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PURSUING THE POST: Interim superintendent says she’ll seek the job on a permanent basis P4 ‘THEY KNEW HIS HISTORY’: Law enforcement was aware killer of deputy posed a potential threat, sheriff says P6 THE INS AND OUTS: In Highlands Ranch, shopping centers are an ever-changing landscape P10
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practice Preparation is key for coach with most wins in Colorado high school girls basketball history BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORDOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
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here were no sports for girls at the middle school Caryn Jarocki attended in the Chicago area, so she kept the scorebook for the boys. That didn’t sit well with Jarocki. “That made me angry because I was good and could play,” said Jarocki, 56. “I got into high school and they had basketball. I always loved playing and I always wanted to coach it. I love giving my kids my love for the game.” Jarocki’s passion for the game has translated into the most victories of any girls basketball coach in Colorado history. Last month, she won her 600th game. Jarocki, 56, played three years at the University of Denver and coached for 11 seasons at Colorado Academy in Denver. She has been the head coach for the past 20 seasons at Highlands Ranch High School and her teams have won seven state championships, most recently in 2011. Her first state title was in 2000. “She has built a tradition and a program there that just feeds off itself and is so solid,” said Bruce Wright, the former Highlands Ranch athletic director. “It is geared toward helping
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Highlands Ranch coach Caryn Jarocki has compiled more wins than any girls basketball coach in state history.
ATOP THE LIST Colorado girls high school basketball coaches with the most victories: • Caryn Jarocki, Highlands Ranch/Colorado Academy: *607 • Bill Bradley, ThunderRidge/Monarch: 465 • John Mraule, Montrose: 462 • Mike Croell, Broomfield: 457 • Gail Hook, Monarch/Centaurus: 432 *Through games of Jan. 13. kids to be their best. It continues to build off itself.” In her 32nd season as a head coach, Jarocki has compiled 607 victories in games through Jan. 13 and never has had a losing season as a head coach. She has averaged 19.5 wins a season. At Highlands Ranch she has won 20.3 games a season going into the cur-
rent campaign and the Falcons have averaged 22.3 victories in the past 11 seasons. “Teams are different and players are different,” Jarocki said. “You have to find what each team is good at and put the pieces together. I’ve gotten better at that over the years. “My favorite part of the day is going to practice ... It is a privilege.” Talking about practice At practice, Jarocki demands that her players concentrate on details and work hard on defense. “She wants us to have that intensity and always play tough. That’s what she stresses the most,” said senior guard Tommi Olson. SEE JAROCKI, P24
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Fire district mergers picking up steam
MY NAME IS Sonya Ellingboe has lived in Littleton since 1956, and has been closely involved with the city’s arts scene for decades. Photo by David Gilbert
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Arts writer for Colorado Community Media, longtime Littleton resident About me I was born in Columbus, Ohio, in 1930. My mother was an art teacher and my dad taught economics. We moved to Pittsburgh, and my dad taught at the university there for the rest of his career. There was a lot of art in our lives. My mother would take me to museums, and my dad would bring me books. I met Jack Ellingboe in college, and we were married right after I graduated. I worked in a library until our son John was born. In 1956 we moved to Littleton so Jack could work at Marathon Oil. Back then, we said they paid salaries in scenery — you could make more money elsewhere, but it was just so beautiful here. Life in Littleton We bought a home in Aberdeen Village. The streets weren’t paved yet — Ridge Road and County Line were still dirt. Jack served on city council, and we had four children together: John, Kirsten, Karen and Bruce. My life was pretty much feeding kids and schlepping them around. I still took time out to get a babysitter so I could go to the art museum, or I would take a class or something so I could talk to big people. We opened a book store called Bookhouse in 1970. Jack and I divorced in 1981, and I had to close the bookstore in 1986 because the big box stores were carrying the new best sellers for what
I was paying wholesale. My friend Gretchen Peacock invited me to work at her new newspaper, the Littleton Times. I was like the office manager, but I started writing about the arts too. Sometimes we were up until 3 in the morning doing pasteup. The Healeys bought the paper in the early 1990s, and folded it into the Littleton Independent. Encouraging the arts Watching Littleton get more creative and encouraging the arts was what fired me up and still does. I remember suggesting to city council that we spend 1 percent of the budget on art, like Denver does, and they were absolutely horrified. I sat on the Fine Arts Committee at Bemis Library, and later helped start the Town Hall Arts Center. Hudson Gardens was another important thing for me. Evelyn and King Hudson were close personal friends of mine. Family is important to me, and so is making art accessible to as many people as possible. I feel my mission in writing stories isn’t to slam something, but to get people off their sofas to go see it. Littleton has changed so much, but I’ve been involved in much of it. I get nostalgic about old things that get overwhelmed, but I think we need to be changing and gaining. I hope I’m remembered as someone who encouraged people to participate in what pleases them. Getting involved in your community makes a huge difference in how your life proceeds. Be open to new ideas, even if you sense pretty fast you won’t agree. Keep listening. I’m not big on advice — I’ve been a joiner, and I recommend it. If you have suggestions for My Name Is, please contact David Gilbert at dgilbert@coloradocommunitymedia.com.
The clock is ticking. The new year means Littleton is now less than a year away from the departure of its two fire partners — the districts that contract with the city for fire protection — which will officially merge with South Metro Fire Rescue starting Jan. 1, 2019. Littleton City Council has announced it will seek to join forces with South Metro, a large consolidated district that already covers much of the south metro area, rather than allow Littleton Fire Rescue, the city’s firefighting force, to hang on as a much-reduced stand-alone district. The nature of that consolidation is yet to be worked out, however. The city’s fire partners, Highlands Ranch Metro District and Littleton Fire Protection District, which cover areas surrounding the city proper, are slated to fully unify with South Metro. Voters in the districts will participate in a special election on May 8 to decide whether to allow South Metro to expand its boundaries to cover them. Unification will go forward regardless of the outcome of the votes, though South Metro plans to keep holding elections in the hopes of passage if the initial bid fails. The City of Littleton, though, will likely start off with South Metro on different footing. “Currently, we’re thinking that we’ll start by contracting for service with South Metro,” said Littleton Mayor Debbie Brinkman. “There has been some chatter coming from staff about going for a full unification, and going before the voters as early as November. Unless I hear a compelling reason, I suggest we work under a contract, ideally less than three years or around a year, in order to stabilize everything and make sure
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the community is ready for the larger vote.” South Metro Fire Chief Bob Baker said the idea of a short-term contract isn’t ideal. “It wouldn’t have to be long-term, but we’re not very interested in a one-year contract for service,” Baker said. “You’re having to employ people to cover an area. If that contract’s not renewed, you have the difficulty of what to do with the employees. We would really prefer to just fully cover Littleton.” Baker said his staff and attorneys are drafting a memorandum of understanding to present to Littleton’s city council, which he anticipates will be presented to Littleton City Council in early March. Money matters In the meantime, Brinkman said, city staff will be conducting a financial analysis to determine the difference in costs to homeowners once South Metro takes over firefighting in Littleton. Currently, Littleton homeowners pay a mill levy of 6.662, which covers fire protection and a host of other services. South Metro’s rate for coverage is 9.25 mills. Brinkman said it’s not yet clear how much funding will be freed up by no longer having to do administrative duties and maintain fire equipment, but she recognizes that a fee increase is likely. “We don’t know yet where that will be burdened,” Brinkman said. “The smart people who look at spreadsheets are better at understanding how these numbers fall into place. We need to look at every scenario, then we’ll need to talk to the community.” Brinkman said she wanted to dispel rumors she’s heard. “We are not going to drain our reserves to pay for this,” Brinkman said. “That money is for an emergency. It’s just not on the table.” SEE MERGERS, P11
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Strive to Thrive offers hot meal and assistance. The Strive to Thrive Resource Fair will be held on Tuesday, January 30 from 4-6 p.m. at the Calvary Chapel, 1100 Caprice Drive in Castle Rock. For free transportation to/ from the event contact Douglas County First Call prior to January 29 at 303.660.7519. Visit www. douglas.co.us and search for Community of Care for more information.
Vacancies open for civic-minded history buffs The Douglas County Historic Preservation Board has immediate openings for residents with experience or knowledge in helping to preserve the area’s history and heritage. Those interested may fill out an online application by January 31, 2018. Visit www.douglas.co.us and search for Historic Preservation Board.
2018 Property Tax Notification Beginning the week of Jan. 16 property owners in Douglas County will receive one of two property tax information-types by U.S. mail. Visit www.douglascotax. com to pay your taxes online. For more information visit www.douglas.co.us/treasurer. Have an Amazon Echo device? Enable the Douglas County skill and say “Alexa, ask Douglas County, How do I pay my property taxes?”
Art Encounters Call for Entries Have you considered submitting your artwork to the Douglas County Art Encounters public art program? All applications for entry must be received via online entry at www.callforentry.org no later than Feb. 9. Selected work will be on display from May 2018 - June 2019. For more information visit www.douglas.co.us/ artencounters/
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Interim superintendent will apply for permanent position School board picks search firm at special meeting BY ALEX DEWIND ADEWIND@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Douglas County School District interim Superintendent Erin Kane has announced that she will apply for the permanent superintendent position. “Many of you have asked me if I intend to apply,” Kane wrote in a Jan. 8 email to parents. “My family and I have been carefully considering that question for the past couple of months — and I have decided to apply for the permanent position.” Kane The school board has decided to do a national search for the position. In late December, board members selected Ray and Associates, a firm that specializes in national school executive searches, for the task. A permanent superintendent is expected to be selected by the first week of April, according to school board President David Ray. Kane was hired in 2016 after Elizabeth Fagen resigned to take a position in the Humble Independent School District in Texas. Many teachers and parents blamed Fagen, who was hired in 2010 by a school board majority of reform-minded members, for policies that led to an exodus of teachers and administrators over the past several years. During her tenure, the school board severed ties with the teachers’ union. In January 2016, the Douglas County School Board extended Kane’s contract through the 2017-18 school year. Hiring a permanent superintendent was a hot topic during last year’s election. Four anti-reform candidates who supported a national superintendent search were elected to the school board. The outcome marked a shift in power after eight years of an oftencontroversial majority board. On Dec. 4, the new school board voted 7-0 to hire a firm to conduct a national search for a new superintendent. In the decision process, the school board considered two other options: conducting a regional search in-house or hiring Kane as permanent superintendent. “I do see that it is an investment,” board member Wendy Vogel said of a national search at the Dec. 4 meeting. “And it is something that will pay off in the long run for us and specifically for our students.” After interviewing three national search firms at length, Ray and fellow board member Kevin Leung at a Dec.
30 special meeting recommended the school board select Ray and Associates, a search firm based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The school board unanimously approved the firm. Ray noted the firm’s experience in Colorado — last year, Ray and Associates conducted a superintendent search for Jeffco Public Schools and it is currently leading a superintendent search for Boulder Valley School District. “I really think as we were looking at who they actually assisted, they had more experience with larger school districts like ours,” Ray said at the meeting. He also commented on the firm’s selection process. Ray and Associates uses research-based tools and videotapes candidate interviews, expediting and making the process more efficient, as well as saving money on travel expenses, said Ray. The cost of the firm, excluding travel expenses, is $40,000. The money will come from the school board’s budget, which is used for costs such as legal expenses and conferences. To fund the search, the board reprioritized its budget and discontinued contracting with a lobbyist to save money, Ray said. “This is certainly a big decision that impacts the learning of 68,000 kids and we are taking it very seriously,” said Ray. “We have a very rigorous process in place.” Ray and Associates, which has conducted roughly 2,000 searches in 42 years, will recruit candidates based on a profile created by the Douglas County School Board, with input from the community. Forums will be held across Douglas County on Jan. 23 and 24 to allow community members to voice the qualities they want in a superintendent. Locations are listed at www.dcsdk12.org/superintendentsearch. “It’s also going to be a conversation around what are the things in our district that we want to preserve and what are things that we want a leader to help us with to move us forward,” Ray said. “It will really be those types of questions that people can weigh in on.” Ray and Associates will spend an agreed-upon amount of time recruiting and then will spend 10 days conducting “thorough” background investigations of each candidate, explained Bill Newman, a representative of Ray and Associates, at the special meeting. When the search is narrowed down to three candidates, there will be more opportunities for public input. Information about special meetings and the search process will be updated on DCSD’s website. “I think engaging the public on the front end is a good idea because it gives them buy-in,” Newman said. “And we encourage them to attend meetings where it’s open to the public relating to the search.”
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Superheroes unite at rec center
Southridge Recreation Center bustled with excitement the morning of Jan. 13 as children suited up in their favorite superhero costumes bolted around the upstairs auditorium. At Superheroes Unite, an annual event hosted by the Highlands Ranch Community Association, Batman and Robin gave the young participants a lesson in being a superhero. The morning event drew nearly 200 residents for snacks, treats and photo ops.
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Kids pose with real-life superheroes the morning of Jan. 13 at Southridge Recreation Center, 4800 McArthur Ranch Road. Highlands Ranch Community Association hosts the annual event, Superheroes Unite, which this year drew nearly 200 people.
Batman hands out treats to kids dressed as superheroes at HRCA’s annual Superheroes Unite event on morning of Jan. 13 at Southridge Recreation Center. PHOTOS BY ALEX DEWIND
The Woods brothers stop for a snap at Superheroes Unite on Jan. 13 at Southridge Recreation Center. Hosted by HRCA, the annual event gives kids an opportunity to meet real-life superheroes.
Patrick Donahue, 3, left, and Ryder Goike, 3, sport their best superhero costumes at Superheroes Unite.
Oscar Thompson, 4, is mesmerized by balloons at HRCA’s Superheroes Unite event .
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Gunman lured deputies to apartment, sheriff says Riehl used multiple firearms, surveillance cameras in battle with law enforcement
the officers except Pelle were released from the hospital by the night of Jan. 1, but Pelle was expected to make a full recovery.
BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
The 911 call that brought deputies to a Highlands Ranch apartment for a second time on New Year’s Eve was a strategic and calculated move, Douglas County Sheriff Tony Spurlock said. Matthew Riehl, who made the call, believed he would have the advantage there, the sheriff said. Riehl had set up barricades and surveillance cameras. He had multiple guns and plenty of ammunition inside his second-floor apartment. “I do believe that he lured them back on that second call based upon the type of call it was and what he was saying and what he was doing,” Spurlock said. Riehl killed Deputy Zackari Parrish and wounded six others — four officers and two civilians — before he was shot to death by a regional SWAT team. Riehl was going through a manic episode, deputies said. Spurlock said he wants to be sensitive to the fact that Riehl was experiencing a mentalhealth crisis. “But I don’t want to blame it on mental health, by any means,” he said more than a week after the shooting. As questions remained about why Riehl opened fire on deputies, the Douglas County Sheriff ’s Office released to the media hours of body camera footage, chronicling the events that unfolded at the Copper Canyon Apartments on Dec. 31. Deputy down “Matthew, come out,” Deputy
This still image taken from a body camera video released by the sheriff’s office shows members of the regional SWAT team securing the perimeter near Matthew Riehl’s apartment on Dec. 31. COURTESY PHOTO Taylor Davis implored as deputies entered Riehl’s home with a key his roommate provided. Riehl, 37, a U.S. Army veteran and former lawyer, was well-known to law enforcement in Colorado and Wyoming. He’d been investigated by University of Wyoming police and reportedly harassed Lone Tree police, for which the Douglas County Sheriff ’s Office was considering criminal charges. But the district attorney’s office said Riehl’s actions were most likely protected by the First Amendment. Numerous red flags raised about Riehl’s mental wellbeing resulted in officers conducting welfare checks, sometimes at the request of his family, and attempting to determine if he needed any intervention. Then, on New Year’s Eve, officers visited Riehl for the last time. The situation quickly escalated from a domestic disturbance call to a mental health call to a standoff with law enforcement. Four Douglas County
Sheriff ’s Office deputies and a sergeant moved single file into Riehl’s apartment, shoving their way through a barricade. Davis, the first deputy in line, held up a shield as they called numerous times to Riehl, who was holed up in his bedroom. Before entering his apartment, deputies determined Riehl was going through a manic episode. Their last encounter, less than an hour earlier, ended with him slamming a door in their face. Now, they were attempting to place him on a mental health hold. Body camera video shows the deputies calling to Riehl five times, asking him to come out. Riehl is heard yelling to them from inside his room. Deputies kick his door four times, and then, a flurry of gunshots burst from Riehl’s bedroom. A gaping hole appears in the door almost instantly. Deputies Michael Doyle and Jeff Pelle take a few steps outside the apartment when they realize two of their comrades, Davis and Parrish, are trapped
inside. They immediately turn back. “He’s down,” one deputy says of Parrish. The deputy calls for cover as he drops to the ground. Between the deputy and Parrish is Riehl’s bedroom. He begins to crawl forward, reaching for Parrish, when another round of bullets rains down on them. Doyle and Pelle cry out as they’re hit, and are forced to retreat, leaving Parrish and Davis behind. In the chaos, however, Pelle and Doyle had not seen Davis run to another bedroom. There, she smashed the window and jumped from the second story to escape the ambush, although she too had been shot. Only Parrish remained inside, where he stayed with the gunman for nearly 90 minutes before SWAT officers could reach him. Parrish died of multiple gunshot wounds. Deputies Davis, Doyle and Pelle and Castle Rock police officer Tom O’Donnell and two civilians were wounded by Riehl. All
‘Open the door’ The first 911 call that brought deputies to Riehl’s apartment Dec. 31 came at 3 a.m., and it was in a noise complaint. The second call, made by Riehl, came at 5:14 a.m. for an alleged domestic assault. The first deputy arrived on scene at 5:17 a.m. At 5:57 a.m., Riehl fired the first shots at officers. By 7:30 a.m., Riehl’s rampage had been stopped by the SWAT team. Eight body camera videos released by the sheriff ’s office Jan. 9 piece together the events that unfolded that morning. The standoff itself lasted less than two hours, but the videos, each from a different officer, are a combined 7 1/2 hours of footage. The footage shows deputies’ repeated attempts to communicate with Riehl before deciding to detain him on a mental health hold. “It’s Zack. Matt, open the door,” Parrish called to Riehl through his closed apartment door during the second 911 call they responded to at Riehl’s home. Parrish identified himself nearly 10 times in response to Riehl’s insistent requests for him to do so. In addition to following deputies as they enter Riehl’s cluttered apartment and capturing the moment Riehl opened fire on them through his closed bedroom door, the videos show law enforcement swarming to the scene, evacuating residents, scaling balconies, strategizing and conducting the raid that ended Riehl’s life. No evidence of threat Police records show Riehl’s SEE INVESTIGATION, P7
Law enforcement wanted to charge Riehl before shooting Attorneys believed suspect was protected by freedom of speech BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Law enforcement officers were actively searching for ways to criminally charge Matthew Riehl, the suspect in
a New Year’s Eve shooting that left Douglas County Deputy Zackari Parrish dead, for his behavior in the weeks before the shooting because local police considered it harassment, documents show. Prior to the shooting, a deputy had visited Riehl to determine if he needed “some sort of intervenRiehl tion.” On Dec. 31, Riehl was shot to death
by a SWAT team after killing Parrish and wounding four other officers and two civilians. Authorities say he fired more than 100 rounds at officers. Investigative reports and email exchanges obtained by Colorado Community Media show law enforcement grappling with how to respond to Riehl’s behavior toward law enforcement. Ultimately, a lawyer with the district attorney’s office said it would not be appropriate to charge Riehl and doing so would potentially violate his First Amendment rights.
A Douglas County Sheriff ’s Office detective began investigating information provided by the Lone Tree Police Department concerning Riehl in late November. The police department reported Riehl was harassing a specific officer and the city’s municipal court. The alleged harassment began after the Lone Tree police officer issued Riehl a speeding ticket on Nov. 10. The detective’s reports show Riehl was initially uncooperative with the officer, SEE SHOOTER, P8
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‘He’s very manic and very upset right now’ BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
The following are partial descriptions of what is shown in body camera footage from Deputy Zackari Parrish and Deputy Michael Doyle during the law enforcement response to Matthew Riehl’s apartment on Dec. 31. Parrish’s view The 35-minute portion of Parrish’s body camera footage released Jan. 9 illustrates what happened after the first of two 911 calls came in Dec. 31. Parrish appears to be the first deputy on scene and waits until others arrive before approaching Riehl’s apartment at the Copper Canyon complex off County Line Road. He tells a deputy, who is not visible in the footage, “There’s a camera” on Riehl’s apartment door. The two then approach the second-story apartment and knock. Riehl opens the door and greets officers. “My roommate freaked out on me and came at me,” he tells them as his roommate enters the room.
Deputies separate the two men — Riehl is taken outside and Parrish remains inside with Riehl’s roommate. Over the next 30 minutes, at least three deputies interview both Riehl and the roommate about an argument between the two that night. They learn the two met while working at Walmart and have lived together for several months. Only the roommate’s name is on the lease. The roommate tells Parrish the argument began when he confronted Riehl around 1:25 a.m. for yelling out their door. He was concerned because the two received a noise complaint the day before, he said. The roommate remains calm but confused as he talks with deputies about Riehl’s behavior. Meanwhile, Riehl claims he called authorities after becoming concerned with his roommate for allegedly not knowing what year it was and because he felt unsafe in the earlier confrontation. Riehl also claims he called out of concern for his roommate’s health after he shined a light in his eyes. At one point, while Parrish
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family reported he was bipolar and had post-traumatic stress disorder from a year’s deployment to Iraq in 2009. Police at the University of Wyoming, where Riehl obtained his law degree, investigated him in the fall for making what a spokesman called “alarming” social media posts about the university’s law college and its professors. They increased security. They warned students, faculty and staff. And later, they alerted police in Lone Tree, where Riehl was believed to be living, about his behavior. The Lone Tree Police Department had a relationship with Riehl of its own. Starting in November, Riehl began “harassing” an officer who issued him a speeding ticket, and the city’s municipal court, in an effort to get the officer fired and the ticket dismissed, the department has said. Later that month, when his behavior escalated, the department contacted the Douglas County Sheriff ’s Office to investigate, as by that time, Riehl had moved to Highlands Ranch, which is in unincorporated Douglas County. Officials determined there was no evidence Riehl had made any direct threats toward anyone. ‘They knew his history’ In speaking with Colorado Community Media the day of the Jan. 9 release of the videos, Spurlock said authorities found 15 weapons in Riehl’s apartment, 11 of
interviews the roommate in the apartment, Riehl is heard loudly yelling “assault, assault, rape, rape, rape” outside as he’s interviewed by another deputy. Parrish walks down the stairs to them where Riehl is being held against a wall by the deputy. The two are arguing about Riehl providing identification. The situation de-escalates and Parrish returns to speak with the roommate upstairs. “It sounds like he might have some mental issues,” Parrish later tells the roommate, who says he hopes Riehl will be moving out soon. Deputies cleared the call at 3:44 a.m. As they leave, Riehl is heard shouting, “Happy new year.” Doyle’s view Approximately 40 minutes of body camera footage from Doyle shows deputies’ efforts to speak with Riehl during the second 911 call before deciding to place him on a mental health hold. When Parrish first knocks on the door, Riehl can be heard from inside the apartment repeatedly asking
which were functional. Riehl used four firearms — a shotgun, an M4 rifle, an M16 rifle and a .45-caliber handgun — during the confrontation with law enforcement, the sheriff said. A joint investigation with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives determined all Riehl’s weapons were legally purchased between 2010 and 2016. Riehl also used two surveillance cameras, one posted outside his apartment and the other inside, to observe law enforcement before and during the shooting, Spurlock said. “They didn’t have the advantage of knowing that he had a video camera on them at all times,” Spurlock said of his deputies. “We do know that he used those cameras in the attack on us based on how he was laying down gunfire.” Despite Riehl’s history with law enforcement, he had no formal criminal record. Still, the four deputies and their sergeant were aware of his past when they responded to the two 911 calls from Riehl’s apartment the morning of the shooting, the sheriff said. They also knew from his roommate that Riehl had guns. “They knew his history and they knew his propensity to have some mental-health issues,” Spurlock said. “That’s why there were four deputies and a supervisor. Otherwise that call would have been two deputies. Any other mental health call doesn’t get the attention that this individual got. “Once they determined that they were going to take him to the hospital, they did some additional things for protection purposes. They brought a shield with them that they probably don’t (normally) take out of their cars on these kinds of cases.”
