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New horse park owners plan outreach Partnership wants to get rid of ‘elitism,’ involve more families By Chris Michlewicz
cmichlewicz @coloradocommunitymedia.com Community involvement will be a driving force in the planned rejuvenation of the Colorado Horse Park. Colorado Equestrian Partners, an investment group comprising five families, finalized its purchase of the equestrian show venue south of Parker and is already prioritizing upgrades to the facility. The purchase price was not disclosed; the facility was put on the market for $11.5 million in 2009.
Mark and Katherine Bellissimo, members of the Colorado Equestrian Partners investment group that purchased the Colorado Horse Park Jan. 12. Courtesy photo
The partnership took the reins Jan. 12 and plans to be ready with a full schedule of events in the spring and summer. Colorado Equestrian Partners is putting a focus on deeper public participation and looking outside of equestrian circles for new fans, said Mark Bellissimo, an investor in the group. “Our model is very community-centric,” he said. “We want to work with schools and local charities and try hard to make sure we take the edge off of the elitism that exists in equestrian sports — make it more fun and familyoriented than other venues and facilities.” Colorado Equestrian Partners also owns Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Wellington, Fla., and Tryon International Horses continues on Page 10
Continuation of Call-n-Ride made official Staff Report
Brad Yoder, owner of Biker Brad’s at South Parker Road and Pine Lane, helps regular customer Ray Doudna, of Parker, on Jan. 15. BELOW: Motorcycle jacket patches hang on the walls at Biker Brad’s. Photos by Chris Michlewicz
Shop caters to county’s biker population Biker Brad’s along popular road for motorcycle riders By Chris Michlewicz
cmichlewicz @coloradocommunitymedia.com What better place to be than along a welltraveled route that leads to the scenic highways and byways prized by motorcycle riders? On bright and sunny weekends, thousands of motorcycles roar down South Parker Road, a primary conduit to Franktown and Colorado Springs, where the roads are open and winds whip more freely. An ever-growing number of riders are finding a stop along the way that suits their lifestyle needs: Biker Brad’s. It was just over a year ago when Brad Yoder, of Aurora, filled his shop with leather accessories and jacket patches and “man cave art” and introduced himself to the tight-knit biker community. Situated on the northwest corner of South Parker Road and Pine Lane, kitty-corner from a Harley-Davidson dealership, Biker Brad’s is the first such store in Parker to cater Shop continues on Page 10
Motorcycle jacket patches hang on the walls at Biker Brad’s.
The Parker Call-n-Ride service will continue operating in 2015 thanks to the collaborative partnership between the Town of Parker, Douglas County and the Regional Transportation District. Originally scheduled for elimination on Jan. 1, RTD removed the Call-n-Ride from the list of proposed discontinued routes after the county and town stepped in to cover financial shortfalls. As a result of its annual service review, RTD had originally recommended that the Call-n-Ride services for Parker and Highlands Ranch be discontinued due to low ridership. Public meetings were held in both communities and were well attended by citizens opposed to losing the service. Some of the Parker Town Councilmembers attended to listen to public comments and to gain a better understanding of how service cuts could negatively impact residents who are dependent upon the service. Call-n-Ride is a personalized curbto-curb bus service that travels within a limited RTD service area inside Parker. The service started in 2007. Ridership numbers are measured in hourly boardings and must meet a performance threshold in order to maintain the service. Parker’s ridership has been hovering around two boardings per hour, and users are mostly made up of seniors and teens. Since RTD preserved the Parker service, staff from the town, county and RTD have worked together to explore improvements to the Call-n-Ride service model and created a transit advisory committee. The committee has been formed with representatives from each of the entities and includes citizen stakeholders to advise on how to better meet the unique service needs of the Parker community. The TAC will continue meeting in 2015, making recommendations and monitoring the implementation and results of any service changes. The Parker Call-n-Ride service is available by calling 303-301-5772 for a reservation at least two hours in advance, Monday through Friday, 5:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information on where the Parker Call-n-Ride service is available and other public transportation in Parker, go to www.ParkerOnline.org/PublicTransportation.
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Perspectives vary on information flow The difference between fact and spin in the school district depends on whom you ask By Jane Reuter
jreuter@colorado communitymedia.com The longest-standing objectors to the Douglas County School District’s education reform efforts repeat the same concerns now that they did from the start: The board of education and top administrators are too focused on their efforts to set a national model, and not focused enough on constituents’ concerns. Parent Laura Mutton has spent hours researching DCSD data, releasing her findings on her Strong Schools Coalition website after she said district officials ignored her efforts to communicate with them. “Our board is entitled to their vision of education, but when they are not accountable to it, that is when I have a problem,” she said. School board member Judi Reynolds hears often from community members. “It certainly informs some of my questions, whether that’s at a board meeting or in a conversation with (Superintendent) Dr. (Elizabeth) Fagen,” she said. “My hope would be there’s always an ongoing process of looking at what works well, what doesn’t work so well, and to always be evaluating. A large system like a school district has to be constantly evaluating. We should be consistent, but we shouldn’t be stagnant in what we do.” Some community members point to what they see as a district pattern of presenting news in a flattering light, while leaving out relevant facts.
Among recent examples, Mutton and Douglas County Parents spokeswoman Cristin Patterson cite the district’s regaining of its “accredited with distinction” rating. The Colorado Department of Education assigned the ratings, and raised DCSD a notch after the state reviewed their calculation, excluding the performance of the district’s highest-risk students and factoring in improved ACT scores and graduation rates. “They made it sound like it was due to teachers’ efforts and, of course, to their reforms,” said Patterson. A news release issued by the school district about the improved rating didn’t mention the removal of the data from students at three of its alternative education campuses. An online article on DCSD’s website includes a link to the CDE’s letter explaining how it arrived at its decision to raise the district’s rating. School board president Kevin Larsen spoke about the methodology used to reach the new ranking. Though their performances were excluded, Larsen told Colorado Community Media he is proud of the alternative education students because they improved their scores in 2014, and of the district for providing such students with educational options. In another recent example, DCSD board members and articles on its website state that 100 percent of the teachers in its controversial teacher evaluation system rated as “ineffective” left the district — without including the fact that only nine teachers were rated “ineffective.” “Ninety-four percent of teachers rated as Highly Effective remain at DCSD for the 2014-15 school year,” according to an article on DCSD’s website. “More than 90 percent of those rated as Effective stayed in the Douglas County
School District this year. Onehundred percent of teachers rated as Ineffective have left the district prior to the start of the 2014-15 school year.” The vast majority of teachers — 2,243 — were rated “effective.” Another 690 were rated “highly effective,” and 269 were rated “partially effective.” DCSD does not cite those numbers in its articles on teacher turnover. “In order to fool the public into believing their strategic agenda is working, they leave off important facts or skim statistics to sound amazing, or just state something that sounds good but can’t be proven with data,” Patterson said. “Instead of acknowledging parents and teachers aren’t happy and committing to fix that, they have hired a PR firm,” Mutton said. “They send out one-way communication to say everything’s fine.” Paula Hans, school district public information officer, pointed out that press releases and stories are different. “A press release is intended to build interest in a story, thus encouraging a reporter to reach out to that organization for more information,” she wrote in an email. “The purpose of our stories, on the other hand, is to provide our stakeholders with all relevant information.” She also noted that new com-
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bers’ longest-standing requests is a community survey. The last acknowledged survey was in 2011. DCSD discounted the 6 percent response rate of a 2012 survey as statistically invalid and hasn’t conducted one since. District leaders announced in June 2014 they would conduct a community survey, using a thirdparty organization to ensure appropriate response rates. But Larsen said in December there is no specific timetable for it. “We are continuing to examine the right way to proceed,” he said. Meanwhile, Hans said DCSD welcomes feedback from everyone. “We frequently meet with our stakeholders and answer our own emails,” she wrote. “We are always available and we are committed to doing what we believe is best for our students.” Patti Hickey, a Douglas County parent and former Littleton Public Schools teacher, urges Douglas County residents to learn about the changes in the school district from a variety of sources. “Many parents have done so much research and can list links to show the facts,” she said. “When (the district) says everything’s great, everyone’s happy and our strategic plan is awesome — it’s not. “Start reading and come up with your own conclusions. If there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s to become involved and pay attention.”
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Repeal on guns laws introduced Bills aim to reverse criminal background checks, large ammo cap By Amy Woodward
awoodward@coloradocommunitymedia.com In the first batch of proposed bills for the legislative session, Republicans wasted little time introducing repeals on state gun laws. Two separate measures were introduced in the state House, including House Bill 1050 and HB 1009. HB 1050 proposes to repeal the state’s requirement for criminal background checks concerning private gun transfers from unlicensed gun dealers. The bill banishes the requirement for the Colorado Bureau of Investigation to impose
a fee for the instant criminal background check, which is $10, although the fee may be adjusted in the future. The bill is sponsored by Rep. Janak Joshi, R-Colorado Springs, and co-sponsored by newly elected Sen. Laura Woods, R-Arvada. “We’re basically taxing the Second AmendReport ment,” Woods said. “It doesn’t keep guns out of the hands of bad guys and you look at gun-free zones — Chicago, Paris — you’ll see that gun laws do not prevent bad people from getting guns because by definition bad people don’t care what the laws are and they get guns anyway.” The state Legislature approved expanding background checks for gun purchases
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in 2013, along with the 15-round limit on ammunition magazines. Through HB 1009, Republicans are looking to reverse the ban on larger ammunition magazines. Rep. Patrick Neville, R-Franktown, is helping to sponsor HB 1009 and said the original bill to ban large ammunition magazines is not enforceable. The gun laws in general, including the required criminal background check, is more about gun control than public safety, he said. “I don’t even think it’s really enforceable in the first place, and that’s usually one of the initial goals of the gun-control agenda is to have a registration so they can identify, and that’s what this is attempting to do over a period of years is create that universal registration,” Neville said. “Responsible gun ownership comes from the people, not the government.” Both bills have been assigned to the State, Veterans, and Military Affairs com-
mittee in the House. “About 80 percent of the people in Colorado support the background checks,” said Max Tyler, D-Lakewood, who sits on State, Veterans and Military Affairs committee. “This has definitely been a good tool for public safety,” he said, citing CBI’s 2014 data that reported 285 people were denied guns through private purchases due to criminal history. Dave Hoover, Lakewood resident and member of Everytown for Gun Safety, a national organization that works to end gun violence, said the attempts to reverse the state’s gun laws are a “slap in the face.” “It’s just an insult,” said Hoover, who lost his nephew in the Aurora movie theater shooting of July 2012. “These laws hold people accountable. And for our politicians not to understand — it astounds me that they don’t get it.”
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County justice center opens medical unit Expansion also includes better staff parking By Mike DiFerdinando
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curity and the lack of secure parking. The first phase of the project was the parking garage, which was completed in November of 2013. The parking garage created additional employee parking, along with secured parking spaces for law enforcement vehicles. The second and final phase, renovation and expansion of the detention facility, is now complete. The final part of the project included the reconfiguration and repurposing of existing housing areas to provide for ADA requirements, plumbing issues and other internal space remodeling needs. The changes have also enhanced site security. According to Undersheriff Holly Nicholson-Kluth, the justice center is not at capacity; rather, the need to keep populations of inmates separate prompted the need for more space. Nicholson-Kluth said that most jails remain at around 80 percent capacity when operating efficiently. “We had people with mental illnesses that wound up having to be kept in cells with cameras on them for weeks instead of a medical setting,” said Nicholson-Kluth. “That’s not the best for us or for them. Now we have the space for everyone to be in their proper place.” According to the DCSO, the ability to house inmates with medical needs saves money and resources for the county because hospital care adds fees plus the costs of 24-hour on-site security by DCSO deputies. The justice center now has the ability to house and treat special populations including the mentall ill, to treat minor medical issues and recovery on site, and to house and care for additional female inmates.
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mdiferdinando@colorado communitymedia.com The newest members of Douglas County government have been sworn in, and the county commissioners have a new chairperson. Six officials were sworn in for their first full terms Jan. 13 at the Philip S. Miller building in Castle Rock. Before the ceremony, the outgoing county officials — Assessor Teri Cox, Clerk and Recorder Jack Arrowsmith and former Sheriff Dave Weaver — were honored and led the room in the Pledge of Allegiance. Parker resident Weaver now serves as a Douglas County commissioner. He was replaced as sheriff by fellow Republican Tony Spurlock of Highlands Ranch, who served on an interim basis before winning election to the office in the November election. Eighteenth Judicial District Judge Paul King presided over the ceremony. Sworn in for their first elected terms were: Assessor Lisa Frizell, R-Castle Rock;
St Distr the f Com sessi D parti to sp they Pr assu ians deliv men this s turn is im adap indiv Top (left to right): Sheriff Tony Spurlock, Treasurer Diane Holbert, Surveyor Robert Snodgrass, Asessor Lisa Frizell, Clerk time and Recorder Merlin Klotz, Coroner Jill Romann. Front (left to right): Commissioner Rodger Partridge, Comissioner Jill ing, shari Repella and Comissioner David A. Weaver. Photo by Mike DiFerdinando Th Hilbert served two terms as a county Weaver was named vice-chair of theis co commissioner. Weaver was appointed to the seat on an interim basis before running as a Republican candidate for the commissioner seat and winning election in November.
board. “We are looking forward to this year and accomplishing great things this year, as we have reputation to do here in Douglas County,” Repella said.
