has been a Clown and Rag Doll and Ryner has been Clara’s brother Fritz, the Prince and Chinese Lead. Both won $1 500 scholarships to summer training at the School of the American Ballet last summer and will perform the pas de deux danced by principal dancers all over the nation. This is the 12th season for LYB’s production, which will be presented at the Joanna Ramsey Theatre, at Westminster High School, 6933 Raleigh St., Westminster: Dec. 14 (7 p.m.); Dec. 15 (2 and 7 p.m.); Dec. 16 (noon and 4 p.m.) Tickets: reserved seating — $20-$36. Call 303-794-6694, or visit littletonyouthballet.org. • “The Nutcracker of Parker.” Colorado School of Dance in Parker presents performances Dec. 14 to 22 at

ten and demoed. Tickets can be purchased at www. eventbrite.com. Movie at the Cinema concert “Home Alone” has become a movie that countless people watch at this time of year. One of the ﬁlm’s secret weapons is John Williams’ score which, along with some favorite Christmas songs, puts the movie’s soundtrack in constant rotation as the holiday draws near. To experience the full effect of the music and the movie working as one, the Colorado Symphony Orchestra’s Movie at the Cinema series will feature “Home Alone” at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 23, at Boettcher Concert Hall, 1000 14th St. in Denver. The series features the orchestra playing the ﬁlm’s score live as the movie is shown — truly a unique experience. For tickets, visit www.coloradosymphony.org. Celebrate Hi-Dive’s longevity The Hi-Dive is one of Denver’s best bars — the kind of place to see fun, local bands of all genres and backgrounds. On any given night, there might be a metal or punk group you can hear on the street, a blues tribute featuring covers of some of Americana’s best tunes, or a Colorado Public Radio-sponsored folk singer. When it seems as if certain parts of the city are becoming more corporate, it’s important to celebrate the places that give Denver that extra jolt of energy. To that end, the Hi-Dive, 7 S. Broadway, is hosting a two-night

the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. Here again, young dancers progress through successive roles year after year. Evenings: Dec. 14, 15, 20, 21, 22 at 7 p.m.; matinees at 2 p.m: Dec. 15, 16, 22. Tickets: 303-805-6800; parkerarts. ticketforce.com. • Denver Ballet Theatre, with its school at 5690 County Line Place, Highlands Ranch, performs “The Nutcracker” on Dec. 21 and 22 (2 and 7 p.m.) at the Newman Center (University of Denver), 2344 E. Iliff Ave. It features designs by Eve Jenkins and Andrew Flatland. Tickets: $15-$38: newmantix. com; box ofﬁce: 303-871-7720. (David Taylor directs.) • Ballet Ariel’s version of “The Nutcracker” will return to the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Alison Parkway, Lakewood. Ballet Ariel, located at 7808 E. Cherry Creek South Drive, Denver, is in its 20th season and presents professional dancers and students in its productions, directed by Ilena Norton. Performances are at 2 p.m. Dec. 14, 16, 21, 22, 23, 26, 27 and 7 p.m. Dec. 21, 22, 26. Tickets: 303-987-7845; www.lakewood. org/CulturalCenter. • Colorado Ballet presents its 58th annual production of “The Nutcracker” with 27 performances including its 55 professional company members from around the world, plus students at its Raydean Acevado Colorado Ballet Academy. Performances are at the elegant Ellie Caulkins Opera House, Denver

15th birthday party, at 9 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 23, and Saturday, Nov. 24. Each night will feature a surprise special musical guest. Tickets and more information can be found at www.hi-dive.com. Elvis Costello and The Imposters at the Fillmore A lesson learned over the past ﬁve years: Appreciate the performers while we have them. We’ve lost too many legends, from Aretha Franklin and David Bowie to Prince and Gregg Allman, to take anyone for granted. For a while, it looked like we might lose Elvis Costello to cancer but, thankfully, one of our sharpest songwriters is still among us and performing. He’ll be stopping by the Fillmore Auditorium, 1510 N. Clarkson St., Denver, at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 25. At the beginning of October, Costello and his band, The Imposters, released one of their best albums in ages with “Look Now.” The album is literate and dense, and while he may not be as angry as he was when he ﬁrst appeared on the scene, he’s lost none of his bite. My favorite Costello songs are almost always the slow ones, and there are some stunners on this one. Don’t miss the chance to see a classic rock icon still doing his thing. Get tickets at www.livenation.com. Clarke Reader’s column on culture appears on a weekly basis. He can be reached at Clarke.Reader@hotmail. com.

Performing Arts Center: Nov. 24 through Dec. 24, at 1 p.m., 6:30 or 7:30 p.m. (Check website for speciﬁc date.) Many of these elaborate, beautiful performances sell out, so one needs to plan ahead. Company dancers rotate through the starring roles, costumes and scenery are beautiful. Tickets: $30 to $155, coloradoballet. org, 303-837-8888, ext. 2. • Moscow Ballet’s “Great Russian Nutcracker” is at various times Dec. 7 and 8 at the Paramount Theatre on 16th Street in Denver. Area dance students auditioned in the summer to perform with this traveling production. Performances: noon, 4, 8 p.m. on Dec. 7, 8. Tickets: $28-$89: www. altitudetickets.com/events/detail/ moscow-ballet-2018. • Aspen Santa Fe Ballet, which performed with Pianist Joyce Yang in Denver recently, performs “The Nutcracker” Dec. 9 at 2 and 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 10 at 1 and 5 p.m. at 355 High School Road, Aspen. A whimsical twist is promised. Tickets: $36-$94; aspensantafeballet.com, 970-925-7175. • Finally, Miners Alley Playhouse Children’s Theatre presents a theatrical version of this tale: “The Story of the Nutcracker,” adapted and directed by Rory Pierce, onstage Nov. 24 to Dec. 22, Saturdays at 1 p.m. and Dec. 8, 15, 22 at 11 a.m. and 1p.m. The theater is at 1224 Washington St. in Golden. Tickets: minersalley.com, 303-935-3044.

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Colorado-based 98th Signal Battalion prepares for deployment This marks the battalion’s first full deployment since WWII BY SHANNA FORTIER SFORTIER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

For Capt. Justin Brown, an Arvada resident, deployment means leaving his family and friends behind. It means leaving beautiful Colorado, missing ski season and racking up his mountain bike. But it also means supporting a mission he believes in. A mission dedicated to ensuring freedoms of those abroad who are under threat. Brown is one of over 60 men and women from across Colorado who are preparing to deploy just after Thanksgiving with the U.S. Army Reserve 98th Expeditionary Signal Battalion Alpha Co., which is based in the Denver metro area. This deployment marks the battalion’s first full deployment since departing to the Pacific Theater in 1943 during World War II. It is also the first time they’ve deployed as members of America’s Army Reserve, as the battalion was an active-duty unit during WWII. During this deployment, the 98th — part of the 335th Signal Command (Theater) — will provide and manage communication and information systems to keep ground force commanders connected to the front-line troops in sup-

Specialist Alan Rock holds the flag for the 98th Signal Battalion during a deployment ceremony held Nov. 4. PHOTOS BY SHANNA FORTIER port of Operation Enduring Freedom Spartan Shield in the Middle East and Southeast Asia. According to the U.S. Army Reserve, Spartan Shield and the soldiers that support it, play a role both in deterring regional aggression and reacting to possible threats within the Middle East. The 98th is a crucial part to this mission in keeping the communication channels open between U.S. and coalition partners.

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“Deployments are an honor,” said Brig. Gen. Dion Moten at a deployment ceremony held Nov. 4 at Origin Hotel in Golden. “It is an honor to our confidence in them and to their preparations medically, physically and tactically.” At the deployment ceremony, Lt. Gov Donna Lynne talked about the 17 uninterrupted years the U.S. Armed Forces has been deploying to combat missions. “This burden born by you and your fellow service members is one that we cannot acknowledge enough,” said Lynne, the daughter of two Navy veterans. “We know the work that you are doing is trying to make us stay safe in our country but also around the world.” Lt. Col. Joseph Miller, commander of the 98th, said that while the unit is deployed, the most important thing the community can do is support the soldiers and their families. The support that family members give deploying soldiers is something Moten acknowledged at the ceremony — which was standing room only with civilian attendees. “It means a lot to us standing here in uniform to know that we have you behind us,“ Moten told families in attendance. “We couldn’t do what we do without you.”

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ith the rush of friend and family gatherings, holiday parties, event rehearsals and present purchasing, downtime is rare and stress seems to increase at the end of the year. So, it’s helpful to have strategies to stay healthy and happy. “During the holidays, especially, people are stressed out and it takes a toll,” said Brooke Jones, Vice President of the Denverbased Random Acts of Kindness Foundation. “But science tells us kindness lowers cortisol, so volunteering can help. It may take a little work to fit volunteering into your holiday schedule, but it can produce a ‘helper’s high’ that can last for days.” Science also indicates if you do an act of kindness in public, people witnessing it produce oxytocin, also known as the “love hormone,” which aids in lowering blood pressure and improving overall heart-health. “Everything in moderation is a good way to approach the holidays, and every day,” said Gabriel Guillaume, president and CEO of LiveWell Colorado, a nonprofit focused on increasing access to healthy eating and active living in low-income communities. “What we put in our bodies can affect how we feel,” he said. “Around the holidays, we eat a lot more foods higher in fat and sugar, and drink more alcohol. The trick is to be aware and extra vigilant.” “For instance, I go to a large family gathering of about 30 people and 40,000 calories of food on the table. One thing I do is eat some healthy food ahead of time, like carrots or other vegetables.” Exercise, such as yoga, can reduce stress and increase mindfulness, according to Aliza Sodos, owner of The Littleton Yoga Center in Littleton and iThrive Yoga in Parker. “During the holidays, we need a

Staff serving food in a homeless shelter kitchen. way to calm down and yoga practices are good for that,” said Sodos. “The holidays are about doing, not being. It’s almost like having another job.” “Restorative yoga is a style that is about re-

laxation and release. You hold poses that let you be quiet and help rebalance the body. We live in an adrenalinerushed world, so slowing down can remind us of our wholeness,” Sodos added. To reduce stress during the holidays, here are some additional kindness

ideas from the Random Acts of Kindness Foundation: • Wheel out your neighbor’s trash bin • Be polite while driving • Write positivity sticky notes to brighten someone’s day • Send an encouraging email to a friend • Donate used towels or sheets to a shelter • Make handmade cards • Praise a local business online • Write a handwritten letter • Record a happy voicemail message for a loved one When you need to decompress this holiday season, remember to be kind, eat well, exercise, slow down and relax.

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‘During the holidays, especially, people are stressed out and it takes a toll. But science tells us kindness lowers cortisol, so volunteering can help. It may take a little work to fit volunteering into your holiday schedule, but it can produce a ‘helper’s high’ that can last for days.’ Brooke Jones, Vice president of the Denver-based Random Acts of Kindness Foundation

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breathing for 5-10 mins every day. Think Twice - Although medications for pain or stress are often sought for a quick fix solution, what’s the long-term effect of this? Is there a better, long-term solution? Ask questions, advocate for yourself, seek out someone who aligns with your goals and values. See a physical therapist who understands how to help you.

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hy is it that instead of enjoying precious time spent with family & friends during the holiday season, unwelcome guests - stress and pain - tend to RSVP “yes”, even though their invite was purposefully lost in the mail? Cousin Cheryl is insisting on bringing her own food, you’re pulling teeth to get a commitment from Paul’s family on whether they are coming for Thanksgiving, Christmas, both, or neither, and you’ve been diligently searching how to diffuse the political disaster that will happen when Joe and Laura are sitting at the same dinner table - again. No wonder you might be feeling the holiday stress. If you are noticing more back or joint pain, it’s not a coincidence either. Stress, of any type, encourages us to move less, succumb to cravings, gain weight, and have interrupted sleep. This unfortunate cyclic pattern can turn into back or joint pain, depression, and anxiety topped off with frustration & helplessness. Quick fixes, including pills, will not help the root cause of this catastrophe. We recently helped a 50+ year old mother with 6 month old back & hip pain who lost a family member unexpectedly a year ago. Whereas other professionals saw her pain as an opportunity to prescribe pills for pain and depression and told her to give it the old “wait & rest & see”, we saw her much differently. While we understood how to fix her pain without these “band-aids”,

(Editor’s Note: Dr. Brooke Olsen is the co-owner of The Physio Revolution in Denver, which works with people on living free from pain killers, multiple doctor visits, and sitting sidelined from what you love to do, without the fear of pain holding you back. Learn more at https:// thephysiorevolution.com/about/.)

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our time spent together un-raveled much more than just joint pain. Today, she is back to enjoying life as a designer, ramping up for the holiday’s work she loves and adores without pain pills, and back to a life she deserves especially in time for the holiday season to arrive! These are some of the tips we gave her to help and you can use too: Think “Motion is Lotion” - It’s likely you’ll find the “snuggled up on couch” technique more comfortable than the “get up and get moving” idea. Find every excuse in your bones to get moving. Literally. Your joints will love you for doing it! Give Gratitude - Not just on Thanksgiving or on a holiday, but everyday. Find 3 things each morning and evening you are grateful for. Make this a habit and you’ll find more happiness. Embrace the Silence There’s endless amounts of noise that surrounds us each and every day. Find some quiet time to work on yourself. Start by just focusing on your

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Holiday Parades Saturdays, December 1, 8, & 15, 10:30 – 11:15 am Saturdays in December, authentic and historic downtown Golden becomes a festive holiday center with traditional decorations and fun family events during and after the parade. The parade includes cowboys on horses, floats, marching bands, old cars, elves on unicycles, the Grinch in his corvette, and of course, Santa Claus!

Lunch with Santa Saturdays, December 1, 8, & 15, 11:30am – 1:00pm Join Santa and Mrs. Claus for lunch at Old Capitol Grill & Smokehouse after the parades. Located in one of the historic cornerstones of Golden. Tickets available online.

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Firestone recommends shopping online, where the added temptation is at a minimum. “People know themselves. If you know that you aren’t disciplined in a store, shop from home. The worst thing you can do is go to the mall and have no idea what the heck you’re getting anybody,” said Firestone. “Shop online, and shop with a plan.”

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iz Orbis, a Westminster mother of two, begins budgeting for holiday gifts and expenses around October each year. She carefully chooses what toys and presents to buy her sons, but, she said, each year, no matter how carefully she plans, she still ends up spending more than she planned. “No matter how I try, I always find myself with a credit card bill in January,” said Orbis. “It’s frustrating, because each year I think I’ve got it right.” According to marketwatch.com, the average American racks up nearly $1,000 in credit card debt during the holidays, which may feel good at the time buying gifts for loved ones, but can take months to pay off and adds to holiday stress. Nelisha Firestone, a financial advisor partner with Prosperion Financial Advisors in Greenwood Village, said planning for the holiday season all year long is the best way to avoid overspending during the holidays. “There’s nothing worse than overspending at the holidays, then taking the first two months of the new year to dig out of the hole,” said Firestone. “Set up a separate holiday account and add to it monthly. Then you don’t freak out and you won’t short-change your holidays.” For those who don’t have the holiday budget they had hoped for should avoid impulsively buying gifts with credit cards, and offers these tips for maximizing your holiday budget this year.

“Don’t underestimate gifts of the heart,” said Firestone. “To grandma’s, gifts from the heart mean the most.” Framed pictures, music playlists and dinner with your loved one are relatively inexpensive gifts and can be more meaningful than purchased gifts. “Tap into your talents and share that with your family. You will give a gift that means a lot and save money at the same time,” said Firestone.

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One strategy that has become popular is to use a credit card that rewards points for holiday shopping, with the intention being to pay it off in January and receive cash back or other rewards. According to Firestone, that can lead to overspending. “If you know you’re going to overspend because you’re using a card, don’t use the card. It’s not worth the points,” said Firestone. “Cash is king, just use cash that you have so you

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inding small, unique stocking stuffers can sometimes be a challenge, so we’ve provided some suggestions to surprise your friends and loved ones. “Astronaut Ice Cream is one of our most popular items for kids, tweens and lots of adults,” said Lindsey Lee, sales associate at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. “The freeze-dried food comes in Neapolitan and vanilla and is always popular around the holidays,” she explained. “Then there’s Thinking Putty, another very popular product,” Lee said of the soft, bouncy, stretchy goo. “We have lots of choices. Some is sparkly, some changes color and some glows in the dark. It can have therapeutic uses and for people who fidget, it can help them focus.” For the Grandpa or teen who believes socks are also a fashion statement, the Museum offers a variety in stylish themes from space doughnuts, spaceships, dinosaurs and nature to Einstein and Tesla

character socks, in adult to baby size. If you’re looking for gifts in a rustic chic setting, The Emporium is a 10,000-square-foot “merchant mall” in Castle Rock that is home to 50 charming boutiques full of home furnishings, fashion, art and antiques. “When people come in, we try to provide a happy atmosphere to shop and get lost in,” said Elizabeth Villwock, manager of The Emporium and daughter of the owner. Walk along the hardwood floors to the back of the building and you’ll find the “Big Ass Brick of Soap” collection, perfect for the Dad in your life. Roughly the size of a building brick and weighing more than half a pound, these hefty soaps are available in fragrances such as Smells Like Victory, Campfire, The Frontier, and Leaf and Leather. A portion of the proceeds directly support veteran causes. For Mom’s stocking, The Emporium has colorful spatulas, sparkly tree decorations and fancy wine bottle corks topped with shiny, festive snowflakes.