Parrish to identify himself. Deputy Taylor Davis stands just to Parrish’s right on the top few steps and Doyle positions himself midway up the stairwell for most the encounter. Parrish complies with Riehl’s insistent requests, often saying, “It’s Zack. Matt, open the door.” He identifies himself nearly 10 times before Riehl agrees to speak with them face-to-face. “Are you OK,” Parrish asks once he does. Davis, who’d stood prepared with her gun drawn, quietly holsters her weapon. Douglas County Sheriff Tony Spurlock said deputies knew Riehl had guns. Riehl is extremely agitated. He’s upset about their earlier visit where he says they did not help him after he reported his roommate assaulted him. Parrish confirms with Riehl there was no physical assault and offers to give Riehl a number to the county’s civil division. Riehl insists on filing a restraining order immediately and claims he’s already called the civil division. “Did you not get that message,” he says before slamming the door.
Riehl can then be heard shouting and ranting from inside the apartment. Parrish resumes calling to him through the closed door. By now, deputies have decided to detain him on an “M-1” mental health hold. An M-1 is a hold approved by the Colorado Department of Human Services for people who need to be hospitalized due to risky behavior. “Let’s back off this door in case he does get a gun,” Parrish tells Davis, and the two take a few steps away. Doyle is heard saying into his radio, “He’s very manic and very upset right now.” Riehl resumes repeatedly demanding for Parrish to identify himself, which he does. The deputies leave a few minutes later when Riehl does not come to the door. The body camera footage goes silent sometime between 5:35 a.m. and the 5:57 a.m. shooting but they can be seen talking among each other on the apartment grounds. Spurlock said in a video statement released Jan. 8 that the deputies spent that time forming a plan to get Riehl help.
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and although he eventually became compliant, remained on scene after the ticket was issued to watch officers in his rearview mirror. Riehl then “embarked on an email campaign,” according to the detective’s report. Riehl also posted numerous YouTube videos about the incident, including a slew of insults directed at the officer. Riehl sent multiple emails to the Lone Tree police officer. In one email, he insulted the officer and stated he was more qualified to do his job. He sent 15 emails to the City of Lone Tree Municipal Court between Nov. 15 and Dec. 5, disparaging the officer and seeking to have the ticket dismissed. In one of the emails, Riehl wrote the officer’s personal address, which he later shared on Twitter. He also compared Lone Tree police
officers to Nazis and refused to attend a court appearance that resulted from his speeding ticket, saying the court was run by corrupt officers. The reports also show that as recently as Dec. 5, a deputy accompanied by a clinician visited Riehl to determine if he was “in need of some sort of intervention.” Riehl asked if the deputy had a warrant, and after learning they did not, the report says Riehl “replied that they had interrupted his movie and proceeded to slam the door.” Emails sent between the sheriff ’s office detective, Phil Domenico, and an attorney with the 18th Judicial District Attorney’s Office, Senior Deputy District Attorney Doug Bechtel, show officials debating if and how they could bring criminal charges against Riehl. The detective considered charges for harassment, posting the personal information of a law enforcement officer online, attempting to influence a public servant and intimidating a witness.
Throughout his investigation, however, Domenico said he did not find evidence Riehl made direct threats toward anyone or their property — only that his emails contained “a lot of rambling and rhetoric” and that Riehl spoke “very ill” of the Lone Tree police officer. Domenico provided his reports to the 18th Judicial District Attorney’s Office and asked if an email Riehl wrote to the Lone Tree police officer mentioning the officer’s wife and commenting on Riehl’s skills as a marksman finally warranted criminal charges. “I should have your job. I’m smarter than you. I’m better qualified. I have combat proven medical training and I’ve practiced in Federal court. You are a fumbling lying perjuring buffoon,” Riehl wrote to the police officer, according to Domenico’s report. Riehl went on to say he wanted the officer’s house and pension but told the officer, “you can keep your wife and the dog if you have one.” The quote ends with Riehl saying,
“I could drive circles around you and if it ever came down to it, you know I’m a more disciplined marksman than your shaking pathetic lying (expletive).” In an email dated Dec. 14, Bechtel said the office did not believe charges were appropriate, stating Riehl was likely protected by the First Amendment, “especially given the wide latitude since we are public officials.” Bechtel suggested telling Riehl to stop his communications could create grounds for harassment charges if Riehl were to ignore that request. “We have an argument that when a suspect continues to communicate after a clear `Do not contact me’ communication, that it is for the purpose of annoying, harassing or alarming. In this case, the defendant’s intent seems to be to get the ticket dismissed,” Bechtel said after explaining pursuing the case in court as it stood then would likely be unsuccessful. “We do not believe,” Bechtel wrote, “there is a likelihood of success at trial.”
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What is your story as a couple? Wendy: We met when we were 13 years old. My friends and his friends ran in a similar circle. We dated as seniors in high school in Denver. We both kind of traveled our paths in our 20s. We always had a connection, ever since we met. We reconnected and got married when we were 32 years old. We’ve been married for 14 years. We have two boys, 12 and 13 years old. Erik: As a family, we love to travel. Our boys definitely have the bug. We like going to the mountains, hiking, skiing and spending time together.
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What are some of the benefits of float tanks and who is your target demographic? Erik: It’s physically restorative; it’s quieting and provides mental recovery; it decreases inflammation. It’s like meditation on steroids. It’s magical to let your body have the space to heal. There is so much magnesium sulfate in the tub, which many people lack, that it pushes it into the body. Wendy: We see high-functioning CEOs, people with PTSD and chronic pain; kids that have overstimulation; elite athletes. It helps with anti-aging and weight and hormone recovery.
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The standard is more like a hot tub in the industry — the water stays in pods for multiple uses. The water in our tubs, which are from Budapest, is 100 percent evacuated, filtered, sterilized and cleaned after every use. It’s as good as it gets. Cleanliness is critical in this industry.
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Why did you want to invest in Orangetheory Fitness? Wendy: We have a consulting and lending business and through that we built relationships with founders of Massage Envy, European Wax Center and Orangetheory Fitness, which we got fortunate to be in on. Orangetheory provides a platform of accessibility to the masses — it provides a place where all walks of life and fitness goals can work out together. We were the first area representative for Orangetheory in Colorado — we now have 26 locations with more than 23,000 members and expect to have 30 locations by the end of the year. Erik: Our goal was always to contribute to other people. Orangetheory is a product that is designed around a lifestyle. It’s a full-body workout, using a heart rate monitor, endurance, strength and power. It’s nice to know where you are — if you have a target, you go somewhere.
Wendy and Erik Skaalerud stand next to a float tank at their new business, Inngi Float, 9567 S. University Blvd., in Highlands Ranch. The float tank differs from others in the industry in its cleaning mechanism and its ability to open and close at a user’s discretion. ALEX DEWIND
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Highlands Ranch business owners must weigh rent prices, location To some, costs are too high in certain locations BY ALEX DEWIND ADEWIND@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
In one Highlands Ranch shopping center, a frozen yogurt shop went out of business last September. Then a nearby bike store closed its doors. The last week of November, a neighboring chiropractic business of 18 years moved. “That was where my business first opened,” said Dr. Jason McTavish, owner of Eastridge Chiropractic, which used to be in Village Center West, an outdoor shopping mall near the intersection of South University Boulevard and Highlands Ranch Parkway. “That was all I knew.” The popular destination, with chain stores like King Soopers and TJ Maxx, lost three tenants at the end of 2017: Eastridge Chiropractic, Adrenaline Cycles and BTO Self Serve Yogurt. The spaces won’t stay vacant for long: Jimmy John’s, a national restaurant chain, will soon replace Eastridge Chiropractic. A Bank of America ATM will fill BTO Self Serve Yogurt’s spot. Adrenaline Cycle’s former location remains empty. The issue reaches farther than one shopping center — in Highlands Ranch, it isn’t unusual to see one busi-
At the end of 2017, three businesses left Village Center, an outdoor shopping mall that sits west of University Boulevard near the Highlands Ranch Parkway intersection. Some business owners cited high rent costs as the reason for departure. ALEX DEWIND ness leave and another take its place. Comparing prices A handful of business owners in Village Center West pointed to rising rent costs as a reason for the departure of businesses. In the third quarter of 2017, the average lease rate for commercial office space in Highlands
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desirable location for retailers due to the demographics of the area, the ease of access and the projected growth along the (Santa Fe Drive) corridor,” LaRew said. Some business owners have seen the effects of rising rental costs in recent years. Five years ago, McTavish saw five businesses leave Village Center West, he said. “Rate increases scared most of the people out,” McTavish said. McTavish had different landlords at the shopping center since he first opened his office in 1999. But five to seven years ago, when KIMCO Realty took over, he noticed a hike in his rent and service charges, he said. KIMCO, a real estate investment trust, is one of North America’s largest publicly traded owners and operators of open-air shopping centers, according to its website. At the end of his three-year lease in 2017, McTavish said he was paying roughly $5,500 a month in rent and maintenance charges for his 1,400-square-foot space. Facing an increase in rent and complications with his rental agreement, he moved to a quieter location near Town Center, at 9090 S Ridgeline Blvd, where his rent is “half as much.” Rick Turner, leasing representative for KIMCO, said the company’s leasing prices are either “in-line or slightly cheaper” than other properties in the market, comparing the shopping center to newer commercial properties off Lucent Boulevard. Turner did not return requests for specifics of any rent increases. “Highlands Ranch is a very desirable part of the market,” Turner said. A search on loopnet.com, an online commercial real estate marketplace, reveals the varying rent costs of retail properties across the community. In Town Center, a 1,309-square-foot retail space is running for about $3,000 a month. On Timberline Road, near Lincoln and Quebec, a 1,360-square-foot office space costs $2,720 a month. SEE RENT, P26
Local man arrested in connection with infant’s death BY ALEX DEWIND ADEWIND@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
A Highlands Ranch man was arrested Jan. 10 in connection with the death of his infant daughter, according to a news release from the Douglas County Sheriff ’s Office. On May 10, 2017, deputies responded to the 5300-block of Hospitality Place in Highlands Ranch to assist a 3-month-old baby who was not breathing, the release says. CPR was in progress. The baby, Aliah Howatt, was immediately transported to a local hospital,
where she was pronounced dead. After interviews and evidence collection, investigators believe James Howatt, 26, is responsible for the death of his daughter, the release says. On Jan. 4, a grand jury came back with a charge of child abuse resulting in death. A warrant was issued for Howatt on Jan. 10 Howatt and investigators took him into custody from his home, the release says. He is being held at the Douglas County jail on a $25,000 bond.
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“We’ve been in talks about this for years,” Heinemann said. “We feel we’ll be getting good contracts and improved working conditions and support. “At the end of the day this is really about wanting to provide a better service to people.” Heinemann said he anticipates that firefighters will be at the forefront of making the case for unification to voters.
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Stating their case Meanwhile, voters in Littleton Fire Protection District — which includes west Centennial, among other areas — and Highlands Ranch Metro District have received mailers from South Metro, making the case for full consolidation. The mailer, signed by Baker and South Metro Fire Rescue Board Chair Dr. Laura Simon, touts benefits of a full inclusion: “Improved service opportunities, including response times, construction and/or relocation of fire stations in the Littleton Fire Protection District, and prevention/education services.” The firefighters in the partner districts are largely looking forward to joining South Metro, said Joel Heinemann, president of the Littleton firefighters’ union.
Looking ahead Highlands Ranch Metro District General Manager Terry Nolan also plans on interacting with the community ahead of the vote, but said he’s not planning on encouraging people to vote one way or another. “I’ll be going on the road to anyone who wants to listen and talk about it starting this month,” Nolan said. “But getting out the vote isn’t the function of the metro district. We’ll be doing informative presentations.” Nolan said that Highlands Ranch homeowners currently pay a mill levy
of 18.205, which will drop by 7 when they sever ties with Littleton, but that South Metro’s rate of 9.25 makes for a net gain of 2.25 mills — or about $6.75 more per month on a house valued at $500,000. Residents of the Littleton Fire Protection District currently pay 7.67 mills. Representatives of LFPD could not immediately be reached for comment. Baker said he’s hopeful about the future of the unifications. He said Cunningham Fire Protection District, which cut ties with Littleton last year to merge with South Metro, was officially unified on Jan. 1, and that the process went well. “I’m very encouraged with what I’ve been hearing from the Cunningham folks,” Baker said. “The residents of the district never experienced any interruption in service, and the firefighters are integrating well. I’m looking forward to serving Littleton as well, and I hope they come to the conclusion that full unification is the best option.”
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Misconduct claims cloud opening of legislative session Other issues before lawmakers get little attention amid allegations BY JAMES ANDERSON AND COLLEEN SLEVIN ASSOCIATED PRESS
Colorado lawmakers started their new legislative session amid tension over unresolved sexual misconduct allegations against some of their colleagues, including one case in which a female lawmaker maintains she felt threatened after rejecting the sexual advances of a fellow Democratic lawmaker. In the Democrat-controlled House of Representatives, many Democrats, especially women, wore black — as many actors did at last week’s Golden Globe Awards — to show support for Rep. Faith Winter, who filed a formal complaint against Rep. Steve Lebsock in November. While lawmakers often bring their children to join them for the first day of the session, on Jan. 10, Winter invited two other women who have accused Lebsock of harassment to join her in the House. Outside the Capitol, about a dozen protesters greeted arriving lawmakers, lobbyists and aides — holding signs with slogans like “Time’s Up! Step Down Steve.” Lebsock, who denies the allegations and is running for state treasurer, was
present — two days after providing his colleagues copies of a 28-page document defending himself. He stoically answered “Here” during roll call. And he stood briefly, then sat back down again, as fellow Democrats gave rousing applause as House Speaker Crisanta Duran declared, “there is no place for harassment, hate speech or discrimination in this chamber.” The session began under a cloud of tension after harassment complaints were filed last fall against Lebsock, Democratic Rep. Paul Rosenthal and an undisclosed number of other lawmakers. Leaders of both chambers are formally reviewing the Legislature’s workplace harassment policy — as have several statehouses across the country. In the Republican-controlled Senate, President Kevin Grantham called for “creating a welcoming and respectful workplace environment” and declared that “I don’t think anybody here is of the belief that the status quo is working, or that action shouldn’t be taken.” The issue virtually overshadowed other priorities laid out Jan. 10 by Colorado legislative leaders for the 2018 session, including funding roads and schools, addressing the opioid crisis and tackling a superheated housing market that has limited affordable housing options for many state residents. Winter alleges that Lebsock acted aggressively toward her when she
turned down his sexual advances during an end-of-session party in 2016. She said he grabbed her elbow and that she felt threatened. Duran, also a Democrat, removed Lebsock from a committee chairmanship and called on him to resign after Winter filed her complaint. Gov. John Hickenlooper, a Democrat, and others called on Lebsock to step down. Meanwhile, Democratic state Rep. Matt Gray has said he plans to introduce a resolution to force Lebsock to give up his position. In response to that possibility, Lebsock placed his document rebutting the allegations in the mailboxes of all state representatives on Monday. He said House leaders told him on Dec. 14 to not release the confidential complaint Winter filed against him even though his accusers have been allowed to talk publicly. He also said that investigators still have not contacted him. Lebsock said he has heard that a small number of Democrats and others began a “whisper campaign” to discredit him and hurt his candidacy for state treasurer. He also insinuated the party was lining up behind Winter in her bid to win a state Senate seat this November that could challenge the narrow Republican majority in that chamber. Previously, Lebsock released the results of polygraph tests he said proves that he is telling the truth. Without admitting misconduct, he also apologized to Winter and two other women
who allege harassment, former lobbyist Holly Tarry and former legislative aide Cassie Tanner, for causing them pain. The national sexual misconduct scandal was unfolding when a number of complaints were filed at Colorado’s statehouse following reports on the Lebsock allegations by Rocky Mountain Community Radio. State lawmakers are barred under their own rules from discussing even the existence of a complaint under current state legislative procedures. A harassment complaint against Democratic Rep. Paul Rosenthal was dismissed on Jan. 4. Rosenthal had been accused of harassment by a political activist in 2012. The complaint was dismissed apparently because the alleged incident happened before Rosenthal was elected to his post. In her opening speech, Duran said a Capitol culture that allows workplace harassment must change. “Let our actions show that the intolerable will be tolerated no more,” she said. Republican House Minority Leader Patrick Neville said he welcomed reforms to workplace harassment policy but also insisted that those accused must be provided due process, echoing calls from other GOP leaders. “I perfectly understand and share a sense of outrage when we hear stories of bad behavior,” he said. “But when accusations appear where the law is made, we must observe due process so that we fairly and objectively handle complaints and workplace issues.”
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Teens may be moody — or in need of help BY TABATHA DEANS STEWART TSTEWART@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Being a teenager can be difficult. School demands, social pressures and self-imposed expectations can take a toll on young people of both sexes, often causing moodiness and irritability. Historically these symptoms have been chalked up to “hormones,” or “being a teenager,” and been dealt with through discipline, arguments and family strife. But when are a teenager’s mood swings a sign of a deeper problem? Parents from all over Douglas County attended a class through Douglas County School District’s Parent University, held at Sky Ridge Medical Center in Lone Tree, to learn more about teenage behavior, marijuana use and borderline personality disorder. Parent University sponsors a class each month for parents and students, addressing various issues affecting young people. “We have teenagers, and it’s always nice to be informed,” said parent Kym Scearce, who attended the class along with her husband T.D. Schenck. “We’re going to take the information we learned tonight home and share it with our kids.” Dr. Ron Morley, a child and adolescent psychologist with the Colorado Psychiatry Center, with offices in Centennial, Lakewood and Northglenn, presented the recent class on teenage moodiness, and started his lecture by telling parents the difference between bipolar disorder, depression, and a growingly common diagnosis — borderline personality disorder.
SIGNS OF BORDERLINE PERSONALITY DISORDER Signs of borderline personality disorder According to Dr. Ron Morley, a child and adolescent psychologist with the Colorado Psychiatry Center, signs of borderline personality disorder include: • Fear of abandonment • Intense relationships • Unstable sense of self • Reactive mood • Feelings of emptiness and/or anger • Transient paranoia “Bipolar disorder is pretty rare in kids. However, there’s a third disorder that can be confused with bipolar disorder, and that’s borderline personality disorder,” said Morley. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, borderline personality disorder is a mental illness marked by an ongoing pattern of varying moods, self-image and behavior. People with borderline personality disorder may experience intense episodes of anger, depression and anxiety that can last from a few hours to days. Many of the symptoms can be the same in both disorders, but the difference, according to Morley, is that borderline personality disorder often becomes less severe as the child ages. BPD is more common in young girls, he said, since they often have an unstable sense of self, and about 40 percent of young girls admitted to psychiatric hospitals are diagnosed with BPD. The good news, according to Morley, is that “60 to 80 percent of adolescents diagnosed with BPD will no longer meet the criteria in two years.” There are several factors that can contribute to BPD, including genetics, abuse and family environment. Morley recommends that parents who are concerned about their child’s behavior
ThunderRidge troupe stages winter play BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Nine short plays focus on love and loss; nine couples show up for a scene each; and there are seven advanced theater students who serve as directors. Each play has a separate director. It’s “Almost, Maine,” ThunderRidge High School’s winter play, set in the mythical town of Almost, Maine, created by playwright John Cariana, who won wide critical acclaim and comparisons to Thornton Wilder (“Our Town”). Student directors are: Rachel Sanderson, Ethan Pierce, Lauren Rodda, Jeffrey Pincus, Grace Outlaw, Audrey Nelson and Ryan Lujan. The play runs at 7 p.m., Jan. 18-20. The play opened in Portland, Maine in 2004, sold out — and garnered national attention. Said to include a bit of magical realism, the play offers a different, and entertaining, experience for students and audiences. “One of the most appealing aspects of this show is the literal symbolism
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If we’re lucky, we’ll evolve until we’re as good as dogs
hould anyone who impersonates an impersonator QUIET be allowed DESPERATION to vote? There’s a impressionist in Branson who impersonates Rich Little. Should anyone who can’t remember when to put their trash out be allowed to vote? Should anyone who says he is “like, really smart” be allowed to Craig Marshall vote? Smith On the other hand,
should anyone who adopts a specialneeds dog be allowed to vote twice? I think so. How are your heartstrings today? There’s an Aurora dog named Rex. He gets his name from T. Rex, because a congenital deformity stopped his front legs from growing below the joint. He has always walked on his hind legs. You may have seen dogs do that on Letterman, but they were performing. Rex does it all of the time, and, “He has no idea he’s different,” his new foster dad said. There are other dogs just like Rex.
You can find touching videos of them on YouTube. By now, many of you know how I feel about dogs. Versus people. Dogs don’t have it in for you if your religion or race or lifestyle preferences are different than theirs. War isn’t one of their growth industries. Physically, they are indomitable, and are capable of remarkable tolerances and recoveries. Dogs like Rex are often unwanted and discarded. Rex’s new owner, and those involved in his future, have thought about it very differently.
