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‘THE PERFECT JOB’: The town’s director of parks and rec takes pride in helping make the community happy P8 NO PLACE LIKE HOME: A group helps improve the quality of life for a teen with spinal muscular atrophy P9 CHALLENGE ACCEPTED: Event tests the Braille skills of area youths P31
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Jay Olenik, tattoo artist at Bonaroo Tattoo in Parker, says he doesn’t even know how many tattoos he has.
Tattoo artist grew up in small Wisconsin town Getting started I got my first tattoo about 10 years ago. I very quickly lost count of how many I have. The first one I got was a black sheep. My mom still makes fun of it and teases me for having a tattoo of a “lamb.” I got a black sheep because in my family, that’s what I am. The first tattoo I ever did was for a woman who wanted me to tattoo her boyfriend’s name. Most people know about “the curse” that if you get a lover’s name tattooed on you then you’ll break up, but she came in about a year later and they were married, so maybe they’ll be OK. I think there’s still a stigma around tattoos in general. I grew up in a small town in Wisconsin, so places like that especially the stigma’s a little stronger. All in a day’s work People think we just draw all day but there’s a lot more that goes into it. At its core it’s still a service job, where we have to deal with different people and different attitudes. I really enjoy meeting all types of people and hearing their story. Forming friendships with return clients and helping them come up with good ideas for pieces is really satisfying. We have to find common ground with them and create a piece they will be happy with and we, as artists, can stand behind. Sometimes clients have ideas for what they want and we have to suggest against it. We get
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18-year-olds coming in who want to get something on their face or their hands and we usually try to avoid it. There’s always the chance that they’re just going to go find someone else to do it, but hopefully they won’t. I always try to talk to them and be conscientious instead of just saying no. Especially when people have it in their head for a long time that they want a certain thing and they find out it isn’t going to work. I try to draw them something that has the same feel but will work out better in the long run. Words of wisdom Come in and talk to us. Find somebody who you like and whose style you like and talk to them, ask a lot of questions. Have a good concept of what you want and why you want it. If they’re too quick to take your money and just do whatever they want, maybe you should rethink it. You can’t get rid of these things. Do you have a suggestion for My name is…? Contact Tom Skelley at tskelley@coloradocommunitymedia.com.
Neighbor Network seeks volunteers The senior population in Douglas County is growing at one of the fastest rates in the nation, as does the demand for services to that population. The Douglas County-based nonprofit Neighbor Network supports seniors in their efforts to remain independent. Network volunteers provide free services that allow older adults to live independently in their own homes for as long as safely possible. The organization is actively seeking individuals who are 21 and older and can help seniors with tasks such as grocery shopping and delivery, visiting and spending time with clients, driving clients to medical appointments and other errands, and changing light bulbs, installing grab bars and other light maintenance around the home. If you are interested in volunteering, please fill out a volunteer application at dcneighbornetwork.org or call 303814-4300. All volunteers must clear a background check and are matched up with Neighbor Network members based on location and common interests. If you are a senior in need of receiving member services or know of one, please contact 303-814-4300. Book sale coming to library Douglas County Libraries is hosting its second annual Collectible & Antiquarian Book Sale Feb. 11 and 12 at its Highlands Ranch James H. LaRue branch at 9292 Ridgeline Blvd. The sale takes place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 11 and from 1 to 4 p.m. Feb. 12 in the Shea meeting rooms on the first floor of the library. Proceeds from the sale benefit the Douglas County Libraries Foundation, which supports programs that reach youths, adults and families in Douglas County and across Colorado and helps ensure the long-term success of DCL’s libraries. Credit cards and cash will be accepted, and volunteers will be on hand to help buyers carry purchases to their cars. For more information, visit DCL.org/used-book-sales or call 303-791-7323. SEE BRIEFS, P25
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Bill would OK gun training for school employees Teachers and others with a concealed carry permit could bring firearms on campus BY ALEX DEWIND ADEWIND@COLORADOCOMMUNITY
A bill that recently advanced in the state Senate would allow teachers and other public school employees who have the proper permit to carry a handgun on campus after completing safety training. The legislation is sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Chris Holbert, R-Parker, and House Minority Leader Patrick Neville, RCastle Rock. It would allow a county sheriff to provide a safety-training course to any employee of any public elementary, middle, junior high or high school who has a permit to carry a concealed handgun, a summary of the bill says. Once that training is completed, the employee would be permitted to carry the handgun on campus. Senate Bill 17-005 was approved by a 3-2 vote Jan. 24 by the Senate Committee on State, Veterans & Military Affairs and is likely to be considered by the full Senate, which is controlled by Republicans, this week. If it passes the Senate, it will face an unphill battle in the Democratcontrolled House. Holbert noted that in rural areas of the state, where school districts have less access to law enforcement resources, teachers and staff are hired to be armed security with no training required. “That does not mean someone that is dressed in uniform — that could be a gym teacher, math teacher, bus driver,” Holbert said. “I would like to see our sheriffs develop training programs to work with school personnel, not just on guns, but on emergency response training.” Holbert added that his bill encourages a greater level of training for all people who are armed in public schools, including law enforcement and private security guards. State Sen. Daniel Kagan, D-Cherry Hills Village, opposes the legislation, saying the answer to the possibility of gun violence in schools is not more guns. “I think the bill is ill-advised and I shall be voting no on it,” he said. Douglas County Sheriff Tony Spurlock is among those in the law enforcement community who support the legislation. He said he is in favor of individual school districts, in cooperation with their communities, managing their safety and security with law enforcement. “The Douglas County Sheriff ’s Office has long enjoyed a very good relationship with our Douglas County
‘Employees who do go through the training program would be authorized to carry a handgun on school premises.’ Chris Holbert, Senate majority leader School District,” Spurlock said in an email correspondence. “The school security director and staff work very closely with the sheriff ’s office as it relates to security of the schools and the protection of the students and staff on all the campuses. I would support continued enhancement of their school security program and requests for additional training should that decision be made and training be requested.” As part of the bill, a county sheriff would consult with the school district in the sheriff ’s county to establish a curriculum for the safetytraining course. Individual school districts would need to approve the program set up by the sheriff and would be able to cap the number of employees who are permitted to carry a gun at each school. “The school board would shop for what they think is the required level of training for their school district,” Holbert said. “Employees who do go through the training program would be authorized to carry a handgun on school premises.” The County Sheriffs of Colorado, Rocky Mountain Gun Owners and other groups support the handgun safety-training bill. “Turn criminal safe zones, which is what (public schools) are now, into dangerous zones for criminals,’’ said Dudley Brown, of the gun owners’ group. Opponents who voiced opposition during a recent Senate hearing included several teachers, the Colorado PTA and two relatives of Mary Sherlock, a school psychologist slain in the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shootings, who argued the bill was a way to introduce more guns into schools and won’t prevent school shootings. — The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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Hidden archival gem saying farewell to longtime curator Douglas County History Repository worker set to retire in March BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
On a recent Wednesday afternoon, Norma Miller and Mark Howard huddled over a small arrowhead held in the palm of Howard’s hand. Before them was a table laden with more arrowheads, tips and “atlatls,” or spear-like tools that pre-date bow and arrow technology. “Perfect,” Miller and Howard called the artifacts from Blackfoot Cave, some of which were carved with antlers. Several minutes later Miller poured a cup of coffee — her morning ritual — when Howard walked up holding a flat, round and rusted object. “Oh!” Miller exclaimed, before identifying the disc as a stove lid — the kind one might see topping a woodburning stove. The item was discovered at a historical home along Highway 83, Miller said, where they took home more than a single stove lid. They found the hubcap of an Overland Willys Touring car they believe to be from 1913 or 1914, and within the home many women’s items. The finds showed there was a female in the house, Howard said, and indicated the family had children. “So, we’re putting the story together of who lived there,” Howard said. “Forensically.” A hidden gem The history buffs aren’t mere hobbyists. They are two of the loyal workers who spend hours a week at the Douglas County History Repository — a county facility that isn’t open to the public because of its valuable historical contents. This year the repository will celebrate its 10th anniversary, but also the retirement of Miller — its archaeologist and curator.
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Norma Miller has been the curator and archaeologist for the Douglas County History Repository for nearly 10 years. She was influential in starting the repository, and will retire in March. JESSICA GIBBS “Norma’s passionate and tireless dedication to the preservation of Douglas County’s prehistory, history and heritage is not only a gift to the citizens of Douglas County — young and old — but to archaeologists worldwide,” Douglas County Commissioner David Weaver said. The repository was established by the Douglas County Board of Commissioners in 2007. The facility researches, preserves and houses prehistorical and historical artifacts from Douglas County. The repository’s success is largely credited to the devotion of Miller. Miller began her career as an educator. She taught music in the late 1960s until she and her husband had children, at which point she
became a stay-at-home mother. When her children had all left the house she chose to pursue school once more. In 1993, Miller earned her degree in anthropology with an emphasis in archeology from Metropolitan State University of Denver. Before the repository opened in 2007, Miller worked with Douglas County artifacts on a volunteer basis. But the collection was housed in warehouses without climate control, and they were quickly deteriorating, she said. Miller was influential in advocating for the current facility. She helped pick its office location and set the place up when they moved in during December 2007.
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A decade of dedication Ruth Bandy, a fellow Metropolitan State University graduate, has volunteered one day a week at the repository since 2007. She calls those days the highlight of her week. “Norma has made it very comfortable,” she said. “It just kind of feels like a second home.” When asked to reflect on her years working with Miller, Bandy’s face transformed with a look of genuine fondness. “She’s intelligent and resourceful. And just an overall nice human,” Bandy said. “She knows more about Douglas County than most.” Miller says she’s proud the repository has gained a reputable name in the state’s archeological community, but also throughout the country. Two of their artifacts were named to the Top 10 list of most significant artifacts in Colorado, Miller said, and she gets calls from historical organizations spanning from coast to coast. Despite her nearing retirement, Miller has further hopes and dreams for the place she’s dedicated the past decade. She envisions a brick-and-mortar museum, in addition to the virtual museum on the county website. “We have all these wonderful artifacts and they sit here in boxes,” she said. On the county website, people can view photos of the repository’s artifacts and read background on the items, plus various projects. But it’s not the same, Miller said. A virtual museum is important but she longs for a place where people can see and possibly touch the bits of history she’s collected. There, she could tell the story of what Bandy called a “diverse” local history. “That’s really what we are trying to do,” Miller said. “To tell the story of the people who lived here before.” Bandy agreed, saying their work is important for the county and its children. It’s why she’ll continue volunteering after Miller takes her leave, although she admits she’ll miss her friend and faithful curator. “She,” Bandy said of Miller, “really is the driving force.”
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Girl Scouts across Colorado to sell iconic treats through March 12 BY CHRISTY STEADMAN CSTEADMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
One Girl Scout troop in Highlands Ranch hopes to earn enough cookie money so the five girls can do an overnight at the Great Wolf Lodge — a new indoor water park and hotel in Colorado Springs. A Northglenn Girl Scout troop will continue saving the money for a couple of years to pay for an undetermined future adventure. In Golden, one Girl Scout also plans on saving the money she earns so she will have extra money to fund her Gold Award project, which she will begin within a couple of years. A Girl Scout in Centennial, and another in Lakewood, hopes to earn enough for summer camp. One thing they all have in common, though, is that each Girl Scout is looking forward — and hoping — to sell a lot of cookies. “I like meeting all the people,” said Katie Hurley, 12, a Northglenn seventh-grader who is homeschooled. “I know I’ve made a lot of friends through cookie sales, so that’s a lot of fun.” For the 100th year, Girl Scouts across Colorado will be out-andabout in neighborhoods from Jan. 29 through March 12 selling the popular cookies. And to celebrate the centennial of cookie selling, a new cookie will be available — the S’mores cookie, a graham sandwich cookie complete with creamy chocolate and marshmallow-like filling. “I think people are really going to like them,” Hurley said, adding she always hoped there would be a S’mores cookie someday. In fact, Hurley and the six other girls in her troop even joked about inventing a S’mores cookie last year, when troop leaders were having a hard time getting a fire going to roast the marshmallows during a three-day camping trip at the Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs. The trip last July was paid for with money the girls earned from cookie sales. Katelyn Miller, 13, a Girl Scout who attends the eighth grade at Liberty Middle School in Centennial, has been riding horses since she was 4 years old. So the money she earns through cookie sales usually goes toward paying for a summer camp that has ties to horses and ranch work. “I’m really interested in that type of stuff,” Miller said. But being in Girl Scouts since she was in the first grade has helped her gain leadership qualities and selfconfidence, she said. “And there’s the excitement of
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Highlands Ranch Girl Scouts, from left, Scarlett Rubin, Cassidy Christian, Lydia Brown, Elyssa DeVisscher and Mindy Herrod take a picture at the Golden Gate Bridge last July. COURTESY PHOTOS doing new things,” she added, “but having to go out and find those opportunities rather than waiting for them to come to me.” Katie DeMink, 13, an eighth grader at Bell Middle School in Golden, went to Los Angeles for the first time in June last year. All four girls in DeMink’s troop got to go because the trip was funded through cookie sales proceeds. They saw the Hollywood Sign and Walk of Fame, visited the Griffith Observatory and wandered the beach at the Santa Monica Pier. “It was so much fun exploring and getting to do what each of us wanted to do,” DeMink said. “We got to be pretty independent on that trip.” Cassidy Christian’s troop from Highlands Ranch also went to California last summer through cookie sales proceeds. But these five girls went north to San Francisco. Along with visiting Pier 39, Chinatown and Alcatraz, the girls crossed the Golden Gate Bridge to symbolically recognize their bridging from Cadettes to Senior Girl Scouts — the second to last level in Girl Scouts. Christian, 15, a ninth grader at Mountain Vista High School, enjoys selling cookies because she likes to interact with different people, she said. She especially likes going doorto-door. “Whenever it snowed, it held me back from going out to sell, but I was determined to meet my goal so I eventually got there,” Christian said. “I was really excited and happy that I met my goal after spending so many hard and cold days out selling.” Her goal this year is to sell 300
packages of cookies. Last year’s top cookie seller in Colorado was 13-year-old Ciara Leal of Lakewood. The eighth grader sold 7,118 boxes. “My goal was 5,000, but when I kept selling, I knew I should keep reaching for the top,” Leal said. Booth sales are her favorite method to sell because she loves to see her
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COLORADO GIRL SCOUTS HISTORY 1912 — Juliette Gordon Low organized the first Girl Scouts troop in Savannah, Georgia. 1917 — The first Girl Scout troop in Colorado was formed, just outside of Colorado Springs. 1925 — Girl Scouts of the USA was the first to publish a s’mores recipe, although the popular treat was not invented by the Girl Scouts. 1927 — The recipe, called somemores by this time, was printed again in an official Girl Scouts publication. 2017 — Girl Scouts of Colorado celebrates its centennial with the new S’mores cookie.
Cassidy Christian, 15, of Highlands Ranch stands on the Golden Gate Bridge during a trip that Christian’s Girl Scout troop paid for through cookie sales.
COOKIE 101 WHAT: This year’s cookie selection includes S’mores, vegan Thin Mints, Samoas, Tagalongs, Trefoils, Dos-Si-Dos, Savannah Smiles and gluten-free Toffee-Tastic. WHEN: Girl Scouts across Colorado will be selling cookies from Jan. 29 through March 12. COST: This year, cookies cost $4 per box for all varieties except S’mores and ToffeeTastic, which are $5 per box. There are three ways to buy cookies: Purchase cookies from your home, as Girl Scouts will be out-and-about doing the
traditional door-to-door sales. Girl Scouts will have booths at local businesses across Colorado. Find a nearby booth by visiting the Cookie Locator online: www.girlscoutsofcolorado.org/en/ cookies/find-cookies.html. The Digital Cookie allows Girl Scouts to sell their cookies online. However, this method is only offered for friends and family of the individual girls, so to purchase cookies this way, one must receive an invite from a Girl Scout.
