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Deputies wanted to put mental-health hold on suspect In video, Parrish heard speaking to gunman prior to shooting BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Roxine Davis holds her daughter, Brooklynn, as Deputy Zackari Parrish’s funeral procession passes in Highlands Ranch. “When something like this happens far away, it’s easier to disconnect,” Davis said. “When it’s just down the street, the emotion is just so intense.” DAVID GILBERT
‘Zack will give us the strength’ Family and colleagues tell of slain deputy’s humanity, zest for life at funeral service BY ALEX DEWIND ADEWIND@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Zackari Parrish was the type of deputy who would shield a child’s eyes if a parent were being handcuffed. He took the lead in organizing a fundraiser for a colleague’s wife who was battling cancer. He pulled over a man who was down on his luck and
gave him money so that his family could spend the night in a hotel. “That was Zack,” explained Castle Rock Police Chief Jack Cauley at the funeral service for Parrish, a Douglas County deputy who was killed in the line of duty on New Year’s Eve. “As we march forward to serve together, Zack will Parrish give us the strength to do the best we possibly can.” If there was ever a time to witness the brotherhood among law enforcement officers, it was the morning of
Douglas County deputies were attempting to place the man who killed Deputy Zackari Parrish on a mental health hold while he reportedly was going through a “manic episode,” according to a newly released video from the Douglas County Sheriff ’s Office. THE VIDEO The agency released a video To see the edited statement on bodycam video, go Jan. 8, which to https://youtu.be/ includes audio ULrHAlZxKaA?t=4s recordings and Viewer discretion is excerpts from advised. body camera
Jan. 5 at Cherry Hills Community Church in Highlands Ranch, where Parrish’s funeral service was held. Hundreds of men and women wearing crisp black and blue uniforms with shiny gold badges assembled at the church to honor and remember the life of one of their own. Parrish, 29, was responding to a domestic dispute at the Copper Canyon Apartments, 3380 E. County Line Road, in Highlands Ranch, the morning of Dec. 31 when he was shot and killed by Matthew Riehl. Four other law enforcement officers were
footage of the Dec. 31 incident in which the suspect, 37-year-old Matthew Riehl, opened fire on authorities. It unveils new details about the shooting that left Parrish dead and four officers and two civilians injured. Riehl was shot to death by a regional SWAT team before the incident concluded after about two hours. The wounded officers were Deputy Michael Doyle, 28; Deputy Taylor Davis, 30; Deputy Jeffrey Pelle, 32; and Tom O’Donnell, a Castle Rock police officer. Each was released from local hospitals by the night of Jan. 1, except for Pelle, who was expected to make a full recovery.
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Gold Award Girl Scout: Kamaryn Evans Castle Rock girl raised awareness for domestic violence resources BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Kim Beaver (right) has owned Skadoodles Women’s Boutique for about 12 years in Castle Rock. JESSICA GIBBS
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Castle Rock boutique owner also works as a personal chef About me I’ve lived in Colorado for 30 years, and I had a business in Castle Rock for about 20 years. I started Kim’s Gourmet Products, which is a gourmet sauce company. It’s now called Kim’s Gourmet Sauces. One of my sales reps bought it and it’s still a Castle Rock product, which is cool. Being a small-business owner We opened Skadoodles Women’s Boutique, located at 718 Wilcox St. in Castle Rock, 12 years ago. We started out as a gift shop but evolved into women’s clothing based on the needs and wants of our customers. We have some young customers but I would say it’s more for 30s and up. In the beginning of Skadoodles, it was tough because Castle Rock wasn’t that big. So, it’s been a journey for sure in finding our niche. When other stores came into town, there were so many gift shops that it forced us to reinvent ourselves. It was hard to stay unique.
Today our customers describe it like this: They want to be hip but they don’t want to look like they’re trying to dress like their daughter or granddaughter. My favorite part of running Skadoodles Our customers. We get to know them on an individual basis and they become like family. In my free time, I … I do a personal chef service. So, I have families that I cook for where I go to their house. I also used to be a partner in the Tea Room at the Augustine Grill, which has now closed. They did teas once a month and I did the food for the teas. In being a personal chef, I enjoy the challenge of providing what people are wanting, whether it’s a health challenge or a dietary challenge or making the food look really pretty. For some of the families that I cook for there’s adults and there’s little kids. The kids want me to cook like Chick-fil-A, but the parents want me to do something a little healthier. My life advice Treat people how you would want to be treated. If you have suggestions for My Name Is…, contact Jessica Gibbs at jgibbs@coloradocommunitymedia. com.
This is the fourth in a four-part series interviewing this year’s Girl Scout Gold Award recipients from Castle Rock. Four Castle Rock Girl Scouts recently received their Gold Award, the highest honor in the organization. The Girl Scout Gold Award is a seven-step project in which girls strive to solve a community problem. Aimee Bianca, the Highest Awards manager with Girl Scouts of Colorado, said the process has a lasting effect on the Girl Scouts. “They learn so many things but they really learn how to manage a project efficiently and communicate with adults,” Bianca said. “For the girls, it means that they have the power to create change in their community in a meaningful way and that they have the power to pull together a team of people who support the things they are about.” Here, Girl Scout Kamaryn Evans answers questions about her involvement in the organization and her Gold Award project. About me I am a freshman at Arapahoe Community College, studying English. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my friends and family, leading a patrol of Brownies, writing or reading. Please give a brief description of your Gold Award project and its goals. My Gold Award project was working toward a greater awareness of domestic violence resources. I worked with The Crisis Center in Castle Rock to understand how those surrounding victims can help. I also provided them with 13 purses and one baby bag (filled with basic needs like socks) for those that receive help from the center’s programs. I also worked on a social media campaign to help spread awareness. Looking back, what do you think you were able to accomplish through this project? I believe I was able to promote
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Kamaryn Evans used her Girl Scout Gold Award project to raise awareness around domestic violence resources. COURTESY PHOTO resources and to spread encouragement for those that wish to help in domestic violence situations but were not sure of what to do. I have also seen a greater awareness for the issue of domestic violence through others, in addition to my own project. How do you think this project has impacted your local community of Castle Rock and the nearby areas? Were you able to learn more about your own community by doing it? The biggest thing I believe I learned about Castle Rock is the outpouring of human kindness that people have when you bring up how they can make a difference in a big issue like domestic violence, because everyone has been touched by domestic violence at some point in their lives, no matter if it’s them, a family member, or a friend. How did this project influence you and what did you personally learn from it? The biggest thing I took away from this project personally was the determination I found in myself that I did not knew I had. I learned that when you care wholeheartedly about an issue, there is no one that can stop you from trying to help. Finally, why do you participate in Girl Scouts? I started going because of my friends, and after that I was hooked. My troop took me in as a member of the family. I am very lucky to have an experience like the one I have had in Scouts, and I am grateful for every second I get to say I am a Scout.
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Transportation, housing costs, retirement funds take spotlight MLK Jr. Day Douglas County offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 15 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Many county services are available online at www.douglas.co.us
Vacancy open for civic-minded history buff The Douglas County Historic Preservation Board has an immediate opening for someone who has experience or knowledge in helping to preserve the area’s history and heritage. Those interested may fill out an online application by January 31, 2018. Visit www.douglas.co.us and search for Historic Preservation Board.
2018 Property Tax Notification Beginning the week of Jan. 16 property owners in Douglas County will receive one of two property tax information-types by U.S. mail. Visit www.douglascotax. com to pay your taxes online. For more information visit www.douglas.co.us/treasurer. Have an Amazon Echo device? Enable the Douglas County skill and say “Alexa, ask Douglas County, How do I pay my property taxes?”
Strive to Thrive offers hot meal and assistance. The Strive to Thrive Resource Fair will be held on Tuesday, January 30 from 4-6 p.m. at the Calvary Chapel, 1100 Caprice Drive in Castle Rock. For free transportation to/ from the event contact Douglas County First Call prior to January 29 at 303.660.7519. Visit www. douglas.co.us and search for Community of Care for more information.
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Colorado lawmakers to tackle PERA, other hot-button issues in 2018 session BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Democrats recently remarked that Colorado has “no shortage of unmet needs” — a comment that elicited a sardonic tone from Colorado House Minority Leader Patrick Neville, RCastle Rock — and the 2018 legislative session, with its kickoff Jan. 10, is shaping up to bear out that claim. Neville Which needs it will meet is a different story. Lawmakers will be pressed to find solutions for a state with a ballooning population clogging roads, an underfunded retirement-fund program and housing costs through the roof. With roughly $300 million projected in previously unforeseen revenues — a prediction that may double — the state has a small bit of breathing room to signal where its priorities lie. Among other issues lawmakers have discussed in the weeks leading up to the regular session — the four-month part of the year when legislators pass bills — health-care costs have already risen as a key debate to watch for in 2018. Amid elections, this year will offer no easy waters for bipartisanship —
all 65 seats in the state House are up for election, as are 17 of the 35 state Senate seats, plus statewide races including the governor’s post. Here’s what both parties had to say about the flash-point issues this session. ‘Walking the walk’ Colorado landed itself in a $9 billion hole as of 2016, according to state projections of transportation-spending needs through 2025. Interstates 70 and 25 are in need of updates in several parts of the state, to say nothing of smaller roadways. “We talk the talk — we have to walk the walk,” Neville said at the Business Legislative Preview event hosted by the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce and the Colorado Competitive Council Jan. 4 in downtown Denver. He took cynical aim at the Democrats’ “unmet needs” comment from a Jan. 2 news release. “They say we have unmet needs — well, isn’t transportation an unmet need?” Neville said. “I think it is.” The Democrats did mention transportation as a priority, though, and state House Speaker Crisanta Duran, D-Denver, supported an unsuccessful bill last year to increase sales and use taxes by 0.62 percentage point to raise Duran more than $375 million per year for transportation projects. “To be politically honest,” Neville SEE SESSION, P14
Q&A with state Sen. Jim Smallwood Finding solution for highway funding is priority
Republican state Sen. Jim Smallwood represents District 4, which includes Castle Rock, Sedalia, Larkspur, Franktown, Castle Pines and most of Parker. He was elected to the position in 2016, and this is his first time holding a Smallwood public office. Smallwood has spent years working in the field of insurance, and was appointed to the Colorado Advisory Council for Persons with Disabilities by Gov. John Hickenlooper. He has also served on various national and statewide trade associations. Committee assignments include chair of the Health and Human Services, the Business, Labor, and Technology, and the Legislative Audit committees. What is the most important issue for the Legislature to tackle this session, and what needs to be done? Finding a long-term fix for Colo-
rado’s chronically underfunded roadways, using existing funds and without raising taxes, is one major piece of unfinished business we hope to tackle this session. And we face another heavy lift in putting the state’s financially troubled pension fund on a sustainable long-term trajectory, avoiding the need for a taxpayer bailout. Balancing the state budget may not be the huge challenge it was been in recent years, thanks to a relatively strong state economy, but there’s always robust debate about how to prioritize those scarce dollars. I’ll be fighting to ensure those funds are directed toward the core functions of government. Lawmakers will also be adjusting to what Washington has done on a number of fronts, from Obamacare to Medicaid expansion, tax reform to marijuana regulation, as we come to understand the policy implications for Colorado. Describe two pieces of legislation that you plan to sponsor. I plan to sponsor multiple pieces of SEE SMALLWOOD, P15
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Crowds assemble to ‘give honor for what he gave us’ BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Members of the public began dotting Grace Boulevard — which was the final leg of the funeral procession route for Deputy Zackari Parrish — well before 9 a.m. on Jan. 5. Three of those crowd members in Highlands Ranch were 11-year-old Aiden Case, 12-year-old Ben Katanic and his 9-year-old brother, Blake. The boys — congregation members at Cherry Hills Community Church and students at Cherry Hills Christian School — remembered Parrish as one of the officers who provided security for the school. “He gave kids high-fives and he was a nice guy,” said Case, a sixth-grader at the school. “He would ask us how we were doing.” Blake Katanic, a third-grader, remembered Parrish handing out police stickers to him and other students and joining them at their lunch table, where he spent time getting to know them. The boys said they wanted to attend the procession to thank Parrish for his service. “I think mostly to give honor,” Case said, “for what he gave us.” LeAnn Katanic, 45, Ben and Blake’s mother, said she felt it was important for the Castle Rock family to participate because her children were connected to Parrish. Case’s mother, 40-year-old Shara Case, of Castle Pines, said she and her son wanted to help commemorate Parrish because they viewed him as part of their community. “Just honoring someone who gave his time to us. This is our community. This is our home, our church and our school. He was a part of that,” she said. Shanah Windey-Bale, 51, a saleswoman from Highlands Ranch, said she also attended with her 9-year-old twin sons, Kiefer and Kole, to show support. “It’s hard to put into words,” she said when asked what it means for the community to lose an officer in the line of duty. “His sacrifice is our sacrifice, so we owe it to him to pay our respects…When it happens in your backyard it becomes personal.” Windey-Bale and her family live near the sheriff ’s office substation in Highlands Ranch, where a vehicle covered in flowers and gifts is set up as a memorial for Parrish. She described the scene as “very emotional.” “It’s a very quiet, grieving area,” she said. “To see the vehicle with all of the cards and the flowers and all the notes, it’s beyond words.” Farther down the procession route, crowds gathered at each corner of the intersection of Grace Boulevard and Wildcat Reserve Parkway. Parents held their children bundled in blankets, many waved flags of various sizes or held posters, and law enforcement working the area stood with arms and hands folded in front of them. There, Shane Callahan, an investment adviser from Highlands Ranch, observed the procession with his 6-year-old daughter Carley and 4-year-
Gavin Talbot, left, and Kole Bale watch as Deputy Zackari Parrish’s funeral procession passes.
Blue ribbons — saluting law enforcement — were hung on trees and fences along the funeral procession route. old son Gavin. Callahan, who is related to a police officer at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Boston, said law enforcement is “underappreciated” and in need of the community support at this time. When the procession approached the intersection, the crowd fell nearly silent and Callahan, 43, called each of his children to attention. Carley, sitting atop her turquoise bike in a pink stocking cap, rolled to the street front and waved a flag as Parrish’s hearse drove by. Callahan picked up Gavin and held him over the crowd so he could see the scene. “They don’t understand everything,” Callahan said. “They don’t need to know everything. They need to know it’s important to come together as a community.”
PHOTOS BY DAVID GILBERT
Motorcycle officers from Castle Rock, Denver and other departments head the column of Deputy Zackari Parrish’s funeral procession.
Sloane Cape, left, and Jessica Santos wait for Deputy Zackari Parrish’s funeral procession to pass. “This really hits home for me,” Cape said. “My dad’s a police officer in Aurora. I worry about him but I’m so thankful for what he does.”
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Motorcade fuels support for deputy’s family, law enforcement BY ELLIS ARNOLD AND TABATHA DEANS STEWART STAFF WRITERS
Hundreds, maybe thousands, of people lined the route of Deputy Zackari Parrish’s funeral procession in Douglas County as a motorcade comprising vehicles from upward of 50 law enforcement agencies made its way from Castle Rock to Highlands Ranch. The Jan. 5 motorcade exited I-25 at Lincoln Avenue about 9 a.m., then headed west down Lincoln, to University Boulevard, then to Wildcat Reserve Parkway, winding its way to Cherry Hills Community Church in Highlands Ranch, where services were held for the slain deputy at 11 a.m. Parrish, 29, was shot to death in a Highlands Ranch apartment the morning of Dec. 31 in what Sheriff Tony Spurlock called an “ambushtype of attack.” He was a husband and a father of two small children. In the New Year’s Eve shooting, four other law enforcement officers were injured, as were two civilians. The suspect, Matthew Riehl, 37, was killed by a regional SWAT team after a roughly two-hour standoff. No motive has been released for the attack, which resulted after officers responded to the Copper Canyon Apartments on the report of a domestic disturbance. On Jan. 5, personnel from Colorado law enforcement agencies — including Lakewood, Englewood, Boulder and Basalt — turned out for the procession, as did officers from several nearby Western states, including Utah, Idaho, Nebraska, Montana and Wyoming. Officers of the U.S. Forest Service and Federal Protective Service of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security also drove vehicles. Some of the people in the crowds that lined the procession route shared what the morning meant to them. The Woolverton family, including children Evan, Ava, and Kael, watched the procession near the intersection of Yosemite Street and Lincoln Avenue and proudly held a flag in support of law enforcement family — their father is a Douglas County deputy. The children said they wanted to be there for all families. Student Emma Dreiling, 15, and her sisters held signs for officers reading “Thank you for your service” and “We are sorry for your loss.” The family lives in Denver, and their mother is a retired Denver police officer. The girls know all too well how lucky they are to have both parents come home at night. Retirees Jesse and Sunny Cheek, of Lone Tree, braved the cold and carried hand-made signs that read “Bless you” on one side and “Thank you” on the other. They held the first sign up for Parrish’s family, the second for law enforcement. “It was the least we could do,” Jesse said.
Douglas County deputies escort the family of Deputy Zackari Parrish along Lincoln Avenue.
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A law enforcement officer stands at attention during the procession for Deputy Zackari Parrish. TABATHA STEWART
‘AN EMOTIONAL DAY’ “It’s been an emotional day for me — my brother passed away from brain cancer two years ago. It’s different, but … he was the Sheridan County sheriff in Montana.” — Wil Ulrickson, 49, Lone Tree resident, employee at Douglas County School District
Emma Dreiling, 15, left and her sisters came out to honor Deputy Zackari Parrish along Lincoln Avenue. Their mother is a retired Denver police officer. TABATHA STEWART
“I have a 2-year-old, and I get a lump in my throat thinking about him not seeing his father again (like Parrish’s children).” — John Ray, 32, Jefferson county resident, city carrier assistant for the U.S. Postal Service “I’ve driven in (processions) before. It’s always sad, always scary. It makes you apprecicate your family, appreciate every day. You have to have tough conversations with your family. But I wanted them to see the support from the community, too. It’s not just negative.” — Dana Gerber, 37, Westminster resident, Arvada Police Department officer “My son’s dad is a deputy, and we came here to show our support for all law enforcement officers, It’s sad, just sad.” — Rachel Sears, 33, Castle Rock resident
Hundreds of mourners lined the corner of University Boulevard in front of the Eastridge Recreation Center in Highlands Ranch for the funeral procession of slain Deputy Zackari Parrish. PAUL DISALVO
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Salute’s sounds, silence echo amid heartbreak “Do you know where the pipers are tuning?” “The hearse is going to be right here.” “We are saluting with the casket.” “Pre-SENT arms.” In the morning chill of Jan. 5, in the sprawling parking lot of Cherry Hills Community Church, preparations for Douglas County Sheriff Ann Macari Deputy Zackari ParHealey rish’s final goodbye are underway. Small American flags line the church entrance. A large flag, held aloft by two fire truck ladders, waves overhead in the breeze. Honor Guard members from various law enforcement agencies, in black and blue dress uniforms, form a corridor under the entrance breezeway. And the bagpip-
ers rush to rehearse just one more time. “This is what we do,” Thomas Rogers says. “Unfortunately,” Mike DeBoer adds, “we practice all year for these events, to make sure we’re sharp and we sound good.” The firefighters, both from South Metro Fire Rescue, are part of the Colorado Emerald Society, a bagpipe and drum band of police, firefighters and emergency medical responders who play to honor officers killed in the line of duty. “It’s hard, it’s sad, we never want to do this,” Rogers says. “But it’s an honor to do it, to do this for Deputy Parrish and his family.” ••••• Parrish, 29, a father of two young daughters, died New Year’s Eve morning, killed while responding to a domestic disturbance by a man that law enforcement suggests was men-
tally ill and who was later killed by a SWAT team. Five days later, hundreds of men and women in blue from throughout the state and as far away as New York, Illinois and Oregon convened at the Highlands Ranch church to bid farewell to Parrish and take care of his family in a carefully choreographed and synchronized ceremony suffused with reverence for the deputy and the job he did — of serving the community, of instilling order when needed, of protecting it at all costs. “When one of us falls, we all try to rise up and support our fallen’s family members,” Sgt. Jeremiah Carrigan explained quietly before the service, white gloves tucked into the belt of his dress uniform. “His loss isn’t just felt by the local community — it’s statewide, nationwide.” Carrigan knows firsthand about that loss — and support. His brother, Nate Carrigan, was the
Park County deputy killed in February 2016 during an attempted eviction. He still can’t talk about it without pausing, drawing breath, composing himself. He is a member of his Front Range police department’s Honor Guard, which means he attends the funeral services of those killed in the line of duty. He does it without hesitation. “This is my opportunity to give back some of that support that was shown to my family,” he said, “to show this profession is a brotherhood, a family.” Pamela Rath understands that sentiment, too. The Trinidad resident is married to a Colorado state trooper, who is also an Honor Guard member. They drove 3 1/2 hours to be there for Parrish’s service, the fifth or sixth service for fallen officers they have attended in the past year-and-a-half. “As a wife, it’s scary,” she said of SEE SALUTE, P10
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wounded in what Douglas County Sheriff Tony Spurlock called “an ambushtype of attack.” Two civilians, who were not in the apartment, sustained non-life-threatening injuries. Law enforcement agencies from across the country — as close as Arapahoe County and as far as Oregon — attended the funeral. Dozens of cop cars filled the parking lot of the church, where two fire trucks hoisted a large American flag into the air. Bagpipes preceded the delivery of Parish’s casket, which was draped by the American flag. Men in uniform carried it into the church with family members in tow. With every step forward, ceremonial guards lining the walkway gave a slow and synchronized salute. “I’ve been to 20 or 25 of these,” said Douglas County Commissioner Lora Thomas, a former Colorado State Patrol major. “They get sadder every time.” An estimated 5,000 people were seated in the church. A blue hue filled the auditorium and on the stage, spotlights illuminated blown-up photos of Parrish, his wife Gracie and their two young daughters. Through tears, Gracie Parrish promised to raise her daughters in “a home that bleeds blue.” She read aloud a letter that she wrote to Parrish — whom she called her soulmate, hero and best friend. In the past, she would often write him letters of encouragement and emails filled with dreams and words of affirmations, she said. “This is a letter that I never thought I’d write,” Gracie Parrish said as she wept. “It’s a letter that I hope my girls can read one day and know every ounce of love I have for their daddy.” Parrish was born in Nashville, Tennessee, said his father Zackari Parrish II, who described his son to the auditorium filled with officers and
Photos of fallen Douglas County Deputy Zackari Parrish, along with pieces of his past, like his guitar, sit on the stage of Cherry Hills Community Church, 3900 Grace Blvd., for the funeral service on Jan. 5. IMAGE COURTESY OF 9NEWS
Law enforcement officers lead a ceremony to close the funeral of fallen Douglas County Deputy Zackari Parrish. The service was held at Cherry Hills Community Church, 3900 Grace Blvd., on Jan. 5. IMAGE COURTESY OF 9NEWS family members. As a child, he loved water sprinklers. He could make everyone laugh. He played baseball until he bought a guitar and started writing music. And he loved his role as a police officer. Parrish had been with the Douglas County Sheriff ’s Office for seven months and had previously served
more than two years with the Castle Rock Police Department. The most important part of Parrish’s life, his father said, was his faith. “He enjoyed life,” Parrish II said. “And the reason he enjoyed life is because he had Jesus in his heart.” Douglas County Sheriff Tony
Douglas County Sheriff Tony Spurlock speaks at the funeral service for fallen Douglas County Deputy Zackari Parrish at Cherry Hills Community Church, 3900 Grace Blvd., on Jan. 5. IMAGE COURTESY OF 9NEWS Spurlock took the stage to commend Parrish for his service as a deputy. When he listened to Parrish’s body camera audio from the Dec. 31 shooting, Spurlock said Parrish “never once used a foul word, raised his voice or used a derogatory term.” Instead, he pleaded with the suspect, begging, “Let me help you,” said Spurlock. “I’ve never heard a more calm voice in a call like that,” he said. “It’s up to us to remember him and to be like him.” Spurlock honored Parrish with a medal of valor for his courage and bravery. And a position on the Douglas County Regional SWAT team will forever be held by Parrish, he said. As the service came to a close, a muffled radio call played throughout the church. The voice on the other end repeatedly called out Parrish’s radio number: 1721. “Deputy Zackari Parrish,” the voice said, “may you rest in peace knowing that your strength lives on in your wife, your legacy will be carried out through your daughters, and that your honor will continue on with all of us. “1721, you are clear for end of watch. Thank you for your service and rest easy, sir, we have the watch from here.”