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The Denver Post reported that Rex was crowdfunded a unique cart to improve his quality of life. “Eddie’s Wheels for Pets spent four weeks engineering a special cart for Rex to act as his front legs and improve his mobility.” Eddie’s Wheels for Pets should be allowed to vote twice too. Rex was dropped off at an animal shelter because his first family couldn’t give Rex the care and attention he needed. Along came Cameron Schumacher. I’d like to meet Schumacher, and I’d SEE SMITH, P33
What you see is what you get — so carefully create what you see
was talking with a husband and wife a few years ago. They were from Kansas and for years came to Colorado every winter for a ski vacation. As they drove in from I-70 heading west, they would always WINNING stop as soon as WORDS they saw the Colorado Rockies in the distance. They would pull over on the side of the road and stare at the mountains, they would visualize themselves living in those mountains Michael Norton one day, and they would take a picture and keep that picture on their refrigerator at home as a constant reminder of their goal. They shared with me that 10 years ago, that dream became a reality, as they moved to Colorado full time. There has been so much written about the power of visualization and
so many shared and great success stories of people who have used visual techniques to not only meet their goals and objectives, but in many cases, they have far exceeded even their own expectations. So how do we use and harness the power of visualization to set and achieve goals? Well, the very first step in goal setting is to define our goals. Not just keeping them in our head, but actually investing the time to write them down. Whether we do this using technology or on a pad of paper or in a planner, we are creating our first set of something visual that will not only be captured on paper or in our technology, we are taking the first step towards imprinting it in our minds as we review our lists. One of my favorite things to participate in is a vision boarding session. Either in a group setting as a participant or as a facilitator or simply at home as we plan out our SEE NORTON, P15
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Look around globe to make investment decisions in 2018
he new year brings opportunities and it is always good to have a plan on how best to take advantage when those come your way. Investors who were well-diversified in 2017 are no doubt FINANCIAL pleased with their returns. Now the STRATEGIES worry sets in about how to top last year without being greedy or fearful. Everyone wants to know what the outlook is for 2018 considering the tax reform and record high watermarks on Wall Street. This Patricia Kummer question led me to research expert predictions and probabilities, which led me to deeper philosophies of wealth management, which leads back to proper planning. The review of predictions versus probabilities was an entire course on statistics and emotional behavior and how they don’t mix. Basically, a prediction is a guess, and a probability is a possibility. While these can be good building blocks, neither is strong enough to base an entire investment
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goals and dreams. I am sure many of you are at least aware of this technique, and many of you have already probably created your vision board for 2018. If not, it is a fun and extremely valuable exercise. A vision board, or even a vision wall, is created by using graphic images of our goals and dreams. The things we want to achieve, acquire, be, do, or have in life. And then pinning or attaching those pictures and images to our board or wall. In some cases, as we build family vision boards, it will include images or pictures of what our children hope to do or become, or maybe where they want to go to college. I have seen some great vision boards in my life, and I am thoroughly impressed when I speak with someone about their vision board and ask about the “why” behind each picture or image. Sailboats, Hawaiian sunsets, a map of Italy, an image of a bed-and-breakfast sign from people who wanted to buy an inn, a trail map of Vail, Beaver Creek, or other ski areas, a picture of a university campus, a postcard of an African safari, a graduation cap and gown, a second home, the logo of a company they want to work for one day or a customer that they want to sell to, and even images of some kind of currency and in some cases actual dollar bills tacked to the wall. These can be so much fun to put together, but more importantly a powerful and very visual reminder of what we are doing, why we are doing it, and where we want to go in this life. If you have never built one, send me an email and I am happy to talk you through it.
strategy on. We can gather from the statistics that we are in a growth cycle that is likely to continue, although not at the same pace as last year. Corporate earnings could benefit from the tax reform, and stock prices typically mirror economic growth. While these are logical assumptions, the only new twist this year is that the economic growth needs to be worldwide, not just domestic. We saw a lull in our recovery from the Great Recession largely because other countries and trading partners were lagging and therefore, the U.S. had slower growth than previous business cycles. So now the investor needs to pay more attention to China, Japan, Europe, the UK and emerging markets in Asia, Africa and South America, to get a good feel for the size and pace of improvement and the amount of volatility associated with it. This can be a tall order, but having a well-designed strategy and seeking advice from a wealth adviser could help. A well-designed strategy should be custom to your goals, time frame, risk and tax situation. This year we have a new set of tax brackets and rules that may surprise many folks when they
In addition to a vision board, here is another visual idea that may help you. I find that it really helps me. I keep a notebook with me at all times. For me, I can write faster than I type, and when I am speaking with others it is just more personal to be taking notes in this way than trying to capture notes on any of my devices. I also write out my to-do list each day so that I have it right in front of me as a visual aid to keep me on task. Last year I started writing words at the top of each page in my notebook as I create my to-do list. It serves as a constant and consistent reminder of things I am working on in my own life. I write down five things at the top of the page; 1. Seek God first. 2. Say “No” so that I can say “Yes.” 3. Stop trading time for money. 4. No “FOMO” which means stop living with a “Fear of Missing Out.” 5. Practice patience. Maybe you will have five, maybe only two or three, or maybe just one. And certainly, you will have your own words and attributes that you are working on in your personal life. And of course, feel free to use any of the ones I have listed here for myself or ask me the “why” behind each attribute I have chosen. Are you a visual person? Does it help for you to be able to see where you would like to go and what you would like to be, do, or have in this life? Or do you have other ways or tools that you use to keep you on track while you pursue your dreams and goals? Either way, I would love to hear from you at gotonorton@gmail.com, and when we realize that what we see is what we get, it really will be a better than good week. Michael Norton is a resident of Castle Rock, the former president of the Zig Ziglar Corporation, a strategic consultant and a business and personal coach.
learn certain deductions and exemptions will be disallowed. Once you have a strategy in place, it is time to review your portfolio and see what positions may need to be adjusted to match your plan. This is where the wealth adviser comes in. This is a relatively new term in a constantly changing industry of financial services, so it may be prudent to understand how your financial planner works and what services they can offer. This year will be the year of the fiduciary. If your adviser is not one, then run in the opposite direction. I have been a fiduciary since 1986, but the term has become more popular recently. According to New York Times best-selling author Dan Solin, real “wealth advisers” are Registered Investment Advisors (RIAs), who are legally required to put their clients’ interests first. This fiduciary duty is mandated by Section 206 of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as well
as other statutes. Certified Financial Planners (CFP®) are also fiduciaries under their Code of Ethics. I believe this year will be even more important to align yourself with good strategies to protect your nice gains from previous years and to plan around the changing landscape of global markets. Wealth advisers have a fiduciary obligation to help you accumulate and protect your wealth. This is much more valuable than predictions or probabilities. You deserve to make sure you have the right professional helping you navigate 2018. Patricia Kummer has been a Certified Financial Planner for 31 years and is president of Kummer Financial Strategies LLC (KFS), an SEC-registered investment adviser in Highlands Ranch. Please visit www.kummerfinancial.com for more information. Any material discussed is meant for informational purposes only and not a substitute for individual advice.
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Colorado aerospace companies flying high Leaps in technology, beefy defense spending support space industry
Technicians work on a global positioning system satellite at Lockheed Martin’s Waterton Canyon campus last August. Lockheed is one of the heavy hitters of the Colorado aerospace industry.
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Colorado’s economy may be more associated with beer and marijuana than space, but the state’s robust aerospace industry is flying high. Leaps in technology and beefed-up defense spending have been kind to the hundreds of aerospace companies in Colorado, many centered in the Denver suburbs, where legions of engineers are designing, building and operating space-age technology with globe-spanning influence. “We’re first in the nation in terms of per-capita aerospace employment,” said Jay Lindell, a retired Air Force major general whose job title is “champion” of the state’s aerospace and defense industry for the state Office of Economic Development and International Trade. More than 25,000 aerospace workers are employed in Colorado, Lindell said, in more than 400 companies. And while Colorado is home to some of the industry’s big names — Lockheed Martin, Ball Aerospace and United Launch Alliance — more than half of the state’s aerospace companies have 10 employees or fewer.
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The aerospace industry is diverse, said Vicky Lea, director of the Aerospace and Aviation Division at the Metro Denver Economic Development Corp., which houses the Denver-based Colorado Space Coalition, a consortium of industry stakeholders. “We’ve got great representation in all three pillars of the industry: civil, commercial and military,” Lea said. The bulk of the industry’s funding still comes from government contracting, but the private sector is picking up. “We added more than a thousand new aerospace jobs in Colorado last year,” Lea said. “That’s the biggest jump in a decade.” They’re good jobs, too: The average salary for an aerospace worker is $130,000, Lea said, more than double the overall state average. At the vanguard Some of the projects at the vanguard of 21st-century spaceflight are being developed at Lockheed Martin, said Joe Rice, Lockheed’s director of government relations. Lockheed, which largely pioneered the aerospace industry in Colorado, has offices and facilities scattered around the southwest metro area, including a large campus in Waterton Canyon in unincorporated Jefferson County. “We’re designing and developing the Orion spacecraft, which will take astronauts back to the moon and eventually to Mars,” Rice said. “And we’ve sent spacecraft to every planet in the solar system.” Some of Lockheed’s most influential work is also some of its less visible. The company’s GOES satellites are the foundation of space-based weather monitoring, and 19 of the planet’s 31 Global Positioning System, or GPS, satellites were built by Lockheed. The GPS satellites also broadcast a timing signal that is used to certify global financial transactions, Rice said, and the whole shebang is controlled from Schreiver Air Force Base in Colorado Springs. “We’re the center of the world for GPS,” Lindell said. “There’s not a military mission that gets done without it. I was on a tour at Schriever, and one of the operators said to me: ‘Well sir, we control humanity.’”
AEROSPACE ADDS UP Aerospace is a driver of employment in Colorado by any measure. According to statistics compiled by the Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation: Colorado’s aerospace industry employed 25,500 people in 2015-2016, with an additional 29,090 military aerospace personnel in the state, for a total of 54,590. Their collective payroll was more than $3.4 billion. Between 2011 and 2016, employment in Colorado’s aerospace sector grew by 2.1 percent, while the national figure fell by 3.2 percent. Arapahoe County is home to a plurality — 31.5 percent — of Colorado’s aerospace workers. Jefferson County is second with 23.7 percent. El Paso is home to 20.9 percent, Boulder has 19.8 percent, Adams 2.4 percent, and the other 59 counties are home to the remaining 1.6 percent. Rice said Lockheed also provides Colorado with “pride and culture.” “It’s difficult to find a classroom that hasn’t had someone from Lockheed come in to talk about what they do,” Rice said. Other industry big shots call Colorado home. United Launch Systems, a joint Lockheed-Boeing consortium responsible for launching NASA and military satellites, is based in Centennial. DigitalGlobe, which produces geospatial imagery, is based in Westminster. Ball Aerospace has offices in Westminster, Broomfield and Boulder; Raytheon has offices in Aurora, Greenwood Village and Colorado Springs; Northrop Grumman has offices in Longmont, Aurora and Colorado Springs; and Sierra Nevada has offices in Centennial and Louisville. From cowboys to rockets Colorado began its development into an aerospace powerhouse in the years following World War II, when the state was known more for its miners and cowboys than engineering feats, Rice said. “It all really got started when the Glenn L. Martin company — the precursor to Lockheed Martin — decided to relocate here in 1956,” Rice said. “The idea was threefold: that we were out of the range of Russian missiles at the time, that the mountains offered some protection, and that the geology
was stable for advanced telemetry experiments.” The defense industry rush that followed helped grow the Denver metro area into the powerhouse it is today, said Stephen Leonard, a professor of history at Metropolitan State University of Denver, who has written some of the seminal tomes of Colorado history. “Martin brought high-paying jobs, and supplier companies followed,” Leonard said. “Soon lots of companies discovered what an attractive place this is, and that contributed majorly to the growth of the southwestern suburbs. Without Martin, Littleton would have remained little a lot longer than it did.” The industry enjoys a symbiotic relationship with the state’s military installations, including U.S. Space Command at Peterson Air Force Base in Colorado Springs. Leonard said the area used to have a better awareness of the achievements in its midst, before the aerospace industry got diffused into a more diverse economy. “It’s an extremely important and underappreciated role,” Leonard said. “Big newspapers were always celebrating some new achievement that Lockheed was making, and they do less of that now, unfortunately.” The next frontier? Looking to the future, the sky’s the limit, Lindell said. “We’re seeing lots of growth in commercial and private spaceflight,” Lindell said. “And satellites are getting cheaper, smaller, and more capable.” Lindell said Colorado’s aerospace profile may grow if plans to develop the state’s first spaceport get off the ground. Based at Front Range Airport near DIA, the spaceport would accommodate space planes, which will take off and land like normal airplanes. A number of industry groups will host Aerospace Day at the Colorado Capitol on March 19, an annual event featuring demonstrations and presentations of the state’s aerospace prowess. “We want people to get as excited about this stuff as we are,” Lindell said. “We’re at the forefront of some big things here. Keep your eye on this industry — it’s really taking off.”
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Audubon Society files appeal of Chatfield expansion Environmental group says rising water levels would harm ecosystem BY DAVID GILBERT DGILBERT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
An environmentalist group will appeal a judge’s decision that plans to expand Chatfield Reservoir could go forward, despite the group’s assertion that the Army Corps of Engineers’ project to raise the waterline by up to 12 feet will do unnecessary damage to the ecosystem surrounding the lake. The Audubon Society of Greater Denver filed suit against the U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers in 2014, claiming that the Corps’ plans will drown vital wetlands and forests, including the habitat of the threatened Preble’s meadow jumping mouse. A judge in the U.S. District Court for the State of Colorado ruled in favor of the Corps in December, saying that Audubon hadn’t provided sufficient evidence that the plans violated the National Environmental Policy Act. Audubon is appealing the ruling, and seeking an injunction to halt construction that started shortly after. “We were disappointed, but not surprised, by the district court’s ruling on our case and have filed our appeal in hopes of saving Chatfield State Park from this wrong-headed project,” said Polly Reetz, Audubon’s conservation
chair, in a statement announcing the appeal. The Chatfield Reservoir Mitigation Company, which is overseeing the project, declined to comment, citing ongoing litigation. The $130 million project will allow water storage for eight municipal water providers and agricultural organizations across the metro area and northeastern Colorado. Construction is expected to take two years to complete. The project will necessitate removing trees and moving recreational facilities around the lakeshore. Audubon’s lawsuit was based in large part on the concept that the initial Environmental Impact Statement, or EIS, prepared by the Corps failed to adequately examine possible alterna-
tives to the plan, which would add more than 20,000 acre-feet of capacity to the reservoir. “Denver Audubon asserts that the Corps did not seriously consider a number of sound, reasonable alternatives that would do less environmental damage,” Audubon said in a press release, “including increased water conservation, use of space in RueterHess reservoir, storing water in underground aquifers, and storage in repurposed gravel pits like the South Platte Reservoir near Chatfield.” Judge Philip Brimmer wrote in his ruling that Audubon’s assertions were inadequate to stop the project because the project’s stated goal is to increase SEE APPEAL, P31
Collaborative-style office opens in Highlands Ranch Rally Workspace provides benefits of work location for small businesses, satellite workers STAFF REPORT
Freelancers, small businesses, satellite workers and other professionals now have a place they can go to get some work done.
Rally Workspace opened Jan. 16 in the growing Central Park development at 8740 Lucent Blvd., Suite 400, Highlands Ranch. The company offers collaborative-style coworking options, including monthly desks, private offices, microsuites, day seats and meeting rooms. “Rally Workspace was created for anyone who needs a place to do great work,” said Mark Voegele, executive director. “We’re confident we have the
right office space for teams of all sizes, and our customizable spaces allow for flexibility as teams grow.” Rally Workspace members also will benefit from on-site parking, printing capabilities, high-speed internet, a cafe/lounge and work bar, and unlimited coffee. Additional benefits are provided for monthly desks, private offices and microsuites. “Our amenities match those of a
conventional office space at a fraction of the cost,” said Nicole Pribble, Rally community manager. Rally Workspace is owned by Nelnet, a Nebraska-based educational services, technology solutions, telecommunications and asset management company. Contact Rally Workspace at 303-6965100 or contactrally@rallyworkspace. com. Go to www.rallyworkspace.com for more information.
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Nine out of 10 people on the street don’t know who Bayard Rustin is. But Cincinnati Men’s Chorus Artistic Director Steve Milloy is out to change that. Milloy composed and arranged an original choral piece, “Bayard Rustin: The Man Behind the Dream,” and musical groups throughout the country are starting to perform it. “The piece discusses an unknown fact in our history of this wonderful man, Bayard Rustin,” Milloy said. “He was a peace activist, civil rights activist and an unabashedly openly gay man at a time when that was not exactly looked on as something righteous to do.” Rustin is mostly know for organizing the 1963 March on Washington where Martin Luther King gave his “I Have a Dream” speech. “But if it wasn’t for Bayard Rustin, there wouldn’t be Martin Luther King as we know him,” Milloy said. “It was Bayard Rustin who went and studied non-violent resistance and taught those things to King. And that’s when the civil right movement really took off.” Milloy, who has been singing in LGBTQ choruses for 30 years, was inspired to write the Rustin piece because he was yet to come across one about an African-American. “I was wondering: When am I going to sing something about somebody who looks like me?” said Milloy. “So I thought it was time
Hazel Miller and Mark Boykins rehearse their storytelling roles for the upcoming production of “Bayard Rustin: The Man Behind the Dream.” to put something out there about a man who was not just important to the gay, LGBTQ movement, but to the civil rights movement as a whole.” Music in the piece runs the gamut from 19th-century hymnody to ragtime, pop ballads and anthems, jazz, concertized spirituals, chain gang songs and even rap. After hearing about the “The Man Behind the Dream,” Bill Loper, artistic director for Harmony of Colorado Chorael, thought it was perfect for his choir. “The story of Bayard Rustin, such a powerful figure in American history who was really shunned because he was an openly gay man
o far this year, Ullr, the Norse god of winter, seems to mostly have skipped over Colorado. But hopefully the fourth annual UllrGrass festival in Golden will bring the god’s attention back to us. UllrGrass is a three-day music and beer festival that is hosted in Parfet Park, located at 10th Street and Washington Avenue, and New Terrain Brewing Co., 16401 Table Mountain Parkway, from COMING Jan. 26-28. ATTRACTIONS The festival is produced by Coral Creek Music and benefits music education in the Golden community through the Coral Creek Music Project. This year’s lineup includes members of Railroad Earth, Leftover Salmon, the Lyle Lovett Band, Hot Rize and more. Clarke Reader UllrGrass goes beyond offering only music to attendees — craft breweries and cideries will be on hand, as well local vendors and food trucks, and there are even activities for children, like an UllrEgg hunt, scavenger hunt, face-painting and more. The Performance Round of this year’s UllrGrass Band Contest takes place at 6 p.m. on Jan. 18 at New Terrain Brewing Co. There are eight finalists, and each will perform a three-song set. The winner of the Performance Round will perform on the mainstage at UllrGrass 2019. The Performance Round is free and open to the public. Seeing as the event is named in honor of winter, the festival will be hosted come snow or shine, so prepare layers to stay warm. Ullr devotees have been known to show up in Viking garb — helmets, drinking horns and leather chest plates — whatever you need to summon the spirit of Ullr. And because Ullr is also the Patron Saint of Skiers, don’t be afraid to put your ski pants on. Tickets for the music festival can be purchased as a weekend pass or single-day pass. VIP tickets are also available. Beer festival tickets can be purchased as a supplemental ticket, as a package with a weekend pass or Saturday single-day ticket, or for the beer festival only. To learn more, visit www. ullrgrass.com.
... it’s a story that just needs to be told,” Loper said. “You can go down the street and ask anybody, ‘Do you know who Bayard Rustin was,’ and nine people out of 10 will say no.” Loper has been doing that while he’s been handing out fliers promoting Harmony’s performance of Milloy’s “Bayard Rustin: The Man Behind the Dream.” Harmony is a lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and straight ally chorus that was founded in 1991. The 70-member choir pulls members from the Denver metro area and northern Colorado.
I like big barrels and I cannot lie Those in search of a little liquid warmth this winter shouldn’t miss Colorado Plus’ fourth annual Big Barrel Aged Beer Festival, from Jan. 19 through 21 at 6995 W. 38th Ave. in Wheat Ridge. The festival will feature a variety of beers, including Bull and Bush Barrel Aged Man Beer, Rockyard Rockness Monster, Funkwerks Duplicity, Avery Samael’s, C+ Cookie Zilla and more. These are rare and one-off barrel aged beers that will appeal to anyone interested in seeing how barrel aging and the type of barrels can affect the taste of a beer. Go to www.coloradoplus.net for all the details.
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11964 Washington St. in Northglenn. For all the details on the celebration, go to www.facebook.com/atCheers.
Honoring Tom Petty with local bar bands The sudden death of rock legend Tom Petty last year was one of the hardest losses in a year full of great talents going out. Petty was responsible of some all-time great songs, including “Free Fallin’,” “American Girl” and “Learning to Fly,” and by all accounts was an extraordinarily decent man. Thankfully, his music lives on, and local bands like The Humbuckers, 3 Star Monday, Last Rhino and special guests Tompettyproject and Adrienne Osborn will be playing it at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 20, during the Tom Petty Tribute Night at @ Cheers,
Clarke’s Concert of the Week — Passion Pit at the Ogden Passion Pit, which is the brainchild of frontman and produccer Michael Angelakos, has been one of the most fun electro-pop bands since their 2009 debut, “Manners,” first hit the scene. In the ensuing years, Passion Pit has developed an ardent fan base, and 2017’s independent release, “Tremendous Sea of Love,” showed musicians eager to explore and experiment with the more familiar elements of electronic music. Now Passion Pit will be performing at 8 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 22, at the Ogden Theatre, 935 E. Colfax Ave., in Denver as part of their first
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tour since 2016. Joining Angelakos in the Passion Pit live band will be Chris Hartz, Aaron Harrison Folb and Giuliano Pizzulo, and opener courtship. To score tickets, visit www.ogdentheatre.com. Music for a good cause at Good Shepherd Centennial’s Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, 8545 E. Dry Creek Road, is looking to start 2018 off by hosting quality concerts that benefit good causes with its third Music with a Mission Concert Series. The series is made up of five free concerts, which raise money for different causes. In its first two seasons, the series has generated over $20,000 for both local, national and international mission organizations. There are three performances left in the series — the Forte Handbell Quar-
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Clarke Reader’s column on culture appears on a weekly basis. A community editor with Colorado Community Media, he can be reached creader@ coloradocommunitymedia.com.
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Last May Harmony performed a piece called, “Tyler’s Suite,” about a young man, Tyler Clemente, who died by suicide after being cyber-bullied. The community reaction from those performances is what led Loper to the Bayard Rustin piece. “What ‘Tyler’s Suite’ really brought for me as artistic director was when we do things that are more missionbased, that have a purpose and that give us a reason to be, the possibilities are limitless,” Loper said. “The Bayard Rustin piece is hands down the best thing we’ve ever done. I am so proud to be a part of it. It’s reaching people, it’s telling a story and it’s informing people. “And its going to be very entertaining.” The Harmony Chorale will be joined by Arvada resident and awardwinning R&B singer Hazel Miller and her band. Miller will act as a narrator and a soloist in the Colorado performances. “The music in this is moving, it’s inspirational,” Miller said. “The information given is priceless and I’m very proud to be part of this.” Miller loves the music so much that she has decided to learn all the music and sing alto with the choir throughout the whole performance.
tet, at 7 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 19, to benefit Covenant Cupboard Food Pantry; the Hummin’birds bluegrass group at 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 16, to benefit Heifer International; and Juice O’ The Barley, playing Irish pub music, at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 23, to benefit the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). Based in Colorado Springs, Forté is a nationally recognized handbell quartet that performs a blend of Celtic, techno, pop-country, classical, and new age. For more information, visit www. gshep.org.
More than 50 students from Arvada High School will be joining the Harmony Chorale for the production of “Bayard Rustin: The Man Behind the Dream.” PHOTOS BY SHANNA FORTIER Mark Boykins, currently the Director of Music at the Peoples Presbyterian Church, will join Miller as a storyteller. The performance will be rounded out by 55 young voices from the Arvada High School Chorale. This makes the age-range of voices span 70 years. “I’m flattered and thrilled that he invited us” said John Miller, choir director and teacher at Arvada High School. “Educationally, there’s layers and layers of things they’re going to get from this. To see a program like this with a living composer that can come in and meet with them ... that almost never happens. It’s very inspiring.” The dynamics that Steve Milloy brings to rehearsal are something that Harmony Chorale Artistic Director Bill Loper will be directing the production of “Bayard Rustin: The Man Behind the Dream.”