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Felony charge added in crash that killed trooper Prison time possible for Denver man BY TOM SKELLEY TSKELLEY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
More than a dozen Colorado State Patrol troopers, Douglas County Sheriff ’s Office deputies and employees of the state patrol lined the walls and filled two of the three benches in a Douglas County courtroom, effectively surrounding the driver suspected in a crash that killed Trooper Cody Donahue in November. Noe Gamez-Ruiz, 41, appeared in court Jan. 31 to hear charges against him, including a class 5 felony charge of criminally negligent homicide that was added late last week after further investigation. The new charge carries a presumptive sentencing range of one to three years in prison. Gamez-Ruiz, of Denver, originally faced misdemeanor charges of careless driving resulting in death and failure to yield right of way to an emergency vehicle. Those charges, which carry no prison time, still apply. Colorado State Patrol Chief Scott Hernandez attended the hearing, wearing a blue bracelet that read “Move Over for Cody,” given to him by Donahue’s widow. “We’re a family,” Hernandez said. “We take care of each other and we should be here.” Donahue, an 11-year patrol veteran, husband and father of two, was assigned to the Castle Rock state patrol office. On Nov. 25 at approximately 1:50 p.m., he was investigating a non-injury accident on northbound
I-25 south of Castle Rock with fellow state trooper Matthew Normandin. Both troopers’ marked cars were on the side of the road with patrol lights on, according to an arrest affidavit. Normandin, who was sitting in his vehicle, told investigators he saw Donahue “standing at about the middle of the wrecked vehicle” when a truck “cross[ed] the solid Gamez-Ruiz white fog line” and hit Donahue. Normandin said he immediately knew Donahue was dead. Gamez-Ruiz pulled over and remained on scene until emergency personnel arrived, according to the sheriff ’s office. Authorities reviewed video from Donahue Gamez-Ruiz’s truck and from Donahue’s patrol car and determined he did not change lanes to avoid the stopped patrol car. Neither alcohol nor drugs is suspected as a factor in the crash, according to sheriff ’s office personnel. A $2,500 bond for the new charge was waived as Gamez-Ruiz had been free on a $500 bond set after initial charges. He reported to the jail to be fingerprinted and was subsequently released. Gamez-Ruiz will next appear for a pre-trial conference on March 3. After the hearing, Hernandez stressed the importance of drivers’ yielding to emergency and other vehicles on the side of the road. “It’s just common courtesy,” he said.
Crackdown looms for online pot sales Move comes amid uncertainty as nation awaits new attorney general BY KRISTEN WYATT ASSOCIATED PRESS
Weed on Craigslist? It is widely for sale in Colorado, but legislation moving through the state Legislature aims to crack down on those who sell marijuana illegally using online ads. A bill approved unanimously by the state Senate on Jan. 23 would make it a misdemeanor to advertise pot if the person does not have a license to sell the drug. It’s already a crime to sell pot without a license in Colorado, but it’s not illegal to place an advertisement for weed. That means law enforcement
has a hard time going after those who skirt the law by posting marijuana for sale by the pound online and hoping police don’t show up to see them make a black-market sale. Like other legal-pot states, Colorado is trying to crack down on the lingering black market for marijuana as it awaits word on how President Donald Trump’s administration will approach states violating the federal ban on marijuana. “If you don’t have a license to sell marijuana, you may not advertise to sell marijuana,” said Democratic Sen. Irene Aguilar of Denver, sponsor of the bill. There is no official projection of how many people could be charged with a new crime of advertising pot without a license. But Aguilar told the Senate that on a single day in Denver, authorities found more than 690 ads on Craigslist for marijuana, almost all of it likely being sold outside the regulated market.
Presidents Day Douglas County offices will be closed Monday, February 20 for Presidents Day. Many county services are available online at www.douglas.co.us
SCFD 2017 Free Days From the Denver Art Museum to the Denver Zoo and more, SCFD organizations provide free admission for Colorado residents on select days this year. For information visit http://scfd.org/p/free-days-calendar.html
Assessor Launches New Website Explore online services at home or on the go with a new, mobile-friendly website. Visit www.douglas.co.us/assessor to quickly access enhanced mapping features and discover detailed property information, history and tax info.
Interested in becoming a foster parent or adopting a child? Attend a free information session from 6-7:30 p.m., Monday, Feb. 6 at the Highlands Ranch Library, 9292 S. Ridgeline Blvd. For more information call 303-636-1KID or to register online visit http://jeffco.us/collaborative-foster-care/information-night/
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Parker’s director of Parks, Recreation and Open Space BY TOM SKELLEY TSKELLEY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
What is your history in the recreation field? I’ve been with the town almost 23 years. Prior to that I was with the town of Westminster, so I’ve been working in recreation for 30 years. It’s kind of the perfect job in this community because it’s growing and people have this tremendous appetite for what we do. For the most part it’s a pretty good, feel-good career to be in. It’s great making people happy, great creating memories, great seeing families enjoying themselves together in a park or a kid learning to swim or a child playing their first baseball or soccer game. To be able to take part in that in my small role is a unique opportunity and a pretty big pleasure. It’s rarely the same thing two days in a row. What is the most surprising aspect of the job? We probably spend a lot more time on the details than people might realize, whether it’s designing a park or developing and trying to perfect a program. We spend a lot of time initially, but we spend even more time after a project is done trying to refine it and improve it. It might sound a little bit cliché, but this is a group in our department of very high performers that take great pride in what they do, so the finished product isn’t really ever finished. We continue to make incremental improvements in everything we do. We aren’t easily satisfied.
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What is one project you are especially proud of? The Parker Fieldhouse is probably the most innovative solution to a problem faced by a community that I’ve been a part of. We knew we needed to satisfy the need for more youth sports and adult sports. Rather than simply building another recreation center like so many communities have done, we looked across the country to see what other options existed. Since opening back in 2007, we have seen folks from several different states come tour it and it’s been very flattering knowing that they built very similar models based on it. What’s one project in the works that you’re excited about? I’d say the disc golf and dog park. We were able to get a lot more land for it than we thought. It will be a full-fledged 18-hole disc golf course on this beautiful open space that we’ve acquired, and then we’ll finally get a dog park that’s representative of what Parker really needs. It’s a really canine-friendly community, we’ve seen that for years with Barker Days, and we’ve been aching to get a dog park in town. It’s taken longer than we would have liked but now that it’s going to open later this year we’re really excited about it because it brings another great amenity to town that we were sorely lacking. It will be just south of C-470 near the Cherry Creek Trail and north of Pine Lane. If you weren’t doing this for a living, what would you be doing? I have a fascination with architecture, how space is used, how to effectively use it and just the aesthetic qualities of design. So probably something to do with architecture or building design.
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Accessibility helps attitude shine through Home improvements give teen more mobility, independence BY TOM SKELLEY TSKELLEY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Gilbeth Ventura plays in a band, is completing her GED online and is thinking about a career in fashion design, even though spinal muscular atrophy requires her to use a motorized wheelchair. Sharing a two-story home with her father, mother, sister and two brothers in Parker, Gilbeth relied on her father and brothers to carry her up and down the staircase to get to and from her bedroom. Every trip, up or down, was scary. “It was terrifying, bringing her up and down,” her brother Steven Espinoza, said. “One slip and our whole lives could have changed.” The family reached out to their bank to take out a second mortgage and they tried to use their home equity to finance improvements but were unsuccessful. Things got worse when her father, who did the majority of Gilbeth’s transfers, suf-
fered a heart attack six months ago and was told by doctors he couldn’t work at his Parker salon or carry Gilbeth around the house. But a routine visit to Children’s Hospital in November changed all of that. A social worker there recommended the family reach out to the Home Builders Foundation, a nonprofit that provides home modifications for families experiencing disabilities and financial need. In January, HBF partnered with Accessible Systems, Joyce Homes and the Denver Metro Fair Housing Center to complete $20,000 worth of modifications at no cost to the family. “It’s completely amazing,” Gilbeth, 17, said. “I really feel like I can do a lot more … It makes life easier to move around the house and it makes things more secure.” Beth Forbes, executive director of the foundation, said she was sure the family was a good fit for the program after one meeting with them. “We were compelled to do the work, because of this family, how close they were and how gracious and lovely they were,” Forbes said. “It was a no-brainer.”
The chairlift allows Gilbeth to move more freely from one floor to the next, and improvements to the bathroom — wheelchair accessible fixtures, a roll-in shower and an ADA height toilet, give her more privacy and independence. The lift also helps relieve some of Gilbeth’s pain resulting from surgery to treat her scoliosis. Gilbeth had previously been confined to the top floor whenever her father and brothers weren’t home. Adriana takes care of her daughter 24 hours a day but isn’t strong enough to carry her. If Gilbeth wanted to go to the library and the men of the house weren’t home, she didn’t go. With the chairlift, the decision is now up to them. Gilbeth’s boost in confidence is apparent to anyone who sees her perform with her pop music band Grotto Cats, in person or on YouTube. Forbes credits Gilbeth’s own spirit for keeping her outlook on life positive, but Adriana said HBF’s efforts to give her daughter more freedom of movement played a role too, and she couldn’t be more grateful. “My heart goes out every single day to them,” she said.
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Gilbeth Ventura looks through a window on the landing between the first and second floor of her house. Before a chairlift was installed by Accessible Systems, Ventura had to be carried up or down the narrow staircase. TOM SKELLEY
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Let’s bring an end to unfinished business that can finish off productivity
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ave you ever said to someone, “I think we have some unfinished business here?” I know I have, and I have also found myself on the receiving end of that statement. And it kind of feels uncomfortable most times, doesn’t it? It feels uncomfortable because there is unfinished business, something left to discuss or to do. And maybe that something left to say or do is difficult, emotional, or is something we would rather just put off to another time. I mean, it’s probably just too hard or hurtful or stressful to do it now isn’t it? Here are a couple of ways that we can
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maybe think about to make sure that we finish the business at hand instead of letting things linger too long, and maybe even make them more difficult to deal with later on. The first idea is to become really good at setting expectations for ourselves and others. If we are working on a personal project or group initiative, it is so important to the success of the project that we have a very clear expectation of what needs to be done, who needs to do it, and when it needs to be accomplished. We also should really understand what the finished project will look like, so defining success of the project early on for everyone involved
is key to achieving that success and avoiding unfinished business. Where we typically find ourselves in trouble is when we lose sight of accountability. One of the primary culprits in unfinished business, and procrastination for that matter, is lack of accountability. Whether we are holding ourselves accountable or holding others accountable, where there is a lack of accountability, we will usually find unfinished business. The same holds true for conversations, especially when those conversations could be dealing with something of a sensitive SEE NORTON, P11
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Lots of people should go take a flying leap QUIET DESPERATION
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he Rear Seat Kickers are not an indie band. Expedia ranked Rear Seat Kickers number one on its 2017 list of the most offensive airplane passengers. My list (shown later) is very short, concise, and grumpy. Expedia’s list includes, “Inattentive Parents, The Aromatic Passenger, The Audio Insensitive, The Boozer, Chatty Cathy, The Queue Jumper, Seat-Back Guy, The Armrest Hog, Pungent Foodies, The Undresser, The Amorous, The Mad Bladder, and The Single and Ready to Mingle.” The likelihood of sitting next to one of them is very high.
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The likelihood of you being one of them is very high. Not me, of course, because I am a model passenger. Everyone else is out of step. I am not a frequent flyer, and I don’t like the experience when I do fly, all the way from my parking garage to the parking garage at DIA, through a cavity search, and boarding with people who have tents and awnings and carry-ons full of carrions, like garlic chicken. I made a decision years ago to fly half as often but twice as well. SEE SMITH, P24
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Teachers deserve raises, too The Douglas County School District Board of Education recently approved a 10 percent retention bonus for cabinet members Bonnie Betz, Gautam Sethi, Steven Cook and Ted Knight. These four members also received a 20 percent retention bonus last year. Douglas County tax payers have funded over $200,000 in retention bonuses for these four employees in the past two years. While they got bonuses, some teachers did not get a raise because they are at the top of their pay band and were rated “effective.” I did not receive a raise this year because I was marked “effective” and I am at the top of my pay band. Year by year, my ongoing base compensation falls further behind those of my colleagues in comparable districts with my education and experience. Requiring a “Highly Effective” rating on an evaluation tool that even the board agrees is flawed is the only way that my base salary can increase. Teachers who scored “Partially Effective” and were not at the top of their pay band received raises last year, yet some that were scored higher did not. I am not the only teacher in this position. Quality teachers are leaving the district due to ridiculous acts of disrespect and inequity when it comes to raises. More money and retention efforts are given to those who never work with our students than the teachers that are with them. New board member Steve Peck said, “people at the top of any organization do deserve higher pay than the people that are entry level... I don’t have any heartburn at all with paying our top administrators top pay.” As a highly educated, veteran teacher, I am far from entry level. Rather, I am an expert in my field. It is insulting to be thought of and labeled as anything less. Neal A. Clark Highlands Ranch
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Health care, transportation on front burner for Legislature
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he Colorado legislative session this spring will prominently focus on health care and transportation infrastructure. In our 2017 system for health care, the Obamacare burden continues to hold back Coloradans. Individual insurance rates in Colorado have increased by more than 20 percent, and nearly a third of our counties have only one insurance carrier option left on the state exchange. I have taken the lead as your state senator for District 4 (Castle Rock, Parker, Castle Pines, Larkspur, Franktown) on repealing the Colorado Health Benefit Exchange. I am sponsoring Senate Bill 17-003 “Repeal of Colorado Health Benefit Exchange Act” with House Minority Leader Patrick Neville, who
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nature. We have unfinished business or incomplete conversations because we didn’t set the proper expectations for ourselves before the discussion or with the other people we are speaking with about what it is we want to make sure we discuss. Instead we circle the airport and never land the plane, thereby leaving unfinished business that will have to be discussed later. And when this happens sometimes imagination takes over and we insert things into what we believe the other person said or we believe that the other party completely heard what we were trying to say. Or, we imagine that things are much better or worse than they really are. More unfinished business. So what if in the beginning of every conversation we made sure that we took just a few minutes to outline what it is we want to talk about? And if we know it’s going to be a touchy or sensitive topic, set
resides in Castle Rock. It is evident our “state-based” exchange is not working and needs to be replaced with a system that treats all Colorado residents fairly and alleviates the burden on the taxpayers in our state. In 2010, the “Colorado Health Benefit Exchange Act” was created to allow state residents and small businesses to purchase private health insurance, potentially with a subsidy, from a state website: ConnectforHealthCO.com. Several years later, as more and more insurance companies continue to drop out of this failing exchange, our prices continue to soar and consumers are still stuck with plans that restrict physician selection. Additionally, Connect For Health was recently accused
the expectation in the beginning that it will be that way. Most times people will be thinking the same thing but they are just afraid to say it or bring it up. So if you set the proper expectation, maybe ask permission to talk about the topic before you just jump into it, the other person or group will probably feel relieved that the subject will be included. This will go such a long way toward finishing any unfinished business and avoid leaving things unsaid that needed to be said. How about you? Is there some unfinished business hanging out there for you that needs to be addressed? If you would like to share your story or ask more questions about this, I would love to hear from you at gotonorton@ gmail.com. And when we can learn how to best finish our unfinished business before it even starts, 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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Right mix of fats crucial to diet for good health
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he number one way to combat chronic disease and dementia is by eating a plant-based Mediterranean diet with the liberal use of healthy fat. Yes, eat more veggies and good fat! This may come as a surprise to you, as this goes against the grain of 30 years of low-fat nutrition guidelines in this country. We’ve had it wrong and it is time to make it right to reclaim vibrant health as nature intended. From an evolutionary standpoint, Homo sapiens emerged about 2 million years ago and until the agricultural revolution, 10,000 years ago, we were all hunter-gatherers. Our ancient ancestors walked five to 10 miles every day just to be able to eat. Similar to the Mediterranean style of eating, their diet consisted of mostly plants, nuts, seeds, fish and meats. Fat was the most desirable food because of its calorie density and power to satisfy. What our ancestors didn’t know is that fat is essential for better mood, skin, hair, nails and to prevent dementia, heart disease, diabetes and cancer. Here’s the skinny on fat. Healthy fats include unrefined animal and plant fats from wild fatty fish like salmon, trout, mackerel and sardines, grass-fed beef and butter, pasture-raised chicken
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and eggs, avocados, olives, nuts and coconut oil. These fats tend to include a higher proportion of saturated and monounsaturated fats plus contain higher amounts of the essential omega-3 fats. These fats help prevent disease and make Cate Reade our brains happier and smarter. The American Heart Association recommends eating two servings of fatty fish every week. Unhealthy fats are trans fats (hydrogenated found in margarine and processed foods) and refined oils like soy, corn, cottonseed, safflower and sunflower and canola oil. These fats are high in omega-6 fats, also an essential fat because our bodies can’t make them. The problem occurs because these fats tend to be consumed in large amounts and are highly susceptible to oxidation (damage) during processing which makes them unhealthy fats that hurt the body. It is the overconsumption of these fats that increase the risk of heart disease and obesity and produce inflammation, the root cause of most diseases. Radically reduce the
intake of these fats to boost the absorption of the anti-inflammatory omega-3s. Fat is essential for the proper function of the body. In addition to providing long-lasting satisfaction and reducing cravings, fat is needed to absorb fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E and K. • Vitamin A keeps eyes healthy and promotes good vision. • Vitamin D is a powerful modulator of the immune system and promotes proper calcium absorption. • Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant that protects against free radical damage. • Vitamin K promotes proper calcium metabolism and blood clotting. Fat is part of the protective membrane surrounding each of our 60-70 trillion cells. Having a flexible fat membrane rich in omega-3s allows nutrients to come in and waste products to be removed easily from each cell for optimal function. By reducing carbohydrate intake and eating more fats, insulin sensitivity is improved, resulting in a higher metabolism, more energy and reduced inflammation. Fat is especially important for brain and nerve function. Did you know you are a “fat head”?! It’s a compliment, with 60-70 percent of the brain being made of fat! It also
creates the myelin sheath that surrounds and insulates nerve cells. This supports better and quicker communication of the nervous system which controls every thought and move we make. If you want to feel better, have more energy, lose weight, live independently and protect against cognitive decline, eating more healthy fat is where it is at. The American Journal of Clinical nutrition recommends 50 grams of carbohydrate a day is ideal for fat loss. For more science-based information, check out Dr. Mark Hyman’s book, “Eat Fat, Get Thin.” Try eating a delicious higher fat, low carbohydrate diet for 10 days to see how much better your body and brain feel today and for vibrant health throughout your life. In addition to being an ACE-certified senior fitness specialist, Cate Reade, MS, RD is a registered dietitian with a master’s degree in nutrition and physical fitness from NYU. She has been teaching, writing and prescribing healthy eating and exercise programs for over 25 years. She is delighted to be helping seniors regain strength and mobility as the CEO of Resistance Dynamics and inventor of the trademarked MoveMor Lower Body Trainer. Contact Cate at cate@resdyna.com or visit www.MoveMor.com.