PARKER NEWS IN A HURRY Brown’s Compounding Center registers with FDA
Brown’s Compounding Center, a Colorado pharmacy that creates customized prescription medications to meet individual patients’ needs, announced it has registered as an outsourcing facility with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The voluntary registration, finalized Jan. 5, invites stricter FDA oversight and provides additional independent verification of Brown’s compliance with the FDA’s current good manufacturing practices, which are
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Douglas County announces citizen volunteer appointments
las County’s advisory boards, committees and commissions by the Board of Douglas County Commissioners on Jan. 13. Appointees assist the BOCC by preparing policy alternatives and implications for deliberation, providing oversight on specific issues and conducting statutorily required actions. The Douglas County Community Development Block Grant Advisory Board
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Clerk and Recorder Merlin Klotz, R-Parker; Coroner Jill Romann, R-Castle Rock; Weaver as county commissioner for District I; Spurlock as sheriff; and Surveyor Robert Snodgrass, R-Highlands Ranch. Diane Holbert, R-Parker, was sworn in for her second term as treasurer. Later that day during the commissioners’ meeting, Jill Repella, a Highlands Ranch Republican, was named the new chair of the board. In addition to her work in Douglas County, Repella ran for lieutenant governor as the running mate of Bob Beauprez in 2014, in a race won by incumbent Democratic Gov. John Hickenlooper. Commissioner Roger Partridge, R-Sedalia, previously served as chair. “I appreciate the board giving me the honor to represent the board as chair, and I want to thank Commissioner Partridge for really taking control last year as chair,” Repella said. “I know it was a very unique and different year, with things happening and the interim commissioner coming in.” Weaver, who served as Douglas County sheriff from 2005 until July 2014, replaced former Commissioner Jack Hilbert, who resigned after accepting a position with the Colorado Department of Human Services’ Child Welfare Protection Division.
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State Sen. Holbert outlines goals for legislative session Staff report
State Sen. Chris Holbert, R-Parker, District 30, took some time to answer the following questions from Colorado Community Media as the legislative session got underway. Describe two bills you feel are of particular importance that you plan to sponsor this session and tell us why they are important. Protecting student data privacy and assuring the right of parents or guardians to opt out of or choose a preferred delivery method for student assessments are two topics that I will address this session. As instruction and testing turn toward the digital environment, it is import that we allow technologies to adapt to the unique learning styles of individual students while, at the same Clerk time, protecting our kids from profilr Jill ing, data collection, and the selling or sharing of their personal data. The phrase “digital native learner” theis common around the Capitol, but not
all students thrive in a digital environment. Kids who prefer to learn and/ or test using traditional books, paper, and pencil should be guaranteed those options without penalty to students, teachers, parents, schools, or districts. Parents make better decisions for their kids, not government or third-party technology vendors. What do you believe should be the top priority of your chamber this Legislative session? Voters chose to restore balance in our state government by Holbert electing a Republican majority in the state Senate, a Democratic majority in the state House and a Democratic governor. That shared distribution of power means that both parties and both chambers must work together in order for anything to happen. Neither side can force an agenda
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Associated Press Frontier Airlines said Jan. 16 that it will hire contractors to do the work of 1,300 employees, about a third of its total workforce, at Denver International Airport and in Milwaukee. Frontier said it will hire a unit of Swissport International Ltd. to perform all ground-operations work at the Denver airport, replacing 1,160 airline employees. Sitel, a privately held company based in Nashville, will be hired to replace 140 reservations workers in Milwaukee. Frontier spokesman Todd Lehmacher said the Frontier employees would be given priority for interviews with the contractors. He said it was a “difficult but necessary decision” to shift the work to specialized contractors. Before the cuts, Frontier had 3,800 employees including pilots, mechanics, cabin crew and others. Union officials said they were meeting with lawyers to determine their options. Steve Roberts, organizing director of the Transport Workers Union, called the outsourcing “bad business and bad for customers.”
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on the other. While some members seek compromise, others strive to find better ideas. Either way, the people of Colorado should benefit from our efforts this session without fear of anything extreme passing from either side. With control of the Legislature being split, how can the two major parties best work together to ensure important legislation gets passed this session? At the state level, having a split Legislature is less likely to lead to the gridlock that we saw previously in Washington, D.C. Our 100 state legislators are not isolated by distance or insulated by staff as are members of Congress. We know that our respective constituents are watching and that you expect better from us. What is exciting to see is the level of bipartisan discussion that is occurring in the halls and of our state Capitol. For me, it’s about thinking outside the box, finding those better ideas, and sharing credit for success.
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makes recommendations to the BOCC related to the development, implementation and evaluation of the CDBG program and makes recommendations about recipients of the county’s CDBG funds. Courtney Howey, of Parker, was among six individuals to be either reappointed or appointed to the board. The Douglas County Weed Advisory Commission recommends policies and programs related to the long-term management of undesirable plants to the BOCC; encourages research, understanding and education of noxious weeds; and collaborates with other municipalities, government agencies and weed boards on noxious weed management. Elaine Mueller, of Franktown, was among three individuals to be reappointed to the commission.
To learn more about volunteering on one of the county’s 21 volunteer advisory boards, committees and commissions, visit www.douglas.co.us . Board appointees serve three-year terms.
Strive to Thrive Event coming up Agencies from across Douglas County will band together Jan. 27 to help care for struggling families at this year’s Strive to Thrive event. The event will run from 4-6:30 p.m. at the Calvary Chapel in Castle Rock, 1100 Caprice Drive. Last year more than 20 agencies were present to serve the nearly 150 residents who attended, seeking and receiving free resources from winter coats, to haircuts, food, bicycles, stress tests, blankets, wellness checks and more. Visit communityofcarenetwork.org for more information.
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Art Encounters deadline approaches The Douglas County Art Encounters public art program invites sculpture artists to submit applications for participation in the May 2015-June 2016 outdoor sculpture exhibit. The deadline for artist entries is Feb. 13. All applications must be submitted via www.callforentry.org
Art Encounters is a yearlong outdoor sculpture exhibit that showcases a number of sculptures, in various media and styles, displayed in highly visible areas in Castle Rock, Highlands Ranch, Lone Tree and Parker. The project is designed to promote public interest in art, develop community pride and draw visitors to the retail or civic areas where they are displayed.
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Thanks, television guy, it’s been great Not much amuses me on television, except for late-night, two-for-one commercials, and a talk show host who used to be an Indianapolis weatherman. Everything else is canned, laughtracked and happy crackers. Where have you gone, Monty Python? What is and isn’t funny isn’t up to me. Except today. “Portlandia” isn’t — not even close. Most television comedy involves getting in and out of a wacky bind, with lots of systematic naughtiness, and all of it was written in a junior high locker room. The weatherman and I go all the way back to his morning show in Los Angeles. He’s been in my life ever since, the entire time and reliable, while I was moving from state to state, job to job, house to house, girlfriend to girlfriend, dog to dog, death to death — and even when I wasn’t reliable myself. David Letterman used to have a gap between his two front teeth. He is very bright, perceptive, articulate and nimble with words. Others think that he is arrogant, condescending and acerbic. He simply didn’t accommodate fools, like Kristen Stewart, and guests who couldn’t keep up with him. He makes references to references, so his audiences have to be informed and knowledgeable. Not just sycophants. Ellen. His serious interviews were exacting, and just as good as the ones he had with Harvey Pekar and Crispin Glover. Joaquin Phoenix? “What can you tell us about your days
with the Unabomber?” The show could be juvenile at times too. Whenever Letterman said “Dick Cheney,” band member Will Lee howled. Chris Eliot lived under the stairs. There were a lot of Stupid Pet Tricks. The nightly Top Ten List began because Letterman thought that People magazine’s top 10 lists were annoying. The cards he threw behind him shattered invisible glass, and then I heard 13 seconds of José Feliciano’s “Old Turkey Buzzard.” He used to go into the audience, and he used to do remote bits. The silliness subsided as he grew older, and especially after heart surgery. I was waiting to order at My Brother’s Bar one night, and looking at the “Book of Top Ten Lists and Wedding Dress Patterns for the Husky Bride.” I was crying with laughter when the waitress arrived. She said, “I know. We’re out of onion rings.” I will miss Darlene Love. Alan Kalter (“And now: Microscopic sea creature, David Letterman!”). Calvert DeForest (Larry “Bud” Melman) died in 2007.
Work hard to find life memories amid death Every one of us faces a time in our lives when we have to say goodbye to someone else. And in this case I am speaking specifically to that time in our lives when a close friend or family member passes away and we have come to that point where we say our final farewells. In the past two weeks I have had to say goodbye to two very close friends who lost their individual battles with cancer. Both were relatively young and passed away much too soon, with both being survived by spouses and children. Very sad situations indeed, and I know many of you, if not most of you, have faced similarly sad situations and
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When Letterman pointed to Paul after the monologue, the band ripped into “You Really Got Me.” Or “25 or 6 to 4.” Or “In the Midnight Hour.” Jennifer and I were looking around for something to watch on New Year’s Eve. Everyone was dancing and wiggling around, because that’s what entertains most people. Then we saw Letterman and he was just standing there. Being exceptionally witty. Perfect — for me, at least. The more educated I became, the more I appreciated Letterman. Just about everything else on television is aimed at Mr. and Mrs. Nobody. I go back to Steve Allen and Jack Paar, but I think my talk shows days are just about over. None of the new ones interest me nearly as much as Letterman. I like Fallon. I don’t like his band. Stewart is good, but he doesn’t have a band at all. Craig Ferguson is a face-making dolt, and he’s about as nuanced as a Shriners parade. Leno has a nice car collection. That’s about it. He’s about as funny as a onelegged tap dancer. Letterman and I are the same age. We have made it this far together, but he will never know how much he has meant to me. “I’ve had way too much coffee. But if it weren’t for the coffee, I’d have no identifiable personality whatsoever.” Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@ comcast.net.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Training facility can’t counter guns’ harm
In response to Keith Wanklyn’s letter criticizing Diane Schrack’s position on the training facility, I can only say that I have known Diane for over seven years. She is a thoughtful, well-informed, and generous community activist. Mr. Wanklyn’s suggestion that she purchase a gun and complete an NRA course was arrogant and typical of right-wing gun nuts who believe that owning a gun solves every problem that the right wing perceives is wrong with our country. I do hope that Mr. Wanklyn never experiences the death of a child or grandchild who mistakenly plays with a loaded gun in his home thinking it is a toy; who never kills a relative coming home at an unexpected time believing it is an intruder; or gets so angry at his spouse or another person in his home Letters continues on Page 10
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AREA CLUBS EDITOR’S NOTE: To add or update a club listing, e-mail calendar@coloradocommunitymedia.com. POLITICAL DOUGLAS COUNTY Democrats executive committee meets at 7 p.m. every first Tuesday at various sites. Contact Ralph Jollensten at 303-663-1286 or e-mail ralphw@comcast.net. Social discussion meetings are in Highlands Ranch, Castle Rock, Parker and Lone Tree. Visit douglasdemocrats.org and click on calendar for more information.
PARKER LEADERS, a leads group with a networking attitude, meets from 10:30-11:45 a.m. the second and fourth Mondays of the month at Parker Heating & Air, 18436 Longs Way, Unit 101. Entrepreneurs are encouraged to visit the club, which is seeking new members, including a personal trainer, massage therapist, acupuncturist, lawyer, bookkeper, telecom consultant and computer repair technician. Contact Erica_Kraft@ADP.com. PARKER LEADS meets from 4-5 p.m. every second and fourth Wednesdays. Call 303-524-9890.
DOUGLAS COUNTY Republican Women meets at 11 a.m. the
third Wednesday each month at the Lone Tree Golf and Hotel. Call Marsha Haeflein at 303-841-4318 or visit www.dcgop.org or www.dcrw.org.
SOUTH METRO Sales and Business Professionals, a networking group, meet from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Wednesday at August Moon, 18651 E. Mainstreet, in Parker. Call Tom Joseph at 303-840-5825 for information.
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ALTITUDE MULTISPORT Club invites anyone interested in triathlon, running, biking, or swimming to join us for group workouts. Sunday morning swims at the Parker Rec Center and run and bike workouts throughout the week. Whether you’re an Ironman or have run a 5K, we welcome all abilities. Go to www.AltitudeMultisport.com for more information.
BUILD BUSINESS Today, a business networking group meets from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. every first and third Thursday at Johnny Carino’s in Parker. Visit www.buildbusinesstoday.com or call 720-840-5526.
CASTLE ROCK Bridge Club plays a friendly ACBL-sanctioned duplicate game at 1 p.m. every Monday and Wednesday. For more information, a schedule of games and lessons, or directions to the Lowell Ranch 4H location at 2330 South I-25 East Frontage Road, go the website at castlerockbridge.com. For assistance in finding a bridge partner, call Georgiana Butler at 303-810-8504. Visit www.castlerockbridge.com.
CERTUS PROFESSIONAL Network meets for its Parker networking event from 9:30-11 a.m. the second Tuesday of the month at Panera Bread, 11290 Twenty Mile Road, Parker. Build your network, grow your business, network less. Our events are structured to connect professionals with the resources, power partners and leaders to expand their business and the business of others. Open to all industries, includes 30 minutes of open networking and organized introductions to the group. Cost: $12 non-CERTUS members at the door. First participants pay half price. RSVP not required. More info about CERTUS™ Professional Network at http://www.CertusNetwork.com. DOUGLAS-ELBERT COUNTY Music Teachers’ Association meets at 9 a.m. every first Thursday at Parker Bible Church, between Jordan and Chambers on Main Street. All area music teachers are welcome. Call Lucie Washburn, 303-814-3479. LEADS CLUB Southeast Superstars meets at 7:30 a.m.
Wednesdays at LePeep at Parker and Orchard roads. Call Linda Jones at 720-641-0056.
THE LEAGUE of Women Voters of Arapahoe County has two meetings per month. No unit meetings are in June through August, but the two unit meetings per month will begin again in September on second Monday evenings and second Thursday mornings. Call 303-798-2939. The group is open to residents of Douglas County.