Arvada High senior Haley Stimack appreciates. “I feel a lot of the message when Mr. Milloy is conducted us,” Stimack said. “You can feel how passionate he is about it.” Milloy said not only is his piece musical and informative, but it’s a message that is needed in society right now. “This piece is really about nonviolent resistance in a time when we really truly need it,” Milloy said. “People need to stand up and be counted and we also need to come together and to talk. I’m hoping that this piece along with many other things starts spurring that conversation about understanding and a peaceful resolve.”
Bayard Rustin was a Quaker, conscientious objector, openly gay, civil rights activist and the organizer of Martin Luther King Jr.’s 1963 March on Washington and co-organizer of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. An organizer of the first Freedom Rides protesting racial segregation in the south, Rustin was arrested for sitting in the whites only section of a bus 12 years before Rosa Parks made headlines. He was sentenced to work on a chain gang. Upon his release, Rustin’s five-part series for the New York Post titled “22 days on a chain gang” described the brutal details of his imprisonment and ultimately led to the abolition of the chain gang in North Carolina. In 2013, President Barack Obama bestowed Rustin a posthumous Presidential Medal of Freedom.
IF YOU GO WHAT: The Denver area premiere of “Bayard Rustin: The Man Behind the Dream” WHO: Harmony: a Colorado chorale, awardwinning R&B singer Hazel Miller and her band, Mark Boykins, Arvada High School Chorale. Composed/arranged by Cincinnati Men’s Chorus Artistic Director Steve Milloy. WHEN/WHERE: 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Feb. 3 at Central Presbyterian Church, 1660 Sherman St., Denver; and 3 p.m. Feb. 11 at Monfort Concert Hall, 701 10th Ave., Greeley.
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Nominations for youth award accepted through March 31 April 30 reception will honor 10 recipients STAFF REPORT
Nominations are being accepted for the 2018 Douglas County Outstanding Youth Award, which is given to teenagers who have overcome adversity and created positive change in their lives and the lives of others. Ten recipients will be honored at a reception April 30 in Castle Rock. “The young people who are
recognized with these awards are people who very often have not received public recognition for their personal achievements,” said Douglas County Commissioner Lora Thomas. “This event not only calls attention to the untold stories of achievement by our community’s youth, it is also an opportunity for area businesses, the community at large, civic leaders and educators to demonstrate their belief in and support of young people in our community by recognizing them for the individual challenges they have overcome.” The award encompasses all youth - those who have not finished their K-12 educa-
tion, those in traditional classroom settings, those in group homes, those in alternative schools, and those in foster homes. The awards program provides business, community and civic leaders an opportunity to actively demonstrate their belief and support for the young people in Douglas County community. Award recipients will receive a signed letter from elected officials recognizing their achievements, a $100 certificate for educational or activity fees to be redeemed at a later date and countywide recognition of their award. In addition, two of the
students will be awarded a $1,000 gift. One of the criteria used to decide the two winners will be an essay all 10 students will be asked to write about a situation or influence that made a difference in their life that has created a positive change. The essays are due April 20. The students will be asked to read their essays at the reception. Nominators will be invited to speak at the ceremony about the obstacles the individual they nominated overcame and how those individuals have inspired change. Nomination forms and additional information are available at https://www. douglas.co.us/community/
partners-and-providers/ youth-initiative/youthawards/. Contact Marsha Alston at malston@douglas. co.us or 303-814-5327. Nominations are due by March 31. The Douglas County Youth Initiative was established in 2005 to coordinate local youth-serving efforts and assess the needs of the county’s youngest residents. It is an active collaboration between Douglas County government, the Douglas County School District, the City of Lone Tree, the Town of Castle Rock, the Town of Parker, the Douglas County Library District and the Highlands Ranch Metro District.
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Parker woman is ‘Face’ of medical nonprofit Courageous Faces offers services for people with rare conditions
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Courageous Faces was founded by Trish Morris in 2014. After retiring from the world of finance, Morris volunteered with special needs people through the Rocky Mountain Special Olympics teams. She realized people with rare medical conditions didn’t have as much support from the community as people with well-known conditions. Morris took to social media in search of people with rare medical conditions, and e began contacting them to offer support and h t networking. The foundation currently has 17 “Faces” and t advocates for more than a dozen rare condi- l tions. To learn more about the Courageous i “Faces,” visit https://www.courageousfaces w r foundation.org/. t
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If you ask Parker resident Maddie Teagarden what happened to her legs, and why she’s in a wheelchair, you might get the answer “shark attack.” The good-natured 20-year-old, who had both of her legs amputated when she was just 10 years old, said she doesn’t mind curious people asking her about her condition, but sometimes can’t resist the urge to tell them she was attacked by a shark, just to see their reaction. “I always tell them I’m just joking, but the look on their faces is pretty funny,” said Teagarden. “You have to be able to laugh, and joke, no matter the situation.” It’s Teagarden’s positive attitude that earned her the honor of being a “Face” for the Centennial-based nonprofit Courageous Faces. The foundation provides support and services for people who have rare medical conditions, including Teagarden, who was born with sacral agenesis/caudal regression syndrome (SA/CRS). Courageous Faces was created to help fill immediate needs of people with rare conditions, and helped Teagarden recently by adding a wheelchair ramp in the garage of her home, and a shower that she can access using her wheelchair. SA/CRS only happens in 1 of 60,000 children born each year. As Teagarden grew in the womb, her lower spine didn’t develop properly, causing problems with her organs and affecting the development of her legs. She has had 75 surgeries throughout her life, but said the challenges are just part of who she is. “I actually like having a disability. It makes me different and made me who
Parker resident Maddie Teagarden advocates for people with rare medical conditions nationally as part of the Courageous Faces Foundation. PHOTOS BY TABATHA STEWART I am today, and I like who I am,” said Teagarden. “I’m just like any teenage girl; my life is not better or worse than yours, I just have to live my life a little differently.” “Maddie is an amazing young woman,” said Trish Morris, founder of Courageous Faces. “Her attitude, and her sense of humor, is truly, truly incredible.” Teagarden has always taken an active part in her medical care, including making several major decisions that were not necessarily supported by the medical community. At the age of 8, because of the SA/CRS, she was unable to determine when she had a bowel movement. Unhappy with the situation, she asked for a colostomy, which would remove the need for protective underwear and unwanted bowel movements. After a compelling argument, Teagarden got her wish, and said it was one of the first steps to independence. At the age of 10, she made the most difficult decision, which was to have both of her legs amputated. “They just hurt all the time, and I
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couldn’t bend them. If we went on a plane I had to stand the whole time. It was holding me back, so we went to see about surgery just to be able to bend them, and there was really nothing they could do,” said Teagarden. “I just knew they had to go. In fact, I didn’t even realize how much pain they were causing me until they were gone.” Another step in the direction of independence, she said. “It was more freedom. I could go places and do things that I couldn’t before.” Teagarden’s next fight included convincing doctors, hospital administrators and the State of Colorado that she needed a hysterectomy. She suffered severe pain for three years, which confined her to bed. The source of her pain was the development of her female organs, which were growing and crowding other organs. Medical officials were reluctant to remove the organs, because of her young age and the fact that the surgery would render her infertile. “I’ve always known that I’m not going to give birth to my own child,” said Teagarden. “I’ve always planned to use a surrogate or adopt. It was frustrating, but eventually they did the surgery, and I wasn’t in pain anymore.” Throughout her surgeries and medical episodes, Teagarden continued attending school at Ponderosa High,
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and was able to graduate on time. Now she spends time hanging out with her best friend Marissa, going to the mall, watching “Stranger Things” and going out for sushi. As a “Face” for the foundation, Teagarden serves as an ambassador to raise awareness for people with rare conditions. She travels to conventions and speaks about SA/CRS and her life. J She is thinking about adding activist, a and maybe actor, to her resume. f “I am really mad at the media, and a the fact that when they portray a per- s son with a disability in the movies, theyp don’t actually use actors with disabili- p ties,” she said. “Young girls don’t have a S real representation to look up to.” Teagarden said she loves all things l Disney, and hopes to one day work at D Disney and be a makeup artist. g o l t y a Historic Downtown Littleton H 2450 West Main Street 1 January 12 - February 4, 2018 w y Tickets $24-44 TownHallArtsCenter.org fz 303.794.2787 w
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From Marine Corps to master beekeeper Local company helps environment, veterans, bees
Hemp Honey. “They’re safe for kids and animals over 12 months of age, and are a nice, sweet way to get the benefits of honey, hemp and essential oils.” Timmons said their products can be used for relaxation, to provide an energy boost, to help with stomach issues and even to enhance performance in athletic activities. According to French, honey is not only a natural and sustaining source of energy, it also serves as a conduit for naturally occurring terpenes found in the hemp extracts, which may help relieve anxiety and physical aches and pains. Not one to forget his fellow veterans, French recently partnered with Veterans to Farmers, to help veterans assimilate into civilian life. The Bee Shepherd Training Program gives veterans a series of workshops that teach them how to set up new bee colonies, conduct routine inspections, mitigate losses and harvest honey. Some veterans find working with bees mentally beneficial, while others may pursue a career in agriculture or start their own honey business. Frangiosa Farms donates 10 cents from each jar of honey sold to the VTF program. As for the bees that started it all? “The bees are well taken care of, and between partnering with the veterans and our Adopt-a-honeybee program, bees in Colorado should be thriving,” said Timmons.
When Parker resident Nick French established Frangiosa Farms in 2008, he had two goals in mind—help save the bees, and harvest pure, raw honey to package and sell locally. Nine years later, his simple vision has evolved to include helping veterans and people who suffer from pain and anxiety, and recruiting more people to help save the bees. French, a Marine Corps veteran, took his honey in a whole new direction in 2015, when he and his wife came up with the idea to infuse their honey with local Colorado full spectrum hemp extracts, along with essential oils, to create a product that French believes can help people struggling with pain, anxiety and PTSD. Colorado Hemp Honey was born. “I have been directly affected by the loss of loved ones with the opioid epidemic in the United States,” said French. “I set out as a goal to develop products that act as an alternative to opioids. It is a personal mission of mine.” A lot of experimenting followed,
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Jan. 31, and will feature musicians, artists, photographers and more from Ranchview and ThunderRidge at a kid-friendly festival. Admission: $5 individual; $10 family. All proceeds will go to Ranchview’s art program. S.E. Ellis Author S.E. Ellis, who has published a YA novel, “Hestia, the Dreamwalker,” spoke to fourthgrade students at Centennial School of the Arts on Jan. 12. She highlighted the perseverance necessary to become a writer. (Write, even if you don’t feel like it!) And she spoke about the logistics of publishing. Her book tells of a newly orphaned 14-year-old who used her dreamwalking skills to rescue a kidnapped younger brother from nefarious forces. Her book is available at Amazon and Spirit Wise, 6590 S. Broadway, Littleton. Cowboy poets The 29th Annual Colorado Cowboy Poetry Gathering will be held at the American Mountaineering Center in Golden, 710 10th St. Jan. 18 through 21. Three evening performances, two full days of family
Colorado Hemp Honey founder, marine corps veteran and owner of Frangiosa Farms, Nick French, gathers honey from one of his hives. PHOTO COURTESY OF COLORADO HEMP HONEY and the result was four new flavors of honey, infused with hemp extract. Ginger Soothe, Lemon Stress Less, Tangerine Tranquility and Raw Relief, sold in either individual tubes or jars, have become popular products that
activities and a lineup of performers. Tickets available, coloradocowboygathering.com. Chamber music “Winter Winds With CSO Winds” will feature Julie Thornton, flute; Michael Thornton, horn; Ian Wisekal, oboe; Tristan Rennie, bassoon; Jacob Shafer, clarinet; and Margaret McDonald, piano at 2 p.m. Jan. 20 in Hampden Hall, Englewood Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Parkway, Englewood. Tickets: $20/$15, free under 18. Englewoodarts.org. Parker author Michelle Crystal of Parker has just published her first novel, “Lavender Blue,” which she says is set in Colorado, in times past and present. Copies are available: michelle@ readmichellecrystal.com. Curtis Center for the Arts “Open Space-Finite Frontier” is exhibited through Feb. 28 at Curtis Center for the Arts, 2349 E. Orchard Road, Greenwood Village. Curator Robin Whatley, Art Students League Program Coordinator, will speak from 1-3 p.m. on Jan. 27. The American West is interpreted many ways. Admission free. Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Check here about art classes. 303-797-1779, greenwood village.com/art.
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FORMER PLAYERS REFLECT ON ‘COACH J’ Blaire Braxton, 2016 Highlands Ranch graduate, sophomore at Montana State “I think that part of what continually keeps coach Jarocki at the top is the standard that she holds for her program. This program that she created not only builds better basketball players, but better young women as well.” Lindsay Mallon, 2011 Highlands Ranch graduate who played at Northern Colorado “Players know what is expected of them if they want to play for Coach J on varsity, so there is a lot of preparation in middle and early high school to reach the level needed to be one of her players ... Coach J values the little details that separate her from the rest of the coaches and demands that of her players.”
Caryn Jarocki receives a hug from a player after winning her 600th career game on Dec. 7 against Arapahoe.
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Jarocki, a physical eduation teacher at the school, never loses her focus, or intensity. “I’m actually more mellow than I used to be,” Jarocki said. “Defense is the place where we can improve the most. I don’t have the longest patience span with that.
“Hard work, paying attention to details and great kids that are willing to listen to you are the reason for the wins. The players are the ones playing.” Jarocki has more interaction with players during practice than in games. Assistant coach Traci Nemechek coached against Jarocki when she was the head coach at Dakota Ridge and is often the first to talk to players when they exit the court for a substitution. “I will tell you in practice it looks the opposite,” Nemechek said. “The Caryn Jarocki diagrams a play for her team during a timeout Dec. 7 against Arapahoe.
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assistants are after the players and she is so teacher-mode. When it’s game time, she is into it. We try to balance each other.” High standards One thing is obvious: The Falcons are well-prepared. “Caryn always had her team prepared to play,” said former ThunderRidge and Monarch coach Bill Bradley, who is now coaching in Georgia. “The kids knew what they were doing and knew what they were supposed to be doing.” Regis Jesuit coach Carl Mattei faces Jarocki in meaningful Continental League games each season. “She sets her standards very high,” he said. “Once she won that first state championship, and achieving that success, she has been able to have every class after that play at a very high level. It is a credit to her ability to lead.” Jarocki, Mattei and many high school girls mentors coach on club teams during the summer. Jarocki formed the Colorado Basketball Club eight years ago. Several CBC players are on the current Highlands Ranch High team. “I wanted to see my kids achieve certain things in the summer, and it wasn’t happening,” Jarocki said. “It started to become clear it would be much more favorable for my kids to play together.” ‘Coach J’ Jarocki is often referred to as “Coach J,” and many former players are appreciative of having had a chance to play for a coach who reached the 600-win milestone in a Dec. 7 win over Arapahoe. “Coach Jarocki demands a level of respect that not a lot of coaches can gain,” Montana State sophomore
Bri Stiers, 2016 Highlands Ranch graduate, sophomore at the University of Missouri-Kansas City “I remember during my senior year, I would just go have lunch with her and just talk about basketball or life or anything that was weighing on my heart, and she always seemed to know how to say the right thing. She was so much more than just another coach to me — she was my main coach and my mentor ... Every single win she has under her belt (has been) well fought for and well deserved. I’m proud to call her my coach.” Blaire Braxton said. “A lot of coaches have one way of trying to get players to respond, but Coach J creates relationships that allow her to connect with each player individually. “I am forever grateful for the lessons that she has taught me as I will take them with me the rest of my life.” Lindsay Mallon, a 2011 Highlands Ranch graduate who played at Northern Colorado, said practices were harder than games. “Coach J held us very accountable to never take a play off and play hard,” she said. “We didn’t want to let each other or Coach J down and would hold each other accountable during practice, (which) led to success in games.” Nemechek says Jarocki’s connection with her players is distinct. “Probably the biggest thing besides her ability to coach and win games is she cares about kids,” Nemechek said. “A lot of people don’t see that because they see the wins, but there is so much more that happens in practice.” This season’s Highlands Ranch team is 11-3 and ranked second in the CHSAANow.com Class 5A poll as Jarocki continues to rack up victories. “The students and all the great players I’ve had make this fun,” Jarocki said. “I am very grateful to them.”
Caryn Jarocki’s trademark intensity is on display during a Dec. 7 game against Arapahoe. Her team went on to win, giving Jarocki her 600th career win.
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Colorado Dulcimer Festival to bring sweet sounds to Littleton venue February event will offer two days of magical music at church on Belleview BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Two 7 p.m. evening concerts on Feb. 2 and 3 will offer the sweet music of mountain and hammered dulcimers, combined with additional instruments: fiddle, guitar, banjo and mandolin. Nationally recognized concert musicians will be part of the annual Colorado Dulcimer Festival, held this year at St. James Presbyterian Church, 3601 W. Belleview Ave., Littleton. Celtic, bluegrass, old-time, country and jazz music will be heard throughout the weekend and there will be a dance band, according to Judy Jones of Roxborough, an instructor/musician on the hammered dulcimer. This festival began 15 years ago in Fort Collins with musician/teacher Steve Eulberg, and moved to the Denver area five years ago. Jones says: “There are two kinds of dulcimers: the hammered and the mountain or lap dulcimer. Both use strings stretched across a soundboard, but differ in shape, sound and playing. Hammered dulcimers are 5,000 years
old, from ancient Persia, sit on a stand and have 72 or more strings stretched across a wooden sound box. The player strikes the strings with wooden hammers, producing music in a great dynamic range. Mountain dulcimers originated in the Appalachian Mountains, rest on the player’s lap, and the three or four strings are strummed like a guitar. “The tone is gentle and became very popular in the 1960s folk music revival.” During each day, there will be scheduled classes/workshops for beginners through advanced players, with rental instruments available on-site. Also, daytime hours will include jam sessions, perhaps some dance sessions and lots of exchange of music and ideas. On the afternoon of Feb. 3, there will be a children’s class. Visiting musicians include: • Multi-talented Kim McKee, who will appear with her guitarist husband, Ken Wilson, performing traditional and original Celtic music. They teach in southern Colorado. • National Hammered Dulcimer Champion Ted Yoder, Goshen, Indiana. • Tina Gugeler, national champion who performs with contra bands locally. • Steve Eulberg, festival founder. • Erin Mae, youngest National Mountain Dulcimer Champion at 17.
Linda Colville plays the hammered dulcimer and Bob Elieson performs on the mountain dulcimer. Both types will be played and taught at the Colorado Dulcimer Festival on Feb. 2 and 3 at St. James Presbyterian Church in Littleton. COURTESY PHOTO.
IF YOU GO The Colorado Dulcimer Festival will be held on Feb. 2 and 3 at St. James Presbyterian Church, 3601 W. Belleview Ave., Littleton. Concerts are open to the public. In addition to evening concerts, both days will be filled with workshops, including one for children 8-12 on Saturday afternoon and jams for all levels of players, including one after Friday evening’s concert. A dulcimer concert is planned. There will be rental instruments
available and meals on-site, for those who wish (pre-order suggested). Or there are nearby restaurants. See coloradodulcimerfestival.com for more details. Note that advanced registration ends at midnight, Jan. 22 ($130). At the door, registration costs $140. Included: a concert ticket for each night. (8:15 to 9 p.m.) Individual concert tickets cost $15/adult, $10/student. A single festival workshop costs $40.
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CLUBS Editor’s note: To add or update a club listing, e-mail calendar@coloradocommunitymedia.com. Recreation Front Range Woodturners Club meets from 6-9 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month in the basement of the Rockler Woodworking store at 2553 S Colorado Blvd. Anyone interested in woodturning is welcome. Contact Jim Proud at cavaleon1956@gmail.com for more information. GED Prep Class Douglas County Libraries offers GED preparation classes for those ages 17 and older. Classes offered at 6 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at the Parker Library, 10851 S. Crossroads Drive; and at 6 p.m. Tuesdays at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Registration is required; call 303791-7323 or DouglasCountyLibraries.org. Highlands Ranch Cycling Club has weekly rides and a variety of cycling experiences for the cycling enthusiast. The club also meets regularly for club business. Visit www. highlandsranchcycling.com or call Bernie Greenberg, 303-791-6792. Highlands Ranch Garden Club. Whether you are an experienced gardener or a novice, you will always find something of interest at the Highlands Ranch Garden Club. For information, visit www.hrgc.org. Learn to Fly Fish: 9-11 a.m. Saturdays at Orvis Park Meadows, 8433 Park Meadows Center Drive, Unit 149, Lone Tree. The free Fly Fishing 101 course teaches the basics including fly casting, outfit rigging, and knot tying. After completing FF101, sign up for the free FF201 class at a local stocked pond and practice hooking, playing and landing fish. For information or to sign up, call 303-768-9600 or go to www.orvis.com/s/park-meadowscolorado-orvis-retail-store/620. Running Club meets at 7:30 a.m. every Saturday in the parking lot of Southeast Christian Church. Walkers, joggers and runners are welcome. Call John at 720-842-5520. Salty Dog Sailing Club If you love to sail or want to try, if you don’t have a boat, if you have a boat but don’t sail enough because you cannot find a crew, the Salty Dog Sailing Club is for you. The club meets the second Thursday of the month. Dinner begins at 5:30 p.m. with the business meeting commencing at 7 p.m. Go to www.saltydog.org for meeting locations and directions.