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Wind farm gains Elbert County approval BY JODI HORNER SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA
In a public hearing that ended in applause from the nearly 100 attendees, the Elbert County Board of Commissioners approved applications from Rush Creek Wind Farm and Xcel Energy to build a $1 billion wind farm and accompanying transmission lines in southeast Elbert County between Simla and Limon. “I don’t think anyone has seen a nearly billion-dollar project walk into Elbert County in their lifetime,” Commissioner Chris Richardson said. The commissioners approved the project by a vote of 3-0 on Jan. 25. Krista Mann, representative for Rush Creek Wind Energy, said all landowner agreements have been made. She presented PowerPoint slides to illustrate that the project will comply with Elbert County’s regulations, including road use and setbacks of the turbines from resi-
dential structures. The project will also meet Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s recommendations for setbacks for all avian species. In addition to leasing the land for the project, Xcel Energy is purchasing 40 acres in Elbert County specifically for the operation and maintenance building, collector substation and switchyard. There will be up to 210 turbines on 72,000 acres of property within Elbert County. Susan Innis, Xcel Energy manager of siting and land rights, gave a presentation detailing the routes and appearance of the transmission line structures. According to Mann, projected tax benefits to Elbert County are estimated at $2 million annually. The revenue from the Rush Creek Wind Farm will directly benefit Elbert County and its residents, Mann said. The counties of Elbert, Kit Carson, Cheyenne, Lincoln and Arapahoe will be affected by the wind farm
development, which has two sections of turbines — white three-bladed windmills — and transmission lines running on the five counties. Although no date was given, it was indicated that come this spring, the entire project will be sold by Invenergy, owner of the wind farm portion of the project, to Xcel Energy. When given the opportunity to comment and ask questions, more than a dozen residents stood to speak. The overall sentiment regarding the applications for the project was that the positives far outweigh the negatives. Simla resident Larry Durner said that despite apparent efforts by the Rush Creek Wind Farm developers to reach the community, he hadn’t heard of the project until a monthand-a-half ago. “My concern is with the aesthetics to the ridgeline south of Highway 24…Is it possible this is in conflict with Elbert County’s master plan?” he asked the board. Bill Harris, of Simla, noted that
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‘In a tank, the world just goes away’ ‘Floating’ offers an escape from the frenzied pace of everyday life BY TOM SKELLEY TSKELLEY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
In an age in which people can’t put down their smartphones long enough to go to the bathroom, it’s difficult to picture being removed from the constant stimulation of ringtones, push notifications and 24-hour news. But picture a place completely removed from the constant noises and lights we take for granted. Imagine a space filled with complete darkness, devoid of sound, free from gravity. Steve Skalkowski has four of them. Skalkowski owns and operates Astral Float Spa in Parker. The shop’s unassuming storefront belies the vast expanses of time and space Skalkowski’s clients traverse within. Inside, four “float tanks,” also called “pods,” “isolation tanks,” or “sensory-deprivation pods,” await Skalkowski’s clients, each in its own room. Taking your body out of the equation The soundproof, completely dark chambers are filled with skintemperature water, infused with 850 pounds of salt. The salt and temperature of the water allow the body to float evenly, almost without feeling the water on the skin. The darkness and soundproofing eliminate all visual and aural stimuli, letting the mind turn inward. “This takes your body out of the equation,” Skalkowski says. “You’re put in a tank, the world just goes away. You kind of become a floating ball of consciousness” Sensory-deprivation tanks were invented in 1954 by physician and psychoanalyst John Lilly, who gained notoriety experimenting with mind-altering substances and techniques in the 1960s. Isolation tanks aren’t new, but floating is experiencing a recent surge in popularity across the United States Isolation tanks have even made inroads in pop culture, referenced in the 1980s film “Altered States” and most recently in the Netflix series “Stranger Things” as a tool that enhances one character’s telekinetic power. Some say the experience gives them a psychedelic or out of body experience, others use the pods for SEE SENSORY, P15
Steve Skalkowski peers into one of four sound- and light-proof isolation tanks at Astral Float Spa in Parker. “It’s always a great experience,” Skalkowski says, adding that he experiences something different every time he floats. TOM SKELLEY
FLOATING AROUND THE METRO AREA Bobbie Jo Kuhl, owner of Into the Mystic Healing and Arts in Golden, explains why she added a float pod to the store’s services two years ago: “When people are calm and relaxed they treat others that way,” she says. “It’s an exchange that creates more happiness and peace.” There are at least 14 float spas in Colorado, including these locations: • Astral Float Spa 19031 E. Plaza Drive Parker, CO 80134 • Healing Waters Mind and Body Float Studio 11654 N. Huron Street #110 Northglenn, CO 80234 • Into the Mystic Healing and Arts 720 14th Street Golden, CO 8040 • Lucid Dreams - Denver Flotation Center 1299 W. Littleton Blvd. Littleton, CO 80120 • TANK’d Float Boutique 10325 Washington Street Thornton, CO 80229
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An outlet for anger, and inspiration for positivity
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atch the news for five minutes or scroll down your Facebook feed and it is abundantly clear a lot of people are angry about a lot of things. There are cerLINER tainly important things happening in NOTES society and government to be angry about, and as the recent election and more recent marches the world over proved, channeling that anger into positive action is likely the best thing to do Clarke Reader with those feelings. But for the times when there’s no such outlet and you still need to get that aggressive energy out, don’t do anything harmful or take it out on someone in your life — play some angry music instead. According to an article written by Raychelle Cassada Lohmann in September 2015 for Psychology Today, a study conducted in Australia found that listening to “extreme” music (here referencing genres like heavy metal, punk and hardcore) can have a calming effect and help young people process their feelings in a healthy way. “Music helps us identify and
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meditation or relaxation. But even people not looking to bend their minds like athletes and doctors have been using the tanks to improve their performance and visualize their goals. Skalkowski says he hasn’t had any out of body experiences, but he’s seen the effects floating has on his clients. One customer told him she stopped smoking after a single float. Others tell him of relief from anxiety and depression, an experience he shares. One client came out bawling. “He said he loved the experience, but he had something he needed to deal with,” Skalkowski says. “These tanks can dredge up memories.” A whole body experience Fuyiu Yip, a Lone Tree acupuncturist and regular at Astral Float, says she first heard about floating as a treatment for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, but a client’s account of her own experience inspired her to take the salty plunge. A fast convert, Yip says her monthly, two-hour sessions keep her life in balance. “My life is so active, I’m a pretty ‘go-go-go’ person, it’s hard for me to pause sometimes,” Yip says. “This is a true pause.” Yip likens the experience to the
match feelings,” Lohmann wrote. “It has such a therapeutic quality and it helps us better regulate emotions and connect with life experiences. It instills the message that we are not alone in this world. Most importantly it lets us know that somebody out there gets us.” In times like these, the definition of “angry” music can encompass more than just metal and punk-style genres. Some of my favorite go-to songs for when I’m particularly angry at the state of the world feature only an acoustic guitar, harmonica and one biting, fierce voice. I’m of course speaking to early Bob Dylan, who positively spit bile on tracks like “Only a Pawn in Their Game,” “Maggie’s Farm,” and “The Lonesome Death of Hattie Carroll.” But his crowning achievement remains “Masters of War,” where Dylan pours an entire nation’s disenchantment and rage into less than five minutes of wrath. Just check out the lyrics to the final verse, where he speaks directly to the establishment: “And I hope that you die And your death’ll come soon I will follow your casket In the pale afternoon And I’ll watch while you’re lowered Down to your deathbed And I’ll stand o’er your grave
“yin-yang” concept in Chinese medicine. The yang symbolizes the “go-go-go” energy needed to achieve goals and be productive while the yin represents the “blissful, nighttime” energy necessary for rejuvenation and maintaining peace of mind. “People aren’t aware of how much we need that environment to keep balance,” she says. “We need to find ways to counteract the buzzes and the beeps and the cellphones… It’s a mind and whole body experience.” Another frequent floater who says floating relaxes his “whole body” is Denver Broncos wide receiver Kalif Raymond. “I come out feeling so fresh, so new, so relaxed,” Raymond says. The rookie receiver and kick returner says he was researching ways to improve his game, and floating fit the bill. His first float was after the fourth or fifth game of the season, and he quickly added a weekly 90-minute session to his training routine. Raymond says the relaxation he finds in the tanks is a perfect neutralizer for the physical and mental toll of workouts and drills. He also usually sees green orbs drifting in front of him in the darkness, though he’s more focused on visualizing success on the gridiron. “The best way to increase your performance is to increase your concentration and relax your body,” Raymond says. “If you can limit the stress on your body and limit the
CLARKE’S ALBUM OF THE WEEK Selection: Sampha’s “Process” released on Young Turks. Review: There’s a reason artists like as Kanye West, Drake, Solange, SBTRKT and Jessie Ware have all gone to Britain’s Sampha when they need to add some depth and beauty to their music, and you’ll hear both in spades on his long awaited debut. “Process” is full of muscular fragility,
‘Til I’m sure that you’re dead.” No mincing words there. Rap music has become the most diverse music genre since its creation in the late 1970s and early 1980s, but for all the braggadocio and partying that is so often an integral part of the music, it is also perfectly calibrated to channel some anger. Anger has been a part of rap since the righteous wrath of N.W.A. and Public Enemy. The duo of Killer Mike and El-P, better known as Run the Jewels, have that same fire. They dropped their third album on Christmas Eve, and it could well prove to be the soundtrack we need right now. One of the lyrics I keep coming back to comes from the song “2100”:
and Sampha’s voice will absolutely bowl you over. He takes R&B in startling new directions, and hopefully this is just the beginning. Favorite song: “Incomplete Kisses” Early frontrunner for the year’s prettiest song: “(No One Knows Me) Like The Piano”
“How long before the hate that we hold Lead us to another Holocaust? Are we so deep in it that we can’t end it? Stop, hold, ever call it off ?” Anger can be good, it can be positive, but as history has taught over and over, if it leads to hate, then we’re all in trouble. Clarke Reader’s column on how music connects to our lives appears every other week. A community editor with Colorado Community Media, he just wants you to know he can see through your masks. Check out his music blog at calmacil20.blogspot.com. And share your favorite angry music at creader@coloradocommunitymedia. com.
stress on your mind, that translates to the field.” “The tanks give you what you need” Sean Kearney believes his weekly 90-minute sessions help his professional performance, but in a different type of field. A daily meditator and producer with an independent media firm in Castle Rock, Kearney began floating 10 years ago to “push [his] brain and thinking into a completely different place.” After seeing the benefits floating firsthand, Kearney began recommending it to clients, whether they’re seeking a meditative experience, relaxation or improved performance in their work. They may sometimes take a skeptical tone, Kearney says, but he thinks they, and society as a whole, will come around. “I think it’s the same thing as exercising regularly. You didn’t see people out jogging or going to the gym, it wasn’t that acceptable when I was a kid,” he says. “I think this is in that same category.” While float spa entrepreneurs undoubtedly share Kearney’s hope that the practice will become as commonplace as a workout, Skalkowski would like to point out that it isn’t as strenuous. “You just float, it’s not a skill,” he says. “The tanks give you what you need.”