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For the Foodie in your life, a gift card for alcohol-infused doughnuts and monster cinnamon rolls from Habit Doughnut Dispensary in Denver, could be the food experience she or he has been waiting for. According to Hayley Charles, Habit’s manager, the shop’s signature confections are the most popular. “The ‘Feed My Habit’ doughnut

is one of our best sellers,” Charles said. “It’s a house-made brioche dough with raspberry glaze, white chocolate streusel and blueberries.” “We can also infuse alcohol in any of the doughnuts,” Charles added. “Because Habit is paired with Carbon Coffee & Bar, we can add any alcohol you’d like to the doughnuts– Kahlua, Baileys, whiskey, tequila or anything else.” For something a little more aromatic, check out the Festive Cup Coffee and Gift Boutique in Highlands Ranch. “If you’re looking for something special for Grandma, we have shower steamers that smell garden fresh,” said Dawn Whitham, manager and owner. “You place the steamer on the floor of the shower or hang a sachet on the shower faucet. When moisture hits the steamer, the fragrance is released. Our fragrances range from citrus and lavender to lemongrass, eucalyptus and orange. They pair nicely with our Shea butter French soaps that are gardenia, lemon, sage, spiced rum and cucumber scented.”

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Aspen Grove Gift Cards Give the gift of shopping at Aspen Grove this holiday. Gift cards can be purchased in the Management Office weekdays (Suite 550 behind Williams-Sonoma) between 9 AM - 4 PM. Aspen Grove Shopping Center 7301 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, Co 80120 | www.aspengrovecenter.com Follow Us on Facebook: AspenGroveCO

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othing embodies the holiday season like the joy of giving. We love to see people light up when they receive a gift, especially when it touches their hearts and lives. On Tuesday, December 4, Coloradans will join together for Colorado Gives Day, an annual drive to celebrate and increase philanthropy statewide through online giving to a wide range of nonprofits. For the seventh year, Community First Foundation and FirstBank are partnering to present the generous giving day. In addition, Community First Foundation and FirstBank have created the $1 Million Incentive Fund, one of the largest giving-day incentive funds in the country. It will increase the value of every donation proportionally.

“Non profits provide a wide variety of programs and services that are es-

sential to the quality of life we enjoy here in Colorado,” said Renny Fagan, President and CEO of Colorado Nonprofit Association. “Colorado Gives Day is a convenient opportunity for people to donate to the non profits they support and to discover other non profits doing great work. Our communities are only strong if each of us contributes in our own way. We encourage everyone to join this statewide movement and make a donation on December 4.” Michele Ostrander, president and CEO of the nonprofit Freedom Service Dogs of America, believes Colorado Gives Day has become a vital and highly successful component of their fundraising mix. “When we first joined Colorado Gives Day in 2013, we had no idea what to expect in the way of donations,” said Ostrander. “That year, we raised just over $10,000. Since then, donations on Colorado Gives Day have increased substantially each year, with an amazing $118,000 raised in 2017!” That money goes a long way toward funding the training Freedom Service Dogs needs to support their

, we all win clients. “It takes seven to 10 months and approximately $30,000 to house, feed, care for, and train one dog as a service dog for a veteran with PTSD, a child with autism, or another adult with disabilities,” Ostrander stated. “Receiving that much funding on a single day allows us to provide four custom-trained, life-changing service dogs to clients that urgently need them.” “We love you, Colorado Gives Day!” she added. Karen Fox Elwell, President and CEO of Growing Home, Inc., finds the donations on Colorado Gives Day are essential to her organization’s work to break the cycle of poverty by strengthening families, nurturing children, and creating community. “Colorado Gives Day mobilizes our friends to act on our behalf,” said Elwell. “Last year we raised over $20,000 on Colorado Gives Day–an important 10 percent of our overall individual giving. The partial match bolsters these donations, raising more money than if these donations were made on any other day.” At mpowered, a nonprofit that

helps Coloradans learn about money management, Development Manager Alison Adsit sees Colorado Gives Day as a time her team becomes more involved in reaching out to new donors. “We love Colorado Gives Day because it allows our staff and board to become fundraisers by creating their own Colorado Gives fundraising page. This creates some good friendly competition amongst our team for all of the right reasons, like connecting new people to our mission,” said Adsit. But there’s another reason to get involved. “We get to be creative and have fun with it. This year, one of our staff members may or may not be getting a pie in the face if we reach our goal on Colorado Gives Day... stay tuned!”

To support non profits on Colorado Gives Day, donors can search for local charities and make a donation on the ColoradoGives.org website. Share the spirit of the season on December 4!

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Arvada Arvada Fair for the Band – Featuring fine arts and handmade crafts Friday, Nov. 23, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 24, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. $3 entry fee. Located at Arvada High School, 7951 W. 65th Ave. Arvada. Proceeds benefit Arvada High School Band and Color Guard. For more information, visit https:// sites.google.com/site/arvadafairfortheband/. Elf – The Musical Nov. 20 – Dec. 23 at the Arvada Center for Arts & Humanities, located at 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. One of the most beloved holiday movies in recent years can be seen live on stage. Ticket prices vary. Visit https://arvadacenter.org for more information.

Castle Rock Reindeer Games at Millhouse It’s holiday fun for the whole family on Friday, Dec. 14 between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. at 1381 W. Plum Creek Parkway. Enjoy kid-friendly activities in a winter-themed wonderland including live reindeer, Santa (parents bring your cameras!), cookies, hot chocolate, sleigh rides, outdoor games and an obstacle course. Kids will receive an elf buddy at the end of the obstacle course while supplies last. For more information, visit www.crgov.com.

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Golden Polar Express Train Ride Nov. 10 – Dec. 23 at the Colorado Railroad Museum, located at 17155 W. 44th Ave. in golden. The story of The Polar ExpressTM is theatrically re-created and combined with a magical train ride at the Colorado Railroad Museum. Children get to meet Santa and experience all the sights and sounds of this classic tale as if happening all around them. Learn more at http://colora-

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A Christmas Carol Friday, Dec. 9 - The Advent Radio Players will present a recreation of the 1939 CBS Radio Campbell Playhouse performance of Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” at 6:30 p.m. at the Villas at San Marino, 5000 W. 75th Ave. in Westminster with an encore performance at 2 p.m. Dec. 9 at Westminster’s Advent Lutheran Church, 7979 Meade St. This is a live recreation of the original broadcast that a featured both Orson Welles and Lionel Barrymore performed by the players group, with lighted applause and on the air signs. The performance is free, but donations are appreciated. Make it and Take it Saturday, Dec. 15, Westminster Holiday Craft Make it and Take it, 2 p.m. at the Irving Street Library, 7392 Irving St. Families are invited to come make holiday crafts and decorations they get to keep and take home. Astronomy Night at Standley Lake Thursday, Dec. 13, come enjoy a hot cup of cocoa while you learn about the night sky using one of multiple telescopes each trained on different celestial objects. All ages are welcome, but the class costs $5 and space is limited to 20. Register online at www.cityofwestminster. com. CONTINUED ON PAGE 15

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Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra: Big Band Christmas with the CJRO: 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 25 at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. Get in the swing of the holiday season with the Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra. This sixteen-piece big band will perform classic holiday tunes that are sure to jazz up the most wonderful time of the year. Visit parkerarts.org for more information. Annual Holiday Concert: A Littleton Christmas: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 7 and 8 at Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St., Littleton. Join us for this annual tradition, featuring the Littleton United Methodist Church Choir, the Littleton High School Troubadours, the Denver Bronze Bell Choir, and the Littleton Ballet Academy. Tickets are $22/adults, $19/seniors and $5 for youth 21 and under. They may be purchased ahead on-line at www.littletonsymphony.org. For a group discount for 10+ or for more information, call 303-933-6824. A Christmas Carol, the Musical: Through Dec. 23 at Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 West Main St., Littleton. With an infuriated “Bah! Humbug!” Scrooge is forced to face his selfish ways on Christmas Eve when three ghosts visit to lead him through his Past, Present and Future. Visit townhallartscenter.org for more information.

ART

Watercolor Workshop with Robert Gray: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1 at First Presbyterian Church, 1609 W. Littleton Blvd., Littleton. Popular watercolor artist and teacher Robert Gray makes another guest appearance at a Heritage Fine Arts Guild workshop. Cost is $35 for Heritage Fine Arts Guild members, $50 for non-members. Membership is only $40 and sign-up forms are at heritage-guild.com/membership. html 4th Annual SoSu Holiday Pop Up Art Market featuring 9 Centennial based Artists: Through Dec. 9 at Aspen Grove, 7301 S Santa Fe Drive. The fourth annual SOSU POP UP Art Gallery is a showcase of unique art exhibited by local Centennial artists. The event is sponsored by SoSu (South Suburban Artist Collective) and opens Friday, November 30, 2018. This temporary art gallery will be in the space nestled between Ted’s Montana Grill and Gigi’s Cupcakes at the south end of the Aspen Grove shopping center. Visit sosuartists.com for more information.

become a holiday tradition. The Tree Lighting is at 5:00 p.m. Visit / hrcaonline.org for more information.

this week’s TOP FIVE Mayor’s Holiday Lighting: 5:30 to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 23 at O’Brien Park, 10795 Victorian Drive, Parker. O’Brien Park comes alive for the holidays at the annual Mayor’s Holiday Lighting. Visit parkeronline.org for more information. Free Catch with the Denver Broncos: 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 23 at UCHealth Training Center, 13403 Broncos Parkway, Englewood. Have an unforgettable Black Friday experience by throwing a ball with family, friends, and Broncos! Finish the afternoon by taking Bronco Style holiday photos! All ages are welcome. Only 500 spots are available so register now at eventbrite.com/e/ catch-with-denver-broncos-tickets-50765009510. For more information on UCHealth’s #Checkout. Visit uchealth.org/checkout. Free Open Skate Session: 12:30 to 3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 23 at Family Sports Ice Arena, 6901 S. Peoria St., Centennial. Have an unforgettable Black Friday experience by skating with friends and family! Avalanche mascot, Bernie the St. Bernard will also be there from 1:30-2:30pm to join in the skating fun.

EVENTS

Parker Ice Trail holiday season kickoff: The Parker Ice Trail will kick off its season on Thanksgiving weekend, Nov. 23 through 25, with special hours on Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Visit parkeronline for more information. Play Chess: 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 28 at Douglas County Libraries in Highlands Ranch, 9292 S. Ridgeline Blvd. Chess players of all ages and abilities can drop by for an evening of friendly competition. All ages. No registration required; more information is available at 303-7917323 or DCL.org. A Hudson Christmas: 5 to 9 p.m. Nov. 23, 24 and 30; Dec. 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 14 through 24, and 26 through 31 at the Hudson Gardens & Event Center, 6115 South Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. Don your warm apparel and get ready to create lifelong memories while you explore this unique display of holiday light artistry. Tickets are available at www. altitudetickets.com or at the door on event nights. Lone Tree Merry Days: 6 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30 at the Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St, Lone Tree. Enjoy Christmas carols and other favorites from On the Rocks, a hot cocoa bar and s’more roasting hosted by the Lone Tree Arts Center Guild, fun giveaways (while supplies last), and of course the Big Guy himself and his reindeer.

This event is open to all ages. There are 300 spots available so get there early. For more information on UCHealth’s #Checkout. Visit uchealth.org/ checkout The Beverly Belles: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 24 at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. Swing into the holiday season with a sassier version of The Andrews Sisters! This vintage singing trio puts their own entertaining spin on classic tunes with fun choreography and charming banter. Visit parkerarts.ticketforce.com for more information. Movie Matinee: Ocean’s 8 (PG-13): 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 24 at Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. Danny Ocean’s estranged sister Debbie attempts to pull off the heist of the century at New York City’s star-studded annual Met Gala. Her first stop is to assemble the perfect all-female crew. Starring Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett, Anne Hathaway. Enjoy free popcorn and lemonade. Register by visiting the library’s calendar at littletongov.org or contacting the library at 303-795-3961.

Join Mayor Jacqueline A. Millet and members of the City Council in kicking off the holiday season with remarks and the lighting of the tree starting at 6:30 p.m. Entry is free. Visit cityoflonetree.com for more information. ICD Support Group: Noon to 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30 at South Denver Cardiology Associates, 1000 Southpark Drive, Littleton. Support group for patients and family members of people living with ICDs. This meetings topic will be, ICD Basics with guest speaker, South Denver Cardiologist, Jehu Mathew, M.D. (Must register to attend this class, Cost: Free) Visit www.southdenver. com for more information. Goodson Recreation Center holiday arts & crafts fair: 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1 at South Suburban’s Goodson Recreation Center, 6315 South University Boulevard. The show will feature crafts, pottery, jewelry, clothing, quilts, paintings, photography, floral arrangements, woodwork, specialty foods and more. The event features free admission and parking and complimentary gift wrapping by the Sparks Gymnastics Team. Moontime Crepes food truck will be onsite. For more information contact Chris Scott at cscott@ ssprd.org, or call 303.483.7074. Festival of Trees at Cimarron Middle School: 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Dec. 1 at Cimarron Middle School, 12130 Canterberry Parkway, Parker. Unique community event where local businesses and Cimarron Middle School families donate decorated themed trees to be won at the event. Support your

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community and win a tree. Adult entry only—$7 (includes beverage & snack), Student (6-18 entry only—$5, Child 5 and under—FREE. Tree tickets are $1 each or 25 for $20. For more information, visit cims.dcsdk12.org. Crafternoons: 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1 at Douglas County Libraries in Castle Pines, 360 Village Square Lane, Castle Pines. Spend the afternoon working on craft projects. Past crafts include needlecrafts, painting, leatherwork, jewelry making, drawing and more. All ages. Registration is required at 303-7917323 or DCL.org. Holiday Sip & Shop: 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 5 at Farm House Restaurant, 2990 Brewery Lane, Littleton. Join us for the Holiday Sip & Shop at the Farm House Restaurant at Breckenridge Brewery. With a variety of unique vendors, you will find the perfect gift this season. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/ events/487344308440577/. Hometown Holiday and Winter Market: 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7 at Town Center South, 9344 Dorchester St, Highlands Ranch. HRCA proudly presents Hometown Holiday! Feel the welcoming warmth of our community at this celebration extravaganza that has

Christmas Marketplace & Dessert: 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7 at South Fellowship Church, 6560 S. Broadway, Littleton. Join us for a fun night of Christmas shopping, music, and free dessert! Vendors will be selling home decor items, jewelry, paper products, purses and accessories, essential oils, cosmetics, handcrafted artwork, pottery, and much more -- even gifts for your dog. For more information, contact June Weigert at 720-427-0397. Civil Air Patrol Douglas Cadet Squadron Christmas Banquet: 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, Dec. 10 at New Hope Presbyterian Church, 3737 New Hope Way, Castle Rock. An evening to celebrate the accomplishments of the Cadets during the last year with a potluck dinner, Change of Command and awards presentation. For more information, contact Mike Spray at 303-9129361. Breakfast with Santa Event: 9 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 15 at Recreation Center at Eastridge, 9568 University Blvd., Highlands Ranch. To welcome Santa this season the Highlands Ranch Community Association will be hosting a very special breakfast for the man in red and his festive friends. $11 in advance, $15 at the door. Visit hrcaonline.org/events for more information. Thrilling Thursdays: 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Thursdays, at the Recreation Center at Southridge, 4800 McArthur Ranch Road, Highlands Ranch. Special Needs Thrilling Thursdays (Ages 16 and up). Join the therapeutic recreation staff on Thursdays and participate in gym activities, fitness activities, art classes, cooking classes, swimming classes and more. $120 HRCA Member/$138 Non-members. Call (303) 471-7020 for more information.

EDUCATION

Detox 101: 11 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Nov. 24 at Parker Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, 11402 S. Parker Road, Parker. There are a million reasons to detox— and probably a million ways to go about it. But what’s the best way? Join us to discover how an effective detox must not only address our exposure to toxins, but also support our body’s daily detoxification functions. Visit naturalgrocers.com for more information. SEE CALENDAR, P41

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SANTA FROM PAGE 16

Mrs. Claus and maybe the head elf. The first lesson Mesco teaches them is to think outside the box. How about Santa’s dentist? Or the people working in the “distribution department”? It’s an exercise to get the men who look like Santa to start thinking like Santa. “Santa starts to see himself as this alter-ego that pulls him into a 3-D life,” Mesco said. “Pretending is exhausting. Being is not. You don’t put on your costume, you put on your outfit.” To Mesco, a Lafayette resident, details are vital. The authenticity of the Santa depiction is what can leave a child with a lasting memory. And Mesco leaves no stone unturned. She teaches courses in sign language and child development psychology. Santas go to the toy store to learn about the hottest toys available. Santas learn how to speak differently to a 3-year-old than to a 5-yearold, how to interact with autistic children and how to answer the impossible questions like “Santa, are you real?” “Virtually nothing blindsides them because they’ve learned to think like Santa,” Mesco said. “It is the highlight of the child year, spending time with

Bryan Austin, 60, in his full Santa suit at a Nov. 9 Christmas party hosted by a local Mothers of Preschoolers group. NICK PUCKETT this magical creature. It should matter to you as much as it matters to the child.” With a great beard . . . Mike Cawthra’s favorite color is blue. It’s the color he wears most often in the spring and summer, and it’s the color of his 2009 Ford Mustang with the license plate that reads SLEIGH2. Cawthra, of Lakewood, graduated from Mesco’s Santa school in 2008. A retired elementary school teacher of 31 years, Cawthra’s Santa is one that loves to tell stories. Expressing the personality of the men performing as Santa can make a child’s experience special, Mesco said. Of course, Cawthra’s beard is real. His makeup has touches

of glitter in it. Even his fake eyelashes are white. It’s a detail Mesco proudly claims as part of her “spare-no-detail” mentality. Cawthra is Santa during the Christmas season. The rest of the 10 months, he’s just Mike — Mike who wears blue and drives a blue Mustang and happens to have a long white beard and white hair. “God gave me white hair and I use my powers for good,” Cawthra said. “It’s incredibly rewarding, but it’s not who I am 365 days a year. It’s fun, but it’s not all of life.” Though he’s not “Santa” all year, Cawthra still bears the responsibility of being Santa to any child who asks. That’s why he always carries with him special-made coins that say

“Santa caught me being good” to reinforce his character, even if he’s wearing blue instead of red. “Every once in a while, in the summer, when somebody says something to ‘Santa,’ you’ve got to be able to come up with an answer,” Cawthra said. “If you do something rude or crude, people will say ‘That’s not very Santa-like.’ ” Retaining the Santa character is often more work than the performance itself. Santas have to stay in shape, lest their legs become too weak for children to sit on (in one recent 2 1/2-hour photo session, Cawthra saw 150 children) or Santa catches the flu from a child (Mesco said most Santas go through five pairs of gloves a day). There’s the Society of Santas and the International Brotherhood of Real-Bearded Santas — social Santa meet-up groups for Santas to trade notes and join in fellowship. Some men choose to be Santa all the time. One man, Cawthra recalled, changed his legal name to Santa Claus. Once the Christmas season is over, Santa Mike will go back to Mike Cawthra. Some Santas, like Austin, will work well until New Year’s for the Russian Orthodox Christmas — which requires a completely different look. For most it will spell the end of another year of photo

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO BE SANTA?

