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Co-owner of local candy store and mother of five Coming to Parker We bought a house here and moved from Arizona in 2014. My husband got a job in Denver, but six months later, he was laid off because the company was bought out. Then, at age 39, he had a stroke. It was a rough time, being out of work with five kids in a new place, but we got through it. Our family has a firm belief in Jesus Christ. Knowing there’s a bigger plan than what we see here still keeps me going. It doesn’t mean it’s going to be easy, but it gets you through. Family matters We have five kids. The oldest, our only girl, is 18, and the youngest is 9. One of the things we can manage to do with all of the kids together is to go out in nature, places like Castlewood Canyon, and just let them explore. Especially having four boys — they love rocks and sticks and adventures and stuff like that. I try to find ways to make my daughter feel special, just because she’s my only girl in a house with five guys. We go out to dinner or maybe just go to the mall and walk around, or go for a drive and sit in the car talking for a long time. Sweet transition Once he recovered and was ready to go back to work, my husband wanted to get out of the corporate world. When he looked up Rocket Fizz on the internet and suggested we open a franchise, I

Stephanie Monahan keeps count of her sweet inventory at Rocket Fizz Soda Pop and Candy Shop in Parker. TOM SKELLEY literally laughed out loud. All of the kids help out around the shop. We try to give them opportunities to earn some money and learn about responsibility, but it can be tricky to keep the younger ones out of the candy. We lay down some guidelines, like we pay them in money but they’re not allowed to turn around and spend it on candy. Harder than it looks It’s hard to find good employees because there’s more work to the job than most younger people we hire think there is. Since it’s a small business, you have to do everything, cleaning up, customer service, stocking shelves, and there’s a lot of inventory. I think the biggest challenge of managing a candy store is making sure you come to work with a full stomach so you don’t eat all of your product. Do you have a suggestion for My name is…? Contact Tom Skelley at tskelley@coloradocommunitymedia.com.

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who owe taxes. The IRS will never threaten to immediately bring in law enforcement groups, nor will it ask for credit card information over the phone. Report any suspicious behavior to the IRS through email at phishing@irs.gov. DCL seeks volunteer readers Douglas County Libraries is recruiting adult volunteers for its Book Start program to read to children in child care centers throughout Douglas County. No experience is necessary. However, volunteers must attend a Book Start workshop, which provides program orientation and offers tips and techniques to help volunteers learn to blend books with simple songs and fingerplays. Contact Kristin Davidson at 303-688-7658 or kdavidson@dclibraries.org to register for the next workshop from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. on April 28 at the Philip S. Miller location at 100 S. Wilcox St. in Castle Rock. Volunteers can also register for the workshop via VolunteerConnectDC.org. SEE BRIEFS, P6

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High schools face budget challenges, choices Schools determine how to spend money from shrinking budgets BY MIKE DIFERDINANDO MDIFERDINANDO@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Students at Highlands Ranch High School can expect fewer field trips next year and less school supplies to go around. At Castle View High School in Castle Rock, students will no longer take as many classes as they want because there will be fewer teachers to teach them. The two schools are among many in the Douglas County School District that are trying to figure out how to do the same with less. “We all have had some impact,” said Castle View Principal Rex Corr, who met recently with parents to discuss the changes and make plans for the fall. “We operate on the fiscal realities that the state and the district pass down to us every year.” Those fiscal realities this year include flat state funding, lower enrollments at the elementary school level and changes to how district budgets are calculated. And that means schools are thinking more strategically about planning for the 2017-18 school year.

“The reality for all of our schools is that we are tighter in Douglas County right now,” said Cory Wise, director of high schools. Highlands Ranch High School For Highlands Ranch High School, tightening the belt means less money for department budgets and extras like field trips. “What we chose here at Highlands Ranch High School was people over programs,” Principal Chris Page said. “That meant instead of putting $5,000 into 15 different departments, we combined all of that money and ensured that we have enough to take care of the people aspect.” That means the school will be able to retain all of its current staff and won’t have to make any changes to curriculum or offerings to students, Page said. However, when parents saw zero dollars in the budget for new expenditures at a recent School Accountability Meeting, many voiced concern, he said. “The zero may freak some people out, but the truth of the matter is that we’re strategically planning,” Page said. “It may mean there isn’t as much paper to go around for copies, but it doesn’t mean that we’re not going to be able to function. We’re not shutting doors or anything like that.”

Castle View High School At Castle View High School, Corr said the school has had to make adjustments because it can no longer count on one-time-use highly impacted money. Each year, schools can apply to the district for “highly impacted” dollars to supplement site-based budgets. These funds are budgeted annually and awarded as one-time money to support schools that can demonstrate significant needs or special circumstances to warrant supplemental funding — $200,000 is available to be spread across the district. Castle View has received funding from this source over the past several years. The school’s model is unique in the district. Students choose tracks in one of four academies—Leadership, Global Studies and Communication; Science, Technology, Math and Engineering; Visual and Performing Arts; and Biotechnology and Health Sciences— and have more freedom when choosing elective classes. They have traditionally been able to complete eight courses a year, more than any other high school in the district, because of its unique 4x4 block schedule, which allows students to complete four classes per semester because they attend those classes every day for extended periods. But students will now have caps of eight classes freshman year, seven

classes sophomore and junior years and six classes as seniors. Douglas County high school students need a minimum of 24 credits to graduate. “We decided that it was not sustainable moving forward,” Corr said of the school’s unique programming. “Castle View had the luxury of that money being available each year in the past, but we can’t count on it every year.” Revenue, distribution and projections State funding through per-pupil revenue is expected to stay flat or increase only slightly for the 2017-18 school year. The per-pupil funding for the 2016-17 school year is $7,163. For 2016-17, DCSD’s enrollment is 67,470, up from 66,896 in 2015-16, according to the Colorado Department of Education. However, district officials say some elementary schools are experiencing declining enrollments, which subsequently means less money. The district has projected the following schools will be under-utilized in the 2017-18 school year: Pine Lane Elementary, Mountain View Primary and Ponderosa High School in Parker; Arrowwood Elementary in Highlands Ranch; Larkspur Elementary; and Mesa Middle School in Castle Rock. SEE BUDGETS, P32

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Parking study complete, plans forming Some recommendations to go into effect in May BY TOM SKELLEY TSKELLEY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

A mule deer stands in the way on a Colorado road. Great Outdoors Colorado recently awarded the town of Elizabeth over $9,000 for its deer management program, which recruits bow hunters to hunt deer within city limits. COURTESY OF WAYNE D. LEWIS AND COLORADO PARKS AND WILDLIFE

Parker Task Force awarded $10,000 Parks and Wildlife grants support deer management, parks programs BY TOM SKELLEY TSKELLEY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

A new Colorado Parks and Wildlife program recently awarded two grants totaling more than $10,000 to the town of Elizabeth and the Parker Task Force for programs to manage the deer population and help lowincome families enjoy the outdoors. A bow hunting program designed to control the deer population in Elizabeth was awarded $9,415, while the Parker Task Force was granted $700 to begin a pilot program to provide families with backpacks of supplies and day passes to Castlewood Canyon State Park. “This is the first year of us doing anything that looks like this,” said CPW program director Emily Orbanek. SEE GOCO, P8

After a nine-month study, the Community Development Department will be implementing parking changes in downtown Parker. Planning Manager Bryce Matthews said town staff became aware of public interest in the parking situation during outreach for the town’s Mainstreet Master Plan, adopted in 2015. “A lot of what we heard through that process was that people wanted to talk about parking,” Matthews said. “A recommendation that came out of that was to formally do a study and find out what’s really going on.” Conducted in conjunction with Denver design consulting firm KimleyHorn, the study recommended imposing four-hour limits in two downtown parking lots and limiting on-street parking in downtown to two hours. Following presentation and discussion of the plan at the town council’s March 27 study session, council directed planning staff to implement two changes by mid-May: - Two-hour limits for on-street parking on Mainstreet, Pikes Peak Drive and Pikes Peak Ave. from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. - Four-hour limits in the School-

‘A lot of what we heard through that process was that people wanted to talk about parking.’ Bryce Matthews, Planning Manager house and St. Matthew’s public parking lots from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Deputy Community Development Director Jason Rogers said there are no plans as of yet to include metered street parking or to impose fees to park at either of the public lots. Enforcement of the time limits will be handled by the Neighborhood Services Department, recently transferred from Community Development to the Parker Police Department. The study also suggested evaluating long-term methods to balance the need for parking for downtown employees, customers and people riding their bicycles in the area. Another component will be to include minimum parking requirements for new businesses locating in the historic downtown area, something that hasn’t been addressed to date. Rogers said he hopes to have a final document containing staff recommendations to present to council in June.

TO LEARN MORE Two public events will be held to educate the community about changes to downtown parking: Downtown Parking Study and Plan Community Open House 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. April 12 PACE Center Art Gallery, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave. Planning Commission Meeting 5:30 p.m. April 13 Parker Town Hall, 20120 E. Mainstreet For more information, visit the town’s webpage: parkeronline.org/2047/DowntownParking-Study-and-Plan “We’re working aggressively to complete this phase,” he said. “We want to build tangible benefits that can be felt within the community.”

‘It’s about a partner, not a project’ Town seeks master developer to unify downtown development BY TOM SKELLEY TSKELLEY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

In an effort to promote a cooperative and comprehensive development plan for the downtown area, Parker’s community development department has begun a process to select a master developer — and it wants the public to weigh in. “It’s about a partner, not a project,” said Deputy Community Development Director Jason Rogers.

TO LEARN MORE More information about the Master Developer Request for Qualifications process and timeline is available online at reinvestindowntownparker.com. The next public open house to learn more about the process will be held at the

PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., on April 19 at 6 p.m. Interviews between the Parker Authority for Reinvestment and master developer candidates will be held during the day on May 9, followed by public

The town’s urban renewal authority, the Parker Authority for Reinvestment, initiated the process with a request for qualifications from developers across the country on March 1.

presentations from candidates at the PACE Center that evening at 6 p.m. The presentations will also be streaming live on the Town of Parker Facebook page. The chosen developer will be announced on May 16.

Parker’s Business Retention and Marketing Manager, Weldy Feazell, said town staff are looking for a company with a plan for creating SEE PLANNING, P8

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‘People are going to get wet and dirty’ Horse rescue hosts fundraiser at Colorado Horse Park BY TOM SKELLEY TSKELLEY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Fundraising fun runs are nothing new, as participants in events like Muckfest and “Tough Mudder” competitions can attest. Obstacle courses are designed to test runners’ endurance and athleticism, usually involving a lot of dirt and sweat. On April 22, the Colorado Horse Park will add a twist, challenging humans to take on obstacles, water jumps and terrain designed for horses. “The idea is to get people of all ages out there to see the athleticism of horses, who have to traverse these obstacles, sometimes with a 150-pound person on their back,” said Andrea Mena, a volunteer with horse rescue Drifter’s Hearts of Hope. The nonprofit horse rescue in Franktown is sponsoring its first “Run to the Rescue” at the equine park, featuring Denver Broncos cheerleaders, door prizes, yoga classes, vendors and a 5K all-ages run on the park’s equestrian racecourse. The ranch began almost three years ago, when Parker resident Jean Kirshner brought her daughter to an Elbert County ranch to get to know Drifter, a horse rescued from a holding pen in Fort Collins by her friend Jacqui Avis. Drifter’s next stop would have been a slaughterhouse in Mexico. Kirshner’s daughter Bella, who has cerebral palsy, began grooming and riding Drifter, mucking his stall and taking him to the veterinarian. She helped bring the horse back to health, and working with Drifter brought out a different side of her. “This was the first time I saw Bella with a purpose,” Kirshner said.

Jacqui Avis, left, and Andrea Mena lead a pair of four-legged friends on a walk at the Drifter’s Hearts of Hope ranch in Franktown. The nonprofit horse rescue will host a 5K fun run at the Colorado Horse Park at 8 a.m. on April 22 to raise funds and compete for a $25,000 grant from the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. PHOTOS BY TOM SKELLEY

IF YOU GO Where: Colorado Horse Park, 7522 S. Pinery Drive, Parker 80134 When: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., April 22 Registration: Fee is $30 per participant, which includes a T-shirt and gift bag. Water will be provided throughout the course. Online registration: raceentry.com/races/ run-to-the-rescue/2017/register. Information: Drifter’s Hearts of Hope website, driftersheartsofhope.org/run-to-the-rescue.html, or 303-521-5726 Bella and her friends began baking horse treats and selling them to raise money for horse charities. Sitting in at one of the baking parties, Avis got the idea for her and the Kirshners to rescue horses on their own. Three years later, Drifter’s Hearts of Hope has expanded to the King of Hearts Ranch

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Bella Kirshner and her friend Monty enjoy some time together at Drifter’s Hearts of Hope, a nonprofit horse rescue in Franktown. The group was founded by Kirshner’s parents and their friend Jacqui Avis shortly after Kirshner began caring for Drifter, a horse Avis rescued from slaughter in 2014. in Franktown, buying horses, most on their way to slaughter, and rehabilitating them for adoption. About 20 volunteers give their time at the ranch each week, watering, exercising and cleaning up after about 40 horses on any

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given day. Avis estimates they adopted 80 horses last year — and it wasn’t cheap. “It’s expensive to run this place,” Avis said. “Between feeding and vets and training, it adds up.”