SilverSneakers Fitness, Silver&Fit at ACC The Arapahoe Community College fitness center offers the SilverSneakers Fitness and Silver&Fit programs for seniors in the south metro Denver area. For more information about health and fitness options at ACC, call 303-797-5850 Yoga class. Health Ministries at St. Andrew United Methodist Church welcomes the community to their health class: Yoga helps improve flexibility, balance, alignment, posture, toning, strengthening, relaxation and awareness. Class is offered from 9:45-10:45 a.m. Wednesdays. Sessions are 10 weeks, and drop-ins are welcome. Cost is $90 per 10 weeks or $15 per session. All levels are welcome. For information, contact the leader Martha who has taught yoga for many years, Call 720-480-2164, ihealing@msn.com. St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 9203 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Call 303-794-2683 for information or visit www. st-andrew-umc.com. Service AAUW (American Association of University Women), founded in 1881, is the oldest women’s organization in the United States. It has a mission of promoting equity for women and girls through advocacy, education and research. Scholarships are provided to Douglas County women who are in college, and cash awards are presented to senior girls from Douglas County high schools who have an interest in the areas of science, technology, engineering or math (STEM). Meetings are in Castle Rock the third Wednesday of the month, at various times and locations. Go to douglascounty-co.aauw.net. Contact Beryl Jacobson at 303-688-8088 or berylmjacobson@gmail.com. American Legion Highlands Ranch Post 1260 meets at 6:30 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of each month at the Northridge Recreation Center, 8801 S. Broadway, Highlands Ranch. Call 720-663-1260. Highlands Ranch Lions Club: 6:30-8:30 p.m. the second and fourth Thursday of each month, except June and July, at IHOP, 9565 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Lions Club International is the largest service organization in the world and is celebrating its 100th anniversary. Highlands Ranch club has celebrated its 20th anniversary. Contact 303955-4353 or loismgould@comcast.net Mansion tours. The Highlands Ranch Metro District invites the public to visit the Highlands Ranch Mansion for free during regular open
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hours from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday. Visit www.HighlandsRanchMansion.com or call 303-791-0177. Taize-style service, a meditative hour of prayer, song, scripture and the labyrinth, is offered from 6:45-7:45 p.m. the fourth Thursday of the month at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 3350 E. White Bay Drive, Highlands Ranch. Child care is provided for this hour. The labyrinth is also available for individual meditation and prayer from 4 p.m. until the service on fourth Thursday, and from 4-8 p.m. on the second Thursdays. Call 303-794-2683 or visit www.st-andrew-umc.com. Social The Breakfast Club: A great way for single people ages 50-plus to meet new friends and have fun. We are an active and social group enjoying activities ranging from card games to white-water rafting, international and domestic travel to bowling, and all things in between. Our signature breakfast, which takes place at 8:30 a.m. every third Saturday, is at The Ridge Golf Club in Castle Pines. Interested? Call our hotline at 303-814-8428 or go to www.TBC50plus.org. Castle Rock Bridge Club plays a friendly, ACBL-sanctioned duplicate game at 1 p.m. every Monday and Wednesday at Plum Creek Golf Club, 331 Players Club Drive, Castle Rock. For assistance in finding a bridge partner, call Georgiana Butler at 303-810-8504. Go to www.castlerockbridge.com. “CHAI” Lands Ranch/South Denver Metro Jewish Community Company. Call 303-4706652. Duplicate Bridge If you enjoy duplicate bridge, come join us for an ACBL sanctioned open game at 12:30 p.m. every Monday at The Hub, 8827 Lone Tree Parkway, Lone Tree. Please arrive by 12:15. All are welcome; it’s a fragrancefree environment. Partners are arranged. Call Sue Bauer at 303-641-3534. Genealogy 101 is a small group of novice and advanced non-professional genealogists who meet at 10 a.m. the second Saturday of each month in Room 206 at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 8817 S. Broadway, Highlands Ranch. The group is geared to assist each other in our journeys into discovering the lives of our ancestors. No fees. Great Books. Great Books Discussion Groups
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Prime location For at least one business owner, the location of his space trumped a recent increase in rent. Last year, Patrick Evans, owner of Rocket Fizz, spent six months contemplating leaving Village Center West when his lease was up. He decided to re-sign for five years, despite the “significant increase” in rent. He said he wanted to avoid the approximately $50,000 it would cost to move. Standing in his store, filled with every type of candy imaginable, trinkets and funky artwork, he explained how he wants to keep his store because he plans on giving the business to his two kids someday.
meet at Douglas County Libraries in Lone Tree, Highlands Ranch and Castle Rock (Philip S. Miller). Great Books is a forum for thoughtful adults to read and discuss significant works of fiction, philosophy, political science, poetry and drama. Afternoon and evening times are available; groups meet once every 2-4 weeks. No registration is required. For information, call 303-791-7323 or visit DouglasCountyLibraries.org. Highlands Ranch Car Club meets the second Saturday of each month, usually at Lil’ Ricci’s Restaurant in Highlands Ranch. It is open to collectors and enthusiasts of vehicles of all ages, most makes and styles. Model T’s to Corvettes, MG’s to Mustangs, survivors, original restored to hot rods. For the enjoyment of the internal combustion engine. Car shows, club outings, cruises, family events. Visit www.hrhotrod. com, email hrhrclub@gmail.com, or call Gerd at 303-587-4320. High Plains Chapter, Order of DeMolay, meets at 7 p.m. every second and fourth Monday in the Parker area. With Walt Disney, Mel Blanc and Walter Cronkite counted among its alumni, you won’t find another organization for young men between the ages of 12 and 21 years that offers character building, leadership training, and life skill development more than DeMolay. Contact the chapter for more information. Email:highplainsdemolay@gmail.com or Visit www.coloradodemolay.org. Highlands Ranch Concert Band Swing Shift offer a number of free concerts open to the public. Each performance is geared to provide quality entertainment in a fun and family friendly atmosphere. We rehearse Wednesdays at ThunderRidge High School, 1991 Wildcat Reserve Parkway, Highlands Ranch, from 6:15-7:45 p.m. for our Swing Shift group and from 7:45-9:15 p.m. for the concert band group. To join email membership@hrconcertband.org. Our website is www.hrconcertband.org. Highlands Ranch Genealogical Society meets at 7 p.m. first Tuesday of every month at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Find out what’s going on at http://hrgenealogy. wordpress.com or contact Dave Barton at davidwilliambarton@gmail.com. SEE CLUBS, P32
Also a deciding factor was the location in central Highlands Ranch, which most of the day bustles with cars and people. “I enjoy the area,” Evans said. “I couldn’t do this business in this community anywhere else.” He foresees fewer “mom-and-pop shops” in the shopping center, but Turner assures that there will remain a mix of local and national tenants. In the shopping center are national chains, like Ace Hardware and Petco, as well as franchises, like Jimmy John’s. Turner pointed out that restaurant chain Cuba Cuba is original to Colorado. And a handful of locally owned businesses remain. “You have to have a good mix,” Turner said. “We are trying to make sure we are putting in uses that are good for the community and that are good for our existing tenants as well.”
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THINGS to DO
THEATER
Matthew Brandt Show: 7-8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 19 at Recreation Center at Southridge, 4800 McArthur Ranch Road, Highlands Ranch. Go to http://www.hrcaonline. org/events. Classic magic and contemporary showpieces. ‘Fool Us’ Winner Stuart MacDonald Show: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 19 and Saturday, Jan. 20 at Theatre of Dreams, 735 Park St., Castle Rock. Call 303-660-6799 or go to http://Tickets.AmazingShows.com. “Fool Us” is a TV magic competition in which magicians perform in front of magician-comedian duo Penn & Teller. If Penn & Teller cannot figure out how a trick is done, the magician wins a five-star trip to Las Vegas to perform as the opening act in the duo’s famous show. David Taylor Zikr Dance Ensemble Auditions: 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 21 at Denver Ballet Theatre and Centerstage Starz studios, 8150 S. University Blvd., Suite 120, Centennial For ages 16 and older. Five-week course runs from May 14 to June 17. Go to www. zikrdance.com.
ART/CRAFTS
‘Intersecting Formations’ Opening Reception: 6-9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 19 at Museum of Outdoor Arts, 1000 Englewood Parkway, Englewood. Exhibit on display through March 30; features 12 collaborations with painter Craig Marshall Smith. Go to http:// moaonline.org/intersectingformations/ Teen Maker Night: Doctor Who: 5-6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 19 at Castlewood Library, 6739 S. Uinta St., Centennial. Teens: Join us to hang out, relax and get creative in the Makerspace. January’s theme is Dr. Who. Save your spot at arapahoelibraries.org. Stories and Art Project with Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art: 10-11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 20 at Southglenn Library, 6972 S. Vine St., Centennial. Kids: It’s time to cultivate your inner Picasso with our friends from the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art. Join us for a story and create a literature based project. Save your spot at arapahoelibraries. org. Build a Catapult Challenge: 2-3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20 at Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St., Centennial. Teens: Do you have what it takes to storm the castle? Construct a catapult from scratch using everyday objects. Then, test
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this week’s TOP FIVE Art of Downsizing and Decluttering: 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 20 at the Lone Tree Library, 10055 Library Way. Learn creative ways to view your treasures and part with them. Adults. Registration is required at 303-791-7323 or DCL.org.
Holly St., Centennial. Parents and caregivers of little ones: Colleen Bredell, a local licensed professional counselor who specializes in children and family therapy, will empower parents with practical how-to strategies to better manage challenging behaviors, deliver positive yet effective discipline, set reasonable expectations and much more. Save your spot at arapahoelibraries.org.
Craft Lab: Journal Making: 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 21 at the Parker Library, 20105 E. Mainstreet. All ages. Registration required. Call 303-791-7323 or go to DCL.org. Rikki-Tikki-Tavi: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 25 at Cherry Hills Community Church, 3900 Grace Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Original ballet Ariel show based on the short story in Rudyard Kipling’s “Jungle Book.” Highlands Ranch Cultural Association winter cultural series. Call 303-471-8859 or go to www.HRCAonline.org/tickets for tickets. Strategies for Positive Parenting: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 25 at Koelbel Library, 5955 S. it out against the competition. Save your spot at arapahoelibraries.org.
MUSIC
Native American Flute Performance: 1:30-2:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 19 at Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St., Centennial. Relax the senses with the soothing sounds of the Native American flute. Renowned musician and storyteller Eric Many Winds Herrera can’t wait to share the beauty of Native American culture through his live musical performance and stories. Save your spot at arapahoelibraries.org. Music with a Mission Concert: Forte Handbell Quartet: 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 19 at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, 8545 E. Dry Creek Road, Centennial. Nationally recognized, advanced handbell quartet marked by artistry, energy, and dedication to their craft. Will perform a wide variety of musical styles. Free admission. A “love offering” will be collected for Covenant Cupboard Food Pantry. Piano Recital by Jooeun Pak: 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 21 at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 9203 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Jooeun will play selections by Chopin, Giastera, Hayden and
Wind Masterworks: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 26 at Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St., Littleton. Professional wind players and percussionists from the U.S. Air Force Academy Band perform.
Vine. All welcome.
FILM/MOVIES
Movie Matinee: `Dunkirk’: 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20 at Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. Centered on the Dunkirk evacuation of World War II, Allied soldiers from Belgium, Britain, and France are trapped and surrounded by the German Army. The troops must fight a fierce battle to evacuate and survive. Enjoy free popcorn and lemonade at the film. Lifetree Café Discussion Group: 5-6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 22 (News from the Future: A Futurest Gives a Sneak Peek); Jan. 29 (Friends for Life: 10 Buddies. 38 Years, One Weekend a Year) at DAZBOG, 202 Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Call 303814-0142. Go to LifetreeCafe.com. Rear Window Screening: 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 24 at Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St., Centennial. If you are a fan of classic movies or inspired by A.J. Finn’s novel, The Woman in the Window, join us to watch Rear Window. Save your spot at arapahoelibraries.org.
FOOD/COOKING
A Taste of Tea: 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 25 at the Parker Library, 20105 E. Mainstreet. Sip and sample a variety of teas from English Tealeaves. For adults. Registration required. Call 303791-7323 or go to DCL.org.
READING/WRITING
Wednesday Book Buzz Book Club: 12:30-2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 24 at Englewood Library, 1000 Englewood Parkway. Read “The Cuckoo’s Calling” by Robert Galbraith [mystery]. Call 303762-2560.
EVENTS
Rebuilding When Your Relationship Ends Seminar: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 18 and Jan. 25 at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 9203 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch. 10-week seminar promotes healing for those who are going through a divorce, or the ending of a love relationship. After Jan. 25, class is closed to new participants. Offers education, support, and optional social activities. Complimentary child care provided with prior registration. Contact Beth Walker at 720-352-9915 or bethdwalker@ gmail.com for information and to register. Open Play: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20 at Englewood Library, 1000 Englewood Parkway. Call 303-7622560. Country Line Dancing: 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20 at the Lone Tree Library, 10055 Library Way. Learn to line dance from a professional instructor. Refreshments provided. All ages. Registration is required at 303791-7323 or DCL.org.
Intro to Nonviolent Communication: 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20 at Englewood Library, 1000 Englewood Parkway. Based on the Non-Violent Communication work of Marshall Rosenberg; helps transform patterns of communication that often lead to conflict or disconnection. Join for this free introductory class and discover the many ways compassionate communication can transform your life. Call 303-762-2560.
Global Warming: Should you be Concerned: 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 22 at Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. Local physicist William Koch leads discussion. Call 303-795-3961.
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Paragon Fitness Open House: 9:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 20 at 5894 S. Zang St., Littleton. Meet the staff, try out the equipment and see what group classes are available. Healthy snacks and drinks provided. Contact soltera. events@n2publishing.com to RSVP. Diabetes, Pre-diabetes and Insulin Resistance: 11 a.m. to noon Monday, Jan. 22 at the South Denver Heart Center, 1000 SouthPark Drive, Littleton. Presented by Susan Weitkunat, RD, CDE. Learn the ins and outs of diabetes and how to control blood sugar. Call 303-744-1065 or go to www. southdenver.com for information and to register. Class is free. Sitting is the New Smoking: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 24 at the South Denver Heart Center, 1000 SouthPark Drive, Littleton. Presented by Susan Buckley, RD, CDE. Call 303-7441065 or go to www.southdenver. com for information and to register. Class is free.
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Get Ready for High School Equivalency: 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 23 at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Instruction, assessment and practice for those preparing to take high school equivalency exams. For ages 17plus. Registration is required. Call 303-791-7323 or go to DCL.org. 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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Points scored in the third quarter by the Lutheran girls basketball team to spark a 58-23 blowout win over Prospect Ridge Academy on Jan. 10.
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Point lead after the first quarter for the Chaparral boys basketball team in a 65-51 victory over Mountain Vista on Jan. 12.
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Consecutive wins for the ThunderRidge boys basketball team over Regis Jesuit following a 68-58 victory on Jan. 12.
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Wins in the nine games played against Castle View for the Legend boys basketball after a 48-42 victory on Jan. 12.
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Highlands Ranch’s TK Hammond goes in for the layup as Douglas County’s Tre Teague defends Jan. 12. Host Highlands Ranch held on to win, 48-47. PAUL DISALVO
Standout Performers Cam’ron Dunfee, Douglas County The senior took game-high scoring honors with 16 points in the 56-52 boys basketball win over Lincoln on Jan. 9.
Liberty Line, Ponderosa The freshman had a double-double in a 52-49 girls basketball victory over Denver South on Jan. 9 with 23 points and 10 rebounds.
Sara Nealy, Valor Christian The junior stepped up after the injury to scoring leader Kindyll Wetta and scored 19 points in the 55-53 win over Golden on Jan. 10.
Hunter Shkapich, Valor Christian He swished five 3-pointers in the second half, when the junior guard scored 18 of his 20 points during a 61-53 boys basketball win over D’Evelyn.
Kaison Hammonds, ThunderRidge The senior guard scored 23 points in a 68-58 boys basketball triumph over Regis Jesuit on Jan. 12.
Joseph Dalton, Chaparral The junior recorded a double-double with 19 points and 10 rebounds in a 65-51 boys basketball win over Mountain Vista on Jan. 12.
STANDOUT PERFORMERS are six athletes named from south metro area high schools. Preference is given to those making their debut on the list. To nominate an athlete, contact Jim Benton at jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com
tandley Lake seniors Garrett and Savannah Martin have been double trouble for Jefferson County 4A basketball opponents this season. The Martins are fraternal twins and like most siblings are competitive. Some of the first evidence of their competitiveness was evident when they played T-ball as 4-year-olds. Savannah is quick to point out that she is OVERTIME minutes older than her brother. Their parents, Heather and Billy, have been able to see every game for both twins this season, either watching live in person or on video because they were Jim Benton attending the game of the other sibling. Now that the Jeffco 4A season has started, boys and girls basketball games are played at different venues. They split attending weekday games and then go the watch the offspring they didn’t see for the weekend contests. “Weekend game were fabulous in the off-season, there were doubleheaders,” said Heather. Both Martins rank among the Jeffco leaders. Garrett, a 6-3 forward, is third in the league with a 19.8 scoring average. He is second with 9.2 rebounds a game and second in double doubles with six. “Garrett is having a great year on the court playing as well as leading this team of young athletes. He is an absolute pleasure to coach and gives everything he has when on the floor,” said Ted Allen, head boys basketball coach at Standley Lake. Garrett hit .490 last baseball season as a middle infielder and is planning to attend McLennan Community College in Waco, Texas, with hopes of landing a Division I offer and follow in the footsteps of his dad. No, we are not talking about that Billy Martin who played and managed the Yankees. Garrett’s father was a four-year standout at the University of Texas at Arlington and played professional baseball in the Mets, Diamondbacks and Nationals organizations. He was a three-time minor league All-Star. SEE BENTON, P30
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Highlands Ranch • The boys basketball team reeled off nine consecutive victories heading into the second week of Continental League play. Senior Brendan Sullivan leads the league in scoring with a 23.1 average and rebounding with 9.1 per game. The Falcons, ranked 10th in the CHSAANow.com Class 5A poll, were 11-3 overall and 1-0 in the league after a narrow win over Douglas County on Jan. 12. • Two tough Continental League opponents await the girls basketball team, which is third in the CHSAANow.com Class 5A rankings. The Falcons (11-3) play an up-and-coming Chaparral team on Jan. 23, but Highlands Ranch is 12-0 all-time against the Wolverines. On Jan. 25 the Falcons go to Regis Jesuit to face the top-ranked Raiders. Highlands Ranch has won the past three games against Regis and hold an 11-5 edge in the all-time series.
News and notes from local high school sports programs Mountain Vista • The hockey team is 3-6 overall and 2-4 in Foothills Conference play and will play Denver East for the second time this season on Jan. 19. The Golden Eagles picked up their first win of the campaign on Dec. 15 with a 4-1 win over the Angels. Jake Smith scored twice in that game while AJ Diehl and Jared Goodman also lit the red light. • The girls basketball team got off to an 11-3 start, thanks in part to its long range shooting. The Golden Eagles took an average of 18.5 3-point attempts in the first 14 games of the season. Sophomore Amy Holland led Vista with 26 successful 3-point field goals. Senior Dani Mills leads the team in scoring with an 11.0 point per game average.
Rock Canyon • Kent Grams’ boys basketball team got off to a 13-0 start, the best in school history, and the Jaguars are averaging 67.4 points a game, which is on pace to break the school’s record of 61.9 ppg. • Jessica Beckwith has recorded the second fastest time of 56.41 in the 100 butterfly, according to the Jan. 11 prepswimco.com rankings. The Jaguars are eighth in the team rankings.
Valor Christian • Girls basketball standout Kindyll Wetta, who injured her knee in the third quarter of the Jan. 10 game against Golden, was scheduled to have an MRI to determine the extent of the injury. The 5-foot-9 freshman leads the Eagles with a 13.4 scoring average and is also averaging 6.1 rebounds and five assists a game. She had 21 points in the
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Savannah is a 5-9 forward who is uncertain on which college she will attend. She is fourth in Jeffco scoring with a 15.8 but leads in rebounding and blocks with averages of 13.3 and 27 blocks. She leads the state’s 4A players with 11 double doubles. “She has played at an elite level this
SkyView Academy • After a 45-44 victory over Manual on Jan. 11, the girls basketball team had a 5-3 overall record. Natalia Miller-Forrest leads the team, scoring 15 points a game, and the Hawks will be hoping to notch a first when the team plays Colorado Academy on Jan. 19. The Hawks have lost all three previous games played against Colorado Academy. • Senior Jordan Wilson leads the boys basketball team in scoring and rebounding with 13.3 and 7.3 averages respectively. The Hawks took a 4-4 overall record into the second week of play following the winter break.
55-53 win over Golden before leaving the game. • The hockey team, coached by George Gwozdecki, whipped Mullen 10-0 on Jan. 13. The Eagles, 10-1 overall and ranked third in the state, had 50 shots on goal compared to one for the Mustangs. Sophomore right wing Colton Carson scored four goals and had an assist to finish with five points,
year,” said Gators’ girls coach Lee Gibson. “She’s scoring, rebounding and doing all the other things for us. She’s also been a leader for us, keeping everybody positive. The best thing you can say about Savannah is she has all the talent and uses every time she steps on the floor.” Hot stove season I don’t know if there is a hot stove league for high school football. The term hot stove is for baseball’s
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ThunderRidge Coach Joe Ortiz doesn’t hesitate to let his boys basketball players shoot. In statistics after 14 games, the Grizzlies were shooting at a 50 percent clip from the field and averaging 67.6 points per game. Kaison Hammonds is ThunderRidge’s top scorer at 15.9 points per game. ThunderRidge (13-1) is ranked second in the CHSAANow.com Class 5A poll behind top-ranked and Continental League opponent Rock Canyon.
while junior goalie Jack Kuzla was credited with the one save and collected the victory. • Senior Ella Kirschke’s 200 IM time of 2:06.96 is the fastest among 4A swimmers in the prepswimco.com rankings. She is second in the 100 freestyle with a time of 51.28, and Valor’s 200 freestyle relay team has turn in the best time of 1:36.85. The Eagles are ranked fourth among 4A teams.
off-season where baseball fans used to sit around a hot stove in the winter to discuss moves, changes and hopes for their favorite teams. Well, there are several area high schools looking for new head football coaches and Thornton has hired one. Nick Trombetta, who led Denver North to a 7-3 record last season, has been named head coach at Thornton, where he used to be an assistant coach. Athletic directors and administra-
tors at Arapahoe, Englewood, Faith Christian, Highlands Ranch and Valor Christian are still scanning resumes to find people to take over the reins of their football programs. 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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HOW TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE Send volunteer opportunities to hharden@ coloradocommunitymedia.com 18th Judicial District Attorney’s Office Domestic Violence Program: Provides information and support to crime victims. Need: Victim advocates 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. AARP Foundation Tax-Aide: Offers free tax filing help to anyone, especially those 50 and older, who cannot afford a tax preparation service. Need: Volunteers to help older, lower-income taxpayers prepare their tax returns. Requirement: All levels of experience are welcome; training and support provided. Contact: 1-888-OUR-AARP (687-2277) or www.aarpfoundation.org/taxaide Alzheimer’s Association, Colorado Chapter: Provides care and support to 67,000-plus 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 Walk to End Alzheimer’s. 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 to deliver meals to clients in the south Denver area. Requirements: Attend an orientation and submit to a background check. 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. Animal Rescue of the Rockies: Provides foster care for death-row shelter dogs and cats throughout Colorado. Need: Foster families for animals on lists to be euthanized Contact: www.animalrescueoftherockies. org. Arthritis Foundation, Colorado/Wyoming Chapter: Helps conquer everyday battles through life-changing information and resources, access to care, advancements in
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water storage capacity to serve the metro area’s growing population, not to reduce the amount of water used. Brimmer also said that Rueter-Hess Reservoir, near Parker, was recently expanded itself and shows no indication of being capable of further expansion. Brimmer’s ruling does not appear to make mention of the idea of storing water in underground aquifers, but it calls the idea of utilizing nearby gravel pits to meet water storage needs impractical given the relative cost and logistical difficulty. Audubon’s appeal, filed in court on Jan. 8, argues that the court erred in its findings on alleged Clean Water
sciences and community connections. Need: Walk to Cure Arthritis committee members and general office volunteer support. Requirements: Individuals who love to help plan and execute Walk to Cure Arthritis. We combat arthritis every day, so support from volunteers so that we can serve people is crucial. Contact: Amy Boulas, aboulas@arthritis.org, 720-409-3143. ASSE International Student Exchange Program: Organizes student exchange programs. Need: Local host families to provide homes for boys and girls age 15-18 from a variety of countries. Contact: Cathy Hintz, 406-488-8325 or 800-733-2773 Audubon Society of Greater Denver: Provides engaging and educational birding and wildlife programs at the Audubon Nature Center at Chatfield State Park and throughout the Denver metro area. Need: Volunteers lead birding field trips and assist with nature programs, office projects, fundraising and community events. Location: Chatfield State Park and offsite locations around Denver. Age Requirement: 18 years or older for yearround volunteers; 13-17 for summer camp programs. Contact: Kate Hogan at communityoutreach@denveraudubon.org or 303-9739530. AYUSA: International Youth Exchange Program: Promotes quality exchange programs for high school students from around the world. Need: Host families for international high school students ages 15-18 studying in the Denver area. Requirements: Provide a safe home, meals and transportation for 5-10 months. All family types are considered. Must fill out online application and pass background check. Contact: Adrienne Bivens, 720-467-6430 or abivens@ayusa.org. Go to www.ayusa.org. Castle Rock Senior Activity Center: Provides services to local seniors. Need: Volunteer drivers to take seniors to appointments, the grocery store, pharmacies and more. Contact: Juli Asbridge, 720-733-2292 SEE VOLUNTEERS, P40
Act violations related to the disposal of soil slated to be dredged from areas in which recreation facilities will be relocated around the reservoir. The appeal also argues that Audubon Society, which hosts a variety of nature programs around the lake, will be irreparably harmed by the rise in water levels, as removal of vegetation will make their activities difficult. “The loss of habitat that will occur should the underbrush and vegetation be removed cannot be adequately replaced,” reads Audubon’s appeal in part. “As a result, Denver Audubon members will no longer be able to bird or peacefully enjoy the serenity of the Park, and the organization will no longer be able to fulfill its mission ‘to connect people with nature through conservation, education, and research.’”