Susen Mesco, president of American Events and Promotions, has been educating men to become Santa Claus for 37 years. She said it can cost a lot of money just to put the suit together, not to mention the hours of preparation, education and practice to make sure a one-hour event can keep a child believing. “It used to be you’d go down to Party City and pick up a $27.99 suit,” Mesco said. “Suits now are custom-made.” Here are Mesco’s estimates of how much it can cost to look like Santa: • Suit: Up to $8,000 • Belt: Up to $500 • Boots: $600 • Beard maintenance: $150 • Santa association dues: $100 • Training: $35 • Liability insurance: $2,000 shoots, performances and readings of “The Night Before Christmas.” “Dec. 25, it’s a little bit of a letdown, because you’ve been going and going, and you’ve been getting all of this positive energy, and then it’s over,” Cawthra said. “I’m back to being just me. It takes a little while to readjust. It’s very rewarding, and the reward isn’t all money, either. It’s all of the emotions you get from people — and the smiles.”

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LOCAL

SPORTS

Junior’s low scores are par for course Highlands Ranch’s Tarek Salem is south metro area boys golfer of year BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Junior Tarek Salem of Highlands Ranch is looking forward to the 2019 fall boys golf season. Salem is the Colorado Community Media South Metro Boys Golfer of the Year after completing an excellent 2018 season. He was sixth in the 5A state tournament held on Oct. 2 at the Colorado Springs Country Club. He finished with a 6-over-par total of 148 for 36 holes after rounds of 73 and 75. He tied for second place in the Western regional qualifying tournament with a 1-over-par 73 at Redlands Mesa Golf Club in Grand Junction. Salem was the Player of the Year in the Continental League and was the medalist during league tournaments at Meadow Hills and Lone Tree. “I’m really excited for next year after this year,” said Salem “I really enjoyed the season. It went by quickly, which was too bad. I’m going to be practicing in the off season, getting ready. It’s 10 months away but practice is really what helps. “I try to play every day but before I go play I allocate maybe an hour to chipping, 30 minutes of putting and 15 minutes of hitting balls. It seems like a simple game hitting a small ball into a hole but it’s a hard game.” Simple or hard, golf requires repetition to develop into a top-flight player. SEE SALEM, P40

Highlands Ranch junior Tarek Salem is the 2018 Colorado Community Media South Metro Boys Golfer of the Year. JIM BENTON

Arapahoe senior came out swinging Arapahoe senior Tyler Landen is the 2018 Colorado Community Media South Metro Boys Tennis Player of the Year. JIM BENTON

In sports, plenty of reasons to give thanks

Tyler Landen gets nod as boys tennis player of year BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Tyler Landen grew a lot as a tennis player this season. The 6-foot-3 Arapahoe senior finished third in the Class 5A state tournament at the Gates Tennis Center in the No. 1 singles draw, and coach Peter Weyhrich wasn’t talking about Landen’s height when talking about his development

this season. “As his record shows, he had a fantastic senior season,” said Weyhrich. “More than anything for him, he developed into a tremendous leader on the team. That was a big difference this year. “He could do a little bit of everything. He likes to come to the net a lot in singles. Not all players do that these days.” Landen has been named the 2018 Colorado Community Media South Metro Boys Tennis Player of the Year. SEE LANDEN, P40

hanksgiving is a time to talk about turkey and offer thanks for loved ones. It’s a wonderful holiday and chance to forget differences Many people reflect and offer thanks for health, wealth and hapOVERTIME piness, but many times it’s those little things that are taken for granted that we should be thankful for — for instance, hugs and friends that are like family. There are myriJim Benton ad little things in sports to be grateful for and probably many individuals/actions that also deserve thanks. Here are just a few: • Upsets: Seems like most people root for underdogs, and to see that team or individual surprise a highly regarded opponent is enjoyable — unless you are a fan of the favorite. • Rallies: Seeing a team come from behind to win is fulfilling. • Last-second victories: Nothing is better than a close, competitive game that comes down to the waning seconds. • Teamwork: I once heard and agree that teamwork is the fuel that allows common people to produce uncommon results, which translates from athletics to life. • Taking concussions seriously: Finally coaches are not asking a player how many fingers he or she sees and then sending them back into the game after saying “he had his bell rung.” • Following directions: Players who listen and do as told will be ahead of the games presented by life. • Decision-making: Making those quick decisions during a game or match or those choices that have to be made with a little reasoning can also be a help later in life. • Self-conﬁdence: Another attribute that is needed to be successful in athletics that will also help in real life. • Learning from mistakes: Admitting a mistake and learning from it so that the same mistake can be avoided in the future. SEE BENTON, P40

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BENTON FROM PAGE 39

Sticking with gymnastics In hindsight, Amber Boll is probably thankful for her decision to stick with gymnastics. The senior at Lakewood High School was the individual champion in five events at the 5A State Gymnastics Meet held Nov. 1-3. “I mainly started gymnastics because I was really clumsy as a baby,” recalled Boll. “My parents took me in to get me more in touch with my body and all that stuff. I am still clumsy. “When I was little I actually started swimming and I had to choose between gymnastics and swimming and I chose gymnastics.” Boll won the all-around (39.125) title and then came back to capture individual championships on the balance beam (9.600), floor exercise (9.850), uneven bars (9.850) and vault (10.000). Yes, she had a perfect 10 on the vault which was the first 10 at the state meet in 30 years since Broomfield Carol Ulrich won the floor exercise with a 10 in 1988. “I had a lot of time to reflect after it happened and I was getting a lot of attention,” said Boll. “It really

November 22, 2018N made me think about what I actually did and how sensational it was. Whenever I’m doing an event, I think about how I can be the best that I can be. I don’t focus on the score, I just focus on the technique and that really helps. “I was thrilled with the 10. I got one last year at the regionals. I was trying to repeat that and had to stay really focused. On Thursday I got a 9.9 in the all-around (vault) so I knew that I could get a 10.” Boll, whose father was a Marine, is planning to follow his lead into the military. “I’m planning on attending the Air Force Academy,” she said. “Right now I have a verbal commitment to the gymnastics team and I’m planning on going there next year. I’ve always wanted to do gymnastics in college and I always wanted to serve. So I thought about how I could combine those two. “It seems as though the Air Force Academy was the best choice for me. It could push me to be the best that I could be and give me benefits and be great to my community.” Jim Benton is a sports writer for Colorado Community Media. He has been covering sports in the Denver area since 1968. He can be reached at jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com or at 303-566-4083.

SALEM

‘Since the beginning of last summer, I probably played golf or practiced every single day.’

FROM PAGE 39

“Since the beginning of last summer I probably played golf or practiced every single day,” related Salem. “That had a drastic impact on my performance this season. I really tried to focus on my short game which was really beneficial because that’s where you save shots. You can get up to a par 5 in two but if you can’t get up and down. Also in the fall, I tried to play or practice every single day.” Salem was the leader of a Falcons team that was seventh in the state tournament

Tarek Salem, Highlands Ranch golfer we did pretty well. We were second in the league and had a few tournament wins and I had a couple tournament wins myself. We all played well. It’s not just an individual sport, it’s a team sport.”

and shot seven shots better in the second round to finish at 465. The team was third at the regionals. “I played well the whole high school season,” said Salem. “Highlands Ranch as a team,

‘More than anything for him, he developed into a tremendous leader on the team.’ Peter Weyhrich, Arapahoe High School boys tennis coach

LANDEN FROM PAGE 39

A four-year qualifier for the state tournament, Landen was 13-3 in the fall high school season, made the All-Centennial League team and won the Region 2 tournament with a victory over Chase Walters of Heritage. He recorded straight set wins in the first round and quarterfinals of the 5A state tournament but lost to eventual state champion Christian Holmes of Chatfield

6-2, 6-3, in the semifinals. He then beat Cameron Weckerly of Grand Junction, 6-3, 6-3 in the playbacks and avenged an early season loss to George Cavo of Cherry Creek to capture third place with a 6-3, 6-3 win. “I think I played pretty well this season,” said Landen. “Since I lost to Cavo in three sets in the regular season, I had a different mindset. I knew what I was going to do and came out and executed pretty well. I knew I could beat him if I put my mind to it, which I did.”

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The Struggle of Syria: 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 11 at Tattered Cover, Aspen Grove Shopping Center, 7301 S. Santa Fe Dr., Littleton. Join Active Minds as we seek to understand Syria’s complex history and how this informs current and future challenges for this pivotal player in the Middle East. This event is sponsored by Vi Living and Libby Bortz Assisted Living. Event is free. For more information, call 303-470-7050. Cuba: Past, Present & Future: 3 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12 at RiverPointe, 5225 S. Prince St., Littleton. With U.S. policy toward Cuba currently at a potential inflection point, join Active Minds for a past, present and future look at our communist neighbor to the south. We will cover Castro’s revolution, the Bay of Pigs, the Cuban Missile Crisis, Guantánamo Bay and current implications of the change in U.S. policy. Cost: Free. RSVP: RiverPointe: 303-797-0600 Editor’s note: Calendar submissions must be received by noon Wednesday for publication the following week. To place a calendar item, go to eventlink. coloradocommunitymedia.com. for massacres is important these days, Hurst said. “We’re seeing these events all over the country,” Hurst said. “This is a response to the world around us.” Hurst said the training taking place in a church was “tragically ironic,” coming just two weeks after a man killed 11 worshippers in a Pittsburgh synagogue. “We want to be ready when the worst happens,” Hurst said.

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(303) 646-4499 www.mikesgaragedoors.com Handyman

Drywall Sanders Drywall Inc.

Specialize in barn floors, Driveways, Remove and replacement

Residential and Commercial Cleaning • 15yrsexperience •WindowCleaning • Detailed,Honest, •Insured&Bonded Dependable •GreatCustomerService

For a free estimate

Concrete/Paving

Residential & Commercial

Ali’s Cleaning Services

- Custom Designs by Certified Professional Engineer - Classic Composite or Redwood Decks - A+ BBB Rating Family Owned and Operated Licensed & Insured

Professional, reliable and affordable residential cleaning. Give your home the royal treatment at an affordable price. References available. Call Elaine Musselman at 303-515-0117 or email rileyrosie1@gmail.com

When Quality, Service, and Integrity count

ThomasFlooring & Tile

Garage Doors

Fence Services

All phases to include

Darrell 303-915-0739

Cowboy Fencing is a full service fence & gate company installing fences in Colorado for 23 6 years. Residential/Commercial/ Farm & Ranch Fencing Low rates, Free estimates

A PATCH TO MATCH Drywall Repair Specialist

• Home Renovation and Remodel • 30 years Experience • Insured • Satisfaction Guaranteed Highly rated & screened contractor by Home Advisor & Angies list

Call Ed 720-328-5039

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HOME MASTER

Come to the final Medicare Information Workshop Monday, December 3rd Parker Library, 6:30 PM

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Professional and Reliable Year Round Service Rubin (720)434-8042 Kerwin (720) 519-5559

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Any and All Home Repairs & Painting. 40 years experience Call or Text Rick (303)810-2380

Serving the Front Range Since 1955

Heating • Cooling •AC Specials •Furnaces •Install •Boilers •Water Heaters •Replace

OUTDOOR SERVICES TREES/ SHRUBS TRIMMED

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Alpine Landscape Management

720-329-9732

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Lighting Robert Dudley Lighting

Heating/ Air Conditioning

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We Warranty Everything we install FREE Estimates

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Tile

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Windows

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First United Methodist Church 1200 South Street Castle Rock, CO 80104 303.688.3047 www.fumccr.org

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WORLD MISSION CHURCH (KOREAN CHURCH)

7249 E. Park Dr. Franktown, CO TIME: 10:30 PM PHONE: 303-688-1004 ENGLISH TRANSLATION

EVERYONE IS WELCOME!

Parker

Sunday Services - 10 a.m.

Trinity Lutheran Church and School

Sunday Worship Times 8 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Trinity Lutheran School and ECEC (Ages 2 1/2 - 5; Grades K-8)

Congregation Beth Shalom Serving the Southeast Denver area

Call or check our website for information on services and social events!

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Catholic Parish & School

Seven Sunday Masses Two Daily Masses Confessions Six Days a Week STM Catholic School Preschool – Grade 8

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Auctions

EQUIPMENT

Horse & Tack

A showcase of fine art and handcrafted gifts from local artisans! Fri & Sat Nov, 23-24 9am-4pm

Kimball Organ Computer by Elka All rhythm accompaniments and motion effects 303-985-3106

5' Tall Mannequin in Western attire that speaks, used for events $500 5 pair of leather women's chaps in different colors $75 each Linda (303)452-5512

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Cash for all Vehicles! Cars, Trucks, Vans, SUV’s

Arts & Crafts

Any condition • Running or not Under $500

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Arts & Crafts

Cell: (303)918-2185 for texting

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ONLINE AUCTION-CO DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION Construction Eq, Dump Trucks/Snow Plows & More! Bidding Ends: Friday, Nov 30th – 2PM 18500 E Colfax Ave, Aurora www.Dickensheet.com (303) 934-8322

25th Annual

Autos for Sale

Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair Bear Creek High School 9800 W Dartmouth Place, Lakewood Sat Dec 1st 9am -4pm Admission $3 Door Prizes, Concessions, 100+ Vendors

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

WIDOWED MEN AND WOMEN OF AMERICA.

A social club offering many exciting social activities and friendships. Link 10 social hours, 4-6 P each Thur at Innsider Bar and Grill, Holiday Inn, 7390 Hampton Ave., Lkwd. Visit widowedamerica.org or contact Bob, 303-979-0181.

Friday, December November 30, Friday, 4, 2018 2015 9:00a.m. am to 9:00 to 5:00 5:00p.m. p.m. Saturday,December December 1, Saturday, 5,2018 2015 9:00 am to 4:00 9:00 a.m. 4:00p.m. p.m. Exhibit Hall at Jefferson County Fairgrounds (15200 West 6th Avenue)

2012 Chevy Tahoe LTZ, White, 118,000 Miles, loaded with all the goodies, Non-smoker, RWD, 3rd row, power everything $21,500 OBO 720.292.3175

Bicycles

West 6th Ave. & Indiana St. Golden, Colorado

Admission $2.00

303-934-3171 Split & Delivered $300 a cord Stacking available extra $35 Call 303-647-2475 or 720-323-2173

FARM & AGRICULTURE

Farm Products & Produce Grain Finished Buffalo

quartered, halves and whole

719-771-8742

GARAGE & ESTATE SALES

MERCHANDISE

Antiques & Collectibles Python 6" blue, size 357 centimeters, scarce, not cheap (239)220-2190

Firewood

Health and Beauty 23rd Annual Holiday Craft Faire Fri. 11/30 9-9, Sat. 12/1 9-4. JUC 14350 W 32nd Ave. Affordable crafts, jewelry, knitted/crocheted items, pottery, home décor, etc. for your holiday shopping. Lunch served $6. Bake sale on site. Bring family, friends, and neighbors!

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Electric Wheelchair Lift Good to Excellent condition $6,000 value, asking $2,000 obo 303-949-9113

Household Goods New & Used Electric Bikes & Trikes Starting at $995 The Largest ebike Store in the Country Best Selection & Discount Prices

7' pre-lit Christmas Tree 8x10 Burgundy color area rug Formal Dining Table w/8 chairs Admiral heavy duty washing machine GE gas dryer (720)733-7806

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Thomas Kinkades Christmas Village 9 buildings, plus gazebo, older cars & trucks (720)733-6317

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Cash for all Vehicles! Cars, Trucks, Vans, SUV’s Any condition • Running or not Under $500

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Help Wanted Customer Service Representative-Insurance Industy An independent insurance agency located in Castle Rock is looking for a licensed and experienced commercial lines customer service representative. Full time salary position with benefits. Contact info: Please contact Stacie at 303-688-9597 ext 207 or email resume to sbarton@cowest.com

DIETARY AIDE Life Care Center of Evergreen Full-time and part-time positions available. Food service experience preferred. We offer great pay and benefits to fulltime associates in a team-oriented environment. Amel Topic | Cathleen Molly 303-674-4500 | 303-674-8436 Fax 2987 Bergen Peak Dr. | Evergreen, CO 80439 Amel_Topic@LCCA.com Cathleen_Molloy@LCCA.com LifeCareCareers.com An Equal Opportunity Employer 123559

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REAL ESTATE

at Panorama Pointe Now Accepting Applications for 1 or 2 BR Apartments!

Manufactured/Mobile Homes

Businesses for Sale/Franchise

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West of 84th and Zuni Street Currently The Vista at Panorama Pointe is designed for those 62 and better. under Tax Credit Rental Rates: 1 Bedroom 1 Bath: $972, construction, 2 Bedroom 1 Bath and 2 Bath: $1162 to be Deposits & Application Fees: There is a $45 application fee per adult. Deposit is $500.00 for all floor plans. completed Pet deposit is $500. Monthly Pet Fee $25. Carports $45 around

Visible from Parker Road...Excellent customer base already very established.

Turn key and ready to go!