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Mena came up with the idea for the event as a way to compete for a $25,000 grant from the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA). Each year, the organization recognizes groups that generate community involvement for its annual “Help a Horse Day.” Avis said she hopes turnout is good enough for the ASPCA to take notice — $25,000 buys a lot of hay. So far, Mena said response from the community has been positive and she’s expecting a good turnout from the “horse hub” in the Parker area. “The equine community in Parker is massive,” she said. “It’s such a worthwhile cause, that’s why I think people are responding.” Avis and Mena are expecting between 150 to 200 people, most of whom will hopefully bring a change of clothes. “People are going to get wet and dirty,” Avis said.

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Help maintain the trails you love Want to join the County’s volunteer trail crew? Attend an open house on April 11 at Dawson Butte Open Space from 10-11 a.m. Learn the in and outs of corridor clearing, tread work, plants, wildlife and more. Visit www.douglas. co.us and search for Dawson Butte Open Space. RSVP by April 9 to Aknopp@douglas.co.us

Journey back in time May 6 & 20 Have you ever seen pre-historic mammoth remains or toured an 1860’s pioneer property? These encounters and more are in store during National Historic Preservation Month activities in Douglas County. For more information on the free guided tours including reservation info, locations and times please visit www.douglas.co.us and search for Historic Preservation.

Veterans Affairs Office closed April 18-21 The Douglas County Office of Veterans Affairs will be closed April 18-21 while staff attends mandatory training. For information on services offered by the office visit www.douglasveterans.org

LEPC Meeting on April 20 The Douglas County Local Emergency Planning Committee will meet at 2 p.m., April 20 at the Douglas County School District Offices, 701 Prairie Hawk Drive, Mt. Evans Room, Castle Rock, CO 80104 For more information visit www.dcsheriff.net/LEPC

What’s happening with my County government? Our committment to open and transparent government includes online posting of information about all public meetings at which the business of government is conducted. To view agendas for various public meetings, visit www.douglas.co.us and search for meetings and agendas.

The grants came from CPW’s Director’s Innovation Fund, a new mechanism by Great Outdoors Colorado to identify and support pilot, “small-dollar” programs that might otherwise be overlooked. GOCO, a branch of CPW, was created by voters through a 1992 amendment to the Colorado Constitution. Elizabeth’s deer management program, now in its second year, has been credited with reducing strain on town services like roadkill cleanup, as well as reducing motorists’ collisions with the animals. According to CPW, one in four Douglas County residents have reported hitting a deer with their vehicle at some time.

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a successful public-private partnership, as well as the financial capacity to undertake big projects and prioritize the town’s needs. Feazell said she’s seen more civic engagement in planning decisions recently, including opposition to a proposal for retail development at the Pine Curve property on the intersection of East Mainstreet and Pine Drive and the plan for the Parker Place Hotel at east Victorian Drive and Mainstreet. As a result of public pushback, both plans were scrapped. “I think it was a lesson learned,” Feazell said. Giving citizens a way to participate in choosing the developer, she said, was a central idea in devising the selection process. Feazell and Rogers said the goal is to select a developer that will come up with a comprehensive plan for four parcels of land around downtown: Pine Curve, the vacant plot of land between the north side of the PACE Center parking lot and Mainstreet, the economic development department annex property (where the hotel was planned), and the 4-acre parcel adjacent to Discovery Park on the north side of East

The program has also led to the donation of more than 1,100 pounds of venison to area food banks. The grant given to the task force is intended to kickstart the Nature Pass program, with the goal of helping 100 families experience the outdoors. Families are given park passes and supplies including snacks, water and maps, as well as more information about CPW and Castlewood Canyon events. The program hopes to expand in the future to serve families of the 60,000 Douglas County children who qualify for reduced or free school lunches. Orbanek said it’s too soon to tell if the Director’s Innovation Fund will expand in years to come, but she and other CPW staff are hopeful. “There’s certainly value in parks and wildlife staff being able to access funds like this for small-dollar projects,” she said.

Mainstreet. Previous plans for each of the plots were handled piecemeal, Rogers said. Adding a master developer and looking at the four areas as an integrated project, he said, would be more beneficial for residents and visitors to downtown. Master developer candidates will make public presentations at the PACE center on May 9 at 6 p.m., and Feazell said town staff is working on a method to analyze input from citizens who attend as well as those who watch on Facebook live. Ultimately, the PAR board, composed of the six members of town council and Mayor Mike Waid, will decide which developer is selected. The first public open house to introduce the process was held in February, attended by an estimated 40 residents. Rogers said the comments he heard were encouraging. People “want to understand the process, understand the goals, the objectives,” he said, adding that many asked what plans are in the works for the properties under the master developer’s purview. He said there are none yet, but his hope is for a “unified vision” that will allow a mixture of residential and commercial uses. “There is no project on the table,” Rogers said. “Each one of those sites is a blank canvas.”

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Parker Pals offers support to locals with MS Group meets monthly at Arapahoe Community College BY TOM SKELLEY TSKELLEY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Parker Pals started meeting nearly 20 years ago to offer people with multiple sclerosis a chance to share their experiences and give each other support. Just don’t call them a “support group.” “A support group is led by a professional who gets paid,” says Kathie Spies, Parker Pals’ leader. “A self-help group is led by a volunteer, someone with MS.” The self-help group meets monthly at Arapahoe Community College in Parker to socialize, organize involvement in fundraisers like the annual MS Walk and provide informational workshops with medical providers. Members share their expertise on symptom management, relationship and work-related issues, and other topics unique to their experience. One thing they don’t do is whine. “We don’t spend our time feeling sorry for ourselves,” says member and Parker resident Judy McCarthy, diagnosed with MS in 2002. “We don’t put Kleenex out on the

WHAT IS MS? Multiple sclerosis is a disease affecting the central nervous system, but symptoms vary from person to person, making it difficult to diagnose. Most people affected by the disease are diagnosed between the ages of 20 and 50 years old, including 11,000 people in Colorado and Wyoming alone. One in 500 Coloradans has MS, and 73 percent of those diagnosed are women. Symptoms include: • Problems with balance and walking • Fatigue • Visual impairment • Vertigo and dizziness • Tremors • Cognitive and sensory issues For more information on MS or assistance offered by the National MS Society, go to cureMSco-wy.org or call 800-344-4867. Source: National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Colorado-Wyoming Chapter table so people can cry,” Spies adds. There were four or five regular members when Spies joined in 2001. Since she took the helm soon after, the group has expanded to about 45 members from Parker, Castle Rock, Centennial and Aurora, ranging in age from mid-20s to 85. SEE PALS, P11

Parker Pals Kathie Spies, standing left, Cary Polevoy, standing right, and Judy McCarthy pose after a meeting at the Douglas County Libraries’ Parker branch. Spies, who leads the self-help group, says multiple sclerosis is “a very small part of our lives” compared to having families, careers and participating in hobbies and other activities. TOM SKELLEY PAID POLITICAL ADVERTISEMENT

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Student creativity on display at district art show BY MIKE DIFERDINANDO MDIFERDINANDO@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

From photographs to sculptures to jewelry, handmade pieces of student artwork filled the Hilton Garden Inn in Highlands Ranch for the annual Douglas County Art Show March 31 through April 3. Students from every school in the district were invited to submit work to be showcased. Their work lined the walls and filled the tables of the hotel. Works included charcoal drawings by high school students and crayon and water color portraits by elementary school students. “It’s great stuff and we have artists from kindergartners to seniors,” said DCSD Director of Activities Derek Chaney, who helped lead and organize the event. “There are some talented artists in our district.” The art show was held at the Hilton for the first time A table is filled with sculptures at the 2017 Douglas County School District Art Show at the Hilton Garden Inn in Highlands Ranch. this year, moving from the Lone Tree Arts Center. PHOTOS BY MIKE DIFERDINANDO

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One of the benefits of the members’ diverse ages and backgrounds, Spies says, is the wisdom older members share with their younger counterparts. People newly diagnosed with MS are understandably scared, and meeting others who’ve gone through the same experience offers comfort and reassurance. “There’s just a wealth of information available to a new person,” she says. “For a young mom with kids at home, they see an 85-year-old who’s playing bridge and still being active and they think ‘I can do it.’” McCarthy and Spies stress that the group’s spirit is being proactive and, just as importantly, active. They and other members stay fit with cycling, yoga, Tai Chi and regular exercise. Parker Pals co-leader and Centennial resident Cary Polevoy was diagnosed with MS in 1995, but that doesn’t stop him from riding in the annual Bike MS fundraiser, a two-day 150-mile bicycle trek. He agrees that connecting to

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walk the streets and interact with attendees. This year’s auditions, which are not capping the number of open roles, will look for a fresh approach from actors. “We’re just always looking for people who have new ideas, new character ideas,” Bryan said. Other acts include horseback jousting, live music and a hypnotist. Village buildings, food, costuming and music are all inspired by the 16th century setting, creating “a chance to just get away from now,” Bryan said. To set up an audition appointment, contact John Bryan at 2JABryan@ gmail.com. For more information on the festival, visit www.coloradorenaissance.com. The 2017 festival dates are: June 10-11, June 17-18, June 24-25 and July 1-2, July 8-9, July 15-16, July 22-23, July 29-30.

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uiz: Who said, “If you go anywhere, even paradise, you will miss your home”? I haven’t been to paradise yet, although the Degas room at the Metropolitan Museum of Art comes close. So does the Inverted Fountain at UCLA. So did the view from the dock that my father and I built in Central Lake, Michigan, when I was viewing it with my father. I bought my Highlands Ranch home in 1993, when it was under construction. By then, Packing and Moving was my middle name. I had lived in 11 houses and seven apartments. There was some good in moving when I

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was younger, because my accommodations kept improving. But moving half a ton of long-playing albums and long-playing books is not a good time. Neither is driving a rental truck (1975) from Goleta, California, across the desert to Mesa, Arizona, when you don’t really know how to double-shift, and it sounds like it whenever you try. I arrived in Denver on a Thursday in 1977, had a faculty meeting on Friday, found an apartment on Saturday, moved in on Sunday, and started teaching on Monday. I couldn’t do that now, and I don’t know how I did it then.

A column in another paper titled “How to say good-bye to a house” started all of this. I don’t want to say good-bye to my house. But someday I won’t have a choice, if I can no longer climb the stairs. The builder didn’t do us any favors. The ground settled, and so did driveways and porches. The cheap-o sump pump exploded. The basement flooded. The cheap-o dishwasher exploded. The hardwood flooring was ruined. Most of the house, except the walls and SEE SMITH, P33

A simple hug can be a powerful gesture to those we love

hile traveling with a business partner this past week, we had the opportunity to spend a couple of days together as we WINNING participated in WORDS meetings but also had time to share a few meals and even play a little golf. And as we were driving back to the hotel on the first evening, we started talking Michael Norton about the joys of

Protecting rural hospitals must be a priority GUEST COLUMN

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ow that congress has an opportunity to repeal and replace the antithetically named Affordable Care Act (Obamacare), it is critically important that lawmakers understand what provisions from that failed law need immediate attention. For Coloradans, especially in rural parts of the state, protecting rural and community hospitals that are struggling to carry Medicare patients is a top concern. The issue has to do with how Obamacare reduced

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federal reimbursements to hospitals that treat Medicare patients, reductions that are threatening medical care to millions of seniors and disabled Coloradans. Among Obamacare’s biggest problems was the cost. To pay for it, Obamacare enacted numerous tax increases. But since you can only tax people so much, the balance had to come from somewhere else — that somewhere else came in the form SEE LAWRENCE P14

Schools should be top priority Earlier this year, principals at middle and high schools in the Douglas County School District were blindsided by sudden budget cuts which will directly impact students this fall. Despite outcry from the community resulting in a slight reinvestment, many schools are still facing the inability to maintain basic levels of educational support. Multiple schools have announced staff cuts, class size increases and curriculum losses. Shockingly, upper administrators were granted salary raises

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our jobs but also the hardships or compromises we have made to be away from home so often. The gentlemen I was traveling with — his name is Mike by the way — began telling me the story of how he was saying goodnight to his family the evening before he was to leave for an early morning flight the next day. And as he was making his rounds and saying his goodnights, he stopped into his teenage son’s room, tapped on the door and said something like, “Hey bud, just wanted to say goodnight and

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and retention bonuses one day prior to these budget cuts being handed down. Furthermore, DCSD administrative departments are budgeted for $18.5 million more than they spent two years ago, not including special education. With nearly all DCSD students attending a neighborhood secondary school at some point during their education, we need to do better by our kids in this school district by funding schools first and foremost, making them a priority over upper administration. Meg Masten Highlands Ranch

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What’s on the horizon for Colorado’s seniors?