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Depot Art Gallery theme draws variety of entries “Fire and Ice” was a title thrown out to Littleton Fine Arts Guild members with few guidelines and it resulted in a variety of entries, juried by artist Carol Grape of Denver. The Depot Art Gallery, 2069 W. Powers, Littleton, invites the community to a reception from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 3. Train aficionado Sam Howard, who maintains a collection in the Caboose, is Best of Show winner for his locomotive roaring through steam and fog, “In the Mood.” Illustrator Cheryl Adams’ whimsical colored pencil rendering “Sundae” took first place, while Rebekah Corah won second place for a large oil painting, “Enslaved by Fear,” and third place went to Sheila Marie for a painting of bright poppies. Honorable mentions: Peggy Dietz, Patty Dwyer and Forrest Plesko. Admission is free and gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays. 303-795-0781. Wonderbound “A Dangerous Liaison” is the title for a new program by Wonderbound contemporary dance company, accompanied by the Baroque Chamber Orchestra on Feb. 18 and 19 at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. 303-805-6800, parkeronline.org. Genealogists gather Columbine Genealogical and History Society meets at Lutheran Church
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Ballet MasterWorks program offers three productions Orchestra will accompany dancers in shows staged at Ellie Caulkins BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Three master ballet works, accompanied by the Colorado Ballet Orchestra, will be staged at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House in Denver from Feb. 17-26. (Performances will be preceded by the Firebird Gala, also at the Ellie, at 6 p.m. on Feb. 6 — information and tickets: coloradoballet.org/gala.) Ballet MasterWorks is presented every two years to highlight the skills of the various dancers, alternating with a collection of contemporary works. The 2017 production includes “Firebird,” choreographed to Igor Stravinsky’s “Firebird Ballet” by RussianAmerican dancer Yuri Possokhov. He was originally with the Bolshoi and has been with San Francisco Ballet since 1994, where he was principal dancer until 2006 and since then has been choreographer-in-residence. His “Firebird” premiered with the Oregon Ballet Theatre in 2004 in Portland, based on Russian folklore, and tells of a beautiful princess, rescued by a magical bird with dazzling feathers — and by heroic Prince Ivan. Also on the program: “Serenade,”
choreographed by George Balanchine to Tchaikovsky’s “Serenade for Strings in C,” the first ballet he created in America. It includes 28 dancers in blue costumes, in front of a blue background. “Petit Mort,” created by choreographer Jiri Kylian to music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, is the final work on the program. The choreographer created the ballet for the Salzburg Festival on the second centenary of Mozart’s death and based it on slow movements in Mozart’s two most famous piano concertos. It will be the first time Colorado Ballet has presented a Kylian ballet. Kylian started training with the Prague National Conservatory at age 9, after seeing a performance that inspired him, then got a scholarship to the School of the Royal Ballet in London. He worked with Stuttgart Ballet and directed the Nederlands Dance Theatre before starting a chamber company for dancers over 40, according to online information. Artistic director Gil Boggs said Ballet MasterWorks is the dancers’ favorite production of the year artistically. In another Colorado Ballet matter, a note from the company’s office said that the March 31 through April 2 performance of “The Little Mermaid” at Gates Concert Hall is completely sold out. It features original music by composer Michael Moricz and choreography by Tony Award winner Lynne Taylor Corbett, who is a Littleton High School graduate.
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Town Hall Arts Center Presents ‘Avenue Q’: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays, through Saturday, through Feb. 4, at 2450 W Main St., Littleton. Additional shows are at 2 p.m. Feb. 4. Call 303794-2787 ext. 5 or go to townhallartscenter.org/avenue-q. The Jeff McBride Experience: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Feb. 10-11 and 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 12, at Theatre of Dreams, 735 Park St., Castle Rock. Family-friendly. Fusion of mask, myth, drama, martial arts, dance and illusion. Reservations required; call 303660-6799 or go to http://tickets. amazingshows.com.
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Colossal Classics and Surprising Concertos: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10, at Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St., Littleton. Concert opens with Verdi’s Triumphal March from “Aida” and features bandoneon soloist Evan Orman performing “Punta de Este” by Piazzolla. Major works will include audience favorite Ravel’s “Bolero” and Debussy’s masterwork, “La Mer.” Call 303-933-6824 or go to www. littletonsymphony.org. 17th Avenue Allstars Concert: 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17, at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, 8545 E. Dry Creek Road, Centennial. Go to http://gshep.org/ministry/musicmission-concert-series
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Playful Watercolor and Ink Workshop: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, at First Presbyterian Church, 1609 W. Littleton Blvd., Littleton. Ages 18 and older. Sign up at http://www.heritage-guild. com/membership.html. Led by local artist Phyllis Vandehaar. Presented by Heritage Fine Arts Guild of Arapahoe County. For supply list, see http:// www.heritage-guild.com/ uploads/2/3/4/6/23464008/ vandenhaar-desc-materiallist.pdf. Try It Tuesday: 4:30-5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7, at the Roxborough Library, 8357 N. Rampart Range Road. Drop in for activities such as sewing, board games, podcasting, drawing, crocheting, science, technology, and more. All ages. No registration required; contact 303-791-7323 or DCL.org. Learn Origami: 4-5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10, at the Castle Pines Library, 360 Village Square Lane. Drop in and learn origami. No registration required; contact 303-791-7323 or DCL.org.
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Drive: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 5 at 4001 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Littleton. Contact 303-363-2300 or visit bonfils.org.
this week’s TOP FIVE Tax Planning Workshop: 4 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7, at Kummer Financial Strategies, 8871 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Q&A follows the 45-minute workshop. RSVP by Feb. 5. Call 303-470-1209 or email clientservice@kummerfinancial.com. Led by Patricia Kummer, CFP, member of Financial Planners of Colorado; and Joyce Dinkel, CPA, owner of Dinkel CPA Services, LLC. Arrive 15 minutes before start of program. Rich People Behaving Badly: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7, at Bemis Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. Former Denver Post reporter Dick Kreck will expose the scandals, murders, infidelities, financial misdeeds, and just plain misbehavior from Colorado’s past. Copies of Dick Kreck’s book, “Rich People Behaving Badly,” will be available for purchase and signing. Call 303-795-3961. Researching Land Records: 1-3 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14, at Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 6400 S. University Blvd., Centennial. Land records can provide more than just transactional data. Russ Hamilton, of the Foothills Genealogical Society,
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[Photo Credit: Dick Vogel, Audubon Society volunteer] Great Backyard Bird Count Training: 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 4, at the Audubon Nature Center at Chatfield. Master birders and staff members will teach participants about the birds of Colorado and help you practice using binoculars, field guides and more to identify birds. The bird count runs from Feb. 17-20. Call 303-973-9530 or go to www.denveraudubon.org. Chinese New Year Celebration: 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Crafts, activities and performances. All ages. Registration required; contact 303-791-7323 or DCL.org. Love is in the Air: Chocolate and Wine Tasting: 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, at Roxborough Library, 8357 N. Rampart Range Road, Ste. 200. For ages 21-plus. Enjoy wine professionally paired with chocolates. Registration required; contact 303-791-7323 or DCL.org. Now Playing: The Incredibles: 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 5, at the Castle Pines Library, 360 Village Square Lane. Douglas County Libraries offers free showings of favorite movies all month. No registration required; contact 303-791-7323 or DCL.org for ad-
who will share how analyzing land records helped him overcome a brick wall in his research. Go to www.ColumbineGenealogy.com. Grant-Seeking Basics for Nonprofits: 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9 at the Parker Library, 20105 E. Mainstreet. Discover what funders are looking for in nonprofits and how to find potential funders using an online database. Registration is required at 303-791-7323 or DCL.org. Civilian Conservation Corps Camp: 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9, at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Castle Rock Historical Society presented by Rebecca Schwendler, Ph.D., RPA, from Paleo West Archaeolgy. Program on the old CCC Camp in Castle Rock and the survey done for the “terrain” development in that location. Refreshments served at 6:45 p.m. Contact 303814-3164, museum@castlerockhistoricalsociety. org, or www.castlerockhistoricalsociety.org.
ditional movies and show times. Free Legal Clinic: 2-3:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 6 at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Volunteer attorneys will answer questions via computer link, help fill out forms and explain areas of civil litigation. Walk-ins welcome; all served on first-come, first-served basis. Upcoming 2017 dates are March 6, April 3, May 1, June 5, July 3, Aug. 7, Oct. 2, Nov. 6 and Dec. 4. Call 303-791-7323. yDNA Case Study: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7 at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch, in the upstairs Quiet Reading Room. Led by Highlands Ranch Genealogical Society member Cliff Butler. If snow is in the forecast, check https:// hrgenealogy.wordpress.com for updates. Play Chess: 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8, at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Drop in to improve your game. All ages. No registration required; contact 303-791-7323 or DCL.org. Essential Documents for Emergencies and End of Life: 10-11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 9 at the Highlands Ranch Mansion, 9950 E. Gateway Drive. Learn how to use, store and protect documents that protect you and the people you love. Registration required; call 720-240-4922 or www.highlandsranch.org/signmeup. Love is in the Air: Book Lovers: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9, at the Lone Tree Library, 10055 Library Way. Join a book talk about love
stories to add to your reading list; led by Douglas County Libraries staff and a special guest book expert. Registration required; contact 303-791-7323 or DCL.org. Parker Non-Fiction Book Club: 7:30-9 p.m. Monday, Feb. 13 in Event Hall B on the second floor of the Parker Library. Early arrivals can meet at 6:30 p.m. in the magazine section. February’s topic is the influence of the uber wealthy on politics (reading suggestions: “Dark Money” by Jane Mayer, or “The Party is Over” by Mike Lofgren”). Contact Evelyn Poulo at evelyn.poulo@ gmail.com. The March meeting will address entertainers who are alive and politicly active. Valentines at the Mansion: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14 at the Highlands Ranch Mansion, 9950 E. Gateway Drive, Highlands Ranch. Open house. Guest can dance, sample sweet treats and tour the historic home. Donations benefit the American Heart Association. All ages. Call 303-7010430. PFLAG Highlands Ranch: 7-8:45 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14, at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Group meets in the community reading room, second floor.
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Saint Peter Lutheran Blood Drive: 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 4 at 9300 E. Belleview Ave., Greenwood Village. Contact 303363-2300 or visit bonfils.org. Southern Gables Church Blood
Feed Your Brain: 4-4:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 6, at the Grow Youth Center in the To the Rescue Building, 10355 S. Progress Way, Parker. Nutrition for concentration and focus. Taught by Brooke Ebel, nutritional health coach, Natural Grocers in Parker. Call 303-9318026 or go to www.GrowCommunityCenter.org. Greenwood Village City Hall Blood Drive: 10-11:40 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9 at 6060 S. Quebec St., Greenwood Village. Contact 303-363-2300 or visit bonfils.org. Pulte Mortgage Blood Drive: 10-11:40 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9 at 7390 S. Iola, Englewood. Contact 303-3632300 or visit bonfils.org. Tom Spooner Memorial Drive Blood Drive: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11 at Falcon Park Dental Group, 9579 S. University Blvd., Ste 400 A, Highlands Ranch. Contact 303-363-2300 or visit bonfils.org.
Fellowship Community Church Blood Drive: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 12 at 6263 S. Parker Road, Centennial. Contact 303-363-2300 or visit bonfils.org. Land Title Guarantee Company Blood Drive: 9-10:40 a.m. and noon to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15 at 5975 Greenwood Plaza Blvd., Greenwood Village. Contact 303363-2300 or visit bonfils.org. Walmart, Elizabeth Blood Drive: 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15 at 2100 Legacy Circle, Elizabeth. Contact 303-363-2300 or visit bonfils.org. St. Louis Parish Blood Drive: 8 a.m. to noon Sunday, Feb. 19 at 3310 S. Sherman St., Englewood. Contact 303-363-2300 or visit bonfils.org. Editor’s note: Calendar submissions must be received by noon Wednesday for publication the following week. Send listings to calendar@coloradocommunitymedia.com. No attachments, please. Listings are free and run on a space-available basis.
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Future of self-driving vehicles unfolds in Littleton At new Lockheed Martin facility, autonomous military and commercial vehicles are developed BY KYLE HARDING KHARDING@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Tucked away in an industrial area of Littleton, engineers and programmers are helping build self-driving systems for vehicles ranging from giant mining dump trucks to unmanned aircraft. Lockheed Martin recently opened its new Autonomous Systems facility on Southpark Way and hosted a grand-opening ceremony on Jan. 25. At a demonstration for guests at the ceremony, a small six-wheeled vehicle, painted desert tan, followed engineer Keith Massie around the parking lot. The Squad Mission Support System, as it’s called, has already been fielded in Afghanistan, said Bill Severson, part of the team that developed it. It helps infantry troops lighten their heavy load without requiring much attention from them. “Soldiers on the ground have a lot of stuff to carry and a lot of ground to cover,” he said.
The Squad Mission Support System, a self-driving military vehicle developed by Lockheed Martin’s Autonomous Systems division, travels around a parking lot with no driver aboard on Jan. 25. Lockheed employees at the Southpark Way facility are developing software for autonomous systems for military and industrial applications. KYLE HARDING
Massie got the vehicle moving with an Xbox controller — troops in the field seem to prefer that to more expensive controllers, Severson said. After it followed Massie in a loop of the parking lot, it retraced its steps
on its own. Scott Greene, vice president of program management at Lockheed’s Missiles and Fire Control division, said the systems help take the individual out of mundane tasks, allow-
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Legend falls to ThunderRidge Top-ranked Grizzlies roll to 76-49 victory Legend boys basketball coach Kevin Boley recognized the challenge his team faced Jan. 28 in a Continental League game against host ThunderRidge. The Titans took an early 15-12 lead, but ThunderRidge, the top-ranked team in the CHSAANow.com Class 5A ratings, pulled away to notch a 76-49 victory. “We knew it was going to be tough coming on the road and how well ThunderRidge is playing,” Boley said. “We’ll see how we respond after the loss.” Key moments Legend played well for the first six minutes and held a three-point lead but ThunderRidge ran off 10 consecutive points and outscored the Titans 22-9 in the second quarter to take command. “In the second quarter, we started playing team defense and team offense,” said 6-foot-5 ThunderRidge junior guard Kaison Hammonds. “We got transition buckets and moved the ball better than we did in the first six minutes of the game.”
They said it “Reality is, we have a freshman playing guard, we are starting a sophomore and are playing a ton of juniors that didn’t play a lot last year,” Boley said. ThunderRidge coach Joe Ortiz, however, was impressed with the Titans.
ThunderRidge’s Corey Seng attempts the block against Legend’s Elijah DeRosa. Seng drew the foul on the play and sent DeRosa to the line. The Grizzlies finished the day with a 76-49 victory on Saturday at ThunderRidge. PAUL DISALVO “Kevin’s team is going to be really good (and) they are playing well now,” Ortiz said. “They are 11-4 and their losses are good losses to good teams. They came out quick and attacking. As a team, they were shooting 43 percent from the three and 79 percent from the free throw line. Those are unbelievable numbers. “We got off to an 8-0 lead, and then they took the lead at 15-12. We responded. All I was thinking was
‘hold on.’ I felt like the game was closer than it was. It didn’t feel like it was a 27-point game.”
Brendan Temple, basketball, sophomore, Douglas County: The Huskies won their second straight non-league game as Temple scored 20 points in a 71-47 victory over Westminster on Jan. 28. Jalen Sanders, basketball, senior, Valor Christian: Sanders, the leading 4A Jefferson League scorer and the second leading 4A scorer in the state with a 23.6
point per game average, scored 30 points in a 63-48 victory over Green Mountain on Jan. 27. Lydia Van Kooten, swimming, junior, Littleton: Van Kooten showed her endurance during the Lions’ meet against D’Evelyn and Green Mountain on Jan. 26. She won the 200 IM in 2:21.14 and 500 freestyle in 5:34.49.
Going forward ThunderRidge, 15-1 overall and 4-0 in the Continental League, hosts Highlands Ranch on Feb. 3. Legend, 11-4 and 3-1, is at home Feb. 3 against Regis Jesuit and faces Boulder in a non-league game Feb. 4 in the Titans’ gym.