Everything included for $51,000 Kay Corken, Broker 303 .888.1302 Kay Real Estate LLC (MB) Cindy Holloway 720-233-9732

• Apartments come with All appliances including Stackable Washer Dryer • Water, Sewer and Trash included, you only pay electric For Details and Availability Please Contact: Leasing Oﬃce: 303-650-0979

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Tamarac Executive Plaza Office Space For Lease

Located at East Hampden Ave. at Tamarac Dr., this building offers a nice 3,350 sf office space that features 13 rooms plus reception, 15 private parking spaces and 2 private bathrooms. Walking distance to Tiffany Plaza with numerous restaurant and retail amenities. Offered at $13.00/sf full service. Call David Gagliano or Dominique Pastore for information. Fuller Real Estate, 5300 DTC Pkwy., #100 Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111

New Manufactured Homes For Sale from Champion Homes in South Park Mobile Home Community in Englewood Colorado. Come see the new 960 Sq.Ft. 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Model. 55+ Age restricted Community. Call for your appointment and pricing. Pets restricted. 303.761.0121.

RENTALS

Office Rent/Lease VARIOUS OFFICES 100-2,311 sq.ft. Rents from $200-$1750/month. Full service. 405-409 S Wilcox

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Keep your feelings to yourself as you work through an awkward circumstance. Complaining is useless, and also unwise since your words could come back to haunt you. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) A sudden flash of Bovine practicality shows you how you might be able to turn your artistic pursuits into a profitable venture. A spouse or partner offers some sage advice. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Be prepared with several “Plan Bs” that you might have to use as backups just in case you encounter some troublesome complications with your carefully constructed schedule. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You might think you’ll never have a free moment again with the demands of the workplace piling on. Cheer up. The pressure eases as holiday time nears. An old friend brings good news. LEO (July 23 to August 22) Your Leonine pride might make it difficult to offer an apology to a co-worker you unintentionally offended. But a quick and sincere “I’m sorry” could prevent problems down the line. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) This is a good time to tackle those backed-up chores that have kept you from moving into other and potentially more worthwhile projects. A personal matter needs your attention.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) You usually have no problem rushing to the defense of someone you perceive as being treated unjustly. But perceptions could be deceiving this week. Check the facts before you act. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Before you point fingers at who might be to blame for the unexpected change in your plans, take a few moments to reflect on how this turn of events might be a blessing in disguise. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) You seek out advice in the first part of the week. But be careful not to let counsel from others overshadow your own sense of perception. Things become clearer by the week’s end. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) The trusted colleagues you relied on earlier continue to offer support with your project. But you take more control, and by the week’s end, you should be in full command. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Rely on your practical side while exploring investment possibilities. Caution is still your watchword in these matters. Your social life takes a gratifying turn by the week’s end. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) An already confusing situation appears to grow murkier during the first part of the week. But it all starts to clear by the week’s end. Plan to spend the weekend with someone special. BORN THIS WEEK: You have a passion for life that inspires others to follow your example. You could be a motivational speaker.

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Original Grantor: DANIEL D. LOVITT AND ESTHER E. LOVITT Original Beneficiary: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 8/27/2012 Recording Date of DOT: 9/10/2012 Reception No. of DOT: 2012067303 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $33,100.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $28,856.43

Dated: 9/17/2018 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

AND STEPHANIE SIHPOL Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, DECISION ONE MORTGAGE COMPANY, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE, IN TRUST FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF MORGAN STANLEY ABS CAPITAL I INC. TRUST 2006-HE8, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006 HE8 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 7/13/2006 Recording Date of DOT: 7/26/2006 Reception No. of DOT: 2006063533 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $218,600.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $290,914.64

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

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:

9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: (303) 706-9994 Attorney File #: 18-019584

**MODIFIED THROUGH A HOME AFFORDABLE MODIFICATION AGREEMENT DATED SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

cox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

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PUBLIC NOTICES 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: Borrower's failure to make timely payments as required under the Evidence of Debt and Deed of Trust. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust.

First Publication: 11/15/2018 Last Publication: 12/13/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

NICHOLAS H. SANTARELLI Public Notices call Sheree 303.566.4088 Colorado Registration #: 46592

Public Trustees PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2018-0209 To Whom It May Concern: On 9/13/2018 4:12:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

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: Borrower's failure to make timely payments as required under the Evidence of Debt and Deed of Trust. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

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

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 249, HIGHLANDS RANCH, FILING NO. 120-B, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 9870 Sydney Lane, Highlands Ranch, CO 80130 NOTICE OF SALE

The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 249, HIGHLANDS RANCH, FILING NO. 120-B, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

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Which has the address of: 9870 Sydney Lane, Highlands Ranch, CO 80130

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*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/

Legal No. 2018-0209 First Publication: 11/15/2018 Last Publication: 12/13/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF UNCLAIMED PROPERTY DOUGLAS COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE To Whom It May Concern: On April 11, 2018, the real property owned by CHUCK O. EGBUNE, located at 4694 Briarglen Lane, Highlands Ranch, Co 80130 was sold at the foreclosure sale conducted by the Douglas County Public Trustee. The sale number is 2015-0298. This is regarding a Deed of Trust recorded 10/5/99 executed by Chuck O. Egbune. The amount the property sold for exceeded the total amount owed to the lender by $29,783.54. This amount is now owed to Chuck O. Egbune less the cost of this publication notice and any amount paid to junior lienors who timely filed a Notice of Intent to Redeem. The legal description of the property is: LOT 233, #122Q 0.163 AM/L HIGHLANDS RANCH, THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, COLORADO. To claim funds, contact the Douglas County Public Trustee, 402 Wilcox, Castle Rock, CO 80104, 303-660-7417. If the funds are not claimed by the owner entitled thereto before December 20, 2018, the funds will be transferred to the Colorado State Treasurer as part of the “Unclaimed Property Act”. Legal Notice No.: 2015-0298 First Publication: November 1, 2018 Last Publication: November 29, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website : http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal No. 2018-0209 First Publication: 11/15/2018 Last Publication: 12/13/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Failure to pay monthly installments due Note legals@coloradocommunitymedia.com Holder.

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RENOTICED AND REPUBLISHED PURSUANT TO CRS 38-38-109(2)(b)(II) Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2015-0142 To Whom It May Concern: On 8/16/2018 4:05:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: TODD B SIHPOL AND STEPHANIE SIHPOL Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, DECISION ONE MORTGAGE COMPANY, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE, IN TRUST FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF MORGAN STANLEY ABS CAPITAL I INC. TRUST 2006-HE8, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006 HE8 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 7/13/2006 Recording Date of DOT: 7/26/2006 Reception No. of DOT: 2006063533 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $218,600.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $290,914.64 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. **MODIFIED THROUGH A HOME AFFORDABLE MODIFICATION AGREEMENT DATED SEPTEMBER 16, 2013 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 59, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 122-H, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

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THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 9, 2019, at the Public Trustee's office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

Original Grantor: TODD B SIHPOL AND STEPHANIE SIHPOL Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, DECISION ONE MORTGAGE COMPANY, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE, IN TRUST FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF MORGAN STANLEY ABS CAPITAL I INC. TRUST 2006-HE8, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006 HE8 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 7/13/2006 Recording Date of DOT: 7/26/2006 Reception No. of DOT: 2006063533 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $218,600.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $290,914.64

Which has the address of: 4965 Ashbrook Circle, Highlands Ranch, CO 80130 NOTICE OF SALE

The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

Deadline for legal publications surrounding the holidays are very tight this year. Below are the deadlines and publication dates. The wisest course of action would be to email notices early so there is be no delay in publication. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on

Deadlines for legal notices publishing before and after Thanksgiving Day:

First Publication: 11/15/2018 Last Publication: 12/13/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Notices to be published Thanksgiving Day, November 22, 2018: The deadline The name, address and telephone numbers of end representing of day,theWednesday, November theis attorney(s) legal holder of the indebtedness is: 14. Papers go to press Nov. 15! Dated: 9/17/2018 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

NICHOLAS H. SANTARELLI Colorado Registration #: 46592 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: (303) 706-9994 Attorney File #: 18-019584

Notices to be published November 29, 2018: The deadline is noon, Wednesday, November 21. Most *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the will Public be Trustee website: papers finished and uploaded to http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ press BEFORE Thanksgiving! Legal No. 2018-0209

First Publication: 11/15/2018 Last Publication: 12/13/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

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THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

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

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 59, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 122-H, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 4965 Ashbrook Circle, Highlands Ranch, CO 80130 NOTICE OF SALE

The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 19, 2018, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended. First Publication: 10/25/2018 Last Publication: 11/22/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 8/16/2018 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: TONI M. OWAN Colorado Registration #: 30580 355 UNION BLVD SUITE 250, LAKEWOOD, COLORADO 80228 Phone #: 303-274-0155 Fax #: Attorney File #: 15-922-28493

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2015-0142 First Publication: 10/25/2018 Last Publication: 11/22/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 19, 2018, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

Deadlines for legal notices publishing the week of Christmas / New Year’s:

Notices to be published December 27, 2018: The deadline is end of day Pursuant to December C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4)19, (i), you 2018. are Wednesday hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of Questions: Contact Sheree Sandell trust have been violated as follows: Papers go to press December 20. First Publication: 10/25/2018 Last Publication: 11/22/2018 at 303-566-4088 or Failure to pay monthly installments due Note Publisher: Douglas County News Press Holder. **MODIFIED THROUGH A HOME legals@coloradocommunitymedia.com Notices to be MODIFICATION published, January Dated: 8/16/2018 AFFORDABLE AGREEMENT CHRISTINE DUFFY DATED SEPTEMBER 16, 2013 3, 2019: The deadline is end of DOUGLAS day COUNTY Public Trustee THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A The telephone numbers of for your consideration and business. Wednesday, FIRST LIEN.December 26, 2018. name, address and Thanks the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Colorado Community Media Papersproperty goproperty to press The describedDecember. herein is all of the 27. encumbered by the lien of the deed TONI M. OWAN

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Registration #: 30580 RegularLegal deadlines for JanuaryColorado 10, 2019 355 UNION BLVD SUITE 250,** Listed are deadlines for legal publications only. Description resume of Real Property: LAKEWOOD, COLORADO 80228 LOT 59, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. Phone #: 303-274-0155 Please check with Editorial, Retail Sales and papers 122-H, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF Fax #: COLORADO.

Which has the address of: 4965 Ashbrook Circle, Highlands Ranch, CO 80130 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt se-

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Attorney File #: 15-922-28493

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2015-0142 First Publication: 10/25/2018

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Dated: 8/16/2018 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

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

TONI M. OWAN Colorado Registration #: 30580 355 UNION BLVD SUITE 250, LAKEWOOD, COLORADO 80228 Phone #: 303-274-0155 Fax #: Attorney File #: 15-922-28493 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2015-0142 First Publication: 10/25/2018 Last Publication: 11/22/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Littleton NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2018-0198 To Whom It May Concern: On 9/7/2018 3:03:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: JEREMY D FINKENBINDER AND BERNADETTE FINKENBINDER Original Beneficiary: OPTION ONE MORTGAGE CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR OPTION ONE MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2007-FXD2 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 12/15/2006 Recording Date of DOT: 1/2/2007 Reception No. of DOT: 2007000395 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $285,565.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $258,004.70 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 734, ROXBOROUGH VILLAGE FILING NO. 16-A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 9686 Robin Ct , Littleton, CO 80125-8895 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, January 9, 2019, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended. First Publication: 11/15/2018 Last Publication: 12/13/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 9/12/2018 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: NICHOLE WILLIAMS Colorado Registration #: 49611 1199 BANNOCK STREET, DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 350-3711 Fax #: Attorney File #: 00000007512320 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2018-0198 First Publication: 11/15/2018 Last Publication: 12/13/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2018-0199 To Whom It May Concern: On 9/7/2018 3:10:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: SHARON E. FONTENOT

PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2018-0199 To Whom It May Concern: On 9/7/2018 3:10:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

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Original Grantor: SHARON E. FONTENOT Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR CHERRY CREEK MORTGAGE CO., INC., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: MB FINANCIAL BANK, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 8/24/2012 Recording Date of DOT: 9/4/2012 Reception No. of DOT: 2012065540 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $186,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $166,961.33

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The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 97, PINERY WEST FILING NO. 1F, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 4849 Craftsman Drive, Parker, CO 80134 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 3, BLOCK 3, THE VILLAGES OF PARKER FILING NO. 3-B, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Which has the address of: 21662 Unbridled Avenue, Parker, CO 80138

First Publication: 11/15/2018 Last Publication: 12/13/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

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, January 9, 2019, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended. First Publication: 11/15/2018 Last Publication: 12/13/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 9/12/2018 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: NICHOLAS H. SANTARELLI Colorado Registration #: 46592 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: (303) 706-9994 Attorney File #: 18-019508 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website : http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2018-0199 First Publication: 11/15/2018 Last Publication: 12/13/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2018-0201 To Whom It May Concern: On 9/11/2018 3:04:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: WHITNEY HOLLAND Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR DHI MORTGAGE COMPANY LTD, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 4/28/2010 Recording Date of DOT: 5/3/2010 Reception No. of DOT: 2010026920 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $365,703.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $310,800.08 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: Borrower's failure to make timely payments as required under the Evidence of Debt and Deed of Trust. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust.

Dated: 9/12/2018 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: ELIZABETH S MARCUS Colorado Registration #: 16092 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: (303) 706-9994 Attorney File #: 18-019559 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2018-0201 First Publication: 11/15/2018 Last Publication: 12/13/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2018-0204 To Whom It May Concern: On 9/12/2018 12:50:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: TUYET TRAN AND THOA THI KIM TRAN Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR HOMECOMINGS FINANCIAL NETWORK INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: HSBC BANK USA, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR LUMINENT MORTGAGE TRUST 2006-6 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 6/5/2006 Recording Date of DOT: 6/27/2006 Reception No. of DOT: 2006054304 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $625,600.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $511,797.12 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 11, PINERY WEST FILING NO. 1 B, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF AND ACCORDING TO PLAT CORRECTION CERTIFICATE RECORDED MAY 10, 2002 IN BOOK 2327 AT PAGE 1643. Which has the address of: 5448 Hacienda Place, 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, January 9, 2019, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at

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.

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THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 9, 2019, 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 a nd other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended. First Publication: 11/15/2018 Last Publication: 12/13/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 9/17/2018 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: NICHOLE WILLIAMS Colorado Registration #: 49611 1199 BANNOCK STREET, DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 350-3711 Fax #: Attorney File #: 00000007708167 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Public Notice No.: 2018-0204 First Publication: 11/15/2018 Last Publication: 12/13/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Larkspur NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2018-0205 To Whom It May Concern: On 9/13/2018 10:53:00 AM 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: MARTIN J. HORAN JR. AND BARBARA E. HORAN Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, CHERRY CREEK MORTGAGE CO., INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A MR. COOPER Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 3/4/2013 Recording Date of DOT: 3/13/2013 Reception No. of DOT: 2013020756 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $195,300.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $153,088.16 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Borrower's failure to make timely payments required under the Evidence of Debt and Deed of Trust. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 16, BLOCK 7, SAGE PORT FILING NO. 2, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 7312 Marshall Road, Larkspur, CO 80118 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, January 9, 2019, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended. First Publication: 11/15/2018 Last Publication: 12/13/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 9/17/2018 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: TONI M. OWAN Colorado Registration #: 30580 355 UNION BLVD SUITE 250,

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Dated: 9/17/2018 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

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

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TONI M. OWAN Colorado Registration #: 30580 355 UNION BLVD SUITE 250, LAKEWOOD, COLORADO 80228 Phone #: (303) 274-0155 Fax #: Attorney File #: 80430-NSM

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website : http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Public Notice No.: 2018-0205 First Publication: 11/15/2018 Last Publication: 12/13/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2018-0206 To Whom It May Concern: On 9/13/2018 11:18:00 AM 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: CHARLES LAWRENCE GILBERT AND AMANDA CHRISTINE GILBERT Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LEADERONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: CITIMORTGAGE, INC. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 7/22/2013 Recording Date of DOT: 7/25/2013 Reception No. of DOT: 2013061831 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $222,888.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $158,460.15

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

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

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 21, BLOCK 1, COUNTRY MEADOWS SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 12671 Leesburg Rd, 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.