first heard Jim Riesberg, a representative of the Strategic Action Planning Group on Aging, speak at a Denver Senior Coalition meeting and I was LIVING & blown away by the AGING WELL information he shared. I was also inspired to learn more. How had I never heard of this, I asked myself. He told us how the group got started in 2015, its members appointed by Gov. Katy Carpenter John Hickenlooper after a legislative bill (House Bill 15-1033) was passed to study the positive and negative impacts of Colorado’s aging demographics. He went on to share many different statistics regarding the ag-

ing population in Colorado, as well as the true purpose of the group. When SAPGA first formed, their initial considerations were to determine what it means to age well, to measure how well challenges were being met in the various Colorado communities and trying to determine future adjustments based on ever changing needs. The group also realized that there is a larger purpose, to reframe how we all view aging. Instead of thinking that growing older is a negative thing for any of us, SAPGA is looking to promote moving forward with a positive light. “Aging is a gift,” says Jim, “A continual process of growth and learning, and nobody should be defined by their age.” SAPGA also wants to find ways to help people change their habits, to maintain good health and modify behavior, therefore saving the fu-

ture by creating fulfilling lifestyles — living better as we all live longer. They found many outstanding resources available throughout the regions, but they also realized there is a disconnect in collaboration and coordination between the services themselves and the people they are trying to serve. What that says to them is this: Colorado leaders must act now to ensure that Colorado continues to be a great place to live, a place that meets the needs of all its residents no matter their age, a place that allows each of us to thrive and a place that is fully connected. I got the chance to speak with Jim on the phone and ask him some questions. He has been working in the senior field since 1992. Jim is extremely passionate about SAPGA and promoting the bill itself. He shared with me that HB 15-1033

came about due to different groups such as AARP, Denver Regional Council of Government and the Colorado Department of Human Services discussing issues pertinent to people over 55. State Sen. Ray Scott was integral in getting the bill passed, which in turn allowed SAPGA’s formation. He explained that they are currently in the process of getting the word out about the group on radio stations, meeting with state representatives and hiring an administrator to lead the process. Eventually, they will hold town hall meetings. SAPGA meets regularly, exploring opportunities and planning out steps the governor, state and local elected officials, business and education leaders, and all of us can take to ensure a vital quality of life SEE AGING, P32

Defending our rags-to-riches rhetoric, and keeping American opportunity alive

he rags-to-riches ideal is a distinctly American value. No matter who you are, every American has the room to rise with hard work, a GUEST competitive spirit, and a good idea. COLUMN This is the fabric of our national mindset, the rhetoric in our classrooms and business deals. It seems like everything is possible and in reach, until the government steps in with its red tape and rules. Jim Smallwood A maze of frustrating legislation is an economy-strangling hazard. I recently met with a small business owner in Castle Rock, Dr. Adam Graves. He owns Colorado Natural Medicine and Acupuncture, and he is

living his dream of practicing medicine. His business is fulfilling his calling, creating jobs, and helping others. Chatting with business owners like Dr. Graves fortifies my motivation to fight overbearing government regulations and taxes so that the American Dream remains more than a dream for people like Dr. Graves who are pursuing the kind of dream that supports American growth and prosperity. I am proud to announce that the bill I put together along with Rep. Mike Foote and Attorney General Cynthia Coffman, HB17-1048, was signed into law this month. This bill fights for our American dream by extending the statute of limitations for prosecuting insurance fraud so that it begins when the crime is discovered, not committed. This gives victims adequate time to take action. Furthermore, I am thrilled that SEE SMALLWOOD, P15

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of reducing Medicare payments to hospitals. In fact, hospital payment cuts were the single largest funding source for Obamacare’s costly expansions. These cuts came at a cost, with several smaller community and rural hospitals around the nation having to either close their doors or drastically reduce services. Now, with Obamacare on the chopping block, these cuts need to be repealed as well. Restoration of this funding is

critical to helping rural hospitals continue to care for uninsured, lowincome, disabled and elderly citizens. As it stands, current Medicare payments cover less than 90 percent of the cost of care. This is unsustainable, especially for rural hospitals which do not have the resources or patient caseload to make up that difference. The bottom line is that if the federal government does not restore the Medicare reimbursement payments, rural hospitals will be faced with either cutting back critical services or closing their doors. The impact that this would have on these communities cannot be overstated. Rural hospitals are often the sole

provider of many crucial medical services, including emergency care for entire rural regions. Having to transport patients to urban facilities risks lives, increases costs and takes emergency medical technicians miles out of their jurisdictions. Moreover, hospitals serve as an economic hub for many rural communities, providing jobs and contributing to the local economy. Shutting the doors of these facilities is not any different than a local mine, factory or some other vital local industry closing down. Without a swift repeal of these Medicare cuts, Colorado hospitals stand to lose more than $3.2 billion over the next year. These are dollars

that will be siphoned mostly from rural hospitals. I was proud to stand in the Legislature and speak in favor of a resolution recognizing the importance of Colorado’s rural hospitals. Congress should follow our lead and work to protect rural hospitals by repealing the failed, expensive mess that is Obamacare — and simultaneously repealing the Medicare payment cuts that its crafters had hoped would pay for it. State Rep. Polly Lawrence, R-Roxborough Park, represents House District 39, which includes Larkspur, Franktown, Roxborough Park and Teller County.

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Find the answers to life’s stress tests Stress is normal. It’s how you handle it that’s important.

Cori Barker, sitting, practices Thai massage on one of his instructors about two years ago when he was attending the Berkana Institute of Massage Therapy. Barker, 32, worked for an engineering firm for four years after graduating from the Colorado School of Mines, but realized he wasn’t leading a healthy lifestyle — this prompted him to become a massage therapist, and he opened Reworks Massage (and Tech) on 16th Street Mall last fall.

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fter Cori Barker earned his degree from the Colorado School of Mines, he landed a job with an engineering firm. He enjoyed the job, but the work was stressful, often finding it difficult to meet a client’s expectations. And his off time was filled with monotonous routine — a PB&J sandwich for a quick dinner, and some TV or video games to unwind a bit before bed. Barker lived this way for four years — poor diet, lack of sleep and little exercise. Admittedly, he did not allow time for self-care. “I didn’t have the maturity to value my personal health,” Barker, 32, said. “But I couldn’t imagine a different lifestyle.” The one thing he did do for himself, both as a student and engineering professional, was get a massage about once a year to help relax. And this is what led him to the path he is on today — a massage therapist living a content and mindful lifestyle. Having some degree of stress is normal — and not all stress is bad, health experts agree. But too much stress can lead to common illnesses because of a compromised immune system or more serious diagnoses of anxiety or depression. “Stressors can really knock us out of our normal routine,” said Tripti Sharma, a therapist who teaches a mental health first aid class at Community Reach Center, a nonprofit that provides mental health care and other health services at multiple sites throughout Adams County. “How you handle it is what’s important.” Shannon Gwash, director of wellness programs and services for Jefferson Center for Mental Health, says the term “eustress” refers to what mental health experts consider positive, healthy stress. It can be thought of as a motivator because that kind of stress keeps people working toward a goal or pushes a person to excel. Distress — the stress associated with being stressed out — is when life starts to become too overwhelming, Gwash said. There is no definitive threshold between the two, Gwash said, because people have different triggers that can cause distress. However, to distinguish between the two, Gwash suggests asking this question: Are you progressing toward that goal, or are you falling behind because you’re taking on too much? “It’s hard to take a step back,” Gwash said, “but it’s necessary.” In addition, stress can be situational

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or chronic, Sharma said. Situational can include a death in the family to a big test coming up. Chronic stress is generally ongoing and long-term. For example, it could be environmental, such as living in an abusive home. For most people, the best way to handle stress, Gwash said, is to recognize and acknowledge when you’re taking on too much. “Everyone gets stressed out, but it’s not always because of the same things,” she said. “Be aware of what works for you. Sometimes, too busy is not good. It’s good for us to have downtime, and it’s good for us to have those healthy boundaries.”

MORE TIPS TO MANAGE STRESS Here are a few more tips to manage stress: • Stay connected to your social network. Allot time to spend with friends and loved ones. • Ask for help when life becomes overwhelming. Seek advice from clinicians or others you trust. • Maintain a positive outlook. Don’t get caught up by the negative eﬀects of something that didn’t go exactly as planned. • Help another person manage his stress. • Make time to enjoy favorite leisure activi-

ties. Join a class or program oﬀered through community resources, such as the library or rec center. • Go outside — being outside allows a person to take in nature’s smells and calming sounds. • Break things down into smaller, more manageable steps.

Sources: Shannon Gwash of Jefferson Center for Mental Health, Tripti Sharma of the Community Reach Center

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about her latest thriller, “A Perfect Lie,” and sign copies for readers. $30 includes a copy of the new book and light refreshments. Seniors to learn of resources Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St., Centennial, will host a Resource Fair for Seniors on April 14. From 9 to 10 a.m. a panel of experts will talk about how to live independently as you age. From 10 a.m. to noon, representatives of participating organizations will have information about options, in lifestyle and caregiving. Register for the panel: 303-542-7279 or arapahoelibraries.org/events.

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Teddy Roosevelt Historian and author Mark Lee Gardner will speak about Teddy Roosevelt, the Rough Riders and the Battle of San Juan Hill at 7 p.m. April 11 at Bemis Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. Copies of his book, “Rough Riders,” will be available for sale and signing. 303-795-3961. Vikings Now open at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science: “Vikings: Beyond the Legend.” 303-370-6000, dmns.org. `Last Chapters’ Libby and Patty Bortz have announced additional dates for their mother-daughter program on aging: “Last Chapters.” See them on April 26, 9:30-11 a.m., Certified Senior Advisor Leadership Group, 790 S. Colorado Blvd. #750, in north tower.

Immune system “Energize your Immune System, Naturally!” is Dr. Susan Levy’s topic at 6:30 p.m. on April 12 at the Englewood Library, 1000 Englewood Parkway. She will talk about the complex components of the immune system and daily maintenance, education, self-testing, natural diet changes, detoxification and alternative therapies. She holds a Doctor of Chiropractic license and is a holistic practitioner.

Concerts The Colorado Wind Ensemble will perform “Basically Brass” with the Rocky Mountain Brassworks at 2 p.m. at Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St., Littleton, and at 7:30 p.m. at the King Center Concert Hall, Auraria Campus, 855 Lawrence Way, Denver. Tickets: $15/$12 303-394-4552, coloradowindensemble.org. Lorna Meaden Arapahoe Community College will hold a ceramics workshop with Lorna Meaden on April 29-30 in the Ceramics Studio, AD 3500, at the campus at 5900 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. She will talk about creating pots for daily use as well as watering cans, and spoons. Cost for the two-day workshop is $150 ($100 for ACC student or member of the Arapahoe Ceramics Guild). Proceeds will benefit students and programs. Katie.caron@arapahoe. edu, 303-797-5948.

CURTAIN TIME Legend “Evita” by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice plays April 13 to 29 at Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree. The story about Argentina’s Eva Peron is directed by Gina Rattan, with choreography by Sarah O’Gleby and musical direction by Max Mannon. Tickets: lonetreeartscenter.org, 720-509-1000. Search “The Intelligent Design of Jenny Chow” by Rolin Jones plays through

May 21 at Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St., Aurora. Mark Pergola directs a tale about a brilliant woman’s search for her heritage. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays; 2:30 p.m. Sundays. (No show on April 16.) Tickets: $24-$30, 303-856-7830, vintagetheatre.com. Conversation piece “The Gun Show” by E.M. Lewis plays April 13-29 at the Commons on Champa in the Studio at 1245 Champa St., Denver Performing Arts Complex. The regional premiere, staged by And Toto Too The-

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Ballet company joins with band to examine nation’s divisions Wonderbound, Flobots stage shows in three area venues

IF YOU GO “DIVISIONS” will be performed at three metro area venues: • 7:30 p.m. April 14-15 and 2 p.m. April 16 at 2 p.m. at the Performing Arts Complex at Pinnacle Charter School, 1001 W. 84th Ave., Federal Heights (tickets: 303-292-4700, wonderbound.com)

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“Divisions,” is a new production by Wonderbound contemporary ballet company and nationally known hip-hop band the Flobots — both involved in community activism through the arts. It will play in three metro Denver venues between April 14 and 30. Choreographer Garrett Ammons and his wife, Dawn Fay, began with the company in Denver in 2007, then called Ballet Nouveau, now called Wonderbound. They have made a practice of collaborating with other artists. “With our country more divided than ever, it’s important to come together through art,” Wonderbound says. “This production is inspired by how art has impacted great revolutions in history and costuming will be based on clothing worn by revolutionaries through time.” Ammons, known for his ability to work with other artistic groups, including Paper Bird, poet Michael J. Henry, illusionist Professor Phelyx, DeVotchka’s Tom Haggerty and

• 7:30 p.m. April 22 and 2 p.m. April 23 at PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker (tickets: 303-805-6800, parkerarts.org) • 7:30 p.m. April 29, 2 p.m. April 30 at the Newman Center for Performing Arts, 2344 E. Iliﬀ Ave., Denver, at the University of Denver (303871-6200, newmancenterpresents.com)

Wonderbound dancers swirl around Flobot singers Jamie Laurie and Stephen Brackett at a rehearsal for “Divisions,” which will run in April at the Performing Arts Complex at Pinnacle Charter School, PACE Center and The Newman Center. AMANDA TIPTON musician Ian Cooke, has teamed this year with Flobots lead singer Jamie “Jonny 5” Laurie and the band, as they were also completing a new album following several years of effort. “Our job is all the more important as social conflict increases,” said Ammons. The new Flobots album, “NOENEMIES,” is due on May 5 and the

dance portion of the production was created from the new music. The album includes the voices of a gospel choir and intends to give listeners a sense of hope. “We hope `Divisions’ is a thoughtful and compelling look into the soul of a nation stirring with unresolved questions — What are we mobilizing for? Who are we mobilizing against? Why are we scared of each other? As more and

more people take to the streets, these questions are more vital now than ever,” Laurie said. The socially active band started Youth on Record, which, with help from working musicians, trains at-risk students to develop career skills while staying in school. They work from a new studio located in the Mariposa community in Denver, with support from the Boettcher Foundation. Performances will be at the Performing Arts Complex at Pinnacle Charter School in north Denver, at Parker’s PACE and at the Newman Center for the Performing Arts, between April 14 and 30.