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Chief’s ‘heart sunk’ after learning former Castle Rock officer was deputy killed ‘We still consider Zack one of ours,’ chief says
up at night, is getting those phone calls. I never want to get another one like that again.” Shortly after noon on Dec. 31, Cauley appeared with other officials alongside Douglas County Sheriff Tony Spurlock at a news conference. He did not speak, but stood behind Spurlock with a look of grief on his face.
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Castle Rock Police Chief Jack Cauley was asleep in bed the morning of Dec. 31 when his phone rang. The call came from one of his commanders, Cauley said, and he immediately knew it would be serious. “I have some really bad news,” Cauley recalled the commander saying. “He said, `Well, four deputies with the Douglas County Sheriff ’s Office have been shot.’ And my heart sunk.” Cauley first uttered a few words of shock. “Before I could go on, he said, `Well there’s something else. One of those deputies is Zack Parrish.’ ” Processing tragic news Zackari Parrish, a 29-year-old husband and father of two, served more than two years with the Castle Rock Police Department before taking a position with the Douglas County Sheriff ’s Office, where he worked for seven months. Parrish was shot and killed while responding to a domestic disturbance in Highlands Ranch on New Year’s Eve. Four other officers and two civilians were also injured after a gunman opened fire on authorities early that morning. The suspect was later killed by a regional SWAT team.
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The video, narrated by Sheriff Tony Spurlock, shows the deputies responding twice to Riehl’s Highlands Ranch apartment before the shooting took place — first on noise complaints and again on reports of a domestic disturbance. “There’s a lot of information out there. I would like for you to hear from me about what happened,” Spurlock says in the first few minutes of the YouTube video. The video does not include any audio or clear video of Riehl, but does show deputies interacting with him both through closed doors and face-toface. The body camera footage begins by showing deputies approaching Riehl’s apartment at the Copper Canyon complex. Officers were first called to the apartment at 3 a.m. on a noise complaint, Spurlock said. They did not find evidence of a crime at the time, but are heard discussing Riehl’s emotional state. “I’m going to try and figure out how to calm him down,” a deputy is heard saying. The next clip shows a deputy speaking to a shadowy figure, presumably Riehl, sitting on the stairwell leading to Riehl’s apartment, whom the officer addressed as “Matt.” The individual’s face is completely silhouetted.
“Then my heart sunk even further,” Cauley said of learning Parrish was involved. “The initial news was that four deputies had been shot and he was one of them, but I could just tell from how I was getting the information that Zack may not make it.” Soon after the first call, Cauley learned Parrish had died from his injuries. “You hope and pray that everything’s going to be OK and then you find out that that isn’t what happened, and you just, I don’t know how to explain it, you just can’t hardly believe it,” he said. “It’s the first phone call like that I’ve had to take and when people ask me, as a chief what keeps me up at night, that’s what keeps me
A call to serve Cauley came to know Parrish personally in his time with the department. “I first met Zack on Dec. 22, 2014,” he said in a Jan. 4 interview. That day, Cauley interviewed Parrish in the final step of the department’s hiring process. Cauley remembers Parrish’s big smile and his firm handshake. He quickly learned Parrish was a man of faith and familyoriented. Parrish was leaving a career in banking to enter law enforcement, something Cauley found interesting and inquired more about. “It became pretty clear to me that he had a passion for law enforcement and he had a passion for serving the community. It was a calling for him and it was such a strong pull that that is why he decided to change careers.” After Parrish was hired, the two built a relationship because they routinely used the department’s fitness center at the same time. “It was more of Jack and Zack talking, and not Officer Parrish and the chief,” he said. That’s how Parrish was, Cauley
“We’re here because we want to make sure you’re OK,” the deputy says. “Do me a favor though, Matt. Next time, if you ever call us, try not to scream.” Then at 5:17 a.m., officers responded again to Riehl’s residence on a domestic disturbance call, which they identified as a mental health call after arriving, Spurlock said. “It’s Deputy Parrish, Douglas County Sheriff ’s Office. Hey Matt, it’s Zack,” says Parrish after deputies knock on Riehl’s door. The video explains officers spent several minutes trying to assist Riehl before Parrish made the call to detain Riehl on an “M-1.” An “M-1” is a mental-health hold approved by the Colorado Department of Human Services that officials, including law enforcement, can use when “an individual’s behavior is so risky that they need to be held in a hospital against their will,” according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness. “He’s going through a manic episode,” Parrish says in the recording while a man’s frantic voice can be heard in the background. “We’re going to take him.” Between 5:35 a.m. and 5:57 a.m. deputies worked on a plan to provide medical and mental health aid to Riehl, Spurlock said. “At 5:57, this is what took place,” Spurlock said. The video then cuts to audio of gunfire and multiple people yelling. “Back up, back up, back up, back up, back up,” a man is heard yelling over
other voices and gunshots. Spurlock explains as Riehl opened fire at the deputies, Parrish was shot and fell in a doorway, where he remained until the incident concluded at about 7:30. Davis went out a window “head first” and deputies Doyle and Pelle were hit “immediately,” but were able to leave the apartment through the front door. This is when the mental health call evolved into a crime, and Riehl became a suspect, Spurlock said. “They made an attempt to get back in but the volley of gunfire was too much,” Spurlock said of Doyle and Pelle before the video shows the two deputies running from the apartment. “I’m shot in the chest,” one deputy says after lying on the ground between neighboring apartment buildings. “I’m shot in the arm and the leg,” says the other while assisting his colleague on the ground. He’s heard telling another individual that Davis is still inside. A gunshot then rings out in the background. “He’s shooting out the window,” a deputy says. The deputies then run to another location where another gunshot pierces the air. For the next 90 minutes, Spurlock said, the suspect continued shooting and injured two civilians in adjacent apartments. The next video clip shows an armed officer standing at the base of the stairwell to Riehl’s apartment, looking up, when there is an explosion of rapid gunfire.
Castle Rock Police Chief Jack Cauley, left, and Zackari Parrish shake hands during the January 2015 police department swearing-in ceremony for Parrish. COURTESY PHOTO
said. He found ways to engage with people on a personal level. He described Parrish as a genuine person who had a sense of humor that could de-escalate any situation. When asked for a specific example of how Parrish left a positive impact on people, Cauley paused, then smiled. There were too many to choose from, he explained. “Zack was full of those,” he said. His love for people combined with a non-stop work ethic made Parrish a model officer, Cauley said, one he was proud to have and sad to see leave for another position with the sheriff ’s office in May 2017. “I had spent quite a bit of time with Zack trying to talk him out of leaving,” Cauley said. “When he left, I told him that when he got to the sheriff ’s office and if he felt he wanted to come back, he could call me and I’d make it happen.” ‘One of ours’ Parrish was known to everyone in the department, Cauley said, and will be missed by many people in the region. Their priorities moving forward are to ensure Parrish’s wife and children have the support they need. Cauley is also keeping a watchful eye on the mental health of his employees as they mourn Parrish. The department has police psychologists specializing in the loss of an officer ready to help if needed, he said. “Even though Zack had been gone for seven months,” Cauley said, “we still consider Zack one of ours.” “Parrish, can you hear me,” a man later yelled toward the apartment unit, to no response. More explosions of gunfire followed. It is not clear where the gunfire comes from. At 7:30 a.m., Spurlock says, officers went into Riehl’s apartment in an effort to rescue Parrish. Officers shot and killed Riehl in self-defense during that raid, Spurlock said, and also rescued the two injured civilians. In a news conference the day of the shooting, Spurlock said doctors told him Parrish was shot multiple times and “had no ability” to survive his injuries. A spokeswoman for the Douglas County Sheriff ’s Office said several officers were placed on paid administrative leave following the incident. Riehl also livestreamed a Periscope video of himself in the hours leading up to and including the shootout with law enforcement. The sheriff ’s office spokeswoman said the video was taken down at the request of the sheriff ’s office and is now evidence in the case. “I’m very proud of the officers and the men and women that were on that call that night. They did exactly what they were trained to do. They provided aid, they provided service, they provided care and compassion and unfortunately it turned violent. But I assure you,” Spurlock said in his closing remarks, “we are committed to do whatever we can to (address) the mental health issues in the county and whatever we can do anywhere in this state.”
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Details of killer’s past point to recent spiral Matthew Riehl reportedly struggled with mental health conditions before shooting of deputy BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
The man who killed a deputy and injured four officers and two civilians on New Year’s Eve in Highlands Ranch had a history with law enforcement in Colorado and Wyoming, was estranged from his family and reportedly was living with mental health issues. Matthew Riehl, 37, was killed in a Dec. 31 shootout with authorities. Douglas County Sheriff Tony Spurlock said Riehl used a rifle to fire at least 100 rounds at officers during a two-hour standoff before a regional SWAT team killed Riehl the suspect. Deputy Zackari Parrish, 29, a husband and father of two, died in the early morning incident. It remains unclear why Riehl began shooting at officers, but details of his past continued to emerge in the days after the New Year’s Eve incident. Riehl was well-known to law enforcement in both Wyoming and Colorado. The University of Wyoming police department began investigating Riehl after he made a series of “alarming” social media posts concerning the university’s law school and its professors, university spokesman Chad Baldwin said. The school increased security, warned students, staff and faculty and contacted the police department in Lone Tree — where Riehl lived after leaving Wyoming — about Riehl’s behavior. Lone Tree incidents The Lone Tree Police Department released a timeline on Jan. 2 outlining the agency’s interactions with him. Lone Tree police first encountered Riehl when responding to a family disturbance in June 2016, when Riehl was in an altercation with his father. The family did not press charges. In another incident, Riehl was issued a citation for careless driving for a traffic accident he was involved in on Feb. 18, 2017. On June 8 of last year, police conducted a welfare check on Riehl at the request of his mother, who had concerns about his mental health. Officers spoke with Riehl for nearly 15 minutes through a closed door because he would not let them in. Riehl stated he was not a danger to himself or others. Police provided mental health service information to Riehl and his family, but the family declined services, the department said. Police conducted another welfare check in August after Riehl reported his mother and brother had formed a suicide pact. Police determined that information was not true. On Nov. 10, a Lone Tree police of-
Caution tape blocks the entrance Jan. 1 to the apartment building in Highlands Ranch where the man who shot five law enforcement officers and two civilians lived. The suspect, Matthew Riehl, was shot and killed after a nearly two-hour standoff at Copper Canyon Apartments. ALEX DEWIND ficer issued Riehl a speeding ticket, which resulted in a court summons. Later that month, Riehl began sharing social media posts and YouTube videos about the traffic stop, alleging the officer lied to him and conducted an “illegal” stop. The Lone Tree Police Department said his behavior “escalated to include harassing emails directly to LTPD police officers.” Because Riehl had moved to Highlands Ranch by then, police contacted the Douglas County Sheriff ’s Office to investigate, according to the department’s timeline. On Nov. 14, a detective with the University of Wyoming Police Department contacted Lone Tree police regarding their investigation into Riehl’s comments toward the university. “Given that this remains an ongoing investigation, additional details may not be available. However, throughout this time period, LTDP has fully collaborated and cooperated with DCSO, the University of Wyoming Police Department and the suspect’s family on each incident involving Riehl,” the timeline said. Guns, livestreamed tirades A University of Wyoming Police Department report obtained by the TV station/news website Denver 7 and reported on by several media outlets shows family and friends told police Riehl suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder, was bipolar and was off his medications. He was also estranged from family in recent weeks and had mental breakdowns, the report said, although police did not find evidence Riehl had threatened violence toward others. Colorado Community Media requested the report but it was not immediately made available. On Jan. 3, a spokesman for the university police department said the report has been placed under review — meaning some of the information in it could be redacted — while Colorado authori-
ties continue to investigate the Dec. 31 shooting. Multiple media outlets, including the Associated Press, have reported on the contents of a Periscope video shot by Riehl after news broke that he had livestreamed the New Year’s Eve shooting. The video, showed in part by local TV stations, appears to show Riehl making one of the two 911 calls that brought officers to his residence that morning. During the livestream, Riehl tells dispatch he’d been drinking, owned guns and was the victim of domestic assault during an argument with his roommate. He also claimed he’d purchased more than 1,000 rounds of ammunition. Media later reported on police records showing Riehl allegedly purchased 11 guns at a Laramie, Wyoming, gun shop several years ago. Recent firearm training In recent months, Riehl sought firearm training with Kenaz Tactical Group, a shooting school based in Colorado Springs. In a news release from the business, owner Robert Butler said Riehl attended defensive firearms courses conducted by the company over the summer. “Mr. Riehl’s demeanor during the training sessions was not alarming, he interacted well with other students and seemed proud of his military career. Mr. Riehl provided his own firearms during the training sessions,” the release said. In speaking with Colorado Community Media, Butler said the company instructs a range of students, from civilians to first responders to military and other armed professionals. The defensive firearms course Riehl attended covers the “legal, moral and ethical use of ” firearms specifically in self-defense, Butler said. “We do talk about natural body responses to a threat,” he said. “We always encourage that fight is your last response.”
The company’s release said it is prepared to fully cooperate with authorities leading the investigation. A former lawyer, veteran Sharon Wilkinson, executive director of the Wyoming State Bar, confirmed to Colorado Community Media that Riehl was a licensed attorney in the state from 2011 to October 2016, when he voluntarily withdrew his membership. Riehl did not give a specific reason for leaving the bar, she said. “It’s not uncommon for attorneys to withdraw their membership in the month of October,” Wilkinson said. Membership fees are payable on Oct. 1 and due by the end of November. Attorneys who have moved out of the jurisdiction frequently withdraw if they know they will not practice in the area again, she said. The organization was notified Riehl changed his address to Lone Tree in July 2015. Before withdrawing, Riehl practiced law with MacPherson, Kelly & Thompson LLC., a firm in Rawlins, Wyoming. A statement from the firm said Riehl was employed there from 2011-14 as an associate attorney. “MacPherson, Kelly & Thompson, LLC has had no contact with Mr. Riehl, either socially or professionally, since he left the firm. MacPherson, Kelly & Thompson, LLC expresses its heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathies to the victims and their families,” the statement read. Riehl also opened his own private practice in 2014, Wilkinson said. The organization did not receive any complaints about Riehl while he was a practicing attorney. “That’s about all we know about him,” Wilkinson said. Deidre Forster, a spokeswoman for the Wyoming National Guard, also confirmed Riehl entered the Army Reserve in 2003 and the Wyoming National Guard in 2006. He was deployed to Iraq for a year in 2009 and was honorably discharged in 2012.
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the law enforcement profession. “But there is no better place for him to be. It’s a calling, not a job.” ••••• • 9:11 a.m. The bagpipers file to the bottom of the driveway. Honor Guard members ready to attention. Quiet descends on the crowd waiting at the church entrance, the only sounds a plane flying overhead, a bird chirping. The sun strains to shine through the clouds.
• 9:22 a.m. “Five minutes, five minutes.” The bagpipes’ lament drifts through the air as the band escorts the hearse up to the church entryway. Deputies and family members carry a coffin draped in the American flag through the phalanx of Honor Guard members, followed by Parrish’s wife, Gracie, escorted by two officers. Arms slowly rise in salute as the casket passes by. The men and women there to honor Parrish then fall into a line so long that it takes 1 1/2 hours for them to all get inside. The patches on their sleeves show they have come from near and far: Golden. Thornton. Chicago. City
of New York. Loveland. Sterling. Arapahoe County. Jefferson County. Portland. Adams County. Aspen. Northglenn. Summit County. Denver. Westminster. Larimer County. The U.S. Forest Service. Boulder. Mesa County. More. A few feet away, Highlands Ranch resident Miguel Gutierrez, 52, sits quietly on the back corner of a fire rescue truck, a small American flag in one hand, a coffee thermos in the other. “I cannot go inside — the fellow officers get to be first,” Gutierrez says. So he is praying, for Parrish and his family, for Parrish’s law enforcement brethren. “I have so much respect for the officers,” says Gutierrez, a Mexican
immigrant who became a U.S. citizen 15 years ago and who felt he had to be present to honor them all. “They protect my family. They risk their lives.” He shakes his head, his voice trails off, as he talks of the aching sorrow left behind for Gracie Parrish and her two young daughters. “It just breaks my heart.” It breaks all of our hearts. Reporter Alex DeWind contributed to this story. Ann Macari Healey writes about people, places and issues of everyday life. An award-winning columnist, she can be reached at ahealey@coloradocommunitymedia or 303-566-4100.
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Castle Pines Gabrielle Massman, of Castle Pines, was named to the fall 2017 president’s list at Union University. Castle Rock Reven Bradbury, of Castle Rock, was named to the fall 2017 honor roll at McPherson College. Bradbury is a freshman. Riley Bradbury, of Castle Rock, was named to the fall 2017 honor roll at McPherson College. Bradbury is a freshman. Chase Vincent Breckwoldt, of Castle Rock, graduated in December from the University of Kansas with a bachelor’s degree in geology and a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering. Jesse Freeman, of Castle Rock, was named to the fall 2017 honor roll at McPherson College. Freeman is
a junior. Elle Gillen, of Castle Rock, was named to the fall 2017 honor roll at McPherson College. Gillen is a sophomore. Daniel Price, of Castle Rock, was named to the fall 2017 dean’s list at Columbia College, Denver campus. Ryan Sayre, of Castle Rock, was named to the fall 2017 president’s list at Chadron State College. Tyler Traeger, of Castle Rock, was named to the fall 2017 dean’s list at Belmont University. Larkspur Kelli Marie Leachman, of Larkspur, graduated with high distinction in December from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a bachelor’s degree in business administration.