The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: NICHOLE WILLIAMS Colorado Registration #: 49611 1199 BANNOCK STREET, DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 350-3711 Fax #: Attorney File #: 00000007805682

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website : http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2018-0206 First Publication: 11/15/2018 Last Publication: 12/13/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Castle Rock NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2018-0207

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November 22,PUBLIC 2018 NOTICE Castle Rock NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2018-0207

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To Whom It May Concern: On 9/13/2018 11:45:00 AM 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: STEPHEN M. CREER AND MARLENE E. CREER Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, AFFILIATED FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (SUCCESSOR TO BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK N.A.), AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE, ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDERS OF THE THORNBURG MORTGAGE SECURITIES TRUST 2007-2 MORTGAGE-BACKED NOTES, SERIES 2007-2 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 2/9/2007 Recording Date of DOT: 2/20/2007 Reception No. of DOT: 2007015046 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $1,900,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $1,900,000.00 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: FAILURE TO MAKE TIMELY PAYMENTS AS REQUIRED UNDER THE EVIDENCE OF DEBT AND DEED OF TRUST. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 164, BLOCK 2, CASTLE PINES 2A RESIDENTIAL PLAT, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 164 Glengarry Place, Castle Rock, CO 80108 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 9, 2019, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended. First Publication: 11/15/2018 Last Publication: 12/13/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 9/17/2018 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: TONI M. OWAN Colorado Registration #: 30580 355 UNION BLVD SUITE 250, LAKEWOOD, COLORADO 80228 Phone #: (303) 274-0155 Fax #: Attorney File #: 80302-SPS *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2018-0207 First Publication: 11/15/2018 Last Publication: 12/13/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2018-0208 To Whom It May Concern: On 9/13/2018 12:29:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: JOHN O KUFFOUR AND DELIA S CLARK Original Beneficiary: LONG BEACH MORTGAGE COMPANY Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee, in trust for registered Holders of Long Beach Mortgage Loan Trust 2005-2, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2005-2 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 9/29/2004 Recording Date of DOT: 10/4/2004 Reception No. of DOT: 2004102622 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $306,400.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $367,086.79 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of

Mortgage Loan Trust 2005-2, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2005-2 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 9/29/2004 Recording Date of DOT: 10/4/2004 Reception No. of DOT: 2004102622 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $306,400.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $367,086.79

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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 64, STONEGATE FILING NO. 21A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 10119 Riverstone Drive, Parker, CO 80134 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 9, 2019, at the Public Trustee's office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended. First Publication: 11/15/2018 Last Publication: 12/13/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Public Notice PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE FOR NORTON PROPERTY ANNEXATION

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Notice is hereby given that the Town Council of the Town of Parker, Colorado, will hold a public hearing regarding the Norton Property Annexation on December 3, 2018, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as this matter can be heard, in the Town of Parker Town Hall, 20120 E. Mainstreet, Parker, Colorado 80138. The purpose of the public hearing is to determine if the petition for annexation for the property described in this public notice complies with Article II, Section 30 of the Colorado Constitution and meets the applicable requirements of C.R.S. §§ 31-12-104 and 31-12-105. The Town Council Substantial Compliance Resolution No. 18-063, Series of 2018, reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 18-063 , Series of 2018 TITLE: A RESOLUTION FINDING SUBSTANTIAL COMPLIANCE OF THE NORTON PROPERTY’S ANNEXATION PETITION WITH C.R.S. § 31-12-107 AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON DECEMBER 3, 2018, FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSIDERING SAID ANNEXATION WHEREAS, the Petitioner owns certain real property in Douglas County commonly known as the Norton Property, which is described on attached Exhibit A (the “Real Property”); WHEREAS, the Petitioner submitted to the Town a Petition for Annexation (the “Annexation Petition”) concerning the Real Property; WHEREAS, pursuant to C.R.S. § 31-12-107, this Town Council, sitting as the governing body of the Town, shall determine whether the Annexation Petition is in substantial compliance with the requirements of C.R.S. § 31-12-107(1); and WHEREAS, the Town Council of the Town of Parker, Colorado (the “Town”), has satisfied itself concerning the compliance for the Annexation Petition with the requirements of C.R.S. § 31-12-107(1) and must now proceed to consider the proposed annexation of the Real Property to and by the Town. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF PARKER, COLORADO, AS FOLLOWS:

RIGHT-OF-WAY OF PINE DRIVE RECORDED AT RECEPTION NO. 2003173279 IN SAID RECORDS; THENCE ALONG SAID EASTERLY RIGHT-OFWAYS THE FOLLOWING (3) COURSES:

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1. NORTH 00°25'11" WEST, A DISTANCE OF 25.00 FEET; 2. NORTH 89°37'38" EAST, A DISTANCE OF 15.00 FEET; 3. NORTH 00°25'11" WEST, A DISTANCE OF 300.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. CONTAINING AN AREA OF 9.474 ACRES, (412,693 SQUARE FEET), MORE OR LESS. DANIEL E. DAVIS, PLS FOR AND ON BEHALF OF: AZTEC CONSULTANTS, INC. 300 E. MINERAL AVE., SUITE 1, LITTLETON, CO 80122 303-713-1898 Legal Notice No.: 934201 First Publication: November 1, 2018 Last Publication: November 29, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND CITY COUNCIL A public hearing will be held on Tuesday, December 11, 2018, at 6:30 p.m. or soon thereafter before the Planning Commission and on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. or soon thereafter before the City Council in the City Council hearing room, 8527 Lone Tree Parkway, City of Lone Tree, CO, 80124 to consider amendments to the City of Lone Tree Comprehensive Plan. For more information, contact Jennifer Drybread, Planning Manager, in the Community Development Department at 720-509-1273. Comprehensive Plan Amendment 2018 Project RG18-56 Legal Notice No.: 934399 First Publication: November 22, 2018 Last Publication: November 22, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Public Notice

Section 1. The Annexation Petition for the proposed annexation of the Real Property into the Town substantially complies with the requirements of C.R.S. § 31-12-107(1).

INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) #037-18 MAINTENANCE of COUNTY OPEN SPACE PROPERTIES

NICHOLE WILLIAMS Colorado Registration #: 49611 1199 BANNOCK STREET, DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 350-3711 Fax #: Attorney File #: 00000007714496

Section 2. A public hearing on the eligibility of the Real Property to be annexed into the Town will be conducted on December 3, 2018, at the Town of Parker Town Hall, which is located at 20120 East Mainstreet, Parker, Colorado, 80138, to determine if the proposed annexation complies with C.R.S. §§ 31-12-104 and 31-12105 or such part thereof as may be required to establish eligibility under the terms of Colorado Revised Statutes, Title 31, Article 12, Part 1, as amended, known as the Municipal Annexation Act of 1965, and the Constitution of the State of Colorado, Article II, Section 30, as amended.

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website : http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/

Section 3. Any person may appear at such hearing and present evidence upon any matter to be determined by the Town Council.

The Division of Open Space and Natural Resources of Douglas County Government, hereinafter referred to as the County, respectfully requests bids from responsible qualified firms for Maintenance of County Open Space Properties, as specified. Maintenance shall include, but not be limited to, trash collection, trail and trailhead mowing, fence repair and maintenance, snowplowing services, and other services as required. The County’s intent is to award to only one (1) firm for services related to Maintenance of County Open Space Properties; however, the results of this IFB do not obligate the County in any manner. The bid responses, fees, reference checks, and past-experience will all be considered in the evaluation process.

Legal Notice No.: 2018-0208 First Publication: 11/15/2018 Last Publication: 12/13/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

RESOLVED AND PASSED this 15th day of October, 2018.

Dated: 9/17/2018 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

City and County PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF CONTRACTORS SETTLEMENT TOWN OF PARKER STATE OF COLORADO NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, PURSUANT TO SECTION 38-26-107, C.R.S., as amended, that on the 29th day of November, 2018, final settlement will be made by the Town of Parker, State of Colorado, for and on account of a contract between Town of Parker and Noraa Concrete Construction Corporation, for the completion of 2018 Townwide Concrete Replacement Program (CIP18-005), and that any person, co-partnership, association or corporation that has an unpaid claim against said Noraa Concrete Construction Corporation for or on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, team hire sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or any of his subcontractors in or about the performance of said work, or that supplied rental machinery, tools or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of said work, may at any time up to and including said time of such final settlement on said 29th day of November, 2018, file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim with the Town of Parker Council, c/o Director of Engineering/Public Works, 20120 E. Mainstreet, Parker, Colorado, 80138. Failure on the part of claimant to file such statement prior to such final settlement will relieve said Town of Parker from all and any liability for such claimant's claim. The Town of Parker Council, By: Tom Williams, Director of Engineering/Public Works. Legal Notice No.: 934350 First Publication: November 15, 2018 Second Publication: November 22, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE FOR NORTON PROPERTY ANNEXATION Notice is hereby given that the Town Council of the Town of Parker, Colorado, will hold a public hearing regarding the Norton Property Annexation on December 3, 2018, at 7:00 p.m.,

TOWN OF PARKER, COLORADO Mike Waid, Mayor ATTEST: Carol Baumgartner, Town Clerk EXHIBIT A Legal Description A PARCEL OF LAND BEING A PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 23, TOWNSHIP 6 SOUTH, RANGE 66 WEST OF THE SIXTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 23; THENCE ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID NORTHWEST QUARTER NORTH 89°37'38" EAST, A DISTANCE OF 85.00 FEET TO THE EASTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY OF PINE DRIVE RECORDED AT RECEPTION NO. 2011031053 IN THE RECORDS OF THE DOUGLAS COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER'S OFFICE AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING ALONG SAID NORTH LINE NORTH 89°37'38" EAST, A DISTANCE OF 1255.31 FEET TO THE EASTERLY LINE OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID NORTHWEST QUARTER; THENCE ALONG SAID EASTERLY LINE SOUTH 00°22'39" EAST, A DISTANCE OF 331.90 FEET TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF VILLA PARKER SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1, MINOR DEVELOPMENT PLAT RECORDED AT RECEPTION NO. 2009018851 IN SAID RECORDS; THENCE ALONG THE NORTHERLY BOUNDARY OF SAID VILLA PARKER SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1, MINOR DEVELOPMENT PLAT SOUTH 89°56'19" WEST, A DISTANCE OF 1270.09 FEET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER THEREOF AND THE EASTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY OF PINE DRIVE RECORDED AT RECEPTION NO. 2003173279 IN SAID RECORDS; THENCE ALONG SAID EASTERLY RIGHT-OFWAYS THE FOLLOWING (3) COURSES: 1. NORTH 00°25'11" WEST, A DISTANCE OF 25.00 FEET; 2. NORTH 89°37'38" EAST, A DISTANCE OF 15.00 FEET;

The IFB documents may be reviewed and/or printed from the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System website at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com. IFB documents are not available for purchase from Douglas County Government and can only be accessed from the above-mentioned website. While the IFB documents are available electronically, Douglas County cannot accept electronic bid responses. ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2018 @ 1:00 P.M., THERE WILL BE A MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING RELATED TO THIS PROJECT. THE MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING WILL ALLOW ALL POTENTIAL BIDDERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCUSS THE PROJECT DETAILS AND TOUR THE OPEN SPACE TRAILHEAD LOCATIONS, AS REQUESTED. THE MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING WILL BEGIN IN TH E OPEN SPACE/ENGINEERING CONFERENCE ROOM LOCATED ON THE GARDEN LEVEL OF THE PHILIP S. MILLER BUILDING AT 100 THIRD STREET IN CASTLE ROCK. PLEASE CALL 303-660-7495 FOR DIRECTIONS, IF NEEDED. ONLY THOSE PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS ATTENDING THE MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING WILL BE ALLOWED TO SUBMIT A BID RESPONSE ON THIS PROJECT! Three (3) copies of your bid response shall be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked “IFB No. 037-18, Maintenance of County Open Space Properties” and mailed or hand-carried to the address shown below prior to the due date and time. Electronic and/or faxed bid responses will not be accepted. Bids will be received until 11:00am, on Thursday, December 13, 2018 by the Douglas County Finance Department, Purchasing Division, 100 Third Street, Suite 130, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104. Bids will not be considered which are received after the time stated, and any bids so received will be returned unopened. Douglas County Government reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive formalities, informalities, or irregularities contained in a said bid 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/services with the successful bidder. Please direct any questions concerning this IFB to Carolyn Riggs, Purchasing Supervisor, 303660-7434, criggs@douglas.co.us, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Legal Notice No.: 934443 First Publication: November 22, 2018 Last Publication: November 22, 2018

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gotiate optional items/services with the successful bidder.

Please direct any questions concerning this IFB to Carolyn Riggs, Purchasing Supervisor, 303660-7434, criggs@douglas.co.us, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

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Legal Notice No.: 934443 First Publication: November 22, 2018 Last Publication: November 22, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice Certificate of Election Town of Castle Rock Festival Park Commons General Improvement District Special Election – November 6, 2018 BALLOT QUESTION BALLOT ISSUE 6A:

SHALL TOWN OF CASTLE ROCK FESTIVAL PARK COMMONS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT TAXES BE INCREASED $500,000 ANNUALLY IN 2020 AND BY WHATEVER AMOUNTS AS MAY BE GENERATED IN ANY YEAR THEREAFTER FROM A MILL LEVY OF NOT TO EXCEED 30 MILLS (PROVIDED THAT SUCH MILL LEVY MAY BE ADJUSTED TO ACCOUNT FOR CHANGES IN THE METHOD BY WHICH ASSESSED VALUATION IS CALCULATED) FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING A PORTION OF THE COSTS OF FINANCING A PARKING STRUCTURE; AND SHALL THE PROCEEDS OF SUCH TAXES AND ANY OTHER REVENUE RECEIVED BY THE DISTRICT, BE COLLECTED AND SPENT WITHOUT REGARD TO ANY LIMITATION CONTAINED WITHIN ARTICLE X, SECTION 20 OF THE COLORADO CONSTITUTION OR ANY OTHER LAW, INCLUDING THE 5.5% PROPERTY TAX REVENUE LIMIT IN C.R.S. § 29-1-301? Total Votes Received Yes 1 No 0 BALLOT ISSUE 6B:

SHALL TOWN OF CASTLE ROCK FESTIVAL PARK COMMONS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT BE AUTHORIZED TO ENTER INTO ONE OR MORE MULTIPLE FISCAL YEAR FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS OR INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENTS WITH THE TOWN OF CASTLE ROCK, THE CASTLE ROCK DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, ANY POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THE STATE, OR ANY PRIVATE PARTY, FOR THE PURPOSE OF JOINTLY FINANCING THE COSTS OF ANY PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS, FACILITIES, PROJECTS, SYSTEMS, PROGRAMS, OR SERVICES WHICH THE DISTRICT MAY LAWFULLY PROVIDE OR FOR OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE EXPENSES OF THE DISTRICT, WHICH AGREEMENT MAY CONSTITUTE A DEBT OR INDEBTEDNESS AND A MULTIPLE-FISCAL YEAR OBLIGATION OF THE DISTRICT TO THE EXTENT PROVIDED THEREIN AND OTHERWISE AUTHORIZED BY LAW, AND IN CONNECTION THEREWITH SHALL THE DISTRICT BE AUTHORIZED TO MAKE COVENANTS REGARDING THE ESTABLISHMENT AND USE OF AD VALOREM TAXES, RATES, FEES, TOLLS, PENALTIES, AND OTHER CHARGES OR REVENUES OF THE DISTRICT, AND COVENANTS, REPRESENTATIONS, AND WARRANTIES AS TO OTHER MATTERS ARISING UNDER THE AGREEMENTS, ALL AS MAY BE DETERMINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE DISTRICT? Total Votes Received Yes 1 No 0 STATE OF COLORADO COUNTY OF DOUGLAS

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We, the undersigned Canvassers of the Election Returns of the Special Election held for the Town of Castle Rock Festival Park Commons General Improvement District in the Town of Castle Rock, County of Douglas, on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, for Ballot Issues 6A&B and hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct abstract of the votes cast at said election.

WITNESS our hands and seal this 14th day of November, 2018. Lisa Anderson, Castle Rock Town Clerk Lou Gresh, Castle Rock Municipal Judge Legal Notice No.: 934446 First Publication: November 22, 2018 Last Publication: November 22, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE

Pursuant to Section 7-3 of the Town of Castle Rock Home Rule Charter and 31-16-203 C.R.S., notice is hereby given that the Town Council will consider adoption of the following named and described ordinance during Its Regular meeting on December 4, 2018 at 6:00 P.M. at the Town of Castle Rock, Town Hall, 100 North Wilcox, Castle Rock, CO 80104.

Title of Proposed Ordinance: An Ordinance Amending Sections 15.38.010 and 15.40.010 of the Castle Rock Municipal Code Adopting by Reference as Primary Codes the Water System Design 2018 Criteria Manual and the Wastewater Collection Design 2018 Criteria Manual

Subject Matter Summary: The purpose of this ordinance is to adopt updates to technical design standards for the design of water and wastewater collection systems in order to promote conformity and alignment of Town policies and procedures to current development and regulatory requirements. Said ordinance adopts by reference, as primary code of the Town of Castle Rock, the following

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Said ordinance adopts by reference, as primary code of the Town of Castle Rock, the following Criteria Manuals (as defined in 31-16-201, C.R.S.) Water System Design 2018 Criteria Manual Wastewater Collection Design 2018 Criteria Manual Published by: Town of Castle Rock 100 N. Wilcox Street Castle Rock, Colorado 80104 December 4, 2018 Copies of the Ordinance and the Criteria Manuals are available for public inspection at the office of the Town Clerk, 100 North Wilcox, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104 during normal working hours between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Legal Notice No: 934278 First Publication: November 15, 2018 Last Publication: November 22, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Public Notice NOTICE OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE

Pursuant to Section 7-3 of the Town of Castle Rock Home Rule Charter and 31-16-203 C.R.S., notice is hereby given that the Town Council will consider adoption of the following named and described ordinance during its Regular meeting on December 4, 2018 at 6:00 P.M. at the Town of Castle Rock, Town Hall, 100 North Wilcox, Castle Rock, CO 80104.

Title of Proposed Ordinance: An Ordinance Amending Section 15.42.010 of the Castle Rock Municipal Code Adopting by Reference as a Primary Code The 2018 Transportation Design Criteria Manual Subject Matter Summary: The purpose of this ordinance is to adopt updates to codes and standards for regulating construction related to transportation infrastructure to promote compliance with industry standards.

Said ordinance adopts by reference, as primary code of the Town of Castle Rock, the following Criteria Manual (as defined in 31-16-201, C.R.S.) Transportation Design Criteria Manual Published by: Town of Castle Rock 100 N. Wilcox Street Castle Rock, Colorado 80104 December 4, 2018 Copies of the Ordinance and the Criteria Manual are available for public inspection at the office of the Town Clerk, 100 North Wilcox, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104 during normal working hours between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Legal Notice No: 934279 First Publication: November 15, 2018 Last Publication: November 22, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Metropolitan Districts Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED 2019 BUDGETS AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE AMENDED 2018 BUDGETS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that proposed 2019 budgets have been submitted to the Boards of Directors (the “Boards”) of THE CANYONS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1, 2 & 5 (collectively, the “Districts”). A copy of each of the proposed budgets is on file in the office of CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, 8390 E. Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, Colorado, where the same are open for public inspection. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that amendments to the 2018 budgets have been submitted to the Districts. A copy of each of the proposed amended budgets is on file in the office of CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, 8390 E. Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, Colorado, where the same are open for public inspection. Such proposed budgets and amended budgets will be considered at a public hearing during a joint meeting of the Districts to be held at 3033 E. 1st Ave., Suite 725, Denver, Colorado, on Monday, November 26, 2018 at 3:30 P.M. Any interested elector of the Districts may file or register any objections to the proposed budgets or amended budgets at any time prior to final adoption of the budgets and amended budgets by the governing body of the District. BY ORDER OF THE BOARDS OF DIRECTORS: THE CANYONS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1, 2 & 5 /s/ WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON Attorneys at Law Legal Notice No.: 934419 First Publication: November 22, 2018 Last Publication: November 22, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

sissippi Avenue, Suite 500, Denver, Colorado 80246, at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 29, 2018.