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that he shoots them. Guns cause more deaths in this country than any other country in the “civilized” world. There is no training facility that compensates for the amount of gun deaths in this country. Maybe Mr. Wanklyn would be better off moving to a country that condones the killing of its citizens, including its women and children — how about Iraq, Syria or Nigeria, then he and his Glock or AK-47 can sleep well at night. Barbara Morton Highlands Ranch
What about immigration’s cost to us? I enjoyed reading Ann Healey’s article on Rocio Mendez. She sounds like she is very dedicated and very deserving of our support. However, I have a concern. Who has
CYCLE CLUB meets at 9 a.m. Saturdays in the parking lot of Southeast Christian Church. Tour the streets of Parker, Elizabeth and Castle Rock. Call John at 720-842-5520. PARKER ARTISTS Guild presents free art classes for kids and teen on the second Saturday of each month at Hobby Lobby at Parker Road and Mainstreet. Lessons and Lemonade classes for ages 10-12 are at 9:30 or 11 a.m., and the Teen Art Studio for grades 7-9 are at 1 or 3 p.m. Reservations required by the Wednesday before class. Go to www.parkerartistsguild.com and click on Youth Programs. 20 students maximum. THERAPEUTIC RIDING. Promise Ranch Therapeutic Riding in Parker offers free therapeutic riding for developmentally disabled adults and children. Scholarship money is available for Douglas County residents to provide 10 therapeutic riding lessons. Call 303-841-5007 or visit www. promiseranchtherapeuticriding.com. PARKER ARTS Council has youth open mic/karaoke nights on the first Thursday of each month. The event is open to all Clubs continues on Page 20
paid for her education so far and who will pay in the future? While Rocio is only one person and I am sure the “system” was able to absorb her education expenses, I do not think that the taxpayers can or should cover the costs of the millions of illegal immigrants that are getting free educations at the expenses of taxpayers’ children. How many English as a second language classes have had to be added to our schools for these children? How many other classes, such as art and music, have had to be canceled because the schools do not have the resources to cover these classes? It seems like today, parents are having to pay for many, many items that previously the schools were able to provide. I agree that the illegal children should be given the opportunity to get an education, but their parents should be helping to pay for the costs, just like the rest of the taxpaying citizens. Jim Young Parker
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heart and balancing that against the incredible joy and wonderful memories I experienced with each one of them. The sadness I felt was powerful and I cried as I wrote the words that I would be speaking and sharing at each of their services. Yet even as the grief overwhelmed me, I was captivated by the thoughts, stories, and rich history I experienced with my friends. It turned out that the single best thing I did in order to alleviate some my blues and sorrow was to speak with other friends and family members. Now I know this happens as a natural part of remembering someone when we gather for memorial services. We speak to people we haven’t seen in years and we talk about the same old stories of high school fame or of youthful mischievous behaviors. And in some cases not-so-youthful mischievous behaviors. We talk about the good times and we seem to let the bad times slip into oblivion. All of this is very helpful for some as they reminisce the good old days. What I found most helpful was not just talking about the quick stories we share when we don’t know what else to say, but rather digging in and going deeper into some of the most meaningful events that were shared. Some of the deepest feelings that others were willing to share. And as I asked those deeper questions and pressed slightly harder for more depth in their responses, I found the others very willing to open up and share more from their hearts. In both cases as I probed my own memory, which led to intimate exchanges of information with the friends and family members, and a true celebration
of life was forming in my mind and on my pad of paper. It became so much more than just what I was “supposed” to say during a eulogy or what would be deemed as “appropriate.” What materialized were robust, dynamic, funny, loving, passionate and provocative life stories. Things worth celebrating and sharing with the world. Giving the pastor and the priest fair warning of irreverent stories turned out to be the right move. Balancing humor with compassion, and finding a way to tell their “real” life story to celebrate a life well lived, allowed me to deal with my own grief better and gave me the ability to share the stories in a way far more meaningful than the “supposed to say” and “church appropriate” language. You may never have to give a formal eulogy, but we all eulogize those we loved and lost in our hearts. So I share this story with you today so that maybe you too can find a little more relief and happiness by going deeper into the memories you shared with those who have passed away. Talk to your cousins, aunts, uncles, and friends, find out what they knew and what they enjoyed most. There is no doubt you will hear stories of love, laughter, mystery, hard work, character and a life worth celebrating. If you are also dealing with the loss of a loved one, I give you my condolences. And if there is anything you would like to share with me, I would love to hear all about the way you are celebrating their life at gotonorton@gmail.com. And when we give time to respect and grieve, but also find ways to truly celebrate what we had, it really will be a better than good week. Michael Norton is a resident of Castle Rock, the former president of the Zig Ziglar Corporation, a strategic consultant and a business and personal coach.
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Barbara Jean Boliba 1943 – 2015
Barbara Jean Boliba at age 71 entered eternal rest on January 14, 2015. Barbara will be greatly missed, she touched many people in an genuine, caring, compassionate and loving way. Her warm hugs and bright smile always made you feel better. She shared a special bond with angels and animals as well. She would bring home any stray that was hurt or needed help and nurse them back to health. As a child, she would hide the chickens her mother raised so they wouldn’t turn into food. One famous chicken named Herkamer was lucky enough to escape the axe and became a pet who would follow her to the bus stop. While shopping with her mother at Sunny Hills Market, she met Ralph Boliba, who was the Assistant Manager. While dating the couple discovered a passion for dancing. They spent many nights at various dance clubs, concerts and other music venues dancing to Motown, R&B and the Oldies. They soon
wed in 1967 and moved into an apartment before buying and their first home in Fremont, CA in 1968. They would have their first child Chris, followed by Jeff then Ken. They were married from 1967-1983. Barbara went on to support and raise her three boys. She was very proud of this accomplishment. She got a job at San Jose Medical Center in Radiology Department with benefits, where she made many friends. She was able to support the boys and make sure all three stayed in the same home through graduating High School. As a mother she always put her kids first, whether it was teaching them to play sports, helping them with school or driving them around to all activities. Barbara was a team
mother for each of them at one time or another. She knew all of their teachers and would drive on field trips and volunteered in their classrooms regularly. Over the years many different kids called the Boliba house their home. After leaving California, she moved to Castle Rock Colorado, and had worked for the Douglas County Sheriff in Administration and Professional Standards where she also had many friends. In 2009 Barbara bought a condo at Creekside in Parker, Colorado. She soon made many friends at Creekside and created a friendship circle that will last forever, where she touched even more lives. Barbara will be greatly missed by many. There will be a service at Parker Funeral home on January 23, 2015 at 11:00am. Donations may be made in her name to the Buddy Center in Castle Rock, 303-751-5772. Please visit her memorial page at www.pfh-co.com.
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Equestrian Center in Tryon, N.C. The Colorado Horse Park is the third and likely final piece in a triumvirate of world-class facilities run by the group. It also owns Chronicle of the Horse, a popular equestrian magazine and online publication. The sale included not only the 148acre venue, but nearly 50 acres of adjoining undeveloped land. The new owners have not decided how to use the property and will take input from local trainers and riders on the best possible uses, Bellissimo said. Before the sale, Helen Krieble, who founded the Colorado Horse Park in 1992, voiced concern that the venue would be torn down to make way for more housing, instead of being kept open as an equestrian center. Originally called High Prairie Farms, the venue was built in an upscale neighborhood in the back of the Pinery. The news that it would continue as an equestrian hub was celebrated by officials in Douglas County and Parker, including Parker Town Councilmember Josh Martin, who referred to the horse park as a “landmark.”
“It would have been unfortunate to see it become something other than what it already is,” Martin said. “It certainly contributes to the overall ambience of our area.” Bellissimo, who was encouraged by regular riders in Wellington to consider buying the horse park, said it was Douglas and Elbert counties’ rich equestrian heritage that was a major selling point. He saw an opportunity to improve upon an established institution with strong local backing. “It has a great footprint, but it probably needs some new energy and new capital to make it world class,” Bellissimo said. Outside of its expansive views of the Front Range, the horse park is widely known for its six-week “Summer in the Rockies” hunter/jumper series. But some riders have avoided the venue in recent years because of substandard footing in the arenas. It’s one “deficiency” the new owners plan to upgrade in all of the arenas, Bellissimo said. Both he and Martin spoke about the economic impact of the facility; Martin pointed to a 2012 study that said the horse industry in Douglas and Elbert counties generates between $100 million and $135 million in consumer spending annually. The Colorado Horse Park generates $15 million annually by itself, including hotel stays, dining and
boarding. “I don’t know that you can overstate the impact that it has on our area,” Martin said. And those numbers don’t factor in the intangible exposure for the town and county. The high-profile Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington brings in riders from 50 states and 33 countries and is the “largest horse show in the world,” Bellissimo said. It generates $200 million in spending over three months. Bellissimo has been a “pony dad” since 1996. His wife, Katherine, and their three children all ride and are involved in the family business. The close-knit partnership of five families is rooted in equestrian culture, a quality that will lend itself to a deeper sense of responsibility to the sport and, ideally, a successful venture. Aside from revenue, Colorado Equestrian Partners wants to leave its philanthropic mark on the community. Bellissimo and his daughter created a charity challenge five years ago that has raised about $6.4 million for randomly-selected nonprofits. “It’s about what we leave in terms of a legacy and being able to make an impact in the community,” Bellissimo said. “(Success) is measured in the lives we’ve touched.”
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to the large population of riders in the area. Although he appears to fit the traditional profile of a biker, Yoder doesn’t come across as a tough nut to crack. In fact, he is amiable and easy-going, quick to greet a first-time customer or a regular with the same jovial attitude. And he touts his sewing skills when putting on patches, a service that not every store can claim and a talent not every burly biker might mention. As a member of the Douglas County Chapter of HOG, or Harley Owners Group, Yoder knows that the area is a hotbed for riders from across the demographic spectrum. Gone are the days when the idea of a biker evoked images of a rougharound-the-edges guy with a massive beard and scars. Today, they are well-to-do executives, PTA moms, retirees and — well, the bearded guys still fit in. “The average Harley rider is in their 50s, with a graduatelevel education and a six-figure income,” Yoder says. “It’s changed.”
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The former motorcycle salesman came up with the idea to open a store when a leather outlet in southeast Aurora closed two years ago. It left a gap in the market for motorcycle accessories, and he snapped up a vacant storefront that was formerly a bicycle shop, and before that, a dry cleaner. The empty space was along a popular thoroughfare for bikers and is directly across the street from Parker Adventist Hospital, where his wife works. Yoder enjoys a good relationship with the nearby Harley dealership, which sends customers over for patch sewing. “This was a logical choice,” he says of the location. New customers discover Biker Brad’s every week, but there is a loyal following of people who stop by just about every week. That includes Ray Doudna, a regular from
Parker who has become a friend. After shooting the breeze with Yoder, Doudna picked up a new pair of boots Jan. 15. “I have about 20 people who come in once a week, get cup of coffee. Some bring their dog with them,” Yoder says.
Humble beginnings Yoder admits his entrance into the world of motorcycles is a bit “cliché,” sounding a lot like the stories told by others. He was in college, bought a motorcycle and “hid it from my parents,” covering it with a sheet and passing it off as a neighbor’s bike. It was years before they found out. These days, it’s different shell game. “The next step is hiding how many you own,” Yoder says with a laugh, before acknowledging that he has four and his wife has one. His first foray in the world of shop ownership has been less tumultuous. Word of mouth has mobilized the riding community, and Yoder plans to be around for a while. Eventually, he hopes to open a similar store on the west side of town, possibly Lakewood or Golden. For more information, go to www.bikerbrads.com or call 303-841-7727.
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School board presidents’ meeting sparks concern Jefferson County union reps believe their board may follow Douglas County’s lead By Jane Reuter
jreuter@colorado communitymedia.com A public gathering of five Colorado school board presidents sparked concern among some in Jefferson County who are uneasy about the direction their current school board may be heading. The Jan. 8 meeting at Jose O’Shea’s restaurant in Lakewood included Douglas County School Board president Kevin Larsen and Jefferson County School Board president Ken Witt, and the presidents of Steamboat Springs, Thompson and Adams 12 Five Star districts. Jeffco teachers’ union staff member Scott Kwasny photographed the men, after he said a parent eating at the restaurant alerted him and others after reportedly overhearing the men talking about teacher contracts. Because the five serve on different boards, they did not violate Colorado’s open-meetings law, which requires a gathering of three or more members of a local governmental body to be open to the public. “I know they are the presidents of the Tea Party reform boards in Colorado,” Kwasny said. “From my understanding, they were talking about contracts; that’s all I know.” Witt did not respond “yes” or “no” to questions from Colorado Community Media asking whether the board presidents discussed teacher contracts. He said most of the discussion was about school financing, testing and other education-related topics related to the Colorado legislative session. “I don’t recall a particular conversation about contracts,” he said. “I’m sure we discussed whatever was on our minds. That’s a Jeffco issue I’m not sure any of them care about.” Witt noted the day the men met was the same day the Colorado State Board of Education voted to let school districts seek waivers from March PARCC testing, and that was a central point of their discussion. “It was a great opportunity to sit down and chat with other boards about their thoughts around the PARCC waiver,” he
From left, school board presidents Kevin Larsen of Douglas County, Thompson’s Bob Kerrigan, Adams 12’s Mark Clark, Steamboat’s Roger Good and Jeffco’s Ken Witt meet in a Lakewood restaurant Jan. 8. Courtesy photo said. “I do my best to meet with every school board across the state, and will continue to do so.” Kwasny, communications director for the Jefferson County Education Association, said the association believes Jeffco plans to follow in Douglas County’s footsteps, eventually severing its contract with the teachers’ union and enacting other contentious reforms. “We’re expecting the same script to play out here in Jeffco,” said Kwasny. “We’ve had a collaborative relationship for 45 years, and we’re going to do everything we can to come out of it with a contract. “We’ve certainly benefitted from seeing (negotiations) play out in Douglas County, but I don’t know if the results will be different.” Witt, elected to the Jeffco school board in November 2013 with two other conservative candidates, said then the board had no intention of being Douglas County. Former DCSD assistant superintendent of secondary education Dan McMinimee, who led the ultimately unsuccessful 2012 Douglas County teachers’ union negotiations, was hired
as Jeffco’s superintendent in June 2014. The Jefferson County board declared during its Jan. 15 meeting its intention to negotiate a successful agreement with the teachers’ union, Witt said. “It’s my hope we can all work together and come up with the right contract terms to make sure we are aligned for an effective teacher in teach classroom, recognizing and rewarding great teachers, and efficiently using our resources to maximize academic achievement.” He added, “It takes two parties to arrive at an agreement.” Larsen said also did not recall discussing teacher contracts. “That’s just not what we’re (DCSD) focused on,” he said. “We have moved forward. That’s a decision they get to make.” Roger Good, president of the Steamboat Springs School Board, also said he could not remember such a conversation. “If there was, I don’t recall it,” he said. “We spent a great deal of time talking about the state board allowing options for testing.” Adams 12 Five Star board president Mark Clark said it was a brief get-together to discuss best practices and learn what is happening in other districts. “To me, it was just a chance to talk to my peers,” he said. “We were all drinking tea, so I guess it could be considered a tea party. But I don’t know their (the other presidents’) political stance; that’s not what we discussed. We were just talking about what’s best for our kids.” Larsen said he met the men met during December’s Colorado Association of School Boards annual convention, and they decided to meet again. “It’s called networking,” he said. “You reach out when there are issues of common interest. It’s timely and smart to be looking at issues we have in common, especially now that the legislative session has started. “Every district is unique, but we’ve got some things in common.” Larsen said the men met in a public place because they had nothing to hide. He also said his positions on education issues are not based on politics. “Some people may believe it and some may not, but everything I’m trying to do for Douglas County School District, I’m doing it to the best of my ability with the best interest of kids in mind,” Larsen said.