STANDOUT PERFORMERS Derek Nead, hockey, senior, Mountain Vista: He scored three goals in leading the Golden Eagles to a 5-2 win over Heritage in the annual Eagle Cup game on Jan. 27. Will Willis, basketball, senior, Lutheran: Willis tallied 28 points, which included six 3-pointers, as the Lions defeated Peak-to-Peak 79-44 on Jan. 27.
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Key players/statistics Hammonds took game scoring honors with 24 points, while 6-5 senior Corey Seng contributed 20 points. Junior Tyson Cruickshank finished with 10 points for ThunderRidge, which connected on eight 3-point baskets during the game. Junior Brody McCord topped Legend with 13 points. Bradley Caldwell scored 11 and freshman point guard Cameron LeVan had 10 points.
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ista PEAK’s girls basketball team hopefully got the attention of the Colorado High School Activities Association’s basketball committee. The Aurora school whipped Aurora OVERTIME Central 90-4 on Jan. 20, which brought further attention to the possibility of a mercy rule in high school basketball. The 86-point win didn’t do either team any good, especially for a winless Aurora Jim Benton Central squad that has been beaten by an average of 51.3 points a game this season. Numerous coaches and administrators do not want a mercy rule instituted, but there are people lined up to support the introduction of one. Basketball is the only team sport that doesn’t have one. I subscribe to arguments on both sides, so maybe some kind of comprise can be reached. For instance, ask coaches to mutually agree to use the mercy rule when a 40-point differential is reached in the final quarter. Even better, if just one of the coaches in a lopsided game agrees to implement the mercy rule, let the running clock begin. In October, CHSAA’s board of directors passed off to the basketball committee a proposal to adopt a mercy rule for the current season. Schools and leagues wanted to have an input in the decision either via the basketball committee or the legislative council, which has to approve basketball committee reports. So the basketball committee is scheduled to meet Feb. 2 and the mercy rule is on the agenda. The proposed mercy rule would have produced a running clock with a 40-point lead in the fourth quarter. This season, there have been many lopsided scores around the state, with several involving area teams. Some of the area blowout boys scores included Jefferson’s 65-point loss and a 61-point Lutheran win. Cherry Creek’s girls rolled to a 63-point conquest and Arapahoe recorded a 62-point victory. Other uneven boys scores from the area include ThunderRidge’s 105-46 romp over Castle View, Kennedy’s 82-27 win over Arvada and Standley Lake’s 99-43 win over Thornton. Ralston Valley downed Arvada West 84-23 in girls action and Highlands Ranch rolled to an 86-27 victory over Heritage. Shortage of officials On Saturday, Jan. 28, all boys and SEE BENTON, P23
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Chaparral grappler third in her weight class All-girls tournament held at Chatfield High School
ThunderRidge wrestler Kailee Godinez prepares to pin her opponent during the Jan. 28 all-girls tournament at Chatfield High School. TOM MUNDS
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The tournament Jan. 28 at Chatfield High School marked the second time in state history there has been a sanctioned all-girls competition. Kelli Fiordalis of Chaparral wrestled at 121 pounds and took third place. “I was a gymnast and I saw where my gymnastics skills
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girls basketball teams played rescheduled games in the Continental League. That departed from the usual Tuesday and Friday games. League teams have and will play Wednesday games. CHSAA asked schools to alter schedules in order to spread games out between
would work well for me in wrestling,” she said. “I like wrestling. It is a challenging sport and I feel it pushes you to constantly get better.” Fiordalis won her first match but lost in the semifinals to eventual 121-pound
weight division champion Marissa Gallegos of Jefferson. But the Wolverines wrestler bounced back with twin wins, a pin and a major decision. Fiordalis’ dad, John, is an assistant wrestling coach for the Wolverines and was his
Monday and Saturday in order to help ease the burden of finding officials to call games. Centennial League, Jefferson County and Adams 5 schools have also spread out games during the week.
to post a 42-33 victory over the Mustangs. That ended an estimated streak of 159 consecutive league dual meet victories for the Mustangs, who have won 22 straight Continental League titles. Castle View, however, could claim this season’s league title with a win in one of its final two league dual meets against Legend and Highlands Ranch. “Everybody has been
Streak ends Ponderosa’s wrestling team had not lost a league dual match since 1994, but the streak came to an end Jan. 26 when Castle View forfeited two matches but had six pins
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daughter’s coach at the Jan. 28 tournament. “I am glad to see the state holding girls-only tournaments,” he said. “There are some very good girl wrestlers out there and many are as skilled and exciting as the boys.” “There are a lot of girls interested in wrestling. I think interest in girls wrestling received a shot in the arm with the success of Adeline Gray in the 2016 Olympics.” Gray, a Bear Creek High School graduate and a threetime world champion, lost in the quarterfinals of the Olympic competition.
“The first tournament in Frederick had about 80 entries,” Chatfield coach Paul Peronard said. “Two schools indicated they wanted to hold girls tournaments but backed out. We stepped up to provide an all-girls tournament today and to hold as a separate competition during our JV tournament.” The Chatfield coach said only 24 girls signed up for his tournament. He said he felt it wasn’t a lack of interest on the part of wrestlers, but the problem was the decision came late and there was very little time to get the word out to schools around the state.
telling me that it was a big win,” Castle View coach Ike Anderson said.
ed July 1 at the NFHS summer meetings in Providence, Rhode Island. A NFHS citation is one of the most highly regarded achievements in high school athletics.
Pair honored CHSAA Associate Commissioner Tom Robinson and longtime basketball coach Dick Katte, now a liaison between CHSAA and the coaches association, will be honored by the National Federation of State High School Associations. The awards will be present-
Jim Benton is a sports writer for Colorado Community Media. He has been covering sports in the Denver area since 1968. He can be reached at jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com or at 303-5664083.
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I fly first class. I refuse to sit in the back where all of the deplorables on Expedia’s list are ensconced, like a retrospective of unsavory Dickens characters, reeking of concourse Cinnabon. Things are markedly better up front, but there is still some offputting stuff going on. They start you off with a cocktail on the tarmac. Some passengers are already flying before take-off. Jennifer and I flew next to a couple who were strangers until the drinks arrived. By the time we landed, they had connected through a series of double vodka tonics, and exited the plane wearing each other’s clothes. I’m telling you, we didn’t need an in-flight movie. I said that I would provide you with my list. I would prefer it, honestly, openly, and frankly, if Jennifer and I were the only ones on the plane. No one else. I haven’t needed a flight attendant in my lifetime. Although back in the 1960s, some of them wore skirts made from colorful handkerchiefs — it seemed — which made them
welcome to my immature eyes. This is all boiling with snobbery and arrogance, which I completely understand. Unfortunately, there is currently nothing better to get me from Point A to Point B. There are other means that are less dehumanizing, like a train. But unless you have your own room, and your own restroom, forget about it. Eventually there will be another way to get from here to there. Biochemical reduction. Your entity will be reduced to something the size of a Jujube, you will travel in a blink, and wind up in Vancouver before you know it. Your Jujube will be reconstituted, and a rental car will be waiting for you (that will drive itself). Until then, I will just have to stand behind Mutt and Jeff in a long security line, take off my shoes, and be treated like I have an oversized vial of Head and Shoulders in my underwear. I don’t think any of us is fooled anymore by television commercials about air travel that make it look magnificent. It’s not. Sitting next to The Mad Bladder doesn’t help either. Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@ comcast.net.
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Earlier this month, Senate President Kevin Grantham addressed the issue of infrastructure on our first day of session, saying: “… one of the most ominous issues facing us today that resonates with both sides of the aisle and to our constituents in all 35 Senate districts is the problem of the deteriorating condition of our transportation infrastructure and funding to significantly address the problem.” Grantham continued, “our current road and highway infrastructure needs exceed $9 billion, including $3.5 billion
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in shovel-ready projects on the priority list awaiting funding.” All Coloradans use our roads and highways, and it is imperative for us to resolve this issue now. This is not a partisan issue, and I look forward to working with my Democratic colleagues on finding a solution. As we continue to work through these issues, I want to keep an open line of communication to anyone who would like to raise concerns, ask questions, or provide their input. Please do not hesitate to reach out to me anytime at 303-866-4869 or by email: senatorsmallwood@gmail.com. Parker resident Jim Smallwood is a Republican state senator from District 4, which includes most of Douglas County.
— are going without! Hmmm ... Maybe it’s just more glamorous to do so, and these people think they’re on a “higher moral ground” to worry about other nations before the problems of our own? It’s my right to want my tax dollars helping our own people first and that doesn’t make me a bigot or fascist. Priorities! Barb Adams Parker
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Chloe Resler, who played the lead in Ponderosa’s production of “Little Shop of Horrors,” receives the Rotary Club of Parker’s Student of the Month Award on Jan. 12. Pictured from left to right are Rotarian Bill Kelly, Resler, and Resler’s mother Kristi. COURTESY PHOTO
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The Rotary Club of Parker recently honored Chloe Resler, its January Student of the Month from Ponderosa High School. Resler maintains a 4.18 grade-pointaverage and is ranked 9th in her class of 324 students. She belongs to the National Honor Society, French Honor Society and received an AP scholar award. She is fluent in French and has lettered on the swim team for the last three years “From my first contact with Chloe I
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have found her to be a mature, articulate and self-confident individual who has been self-motivated, self-directed as well as trustworthy, positive and personable,” said one of Resler’s teachers. Resler is also an accomplished musician and holds the first chair in the school orchestra. She’s a member of the All State Jazz group and played the lead in Ponderosa’s production of the musical “Little Shop of Horrors.” She volunteers at the school on general assembly day and recently went on a mission trip to Haiti. Resler was accepted at the University of Northern Colorado and the University of Colorado, Boulder, but she is waiting to make her final decision. Her field of study includes music and linguistics, and her goal is to receive a doctorate degree and work as a professor of historical linguistics.
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Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2016-0289
Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2016-0290
Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2016-0312
To Whom It May Concern: On 11/17/2016 3:52:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.
To Whom It May Concern: On 11/18/2016 9:30:00 AM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.
To Whom It May Concern: On 12/8/2016 10:01:00 AM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.
NOTICE OF CONTRACTORS SETTLEMENT COUNTY OF DOUGLAS STATE OF COLORADO
Original Grantor: JACQUELINE M THOMPSONMCAMIS Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR STEARNS LENDING, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: FIRSTKEY MORTGAGE, LLC Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 4/30/2013 Recording Date of DOT: 5/1/2013 Reception No. of DOT: 2013035588 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $153,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $146,651.77
Original Grantor: JOHN O KUFFOUR AND DELIA S CLARK Original Beneficiary: LONG BEACH MORTGAGE COMPANY Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE, IN TRUST FOR REGISTERED HOLDERS OF LONG BEACH MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2005-2, ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-2 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 9/29/2004 Recording Date of DOT: 10/4/2004 Reception No. of DOT: 2004102622 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $306,400.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $367,086.79 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of 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.
Original Grantor: JOSH WESSLER AND DESRI WESSLER Original Beneficiary: GB HOME EQUITY, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: PRECISION INVESTMENTS, LLC Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 6/8/2004 Recording Date of DOT: 6/28/2004 Reception No. of DOT: 2004066902 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $29,400.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $26,738.68
Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows:
Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust.
Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 6, BLOCK 2, TOWN AND COUNTRY VILLAGE SUBDIVISION, FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.
Which has the address of: 19702 Crestwood Court, 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 8, 2017, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.
If you believe that your lender or servicer has failed to provide a single point of contact (38-38-103.1 CRS) or they are still pursuing foreclosure even though you have submitted a completed loss mitigation application or you have been offered and have accepted a loss mitigation option (38-38-103.2 CRS), you may file a complaint with the Colorado Attorney General (720-508-6006) or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (855411-2372) or both. However, the filing of a complaint in and of itself will not stop the foreclosure process. First Publication: 1/12/2017 Last Publication: 2/9/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 11/18/2016 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee
The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: DAVID A. SHORE Colorado Registration #: 19973 5347 S VALENTIA WAY SUITE 100, GREENWOOD VILLAGE, COLORADO 80111 Phone #: (303) 573-1080 Fax #: Attorney File #: 16-00186SH
*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website : http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2016-0289 First Publication: 1/12/2017 Last Publication: 2/9/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 64, STONEGATE FILING NO. 21 A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 10119 Riverstone Drive, Parker, CO 80134 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 8, 2017, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended. If you believe that your lender or servicer has failed to provide a single point of contact (38-38-103.1 CRS) or they are still pursuing foreclosure even though you have submitted a completed loss mitigation application or you have been offered and have accepted a loss mitigation option (38-38-103.2 CRS), you may file a complaint with the Colorado Attorney General (720-508-6006) or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (855411-2372) or both. However, the filing of a complaint in and of itself will not stop the foreclosure process.
