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September 7, 2017S A rendering of the $350 million satellite production facility under construction at Lockheed Martin’s Waterton Canyon campus in Jefferson County.

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Photographer recounts shooting solar eclipse in Nebraska About me I have been doing various types of photography in the Castle Rock and Douglas County area for over 30 years. Landscape and wildlife photography are what drew me into this career. I graduated from the University of Nebraska with a degree in art, specializing in graphic design. There, I was exposed to photography and made a quest to turn it into a full-time career. I like all types of photography, not just wildlife and landscapes, but also including portraits of children, high school seniors and families. My studio in Castle Rock also covers wedding, special events as well as commercial projects for area businesses. Shooting the eclipse I took on a special photographic challenge in photographing a solar eclipse. In preparing for it I had to get specialized filter material to make a lens for my large telephoto lens, then take dozens of practice shots of the sun. I was going to go to Wyoming but was scared away with the talk of 500,000 people heading north on I-25. I mapped out the eclipse line across Nebraska and found a spot north of Scottsbluff, Nebraska. By going on two-lane country roads I didn’t run into traffic going or

Ted Spring has worked as a photographer in Castle Rock and Douglas County for 30 years. COURTESY PHOTO coming back! After setting up along the side of the road I photographed for about an hour and a half. About 15 minutes prior to the full eclipse it got a dark gray, the crickets started making noise, the stars came out, the temperature dropped 15 degrees, the cattle in the pasture lined up and started back to the ranch house. Outside of work Photography is my main hobby! I love to hunt, golf and travel worldwide. I’m always with a camera trying to capture a better image. In the last five or six years I’ve traveled to the Arctic, Alaska, Austrilia, New Zealand, Africa, Mexico, Nova Scotia, Cuba, Italy, Prague and throughout the United States (with camera). My mantra I’ve always said that I was: “Celebrating a moment in nature through the eye of the camera.” Have a suggestion for My Name Is? Contact Jessica Gibbs at jgibbs@ coloradocommunitymedia.com.

CORRECTION At a public media event on July 15 at Centennial Airport, announcing Flight For Life Colorado as its 2017 Spreading Wings Award recipient, Wings Over the Rockies incorrectly identified the founders of Flight for Life as Vietnamera veterans. A news story with that information was included in this publication.

Although inspired, partly, by the experience of pilots who flew in Vietnam, Flight for Life Colorado was founded by two administrators at St. Anthony Hospital and two medical doctors. The administrators were Nick Ditirro and Jack Goetzinger. The doctors were Dr. Henry Cleveland and Dr. Boyd Bigelow.

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Lockheed Martin begins construction on ‘factory of the future’ $350 million satellite production facility underway at company’s campus in Waterton Canyon BY ALEX DEWIND ADEWIND@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Construction of a $350 million satellite production facility described as “a factory of the future” is underway at Lockheed Martin’s Waterton Canyon campus in south Jefferson County. Named Gateway Center, the 266,000-square-foot facility will produce up to seven micro and macro satellites in one building, saving time, resources and cost, said Jay Bolden, Lockheed Martin Mission Solutions communications leader. National security, scientific and commercial satellites of all sizes will be assembled and tested in the facility, which will consolidate equipment and allow for a faster turnover to customers. “Moving things back and forth takes time and resources away,” Bolden said. “This is the dream building — we have everything we want in one location.” Lockheed’s Waterton Canyon campus, which sits on the southwest edge of Roxborough in Douglas County, has more than 4,000 employees and design, manufacturing and test facilities. Spacecraft currently in production at the campus include the Air Force’s GPS III satellites, NASA’s InSight Mars lander, NOAA’s GOES-R Series weather satellites and commercial com-

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munications satellites, a media release from Lockheed Martin says. Gateway Center will be the largest facility at the campus, expected to bring 1,500 construction jobs over the next three years. Completion is slated for 2020. The aerospace and defense company has added more than 750 jobs to its Colorado workforce since 2014, and currently has about 350 job openings in the Denver area, according to the media release. Gateway Center will accommodate the recent growth and future projects, the release says. The expansion’s economic impact to the area is welcome, economic development leaders said. Lockheed Martin has nearly 6,300 employees in Jefferson County and contracts with hundreds of local suppliers, said Leigh Seeger, interim president of Jefferson County Economic Development Corp. She added that with high average salaries, employees tend to have more disposable income to spend. “The economic impact of Lockheed Martin to Jefferson County is significant,” Seeger said. Innovative features inside Gateway Center include paperless operations, virtual reality design and 3D printing. Rick Ambrose, executive vice president of Lockheed Martin Space Systems, calls Gateway Center a “factory of the future.” “We’ll be able to build satellites that communicate with front-line troops, explore other planets and support unique missions,” Ambrose said in the media release. “We’re transforming every aspect of our operations to help our customers stay ahead of a rapidly-changing landscape.”

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Sept. 19 is scheduled date for final reading of proposed $241 million budget BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Castle Rock has begun 2018 budget discussions and among its top priorities for the coming year are public safety and infrastructure. The proposed 2018 budget of $241.21 million, of which $102.2 million is for capital improvements, does not include any new or increased taxes and the 2018 mill levy rate will be less than or equal to the 2017 rate of 1.473 mills. “Budget is about priorities and we really want to reflect the community’s priorities,” Town Manager Dave Corliss told council Aug. 15. “We want to reflect the council’s priorities.” Corliss said 75 percent of the proposed increases to the general fund are for public safety costs. The proposed 2018 budget appropriates $51,445,199, up from the adopted 2017 budget, which appropriated $47,936,117. Among this year’s expenditures are a new fire station, fire equipment and new personnel across multiple town departments. Fire Chief Art Morales said the department would be requesting an additional $2 million in annual operating costs for Fire Station 152, which the town is building to service the Crystal Valley area. The department will hire 12 new employees to staff the station, whose salaries and benefits will cost approximately $1.56 million from the general fund. The station’s operating budget would be an estimated $390,248 for the nine months it is open in 2018. Police Chief Jack Cauley is also requesting five more personnel for his department— a special opera-

tions sergeant, a public information officer, a community service officer and two dispatchers. “We’re requesting two dispatchers due to growth and an increase in calls,” he said, explaining calls rose approximately 3 percent between 2014 and 2016. This year’s water rates and fees will not change for existing customers, but Director of Utilities Mark Marlowe said he’ll also be requesting three new water plant operators to help the town ensure plants are monitored 24/7. “That is primarily being driven by the fact that our systems are becoming very complicated,” Marlowe said. “We want to have eyes on the system at all times.” Public Works Director Bob Goebel said his department will replace 23 vehicles and add five more, although overall costs for the town’s fleet services are down by 33 percent from 2017, when Goebel said the town had higher equipment costs. The transportation capital budget will increase by about 80 percent for planned roadway improvements, including $4.26 million at the intersection of Founders Parkway and Allen Way, an estimated $3.46 million at Founders Parkway and Crowfoot Valley Road and $4 million to expand the department’s service center. Budget requests from Parks and Recreation include $2 million for a new neighborhood park in an undetermined location and $2 million for a one-mile extension of the East Plum Creek Trail. A budget message written by Corliss to council states, ”even with additional resources incorporated to maintain levels of service, annual operating revenues exceed annual operating expenditures, meaning the proposed budget is balanced.” Corliss presented an introduction of the draft 2018 budget to council on Aug. 15. Council is scheduled to hear an official first reading on Sept. 5 before considering the final reading of the budget on Sept. 19.

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Service could have less food to go around Meals on Wheels faces federal funding cuts, uncertain future BY TOM SKELLEY TSKELLEY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

enver resident Lometa Gaskin, 99, stands behind her screen door, waiting for Meals on Wheels volunteer Wayne Chitwood. He asks how she’s doing as he comes up the sidewalk. “If I was doing any better you’d think it was a frame-up,” Gaskin replies. The paint in her living room is peeling in patches, but the house is clean. Gaskin says she’d rather die than move into assisted living, and she relies on Meals on Wheels for a daily serving of nutrition — and conversation. “I enjoy meeting the people more than I enjoy the food,” she says. Asked about how funding cuts to the program, included in President Trump’s proposed 2018 budget, would affect her, she changes the subject. “Let’s not go there,” she says. The $4.1 trillion budget made headlines in March, proposing funding cuts to a number of social programs. One such reduction is a 16.2 percent cut to the Department of Health and Human Services, which reduces revenues the Denver Regional Council of Governments could distribute to Volunteers of America and its Meals on Wheels program. Congress has until the end of September to pass a federal budget, and as the deadline approaches, Dale Elliott grows anxious. “We save lives every day,” says Elliott, division director of Aging and Nutrition Services for VOA. Drivers give some clients their only social contact of the day, as well as a nutritious meal. Three or four times a year, Elliott says, they find seniors who’ve fallen and need medical help. The budget cuts would take $307,300 from Meals on Wheels’ Denver branch, eliminating services to 620 seniors in the metro area, according to Elliott. Funds for “congregate meals,” offered to mobile seniors in 30 centers in the seven counties Elliott’s office covers, would lose $192,900 and serve 705 fewer seniors. Funding reductions would also take more than $30,000 from programs the VOA offers to provide safety-based home repairs and inhome exercise programs for seniors. But Republican businessman and former state legislator Victor Mitchell, a Castle Rock resident and candidate for governor who has been delivering meals on Fridays for about a year, believes other funding mechanisms exist for the organization to make ends meet. One solution could be “to change their model to the extent that they raise more money from private-sector dollars,” Mitchell says. “I think it’s a fantastic program and it does a lot of great things. I just believe there could be a great deal more done with funding

Lometa Gaskin, 99, holds onto her lunch after receiving her daily Meals on Wheels delivery on Aug. 11. Gaskin lives alone in Denver and says talking with the delivery drivers is as important to her as the food. PHOTOS BY TOM SKELLEY

BY THE NUMBERS Average number of seniors served Meals on Wheels in area counties by the Denver Volunteers of America Nutrition Program each year from 2015-17: Adams: 411

Gilpin: 23

Arapahoe: 585

Jefferson: 667

Clear Creek: 49

Total: 3,900

Denver: 2,112 Douglas: 53

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the program with the private sector.” Meals on Wheels receives 87 percent of its funding from government sources, 9 percent from private donations and 4 percent from client contributions, Elliott says. “It’s not like we don’t do that,” he says. “The reality is we just don’t receive sufficient response.” Herb Wager, 68, began visiting the Castle Rock Senior Activity Center after his wife died in May, and enjoys the fellowship as much as the food. He’s an unaffiliated voter and leans Republican, but like Elliott, he disagrees that private corporations or citizens can fill the gaps federal cuts would create. “It won’t get done,” the Castle Rock resident says. “It would be nice in an ideal situation, but it’s not an ideal world.” On a sunny Tuesday in August, Wager talks over baked chicken with Buzz Bowers, also of Castle Rock. Bowers began bringing his wife to the center five years ago when her Parkinson’s disease confined her to a wheelchair. It was a way for his wife to socialize as her condition worsened, and the friends they made there were a comfort for Bowers when she died last year. He says the fact that the government would consider cutting programs for

Wayne Chitwood, who’s been delivering food with Meals on Wheels for about eight years, brings Lometa Gaskin her daily serving of lunch and conversation on Aug. 11. Chitwood says most clients don’t have any social interaction beyond the daily deliveries. “They’re always very appreciative,” he says. “That’s why I’m doing it.”

Dale Elliott, division director for Aging and Nutrition Services for the Volunteers of America, has a laugh while a kettle at the Denver VOA kitchen gets a wash. Elliott says the organization reaches out to private individuals and corporations for Meals on Wheels revenue, but most people don’t appreciate the need for the program until they need it for themselves or a family member. seniors is evidence of “troubled times” in the United States, and he warns that decreasing funding won’t decrease the demand.

“I think it’s something that needs to be increased, not decreased,” Bowers, 84, said. “Seniors are living longer, and there’s going to be a lot more of us.”

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One-stop shop for surgery debuts Sky Ridge hybrid OR brings state-of-the-art convenience to south metro region BY TOM SKELLEY TSKELLEY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Patients seeking a closer, safer option for complex surgeries or trauma treatment no longer have to travel to downtown Denver. As of Aug. 15, Sky Ridge Medical Center in Lone Tree now hosts a hybrid OR, combining the traditional features of an operating room with live-action radiology, allowing surgeons to respond immediately to a patient’s needs. “It’s like a mix of radiology and an operating room,” said Director of Surgical Services Will Bertram. “It allows us to care for a segment of the population we couldn’t before… Currently most of those patients have to go to an OR downtown.” The $4 million upgrade includes all of the equipment found in a traditional operating room as well as a mobile robotic radiology machine. Big screen displays and live-action imaging allow surgeons to immediately monitor patients’ internal organs and blood vessels, without waiting for X-rays.

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Vascular surgeon Barbara Melendez checks out the controls in the new hybrid operating room at Sky Ridge Medical Center. Melendez says the combination of radiology and surgical instruments in the same facility saves time and money for patients. TOM SKELLEY

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“You have all the support from the OR staff, with all the instruments of the OR staff as well as the traditional interventional radiology,” said Barbara Melendez, a vascular surgeon practicing at Sky Ridge. Bertram said the facility is especially useful when a standard procedure becomes more complicated, such as when a blood vessel bursts. He said it also will enhance staff ’s ability to serve trauma victims, an

asset for a hospital located next to Interstate 25. “We do things in a minimally invasive way,” he said, “but if we have to convert to an open procedure” the patient doesn’t have to be moved. “You can just do it all in one setting,” Melendez added. “You don’t have to wake up the patient, you don’t have to move them anywhere, so from a safety standpoint that’s great.” Patients will notice a difference in their bill as well, she said. “From a financial standpoint it’s great,” she said. “The patient doesn’t have to be charged for two separate things at different times.”

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Self-service DMV kiosks arrive in Douglas County Vehicle registration renewal now a two-minute process, officials say

‘I think that the more people become familiar with it the more it will be used.’

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The notorious wait times at Division of Motor Vehicles offices could be shortening up for some area residents. Last month, Douglas County announced it was becoming the next among several Colorado counties — including Arapahoe, Adams and Jefferson — to participate in a pilot program offering self-service kiosk machines at which residents can renew their vehicle registration. The first Colorado MV Express kiosk in Douglas County is now available exclusively to county residents in Castle Rock, and officials say they hope to expand throughout the county in coming months. “The citizens of Douglas County have shown us by their investment in personal technology that this is the right decision, at the right time, for all the right reasons,” Douglas County Clerk and Recorder Merlin Klotz said in a news release. “Touchscreens are used on a daily basis in many other transactions during the LTAC_CCM_9.1.17.pdf 1 8/29/2017 2:37:47 PM day at the grocery store, the bank,

Sheri Davis, deputy of motor vehicle Self-service kiosks at the DMV now allow users to renew vehicle registration in two minutes. JESSICA GIBBS the airport and even for movie rentals.” As of now, vehicle registration renewal is the only function the kiosk performs, but county officials expect the new technology to free up DMV staff for more tedious title and

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registration transactions, such as new vehicle registration. Sheri Davis, deputy of motor vehicle for Douglas County, said the kiosks are an opportunity for the county to bring more convenience and efficiency to the DMV. In time,

she envisions installing more machines at high-traffic areas like King Soopers or Safeway. “We’re hoping we’ll be able to take that next step,” Davis said. “Where they’re open 24/7 and people can have access to them.” The county would also target areas that do not already have a DMV office, such as Parker, for which the nearest DMV locations are in Lone Tree or Castle Rock, Davis said. The county does not pay for or own the kiosk. The equipment is distributed by a private company and paid for through a $3 fee added to each user’s transaction, Davis said. The first Douglas County kiosk — a bright blue-and-yellow machine resembling an ATM — is open from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Douglas County Wilcox Building, 301 Wilcox St. in downtown Castle Rock. To use the machine, residents can type in their license plate number on the touch screen and pay any taxes or fees with cash, check or credit card. The kiosk will immediately print a receipt, the new registration and license plate tabs. Each transaction takes approximately two minutes, Davis said, and more information about how to use it can be found on douglas.co.us/mvkiosk. “It’s very quick,” she said. “I think that the more people become familiar with it the more it will be used.”