DCBA Kickoff, Legislative Preview As the 2015 legislative session begins, that South Metro Denver Chamber (SMDC) has joined a new organization to improve the efficacy and efficiency of its public policy outreach. Effective immediately, the Chamber has joined the Douglas County Business Alliance and the services of the Capstone Group. The Douglas County Business Alliance (DCBA) is a coalition of business organizations with a mission to provide a single voice for the Douglas County business community on business-related legislation focused on the following subjects: Transportation; Water; Business-Friendly Public Policy; Education; Tax Policy; Sustainable Development. The Douglas County Business Alliance is comprised of representatives from the following organizations: Castle Pines Chamber
of Commerce; Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce; Castle Rock Economic Development Council; Denver South Economic Development Partnership; Highlands Ranch Chamber of Commerce; Parker Chamber of Commerce; Parker Economic Development Council; South Metro Denver Chamber. The Capstone Group, whose services the DCBA utilizes, is a full-service public affairs and government relations team based in Denver, Colorado. “We are looking forward to partnering with our fellow DCBA members in utilizing the tremendous legislative services of Mary Marchun and the Capstone Group. Her organization provides comprehensive legislative reporting, lobbying services, and other important resources that we are eager to provide to our membership,” said Natalie Harden, SMDC director of
public policy and economic development. The Chamber participated in the DCBA Legislative Preview and Legislative Kickoff Receptions last week, both of which hosted numerous members of the incoming Colorado State Legislature. “The Capstone Group has a great reputation in the business and legislative communities and we look forward to working with them,” said Jeff Wasden, president of the Colorado Business Roundtable and SMDC Chair of Public Policy. Chamber members will have access to Capstone’s legislative updates through the bimonthly Prosper newsletter. For more information on the Chamber’s public policy committees please visit www.bestchamber.com or call 303-795-0142.
United Launch Alliance Concludes Banner Year After 14 successful launches, major milestones in 2014, ULA sets its sights on 2015 Centennial, Colo., (Dec. 29, 2014) – United Launch Alliance, the nation’s premier space launch provider, congratulates its employees, suppliers and customers on another successful year, reliably and affordably launching 14 satellites to orbit with 100 percent mission success. “What ULA has accomplished this year, in support of our customers’ missions, is nothing short of remarkable,” said ULA CEO Tory Bruno. “When you think about every detail – all of the science, all of the planning, all of the resources – that goes into a single launch, it is hard to believe that we successfully did it at a rate of about once a month, sometimes twice.” This year, ULA’s 14-mission manifest spanned: • 9 national security space missions, including four Global Positioning System satellites for the U.S. Air Force • 3 space exploration missions, including NASA’s first Exploration Flight Test for Lockheed Martin’s Orion spacecraft • 2 commercial missions, including DigitalGlobe’s WorldView-3, which provides the latest Earth imaging capabilities
Other major accomplishments in 2014 included: • The 51st successful launch of the Delta II • The 50th successful launch of the Atlas V • The 25th successful launch of the Delta IV • Twice successfully launching two different missions from two different coasts in one week • ULA’s 90th successful launch, an unmatched record of success “This year we were reminded just how hard rocket science can be,” said Bruno. “It takes a special group of people to be in this business, and I am truly humbled to work among dedicated individuals who have exhibited a total focus on precision, a passion for the science of rocketry and space, and a deep commitment to our purpose.” This year also marked the start of the five-year contract between United Launch Alliance and the Air Force, a best-practice, multi-year acquisition process that will save the government $4.4 billion, ensure significant operations efficiencies, and create the needed stability and predictability in the supplier and industrial base, while meeting national security space requirements. Additionally, this year ULA partnered
with Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin to develop a new domestic engine, an all-American rocket engine that will power ULA’s nextgeneration vehicles. The new engine, the BE-4, will lower the cost of launches and will meet both commercial requirements and those of the U.S. Air Force’s Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle (EELV) program. Also this year, ULA and its partner, The Boeing Company, were selected to support NASA’s Commercial Crew program, sending critical cargo and the next generation of astronauts to the International Space Station. As America’s ride to space, ULA will launch Boeing’s manned CST-100 spacecraft by 2017, playing a pivotal role in advancement of human spaceflight. “It goes without saying: ULA had a banner year,” Bruno said. “As we look ahead to 2015, we could not be more honored to continue supporting our nation in one of the most technologically complex, critical American needs: affordable, reliable access to space.” For more information on ULA, visit the ULA website at www.ulalaunch.com
Calendar of Events
For a complete calendar of South Metro Denver Chamber events and for more information, visit our web site at www.bestchamber.com or call 303-795-0142.
Monday, January 19 Save Lives, Sort Medical Supplies with Projects C.U.R.E. 7:00 pm – Project C.U.R.E 10337 East Geddes Ave., Centennial, CO Tuesday, January 20 Dr. Bernard Weinstein presents – “Will Falling Oil Prices Derail the Shale Revolution” 2:00 – 3:00 pm – South Metro Chamber’s WhippleWood CPAs Conference Center 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial, CO Thursday, January 22 Health & Wellness Council & CU presents: Medicine in the Time of Ebola 3:30 – 5:00 pm - South Metro Chamber’s WhippleWood CPAs Conference Center 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial, CO Friday, January 23 8th Annual State of the State Luncheon 11:30 am – 1:30 pm – Sheraton Denver Downton Hotel 1550 Court Pl., Denver, CO $50 Sunday, January 25 “Glen Campbell – I’ll Be Me” movie screening CU South Denver Liniger Building – The Wildlife Experience 10035 Peoria St., Parker, CO $10
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$16.56 - $21.53 Hourly(2015) The Consolidated Mutual Water Company is a mutual non-profit corporation whose revenue is derived primarily from the distribution of water to its stockholders. At this time we have an opening for a Utility Workman I to perform a variety of tasks related to the construction, maintenance and repair of a Potable Water Distribution System. Candidate Qualifications Education, Experience, Skills and Formal Training Required • Graduation from High School, equivalent experience may be substituted. • One year utility construction and/or a display of aptitude and ability for such work. • Valid Colorado Driver’s License, nothing over 4 points in a three year period • Able to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License within six months of full-time employment. • Customer service skills. Benefits include both Company-sponsored and employee-contributed programs such as: Health, dental, and vision Insurance, long-term disability insurance, group life insurance, term life insurance, paid holidays, paid vacation and sick, 401(k) and Defined Benefit Pension Plan. A Consolidated Mutual Water Company online employment application is required for this position. The application, your cover letter and resume can be e-mailed to hr@cmwc.net.
Engineering/ Distribution Clerk $16.72 - $22.57 Hourly The Consolidated Mutual Water Company is a mutual non-profit corporation whose revenue is derived primarily from the distribution of water to its stockholders. At this time we have an opening for an Engineering/ Distribution Clerk for the preparation and processing of all Company and customer tap/ engineering applications. Handles customer inquiries, problems and complaints over the telephone, operation of two-way radio base stations and performs a wide variety of clerical duties. Candidate Qualifications Education, Experience, Skills and Formal Training Required • Graduation from High School preferable supplemented by one or more courses in Business Education, equivalent experience may be substituted. • Customer service skill and detail oriented. • Ability to adapt to a variety of work and be well organized. • Experience with radio dispatch helpful. Benefits include both Company-sponsored and employee-contributed programs such as: Health, dental, and vision Insurance, long-term disability insurance, group life insurance, term life insurance, paid holidays, paid vacation and sick, 401(k) and Defined Benefit Pension Plan. A Consolidated Mutual Water Company online employment application is required for this position. The application, your cover letter and resume can be e-mailed to hr@cmwc.net.
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Maintenance Worker 1 Enjoy working outside in beautiful surroundings? Castle Pines Metro District is looking for a positive, motivated, team oriented person to fill a Maintenance Worker Level 1 position. Duties include landscape maintenance; signage repair; storm drainage maintenance; water and sewer maintenance; snow removal; some OT. Must have 6 months to 1 year of experience, high school diploma or GED, valid CO driver’s license and clean MVR. Full time (Monday-Friday), starting salary $30,000 per year + full benefits + retirement plan. Fax current resume to C. Frainier, 303-688-8339, or email to cfrainier@castlepinesmetro.com
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CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT Life Care Center of Littleton Full-time and part-time positions available for various shifts. Must be a Colorado-certified nursing assistant. Long-term care experience preferred. We offer great pay and benefits to full-time associates in a team-oriented environment. Nikki Seymour 303-795-7300 | 303-795-6210 Fax 1500 W. Mineral Ave. | Littleton, CO 80120 Nicolette_Seymour@LCCA.com LifeCareCareers.com EOE/M/F/V/D – 55155 Non Profit outdoor ed organization in need of Head of Housekeeping (full time) and a Housekeeper (full time/seasonal) Training begins mid February for Head of Housekeeping and Mid March for Housekeeper Pay to be determined, experience in hotel operations/commercial cleaning preferred Located in Florissant CO, local residence preferred This is a physical position, applicants will need to be able to be on their feet 8 hours a day and lift a minimum of 40 pounds Send resumes to: sam@thenatureplace.net or call 719-748-3475 for application Background/Driving Record check mandatory
If you have strong communication and organizational skills, then you might be a good fit for Colorado Community Media's opening for an editorial assistant. This position will primarily focus on rounding up high school sports scores and statistics through phone calls and digital means, but also offers occasional writing opportunities (sports, news, features). Other duties may be assigned at the discretion of the editor. Some journalism experience/education preferred. Position is based in our Highlands Ranch office. $12/hour. FT or PT hours available. Email resume to editor Chris Rotar at crotar@coloradocommunitymedia.com
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The Southglenn Library in Centennial includes a green screen for video filming and a recording studio (not pictured). Photos by Taylor Blatchford
Grab a fork — Restaurant Week coming Visit Denver has unveiled the menus and list of restaurants participating in the 2015 Denver Restaurant Week at www.denv. co/2015drw. This year’s dine-around runs from Feb. 20 through March 1, which includes two weekends. “We want people to be intrigued by new restaurants or tantalized by menus from some of their favorites and go online and book reservations right away,” said Richard Scharf, president and CEO of Visit Denver. More than 250 eateries in Denver and the surrounding suburbs will offer multicourse dinners for the fixed price of $30, not including tax or tip. Many of the participating restaurants also include wine, beer and drink specials. “The fun of restaurant week is looking at how all the chefs, faced with the same challenge of providing a knockout multi-course meal for just $30, get creative to find different solutions,” Scharf said. “Denver’s restaurant scene is exploding and gaining a huge national reputation, so this is an excellent time to get out and explore some dining spots.” More restaurants sign up daily, so diners should check the site often for new listings at www.denverrestaurantweek.com.
Arapahoe and Douglas facilities offer much more than books
Gabby Gourmet’s husband dies
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Mark Miller, my friend and a huge fan and friend of Denver’s restaurant community, died on Jan. 11 after a lengthy illness. He was 82. Mark, husband of author and TV/radio personality Pat “Gabby Gourmet” Miller, was the power behind the throne. As Gabby’s chief of staff, Mark ran the business of being The Gabby Gourmet. There was no better friend to the local restaurant community. Mark was both revered for his gentle gentleman persona and feared for his fierce advertising sales prowess.
Special to Colorado Community Media The Arapahoe and Douglas County library districts both provide patrons technological opportunities beyond checking out books, from 3D printers to recording studios. Oli Sanidas, director of Digital Services for the Arapahoe Library District, said every Arapahoe library has advanced technology beyond computer and Internet access. “A lot of schools have some of this technology, but schools only specifically target students,” Sanidas said. “We have a lot of people in our public that we call lifelong learners, and the library is a perfect place for them.” Sanidas said the libraries offer three different categories of technology. Some items, such as iPads and GoPro cameras, are available for patrons to check out. Another group of items, including a 3D printer and recording studio, are openly available in the libraries for patrons to use. The most expensive and delicate technology, such as Google Glass and Oculus Rift, is only available for use with staff supervision or with special programs. The Southglenn Library in Centennial has had a media lab open for more than a year that features a recording studio, 3D printer, green screen, VHS to DVD conversion and advanced computer software. A new project is in the works for the Castlewood branch, which will include more hands-on options including a laser cutter and sewing machines.
The Southglenn Library in Centennial has a 3D printer available for patron use.