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 124, BLOCK 1, TOWN AND COUNTRY VILLAGE SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 4 COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 10849 Summerset Way, 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 29, 2017, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended. If you believe that your lender or servicer has failed to provide a single point of contact (38-38-103.1 CRS) or they are still pursuing foreclosure even though you have submitted a completed loss mitigation application or you have been offered and have accepted a loss mitigation option (38-38-103.2 CRS), you may file a complaint with the Colorado Attorney General (720-508-6006) or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (855411-2372) or both. However, the filing of a complaint in and of itself will not stop the foreclosure process. First Publication: 2/2/2017 Last Publication: 3/2/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press
First Publication: 1/12/2017 Last Publication: 2/9/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press
Dated: 12/9/2016 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee
Dated: 11/18/2016 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee
The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
KENNETH J. BUECHLER Colorado Registration #: 30906 999 18TH STREET SUITE 1230S, DENVER, COLORADO 80202 Phone #: (720) 381-0045 Fax #: Attorney File #: WESSLER
MONICA KADRMAS Colorado Registration #: 34904 1199 BANNOCK STREET , DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 350-3711 Fax #: Attorney File #: 00000006402606 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2016-0290 First Publication: 1/12/2017 Last Publication: 2/9/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press
*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trus tee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2016-0312 First Publication: 2/2/2017 Last Publication: 3/2/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 38-26-107, C.R.S., as amended, that on February 25, 2017 final settlement will be made by the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, for and on account of a contract between Douglas County and Chato’s Concrete, LLC for the 2016 Concrete Pavement Repair Project, Douglas County Project Number CI 2016-004 in Douglas County; and that any person, co-partnership, association or corporation that has an unpaid claim against said Chato’s Concrete, LLC for or on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or any of his subcontractors in or about the performance of said work, or that supplied rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of said work, may at any time up to and including said time of such final settlement on said February 25, 2017, file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim with the Board of County Commissioners, c/o Public Works Engineering Director, with a copy to the Project Engineer, Daniel Roberts, Department of Public Works Engineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104. Failure on the part of claimant to file such statement prior to such final settlement will relieve said County of Douglas from all and any liability for such claimant's claim. The Board of Douglas County Commissioners of the County of Douglas, Colorado, By: Frederick H. Koch, P.E., Public Works Engineering Director. Legal Notice No.: 930530 First Publication: January 26, 2017 Last Publication: February 2, 2017 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice PUBLIC INVITATION TO BID Separate sealed bids for 2017 CONCRETE PAVEMENT REPAIR PROJECT, DOUGLAS COUNTY PROJECT NUMBER CI 2017-004 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 21, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. This project consists of concrete pavement repair, other miscellaneous work, and traffic control. The Contract Documents will be available after 10:00 a.m. on Monday, January 30, 2017, through Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System Website (www.rockymountainbidsystem.com) or they may be obtained at the above address. Electronic versions of the Plans obtained by any other means than as described above may not be complete or accurate, and it is the Bidder’s responsibility to obtain a complete set of the Project Plans and Specifications. Douglas County will not be held responsible for misinformation received from private plan rooms. A PRE-BID CONFERENCE will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 8, 2017, at the Department of Public Works Engineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104. All questions are due to Daniel Roberts, P.E., Project Engineer by 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 14, 2017. The Bid Opening will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 21, 2017, at the same address. The Project includes the following major items and approximate quantities: • Removal of Concrete Pavement – 14,250 SY • Aggregate Base Course (Class 6) – 4,450 Ton • Concrete Pavement (9 Inch) (Class P) (With Sealant) – 13,000 SY • Sawing and Sealing of Existing Concrete Pavement Joints (Day Time) – 55,000 LF Prior to submitting a Bid Proposal, Bidders shall have received prequalification status (active status) with the Colorado Department of Transportation to bid on individual projects of the size and kind of work as set forth herein. Any questions on the bidding process shall be directed to Daniel Roberts, P.E., Project Engineer at 303.660.7490. Plan holder information, can be found on the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System Website. Legal Notice No.: 930543 First Publication: January 26, 2017 Last Publication: February 2, 2017 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED
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NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED
To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the Same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to:
OCCUPANT - AscentPointe Development, LLC, a Colorado Limited Liability Company c/o Stroh Ranch Development LLC - Audrey Miklavcic c/o MW Housing Partners III LP - Bel Shower Door Corporation, a Colorado Corporation aka Bel Shower aka Bell Shower, a Colorado Corporation - Carol Baumgartner, Town Clerk David Casiano Mayor, Town of Parker Attn: Carol Baumgartner - Diane Bailey as Public Trustee of the County of Douglas, State of Colorado c/o Public Trustee - Donald L Lambert, Professional Land Surveyor c/o Frontier Surveying, Inc - Douglas County Public Trustee aka Public Trustee - Ed Garneau, Manager aka Edouard A Garneau c/o SR Condominiums LLC, a Colorado Limited Liability Company - Ed Garneau, LLC Manager aka Edouard A Garneau c/o SR Condominiums LLC, a Colorado Limited Liability Company - Edouard A Garneau as registered agent for SR Condominiums LLC -Edwin J Stephens, Vice President, MW Housing Partners III L.P., by MW Housing Management III LLC, its General Partner, by WRI CP Investments III LLC, its Co-Manager, by Weyerhaeuser Realty Investors, Inc, it Manager - First American Heritage Title Co - Frontier Surveying, Inc - Garner Stoll, Planning Director, Town of Parker Attn: Carol Baumgartner - Gary L Hunter, Manager, AscentPointe Development LLC, a Colorado Limited Liability Company c/o Stroh Ranch Development LLC -Gary Laster, Mayor, Town of Parker Attn: Carol Baumgartner George G Smith, Jr., a registered Professional Land Surveyor c/o Kirkham Michael Consulting Engineers - Hunters Chase Condominiums c/o Cap Management - John M. Beng, Vice President, Washington Mutual Bank c/o JP Morgan Chase Bank - JP Morgan Chase Bank, national association, as successor to Washington Mutual Bank F.A. - Lola Duncan, Assistant Vice President MW Housing Partners III L.P., by MW Housing Management III LLC, its General Partner, by WRI CP Investments III LLC, its CoManager, by Weyerhaeuser Realty Investors, Inc, it Manager - Lola Duncan c/o WRI Investments III LLC - Michael J. Guyerson, Attorney for SR Condominiums LLC c/o Onsager, Guyerson, Fletcher & Johnson - Michael Monge, Vice President, MW Housing Management III, LP, a California Limited Partnership -Michael Monge, Vice President, MW Housing Partners III, LP, a California Limited Partnership - Michael Monge, Vice President, WRI CP Investments III, LLC, a Washington Limited Liability Company - Michael Monge, Vice President, Weyerhaeuser Realty Investors, Inc., a Washington Corporation -MW Housing a California limited partnership aka MW Housing - MW Housing Partners III, LP - MW Housing Partners III, LP aka MW Housing - MW Housing Partners III, LP, a California Limited Partnership - MW Housing Management III, LP, a California Limited Partnership, its General Partner - Nicole Sayer, Chief Title Officer c/o Western Title Funding LLC Paul Mosovero c/o First American Heritage Title Company - Public Trustee for the County of Douglas - Randal A Craven, Manager c/o SR Condominiums LLC, a Colorado Limited Liability Company - Robert Jacob Grzywa - Robert Shaiman, registered agent for Stroh Ranch Development LLC - Robert Shaiman, registered agent for Stroh Ranch Development LLC aka Robert Shaiman, registered agent for Stroh Ranch - Robin L Cupka, Asst. Vice President, Washington Mutual Bank, FA c/o JP Morgan Chase Bank - SR Condominiums LLC aka SR Condominiums - SR Condominiums LLC et al SR Condominiums LLC, a Colorado Limited Liability Company - Stroh Ranch aka Stroh Ranch Development LLC -Town of Parker - Washington Mutual Bank FA (WAMU) aka Washington Mutual Bank - Western Title Funding, LLC Weyerhaeuser Realty Investors, Inc., a Washington Corporation, its Manager - WRI CP Investments III, LLC, a Washington Limited Liability Company, its Co Manager –Kirkham Michael Consulting Engineers - Edouard A Garneau
You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 12th day of November 2013 the then County Treasurer of the County of Douglas, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to Robert Jacob Grzywa the following described real estate situate in the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, to wit:
GARAGE UNIT G4A-6 BUILDING G4A HUNTERS CHASE CONDOS PHASE 2 (PLEASE NOTE: Legal description numbering does not match physical number assigned; this garage is physically numbered 3)
and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to Robert Jacob Grzywa. That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2012; That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of SR Condominiums LLC for said year 2012.That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said Robert Jacob Grzywa at 1:00 o’clock P.M., on the 18th day of May 2017, unless the same has been redeemed. Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any
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and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to Robert Jacob Grzywa. That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2012; That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of SR Condominiums LLC for said year 2012.That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said Robert Jacob Grzywa at 1:00 o’clock P.M., on the 18th day of May 2017, unless the same has been redeemed. Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my hand this 2nd day of February 2017.
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/s/ Diane A. Holbert County Treasurer of Douglas County Legal Notice No.: 930563 First Publication: February 2, 2017 Last Publication: February 16, 2017 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the Same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to: OCCUPANT - AscentPointe Development, LLC, a Colorado Limited Liability Company c/o Stroh Ranch Development LLC - Audrey Miklavcic c/o MW Housing Partners III LP - Bel Shower Door Corporation, a Colorado Corporation aka Bel Shower aka Bell Shower, a Colorado Corporation - Carol Baumgartner, Town Clerk David Casiano Mayor, Town of Parker Attn: Carol Baumgartner - Diane Bailey as Public Trustee of the County of Douglas, State of Colorado c/o Public Trustee - Donald L Lambert, Professional Land Surveyor c/o Frontier Surveying, Inc - Douglas County Public Trustee aka Public Trustee - Ed Garneau, Manager aka Edouard A Garneau c/o SR Condominiums LLC, a Colorado Limited Liability Company - Ed Garneau, LLC Manager aka Edouard A Garneau c/o SR Condominiums LLC, a Colorado Limited Liability Company - Edouard A Garneau as registered agent for SR Condominiums LLC -Edwin J Stephens, Vice President, MW Housing Partners III L.P., by MW Housing Management III LLC, its General Partner, by WRI CP Investments III LLC, its Co-Manager, by Weyerhaeuser Realty Investors, Inc, it Manager - First American Heritage Title Co - Frontier Surveying, Inc - Garner Stoll, Planning Director, Town of Parker Attn: Carol Baumgartner - Gary L Hunter, Manager, AscentPointe Development LLC, a Colorado Limited Liability Company c/o Stroh Ranch Development LLC -Gary Laster, Mayor, Town of Parker Attn: Carol Baumgartner George G Smith, Jr., a registered Professional Land Surveyor c/o Kirkham Michael Consulting Engineers - Hunters Chase Condominiums c/o Cap Management - John M. Beng, Vice President, Washington Mutual Bank c/o JP Morgan Chase Bank - JP Morgan Chase Bank, national association, as successor to Washington Mutual Bank F.A. - Lola Duncan, Assistant Vice President MW Housing Partners III L.P., by MW Housing Management III LLC, its General Partner, by WRI CP Investments III LLC, its CoManager, by Weyerhaeuser Realty Investors, Inc, it Manager - Lola Duncan c/o WRI Investments III LLC - Michael J. Guyerson, Attorney for SR Condominiums LLC c/o Onsager, Guyerson, Fletcher & Johnson - Michael Monge, Vice President, MW Housing Management III, LP, a California Limited Partnership -Michael Monge, Vice President, MW Housing Partners III, LP, a California Limited Partnership - Michael Monge, Vice President, WRI CP Investments III, LLC, a Washington Limited Liability Company - Michael Monge, Vice President, Weyerhaeuser Realty Investors, Inc., a Washington Corporation -MW Housing a California limited partnership aka MW Housing - MW Housing Partners III, LP - MW Housing Partners III, LP aka MW Housing - MW Housing Partners III, LP, a California Limited Partnership - MW Housing Management III, LP, a California Limited Partnership, its General Partner - Nicole Sayer, Chief Title Officer c/o Western Title Funding LLC Paul Mosovero c/o First American Heritage Title Company - Public Trustee for the County of Douglas - Randal A Craven, Manager c/o SR Condominiums LLC, a Colorado Limited Liability Company - Robert Jacob Grzywa - Robert Shaiman, registered agent for Stroh Ranch Development LLC - Robert Shaiman, registered agent for Stroh Ranch Development LLC aka Robert Shaiman, registered agent for Stroh Ranch - Robin L Cupka, Asst. Vice President, Washington Mutual Bank, FA c/o JP Morgan Chase Bank - SR Condominiums LLC aka SR Condominiums - SR Condominiums LLC et al SR Condominiums LLC, a Colorado Limited Liability Company - Stroh Ranch aka Stroh Ranch Development LLC -Town of Parker - Washington Mutual Bank FA (WAMU) aka Washington Mutual Bank - Western Title Funding, LLC Weyerhaeuser Realty Investors, Inc., a Washington Corporation, its Manager - WRI CP Investments III, LLC, a Washington Limited Liability Company, its Co Manager – Kirkham Michael Consulting Engineers - Edouard A Garneau You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 12th day of November 2013 the then County Treasurer of the County of Douglas, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to Robert Jacob Grzywa the following described real estate situate in the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, to wit: GARAGE UNIT G4A-8 BUILDING G4A HUNTERS CHASE CONDOS PHASE 2 (PLEASE NOTE: Legal description numbering does not match physical number assigned; this garage is physically numbered 1)
and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to Robert Jacob Grzywa. That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent taxes assessed against said real es-
tate situate in the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, to wit: GARAGE UNIT G4A-8 BUILDING G4A HUNTERS CHASE CONDOS PHASE 2 (PLEASE NOTE: Legal description numbering does not match physical number assigned; this garage is physically numbered 1)