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Detox center proposal gets renewed attention Old idea to build withdrawal management facility in south metro area gets new look BY DAVID GILBERT DGILBERT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Local law enforcement and emergency medical service providers are exploring the idea of building a new social detox facility — also called a withdrawal management center — somewhere in Arapahoe or Douglas counties, which they say would make their lives easier and help those admitted to the facilities by shortening the distance to access services. Social detox facilities provide a safe place for people overly inebriated on drugs and alcohol to sober up. Stays in the facilities are usually less than 48 hours, and professionals such as addiction counselors and social workers are on hand to help connect them with resources. The metro area has four such facilities in Adams County, Jefferson County, Denver and Aurora. But only the Aurora location is used by Arapahoe and Douglas county sheriff ’s deputies and area police departments. The 30-bed facility, East Side Detox and Recovery Services, is located at

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1290 S. Potomac St. in Aurora, sandwiched between a storage facility and medical offices, a stone’s throw from Interstate 225. That means a Douglas County deputy driving a drunk driver to East Metro Detox during Friday rush hour may be out of his patrol area for hours, said Capt. Kevin Duffy of the Douglas County Sheriff ’s Office. “That takes our deputies out of service while they could be helping others,” Duffy said. He said the law requires officers to prioritize taking overly inebriated people to detox centers, or to emergency rooms if detox is unavailable, and as a last resort to county jail if detox and hospitals are full. “We’re seeing a lot of our emergency room beds being taken up with psych holds or detox holds,” he said. “That’s not what the ER is built for. And county jails are supposed to hold bad guys. These people

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Local officials are exploring the idea of building a new detox facility to augment East Side Detox and Recovery Services in Aurora, which is a long drive for many of the folks the facility serves. C OURTESY PHOTO haven’t necessarily broken any law other than that they’re intoxicated to the point that they pose a danger to themselves. We don’t like detox holds in the jail, and there’s a lot of liability with holding someone who’s that intoxicated.” SEE DETOX, P10

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DETOX FROM PAGE 9

New eyes on an old idea The idea to add a new detox facility that’s more accessible to people farther from Aurora has been around for years, but started picking up steam after Aurora Mental Health Center took over East Metro Detox from its previous operator, Arapahoe House, said Heather Dolan, director of business development at Aurora Mental Health. The idea is still in preliminary stages, Dolan said, with stakeholders only beginning to gather data and examine possible locations for a new facility. The process would involve extensive input from the public and county commissioners, she said. “Everyone is well aware of the need to make sure it’s in a safe and appropriate place for the community and the people receiving services,” Dolan said. “We’re here to provide a service to the community, where they want it. We’re not trying to impose it.” Arapahoe House, a nonprofit that operates a variety of addiction counseling services across the metro area, announced late last year that it would pull out of operating detox facilities. Aurora Mental Health picked up the contract to operate East Metro beginning in May, and with the contract came the long-discussed idea of building a south metro detox facility. Addiction services providers in the metro area are overseen by Signal Behavioral Health Network, a managed service organization or MSO, a non-

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profit that answers to the state Office of Behavioral Health, part of the Department of Human Services. Signal put out a request for proposal earlier this year to build a new detox center, and Aurora Mental Health submitted the only letter of intent, Dolan said. Running smoothly Running the existing facility has been going well so far, said Brian Gannon, deputy director of Aurora Mental

Health. “Our operations have been running extremely smoothly,” Gannon said. “We’ve had great communication with our partners like hospitals and law enforcement.” Funding comes from a hodgepodge of sources, Dolan said, composed of Medicaid revenue, third-party insurance, city and county support and self-payment from clients, with Signal providing gap funding. The same fund-

ing sources would likely be employed to build the new facility. “Social detox” facilities — and their proximity to clients — are important for addicts seeking recovery, Dolan said. “A social detox center is one step in a continuum of care, and oftentimes the best entry point,” Dolan said. “It’s better than being on the streets, or in jail, or in the ER. Having a facility near you allows for greater use of that facility.” Location, location, location The next steps will be gathering data, Arapahoe County Sheriff Dave Walcher said. “It takes a lot of work to know if we should even consider this,” Walcher said. “We have to really get all the numbers of how agencies are utilizing detox centers and emergency rooms. We need to know more about where people are coming from, where the location should be, what the cost would be. It’s not even close to decision time.” Where to put the facility is a prime concern, Duffy said. “A detox facility has to be in a place that’s zoned for it,” he said. “You’re not going to put it in a residential area. Land is very expensive. The perfect case scenario would be to find an existing building so we don’t have to build from the ground up.” Stakeholders are aware that some opposition is inevitable, Duffy said. “There will be naysayers and people who are nervous about this, and part of the job is to be transparent and honest, and to answer questions,” Duffy said. “Sooner or later, the most important group to get behind this is the public. We’re trying to do this for the public.”

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VOICES Many have lost their way since phones became things to look at

QUIET DESPERATION

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ut of necessity, my college syllabi expanded by the month, as new infractions were coming in all the time. My first syllabus, in 1973, asked for no smoking, and that was about it. By the end (2003), the list went on for about six pages. No automatic weapons. No shouting, “I am the Messiah.” And no cellphone calls. Cellphones weren’t on the market in 1973 — that’s why they weren’t on the list back then. Hard to believe now — isn’t it? — that there was a time before mobile devices? Unless you were Dick Tracy. Tracy used to talk to his wrist. Ironically, the first mobile phone call was

made in 1973. On April 3, 1973, Martin Cooper, a senior engineer at Motorola, “called a rival company and informed them he was speaking on a mobile phone (knowyourmobile.com),” albeit one about the size of a hiking boot. It’s untrue that he said, “What’s the frequency, Kenneth?,” or asked for a medium, handtossed with everything. While Cooper was on the phone, he reached for his coffee, misjudged the handle, and dropped and broke the cup. It was the first instance of what is now referred to as “distracted talking.” Distracted talking is illegal in Honolulu. Stamford, Connecticut, may be next.

I like it. Give me more. I admit that I am old-fashioned, and prefer it when people pay attention, and watch where they are going. But those days aren’t numbered. Those days are over. I can’t get from produce to frozen foods without pushing my cart defensively, because someone is making a life-changing call or a lifechanging text and wandering in the aisles. In Honolulu (of all places), smartphone use is illegal by pedestrians crossing streets. Inevitably, there was a backlash. “Why should the government dictate where I SEE SMITH, P13

When disaster and devastation strike, do your part, even if it seems small

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Does civil discourse still exist? I was amused by the word you used in your recent headline to describe the actions by “constituents” at a town hall with Cory Gardner — “chided.” No, it was more that the screamers stole his, and very many of his real contituents’ FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHTS TO FREE SPEECH! No wonder he seldom appears. If I had to face a SHRIEKING MOB — excuse my caps — I would appear much less frequently than he does. I congratulate his courage in standing up, and good for those

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t is not a matter of devastation or disaster hitting us or someone we love at some point, it is just a matter of when. That is a reality and although this column WINNING always focuses on WORDS sharing a positive message, there are just sometimes when positive or flowery words are the last thing someone wants to hear. And that’s OK, because what someone who is Michael Norton facing devastation or disaster really needs is for us to be present in some way and to listen more than talk. Many of us respond quickly with a donation of money when a natural disaster or some sort of catastrophic event happens. Others in the community are “doers” and they jump into action to do manual labor, volunteer at a shelter, and offer their time without even thinking about it, it is just how they are wired. We all respond differently and that’s OK too. Some people are prayer warriors and spend hours praying for those facing the storms of life. Some of us are the people who rally others around a cause,

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earing connects us to the world, our family, friends, surroundings, sounds and music. Most hearing loss occurs so gradually and can go unrecognized — perhaps the volume on the TV is increased; words are misunderstood; questions are answered incorrectly; or hearing in a noisy room becomes a struggle. As the hearing loss increases, so does the difficulty communicating. When untreated, the loss of hearing can cause stress, isolation, depression, impaired memory, diminished health, falls, reduced job performance and alertness. In addition, recent studies have noted that untreated hearing loss is associated with the development of and increased

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matters. You may say, “Well what difference can my small donation make?” Or, “How can spending just a couple of hours volunteering at a shelter help?” Trust me, it matters to that one someone, it matters to

severity of dementia. Findings by Frank Lin, M.D., at Johns Hopkins University, suggest that hearing loss may play a much more important role in brain health than we’ve previously thought. Lin is the author of several recent studies pointing to a link between hearing and cognitive problems ranging from mild impairment all the way to dementia. A mild to severe hearing loss can increase the risk of dementia from two times to five times if untreated. This may be caused by the excess effort and stress required to “fill in the blanks” with what is not heard to help understand. Other factors may be that loss of hearing causes a lack of stimulation in certain structures of

that community, and it matters to the others who are shoulder-toshoulder with you. So how about you? Can you offer an ear to listen, a few words of prayer and encouragement, can you spare a couple of hours or a few days or weeks to lend a hand, back, and shoulder to help others in need? I would love to hear your helping story at gotonorton@

brain. Without stimulation, the structures can shrink. We also know that not being able to hear well will cause isolation as people avoid socializing in restaurants or where they struggle to hear. These are all risk factors for cognitive decline and dementia. Of course, the presence of a hearing loss does not mean dementia is inevitable; however, the research indicates there is an increased risk. The studies also raise the possibility that treating hearing loss can help keep the brain active, ease the stress of hearing in difficult listening situations and reduce social isolation. Initial research is suggesting that

gmail.com, and when we can all come together for the greater good, and not just in times of disaster and devastation, it really will be a better than good week.

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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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Local film industry still has ways to go I’m afraid letter writer Brian Olson has pretty well nailed it with regard to the prospects for big-time film and other media production in Colorado (“What’s the Incentive”, Aug. 25, 2017 issue). Such lofty promises of “bringing Hollywood” to the state have come and gone over the years. Colorado Studios was an attempt in the 1990s to generate interest with a couple of larger sound stages. Colorado’s Hollywood, also dating from the 1990s, was a prescient, if somewhat naïve, attempt to capitalize on thenprimitive internet content production before Hollywood or New York caught

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look?” one person said. When a distracted driver flattens a distracted talker, who is at fault? Further, who cares? According to data compiled by the Governors Highway Safety Association, pedestrian deaths in the United States have been on the rise, and the two highest years were 2015 and 2016. Statistics don’t show if the pedestrians were distracted, but Richard Retting, a former traffic safety commissioner for the New York Department of Transportation, said, “When you keep records for 40 years and see two consecutive years with the back-to-back largest, that tells you something. I don’t think it’s a leap of faith when you look at the increase in cellphone usage.” Leaving the house is an adventure.

on (I was co-creator of the initiative, shopped around to media outlets, education units and the state). Anything from a couple of decades ago sound familiar? All withered on the vine as the real product differentiator for the state’s interest in attracting production – incentive money – languished in small amounts and dwindled in the state legislature. The result? Colorado’s $750,000 incentive budget competes with New Mexico’s $50 million carrot. No contest. Except for an occasional foray like Tarantino’s trip to Telluride to get exterior mountain shots for “Hateful Eight,” those in the local industry will have to be content with turning out little independent films and commercials for some time to come. Dick Field Parker

Anything goes, and it’s all a part of living the good life, as it is now perceived, and non-stop calls and texts and self-indulgent selfies are as good as it gets, anytime, anywhere, no matter what. A friend of mine just moved to La Veta. She said, “It is the strangest thing. People say hello to people on the street, not to people on the phone.” I am retired, why not move to La Veta? Pack the dog and leave it all behind? For one thing, Jennifer would be unable to go with me. For another thing, I might run out of things to write about if I lived in a community where people appreciated the moment, and did one thing at a time. No, give me Mr. and Mrs. Magoo in metro Denver. Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@

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In case of emergency, break glass Law grants immunity for freeing animals, humans from hot vehicles, with certain conditions BY TOM SKELLEY TSKELLEY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

A new law granting immunity to citizens who break a vehicle’s window to rescue at-risk animals and humans went into effect on Aug. 9. “It’s already exceeded my expectations,” said state Rep. Lori Saine, R-Firestone, who introduced House Bill 1179. Saine said she was prompted by calls and emails from constituents to write the bill, and it immediately received bipartisan support. She added that media coverage has already reduced reports of animals in hot cars to law enforcement around the state, likely because the attention stopped some pet owners from leaving animals in their vehicles in the first place. But the Parker Police Department is warning citizens to consider some important criteria included in the law before coming to the rescue. A recent case occurred in which

a Parker resident broke a car window to free an animal, but failed to follow the law’s protocols. The individual was only spared a count of criminal mischief because the car’s owner chose not to press charges. Such cases were a concern as the bill was debated, Saine said, but guidelines within the bill were added to prevent just those kinds of incidents. “We wanted to create a balance for property owners as well as good Samaritans,” she said. One such provision is that citizens call 9-1-1 before taking a rock, or the law, into their own hands. Though it isn’t written into the law, another idea Saine suggests is for would-be rescuers to record the circumstances of the situation with video. Parker Police Department Public Information Officer Josh Hans said via email that calls about animals in hot cars are fairly common, but staff members have yet to advise anyone to break a window. “The most important step is to call 9-1-1,” Hans said. “Our communication technicians will be able to get an officer headed to the scene ASAP and will know what you should do to ensure everyone is safe.”

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ill Herr starts each day by reading the Bible. It’s a habit she’s kept for several years with her husband before they go to work, and one she says keeps her grounded. “Just to read about God’s love for people and the direction for individuals’ lives,” she said, “ and direction for my own life, too.” The Castle Rock woman has been a regular churchgoer since she was 15 years old but said within the past two decades, reading the Bible has grown her faith even more. The devotions, she said, are a critical part of her daily life.

At 61, Herr is more likely to remain devoted to regularly reading the Bible than those from other generations — specifically millennials and members of Generation X. And as a woman, she’s more likely to regularly read the Bible than her male peers. That’s according to the 2017 State of the Bible report commissioned by the American Bible Society and conducted by California-based Barna Group. Researchers issued phone interviews with approximately 1,000 adult Americans and took online surveys from another 1,028 adults between Jan. 20 and Feb. 2. They found that about half of respondents are “Bible users,” meaning they read or listen to the Bible on their own at least three or four times a year. That figure has remained constant since the annual survey began in 2011. But they also found that nearly one-third of adults said they never read, listen to or pray with the Bible — a 5 percent increase from 2016. Among the sample group, results showed women,

older Americans and people living in the South are most likely to be Bible users. The data wasn’t surprising, said Reg Cox of the Lakewood Faith Coalition, an organization that creates partnerships between the faith-based community and local governments, schools, neighborhoods, nonprofits and businesses. “The survey just seems to line up with some of the things that myself and Christian leaders across the metro (area) have experienced,” he said. “I think that there’s some shifts or decreases in biblical knowledge.” A lower rate of Bible readership among young people is a trend seen across the metro area. “That’s what we’ve experienced in our church. Millennials are not just going to automatically give any kind of credence to faith. They’re open to sort of all ideas,” Cox said. In response, churches focus on providing service projects or missions for members to be involved in, Cox said, stating social justice issues are one thing that repeat-

WHAT IS THE BIBLE? The Bible is the collection of sacred scriptures in the Christian religion, comprising the Old and New Testaments. The scripture is important to those following Christianity, as most believe it to be the actual or inspired word of God, free of any error, through which God spells out his plan and purpose for the world. Those within the Christian religion are encouraged to regularly read and study the Bible. Sources: Merriam-Webster Dictionary, merriam-webster.com; and the American Bible Society, americanbible.org.

Anne Jefferies says reading the Bible is an important part of her family life, and something she encourages her children to do daily. COURTESY PHOTO edly draw people in, rather than simply reading them a new Bible story each Sunday morning. SEE BIBLE, P17

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study the King James Version of the Bible along with the Book of Mormon as part of their LDS faith. They strive for daily devotionals, lasting 30 minutes to an

hour, she said. “My reading daily supports me in becoming a better person in my home as well as in my community,” she said.

Jefferies predicted the generation gap in Bible readership is a result of millennials’ busy lives, she said, traveling for work and raising children. Her theory

was backed up by the State of the Bible report, which found more than 50 percent of the respondents who saw a decrease in their Bible readership last year named busy lives as the top reason. But Jefferies also believes many millennial LDS members are raising their children to read the Bible daily, true to the church’s continual encouragement to do so, she said. “They know that children follow what their parents do,” she said. Herr suspected that those, regardless of age, who don’t read the Bible “don’t understand all of the life that it contains.” Still, she isn’t worried about the future of the holy book. “I believe there’s a revival to God and his word coming,” she said, “and that it will just be something that will sweep across all the generations.”

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Anne Jefferies, who does public affairs work for her Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Lakewood, also said there is a degree of lower readership among her church’s young membership, but many youths are still actively engaged with the Bible. The church offers morning seminary classes before high school-aged youths leave for school, she said, and attendance remains strong. “So we are reading the Bible and talking about the Bible on a daily basis with those youth, in addition to weekly activities,” she said. “We can’t force any of them to do it, so it is an option, but the majority of our youth participate.” Jefferies and her family

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HOOTenanny brings back celebration of owls celebrate the 28th Annual Friendship Powwow on Sept. 9 on the plaza between 12th and 13th avenues, just west of Broadway. Included: American Indian dancers, drum groups, working artists, hands-on activities and more. Admission is free. (Art museum general admission is also free on the first Saturdays.) Go to denverartmuseum.org.

rom Sept. 19 to 23, various events focused on owls are scheduled at the Audubon Nature Center, 11280 Waterton Road near Littleton — it’s the seventh annual HOOTenanny! Astronomy, benefits SONYA’S of barn owls (one SAMPLER will visit), birding insights, story time at Roxborough Library, a nocturnal hike and a main event on Sept. 23 with crafts, face painting, Mac’N Noodles Food Truck, folk music by “Nearly There.” Find information and register at Sonya Ellingboe denveraudubon.org or call 303-973-9530. Depot Art Gallery “In Motion,” a new exhibit at the Depot Art Gallery, will open with a reception from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 8 at 2069 W. Powers Ave., Littleton. Awards will be announced. The show runs to Oct. 1. Refreshments. Go to depotartgallery.org. Improv Pam Roth O’Mara will teach “Improv for Fun and Awareness” starting Sept. 13 at Arapahoe Community College from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday evenings. Invent characters and create scenes. Littleton Campus. Register: ARCR 1167F01-68153 ($169).