The Fusion Media Lab in the Parker Library offers patrons technology options including a green screen, advanced computer software, VHS to DVD conversion and video production and editing tools. Sanidas said he believes libraries are about dispensing knowledge, and that idea has continued to evolve through the development of technology. “Knowledge is how a lot of people picture a library with books, ebooks and the Internet, where you can consume media,” Sanidas said. “There’s also a lot of knowledge in touching, feeling, learning and experiencing for yourself. Our patrons get to understand where industries are evolving and what’s changing.” Sanidas said he wants the library to be more than a place where people can check out books. “We want to be seen as a place of discovery and a place to go to see things that you probably couldn’t see on your own,” Sanidas said. Parker Library branch manager Amy Long said every Douglas County library has computers for patrons to access with basic features like Microsoft Office and Internet access. The Fusion Lab, a feature of only the Parker library, offers patrons technology options including a video camera, videoediting software, and higher-end software including PhotoShop and Illustrator. It opened in February 2014. “That software is a little more expensive, so we wouldn’t want to put that on all 100 public computers we have throughout the Douglas County libraries,” Long said. Long said the more popular features include VHS to DVD conversion and videoediting software. “I wouldn’t say (The Fusion Lab) is as
popular as our public computers, which are used every day, but it’s definitely getting use and people are getting more aware that we have that opportunity,” Long said. “It’s getting more and more use as time has gone on.” Derrick Mason, an Adult Services Librarian and Fusion Lab team member for the Parker Library, develops programs to increase awareness and usage of library technology and provides instruction to patrons. “My favorite experience in the Fusion Lab so far has been the Youth Media Camp we held last summer,” Mason said. “Last summer, over 30 teens participated in a program in which they learned filmmaking techniques and used our equipment to produce short films. They turned the entire library into their own movie studio.” Long said that the lab will move to the new Parker Library building, which will be built this year. There are not currently plans to add similar features to other Douglas County libraries. She said she believes the role of the library is in providing access to the community, including access to print materials, electronic materials, databases, computers or high-end computer software. “If you think of the library as a provider of access, and access to greater resources and knowledge than one would have in their home on a daily basis, then I don’t think our role has changed at all,” Long said. “What we’re providing access to has changed and will continue to change as the environment changes.”
Prom show comes to Denver
TLC’s national program “Say Yes to the Prom” is coming to Denver, and The Cable Center has been chosen as one of five partners by TLC’s parent company Discovery Communications to host one of its 2015 events. Now in its fourth year, “Say Yes to the Prom” will give a select group of deserving girls from Abraham Lincoln High School the opportunity to develop mentoring relationships with industry professionals, build their self-confidence and self-image and, of course, “say yes to the prom dress.” To make this a special event for the girls involved, The Cable Center will host a Prom Dress Drive from 10 a.m. to noon Jan. 31 at The Cable Center, 2000 Buchtel Blvd. More than 500 new and gently used dresses, with dry-cleaning tags, are needed in order for the girls to have the best shopping experience. For more information, go to www.cablecenter.org.
DeGeneres talks Colorado pot
On her talk show on Jan. 13, daytime diva Ellen DeGeneres was discussing how low gas prices are these days. “In Colorado gas is less than two dollars per gallon,” she said. “That’s how they do it there. Gas prices are low and people are high.”
Say no to the munchies
Bethenny Frankel, the beauty and brains behind the Skinnygirl adult beverages brand, is putting her Skinnygirl stamp on marijuana. According to Us Weekly magazine, the former “The Real Housewives of New York City” star will launch her own line of Skinnygirl “no munchies” marijuana in states where Parker continues on Page 15
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Te Local jumper embraces bright lights re d More than 15,000 animals, 350 vendors on display at National Western By Mike DiFerdinando
mdiferdinando@coloradocommunitymedia.com For many, standing center stage at the National Western Stock Show and Rodeo in Denver can be a nerve-racking endeavor. At the nation’s largest such event, the pressure can quickly mount for both professionals and amateurs. But for 16-year-old horse jumper Cassie Marone of Highlands Ranch and her horse Denver, the spotlight transforms into a moment of calm. “When you compete a lot, you get used to it,” Marone said Jan. 17. “You’re pretty comfortable when it’s just you and your horse in the ring. You don’t really think about everyone else.” It isn’t Marone’s first rodeo. She has been competing and riding in competitions for years, including participating in the 2014 edition of the National Western. She boards her horses and trains at Millbrook Equestrian in Parker, 7860 N. Flintwood Road. “It’s great. We love coming here every year because it’s just a fun experience and it’s a cool show to be at,” Marone said. “I think it’s just cool to get into the big arenas and have all the big jumps and see all the different horses and people.” Marone’s mother Donna said that she loves coming to the National Western because it gives her daughter a chance to see and compete against some of the nation’s top equestrian talent. It’s also a bonding experience for mother and daughter. “She’s a senior next year in high school, so we’ll probably come again to next years’. It’s her last year before she goes off to college,” Donna said. The 16-day run of the National Western Stock Show is Colorado’s largest trade show with more than 350 vendors and 15,000 heads of livestock that will be judged, groomed, bought and sold. Horses, cattle, sheep, pigs, goats, llamas, bison, yaks, poultry and rabbits line the stockyard next to the horses. They are sheered, combed, washed and blow-dried as they get ready for their chance to impress and possible turn a hefty profit for their owners. “The craziest thing I’ve seen, I would say, the big longhorn that’s walking around,” Cassie Marone said. “My horse doesn’t like that guy. He’s afraid of it.” Ticket prices range from $10 to $19 for everyone 12 and older, with higher-priced tickets required on the weekend. Tickets for children 3 to 11 years old are $2 to $3, depending on the day. Children under 2 get in free. The general admission ticket also is good for visits to the Children’s Ranchland and petting farm, open daily on the third floor of the Expo Hall. There are also 19 rodeo performances during the first stop of the year for members of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association. Separate tickets are required for these events. Livestock shows have been held in the Denver area since 1899 but none were
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People look at cowboy hats for sale. Stock Show competitors wait to show their cows at the National Western Stock Show.
Denver is the horse of Highlands Ranch Jumper Cassie Marone. regularly scheduled events. That changed in 1906 when the National Western Stock Show was held for the first time. The initial run was six days and an estimated 15,000 people attended. The National Western Stock show runs until Jan. 25. For more information, visit nationalwestern.com.
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Teen singer releases debut single Parker girl hopes for career in music By Chris Michlewicz
cmichlewicz@colorado communitymedia.com Millions of young girls would love to write and perform songs that reach an audience, but not everyone puts in the time and dedication that Amanda May does. The 13-year-old singer-songwriter from Parker released her first song on iTunes last month. “Sparks Always Spread,” which she describes as a “song about not doubting myself, even when it can be easy to do so,” follows in the footsteps of today’s superstars, like Taylor Swift. May’s ability to chronicle the ups and downs of being a teenager is a product of her years of experience on the acoustic guitar (no, really) and her creative wordplay. The release of her debut single is a small step toward what she hopes is a career in music, but May makes it clear that she’s not in it for fame or glamour. She’s drawn by “the way songs are made.” May has sung from a young age and always had a fascination with the guitar, which she picked up in the second grade and never put down. “I’m not just, like, a kid that’s messing with an instrument and forgets about it in two weeks,” she says. May channels her energy into her craft and says she prefers songwriting over typical teenage activities like hanging out with friends and going to movies. May’s speaking voice and singing voice, as well as her poise and maturity, seem to reflect her intense focus, conveying the notion that she takes what she is saying very seriously. When talking about what sepa-
Thirteen-year-old Amanda May, of Parker, just released her first song on iTunes. Courtesy photos.
rates her songwriting from modern pop artists, she mentions her inclusion of seventh chords and occasional dissonant bass notes and writing in different keys. “I try to stay away from the typical pattern,” May says, carefully distancing herself from the formulaic tendencies of today’s popular music writers. Of course, her mother, Leah Morin, is among her biggest cheerleaders, and she has been beyond impressed at her daughter’s ability to put together catchy, wellthought-out tunes. “Her songwriting, from day one, has just been wise beyond her years. Very advanced,” Morin said. Practicing for hours on end is “fun,” and
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cannabis is legal, including Colorado. “It will be a specially engineered strain of pot designed to not give you the munchies,” an insider close to the Skinnygirl cocktails creator, 44, tells Us magazine. “She read about how profitable the cannabis industry is and wants to get in on that.”
New owners for Wazee Supper Club
Roadhouse Hospitality Group has acquired the 40-year-old Wazee Supper Club at 1600 15th St. in LoDo, making it the 17th restaurant for the family-operated Coloradobased company. Roadhouse Hospitality Group has been one of the state’s best-established restaurant family dynasties for nearly three decades. Owned by the brothers Dan, John and Mike Shipp, the group comprises such diverse eateries as the popular Washington Park Grille, Reiver’s, Spanky’s Roadhouse in the University of Denver neighborhood, the upscale pair of dining experiences that are the two Hodsons (downtown and Southglenn) and myriad mountain destinations such as the Kickapoo Tavern in Keystone, as well as four Dusty Boot Steakhouse & Saloons in Greenwood Village, Aurora, Eagle and Beaver Creek. The Shipp brothers plan renovations for Wazee that will revisit its past while highlighting significant features that the beloved and now-famous restaurant — President Obama ate pizza there in 2014 during a Denver stop - lost over the years through ownership changes and remodels.
Arvada baker makes a move
The locally owned Great Harvest Bread Co. bakery in Arvada is expanding by moving locations from its existing spot to the next-door space at 7745 Wadsworth Blvd. The bakery will continue to provide the same whole grain
and specialty breads and sweets as before in addition to an expanded line of breakfast and lunch sandwiches. The grand reopening celebration took place on Jan. 16. To celebrate the new location, customers who buy any soup mix will receive a half dozen bag of rolls or a mini loaf for free throughout January. Owner Cheri Miller says: “We want people to come in and stay a while as they enjoy a good cup of coffee, soup and a sandwich. This new space gives us the opportunity to be more of a community gathering place.” The Arvada Great Harvest is open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. For more information, visit www.ArvadaGreatHarvest. com or find the bakery on Facebook under Arvada Great Harvest.
Beat up on cancer Put on your boxing gloves, Denver. It’s time to hop in the ring and put up one heck of a fight against cancer. The University of Colorado Hospital Foundation’s “Let’s Knock Out Cancer” gala is set for 6 p.m. Jan. 24 at the Hyatt Regency at the Colorado Convention Center, 650 17th St. Learn more about the event and buy your tickets today at www. knockoutcancergala.org.
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Eavesdropping on Facebook: “I just finished a 40-mile bike ride, came in the house and sat next to (my wife) on the couch and reached over for a big handful of popcorn. She turned and looked at me and said, `You know you’re smelly.’ Well, good to see you, too!” Penny Parker’s “Mile High Life” column gives insights into the best events, restaurants, businesses, parties and people throughout the metro area. Parker also writes for BlacktieColorado.com. You can subscribe and read her columns (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) at www.blacktie-colorado.com/pennyparker. She can be reached at penny@blacktie-llc.com or at 303-619-5209.
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May enjoys soaking up knowledge from her guitar teacher and vocal coach. Her goal is to make it as an artist, but she is not blind to the fact that it’s an industry that’s “really cutthroat.” Her second career choice also involves reaching out to people with her words of wisdom. May’s fallback is pursuing a job as a psychologist or social worker. But she has plenty of time to figure things out. Her next plan is to play again in the Stars of Tomorrow talent competition in Castle Rock this spring. From there, she plans to learn everything there is to know about recording her own material. To download “Sparks Always Spread,” go to the iTunes store and type in “Amanda May.”
“Sparks Always Spread” is Amanda May’s first single.
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It’s the first Saturday morning of the new year. Temperatures have dipped into single digits overnight, and the snow crackles under the tires of a sporadic flow of cars that slow as they enter the driveway north of Elizabeth. Following a short pause, the drivers ease forward, finding a gap between the SUVs, pickups, and sedans already lined up in front of the SaddleUp! Foundation’s powder blue metal riding arena. Inside, it is cold but not freezing. The scent of hay and horse mixes with the smell of brewing coffee. Ten future SaddleUp volunteers sit or stand, sipping from Styrofoam cups under the lone radiant heater running the length of the hall’s ceiling as a few stragglers wander in. The coffee urn has sprung a small leak, and drops of coffee seep from the faucet. Jamie Anthony, therapeutic riding instructor and SaddleUp’s volunteer coordinator, moves in and stops the leak with a quick twist of the faucet shank. In addition to working with students at SaddleUp, her job is to make things work, providing the proper mix for the center and the dozens of people who offer their time to the center’s outpatient and therapeutic horseback riding programs. SaddleUp specializes in providing equine therapy for people with special needs. Also referred to as hippotherapy, the technique uses horses in physical, occupational, and speech therapy for patients with physical or mental impairments. While the facility does offer lessons to able-bodied individuals who want to improve horsemanship, the majority of the SaddleUp’s students have brain injuries, multiple sclerosis or autism. “Autism is big for us because it is such a wide diagnosis for so many conditions,” Anthony said. ”A lot of disabilities fall into that.” Equine therapy focuses on three areas: physical, mental, and emotional. In addition to strengthening core muscles required for riding, the horse’s natural rhythms combined with a horse’s warmer body temperature helps relax muscles, improve balance, and provide the riders the sensation of walking normally. Teamwork is also an important part of the volunteer’s and rider’s experience. Each rider works with a
Veteran Saddle Up volunteer Theresa Sanderson demonstrates how to clean a horse’s hoof. certified therapeutic riding instructor (CTRI) and, ideally, two volunteers. Each team member performs specific duties such as leading and side walking to brace a rider. These activities cater to the student in ways they may not have experienced in the normal course of their lives. The therapists feel this element of teamwork and the courage to mount an animal the size of a horse helps boost self-esteem. In addition to the physical and mental benefits, riders form emotional attachments to the therapists, volunteers and especially the horses. This comes, in part, from the specific nature of the animals selected for the program. Each horse is chosen for its ability to adapt to the unique riding situations they will encounter. Trainers blow bubbles near the animals and condition them to nonstandard riding such as unbalanced riders, students riding backwards, or kneeling. Horses lacking this temperament are not leased by the program. Depending on the strength and disposition of the rider, activities in a one-hour session can include the volunteer leader guiding the horse on a straight path. Stronger and more confidant students do “crazy walks” where the horse is guided through a series of zigzags. Still more advanced riders trot with their team alongside. During any one-hour session, there can be up to five teams working in the arena simultaneously. So volunteers are trained to lead the animals at least two horse lengths away from other teams to allow the side walkers and
therapists enough room to pass comfortably. With as many as eight sessions in a single workday, the demand for volunteers is high, but the ideal volunteer is not necessarily the one with the most experience with horses. As with most organizations that rely on volunteers, showing up is a big asset. Anthony suggests that new volunteers start slow, taking a single two-hour shift rather than working the entire day. Volunteers undergo background checks and must be physically able to do strenuous work. Anthony likes to set clear expectations for her volunteers, but says it is rare that someone contacts her who isn’t excited about the work, even though some of the work may involve mucking out stalls. The morning of volunteer training begins with a video followed by a short tour. Then it is time for work. The group is broken into three small groups to simulate a day in the life of a volunteer. Before the end of the morning’s three-and-a-half-hour session, each volunteer will have completed most of the tasks that encompass a typical volunteer day: saddling a horse with either Western or English tack; side walking and leading practice; and setting up a surcingle, a strap with handles that is commonly used for the therapy. “We get so many great volunteers. They each bring something unique,” Anthony says. “We’ve had people who volunteered and have stayed on for years, and others who show up a couple of times and we never see them again. That’s the world of volunteers.”