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Bigfoot fans come to Colorado to make their case Event raises money for youth mission trip, discusses Sasquatch BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

It may have been April Fools day but Bigfoot researchers who recently visited Castle Rock to display their evidence supporting the legendary creature’s existence weren’t kidding. Bigfoot isn’t just real, they said. He’s out there — and in numbers. About 80 people gathered at the First United Methodist Church in Castle Rock to hear the group’s case on April 1. At the front of the sanctuary were two tables. One held mostly books about Bigfoot, Sasquatch, Yeti, or however he may be known. The other offered more tangible proof. Castings of purported Sasquatch footprints and knuckle impressions captivated audience members before presentations began. When researchers took the stage, they walked the crowd through personal experiences and accounts of people they say come to them for help. For one church member, Jason

WHO, OR WHAT, IS BIGFOOT? The legendary creature Bigfoot, known by various names such as Sasquatch and Yeti, is an unknown species caught somewhere between myth and science. Reportedly a bipedal primate, the animal is suspected to average between 7 and 8 feet tall and weigh hundreds of pounds. Sasquatch researchers describe them as nocturnal, elusive creatures that prefer isolation. They may travel in family groups or alone, and survive as omnivores favoring covered or wooded areas. Eyewitness accounts span across North Frank, also a member of the Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization, the journey began 10 years ago. Frank discovered a set of large, peculiar footprints while turkey hunting near Cripple Creek. “I didn’t know what to do with it,” he told the crowd April 1. So he called a man from academia who he’d seen on TV. Evidence of Sasquatch Jeff Meldrum, a professor of anatomy and anthropology at Idaho State University, connected Frank with a Colorado researcher. Frank has since changed from

America, as well as across the globe. Photographic and video evidence claiming to document Sasquatch sightings is limited and often disputed. The most acclaimed documentation of a sighting is the Patterson-Gimlin film shot in 1967. The short film shows a two-legged, ape-like creature walking across the frame and briefly glancing back at the camera. The film, although often criticized, has never been debunked. Source: The Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization a man hunting turkeys to a man hunting for clues about the elusive Bigfoot. Frank and his fellow researchers take frequent and extended camping trips searching for Sasquatch, often in the Steamboat Springs area and throughout southern Colorado. For Mark Taylor, also a Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization member, the work has largely consisted of helping a Pueblo family explain strange behavior in and around their ranch. The activity has gone on for SEE SASQUATCH, P26

Dr. Jeff Meldrum, a professor of anatomy and anthropology at Idaho State University, has collected about 300 Sasquatch footprint castings in his lab. COURTESY PHOTO

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Denver Auto Show roars into downtown More than 500 new vehicles will be on display for car buffs BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The ever-popular Camp Jeep returns to the Denver Auto Show to allow show attendees the experience of extreme off-roading on the show floor. Professional drivers will roll Jeep models over rocks, climb hills and clear obstacles that demonstrate the vehicles’ abilities in traction, ground clearance, maneuverability and articulation. COURTESY PHOTO

“You’re welcome to sit in cars, pop the hoods, inspect the trunk and kick the tires,” said Tim Jackson, president and CEO of the Colorado Automobile Dealers. At the Denver Auto Show, through 6 p.m. on April 9, you can admire — in some cases, drive — and certainly dream at the Colorado Convention Center. More than 500 new vehicles of all kinds will be on display, including the popular Camp Jeep, which will be demonstrated on a rough course by professional drivers. Drive new models in downtown

Denver. Test-drive vehicles are provided by Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat, Ford, Mazda, Ram and Toyota (during daylight hours only). Three dozen exhibiting manufacturers will be featured, as well as examples of the world’s most expensive vehicles: Aston Martin, Bentley, Lamborghini and Maserati. Another sort of dream car: NASCAR race cars will also be displayed, including Furniture Row Racing’s Martin Truex Jr.’s # 78, winner of the Sprint Cup Series 400 at Chicagoland Speedway last September. A marketplace for accessories offers custom wheels and rims, vehicle wraps, audio and video systems and more … April 7, is Hispanic Entertainment Day and from 4 to 8 p.m., attendees can celebrate Hispanic culture, take a salsa lesson, and enjoy live music with Telemundo at the auto show stage.

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years, he told audience members. One ranch owner, who grew up on the ranch, told researchers she saw a Sasquatch on their land as a young girl. Today, her grandchildren say they sometimes see a large creature peering through the home’s windows at night. Among other sightings, the family also finds large footprints along the river near their home. Footprints are the key for Meldrum, whose research focuses on the evolution of bipedalism in early hominids and humans. More simply put, he studies how people evolved

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into two-legged walking creatures. “When it comes to footprints, I’m an anatomist,” he said. He looks for where toes are jointed and the show of movement throughout a step in footprints. There’s a difference between tracks left by a living foot and a stiff wood foot, he said. A faculty member at Idaho State since 1993, he fell into Sasquatch hunting in 1996 after discovering footprints in Washington measuring about 15 inches in length. There were skin ridge patterns in the mud. Pressure ridges, tension cracks and dragging were all consistent with live tracks, he said. “These clearly weren’t made by somebody strapping on a pair of fake feet and stomping through the

mud,” he said. “I am convinced —I do think that these creatures exist.” He estimated the animal may have been 7 feet tall and weighing near 400 pounds. Today, he’s amassed approximately 300 castings of Sasquatch footprints from across the globe in his lab. Satiating curiosity Sasquatch researchers still debate whether Bigfoot is more ape-like or human-like, he said. Their descent is also unknown. Perhaps they are relics of the early hominids, perhaps not. These are merely some of the answers researchers like Frank and Taylor hope to answer. Proceeds from the event at First

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Golden eagles return to nest on Douglas County trail Portion of Wildcat Mountain and East-West trails close to protect nesting site

DID YOU KNOW? Golden eagles generally live in rural areas with vast, natural landscape. They typically eat small mammals and fish. The birds reach 26 to 40 inches in length and have a wingspan of 5 feet 11 inches to 7 feet 8 inches. Breeding pairs typically stay together for life, returning to the site of the same nest for years.

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Hikers who planned on flocking to Douglas County to hike Wildcat Mountain this spring should probably leave it to the birds: A nest of golden eagles is closing down a onemile section of the East-West Regional Trail and the Wildcat Mountain Trail. The nesting birds are most likely the same pair that has frequented the trails for the past seven years, said Mark Giebel, Backcountry Wilderness area director for the Highlands Ranch Community Association. “It is rare for them to be nesting near an urban area like this,” Giebel said. Although Golden eagles are not listed as a threatened or endangered species, a federal act requires protection of their nesting areas. Enacted in 1940, the Golden and Bald Eagle Protection Act criminally penalizes a person who takes, harms, possesses, sells, purchases, exports or imports any bald or golden eagle alive, dead or in any part. Penalties can be up to a $100,000 fine and one year of imprisonment. Every bird has an area in which it feels its nest is safe, said Justin Olson, district wildlife manager at Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Golden eagles, he said, are especially sensitive, meaning that a one-mile buffer zone is a necessity. “Raptor nests are definitely something that we make a priority when it comes to development — and when it comes to urbanization as a whole,” Olson said. “Some species are more sensitive than others, especially dur-

Golden eagles are nesting on Wildcat Mountain this year, shutting down a mile of the trail system. The same eagles have nested in the area since 2011. PHOTOS COURTESY OF DENNIS AND LIBBY PRICE ing nesting season. Golden eagles are especially sensitive.” Wildcat Mountain, which sits south of McArthur Ranch Road and Monarch Boulevard in the HRCA Backcountry Open Space near Highlands Ranch and Lone Tree, is a historic golden eagle nesting site. So the community association knew a possibility existed, when the trails were being built, that the birds would nest there, even though they usually leave when human populations encroach on their habitat. If the nest, usually holding between one to three eggs, is successful, the trail will be closed through either July or August, until the chicks fly away. Nests are considered successful when a young eagle reaches maturity and can leave. A detour around the nesting area, running parallel to the trail, is available for hikers seeking to continue their trek. The trail closure starts near Rocky Heights Middle School, 11033 Monarch Blvd. in Lone Tree, and extends south a mile. But the nest has failed the past few years because of natural occurrences such as bad weather and nest

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Auditions for ‘Sing!’: 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 11 at Spotlight Performing Arts Center, 6328 E. County Line Road, Unit 102, Highlands Ranch. Show is for ages 6-18 years. Class runs 15 weeks and teaches acting, dance and vocal techniques while preparing a full-length musical production. Classes take place from 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesdays. Performances in August. Go to www. spotlightperformers.com or call 720-44-DANCE for information and tuition rates. Shakesfest 2017: 7 p.m. April 18-22 and 1 p.m. April 22 at Castle View High School. Castle View Theatre Company will perform “Much Ado About Nothing” and “William Shakespeare’s Star Wars.” Shakesfest hopes to promotoe Shakespeare in the community while providing high quality theater. Tickets available at ShowTix4u.com. ‘Don Quixote’: 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, April 22 at the Performing Arts Complex at Pinnacle Charter School, 1001 W. 84th Ave., Federal Heights. Presented by Denver Ballet Theatre, Centennial. Discounted tickets available through April 1; use code EARLYBIRD. Go to www.denverballettheatreacademy.com for tickets and information. ‘The Robber Bridegroom’: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays, through Sunday, April 30, with an additional show at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 15, at Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main St., Littleton. The musical follows a rascally robber of the woods as he courts the only daughter of the richest planter in the country. The proceedings go awry, however, thanks to a case of doublemistaken identity. Tickets available at the box office, by calling 303-794-2787 or online at townhallartscenter.org/robberbridegroom.

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Sunday Serenade: 1-3 p.m. Sunday, April 9 at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Enjoy the music of a violin duet. No registration required; contact 303-791-7323 or DCL.org.

this week’s TOP FIVE Basically Brass Concert: 2 p.m. Saturday, April 8 at Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St., Littleton. For tickets and information, go to www.coloradowindensemble.org or http://www.coloradowindensemble. org/event/basically-brass-with-rockymountain-brassworks-in-littleton/. World War I Exhibit Opening: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 8, at the Castle Rock Museum, 420 Elbert St., Castle Rock. WWI re-enactors in uniform will display their collections of memorabilia. Exhibit honors the 100th anniversary of the United States’ involvement in WWI. Call 303-814-3164 or go to www.castlerockhistoricalsociety.org. Douglas County School District: The Next Four Years: 3 p.m. Sunday, April 9 at the Castle Pines Library, 360 Village Square Lane; and 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 13 at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Join Douglas County Parents in a conversation about the state of our school district and why the 2017

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Outdoor Garden Totem Workshop: 7-8 p.m. Friday, April 7; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, April 8-9; and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 15. Stephanie Wilson Thomas and Julie Vincelette lead the workshop. Participants will learn about the design process, start to sketch and design their totems, and talk about how to assemble the pieces on day one. On the second and third days, learn hand-building skills and sculpt beads to form the totem. Participants will decorate the beads and assemble the sculptures on the final day. Class size limited; call 303-669-4576 or email smwthomas64@gmail. com to register and find out class location. Animation Show of Shows: April 7-14 at the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, 7301 S. Santa Fe Drive, Unit 850, Littleton. Featuring 17 new animated shorts from 11 countries. Tickets available at https://drafthouse.com/ denver/tickets/the-18th-annualanimation-show-of-shows/ tickets/0401_55741. Go to www. animationshowofshows.org Poetry in Emotion: 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 8 at the Douglas County Libraries branch in Louviers, 7885 Louviers Blvd.

Board of Education election is important to the future of the district and to you. Go to www. douglascountyparents.com, or contact jason@douglascountyparents.com or amy@ douglascountyparents.com. Renaissance Festival Auditions: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 9 at 409-F S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Become part of Colorado’s most exciting and interactive show. Set an appointment by emailing John Bryan at 2JABryan@gmail.com. Recording Your Family History: 1-3 p.m. Tuesday, April 11, at Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 6400 S. University Blvd., Centennial. Author and family historian Ron Ross developed an oral history technique when he recorded the life stories of his now-deceased parents. He will share his work and demonstrate his methods. Preview his method at www.recordyourfamilyhistory.com. Contact Bob Jenkins, president, at ColumbineGenealogy@ gmail.com. Go to www.ColumbineGenealogy.com.