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VOICES Amid gun glut, ‘This is Colorado’ says too much and too little
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ouglas County Sheriff Tony Spurlock said, “This is Colorado. Everybody has a gun.” Seven words that create a mural. Should they be added to our license plates and the signs that welcome motorists entering the state? You could hear it on the trains at the airport. I would prefer almost anything else, but maybe Spurlock nailed it in the sad aftermath of the horrific, sad and depressing incident at the Copper Canyon Apartments in Highlands Ranch on Dec. 31. One news agency reported, “Another mass shooting in Colorado.”
Of course, everybody doesn’t have a gun. I don’t. We all make choices. I make my own, and generally I am the odd man out. I am neither better or smarter. I just don’t want a gun in the house. That old Second Amendment doesn’t keep me feeling safe and warm at night. Luck does. Bullets came through a common wall at Copper Canyon, and wounded neighbors who were minding their own business. “He was in the wrong place at the wrong time.” I hear that over and over. Jennifer and I talked about the shooting and about the sheriff.
The national spotlight was turned on and it was aimed at him. He did a commendable job of sorting through the known facts, acknowledging all of the fallen officers, while showing both objectivity and compassion. And in the middle of it, he said, “This is Colorado,” and the rest. The reality is more guns than people. Someone else, maybe my next-door neighbors, make up for me. My arsenal is made up of words. I wish Spurlock could have said, “This is Colorado. Everybody has a dictionary.” SEE SMITH, P13
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The support and love shown by our county in recent days is the reason I live and work in Douglas County. Here in the Douglas County School District, we partner with four different law enforcement jurisdictions: the Castle Rock, Lone Tree and Parker police departments, as well as the Douglas County Sheriff ’s Office. Did you know your school district is in contact with our law enforcement partners every day? The deputies and officers in Douglas County work around the clock to ensure our students and staff are safe at school. It truly is a community effort. At our high schools, you will find our School
hroughout the year the community is always so responsive to this column, and I really do appreciate you all so much and I am also grateful for all of the emails and questions that come in each week. As I have shared before, many of those emails and questions become the inspiration for this column, so thank you all and please keep those emails and questions coming. WINNING One of the questions that comes WORDS in frequently, especially around this time of year as people prepare to make changes or improve personally or professionally, is this: “I am looking to possibly make some changes and take my company to the next level. What is the best investment I can make to help grow my business?” There are so many possible Michael Norton ways to answer this question. And in each situation, I would ask more questions to uncover more about the business, research the industry, and ask about available resources, priorities, initiatives, products, services, the overall strategy, marketing and advertising campaigns, and the goals and objectives as well as what is driving those goals and objectives. But the one area that I find more often than any other, and the place where significant gains can be made in any company, is the people. The greatest investment that anybody or any business can make to see improvements in performance is an investment in themselves and in their people.
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Law enforcement, schools have strong partnership GUEST COLUMN
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here is a drumbeat in Douglas County. It is a rhythm that is present in all of us — many days, it is background noise that blends in with the other sounds of our lives. There are days, though, when the drumbeat reaches full volume. The drumbeat is what ties us all together — the partnerships and friendships that make a county of 850 square miles seem small, warm and comfortable. Recent events involving our local law enforcement partners have raised the drumbeat to a level that is nearly impossible to ignore. In times like these, we all put our differences and disagreements aside to come together as a community and family.
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Resource Officers. They are law enforcement employees who are assigned to one high school to provide security and support. At our elementary and middle schools, our School Marshal Officers make multiple unannounced visits to the schools each day. They are also law enforcement employees who visit and patrol our schools. If there is a concern in one of our 89 schools, students can send a text from their cell phone. The Text-A-Tip program is completely secure and anonymous. We also utilize the Safe2Tell program in DCSD. Anyone can call and submit an anonymous report about anything that concerns or threatens you, your friends, your family or your community. DCSD works closely with our police and sheriff ’s teams to ensure we have the best possible protection for our children. While they may assist with a law enforcement issue at our schools, they are also building relationships. It is incredibly heartwarming to see our deputies and officers interact with our kids, and even go the extra mile
NORTON FROM PAGE 12
Whether you are trying to grow a ebusiness, get yourself in shape, break a bad habit, elevate morale, eliminate complacency, improve employee retention, expand market share, increase profitability, change the culture, or anything else that you are hoping to expand, improve, or increase, anything else at all where you are trying to move the needle in a positive direction, the very best investment that you can make is an investment in yourself and in your people. Many of the questions have come from entrepreneurs who have built a great business on their passion but never really knew how to manage or lead others. An investment in management training or some level of executive coaching for themselves would go such a long way. The salesperson who has done well but is not making the numbers they or their company really need them to make — without a doubt an investment in a personal development program or sales training program is an investment they can make for themselves or the company should make for them. The emails I receive come from people in human resources or company administrators too. Many times, investments in people or staff seem to go toward the salespeople or revenue generating personnel. What about the customer care teams, the product teams, accounting, operations, and everyone else? Every team member deserves an investment in training and an opportunity to participate in the success of the company and improve the morale and attitude as well. And investments aren’t just about money, are they? Investments in people include gratitude and appreciation, communication, collaboration, and making everyone
to make sure they are successful in school! I am incredibly proud of DCSD’s relationship with our four law enforcement partners. It is a strong relationship that typically goes unnoticed. The drumbeat is loud and strong these days in Douglas County as we continue to support and pray for the family and friends of Zackari Parrish, as well as all of the deputies, officers and civilians so greatly impacted by this recent tragedy. On behalf of the Douglas County School District, I want to thank each and every one of our law enforcement partners. Every day, you put yourselves in harm’s way to serve and protect all of us. I also want to thank the families of our men and women in blue — I can only imagine the waiting and the worrying you experience, knowing that your loved one may be in danger. You all have our deep appreciation and respect for your service to our students and our community. Douglas County, thank you for hearing the loud drumbeat and supporting one another during this time. Together, we are stronger. Erin Kane is the interim superintendent of the Douglas County School District.
SMITH FROM PAGE 12
Or, “This is Colorado. Everybody owns an original work of art.” I am not living in a dream world. I am trying to survive in a country that has a state (Michigan), that has a town, that has a bank, that offers a rifle if you open an account. I have never been to Nucla, Colorado. I have been tempted because of its name. Take away the “N” and what do you have? My alma mater. It has something else: a law that requires everyone in town to own a gun. (Except for those who can’t afford them, conscientious objectors, felons, and those with mental or physical disabilities.) Wouldn’t it be better if everyone in town were required to own a copy of Mozart’s “Jupiter Symphony”? Save your exasperations with me over this. I’ve heard it. “Freedom of ” and “freedom from”
are two different things, and we have both in Colorado. For now. I had a cap gun when I was a kid. I liked the smell after I shot a cap. (Do they still sell cap guns?) Replica guns are sold, and they are supposed to have distinguishing orange tips. But they have been used during criminal activities. If you use a toy gun or a replica gun during a crime in Chicago, you are treated just like you would be if you had used a real gun. There’s a new makeshift memorial every day. It’s an industry. It’s a reality. I know someone who knows someone who was the first person shot in Las Vegas. She survived. Was it fate? God? I think it was luck. Orson Welles said, “Nobody gets justice. People only get good luck or bad luck.” Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast.net.
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feel like they are a part of the team and the success of the organization. An investment in ourselves is not just about business either. We need to take care of ourselves before we can take care of anyone else. Too often people miss this opportunity. Instead of investing in themselves they let stress, work, to-do lists, and being on the go dictate their schedules. If this is you, stop it. Stop and take the time for you. What is it you really want to be, do, or have? An investment in ourselves is the ultimate productivity vehicle. What does an investment in ourselves look like? Well it could be a gym membership or a membership in a massage program. Could be a personal coach — many times people think coaches are only for athletes or business people, but personal coaches are a great place to start. Enrolling in a seminar or training program. Time, an investment in time for ourselves to read, write, think, meditate, pray, or just walk. But scheduled and focused “me” time is essential to true growth. An investment in a college class, a cooking class, or a dance class or in any other hobby or passion that we might have also inspires growth and creativity. Do you want to grow personally or professionally? Do you want to see your company grow? I have a very simple solution for you, a personal recommendation for you … invest in yourself and in your people. So how about you? Are you right where you want to be, or do you wrestle with the same question about where to make the best investment to grow yourself or your business? Either way I would love to hear your questions and your story at gotonorton@gmail.com. And when we remember to make the right investments in both our personal and our professional life, it really will be a better than good week. Michael Norton is a resident of Castle Rock, the former president of the Zig Ziglar Corporation, a strategic consultant and a business and personal coach.
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2014.” The advertisement became national news as salt in an open wound of changing demographics in metro Denver neighborhoods — it drew protests and an apology letter to Denver Mayor Michael Hancock in November, the Associated Press reported — and politicians like Duran are still pushing for more affordable housing. State Sen. Rachel Zenzinger, D-Arvada, is introducing a bill to “expand attainable housing programs,” Gidfar said. Chances for such a bill passing are by no means certain, though — last year’s House Bill 17-1309 was projected to provide the state with $7.6 billion in fiscal year 2018-19 to fund affordable housing efforts, and it failed in the Republican-controlled Senate. Republicans, for their part, say that more opportunities for first-time homebuyers could come if lawmakers changed state law that makes suing builders too easy. Entire multi-family developments can be pulled into one lawsuit that might only involve one or a few homes in it, Holbert said. Condominiums and townhomes “are cost-prohibitive to build in Colorado” due to current law, Holbert said. “Last session, we passed House Bill 17-1272, which provided some relief,” he said, but “that bill was a first down, not a touchdown,” and we “should work toward limiting lawsuit abuse.” State Sen. Jack Tate, R-Centennial, said he’ll push for renewal and expansion of affordable housing-tax credits that incentivize private development of lower-income housing. Finding affordable housing is an issue for middle-class residents, too,
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said, “the citizens won’t pass a tax increase.” Senate President Kevin Grantham, R-Cañon City, supported that bill along with Duran. Echoing Neville, Senate Majority Leader Chris Holbert, R-Parker, said $300 million in upcoming revenue would be appropriate to add for roadand-bridge projects. Asking voters to approve bond spending would be another opportunity, Holbert added. With Democratic Gov. John Hickenlooper willing to spend some of the added $286 million in projected revenue over the current and next fiscal year — a stronger-than-expected economy raised expectations, and the recent federal tax bill could raise more another $300 million on top of that in Colorado in the next fiscal year alone, state data said — the chances for some amount of transportation increase look safe. The Colorado Department of Transportation garnered about a $1.4 billion budget in general for 2017, and lawmakers last session added nearly $2 billion for transportation projects specifically in coming years. Unhappy with gentrifying Colorado has to figure out how not to push out residents who have grown up here, said Duran, who referenced an Ink! Coffee location that displayed a sidewalk sign that read, “Happily Gentrifying the Neighborhood Since
said state Rep. Brittany Pettersen, D-Lakewood — and that includes teachers. “Our education committee is looking at dealing with our teacher shortage,” Pettersen said. “Our teachers aren’t able to (continue to) live in communities they live in on their salary.” What to do with PERA? The Public Employees’ Retirement Association, Colorado’s public-pension system, is more than $30 billion underfunded, and that’s varying degrees of alarming depending on who’s talking. The shortage “jeopardize(s) retirement security for many thousands of Coloradans as well as the fiscal health of the state,” Tate said. “To keep our promises to retirees as well as current workers, comprehensive pension plan reform is essential.” The program manages about $44 billion for more than 560,000 current and former public employees — teachers, police, and other local- and state-government employees. It’s a math problem, not a partisan issue, Tate said — but party leadership differed. “It needs to be solvent,” Neville said. There “has to be structural reform.” On the other hand, state Senate Minority Leader Lucia Guzman, DDenver, said the program is not on the verge of bankruptcy, adding, “I’m not sure we have to do (reform) this year.” Some conservative critics argue that PERA should transition from its current structure as a defined-benefits plan — in which the employer guarantees a specific retirement amount and bears the risk of promising the
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Q&A with state Sen. Chris Holbert Republican says focus must be on roads, bridges Republican state Sen. Chris Holbert served four years in the Colorado House of Representatives before he was elected to the state Senate in 2014. He currently serves as the state Senate majority leader. Holbert represents District 30, which covers Lone Tree, Highlands Holbert Ranch, Roxborough Park and part of Parker, among other areas in the county. He also runs his own consulting business, The Earn Principle LLC. What is the most important issue for the Legislature to tackle this session, and what needs to be done? The number one priority for the 2018 general session is to fund the construction and maintenance of roads and bridges. Our economy is
booming, which means that tax revenue forecasts continue to rise. Senate Republicans have suggested that $300 million of that revenue be dedicated to roads and bridges. No new tax, no tax increase, just use what the People are already paying to fix our roads. Our question to Governor Hickenlooper and House leadership is not whether we should spend tax dollars on that glaring need. Rather, it is what is their number? If not $300 million, then how much? Describe two pieces of legislation that you plan to sponsor. Improving alternatives in higher education will be my personal focus during the 2018 general session. One bill will seek to provide online opportunities for a first-year, first-time freshman in pursuit of a four-year degree. I’ll also be working to allow community colleges to offer a two-year nursing degree that would hopefully provide transferability to a four-year institution as a thirdyear student. Next, the General Assembly passed a bill in 2016 that will allow
grocery stores and convenience stores to sell full strength beer, as opposed to 3.2 percent beer, starting Jan. 1, 2019. During the 2018 session, I will carry a bill that will have bipartisan sponsorship in both chambers to address a long list of statutory issues relating to that conversion. The intent will be to standardize public safety requirements between liquor, grocery and convenience stores. For this session to be deemed a success, what must happen? In 2016, with a Republican Senate and a Democrat House, 56 percent of all bills passed through both chambers. The governor vetoed two bills. In 2017, still with a Republican Senate and Democrat House, we passed 62 percent of all bills. Again, the governor vetoed two bills. While some use the word “gridlock” to describe our state legislative process, that word simply doesn’t fit. Most constituents never hear how productive our sessions actually are. Can we achieve 66 percent in 2018? I would consider that a success.
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legislation this year that will provide immediate relief to those citizens who are struggling to pay for health insurance and medical bills in our state. The average premium in Colorado for individual policies is expected to increase by a incredible 27% next year. I hope to change the rules in our state which currently don’t allow people to buy less expensive policies, if they choose to do so. Additionally, I hope to help craft rules that will make the costs of healthcare services more transparent to our citizens, so they know what prices to expect before those services are rendered. After all, no one likes surprise medical bills. For this session to be deemed a success, what must happen? For the 2018 session in a split statehouse to be successful, all legislators know that we need to work in a bipartisan, bicameral way. Having seen so many examples of lawmakers coming together to do the right thing for Colorado in 2017, I am excited and confident that this session deliver some great accomplishments.
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Avenue in Golden, or Main Street in Littleton, and the same thing can be seen. A sight that hikers will run into on the trails in Lakewood’s Bear Creek Lake Park, Westminster’s Standley Lake, and Parker’s Cottonwood Community Park — dogs. Dogs everywhere. With all the outdoor activities, Colorado has been a very petfriendly place for years. But more and more, that friendliness is coming inside to businesses.
THE INCREASE IN PET SPENDING “Americans are spending more time than ever working and dogs can alleviate the stress associated with a busy lifestyle. Dogs also help people get outside in the age of social media and online friendships. Dogs can act as icebreakers in social situations and even increase social circles and new friendships through meeting up at dog parks, dogfriendly restaurants, bars, or breweries, and by meeting and speaking to
neighbors during routine walks. More pet owners consider their pet to be a member of the family — 95 percent, according to a study in 2015 by Harris Poll. This is reflected in the massive boom in spending seen recently on veterinary care, food, pet services, pet supplies, and of course, traveling with pets.” — Erin Ballinger, editor and pet-friendly travel expert at BringFido.com
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“Denver is a very dog-friendly city,” wrote Erin Ballinger, an editor and pet-friendly travel expert at BringFido, a dog travel directory website and app that provides unbiased reviews, detailed pet policy information and more to pet owners, in an email interview. “BringFido lists 76 hotels, 90 vacation rentals, 238 restaurants and bars, 12 dog parks, and several hiking trails and stores in the metro area that are dog-friendly.” Since starting in 2005, BringFido also provides online reservations on thousands of bed & breakfasts, vacation rentals and campgrounds that welcome pets in 150 countries worldwide. “More and more businesses are becoming dog-friendly and offer amenities for pets, like dog-friendly hotels, which offer amenities like treats, loaner dog beds, room service menus, dog-walking stations and bowls,” Ballinger said. “Restaurants and bars will have servers bring water bowls for dogs and some offer dog treats, a doggie menu, or dog beer like Bowser Beer.” One example in Denver is The Watering Bowl, 5411 Leetsdale Drive, which blends together a bar/restaurant and dog park. It’s a 7,000-square-foot outdoor dog park that hosts dog birthday parties, “bark” mitzvahs, and even dog weddings, and serves green chili, pizza, craft beer and cider cocktails for their owners. SEE PETS, P17
Highlands Ranch prepares for another winter cultural series BY CLARKE READER CREADER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
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or many people, winter is a time to stay inside and burrow into one’s blanket and couch. But for those looking to share a love of the arts with fellow appreciators, the Highlands Ranch Community Association has COMING covered. ATTRACTIONS you The 17th annual Winter Cultural Series kicks off tonight, Jan. 11, at 7 p.m. at Cherry Hills Community Church, 3900 Grace Blvd. “We want to offer the same caliber of performances you’d find in downtown Denver,” said Amanda Arnce, comClarke Reader munity events manager with the community association. “But if you come to us, we get rid of the high cost and hassle of going downtown.” The first show of this year’s season is the award-winning Lamont Jazz Orchestra, a premier large jazz ensemble, performing original music by students and faculty as well as the standard canon of modern jazz literature, followed by Ballet Ariel performing “Rikki-Tikki-Tavi,” an original ballet based on the short story in Rudyard Kipling’s classic “Jungle Book,” on Jan. 25. On Feb. 8, the Denver and District Pipe Band will be performing, along with Irish and Highlands Dancers. “It’s a beautiful evening of music and dance,” Arnce said. The final show of the season will be on Feb. 22, with Opera Colorado performing “Cinderella,” inspired by the traditional fairytale and Rossini’s take on the story. “Our audiences love these seasons, and we’re always looking for new kinds off performers for them,” Arnce said. “Every show is a great night of music, and the chapel is a beautiful venue.” Attendees are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance, and can do so by calling 303-471-8859 or www.HRCAonline.org/ tickets. Magnolia blooms in winter Commerce City is getting a little more artsy with the grand opening celebration of the Magnolia Street Art Space, from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 12. The new space is finished, and a pop-up exhibited called Emerge will be opening in the space to celebrate the achievement. Emerge will display diverse work from more than 20 artists, and is being curated by former Ice Cube Gallery members Karen Roehl and Ron Gerbrandt. Some of the exhibited artists include Kevin Weckbach, Vanessa Garcia, Susie Hyer, SEE READER, P17
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In Westminster’s Orchard outdoor shopping center, The Lazy Dog opened on Dec. 20 at 14618 Delaware St. The restaurant offers a unique take on Midwestern comfort food, as well as scratch cocktails. And for its 1,700-square-foot patio, which includes a fire pit, the restaurant offers a menu for dogs. “When our founder, Chris Simms, first came up with the idea for this restaurant in a lodge in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, a dog was sleeping by the fire,” said Rob Prowers, manager of the Orchard location. “A lot of people consider their dog a member of the family, and they want to bring the dog with them when they go out.” The Lazy Dog menu for pooches includes free bowls of water and a grilled hamburger patty or chicken breast with brown rice. “People in Colorado love their dogs so much that we knew this concept would be successful here, and we are very excited to have the first Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar location in Colorado,” said The Orchard’s marketing director, Renee Bochnovich. Those who prefer felines to dogs can visit to the Denver Cat Company, 3929 Tennyson St., which opened in 2014, making it the third cat café in the country, according to information from the business. Denver Cat Company features adoptable cats from partner rescues, Life Is Better and PawsCo. There is a small entry fee to help pay for fostering the cat, and customers can expect to find around 15 cats at the cafe, all of whom are fully vetted and ready for adoption. As of November 2017, the cafe has facilitated the adoptions of more than 400 cats. Customers can also purchase
cat-themed gift items, Solar Roast coffee, a selection of teas and other drinks, and prepackaged snacks. “The humanization of pets is a current trend and has been gaining momentum over the past decade and
just continues to rise,” Ballinger said. “Since people are working so much, they want to spend their free time with their pets who may be cooped inside or left alone while they are working.”