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and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to Robert Jacob Grzywa. That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2012; That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of SR Condominiums LLC for said year 2012.That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said Robert Jacob Grzywa at 1:00 o’clock P.M., on the 18th day of May 2017, unless the same has been redeemed. Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my hand this 2nd day of February 2017. /s/ Diane A. Holbert County Treasurer of Douglas County Legal Notice No.: 930564 First Publication: February 2, 2017 Last Publication: February 16, 2017 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the Same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to: OCCUPANT - AscentPointe Development, LLC, a Colorado Limited Liability Company c/o Stroh Ranch Development LLC - Audrey Miklavcic c/o MW Housing Partners III LP - Bel Shower Door Corporation, a Colorado Corporation aka Bel Shower aka Bell Shower, a Colorado Corporation - Carol Baumgartner, Town Clerk David Casiano Mayor, Town of Parker Attn: Carol Baumgartner - Diane Bailey as Public Trustee of the County of Douglas, State of Colorado c/o Public Trustee - Donald L Lambert, Professional Land Surveyor c/o Frontier Surveying, Inc - Douglas County Public Trustee aka Public Trustee - Ed Garneau, Manager aka Edouard A Garneau c/o SR Condominiums LLC, a Colorado Limited Liability Company - Ed Garneau, LLC Manager aka Edouard A Garneau c/o SR Condominiums LLC, a Colorado Limited Liability Company - Edouard A Garneau as registered agent for SR Condominiums LLC -Edwin J Stephens, Vice President, MW Housing Partners III L.P., by MW Housing Management III LLC, its General Partner, by WRI CP Investments III LLC, its Co-Manager, by Weyerhaeuser Realty Investors, Inc, it Manager - First American Heritage Title Co - Frontier Surveying, Inc - Garner Stoll, Planning Director, Town of Parker Attn: Carol Baumgartner - Gary L Hunter, Manager, AscentPointe Development LLC, a Colorado Limited Liability Company c/o Stroh Ranch Development LLC -Gary Laster, Mayor, Town of Parker Attn: Carol Baumgartner George G Smith, Jr., a registered Professional Land Surveyor c/o Kirkham Michael Consulting Engineers –Hunters Chase Condo Assn. Inc. c/o Cap Management - Hunters Chase Condominiums c/o Cap Management - John M. Beng, Vice President, Washington Mutual Bank c/o JP Morgan Chase Bank - JP Morgan Chase Bank, national association, as successor to Washington Mutual Bank F.A. – Leonard Rudolph - Lola Duncan, Assistant Vice President MW Housing Partners III L.P., by MW Housing Management III LLC, its General Partner, by WRI CP Investments III LLC, its Co-Manager, by Weyerhaeuser Realty Investors, Inc, it Manager - Lola Duncan c/o WRI Investments III LLC - Michael J. Guyerson, Attorney for SR Condominiums LLC c/o Onsager, Guyerson, Fletcher & Johnson - Michael Monge, Vice President, MW Housing Management III, LP, a California Limited Partnership -Michael Monge, Vice President, MW Housing Partners III, LP, a California Limited Partnership - Michael Monge, Vice President, WRI CP Investments III, LLC, a Washington Limited Liability Company - Michael Monge, Vice President, Weyerhaeuser Realty Investors, Inc., a Washington Corporation -MW Housing a California limited partnership aka MW Housing MW Housing Partners III, LP - MW Housing Partners III, LP aka MW Housing - MW Housing Partners III, LP, a California Limited Partnership - MW Housing Management III, LP, a California Limited Partnership, its General Partner - Nicole Sayer, Chief Title Officer c/o Western Title Funding LLC - Paul Mosovero c/o First American Heritage Title Company - Public Trustee for the County of Douglas - Randal A Craven, Manager c/o SR Condominiums LLC, a Colorado Limited Liability Company - Robert Shaiman, registered agent for Stroh Ranch Development LLC - Robert Shaiman, registered agent for Stroh Ranch Development LLC aka Robert Shaiman, registered agent for Stroh Ranch Robin L Cupka, Asst. Vice President, Washington Mutual Bank, FA c/o JP Morgan Chase Bank - SR Condominiums LLC aka SR Condominiums - SR Condominiums LLC et al - SR Condominiums LLC, a Colorado Limited Liability Company - Stroh Ranch aka Stroh Ranch Development LLC -Town of Parker - Washington Mutual Bank FA (WAMU) aka Washington Mutual Bank - Western Title Funding, LLC - Weyerhaeuser Realty Investors, Inc., a Washington Corporation, its Manager - WRI CP Investments III, LLC, a Washington Limited Liability Company, its Co Manager –Kirkham Michael Consulting Engineers – Eduard A Garneau
pany, its Co Manager –Kirkham Michael Consulting Engineers – Eduard A Garneau You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 12th day of November 2013 the then County Treasurer of the County of Douglas, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to Hunters Chase Condo Assn Inc. the following described real estate situate in the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, to wit:
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GARAGE UNIT G4B-1 BUILDING G4B HUNTERS CHASE CONDOS PHASE 2 (PLEASE NOTE: Legal description numbering does not match physical number assigned; this garage is physically numbered 4) and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to Hunters Chase Condo Assn Inc. That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2012; That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of SR Condominiums LLC for said year 2012.That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said Hunters Chase Condo Assn Inc. at 1:00 o’clock P.M., on the 18th day of May 2017, unless the same has been redeemed. Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my hand this 2nd day of February 2017. /s/ Diane A. Holbert County Treasurer of Douglas County Legal Notice No.: 930565 First Publication: February 2, 2017 Last Publication: February 16, 2017 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the Same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to:
You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 12th day of November 2013 the then County Treasurer of the County of Douglas, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to Hunters Chase Condo Assn Inc. the following described real estate situate in the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, to wit:
OCCUPANT - AscentPointe Development, LLC, a Colorado Limited Liability Company c/o Stroh Ranch Development LLC - Audrey Miklavcic c/o MW Housing Partners III LP - Bel Shower Door Corporation, a Colorado Corporation aka Bel Shower aka Bell Shower, a Colorado Corporation - Carol Baumgartner, Town Clerk David Casiano Mayor, Town of Parker Attn: Carol Baumgartner - Diane Bailey as Public Trustee of the County of Douglas, State of Colorado c/o Public Trustee - Donald L Lambert, Professional Land Surveyor c/o Frontier Surveying, Inc - Douglas County Public Trustee aka Public Trustee - Ed Garneau, Manager aka Edouard A Garneau c/o SR Condominiums LLC, a Colorado Limited Liability Company - Ed Garneau, LLC Manager aka Edouard A Garneau c/o SR Condominiums LLC, a Colorado Limited Liability Company - Edouard A Garneau as registered agent for SR Condominiums LLC -Edwin J Stephens, Vice President, MW Housing Partners III L.P., by MW Housing Management III LLC, its General Partner, by WRI CP Investments III LLC, its Co-Manager, by Weyerhaeuser Realty Investors, Inc, it Manager - First American Heritage Title Co - Frontier Surveying, Inc - Garner Stoll, Planning Director, Town of Parker Attn: Carol Baumgartner - Gary L Hunter, Manager, AscentPointe Development LLC, a Colorado Limited Liability Company c/o Stroh Ranch Development LLC -Gary Laster, Mayor, Town of Parker Attn: Carol Baumgartner George G Smith, Jr., a registered Professional Land Surveyor c/o Kirkham Michael Consulting Engineers - Hunters Chase Condominiums c/o Cap Management - John M. Beng, Vice President, Washington Mutual Bank c/o JP Morgan Chase Bank - JP Morgan Chase Bank, national association, as successor to Washington Mutual Bank F.A. - Lola Duncan, Assistant Vice President MW Housing Partners III L.P., by MW Housing Management III LLC, its General Partner, by WRI CP Investments III LLC, its CoManager, by Weyerhaeuser Realty Investors, Inc, it Manager - Lola Duncan c/o WRI Investments III LLC - Michael J. Guyerson, Attorney for SR Condominiums LLC c/o Onsager, Guyerson, Fletcher & Johnson - Michael Monge, Vice President, MW Housing Management III, LP, a California Limited Partnership -Michael Monge, Vice President, MW Housing Partners III, LP, a California Limited Partnership - Michael Monge, Vice President, WRI CP Investments III, LLC, a Washington Limited Liability Company - Michael Monge, Vice President, Weyerhaeuser Realty Investors, Inc., a Washington Corporation -MW Housing a California limited partnership aka MW Housing - MW Housing Partners III, LP - MW Housing Partners III, LP aka MW Housing - MW Housing Partners III, LP, a California Limited Partnership - MW Housing Management III, LP, a California Limited Partnership, its General Partner - Nicole Sayer, Chief Title Officer c/o Western Title Funding LLC Paul Mosovero c/o First American Heritage Title Company - Public Trustee for the County of Douglas - Randal A Craven, Manager c/o SR Condominiums LLC, a Colorado Limited Liability Company - Robert Jacob Grzywa - Robert Shaiman, registered agent for Stroh Ranch Development LLC - Robert Shaiman, registered agent for Stroh Ranch Development LLC aka Robert Shaiman, registered agent for Stroh Ranch - Robin L Cupka, Asst. Vice President, Washington Mutual Bank, FA c/o JP Morgan Chase Bank - SR Condominiums LLC aka SR Condominiums - SR Condominiums LLC et al SR Condominiums LLC, a Colorado Limited Liability Company - Stroh Ranch aka Stroh Ranch Development LLC -Town of Parker - Washington Mutual Bank FA (WAMU) aka Washington Mutual Bank - Western Title Funding, LLC Weyerhaeuser Realty Investors, Inc., a Washington Corporation, its Manager - WRI CP Investments III, LLC, a Washington Limited Liability Company, its Co Manager – Kirkham Michael Consulting Engineers - Edouard A Garneau
GARAGE UNIT G4B-1 BUILDING G4B HUNTERS CHASE CONDOS PHASE 2 (PLEASE NOTE: Legal description numbering
You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 12th day of November 2013 the then County Treasurer of the County of Douglas, in the State
Development LLC -Town of Parker - Washington Mutual Bank FA (WAMU) aka Washington Mutual Bank - Western Title Funding, LLC Weyerhaeuser Realty Investors, Inc., a Washington Corporation, its Manager - WRI CP Investments III, LLC, a Washington Limited Liability Company, its Co Manager – Kirkham Michael Consulting Engineers - Edouard A Garneau
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You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 12th day of November 2013 the then County Treasurer of the County of Douglas, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to Robert Jacob Grzywa the following described real estate situate in the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, to wit: GARAGE UNIT G4A-4 BUILDING G4A HUNTERS CHASE CONDOS PHASE 2 (PLEASE NOTE: Legal description numbering does not match physical number assigned; this garage is physically numbered 5) and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to Robert Jacob Grzywa. That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2012; That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of SR Condominiums LLC for said year 2012.That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said Robert Jacob Grzywa at 1:00 o’clock P.M., on the 18th day of May 2017, unless the same has been redeemed. Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my hand this 2nd day of February 2017. /s/ Diane A. Holbert County Treasurer of Douglas County Legal Notice No.: 930566 First Publication: February 2, 2017 Last Publication: February 16, 2017 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the Same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to: OCCUPANT - AscentPointe Development, LLC, a Colorado Limited Liability Company c/o Stroh Ranch Development LLC - Audrey Miklavcic c/o MW Housing Partners III LP - Bel Shower Door Corporation, a Colorado Corporation aka Bel Shower aka Bell Shower, a Colorado Corporation - Carol Baumgartner, Town Clerk David Casiano Mayor, Town of Parker Attn: Carol Baumgartner - Diane Bailey as Public Trustee of the County of Douglas, State of Colorado c/o Public Trustee - Donald L Lambert, Professional Land Surveyor c/o Frontier Surveying, Inc - Douglas County Public Trustee aka Public Trustee - Ed Garneau, Manager aka Edouard A Garneau c/o SR Condominiums LLC, a Colorado Limited Liability Company - Ed Garneau, LLC Manager aka Edouard A Garneau c/o SR Condominiums LLC, a Colorado Limited Liability Company - Edouard A Garneau as registered agent for SR Condominiums LLC -Edwin J Stephens, Vice President, MW Housing Partners III L.P., by MW Housing Management III LLC, its General Partner, by WRI CP Investments III LLC, its Co-Manager, by Weyerhaeuser Realty Investors, Inc, it Manager - First American Heritage Title Co - Frontier Surveying, Inc - Garner Stoll, Planning Director, Town of Parker Attn: Carol Baumgartner - Gary L Hunter, Manager, AscentPointe Development LLC, a Colorado Limited Liability Company c/o Stroh Ranch Development LLC -Gary Laster, Mayor, Town of Parker Attn: Carol Baumgartner George G Smith, Jr., a registered Professional Land Surveyor c/o Kirkham Michael Consulting Engineers - Hunters Chase Condominiums c/o Cap Management - John M. Beng, Vice President, Washington Mutual Bank c/o JP Morgan Chase Bank - JP Morgan Chase Bank, national association, as successor to Washington Mutual Bank F.A. - Lola Duncan, Assistant Vice President MW Housing Partners III L.P., by MW Housing Management III LLC, its General Partner, by WRI CP Investments III LLC, its CoManager, by Weyerhaeuser Realty Investors, Inc, it Manager - Lola Duncan c/o WRI Investments III LLC - Michael J. Guyerson, Attorney for SR Condominiums LLC c/o Onsager, Guyerson, Fletcher & Johnson - Michael Monge, Vice President, MW Housing Management III, LP, a California Limited Partnership -Michael Monge, Vice President, MW Housing Partners III, LP, a California Limited Partnership - Michael Monge, Vice President, WRI CP Investments III, LLC, a Washington Limited Liability Company - Michael Monge, Vice President, Weyerhaeuser Realty Investors, Inc., a Washington Corporation -MW Housing a California limited partnership aka MW Housing - MW Housing Partners III, LP - MW Housing Partners III, LP aka MW Housing - MW Housing Partners III, LP, a California Limited Partnership - MW Housing Management III, LP, a California Limited Partnership, its General Partner - Nicole Sayer, Chief Title Officer c/o Western Title Funding LLC Paul Mosovero c/o First American Heritage Title Company - Public Trustee for the County of Douglas - Randal A Craven, Manager c/o SR Condominiums LLC, a Colorado Limited Liability Company - Robert Jacob Grzywa - Robert Shaiman, registered agent for Stroh Ranch Development LLC - Robert Shaiman, registered agent for Stroh Ranch Development LLC aka Robert Shaiman, registered agent for Stroh Ranch - Robin L Cupka, Asst. Vice President, Washington Mutual Bank, FA c/o JP Morgan Chase Bank - SR Condominiums LLC aka SR Condominiums - SR Condominiums LLC et al SR Condominiums LLC, a Colorado Limited Liability Company - Stroh Ranch aka Stroh Ranch Development LLC -Town of Parker - Washington Mutual Bank FA (WAMU) aka Washington Mutual Bank - Western Title Funding, LLC Weyerhaeuser Realty Investors, Inc., a Washington Corporation, its Manager - WRI CP In-
Robert Shaiman, registered agent for Stroh Ranch - Robin L Cupka, Asst. Vice President, Washington Mutual Bank, FA c/o JP Morgan Chase Bank - SR Condominiums LLC aka SR Condominiums - SR Condominiums LLC et al SR Condominiums LLC, a Colorado Limited Liability Company - Stroh Ranch aka Stroh Ranch Development LLC -Town of Parker - Washington Mutual Bank FA (WAMU) aka Washington Mutual Bank - Western Title Funding, LLC Weyerhaeuser Realty Investors, Inc., a Washington Corporation, its Manager - WRI CP Investments III, LLC, a Washington Limited Liability Company, its Co Manager – Kirkham Michael Consulting Engineers - Edouard A Garneau
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You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 12th day of November 2013 the then County Treasurer of the County of Douglas, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to Robert Jacob Grzywa the following described real estate situate in the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, to wit:
GARAGE UNIT G4B-3 BUILDING G4B HUNTERS CHASE CONDOS PHASE 2 (PLEASE NOTE: Legal description numbering does not match physical number assigned; this garage is physically numbered 2)
and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to Robert Jacob Grzywa. That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2012; That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of SR Condominiums LLC for said year 2012.That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said Robert Jacob Grzywa at 1:00 o’clock P.M., on the 18th day of May 2017, unless the same has been redeemed. Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my hand this 2nd day of February 2017. /s/ Diane A. Holbert County Treasurer of Douglas County Legal Notice No.: 930568 First Publication: February 2, 2017 Last Publication: February 16, 2017 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) #005-17 DOUGLAS COUNTY RISK MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM AND SERVICES
The Department of Information Technology of Douglas County Government, hereinafter referred to as the County, respectfully requests proposals from responsible and qualified vendors for the provision of a Risk Management Information System.
The RFP documents may be reviewed and/or printed from the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System website at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com. RFP documents are not available for purchase from Douglas County Government and can only be accessed from the above-mentioned website. While the RFP documents are available electronically, Douglas County cannot accept electronic proposal responses.
Five (5) copies of your RFP response shall be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked “RFP No. 005-17, Risk Management Information System”. Electronic and/or faxed proposal responses will not be accepted. Responses will be received until 4:00 p.m., on Tuesday, February 28, 2017 by the Douglas County Finance Department, Purchasing Division, 100 Third Street, Suite 130, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104. Proposal responses will not be considered which are received after the time stated, and any responses so received will be returned unopened.
Douglas County Government reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, to waive formalities, informalities, or irregularities contained in a said proposal and furthermore, to award a contract for items herein, either in whole or in part, if it is deemed to be in the best interest of the County to do so. Additionally, we reserve the right to negotiate optional items/services with the successful vendor.