Drop in to create your own poetic masterpiece. Great for all ages. No registration required. Contact 303-791-7323 or DCL.org. Elizabeth Arts Survey: Community and civic leaders are exploring the potential for new, affordable art space to be built in Elizabeth. Everyone involved in the arts, cultural and creative communities is asked to take the Elizabeth Arts Survey. The survey closes April 10. Go to www.elizabethartsurvey.org.

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Lenten Fish Fry: 4-6:30 p.m. Fridays in Lent except Good Friday (through April 7) at Ave Maria Catholic Church, Parker. Knights of Columbus serve fried fish, baked fish or nuggets, along with cole slaw, fried or baked potato, mac and cheese, and dinner rolls. Iced tea, lemonade and coffee are free. Take out and drive through are available. Sanfeng Taiji and Kung Fu Expo: 2-5 p.m. Sunday, April 9 at Rocky Mountain Movement, 4380 S. Federal Blvd., Englewood. A free Taiji workshop is planned from 9-10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 8. Potluck food and drink on Sunday; bring something tasty and/or healthy. Learn Taiji meditation and experience poetry in motion. Contact 720-244-3927 or rmmenglewood@gmail.com.

Teddy Roosevelt and the Rough Riders: 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 11 at Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. Awardwinning historian and author Mark Lee Gardner will talk about Teddy Roosevelt, the courageous Rough Riders and the Battle of San Juan Hill. Copies of his book, “Rough Riders,” will be available for purchase and signing. Call 303795-3961. The Supreme Court: 12:30-1:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 11 at Tattered Cover, 7301 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. The unexpected death of Antonin Scalia has created one of the most charged political events in a generation. Join Active Minds to examine the dynamics surrounding filling a vacancy on the highest court in the land. Call 303-470-7050. The Age of the Vikings: 3-4 p.m. Wednesday, April 12, at RiverPointe, 5225 S. Prince St., Littleton. Join Active Minds as we

trace the rise and fall of the Age of the Vikings. We will describe their origins in Scandinavia and how they extended their reach into Europe, North America, and beyond. Call 303-797-0600 to RSVP. Kids’ Zone: 4-5 p.m. Thursday, April

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13, at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Join the Colorado Ballet dance troupe in doing creative dance movement. For kids in grades 2-6. No registration required; contact 303-791-7323 or DCL.org.

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s M q b c h Birding Insights Workshops: 1-4 s p.m. Saturday, April 15 (Backyard Bird Feeding in Spring and v Summer); and Saturday, May 13, m time TBD (Spring Migration), at d Audubon Nature Center, 11280 S. c Waterton Road, Littleton. Register e at http://www.denveraudubon. c org/event/. Workshops give adults and teens birding knowledge and tips, including techniques for identification, food preferences, life cycle and more. Family Tree Maker Software: 9:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 18, at Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 6400 S. University Blvd., Centennial. Professional genealogist Deena Coutant presents the final part of a three-part series on this genealogy software program. No registration required. Contact Bob Jenkins, president, at ColumbineGenealogy@gmail.com. Go to www.ColumbineGenealogy.com.

Identifying Old Photos: 1-3 p.m. Tuesday, April 18, at Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 6400 S. University Blvd., Centennial. Kirsten Canfield, multimedia librarian for Arapahoe Libraries, provides tips on searching for clues that could help date an image or identify the people or locale. Contact Bob Jenkins, president, at ColumbineGenealogy@gmail.com. Go to www.ColumbineGenealogy. com.

Broken Tee Women’s 18-Hole Saturday Golf Club: play on Saturday mornings; season starts in April. Broken Tee Golf Course is at 2101 W. Oxford Ave., Englewood. Good for working women and mothers. Contact BTWSGC@aol.com ROAD CarFit for Seniors: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month through September, at Dahlia Campus for Health and Wellbeing, 3401 Eudora St., Denver. 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month through September, at AAA-Colorado Southglenn, 700 S. University Blvd., Centennial. Presented by the Reaching Older Adults Program, the 20-minute checkup is free but registration is requested. Call 303-991-5740 for an appointment. 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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NORTON FROM PAGE 12

that I love you. And I will see you on Friday.” His son leaped out of his bed and said, “Wait dad. Where are you going?” Mike told his son that it would be a quick trip to Atlanta and he would be back in a couple of days. Mike’s son came over to him and hugged him, told him he loved him, and that he would see him in a couple of days. Now this may seem appropriate and very normal for many of us, and in my heart of hearts I hope that open displays of love and affection are more common for all of you than the rare exception. But anyone who has raised children through the teenage years

understands that sometimes they begin to move from wanting to hold hands and hugging to becoming a little less demonstrative in their love for us. It doesn’t mean that they don’t love us, it is usually just a phase that comes and goes for a few years. And when it comes back, the feeling is just so wonderful and amazing. And as spoken by a parent, me, I also believe that our children love and appreciate the strong bond and reconnection of affection as they mature. The look on Mike’s face and tone in his voice told me how much he sincerely appreciated the hug his son had given him that night. And I have known Mike for several years, so I was very happy for him and enjoyed the story as if I was remembering the hugs from my own children the days when I would have to travel when they

were younger. How many times, though, do we have the best of intentions to stop long enough to hug our friends or families and let them know just how much we love them and appreciate them. A hug is so simple, yet so very powerful. And too many times in the rush and crush of life or in our self-created urgency we may sometimes just say a quick goodbye, or give them a see you later, maybe even just wave as we walk out the door. I encourage you to stop and reflect the next time you are about to leave your home for a trip to the grocery store, headed out for work, or if you are leaving on vacation or a business trip and remember to just give those you love a hug, a kiss or a handshake. Let them know how you sincerely feel about them, and just how much you

appreciate them. I mean we all find a way to pet the dog on our way out, but do we take that same care and attention with our family? So how about you? Are you so busy, too busy, to stop and say a proper goodbye or goodnight? Or maybe pressed for time in the morning to say a proper good morning as we want to get on the road or check that all-important email? I would love to hear all about it at gotonorton@gmail.com. And when we can remember that our attention to our family and friends when we leave is just as important to them as it is painful for us when we leave, it really will be a better than good week. Michael Norton is a resident of Castle Rock, the former president of the Zig Ziglar Corp., a strategic consultant and a business and personal coach.

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Will panel dig idea of boys volleyball?

Heritage catcher Casey Opitz is a switch hitter, which could benefit him as he moves on because it could keep him in the lineup longer. Coaches sometimes pinch hit for a right-handed hitting catcher. Opitz started switch hitting when he was a youngster and can face either a right-handed or left-handed pitcher. JIM BENTON

Catchers must keep firm grip on game Position demands mental toughness, strong rapport with pitchers BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The position of catcher is not easy on the body. Players take their lumps with foul tips, flung bats and plays at home plate with a base runner charging toward them. And, of course, there’s the squatting catchers must do, keeping their knees bent with torso low to the ground to receive pitches. But sometimes, the hardest part of being a catcher has nothing to do with blocking a ball in the dirt, throwing out a runner trying to steal a base or catching a foul ball.

It’s the mental side of the game. Catchers have to be leaders — and sometimes, psychologists for their teammates on the mound. “The toughest thing about catching is the pitchers,” Lakewood senior catcher Casey O’Neill said. “Everyone is different and you have to handle each one differently. Oh, for sure, you have to be a psychologist. “Some guys, you have to go out there and tell them jokes, some guys you have to tell them they’re all right, and some guys you have to go out there and tell them straight that they are (playing poorly).” Mountain Vista coach Ron Quintana, a former catcher, said catchers need to be intelligent and able to immerse themselves in the game. “For any catcher, whether it’s high school or college, you are always looking for someone who is

going to be a leader, very vocal,” he said. “So you are looking for someone who can make good choices and good decisions.” Heritage senior Casey Opitz, who has signed to play at the University of Arkansas, is one of the area’s top catchers. But even he says controlling what others do on the diamond is often difficult. “You pretty much have to know where everybody has to go before they do,” he said. “That’s the hardest part. When it gets to the seventh inning, runner on third, blocking the ball is just instinct stuff, stuff you work on. But the mental stuff is probably the hardest part.” Some high school catchers can call which pitches the player on the mound throws — and Opitz is one of them. “It’s basically a mind game, “ SEE CATCHERS, P31

STANDOUT PERFORMERS Jamie Tatum, soccer, junior, Rock Canyon: She accounted for half the Jaguars’ scoring with three goals in the 6-1 win over Douglas County on March 30. Casey Optiz, baseball, senior, Heritage; He went 3-for-3, drove in two runs, scored a run and stole a base in the Eagles’ 12-4 triumph over Sunset of Portland, Oregon.

Katherine Stanley, soccer, junior, ThunderRidge: She scored the overtime goal that gave the Grizzles a 1-0 win over rival Mountain Vista on March 28. Colin Munro, lacrosse, senior, Mountain Vista: He tallied three goals and added two assists in the Golden Eagles’ 14-3 victory over Rock Canyon on March 28. Aubree Martinez, soccer, sophomore, Chaparral: In the Wolverines’ 6-1 win

over Castle View on March 30, Martinez scored twice and had an assist. Colorado Community Media selects five athletes from high schools in the south metro area each week as “Standout Performers.” Preference is given to athletes making their debut on the list. To nominate an athlete, contact Jim Benton at jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com

STANDOUT PERFORMERS are five athletes named from south metro area high schools. Preference is given to those making their debut on the list. To nominate an athlete, contact Jim Benton at jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com

oys volleyball, currently a club sport, is set to serve up another attempt to the Colorado High School Activities Association to sanction the sport. The CHSAA Equity Committee didn’t endorse sanctioning boys volleyball during its JanuOVERTIME ary meeting, but the Colorado Boys High School Volleyball Association will make another bid to become a sanctioned sport at the April 20 Legislative Council meeting. One of the fears of adding another boys sport is that schools could become Jim Benton out of compliance with Title IX. The federal law passed in 1972 mandates equal opportunities for sports participation for male and female athletes. “This is the third time it’s been up for vote and of all the times before I believe this has the best chance,” CBHSVA president Mike Prusinowski said. “It all comes down to the Legislative Council vote. If the Equity Committee would have said yes, I would have been extremely sure we would have the votes. Now, I am hopeful for them.” The Equity Committee ruling is a barricade but not a full veto. CHSAA bylaws require the Legislative Council to weight the Equity Committee’s recommendation in their decision-making process. In a CHSAA survey last November, 258 schools responded and 93 — or 36 percent — said they would start a boys volleyball team. Another 107 schools support sanctioning boys volleyball, though they wouldn’t initially field a team. Overall, about 55 percent of schools said they could add boys volleyball and maintain compliance with Title IX. “It’s not an equity issue and they can’t make it one because 143 schools have said they could maintain compliance,” said CBHSVA board member Scott Siegfried, a representative for Cherry Creek. “The next question CHSAA asks is do we have officials? The president of the officials association of Colorado said we have plenty of officials. Then it becomes a money issue, and the fact the gyms, the nets, the balls already exist… I’ve been working hard to reach the $40,000 mark that I will donate to CHSAA through private donors. So, in essence, the first season could be free. “We have a good case. I think I’ve answered every question single question anybody would ask so I feel good about that but this is a democratic process, people can vote and that will be what it is.” There are 50 club teams this season in the CBHSVA, with 600 participants playing in 3A and 5A. The clubs are co-op teams, with players coming from around the school districts. For instance, Cherry Creek has five teams, two 5A and three 3A, with players coming from all district schools. Of the south, west and north metro schools that responded to the CHSAA survey, those that would field teams if boys SEE BENTON, P31

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Freshman girls play big roles in Ponderosa, Lutheran soccer Young teams bring potential and growing pains to field BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Ponderosa senior Maddie Gabel embraces the challenge of being a leader at soccer while Lutheran coach Jim Pereira is hoping to watch senior leadership finally surface later this season on his soccer team. Both Ponderosa and Lutheran have been playing with several freshmen on the varsity. “We have seven or eight freshman up for varsity and one sophomore so we’re a pretty young team,” noted Gabel after the Mustangs’ 10-0 victory over the Lions on March 27 at Lutheran. “So they kind of look to our senior leadership. We have five seniors who have been here for at least three years on varsity so that’s good leadership to have. “It’s definitely a good feeling to be a leader and something I’ve been working for all high school to be a captain. It feels good that coach has placed some leadership on me and three other seniors on the team that are captains.”