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THINGS DO THEATER/SHOWS
FAMILY MAGIC Show GENE R. GORDON’S MAGICAL NIGHT OF HONEST FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT is
from 7-8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30, at the Recreation Center at Southridge, Debus Wildcat Mountain Auditorium, 4800 McArthur Ranch Road, Highlands Ranch. The show is full of mystery, illusion and family friendly comedy. Go to www.HRCAonline. org or call 303-7912500.
information or to schedule an appointment, contact the Bonfils Appointment Center at 303-363-2300, unless otherwise noted. Go to www.bonfils.org. Upcoming blood drives are: Saturday, Jan. 24, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., FroYo Rox, 8357 Rampart Range Road, Littleton; Sunday, Jan. 25, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Christ Lutheran Church, 8997 S. Broadway, Highlands Ranch (contact 303-791-0803); Tuesday, Jan. 27, 12:30-6 p.m. at Columbine Library, 7706 W. Bowles Ave., Littleton; Sunday, Feb. 1, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 2746 Fifth St., Castle Rock (contact Larry Bauer, 720-220-2394).
FREE NUTRITION, Cooking Class
YESTERDAY & TODAY: INTERACTIVE BEATLES EXPERIENCE BACK BY popular demand, Yesterday & Today: Interactive Beatles Experience returns at 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30 on the Main Stage at the Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St. Each audience member has the chance to request a song and share a memory associated with it. The singers organize those suggestions into an original performance for that audience. For tickets and more information, call 720-509-1000 or go to www.LoneTreeArtsCenter.org.
Music of Woody Herman
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of Woody Herman, featuring trumpeter Pete Olstad, at 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23, on the Main Stage at the Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St. Woody Herman’s Thundering Herd was one of the swinging-est bands of the Big Band era, playing favorites such as “Wood Choppers Ball.” For tickets and more information, call 720-509-1000 or go to www.LoneTreeArtsCenter.org.
LOCAL ARTISTS will have their work on display through Friday, Jan. 30, at South Suburban Parks and Recreation centers. Steven Snyder’s “Full Circle,” which features about 20 pieces of acrylic paintings on canvas and on wood that has been cut and reassembled, is on display at Goodson, 6315 S. University Blvd., Centennial, 303-798-2476. The Paintbox Guild’s paintings will showcase different artists’ work and different themes at Douglas H. Buck, 2004 W. Powers Ave., Littleton, 303-797-8787. Susan Winn’s photographs will be on display at Lone Tree, 10249 Ridgegate Circle, Lone Tree, 303-708-3500. South Suburban’s pubic art committee welcomes submissions; go to www.sspr.org or contact Darcie LaScala at 303-483-7072 for guidelines and an application.
COLORADO JAZZ Repertory Orchestra will celebrate the music
SOUTH SUBURBAN ART EXHIBITS
THE GOVERNMENT of Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos is in the midst of a
VOLUNTEER OPEN House
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Highlands Ranch Band Concert
AN OPEN house to learn more about the Douglas County Sheriff ’s Office’s new Reserve Deputy Academy is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24 at the Highlands Ranch Law Enforcement Training Facility, 6001 Ron King Trail, Littleton. RSVP to Lauren Lekander at llekande@DCSheriff.net or 303-660-7511. For information, contact Sgt. Max Young at myoung@DCSheriff. net or 303-663-7704.
COLOMBIA: A Powder Keg?
EXPERIENCE THE life of ragtime dancer Irene Castle, portrayed by professional storyteller Susan Marie Frontczak, at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 26, at Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. At the beginning of the 20th century, Vernon and Irene Castle made ragtime dancing fashionable with their elegant grace. A dance craze explosion swept across America. In addition to dance, Irene and her husband broke molds in fashion, in the color barrier, and in the humane treatment of animals. The performance will be followed by an in-character and out-of-character question and answer session. Call 303-795-3961.
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number of delicate and dangerous situations, most prominently the peace talks with the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia. Colombia continues to experience high levels of violence between leftist rebels, right-wing paramilitary groups, as well as between drug cartels and the government forces trying to quell their activity. Extreme economic disparities and a Free Trade Agreement with the United States whose long-term costs and benefits for Colombians are as of yet unknown add to the already great uncertainty of Colombia’s path forward. Join Active Minds from 10-11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 23, as we examine these tensions and what they portend for Colombia’s future. Program is at Malley Senior Center, 3380 S. Lincoln St., Englewood. RSVP at 303-762-2660. If parking in the lot, get pass from inside center.
EVENTS
THE HIGHLANDS Ranch Concert Band presents its first free concert of 2015, a celebration of the music of Julie Giroux, at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 25 at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 9203 S. University Blvd. Visit www.hrconcertband.org.
FREE HEART Health nutrition classes and cooking demonstrations are offered from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28 (12 Steps to Vibrant Health); Wednesday, Feb. 4 (Facts on Caffeine Consumption); Wednesday, Feb. 11 (Pros of Probiotics);Wednesday, Feb. 18 (Top 20 Functional Foods); Wednesday, Feb. 25 (Foods that Fight Depression) at the South Denver Heart Center, 1000 Southpark Drive, Littleton. Join Richard Collins, M.D., “The Cooking Cardiologist,” along with Susan Buckley, RD, CDE, as they share their expertise on Heart Healthy nutrition and cooking solutions. For more information or to register, call 303-744-1065, www.southdenver.com.
WAS YOUR Christmas gift an iPad? Now what? Bring your iPad to a complimentary, hands-on workshop from 9-10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, in the CR Bank Room East, Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Led by Steve Zahorik, financial adviser, Wells Fargo Advisors, workshop will teach attendees to take control of their iPad. Be sure you know your Apple ID when you attend. Availability is limited; contact Steve Zahorik at 303 200-9508 or steve.zahorik@wfadvisors.com. SEMINARS ON Aging, Retirement JIM BROWN, long term care certified senior advisor to the Jefferson County Council on Aging, will speak at two free Lunch and Learn workshops focusing on “Aging and Retirement Planning Solutions.” Programs are from 10:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 26, and Monday, March 30, at Buck Recreation Center, 2004 Powers Ave., Littleton. Program is catered by Panera Bread. Space is limited; for reservation information call 303-468-2820 or visit seniorlifecare.info.
Genealogy Workshop
A FREE workshop for genealogy enthusiasts on Utilizing World Vital Records Genealogy Database at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 24 at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. To register, call 303-791-7323 or go to www. DouglasCountyLibraries.org/NewsEvents and click on the calendar.
Know the 10 Signs: Early Detection Matters
THE ARC Arapahoe & Douglas Counties invites you to a presentation by The Alzheimer’s Association at 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 26, at 6538 S. Racine Circle, Centennial. Recent studies have shown a link between Alzheimer’s disease and Down syndrome. Parents and caregivers need to be aware of what to watch for when an individual has an intellectual or developmental disability. This program has been tailored to the needs of the I/DD community. Early detection matters so this is an informative and interactive presentation not to be . This workshop is free and dinner will be provided. Visit www.arc-ad.org. RSVP with Kim at kim@arc-ad.org or call 720-457-1032.
BUSINESS PLAN Basics AUDUBON SOCIETY of Greater Denver will have a volunteer open house from 9-11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 30, at the Audubon Nature Center, near Waterton Canyon on the southwest end of Chatfield State Park. Volunteers are needed in a number of areas including facilities and maintenance, fundraising, special events, educational classes, local field trips and travel, gardening, office projects, and much more. RSVP at communityoutreach@denveraudubon.org or by calling 303-973-9530. VOLUNTEER TAX Preparers DENVER ASSET Building Coalition needs volunteers for its 2015 income-tax preparation season. The coalition provides free tax preparation for eligible households and individuals. Training dates are offered in January. Go to http://www.denverabc.org to find out more about trainings. Several roles are available, including greeters, screeners, tax assistors, site coordinators and more.
HEALTH
SOUTH METRO Community Blood Drives A NUMBER of community blood drives are planned in the South Metro area. For
BUSINESS PLANNING can help ensure the success of any business. Douglas County
Libraries offers a business plan basics workshop at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28, at the James H. LaRue branch, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. To register, visit the Small Business Development Center of South Metro Denver at http://www. smallbusinessdenver. com/events.cfm.
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Event helps writers find path to success College will host Colorado Authors’ League Craft Fair Staff report There’s one craft that’s often left out of craft fairs entirely, and the Colorado Authors’ League wants to change that. “This craft fair isn’t your typical craft fair,” reads a CAL press release. “Rather than a time to buy handmade crafts, this is an opportunity to attend intensive sessions on various aspects of the craft of writing.” The CAL Craft Fair is part of the league’s “Second Saturday” series, presented in partnership with the Arapahoe Community College Writers Studio on Feb. 14, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the college, 5900 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. The daylong event features a series of breakout sessions covering topics like editing, screenwriting, interviewing, research and more. Participants can register in advance at
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www.coloradoauthors.org, and indicate the three sessions they’re most interested in. The cost in advance is $30 for CAL members and $40 for nonmembers, and just $10 for ACC students. All prices go up $10 for registration at the door. The sessions are: • “Fine-tuning Your Writing” by BK Loren, award-winning novelist and acclaimed speaker at writing conferences and workshops. • “Elements of Good Editing” by Diane Hartman, former Auburn University instructor and longtime editor. • “Basics of Screenwriting” by Bruce Leaf, award-winning screenwriter. • “Productive Interviewing” by Norm Clarke, Las Vegas Review-Journal columnist and 2015 Damon Runyon Award recipient. • “Successful Research” by Pamela Hallaren, Arapahoe Library District research librarian . • “Improved Story Organization and Structure” by Terry Frei, author of eight fiction and nonfiction books.
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Chaparral heavyweight wrestler Dane Drimmer has rare vision disorder called achromatopsia, in which he is blinded by light, color blind, near- and far-sighted and has poor visual acuity. Photo by Jim Benton
Ready for the top step Vision-impaired wrestler has championship-or-bust mentality in senior season By Jim Benton
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Falcons Senior Keith Coleman lines up his shot as Ponderosa’s Charlie Kruljac looks to defend. Ponderosa held on for victory over the Falcons with a score of 52-49. Photo by Paul DiSalvo
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Ponderosa 52, Highlands Ranch 49: Steve Aikin scored 20 points and the Mustangs shot 50 percent in the Jan. 16 Continental League victory. Logan Eatherton added 13 points and Sam Boone tossed in 12 for Pondo (8-5) which grabbed an 8-point halftime lead and held on. Chaparral 64, Liberty 44: Jake Holtzmann and Chris Moody combined for 41 points in the Jan. 15 win. Holtzmann had 21 points and Moody 20. Chaparral 67, George Washington 52: Combining for 77 percent of the Wolverines points, Jake Holtzmann and Chris Moody paced a Jan. 17 non-league victory. Holtzman scored 26 points and Moody 22 for the Wolverines. Chap improved to 10-3 overall prior to the team’s Continental League opener Jan. 20 against Highlands Ranch. Mountain Vista 44, Legend 38: The Titans (9-4) played stellar defense in holding high-powered Vista to only 44 points but couldn’t find any offensive punch in a Continental League loss.
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Mountain Vista 44, Legend 39: Joey Sale and Kylie Hager each scored 10 points but the Titans (8-4) were outscored 24-16 in the second half and absorbed a the five-point loss Jan. 16 in the Continental League opening game for both schools. Highlands Ranch 62, Ponderosa 45: Taylor Saunders, the Continental League’s leading scorer, tallied 15 points but the Mustangs trailed by 26 after three quarters in a Jan. 15 league opening loss. Ponderosa is 6-7 overall. Chaparral 57, Liberty 54: The Wolverines (7-6) held off Liberty for a Jan. 15 nonleague triumph. Lutheran 70, St. Mary’s Academy 28: The Lions, ranked third in the Class 3A CHSAANow.com poll, jumped to a 26-point halftime lead and cruised to a Jan. 16 Metro League victory in the league opener. The Lions are 10-1 overall.
Rankings: In the Jan. 18 girls basketball CHSAANow.com poll, ThunderRidge was No. 1 in the Class 5A rankings, with Highlands Ranch positioned at No. 3. Valor Christian was the top-ranked Class 4A team and Lutheran was third in the Class 3A poll. In the boys Class 5A poll, ThunderRidge was second, Chaparral sixth, Mountain Vista seventh and Rock Canyon eight. Valor Christian was sixth in the 4A ratings and Lutheran third in Class 3A.