Biennial event Biennial of the Americas runs Sept. 12-16 at various locations, including “Mi Tierra” at Denver Art Museum. Lectures, exhibit at Museum of Contemporary Art Denver, performances, symposia and more. Jazz at PACE The Colorado Repertory Jazz Orchestra will swing with the Stan Kenton Orchestra’s library at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 15 at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. Tickets: 303805-6800, PACEtickets@parkeronline. org. HOOTenanny Owl and Music Festival runs five days, Sept. 19-23 at the Audubon Nature Center. Perhaps a relative of this owl family will be present! PHOTO COURTESY OF DCK VOGEL

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Pulitzer winner “August Osage County” by Tracy Letts plays through Oct. 15 at Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St., Aurora. Directed by Bernie Cardell. Plays on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Monday, Sept. 18. Go to vintagetheatre.com, 303-856-7830. Englewood fall concerts “Mozart, Kodaly and Brahms” will be the 2 p.m. Sept. 30 Englewood Arts Presents concert at Hampden Hall in the Englewood Civic Center, featuring cellist Matthew Zalkind and pianist Stephanie Cheng. Tickets: $20, $15, under 18 free. 303-806-8196. Go to englewoodarts.org. Interior design Arapahoe Community College will host the Interior Design Student Exhibition from Sept. 18 to Oct. 5 in the Colorado Gallery of the Arts in the Annex at the Littleton Campus, 5900 S. Santa Fe Drive. Closing reception Oct 5 from 5 to 7 p.m.

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Those who love art and brunch will love the upcoming CherryArts Festival at Stanley. Activities for all ages feature take-home art activities, live music, brunch and more. Local and national artists are exhibiting in 13 media categories, including ceramics, mixed media, digital art, photography, drawing and metal works. Festival dates are Friday, Sept. 15, to Sunday, Sept. 17 at Stanley Marketplace, 2501 Dallas St., Aurora. Among the take-home

art activities are metalwork, watercolor, button making and screen printing. Brunch is served from 10 a.m. to noon Sunday, Sept. 17, and will be prepared by Foodie Call Catering, known for love disguised as food, including French-toasted croissant casserole, potatoes O’brien, black pepper candied bacon, an assortment of egg frittatas and more. Many of the ingredients served are grown in the caterer’s mountain gardens. Admission is free. For details, go to http://cherryartsstanley.org/

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Advanced dance students — bright, talented and disciplined pre-professionals — must try to fit hours of scheduled dance classes and rehearsals into a week, while also trying to maintain good grades in a standard middle and high school academic schedule. A new national charter school option, announced Aug. 21, has entered the south metro area scene for the 2017/2018 school year, offering a different path to graduation which may fit well for some teens. Two south area dance studios, Denver Ballet Theatre and Centerstage Starz Dance Studio, who share space at 8150 S. University Blvd. in Centennial, have combined forces with the Arts Immersion School, a division of Immersion Schools: a free, accredited, blended online program with five specific art tracks in site-based dance, theatre, circus, film and visual art. Admission is through an audition (to determine skill level), an essay and interview. The extensive online curriculum can be accessed anywhere in the state and combined with on-site dance classes, according to David Taylor, artistic director of Denver Ballet Theatre and Zikr Dance Ensemble. He had hoped to have the arrangement in place well before school started in the area, but there

were delays regarding details, he said. Denver Ballet Theatre teaches in the Russian style Vaganova Method, Taylor says, with Russian-trained faculty. A focus on building strength before attempting more difficult techniques is described as an important element in this classical training. Taylor has been involved with Denver’s dance scene for many years and headed the former David Taylor Dance Company, once located on Main Street in Littleton, at Loretto Heights College and in Englewood. His special choreography for “Nutcracker” and “Rain Forest” are remembered. He also directs Zikr Dance Ensemble, which is focused on sacred dance from various traditions. Denver Ballet Theatre stages performances in addition to the traditional “Nutcracker” during the year, as well as a Summer Intensive training program. Centerstage Starz Dance Studio offers ongoing classes in jazz, lyrical, ballet, pointe, tap, hip-hop, break dance, turns and progressions, stretch and strengthening, theatre skills and poms instruction. A Competitive Touring Company of more than 50 dancers, ages 5 and up, often wins state and national awards. “We have performed in regional and national competitions, philanthropic and community outreach programs, fundraisers, banquets and assisted living communities,” said director Taami Bash. For information on the Arts Immersion School or each studio’s programs and curriculum, contact David Taylor, 303-884-1910, denverballettheatreacademy.com, or Taami Bash, 303-713-0355, centerstagestarz. com.

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Back to School Night: 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 7 at Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village. Presented by Colorado Youth for a Change. Headliner is Monty Franklin. Live auction and paddle raiser. For tickets, go to https://youthforachange.ejoinme. org/MyEvents/BTSN2017. In the Heights: Friday, Sept. 8 to Sunday, Oct. 8 at Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main St., Littleton. First musical production of the 2017-18 season. Reserved tickets on sale at the box office or online at www.townhallartscenter.org/ in-the-heights. ‘Nutcracker’ Auditions: Saturday, Sept. 9, at Denver Ballet Theatre, 8150 S. University Blvd., Suite 120, Centennial. Open auditions are from 2:30-2:45 (ages 4-5); 3-3:45 p.m. (ages 6-8); 4-5 p.m. (ages 9-12); and 5:15-6:30 p.m. (ages 13 and older). Headshot required. Call 303799-6609 or go to www.denverballettheatre.com for details. Peter Samelson Magic Show: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Sept. 15-16 at Theatre of Dreams, 735 Park St., Castle Rock. Illusionist, entertainer and philosopher. Reservations required; call 303660-6799 or go to http://Tickets. AmazingShows.com. ‘August: Osage County’: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; and 2:30 p.m. Sundays from to Oct. 15 at Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St., Aurora. Additional show at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 18. After the Weston family patriarch disappears family tensions heat up and boil over in the ruthless August heat. Go to www. vintagetheatre.com or call 303-8567830.

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Evening with Art Encounters: 5-8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 8 at Seven Stones Botanical Gardens Cemetery, 9635 N. Rampart Range Road, Littleton. Stroll the Seven Stones gardens and celebrate five newly placed public art sculptures, along with artwork from 20-plus local artists. All art is for sale. Call 303-619-9697 to RSVP. Go to www.discoversevenstones. com

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DEMTA Performance: 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 9 at Castle Rock Adventist Hospital, 2305 Meadows Blvd., Castle Rock. Public welcome. DEMTA members are independent and school music teachers who work in Parker, Castle Rock, Elizabeth, Centennial, Highlands Ranch, Littleton and Aurora. They have provided music education public service performances and teacher development since 1994. Call Ann at 303-841-2976.

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this week’s TOP FIVE Colorado Artfest: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9 and Sunday, Sept. 10 at the Outlets at Castle Rock, 5050 Factory Shops Blvd. More than 170 artists will have their work on display. Live main stage entertainment. Go to https://castlerock. org/castle-rock-artfest/

the first federal military post in the Denver area. Presentation will cover highlights of Fort Logan’s history including its role in the Spanish American War, its development as a recruiting and training center in World War I and World War II, and finally its closure in 1946. Contact ColumbineGenealogy@gmail.com.

West African Kora Performance: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 11 at the Englewood Public Library, Perrin Room, 1000 Englewood Parkway, Englewood. The Kora is a 21-string harp that is native to the Mandinka people. In-between songs, Sean Gaskell will talk about how the instrument is built, who typically plays it, what its cultural significance is, and what it was like to live in the Gambia. For adults and teens. Registration recommended. Call the Englewood Public Library at 303-762-2560 or email epl@englewoodco.gov. History of Denver’s Fort Logan Army Base: 1-3 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 12, at Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 6400 S. University Blvd., Centennial. Columbine Genealogical and Historical Society program presented by Jack Ballard, local author and historian. Established in 1887, Fort Logan was

Concert, Car Show: 3-7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9 at Centennial Center Park, 13050 E. Peakview Ave., Centennial. Music by The Nacho Men, a local band playing swing and hits from the 50s, 60s, 70s and beyond. Variety of booths, food trucks and a senior resource fair. Cars will be on display starting at 3 p.m. Live music begins at 5:30 p.m. Go to http://www.centennialco.gov/ Things-To-Do/community-events. aspx#CalendarContent Rhythm and Percussion: 10:3011:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 11 at the Englewood Public Library, 1000 Englewood Parkway, in the Storytime Room. Ms. Monique will lead us through some fun clapping rhythms before we make our own drums to try out our rhythms on. Supplies provided; bring a round container (metal, cardboard or heavy plastic) that is no larger than 4 inches in diameter. Call 303-762-2560. Arapahoe Philharmonic Concert: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16 at Aspen Academy, 5859 S. University Blvd., Greenwood Village. “Destiny Fulfilled” features Johannes Brahm’s Symphony No. 1 and Richard Strauss’s Four Last Songs, featuring local soprano Lauren Sawyer. Go to www.arapahoe-phil.org/ events/buy-tickets/.

Denver Mountain Parks Foundation: 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 14 at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Bart Berger created the foundation to improve and maximize the potential of the park system’s 14,000 acres. The pars are owned and maintained by Denver and span Jefferson, Douglas, Clear Creek and Grand counties. Refreshments served at 6:45 p.m. Go to www.castlerockhistoricalsociety.org. Contact the Castle Rock Museum at 303-814-3164 or museum@castlerockhistoricalsociety.org. Flag Retirement: 10 a.m. Sept. 16 at South Metro Fire Training Center, Plaza Drive and Twenty Mile Road, Parker. Ceremony hosted by Parker American Legion Post 1864 and Parker Cub Scout Pack 363. Public welcome. Flags for retirement may be dropped off at the reception desk at Parker Town Hall, 20120 E. Mainstreet. Contact coappleby1@ msn.com.

Joyful Celebration Community Picnic and Concert: 9:30 a.m. (worship) and 11 a.m. (free concert, picnic, games) Sunday, Sept. 17 at Joy Lutheran Church, 7051 Parker Hills Court, Parker. Live music by the Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra. Service will be translated by a sign language interpreter. Go to joylc.org.

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Feel Good, Look Good for Life: 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 8 at the Castle Pines Library, 360 Village Square Lane. Discover life-changing strategies for living your best life and thriving from author Angela Gaffney. For adults. Registration is required at 303-791-7323 or DCL. org. Highlands Ranch Senior Club Monthly Luncheon: 11:45 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 13 at the Southridge Recreation Center, 4800 McArthur Ranch Road, Highlands Ranch. Octoberfest theme with Polka music; entertainment by Steve Rock’s Tanzkapelle Band. Brats, hot dogs, sides and dessert included. Reservations required by Friday, Sept. 8. To RSVP or for information on cost or

membership, call Sue at 309-3609677. Newcomers welcome. Go to http://www.hrseniorclub.org/. ChiliFest: 4-8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9 at the Douglas County Fairgrounds. Sample and judge all the chili entries or enter your own secret recipe to win cash prizes. Tickets available at http://www.castlerockchilifest. com or at the door. Fundraising event for Boy Scout Troop 780. Lego Maniacs: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9 and Saturday, Sept. 23 at the Englewood Public Library, 1000 Englewood Parkway. School-aged children welcome to come in and created. Parents welcome too. Call 303-762-2560. Lifetree Café: 5-6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 11 (A Safe Place); Monday, Sept. 18 (Is Church Obsolete?); Monday, Sept. 25 (Forgiving the Unforgivable) at DAZBOG, 202 Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Call 303-8140142. Go to LifetreeCafe.com. Turbulent Waters: Conflict in the South China Sea: 2-4 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 12 at Iora Primary Care, 8246 W. Bowles Ave., Littleton. This Active Minds program features the South China Sea, which is located between China, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines. At stake is one of the busiest trade routes in the world as well as oil and fishing rights. Recently China has been pressing its claim to long disputed parts of the South China Sea, raising concerns as to what may happen as tensions rise. Call 303-552-2282

Putin’s Russia: 3-4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 13 at RiverPointe, 5225 S. Prince St., Littleton. Vladimir Putin’s leadership of Russia suggests a return to an authoritarianism that, for some, feels similar to the days of Soviet control and the Czars of old. Join Active Minds in examining the story of Russia under the influence of Vladimir Putin. Call 303-797-0600 to RSVP. Women’s Sensory Experience: 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 14 at Civic Green Park, Highlands Ranch. Invite nature back into your day; meditate, practice yoga, journal and more. Bring a yoga mat, sunscreen, water and lunch. Space is limited; go to http://highlandsranch.org/ adult-enrichment-and-wellness/ to register. For information, call 303-725-1434. Slime: 4-5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 14 at the Englewood Public Library, 1000 Englewood Parkway, in the Storytime Room. Examine slime from the perspective of slugs and snails, then create a variety of slime including Kool-Aid slime, glitter slime, fluffy slime and oobleck. Call 303-762-2560. Paws to Read: 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 16 at the Englewood Public Library, 1000 Englewood Parkway, in the Storytime Room. Early readers share their stories with four-legged listeners. Registration recommended; space cannot be guaranteed to those who do not register. Call 303-762-2560. Animals provided through Denver Pet Partners. Hilltop Schoolhouse Open House: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16 at 5748 Flintwood Road, Parker. The 1898 Hilltop Schoolhouse is the only remaining public structure from the railroad town, Hilltop. Event is free; Hilltop notecards, postcards and pencils given when donation made to schoolhouse. Five ponderosa pine tree seedlings will be planted.

Parker Oktoberfest: 6-10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 15; 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16; and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 17 at O’Brien Park, 10795 Victorian Drive. Learn about the German tale culture with visuals and information. Enjoy a dachshund race and dachshund costume contest; a mustache competition; silent auction and raffle. Admission is free. Go to www. parkeroktoberfest.com Editor’s note: Calendar submissions must be received by noon Wednesday for publication the following week. Send listings to calendar@ coloradocommunitymedia.com. No attachments, please. Listings are free and run on a space-available basis.

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NEWS IN A HURRY Castle Rock Artfest The 28th Annual Colorado Artfest at Castle Rock will be from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sept. 9 and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sept. 10 at the Outlets at Castle Rock, 5050 Factory Shops Blvd. Sponsored by the Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce, the event will feature fine arts and more than 170 artists from across the country. There will also be live main-stage entertainment, interactive exhibits for children, food, beverages and more. Children 16 and under are free. Adults are $5 and seniors 60 or older are $3. For more information visit castlerock.org. Harvesting Hope fundraiser The Tri-Lakes Women’s Club, a volunteer-based nonprofit that raises money for charity, has announced its fall fundraiser. “Harvesting Hope” will be from 5:30 to 9 p.m. on Sept. 21 at Spruce Mountain Ranch, 14771 Spruce Mountain Road in Larkspur. The event will include a silent auction, wine grab, raffle, door prizes, music and dancing. The food-tasting event will feature food from 16 restaurants and beverage vendors. For more information or for tickets, visit TLWC.net. Touch a Truck event The Castle Rock Touch a Truck

event will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sept. 16 at Castle View High School, 5254 N. Meadows Drive. From 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., there will be a “No Horn” hour designed for children with special needs and auditory sensitivity issues. Hosted by the Castle Rock Police Department, the event will showcase police cars, military vehicles, race cars, helicopters and more. Operators will explain how each vehicle works and discuss their role in the community. There will also be appearances by “Lightning McQueen” and “Tow Mater” from the Pixar movie CARS. For more information, visit CRgov.com/TouchATruck. Meadows Parkway bridge work Castle Rock was scheduled to begin bridge repairs along Meadows Parkway over Plum Creek and the Union Pacific railway on Sept. 5. Crews will repave the surface and repair the drivers’ side guardrail of both bridges. Work is expected to last through October. Drivers can expect daily lane closures and new traffic configurations during the project, including night work in late September or early October. For more information about road projects, visit CRgov. com/roadwork.

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‘In The Heights’ won multiple Tonys on Broadway Gentrifying neighborhood in Brooklyn is scene for look at life BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Joyous music with a Latin beat fills the space as a six-piece band, directed by Donna Kolpan Debreceni, introduces a well-worn neighborhood — Washington Heights in Brooklyn — as “In The Heights” opens at Littleton’s Town Hall Arts Center. Lights come up on Usnavi (Jose David Reynoza, a student at University of Northern Colorado) at center stage. The owner of a small bodega featuring café con leche and lottery tickets saunters forward, rapping about life in the fast-gentrifying neighborhood that has been home to him and many other characters in this Tony Award-winning musical (Best Musical, Best Score, Best Choreography and Orchestration). “In the Heights” opened offBroadway and in 2010 moved uptown with Lin Manuel Miranda in the Usnavi de La Vega role — in the show which he conceived, also creating the music and lyrics. Quiara Alegria Hudes, who later won

a Pulitzer for “Water by the Spoonful,” wrote the book. (Miranda has since created and performed in the hugely popular “Hamilton.”) We soon meet the rest of this accomplished cast of 18 who take the audience through a bittersweet few days in early July, via several parallel storylines. Usnavi’s Abuela Claudia (Margi Lamb) has watched over younger neighborhood people, helping with school work and loving advice. She holds a lottery ticket. Nina Rosario (Rose Van Dyne) is the good student who won a scholarship to Stanford—and thought she was out of the neighborhood … She drops out due to money problems and connects with Benny (Randy Chalmers), a non-Latino who works for her father’s cab company. Vanessa (Sarah Harmon) is shy Usnavi’s love interest and anxious to move away. Everyone dances to the engaging beat, carefully choreographed by director Nick Sugar, who occasionally stopped the rehearsal we visited to tweak one or another detail. Piraguero (the ice cream guy) wanders through the neighborhood singing about his different flavors, while Nina’s parents worry about their sagging business and beauty shop owner Daniela (Chelly Canales) is moving away tomorrow, due to a big raise in rent. We visited a rehearsal on Aug. 24

ENGAGEMENT Marge and Bill McDonald commemorated their 70th wedding anniversary with a celebration at Bonaventure Senior Living on Sunday, September 3rd, 2017. They were married in Salina, Kansas in September, 1947, while attending Kansas University in Lawrence, Kansas. They continued their education with Bill receiving a degree in petroleum geology and Marge a degree in education with a major in Social Studies and a minor in English. Bill retired in 1990 as a Consulting Geologist. Marge retired from Douglas County schools, from Castle Rock Junior High, in 1990. Bill donated a lot of time to city government in Castle Rock on both Planning Commission and on Town Council. He served on the committee that set up the Charter for the new system of town government, and served as Mayor of Castle Rock. Marge chaired the Centennial/Bicentennial for the junior high in 1976. She sponsored and accompanied students on multiple historical trips to the east coast and Europe. After retiring from her teaching career, Marge organized trips and tours for her locally-owned travel company. Marge and Bill made their home for 38 years in the Oak Ridge section of Castle Rock and are now residing at Bonaventure Senior Living in Castle Rock. Their five children, Mark McDonald (Susan) of Midland, Texas, Laurie Anderson, Parker, CO, Kim McDonald (Dan Murphy) Parker, CO, Barb Larson, Castle Rock, CO, and Kellie McDonald (Curtis Poyner) Castle Rock, CO cohosted the anniversary celebration.

and feel certain that with two weeks to go, the whole production will be polished and engaging from start

to finish — certainly an outstanding beginning for Town Hall Arts Center’s 2017-2018 season.