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Metropolitan Districts Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED 2019 BUDGET AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE AMENDED 2018 BUDGET NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed 2019 budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of THE CANYONS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 6 (the “District”). A copy of the proposed budget is on file in the office of CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, 8390 E. Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, Colorado, where the same is open for public inspection. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an amendment to the 2018 budget has been submitted to the District. A copy of the proposed amended budget is on file in the office of CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, 8390 E. Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, Colorado, where the same is open for public inspection. Such proposed budget and amended budget will be considered at a public hearing during a meeting of the District to be held at 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 2000, Centennial, Colorado, on Monday, November 26, 2018 at 8:30 A.M. Any interested elector of the District may file any objections to the proposed budget or amended budget at any time prior to final adoption of the budget and amended budget by the governing body of the District. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: THE CANYONS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 6 /s/ WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON Attorneys at Law Legal Notice No.: 934420 First Publication: November 22, 2018 Last Publication: November 22, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice LANTERNS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1 - 3 NOTICE CONCERNING 2018 BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND PROPOSED 2019 BUDGETS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all interested parties that the necessity has arisen to amend the Lanterns Metropolitan District Nos. 1 - 3 2018 Budgets and that a proposed 2019 Budgets has been submitted to the Board of Directors of the Lanterns Metropolitan District Nos. 1 - 3; and that copies of the proposed Amended 2018 Budgets and 2019 Budgets have been filed at the District's offices, 141 Union Boulevard, Suite 150, Lakewood, Colorado, where the same is open for public inspection; and that adoption of Resolutions Amending the 2018 Budgets and Adopting the 2019 Budgets will be considered at a public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District to be held at the offices of Toll Brothers, 10 Inverness Drive East, Suite 125, Englewood, Colorado, on Thursday, December 6, 2018, at 11:00 A.M. Any elector within the District may, at any time prior to the final adoption of the Resolutions to Amend the 2018 Budgets and adopt the 2019 Budgets, inspect and file or register any objections thereto. LANTERNS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1 - 3 By /s/ Lisa A. Jacoby, Secretary Legal Notice No.: 934421 First Publication: November 22, 2018 Last Publication: November 22, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED BUDGET AND NOTICE CONCERNING BUDGET AMENDMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the proposed budget for the ensuing year of 2019 has been submitted to the Castle Rock Fire Protection District ("District"). Such proposed budget will be considered at a meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District to be held at Ridgeline Community Church, 555 Heritage Ave., Castle Rock, Colorado 80104, at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 4, 2018. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an amendment to the 2018 budget of the District may also be considered at the above-referenced meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District. A copy of the proposed 2019 budget and the amended 2018 budget, if required, are available for public inspection at the offices of Spencer Fane LLP, 1700 Lincoln Street, Ste. 2000, Denver, Colorado 80203. Any interested elector within the District may, at any time prior to final adoption of the 2019 budget and the amended 2018 budget, file or register any objections thereto. CASTLE ROCK FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT By: /s/ Board of Directors Legal Notice No.: 934423 First Publication: November 22, 2018 Last Publication: November 22, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED 2019 BUDGET AND HEARING AND NOTICE AS TO 2018 BUDGET AMENDMENT AND HEARING LINCOLN PARK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

Metropolitan Districts Public Notice NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED 2019 BUDGET AND HEARING AND NOTICE AS TO 2018 BUDGET AMENDMENT AND HEARING LINCOLN PARK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed budget has been submitted to the LINCOLN PARK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT for the ensuing year of 2019. A copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP, 8390 East Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, Colorado, where same is open for public inspection. Such proposed budget will be considered at a hearing at the special meeting of the Lincoln Park Metropolitan District to be held at 6:00 P.M. on Wednesday, December 5, 2018. The meeting will be held at The Perfect Landing, 7625 S. Peoria Street, Englewood, Colorado 80112. Any interested elector within the Lincoln Park Metropolitan District may inspect the proposed budget and file or register any objections at any time prior to the final adoption of the 2019 budget. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an amendment to the 2018 budget of the District will be submitted to the LINCOLN PARK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT. A copy of the amended 2018 budget, is available for public inspection at the offices of CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, 8390 E. Crescent Pkwy., Ste. 300, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111. Such proposed amended 2018 budget will be considered at a hearing at the special meeting of the Lincoln Park Metropolitan District to be held at 6:00 P.M. on Wednesday, December 5, 2018. The meeting will be held at The Perfect Landing, 7625 S. Peoria Street, Englewood, Colorado 80112. Any interested elector within the Lincoln Park Metropolitan District may inspect the amended 2018 budget and file or register any objections thereto. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: LINCOLN PARK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: /s/ CliftonLarsonAllen LLC Manager/Accountants for the District Legal Notice No.: 934422 First Publication: November 22, 2018 Last Publication: November 22, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED BUDGET AND NOTICE CONCERNING BUDGET AMENDMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the proposed budget for the ensuing year of 2019 has been submitted to the North Pine Vistas Metropolitan District Nos. 1-3 (collectively, the "District"). Such proposed budget will be considered at a regular meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District to be held at 9801 E. Easter Avenue, Centennial, Colorado, at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 6, 2018. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an amendment to the 2018 budget of the District may also be considered at the above-referenced meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District. A copy of the proposed 2019 budget and the amended 2018 budget, if required, are available for public inspection at the offices of Simmons & Wheeler, P.C., 304 Inverness Way South, Suite 490, Englewood, Colorado 80112. Any interested elector within the District may, at any time prior to final adoption of the 2019 budget and the amended 2018 budget, if required, file or register any objections thereto. NORTH PINE VISTAS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1-3 By: /s/ Russell W. Dykstra, District Counsel Legal Notice No.: 934424 First Publication: November 22, 2018 Last Publication: November 22, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED BUDGET AND NOTICE CONCERNING BUDGET AMENDMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the proposed budget for the ensuing year of 2019 has been submitted to the Sierra Ridge Metropolitan District Nos. 1 and 2 ("District"). Such proposed budget will be considered at a regular meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District to be held at 9801 E. Easter Avenue, Centennial, Colorado, at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 6, 2018. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an amendment to the 2018 budget of the District may also be considered at the above-referenced meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District. A copy of the proposed 2019 budget and the amended 2018 budget, if required, are available for public inspection at the offices of Simmons & Wheeler, P.C., 304 Inverness Way South, Suite 490, Englewood, Colorado 80112. Any interested elector within the District may, at any time prior to final adoption of the 2019 budget and the amended 2018 budget, if required, file or register any objections thereto. SIERRA RIDGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1 AND 2 By: /s/ Russell W. Dykstra District Counsel Legal Notice No.: 934426 First Publication: November 22, 2018 Last Publication: November 22, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Metropolitan Districts Public Notice NOTICE OF INDEPENDENT MAIL BALLOT ELECTION PINERY WEST METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 3 MONDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2018 NOTICE is hereby given that an independent mail ballot election will be held by Pinery West Metropolitan District No. 3, in the County of Douglas, State of Colorado (the “District”) on Monday, December 17, 2018. This election will be conducted as an independent mail ballot election only. Mail ballots will be mailed to eligible electors between November 25, 2018 and December 2, 2018. DROP-OFF LOCATION AND HOURS: WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON Office of the Designated Election Official 2154 E. Commons Avenue, Suite 2000 Centennial, Colorado 80122 Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., November 25, 2018 through December 16, 2018 and Monday, December 17, 2018 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Ballot Question to be voted upon: Ballot Question A (Dissolution) The District has submitted statements affirming that the District has no financial obligations other than dissolution costs, and the District provides no services, and therefore no services will be continued within the District. Because the District has no assets it is not necessary to submit a plan for the final disposition of its assets, as required by §32-1-702(1), C.R.S. A member of the public may inspect or obtain a copy of such statements at the following location: WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON 2154 E. Commons Avenue, Suite 2000 Centennial, Colorado 80122 By: /s/ Kristin B. Tompkins Designated Election Official Legal Notice No.: 934425 First Publication: November 22, 2018 Last Publication: November 22, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF VACANCY PURSUANT to Section 32-1-808(2)(a)(I), C.R.S., notice is hereby given that a vacancy does exist on the Board of Directors of Concord Metropolitan District and the Board of the District may fill said vacancy 10 days after the date hereof. By: Russell W. Dykstra, Counsel for the District Legal Notice No.: 934427 First Publication: November 22, 2018 Last Publication: November 22, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF BUDGET Notice is hereby given that: a proposed budget has been submitted to the Ute Pass Regional Health Service District (UPRHSD) Board of Directors for the ensuing year of 2019. A copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of UPRHSD, located at 785 Red Feather Lane in Woodland Park, where same is open for public inspection. Such proposed budget will be considered at the regular board meeting of UPRHSD to be held at the offices of the Ute Pass Regional Health Service District, 785 Red Feather Lane, Woodland Park, Colorado, December 11, 2018, at 1:00 P.M.

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HESS RANCH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 4-8 By: /s/ Thomas N. George Legal Counsel to the District Legal Notice No.: 934432 First Publication: November 22, 2018 Last Publication: November 22, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF EXCLUSION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that there has been filed with the Board of Directors of Castle Rock Fire Protection District, in the Town of Castle Rock, Douglas County, State of Colorado, a petition praying for the exclusion of certain lands from such District.

1. The name and address of the petitioner and the description of the property mentioned in such petition are as follows: Petitioners: Peter N. Smith and Nina T. Smith Address: 4087 Castle Butte Drive Castle Rock, CO 80109 Description of Property: That portion of Parcel 2, Keene Ranch Filing 1, Douglas County, Colorado, n/k/a Parcel 1A, Keene Ranch Filing 1, Douglas County, Colorado, situated within the boundaries of the District. 2. The prayer of the petition is that the above property be excluded from Castle Rock Fire Protection District.

Accordingly, notice is hereby given to all interested persons to appear at the public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 4, 2018, to be held at Ridgeline Community Church, 555 Heritage Avenue, Castle Rock, Colorado, 80104, and show cause in writing, if any they have, why such petition should not be granted. The failure of any person in the existing District to file a written objection shall be taken as an assent on his part to the exclusion of the area described in this notice.

CASTLE ROCK FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT By: /s/ Thomas N. George, Legal Counsel to the District Legal Notice No.: 934435 First Publication: November 22, 2018 Last Publication: November 22, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE CONCERNING PROPOSED 2018 BUDGET AMENDMENT AND PROPOSED 2019 BUDGET OF REATA SOUTH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all interested parties that (1) the necessity has arisen to amend the Reata South Metropolitan District’s 2018 Budget; (2) that a proposed Budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors of Reata South Metropolitan District for the ensuing year of 2019; (3) that copies of such 2018 Amended Budget and proposed 2019 Budget have been filed in the office of the District at 8000 Preservation Trail, Parker, Colorado, where the same are open for public inspection; and (4) that approval of a Resolution to Amend the 2018 Budget and approval of a Resolution to Adopt Budget for 2019 will be considered at a public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District to be held at 8000 Preservation Trail, Parker, Colorado, on December 4, 2018, at 4:00 p.m. Any elector within the District may, at any time prior to the final approval of the Resolution to Amend the 2018 Budget and the approval of the Resolution to Adopt Budget for 2019, inspect the budgets and file or register any objections thereto.

Any interested elector of UPRHSD may inspect the proposed budget at the offices of UPRHSD and file or register any objections thereto at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget.

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Legal Notice No.: 934431 First Publication: November 22, 2018 Last Publication: November 22, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Legal Notice No.: 934436 First Publication: November 22, 2018 Last Publication: November 22, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

By: /s/ Charlene Sloan, Chair

Public Notice

NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED BUDGET AND NOTICE CONCERNING BUDGET AMENDMENT

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the proposed budget for the ensuing year of 2019 has been submitted to the Hess Ranch Metropolitan District Nos. 4-8 (collectively, the "District"). Such proposed budget will be considered at a special meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District to be held at 4100 E. Mississippi Avenue, Suite 500, Denver, Colorado 80246, at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 29, 2018. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an amendment to the 2018 budget of the District may also be considered at the above-referenced meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District. A copy of the proposed 2019 budget and the amended 2018 budget, if required, are available for public inspection at the offices of CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, 8390 E. Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, Colorado

You are notified that a Petition has been filed with the Board of Directors of the Larkspur Fire Protection District requesting inclusion into the District of the following-described property known as the Peter N. and Nina T. Smith property, situated in the County of Douglas, State of Colorado.

That portion of Parcel 2, Keene Ranch Filing 1, Douglas County, Colorado, n/k/a Parcel 1A, Keene Ranch Filing 1, Douglas County, Colorado as described in Lot Line Vacation Approval Certificate, File No. SB2018-002, Reception no. 9523375 which was recorded on March 29, 2018 in the real estate records of Douglas County, Colorado at Reception no. 2018018507.

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Douglas County, Colorado, n/k/a Parcel 1A, Keene Ranch Filing 1, Douglas County, Colorado as described in Lot Line Vacation Approval Certificate, File No. SB2018-002, Reception no. 9523375 which was recorded on March 29, 2018 in the real estate records of Douglas County, Colorado at Reception no. 2018018507.

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A hearing upon said Petition will be held by the Board of Directors of the Larkspur Fire Protection District at 11:00 a.m. on November 30, 2018, at the Larkspur Fire Protection District, 9414 S. Spruce Mountain Road, Larkspur, CO 80118. The name and address of the Petitioners are as follows: Peter N. and Nina T. Smith, 4087 Castle Butte Drive, Castle Rock, CO 80109. All persons interested shall appear at such time and place and show cause in writing why the Petition should not be granted. DATED: November 14, 2018 LARKSPUR FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT /s/ Cynthia Applegate, Secretary Legal Notice No.: 934438 First Publication: November 22, 2018 Last Publication: November 22, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF VACANCY AND CALL FOR LETTERS OF INTEREST (NOTICE BY PUBLICATION OF) TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and, particularly, to the electors of Dawson Ridge Metropolitan District Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 of Douglas County, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that four (4) vacancies exist on the Board of Directors of Dawson Ridge Metropolitan District Nos. 1 and 5, and one (1) vacancy exists on the Board of Directors of Dawson Ridge Metropolitan District Nos. 2, 3, and 4. Eligible electors of the Districts interested in serving on the Board of Directors may file a letter of interest with the respective Board of Directors via U.S. mail or hand delivery at the following address: Dawson Ridge Metropolitan District Nos. 1-5 c/o: Kathryn T. James, General Counsel Folkestad Fazekas Barrick & Patoile, P.C. 18 S. Wilcox St., Suite 200 Castle Rock, CO 80104

The office of the General Counsel is open on the following days: Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (except that the offices shall be closed on November 22 and 23, 2018). In the event that no qualified electors have filed a letter of intent with the respective Board of Directors on or before December 3, 2018, the Board may fill the vacancy by all lawful means, including, but not limited to, filling the vacancy by appointment of an individual that has entered into a contract to purchase taxable property for the purpose of qualifying such person as an eligible elector. C.R.S. § 32-1-808(2). This notice is given by order of the Board of Directors. Dawson Ridge Metropolitan District Nos. 2-4: /s/ Greg Cole Miller Greg Cole Miller, President Dawson Ridge Metropolitan District Nos. 1 and 5: /s/ Thomas J. Mancuso Thomas J. Mancuso, President Legal Notice No.: 934445 First Publication: November 22, 2018 Last Publication: November 22, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED BUDGET AND NOTICE CONCERNING BUDGET AMENDMENT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the proposed budget for the ensuing year of 2019 has been submitted to the Compark Business Campus Metropolitan District ("District"). Such proposed budget will be considered at a regular meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District to be held at CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, 8390 E. Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, Colorado, at 12:15 p.m. on Tuesday, November 27, 2018.

Dated: November 14, 2018 COMPARK BUSINESS CAMPUS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: /s/ Bob Blodgett (District Manager) Legal Notice No.: 934453 First Publication: November 22, 2018 Last Publication: November 22, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED BUDGET AND NOTICE CONCERNING BUDGET AMENDMENT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the proposed budget for the ensuing year of 2019 has been submitted to the Belford South Metropolitan District ("District"). Such proposed budget will be considered at a regular meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District to be held at CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, 8390 E. Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, Colorado, at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 27, 2018.

AMENDMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the proposed budget for the ensuing year of 2019 has been submitted to the Belford South Metropolitan District ("District"). Such proposed budget will be considered at a regular meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District to be held at CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, 8390 E. Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, Colorado, at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 27, 2018.