Lutheran’s Ally Tripp (9) protects herself as Ponderosa’s Myah Thornhill (16) kicks the ball away during the non-league soccer game March 27 at Lutheran. The Mustangs won. 10-0. JIM BENTON Pereira is in his first year as the Lions’ girls soccer coach and hopes to have seniors Madi Mooney and Morgan Walker, both recovering from surgeries and injuries, cleared to play soon. Last season’s top scorer Abigail Justice is out for the season after suffering an ACL injury in basketball. “That’s a lot of talent we are missing and we are forcing freshmen into kind of having

to figure it out,” said Pereira. “I know we will and know we have great things ahead of us. So we have a lot of youth on the field. It’s good for the future but there’s growing pains with that.” Ponderosa, a Class 4A school, took a 3-0 record into its Continental League opener against Chaparral on March 28 but lost 1-0. The Mustangs played Highlands

Ranch March 30 and finished a busy week with a non-league game April 1 against SkyView Academy. “We going to play some teams a little stronger so we will see how we can do,” said Pondo coach Jim Engels. “We’re going to surprise people. We do have a lot better team. Last year we couldn’t score. We have some girls that can score this year and this

team has a lot of speed.” Lutheran, a Class 3A school, saw its record fall to 2-3 after the loss to Ponderosa but the Lions have played three 5A teams and two 4A teams. The Lions open 3A Region 6 play on April 4 and the top three teams in the CHSAANow.com 3A poll are members of the 3A Region 6 League. The Ratings Percentage Index used to qualify teams for post-season plays often forces schools to adjust non-league schedules, since the RPI is based largely on strength of schedules. “We’re playing bigger schools trying to prepare for our league because our league is really, really good,” added Pereira. “We have a young team but we beat two 5A schools that have 2,500 kids but then we’ve got beat 10-0 twice. So you get this wide range of starting consistency. “We lose 10-0 but it doesn’t affect us much from a standings standpoint. So from an RPI perspective it helps but I wish there was more of a balance. I don’t want to schedule giant schools to get seeded better. When you are a school like us and go play Cherokee Trail, a school that is top five in 5A, there’s almost a level to some degree of putting some kids at risk. A tiny freshman against some Division I kids. There’s a medium somewhere in there that is healthy.”

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Opitz said. “You play chess with the hitter. You have to know what pitches are working for that pitcher that day, you’ve got to know what the hitter is not seeing well, and kind of mixing those two. Then when he comes up the second time, he’ll kind of be guessing a little bit because of what he saw the first at-bat, then you have to throw the opposite of what he’s thinking.” Optiz’s teammate, standout junior pitcher Riley Egloff, appreciates the input from his catcher. “I love when a catcher comes up to you and knocks some sense into you or tells you that you need to get your head straight,” Egloff said. “Once there is someone to come out and calm you down, it’s great.” Northglenn coach Cameron Tallman pitched at the University of Northern Colorado and also knows the value of a good catcher. “You have to have trust in your catcher to throw the right pitch, do the right things and be able to throw a ball in the dirt and be comfortable and trust that he will block the ball,” he said.

volleyball sanctioning is approved are Cherry Creek, Heritage, Valor Christian, Northglenn, Ralston Valley, D’Evelyn, Pomona, Faith Christian, Holy Family and numerous schools in the Douglas County School District.

Westminster senior Miguel Palos likes being a catcher because ‘you are part of the whole game and you’re the leader of the whole game.’ JIM BENTON Westminster’s Miguel Palos, one of the top catchers in the East Metro League, said it’s important to be able to calm a pitcher down and tell him to throw strikes. That just comes with the terrain behind home plate. “You are part of the whole

game,” Palos said. “You’re the leader of the whole game.” The ultimate impact of a topnotch catcher can often be seen in a pitcher’s statistics, Heritage coach Scott Hormann said. “A great catcher,” he said, “makes a mediocre pitcher great.”

ThunderRidge hires from within Doug Nisenson probably hums the melody of the Michigan fight song, which ThunderRidge has adopted as its fight song, in his sleep. Nisenson, a ThunderRidge graduate who played football from 2002-05 for the Grizzlies, is the new football coach at ThunderRidge. He replaces Joe Johnson, who is leaving to coach at Cherokee Trail. After coaching stints in Arizona and North Carolina, Nisenson has been on the ThunderRidge coaching staff since 2013. He was the defensive coordinator last season. Jim Benton is a sports writer for Colorado Community Media. He has been covering sports in the Denver area since 1968. He can be reached at jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia. com or at 303-566-4083.

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Other schools projected to be under-utilized by the 202122 school year are: Northeast Intermediate and Sierra Middle School in Parker, Trailblazer Elementary in Highlands Ranchand Castle Rock Middle School. In addition, a change made by the school district in how money is distributed among its schools will see more money available for elementary schools, but less for middle and high schools.

AGING FROM PAGE 13

for future Coloradans. SAPGA has put together eight overall goals as well as a list of recommendations, by working through a committee structure. These goals describe the

In the past, all schools paid the same average amount for a teacher, calculated using his or her salary, plus benefits and retirement contributions. Now, rather than using the districtwide average, that amount will be differentiated among the elementary, middle schools and high schools. Because elementary teachers cost the district less, those schools would be able to hire more people with the same amount of money, district officials said. Middle school and high school teachers, however, are more expensive to hire. Each school in the district sets its own budget based on

the funds that are available each year.

SAPGA vision and both Jim and I encourage everyone to go take a look at www.colorado. gov/agingstrategy for more detailed information. The website includes the work of the planning group, links to research and statistics, the committee and group members, meeting schedules and a way to sign up to receive

email updates. There is much still to be done, and the more we know, the better we will all be able to participate in creating an amazing future for us all!

What lies ahead? The district continues to look for more money for school programs and increases in teacher pay, DCSD spokesman Randy Barber said. “We’re waiting to see what the state budget is in a few weeks and hoping we can meet more needs at the school level,” Barber said. However, concerns about money are unlikely to dissipate. “We have buildings that need help in terms of capital

Katy Carpenter is a district manager for Home Helpers Home Care. She can be reached at KatyC@homehelpershomecare.

investment,” Barber said. “We have programs we want to make sure stay strong for students. And, we know that there’s growth on the horizon, and we want to make sure we’re prepared for that.” The Douglas County community rejected a $200 million bond issue in 2011 that would have gone toward building three new schools in Castle Rock and Parker and a $29 million mill levy override that would have provided funding for instructional expenses and pay-for-performance for teachers. In 2008, voters defeated a $395 million bond issue and

a $17 million mill levy override to support building new schools, improving student achievement, recruiting and retaining the workforce and improving the district’s technological advances in the face of expanded enrollment. District officials and school board members have broached the subject of a new tax request in recent months with the timeline gravitating toward a 2018 ballot measure. Said Wise: “We need to engage our Douglas County community with the financial challenges of the school district and the value of a quality school district.”

com. Jim Riesberg is the chair for Strategic Action Planning Group on Aging (SAPGA) and a former state representative. Please join the Seniors Council of Douglas County on May 4, 2017 at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 9203 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch, CO 80126. Networking begins at 8:45

a.m., followed by the monthly meeting from 9-11 a.m. The May topic is an overview of the Colorado Strategic Action Planning Group on Aging. There will also be an opportunity to speak out about senior needs in Douglas County during the Community Conversation portion of the meeting. Questions? Please email dcseniorlife@douglas.co.us.

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floors, has been renovated, and in 2003 I added a room. I swapped all of the broomstick trees with real trees, added yard sculptures, and made it look fine on the outside. I have done the same thing on the inside. Paintings are all over the place, stacked and leaning. It looks like a storeroom. It’s unconventional, agreeable, and suitable for the likes of me. If the walls could talk. There have been girlfriends and drunks and dogs and disagreements and quarrels and “The best part of breaking up is when you’re making up,” and hearing songs for the first time that still get to me, and mischief, and answering the phone when my sister called. She was kneeling next to my

father in a hospital room in Rochester, Michigan. A sheet had just been placed over my father’s head. Things like that. The house just stands here and takes it all, and it’s always there the next day, after sour times, and sour inaugurations. It’s a good friend. It’s not Architectural Digest by the ocean. It’s a tract house with some kind of composite sideboards and no pillars or gables. I couldn’t wait to get out of that apartment in Goleta, or that Tuff Shed house in Aurora (1980-93). The quote about paradise was one of Malala Yousafzai’s. She is only 19, but very wise. This is home, finally, after all of those other addresses. That’s what they were: addresses. Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast.net.

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Notices

Parker Chronicle 37

7April 7, 2017

Public Notices PUBLIC NOTICE

Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2017-0014

Public Trustees PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2017-0003 To Whom It May Concern: On 1/5/2017 2:24:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: CYNTHIA R. HASKELL Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR PATHWAYS LENDING SOLUTIONS, LLC, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WILMINGTON TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE STRUCTURED ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-1 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 11/16/2004 Recording Date of DOT: 12/7/2004 Reception No. of DOT: 2004124257 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $933,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $897,159.40

Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Borrower's failure to make timely payments as required under the Evidence of Debt and Deed of Trust. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

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

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 16, CENTENNIAL RANCH, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO

Which has the address of: 7285 Sagebrush Drive , 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, May 10, 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: 3/16/2017 Last Publication: 4/13/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 1/5/2017 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: NICHOLAS H. SANTARELLI Colorado Registration #: 46592 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: Attorney File #: 16-013426

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website : http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2017-0003 First Publication: 3/16/2017 Last Publication: 4/13/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2017-0012

PUBLIC NOTICE Public Trustees

Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2017-0012 To Whom It May Concern: On 1/19/2017 1:35:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: JEREMY GRAYSON AND CORTNEY GRAYSON Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR IMORTGAGE.COM, INC., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: MIDFIRST BANK Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 4/25/2008 Recording Date of DOT: 5/20/2008 Reception No. of DOT: 2008035925 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $398,742.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $480,892.35 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Borrower's failure to make timely payments as required under the Evidence of Debt and Deed of Trust. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 49, VILLAGES OF PARKER FILING NO. 26B, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 22983 Allendale Avenue , 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, May 10, 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: 3/16/2017 Last Publication: 4/13/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 1/20/2017 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: NICHOLAS H. SANTARELLI Colorado Registration #: 46592 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: Attorney File #: 17-014055 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2017-0012 First Publication: 3/16/2017 Last Publication: 4/13/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2017-0014 To Whom It May Concern: On 1/19/2017 4:24:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: LAUREEN M. BENT AND EARL BENT

To Whom It May Concern: On 1/19/2017 4:24:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Public Trustees

Original Grantor: LAUREEN M. BENT AND EARL BENT Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR WILMINGTON FINANCE, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR MFRA TRUST 2014-2 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 1/15/2007 Recording Date of DOT: 1/26/2007 Reception No. of DOT: 2007007956 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $204,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $205,880.92 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. *LOAN MODIFICATION AGREEMENT EFFECTIVE JANUARY 6, 2015 THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 41, BLOCK 1, SADDLEBROOK SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO Which has the address of: 21861 Saddlebrook 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, May 10, 2017, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended. If you believe that your lender or servicer has failed to provide a single point of contact (38-38103.1 CRS) or they are still pursuing foreclosure even though you have submitted a completed loss mitigation application or you have been offered and have accepted a loss mitigation option (38-38-103.2 CRS), you may file a complaint with the Colorado Attorney General (720-508-6006) or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (855-411-2372) or both. However, the filing of a complaint in and of itself will not stop the foreclosure process. First Publication: 3/16/2017 Last Publication: 4/13/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 1/20/2017 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: NICHOLE WILLIAMS Colorado Registration #: 49611 1199 BANNOCK STREET, DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 350-3711 Fax #: Attorney File #: 00000006550081 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee webs ite: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2017-0014 First Publication: 3/16/2017 Last Publication: 4/13/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2017-0016 To Whom It May Concern: On 1/19/2017 4:32:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: MATTHEW N. GAGNON AND STEPHAINE L. GAGNON Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRON-

PUBLIC NOTICE

Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2017-0016

Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2017-0040

To Whom It May Concern: On 2/9/2017 4:01:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the To Whom It May Concern: On 1/19/2017 Notice of Election and Demand relating to the 4:32:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee Deed of Trust described to be recorded in To advertise your public notices call below 303-566-4100 caused the Notice of Election and Demand relatDouglas County. ing to the Deed of Trust described below to be Original Grantor: DAVID J SMITH, recorded in Douglas County. STACY M N SMITH Original Grantor: MATTHEW N. GAGNON Original Beneficiary: AND STEPHAINE L. GAGNON WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONCurrent Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS IC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING FARGO BANK, N.A. SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, FIRST Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 9/13/2005 MAGNUS FINANCIAL CORPORATION Recording Date of DOT: 9/26/2005 Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: FEDERAL Reception No. of DOT: 2005091658 NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION ("FANDOT Recorded in Douglas County. NIE MAE"), A CORPORATION ORGANIZED Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: AND EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE $247,165.00 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 8/4/2006 hereof: $253,322.51 Recording Date of DOT: 8/10/2006 Reception No. of DOT: 2006068697** Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are DOT Recorded in Douglas County. hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: trust have been violated as follows: the failure to $284,000.00 make timely payments required under said Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date Deed of Trust and the Evidence of Debt sehereof: $331,827.57 cured thereby.