Text and individual letters are included in a painting by Lisa DiAmor Sanchez, included in “Street Sights” through Oct. 9 at Town Hall’s Stanton Gallery. COURTESY PHOTO

‘STREET SIGHTS’ ART SHOW TO COMPLEMENT PLAY In Town Hall Arts Center’s Stanton Gallery, an art exhibit by Lisa DiAmor Sanchez and Elayne Moseley is called “Street Sights” and is planned to tie in with the musical about a city neighborhood that is playing upstairs: “In the Heights.” • Di Amor Sanchez expresses herself by incorporating text in layers of paint. “I am inspired by the diverse layers of the past hidden beneath layers of pain in our cities — and the possibility of change and vibrancy that change brings,” she writes. “A background in

psychology helps to provide me with an understanding of how powerful the written word can be and why I use it so frequently in my art.” Each painting tells a story, she adds. • Moseley, Texas-born, but a longtime Colorado resident, teaches at Art Students League of Denver. She exhibits works from her “Architecture Lingua” series. “Art is a reflection of how an artist sees and feels then translates into a visual medium.” In the new series, she wants the viewer “to consider

how they see and interact with it. Frequently there is a mystery or spiritual aspect that develops with a painting. Because of this element, I have titled these paintings in different languages, often referring to its style, structure, or perhaps its underlying nature,” she writes.

“Street Sights” will be in Town Hall Arts Center’s Stanton Gallery through Oct. 9. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and during performances. Admission is free. Town Hall is at 2450 W. Main St. in Littleton.

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September 7, 2017S

SPORTS

CHSAA commissioner aims to bring new perspective to job

Douglas County junior quarterback Kenny Saunders rushed for 104 yards in the Huskies’ 24-10 loss to Castle Rock rival Castle View on Sept. 1 at Douglas County Public Schools stadium. It was the third straight win for Castle View over County and evened the series between the schools at three games each. “There is nothing better than seeing the stands full of people and kids showing pride in their school,” said Douglas County coach Gene Hill. “There is nothing better than watching our community come together to watch this season. This rivalry does need a trophy, though, to take this game to the next level. Maybe next year.” PHOTOS BY JIM BENTON

What a difference a rivalry makes Intensity ramps up when certain teams play each other

THE TALLY Here are the series football won-lost records in some of the area’s top rivalry games: Douglas County 3, Castle View 3

BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Rivalry football games are contests that get circled on the calendar, get players and students pumped up and get coaches to put a little extra into game planning. Pueblo Central versus Pueblo Centennial is the oldest rivalry football game in Colorado. It was first played in 1892 and now is known as the Bell Game, with the winner gaining possession of an old train bell that was donated as a trophy in 1950. There are several intense Colorado rivalries involving area teams and most are tied to geographic proximity or games within the same school district. Changing conference alignments and schools switching classes have purged some rivalries and forced teams to move games against rivals to

Cherry Creek 3, Regis Jesuit 2 Valor Christian 4, Cherry Creek 2 Valor Christian 5, Pomona 3 Legacy 6, Horizon 3 Castle View senior Jon King (76) recovers a first quarter Douglas County fumble which set up a field goal as the Sabercats defeated their cross town Castle Rock rival, 24-10, on Sept. 1 at Douglas County Public Schools stadium. It was the third consecutive victory for the Sabercats in the series which is now tied at three games apiece. early in the season — including Week 1, which is the case with several games this season. “The good news is we are still playing these rivalry games,” said Derek Chaney, Douglas County School District athlethic director. “We sort of flip-flopped the schedule and what used to be the non-league games are our league games. The games

lose a little bit because league titles are not on the line. “The flip side is we are playing these rival games in the good weather. The student bodies, I don’t think they care if it is a league or non-league game.” Crowds in Colorado are not as large as some SEE RIVALRIES, P25

Legacy 7, Broomfield 3 Pomona 6, Ralston Valley 4 Legend 2, Ponderosa 2 Ponderosa 3, Chaparral 3 Arapahoe 10, Heritage 2 Mullen 2, Valor Christian 1 Mullen 11, Cherry Creek 3 ThunderRidge 9, Mountain Vista 2 Northglenn 63, Thornton 24, two ties Green Mountain 54, Golden 49, one tie

honda Blanford-Green is a former track star who has been displaying her speed in her new job as Colorado High School Activities Association commissioner. Blanford-Green was hired in March and his been proactive OVERTIME in addressing issues and initiating new concepts that could foil unanticipated issues. Sometimes the old-school ways have to be tweaked, and Blanford-Green banks on her experience. Jim Benton “What I bring to the table is a different perspective and I’ve seen it differently,” she said. Blanford-Green, a 1981 Aurora o Central graduate, set several Colorado a track and field records that stood for s c years. She won 18 conference championships as a collegiate standout at Nebraska, where she was an 11-time s track All-American and competed in l R several international events. She worked 16 years for the CHSAA T b as an assistant/associate commissioner, was the executive director of i l the Nebraska School Activities Association for three seasons and was an b assistant executive director the Louisi-w ana High School Athletic Association from 2015 until returning to Colorado. e The CHSAA held a media day Aug. A 30 with a round-table discussion, and t a much-needed format for interviews g after state championship games was u s revealed. “Our vision and mission was buildC ing relationships with our media,” a said Blanford-Green. “We wanted a round-table discussion in an informal t p matter and not at a state championship, where sometimes those conversa- a tions don’t go very well. In a non-com- w petitive atmosphere we can really startS to build those relationships, having an s open dialogue with our media partD ners.” The CSHAA Sports Medicine Advi- H sory Committee, a group consisting of i doctors, school personnel and athletic trainers, met earlier in the day, and the launching of a Head, Heart and Heat Program was announced, which focuses on three major areas of concern for student safety. Blanford-Green revealed that all art departments in CHSAA member schools have been advised that one student will create the logo for the Head, Heart and Heat Program. The student who designs the winning logo will be paid for the copyright for that logo. SEE BENTON, P25V

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‘The biggest part of the rivalry is everyone used to play together, then when high school starts they split and go to different schools.’ Heath Helms,

Castle View senior

The Sept. 1 hometown rivalry between Douglas County and Castle View high schools packed the stadium with students and families cheering on their favorite team in energetic and enthusiastic fashion. The game has become a community event that draws from throughout the Castle Rock area. JIM BENTON

RIVALRIES FROM PAGE 24

other states, such as Florida and Texas, but the attention surrounding rivalry games is considerable. Bleachers fill fast at 3,500seat Shea Stadium in Highlands Ranch for the ThunderRidge-Mountain Vista game. The parking lot fills up hours before the game with tailgating, and then many people line up outside the stadium behind the north end zone to watch the game. “We sell out that game every year,” ThunderRidge Athletic Director Sean Patterson said. “It’s a hyped-up game, the kids are hyped up for it. It’s a great atmosphere.” The Castle View-Douglas County crosstown rivalry is another can’t-miss contest as the Castle Rock teams compete in the Battle of the Rock affair. This year, the game was in the opening week on Sept. 1. “There is no better atmosphere than a rivalry game,” Douglas County coach Gene Hill said. “There is nothing better than seeing the

stands full. Players are more focused. The hard part is making sure the players still play within themselves. It absolutely stinks that this game is played in Week 1. How much fun would it be to see these two teams play Week 10 for a league title or a playoff spot?” Castle View senior Heath Helms said everyone on the team circles the date of the Douglas County game. “The biggest part of the rivalry is everyone used to play together, then when high school starts they split and go to different schools,” he said. “There is a lot of trash talking. It’s still friendly. Everyone is still friends after the game but when we are on the field, it’s a fight.” Legend and Ponderosa are two Parker schools that play in non-league and the lower parking lot fills at EchoPark Automotive Stadium early with tailgaters. Ponderosa is a 4A school but still plays the Titans. The third Parker public high school, Chaparral, isn’t on the Mustangs’ schedule. “The Legend game is a great experience for both teams’ players and the Parker community,” Ponder-

osa coach Jaron Cohen said. “The atmosphere on game day is fantastic and the players know each other through playing youth ball.” In some games, there is hardware on the line. Heritage, a Littleton school, and Arapahoe, located a few miles away in west Centennial, play each season for the Brookridge Trophy. It is a milk can that is a tribute to the Brookridge dairy farm that used to occupy the area where Littleton Public Schools Stadium now stands. Legacy has two big rival games each year, one against Broomfield and the other against Adams 12 district school Horizon. “Horizon is a district school and you always want to be the best in the district,” Legacy Athletic Director Brendon Feddema said. “The Broomfield game every year draws a lot of people, but as soon as the game is over the players are good friends. It is the Best of Broomfield game.” Northglenn and Thornton are longtime rivals that played for the 89th time on Sept. 1 in what is called the I-25 Bowl. “This game is one that

both sides play up for and it’s usually a great game,” Northglenn Athletic Director Matt Oelhert said. “Each of our communities has multiple generations who have gone to either Northglenn or Thornton.” There have been several metro-area rivalries that have developed because of the strength of the teams. While these schools aren’t in the same city or the same league, year after year, it seems, they are squaring off in the playoffs, often with a state championship on the line. Valor Christian, seven-time Colorado state champions, has developed rivalries with Cherry Creek and Pomona mainly because of competitive games and the fact the teams are typically battling it out for Class 5A state titles. Valor holds a 4-2 edge in the series, but the Bruins ended the Eagles’ 28-game instate winning streak in 2014, and later that season Creek won the state championship with a 25-24 win over Valor Christian. Pomona has lost the past two title games to Valor but the Panthers have three wins over the Eagles during the

WHAT’S ON TAP Some of the area rivalry games that have been played or are scheduled this season: Sept. 1 Castle View 24, Douglas County 10 Regis Jesuit 25, Cherry Creek 20 Legacy 35, Broomfield 21 Northglenn 42, Thornton 6 Ponderosa 31, Legend 21 Sept. 8 Arapahoe-Heritage Sept. 15 Ralston Valley-Pomona Mountain Vista-ThunderRidge Green Mountain-Golden Sept. 29 Cherry Creek-Valor Christian

regular season. “In the past four years, we’ve played Pomona eight times and Creek four times,” said Valor coach Rod Sherman. “They have been good games.”

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“This isn’t reactionary,” said Blanford-Green. “This is proactivity that we understand where we need to be going, and this is kind of like when you see the CHSAA logo, it might be a more modern look, you know this is from CHSAA and it has to do with

safety and right now there is nothing that does that for us.” Fast start Chaparral senior Adrienne Visintine started the softball season with a bang and was named the MaxPreps/ NFCA (National Fastpitch Coaches Association) National High School Player of the Week for games played Aug. 21-27. Visintine, an outfielder who has

committed to play at Coastal Carolina, had a slugging percentage of 3.000 with three home runs and a double in five at-bats and started the season with a 1.000 batting average. She drove in seven runs, scored nine times and reached base safely in 11 plate appearances. She was 3-for-3 with a homer and double, had three runs batted in and scored three runs in a 12-4 win over Wheat Ridge. She walked four times in

a 9-5 loss to Ralston Valley but scored three of the Wolverines’ five runs. In a 20-0 victory over Overland, Visintine belted two homers, had four RBI, scored twice and drew a walk. 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.

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Learning about the Broncos and the bees Hives of honeybees humming at Dove Valley training facility BY TOM SKELLEY TSKELLEY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

There’s been a lot of talk about the upcoming Denver Broncos season, and the names Paxton Lynch, Trevor Siemian and John Elway have all been in the news. But the real buzz at the Broncos’ Dove Valley training facility in unincorporated Arapahoe County is the work of Joe Komperda. On a bright August morning, hours before the team will take the field for a pre-season game at Sports Authority Field, Komperda gracefully manipulates trays covered with honey, wax and thousands of crawling bees, seemingly oblivious to a cloud of the disgruntled insects zipping about his body. “My first year I got stung seven times, and the next year I got stung seven times in the first week, so I stopped counting,” he said with a smile. “It just happens sometimes.” The 60-year-old Parker resident took up beekeeping four years ago, and in 2015 was introduced to Brooks Dodson, Dove Valley’s director of turf and grounds, by a contact in the Cottonwood District after rescuing and moving several swarms near Dove Valley. “He said the chef might be able to use the honey at the training table, and I thought `This guy has a chef ?’ ” Komperda said. “Then I noticed he’s wearing blue pants with orange piping down the sides — and it hit me.” Last year Komperda installed the first two hives, painted blue and orange by his wife and beekeeping partner Debbie. This year he’s keeping four hives, with 50,000 to 100,000 bees, behind the fieldhouse. For the team, it’s a ready source of sweetener at the training table. For Komperda, it’s an opportunity to get the word out about his beekeeping and swarm rescue services, and a chance to make an impact on

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Joe Komperda checks the staus of his hive behind the Broncos’ training facility fieldhouse as guard bees try to find a way through his protective garb. Komperda estimates between 50,000 and 100,000 bees occupy the four hives at Dove Valley. PHOTOS BY TOM SKELLEY the declining bee population. “We lose about 1 million hives a year, which is a real concern,” he said. “If two out of every three bites of food come from bees, and they go away, what are we going to do?” About 60 percent of food products grown in the United States rely on pollination, Komperda said, and bee populations have been dropping worldwide from a combination of factors, including pesticide use, climate change and varroa mites, a parasite blamed for the deaths of hundreds of thousands of colonies around the world. Anyone can take small steps to make a big difference for their pollinating neighbors, Komperda noted, such as using more bee-friendly

IF YOU SPY A SWARM or insecticides, as either could be harmful to local bee population. Instead, call the Swarm Hotline, where a dispatcher can put the caller in contact with a professional beekeeper who can remove the swarm quickly and free of charge.

Swarms occur when a hive grows too large and half of the bees within split off to start another hive. If you spot a swarm of bees, it is critical to the health of the local bee population — and your own — to leave it alone and not attempt to douse it with water or insecticides. Anyone who finds a swarm is urged not to attempt to spray the swarm with water

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plants and fewer pesticides in their gardens. “There’s all sorts of things you can do to help,” he said. “You don’t need to be a beekeeper.” Though anyone who does decide to put on a netted hood and gloves will get to experience what Komperda

calls “the zen of beekeeping.” “When you come out here and open that hive, you start looking at that and just marvel at Mother Nature,” he said. “This is just something that is so amazing and you can’t see it anywhere else but in a beehive.”

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Suspect arrested in cold-case slaying of deputy district attorney Robert Williams, 70, still lived in complex where murder occurred BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Investigators have arrested a 70-year-old man as a suspect in the murder of an 18th Judicial District deputy district attorney that occurred 18 years ago, the Arapahoe County Sheriff ’s Office announced Aug. 30. Rebecca Bartee was found dead at the age of 41 in her apartment in the 6500 block of South Dayton Street in Centennial on June 9, 1999. A Denver-area news reporter in February of this year contacted law enforcement after a tipster provided

the reporter information, the sheriff ’s office said, and as a result, new evidence led to Robert Williams being identified as a suspect. Investigators arrested Williams Aug. 29. He was living in the same apartment building where Bartee was killed. Williams lived there at the time of the murder, said Julie Brooks, spokeswoman for the sheriff ’s office, and to her knowledge he had not moved since then. According to previous news reports, authorities said the murder was staged to look like a suicide, with a bottle of anti-depressant pills set on

the bathroom sink next to the bathtub where Bartee was submerged. A glass of wine sat in her living room, but an autopsy revealed she had no wine in her body, and authorities did not find any wine bottles in her home, according to the news reports. After Williams’ arrest, authorities booked him into the Arapahoe County Detention Facility on a charge of first-degree murder. He was being held without bond. A few residents of the apartment complex where Williams lives who talked to Colorado Community Media said they did not know Williams and had not heard of the arrest. An employee at the complex was not allowed to discuss it. A man who appeared to live near Williams said he knows him, but did not wish to comment.