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Learning art with alcohol If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to discover a new hobby, why not try your hand at a little art? And fortunately, Golden’s Drink and Draw provides a little liquid courage for the hesitant. Held from 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 16, at 909 11th Street, the event is the first in a series that examines the principles of design, including shape, form, texture, pattern, scale and balance. Teacher Laura Herb will cover examples of architecture and fashion to give students a full understanding of, and an ability to properly use, this vocabulary. The theme for the evening is line, and attendees will use ink and conte crayon to make their own version of a female figure by Honore’ Daumier. And yes, there is a complimentary cocktail included in the evening. For tickets, visit www.eventbrite. com/e/drink-and-draw-elementsand-principles-of-design-color-tickets-40787515557.
Clarke’s concert of the week - St. Vincent at the Fillmore Annie Clark, better known under her performing name, St. Vincent, is one of the most eclectically dynamic artists in modern music. You need only know that she made an album with the Talking Heads’ David Byrne to get a sense of the approach she takes to music. In 2017, she released “Masseducation,” which was one of her most critically acclaimed albums, and highlighted her electronic-influenced side. But she can still wring tears out of listeners like nobody’s business, as she shows on “New York.” And so, fans of one of our generation’s best musicians shouldn’t miss St. Vincent at the Fillmore Auditorium, 1510 Clarkson St., beginning at 8 p.m. on Jan. 15. Go to www.livenation.com/venues/14664/fillmore-auditorium-denver to get your tickets.
and Josh Frye. There will also be food and music. For more information, check out www.derbyartdistrict.com. Visit Colony 933 Most people are familiar with the concept of mystery dinner theater, but Colony 933 creates a mystery dancetheater experience for audiences. Colony 933 will be performing at Novo Coffee, 1700 E. 6th Ave., at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 11, Friday, Jan. 12, and Saturday, Jan. 13, and Thursday, Jan. 18, and Friday, Jan. 19. Produced by Control Group Productions and directed by Kate Speer with a plot written by Frankie Toan, the show takes audiences to a post-apocalyptic world, where the sun hasn’t risen for years. The performance is an immersive, interactive work where the audience uncovers the clues and decides the outcome.
The newly opened Lazy Dog restaurant in Westminster celebrates man’s best friend through its decor, and by offering a menu specifically for dogs in its patio. PHOTOS BY CLARKE READER
The newly opened Lazy Dog restaurant in Westminster celebrates man’s best friend through its sculpture work, and by offering a menu specifically for dogs in its patio. The dog menu at the newly opened Lazy Dog restaurant in Westminster.
Clarke Reader’s column on culture appears on a weekly basis. A community editor with Colorado Community Media, he can be reached creader@ coloradocommunitymedia.com.
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on forecasted need, and the number of pilots available, he said. “If projection goes up, need goes up,” Callender said. “It’s all supply and demand.” However, there are a few major contributors that can be associated with or attributed to a shortage of airline pilots, said Kevin Kuhlmann, a professor and the associate chair in the Aviation and Aerospace Science Department at Metropolitan State University of Denver. These are: legislation that stems from the 2009 plane crash of Colgan Air Flight 3407, a massive retirement rate of pilots and the cost of education and training.
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Colgan Air Flight 3407 crashed into a house just outside of its destination city of Buffalo, New York. A total of 50 people died in the crash — 49 crew members, including the two pilots, and passengers, and one person in the house. The incident triggered legislation. New standards for first officers, also refered to as co-pilots, raised their minimum of flight experience level from 250 hours to 1,500 hours — the same amount that captains must accumulate. It took effect in August 2013. How the new legislation plays into the potential shortage of airline pilots, Kuhlmann said, is it creates a vacuum of hireable pilots. The larger, major airlines, such as Delta and United, for example, want to hire the pilots who have a surplus of 3,000 to 4,000 in-flight hours. Often, pilots earn these hours from working at a smaller, regional airline, such as Frontier and Spirit, for example, or through corporate aviation or as charter pilots. The regional airlines try to attract and retain the qualified candidates — those who have earned 1,500 in-flight hours and their Air Transport Pilot certificate — from other sources, such as instructors at flight schools or perhaps the military. As it is, the number of pilots earning their ATP is barely keeping up with the number of job openings for airline pilots, Stege said. One thing that may be helping to ease the crunch, Kuhlmann said, is some airlines are starting to look at colleges and interview aviation students, keeping in mind that they still have a ways to go before all the credentials are met.
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Cost of education, flight training Being a pilot is “one of the best jobs you could ever have,” Stege said. But there’s no denying that it takes a lot of dedication and the initial flight training is expensive. To earn a degree in aviation in addition to all the certifications needed, Stege said, it can cost a person upward of $80,000 to $100,000 or more. Sarah Denton knew she wanted to pursue a career in aviation since she was a teenager. “My grandpa is my role model and inspiration to become a pilot,” Denton said. “I remember walking up to my best friend one morning before school, and telling her that I wanted to fly like my grandpa did.” Her grandfather is a fantastic storyteller, she said, so she grew up hearing his stories about the Vietnam War — he was a weapon systems operator and flew an F-4 Phantom II. Now, Denton, 25, is a private pilot and is working as a line service technician for Signature Flight Support at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport. However, she was recently offered a position with Jeppesen where she will work as a navigation information analyst. Denton received a couple scholarships that helped pay for her training, but she also had to take out loans. But for her, it was worth it, she said. “Pilots are in high demand,” Denton said. But “it’s also just a fun industry
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with a variety of jobs both on the ground and in the air.” She suggests taking jobs in the industry that will provide a variety of different perspectives. “Enjoy the journey,” Denton said. “Don’t let finances stop you, because there is always a way.” Once a person has earned a commercial pilot certificate and a certified flight instructor certificate, he or she may teach at a flight school. Stege’s guess is that flight instructors can earn about $15 to $20 an hour, but it is difficult to do it as a full-time job. Scott Frank, 27, of Broomfield graduated from Metro on Dec. 15 with a bachelor’s degree in aviation technology with a professional pilot concentration. This spring, he will be starting an internship with a major airline where he will work in the chief pilot’s office at Denver International Airport. His long-term goal is to work for an international major airline. “It’s a step-by-step process,” Frank said, but added that so far, it’s been the most rewarding thing he’s done. Frank currently works as a flight instructor for Western Air Flight Academy out of Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport, and he enjoys it because he likes seeing the smiles on people’s faces. From the first day of students’ flight training when they know nothing about aviation to the “perma-grin” they get after their first solo, Frank said. “I love my job.” Pay for pilots depends on what they are flying and for whom, said Jeff Price, an author and professor in the
Department of Aviation and Aerospace at Metro. Some companies pay better than others, and the regional airlines typically pay less than the major airlines, Price said. In general, during “the first few years, they don’t make a lot at all,” Price said. But “then it really starts jumping.” Some pilots can make as little as $18,000 to $23,000 in their early years, he said. Others, during their first few years at the charter and regional levels, can make somewhere between $25,000 to $45,000. A pilot of 10 or 20 years can easily be making an excess of six figures, with some into the $200,000 and up range with a major airline, Price said. Retirement, employment cutbacks For about a decade prior to Sept. 11, 2001, airlines went through a rough patch of time, Stege said. “Then 9/11,” he added, “and that hit them hard.” In those years, Stege said, the industry was not hiring, employees suffered from pay cuts and furloughs, and pilot pensions were taken away. Airlines were merging, and others went bankrupt. Now that the economy is recovering, the airline industry is as well, Stege said. But in his opinion, it’s still only been within the past few years that it’s beginning to bounce back. Kuhlmann agrees. After the 9/11 attacks in 2001, airlines cut the pay scale significantly, so there fewer people wanting to enter the industry, Kuhlmann said.
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“We’re slowly seeing a rebound to that,” he said, “but there’s still not enough to fill the need.” Another thing that airlines will need to keep up with so as not to experience a shortage of airline pilots is the number of pilots retiring, Stege said. On July 15, 2009, the FAA issued a ruling that raised the mandatory retirement age of airline pilots from 60 to 65. It helped pilots approaching retirement age in that period of time, Callender said. However, within the next decade or so, there will be a massive retirement rate of pilots from the Vietnam era, Kuhlmann said. The time period for the Vietnam era, as defined by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, is Aug. 5, 1964 through May 7, 1975, but begins in February 1961 for veterans who served in the Republic of Vietnam during that period. It should be noted that not all pilots from that time period flew in the war, Callender added. No matter which stance a person takes on whether there is or not a pilot shortage, one thing for certain is that pilots enter the career for the love of flying. And to become a pilot, specifically a professional pilot, it takes true passion, Price said. “If, when you’re not flying you wish you were, then a pilot career is what you need,” Price said. “It’s a feeling that you must do this. Your life will have a hole in it that can never be filled if you don’t pursue it. Oh, and the view is pretty cool, too.”
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Cowboy poets, storytellers and singers gather again in Golden BY CHRISTY STEADMAN CSTEADMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
It’s that time again to get a taste of the old west in contemporary style at the Colorado Cowboy Poetry Gathering. The gathering “captures the lifestyle of the cowboy heritage,” said Susie Knight of Conifer, an award-winning cowboy poet and singer/songwriter. But “it’s new sounds with a Western connection.” The 29th annual event takes place Jan. 19-21 at the American Mountaineering Center in Golden. It will feature 16 acts — some are local to Colorado, others come from across the U.S. and a few are international acts, traveling from as far away as Australia. This will be the fifth year that Knight has performed at the gathering, and each year, she looks forward to seeing familiar faces and meeting new fans. “It’s a reunion, almost,” she said.
The late Liz Masterson, an awardwinning Western singer who was one of the main organizers of the gathering for more than 25 years, lost her fiveand-a-half-year battle with cancer in December. “She was the heartbeat of this gathering,” Knight said, adding that although Masterson will be missed, Masterson’s wishes are that people enjoy the gathering as usual. “Performances will range from hilarious stories to exceptional songs and old-fashioned yodeling,” Knight said, adding that all are family- friendly. New this year is a film showing of a documentary called “I Found my Tribe,” about Canada’s Doris Daley, an award winning cowboy poet who is performing at this year’s gathering in Golden. One thing that Vic Anderson, a singer/songwriter and cowboy poet for more than 60 years, enjoys the most about the Colorado Cowboy Poetry Gathering is the outreach.
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IF YOU GO… WHAT: 2018 Colorado Cowboy Poetry Gathering WHEN: Jan. 19-21 WHERE: American Mountaineering Center, 710 10th St. in Golden COST: Individual tickets range in cost from $20-$70, depending on performance session selected and seating. A weekend pass that grants access to any and all five of the performances costs $150 per person. DETAILS: The Colorado Cowboy Poetry Gathering is a three-day festival of Western music, poetry and storytelling. This year features 17 performers. Information/purchase tickets: www.coloradocowboygathering.com their stellar performances to the real American cowboy of yesterday and today who live the ranch life. “It’s just real,” Bradley said. But, he added, “you don’t have to be a cowboy to love it.”
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Castle View grad brings steer to National Western Douglas County resident returns to complete his Catch-a-Calf project BY TOM MUNDS TMUNDS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
The walls of the barn at the National Western Stock Show Complex echoed with the whine of clippers and the hum of blow driers as Douglas County resident Charles Granie and 39 other Catch-a-Calf exhibitors stabled and began preparing their animals for judging that will complete their year-long project. “I caught a calf at last year’s stock show and now I am here so they can judge how well I did the job of raising the animal,” Granie said. “You don’t keep the calf you catch. They deliver one to you about May. I actually got a calf from South Dakota because the calf I was supposed to get got out of the pen and ran away.” The Castle View High School graduate said the calf he raised was a big baby and it took two to three months before he was able to establish a good relationship and friendship with his calf that he named Bubba. Granie, a member of the Douglas County 4-H, worked with Bubba at least an hour a day and frequently for several hours a day on the weekends. He said he grew up on a ranch so raising a calf wasn’t new to him. He said he spent long hours grooming and feeding the calf that is now a steer that weighs between 1,500 and 1,600 pounds. He said he was pleased with all he did to raise Bubba. He said if he could change anything he would feed the animal more so it would weigh more for the show. “It is always hard not to get really attached to the steer because you spend more hours with the animal
Charles Granie grooms his steer Bubba in preparation for this year’s Catch-a- Calf judging at the National Western Stock Show. The Castle View High School graduate successfully caught a calf at last year’s National Western and spent almost a year raising another calf to a steer that weighs more than 1,500 pounds. He and the other 39 competitors returned to the National Western Stock Show Complex Jan 5-6 in preparation for the judging that will complete their year-long project. PHOTOS BY TOM MUNDS than most people spend with their dogs,” he said. “I have had experience as I have raised and sold four steers at National Western so I know the feeling when time comes to part with the animal. But it will be hard to see Bubba go.” He has plans for the future that begins when he starts classes Northwestern Community College. He said he isn’t sure about a major but is sure it will be in the agriculture field. Catch-a-Calf candidates come from Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska and Wyoming to compete in Nation-
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Charles Granie waters his steer Bubba as he prepares the animal for the Catch-a- Calf judging being held during the National Western Stock Show.
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fax Ave., Aurora. Aurorafox.org, 303739-1970. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. The City of Aurora’s Library and Cultural Services Department announced that the Fox has a new executive producer, Helen R. Murray, who will be involved on a part-time basis as of Jan. 2 and full-time after July 9. She has been with the Hub in Fairfax, Virginia, and is an award-winning playwright and actress.
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“Crone of Cordoba” is an assemblage by Littleton artist Sue Blosten, created with meta, paint, ceramics, rattan, leather and fabric. It is in her exhibit, “Reckless Abandon” at Bricolage Gallery, inside Art Parts in Boulder. PHOTO BY MICKIE LAMB.
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CLUBS Editor’s note: To add or update a club listing, e-mail calendar@coloradocommunitymedia.com. Recreation Camping Singles is a group of Colorado single adults who enjoy camping, fishing, hiking, swimming, biking, sightseeing, photography, the camaraderie of others, and starry nights around the camp fire. We usually camp in designated forest service or state park campgrounds within 2 to 5 hours of Denver. We welcome all single adults. Our membership ranges from the 40s to 60-plus. We usually meet at 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month. For specific meeting information, contact campingsingles@gmail.com Castle Rock Bridge Club plays a friendly, ACBL-sanctioned duplicate game at 1 p.m. every Monday and Wednesday at Plum Creek Golf Club, 331 Players Club Drive, Castle Rock. For assistance in finding a bridge partner, call Georgiana Butler at 303-810-8504. Go to www.castlerockbridge.com.
castlerockhistoricalsociety.org Castle Rock Orchestra is a fun, stress-free community orchestra open to all adults. Rehearsals are Sundays from 2-4 p.m. at First United Methodist Church of Castle Rock, 1200 South St. Visit castlerockorchestra. org or call 303-408-0980. Requesting more string players. Castle Rock Quilt Club meets from 6:308:30 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of each month at New Hope Presbyterian Church, Castle Rock. A meet and greet social begins at 6 p.m. All persons interested in quilting are encouraged to attend. Visit www.crqc. org for information. Castle Pines Table Tennis Club is a group of men playing competitive table tennis in a member’s basement. We play every two weeks on a weekday evening for two hours and typically play doubles so more members can participate. Very informal, no dues. If interested, contact Joe at crsooner@ comcast.net.
Castle Rock Local History Museum is open from noon to 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays. Located at 420 Elbert St. Call 303-814-3164 or e-mail crmuseum@ comcast.net and visit www.castlerockmuseum.org
Christian Literature Book Club. Join a group of adults and teens who are interested in reading and discussing Christian literature. The club meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month at the Philip S. Miller Library in Castle Rock. For further information, contact Jane Smith at 303-688-7712 or send an email to jsmith@dclibraries.org
Castle Rock Historical Society presents a historical presentation on the second Thursday of each month at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Refreshments are served at 6:30 p.m. and the presentation is at 7 p.m. Visit
Cherokee Ranch and Castle Foundation offers photography hikes, afternoon tea times, naturalist talks and castle tours. The castle also can be rented for special events. Call 303-688-5555 ext. 11 during business hours.
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Cycle Club meets at 9 a.m. Saturdays in the parking lot of Southeast Christian Church. Tour the streets of Parker, Elizabeth and Castle Rock. Call John at 720-842-5520. Douglas County Elks Lodge 2873 meets at 7 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of every month at the Douglas County Fairgrounds & Events Center, Kirk Hall, 500 Fairgrounds Drive, Castle Rock. The lodge is actively seeking a permanent venue in the Castle Rock area. All “Stray Elks” are invited to attend and to be involved in the growth and activities of this new social and community service organization. Call 303-941-0135 or e-mail swgilbert@comcast.net. Drop-in Classes Drop-in and learn a craft, home improvement skill or what to read next at Saturday Surprise, at 10 a.m. every Saturday at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. No registration is required; information at 303-791-7323 or DouglasCountyLibraries.org. Dulcimer Club and Acoustic Slow Jam of Castle Rock meets at 2 p.m. on the fourth Sunday of every month at the Philip S. Miller Library. Beginners will play during the first hour. Some dulcimers to loan. Music/ tab provided. No fees/just fun. Contact Jesse at 303-688-9199 or jesse5551@msn. com. Duplicate Bridge If you enjoy duplicate bridge, come join us for an ACBL sanctioned open game at 12:30 p.m. every Monday at The Hub, 8827 Lone Tree Parkway, Lone Tree. Please arrive by 12:15. All are welcome; it’s a fragrance-free environment. Partners are arranged. Call Sue Bauer at 303-6413534. High Prairie Bee Club invites anyone interested in keeping or encouraging honey bees to join our new group. The High Prairie Bee Club will meet the first Wednesday of every month from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the South Metro Fire Station No. 43 on North Pinery Parkway. All levels of interest and beekeeping experience are welcome. For details e-mail wldbilh4u@yahoo.com Learn to Fly Fish: 9-11 a.m. Saturdays at Orvis Park Meadows, 8433 Park Meadows Center Drive, Unit 149, Lone Tree. The free Fly Fishing 101 course teaches the basics including fly casting, outfit rigging, and knot tying. After completing FF101, sign up for the free FF201 class at a local stocked pond and practice hooking, playing and landing fish. For information or to sign up, call 303768-9600 or go to www.orvis.com/s/parkmeadows-colorado-orvis-retail-store/620. Meadows Ladies Golf League invites new members for the 2012 golf season. Join the Meadows Ladies Golf 9-hole League this spring and have a scheduled time to play through the summer with our friendly, fun loving group of ladies. All ability levels welcome. We play on Tuesday mornings at the Meadows Golf Course located off Simms Street in Littleton. Early tee times are available for working women and later times for others. Membership is $80 per year for new members, which includes the Golf Handicap and Information Network fees. Contact Linda Swain at 303-798-4424, or l.swain00@gmail.com or Sherry Assmus at 303-972-4201, slbassmus@aol.com for information. OPOCS Singles Club, ages 55-plus, meets all around the metro area. Meet new friends.