Please direct any questions concerning this RFP to Carolyn Riggs, Purchasing Supervisor, 303660-7434, criggs@douglas.co.us, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Legal Notice No.: 930570 First Publication: February 2, 2017 Last Publication: February 2, 2017 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED
To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the Same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to:
OCCUPANT - AscentPointe Development, LLC, a Colorado Limited Liability Company c/o Stroh Ranch Development LLC - Audrey Miklavcic c/o MW Housing Partners III LP - Bel Shower Door Corporation, a Colorado Corporation aka Bel Shower aka Bell Shower, a Colorado Corporation - Carol Baumgartner, Town Clerk David Casiano Mayor, Town of Parker Attn: Carol Baumgartner - Diane Bailey as Public Trustee of the County of Douglas, State of Colorado c/o Public Trustee - Donald L Lambert, Professional Land Surveyor c/o Frontier Surveying, Inc - Douglas County Public Trustee aka Public Trustee - Ed Garneau, Manager aka Edouard A Garneau c/o SR Condominiums LLC, a Colorado Limited Liability Company - Ed Garneau, LLC Manager aka Edouard A Garneau c/o SR Condominiums LLC, a Colorado Limited Liabil-
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NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED
To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the Same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to:
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Participants from first to 12th sional Land Surveyor c/o Frontier Surveying, Inc Land Surveyor c/o Kirkham Michael Consulting ton Limited Liability Company - Michael Monge, AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION County Public Trustee aka Public Engineers –Hunters Chase Condo Assn. Inc. c/o Vice President, Weyerhaeuser Realty Investors, FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S alone,” she said.DEED “This is- Douglas invaluher favorite grade all competed in spelling, readTrustee - Ed Garneau, Manager aka Edouard A Cap Management - Hunters Chase CondominiInc., a Washington Corporation -MW Housing a able.” ing comprehension, speed and accuGarneau c/o SR Condominiums LLC, a Colorums c/o Cap Management - John M. Beng, Vice California limited partnership intramural aka MW Housing To Every Person in Actual Possession or ado Limited Liability Company - Ed Garneau, President, Washington Mutual Bank c/o JP MorMW Housing Partners III, LP - MW Housing Occupancy of the hereinafter Describedfast Land,friend, Koren-Zoloto’s 8-yearactivity is racy in a competitive setting designed LLC Manager aka Edouard A Garneau c/o SR gan Chase Bank - JP Morgan Chase Bank, naPartners III, LP aka MW Housing - MW Housing Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Condominiums Partnership Name the Same Taxed or Specially old was Matthew Falco, Asreveled in the LLC, a Colorado Limited Liabil- tional association, as successor to Washington Partners III, LP, a California Limited to hone their skills and foster a sense cheerleading ity Company - Edouard A Garneau as re- MW Housing Management III, LP, a California Mutual Bank F.A. – Leonard Rudolph - Lola sessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or opportunity to grab some pizza and of community. and her - Nicole gistered agent for SR Condominiums LLC -EdLimited Partnership, its General Partner Duncan, Assistant Vice President MW Housing Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To J Stephens, Vice President, MW Housing Sayer, Chief Title Officer favorite c/o Western Title Whom It Mayblow Concern,off and steam more especially to: the win Partners III L.P., by MW Housing Management after first half of “It’s a tough test and it’s tough on part Partners III L.P., by MW Housing Management Funding LLC - Paul Mosovero c/o First AmericIII LLC, its General Partner, by WRI CP Investcompetition. purpose,” said Jim Olson, material school is for III LLC, its General Partner, by WRI CP Investan Heritage Title Company -of Public Trustee OCCUPANTthe - AscentPointe Development, ments III LLC, its Co-Manager, by Weyerments III LLC, its Co-Manager, by Weyerthe County of Douglas - Randal A Craven, ManLLC, a Colorado Limited Liability Company c/o haeuser Realty Investors, Inc, it Manager - Lola “It wasLLC so- hard,” said Falco, whoInvestors, Inc, it Manager - First Duncan supervisor for the CSDB in Colo- Stroh haeuser Realty ager c/o SR Condominiumsrecess. LLC, a Colorado Ranch Development Audrey Miklavc/o WRI Investments III LLC - Michael American Heritage cic c/o MW Housing Partners III LP - Bel Shower Academy attends Crown Pointe in Title Co - Frontier Surveying, J. Guyerson, Attorney for SR Condominiums Limited Liability Company - Robert Shaiman, rerado Springs. Olson, the only sighted Inc - Garner Stoll, Planning Director, Town of gistered agent for Stroh Ranch Development Door Corporation, a Colorado Corporation aka LLC c/o Onsager, Guyerson, Fletcher & JohnWestminster. “You Corhave Parker to doAttn: everyperson in the room, kept the Braille Carol Baumgartner - Gary L Hunter, LLC - Robert Shaiman, registered agent for Bel Shower aka Bell Shower, a Colorado son - Michael Monge, Vice President, MW Manager, AscentPointe Development LLC, a Stroh Ranch Development LLC aka Robert poration - Carol Baumgartner, Town Clerk Housing Management III, LP, a California Limthing so fast.” writers from running out of paper Colorado Limited Liability Company c/o Stroh Shaiman, registered agent for Stroh Ranch David Casiano Mayor, Town of Parker Attn: Carited Partnership -Michael Monge, Vice PresidRanch Development Laster, Mayor, the Braille at school,” she Like Koren-Zoloto, A fallBailey from slide ruptured a cyst LLC -Gary and the children from running out of RobinChallenge L Cupka, Asst. Vice President, Washingol Baumgartner - Diane as a Public Trustent, MW8-year-old Housing Partners III, LP, a California Public Notice of Parker Attn: Carol Baumgartner ton Mutual Bank, FA c/o JP Morgan Chase Bank ee of the County of Douglas, State of Colorado Limited Partnership - Michael Monge, Vice Pressaid. Lexi Mink, a student atCP Vista Peak on Falco’s age 4,Town taking patience. George G Smith, Jr., a registered Professional - SR Condominiums LLC aka SR Condominic/o Public Trustee - Donald L brain Lambert, at Profesident, WRI Investments III, LLC, a WashingNOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE Land Surveyor Michael Consulting - SR Condominiums LLC al - SRthe ConSurveying, A Inc shunt ton Limited Liability Company - Michael Monge, AT TAX LIEN SALEto AND OF APPLICATION in Aurora, has LCA. She most c/o of Frontier his vision. keeps c/o KirkhamElementary “It’s a time celebrate Braille, sional not Land Surveyor It will ums take several days toettally Engineers –Hunters Chase Condo Assn. Inc. c/o dominiums LLC, a Colorado Limited Liability - Douglas County Public Trustee aka Public Vice President, Weyerhaeuser Realty Investors, FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED uses a Condominiwalking stick to get around pressure off Ahis Cap optic nerve- Hunters for them to be stressed out,” he said. scores, and only 12 students from Management Chase Company - Stroh Ranch aka Stroh Ranch DeTrustee - Ed enough Garneau, Manager aka Edouard Inc., a Washington Corporation -MW Housing a ums c/o Cap Managementbut - Johnenjoys M. 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Bank - JP Morgan Chase Bank, al Bank - Western Title Funding, LLC - Weyeraka Edouard Garneau c/oifSRthe gan Partners LP aka MW Housing - MW will Housing Lot or have Premises, and to the Person in Whose swinging atnarecess andIII,cheerleading couldA change shunt and a great time doing it.” LLC Managerthat be selected in May to advance to tional association, as successor to Washington haeuser Realty Investors, Inc., a Washington Condominiums LLC, a Colorado Limited LiabilPartners III, LP, a California Limited Partnership Name the Same was Taxed or Specially Asafter school — without it.Management III, LP, a California Falco’s Amber, the national competition in CP CaliforKoren-Zoloto and Falco were Mutual Bank F.A. – Leonard Rudolph - Lola - MW Housing Corporation, its Manager - WRI Investments ity CompanyNevertheless, - Edouard A Garneau as re- mother, sessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or doing Duncan, Assistant Vice President MWsaid Housing its General Partnernia. - Nicole III, LLC, a Washington Limited Liability Comagent for SR Condominiums LLC -EdTitle ofthat Recordas in or to the tussled said Premises and To Mink the Limited testsPartnership, were “challengsaid he’s more independent than just they with eachgistered Partners III L.P., by MW Housing Management Sayer, Chief Title Officer c/o Western Title Whom It May Concern, and more especially to: pany, its Co Manager –Kirkham Michael Conwin J Stephens, Vice President, MW Housing ing” and she’ll be Mosovero able toc/o First Americmost 8-year-olds she’s known. 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III LLC, its General Partner, by WRI CP she Invest-knows Funding LLC - Paul sulting wants Engineersto – Edouard A Garneau Partners III L.P., by MW Housing Management ments III LLC, its Co-Manager, by Weyeran Heritage Title Company - Public Trustee for OCCUPANT - AscentPointe Development, III LLC, its General Partner, by WRI CP Investwhat she there her A Craven, “You alwaysbysaying want toeach work hard “Iawant toLimited win,Liability and I’m going haeuserIRealty Investors, use Inc, it Manager - Lola practiced the County of Douglasin - Randal Man- have LLC, Colorado Company c/o toments III LLC,“He’s You and of yousuper are hereby notified that on its Co-Manager, Weyer- ‘Mom, Duncan c/o WRI Investments III LLC - Michael ager c/o SR Condominiums LLC, a Colorado Stroh Development LLC -Koren-Zoloto, Audrey Miklav12th dayto of November 2013 the then County haeuser Realty Inc, it breakfast,’” Manager - First schoolwork. toInvestors, cook you she said. “He if you’rethegoing win,” she said. beatRanch Matthew,” said a J. Guyerson, Attorney for SR Condominiums Limited Liability Company - Robert Shaiman, recic c/o MW Housing Partners III LP - Bel Shower Treasurer of the County of Douglas, in the State American Heritage Title Co - Frontier Surveying, say gistered that you a little out for (hisTown younger “I want to win first …tax then I to student at Westminster’s Cotton Creek LLCsisters), c/o Onsager, Guyerson,“Let’s Fletcher just & Johnagenthave for Stroh Ranch Development Door Corporation, a Colorado Corporation aka of Colorado, soldplace at public lien sale Inc - Garner looks Stoll, Planning Director, of son - Michael Monge, Vice President, MW doLLC - Robert Shaiman, registered agent for be Bel Shower aka Bell Shower, a Colorado CorHunters Chase Condo Assn Inc. the following Parker Attn: Carol Baumgartner - Gary L Hunter, fun when you it because you can he’s their mediator when they fi ght would able to go to California. Elementary . He has Leber’s congenital Housing Management III, LP, a California Limdescribed real estate situate in the County of Stroh Ranch Development LLC aka Robert poration - Carol Baumgartner, Town Clerk Manager, AscentPointe Development LLC, a ited Partnership -Michael get Monge, Vice PresidDouglas, State of World.” Colorado, to wit: Shaiman, agent for Ranch maybe David Casiano Mayor, Town of Parker Attn:eye Car- disease Colorado Limited Company Stroh them better and use whatregistered you learn at Stroh And andLiability he wants toc/o teach Braille.” Disney amaurosis, a degenerative ent, MW Housing Partners III, LP, a California Ranch Development LLC -Gary Laster, Mayor, Robin L Cupka, Asst. Vice President, Washingol Baumgartner - Diane Bailey as Public TrustLimited Partnership - Michael Monge, Vice PresGARAGE UNIT G4A-5 BUILDING G4A Town of Parker Attn: Carol Baumgartner ton Mutual Bank, FA c/o JP Morgan Chase Bank ee of the County of Douglas, State of Colorado ident, WRI CP Investments III, LLC, a WashingHUNTERS CHASE CONDOS PHASE 2 George G Smith, Jr., a registered Professional - SR Condominiums LLC aka SR Condominic/o Public Trustee - Donald L Lambert, Profeston Limited Liability Company - Michael Monge, (PLEASE NOTE: Legal description numbering Land Surveyor c/o Kirkham Michael Consulting ums - SR Condominiums LLC et al - SR Consional Land Surveyor c/o Frontier Surveying, Inc Vice President, Weyerhaeuser Realty Investors, does not match physical number assigned; this Engineers –Hunters Chase Condo Assn. Inc. c/o dominiums LLC, a Colorado Limited Liability - Douglas County Public Trustee aka Public Inc., a Washington Corporation -MW Housing a garage is physically numbered 4) Cap Management - Hunters Chase CondominiCompany - Stroh Ranch aka Stroh Ranch DeTrustee - Ed Garneau, Manager aka Edouard A California limited partnership aka MW Housing ums c/o Cap Management - John M. Beng, Vice velopment LLC -Town of Parker - Washington Garneau c/o SR Condominiums LLC, a ColorMW Housing Partners III, LP - MW Housing and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of President, Washington Mutual Bank c/o JP MorMutual Bank FA (WAMU) aka Washington Mutuado Limited Liability Company - Ed Garneau, Partners III, LP aka MW Housing - MW Housing purchase therefore to Hunters Chase Condo gan Chase Bank - JP Morgan Chase Bank, naal Bank - Western Title Funding, LLC - WeyerLLC Manager aka Edouard A Garneau c/o SR Partners III, LP, a California Limited Partnership tional association, as successor to Washington Assn Inc. That said tax lien sale was made to Condominiums LLC, a Colorado Limited Liabilhaeuser Realty Investors, Inc., a Washington - MW Housing Management III, LP, a California Mutual Bank F.A. – Leonard Rudolph - Lola satisfy the delinquent taxes assessed against ity Company - Edouard A Garneau as reCorporation, its Manager - WRI CP Investments Limited Partnership, its General Partner - Nicole Duncan, Assistant Vice President MW Housing said real estate for the year 2012; That said real gistered agent for SR Condominiums LLC -EdIII, LLC, a Washington Limited Liability ComSayer, Chief Title Officer c/o Western Title Partners III L.P., by MW Housing Management estate was taxed or specially assessed in the win J Stephens, Vice President, MW Housing pany, its Co Manager –Kirkham Michael ConFunding LLC - Paul Mosovero c/o First AmericIII LLC, its General Partner, by WRI CP Investname(s) of SR Condominiums LLC for said year Partners III L.P., by MW Housing Management sulting Engineers – Edouard A Garneau an Heritage Title Company - Public Trustee for ments III LLC, its Co-Manager, by Weyer2012.That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for III LLC, its General Partner, by WRI CP Investthe County of Douglas - Randal A Craven, Manhaeuser Realty Investors, Inc, it Manager - Lola said real estate to the said Hunters Chase ments III LLC, its Co-Manager, by WeyerYou and each of you are hereby notified that on ager c/o SR Condominiums LLC, a Colorado Duncan c/o WRI Investments III LLC - Michael Condo Assn Inc. at 1:00 o’clock P.M., on the haeuser Realty Investors, Inc, it Manager - First the 12th day of November 2013 the then County Limited Liability Company - Robert Shaiman, reJ. Guyerson, Attorney for SR Condominiums 18th day of May 2017, unless the same has American Heritage Title Co - Frontier Surveying, Treasurer of the County of Douglas, in the State gistered agent for Stroh Ranch Development LLC c/o Onsager, Guyerson, Fletcher & Johnbeen redeemed. Said property may be reInc - Garner Stoll, Planning Director, Town of of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to LLC - Robert Shaiman, registered agent for son - Michael Monge, Vice President, MW deemed from said sale at any time prior to the Parker Attn: Carol Baumgartner - Gary L Hunter, Hunters Chase Condo Assn Inc. the following Stroh Ranch Development LLC aka Robert described real estate situate in the County of Housing Management III, LP, a California Limactual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed. WitManager, AscentPointe Development LLC, a Shaiman, registered agent for Stroh Ranch Douglas, State of Colorado, to wit: ited Partnership -Michael Monge, Vice Presidness my hand this 2nd day of February 2017. Colorado Limited Liability Company c/o Stroh Robin L Cupka, Asst. Vice President, WashingRanch Development LLC -Gary Laster, Mayor, ent, MW Housing Partners III, LP, a California ton Mutual Bank, FA c/o JP Morgan Chase Bank Town of Parker Attn: Carol Baumgartner GARAGE UNIT G4A-5 BUILDING G4A Limited Partnership - Michael Monge, Vice Pres/s/ Diane A. Holbert - SR Condominiums LLC aka SR CondominiHUNTERS CHASE CONDOS PHASE 2 George G Smith, Jr., a registered Professional ident, WRI CP Investments III, LLC, a WashingCounty Treasurer of Douglas County ums - SR Condominiums LLC et al - SR ConLand Surveyor c/o Kirkham Michael Consulting (PLEASE NOTE: Legal description numbering ton Limited Liability Company - Michael Monge, dominiums LLC, a Colorado Limited Liability Engineers –Hunters Chase Condo Assn. Inc. c/o does not match physical number assigned; this Vice President, Weyerhaeuser Realty Investors, Legal Notice No.: 930569 Company - Stroh Ranch aka Stroh Ranch Degarage is physically numbered 4) Cap Management - Hunters Chase CondominiInc., a Washington Corporation -MW Housing a First Publication: February 2, 2017 velopment LLC -Town of Parker - Washington ums c/o Cap Management - John M. Beng, Vice California limited partnership aka MW Housing Last Publication: February 16, 2017 Mutual Bank FA (WAMU) aka Washington MutuPresident, Washington Mutual Bank c/o JP Morand said County Treasurer issued a certificate of MW Housing Partners III, LP - MW Housing Publisher: Douglas County News-Press al Bank - Western Title Funding, LLC - Weyergan Chase Bank - JP Morgan Chase Bank, napurchase therefore to Hunters Chase Condo Partners III, LP aka MW Housing - MW Housing haeuser Realty Investors, Inc., a Washington tional association, as successor to Washington Assn Inc. That said tax lien sale was made to Partners III, LP, a California Limited Partnership Corporation, its Manager - WRI CP Investments - MW Housing Management III, LP, a California Mutual Bank F.A. – Leonard Rudolph - Lola satisfy the delinquent taxes assessed against III, LLC, a Washington Limited Liability ComLimited Partnership, its General Partner - Nicole Duncan, Assistant Vice President MW Housing said real estate for the year 2012; That said real
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