Bartee was a district attorney in Hays, Kansas, before moving to Colorado. She pursued parents who did not pay their court-ordered child support for Arapahoe County. A few days after her death, her co-workers went to her home looking for a case file and instead found Bartee dead in her bathtub. The ensuing investigation and coroner’s information estimated that Bartee died after arriving home from work Friday, June 4, 1999, and that homicide was the likely cause of death. The sheriff ’s office urges anyone with information about the case or other cold cases to contact authorities at 303-795-4711 or at coldcase@ arapahoegov.com. Information about this and other cold cases can be found at arapahoegov.com/918/ColdCase-Investigations.

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Best-selling author comes to Lone Tree Arts Center Q and A with Canadian mystery writer Louise Penny BY TOM SKELLEY TSKELLEY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Canadian author Louise Penny is an award-winning and New York Times bestselling author of the Chief Inspector Armand Gamache mystery series. A former journalist with the Canadian Broadcast Corp., Penny lives just north of the United States border in a small town outside of Montreal, a village not unlike Three Pines, the fictional setting for her books. The first novel in the series, “Still Life,” was published by Minotaur Books in 2006 when Penny was in her 40s, and won the British Crime Writers New Blood and Dagger Award for previously unpublished authors. Twelve other entries in the series followed, including 2017’s “Glass Houses.” Penny answered questions

Award-winning and best-selling author Louise Penny appears at the Lone Tree Arts Center on Sept. 5 to discuss her career and her new novel “Glass Houses,” the 13th installment in her Chief Inspector Armand Gamache series. Penny worked as a journalist for the CBC before writing her first novel in her 40s. JEAN-FRANÇOIS BÉRUBÉ via email before her sold-out Sept. 5 appearance at the Lone Tree Arts Center, commenting on her inspiration, the challenges of writing a good mystery and how to find wisdom. What attracted you to writing mysteries? I read widely, from almost

every genre, but the first adult books I shared with my mother were murder mysteries, and so I have had a life-long affection for them. I also think they are perfect vehicles for examining human nature. A great crime novel isn’t about the crime, but about the people.

Where do you get ideas for your stories? From everywhere. From listening to conversation, music, from reading newspapers, and classics and poetry. Actually, again, while the plots of my books need to make sense and be, I hope, compelling, what will really compel people forward in the Gamache books and series are the themes. A plot is not enough to propel a book or keep my interest. There needs to be meat and muscle on that bone, and that comes from the characters, from the themes that are explored, of betrayal, of trust, of friendship, of love in all its forms. Of the struggle to adapt, to accept, to change. Without giving away any secrets, what is the most difficult part of writing a compelling mystery? I think the main challenge, and one I am very aware of, is to not become predictable. Not writing, intentionally or not, the same book over and over. And not allowing the characters to grow tired or stale. If I’m bored with them, how could I ever expect readers to enjoy their company?

Each book, while clearly a very tightly interwoven series, is quite different in tone, in theme. There is a consequence to the crime, it reverberates in their lives in that book, and beyond, as events can reverberate on our lives, for years. Sometimes forever. So the books have a memory. Though one challenge is to write the 13th book in the series so that it is satisfying for those who know Armand Gamache, Jean-Guy, Ruth, and (for) those who are picking up the series for the first time, 13 books in. Did anyone in your life inspire you or help you become an author? My lovely husband Michael said if I wanted to quit work to write, he’d support me. Those words were the most incredible gift. Michael is also the inspiration for Armand Gamache. In the books, Gamache talks about four statements that lead to wisdom, and I got those statements from Michael. They are: I don’t know, I was wrong, I’m sorry and I need help.

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HOW TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE Send volunteer opportunities to hharden@ coloradocommunitymedia.com.

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DATED OPPORTUNITIES Volunteer Connections - Arapahoe County “Take an active role in your government, make a difference in the lives of your neighbors, and extend the reach of services into your local communities. Your enthusiasm, personal talents and fresh perspectives keep Arapahoe County First in Colorado, First in Service.” Need: Numerous volunteer roles for individuals, families and groups including one-time events and ongoing/weekly shifts. Human services, senior resources, open spaces, special events, etc. See website for complete list: www.arapahoegov.com/volunteer. Age: Ages 6 and older, depending on the opportu-

nity. Contact: Nira Duvan, volunteer coordinator, at 303-738-79387 or nduvan@arapahoegov.com Other: Arapahoe County Fair needs volunteers from July 28-31. Go to http://www.arapahoecountyfair.com/volunteer.html Mothers of Multiples A support club for parents of twins, triplets and quadruplets in the Denver Metropolitan Area, www.mothersofmultiples.com Need: Volunteers willing to work during our biannual consignment sale at the Douglas County Fairgrounds in Castle Rock on Aug. 11-12. Work can include sale set up and take down, organizing, unloading, cashiering and more. Requirements: 15 years and older; must work minimum of one four-hour shift, but multiple shifts available over two-days. Work entails a lot of walking and standing and lifting for some shifts. Briefing by phone or on-site orientation. Contact: Margaret Brawley, sale.codirector@ mothersofmultiples.com or 720-454-8715 Highlands Ranch Household Chemical Roundup Allows Douglas County residents to safely dispose of unwanted and unused household chemicals. Need: Day-of volunteers to help in a variety of capacities including registration, unloading, paint, batteries and more. Requirements: Ability to work outside, in warm temperatures for an extended period. When: Saturday, Aug. 12 Location: Shea Stadium at Redstone Park in Highlands Ranch Contact: Kari Larese, Highlands Ranch Metro District, klarese@highlandsranch.org SEE VOLUNTEERS, P33

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AGING FROM PAGE 13

treating the hearing loss early can and does improve cognition. Many do not realize that it is their hearing loss that causes a need for repetition and increased volume on the television. They are not conscious of what they are missing. It is recommended to have a baseline hearing test if you or someone you know has difficulty hearing, others complain that you cannot hear, or you have trouble understanding in noisy environments. Once evaluated, your audiologist can recommend a personalized treatment plan based upon your hearing test, your lifestyle and your needs. The treatment of the hearing loss most often involves hearing aids. The good news is that 93 percent of people wearing hearing

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ONGOING OPPORTUNITIES 18th Judicial District Attorney’s Office Domestic Violence Program Provides information and support to crime victims Need: Victim Adocates interact with and support victims of domestic violence. They also provide resource referrals and explain processes to victims. Requirements: 20 hours of training required; volunteers must commit to one morning a week at the Justice Center in Castle Rock. Contact: Mel Secrease, 720-733-4552 or msecrease@da.18.state.co.us. Alzheimer’s Association, Colorado Chapter Provides care and support to 67,000plus families dealing with all kinds of dementing illnesses. Need: Walk to End Alzheimer’s committee members. Requirements: Individuals who love to help plan and execute. Our Walk to End Alzheimer’s attracts more than 10,000 people, so planning committee members are essential.

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aids report an improvement in their quality of life, including personal relationships, self-esteem and life overall. It is important to note that hearing aids are a process. They involve custom fitting, prescriptive programming, adjustments and fine-tuning. Be patient: It took years to gradually lose your hearing, it will take some time for your ear and brain to acclimate to hearing again. Joanne LaPorta is the owner and audiologist at Accent on Hearing, 1189 S. Perry Street, Suite 120, Castle Rock, 303-663-2235. Please join the Senior Council of Douglas County at 10:15 a.m. Nov. 2 at the Parker Library, 20105 E. Mainstreet in Parker, to learn more about this subject. There will also be an opportunity to speak out about senior needs in Douglas County during the Community Conversation portion of the meeting. Questions? Please email dcseniorlife@douglas.co.us.

Contact: Deb Wells, 303-813-1669 or dwells@alz.org. Angel Heart Project Delivers meals to men, women and children with life-threatening illnesses Need: Volunteers willing to deliver meals to clients in the South Denver area. Requirements: Attend an orientation and submit to a background check before volunteering. Training provided to all new drivers. Deliveries start at 1 p.m. and last until 3 p.m. Contact: 303-830-0202 or volunteer@ projectangelheart.org.

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Public Notices Public Trustees PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2017-0154 To Whom It May Concern: On 6/15/2017 4:21:00 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: BARRY ELMER LEVIN AND CARYN FRUMER LEVIN Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR UNIVERSAL LENDING CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 4/9/2010 Recording Date of DOT: 4/14/2010 Reception No. of DOT: 2010023040 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $412,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $366,312.63

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 119, HIGHLANDS RANCH - FILING NO. 122-U, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Which has the address of: 10718 Amesbury Way, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 4, 2017, 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.

Public Trustees

PUBLIC NOTICE

Littleton NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2017-0160

NOTICE OF UNCLAIMED PROPERTY DOUGLAS COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE

To Whom It May Concern: On 7/5/2017 12:57:00 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: MATTHEW R ESSIG Original Beneficiary: NATIONAL CITY MORTGAGE A DIVISION OF NATIONAL CITY BANK Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 10/11/2007 Recording Date of DOT: 10/18/2007 Reception No. of DOT: 2007081658 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $277,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $238,310.38 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. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 273, HIGHLANDS RANCH - FILING NO. 122-V, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO Which has the address of: 10474 Applebrook Cir, Littleton, CO 80130 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 25, 2017, 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: 8/31/2017 Last Publication: 9/28/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 7/5/2017 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

Dated: 6/16/2017 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

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

SUSAN HENDRICK Colorado Registration #: 33196 9745 EAST HAMPDEN AVE SUITE 400, DENVER, COLORADO 80231 Phone #: (303) 353-2965 Fax #: Attorney File #: CO170120

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website : http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No. 2017-0154 First Publication: 8/10/2017 Last Publication: 9/7/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Public Trustees

PUBLIC NOTICE

First Publication: 8/10/2017 Last Publication: 9/7/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

DAVID A. SHORE Colorado Registration #: 19973 5347 S VALENTIA WAY SUITE 100, GREENWOOD VILLAGE, COLORADO 80111 Phone #: (303) 573-1080 Fax #: Attorney File #: 17-00201SH

Notices

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Tr ustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2017-0160 First Publication: 8/31/2017 Last Publication: 9/28/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

To Whom It May Concern: On April 5, 2017, the real property owned by KIMBERLEE A. VALARINOS, located at 99 Curtis Place, Castle Rock, Co 80104 was sold at the foreclosure sale conducted by the Douglas County Public Trustee. The sale number is 2016-0310. This is regarding a Deed of Trust recorded 12/26/13 executed by Kimberlee A. Valarinos. The amount the property sold for exceeded the total amount owed to the lender by $101,410.69. This amount is now owed to Kimberlee A. Valarinos less the cost of this publication notice and any amount paid to junior lienors who timely filed a Notice of Intent to Redeem. The legal description of the property is: LOT 11, BLOCK 10, MICHAEL’S ADDITION TO CASTLE ROCK, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. To claim funds, contact the Douglas County Public Trustee, 402 Wilcox, Castle Rock, CO 80104, 303-660-7417. If the funds are not claimed by the owner entitled thereto before October 5, 2017, the funds will be transferred to the Colorado State Treasurer as part of the “Unclaimed Property Act”. Legal Notice No.: 2016-0310 First Publication: August 31, 2017 Last Publication: September 28, 2017 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE Castle Rock NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2017-0146 To Whom It May Concern: On 6/12/2017 2:06:00 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: MARJORIE A STOLTZ Original Beneficiary: TOWN AND COUNTRY CREDIT CORP. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: U.S. BANK N.A., SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR TO LASALLE BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE, ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDERS OF BEAR STEARNS ASSET BACKED SECURITIES I TRUST 2005-TC1, ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-TC1 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 2/9/2005 Recording Date of DOT: 2/24/2005 Reception No. of DOT: 2005015936 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $282,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $247,234.33 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.**According to Home Affordable Modification Agreement effective July 1, 2015 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, THE WOODLANDS, FILING NO. 3, 1ST AMENDMENT, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 2387 Bayberry Lane, Castle Rock, CO 80108 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 4, 2017, 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 foreclos-

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

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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 THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, October continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 4, 2017, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wil4, 2017, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at cox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedtherein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured To advertise your public notices call 303-566-4100 ness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificlaw, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the ate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadsale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those line to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended. parties entitled to cure may also be extended. If you believe that your lender or servicer has If you believe that your lender or servicer failed to provide a single point of contact (38-38has failed to provide a single point of con103.1 CRS) or they are still pursuing foreclostact (38-38-103.1 CRS) or they are still pursuure even though you have submitted a coming foreclosure even though you have subpleted loss mitigation application or you have mitted a completed loss mitigation applicabeen offered and have accepted a loss mitigation or you have been offered and have action option (38-38-103.2 CRS), you may file a cepted a loss mitigation option (38-38-103.2 complaint with the Colorado Attorney General CRS), you may file a complaint with the Col(720-508-6006) or the Consumer Financial Proorado Attorney General (720-508-6006) or the tection Bureau (855-411-2372) or bot h. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (855However, the filing of a complaint in and of itself 411-2372) or both. However, the filing of a will not stop the foreclosure process. complaint in and of itself will not stop the foreclosure process. First Publication: 8/10/2017 Last Publication: 9/7/2017 First Publication: 8/10/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Last Publication: 9/7/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 6/15/2017 CHRISTINE DUFFY Dated: 6/15/2017 DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of The name, address and telephone numbers of the indebtedness is: the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: NICHOLE WILLIAMS Colorado Registration #: 49611 EVE GRINA 1199 BANNOCK STREET, Colorado Registration #: 43658 DENVER, COLORADO 80204 7700 E. ARAPAHOE ROAD, SUITE 230, Phone #: (303) 350-3711 CENTENNIAL, COLORADO 80112 Fax #: Phone #: (877) 369-6122 Attorney File #: 00000006785232 Fax #: Attorney File #: CO-17-772654-LL *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website : *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ DATES on the Public Trustee website : http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2017-0146 First Publication: 8/10/2017 Legal Notice No.: 2017-0147 Last Publication: 9/7/2017 First Publication: 8/10/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Last Publication: 9/7/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE

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Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2017-0147

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To Whom It May Concern: On 6/12/2017 2:33:00 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: RODNEY L. ALBERT Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR FREMONT INVESTMENT & LOAN Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR ACE SECURITIES CORP. HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2006HE1, ASSET BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 11/29/2005 Recording Date of DOT: 12/1/2005 Reception No. of DOT: 2005114886 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $181,600.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $162,917.86 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 9, BLOCK 1, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 23, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLROADO. Which has the address of: 502 White Cloud Dr, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 4, 2017, 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 con-

Castle Rock NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2017-0149 To Whom It May Concern: On 6/12/2017 3:53:00 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: JULIE M. HALL AND JON MICHAEL HALL Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP. D/B/A INTEGRA LENDING Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 9/13/2006 Recording Date of DOT: 9/27/2006 Reception No. of DOT: 2006083200 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $749,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $749,000.00

Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failed to make the monthly mortgage payments as required by teh 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.

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 20, KEENE RANCH, FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 1226 Colt Circle, Castle Rock, CO 80109 NOTICE OF SALE

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

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public auction to the highest and best bidder for 7cash, September 7, 2017 the said real property and all interest of

said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

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The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: NIGEL G. TIBBLES Colorado Registration #: 47133 9745 EAST HAMPDEN AVE SUITE 400, DENVER, COLORADO 80231 Phone #: (303) 353-2965 Fax #: Attorney File #: CO170097

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website : http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2017-0149 First Publication: 8/10/2017 Last Publication: 9/7/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Castle Rock NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2017-0150 To Whom It May Concern: On 6/12/2017 3:54:00 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: DEANNA MANTELLI Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR PARAMOUNT EQUITY MORTGAGE, LLC, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: MIDFIRST BANK Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 9/10/2015 Recording Date of DOT: 10/6/2015 Reception No. of DOT: 2015072548 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $174,196.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $171,278.03

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.

Said Deed of Trust was rerecorded on 5/4/2016, under Reception No. 2016027460. 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: THE LAND DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SITUATED IN THE STATE OF COLORADO, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: LOT 16, BLOCK 12, FOUNDERS VILLAGE FILING NO. 3. Which has the address of: 5186 E Hamilton Avenue, 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.

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.

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First Publication: 8/10/2017 Last Publication: 9/7/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

orado 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.