Public Trustees

Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay monthly installments due Note Holder **This loan has been modified through a loan modification agreement effective 12/1/15.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 19, BLOCK 2 STROH RANCH FILING NUMBER 9F, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 41, THE VILLAGES OF PARKER FILING NO. 6B, FIRST AMENDMENT, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 22418 Quail Run Lane, Parker, CO 80138 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 10, 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: 3/16/2017 Last Publication: 4/13/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 1/20/2017 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: HOLLY RYAN Colorado Registration #: 32647 355 UNION BOULEVARD SUITE 250, LAKEWOOD, COLORADO 80228 Phone #: (303) 274-0155 Fax #: (303) 274-0159 Attorney File #: 16-914-29738 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on t he Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2017-0016 First Publication: 3/16/2017 Last Publication: 4/13/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2017-0040 To Whom It May Concern: On 2/9/2017 4:01:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: DAVID J SMITH, STACY M N SMITH Original Beneficiary: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS

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

Which has the address of: 12532 S Sopris Creek 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, May 31, 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: 4/6/2017 Last Publication: 5/4/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 2/10/2017 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: COURTNEY WRIGHT Colorado Registration #: 45482 7700 E. ARAPAHOE ROAD, SUITE 230 , CENTENNIAL, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: Fax #: Attorney File #: CO-17-761911-LL

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website : http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No. 2017-0040 First Publication: 4/6/2017 Last Publication: 5/4/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2017-0021 To Whom It May Concern: On 1/26/2017 3:19:00 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.

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Original Grantor: GARRY MCCULLEY AND LEEANNE BRESLIN Original Beneficiary: DECISION ONE MORTGAGE COMPANY, LLC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR MORGAN STANLEY ABS CAPITAL I INC. TRUST 2005HE3 MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-HE3 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 3/28/2005 Recording Date of DOT: 4/6/2005 Reception No. of DOT: 2005029872 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $169,600.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $146,513.27

Public Trustees

Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 8 COTTONWOOD, SUBDIVISION FILING NO. lOB, 1ST AMENDED, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 8737 Cloverleaf Circle , 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, May 17, 2017, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended. If you believe that your lender or servicer has failed to provide a single point of contact (38-38103.1 CRS) or they are still pursuing foreclosure even though you have submitted a completed loss mitigation application or you have been offered and have accepted a loss mitigation option (38-38-103.2 CRS), you may file a complaint with the Colorado Attorney General (720-508-6006) or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (855-411-2372) or both. However, the filing of a complaint in and of itself will not stop the foreclosure process. First Publication: 3/23/2017 Last Publication: 4/20/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 1/27/2017 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: DAVID A. SHORE Colorado Registration #: 19973 5347 S VALENTIA WAY SUITE 100, GREENWOOD VILLAGE, COLORADO 80111 Phone #: (303) 573-1080 Fax #: Attorney File #: 17-00013SH *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2017-0021 First Publication: 3/23/2017 Last Publication: 4/20/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2017-0026 To Whom It May Concern: On 1/26/2017 3:20:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: RICHARD T HOFFMAN AND MICHELLE M HOFFMAN AND RACHEL M HOFFMAN Original Beneficiary: WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 9/7/2007 Recording Date of DOT: 9/19/2007 Reception No. of DOT: 2007074541** DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $292,500.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $317,038.25 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: Violation of the Due on Transfer clause. **This loan has been modified through a Loan Modification Agreement effective date is February 01, 2013. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $292,500.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $317,038.25 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: Violation of the Due on Transfer clause. **This loan has been modified through a Loan Modification Agreement effective date is February 01, 2013.

Public Trustees

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 26, BLOCK 6, THE PINERY, FILING NO. 4, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 8804 E Mad River Rd , 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, May 17, 2017, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended. If you believe that your lender or servicer has failed to provide a single point of contact (38-38103.1 CRS) or they are still pursuing foreclosure even though you have submitted a completed loss mitigation application or you have been offered and have accepted a loss mitigation option (38-38-103.2 CRS), you may file a complaint with the Colorado Attorney General (720-508-6006) or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (855-411-2372) or both. However, the filing of a complaint in and of itself will not stop the foreclosure process. First Publication: 3/23/2017 Last Publication: 4/20/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 1/27/2017 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: TONI M. OWAN Colorado Registration #: 30580 355 UNION BOULEVARD SUITE 250, LAKEWOOD, COLORADO 80228 Phone #: (303) 274-0155 Fax #: (303) 274-0159 Attorney File #: 16-945-29723 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website : http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2017-0026 First Publication: 3/23/2017 Last Publication: 4/20/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2017-0030 To Whom It May Concern: On 2/6/2017 11:53:00 AM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: STEFANIE D. SVETLIK Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR U.S. BANK N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 3/16/2011 Recording Date of DOT: 3/21/2011 Reception No. of DOT: 2011018940 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $178,128.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $152,293.34 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 1, COTTONWOOD SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 6B, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO Which has the address of: 16396 Bluebell Place, Parker, CO 80134 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt se-

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 1, COTTONWOOD SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 6B, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO Which has the address of: 16396 Bluebell Place, Parker, CO 80134

Public Trustees NOTICE OF SALE

The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended. If you believe that your lender or servicer has failed to provide a single point of contact (38-38103.1 CRS) or they are still pursuing foreclosure even though you have submitted a completed loss mitigation application or you have been offered and have accepted a loss mitigation option (38-38-103.2 CRS), you may file a complaint with the Colorado Attorney General (720-508-6006) or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (855-411-2372) or both. However, the filing of a complaint in and of itself will not stop the foreclosure process. First Publication: 4/6/2017 Last Publication: 5/4/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 2/6/2017 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: NICHOLE WILLIAMS Colorado Registration #: 49611 1199 BANNOCK STREET , DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 350-3711 Fax #: Attorney File #: 00000006534804 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.d ouglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2017-0030 First Publication: 4/6/2017 Last Publication: 5/4/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Misc. Private Legals 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 - Shops at Robinson Ranch Association - Allen Land Surveying - Berg Hill Greenleaf & Ruscitti LLP as Registered Agent The Shops at Robinson Ranch Association Bob Jaster, President & CEO Robinson Brick Company a Colorado Corporation fka Robinson Brick and Tile Company - Capital Corporate Services Inc, Registered Agent The Shops at Robinson Ranch Association - Capitol Corporate Services Inc C/O Wolz Corporate USA Inc, Registered Agent - Capitol Corporate Services Inc - Capitol Corporate Services Inc, Registered Agent The Shops at Robinson Ranch Association - Capitol Corporate Services, Registered Agent The Shops at Robinson Ranch Association - Carol Baumgartner, Town Clerk Town of Parker - Carol Erwin C/O Capitol Corporate Services Inc - Cheryl M Roberts, Director Capitol Corporate Services Inc - Cheryl M Roberts, President Capitol Corporate Services Inc Cheryl M Roberts, Treasurer Capitol Corporate Services Inc - Delanie Case C/O Capitol Corporate Services Inc - Don Tjepkes Surveying - Don Tjepkes, a Duly Registered Professional Land Surveyor - FRHL LLC and UMB Bank CO NA Gayle Windle, Asst Secretary Capitol Corporate Services Inc aka Capitol Services Inc - Gloria Constantin C/O Berg Hill Greenleaf & Ruscitti LLP - Hunington Properties Inc - INA Group LLC - International Bank of Commerce - Jeff Samples, President International Bank of Commerce - John H Robinson, Director Capitol Corporate Services Inc - John H Robinson, Secretary Capitol Corporate Services Inc - John H Robinson, Vice President Capitol Corporate Services Inc - Jonathan A Lehmann, President Robinson Ranch Metropolitan District - Land Title - Land Title Guarantee Co - Mark C Licata, Registered Agent The Shops at Robinson Ranch Association - Mark Licata C/O Berg Hill Greenleaf & Ruscitti LLP - Mark Stuz, Registered Agent Robinson Brick Company - Mary Ann Quick C/O Capitol Corporate Services Mayor Town of Parker - Michael B Massey C/O Capitol corporate Services Inc - Michael P Allen, a duly registered land surveyor - Parker Water & Sanitation District - Planning Comission Town Of Parker - Preston Johnson C/O Berg Hill Greenleaf & Ruscitti LLP - Randy Lewis, Neighborhood Services Manager Town of Parker Robinson Brick Company, a Colorado Corpora-

Ranch Association - Mark Licata C/O Berg Hill Greenleaf & Ruscitti LLP - Mark Stuz, Registered Agent Robinson Brick Company - Mary Ann Quick C/O Capitol Corporate Services Mayor Town of Parker - Michael B Massey C/O Capitol corporate Services Inc - Michael P Allen, a duly registered land surveyor - Parker Water & Sanitation District - Planning Comission Town Of Parker - Preston Johnson C/O Berg Hill Greenleaf & Ruscitti LLP - Randy Lewis, Neighborhood Services Manager Town of Parker Robinson Brick Company, a Colorado Corporation fka Robinson Brick and Tile Company Robinson Ranch Metropolitan District - Sandy Aron of Spasco of Colordao LLC, Partner Sandy Aron, President Shops at Robinson Ranch Association a Colorado Non-Profit Corporation - Sandy P Aron, Member Spasco of Colorado LLC - Sanford P Aron, Manager Spasco of Colorado LLC, a Colorado Limited Liability Company - Sanford P Aron, Sole Manager of Spasco of Colorado LLC, a Colorado Limited Liability Company - Sanford P Aron, Sole Manager Spasco of Colorado LLC, a Colorado Limited Liability Company - Sanford P Aron, the Sole Manager of Spasco of Colorado LLC, a Colorado Limited Liability Company - Spasco Ltd, a Texas Limited Partnership aka Spasco Ltd - Spasco of Colorado LLC C/O Huntington Properties Inc - Spasco of Colorado LLC C/O Huntington Properties Inc aka Hunington Properties Inc - Spasco of Colorado LLC - Spasco of Colorado LLC, a Colorado Limited Liabiity Company - Suzanne Biesendorfer C/O Berg Hill Greenleaf & Ruscitti LLP - The Corporation Company - The Corporation Company, Registered Agent for US CorpWorks Inc - The Public Trustee of the County of Douglas State of Colorado - The Shops at Robinson Ranch Association a Colorado nonprofit corporation - The Shops at Robinson Ranch Association - Town Council of the Town of Parker - Town of Parker US Corpworks Inc, Registered Agent for Capitol Corporate Services Inc as Registered Agent for The Shops at Robinson Ranch Association Wolz Corporate USA Inc

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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 FRHL LLC and UMB Bank CO NA the following described real estate situate in the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, to wit: TRACT A ROBINSON RANCH 2 2ND AMEND 1.68 AM/L and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to FRHL LLC and UMB Bank CO NA. 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 The Shops At Robinson Ranch Association for said year 2012 That on the 20th day of June 2016 said FRHL LLC and UMB Bank CO NA assigned said certificate of purchase to INA Group LLC. That said INA Group LLC on the 4th day of January 2017 the present holder of said certificate, has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said real estate; That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said at 1:00 o’clock P.M., on the 13th day of July 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 30th day of March 2017 /s/ Diane A. Holbert County Treasurer of Douglas County Legal Notice No.: 930824 First Publication: March 30, 2017 Last Publication: April 13, 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 - Berg Hill Greenleaf & Ruscitti LLP - FRHL LLC and UMB Bank CO NA - INA Group LLC - Internantional Bank of Commerce Jeff Samples the President of International Bank of Commerce, a Texas Banking Association Jeff Samples, President C/O International Bank of Commerce - Johnathan A Lehmann, President Olde Town Metropolitan District - Land Title Guarantee Company - Main & Jordan LLC, A Colorado Limited Liability Company - Michael B Massey - Norman Dyer as Sole Manager of Main & Jordan LLC, a Colorado Limited Liability Company - Norman Dyer, Sole Manager - Olde Town Metropolitan District - Preston Johnson Sandy P Aron, Manager, Spasco of Colorado LLC - Sandy P Aron, Member, Spasco of Colorado LLC - Sanford P Aron, the Sole Manager of Spasco of Colorado LLC, a Colorado Limited Liability Company - Shops at Olde Town Association - Spasco of Colorado LLC - Spasco of Colorado LLC, a Colorado Limited Liability Company - Spasco, Ltd, a Texas limited partnership aka Spasco Ltd - The Cherry Creek Basin Authority - The Parker Water and Sanitation District - The Public Trustee of the County of Douglas, State of Colorado - The Shops at Olde Town Association - The Shops at Olde Town Association, a Colorado nonprofit corporation The Union Pacific Railway Company 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 FRHL LLC and UMB Bank CO NA the following described real estate situate in the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, to wit: TRACT O OLDE TOWN AT PARKER 1A 1ST AMEND 1.875 AM/L and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to FRHL LLC and UMB Bank

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TRACT O OLDE TOWN AT PARKER 1A 1ST AMEND 1.875 AM/L

and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to FRHL LLC and UMB Bank CO NA. 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 Shops at Olde Town Association for said year 2012