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Smoky Hill Invitational: Heritage, led by Kylie Andrews and Katherine Harston, won the team title at the Jan. 17 Smoky Hill Invitational swim meet. The Eagles finished with 480 points. Chaparral came in third, Mountain Vista fourth, Legend fifth, Castle View/Douglas County seventh and Ponderosa 11th. Andrews, a freshman, won the 100 freestyle with a meet record time of 52.33. She was first in the 100 backstroke with a meet and pool record time of 57.39. She also swam on the Eagles meet record winning 200 medley and 400 freestyle relay teams. Harston won the 200 freestyle in 1:57.89 and the 100 butterfly in 58.30.
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Arvada West Invitational: Chaparral’s Dane Drimmer pinned Mason Watt of Broomfield in 53 seconds to win the heavyweight championship. Chaparral finished seventh in the Jan. 17 tournament as 113-pounder Frank Martinez and 160-pounder Aaron Trygstad were runners-up.
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Doherty 7, Mountain Vista 4: The Golden Eagles suffered their first Peak League loss Jan. 17 in Colorado Springs. Vista, 7-1-1 overall, is 6-1-0 in the league, ranked seventh and played Denver East Jan. 22 in a league game and faces Ralston Valley Jan. 23 non-league encounter at South Suburban Ice Arena.
Chaparral heavyweight Dane Drimmer is legally blind but wants to take the final step in the Class 5A state wrestling tournament next month. Drimmer, who has a hereditary vision disorder, finished third as a sophomore in the 2013 state tournament and was the runner-up last season. “I have a rare vision disorder which is called achromatopsia which means I’m blinded by light, far-sighted, near-sighted and color blind,” explained Drimmer. “I was born with it. I wear special contacts to help with the sun and light. They filter out
the UV rays and light. “My vision is around 20/200 with my contacts on and without my contacts it is around 20/500. I can’t drive. I’ve got family and friends that really care.” A person is considered to be legally blind if he or she has a corrected vision of 20/200 in their best seeing eye. Drimmer has tried not to let the handicap affect his wrestling, which he has doing since he was in sixth grade. “Yes and no,” he answered when asked if his limited vision bothers him during a match. “I mean the only thing it really affects is if my eye gets poked and my contacts fall out. You have to stop the match.” Chaparral coach Rod Padilla would like Drimmer to consider using a rule for visual impaired wrestlers where opponents must stay in contact with him. “He is officially blind,” said Padilla. “That’s one reason he’s lost a couple Drimmer continues on Page 20
Mountain Vista tops Legend in battle of top 10 teams Titans slow down Golden Eagles but can’t notch a win By Jim Benton
jbenton @coloradocommunitymedia.com Not many teams can slow down Mountain Vista’s high-octane offense. Legend did Jan. 16 in the Continental League opener for both teams at the Eagles Nest, but the Titans still lost. The Golden Eagles, who came into the game averaging 74.6 points a game, used two 3-point baskets by Brady Subart in the fourth quarter to give Vista enough of a margin to hold off the Titans for a 44-38 win in a showdown between two Class 5A Top 10 teams. Mountain Vista, ranked No. 8 in the CHSAANow.com poll, improved to 11-3 overall with the conference opening win. Legend, ranked ninth, fell to 9-4 overall despite a solid defensive effort against Mountain Vista. “It’s hard to win when you struggle to score,” said Legend coach Kevin Boley. “Give them credit. They defended real well and scored when they had to. Subart certainly made some big shots. “I’m really pleased that defensively we didn’t let them get out and run but we just weren’t efficient offensively. We scored four points in the third quarter.” Vista led 28-27 early in the fourth quarter when Subart swished two 3-point shots sandwiched around a basket by Legend’s
Jared Small. A three-point play by Isaac Phillips swelled the Golden Eagles to 37-32 with 3:02 remaining in the game. Mountain Vista made seven of 10 free throws in the waning two and half minutes to seal the victory. “It wasn’t in our game plan to hold the ball for 30 or 40 seconds each possession but that’s how it turned out,” said Mountain Vista coach Bob Wood. “We played a lot of great defense in the game. “Brady was able to hit an enough great shots. Two of the threes were big and gave us enough cushion and we hit enough free throws that won the game.” Subart finished with 21 points, including five 3-pointers, and was instrumental in holding Legend top scorer, Monroe Porter, to three points. Phillips had 14 points and was credited with six rebounds, two steals and three assists. “Legend is a really good club,” confessed Wood. “They will beat a lot of people. It is really big in our conference to win your home games.” Small had nine points to pace Legend while Riley Matticks had seven points and all came in the fourth quarter.’ “The effort was great,” added Boley. “Defensively we were pretty good. Playing on the road against a real good opponent in a hostile environment is tough. “I’m pleased but there’s a lot of things we have to clean up. This is a young group. I know they’ll come to work and get better.” Legend played Douglas County Jan. 20 and faces Regis Jesuit Jan. 23. Mountain Vista plays Jan. 20 at Ponderosa.
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matches. When he gets in an odd situation because he doesn’t have any peripheral vision when the guy starts to come around he sees it too late. Against the better kids, he reacts a second too late, and the guy is already in a position of authority because he didn’t see him. “We’re thinking about making him use the benefit he can get, because if you’re blind you can do a hand touch and any time you separate the referee has to stop the match. But he’s too proud. I’ve asked the question. Do we officially have to get a document from somebody saying his condition because we just can’t say that. They’ll say he’s not blind because they see him walk by himself but you notice him with his phone and he has to hold it real close and he wears special contacts.” Drimmer, the No. 1 heavyweight wrestler in the onthematrankings.com, is determined this season and after his past two state tournament finishes. “It’s given me a lot more motivation,” said Drimmer. “I mean freshman year not placing I wasn’t too happy about that. Then going in sophomore year and taking third just motivated me more to take second or first. First didn’t happen last year, but this year, I’d like for it happen and it should happen. “I’m working this year on more shots
January 23, 2015 and being really explosive and quick on the bottom.” Drimmer feels a schedule with tough out-of-state matches will help in February during regional and state competition. “This year has been one of my toughest years compared to my freshman and sophomore years because coach set us up with a lot of out of state,” said Drimmer. “I learned a lot a lot. It was good because you have competition in this state but once you keep wrestling the same competition you kind of know what they do and how they move. “So when you go out of state and wrestle other competition, they are completely different styles and you have to adapt to it. I wrestled year round. Wrestling is really important to me.” Padilla believes Drimmer will be the wrestler to beat in the state meet. “He saw some tough competition and hopefully he picked up some stuff that he’s working on,” Drimmer said. “Everybody has him No. 1 in the state. There’s only one threat and that is if he goes up from 220 to heavyweight. That’s Devin Rothrock from Arvada West. Other than him, there is nobody else.” Drimmer tries not to look at other competitors. “I do, but it’s kind of rare to look at other competitors,” he asaid. “When I go out there on the mat, it doesn’t matter who I’m wrestling as long as I’m wrestling as hard as I can and giving it my all. In my head when I go into a match nobody wins except for me.”
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Harlem Wizards coming to four schools Basketball games will help raise money By Jane Reuter
jreuter@coloradocommunitymedia.com Four Douglas County high schools will offer four nights of athleticism and entertainment when the Harlem Wizards perform during the first week of February. The public performances that double as fundraisers are part of what booster parents have dubbed “Wizard Week.” The professional basketball team that specializes in fast-paced high jinks will play at Mountain Vista, Rock Canyon, Castle View and Douglas County high schools Feb. 2, 4, 5 and 6 respectively. Each show starts at 7 p.m. The Wizards played to a sold-out audience at Castle View in 2010, and packed houses there again in 2011. The Harlem Wizards are a 53-year-old show team created to be even more com-
petitive, creative, and entertaining team than the Harlem Globetrotters, using comedy, stunts and amazing displays of athleticism during their performances. Audience members don’t just watch; they often become part of the show. The Wizards perform nationwide, raising funds for charitable organizations, schools and foundations. The Wizards are entertaining enough on their own, but adding to the fun, the pros will play against administrators and teachers from the feeder schools in all four areas. All the schools will use proceeds raised from the games to benefit their athletic departments or help with other school expenses. “It’s basically to help offset costs the schools are incurring and help with the shortage at the school level,” said Meg Masten, a parent with the Rock Canyon Boys Basketball Booster Club. “In our situation, we have to pay for everything from new uniforms to trying to get a new basketball floor in the gym.” Tickets to all four games are available at
“King Arthur” Lewis is among the Harlem Wizard’s star players. The team will play at four Douglas County high schools in early February. Courtesy photo www.harlemwizards.com. Online tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for students. Tickets
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the deed of trust have been violated as follows: the failure to timely make payments as required under the Deed of Trust. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 7, BLOCK 3, STROH RANCH FILING NO. 5A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 12653 So Dove Creek Ct, Parker, CO 80134
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To Whom It May Concern: On 10/20/2014 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: JENINE M WOODY Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR STONE RIVER LENDING , LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: JP MORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 12/17/2009 Recording Date of DOT: 12/31/2009 Reception No. of DOT: 2009101395 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $205,537.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $191,839.86 gherPursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you out. are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: The covenants have been violated for reasons including, but not limited to, the failure to make timely payments required under said Deed of Trust and the Evidence of Debt secured thereby. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: UNIT 36B, STROH RANCH FILING NO. 5C, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF AND AS RATIFIED BY INSTUMENT RECORDED SEPTEMBER 22, 1994 IN BOOK 1220 AT PAGE 903, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO Which has the address of: 19437 East Mann Creek Drive #C, Parker, CO 80134
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NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 11, 2015, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 1/15/2015 Last Publication: 2/12/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 12/8/2014 ROBERT J. HUSSON DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: IMAN TEHRANI Colorado Registration #: 44076 7700 E. ARAPAHOE ROAD, SUITE 150 , CENTENNIAL, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: Fax #: Attorney File #: CO-14-639896-JS *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2014-0360 First Publication: 1/15/2015 Last Publication: 2/12/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0375 To Whom It May Concern: On 11/5/2014 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: JESSE L ARNOLD Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR CHERR Y CREEK MORTGAGE CO., INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 2/26/2010 Recording Date of DOT: 3/1/2010 Reception No. of DOT: 2010012502 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $211,007.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $178,875.88 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: the failure to timely make payments as required under the Deed of Trust. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 7, BLOCK 3, STROH RANCH FILING NO. 5A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 12653 So Dove Creek Ct, Parker, CO 80134 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 25, 2015, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 1/1/2015 Last Publication: 1/29/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 11/13/2014 ROBERT J. HUSSON DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: EVE M GRINA Colorado Registration #: 43658
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Legal Notice No.: 2014-0375 First Publication: 1/1/2015 Last Publication: 1/29/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0376 To Whom It May Concern: On 11/5/2014 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: DONALD JOHN Original Beneficiary: COLORADO STATE BANK AND TRUST, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: BOKF, N.A., A NATIONAL BANKING ASSOCIATION D/B/A BANK OF OKLAHOMA, AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST BY MERGER TO COLORADO STATE BANK & TRUST, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 7/6/2010 Recording Date of DOT: 7/15/2010 Reception No. of DOT: 2010043290 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $409,485.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $385,207.53 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 13, SINGING HILLS AMENDED, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO Which has the address of: 6581 N Yucca Trail, Parker, CO 80134 The Deed of Trust was modified by a document recorded in Douglas County on 12/2/2011, Reception number 2011076083. Reason modified and any other modifications: Legal Description. 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 25, 2015, at the Public Trustee's office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 1/1/2015 Last Publication: 1/29/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 11/13/2014 ROBERT J. HUSSON DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: SCOTT TOEBBEN Colorado Registration #: 19011 216 16TH STREET SUITE 1210, DENVER, COLORADO 80202 Phone #: (248) 230-2770 X 258 Fax #: Attorney File #: 14-CO00678-1 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2014-0376 First Publication: 1/1/2015 Last Publication: 1/29/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0387
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SOUTH CONDOMINIUM, MAP NO.3, FOR PRAIRIE MEADOWS CONDOMINIUMS ACCORDING TO THE CONDOMINIUM MAP FOR COTTONWOOD SOUTH CONDOMINIUM MAP NO.3 RECORDED ON MAY 4, 2005 AT RECEPTION NO. 2005039196, IN THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF DOUGLAS COUNTY AND AS DEFINED AND DESCRIBED IN THE CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION FOR COTTONWOOD SOUTH CONDOMINIUMS FOR PRAIRIE MEADOWS CONDOMINIUMS RECORDED ON NOVEMBER 23, 2004 AT RECEPTION NO. 2004120167 AS AMENDED IN TECHNICAL AMENDMENT TO DECLARATION RECORDED ON FEBRUARY 15, 2005 AT RECEPTION NO. 2005013615, IN SAID RECORDS, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 17381 Waterhouse Circle #B , Parker, CO 80134
Public Notices 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 25, 2015, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 1/1/2015 Last Publication: 1/29/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 11/13/2014 ROBERT J. HUSSON DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: EVE M GRINA Colorado Registration #: 43658 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: Attorney File #: 14-004321 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/
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23 UNIT B, BUILDING 23, COTTONWOOD
Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0387
To Whom It May Concern: On 11/12/2014 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: RAYMOND HENRY HOLDING Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR PEOPLES NATIONAL BANK Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 12/3/2012 Recording Date of DOT: 12/4/2012 Reception No. of DOT: 2012092954 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $152,192.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $148,437.28 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: the failure to timely make payments as required under the Deed of Trust. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: UNIT C, BUILDING 14, COTTONWOOD SOUTH CONDOMINIUM, MAP NO. 31, FOR PRAIRIE MEADOWS CONDOMINIUMS ACCORDING TO THE CONDOMINIUM MAP FOR COTTONWOOD SOUTH CONDOMINIUM MAP NO. 31 RECORDED ON MAY 3, 2007 AT RECEPTION NO. 2007036280, IN THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF DOUGLAS COUNTY AND AS DEFINED AND DESCRIBED IN THE CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION FOR COTTONWOOD SOUTH CONDOMINIUMS FOR PRAIRIE MEADOWS CONDOMINIUMS RECORDED ON NOVEMBER 23, 2004 AT RECEPTION NO. 2004120167 AS AMENDED IN TECHNICAL AMENDMENT TO DECLARATION RECORDED ON FEBRUARY 3, 2005 AT RECEPTION NO. 2005010456, IN SAID RECORDS, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO Which has the address of: 17151 Lark Water Lane Unit C, Parker, CO 80134