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First Publication: 8/10/2017 Last Publication: 9/7/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 6/15/2017 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: 6/15/2017 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

SUSAN HENDRICK Colorado Registration #: 33196 9745 EAST HAMPDEN AVE SUITE 400, DENVER, COLORADO 80231 Phone #: (303) 353-2965 Fax #: Attorney File #: CO170090

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/

NICHOLAS H. SANTARELLI Colorado Registration #: 46592 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: (303) 706-9994 Attorney File #: 17-015776

Legal Notice No.: 2017-0152 First Publication: 8/10/2017 Last Publication: 9/7/2017 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.: 2017-0150 First Publication: 8/10/2017 Last Publication: 9/7/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Castle Rock NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2017-0152 To Whom It May Concern: On 6/12/2017 3:55:00 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: JEFFREY J TEMPLETON Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR ACADEMY BANK Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: BRANCH BANKING AND TRUST COMPANY Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 9/29/2015 Recording Date of DOT: 10/6/2015 Reception No. of DOT: 2015072450 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $327,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $323,519.91 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. Legal Description of Real Property: THE LAND REFERRED TO IN SCHEDULE A IS SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: LOT 7, BLOCK 5, FOUNDERS VILLAGE, FILING NO. 3, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 91 S Carlton St , 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, October 4, 2017, 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: 8/10/2017 Last Publication: 9/7/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 6/15/2017 CHRISTINE DUFFY

PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2017-0153 To Whom It May Concern: On 6/15/2017 4:21:00 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: JONATHAN RAPISARDA AND FIONA GILLILAND Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR STERLING NATIONAL MORTGAGE CO. INC., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 2/6/2009 Recording Date of DOT: 2/6/2009 Reception No. of DOT: 2009008129 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $236,251.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $206,632.66 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Borrower's failure to make timely payments as required under the Evidence of Debt and Deed of Trust. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: Condominium Unit 10D, Highland Walk Condominiums, in accordance with and subject to the Condominium and Special Subassociation Declaration for HighLand Walk Condominium Association, Inc. of Highlands Ranch Community Association, Inc. recorded on June 5, 2003 at Reception No. 2003084513, the Supplemental Condominium Declaration for Highland Walk Condominium Association, Inc. and Highland Walk Amenities Association, Inc. recorded on May 18, 2004 as Reception No. 2004050816 and the Condominium Map for Highland Walk Condominiums, Phase 6 recorded on May 18, 2004 at Reception No. 2004050817, in the Office of the Clerk and Recorder of Douglas County, Colorado, County of Douglas, State of Colorado. Which has the address of: 10533 Ashfield Street Unit D, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 4, 2017, 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: 8/10/2017 Last Publication: 9/7/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

cepted 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.

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First Publication: 8/10/2017 Last Publication: 9/7/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 6/16/2017 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: SHEILA J FINN Colorado Registration #: 36637 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: (303) 706-9994 Attorney File #: 17-015818 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website : http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2017-0153 First Publication: 8/10/2017 Last Publication: 9/7/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2017-0156 To Whom It May Concern: On 6/21/2017 2:08:00 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: STEVEN G CLARK AND LESLEE M CLARK Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC. DBA AMERICA'S WHOLESALE LENDER Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, DOING BUSINESS AS CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR BCAT 2015-14BTT Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 6/29/2007 Recording Date of DOT: 7/5/2007 Reception No. of DOT: 2007053283 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $460,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $448,465.41 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 35, PINERY WEST FILING NO. 1-C, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 4924 Streambed Trail, Parker, CO 80134 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 11, 2017, 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: 8/17/2017 Last Publication: 9/14/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 6/30/2017 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: NICHOLE WILLIAMS Colorado Registration #: 49611

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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 #: 00000006758031

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website : http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2017-0156 First Publication: 8/17/2017 Last Publication: 9/14/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2017-0157 To Whom It May Concern: On 6/30/2017 3:25:00 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: MITCH SAMU Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR FIRST FRANKLIN A DIVISION OF NATIONAL CITY BANK Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WEST COAST SERVICING, INC. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 10/6/2006 Recording Date of DOT: 10/11/2006 Reception No. of DOT: 2006087546 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $87,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $86,253.89

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: A default in payment required by the Deed of Trust.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

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

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 196, HIGHLANDS RANCH, FILING NO. 122-J, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 3249 Bentwood Place, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 18, 2017, 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.

The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: KAREN J. RADAKOVICH Colorado Registration #: 11649 4750 TABLE MESA DRIVE, BOULDER, COLORADO 80305-5575 Phone #: (303) 494-3000 Fax #: Attorney File #: 7174-210

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public T rustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2017-0157 First Publication: 8/24/2017 Last Publication: 9/21/2017

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BOULDER, COLORADO 80305-5575 Phone #: (303) 494-3000 Fax #: Attorney File #: 7174-210

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

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Legal Notice No.: 2017-0157 First Publication: 8/24/2017 Last Publication: 9/21/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Castle Rock NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2017-0158 To Whom It May Concern: On 6/30/2017 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: CRYSTALINA I. ZIEHWEIN Original Beneficiary: VECTRA BANK COLORADO, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: ZB, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 10/26/2015 Recording Date of DOT: 10/27/2015 Reception No. of DOT: 2015077635 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $431,776.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $424,655.04

Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay installments of principal and interest, together with 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 21, BLOCK 13, CASTLE OAKS ESTATES FILING NO. 1, A SUBDIVISION OF CASTLE OAKS PRELIMINARY PD SITE PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 1, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO Which has the address of: 3489 Golden Spur Loop, Castle Rock, CO 80108 NOTICE OF SALE

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

The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: RACHEL H. CONNOR Colorado Registration #: 50831 2000 SOUTH COLORADO BOULEVARD TOWER TWO, SUITE 700, DENVER, COLORADO 80222 Phone #: (303) 329-3363 Fax #: Attorney File #: 3502-005

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website : http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2017-0158 First Publication: 8/24/2017 Last Publication: 9/21/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2017-0159

To Whom It May Concern: On 7/5/2017 11:19:00 AM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be

PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2017-0159

Public Trustees

To Whom It May Concern: On 7/5/2017 11:19:00 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: BRENT HINES AND AMY HINES Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR COMMERCE HOME MORTGAGE Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 1/25/2016 Recording Date of DOT: 2/5/2016 Reception No. of DOT: 2016007004 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $356,125.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $350,874.62 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 41, STONEGATE FILING NO. 21A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLROADO. Which has the address of: 17545 Celestine Court, Parker, CO 80134 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 25, 2017, 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: 8/31/2017 Last Publication: 9/28/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 7/5/2017 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: NICHOLE WILLIAMS Colorado Registration #: 49611 1199 BANNOCK STREET , DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 350-3711 Fax #: Attorney File #: 00000006809669

Public notice is given on July 27, 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 Americus Iva Nail be changed to Americus Iva Kercher Case No.: 17 C 362

Name Changes

Cheryl A. Layne, Clerk of Court By: Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 931523 First Publication: August 31, 2017 Last Publication: September 14, 2017 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on August 15, 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 James Jacob Given III be changed to Jake James Given Case No.: 2017 C 33368 Frank Anthony Moschetti, Magistrate Legal Notice No: 931513 First Publication: August 31, 2017 Last Publication: September 14, 2017 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on August 4, 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 Matthew Reilly Dentino be changed to Matthew O’Reilly Dentino Case No.: 17 C 373 Cheryl A. Layne, Clerk of Court By: S. Barnett, Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 931469 First Publication: August 24, 2017 Last Publication: September 7, 2017 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on August 9, 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 Mara Kathryn Odermatt be changed to Mara Kathryn Hallows Case No.: 17 C 386 Cheryl A. Layne, Clerk of Court By: Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 931522 First Publication: August 31, 2017 Last Publication: September 14, 2017 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on August 7, 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 HKaylee Payton Harnish be changed to Kaylee Payton Harnish Case No.: 17 CV 114 Cheryl A. Layne, Clerk of Court By: Brianna Wilson, Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 931530 First Publication: August 31, 2017 Last Publication: September 14, 2017 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on July 21, 2017, that a Petition for a Change of Name of a minor child has been filed with the Douglas County Court.

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

The Petition requests that the name of Serin Oh be changed to Emma Eugene Oh Case No.: 17 C 349

Legal Notice No.: 2017-0159 First Publication: 8/31/2017 Last Publication: 9/28/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Cheryl A. Layne, Clerk of Court By: Deputy Clerk

Name Changes

Legal Notice No: 931543 First Publication: September 7, 2017 Last Publication: September 21, 2017 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on July 27, 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 Americus Iva Nail be changed to Americus Iva Kercher Case No.: 17 C 362 Cheryl A. Layne, Clerk of Court By: Deputy Clerk

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on August 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 Austen Lyle Vogt-Martinez be changed to Austen James Keever Case No.: 17 C 408 Cheryl A. Layne, Clerk of Court By: Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 931563

Public notice is given on August 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 Austen Lyle Vogt-Martinez be changed to Austen James Keever Case No.: 17 C 408

Name Changes

Cheryl A. Layne, Clerk of Court By: Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 931563 First Publication: September 7, 2017 Last Publication: September 21, 2017 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on July 21, 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 Autumn Marie Shaffer be changed to Autumn Marie Baird Case No.: 17 C 354 Cheryl A. Layne, Clerk of Court By: S. Barnett, Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 931572 First Publication: September 7, 2017 Last Publication: September 21, 2017 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Notice To Creditors Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of MARJORIE ANN STOLTZ; aka MARJORIE A. STOLTZ; Deceased Case No.: 17PR30319 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the Douglas County District Court on or before January 8, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred. Silvia Stoltz, Personal Representative c/o CHAYET & DANZO, LLC 650 S. Cherry St., #710 Denver, CO 80246 (303) 355-8500 Legal Notice No.: 931571 First Publication: September 7, 2017 Last Publication: September 21, 2017 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Eleanor R. Geist., Deceased Case Number: 2017 PR 30313 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 January 2, 2018 or the claims may be forever barred. Alec James Geist, Personal Representative 5165 Le Duc Drive Castle Rock, Colorado 80108 Legal Notice No: 931512 First Publication: August 31, 2017 Last Publication: September 14, 2017 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Todd Hunt Wiedemeier, Deceased Case Number: 17PR110 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 January 2, 2018 or the claims may be forever barred. Yvonne Denise Crawford. Personal Representative 810 Redwood Court Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 Legal Notice No: 931516 First Publication: August 31, 2017 Last Publication: Septemeber 14, 2017 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Martha V. Villano, also known as Martha Violet Villano, Deceased. Case Number: 2017 PR 30507 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before January 8, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred. Aljean Tucker, Personal Representative C/O: Glatstein & O’Brien, LLP 2696 So. Colorado Boulevard, Suite 350 Denver, CO 80222 (303) 757-4342 Legal Notice No.: 931561 First Publication: September 7, 2017 Last Publication: September 21, 2017 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Justin Thomas Allis, aka Justin T. Allis, Deceased Case Number: 17 PR 30295

September 7, 2017S Notice To NOTICE Creditors PUBLIC NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Justin Thomas Allis, aka Justin T. Allis, Deceased Case Number: 17 PR 30295

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. /s/ original signature on file in office of Palmer, Goertzel & Associates, P.C. Stevie Allis Personal Representative 725 Myrtlewood Drive Highlands Ranch, Colorado 80126 Legal Notice No: 931466 First Publication: August 24, 2017 Last Publication: September 7, 2017 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Timothy Paul Kirchner, Deceased Case Number: 2017 PR 30270

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. Thomas B. Coleman Personal Representative 13184 Spica Drive Littleton, Colorado 80124 Legal Notice No: 931472 First Publication: August 24, 2017 Last Publication: September 7, 2017 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Mary Jane Miller, Deceased Case Number: 2017 PR 030303

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Co-Personal Representatives or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before December 24, 2017 or the claims may be forever barred. Gregory S. Miller and Michele Lynch Co-Personal Representatives 135 Arlington Elmhurst, IL 60126 Legal Notice No: 931474 First Publication: August 24, 2017 Last Publication: September 7, 2017 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of B. Earline Fogerty, Deceased Case Number: 2017PR30294

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 January 2, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred. Christie R. Johnson, Personal Representative 11515 Wray Court Parker, Colorado 80134 Legal Notice No: 931515 First Publication: August 31, 2017 Last Publication: September 14, 2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Annette Fridberg Carbo, aka Annette F. Carbo, and Annette Carbo, Deceased Case Number: 17 PR 30293

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Estate of Annette Fridberg Carbo, 7September 7, 2017 aka Annette F. Carbo, and Annette Carbo, Deceased Case Number: 17 PR 30293

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Personal Representative: Jared T. Carbo 19220 East Hickock Drive Parker, Colorado 80134 Attorney for the Personal Representative: Scott A. McGill, Esq. McGill Professional Law Corporation P.O. Box 772810 Steamboat Springs, Colorado 80477-2810 (970) 879-6200 Legal Notice No: 931519 First Publication: August 31, 2017 Last Publication: September 14, 2017 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Nancy Joan Skoda, aka Nancy J. Skoda, Deceased Case Number: 2017 PR 30318

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 31, 2017 or the claims may be forever barred. Terrance W. Leis Personal Representative c/o Katz, Look & Onorato, PC 1120 Lincoln, Suite 1100 Denver, Colorado 80203 Legal Notice No: 931520 First Publication: August 24, 2017 Last Publication: September 7, 2017 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Lorraine Krause Irwin, aka Lorraine K. Irwin, aka Lorraine Irwin, Deceased Case Number: 2017 PR 30308 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 31, 2017 or the claims may be forever barred. Allison Hammond Cox Personal Representative 20515 Oakbrook Lane Parker, Colorado 80138 Legal Notice No: 931538 First Publication: August 31, 2017 Last Publication: September 14, 2017 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Nicholas Robert Blyth, aka Nicholas R. Blyth, aka Nicholas Robert Frederick Blyth, Deceased Case Number: 2017 PR 030325

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 February 9, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred. Jonathan S. Blyth Personal Representative 8538 Willows Place Parker, Colorado 80134 Legal Notice No: 931541 First Publication: August 31, 2017 Last Publication: September 14, 2017 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Richard Chapin Spomer, aka Richard C. Spomer, aka Richard Spomer, Deceased Case Number: 17 PR 30284

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, State of Colorado, on or before January 12, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred. Susan J. Spomer Personal Representative 969 Yates Street Denver, Colorado 80204 Legal Notice No: 931542 First Publication: September 7, 2017 Last Publication: September 21, 2017 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Brian A. Smith, aka Brian Allen Smith, Deceased Case Number: 2017 PR 30298

Estate of Brian A. Smith, aka Brian Allen Smith, Deceased Case Number: 2017 PR 30298 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 January 8, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

Notice To Creditors

Christine M. Smith Personal Representative 10182 Briargrove Way Highlands Ranch, Colorado 80126 Legal Notice No: 931553 First Publication: September 7, 2017 Last Publication: September 21, 2017 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of William Darren Kidd, aka Darren Kidd, Deceased Case Number: 2017 PR 30324 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 January 8, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

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Attorney: Jeffrey B. Smith, Esq. David A. Firmin, Esq. Name: HindmanSanchez P.C. Address: 555 Zang Street, Suite 100 Lakewood, Colorado 80228 Phone Number: 303.432.9999 email: jsmith@hindmansanchez.com and dfirmin@hindmansanchez.com Atty. Reg. #: 40490 and 29988 Case Number: 2017C030708 * Div.: A SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO: ZSAREE DUNBAR

You are hereby summoned and required to file with the Clerk of the Court an answer or other response to the complaint filed against you in this case. You are required to file your answer or other response on or before: September 19, 2017 at 9:30 A.M., in the Douglas County Court, 4000 Justice Way, Suite 2009, Castle Rock, CO 80109. The nature of this action is a proceeding in rem. The relief sought by the Plaintiff(s) is an Injunction which will affect the following property:

Cindra L. Kidd, Personal Representative for the Estate of William Darren Kidd aka Darren Kidd, Deceased c/o Moye White, LLP 1400 16th Street, 6th Floor Denver, Colorado 80202

5417 Rhyolite Way, Parker CO, also known as LOT 2 BLK 9 THE PINERY SW FILING #1A .169 AM/L, Douglas County, Colorado (the “Property”).

Legal Notice No: 931574 First Publication: September 7, 2017 Last Publication: September 21, 2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

If you fail to file your answer or other response on or before the date and time shown above, the relief sought may be granted by default by the Court without further notice.