Sign up and receive a monthly newsletter that lists all monthly activities. Contact JoAnn Cunningham, membership chair, 303-751-5195, or Mary Riney, president, 303-985-8937. Prayer Shawl Group of Castle Rock meets at various times. Contact Sandy at sandyt3388@aol.com for information on upcoming meetings. Salty Dog Sailing Club If you love to sail or want to try, if you don’t have a boat, if you have a boat but don’t sail enough because you cannot find a crew, the Salty Dog Sailing Club is for you. The club meets the second Thursday of the month. Dinner begins at 5:30 p.m. with the business meeting commencing at 7 p.m. Go to www.saltydog.org for meeting locations and directions. SilverSneakers Fitness, Silver&Fit at ACC The Arapahoe Community College fitness center offers the SilverSneakers Fitness and Silver&Fit programs for seniors in the south metro Denver area. For more information about health and fitness options at ACC, call 303-797-5850 Thursday Evening Book Club. Members meet for a lively discussion of the book selection for the month. See the library website www.douglascountylibraries.org for a list of the book selections for this year. The club meets at 7 p.m. the third Thursday of each month at the Philip S. Miller Library in Castle Rock. Drop-ins are welcome. Contact Jane Smith at 303688-7712 or send an email to jsmith@ dclibraries.org. Service Castle Rock Civitan Club provides networking, fellowship and community service, emphasizing help to people with developmental disabilities. Group meets at noon the first and third Tuesdays at 680 Atchison Way, #500, Castle Rock; and at 6 p.m. the third Tuesday in June, July and August at Centennial Park, Gilbert and South streets, Castle Rock. Go to http://castlerock.civitan.net or call Bernie or Linda Funk, 303-663-1721. Modern Woodmen Youth Service Club has monthly activities and participates in volunteer projects that benefit our community. Participating children undertake countless educational, service and beautification projects for the betterment of our local community. Contact Shane Bauman at 303-548-4810 or email Shane.Bauman@mwarep.org. Ridgeline Wranglers trail maintenance group meets one Saturday a month to help maintain and improve the soft surface trails at Ridgeline Open Space in the Meadows. Meet at 8:30 a.m. at the trailhead parking lot off of Coachline Road. Outings are completed by 11:30 a.m. Outings are scheduled for Saturdays April 12, May 10, July 19, Aug. 16, Sept. 27 and Oct. 25. The June outing will be in celebration of National Trails Day with a Community Work Day at Memmen Ridge Open Space at from 8:30 a.m. to noon). Contact Lisa Sorbo at 303-814-7456 or lsorbo@crgov.com. Women’s Crisis and Family Outreach Center groups offer help for people affected by domestic violence. Call 303688-8484
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Gateway Battered Women’s Shelter: Serves victims of family violence in Aurora and Arapahoe County. Need: Volunteers help with crisis-line management, children’s services, legal advocacy, community education and other shelter services. Donations: Also accepts used cell phones (younger than 4 years) to give to victims. Mail to Gateway at P.O. Box 914, Aurora, CO 80040, or drop them off at Neighborly Thrift Store, 3360 S. Broadway, Englewood Requirements: Must attend a 26-hour training session; bilingual skills welcome Contact: Jeneen Klippel-Worden, 303-3431856 or jkworden@gatewayshelter.com Girl Scouts of Colorado: Youth organization for girls. Need: Troop leaders, office support, administrative help and more Age Requirement: Men and women, 18 and older Contact: www.girlscoutsofcolorado.org, inquiry@gscolorado.org or 1-877-404-5708 Global Orphan Relief: Develops and supports programs bringing light, comfort and security to orphans around the world. Need: Super stars with website development, users of the abundant resources of social media. Those with great connection ability are needed to help with the development of the donor pool. Contact: Those interested serving this faith-based Colorado nonprofit can contact Deitra Dupray, 303-895-7536 or dadupray@ comcast.net. GraceFull Community Café: Provides a place in Littleton where people of all backgrounds can gather, eat well and be inspired to give back. Cafe is open for breakfast and lunch, from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday. A partner of the GraceFull Foundation. Need: Opportunities for food preparation, guest service, cleaning and dishwashing. Location: 5610 Curtice St., Littleton Contact: Sign up for volunteer opportunities at http://gracefullcafe.com/volunteer/ Habitat ReStore: Nonprofit home improvement stores and donation centers. Need: Volunteers for Wheat Ridge, Denver or Littleton Habitat ReStores, helping with the cash register, dock and warehouse floor Contact: 303-996-5468, email Alice Goble at Alice@habitatmetrodenver.org Highlands Ranch Community Association: Works with Therapeutic Recreation Program and Special Olympics. Need: Volunteers to help teach classes, coach Special Olympics, provide athletes support during Special Olympics practices, assist with special events, and help participats succeed in the therapeutic recreation program. Contact: Summer Aden, 303-471-7043 or www.hrcaonline.org/tr Hospice at Home Need: Volunteers help patients and their families with respite care, videotaping, massage and other tasks. Home study
Lone Tree Police Department Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS): Provides assistance within the Police Department in both Administrative and Patrol functions. Need: Volunteers are needed to assist with many areas within the Police Department to include patrol functions, fingerprinting, and fleet maintenance. Requirements: Must attend the Lone Tree Police Department Citizen’s Police Academy, and submit to a background check. Additional training is provided based on area of interest. Patrol volunteers must commit to a minimum monthly hour requirement. Contact: Tim.Beals@cityoflonetree.com or 720-509-1159. Lutheran Family Services: Cultural Mentoring Program: We welcome refugee families and help them adjust to their new home. Need: People who can commit to working with refugees on skills for self-sufficiency and helping them learn about their new home. Requirements: Must be 18 or older (although children of volunteers are welcome to participate). One-hour training and orientation required. Contact: David Cornish, 303-225-0199 or david.cornish@lfsrm.org; go to www.lfsrm. org. Meals on Wheels: Delivers meals to residents in south metro Denver, including Littleton, western Centennial, Englewood, and parts of Jefferson County. Need: Regular and substitute drivers, kitchen and office volunteers. Requirements: Drivers must be 18 or older and background check is required. Contact: Complete application online at http://tlcmealsonwheels.org/apply/. Neighbor Network: Nonprofit that helps older adults stay independent. Serves all of Douglas County. Need: Volunteers who can provide transportation, light housekeeping, handyman and companion services to seniors. Requirements: Must be at least 21 years old and have a valid driver’s license and auto insurance. Contact: 303-814-4300, neighbornetwork@ douglas.co.us or dcneighbornetwork.org.
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THINGS to DO
THEATER
Peter and the Starcatcher: Friday, Jan. 12 to Sunday, Feb. 4 at Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main St., Littleton. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Additional shows at 2 p.m. Jan. 27; 6:30 p.m. Jan. 21 and 12:30 p.m. Feb. 4. Tickets: townhallartscenter.org/ starcatcher or at the box office. Call 303-794-2787 ext. 5. Matthew Brandt Show: 7-8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 19 at Recreation Center at Southridge, 4800 McArthur Ranch Road, Highlands Ranch. Go to http://www.hrcaonline. org/events. Classic magic and contemporary showpieces. David Taylor Zikr Dance Ensemble Auditions: 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 21 at Denver Ballet Theatre and Centerstage Starz studios, 8150 S. University Blvd., Suite 120, Centennial For ages 16 and older. Five-week course runs from May 14 to June 17. Go to www. zikrdance.com.
ART/CRAFTS
Lessons and Lemonade: 9:30-11 a.m. or 11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 13 (Rock Painting with Carm Fogt) at Hobby Lobby, Colo. 83 and Mainstreet in Parker. For ages 9-14. Registration required; go to www.parkerartistguild.com/ classes/youth. ‘Intersecting Formations’ Opening Reception: 6-9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 19 at Museum of Outdoor Arts, 1000 Englewood Parkway, Englewood. Exhibit on display through March 30; features 12 collaborations with painter Craig Marshall Smith. Go to http://moaonline. org/intersecting-formations/ Teen Maker Night: Doctor Who: 5-6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 19 at Castlewood Library, 6739 S. Uinta St., Centennial. Teens: Join us to hang out, relax and get creative in the Makerspace. January’s theme is Dr. Who. Save your spot at arapahoelibraries.org.
Stories and Art Project with Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art: 10-11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 20 at Southglenn Library, 6972 S. Vine St., Centennial. Kids: It’s time to cultivate your inner Picasso with our friends from the Boulder
Malley Book Club: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 18 at Malley Senior Center Library. Read “Major Pettigrew’s Last Stand,” by Helen Simonson.
this week’s TOP FIVE Caring for Caregivers: 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 13 at the Parker Library, 20105 E. Mainstreet. Get important caregiver information on topics like burnout, support services, home vs. community living, coping with dementia, and hiring home care workers. For adults. Registration is required at 303-791-7323 or DCL.org. Denver Brass: A Space Odyssey Concert: 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 14 at the Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree. Call 720-509-1000 or go to www.lonetreeartscenter.org for tickets. Meet the Author: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 16 at Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. Join award-winning journalist and author Helen Thorpe as she discusses her latest book “The Newcomers,” which follows the lives of 22 immigrant teenagers throughout the 2015-2016 school year as they land at South High School in Denver in a beginner level English language acquisition class. Speaking no English, unfamiliar with American culture, the students face the enormous challenge of adapting to American life. Books available for purchase at the event.
Museum of Contemporary Art. Join us for a story and create a literature based project. Save your spot at arapahoelibraries.org. Build a Catapult Challenge: 2-3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20 at Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St., Centennial. Teens: Do you have what it takes to storm the castle? Construct a catapult from scratch using everyday objects. Then, test it out against the competition. Save your spot at arapahoelibraries.org.
MUSIC
Music with Monique: 4-5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 18 at Englewood Library, 1000 Englewood Parkway. Call 303-762-2560. Native American Musical Storytelling: 4-5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 18 at Smoky Hill Library, 5430 S. Biscay Circle, Centennial. Storyteller and musician Richie Castro will bring Native American culture to life through his story about courage. A Native American warrior must overcome his fears to win the magic flute…will he succeed? Save your spot at arapahoelibraries.org. Native American Flute Performance: 1:30-2:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 19 at Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St., Centennial. Relax the senses with the soothing sounds of the Native American flute. Renowned musician and storyteller Eric Many Winds Herrera
`Fool Us’ Winner Stuart MacDonald Show: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 19 and Saturday, Jan. 20 at Theatre of Dreams, 735 Park St., Castle Rock. Call 303660-6799 or go to http://Tickets.AmazingShows. com. “Fool Us” is a TV magic competition in which magicians perform in front of magician-comedian duo Penn & Teller. If Penn & Teller cannot figure out how a trick is done, the magician wins a fivestar trip to Las Vegas to perform as the opening act in the duo’s famous show. Music with a Mission Concert: Forte Handbell Quartet: 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 19 at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, 8545 E. Dry Creek Road, Centennial. Nationally recognized, advanced handbell quartet marked by artistry, energy, and dedication to their craft. Will perform a wide variety of musical styles. Free admission. A “love offering” will be collected for Covenant Cupboard Food Pantry.
can’t wait to share the beauty of Native American culture through his live musical performance and stories. Save your spot at arapahoelibraries.org.
FILM/MOVIES
Lifetree Café Discussion Group: 5-6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 15 (Care for Caregivers: Meeting the Unique Needs of Those Who Sacrifice for Others) at DAZBOG, 202 Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Call 303-8140142. Go to LifetreeCafe.com. Movie Matinee: ‘Dunkirk’: 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20 at Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. Centered on the Dunkirk evacuation of World War II, Allied soldiers from Belgium, Britain, and France are trapped and surrounded by the German Army. The troops must fight a fierce battle to evacuate and survive. Enjoy free popcorn and lemonade at the film.
READING/WRITING
Author Reading: 3:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 12 at Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. “Midnight at the Bright Ideas Bookstore” is set against the backdrop of the Tattered Cover bookstore, where the author worked for four years. Author Matthew Sullivan
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will read from his book and talk with guests. Writer’s Retreat: Saturday, Jan. 13 and Sunday, Jan. 14 at the Englewood Civic Center, Community Room, 2nd Floor. Two-day, multi-session event features insight from award-winning authors and activities. For adults & teens. Registration is required. Go to http://www.englewoodco.gov/ government/city-departments/ library/writersretreat. Bottom of the Inkwell: Teen Writing Workshop: 3:30-5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 14 at Smoky Hill Library, 5430 S. Biscay Circle, Centennial. Teens: Are you passionate about the written word? Do you have a story that is dying to be told? Get support and feedback on your writing and meet other writers. Bring copies of your work to read out loud, and we’ll offer up suggestions. Save your spot at arapahoelibraries.org. Writers Group: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 17 at Englewood Library, 1000 Englewood Parkway. Writing discussion and practice with prompts and exercises. All experience levels welcome. For adults. Call 303-762-2560.
EVENTS
Rebuilding When Your Relationship Ends Seminar: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 11 at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 9203 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch. First class in a 10-week seminar that promotes healing for those who are going through a divorce, or the ending of a love relationship. New participants may attend Jan. 18 or Jan. 25; after Jan. 25, class is closed to new participants. Offers education, support, and optional social activities. Complimentary child care provided with prior registration. Contact Beth Walker at 720-352-9915 or bethdwalker@gmail.com for information and to register. Jerry Barlow Concert: 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 13 at Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. Guitarist Barlow’s musical repertoire is a synthesis of traditional music from the British Isles and his own original Celtic-inspired compositions. Call 303-795-3961.
Lego Maniacs: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 13; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 27 at Englewood Library, 1000 Englewood Parkway. For school-aged children; parents welcome too. Call 303-762-2560. Kids and Teens Chess: 1:30-3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 14 at Smoky Hill Library, 5430 S. Biscay Circle, Centennial. Kids and teens ages 5-17 are invited to play chess. Bring your own chess set or use one from the library. All skill levels welcome. Save your spot at arapahoelibraries.org. SEE CALENDAR, P30
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High school athletes take time to help 4th-grade girls
GETTING UP EARLY
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Castle View junior Chase Hettinger (1), second among the state’s Class 5A players with a 23-point scoring average, drives between Denver South defenders during a Jan. 5 game. The Sabercats jumped to a 12-2 lead early in the game, but the Rebels rallied to claim a 53-45 victory in the non-league contest. JIM BENTON
BY THE NUMBERS
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Points scored in the first half by the Douglas County girls basketball team in a 54-22 loss to Columbine on Jan. 2.
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Different players scored in the 9-0 victory over Liberty by the Chaparral hockey team on Jan. 4.
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Shots on goal by the Valor Christian hockey team in a 10-0 win over Mullen on Jan. 3.
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Of the 10 players had at least one 3-point basket as Douglas County’s boys basketball team made 12 treys in a 79-71 win over Gateway on Jan. 6.
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Days between games for the Lutheran girls basketball team, which resumed play Jan. 10 after the holiday break.
Standout Performers Tim DeBord Valor Christian The senior wing had a hat trick and added an assist in a 10-0 hockey triumph over Mullen on Jan. 3.
Kendall Graham Chaparral There were 11 players that scored in the boys basketball game, led by the senior’s 12 points in a 71-27 triumph over Hinkley on Jan. 6.
Courtney Humbarger Highlands Ranch The senior scored 20 points, helping secure a 69-54 girls basketball win over Denver East on Jan. 3.
Connor Staib Mountain Vista He finished with 28 points as the senior helped the boys basketball team outlast Fountain Fort Carson, 79-77, in overtime on Jan. 4.
Kindyll Wetta, Valor Christian The freshman was the standout in the 67-29 win over Littleton on Jan. 4 with 16 points, 12 rebounds, four assists and seven steals.
Sam Masten, Rock Canyon The senior missed just five of his 15 shots, scoring 24 points and pulling down 10 rebounds in a 74-44 win over Rangeview on Jan. 5.
STANDOUT PERFORMERS are six athletes named from south metro area high schools. Preference is given to those making their debut on the list. To nominate an athlete, contact Jim Benton at jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com
t’s easy to notice Makena Prey’s talents on the basketball court or the golf course. However, the Golden High School senior has also been an influence in the classroom with a 4.66 weighed grade-point OVERTIME average, and she is helping coach a fourth-grade girls basketball team. Prey, Golden boys basketball standout Adam Thistlewood and Prey’s teammate Mia Johnson were asked by their calculus teacher Shannon Garvin if they would Jim Benton drop in once in a while to help coach her daughter’s team. One practice session with the young team has led to many others whenever the schedules of the players allow. It’s been enjoyable and a learning experience coaching the youngsters. “We have fun with them when we go to the gym,” said Prey. “I’m definitely learning that the way you say things matters because it clicks differently with other kids. It has definitely made me more patient with players on my team because it is definitely going to click with them eventually, just not as fast as it does with me. Or just the opposite, it might not click with me as it does with some of the other girls on the team. “We are just trying to get them to make layups and make the easy baskets because as fourth-graders they don’t score that much in their games. So every little bucket counts. We focus on making layups and ball handling.” The fourth-grade girls are lucky to have two of the state’s best basketball players in Prey and Thistlewood tutoring them. Prey, a 6-foot forward, led all Class 4A players in scoring with a 24.9 average after eight games, was sixth with 11.6 rebounds a game, and was the state leader with 76 field goals. She was shooting 67 percent from the floor. She was second with 45 made free throws while making 70 percent of her attempts. Thistlewood, a 6-7 senior who has signed to play at Drake, was third in the state with a 23.6 scoring average and was first with 76 field goals. He has made 78 percent of his free throws, with his 46 put free throws ranking him second in the state. “I like teaching the next generation how I was taught to play basketball,” Thistlewood said about coaching. “We definitely try to teach them the fundamentals. They have a bundle of energy.” SEE BENTON, P31
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Castle View coed cheer team takes state championship Athletes will compete at nationals in Florida in February BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Castle View High School’s coed varsity cheer team had an unusual season this year. The team didn’t win a single competition until the week before state championships. That’s uncharacteristic for them, said head coach Heather Acampora, who along with some of her athletes spoke candidly about the slow start to their 2017 season. “It took us all that time just to finally get them to work as a team. And it wasn’t for lack of ability, it just takes that long to get a routine that difficult and hit it. We could have dumbed it down, we just didn’t much,” Acampora said. Losing, although a bitter experience, humbled the team, she said, and became the motivation they used to perfect their performance. In the end, it paid off. This year for the fourth year in a row, Castle View High School’s coed varsity cheer team won the Class 4A/5A state championship. The competition was held at the Denver Coliseum on Dec. 8 and 9. Amanda Campbell, whose son Lucas, a 15-year-old sophomore, is in his first year on the team, said the arena went wild as Castle View performed during finals. “It wasn’t perfect,” she acknowledged, before adding, “When Castle View got up, I mean, the crowd, you should have heard the crowd.” The attention came from friends and family of the athletes, but also from other teams at the competition, the team said. Seating reserved at the Coliseum for supporters of
Castle View High School’s varsity coed cheer team will compete at nationals in February. whichever team is currently performing filled up early, Campbell said. Not all Castle View families could get spots. “It’s really nerve-wracking because you just walk in and, having Castle View on your chest, you know that people are looking at you,” said 17-year-old senior Lizzi Jung, who explained the team’s winning streak at state has gained them name recognition within the cheer world. “I feel like that puts a lot of pressure on the team,” she said. Athletes said this year they went from people staring at them because they made noticeable mistakes during regular season performances to people staring at them, and congratulating them for nailing their state routine. Acampora said things turned around when the team learned to focus not on winning, but on performing their best. “Hitting” a routine, or performing without mistakes, became the goal, athletes said.
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Castle View High School varsity team members celebrate after a performance at the state championships in Denver. “That feeling felt better than winning,” said Gracelyn Petrauskas, a 16-year-old sophomore. State results available online show Castle View five points ahead of the state runner-up, Mountain Vista High School, despite a two-point deduction. Next, the 23 varsity athletes will compete in the National High School Cheerleading Championship in Orlando, Florida on Feb. 10 and 11. Acampora has entered
the team in three divisions at nationals — the Medium Varsity Coed Division; the Game Day Division, which simulates cheering for a reallife game day; and the World High School Cheer Division, an international competition where Castle View has competed against teams hailing from as far away as China and Ecuador. Castle View has gone to nationals eight out the sport’s 12 years running at the school,
Acampora said, and was a national finalist four of those times. She called Douglas County one of the most competitive areas in the country for high school cheer and dance, which gives them good practice competing against high-level teams ahead of nationals. Castle View’s preparation for nationals truly begins with team tryouts in April. Once the varsity athletes are set, they start working on their routine in June and attend a master’s camp where coaches from across the country instruct teams. Their choreographer provides Castle View with a national-level routine right from the start, Acampora said. Learning that routine means practices four to five days a week in addition to covering the school’s games and town events, plus weekly tumbling practice at a Parker gymnastics facility. SEE CHEER, P31
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Open Play: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20 at Englewood Library, 1000 Englewood Parkway. Call 303-762-2560.
Conversations Over Coffee: 10:30 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Jan. 16 at Englewood Library, 1000 Englewood Parkway. If you’re experiencing homelessness or are interested in discussing social issues affecting our community, join us for a warm beverage and a donut. Call 303-762-2560.
Art of Downsizing and Decluttering: 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 20 at the Lone Tree Library, 10055 Library Way. Learn creative ways to view your treasures and part with them. Adults. Registration is required at 303-791-7323 or DCL. org.
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Yikes! It’s the Yeti: 4-5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 16 at Castlewood Library, 6739 S. Uinta St., Centennial. Call him the yeti, abominable snowman, metoh or kang-mi, it’s still a giant scary snow thing. Children ages 5-8 are invited to hear some yeti stories and make yeti craft or two. Save your spot at arapahoelibraries.org.
Country Line Dancing: 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20 at the Lone Tree Library, 10055 Library Way. Learn to line dance from a professional instructor. Refreshments provided. All ages. Registration is required at 303-791-7323 or DCL. org.
Intro to Nonviolent Communication: 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20 at Englewood Library, 1000 Englewood Parkway. Based on the Non-Violent Communication work of Marshall Rosenberg and grounded in compassion and the universality of human needs, NVC helps transform patterns of communication that often lead to conflict or disconnection from ourselves and others. Discover the ways compassionate communication can transform your life. Class is free. Call 303-762-2560.
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Anticoagulation Basics: Through Thick and Thin: 1:30-2:30 p.m. Jan. 15 at the South Denver Heart Center, 1000 SouthPark Drive,
Littleton. Learn to live with warfarin/coumadin, and find out what can affect the medication and how to monitor it. Call 303-744-1065 or go to www.southdenver.com. Class is free.
EDUCATION
Learn About Mindfulness: 1:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 12 at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. For adults. Registration required; 303-791-7323 or DCL.org. English Conversation Circle: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 13 at Englewood Library, 1000 Englewood Parkway. Call 303762-2560.