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NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an amendment to the 2018 budget of the District may also be considered at the above-referenced meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District. A copy of the proposed 2019 budget and the amended 2018 budget, if required, are available for public inspection at the offices of CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, 8390 E. Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, Colorado. Any interested elector within the District may, at any time prior to final adoption of the 2019 budget and the amended 2018 budget, if required, file or register any objections thereto. Dated: November 14, 2018 BELFORD SOUTH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: /s/ Bob Blodgett (District Manager) Legal Notice No.: 934454 First Publication: November 22, 2018 Last Publication: November 22, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED BUDGET NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the proposed budget for the ensuing year of 2019 has been submitted to the Belford North Metropolitan District ("District"). Such proposed budget will be considered at a regular meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District to be held at CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, 8390 E. Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, Colorado, at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 27, 2018. A copy of the proposed 2019 budget is available for public inspection at the offices of CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, 8390 E. Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, Colorado. Any interested elector within the District may, at any time prior to final adoption of the 2019 budget, file or register any objections thereto. Dated: November 14, 2018 BELFORD NORTH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: /s/ Bob Blodgett (District Manager) Legal Notice No.: 934455 First Publication: November 22, 2018 Last Publication: November 22, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED 2019 BUDGETS AND AMENDMENTS OF 2018 BUDGETS SOUTH SANTA FE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1 AND 2 DOUGLAS COUNTY, COLORADO NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Sections 29-1-108 and 109, C.R.S., that proposed budgets have been submitted to the Boards of Directors of the South Santa Fe Metropolitan District Nos. 1 and 2 (the “Districts”) for the ensuing year of 2019. The necessity may also arise for the amendment of the 2018 budgets of the Districts. Copies of the proposed 2019 budgets and 2018 amended budgets (if appropriate) are on file in the office of the Districts’ Accountant, CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, 8390 E. Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, CO 80111, where same are available for public inspection. Such proposed 2019 budgets and 2018 amended budgets will be considered at a special meeting to be held on December 4, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at the offices of McGeady Becher P.C., 450 E. 17th Ave., Suite 400, Denver, CO. Any interested elector within the Districts may, at any time prior to the final adoption of the 2019 budgets or the 2018 amended budgets, inspect the 2019 budgets and the 2018 amended budgets and file or register any objections thereto. SOUTH SANTA FE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1 AND 2 /s/ Denise Denslow, District Manager Legal Notice No.: 934138 First Publication: November 22, 2018 Last Publication: November 22, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED 2019 BUDGET AND AMENDMENT OF 2018 BUDGET CIELO METROPOLITAN DISTRICT DOUGLAS COUNTY, COLORADO NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Sections 29-1-108 and 109, C.R.S., that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors of the Cielo Metropolitan District (the “District”) for the ensuing year of 2019. The necessity may also arise for the amendment of the 2018 budget of the District. Copies of the proposed 2019 budget and 2018 amended budget (if appropriate) are on file in the office of the District’s Accountant, CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, 8390 E. Crescent Parkway, Suite 500, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111, where same are available for public inspection. Such proposed 2019 budget and 2018 amended budget will be considered at a special meeting to be held on November 28, 2018 at 12:00 p.m. at the Stone Creek Ranch Offices (Barn), 6700 E. Scott Avenue, Parker, Colorado 80134. Any interested elector within the District may, at any time prior to the final adoption of the 2019 budget or the 2018 amended budget, inspect the 2019 budget and the 2018 amended budget and file or register any objections thereto. CIELO METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

budget will be considered at a special meeting to be held on November 28, 2018 at 12:00 p.m. at the Stone Creek Ranch Offices (Barn), 6700 E. Scott Avenue, Parker, Colorado 80134. Any interested elector within the District may, at any time prior to the final adoption of the 2019 budget or the 2018 amended budget, inspect the 2019 budget and the 2018 amended budget and file or register any objections thereto.

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CIELO METROPOLITAN DISTRICT /S/ ELISABETH A. CORTESE McGEADY BECHER P.C. Attorneys for the District Legal Notice No: 934451 First Publication: November 22, 2018 Last Publication: November 22, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Bids and Settlements Public Notice NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT Town of Castle Rock, Colorado Date: 6 November 2018 Project Title: Founders Well Facility and Pipeline Project Contractor: T Lowell Construction, Inc. 3211 South I-25 Castle Rock, CO 80109 Notice is hereby given that The Town of Castle Rock intends to start processing the Final Payment to the above-named contractor on December 4, 2018, provided no claims are received. Any person or firm having debts against the Contractor must file a proper written notice with Matthew Hayes, Project Manager, Town of Castle Rock, 175 Kellogg Court, Castle Rock, Colorado 80109, on or before November 29, 2018. TOWN OF CASTLE ROCK By: Matthew Hayes, P.E. Project Manager Legal Notice No.: 934354 First Publication: November 15, 2018 Last Publication: November 22, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Lone Tree of Douglas County, Colorado will make final payment at the offices of City of Lone Tree at or after four-o’clock (4:00) p.m. on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 to Colorado Barricade Co. for all work done by said CONTRACTOR for the 2017 Striping Project. The project provided for the striping of various City streets being within or near the boundaries of the City of Lone Tree, in the County of Douglas, State of Colorado. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company, or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, provisions, or other supplies used or consumed by such CONTRACTOR or his Subcontractor(s), in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done and whose claim, therefore, has not been paid by the CONTRACTOR or his Subcontractor(s) 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 the City of Lone Tree, 9220 Kimmer Drive, Colorado 80124 at or before the time and date hereinabove shown. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement of claim prior to such final settlement will release said City of Lone Tree, its City Council Members, officers, agents, consultants, and employees of and from any and all liability for such claim. BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF LONE TREE, COLORADO By: Lisa A. Albers, Public Works Manager Legal Notice No.: 934400 First Publication: November 22, 2018 Last Publication: November 29, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE BIDDING CLOSED OWNER: SEDALIA WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT ADDRESS: P. O. BOX 222 SEDALIA, CO 80135 No bids were received for the 2018 Water Line Improvements Project and the period to submit bids has closed. SEDALIA WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT By: s/ Barbara Price Barbara Price, President Date: November 14, 2018 Legal Notice No.: 934444 First Publication: November 22, 2018 Last Publication: November 22, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

SHERIFF’S SALE NO. 18002038 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY

Pursuant to C.R.S. 38-26-107, notice is hereby given that on/or after November 30, 2018, final settlement with MPB Construction, will be made by the South Metro Fire Rescue Authority, for the South Metro Fire Rescue Mineral Building Remodel. Project, and that any person, copartnership, association, company, corporation, or subcontractor who has an unpaid claim against any of the contractors for or on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender, or other supplies used or consumed by such contractors, or any of their subcontractors, in or about the performance of said work may file at any time up to and including said time of such final settlement on/or after November 30, 2018, a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim with the Assistant Chief, Vince Turner of the South Metro Fire Rescue, at the office of:

MERIDIAN VILLA CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff: v. JOETTE ARELLANO et al., Defendant(s)

South Metro Fire Rescue 9195 E. Mineral Avenue Centennial, CO 80112

also known as: 12831 Mayfair Way A Englewood, CO 80112 (the “Property”)

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Failure on the part of a claimant to file such statements prior to such final settlement will relieve said party from all and any liability for such claimant’s claims. SOUTH METRO FIRE RESCUE Legal Notice No: 934450 First Publication: November 22, 2018 Last Publication: November 29, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Summons and Sheriff Sales Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, DOUGLAS COUNTY, COLORADO Court Address: 4000 Justice Way Ste. 2009 Castle Rock, CO 80109 Plaintiff: THE MEADOWS NEIGHBORHOOD COMPANY, a Colorado non-profit corporation, Defendants: FRANCISCO ORTIZ; YOLANDA ORTIZ; BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC; CHRISTINE DUFFY AS PUBLIC TRUSTEE FOR DOUGLAS COUNTY; DAVE GILL AS TREASURER FOR DOUGLAS COUNTY; UNKNOWN TENANT(S) IN POSSESSION. Attorneys for Plaintiff: WINZENBURG, LEFF, PURVIS & PAYNE, LLP Wendy E. Weigler, #28419 Gina C. Botti #42005 Address: 8020 Shaffer Parkway, Suite 300 Littleton, CO 80127 Phone Number: (303) 863-1870 Case Number: 2018CV030713 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: FRANCISCO ORTIZ YOLANDA ORTIZ You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of the complaint filed with the court in this action, by filing with the clerk of this court an answer or other response. You are required to file your answer within 35 days after the service of this Summons upon you. Service of the summons shall be complete on the day of the last publication. A copy of the complaint may be obtained from the clerk of the court. If you fail to file your answer or other response to the complaint in writing within 35 days after the date of the last publication, judgment by default may be rendered against you by the court for the relief demanded in the complaint without further notice. This is an action for judicial foreclosure of an assessment lien in and to the real property situated in Douglas County, Colorado, more particularly described on Exhibit A, attached hereto and by this reference made a part hereof. Dated: October 2, 2018 WINZENBURG, LEFF, PURVIS & PAYNE, L.L.P. By:*s/Gina C. Botti Gina C. Botti This Summons is issued pursuant to Rule 4(h), Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure Exhibit A LOT 20, BLOCK 17, THE MEADOWS FILING NO. 11 - PARCEL 6, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known as: 4040 Miners Candle Place, Castle Rock, CO 80109. Legal Notice No.: 934163 First Publication: October 25, 2018 Last Publication: November 22, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice

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District Court, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO CIVIL ACTION NO. 2018CV30587, Division/Courtroom # 5 SHERIFF’S SALE NO. 18002038

Public Notice of Contractor’s Final Settlement

NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY

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Public Notice Public Notice of Contractor’s Final Settlement

MERIDIAN VILLA CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff: v. JOETTE ARELLANO et al., Defendant(s) Regarding: UNIT A, CONDOMINIUM BUILDING 5-12831, MERIDIAN - VILLA

Summons and Sheriff Sales

Regarding: UNIT A, CONDOMINIUM BUILDING 5-12831, MERIDIAN - VILLA CONDOMINIUMS, ACCORDING TO THE CONDOMINIUM MAP THEREOF, RECORDED ON MAY 5, 2004 AT RECEPTION NO. 2004045093, IN THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, COLORADO, AND AS DEFINED AND DESCRIBED IN THE DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS OF MERIDIAN -VILLA CONDOMINIUMS, RECORDED ON JANUARY 16, 2004 AT RECEPTION NO. 2004007079 IN SAID RECORDS, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO;

Under a Judgement and Decree of Foreclosure entered on September 20, 2018, relating to Transcripts of Judgments recorded in the Douglas County public records the undersigned is ordered to sell certain real property set forth and described above. TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS, Please take notice:

You and each of you are hereby notified that a Sheriff's Sale of the referenced property is to be conducted by the Civil Division of the Sheriff's Office of Douglas County, Colorado at 10:00 A.M., on the 3rd day January, 2019, at 4000 Justice Way, Suite 2213, Castle Rock, CO 80109, phone number 303-660-7527. At which sale, the above described real property and improvements thereon will be sold to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale. All bidders will be required to have in their possession cash or certified funds at least equal to the amount of the judgment creditor’s bid. Please telephone 303-660-7527 prior to the sale to ascertain the amount of this bid. The highest and best bidder will have two hours following the sale to tender the full amount of their bid, or they will be deemed to have withdrawn their bid.

BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THE INITIAL BID AT THE TIME OF SALE.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE JUDGMENTS BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. Recorded Transcripts of Judgement are in the amount of $16,859.95

All telephone inquiries for information should be directed to the office of the undersigned Sheriff at 303-660-7527. The name, address and telephone number of the attorney representing the legal owner of the above described lien is Springman Braden Wilson and Pontius 4175 Harlan Street 200 Wheat Ridge, CO 80033, 303-685-4633 Dated November 8, 2018, Castle Rock, CO Tony Spurlock Sheriff of Douglas County, Colorado Robert Rotherham, Deputy Douglas County, Colorado Legal Notice No.: 934257 First Publication: 11/8/2018 Last Publication: 12/6/2018 Published In: Douglas County News Press

Misc. Private Legals Public Notice JUVENILE COURT, DOUGLAS COUNTY, COLORADO 4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock, CO 80109 In the matter of the Petition of: Griselda Sevilla-Nava, and Samuel A. Cortez-Sevilla, Petitioners For the Adoption of a minor Child by Samuel A. Cortez-Sevilla, vs. Hector Xavier Dorontes-DeJesus, Respondent Attorney for Petitioners: Eric V. Field, Attorney #14075 Eric Field Law Firm 2755 S. Locust St. #112, Denver, CO 80222 Tel: 720-422-1756 E-mail: eric@fieldfirm.com Case No. 18JA7 : Div: 7 NOTICE OF HEARING

To: Hector Xavier Dorontes-DeJesus. Pursuant to §19-5-208, C.R.S., you are hereby notified that the above-cited Petitioner Samuel A. Cortez-Sevilla has filed in this Court a verified Petition seeking to adopt a child, whose mother is the above-cited Griselda Sevilla-Nava. Also an Affidavit of Abandonment has been filed alleging that you have abandoned the child for a period of one year or more and/or have failed without cause to provide reasonable support for the child for one year or more. You are further notified that by Order of the Court, an Adoption hearing is set for November 30, 2018, at 2:00 pm in the Juvenile Court of the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado, located at 4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock, CO 80109. You are further notified that if you fail to appear for said hearing on that date, time, and place, the Court may terminate your parental rights and grant the adoption as sought by the Petitioners. /s/ Eric V. Field Eric V. Field, #14075 Signed Original on File At: 2755 S. Locust St. #112, Denver, CO 80222

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the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado, located at 4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock, CO 80109. You are further notified that if you fail to appear for said hearing on that date, time, and place, the Court may terminate your parental rights and grant the adoption as sought by the Petitioners.

20030 Summerset Court, Parker, Colorado 80138 Phone Number: 303-219-3004 E-mail:Nancy88101@hotmail.com Case Number: 18 DR 668 : Division 8

satisfy the delinquent* taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2009. That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of AMBER HOMES INC for said year 2009.

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/s/ Eric V. Field Eric V. Field, #14075 Signed Original on File At: 2755 S. Locust St. #112, Denver, CO 80222 T-720-422-1756 Attorney for Petitioners

SUMMONS FOR ALLOCATION OF PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES

That on the 16th day of October 2015 said UEMCO REAL ESTATE FUND LLC assigned said certificate of purchase to ELBE LLC.

To the Respondent named above this Summons serves as a notice to appear in this case.

That on the 1st day of February 2018 said ELBE LLC assigned said certificate of purchase to GUARDIAN TAX CO LLC.

Legal Notice No.: 934210 First Publication: October 25, 2018 Last Publication: November 22, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

If you were served in the State of Colorado, you must file your Response with the clerk of this Court within 21 days after this Summons is served on you to participate in this action.

That said GUARDIAN TAX CO LLC on the 21st day of August 2018 the present holder of said certificate, has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said real estate; That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said at 1:00 o’clock P.M., on the 14th day of March 2019 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 22nd day of November 2018

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Noticia Pública JUVENILE COURT, DOUGLAS COUNTY, COLORADO 4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock, CO 80109 En el asunto de la Petición de: Griselda Sevilla-Nava y Samuel A. Cortez-Sevilla, Peticionarios Para la adopción de un menor de edad Samuel por Samuel A. Cortez-Sevilla, vs. Hector Xavier Dorontes-DeJesus, Respondiente Abogado de los Peticionarios: Eric V. Field, Attorney #14075 Eric Field Law Firm 2755 S. Locust St. #112, Denver, CO 80222 Tel: 720-422-1756 E-mail: eric@fieldfirm.com Numero de Caso. 18JA7 : Div: 7 AVISO DE AUDIENCIA A: Hector Xavier Dorontes-DeJesus. Corforme a §19-5-208, C.R.S., se le notifica que el Peticionario anteriormente mencionado Samuel A. Cortez-Sevilla ha presentado en este Tribunal una Petición verificada queriendo adoptar un niño, cuya madre es Griselda SevillaNava, anteriormente mencionada. También se ha presentado una declaración jurada de abandono alegando que usted ha abandonado al niño por un período de un año o más y / o ha fallado sin causa proporcionarle un apoyo razonable al niño por un año o más. Además, se le notifica que, por Orden del Tribunal, se establece una audiencia de Adopción el Noviembre 30, 2018, a las 2:00 p.m., en el Tribunal de Menores del Tribunal de Distrito del Condado de Douglas, Colorado, ubicado en 4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock, CO 80109. Se le notifica además que si no se presenta a dicha audiencia en esa fecha, hora y lugar, el Tribunal puede rescindir sus derechos paternales y otorgar la adopción que solicitan los Peticionarios. /s/ Eric V. Field Eric V. Field, #14075 Signed Original on File At: 2755 S. Locust St. #112, Denver, CO 80222 T-720-422-1756 Attorney for Petitioners Legal Notice No.: 934213 First Publication: October 25, 2018 Last Publication: November 22, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice Douglas County District Court 4000 Justice Way Castle Rock, Colorado 80109 In the Matter of the Petition of: Quentin Charles Weakley (name of person seeking to adopt) For the Adoption of a Child Case Number: 18JA64 Division: 7 NOTICE OF HEARING To: Thomas Schedler (Full Name of Parents). Pursuant to §19-5-208, C.R.S., you are hereby notified that the above-named Petitioner has filed in this Court a verified Petition seeking to adopt a child. If applicable, an Affidavit of Abandonment has been filed alleging that you have abandoned the child for a period of one year or more and/or have failed without cause to provide reasonable support for the child for one year or more.

You are further notified that an Adoption hearing is set on January 11, 2019, at 1:30 p.m. in the court location identified above.