Public Trustees
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 4, 2015, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 1/8/2015 Last Publication: 2/5/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 11/13/2014 ROBERT J. HUSSON DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: NICHOLAS H. SANTARELLI Colorado Registration #: 46592 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: (303) 706-9994 Attorney File #: 14-004488 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2014-0387 First Publication: 1/8/2015 Last Publication: 2/5/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0394 To Whom It May Concern: On 11/24/2014 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: ROBERT R. COATES AND CINDY S. COATES Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR KB HOMES MORTGAGE COMPANY, AN ILLINOIS CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 7/19/2005 Recording Date of DOT: 8/10/2005 Reception No. of DOT: 2005075268 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $229,520.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $219,415.27 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: the failure to make timely payments required under said Deed of Trust and the Evidence of Debt secured thereby. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: UNIT B, BUILDING 23, COTTONWOOD SOUTH CONDOMINIUM, MAP NO.3, FOR PRAIRIE MEADOWS CONDOMINIUMS ACCORDING TO THE CONDOMINIUM MAP FOR COTTONWOOD SOUTH CONDOMINIUM MAP NO.3 RECORDED ON MAY 4, 2005 AT RECEPTION NO. 2005039196, IN THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF DOUGLAS COUNTY AND AS DEFINED AND DESCRIBED IN THE CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION FOR COTTONWOOD SOUTH CONDOMINIUMS FOR PRAIRIE MEADOWS CONDOMINIUMS RECORDED ON NOVEMBER 23, 2004 AT RECEPTION NO. 2004120167 AS AMENDED IN TECHNICAL AMENDMENT TO DECLARATION RECORDED ON FEBRUARY 15, 2005 AT RECEPTION NO. 2005013615, IN SAID RECORDS, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 17381 Waterhouse Circle #B , Parker, CO 80134
Public Trustees 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 18, 2015, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 1/22/2015 Last Publication: 2/19/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 11/24/2014 ROBERT J. HUSSON DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: ERIN ROBSON Colorado Registration #: 46557 7700 E. ARAPAHOE ROAD, SUITE 150 , CENTENNIAL, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (877) 369-6122 Fax #: Attorney File #: CO-14-638286-JS *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2014-0394 First Publication: 1/22/2015 Last Publication: 2/19/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0398 To Whom It May Concern: On 11/24/2014 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: EDWARD M. JOHNS AND MARY B. JOHNS Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR MEGASTAR FINANCIAL CORP. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR THE HOLDERS OF STRUCTURED ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-BC3 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 5/2/2006 Recording Date of DOT: 5/9/2006 Reception No. of DOT: 2006039128 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $644,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $643,782.38 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: the failure to make timely payments required under said Deed of Trust and the Evidence of Debt secured thereby. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 4, PARKER RIDGE SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO Which has the address of: 9662 Blanketflower Lane, Parker, CO 80138 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 18, 2015, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 1/22/2015 Last Publication: 2/19/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 11/24/2014 ROBERT J. HUSSON DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: JOAN OLSON Colorado Registration #: 28078 7700 E. ARAPAHOE ROAD, SUITE 150 , CENTENNIAL, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (877) 369-6122 Fax #: Attorney File #: CO-14-632653-JS *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/
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The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 18, 2015, 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 PUBLIC NOTICE cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs Parker To advertise notices 303-566-4100 assignscall therein, for the purpose of NOTICE OF SALE your publicand paying the indebtedness provided in said Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0400 Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses To Whom It May Concern: On 11/24/2014 of sale and other items allowed by law, the undersigned Public Trustee caused and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificthe Notice of Election and Demand relatate of Purchase, all as provided by law. ing to the Deed of Trust described below First Publication: 1/22/2015 to be recorded in Douglas County. Last Publication: 2/19/2015 Original Grantor: LESLIE APRIL SAVAGE Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECPublisher: Douglas County News Press TRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, Dated: 11/24/2014 INC., AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYROBERT J. HUSSON WIDE BANK, A DIVISION OF TREASDOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee URY BANK, N.A. The name, address and telephone numCurrent Holder of Evidence of Debt: M&T bers of the attorney(s) representing the BANK legal holder of the indebtedness is: Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 3/3/2003 LISA CANCANON Recording Date of DOT: 3/14/2003 Colorado Registration #: 42043 Reception No. of DOT: 2003034672 1199 BANNOCK STREET , DOT Recorded in Douglas County. DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Phone #: (303) 813-1177 Debt: $180,000.00 Fax #: (303) 813-1107 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the Attorney File #: 4500.100580.F01 date hereof: $135,722.07 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you SALE DATES on the Public Trustee webare hereby notified that the covenants of site: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustthe deed of trust have been violated as ee/ follows: A default in payment required by the Deed of Trust. Legal Notice No.: 2014-0401 THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE First Publication: 1/22/2015 A FIRST LIEN. Last Publication: 2/19/2015 The property described herein is all of the Publisher: Douglas County News Press property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 54, BLOCK 4, THE VILLAGES OF PARKER FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 11042 Tim PUBLIC NOTICE Tam Way , Parker, CO 80138 NOTICE OF NOTICE OF SALE CONTRACTORS SETTLEMENT COUNTY OF DOUGLAS The current holder of the Evidence of Debt STATE OF COLORADO secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and deNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to mand for sale as provided by law and in Section 38-26-107, C.R.S., as amended, said Deed of Trust. that on February 21, 2015, final settleTHEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given ment will be made by the County of that on the first possible sale date (unless Douglas, State of Colorado, for and on acthe sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wedcount of a contract between Douglas nesday, March 18, 2015, at the Public County and INTERSTATE IMPROVETrustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle MENT, INC. for the 2014 Concrete GrindRock, Colorado, I will sell at public aucing Project, Douglas County Project Numtion to the highest and best bidder for ber CI 2014-007 in Douglas County; and cash, the said real property and all inthat any person, co-partnership, associterest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs ation or corporation that has an unpaid and assigns therein, for the purpose of claim against said Interstate Improvement, paying the indebtedness provided in said Inc. for or on account of the furnishing of Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses provisions, provender or other supplies of sale and other items allowed by law, used or consumed by such contractor or and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificany of his subcontractors in or about the ate of Purchase, all as provided by law. performance of said work, or that supFirst Publication: 1/22/2015 plied rental machinery, tools, or equipLast Publication: 2/19/2015 ment to the extent used in the prosecuPublisher: Douglas County News Press tion of said work, may at any time up to Dated: 11/24/2014 and including said time of such final settleROBERT J. HUSSON ment on said February 21, 2015, file a DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee verified statement of the amount due and The name, address and telephone numunpaid on account of such claim with the bers of the attorney(s) representing the Board of County Commissioners, c/o Publegal holder of the indebtedness is: lic Works Engineering Director, with a KAREN J RADAKOVICH copy to the Project Engineer, Terry Colorado Registration #: 11649 Gruber, Department of Public Works En4750 TABLE MESA DRIVE , gineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 BOULDER, COLORADO 80305-5575 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO Phone #: (303) 494-3000 80104. Fax #: Attorney File #: 7192-6080 Failure on the part of claimant to file such *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE statement prior to such final settlement will SALE DATES on the Public Trustee webrelieve said County of Douglas from all site: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustand any liability for such claimant's claim. ee/ The Board of Douglas County CommisLegal Notice No.: 2014-0400 sioners of the County of Douglas, ColorFirst Publication: 1/22/2015 ado, By: Frederick H. Koch, P.E., Public Last Publication: 2/19/2015 Works Engineering Director. Publisher: Douglas County News Press Legal Notice No.: 926773 First Publication: January 22, 2015 PUBLIC NOTICE Last Publication: January 29, 2015 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Parker NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0401
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To Whom It May Concern: On 11/24/2014 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: SCOTY W GRABER AND LAURA GRABER Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOIMINEE FOR NEW CENTURY MORTGAGE CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF MORGAN STANLEY ABS CAPITAL I INC. TRUST 2007-NC3 MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-NC3 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 12/8/2006 Recording Date of DOT: 12/14/2006 Reception No. of DOT: 2006107338 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $197,600.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $195,516.43 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 49, WILLOW RIDGE FILING TWO, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 21822 Longs Peak Lane, Parker, CO 80138 NOTICE OF SALE
PUBLIC INVITATION TO BID Separate sealed bids for 2015 SIDEWALK REPAIR AND HANDICAP RETR O F I T T H R O U G H O U T D O U G L AS COUNTY, DOUGLAS COUNTY PROJECT NUMBER CI 2015-001 will be received by the Owner, Douglas County Government, Department of Public Works Engineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104, until Tuesday, February 10, 2015, at 2:00 p.m. This project consists of the removal and replacement of sidewalk, curb and gutter, inlet repair and upgrading several handicap ramps to meet the requirements with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) throughout Douglas County and installation of new sidewalk along Plaza Drive. Traffic control is also necessary for each area. The Contract Documents may be examined at the above address after 10:00 a.m. on Monday, January 26, 2015, and copies of the Contract Documents may be obtained upon payment of $35.00 for each set. The $35.00 is non-refundable. (Additional charge if mailing is required.) A PRE-BID CONFERENCE will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 4, 2015, at the Department of Public Works Engineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104. The Bid Opening will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 10, 2015, at the same address. The Project includes the following major items and approximate quantities: • Removal of Curb and Gutter, Type 2 (Section MS) – 15,750 LF • Aggregate Base Course (Class 6) – 1,500 Ton • Concrete Pavement (10 Inch) (Class P) – 1,075 SY • Concrete Curb Ramp (6 Inch) – 1,172 SY • Curb and Gutter, Type 2 (Section MS) (6 Inch) – 13,802 LF
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 Prior to submitting a Bid Proposal, Bidsaid Deed of Trust. ders shall have received prequalification THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given Legal Notice No.: 2014-0398 status (active status) with the Colorado that on the first possible sale date (unless First Publication: 1/22/2015 Department of Transportation to bid on inthe sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. WedLast Publication: 2/19/2015 dividual projects of the size and kind of nesday, March 18, 2015, at the Public Publisher: Douglas County News Press work as set forth herein. Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public aucAny questions on the bidding process may PUBLIC NOTICE tion to the highest and best bidder for be directed to Terry Gruber, P.E., Project cash, the said real property and all inEngineer at 303.660.7490. Parker terest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs NOTICE OF SALE and assigns therein, for the purpose of For Planholder Information, Please Call Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0400 paying the indebtedness provided in said 303.660.7490 (Front Desk) Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of To Whom It May Concern: On 11/24/2014 Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses Legal Notice No.: 926774 the undersigned Public Trustee caused of sale and other items allowed by law, First Publication: January 22, 2015 the Notice of Election and Demand relatand will deliver to the purchaser a CertificLast Publication: January 29, 2015 ate of Purchase, all as provided by law. ing to the Deed of Trust described below Publisher: Douglas County News-Press First Publication: 1/22/2015 to be recorded in Douglas County. Last Publication: 2/19/2015 Original Grantor: LESLIE APRIL SAVAGE Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECPublisher: Douglas County News Press TRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, Dated: 11/24/2014 INC., AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYROBERT J. HUSSON WIDE BANK, A DIVISION OF TREASDOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee URY BANK, N.A. The name, address and telephone numCurrent Holder of Evidence of Debt: M&T bers of the attorney(s) representing the BANK legal holder of the indebtedness is: Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 3/3/2003 LISA CANCANON Recording Date of DOT: 3/14/2003 Colorado Registration #: 42043 Reception No. of DOT: 2003034672 1199 BANNOCK STREET , DOT Recorded in Douglas County. DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Phone #: (303) 813-1177 Debt: $180,000.00 Fax #: (303) 813-1107 Every day, the government makes decisions that this one to publish public notices since the birth Outstanding Principal Amount as of the Attorney File #: 4500.100580.F01 can affect your life. Whether they*YOU are decisions on FORECLOSURE of the nation. Local newspapers remain the most date hereof: $135,722.07 MAY TRACK Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (i), you SALE DATES other on the Public Trustee web- of public notice information. This zoning, taxes, new (4) businesses or myriad trusted source are hereby notified that the covenants of role site: issues, governments play a big inhttp://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustyour life. newspaper publishes the information you need the deed of trust have been violated as ee/ have relied follows: AGovernments default in payment required by on newspapers like to stay involved in your community. the Deed of Trust. Legal Notice No.: 2014-0401 THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE First Publication: 1/22/2015 A FIRST LIEN. Last Publication: 2/19/2015 The property described herein isto all be of the Publisher: Douglas County News Press Notices are meant noticed.
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To Whom It May Concern: On 11/12/2014 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: RAYMOND HENRY HOLDING Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR PEOPLES NATIONAL BANK Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 12/3/2012 Recording Date of DOT: 12/4/2012 Reception No. of DOT: 2012092954 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $152,192.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $148,437.28 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: the failure to timely make payments as required under the Deed of Trust. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: UNIT C, BUILDING 14, COTTONWOOD SOUTH CONDOMINIUM, MAP NO. 31, FOR PRAIRIE MEADOWS CONDOMINIUMS ACCORDING TO THE CONDOMIN-
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The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 18, 2015, 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. - Aldous Huxley First Publication: 1/22/2015
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