Steamworks: 2-3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 13 at the Lone Tree Library, 10055 Library Way. Explore science, technology, engineering, arts and math through hands-on activities. All ages. No registration required. Iceland: 1-2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 15 at Keystone Place at Legacy Ridge, 11180 Irving Drive, Westminster. Join Active Minds as we review Iceland’s history and explore some of the characteristics of the country. Call 303-465-5600 to RSVP. Beginning Genealogy: 9:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 16 at Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 6400 S. University Blvd., Centennial. Led by Barbara Elliott, Columbine Genealogical and Historical Society member. Go to www.ColumbineGenealogy.com.
Smartphones, What’s the deal? 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 17 at Englewood Library, 1000 Englewood Parkway. Learn about the useful reasons to own a smartphone and some of the fun stuff too. No computer experience required. No registration required. Call 303-762-2560.
Marriage, Separation and Divorce: 1-3 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 16 at Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 6400 S. University Blvd., Centennial. Led by Carol Cooke Darrow, certified genealogist. Learn the types of records available and how to search for them. Go to www.ColumbineGenealogy. com
Learn About Travel Options: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 17 at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Learn about cheap travel options from an international travel expert. Ages 50-plus. Registration is required at 303-791-7323 or DCL.org.
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Prey comes from an athletic, competitive family. Her father, Hank, played basketball at Colorado School of Mines. Older sister Sydney was a Golden standout who is now a freshman golfer and redshirt freshman basketball player at Colorado Mesa. Younger sister Haley is a sophomore on the Demons’ girls basketball team. “The competition kinda made me the player I am today since I was always having to go against my older sister who is very competitive,” said Prey. “I was always trying to beat her in basketball, golf or school. We pushed to be the best. We do that with everything.” That includes playing pickup games against boys at the recreation center. “I’ve been doing that for a little less than a year now and at first nobody would want me to play because I’m a girl,” said Prey. “Once they found out I was actually pretty good they started to let me play more and I could beat some of them. Now I know most of them and they put me on a team when we play.”
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“So in other words, this team has no life outside of cheer,” Acampora said. “It’s a big commitment.” Campbell said she’s been impressed the accountability and high standards coaches hold the cheerleaders to. “The time that they’re putting in, it’s serious,” Campbell said. “You do not miss practice unless you’re really injured or you’re really sick.” Heidi Petrauskas, Gracelyn’s mother, said it’s “virtually impossible” for the cheerleaders to hold down a job on top of cheer and school, but like Campbell, believes the team has a solid support system to help the cheerleaders handle the commitment. “I think they have a really great
Douglas County girls sports luncheon The Foundation for Douglas County Schools and Douglas County School District will hold their annual Girls and Women in Sports luncheon to honor select coaches, current and former athletes and other guests on Jan. 12 at Chaparral High School. Each high school will select five girls and each middle school picks seven girls to be honored. 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. team,” Petrauskas said. “They’ve very accepting. I don’t know what you call it but they’re kind of like a family.” Campbell said she’s gained a greater appreciation for cheer now that she has a child in the sport. She was an athlete too, she said, and Lucas plays baseball in addition to cheer, but there hasn’t been any sporting event like the state tournament she witnessed Dec. 8 and 9, she said. Campbell, her husband and one of her daughters will travel to Orlando to watch Lucas compete in nationals. “We wouldn’t miss it,” she said. At nationals, some athletes are hoping to win a division. Some are just hoping to “hit” their routine. Regardless, Acampora said she’s proud of the team’s progress this season, and hopes the momentum continues at nationals. “This is the biggest cheer championship,” Acampora said, “in the country.”
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Bound for South Korea Rosters for the United States men’s and women’s Olympic hockey teams were announced and two local players will be competing Feb. 9-25 in Pyeongchang, South Korea. Troy Terry, a 20-year-old University of Denver junior from Highlands Ranch, is the youngest player named to the men’s team. Green Mountain alumna and Lindenwood University graduate Nicole Hensley will be on the women’s team. Terry scored four shootout goals in the semifinal and title games to help Team USA win the World Junior Championship last January.
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Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2017-0250
Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2017-0252
Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2017-0242
To Whom It May Concern: On 11/16/2017 9:26:00 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.
To Whom It May Concern: On 11/16/2017 9:27:00 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.
To Whom It May Concern: On 10/31/2017 4:46:00 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: MARK MALSAM AND JULIE MALSAM Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR FIRST MAGNUS FINANCIAL CORPORATION, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A MR. COOPER Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 12/30/2003 Recording Date of DOT: 1/15/2004 Reception No. of DOT: 2004006507 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $218,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $166,284.11
Original Grantor: AMY NICOLE BAUMERT Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR HOME POINT FINANCIAL CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: HOME POINT FINANCIAL CORPORATION Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 10/26/2016 Recording Date of DOT: 10/31/2016 Reception No. of DOT: 2016078077 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $348,570.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $345,463.91
Original Grantor: TRENT JAMES ARGUELLO AND STEPHANIE ANN ARGUELLO Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR BANK OF ENGLAND Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: CITIMORTGAGE, INC. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 9/21/2010 Recording Date of DOT: 10/5/2010 Reception No. of DOT: 2010065002 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $343,292.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $338,886.58
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.
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.
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 LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
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.
The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust.
The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust.
Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 9, BLOCK 3, STROH RANCH FILING NO. 5A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.
Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 6, BLOCK 2, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 71-A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.
Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 10, BLOCK 3, HIDDEN RIVER SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 12, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.
Which has the address of: 12627 South Dove Creek, Parker, CO 80134
Which has the address of: 7241 Palisade Dr, Highlands Ranch, CO 80130
Which has the address of: 11832 Horseshoe Lane, Parker, CO 80138
NOTICE OF SALE
NOTICE OF SALE
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 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 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, March 7, 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.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 7, 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.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 21, 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.
If you believe that your lender or servicer has failed to provide a single point of contact (38-38-103.1 CRS) or they are still pursuing foreclosure even though you have submitted a completed loss mitigation application or you have been offered and have accepted a loss mitigation option (38-38-103.2 CRS), you may file a complaint with the Colorado Attorney General (720-508-6006) or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (855411-2372) or both. However, the filing of a complaint in and of itself will not stop the foreclosure process.
If you believe that your lender or servicer has failed to provide a single point of contact (38-38-103.1 CRS) or they are still pursuing foreclosure even though you have submitted a completed loss mitigation application or you have been offered and have accepted a loss mitigation option (38-38-103.2 CRS), you may file a complaint with the Colorado Attorney General (720-508-6006) or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (855411-2372) or both. However, the filing of a complaint in and of itself will not stop the foreclosure process.
If you believe that your lender or servicer has failed to provide a single point of contact (38-38-103.1 CRS) or they are still pursuing foreclosure even though you have submitted a completed loss mitigation application or you have been offered and have accepted a loss mitigation option (38-38-103.2 CRS), you may file a complaint with the Colorado Attorney General (720-508-6006) or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (855411-2372) or both. However, the filing of a complaint in and of itself will not stop the foreclosure process.
First Publication: 1/11/2018 Last Publication: 2/8/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press
First Publication: 1/11/2018 Last Publication: 2/8/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press
First Publication: 12/28/2017 Last Publication: 1/25/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press
Dated: 11/20/2017 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
Dated: 11/20/2017 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee
Dated: 11/1/2017 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee
The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
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 #: 00000007138779
NICHOLE WILLIAMS Colorado Registration #: 49611 1199 BANNOCK STREET, DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 350-3711 Fax #: Attorney File #: 00000007086846
*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/
*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Tru stee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/
Legal Notice No. 2017-0252 First Publication: 1/11/2018 Last Publication: 2/8/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press
Legal Notice No. 2017-0242 First Publication: 12/28/2017 Last Publication: 1/25/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press
DAVID R DOUGHTY Colorado Registration #: 40042 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: (303) 706-9994 Attorney File #: 17-016976
*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website : http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2017-0250 First Publication: 1/11/2018 Last Publication: 2/8/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press
First Publication: 12/14/2017 Last Publication: 1/11/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press
The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
Dated: 10/5/2017 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee
The name, address and telephone numbers of NICHOLE WILLIAMS the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of Colorado Registration #: 49611 the indebtedness is: 1199 BANNOCK STREET, DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 350-3711 ERIN ROBSON Fax #: Colorado Registration #: 46557 To advertise your7700 public notices call 303-566-4100 E. ARAPAHOE ROAD, SUITE 230, Attorney File #: 00000007086846 CENTENNIAL, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 952-6903 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE Fax #: DATES on the Public Tru stee website: Attorney File #: CO-15-678134 http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/
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Dated: 11/1/2017 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee
Legal Notice No. 2017-0242 First Publication: 12/28/2017 Last Publication: 1/25/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press
PUBLIC NOTICE Castle Rock RENOTICED AND REPUBLISHED PURSUANT TO CRS 38-38-109(2)(b)(II) NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2015-0238 To Whom It May Concern: On 10/5/2017 8:38:00 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: ERIC D HALL AND JERRIE L. HALL Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR CH MORTGAGE COMPANY I, LTD., DBA MELODY MORTGAGE Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 9/27/2002 Recording Date of DOT: 10/2/2002 Reception No. of DOT: 2002101254 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $232,638.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $267,971.98 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: the failure to make timely payments required under said Deed of Trust and the Evidence of Debt secured thereby. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 12, BLOCK 1, CASTLEWOOD RANCH SUBDIVISION - FILING NO. 1-PARCEL 3, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 4805 Eckert Circle, Castle Rock, CO 80104 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 7, 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. If you believe that your lender or servicer has failed to provide a single point of contact (38-38-103.1 CRS) or they are still pursuing foreclosure even though you have submitted a completed loss mitigation application or you have been offered and have accepted a loss mitigation option (38-38-103.2 CRS), you may file a complaint with the Colorado Attorney General (720-508-6006) or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (855411-2372) or both. However, the filing of a complaint in and of itself will not stop the foreclosure process. First Publication: 12/14/2017 Last Publication: 1/11/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 10/5/2017 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: ERIN ROBSON Colorado Registration #: 46557 7700 E. ARAPAHOE ROAD, SUITE 230, CENTENNIAL, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 952-6903 Fax #: Attorney File #: CO-15-678134 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2015-0238
Public Trustees
*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Pub lic Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2015-0238 First Publication: 12/14/2017 Last Publication: 1/11/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2017-0232
To Whom It May Concern: On 10/23/2017 9:38:00 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: MONA S. DANIELS Original Beneficiary: THEODORE J. ANEST AND TOULA ANEST FAMILY TRUST Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: THEODORE J. ANEST AND TOULA ANEST FAMILY TRUST Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 8/22/2011 Recording Date of DOT: 9/14/2011 Reception No. of DOT: 2011055262 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $230,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $218,064.08
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: Default under, deed of trust, prior mortgages and deeds of trusts; charges; liens, deed of trust or lien encumbering or affecting the Property 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 69 BUTTERFIELD, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 8654 N. Sunburst Trail, Parker, CO 80138 NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 14, 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.
If you believe that your lender or servicer has failed to provide a single point of contact (38-38103.1 CRS) or they are still pursuing foreclosure even though you have submitted a completed loss mitigation application or you have been offered and have accepted a loss mitigation option (38-38-103.2 CRS), you may file a complaint with the Colorado Attorney General (720-508-6006) or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (855-411-2372) or both. However, the filing of a complaint in and of itself will not stop the foreclosure process. First Publication: 12/21/2017 Last Publication: 1/18/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 10/23/2017 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee
The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: WILLIAM R. ARANT III Colorado Registration #: 36864 11020 S. PIKES PEAK DR., SUITE 220, PARKER, COLORADO 80138 Phone #: (720) 541-7903 Fax #: Attorney File #: 15038
*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website : http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2017-0232 First Publication: 12/21/2017 Last Publication: 1/18/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press
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PARKER, COLORADO 80138 36 News-Press Phone The #: (720) 541-7903 Fax #: Attorney File #: 15038
*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/
Public Trustees
Legal Notice No.: 2017-0232 First Publication: 12/21/2017 Last Publication: 1/18/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2017-0238 To Whom It May Concern: On 10/24/2017 2:51:00 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: LUCY J. TONI Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: ROUNDPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING CORPORATION Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 2/6/2016 Recording Date of DOT: 2/14/2016 Reception No. of DOT: 2016008509 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $348,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $342,631.67
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: failed to make the monthly mortgage payments as required by the terms of the Note 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.
PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2017-0240
Public Trustees
To Whom It May Concern: On 10/26/2017 4:32:00 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: MARQUIS M WARF Original Beneficiary: AMERIQUEST MORTGAGE COMPANY Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR AMERIQUEST MORTGAGE SECURITIES INC., ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-R7 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 5/21/2004 Recording Date of DOT: 6/11/2004 Reception No. of DOT: 2004061029 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $342,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $303,637.45 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 30, HIGHLANDS RANCH, FILING NO. 93-A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 9854 S Salford Ln, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 NOTICE OF SALE
Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 15, BLOCK3, STONEGATE FILING NO. 15D, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO
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.
Which has the address of: 10646 Oakmoor Ct., Parker, CO 80134
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 14, 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.
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, February 14, 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.
If you believe that your lender or servicer has failed to provide a single point of contact (38-38-103.1 CRS) or they are still pursuing foreclosure even though you have submitted a completed loss mitigation application or you have been offered and have accepted a loss mitigation option (38-38-103.2 CRS), you may file a complaint with the Colorado Attorney General (720-508-6006) or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (855411-2372) or both. However, the filing of a complaint in and of itself will not stop the foreclosure process. First Publication: 12/21/2017 Last Publication: 1/18/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 10/26/2017 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee
The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: NIGEL G. HICKS-TIBBLES Colorado Registration #: 47133 9745 EAST HAMPDEN AVE SUITE 400, DENVER, COLORADO 80231 Phone #: (303) 353-2965 Fax #: Attorney File #: CO170139
*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website : http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2017-0238 First Publication: 12/21/2017 Last Publication: 1/18/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2017-0240
To Whom It May Concern: On 10/26/2017 4:32:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be
If you believe that your lender or servicer has failed to provide a single point of contact (38-38-103.1 CRS) or they are still pursuing foreclosure even though you have submitted a completed loss mitigation application or you have been offered and have accepted a loss mitigation option (38-38-103.2 CRS), you may file a complaint with the Colorado Attorney General (720-508-6006) or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (855411-2372) or both. However, the filing of a complaint in and of itself will not stop the foreclosure process. First Publication: 12/21/2017 Last Publication: 1/18/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 10/27/2017 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: DAVID A. SHORE Colorado Registration #: 19973 5347 S VALENTIA WAY SUITE 100, GREENWOOD VILLAGE, COLORADO 80111 Phone #: (303) 573-1080 Fax #: Attorney File #: 17-00290SH *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website : http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2017-0240 First Publication: 12/21/2017 Last Publication: 1/18/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press
PUBLIC NOTICE Castle Rock NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2017-0245 To Whom It May Concern: On 10/31/2017 4:47:00 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: SETH D. SOUTHALL AND KRISTINA L. SOUTHALL Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR PARAMOUNT RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE GROUP, INC.
To Whom It May Concern: On 10/31/2017 4:47:00 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.
Public Trustees
Original Grantor: SETH D. SOUTHALL AND KRISTINA L. SOUTHALL Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR PARAMOUNT RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE GROUP, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 2/28/2013 Recording Date of DOT: 3/14/2013 Reception No. of DOT: 2013020918 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $190,272.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $176,711.78 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: the failure to make timely payments required under said Deed of Trust and the Evidence of Debt secured thereby. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 24, BLOCK 6, FOUNDERS VILLAGE FILING NO. 3, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 180 South Carlton Street, Castle Rock, CO 80104 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 21, 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. If you believe that your lender or servicer has failed to provide a single point of contact (38-38-103.1 CRS) or they are still pursuing foreclosure even though you have submitted a completed loss mitigation application or you have been offered and have accepted a loss mitigation option (38-38-103.2 CRS), you may file a complaint with the Colorado Attorney General (720-508-6006) or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (855411-2372) or both. However, the filing of a complaint in and of itself will not stop the foreclosure process. First Publication: 12/28/2017 Last Publication: 1/25/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press
Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 1/31/2017 Recording Date of DOT: 2/13/2017 Reception No. of DOT: 2017010991 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $51,020.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $39,063.67
Public Trustees
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: DEFAULT UNDER, DEED OF TRUST, PRIOR MORTGAGES AND DEEDS OF TRUST; CHARGES; LIENS, DEED OF TRUST OR LIEN ENCUMBERING OR AFFECTING THE PROPERTY AND OTHER VIOLATIONS OF THE TERMS THEREOF. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 2, BLOCK 4, STONEGATE FILING NO. 15C, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 10472 White Pine 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, February 21, 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. If you believe that your lender or servicer has failed to provide a single point of contact (38-38-103.1 CRS) or they are still pursuing foreclosure even though you have submitted a completed loss mitigation application or you have been offered and have accepted a loss mitigation option (38-38-103.2 CRS), you may file a complaint with the Colorado Attorney General (720-508-6006) or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (855411-2372) or both. However, the filing of a complaint in and of itself will not stop the foreclosure process.
ment of real estate taxes pursuant to the terms of the Promissory Note/Evidence of Debt and Deed of Trust.
January 11, 2018J
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
Public Trustees
The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust.
Legal Description of Real Property: LOTS 1 AND 2, BLOCK 22, TOWN OF CASTLE ROCK, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 221 N. Perry Street, Castle Rock, CO 80104 NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 7, 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.
If you believe that your lender or servicer has failed to provide a single point of contact (38-38-103.1 CRS) or they are still pursuing foreclosure even though you have submitted a completed loss mitigation application or you have been offered and have accepted a loss mitigation option (38-38-103.2 CRS), you may file a complaint with the Colorado Attorney General (720-508-6006) or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (855411-2372) or both. However, the filing of a complaint in and of itself will not stop the foreclosure process. First Publication: 1/11/2018 Last Publication: 2/8/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 11/20/2017 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee
The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
First Publication: 12/28/2017 Last Publication: 1/25/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press
LYNDSAY S RESSLER Colorado Registration #: 37015 30 EAST KIOWA ST, SUITE 101 , COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO 80903 Phone #: (719) 578-0200 Fax #: Attorney File #: 221PERRYSTLLC
Dated: 11/1/2017 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee
*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/
The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
Legal Notice No.: 2017-0248 First Publication: 1/11/2018 Last Publication: 2/8/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press
Dated: 11/1/2017 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee
WILLIAM R. ARANT III Colorado Registration #: 36864 11020 S. PIKES PEAK DR., SUITE 220, PARKER, COLORADO 80138 Phone #: (720) 541-7903 Fax #: Attorney File #: 15015
Name Changes
The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website : http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
COURTNEY WRIGHT Colorado Registration #: 45482 7700 E. ARAPAHOE ROAD, SUITE 230, CENTENNIAL, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (877) 369-6122 Fax #: Attorney File #: CO-17-784942-LL
Legal Notice No.: 2017-0246 First Publication: 12/28/2017 Last Publication: 1/25/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press
*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website : http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2017-0245 First Publication: 12/28/2017 Last Publication: 1/25/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press
PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2017-0246 To Whom It May Concern: On 11/1/2017 11:42:00 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: MICHAEL L. BLAKEMAN Original Beneficiary: KELLY CRITS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: KELLY CRITS Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 1/31/2017 Recording Date of DOT: 2/13/2017 Reception No. of DOT: 2017010991 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $51,020.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $39,063.67 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: DEFAULT UNDER, DEED OF TRUST, PRIOR MORT-
PUBLIC NOTICE Castle Rock NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2017-0248 To Whom It May Concern: On 11/15/2017 2:17:00 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.
PUBLIC NOTICE
Public notice is given on December 5, 2017 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 Lucy Elizabeth Patricia Holmes be changed to Lucy Elizabeth Trantham Case No.: 17 CV 31124 By: Sonja Barnett Clerk of Court /Deputy Clerk 12/20/2017 Legal Notice No: 932318 First Publication: December 28, 2017 Last Publication: January 11, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
Original Grantor: 221 PERRY STREET LLC Original Beneficiary: COLORADO COMMUNITY BANK Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: INDEPENDENT BANK F/K/A COLORADO COMMUNITY BANK Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 7/7/2008 Recording Date of DOT: 7/7/2008 Reception No. of DOT: 2008055662 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $630,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $590,324.51
Public notice is given on November 22, 2017, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Douglas County Court.
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: Nonpayment of real estate taxes pursuant to the terms of the Promissory Note/Evidence of Debt and Deed of Trust.
Legal Notice No: 932353 First Publication: January 4, 2018 Last Publication: January 18, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
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: LOTS 1 AND 2, BLOCK 22, TOWN OF
PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
The Petition requests that the name of Joshua Paul Brunson be changed to Kit Titania Brunson Case No.: 17 C 566 By: K.A.P. Cone, Deputy Clerk
PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Public notice is given on December 18, 2017, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Douglas County Court.