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Highlands Ranch Historical Society meets from 7-8:30 p.m. the third Monday of each month at Southridge Recreation Center, 4800 McArthur Ranch Road. Great programs ($1 voluntary donation for nonmembers) and group rate tours offered including some RTD tours. Leave message at 641-715-3900 ext. 147406, email HRHistoricalSociety@comcast.net or see www. highlandsranchhistoricalsociety.org . Highlands Ranch Jaycees meets at 7 p.m. every first and third Tuesdays at the Highlands Ranch Recreation Center. The meetings are open for people ages 21-40. Call Suzy Driscoll at 303-791-1049. Highlands Ranch Lions Club meets at 6:30 p.m. the first and third Thursdays at IHOP Restaurant, 9565 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Visit www.HighlandsRanchLions.org or contact Corky Carlson at 303-791-0099 or ddcc2@ddccnotary.com. The Highlands Ranch/Littleton Chapter of Mothers and More meets the second Tuesday of each month. See www.mothersandmore.org/chapters/highlandsranchlittletonCO/ or e-mail hrmothersandmore@ hotmail.com for more information. Highlands Ranch Optimist Club meets at 7 a.m. Wednesdays at Le Peep on Broadway south of C-470. New members are welcome. Call Ken Wolfle at 303-470-6017. Highlands Ranch Pi Beta Phi Alumnae Club meets on a regular basis. Contact Marlyce Buch at 720-207-1490 or marlycebuch@aol.com. Highlands Ranch Senior Club Enjoy board/ card games, monthly luncheons with professional entertainment, genealogy group, walking and hiking groups plus much more. Most activities at the Highlands Ranch Southridge Recreation Center. Monthly newsletter available at the four rec centers and the library; or go to www.hrcaonline. org (click on “Programs and Events”, then to “Senior Programming” to find the HRSC newsletter, which includes a contact and phone number for each activity. Newcomers welcome. Highlands Ranch Singles Happy Hour, also known as Southeast Singles since many people are from Littleton and Lone Tree too, meets the first Thursday of every month from 6-8:30 p.m. Visit www.hrsingles.com for locations and more information. This group is for ages 40-60s. Contact Corinna Robert at 303-773-1810 or corinnamke@aol. com. Pay for your own drinks and appetizers.
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Highlands Ranch Toastmasters meets from 6:45-8 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month at the Eastridge Recreation Center, 8568 South University Blvd. Toastmasters helps members learn to speak better, and it does so in a positive and friendly manner. New members always welcome. Call Emily at 720-233-3807. Highlands Ranch Writers’ Group, call 303791-7703. Just Desserts St. Andrew United Methodist Church invites the community to our free Social Justice 3rd Friday movie series, which
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broadly touches many social issues facing our culture today. May have content not appropriate for children. Contact Heidi Parish, 720-206-5733 or Daryl Shute, 303-9030653. St. Andrew United Methodist Church, F 9203 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Call 303-794-2683 for more information or visit www.st-andrew-umc.com. Kingdom Knitters creates prayer shawls that are given to people who are ill, grieving or just in need of comfort. Shawls can be picked up at the Cherry Hills’ reception desk from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Join us for knitting from 1-3 p.m. on the first and third Mondays in the Fireside Room at Cherry Hills Community Church, 3900 Grace Blvd, Highlands Ranch. We gladly accept yarn donations. Visit www.chcc.org or call 303-791-4100. La Leche League of Highlands Ranch meets at 9:30 a.m. the second Monday of the month. Call Barb at 303-791-4243. Men’s Ministry Breakfast meets at 8:30 a.m. the third Saturday of the month at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 9203 S. University Blvd. Call 303-794-2683 or visit www.st-andrew-umc.com.
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Meridian Midday Toastmaster. Experienced professionals and beginning speakers alike can benefit from our practical, face-to-face learning program. Whether you’re speaking F to the board of directors, your customers, your co-workers or your kids, Toastmasters can help you do it better. You’ll learn and practice in a friendly, comfortable environment with people who are there for the same reason you are — to become better communicators. We meet every Thursday from 11:35 a.m. to 12:35 p.m. at the South Metro Fire Station No. 34, 8871 Maximus Dr, Lone Tree. For more information, contact VP of Membership, Brent Hilvitz at 303-6685789 or visit www.meridianmidday.com. MOMS Club of Highlands Ranch West is part of a national organization offering support for women and families during their child raising years. Interested moms living in the 80129 and 80125 zip codes can contact whr_momsclub@yahoo.com or visit http://sites.google.com/site/momsclubofhrwest/. Moms Offering Moms Support is a group for moms and kids. We offer our members playgroups, a monthly calendar of fun events, community service projects, and other various parties throughout the year. For more information on joining please contact us at momsclubhre@yahoo.com. Mothers of Multiples (MOMS) Calling all mothers of twins, triplets, quadruplets. MOMS holds playgroups, Mom’s Night Out, twice-yearly kids’ consignment sales, and other social events for parents of multiples in and around Highlands Ranch. For details, visit www.mothersofmultiples.com. Mothers of Preschoolers at Grace Chapel meets from 9-11:30 a.m. every second and fourth Wednesdays at Grace Chapel, I-25 and County Line Road. Call Karleen at 303799-4900 or visit www.gracechapel.org. OPOCS Singles Club, ages 55-plus, meets all around the metro area. Meet new friends. Sign up and receive a monthly newsletter that lists all monthly activities. Contact JoAnn Cunningham, membership chair, 303-751-5195, or Mary Riney, president, 303-985-8937.
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like to meet Rex. Cameron and Rex are uplifting antidotes to the rest of the news, and the rest of the newsmakers (see: “I’m, like, really smart”). Animal shelter chief veterinarian Dr. Louisa Poon thinks Rex will be a candidate for surgically implanted prosthetics, which cost $1,000 to $1,500 per leg, once Rex’s “growth plates” are fully developed. I am considering another dog. The house and my life are too empty without one. I have looked at healthy puppies that come with every conceivable piece of information about their mothers and fathers, the climate of the kennel where they were bred, and what their favorite bedtime stories are. Then there are the other kind, like Rex, who haven’t had it so good.
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medical professionals or law enforcement officers can initiate a mental health hold, an “M-1.” Families of ill relatives are not permitted to initiate an M-1 hold. This is because, way back in the mid 20th century, families were erroneously blamed for causing schizophrenia, and because a few families incarcerated annoying relatives in the old
A dog’s personality is created in its first 16 weeks. They benefit from conscientious owners, and they are adversely affected if their owners aren’t committed to them during that time. However, there are many stories about abandoned and neglected dogs who are rescued and adopted, and turn into joyful “critters,” as my neighbor Sue calls them. She and her husband adopted Taz. Taz gets her name from the Tasmanian devil, because she was a wild child. She not very good-looking, but she’s beautiful. She’s a perfect reflection of her owners. Schumacher already had two dogs. They were a little spooked by Rex at first, because of his differences. Now they love him. See what I mean about dogs? Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast.net.
defunct state hospitals. Today, many families are caring for their mentally ill family members and are intimately aware of their symptoms. By permitting family members to initiate an M-1, the mentally ill might get treatment before psychosis renders them dangerous. Also, we need more resources to assess and treat the seriously mentally ill citizens in our communities. Allocate the funds. Spend the money — for the well being of us all. Jean Trester Centennial
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Public Notice Commissioner’s Proceedings December 2017 Vendor Name 18TH JUDICIAL DIST VALE FUND 2020 TECHNOLOGIES AAA METRIC SUPPLY LLC ABSOLUTE GRAPHICS INC ACORN PETROLEUM INC ADAPTIVE INTERVENTIONS ADVANCED PROPERTY MAINTENANCE INC AG WASSENAAR INC AGENCY 360 AGGREGATE INDUSTRIES AIRVAC SERVICES INC ALCOHOL MONITORING SYSTEMS INC ALIGHT SOLUTIONS LLC ALL ANIMAL RECOVERY ALLHEALTH NETWORK AM SIGNAL INC AMAILCO INC AMERICAN CLAYWORKS & SUPPLY COMPANY AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CIVIL ENGINEERS AMICK , MARSHA ANN ANTHONY, ALISA APARTMENT INSIGHTS APDC COLO LANGUAGE CONNECTION APEX DESIGN PC APODACA, TIM APPLEGATE GROUP INC ARAPAHOE COUNTY ARAPAHOE COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES ARAPAHOE/DOUGLAS WORKS ARCHITERRA GROUP INC ARMORED KNIGHTS INC ARMSTRONG SWEEPING INC ARNESON, SARAH JOAN ARS SAND & GRAVEL CO LLC ARTWORKS SIGNS & DESIGNS
Total $2,440.00 1,689.00 185.31 1,469.64 104,182.15 35,430.00 2,520.00 908.50 1,791.00 42,871.12 1,457.68 8,802.80 1,087.75 4,055.00 10,380.64 1,043.60 977.57 394.80 270.00 84.50 255.17 2,900.00 418.50 11,798.82 5,295.62 300.00 3,986.36 190.00 12,520.38 5,140.63 1,501.40 4,885.00 43.89 434.24 500.00
ASSOCIATED BAG COMPANY 1,378.88 ASTON, TIMOTHY 237.47 AT CONFERENCE 7.20 AUTOMOTIVE TITLING CORPORATION 1,295.48 AVERETT, ASHLEY MARIE 105.93 AXMEAR , SHERYL LYNN 49.50 AZTEC CONSULTANTS INC 54,420.00 BALDRIDGE, SAM 500.00 BARNHART, PATRICK 177.04 BAROFFIO PSY D, JAMES R 17,333.00 BASELINE ASSOCIATES INC 1,610.00 BECHT, NICOLE ADAMS 160.23 BEYOND TECHNOLOGY INC 11,177.63 BIG R STORES 600.83 BJORK, PATSY LEE 424.26 BLACK HILLS ENERGY 40,747.65 BOB BARKER COMPANY 101.75 BRADLEY, MICHELLE SAMANTHA 296.77 BREAK THROUGHS INC 2,560.00 BREDEHOEFT, JEFFREY MICHAEL 129.63 BRIDGEVIEW IT INC 26,814.00 BRINKWORTH, THOMAS ALLEN 239.60 BRYER, AMANDA 472.20 C3 PATHWAYS INC 1,495.00 CAIRY, MICHAEL 40.00 CANINE COMPANIONS FOR INDEPENDENCE 300.00 CAPSTONE GROUP LLC 4,608.07 CASI COLORADO ASPHALT SERVICES 1,680.00 CASTLE ROCK CONSTRUCTION 135,979.43 CASTLE ROCK HOME CARE INC 1,144.00 CASTLE ROCK SENIOR CENTER 4,060.66 CBM CONSULTING 7,045.25 CCMSI 102,838.03 CCMSI (FEE PAYMENTS ONLY) 1,396.25 CCS PRESENTATION SYSTEMS 225.00 CDIA-COLO DRUG INVESTIGATORS 60.00 CDW GOVERNMENT LLC 2,130.00 CEMEX MATERIALS INC 5,457.51 CENTENNIAL PRINTING 125.00 CENTURY LINK 14,961.90 CHEMATOX LABORATORY INC 375.38 CHEROKEE RANCH AND CASTLE FOUNDATION 663.00 CHURCH OF CHRIST 300.00 CINTAS CORPORATION 7,029.00 CITY OF AURORA 4,446.79 CITY OF CASTLE PINES 89,874.33 CITY OF CASTLE PINES 18,109.14 CITY OF ENGLEWOOD 2,850.68 CITY OF LITTLETON 4,009.43 CITY OF LONE TREE 4,001.50 CITY OF LONE TREE 168,343.47 CITY OF WOODLAND PARK UTILITIES 766.32 CL CLARKE INC 7,076.75 CL CLARKE INC 1,596.10 CLARKSON, COREY JOE 147.90 CNDC-COLO NONPROFIT DEVELOPMENT CENTER 9,579.00 COBITCO INC 683.35 COLONIAL SAVINGS 14.00 COLORADO ASSESSORS ASSOCIATION 1,158.00 COLORADO BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION 8,907.50 COLORADO CINDERELLA SCHOLARSHIP 300.00 COLORADO CODE CONSULTING LLC 3,100.00 COLORADO CODE CONSULTING LLC 2,937.50 COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA 5,936.98 COLORADO CORRECTIONAL MEDICAL GROUP PLLC 172,287.46 COLORADO COUNTIES INC 450.00 COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 72.00 COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & ENVIRONMENT 243.00 COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES 2,610.00 COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE 2,578,544.73 COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE 22,874.10 COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF STATE 13,836.00 COLORADO DEPT OF HUMAN SERVICES 1,620.00 COLORADO DEPT OF LABOR & EMPLOYMENT 230.00 COLORADO DESIGNSCAPES INC 18,416.75 COLORADO JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT COLORADO OCCUPATIONAL MEDICAL PARTNERS COLORADO SECRETARY OF STATE COLORADO SECURITY PRODUCTS INC
243.00 8,315.00 7.50 220.00
Description Due to 18th Judicial District-VALE Computer Software/License Sign Parts & Supplies Clothing & Uniforms Fleet Tanks Fuel Other Professional Services Other Repair & Maintenance Service Road-Street Drainage-Construction Software/Hardware Subscription Aggregate Products Other Repair & Maintenance Service Other Professional Services Consulting Services Other Purchased Services Other Professional Services Traffic Signal Parts Service Contracts Operating Supplies Professional Membership & Licenses Election Judges/Referee Fees Travel Expense Software/Hardware Support/ Maintenance Interpreting Services Traffic Signals - Engineering Other Professional Services Other Professional Services Legal Services Food Assistance Recoveries Other Professional Services Landscape/Architectural Services Armored Car Services Other Professional Services Travel Expense Aggregate Products Advertising/Fair Marketing & Sponsorship Operating Supplies/Equipment Travel Expense Telephone/Communications Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder Travel Expense Election Judges/Referee Fees Surveying Services Veteran Stipend Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder Other Professional Services Recruitment Costs Travel Expense Office Supplies Operating Supplies Metro Area Meeting Expense Utilities/Gas Operating Supplies/Equipment Travel Expense Conference, Seminar, Train Fees Operating Supplies/Equipment Contract Work/Temporary Agency Travel Expense Travel Expense Emergency Response Equipment Clothing & Uniforms Security Deposit Refund-Fairground Other Professional Services Asphalt & Asphalt Filler Concrete Pavement Project Transportation Grant Services Transportation Grant Services Other Professional Services Workers Compensation Claims Review Fees/Bonds Other Repair & Maintenance Service Travel Expense Computer Supplies Aggregate Products Printing/Copying/Reports Telephone/Communications Medical, Dental & Vet Services Security Deposit Refund-Fairground Security Deposit Refund-Fairground AED Leases Due to Aurora - Auto Use Tax Due to Castle Pines Auto Use Intergovernmental-Castle Pines Water & Sewer Due to Littleton-Auto Use Tax Due to Lone Tree-MV License Intergovernmental-Lone Tree Bulk Water Other Professional Services Travel Expense Travel Expense Transportation Grant Services Asphalt & Asphalt Filler Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder Conference, Seminar, Train Fees Due to CBI - Concealed Handgun Security Deposit Refund-Louviers Elevator Witness Test Plan Review Services Newspaper Notices/Advertising Medical, Dental & Vet Services Conference, Seminar, Train Fees Other Repair & Maintenance Service Due to State-PH Marriage Licenses Due to State-CO TBI Trust Due to State - Auto Use Tax Due to State -Drivers License Due to State - eRecording Due to State-HS Marriage Licenses Books & Subscription Highland Heritage Social Trail Concrete Project Due to State - Family Friendly Court Medical, Dental & Vet Services Due to State-Voter Confidentiality Other Professional Services
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY COMBINED SYSTEMS COMPASSCOM SOFTWARE CORP COMPASSCOM SOFTWARE CORP COMPRI CONSULTING CONNOLLY’S TOWING INC CONTINUUM OF COLORADO CORUS360 COUNTY SHERIFF’S OF COLORADO CPI GUARDIAN - CLEARWATER PACKAGING INC CREEKSIDE BIBLE CHURCH CROP PRODUCTION SERVICES CROSS LINE CONSTRUCTION CTL THOMPSON INC CTS LANGUAGE LINK CUMMINS ROCKY MOUNTAIN LLC CUNNINGHAM, DWIGHT CUT & CORE INC CVISION TECHNOLOGIES INC
144.00 12,041.78 4,103.42 3,000.00 14,868.00 337.50 6,025.00 15,836.00 2,740.50 262.64 300.00 7,297.15 24,500.00 1,458.00 8.06 8,550.68 10,401.91 375.00 3,984.00
DAVIS, ADIANA DAWN B HOLMES INC DEEP ROCK WATER DELL MARKETING LP DELLENBACH MOTORS DENOVO VENTURES LLC DENVER MERIDIAN GATEWAY EQUITIES LLC DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY STATE BUREAU DESIGN CONCEPTS CLA INC DEVELOPMENT RESEARCH PARTNERS INC DEVELOPMENTAL PATHWAYS INC DIEXSYS LLC
123.95 8,400.00 155.29 9,279.09 30,224.00 1,692.50 10,051.00 366.54 1,112.97 1,650.00 28,211.20 5,800.00
DIMMICK, KARI LYNN DISTRICT ATTORNEY DLH ARCHITECTURE LLC DOUGLAS COUNTY TEMPORARY SERVICES DOUGLAS COUNTY DEPUTY SHERIFF’S ASSOCIATION DOUGLAS COUNTY GARDEN CLUB DOUGLAS COUNTY IMPACT UNIT
256.10 200.00 26,292.50 1,541.25
Soil Testing Firearm Supplies Cell Phone Service*AVL Computer Software/License Other Professional Services Vehicle Tow Services Transportation Grant Services Contract Work/Temporary Agency Operating Supplies/Equipment Operating Supplies/Equipment Security Deposit Refund-Fairground Operating Supplies Drainage Repair Services Equipment Storage Building Other Purchased Services Service Contracts/Maintenance Other Professional Services Other Professional Services Software/Hardware Support/ Maintenance Travel Expense Medical, Dental & Vet Services Operating Supplies/Equipment Computer Supplies Cars, Vans, Pickups Other Professional Services Escrow Payable Travel Expense Other Professional Services Other Professional Services Mill Levy Distribution Nov 2017 I-25 Variable Speed Limit Algorithm Study Travel Expense Conference, Seminar, Train Fees Design Services Contract Work/Temporary Agency
2,500.00 Event Security 150.00 Security Deposit Refund-Louviers 400.00 Reimbursement for Case Related Item DOUGLAS COUNTY INMATE WELFARE ACCOUNT 892.63 Other Professional Services DOUGLAS COUNTY SENIOR FOUNDATION 8,175.00 Miller Grant Award DOUGLAS COUNTY SHERIFF 70.00 Process Service Fee DOUGLAS LAND CONSERVANCY 2,646.00 Legal Services DOUGLAS LAND CONSERVANCY 300.00 Security Deposit Refund-Louviers DOUGLAS/ELBERT TASK FORCE 5,129.02 Senior Services Grant DRAKE, BARBARA 695.29 Travel Expense DUDLEY, MELISSA LEANNE 220.58 Travel Expense DUMB FRIENDS LEAGUE 10,582.00 Other Purchased Services DUNNAWAY, KELLY 111.82 Travel Expense DUNNING , KIRSTEN TROY 234.33 Metro Area Meeting Expense E-470 PUBLIC HIGHWAY AUTHORITY 205,798.50 Due to E-470 Authority ECKHARDT, MARK E 58.42 Travel Expense EDWARD KRAEMER & SONS 150,000.00 North Meadows Extension Project EHLERS & ASSOCIATES INC 5,000.00 Consulting Services EIDE BAILLY LLP 16,375.00 Accounting & Financial Services EL JEBEL SHRINERS 695.00 Security Deposit Refund-Fairground ELEZIAN, ROBERT & JANET 38.74 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder ELK CREEK SAND AND GRAVEL LLC 2,715.89 Aggregate Products EMBASSY SUITES HOTEL DENVER 852.00 Travel Expense EMPLOYERS COUNCIL SERVICES INC 315.00 Recruitment Costs EMSL ANALYTICAL INC 565.00 Other Professional Services ENNIS PAINT INC 22,800.00 Paint & Road Striping ENTERSECT 158.00 Software/Hardware Support/ Maintenance ENVISION IT PARTNERS 2,412.00 Software/Hardware Support/ Maintenance EPIPHANY CONSTRUCTION 2,500.00 Escrow Payable ERO RESOURCES CORPORATION 1,405.58 Architectural Services ESTES, FAYE HIILAWE 347.59 Travel Expense EVANS, SANDRA A 8,182.50 Other Professional Services EWING IRRIGATION GOLF INDUSTRIAL 136.81 Operating Supplies FACILITY SOLUTIONS GROUP 64.63 Operating Supplies/Equipment FAMILY TREE 5,378.43 Other Professional Services FASTENAL COMPANY 342.27 Sign Parts & Supplies FEDEX 99.25 Postage & Delivery Services FELD, LORI KLEIN 6,282.00 Other Professional Services FELSBURG, HOLT AND ULLEVIG 20,079.16 Roads, Street, Drainage-Engineering FIRE ALARM SERVICES INC 3,898.50 Service Contracts/Maintenance FIREPLACE WAREHOUSE LLC 125.25 Mechanical Permit Refund FISCHER, DEBORAH & WILLIAM 463.63 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder FISCHER, GABRIELLE O’KEEFE 147.46 Travel Expense FIVE STAR PAINTING 9,500.00 Exterior Painting Services FLIMP MEDIA INC 2,500.00 Other Professional Services FLYING HORSE CATERING INC 526.10 Catering Services FOOTHILLS PAVING & MAINTENANCE INC 227,731.89 Surface Treatment Project FOSTER, KIM 1,000.00 Security Deposit Refund-Fairground FRANKTOWN ANIMAL CLINIC 587.99 K9 Food FRANKTOWN ANIMAL CLINIC 1,611.54 Medical, Dental & Vet Services FREDERICKS, FRANK 224.14 Travel Expense FRIZELL, ELIZABETH 234.98 Employee Recognition Supplies FRONT RANGE CHRISTIAN CHURCH 300.00 Security Deposit Refund-Fairground FRONT RANGE FLU SHOTS LLC 812.00 Wellness Program FUKUOKA, KAREN 100.97 Refund/Duplicate Payment GADES SALES COMPANY INC 616.52 Traffic-School Flasher Parts GARLAND, KEVIN S 19.05 Travel Expense GENERAL AIR SERVICE & SUPPLY 23.00 Equipment Rental GILA LLC DBA MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUREAU 6.48 Banking Service Fees GIRARD, DAVID E 500.00 Veteran Stipend GMCO CORPORATION 44,404.36 Road Surface Materials/Supplies GOLDEN, ANTHONY JOHN 29.08 Travel Expense GOLDER ASSOCIATES INC 2,044.45 Roads, Street, Drainage-Engineering GONZALES, RICHARD 300.00 Event Cancellation Refund GORMAN, THOMAS J 14,146.83 Other Professional Services GORMAN, THOMAS J 663.87 Travel Expense GOVCONNECTION INC 38,707.80 Computer Supplies GRAINGER 310.36 Operating Supplies/Equipment GREY, TIFFANY MICHELLE 169.45 Travel Expense GROUND ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS INC 4,300.00 Geotech Subsurface Exploration Services GROUP14 ENGINEERING PBC 660.00 Design Services H2O CAR WASH 385.00 Fleet Car Wash Services HALL III, ROBERT LLEWELLYN 27.50 Election Judges/Referee Fees HANNEMAN , BARBARA ANN 44.00 Election Judges/Referee Fees HANSEN GLASS INC 4,150.00 Wilcox Window Replacement HARTFORD, THE 750.00 Liability Insurance HARTIG, JAMIE CHRISTINE 121.76 Metro Area Meeting Expense HAULAWAY STORAGE CONTAINERS 77.00 Equipment Rental HAYNES, CHARLES 75.47 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder HDR ENGINEERING INC 176,985.21 US 85 Final Design Services
HENNINGSGAARD, MAUREEN 100.00 HG IMPROVEMENTS LLC 1,500.00 HIGH PLAINS KENNEL CLUB 800.00 HML TRAINING INC 7,076.75 HODITS, SARAH 311.47 HOFSHEIER, TORI 34.78 HOME CARE ASSISTANCE OF DOUGLAS COUNTY 950.00 HSS - HOSPITAL SHARED SERVICES 22,399.40 HUDICK EXCAVATING INC 469,293.15 HULEN, NANCY 5.00 HUMANE SOCIETY OF PIKES PEAK 31,808.26 ID INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES LLC 3,764.75 IGLESIA CRISTO ROCA DE LOS SIGLOS 450.00 IMS INFRASTRUCTURE MGMT SERVICES 4,531.25 INFOMEDIA INC 1,600.00
Security Deposit Refund-Fairground Road Repair, Maintenance & Overlay Security Deposit Refund-Fairground Other Professional Services Travel Expense Travel Expense Senior Services Grant Security Services & Supplies Road & Trail Head Improvements Refund/Overpayment Animal Control Services Other Professional Services Security Deposit Refund-Louviers Road Repair, Maintenance & Overlay Website Maintenance/Design Services INGALLS, LANCE 96.73 Travel Expense INSIGHT PUBLIC SECTOR INC 5,318.04 Software/Hardware Support/ Maintenance INTEGRATED CLEANING SERVICES 29,113.95 Service Contracts INTEGRATED VOTING SOLUTIONS 148,836.06 Printing/Copying/Reports INTELLECTUAL TECHNOLOGY INC 2,363.72 ITI MV Kiosk Fees Payable IREA 63,121.30 Utilities/Electric ISC - INFORMATION SYSTEMS 348,255.93 Software/Hardware Support/ Maintenance ITS PARTNERS LLC 30,983.73 Software/Hardware Support/ Maintenance JACKALOPE TRAIL CONSTRUCTION 2,885.66 Other Repair & Maintenance Service JACKSON-BROWN, CARMEN NICOLE 160.71 Travel Expense JAMES R PEPPER LLC 5,515.00 Roof Inspections JAY DEE CLEANING & RESTORATION INC 10,188.75 Service Contracts JE DUNN CONSTRUCTION 569,286.00 Construction/Regional Crime Lab JEFFERSON COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES 1,789.43 Other Professional Services JOHNSON, DAWN LYNNETTE 281.83 Travel Expense JOHNSON, JOI MARIE 288.20 Travel Expense JONES , MICHAEL JOSEPH 27.50 Election Judges/Referee Fees JORDAN PHD, KENYON P 1,800.00 Recruitment Costs JULIE A HARRIS ALTERATIONS 542.00 Clothing & Uniforms KENNEDY - 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38 Highlands Ranch Herald Public Trustees PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2017-0252 To Whom It May Concern: On 11/16/2017 9:27:00 AM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.