You are further notified that if you fail to appear for said hearing, the Court may terminate your parental rights and grant the adoption as sought by the Petitioner. Legal Notice No.: 934289 First Publication: November 8, 2018 Last Publication: December 6, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Public Notice District Court Douglas County, Colorado 4000 Justice Way, Suite 2000 Castle Rock, Colorado 80109 In re the Parental Responsibilities concerning: Quincy Nathaniel Gorell Petitioner: Richard and Nancy Graves Respondent: Shawna Hererra Party Without Attorney: Richard and Nancy Graves 20030 Summerset Court, Parker, Colorado 80138 Phone Number: 303-219-3004 E-mail:Nancy88101@hotmail.com Case Number: 18 DR 668 : Division 8

If you were served outside of the State of Colorado or you were served by publication, you must file your Response with the clerk of this Court within 35 days after this Summons is served on you to participate in this action. You may be required to pay a filing fee with your Response. The Response form (JDF 1420) can be found at www.courts.state.co.us by clicking on the “Self Help/Forms” tab. The Petition requests that the Court enter a Order addressing issues involving the children such as, child support, allocation of parental responsibilities, (decision-making and paren ting time), attorney fees, and costs to the extent the Court has jurisdiction. Notice: Colorado Revised Statutes §14-10-123, provides that upon the filing of a Petition for Allocation of Parental Responsibilities by the Petitioner and Co-Petitioner, or upon personal service of the Petition and Summons on the Respondent, or upon waiver and acceptance of service by the Respondent, an automatic temporary injunction shall be in effect against both parties until the Final Order is entered, or the Petition is dismissed, or until further Order of the Court. Either party may apply to the Court for further temporary orders, an expanded automatic temporary injunction, or modification or revocation under §14-10-125, C.R.S. A request for genetic tests shall not prejudice the requesting party in matters concerning allocation of parental responsibilities pursuant to §14-10-124(1.5), C.R.S. If genetic tests are not obtained prior to a legal establishment of paternity and submitted into evidence prior to the entry of the final order, the genetic tests may not be allowed into evidence at a later date. Automatic Temporary Injunction – By Order of Colorado law, you and the other parties: 1. Are enjoined from molesting or disturbing the peace of the other party; and 2. Are restrained from removing the minor child(ren) from the state without the consent of all parties or an Order of the Court modifying the injunction; and 3. Are restrained, without at least 14 days advance notification and the written consent of all other parties or an Order of the Court, from cancelling, modifying, terminating, or allowing to lapse for nonpayment of premiums, any policy of health insurance or life insurance that provides coverage to the minor child(ren) as a beneficiary of a policy. If you fail to file a Response in this case, any or all of the matters above, or any related matters which come before this Court, may be decided without further notice to you. Date: August 27, 2018 K.A.P. Cone Signature of the Deputy Legal Notice No.: 934380 First Publication: November 15, 2018 Last Publication: December 13, 2018 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 - AMBER HOMES INC GUARDIAN TAX CO LLC - ELBE LLC UEMCO REAL ESTATE FUND LLC - MARGIE CLEMMER -THE OAKS LAND COMPANY INC A COLORADO CORPORATION - LAWRENCE P JACOBSON REGISTERED AGENT THE OAKS LAND COMPANY INC - JAMES W HARMON AS PRESIDENT OF THE OAKS LAND COMPANY INC - JAMES W HARMON PRESIDENT THE OAKS LAND COMPANY INC - AMBER HOMES INC A COLORADO CORPORATION - LAWRENCE P JACOBSON REGISTERED AGENT AMBER HOMES INC You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 21st day of October 2010 the then County Treasurer of the County of Douglas, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to UEMCO REAL ESTATE FUND LLC the following described real estate situate in the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, to wit: TRACT A THE OAKS SUBDIVISION FILING 1 15.1913 AM/L and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to UEMCO REAL ESTATE FUND LLC. That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent* taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2009. That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of AMBER HOMES INC for said year 2009.

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/s/ David Gill, Douglas County Treasurer Legal Notice No.: 934411 First Publication: November 22, 2018 Last Publication: December 6, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice District Court, Douglas County, Colorado, 4000 Justice Way Ste. 2009, Castle Rock, Colorado, 80109 In Re the Marriage of Said Mecheri, Petitioner, and Nadia Benkaci, Respondent. Case Number 2018DR30451, Notice of Initial Status Conference to: Nadia Benkaci pursuant to C.R.S. §14-10-107, you are hereby notified that the above-named Petitioner has filed in this Court a Petition of Dissolution of Marriage. You are further notified that an Initial Status Conference is set for November 20, 2018, at 8:30 a.m. in the court location listed above. You are further notified that if you fail to appear for the Initial Status Conference, the Court may enter a Decree by Default, ending your marriage. Legal Notice No.:934164 First Publication: October 25, 2018. Last Publication: November 22, 2018. Publisher: Douglas County News Press. PUBLIC NOTICE DISTRICT COURT, DOUGLAS COUNTY, COLORADO 4000 Justice Way Castle Rock, Colorado 80109 Douglas/Elbert Combined Court Domestic Cases CONSOLIDATED NOTICE OF PUBLICATION Notice is hereby given that in the following proceedings filed in the Court during the month of November and December, 2018, under the Uniform Dissolution of Marriage Act, the above Court has found that due diligence has been used to obtain personal service of process within the State of Colorado and that efforts to obtain same would be to no avail, C.R.S. 14-10107(4) (a) has ordered one publication of a Consolidated Notice of said proceedings: Case No.: 2018 DR 575 Names of Parties: McKinzie Fearing Versus: Ashley Fearing Nature of Action: Dissolution of Marriage You are further notified that a copy of the Petition and Summons may be obtained from the Clerk of the Court during regular business hours (7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) and that default judgment may be entered against that party upon whom service is made by this notice if he or she fails to appear or file a response within thirty (30) days after the date of publication. Dated this 9th Day of November 2018 Cheryl A. Layne Clerk of the Combined Court 4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock, CO 80109 By: /s/ Jennifer S. Legal Notice No: 934418 First Publication: November 22, 2018 Last Publication: November 22, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice District Court Douglas County, Colorado 4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock 80109 In re the Marriage of: Petitioner: STACY ADELL EVANS and Respondent: JEFFREY FREDERICK EVANS Attorney: Thomas A. Ramunda Jr. 19590 East Mainstreet, Suite 103, Parker, CO 80138 Phone Number: 303-840-2700 E-mail: tom@southdenverlaw.com FAX Number:303-805-0535 Atty. Reg. #: 23070 Case Number: 18DR30584: Division 4 SUMMONS FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE To the Respondent named above, this Summons serves as a notice to appear in this case.

SUMMONS FOR ALLOCATION OF PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES

That on the 16th day of October 2015 said UEMCO REAL ESTATE FUND LLC assigned said certificate of purchase to ELBE LLC.

If you were served in the State of Colorado, you must file your Response with the clerk of this Court within 21 days after this Summons is served on you to participate in this action.

To the Respondent named above this Summons serves as a notice to appear in this case.

That on the 1st day of February 2018 said ELBE LLC assigned said certificate of purchase to GUARDIAN TAX CO LLC.

If you were served outside of the State of Colorado or you were served by publication, you must file your Response with the clerk of this Court

To the Respondent named above, this Summons serves as a notice to appear in this case.

November 22, 2018N Public Notice

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Thomas Edward Ross, Deceased Case Number: 2018PR30411

If you were served in the State of Colorado, you must file your Response with the clerk of this Court within 21 days after this Summons is served on you to participate in this action.

You may be required to pay a filing fee with your Response. The Response form (JDF 1103) can be found at www.courts.state.co.us by clicking on the “Self Help/Forms” tab. After 91 days from the date of service or publication, the Court may enter a Decree affecting your marital status, distribution of property and debts, issues involving children such as child support, allocation of parental responsibilities (decision-making and parenting time), maintenance (spousal support), attorney fees, and costs to the extent the Court has jurisdiction. If you fail to file a Response in this case, any or all of the matters above, or any related matters which come before this Court, may be decided without further notice to you. This is an action to obtain a Decree of: Dissolution of Marriage or Legal Separation as more fully described in the attached Petition, and if you have children, for orders regarding the children of the marriage. Notice: §14-10-107, C.R.S. provides that upon the filing of a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage or Legal Separation by the Petitioner and CoPetitioner, or upon personal service of the Petition and Summons on the Respondent, or upon waiver and acceptance of service by the Respondent, an automatic temporary injunction shall be in effect against both parties until the Final Decree is entered, or the Petition is dismissed, or until further Order of the Court. Either party may apply to the Court for further temporary orders, an expanded temporary injunction, or modification or revocation under §14-10-108, C.R.S. A request for genetic tests shall not prejudice the requesting party in matters concerning allocation of parental responsibilities pursuant to §14-10-124(1.5), C.R.S. If genetic tests are not obtained prior to a legal establishment of paternity and submitted into evidence prior to the entry of the final decree of dissolution or legal separation, the genetic tests may not be allowed into evidence at a later date. Automatic Temporary Injunction – By Order of Colorado Law, You and Your Spouse are: 1. Restrained from transferring, encumbering, concealing or in any way disposing of, without the consent of the other party or an Order of the Court, any marital property, except in the usual course of business or for the necessities of life. Each party is required to notify the other party of any proposed extraordinary expenditures and to account to the Court for all extraordinary expenditures made after the injunction is in effect; 2. Enjoined from molesting or disturbing the peace of the other party; 3. Restrained from removing the minor children of the parties, if any, from the State without the consent of the other party or an Order of the Court; and 4. Restrained without at least 14 days advance notification and the written consent of the other party or an Order of the Court, from canceling, modifying, terminating, or allowing to lapse for nonpayment of premiums, any policy of health insurance, homeowner’s or renter’s insurance, or automobile insurance that provides coverage to either of the parties or the minor children or any policy of life insurance that names either of the parties or the minor children as a beneficiary. Date: October 12, 2018 /s/ Thomas A. Ramunda Jr. Signature of the Attorney for the Petitioner (if any) *Original signature on file at the Office of Thomas A. Ramunda Jr., Attorney at Law, LLC, Per C.R.C.P. 121 1-26 (7) Legal Notice No.: 934429 First Publication: November 22, 2018 Last Publication: December 20, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Notice To Creditors Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Rodney A. Bartling, Deceased Case Number: 2018PR30384 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Douglas, County, Colorado on or before March 8, 2019, or the claims may be forever barred. Mark Bartling, Personal Representative C/O Gubbels Law Office, P.C. 402 N. Wilcox St., Ste. 100 Castle Rock, CO 80104 Legal Notice No.: 934288 First Publication: November 8, 2018 Last Publication: November 22, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Thomas Edward Ross, Deceased Case Number: 2018PR30411 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before

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Mark Osborn, Personal Representative 2627 E 7th Avenue Pkwy Denver, CO 80206 Legal Notice No.: 934347 First Publication: November 15, 2018 Last Publication: November 29, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Elizabeth D. Jankura; a/k/a Elizabeth J. Jankura; a/k/a E.D. Jankura; a/k/a Liz Jankura, Deceased Case Number: 18PR30426

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before March 15, 2019, or the claims may be forever barred. Walter E Klein a/k/a Walter Klein Personal Representative c/o Myka Landry Law, PO Box 2276 Elizabeth, Colorado 80107 Legal Notice No.: 934359 First Publication: November 15, 2018 Last Publication: November 29, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Phyllis Patricia Grumet, a/k/a Phyllis P. Grumet, a/k/a Phyllis Grumet, Deceased Case Number: 2018PR30439

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before March 22, 2019, or the claims may be forever barred. MARY M. STONE Personal Representative 9783 W. Euclid Drive Littleton, CO 80123 Legal Notice No.: 934437 First Publication: November 22, 2018 Last Publication: December 6, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Adam Gregory Quinn, also known as Adam G. Quinn, a/k/a Adam Quinn, Deceased Case Number: 2018-PR-30425

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of the County of Douglas, Colorado, on or before March 22, 2019, or the claims may be forever barred. Person Giving Notice: Debbie Fern Davis Personal Representative 10290 W. 55th Lane, Unit 204 Arvada, CO 80002 Legal Notice No.: 934442 First Publication: November 22, 2018 Last Publication: December 6, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Stacey Jo VandeKoppel, also known as Stacey J. VandeKoppel, aka Stacey VandeKoppel, aka Stacey J. VanderKoppel, formerly known as Stacey Jo Trimmer, fka Stacey J. Trimmer, and Stacey Trimmer, Deceased Case Number: 2018PR30436

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All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before March 22, 2019, or the claims may be forever barred. Richard A. VandeKoppel Personal Representative 4555 Heartwood Way Castle Rock, CO 80109 Legal Notice No.: 934452 First Publication: November 22, 2018 Last Publication: December 6, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Sonya L. Rath, aka Sonya Lee Rath, aka Sonya Rath, aka Sonya Rath Griffith, Deceased Case Number: 2018PR30403 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before March 8, 2019, or the claims may be forever barred. A. John Rath, Personal Representative C/O Gubbels Law Office, P.C. 402 N. Wilcox St., Ste, 100 Castle Rock, CO 80104 Legal Notice No: 934320 First Publication: November 8, 2018 Last Publication: November 22, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Richard S. Bunch, Deceased Case Number: 2018PR30401

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before March 15, 2019, or the claims may be forever barred. Richard Brian Tallian Personal Representative 11 Lynn Rd Cherry Hills Village, CO 80113 Legal Notice No: 934346 First Publication: November 15, 2018 Last Publication: November 29, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

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Notice To Creditors Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Thomas M. McCann, AKA Thomas Michael McCann, Deceased Case Number: 2018PR30417 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before March 8, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred. /s/ Kimberly J Raemdonck Kimberly J. Raemdonck, Attorney for the Personal Representative - Mark McCann 280 E 20th Ave Denver, CO 80205 Legal Notice No: 934325 First Publication: November 8, 2018 Last Publication: November 22, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Michael R. Flannery, Deceased Case Number: 2018 PR 30415 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before March 20, 2019, or the claims may be forever barred. Timothy J. Lamb, Personal Representative P.O. Box 654 Littleton, Colorado 80160 Legal Notice No: 934407 First Publication: November 15, 2018 Last Publication: November 29, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Jo Dene (Bryan) Ratcliff, Deceased Case Number: 18 PR 119 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before March 22, 2019, or the claims may be forever barred. Cynthia A. Sandlin Personal Representative 5 Richardson Road Castle Rock, Colorado 80104

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Notice To Creditors

Cynthia A. Sandlin Personal Representative 5 Richardson Road Castle Rock, Colorado 80104 Legal Notice No: 934433 First Publication: November 22, 2018 Last Publication: December 6, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Name Changes PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on October 26, 2018, that a Petition for a Change of Name of a minor child has been filed with the Douglas County Court. The Petition requests that the name of Luke David Grabe be changed to Luke David Patrick Ortiz-Grabe Case No.: 18 C 454 Cheryl A. Layne, Clerk of Court By: K. A. P. Cone, Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 934290 First Publication: November 8, 2018 Last Publication: November 22, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Name Changes

Public notice is given on October 18, 2018, that a Petition for a Change of Name of a minor child has been filed with the Douglas County District Court. The Petition requests that the name of Kayley Anique Brown be changed to Kayley Anique Lewis Case No.: 2018 CV 30861 Cheryl A. Layne, Clerk of Court By: Kathy A. Howell, Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 934323 First Publication: November 8, 2018 Last Publication: November 22, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on August 3, 2018, that a Petition for a Change of Name of a Minor Child has been filed with the Douglas County Court. The Petition requests that the name of Gatlin Cross Haile be changed to Gatlin Cross Greer Case No.: 18 C 33166 Dated: November 1, 2018 By:K.A.P. Cone Legal Notice No: 934338 First Publication: November 8, 2018 Last Publication: November 22, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on Octboer 24, 2018, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Douglas County Court.

Public notice is given on October 18, 2018, that a Petition for a Change of Name of a minor child has been filed with the Douglas County Court.

The Petition requests that the name of Staley Michael McKenzie be changed to Jeffrey Michael Staley Case No.: 18 C 453

The Petition requests that the name of Rebecca James be changed to Rebecca Star James Case No.: 18 C 442

By: Clerk of Court/Deputy Clerk

Cheryl A. Layne, Clerk of the Combined Court By: Brianna Wilson Deputy Clerk By: K.A.P. Cone, Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No: 934300 First Publication: November 8, 2018 Last Publication: November 22, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on October 18, 2018, that a Petition for a Change of Name of a minor child has been filed with the Douglas County District Court.

Legal Notice No: 934362 First Publication: November 15, 2018 Last Publication: November 29, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on September 26, 2018, that a Petition for a Change of Name of a minor child has been filed with the Douglas County Court.

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Legal Notice No: 934433 First Publication: November 22, 2018 Last Publication: December 6, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

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The Petition requests that the name of Kayley Anique Brown be changed to Kayley Anique Lewis Case No.: 2018 CV 30861 Cheryl A. Layne, Clerk of Court By: Kathy A. Howell, Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No: 934323 First Publication: November 8, 2018 Last Publication: November 22, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

The Petition requests that the name of Meah Valerie Villa be changed to Meah Valerie Archuleta Case No.: 18 C 412 Cheryl A. Layne, Clerk of Court By: K.A.P Cone, Deputy Clerk By: Brianna Wilson, Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No: 934363 First Publication: November 15, 2018 Last Publication: November 29, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

County and city governments run legal notices each week in this newspaper. Find out which laws are changing or new laws being considered; how the county / city is spending your tax dollars; liquor licensing requirements; bidding on government projects; final settlements for those projects; times and dates of public hearing; and others. Remember, the government works for you.

Name Changes PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on September 26, 2018, that a Petition for a Change of Name of a minor child has been filed with the Douglas County Court. The Petition requests that the name of Meah Valerie Villa be changed to Meah Valerie Archuleta Case No.: 18 C 412 Cheryl A. Layne, Clerk of Court By: K.A.P Cone, Deputy Clerk By: Brianna Wilson, Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 934363 First Publication: November 15, 2018 Last Publication: November 29, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on October 22, 2018, that a Petition for a Change of Name of a minor child has been filed with the Douglas County Court. The Petition requests that the name of Yuan Fan be changed to Evelyn Mary Buscemi Case No.: 18 C 446 Cheryl A. Layne, Clerk of Court By: K.A.P. Cone, Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 934406 First Publication: November 15, 2018 Last Publication: November 29, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on October 30, 2018, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Douglas County Court. The Petition requests that the name of Rexanne Dawn Guerra Couto De Souza be changed to Rexanne Dawn De Souza Case No.: 18 C 462 By: K.A.P Cone, Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 934415 First Publication: November 15, 2018 Last Publication: November 29, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Notice To Creditors Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of FRANK BONN JR., a/k/a BENJAMIN FRANKLIN BONN JR., Deceased Case Number: 18 PR 30420

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before 22 March, 2019, or the claims may be forever barred. /s/ Attorney for Personal Representative Chester H. Morgan, II 1308 N. Cascade Ave. Colorado Springs, CO 80903 Legal Notice No.: 934434 First Publication: November 22, 2018 Last Publication: December 6, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Metropolitan Districts Public Notice NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED BUDGET

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the proposed budget for the year of 2018 has been submitted to the Belford North Metropolitan District ("District"). Such proposed budget will be considered at a regular meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District to be held at CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, 8390 E. Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, Colorado, at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 27, 2018.

A copy of the proposed 2018 budget, is available for public inspection at the offices of CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, 8390 E. Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, Colorado. Any interested elector within the District may, at any time prior to final adoption of the 2018 budget, file or register any objections thereto. Dated: November 14, 2018 BELFORD NORTH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: /s/ Bob Blodgett (District Manager) Legal Notice No.: 934456 First Publication: November 22, 2018 Last Publication: November 22, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

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