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The Petition requests that the name of
8January 11, 2018 PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Name Changes
Public notice is given on December 18, 2017, 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 Jolene Sue Lugo be changed to Gabrielle Kallia-Rose Lugo Case No.: 17 C 611
Public Notices NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Pamela S. Constantino, Deceased Case Number: 2017 PR 30464
Notice Creditors All persons havingTo 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 April 30, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.
Cheryl A. Layne, Clerk of Court By: A. Barnett, Deputy Clerk
Anthony M. Constantino Personal Representative c/o Gubbels Law Office, P.C. 402 Wilcox Street, Suite 100 Castle Rock, CO 80104
Legal Notice No: 932354 First Publication: January 4, 2018 Last Publication: January 18, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
Legal Notice No: 932300 First Publication : December 28, 2017 Last Publication: January 11, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press
Notice To Creditors PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Christine Lesley Scott, Deceased Case Number: 2017 PR 030357
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Mary Ann Fischer, Deceased Case Number: 2017 PR 030439 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 April 28, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.
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 December 26, 2017, or the claims may be forever barred.
Hal R. Blanchard Attorney to the Personal Representative 400 S. Colorado Blvd., Suite 590 Denver, Colorado 80246
Laurie Scott Personal Representative P.O. Box 273152 Fort Collins, Colorado 80527
Legal Notice No: 932302 First Publication: December 28, 2017 Last Publication: January 11, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
Legal Notice No: 932301 First Publication: December 28, 2017 Last Publication: January 11, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Thomas Hall Garrett, a/k/a Thomas H. Garrett, a/k/a Thomas Garrett, Deceased Case Number: 2017PR30440 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the Douglas County District Court, located at 4000 Justice Way, Suite 2009, Castle Rock, Colorado 80109, on or before April 30, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred. John L. Garrett, Personal Representative c/o Kathryn T. James, Esq. Folkestad Fazekas Barrick & Patoile, P.C. 18 South Wilcox Street, Suite 200 Castle Rock, Colorado 80104 Legal Notice No.: 932298 First Publication: December 28, 2017 Last Publication: January 11, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Farokh L. Samimi, a/k/a Farokh Lagha Samimi, a/k/a Farokh Samimi and Faye Samimi, Deceased Case Number: 2017 PR 30463 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 April 30, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred. Fariba Samimi Personal Representative 109 Falcon Hills Drive Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 Phone: 303-358-2952 E-mail: faribasamimi15@gmail.com Legal Notice No.: 932319 First Publication: December 28, 2017 Last Publication: January 11, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of CLIFFORD GENE MUILENBURG, a/k/a CLIFFORD MUILENBURG, a/k/a CLIFFORD G. MUILENBURG, Deceased Case Number: 2017PR30456
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 May 11, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred. Rick Muilenburg, Personal Representative c/o Jane G. Ebisch, Esq. 12600 W. Colfax Ave., Suite C-400 Lakewood, CO 80215 Legal Notice No.: 932367 First Publication: January 11, 2018 Last Publication: January 25, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notices NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Pamela S. Constantino, Deceased Case Number: 2017 PR 30464
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 April 30, 2018, or the claims may be forever
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Eugene James Fourney II, aka Eugene J. Fourney, and Eugene Fourney II, Deceased Case Number: 2017 PR 30445 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 April 30, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred. Maryanne Fourney Foster Personal Representative 848 Quailwoods Drive Loveland, OH 45140 Legal Notice No: 932314 First Publication: December 28, 2017 Last Publication: January 11, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on December 4, 2017, 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 Lizandro Andres Hernandez be changed to Lizandro Andres Pieper Case No.: 17 C 578 By: Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 932317 First Publication: December 28, 2017 Last Publication: January 11, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Elizabeth A. Shepherd, a/k/a Elizabeth Anne Shepherd, a/k/a Elizabeth Shepherd, a/k/a Liz Shepherd, Deceased Case Number: 2017PR30489
Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before May 10, 2018 or the claims may be forever barred.
further temporary orders, an expanded automatic temporary injunction, or modification or revocation under §14-10-125, C.R.S.
Richard L. Hartmann Personal Representative 489 Oak Hills Lane Castle Rock, CO 80108
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.
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Legal Notice No: 932361 First Publication: January 11, 2018 Last Publication: January 25, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Laura Emma Everitt, aka Laura E. Everitt, aka Laura Everitt, Deceased Case Number: 2017 PR 30485 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 May 11, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred. Aryn M. Fitzwater, Esq. Attorney to the Personal Representative Kevin M. Forbush Personal Representative 902 S. Weber Street Colorado Springs, Colorado 80903 Legal Notice No: 932366 First Publication: January 11, 2018 Last Publication: January 25, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of June Eleanor Ringer, Deceased Case Number: 17PR30480 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 May 11, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred. C. Jean Smollett, Esq. Attorney to the Personal Representative 11180 W. 44th Avenue Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80033 Legal Notice No: 932376 First Publication : January 11, 2018 Last Publication: January 25, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press
Misc. Private Legals Public Notice District Court Douglas County, Colorado 4000 Justice Way, Suite 2009 Castle Rock, CO 80109 In re the Parental Responsibilities concerning: Nathaniel Scott Dixon Petitioners: PAUL O’HARA and MARJORIE O’HARA and Respondents: PHOENIX VOCATE and RONALD DIXON Attorney or Party Without Attorney: THOMAS L. CLARK – Attorney for Petitioners P.O. Box 39, Elizabeth, CO 80107 Phone Number:303-646-4231 E-mail: tlclarkatty@qwestoffice.net FAX Number: 303-646-9473 Atty. Reg. #: 10162 Case Number: 17DR30567 SUMMONS FOR ALLOCATION OF PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES To the Respondent named above this Summons serves as a notice to appear in this case.
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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: 11-3-17 /s/ Signature of the Clerk of Court/Deputy /s/ Thomas L. Clark Signature of the Attorney for the Petitioner (if any) Legal Notice No.: 932245 First Publication: December 14, 2017 Last Publication: January 11, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice District Court, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO CIVIL ACTION NO. 2016CV030033, Division/Courtroom # 1 SHERIFF’S SALE NO. 17001352 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff: v. REBECCA S. PHELPS et al., Defendant(s) Regarding: LOT 30, BLOCK 14, SAGE PORT, FILING NO 2, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO; also known as: 929 Tenderfoot Dr Larkspur, CO 80118 (the “Property”) Under a Judgement and Decree of Foreclosure entered on October 2, 2017, 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 15th day February, 2018, 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.
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 May 11, 2018 or the claims may be forever barred.
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.
BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THE INITIAL BID AT THE TIME OF SALE.
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.
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 $180,923.00
CS AdvoCare a/k/a CS AdvoCare, Inc. By: Kellie Adam, President 9725 E. Hampden Avenue, Suite 102 Denver, CO 80231
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.
Legal Notice No: 932360 First Publication: January 11, 2018 Last Publication: January 25, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
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 parenting time), attorney fees, and costs to the extent the Court has jurisdiction.
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 BARRETT FRAPPIER & WEISSERMAN, LLP 1199 Bannock St Denver, CO 80204,(303) 350-3711
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Mary M. Hartmann, aka Mary Hartmann, aka Mary Elizabeth Hartmann, aka Mary E. Hartmann, aka Mary Morton Hartmann, Deceased Case Number: 2017 PR 30462 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 May 10, 2018 or the claims may be forever barred. Richard L. Hartmann Personal Representative 489 Oak Hills Lane Castle Rock, CO 80108 Legal Notice No: 932361 First Publication: January 11, 2018 Last Publication: January 25, 2018
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.
Dated December 28, 2017, Castle Rock, CO Tony Spurlock Sheriff of Douglas County, Colorado Robert Rotherham, Deputy Douglas County, Colorado Legal Notice No.: 932292 First Publication: 12/28/2017 Last Publication: 1/25/2018 Published In: Douglas County News Press Public Notice District Court, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO CIVIL ACTION NO. 2017CV30891, Division/Courtroom # 1 SHERIFF’S SALE NO. 17001394 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY TOWN AND COUNTRY VILLAGE HOMEOWNERS ASSN, Plaintiff: v. GREGORY L BROWN et al., Defendant(s)
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TOWN AND COUNTRY VILLAGE HOMEOWNERS ASSN, Plaintiff: v. GREGORY L BROWN et al., Defendant(s)
Regarding: Lot 14, Block 1, Town & Country Village Filing No. 1, County of Douglas, State of Colorado.;
also known as: 10747 LONGS WAY Parker, CO (the “Property”)
Under a Judgement and Decree of Foreclosure entered on November 17, 2017, 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 22nd day February, 2018, 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 $6,164.49 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 ALCOCK LAW GROUP 19751 E MAINSTREET 210 Parker, CO 80138, 303-993-5400 Dated December 28, 2017, Castle Rock, CO Tony Spurlock Sheriff of Douglas County, Colorado Robert Rotherham, Deputy Douglas County, Colorado Legal Notice No.: 932293 First Publication: 12/28/2017 Last Publication: 1/25/2018 Published In: Douglas County News Press Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, DOUGLAS COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO 4000 Justice Way, Suite 2009 Castle Rock, CO 80109 Court Phone: 720-437-6200
PLAINTIFF: FOUNDERS VILLAGE MASTER ASSOCIATION, INC. v. DEFENDANTS: GARY D SNOOK TRUST Attorney: David S. Dubinsky Firm: HindmanSanchez P.C. Address: 555 Zang Street, Suite 100 Lakewood, Colorado 80228-1011 Phone Number: 303.432.8999 E-mail: ddubinsky@hindmansanchez.com Atty. Reg. No.: 45575 Our File No.: 8469.0728 Case No.: 2017CV30245 Div:5 SUMMONS THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS:
You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of Plaintiff, as set forth in 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 or other response within twenty-one (21) days after service upon you if within the State of Colorado, or within thirty-five (35) days after service upon you if outside the State of Colorado or if served by publication pursuant to C.R.C.P. 4(g). If served by publication, service 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 the time required, 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 affecting the real property described in the Complaint and is a proceeding in rem as well as a proceeding in personam. Dated: December 14, 2017 Respectfully submitted, HINDMANSANCHEZ P.C.
Original signature of David S. Dubinsky is on file with the law offices of HindmanSanchez P.C. pursuant to C.R.C.P. 121, §1-26(7). /s/ David S. Dubinsky David S. Dubinsky, No. 45575 Jeffrey B. Smith, No. 40490
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Dated: December 14, 2017 Respectfully submitted, HINDMANSANCHEZ P.C.
Original signature of David S. Dubinsky is on file with the law offices of HindmanSanchez P.C. pursuant to C.R.C.P. 121, §1-26(7).
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/s/ David S. Dubinsky David S. Dubinsky, No. 45575 Jeffrey B. Smith, No. 40490 555 Zang Street, Suite 100 Lakewood, Colorado 80228-1011 303.432.8999 ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF FOUNDERS VILLAGE MASTER ASSOCIATION, INC.
Address of Plaintiff: Founders Village Master Association, Inc. c/o Professional Community Management, Inc. (PCMS) 7208 S. Tucson Way, Suite 125 Centennial, CO 80112 Legal Notice No.: 932307 First Publication: December 28, 2017 Last Publication: January 25, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO ESTABLISH A BRANCH BANK
Notice is hereby given that FirsTier Bank, Kimball, Nebraska, in accordance with the provisions of Neb. Rev. Stat. § 8-157 of the Nebraska Banking Act and Neb. Rev. Stat. § 8-2103 of the Interstate Branching and Merger Act, filed an application with the Nebraska Department of Banking and Finance for approval to establish a branch facility to be located at 120 South Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado.
Objections to the application must be filed with the Nebraska Department of Banking and Finance, 1526 K Street, Suite 300, PO Box 95006, Lincoln, Nebraska, 68509, within fifteen days after the date of publication scheduled for January 11, 2018. If substantive objections to the application are filed, the application will be scheduled for hearing. DEPARTMENT OF BANKING AND FINANCE Lincoln, Nebraska By: Mark Quandahl, Director Legal Notice No.: 932358 First Publication: January 11, 2018 Last Publication: January 11, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE Rocky Vista University (RVU) is seeking comments from the public about the institution in preparation for its periodic evaluation by its regional accrediting agency, the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). The University will host a visit February 12 -13, 2018, with a team representing the Higher Learning Commission. RVU has been accredited by HLC since 2014. The team will review the institution’s ongoing ability to meet HLC’s Criteria for Accreditation. The public is invited to submit comments regarding the University to the following address: Public Comment on Rocky Vista University Higher Learning Commission 230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500 Chicago, IL 60604-1411 The public may also submit comments on HLC’s website at: www.hlcommission.org/comment Comments must address substantive matters related to the quality of the institution or its academic programs. Comments must be in writing and must be received by January 15, 2018. Legal Notice No.: 932359 First Publication: January 11, 2018 Last Publication: January 11, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): Robert P. Baker, and Paige M. Baker, a married couple, and DOES 1-10, inclusive. YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTÁ DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): Kelei Casperson, a single person NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court.
There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center
your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are othe r legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court's lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. ¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 días, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su versión. Lea la información a continuación.
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Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y más información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede más cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le dé un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte.ca.gov) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperación de $10,000 ó más de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesión de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso. The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y dirección de la corte es): Stanislaus 801 -10th Street Modesto, CA 95354 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff's attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): Claudine Sherron (California Bar No. 296499) The Sherron Law Firm 638 Wolfe Avenue, Suite 1 Turlock, CA 95380-3944 Tel: (209) 427-2200 Claudine@Sherron-law.com Attorney for Plaintiff Kelei Caspersen Date (Fecha): October 19, 2017 Clerck by (Secretary): Erin Barnett, Deputy (Adjunto) CASE NUMBER: 2027255 Superior Court of the State of California For the County of Stanislaus Kelei Caspersen, a single person, Plaintiff, vs. Robert P. Baker and Paige M. Baker, a married couple, and Does 1 through 10, inclusive, Defendants. Case Number: 2027255 FACTUAL DECLARATION OF PLAINTIFF KELEI CASPERSEN IN SUPPORT OF EX PARTE APPLICATION I, KELEI CASPERSEN, declare as follows: 1. I am the Plaintiff in this action, and the Petitioner for relief in the ex-parte application. 2. I live in Turlock, California. 3. Robert P. Baker and his wife, Paige M. Baker (hereinafter, “Defendants”), failed to return down payments made in a purchase agreement with myself regarding real property located at 1725 Carleton Drive, Turlock, California, 95382, (hereinafter, “Property”), as required by the agreement. 4. On or about July 3, 2013, Plaintiff and Defendants entered into a “Residential Lease or Month-to-Month Rental Agreement” (hereinafter, “Lease”) concerning Property. The parties also, in conjunction with the Lease, entered into other agreements memorialized by a standard California Association of Realtors Option Agreement (hereinafter, “Option Agreement”), a California Residential Purchase Agreement, and Joint Escrow Instructions (hereinafter, “Purchase Agreement”). The Option Agreement called for a down payment of $50,000.00, referred to in the Purchase Agreement as “Option Money.” Plaintiff paid that amount to Defendants on July 15, 2013. The Lease Agreement called for monthly rental payments of $2,300.00 per month, of which $300.00 per month would be added to the down payment. To date, Plaintiff have paid a total down payment of $52,325.00. 5. On or about March 1, 2014, the parties modified their agreement to cancel the purchase of the Property by Plaintiff to allow Defendants to sell the Property to another party. The Memorandum to the Option Agreement and Addendum to the Option Agreement (hereinafter, “Modification”), called for the down payment money paid by Plaintiff to be refunded from the
paid that amount to Defendants on July 15, 2013. The Lease Agreement called for monthly rental payments of $2,300.00 per month, of which $300.00 per month would be added to the down payment. To date, Plaintiff have paid a total down payment of $52,325.00. 5. On or about March 1, 2014, the parties modified their agreement to cancel the purchase of the Property by Plaintiff to allow Defendants to sell the Property to another party. The Memorandum to the Option Agreement and Addendum to the Option Agreement (hereinafter, “Modification”), called for the down payment money paid by Plaintiff to be refunded from the proceeds of the sale of Property from escrow, and with any remaining balance to be paid within two years of sale. 6. After the Modification was signed by all parties, Defendants did accept an offer on the Property. The Defendants opened an escrow account on the Premises on or about March 17, 2014, with Stewart Title Company. 7. Plaintiff properly registered the claim on the escrow with Stewart Title Company. The payment from escrow was only going to provide some $20,000.00 toward the claim, but some is better than nothing, and the Modification then called for the balance to be paid over the next two years. 8. Thereafter, Defendants shut down their escrow with Stewart Title, and moved the escrow to Old Republic Title. The escrow was completed and closed only three days later. 9. Defendants did not inform Plaintiff of the change in escrow companies, nor did they instruct the new company to pay the legitimate claim of the Plaintiffs. 10. Thus, Plaintiff did not receive any payment from escrow as agreed, nor has she received any payment from Defendants toward the refund of the down payment. 11. In addition to the failure to pay, the Plaintiff has been unable to buy another house because she lacks the down payment. The prices for homes has risen sharply in the last two years, and the failure of the Defendants to pay as agreed has kept the Plaintiff from participating in the increase in value a home purchased two years ago has undergone. 12. On or about August 2, 2016, Plaintiff and her then-husband Daniel Curry divorced due to irreconcilable differences. The stress and strain from the loss of Plaintiff’s entire life savings was a direct cause of her divorce. She lost her husband of fifteen (15) years primarily, though not solely, due to incredible strain this financial loss created. 13. Worse, Plaintiff has suffered nightmares, nights of insomnia, and other symptoms of depression due to the loss of such a large sum. 14. I am in need of this Ex Parte hearing because I need the money that Defendants agreed to pay, to secure my financial security.
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lreigrut@douglas.co.us CASE NUMBER: 17JV212 DIVISION 7 DEPENDENCY SUMMONS
RESOLUTION NO. 17-059 , Series of 2017
TITLE: A RESOLUTION TO DETERMINE THAT THE KIME RANCH PROPERTY ANNEXATION PETITION SUBSTANTIALLY COMPLIES WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE ANNEXATION ACT OF 1965 AND TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR FEBRUARY 5, 2018
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TO: VENISE HARRISON GORDON DENDY TO THE RESPONDENTS NAMED ABOVE: You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed which alleges that the above-named child is dependent or neglected as per the facts set forth in the Dependency and Neglect Petition, a copy of which may be obtained at the office of the Douglas County Attorney’s Office. A Pre-Trial Conference has been set for January 22, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. in Division 7, Douglas County District Court, 4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock, Colorado, 80109. Your presence before this court is required to defend against the claims in this petition. IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR, THE COURT WILL PROCEED IN YOUR ABSENCE, WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE, TO CONDUCT AN ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND MAY ENTER A JUDGMENT BY DEFAULT THEREBY ADJUDICATING YOUR CHILD AS DEPENDENT OR NEGLECTED CHILD. You have the right to request a trial by jury at the adjudicatory stage of this petition. You also have the right to legal representation at every stage of the proceedings by counsel of your own choosing, or if you are without sufficient financial means, appointment of counsel by the Court. Termination of your parent-child legal relationship to free your children for adoption is a possible remedy in this proceeding. If that remedy is pursued, you are entitled to a hearing before a Judge. You also have the right, if you are indigent, to have the Court appoint, at no expense to you, one expert witness of your own choosing at any hearing on the termination of your parent-child relationship. If you are a minor, you have the right to the appointment of a Guardian ad litem to represent your best interests. You have the right to have this matter heard by a district court judge rather than by the magistrate. You may waive that right, and in doing so, you will be bound by the findings and recommendations of the magistrate, subject to review as provided by sec. 19-1-108(5.5), C.R.S. 2017, and subsequently, to the right of appeal as provided by Colorado Appellate Rule 3.4. This summons is being initiated by the Douglas County Department of Human Services through its counsel.