Original Grantor: AMY NICOLE BAUMERT Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR HOME POINT FINANCIAL CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: HOME POINT FINANCIAL CORPORATION Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 10/26/2016 Recording Date of DOT: 10/31/2016 Reception No. of DOT: 2016078077 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $348,570.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $345,463.91
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 6, BLOCK 2, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 71-A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 7241 Palisade Dr, Highlands Ranch, CO 80130
The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 6, BLOCK 2, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 71-A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.
Public Trustees
Which has the address of: 7241 Palisade Dr, Highlands Ranch, CO 80130 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 7, 2018, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended. If you believe that your lender or servicer has failed to provide a single point of contact (38-38-103.1 CRS) or they are still pursuing foreclosure even though you have submitted a completed loss mitigation application or you have been offered and have accepted a loss mitigation option (38-38-103.2 CRS), you may file a complaint with the Colorado Attorney General (720-508-6006) or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (855411-2372) or both. However, the filing of a complaint in and of itself will not stop the foreclosure process. First Publication: 1/11/2018 Last Publication: 2/8/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 11/20/2017 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
foreclosure process. First Publication: 1/11/2018 Last Publication: 2/8/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press
Public Trustees
Dated: 11/20/2017 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee
The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: NICHOLE WILLIAMS Colorado Registration #: 49611 1199 BANNOCK STREET , DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 350-3711 Fax #: Attorney File #: 00000007138779 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website : http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No. 2017-0252 First Publication: 1/11/2018 Last Publication: 2/8/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press
PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2017-0240 To Whom It May Concern: On 10/26/2017 4:32:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: MARQUIS M WARF Original Beneficiary: AMERIQUEST MORTGAGE COMPANY Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR AMERIQUEST MORTGAGE SECURITIES INC., ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-R7 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 5/21/2004 Recording Date of DOT: 6/11/2004 Reception No. of DOT: 2004061029 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $342,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $303,637.45
COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR AMERIQUEST MORTGAGE SECURITIES INC., ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-R7 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 5/21/2004 Recording Date of DOT: 6/11/2004 Reception No. of DOT: 2004061029 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $342,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $303,637.45
Public Trustees
Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 30, HIGHLANDS RANCH, FILING NO. 93-A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 9854 S Salford Ln, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 14, 2018, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.
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.
January 18, 2018J
Public Trustees
If you believe that your lender or servicer has failed to provide a single point of contact (38-38-103.1 CRS) or they are still pursuing foreclosure even though you have submitted a completed loss mitigation application or you have been offered and have accepted a loss mitigation option (38-38-103.2 CRS), you may file a complaint with the Colorado Attorney General (720-508-6006) or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (855411-2372) or both. However, the filing of a complaint in and of itself will not stop the foreclosure process. First Publication: 12/21/2017 Last Publication: 1/18/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 10/27/2017 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: DAVID A. SHORE Colorado Registration #: 19973 5347 S VALENTIA WAY SUITE 100, GREENWOOD VILLAGE, COLORADO 80111 Phone #: (303) 573-1080 Fax #: Attorney File #: 17-00290SH
*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2017-0240 First Publication: 12/21/2017 Last Publication: 1/18/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press
If you believe that your lender or servicer has failed to provide a single point of conPursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are NICHOLE WILLIAMS tact (38-38-103.1 CRS) or they are still pursuhereby notified that the covenants of the deed of Colorado Registration #: 49611 ing foreclosure even though you have subThe current holder of the Evidence of Debt setrust have been violated as follows: Failure to 1199 BANNOCK STREET , mitted a completed loss mitigation applicacured by the Deed of Trust described herein, pay principal and interest when due together DENVER, COLORADO 80204 tion or you have been offered and have achas filed written election and demand for sale as with all other payments provided in the Deposit Evid- Refund FORENSICS 156.75 Operating Supplies/Equipment SCCA COLORADO REGION SOLO 300.00forDamage Continued From Page.. cepted a lossTRITECH mitigation option (38-38-103.2 provided by law and inLast said Deed of Page Trust. 2 of 2 Phone #: (303) 350-3711 ence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and TRUE SURVEYING 22,500.00 Other Professional Services SCHEUBER & DARDEN ARCHITECTS 2,381.12 Other Professional Services Fax #: CRS), you may fileNORTH a complaint with& MAPPING the Colother violations of the terms956.80 thereof. TSIOUVARAS SIMMONS HOLDERNESS INC 377.44 Roads, Street, DrainageSCHMIDT, SANDRA SUE Other Professional Services PARKER TASK FORCE 3,349.07 Rent Assistance Attorney File #: 00000007138779 orado Attorney General (720-508-6006) or the THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on Engineering SCHNEPEL, GLENN A & JANE E 81.77 Fee Refunds - Clerk &Consumer Recorder PARKER WATER AND SANITATION 1,814.41 Water & Sewer Financial Protection Bureau (855the first possible sale date (unless the sale is THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A PHYLLIS A the filing of a 52.00 Election Judges/Referee Fees SCOTT, EVAN LAWRENCE 377.48 Travel Expense PARKER, ALESHA LOUISE TuitionMAY Reimbursement TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE 411-2372) or TUMEY both. ,However, continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 7,650.00*YOU FIRST LIEN. TVEYES INC 3,000.00 Broadcast Monitoring SECURITY TRANSPORT SERVICES 3,423.10 Transportation of Prisoners PARKS, COLORADO STATE 133.00 Due to State State Park Pass DATES on the Public Trustee website: complaint in and of itself will not stop the 2018, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox TWOPENNY PRODUCTIONS LLC 4,000.00 Training Services - Booking Fees SEDALIA LANDFILL 1,142.10 Waste Disposal Services PASE CONTRACTING 3,558.00http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Road Repair, Maintenance foreclosure process. Street, Castle Rock,INC Colorado, I will sell at pubThe property described26,140.00 herein is all ofWork/Temporary the TYLER TECHNOLOGIES INC 62,602.90 Software Renewal & System SEMPERA Contract Agency & Overlay lic auction to the highest and best bidder for the lien Legal of the deed Training SENTER, GOLDFARB property & RICE LLCencumbered by 4,662.50 Services PATTERSON, SUSAN-PETTY CASH Travel Expense Notice No. 2017-0252 First Publication: 12/21/2017 cash, the said real property and all interest of139.28Legal of trust. ULINE 135.82 Operating Supplies/Equipment SERVICE NOW INC 147,600.00 Software/Hardware Support/ PAWNEE BUTTES SEED INC 1,046.04 Other Construction/Maintenance First Publication: 1/11/2018 Last Publication: 1/18/2018 said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns UNCCCounty News Press 1,883.55 Other Professional Services Maintenance Materials Last Publication: 2/8/2018 Publisher: Douglas therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedLegal Description of Real Property: UNICOM GOVERNMENT INC 96,080.00 Camera & Computer Equipment SEW-CIETY INC 800.00 Security Deposit Refund/Event PEAKprovided OFFICE FURNITURE INC 101,082.96Publisher: Furniture/Office Systems Douglas County News Press ness in said Evidence of Debt secured LOT 30, HIGHLANDS RANCH, FILING UNIFIRST CORPORATION 3,338.22 Clothing & Uniforms Cancellation PARK WATER & SANITATION 3,858.75 Bulk Water Dated: 10/27/2017 byPERRY the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the NO. 93-A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, US ARMOR CORPORATION 490.00 Clothing & Uniforms SHAREGATE GROUP INC PETERS, MARGARET A othe r items allowed by 46.12 Travel Expense CHRISTINE DUFFY expenses of sale and STATE OF COLORADO. 6,995.00 Software/Hardware Support/ US BANK EQUIPMENT FINANCE 295.00 Service Contracts Maintenance PHOENIX SUPPLY LLC 2,356.32 Prisoner Maintenance Supplies DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee law, and will deliver to the purchaser a CertificUSA WRESTLING 543.81 Security Deposit Refund-Fairground SHILOH HOME INC Which has the address of:8,688.00 Building/Land Lease/Rent PICTOMETRY INTERNATIONAL CORP by law. If the 15,001.35 Mapping Services ate of Purchase, all as provided USDA FOREST SERVICE 119.61 Other Professional Services SHILOH HOME INC 8,140.00 Rent Assistance PIKES PEAK RABBIT BREEDERS 400.00 Security Deposit Refund-Fairground The name, address and telephone numbers of sale date is continued to a later date, the dead9854 S Salford Ln, VERIZON WIRELESS SERVICES 2,330.98 Cell Phone Service SHRED-IT 2,592.00 Waste Disposal Services PINERY WATER & WASTEWATER the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of line to file a notice of intent to cure by those404.32 Water & Sewer Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 VERTEX 9,285.00 Service Contracts SILVA CONSTRUCTION INC 445,076.60 Sidewalk/Parking Lot Repairs PINYONentitled ENVIRONMENTAL 2,004.41 Other Professional Services parties to cure INC may also be extended. the indebtedness is: INC VIA WEST 27,985.40 Escrow Payable SKILL SURVEY INC 3,064.00 Recruitment Costs PIONEER FENCE AND DECK CO LLC 15,995.00 Other Professional Services NOTICE OF SALE VISITING ANGELS OF DENVER 5,067.75 Senior Services Grant SKURICH MEMORIAL FUND 260.00 Security Deposit Refund TECHNOLOGY GROUP LLC or servicer 7,000.00 Other Professional Services IfPIONEER you believe that your lender DAVID A. SHORE VONAGE BUSINESS 1,812.08 Telephone/Communications SLATE COMMUNICATIONS 16,877.00 Other Professional Services PK ELECTRICAL INC 3,200.00 Other Professional Services has failed to provide a single point of conColorado Registration #: 19973 The current holder of the Evidence of Debt setact (38-38-103.1 CRS) or they are still pursu- 80.00 Client Testing Services VOSBURG, 150.00 CJS-Fees Refund SORBER, MATTHEW KERT CJS-Fees Refund 5347 S VALENTIA PLACE I GO LLC, THE WAY ADRIAN SUITE DALE 100, cured by the Deed of Trust 40.00 described herein, GREENWOODVOSS VILLAGE, COLORADO 80111 ing foreclosure evenDENISE though you have sub- 116.47 Travel Expense SIGNS LLC 107.50 Operating Supplies SOURCE OFFICE PRODUCTS 2,632.32 Office PLACENCIA, CHRISTINE has filed written election and demand for Supplies sale as Phone #: (303)WAGNER 573-1080 mitted a completed EQUIPMENT COMPANY 4,000.00 Equipment Rental SOUTH METRO FIRE RESCUE 584.00ofBuilding/Land Lease/Rent PLUM CREEK CATERINGloss mitigation applica-287.00 Metro Area Meeting Expense providedAUTHORITY by law and in said Deed Trust. Fax #: tion or you have offered WAGNER, FRANK A 82.77 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder SPARKS, JOHN BYRON 41.73 Travel Expense POLYNESIAN PARTY been PLANNERS INC and have ac-350.00 Recognition Programs Attorney File #:WAITE, 17-00290SH cepted a loss mitigation option (38-38-103.2 99.19 Travel Expense CLINT M 131.97 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder SPATIALEST INC 30,000.00 Given Software/Hardware PRATT, CHRISTOPHER THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby that on Support/ CRS), you may RANCH file a complaint with the ColWALLACH, JUDI 388.85 Other Professional Services PRAYING HANDS 1,000.00 Security Deposit Refund the first possible sale date (unlessMaintenance the sale is FORECLOSURE SALE orado Attorney General (720-508-6006) or the145.58 Operating Supplies/Equipment WALZ, ELIZABETH ANN 462.78 Travel Expense SPRADLEY BARR FORD LINCOLN OFatGREELEY Cars, Vans, Pickups *YOU MAY TRACK PRECISION DYNAMICS CORPORATION continued*) 10:00 a.m.32,337.00 Wednesday, FebruPublic Trustee Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (855WEGRZYN (BORO), ANNA website: 75.00 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder SRI INC Internet Auction PREMIER EARTHWORKS & INFRASTRUCTURE 2,500.00 Escrow Payable ary 14, 2018, at the Public 3,834.00 Trustee’s office, 402 Fees DATES on the http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ 411-2372) or both. However, the filing of a WEIMER, RICHMOND 149.50 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder STANLEY CONSULTANTS INC Street, Castle Rock, 24,553.00 Roads, Street, PREPARESMART 2,550.00 Operating Supplies/Equipment Wilcox Colorado, I will sellDrainagecomplaint in and of itself will not stop the WERN AIR INC 3,325.00 Service Contracts PRO COM - PRO COMPLIANCE 2,347.00 Medical, Dental & Vet Services at public auction to the highest andEngineering best bidder Legal Notice No.: foreclosure WES2017-0240 TEST 1,150.00 Road Repair, Maintenance STARKEY, VICTORIA for cash, the said real property 115.04 Expense PRO DISPOSALprocess. & RECYCLING 2,555.27 Waste Disposal Services and Travel all interest of FirstAgency Publication: 12/21/2017 & Overlay STATEWIDE INTERNET PORTAL AUTHORITY 1,760.00 Work/Temporary PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYORS COLORADO INC 150.00 Professional Membership & said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs Contract and assigns Last Publication: 1/18/2018 First Publication: 1/11/2018 WESCO DISTRIBUTION INC 4,851.30 Traffic Signal Parts STATEWIDE INTERNET PORTALfor AUTHORITY Software/Hardware Licenses therein, the purpose of 6,377.00 paying the indebted- Support/ Publisher: Douglas County News Press Last Publication:RODEO 2/8/2018 WESTERN PAPER DISTRIBUTORS INC 10,843.14 Janitorial/Operating Supplies Maintenance PROFESSIONAL COWBOYS ASSOCIATION 3,050.00 County Fair Service/Fair Rodeo ness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured Publisher: Douglas County News Press & Equipment STEGINK, MOLLY CHRISTINE 57.35 Travel Expense PROFICIENT MEDICAL IMAGING 285.00 Other Professional Services by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other 75.00 itemsRefund/Community allowed by Service Court WESTERN TRADING COMPANY INC 1,408.41 Clothing & Uniforms STEPHENS, ERICA NICOLE PROFORMANCE APPAREL CORP 712.50 Clothing & Uniforms Dated: law, and will deliver to the purchaser WETHERBEE, ERIN LEIGH 236.26 Travel Expense Finea CertificPUBLIC11/20/2017 SERVICE COMPANY OF COLORADO 54,847.50 Building/Land Lease/Rent CHRISTINE DUFFY of Purchase, all as provided law. If the WHITE CONSTRUCTION GROUP 18,565.25 Greenland Post Office Building STONEGATE VILLAGEate METRO 824.25 by Water & Sewer PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF COLORADO 2,500.00 Escrow Payable DOUGLAS Public Trustee date, theExpense deadProject STROUSE, KELLY A sale date is continued to a later 23.43 Travel QUINTERO, COUNTY CAITLIN ANNE 363.80 Travel Expense line to file a notice of intent to cure those WILCOX CAPITAL LLC 239,448.14 Building/Land Lease/Rent STRYKER SALES CORPORATION 22,960.00 Cars,by Vans, Pickups R.E. MONKS CONSTRUCTION 44,678.50 Moore Road EVOC Project The name,LANDSCAPE address and telephone numbers of entitled to cure may145.00 also be extended. WILDCAT SHOPPING CENTER LLC 9,851.50 Building/Land Lease/Rent SUDS FACTORY CAR parties WASH & DETAIL CENTER Fleet Car Wash Services RAMPART & ARBOR SERVICES 5,831.25 Other Professional Services the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of103.50 Travel Expense WILLIAMS, CHRIS JAY 99.99 Clothing & Uniforms SUMMIT PATHOLOGY 107.50 Forensic Testing RAMSEY, KC the indebtedness you believe that your lender or Refunds servicer WILLIAMS, KELLY ANN 714.76 Travel Expense SUTHERLAND, JON &IfAMY 273.17 Fee - Clerk & Recorder RAPSON, WILLIAM is: 1,390.00 Escrow Payable conWILLIAMSON, KELLEY 342.75 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder SVENDSEN, SHARONhas failed to provide a single 58.81point Travelof Expense READY MIXED CONCRETE CO 54,132.32 Salt & Other Ice Removal NICHOLE they arePaint still&pursuWILLSON, AMY KATHRYN 234.06 Travel Expense SWARCO REFLEX LLCtact (38-38-103.1 CRS) or21,160.00 Road Striping RED WINGWILLIAMS SHOE STORE 112.49 Clothing & Uniforms Colorado Registration #: 49611 youOperating have subWILSON, LYNNE 50.50 Metro Area Meeting Expense SWARTZ, RICHARD Sing foreclosure even though 292.00 Supplies REDWOOD TRUST INC 2,244.59 BPPT Tax Rebate 1199 BANNOCK STREET , WINSLOW, CODIE LEE 73.08 Travel Expense SWARTZ, RICHARD S mitted a completed loss mitigation 43.12 TravelapplicaExpense RESPEC CONSULTING & SERVICES 870.00 Roads, Street, DrainageDENVER, COLORADO 80204 tion or you have been offered and have ac- Fee WINTER EQUIPMENT COMPANY INC 10,050.00 Snow Plow Blades SWEEP STAKES UNLIMITED 550.00 Process Service Engineering Phone #: (303) 350-3711 cepted a loss mitigation option (38-38-103.2 WIZ-QUIZ DRUG SCREENING SERVICE 615.00 UA Testing SYMBOL ARTS 687.00 Clothing & Uniforms REVISION INC 19,006.25 Leadership Development Support Fax #: CRS), you may file a complaint with the ColWL CONTRACTORS INC 1,302.00 Traffic Signal On-Call Service T D MERTLICH INC 6,240.00 Other Professional Services Services Attorney File #: 00000007138779 or the WOMMACK, ANDIE 262.59 Travel Expense TAGGART, MEGAN L orado Attorney General (720-508-6006) 75.65 Travel Expense RICHLAND TOWERS-DENVER LLC 2,315.00 Building/Land Lease/Rent Consumer Financial Protection (855- Services WOODRICK, MARYJO 97.80 Travel Expense TAYLOR FENCE COMPANY 2,965.00 Bureau Other Professional RJH CONSULTANTS INC FORECLOSURE SALE 7,178.08 Roads, Street, Drainage*YOU MAY TRACK 411-2372) or both. However, theOther filing of a Services WOVO IDENTITY SOLUTIONS 1,162.00 Operating Supplies/Equipment TAYLOR, VIVIAN A 9,807.58 Professional Engineering DATES on the Public Trustee website: complaint in and of itself750.00 will not stop the WPRA-WOMEN’S PROFESSIONAL TELERUS INC Telephone/Communications RK WATER 806.67 Service Contracts http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ RODEO ASSOCIATION 150.00 County Fair Service/Fair Rodeo THIRKELL, JOHN A foreclosure process. 182.33 Travel Expense RMOMS 1,154.00 UA Testing XCEL ENERGY 194.00 Electrical Transformer Services THOMPSON, STACY 75.00 Inmate Hair Care ROADSAFE SYSTEMS 1,880.00 Other Professional Services Legal NoticeTRAFFIC No. 2017-0252 XCEL ENERGY 3,706.76 Traffic Signal Utilities TILLSON, JENNIFER MFirst Publication: 12/21/2017 329.99 Travel Expense ROBERT HALF TECHNOLOGY 4,792.00 Contract Work/Temporary Agency First Publication: 1/11/2018 Last Publication: 1/18/201830,000.00 ADA Wheelchair Vehicle Award YAMADA, JILL MARIE 19.30 Metro Area Meeting Expense TO THE RESCUE ROCKY MOUNTAIN ACCESS CONTROLS INC 24,442.00 Electronic Gate Installation Last Publication: 2/8/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News YOUNG WILLIAMS PC 55,249.40 Contract Work/Temporary Agency TO THE RESCUE 675.00Press Transportation Grant Services ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOLUTIONS 33.60 Operating Supplies Publisher: DouglasAIR County News Press TODD COMPANIES INC 650.00 Septic System Services ROCKY MOUNTAIN EXCAVATING INC 4,467.50 Road-Street Drainage-Construction Dated: 10/27/2017 $11,981,476.85 TOLEDO, ROBERTO 372.00 Security Deposit Refund-Fairground TOTAL AMOUNT OF DISBURSEMENTS ROCKY MOUNTAIN MAIL SERVICES 893.08 Postage & Delivery Services CHRISTINE DUFFY FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER 2017 TOWN OF CASTLE ROCK 486,882.99 Due to Castle Rock-Auto Use-Tax ROCKY TOP RESOURCES INC 5,625.00 County Slash Site Services DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee TOWN OF CASTLE ROCK 244,913.20 Intergovernmental-Castle Rock RODRIGUEZ, MIRIAM 346.70 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder THE ABOVE AND FOREGOING IS A CONDENSED STATEMENT OF THE BILLS APPROVED FOR TOWN OF LARKSPURThe name, address and telephone 11.00 Due to Larkspur-MV License ROONEY, JIM 10,147.14 Wildland Fire Deployment numbers of PAYMENT DURING THE MONTH OF DECEMBER 2017 BY THE DOUGLAS COUNTY BOARD OF TOWN OF LARKSPURthe attorney(s) representing 1,500.50 Intergovernmental-Larkspur Reimbursement the legal holder of COMMISSIONERS UNDER WHOSE DIRECTION THIS NOTICE IS PUBLISHED. TOWN OF PARKER the indebtedness is: 273,313.40 Due to Parker - Auto Use Tax ROXBOROUGH WATER & SANITATION DISTRICT 71,270.00 Moore Road Parcel Inclusion TOWN OF PARKER 224,518.78 Intergovernmental-Parker ROYAL PROCESS SERVING & PARALEGAL SERVICES 55.00 Postage & Delivery Services N. ANDREW COPLAND, CPA, DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TOYOTA MOTOR SALES 407.67 Fee Refunds Clerk & Recorder RUNNING CREEK COUNSELING 102.00 Other Purchased Services DAVID A. SHORE TPM STAFFING SERVICES 2,987.71 Contract Work/Temporary Agency RYDERS PUBLIC SAFETY LLC 1,358.90 Clothing & Uniforms Colorado Registration #: 19973 TRAFFIC SIGNAL CONTROLS INC 760.00 Traffic Signal Parts SAFARILAND LLC 99.27 Operating Supplies/Equipment 5347 S VALENTIA WAY SUITE 100, TRI-COUNTY HEALTHGREENWOOD DEPARTMENT VILLAGE, COLORADO 759.00 Service Contracts SCANNER ONE INC 11,064.28 Software/Hardware Support/ Legal Notice No.: 932380 Last Publication: January 18, 2018 80111 TRINITY SERVICES GROUP Maintenance First Publication: January 18, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PhoneINC #: (303) 573-1080 36,133.99 Inmate Meals Fax #: Attorney File #: 17-00290SH NOTICE OF SALE
Douglas County Payments
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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.