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Sharon Lee Orr, Deceased Case Number: 2017 PR 30329 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the undersigned or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado for the above styled action on or before January 8, 2018, or said claims shall be forever barred. George Vasilauskas Co-Personal Representative 3329 Compass Circle Castle Rock, Colorado 80104’ 303-688-8449 Elizabeth Willoughby Co-Personal Representative 719 Wilcox Street Castle Rock, Colorado 80104 303-921-0655 Legal Notice No: 931575 First Publication: September 7, 2017 Last Publication: September 21, 2017 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

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Phone Number: 720-437-6200 Plaintiff: THE PINERY GLEN HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. v. Defendant(s): ZSAREE DUNBAR

Dated at ____, Colorado, this 10th day of August, 2017. CLERK OF THE COURT By: Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No.: 931407 First Publication: August 10, 2017 Last Publication: September 7, 2017 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, DOUGLAS COUNTY, COLORADO 4000 Justice Way Ste. 2009 Castle Rock, CO 80109 Plaintiff: THE HEARTH AT HIGHLANDS RANCH HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, a Colorado non-profit corporation Defendants: MATTHEW R. ESSIG; NATIONAL CITY MORTGAGE; RAFC, LLC; HIGHLANDS RANCH COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC.; CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A.; CHRISTINE DUFFY AS PUBLIC TRUSTEE FOR DOUGLAS COUNTY; DIANE HOLBERT AS TREASURER FOR DOUGLAS COUNTY; UNKNOWN TENANT(S) IN POSSESSION Attorneys for Plaintiff: WINZENBURG, LEFF, PURVIS & PAYNE, LLP Stephane R. Dupont, #39425 Gina C. Botti #42005 Address: 8020 Shaffer Parkway, Suite 300 Littleton, CO 80127 Phone Number: (303) 863-1870 Case Number: 17CV030301 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT: MATTHEW R. ESSIG You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of the complaint filed with the court in this action, by filing with the clerk of this court an answer or other response. You are required to file your answer within 35 days after the service of this Summons upon you. Service of the summons shall be complete on the day of the last publication. A copy of the complaint may be obtained from the clerk of the court. If you fail to file your answer or other response to the complaint in writing within 35 days after the date of the last publication, judgment by default may be rendered against you by the court for the relief demanded in the complaint without further notice. This is an action for judicial foreclosure of an assessment lien in and to the real property situated in Douglas County, Colorado, more particularly described on Exhibit A, attached hereto and by this reference made a part hereof. Dated: May 4, 2017 WINZENBURG, LEFF, PURVIS & PAYNE, L.L.P. By:*s/Stephane R. Dupont Stephane R. Dupont This Summons is issued pursuant to Rule 4(h), Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure Exhibit A LOT 273, HIGHLANDS RANCH - FILING NO. 122-V, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known as: 10474 Applebrook Circle, Highlands Ranch CO 8013 Legal Notice No.: 931440 First Publication: August 17, 2017 Last Publication: September 14, 2017 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Misc. Private Legals Public Notice District Court, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO CIVIL ACTION NO. 2017CV30416, Division/Courtroom # 5 SHERIFF’S SALE NO. 17000621 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY THE VILLAGES OF PARKER MASTER ASSOC INC, Plaintiff: v. WILLIAM R ESTATE OF: KERSHAW et al. Defendant(s) Regarding: Lot 12, Block 1, The Villages of Parker No. 1, County of Douglas, State of Colorado.; also known as: 10991 RIVA RIDGE Dr Parker, CO 80138 (the “Property”) Under a Judgement and Decree of Foreclosure entered on 7/25/2017, 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 2nd day November, 2017, 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 $3,993.00 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 , Dated September 7, 2017, Castle Rock, CO Tony Spurlock Sheriff of Douglas County, Colorado Robert Rotherham, Deputy Douglas County, Colorado Legal Notice No.: 931558 First Publication: 9/7/2017 Last Publication: 10/5/2017 Published In: Douglas County News Press Public Notice Department of the Treasury - Internal Revenue Service Notice of PUBLIC AUCTION SALE Under the authority in Internal Revenue Code section 6331, the property described below has been seized for nonpayment of internal revenue taxes due from Rodney R & Renee J Devries. The property will be sold at public auction as provided by Internal Revenue Code section 6335 and related regulations. Date of Sale: October 18th, 2017 Time of Sale: 11:00am with registration beginning at 10:30am Place of Sale: Front Steps; Douglas County Courthouse, 4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock, CO 80109 Title Offered: Only the right, title, and interest of Rodney R & Renee J Devries in and to the property will be offered for sale. If requested, the Internal Revenue Service will furnish information and possible encumbrances, which may be useful in determining the value of the interest being sold. Description of Property: 5406 N State Highway 67, Sedalia, CO 80135. 1,298 sqft plus attached garage of 520 sqft. Property currently occupied with 2 tenants. Minimum Bid: $135,372.51 Property may be inspected at: Drive-by only. Payment Terms: Deferred payment as follows: 20% due at time of acceptance of highest bid. Remaining balance due NLT November 10th, 2017 Form of Payment: All payments must be by cash, a certified, cashier’s, or treasurer’s check drawn on any bank or trust company incorporated under the laws of the United States or under the laws of any State, Territory, or possession of the United States, or by a United States postal, bank, or express money order. Make check or money order payable to the United States Treasury. For more information go to www.irsauctions.gov or contact Gary Chambers by phone at (360)536-6602 or e-mail at gary.s.chambers@irs.gov

cash, a certified, cashier’s, or treasurer’s check drawn on any bank or trust company incorporated under the laws of the United States or under the laws of any State, Territory, or possession of the United States, or by a United States postal, bank, or express money order. Make check or money order payable to the United States Treasury.

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For more information go to www.irsauctions.gov or contact Gary Chambers by phone at (360)536-6602 or e-mail at gary.s.chambers@irs.gov Legal Notice No.: 931560 First Publication: September 7, 2017 Last Publication: September 7, 2017 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice COUNTY COURT, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO 4000 Justice Way, Suite 2009 Castle Rock, CO 80109 Phone Number: 720-437-6200

Plaintiff: THE RETREAT AT CASTLE PINES NORTH HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION v. Defendant(s): PETER M LAMBERTI Attorney: Jeffrey B. Smith, Esq. David A. Firmin, Esq. Name: HindmanSanchez P.C. Address: 555 Zang Street, Suite 100 Lakewood, Colorado 80228-1011 Phone Number: 303.432.9999 email: jsmith@hindmansanchez.com and dfirmin@hindmansanchez.com Atty. Reg. #: 40490 and 29988 Case Number: 2017C030381 Div.: B SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO: PETER M LAMBERTI

October 17, 2017 at 9:30 A.M., in the Douglas County Court, 4000 Justice Way, Suite 2009, Castle Rock, CO 80109.

The nature of this action is a proceeding in rem. The relief sought by the Plaintiff(s) is an Injunction which will affect the following property:

7918 Berkshire Ln, Castle Pines, CO, also known as LOT 63 BLK 1 PLUS UND 1/4 INT IN OUTLOT L CASTLE PINES NORTH PHASE 1 REPLAT OF TRACT 4 0.215 AM/L, Douglas County, Colorado (the “Property”).

If you fail to file your answer or other response on or before the date and time shown above, the relief sought may be granted by default by the Court without further notice.

Dated at ___, Colorado, this 7th day of September, 2017. CLERK OF THE COURT By: Deputy Clerk

This summons is issued pursuant to Rule 304(e), Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure. This form should not be used where personal service is desired.

WARNING: ALL FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE. IN SOME CASES, A REQUEST FOR A JURY TRIAL MAY BE DENIED PURSUANT TO LAW EVEN THOUGH A JURY FEE HAS BEEN PAID. Legal Notice No.: 931573 First Publication: September 7, 2017 Last Publication: October 5, 2017 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice West Parker Self Storage (303) 841-8580

Notice is hereby given that a public auction will be held on September 8, 2017 at 10:00 AM at WEST PARKER SELF STORAGE, located at 19002 E. Mainstreet, Parker, CO 80134, to satisfy the lien on the following storage unit: Unit #245: Lauren Todd, 11584 Wilson Circle, Parker, CO., contents: misc furniture & other household items. Unit #177, Jen Morton, 9341 Cambelback St., Highlands Ranch, CO., contents: misc. furniture & lawn equipment. This notice is being published in the newspaper in accordance with Colorado Revised Statutes (C.R.S.) 38-21.5-101

THIS IS A CASH ONLY SALE and no one under the age of 18 is allowed to attend the sale. Unit must be cleared of all property by 5:00 pm on September 8, 2017. This sale is subject to prior cancellation in the event of settlement between the West Parker Self Storage and obligated party. Legal Notice No: 931514 First Publication: August 31, 2017 Last Publication: September 7, 2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press 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 9/27/17 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. David Rice #3056 10x20 1555 Lowell Denver, Co.80204 Household Goods & Misc.

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held at Stor-n-Lock Self Storage #14 at 12904 Division St, Littleton, Co. 80125 on 9/27/17 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.

Castle Rock Metropolitan District No. 2, its directors, officers, agents, and employees, of and from any and all liability for such claim.

David Rice #3056 10x20 1555 Lowell Denver, Co.80204 Household Goods & Misc.

By: WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON Attorneys for the District

Legal Notice No: 931550 First Publication : September 7, 2017 Last Publication: September 14, 2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Legal Notice No.: 931518 First Publication: August 31, 2017 Last Publication: September 7, 2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Misc. Private Legals

City and County PUBLIC NOTICE

This serves to provide public notice that, on August 7, 2017, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced its determination that the 2016 Existing Condition Noise Exposure Map and 2021 Future Condition Noise Exposure Map submitted by the Arapahoe County Public Airport Authority for Centennial Airport under the provisions of 49 USC 47503 and 14 CFR Part 150 were found to be in compliance with applicable requirements. The Noise Exposure Maps and supporting documentation are available for public inspection during normal business hours 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday at 7800 S. Peoria St. Englewood, CO 80112 and on the Airport’s website at http://bit.ly/FedRegAPA

As indicated in 49 USC 47506, as of the date of this notice, no person who acquires property or an interest in property in an area surrounding the airport, having actual or constructive knowledge of the existence of the Noise Exposure Maps, will be entitled to recover damages with respect to the noise attributable to the airport unless such person can show that (1) after acquiring the interest in such property, there was a significant (a) change in the type or frequency of aircraft operations at the airport, (b) change in the airport layout, (c) change in flight patterns, or (d) increase in nighttime operations; and (2) that damages have resulted from any such change or increase. Legal Notice No.: 931506 First Publication: August 24, 2017 Last Publication: September 7, 2017 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT Town of Castle Rock, Colorado Date: 21 August 2017 Project Title: Prairie Hawk Loop Waterline Contractor: 53 Corporation, LLC 5655 Peterson Rd., Sedalia, CO 80135 Notice is hereby given that The Town of Castle Rock intends to start processing the Final Payment to the above-named contractor on September 26, 2017, provided no claims are received. Any person or firm having debts against the Contractor must file a proper written notice with Matthew Hayes, Project Manager, Town of Castle Rock, 175 Kellogg Court, Castle Rock, Colorado 80109, on or before September 19, 2017. TOWN OF CASTLE ROCK By: Matthew Hayes, P.E., Project Manager Legal Notice No.: 931510 First Publication: August 31, 2017 Last Publication: September 7, 2017 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS PROMENADE AT CASTLE ROCK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 2

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Public Notice PUBLIC INVITATION TO BID Separate sealed bids for DANIELS PARK ROAD IMPROVEMENTS (PHASE 2B AND PHASE 2C); DOUGLAS COUNTY PROJECT NUMBER CI 2013-021, 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, September 26, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. This project consists of reconstruction and paving of 0.75 miles of Daniels Park Road from the existing pavilion to the north, including relocation of the existing buffalo fence, grading and drainage improvements and asphalt paving. The Contract Documents will be available after 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 5, 2017, 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, September 13, 2017, 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 Dennis Lobberding, Project Engineer, by 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 20, 2017. The Bid Opening will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 26, 2017, at the same address. The Project includes the following major items and approximate quantities:

NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT Town of Castle Rock, Colorado Date: 29 August 2017 Project Title: Service Line Repair Project Contractor: 53 Corporation, LLC 5655 Peterson Rd., Sedalia, CO 80135 Notice is hereby given that The Town of Castle Rock intends to start processing the Final Payment to the above-named contractor on September 26, 2017, provided no claims are received. Any person or firm having debts against the Contractor must file a proper written notice with Matthew Hayes, Project Manager, Town of Castle Rock, 175 Kellogg Court, Castle Rock, Colorado 80109, on or before September 21, 2017. TOWN OF CASTLE ROCK By: Matthew Hayes, P.E., Project Manager Legal Notice No.: 931537 First Publication: September 7, 2017 Last Publication: September 14, 2017 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Highlands Ranch Metropolitan District Owner 62 Plaza Drive Highlands Ranch, Colorado 80129 Sealed BIDS for the 2017 Redstone Park Playground Renovation project consisting of design and installation of new playground equipment, and miscellaneous construction items will be received by: Highlands Ranch Metropolitan District 62 Plaza Drive, Highlands Ranch, Colorado 80129 Until 10:00 a.m., (Local Time), September 26, 2017 and will be publicly opened and read aloud at Highlands Ranch Metro District Parks, Recreation and Open Space, 3280 Redstone Park Circle, Highlands Ranch, Colorado 80129 A Pre-Bid Meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on September 12, 2017 at Highlands Ranch Metro District Parks, Recreation and Open Space, 3280 Redstone Park Circle, Highlands Ranch, Colorado 80129

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.

The Contract Documents may be examined at McGraw-Hill Construction, Electronic Plan Room: www.construction.com/projectcenter. For more information, e-mail: support@construction.com.

Any questions on the bidding process shall be directed to Dennis Lobberding, Project Engineer, at 303.660.7490.

Plan holder information can be found on the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System Website. Legal Notice No.: 931521 First Publication: August 31, 2017 Second Publication: September 7, 2017 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LONE TREE Public hearings will be held on Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at 6:30 pm, or soon thereafter, before the Planning Commission and on Tuesday, October 17, 2017, at 7:00 pm, or soon thereafter, before the City Council, in the City Council Hearing Room, 8527 Lone Tree Parkway, City of Lone Tree, CO 80124, for consideration of two applications:

Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender, or other supplies used or consumed by such contractors or their subcontractors, in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or that supplies rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work, and whose claim therefor has not been paid by the contractors or their subcontractors, at any time up to and including the time of final settlement for the work contracted to be done, is required to file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid, and an account of such claim, to Promenade at Castle Rock Metropolitan District No. 2 on or before the date and time hereinabove shown for final payment. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement of claim prior to such final settlement will release Promenade at Castle Rock Metropolitan District No. 2, its directors, officers, agents, and employees, of and from any and all liability for such claim.

The subject land is located approximately 2,000 feet east of the intersection of Acres Green Drive and Park Meadows Drive in Lone Tree. For more information call the City of Lone Tree Community Development Department, 303-7081818.

By: WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON Attorneys for the District

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• Embankment Material (CIP) – 27,000 CY • Topsoil (Stockpile & Redistribute) – 6,000 CY • ABC (Class 6) – 5,000 CY • HMA Asphalt (PG 58-28) – 4,500 TONS • Bison Fencing – 4,500 LF

NOTICE is hereby given that Promenade at Castle Rock Metropolitan District No. 2 of the Town of Castle Rock, Douglas County, Colorado (the “District”), will make final payment at 8390 E Crescent Parkway, Suite 500, Greenwood Village, Colorado, on or after September 18, 2017, at the hour of 8:00 A.M. to BACKBONE FIBER SYSTEMS, LLC, a Colorado limited liability company (the “Contractor”) for all work done by said Contractor(s) in construction or work on the Fiber Optics Relocation and Related Services Contractor Agreement, performed within Promenade at Castle Rock Metropolitan District No. 2, Douglas County, Colorado.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS PROMENADE AT CASTLE ROCK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 2

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• Request for a change in zoning from C3 to C (Commercial) • Request for approval of a use by special review for automobile sales in the C zone district

The $10.00 payment is non-refundable. Highlands Ranch Metropolitan District By: Brian Muller, Director Date: 8/29/2017 Legal Notice No.: 931554 First Publication: September 7, 2017 Last Publication: September 7, 2017 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF ELECTION TOWN OF CASTLE ROCK, COLORADO Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, November 7, 2017, in the Town of Castle Rock, Colorado, a coordinated mail ballot election with Douglas County will be held, at which time the following initiated charter amendment will be voted upon: Town of Castle Rock Ballot Question __ Castle Rock Charter Amendment: Shall the Town of Castle Rock Home Rule Charter be amended to provide that the Town Council, the seven-member governing body of the Town, consist of a Mayor elected by all of the electors of the Town for a four-year term, with the Mayor's service limited to two four-year terms, and six Councilmembers who are elected for four-year terms by the electors of the district where each Councilmember resides?

File Name: Parkway Subdivision, Filing 2, 9th Amendment, Lots 1B-2 and 1B-3, Rezoning, project number: ZR17-04

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File Name: Parkway Subdivision, Filing 2, 9th Amendment, Lots 1B-2 and 1B-3, Use by Special Review, project number: US17-35

Full Text of the Charter Amendment:

Owner: Furniture Row COLO LLC Legal Description: the legal description as of the date of publication of this notice is: Parkway Filing 2, 7th Amendment, Lot 1B. A replat application for the subject property is proposed for Council action on September 5, 2017 and, if approved, will create a new legal description: Parkway Subdivision, Filing 2, 9th Amendment, Lots 1B-2 and 1B-3. Legal Notice No.: 931536 First Publication: September 7, 2017 Last Publication: September 7, 2017 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

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And in order to allow for the election of a Mayor, shall section 2-2 of the town charter be amended to state: “The Town Council shall consist of an at-large Mayor and six Councilmembers, each of whom shall be elected from the district in which he or she resides.”; amending 25(a) to read: “The At-Large Mayor shall serve no more than two four-year terms. At the organizational meeting provided for in Section 2-3(c), the Council shall elect by majority vote of the entire Council one of its members as Mayor pro-tem who will serve until the next organizational meeting unless removed by a majority vote of the entire Council.”; in section 2-6 adding “or Mayor” after “Councilmember”; in section 2-7, “and Mayor” shall be added after “every councilmember”; in section 2-3(b) adding “and Mayor” after “The Councilmembers.”

more than two four-year terms. At the organizational meeting provided for in Section 2-3(c), the Council shall elect by majority vote of the entire Council one of its members as Mayor pro-tem who will serve until the next organizational meeting unless removed by a majority vote of the entire Council.”; in section 2-6 adding “or Mayor” after “Councilmember”; in section 2-7, “and Mayor” shall be added after “every councilmember”; in section 2-3(b) adding “and Mayor” after “The Councilmembers.”