Kelei Caspersen, Plaintiff
Dated: January 11, 2018 R. LeeAnn Reigrut, #28833 Assistant Douglas County Attorney
Public Notice Notice is hereby given of public auction, to be held at Stor-n-Lock Self Storage #14 at 12904 Division St, Littleton, Co. 80125 on 1/25/18 at 12:30pm. To settle delinquent accounts in accordance with article 21.5-title 38 Colorado revised statutes 1973, as amended. The contents to be sold to the highest bidder. Goods to be sold are listed under unit number tenants name and last known address. Elizabeth McLaughlin #3030 3068 S Cherokee St # 2 Englewood, Co. 80110 Household Goods Bud Heimlich 6834 University Blvd.#402 Centennial, Co. 80122 Building Supplies, Misc. Legal Notice No: 932375 First Publication : January 11, 2018 Last Publication: January 18, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Public Notice DOUGLAS COUNTY DISTRICT COURT, STATE OF COLORADO 4000 Justice Way Castle Rock, CO Douglas County, CO 80109 THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO In the Interest of: SAGE DENDY, DOB: 06/10/2001, Child, And concerning: MICHAEL WALKER, DOB: 5/14/1975, Legal Guardian, RACHEL E. WALKER, DOB: 7/18/1980, Legal Guardian, VENISE HARRISON, DOB: 3/9/1969, Mother, GORDON DENDY, DOB: 12/2/1968, Father, Respondents. Attorney for Department: John Thirkell, #13865 R. LeeAnn Reigrut, #28833 4400 Castleton Ct. Castle Rock, CO 80109 (303) 814-5325 FAX 303-479-9259 jthirkel@douglas.co.us lreigrut@douglas.co.us CASE NUMBER: 17JV212 DIVISION 7
Legal Notice No.: 932378 First Publication: January 11, 2018 Last Publication: January 11, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
City and County Public Notice PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Parker Town Council passed the following resolution setting a hearing to consider the annexation of property known as the Kime Ranch Property. RESOLUTION NO. 17-059 A RESOLUTION SETTING THE DATE FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE ANNEXATION ORDINANCE FOR THE KIME RANCH PROPERTY ANNEXATION FOR SECOND READING ON FEBRUARY 5, 2018. The Town Council of the Town of Parker, Colorado Resolves: The Town Council finds that the ordinance to annex the Property will be considered on second reading by the Town Council on February 5, 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 Colo. Rev. Stat. § 31-12-106 or such part thereof as may be required to establish eligibility under the terms of 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. Legal Description (Exhibit A) The Town Council hereby sets a second reading for the annexation on February 5, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. or as soon as possible thereafter, at 20120 East Mainstreet, Parker, Colorado and directs the Town Clerk to publish and give notice as required by state law and Town Ordinance. Done at a meeting of the Parker Town Council held on December 11, 2017 and approved by a vote of 7 for and 0 against. -S- Mike Waid, Mayor ATTEST:-S-Carol Baumgartner, Town Clerk Any person may appear at such hearing and present evidence upon any matter to be determined by the governing body.
DEPENDENCY SUMMONS
RESOLUTION NO. 17-059 , Series of 2017
This Summons is initiated pursuant to Rule 2.2 of the Colorado Rules of Juvenile Procedure, Rule 4 of the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure, and Section 19-3-503, C.R.S. 2017.
TITLE: A RESOLUTION TO DETERMINE THAT THE KIME RANCH PROPERTY ANNEXATION PETITION SUBSTANTIALLY COMPLIES WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE ANNEXATION ACT OF 1965 AND TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR FEBRUARY 5, 2018
TO: VENISE HARRISON GORDON DENDY
January 11, 2018J
This Summons is initiated pursuant to Rule 2.2 of the Colorado Rules of Juvenile Procedure, Rule 4 of the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure, and Section 19-3-503, C.R.S. 2017.
I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California, that the foregoing is true and correct.
Legal Notice No.: 932324 First Publication: January 4, 2018 Last Publication: February 1, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
present evidence upon any matter to be determined by the governing body.
City and County
WHEREAS, THE PETITIONER OWNS CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY IN DOUGLAS COUNTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE KIME RANCH PROPERTY, WHICH IS DESCRIBED ON ATTACHED EXHIBIT A (THE “REAL PROPERTY”);
WHEREAS, PETITIONER SUBMITTED TO THE TOWN A PETITION FOR ANNEXATION (THE “ANNEXATION PETITION”) CONCERNING THE REAL PROPERTY ON OCTOBER 25, 2017;
WHEREAS, PURSUANT TO C.R.S. § 31-12107, THIS TOWN COUNCIL, SITTING AS THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE TOWN, HEREBY DETERMINES THAT THE ANNEXATION PETITION IS IN SUBSTANTIAL COMPLIANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF C.R.S. § 3112-107(1); AND
WHEREAS, THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF PARKER, COLORADO (THE “TOWN”), HAS SATISFIED ITSELF CONCERNING THE SUBSTANTIAL COMPLIANCE FOR THE ANNEXATION PETITION WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF C.R.S. § 31-12-107(1) AND DESIRES TO PROCEED WITH 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:
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).
SECTION 2. A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE ELIGIBILITY OF THE REAL PROPERTY TO BE ANNEXED INTO THE TOWN WILL BE CONDUCTED ON FEBRUARY 5, 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 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.
SECTION 3. ANY PERSON LIVING WITHIN THE AREA PROPOSED TO BE ANNEXED, ANY LANDOWNER OF LANDS THEREOF, ANY RESIDENT OF THE MUNICIPALITY TO WHICH THE AREA IS PROPOSED TO BE ANNEXED, ANY MUNICIPALITY LOCATED WITHIN ONE MILE OF THE PROPOSED ANNEXATION, OR THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, MAY APPEAR AT SUCH HEARING AND PRESENT EVIDENCE UPON ANY MATTER TO BE DETERMINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL.
RESOLVED AND PASSED THIS 11TH DAY OF DEC. , 2017. TOWN OF PARKER, COLORADO -S-MIKE WAID, MAYOR ATTEST:-SCAROL BAUMGARTNER, TOWN CLERK Exhibit A Legal Description
Land Owned by Elisabeth M.L. Kime, sole Trustee, or her successors in trust, under Elisabeth M.L. Kime Living Trust, January 15, 2016:
A PARCEL OF LAND BEING THE EAST HALF OF LOT 1, DALTON SUBDIVISION, RECORDED AT RECEPTION NO. 253933 IN THE RECORDS OF THE DOUGLAS COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER, LOCATED IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 23, TOWNSHIP 6 SOUTH, RANGE 66 WEST OF THE SIXTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.
Land Owned by Reiboldt Family Trust: A PARCEL OF LAND BEING ALL OF LOT 3, PINE HILLS RANCH, A SUBDIVISION PLAT RECORDED AT RECEPTION NO. 236663 IN THE RECORDS OF THE DOUGLAS COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER, LOCATED IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 23, TOWNSHIP 6 SOUTH, RANGE 66 WEST OF THE SIXTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Legal Notice No.: 932323 First Publication: January 4, 2018 Last Publication: February 1, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice PUBLIC INVITATION TO BID
Separate sealed bids for 2018 ASPHALT OVERLAY PROJECT, DOUGLAS COUNTY PROJECT NUMBER CI 2018-003, will be received by the Owner, Douglas County Government, Department of Public Works Engineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104, until Tuesday, January 30, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. This project consists of placement of hot mix asphalt overlays at various locations throughout Douglas County. Bid items include removal of asphalt mat, reset and adjustment of manholes and water valve boxes, removal and replacement of pavement markings, unclassified excavation and aggregate base course.
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PROJECT NUMBER CI 2018-003, will be re8ceived Januaryby11,the2018 Owner, Douglas County Govern-
ment, Department of Public Works Engineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104, until Tuesday, January 30, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. This project consists of placement of hot mix asphalt overlays at various locations throughout Douglas County. Bid items include removal of asphalt mat, reset and adjustment of manholes and water valve boxes, removal and replacement of pavement markings, unclassified excavation and aggregate base course.
City and County
The Contract Documents will be available after 10:00 a.m. on Monday, January 8, 2018, through Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System Website (www.rockymountainbidsystem.com) or they may be obtained at the above address. Electronic versions of the Plans obtained by any other means than as described above may not be complete or accurate, and it is the Bidder’s responsibility to obtain a complete set of the Project Plans and Specifications. Douglas County will not be held responsible for misinformation received from private plan rooms.
A PRE-BID CONFERENCE will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 17, 2018, at the Department of Public Works Engineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104. All questions are due to Daniel Roberts, P.E., Project Engineer, by 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 23, 2018. The Bid Opening will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 30, 2018, at the same address. The Project includes the following major items and approximate quantities: • REMOVAL OF ASPHALT MAT (PLANING) (1 – 1/2 INCH THICKNESS) – 484,042 SY • AGGREGATE BASE COURSE (CLASS 6) (SHOULDERING) – 4,643 TON • HOT MIX ASPHALT (GRADING SX) (75) (HAUL AND ASPHALT) (PAVING) (2 INCH) – 82,165 TON Prior to submitting a Bid Proposal, Bidders shall have received prequalification status (active status) with the Colorado Department of Transportation to bid on individual projects of the size and kind of work as set forth herein. Any questions on the bidding process shall be directed to Daniel Roberts, P.E., Project Engineer at 303.660.7490. Plan holder information, can be found on the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System Website. Legal Notice No.: 932325 First Publication: January 4, 2018 Last Publication: January 11, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press 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 18th day of January, 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 American Striping Company, for the completion of 2017 Townwide Pavement Markings–Crosswalks/ Symbols Project (CIP17-014), and that any person, co-partnership, association or corporation that has an unpaid claim against said American Striping Company 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 18th day of January, 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.
ment will be made by the Town of Parker, State of Colorado, for and on account of a contract between Town of Parker and American Striping Company, for the completion of 2017 Townwide Pavement Markings–Crosswalks/ Symbols Project (CIP17-014), and that any person, co-partnership, association or corporation that has an unpaid claim against said American Striping Company 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 18th day of January, 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.
City and County
Legal Notice No.: 932355 First Publication: January 4, 2018 Second Publication: January 11, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Public Notice DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations for the Town of Parker and Unincorporated Areas of Douglas County, Colorado, Case No. 17-081041P. The Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) solicits technical information or comments on proposed flood hazard determinations for the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), and where applicable, the Flood Insurance Study (FIS) report for your community. These flood hazard determinations may include the addition or modification of Base Flood Elevations, base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area boundaries or zone designations, or the regulatory floodway. The FIRM and, if applicable, the FIS report have been revised to reflect these flood hazard determinations through issuance of a Letter of Map Revision (LOMR), in accordance with Title 44, Part 65 of the Code of Federal Regulations. These determinations are the basis for the floodplain management measures that your community is required to adopt or show evidence of having in effect to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program. For more information on the proposed flood hazard determinations and information on the statutory 90-day period provided for appeals, please visit FEMA’s website at www.fema.gov/plan/prevent/fhm/bfe, or call the FEMA Map Information eXchange (FMIX) toll free at 1-877-FEMA MAP (1-877-336-2627). Legal Notice No.: 932362 First Publication: January 11, 2018 Last Publication: January 18, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS The Arapahoe County Public Airport Authority, owner and operator of Centennial Airport, Englewood, Colorado, is soliciting Statements of Qualifications to retain a qualified Contractor to provide preconstruction and construction services for new construction of an Aviation Community and Administrative Facility. The building will functionally replace the existing administrative building currently co-located with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Air Traffic Control Tower at the Centennial Airport at 7800 South Peoria Street in Englewood, CO 80122.
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Legal Notice No.: 932355 First Publication: January 4, 2018 Second Publication: January 11, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS The Arapahoe County Public Airport Authority, owner and operator of Centennial Airport, Englewood, Colorado, is soliciting Statements of Qualifications to retain a qualified Contractor to provide preconstruction and construction services for new construction of an Aviation Community and Administrative Facility. The building will functionally replace the existing administrative building currently co-located with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Air Traffic Control Tower at the Centennial Airport at 7800 South Peoria Street in Englewood, CO 80122.
City and County
To obtain a complete copy of the Request for Statement of Qualifications, please e-mail Cameron Hallock at challock@centennialairport.com. The Contractor must supply all information required by the Request for Statements of Qualifications. The Arapahoe County Public Airport Authority reserves the right to waive any informalities and minor irregularities in the submittals and to select the Contractor deemed to be in the best interest of the Airport. Statements of Qualifications must be submitted to Cameron Hallock, Senior Planner, Centennial Airport, 7800 S. Peoria St. Box G1, Englewood, CO 80112 no later than 2:00 p.m. MST, January 29, 2018. DBE firms are encouraged to apply. Legal Notice No.: 932363 First Publication: January 11, 2018 Last Publication: January 18, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE is hereby given pursuant to Section 32-1-204(1), C.R.S. that on Tuesday, February 6, 2018, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon as possible thereafter, a public hearing will be conducted at the Lone Tree City Council, City of Lone Tree Civic Center, City Council Chambers, 8527 Lone Tree Parkway, Lone Tree, Colorado, or at such other time and place as the hearing may be continued. A public hearing will be heard upon the application on file with the Lone Tree City Council, by the Board of Directors of Rampart Range Metropolitan District No. 4, for the approval of the Second Amended and Restated Service Plan of Rampart Range Metropolitan District No. 4. The affected property is generally located south of Lincoln Avenue, north of Ridgegate Parkway, east of I-25 and west of S. Chambers Road in the City of Lone Tree, County of Douglas, State of Colorado. NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that all protests and objections must be submitted in writing to the Lone Tree City Council at or prior to the hearing or any continuance or postponement thereof in order to be considered, and that any protests and objections to the Second Amended and Restated Service Plan of Rampart Range Metropolitan District No. 4, as proposed, shall be deemed to be waived unless presented at the time and in the manner as specified above. Reason: Second Amended and Restated Service Plan of Rampart Range Metropolitan District No. 4 Project Name: Rampart Range Metropolitan District No. 4 Type of District: Metropolitan Legal Notice No.: 932364 First Publication: January 11, 2018 Last Publication: January 11, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
The Contractor must supply all information required by the Request for Statements of Qualifications. The Arapahoe County Public Airport Authority reserves the right to waive any informalities and minor irregularities in the submittals and to select the Contractor deemed to be in the best interest of the Airport.
Statements of Qualifications must be submitted to Cameron Hallock, Senior Planner, Centennial Airport, 7800 S. Peoria St. Box G1, Englewood, CO 80112 no later than 2:00 p.m. MST, January 29, 2018. DBE firms are encouraged to apply.
Legal Notice No.: 932363 First Publication: January 11, 2018 Last Publication: January 18, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
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Facility Expansion.
Reason: Second Amended and Restated Service Plan of Rampart Range Metropolitan District No. 4 Project Name: Rampart Range Metropolitan District No. 4 Type of District: Metropolitan
CM/GC Services - The Plum Creek Water Reclamation Authority is issuing a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to select a shortlist and subsequently retain a qualified Contractor to provide preconstruction and construction services through a Guaranteed Maximum Price – Construction Management contract for the 3.0 MGD Capacity Expansion Project located at 4255 North US Highway 85, Castle Rock, CO 80108.
City and County
Legal Notice No.: 932364 First Publication: January 11, 2018 Last Publication: January 11, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS NOTICE is hereby given pursuant to Section 32-1-204(1), C.R.S. that on Tuesday, February 6, 2018, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon as possible thereafter, public hearings will be conducted at the Lone Tree City Council, City of Lone Tree Civic Center, City Council Chambers, 8527 Lone Tree Parkway, Lone Tree, Colorado, or at such other time and place as the hearings may be continued. Public hearings will be heard upon the applications on file with the Lone Tree City Council, by the Boards of Directors of Rampart Range Metropolitan District Nos. 5, 6, 8 and 9, for the approval of amendments to and/or restatements of the current Service Plans of Rampart Range Metropolitan District Nos. 5, 6, 8 and 9. The affected property is generally located south of Lincoln Avenue, north of Hess Road, east of I-25 and west of West S. Chambers Road in the City of Lone Tree, County of Douglas, State of Colorado. NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that all protests and objections must be submitted in writing to the Lone Tree City Council at or prior to the hearings or any continuance or postponement thereof in order to be considered, and that any protests and objections to the amendments to and/or restatements of the current Service Plans of Rampart Range Metropolitan District Nos. 5, 6, 8 and 9, as proposed, shall be deemed to be waived unless presented at the time and in the manner as specified above. Reason: Amendments to and/or Restatements of the Service Plans of Rampart Range Metropolitan District Nos. 5, 6, 8 and 9 Project Name: Rampart Range Metropolitan District Nos. 5, 6, 8 and 9 Type of District: Metropolitan Legal Notice No.: 932365 First Publication: January 11, 2018 Last Publication: January 11, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice Plum Creek Water Reclamation Authority ADVERTISEMENT AND NOTICE OF INVITATION Contractor - Request for Qualifications Wastewater Treatment Facility Expansion – 3.0 MGD Capacity Expansion January 11, 2018 Request for Qualifications: Contractor to be retained as the Construction Manager at Risk to build the Plum Creek Water Reclamation Authority (PCWRA) Wastewater Treatment Facility Expansion. CM/GC Services - The Plum Creek Water Reclamation Authority is issuing a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to select a shortlist and subsequently retain a qualified Contractor to provide preconstruction and construction services through a Guaranteed Maximum Price – Construction Management contract for the 3.0 MGD Capacity Expansion Project located at 4255 North US Highway 85, Castle Rock, CO 80108.
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To obtain a complete copy of the Request for Statement of Qualifications, please e-mail Cameron Hallock at challock@centennialairport.com.
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Public Notice
PCWRA owns the facility and will remain the Owner; however, the project will be completed in partnership with the entities who make up the Authority. Project One is serving as the Owner’s Representative for the project, and will be facilitating the contractor selection process. The project includes a 3.0 MGD capacity expansion to the existing wastewater treatment facility. If additional information is required, please contact Mr. Steve Sciscione, P.E. at steves@project-1.com. The existing facility is a biological nutrient removal (BNR) wastewater treatment facility (WWTF) with a rated hydraulic capacity of 6.44 million gallons per day (mgd) average daily maximum month flow (ADMMF). The overall Project consists of several elements, including improvements to the Headworks, Tertiary Filtration, UV Disinfection, and solids handling systems.
Some PCWRA’s specific objectives for the Project include:
• Successfully increase capacity for the Wastewater Treatment Facility through this expansion • Define and stay within the engineering design and construction budget • Begin construction in late 2018 • Successfully deliver the project on schedule and meet 2020 demands
PCWRA envisions retaining a Contractor through a Guaranteed Maximum Price Construction Management (GMPCM) contract at the completion of the 30% Design Documents for the Project. The Contractor shall provide preconstruction phase services, including but not limited to: cost estimating, scheduling, constructability reviews, and value engineering all with the intent of developing a Final Guaranteed Maximum Price (FGMP) contract within County and city governments run legal notices each week in this newspaper. Find out which laws are PCWRA’s Approved Budget. The GMPCM will selected through a Qualification changing or new laws being considered; how the county / city isbe spending your tax dollars; liquor and Fee based selection process.
licensing requirements; bidding on government projects; final settlements for those projects; times and The milestone schedule is as follows: dates of public hearing; and others. Remember, the government works for you.
Issue Public Announcement/Contractor RFQ: January 11, 2018 RFQ Responses Due: January 30, 2018 Issue RFP to Shortlisted firms: February 12, 2018 RFP Response Due: March 12, 2018 Interview Firms: March 19-23, 2018
City and County
PCWRA owns the facility and will remain the Owner; however, the project will be completed in partnership with the entities who make up the Authority. Project One is serving as the Owner’s Representative for the project, and will be facilitating the contractor selection process. The project includes a 3.0 MGD capacity expansion to the existing wastewater treatment facility. If additional information is required, please contact Mr. Steve Sciscione, P.E. at steves@project-1.com.
The existing facility is a biological nutrient removal (BNR) wastewater treatment facility (WWTF) with a rated hydraulic capacity of 6.44 million gallons per day (mgd) average daily maximum month flow (ADMMF). The overall Project consists of several elements, including improvements to the Headworks, Tertiary Filtration, UV Disinfection, and solids handling systems. Some PCWRA’s specific objectives for the Project include:
• Successfully increase capacity for the Wastewater Treatment Facility through this expansion • Define and stay within the engineering design and construction budget • Begin construction in late 2018 • Successfully deliver the project on schedule and meet 2020 demands
PCWRA envisions retaining a Contractor through a Guaranteed Maximum Price Construction Management (GMPCM) contract at the completion of the 30% Design Documents for the Project. The Contractor shall provide preconstruction phase services, including but not limited to: cost estimating, scheduling, constructability reviews, and value engineering all with the intent of developing a Final Guaranteed Maximum Price (FGMP) contract within PCWRA’s Approved Budget. The GMPCM will be selected through a Qualification and Fee based selection process. The milestone schedule is as follows:
Issue Public Announcement/Contractor RFQ: January 11, 2018 RFQ Responses Due: January 30, 2018 Issue RFP to Shortlisted firms: February 12, 2018 RFP Response Due: March 12, 2018 Interview Firms: March 19-23, 2018 Finalize Selection and Award: April 9, 2018 Issue Construction Documents: September 24, 2018 Anticipated Start of Construction: October 19, 2018 Startup and Commissioning Completed: June 17, 2020
Request for Qualifications documents (the “RFQ”), and all response submittal requirements for the above-named project will be available by contacting Mr. Steve Sciscione, P.E. at steves@project-1.com. Legal Notice No: 932377 First Publication : January 11, 2018 Last Publication: January 11, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press
Name Changes PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Public notice is given on December 4, 2017, 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 Lizandro Andres Hernandez be changed to Lizandro Andres Pieper Case No.: 17 C 578 By: Deputy Clerk
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Legal Notice No: 932317 First Publication: December 28, 2017 Last Publication: January 11, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
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