January 18, 2018
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Magician shares legend of ‘King of the Con Men’ 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.
‘Soapy’ Smith was notorious for fleecing pioneer Denver
adventurous con man. Legal Description of Real Property: In another, Soapy and company built LOT 36, StrivBLOCK 1, HIGHLANDS RANCH “It turns out I’m not alone,” a lively — but again, fake — bank, FILING NO. 14, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, ings said. “Everywhere I go, I meet complete with a sizable vault. EastSTATE OF COLORADO. PUBLIC NOTICE ‘Soapies’ — people who are just ern dudes who started accounts in Which hasfanatthe address of: 9326 Daisy Ct, ics aboutRanch his life.” the bank couldn’t have known that Highlands Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 NOTICE OF SALE Soapy’s heyday the vault was a theater prop, capable Public Trustee Sale No. 2017-0254was in Denver, StrivNOTICE OF SALE ings said. of being folded up and carried away To Whom It May Concern: On 11/20/2017 “Soapy’s grounds in Denunder the arm of one of Soapy’s BY DAVID GILBERT The current holder of the Evidence of Debt se11:21:00 AM the undersignedstomping Public Trustee cured by the Deed of Trust described herein, caused the Notice of Election and hellish Demand relatver were the blocks stretching henchmen. DGILBERT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM ing has filed written election and demand for sale as to the Deed of Trust described below to be by law and in said Deed of Trust. recorded in Douglas County. off from Union Station,” provided Strivings Soapy maintained his trade by payPublic Notice said. “In the 1870s, you couldn’t walk ing off police, judges and others. He Modern scams often come in the THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on Original Grantor: JOHN S MORRIS the first possible sale date (unless the sale is INVITATION FOR (IFB) Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE down 17th Street to Larimer Street also donated generously toBID churches form of poorly worded emails or ancontinued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March NO. 001-18 ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, 14, fl 2018, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 WilPERFORMANCE PLATFORM without someone trying to eece you and civicFAIRGROUNDS institutions. noying robocalls, but before electricity INC., AS NOMINEE FOR CHERRY CREEK Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at MORTGAGE CO., INC. .”e b t : cox He eventually wore out hisFleet welcome made it possible to rip people off from public auction to the highest and best bidder for The Department of Facilities, and EmerC u r r e n t H oout l d e r of o f your E v i d e money nce of D cash, the said real property and all interest of gency Support Services ofboomtown Douglas County GovP E N N Y M A C Soapy L O A N Sgained E R V I C E Shis , L Lnickname C from a and made his way to the of far away, conning was an art. said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns ernment, hereinafter referred to as the County, Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 8/14/2015 street-corner he would Creede, in southern Colorado, beforeand In the years following the Civil War, therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedrespectfully requests bids from responsible Recording Date of DOT: 8/14/2015 con in which ness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured firms for the provision of the construcReception No.sell of DOT: 2015058075 bars of soap, some which supposheading qualified to the Goldplatform Rush.at the the Denver area was home to a mythiby the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the tion of an Klondike outdoor performance DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Douglas County Fairgrounds. This, platform will expensesbills. of sale and other items allowed by Original Principal of Evidence of Debt: edlyAmount concealed hundred-dollar cal grifter called the King of the Con Soapy met his end in Skagway Alaska, provide a performance surface located 14’ law, and will deliver to the purchaser a CertificOf course, the only winners were his Men, whose daring and audacious$284,747.00 in 1898, shot to death outside a meetabove the animal pens below accessed by a ate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date staircase and materials serviced by with a dock. salethe datecrowd. is continued to aMark later date, the dead-challenges the audience own henchmen, planted in schemes are the stuff of legend. hereof: $277,112.19 Strivings ing to decide what was toliftbe done The platform will be covered with a steel truss line to file a notice of intent to cure by those withne’er-do-wells. metal roofing to match the parties to cure may Graduating soapentitled scam, to also pullbeaextended. dollar bill out from beneath an Magician Mark Strivings told the him andsuperstructure his band of Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4)up (i), from you are the adjacent buildings to allow a performance to hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of as well as shell games and three-card bottle without knocking it Strivings wrapped upweather. his talk with tale of Jefferson Randolph “Soapy” If you believe that youroverturned lender or servicer continue in inclement VIP Fair events trust have been violated as follows: Failure to has failedruses. to provide a single point of can also be staged this newgood-nasurface. NOTICE payon principalmonte, and interest when due togetherelaborate Soapy created over (yes, itconcan be done). PUBLICDAVID a demonstration of a on couple Smith at Littleton’s Bemis Library GILBERT tact (38-38-103.1 CRS) or they are still pursuwith all other payments provided for in the Evidone,byhe his cronies built and even though you have subcons” anyone pulland/or on Jan. 9, painting a portrait of Soapy ing foreclosure The IFB documents may becan reviewed NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGtured “short ence of DebtIn secured the and Deed of Trust and mitted a completed loss mitigation applicaprinted from the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing of the terms thereof. staffed a thriving — but wholly fake — friends in a bar — the details of which Smith as a man of great savvy. other violations tion or you have been offered and have acSystem website at www.rockymountainbidsysNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on January cepted a Newly loss mitigationtrade, option (38-38-103.2 tem.com. IFB are not available 23,out 2018too beginning at 2:30 p.m. or we’ll as soonwithhold, stock exchange in a only to find late that the fordocuments the benefi t of at- for Strivings said that as a magician THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BEstorefront. A CRS), you may file a complaint with the Colpurchase from Douglas County Government and thereafter as possible, in the Commissioner’s FIRST LIEN. arrived suckers would beorado persuaded to (720-508-6006) whole thing was Hearing a sham, byPhilip which tendees who may want tofrom put to who employs sleight-of-hand tricks, Attorney General or the can only be accessed thethem above-menRoom, S. Miller Building, 100 Consumer Financial Protection (855- exchange tioned website. While the IFBor documents are Third Street,had Castlevanished. Rock, Colorado, the Board against The property described herein is all gangbusters of the buy shares in the mining time Bureau the stock work a tipsy buddy two. he was captivated by stories of the 411-2372) or both. However, the filing of a available electronically, Douglas County cannot of County Commissioners of the County of property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust.
Public Trustees PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2017-0254 To Whom It May Concern: On 11/20/2017 11:21:00 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: JOHN S MORRIS Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR CHERRY CREEK MORTGAGE CO., INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 8/14/2015 Recording Date of DOT: 8/14/2015 Reception No. of DOT: 2015058075 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $284,747.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $277,112.19
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 36, BLOCK 1, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 14, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.
Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 36, BLOCK 1, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 14, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.
Public Trustees
Which has the address of: 9326 Daisy Ct, 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, March 14, 2018, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended. If you believe that your lender or servicer has failed to provide a single point of contact (38-38-103.1 CRS) or they are still pursuing foreclosure even though you have submitted a completed loss mitigation application or you have been offered and have accepted a loss mitigation option (38-38-103.2 CRS), you may file a complaint with the Colorado Attorney General (720-508-6006) or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (855411-2372) or both. However, the filing of a complaint in and of itself will not stop the foreclosure process. First Publication: 1/18/2018 Last Publication: 2/15/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 11/20/2017 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee
complaint in and of itself will not stop the foreclosure process.
Public Trustees
First Publication: 1/18/2018 Last Publication: 2/15/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 11/20/2017 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: SCOTT TOEBBEN Colorado Registration #: 19011 216 16TH STREET SUITE 1210, DENVER, COLORADO 80202 Phone #: (720) 259-6714 Fax #: (720) 259-6709 Attorney File #: 17CO00453-2
Douglas will conduct a public hearing concerning the proposed adoption of a resolution amending the 2018 adopted budget. Any interested elector of Douglas County may file an objection to the proposed amendment to the budget at any time prior to it’s final adoption by the Board of County Commissioners. A copy of said resolution may be obtained for inspection at the offices of the County Commissioners at the above address in Castle Rock, Colorado, or viewed on-line at www.douglas.co.us.
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Legal Notice No: 932403 First Publication: January 18, 2018 Last Publication: January 18, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Public Notice
*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.doug las.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2017-0254 First Publication: 1/18/2018 Last Publication: 2/15/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press
City and County PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on January 23, 2018 beginning at 2:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible, in the Commissioner’s Hearing Room, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Douglas will conduct a public hearing concerning the proposed adoption of a resolution amending the 2018 adopted budget. Any interested elector of Douglas County may file an objection to the proposed amendment to the budget at any time prior to it’s final adoption by the Board of County Commissioners. A copy of said resolution may be obtained for inspection at the offices of the County Commissioners at the above address in Castle Rock, Colorado, or viewed on-line at www.douglas.co.us.
INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) NO. 001-18 FAIRGROUNDS PERFORMANCE PLATFORM The Department of Facilities, Fleet and Emergency Support Services of Douglas County Government, hereinafter referred to as the County, respectfully requests bids from responsible and qualified firms for the provision of the construction of an outdoor performance platform at the Douglas County Fairgrounds. This platform will provide a performance surface located 14’ above the animal pens below accessed by a staircase and materials lift serviced by a dock. The platform will be covered with a steel truss superstructure with metal roofing to match the adjacent buildings to allow a performance to continue in inclement weather. VIP Fair events can also be staged on this new surface. The IFB documents may be reviewed and/or printed from the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System website at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com. IFB documents are not available for purchase from Douglas County Government and can only be accessed from the above-mentioned website. While the IFB documents are available electronically, Douglas County cannot accept electronic bid responses. ON TU ESD A Y, JA N U A R Y 2 3 , 2 0 1 8 @ 10:00AM THERE WILL BE A MANDATORY SITE VISIT RELATED TO THIS PROJECT. THE MANDATORY SITE VISIT WILL ALLOW ALL INTERESTED PARTIES THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCUSS THE BID SPECIFICATIONS AND VIEW THE PROJECT LOCATION. THE MANDATORY SITE VISIT WILL BE HELD AT THE DOUGLAS COUNTY EVENTS CENTER OFFICE, 500 FAIRGROUNDS DRIVE, CASTLE ROCK, COLORADO 80104. ONLY THOSE PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS ATTENDING THE MANDATORY SITE VISIT WILL BE ALLOWED TO SUBMIT A BID ON THIS PROJECT.
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Which has the address of: 9326 Daisy Ct, 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, March 14, 2018, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.
The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
SCOTT TOEBBEN Colorado Registration #: 19011 216 16TH STREET SUITE 1210, DENVER, COLORADO 80202 Phone #: (720) 259-6714 Fax #: (720) 259-6709 Attorney File #: 17CO00453-2
*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee websit e: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/
Legal Notice No.: 2017-0254 First Publication: 1/18/2018 Last Publication: 2/15/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press
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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 sub-
Legal Notice No: 932403 First Publication: January 18, 2018 Last Publication: January 18, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press
Three (3) copies of the bid response shall be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked “IFB No. 001-18, Fairgrounds Performance Platform” and mailed or hand-carried to the address shown below prior to the due date and time. Electronic and/or faxed bid responses will not be accepted. Bids will be received until 10:00 am, on Thursday, February 8, 2018 by the Douglas County Finance Department, Purchasing Division, 100 Third Street, Suite 130, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104. Bids will not be considered which are received after the time stated, and any bids so received will be returned unopened.
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Douglas County Government reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive formalities, informalities, or irregularities contained in a said bid and furthermore, to award a contract for items herein, either in whole or in part, if it is deemed to be in the best interest of the County to do so. Additionally, we reserve the right to negotiate optional items/services with the success-
accept electronic bid responses.
ON TU ESD A Y, J A N U A R Y 2 3 , 2 0 1 8 @ 10:00AM THERE WILL BE A MANDATORY SITE VISIT RELATED TO THIS PROJECT. THE MANDATORY SITE VISIT WILL ALLOW ALL INTERESTED PARTIES THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCUSS THE BID SPECIFICATIONS AND VIEW THE PROJECT LOCATION. THE MANDATORY SITE VISIT WILL BE HELD AT THE DOUGLAS COUNTY EVENTS CENTER OFFICE, 500 FAIRGROUNDS DRIVE, CASTLE ROCK, COLORADO 80104. ONLY THOSE PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS ATTENDING THE MANDATORY SITE VISIT WILL BE ALLOWED TO SUBMIT A BID ON THIS PROJECT.
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Three (3) copies of the bid response shall be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked “IFB No. 001-18, Fairgrounds Performance Platform” and mailed or hand-carried to the address shown below prior to the due date and time. Electronic and/or faxed bid responses will not be accepted. Bids will be received until 10:00 am, on Thursday, February 8, 2018 by the Douglas County Finance Department, Purchasing Division, 100 Third Street, Suite 130, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104. Bids will not be considered which are received after the time stated, and any bids so received will be returned unopened.
Douglas County Government reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive formalities, informalities, or irregularities contained in a said bid and furthermore, to award a contract for items herein, either in whole or in part, if it is deemed to be in the best interest of the County to do so. Additionally, we reserve the right to negotiate optional items/services with the successful bidder.
Please direct any questions concerning this IFB to Carolyn Riggs, Purchasing Supervisor, 303660-7434, criggs@douglas.co.us, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Legal Notice No.: 932413 First Publication: January 18, 2018 Last Publication: January 18, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
PUBLIC NOTICE
PURSUANT TO THE LIQUOR LAW OF THE STATE OF COLORADO, Walnut Brewery, Inc. d/b/a Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery , whose address is 1505 Park Central Drive, Highlands Ranch, Colorado, has requested the Licensing Officials of Douglas County to grant a Brew Pub Liquor License at the location of 1505 Park Central Drive, Highlands Ranch, Colorado, to dispense malt, vinous and spiritous by the drink for consumption on the premises. The Public Hearing on this application is to be held by the Douglas County Board of County Commissioners at 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado on Tuesday, February 6th, 2018, at 1:30 p.m. Date of Application: December 1, 2017 Officers: Mike Mrlik II, President/ Director/Principal Courtney Mowry, Assistant Secretary Rock Bottom Restaurant, Inc., Stockholder Legal Notice No.: 932884 First Publication: January 18, 2018 Last Publication: January 18, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
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Children’s Hospital Colorado South Campus, Highlands Ranch Contact: 720-777-6887 Colorado Humane Society: Handles animal abuse and neglect cases. Need: Volunteers to care for pregnant cats, dogs and their litters, as well as homes for cats and dogs that require socializing or that are recovering from surgery or injuries. Contact: Teresa Broaddus, 303-961-3925 Colorado Refugee English as a Second Language Program: Teaches English to recently arrived refugees, who have fled war or persecution in their home country. In Colorado, refugees are from Afghanistan, Burma, Bhutan, Somalia, Iraq, Eritrea and D.R. Congo, among others. Need: Volunteers to teach English. Tutoring takes place in the student’s home. Refugees live throughout Denver, but the largest concentrations are in Thornton, near 88th Avenue and Washington Street, and in east Denver/Aurora, near Colfax Avenue and Yosemite Street. Other Details: Tutors do not need to speak the student’s language. Most participants are homebound women and small children, adults who are disabled, and senior citizens. Many are not literate in their first language, and remain isolated from American culture. Requirements: Volunteers must attend training at Emily Griffith Technical College in downtown Denver. Sessions take place every 6-8 weeks. Go to www.refugee-esl.org for information and volunteer application. Contact: Sharon McCreary, 720-423-4843 or sharon.mccreary@emilygriffith.edu.
January 18, 2018J Court Appointed Special Advocates: Works with abused and neglected children in Arapahoe, Douglas, Elbert and Lincoln counties. Need: Advocates for children, to get to know, speak up for and ensure their best interests in court Contact: 303-695-1882 or www.adv4children. org. Douglas County Libraries: elevates our community by inspiring a love of reading, discovery and connection. Need: Volunteer opportunities consist of event assistance, weekly shelving or bookstore shifts, tutoring, Storytime helpers, and more. Requirements: Attend an orientation. We will provide training. Specific requirements are listed in each opportunity’s details. Contact: Visit VolunteerConnectDC.org and search for Douglas County Libraries opportunities. Douglas/Elbert Task Force: Provides assistance to people in Douglas and Elbert counties who are in serious economic need, at risk of homelessness or in similar crisis. Need: Volunteers to assist in the food bank, client services and the thrift store Treasures on Park Street. Contact: Marion Dahlem, 303-688-1114, ext. 32 Dumb Friends League Harmony Equine Center: Cares for homeless horses and other equines. Need: Volunteers to work with horses and other opportunities. Requirements: Must be 16 years old, pass a background check, and be able to commit to at least three hours a week for three months. Contact: 303-751-5772. Other Information: Two-hour orientation provides an overview of the services provided, learn about the volunteer opportunities, take
a tour of the center, and talk with staff and volunteers. Contact www.ddfl.org. Elbert County Sheriff’s Posse: Supports the Elbert County Sheriff’s Office and the Office of Emergency Management with detentions support, patrol, administrative duties, event security, emergency services support, and call-outs as need arises. Need: With proper training and clearances, volunteers help with patrol, fingerprinting, records keeping, community event security services, disaster response and management (wildfire, tornado, blizzard, flood, disaster relief, etc.). Requirements: Must be 21 years or older; retired individuals are great. Must complete an employment application, pass a background check, and complete interviews. After being sworn in, in the first three months of membership, complete a minimum of 45 hours of orientation and training curriculum. After this 90-day probationary period, members must log a minimum of 10 hours of month and attend monthly training meetings. Persons ages 15-20, may join the Elbert County Sheriffs Explorer POST that is associated with the Posse. Contact: David Peontek at djp1911@msn.com or 303-646-5456. Go to http://www.elbertcountysheriff.com/posse.html; print out and complete an employment application and turn it into the Elbert County Sheriff’s Office in Kiowa, “Attn: David Peontek.” Feeding Denver’s Hungry: serves 800-1,000 people and families in need in lower downtown Denver. Need: help distribute food the second and fourth Thursday of each month. Donation also accepted. Contact: www.feedingdenvershungry.org or https://www.facebook.com/FeedingDenversHungry/
Front Range BEST: Hosts free robotics competitions for middle and high school students. Need: Volunteer judges for competions. Contact: Tami Kirkland, 720-323-6827 or Tami. Kirkland@FrontRangeBEST.org Gateway Battered Women’s Shelter: Serves victims of family violence in Aurora and Arapahoe County. Need: Volunteers help with crisis-line management, children’s services, legal advocacy, community education and other shelter services. Donations: Also accepts used cell phones (younger than 4 years) to give to victims. Mail to Gateway at P.O. Box 914, Aurora, CO 80040, or drop them off at Neighborly Thrift Store, 3360 S. Broadway, Englewood Requirements: Must attend a 26-hour training session; bilingual skills welcome Contact: Jeneen Klippel-Worden, 303-3431856 or jkworden@gatewayshelter.com Girl Scouts of Colorado: Youth organization for girls. Need: Troop leaders, office support, administrative help and more Age Requirement: Men and women, 18 and older Contact: www.girlscoutsofcolorado.org, inquiry@gscolorado.org or 1-877-404-5708 Global Orphan Relief: Develops and supports programs bringing light, comfort and security to orphans around the world. Need: Super stars with website development, users of the abundant resources of social media. Those with great connection ability are needed to help with the development of the donor pool. Contact: Those interested serving this faith-based Colorado nonprofit can contact Deitra Dupray, 303-895-7536 or dadupray@ comcast.net.
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