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Full text of Charter Amendments: ARTICLE II - Town Council Section 2-1. - Powers of Council. The governing body of the Town shall be the Town Council. The Council shall have all the legislative powers and functions and all other powers possessed by the Town and not conferred by this Charter on others. Section 2-2. - Council Membership. The Town Council shall consist of AN ATLARGE MAYOR AND seven SIX Councilmembers, each of whom shall be elected from the district in which he or she resides. Section 2-3. - Terms. (a) The Councilmembers shall be elected for four-year overlapping terms. Four Councilmembers shall be elected at one regular election and three Councilmembers shall be elected at the subsequent regular election. (b) The Councilmembers AND MAYOR shall take office at the first regular meeting in December following their election and compliance with Section 2-7 and shall continue in office until their successors have been elected or appointed as provided in this Charter and have complied with Section 2-7. (c) The Town Council shall hold an organizational meeting at the first regular meeting in December following the regular election. Section 2-4. - Qualifications. Each Councilmember shall be, at the time of nomination and election, or at the time of appointment, a registered elector of the Town and a citizen of the United States, and shall be a resident of the Town or of territory annexed to the Town for twelve consecutive months immediately preceding such election or appointment. In addition, each Councilmember shall be, at the time of nomination and election, or at the time of appointment, and throughout the term of office, a resident of the district from which elected or appointed. No Councilmember shall be a paid employee of the Town during the Councilmember's term of office. Section 2-5. - Mayor. (a) THE AT-LARGE MAYOR SHALL SERVE NO MORE THAN TWO FOUR-YEAR TERMS. AT THE ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING PROVIDED FOR IN SECTION 2-3(c), THE COUNCIL SHALL ELECT BY MAJORITY VOTE OF THE ENTIRE COUNCIL ONE OF ITS MEMBERS AS MAYOR PRO-TEM WHO WILL SERVE UNTIL THE NEXT ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING UNLESS REMOVED BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE ENTIRE COUNCIL. At the organizational meeting provided for in Section 23(c), the Council shall elect by majority vote of the entire Council one of its members as Mayor and one of its members as Mayor Pro-tern. The Mayor and Mayor pro-tem shall serve until the next organizational meeting unless removed by a majority vote of the entire Council. (b) The Mayor shall preside at meetings of the Council and shall exercise such powers and perform such other duties as are conferred upon the Mayor by this Charter or the ordinances of the Town. The Mayor shall have all of the powers and responsibilities of a Councilmember. The Mayor shall be recognized as the head of the Town government for all ceremonial and legal purposes and shall execute and authenticate legal documents requiring the signature of the Mayor. (c) The Mayor pro-tem shall perform the duties and have the powers of the Mayor when the Mayor in unavailable. (d) If the office of Mayor or Mayor pro-tem becomes vacant, the Council shall elect a successor for the unexpired term. Section 2-6. - Vacancies. (a) A Councilmember OR MAYOR shall continue to hold office until a successor has been elected or appointed as provided in this Charter and has complied with Section 2-7. A vacancy in the office of Councilmember OR MAYOR exists when the Councilmember OR MAYOR is recalled, dies, is judicially declared incompetent, resigns, ceases to be a resident of the Town, ceases to be a resident of the district from which elected or appointed except as provided in Section 4-5(c), or is convicted of a felony. (b) Within thirty days after a vacancy occurs, the Council shall appoint a person to fill the vacancy until the next regular election. At that election a successor shall be elected for the unexpired term, if any, of the vacant position. The person appointed shall serve until the successor is elected and has complied with Section 2-7. The appointment shall be by majority vote of all remaining members of the Council. The Council shall not be required to appoint a person to fill a vacancy if the next regular election will be held within ninety days after the vacancy occurs. Section 2-7. - Oath of Office. Before assuming office, every Councilmember AND MAYOR shall take and file with the Town Clerk or other designated person an oath or affirmation to support the Constitution of the United States, the Constitution of the State of Colorado, and the Charter and ordinances of the Town, and to faithfully perform the duties of the office. Voting will take place by mail ballot. Ballot drop-off locations are available 24 hours a day beginning Monday, October 16 until 7pm on Election Day, Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at the following locations:

Clerk or other designated person an oath or affirmation to support the Constitution of the United States, the Constitution of the State of Colorado, and the Charter and ordinances of the Town, and to faithfully perform the duties of the office.

September 7, 2017S

City and County

Voting will take place by mail ballot.

Ballot drop-off locations are available 24 hours a day beginning Monday, October 16 until 7pm on Election Day, Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at the following locations: Castle Pines Library, 360 Village Square Lane, Castle Pines Douglas County Elections, 125 Stephanie Place, Castle Rock Town of Castle Rock, 100 N. Wilcox Street, Castle Rock Highlands Ranch Motor Vehicle, 2223 W. Wildcat Reserve Parkway, Highlands Ranch Highlands Ranch Sheriff’s Substation, 9250 Zotos Drive, Highlands Ranch Town of Larkspur, 8720 Spruce Mountain Road, Larkspur Lone Tree Motor Vehicle, 9350 Heritage Hills Circle, Lone Tree Parker Police Department, 18600 Lincoln Meadows Parkway, Parker Parker Town Hall, 20120 E. Mainstreet, Parker The following ballot drop-off location is available during their regular business hours beginning Monday, October 16 until Election Day, Tuesday, November 7, 2017: Roxborough Library, 8357 N. Rampart Range Road, Suite 200, Littleton

Voter Service and Polling Centers will allow voter registration, updating voter registration, replacing a ballot, voting in person, and dropping off a ballot. Early voting at these locations will take place October 30 to November 6 from 8am to 5pm, November 4 from 9am to 1pm and November 7 from 7am to 7pm at the following locations: Douglas County Elections, 125 Stephanie Place, Castle Rock Highlands Ranch Sheriff’s Substation, 9250 Zotos Drive, Highlands Ranch Park Meadows Motor Vehicle-lower level, 9350 Heritage Hills Circle, Lone Tree Parker Town Hall, 20120 E. Mainstreet, Parker Legal Notice No.: 931540 First Publication: September 7, 2017 Last Publication: September 7, 2017 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Highlands Ranch Metropolitan District Owner 62 Plaza Drive Highlands Ranch, Colorado 80129

Sealed BIDS for the 2017/2018 Fence Replacement project consisting of removal, haul away ad replacement of as much as 17,855 lineal feet of 6’ high cedar fence with new Trex Seclusions fence, 96 stone columns, traffic control and miscellaneous construction items will be received by:

Until 1:00 p.m., (Local Time), September 26, 2017 and will be publicly opened and read aloud at Highlands Ranch Metro District Parks, Recreation and Open Space, 3280 Redstone Park Circle, Highlands Ranch, Colorado 80129

A Pre-Bid Meeting is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. on September 12, 2017 at Highlands Ranch Metro District Parks, Recreation and Open Space, 3280 Redstone Park Circle, Highlands Ranch, Colorado 80129

The Contract Documents may be examined at McGraw-Hill Construction, Electronic Plan Room: www.construction.com/projectcenter. For more information, e-mail: support@construction.com.

Copies of the Contract Documents may be obtained after 10:00 a.m. on September 7, 2017 at Highlands Ranch Metropolitan District, 62 Plaza Drive, Highlands Ranch, Colorado 80129 Highlands Ranch Metropolitan District 62 Plaza Drive, Highlands Ranch, Colorado 80129 upon payment of $10.00 for each set. The $10.00 payment is non-refundable. Highlands Ranch Metropolitan District By: Brian Muller, Director Date: 8/29/2017 Legal Notice No.: 931555 First Publication: September 7, 2017 Last Publication: September 7, 2017 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE

PURSUANT TO THE LIQUOR LAWS OF THE STATE OF COLORADO, Front Range Fast Casual Lone Tree, LLC d/b/a Newk’s Eatery has requested the City Council of the City of Lone Tree, acting as the Local Licensing Authority, grant a Hotel and Entertainment Liquor License at Newk’s Eatery, 10012 Commons Street, Suite #100, Lone Tree, CO 80124 to dispense Malt, Vinous and Spirituous liquors by the drink for consumption on the premises. The Public Hearing on the application will be held at the Lone Tree Civic Center, Council Chambers, 8527 Lone Tree Parkway, Lone Tree, CO 80124, on Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at 7:00 p.m.

Front Range Fast Casual Lone Tree, LLC; Managing Member: CPC Capital: Samuel Freitag, 2700 W. 112th Str, Leawood, KS, 66211, Members: Oread Holdings: James Schwartz,

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Malt, Vinous and Spirituous liquors by the 7pense September 7, 2017 on the premises. The drink for consumption

Public Hearing on the application will be held at the Lone Tree Civic Center, Council Chambers, 8527 Lone Tree Parkway, Lone Tree, CO 80124, on Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at 7:00 p.m.

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Front Range Fast Casual Lone Tree, LLC; Managing Member: CPC Capital: Samuel Freitag, 2700 W. 112th Str, Leawood, KS, 66211, Members: Oread Holdings: James Schwartz, 13906 Mowhawk Rd, Leadwood, KS, 66224, Troy Cook, 3303 Grand Oaks Dr, Pittsburgh, KS 66761 Date of Application: July 7, 2017 Legal Notice No.: 931556 First Publication: September 7, 2017 Last Publication: September 7, 2017 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE CONCERNING PROPOSED 2018 BUDGET OF REATA NORTH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

NOTICE is hereby given that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors of the Reata North Metropolitan District for the ensuing year of 2018; that a copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of Simmons & Wheeler, P.C., 304 Inverness Way South, Suite 490, Englewood, Colorado, 80112, where the same is open for public inspection; and that such proposed budget will be considered at a public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District to be held at 8480 East Orchard Road, Suite 1000, Greenwood Village, Colorado, on Monday, September 18, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. Any elector within the District may, at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget, inspect the budget and file or register any objections thereto. REATA NORTH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: /s/ Craig Wagner, Chairman Legal Notice No.: 931559 First Publication: September 7, 2017 Last Publication: September 7, 2017 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT Chaparral High School Building Automation System Notice is hereby given that the Douglas County School District Re. 1, in the Counties of Douglas and Elbert, State of Colorado, will on September 25, 2017, at the hour of 3:00 p.m. make final settlement with Setpoint Systems for the Chaparral High School Building Automation System project.

FINAL SETTLEMENT will be made, and verified claims must be timely filed with Douglas County School District Re. 1. Failure on the part of the claimant to file such statement prior to or on the established date will relieve the School District from any and all liability for such claim.

Dated: August 29, 2017 DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT RE. 1 Tammy Taylor Secretary Board of Education

Legal Notice No.: 931557 First Publication: September 7, 2017 Last Publication: September 14, 2017 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

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Notice is hereby given that the Douglas County School District Re. 1, in the Counties of Douglas and Elbert, State of Colorado, will on September 25, 2017, at the hour of 3:00 p.m. make final settlement with Setpoint Systems for the Chaparral High School Building Automation System project.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the proposed budget for the year of 2017 has been submitted to the MILLER’S LANDING BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ("District"). Such proposed budget will be considered at a meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District to be held at 10:00 a.m. on September 11, 2017, at the offices of Spencer Fane, 1700 Lincoln Street, Suite 2000, Denver, Colorado, 80203.

NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT Chaparral High School Building Automation System

Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, material, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by Setpoint Systems, any other contractors or subcontractors in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or that supplies rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work whose claim has not been paid may, at any time up to and including the time of final settlement, file a Verified Statement of Claim with the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim with the Board of Education of such School District at the school district’s Construction Department, 620 Wilcox St, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104 on or before September 25, 2017. FINAL SETTLEMENT will be made, and verified claims must be timely filed with Douglas County School District Re. 1. Failure on the part of the claimant to file such statement prior to or on the established date will relieve the School District from any and all liability for such claim. Dated: August 29, 2017 DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT RE. 1 Tammy Taylor Secretary Board of Education Legal Notice No.: 931557 First Publication: September 7, 2017 Last Publication: September 14, 2017 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED BUDGET NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the proposed budget for the year of 2017 has been submitted to the MILLER’S LANDING BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ("District"). Such proposed budget will be considered at a meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District to be held at 10:00 a.m. on September 11, 2017, at the offices of Spencer Fane, 1700 Lincoln Street, Suite 2000, Denver, Colorado, 80203. Copies of the proposed 2017 budget, if required, are available for public inspection with District Counsel at 1700 Lincoln Street, Suite 2000, Denver, Colorado, 80203. Any interested elector within the District may, at any time prior to final adoption of the 2017 budget, file or register any objections thereto. Dated: August 30, 2017 MILLER’S LANDING BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT By: /s/ Hampton Barclay, Secretary Legal Notice No.: 931564 First Publication: September 7, 2017 Last Publication: September 7, 2017 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED BUDGET

Copies of the proposed 2017 budget, if required, are available for public inspection with District Counsel at 1700 Lincoln Street, Suite 2000, Denver, Colorado, 80203. Any interested elector within the District may, at any time prior to final adoption of the 2017 budget, file or register any objections thereto. Dated: August 30, 2017 MILLER’S LANDING BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT By: /s/ Hampton Barclay, Secretary Legal Notice No.: 931564 First Publication: September 7, 2017 Last Publication: September 7, 2017 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

Public Works Engineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104, until Wednesday, October 18, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. This project consists of the acquisition and implementation of an integrated asset management and workflow system for the Traffic Division.

City and County

The Request for Proposals (RFP) Documents will be available after 10:00 a.m. on Monday, September 11, 2017, through Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System Website (www.rockymountainbidsystem.com). RFP Documents are not available for purchase through Douglas County Government and can only be accessed from the above-mentioned website. Electronic versions of the RFP Documents obtained by any other means than as described above may not be complete or accurate, and it is the Offeror’s responsibility to obtain a complete set of the RFP Documents. A PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 4, 2017, 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 Krista Deibert, Engineering Contracts Specialist, by 12:00 p.m. on Friday, September 22, 2017. Offerors must submit one (1) unbound paper copy and one (1) electronic copy (in pdf format, on a flash drive) of their Proposal no later than Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. Douglas County will not accept or consider Proposals which are time stamped at the place of receipt after the specified due date and time. Douglas County will not accept or consider emailed or faxed Proposals. Proposals should be hand-delivered or mailed to the location below: Douglas County Government Department of Public Works Engineering 100 Third Street, Suite 220 Castle Rock, CO 80104 Attn: Krista Deibert, Engineering Contracts Specialist

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and all Proposals, to waive formalities, informalities, or irregularities contained in a Proposal and furthermore, to award a Contract for items therein, either in whole or in part, if it is deemed to be in the best interest of Douglas County to do so. Additionally, Douglas County reserves the right to negotiate optional items and/or services with the successful Offeror. Any questions on the RFP Documents shall be directed to Krista Deibert, Engineering Contracts Specialist, at 303.660.7490.

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Legal Notice No.: 931565 First Publication: September 7, 2017 Last Publication: September 14, 2017 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Meridian Metropolitan District will make final payment at their offices located at 12111 E. Belford Avenue, Englewood, CO 80112, on or after 9:00 a.m. on September 29, 2017 to Kitko Construction, Inc., for all work done by said contractor on the Bathroom Remodel, all of said construction being within or near the boundaries of Douglas County, Colorado. Any person co-partnership association of persons company or corporation that has furnished labor materials provisions or other supplies used or consumed by such Contractor or his Subcontractors in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done and whose claim therefore has not been paid by the Contractor or his Subcontractor at any time up to and including the time of final settlement for the work contracted to be done is required to file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim to Meridian Metropolitan District 12111 E. Belford Avenue, Englewood, CO 80112 at or before the time and date hereinabove shown. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement of claim prior to final settlement will release the Meridian Metropolitan District, its Board of Directors, officer’s agents and employees of and from any and all liability for such claim.

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Proposals for TRAFFIC OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR THE DOUGLAS COUNTY TRAFFIC DIVISION; DOUGLAS COUNTY PROJECT NUMBER TF 2017-024 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 Wednesday, October 18, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. This project consists of the acquisition and implementation of an integrated asset management and workflow system for the Traffic Division. The Request for Proposals (RFP) Documents will be available after 10:00 a.m. on Monday, September 11, 2017, through Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System Website (www.rockymountainbidsystem.com). RFP Documents are not available for purchase through Douglas County Government and can only be accessed from the above-mentioned website. Electronic versions of the RFP Documents obtained by any other means than as described above may not be complete or accurate, and it is the Offeror’s responsibility to obtain a complete set of the RFP Documents.

Douglas County reserves the right to reject any and all Proposals, to waive formalities, informalities, or irregularities contained in a Proposal and furthermore, to award a Contract for items therein, either in whole or in part, if it is deemed to be in the best interest of Douglas County to do so. Additionally, Douglas County reserves the right to negotiate optional items and/or services with the successful Offeror. Any questions on the RFP Documents shall be directed to Krista Deibert, Engineering Contracts Specialist, at 303.660.7490.

BY THE ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MERIDIAN METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

By: /s/ Eric Hecox Secretary to the Board Legal Notice No: 931551 First Publication : September 7, 2017 Last Publication: September 14, 2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Legal Notice No.: 931565 First Publication: September 7, 2017 Last Publication: September 14, 2017 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

A PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 4, 2017, 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 Krista Deibert, Engineering Contracts Specialist, by 12:00 p.m. on Friday, September 22, 2017.

Facts do not cease to exist because they are ignored.

Offerors must submit one (1) unbound paper copy and one (1) electronic copy (in pdf format, on a flash drive) of their Proposal no later than Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. Douglas County will not accept or consider Proposals which are time stamped at the place of receipt after the specified due date and time. Douglas County will not accept or consider emailed or faxed Proposals. Proposals should be hand-delivered or mailed to the location below: Douglas County Government Department of Public Works Engineering 100 Third Street, Suite 220 Castle Rock, CO 80104 Attn: Krista Deibert, Engineering Contracts Specialist

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Legal Notice No.: 931565 First Publication: September 7, 2017 Last Publication: September 14, 2017 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

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