OCCUPANT - Anderson & Keil - Apollo Credit Agency Inc - Brittany D Vanwyck aka Brittany D Brame - Brittany Van Wyk, as Personal Representative of the Estate of Kevin A Vanwyk also known as Kevin Authur Vanwk, Kevin Vanwyk, Kevin A Van Wyk, Kevin Arthur Van Wyk and Kevin Van Wyk - Christopher Gerald Treece Registered Agent GRE Holdings - Christopher Sherman - County Court Jefferson County - Dianne E Bailey, Douglas County Public Trustee GRE Holdings LLC - GRE Holdings LLC C/O Jennifer Ostenson - Guaranty Bank and Trust Company - Jennifer Ostenson, Manager GRE Holdings LLC - Jennifer Ostenson, Senior Vice President of Guaranty Bank and Trust Company - Merlin J Rozenboom - Merlin J Rozenboom and Kevin A Van Wyk - Monique Dithun, Deputy Clerk - Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc aka MERS - Mortgage Solutions of Colorado - North American Title Company of Colorado - Public Trustee Douglas County Robert James Wilson - Robert James Wilson and Kindra Wilson - Sean Larkin - Sean Michael Larkin - Sean Michael Larkin, Registered Agent GRE Holdings LLC - Shana Kloek, Clerk of the Court - Sharon K Sherman and Chris Sherman - Sharon K Sherman et al - Stewart Title - Zsolt K Bessko C/O Jones & Keller PC Zsolt K Bessko Esq

LOTS 13 THRU 16 BLK 8 KELLEY TOWNSITE & THAT PART OF VACATED ROSE AVE ADJACENT TO PROPERTY BY 87-254 TOTAL ACREAGE 0.369 AM/L

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NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE 7April 7, 2017 AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED

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OCCUPANT - Beverley L Edwards AKA Beverly A Edwards - Beverly A Edwards aka Beverley L Edwards - Cheryl A Lane Clerk of Court - Cheryl A Lane Clerk of Court - Cheryl Cordert, for Troy B Parker Revenue Officer C/O Department of Treasury Internal Revenue Service - County Court Douglas County Colorado Dean E Edwards and Beverly A Edwards, As Joint Tenants - Dean Edwards AKA Dean E Edwards - Beverley L Edwards aka Beverly A Edwards and Dean Edwards aka Dean E Edwards - Department of Treasury Internal Revenue Service - FRHL LLC and UMB Bank Co NA - INA Group LLC - Kathleen Cone Deputy Clerk - Lorraine Joanne Bays - Lorraine Joanne Bays aka Lorraine J Bays - Roger D & Lori J Bays - Roger D Bays aka Roger Bays - Roger Dean Bays and Lorraine Joanne Bays - Transit Mix Concrete Co - Troy B Parker, Revenue Officer C/O Department of Treasury Internal Revenue Service

TR NE1/4SW1/4 15-9-70 CP 0150869 1 AM/L 288-533

That on the 20th day of June 2016 said FRHL LLC and UMB Bank CO NA assigned said certificate of purchase to INA Group LLC. That said INA Group LLC on the 4th day of January 2017 the present holder of said certificate, has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said real estate; That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said at 1:00 o’clock P.M., on the 29th day of June 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 23rd day of March 2017 /s/ Diane A. Holbert County Treasurer of Douglas County Legal Notice No.: 930791 First Publication: March 23, 2017 Last Publication: April 6, 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 - Arthur L Noble - Arthur L Noble in severality - Arturo Vera-Rojas C/O Castle Meadows Inc - BAC Home Loans Servicing LP Barbara J Van De Wege aka Barbara J Vandewege - Bradley J Clark - Bradley J Clark, a Tenant in Severality - Castle Meadows Inc Castle Meadows Inc aka Castle Meadows Inc, a California Corporation - Castle Stawiarski LLC, as Attorney in Fact for BAC Home Loans Servicing LP - Esperanza Giles-Ibarra - Esperanza Ibarra nka Esparanza Giles-Ibarra - Esperanza Ibarra nka Esparanza Giles-Ibarra and Jose I Ibarra - Esperanza Ibarra, as Attorney In Fact for Maragarita Woodman - Fannie Mae aka Federal National Mortgage Association - Fannie Mae aka Federal Nation Mortgage Association By Castle Stawiarski LLC as Attorney in Fact Federal National Mortgage Association - First American Heritage Title Company - First American Title Insurance Company - George Kennedy, Douglas County Public Trustee - Gilbert J Cramer - Heritage Title aka Heritage Title Company - Jan Knibbe, Division Vice President US Home Corporation, a Delaware Corporation - Jeanne H Van Volkenburgh, Personal Representative of the Estate of Richard G Van Volkenburgh aka Richard Greg Van Volkenburgh Jeanne H Vanvolkenburgh - Jeffrey H Whiton, Division President US Home Corporation, a Delaware Corporation - Jose I Ibarra and Esparanza Ibarra - Jose I Ibarra and Esperanza Ibarra, as joint tenants - Joseph P Givan and Carol Lee Gensemer - Joseph P Givan and Carol Lee Massie - Joseph P Given and Carol Lee Gensemer aka Carol Lee Massie aka Carol Lee Massie Given - Land Title Guarantee Company Lincoln Meadows Limted Partnership - Margarita Woodman - Meadows Metropolitan District No. 1 - Meadows Metropolitan Districts #1 through #8 - Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc. as nominee for American Brokers Conduit aka MERSCorp Holdings Inc - P Joseph Kaopinski, Vice President Castle Meadows Inc, a California Corporation - Patricia Vaughn, Assistant Secretary aka Pat Vaughn, Assistant Secretary Castle Meadows Inc, a California Corporation - Public Trustee, of Douglas County State of Colorado - Richard G Van Volkenburgh aka Richard G Vanvolkenburgh - Richard G Van Volkenburgh and Jeanne H Van Volkenburg as Husband and Wife - Robert F Conley and Rebecca D Lucero - Robert F Conley and Rebecca D Lucero nka Rebecca D Conley - State of Colorado, Department of Regulatory Agencies Division of Real Estate - Surveyor Compan-

a California Corporation - Patricia Vaughn, Assistant Secretary aka Pat Vaughn, Assistant Secretary Castle Meadows Inc, a California Corporation - Public Trustee, of Douglas County State of Colorado - Richard G Van Volkenburgh aka Richard G Vanvolkenburgh - Richard G Van Volkenburgh and Jeanne H Van Volkenburg as Husband and Wife - Robert F Conley and Rebecca D Lucero - Robert F Conley and Rebecca D Lucero nka Rebecca D Conley - State of Colorado, Department of Regulatory Agencies Division of Real Estate - Surveyor Companies, a Texas Corporation - Town of Castle Rock - US Home Corporation - US Home Corporation, a Delaware Corporation - Virginia I Cramer

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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 Maxon LLC the following described real estate situate in the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, to wit: LOT 33 BLK 6 FIRST REPLAT OF THE MEADOWS # 1 0.148 AM/L and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to Maxon LLC. 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 Arthur L Noble for said year 2012 That said Maxon LLC on the 3rd day of January 2017 the present holder of said certificate, has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said real estate; That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said at 1:00 o’clock P.M., on the 13th day of July 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 30th day of March 2017 /s/ Diane A. Holbert County Treasurer of Douglas County Legal Notice No.: 930820 First Publication: March 30, 2017 Last Publication: April 13, 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 - Lorraine Joanne Bays - Beverley L Edwards aka Beverly A Edwards Beverly A Edwards aka Beverley L Edwards Cheryl A Layne Clerk of Court County Court Douglas County - Cheryl Cordert for Troy B Parker Revenue Office Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service - County Court Douglas County Colorado - Dean E Edwards and Beverly A Edwards as Joint Tenants - Dean Edwards aka Dean E Edwards and Beverley L Edwards aka Beverly A Edwards Deborah Torp - Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service - Kahleen Cone Deputy Clerk County Court Douglas County - Lorraine J Bays - Robert Peterson - Roger D & Lori J Bays - Roger D Bays aka Roger Bays - Roger Dean Bays and Lorraine Joanne Bays - Transit Mix Concrete Co - Troy B Parker Revenue Officer Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service 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 Peterson the following described real estate situate in the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, to wit: TR IN N1/2NE1/4SW1/4 15-9-70 CP 0150877 1 AM/L 137-174 and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to Robert Peterson. 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 Lorraine Joanne Bays for said year 2012 That said Robert Peterson on the 20th day of December 2016 the present holder of said certificate, has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said real estate; That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said at 1:00 o’clock P.M., on the 13th day of July 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 30th day of March 2017 /s/ Diane A. Holbert County Treasurer of Douglas County Legal Notice No.: 930822 First Publication: March 30, 2017 Last Publication: April 13, 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 - Ronald D Troyer & Judith Troyer ET AL - Ronald D Troyer & Judith Troyer, Bishop Ct LLC, John Fonville, and Zion Invest-

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OCCUPANT - Ronald D Troyer & Judith Troyer ET AL - Ronald D Troyer & Judith Troyer, Bishop Ct LLC, John Fonville, and Zion Investment Corp - Bishop Court Apartment LLC, a Colorado Limited Liability Company - Bishop Court Apartments LLC aka Bishop Court Apartment LLC nka Tamar and Associates LLC Bishop Court Apartments LLC, a Colorado Limited Liability Company aka Bishop Court Apartment LLC, a Colorado Limited Liability Company - Bishop Ct LLC - Bishop Ct LLC, a Colorado Limited Liability Company - Cheryl A Layne, Clerk of Court District Court, Douglas County Cindy S Schuler, Reservation Holder Bishop Ct LLC - Colleen J Troyer - District Court, Douglas County, Colorado - Doty Development Corporation - Doty Development Corporation, a Colorado Corporation - Gary R Danhauer - Gary R Danhauer ETAL - George V Dom, Director Doty Development Corporation - George V Dom, Secretary Doty Development Corporation Home Title Corporation - Jack Arrowsmith, Public Trustee Douglas County - Jenifer A Ratcliffe C/O TR Inverness Corp, a Delaware Corporation - Jesse Courtright, Deputy Clerk District Court, Douglas County - John Fonville - Joseph Tinianow and Betty Tinianow - Judith Troyer aka Judy Troyer - Kenneth A Mcnerny - Kenneth A McNerny, Organizer Bishop Court Aparments, LLC aka Bishop Court Apartment LLC - Larry P Doty as Manager of Bishop Court Apartments LLC aka Bishop Court Apartment LLC - Larry P Doty, Director Doty Development Corporation Larry P Doty, President Doty Development Corporation - Larry P Doty, President Doty Development Corporation, a Colorado Corporation Lawrence C Morley - Marilyn D Bullard, Chief Deputy Public Trustee - Matt Troyer aka Matthew A Troyer - Matt Troyer aka Matthew A Troyer and Colleen Troyer aka Colleen J Troyer - Matt Troyer and Colleen Troyer - Matt Troyer, Attorney in Fact for Ronald D Troyer and Judith A Troyer - Matthew A Troyer aka Matt Troyer Matthew A Troyer and Colleen J Troyer - Matthew Aaron Troyer aka Matt Troyer - Matthew Aaron Troyer, Registered Agent aka Matt Troyer Bishop Ct LLC - N A Doty, Secretary/Treasurer Doty Development Corporation - Nancy A Doty - Nancy A Doty, Registered Agent Tamar and Associates LLC - Nancy A Doty, Registered Agent Doty Development Corporation Ronald D Troyer - Ronald D Troyer and Judith Troyer - Ronald D Troyer and Judith A. Troyer Security Title aka Security Title Guaranty Co C/O Fidelity National Financial Inc - Tamar and Associates LLC - Todd Deneui, Attorney In Fact for John Fonville - Todd Deneui, Registered Agent Zion Investment Corporation - Todd T Deneui aka Todd Deneui - TR Inverness Corp, a Delaware Corporation - Zion Investment Corp Zion Investment Corp, a Colorado Corporation aka Zion Investment Corporation, a Colorado Corporation - Zion Investment Corporation You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 20th day of October 2011 the then County Treasurer of the County of Douglas, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to Omaha Beach LLC the following described real estate situate in the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, to wit:

Douglas Combined Courts on behalf of David A Johnson - Cheryl A Layne, Clerk of the District Court on behalf of David A Johnson Douglas County, State of Colorado - Daniel A Daubenspeck - Daniel A Daubenspeck, Tenant in Severality - David A Johnson - David D Mandarich as President and Wendy S Brecko as Ass't Secretary of Richmond Belmont Limited, a Colorado Corporation - David D Mandarich, President Richmond Belmont Limited, a Colorado Corporation, C/O MDC Holdings - Dean H Boedeker, General Partner Boedeker Family Partnership LLLP - Dean H Boedeker, Registered Agent Boedeker Family Partnership LLLP - District Court, Jefferson County Colorado - Founders Village Master Association Gale A Torrey, Partner Wegg Partnership aka Wegg Partnership LLP - Gale A Torrey, Secretary Westcor Properties Inc - Gary A Huffman aka Gary Huffman, Registered Agent Westcor Properties Inc - Gary A Huffman, a General Partner Wegg Partnership LLP - Gary A Huffman, Registered Agent WEGG Partnership LLP - Gary Alan Huffman aka Gary A Huffman - Gary Alan Huffman aka Gary A Huffman, Registered Agent WEGG Partnership LLP - Gary Alan Huffman, President Westcor Properties Inc - Gary Alan Huffman, Registered Agent Westcor Properties Inc - Gary Huffman, Broker/Owner Westcor Properties Inc - Gary Huffman, General Partner Wegg Partnership aka Wegg Partnership LLP - Gary Huffman, President Westcor Properties Inc - Gary Huffman, Registered Agent Westcor Properties Inc - Gary W Criswell, Registered Agent 9600 West Jewell LLC - H Eileen Huffman VP Westcor Properties Inc - H Eileen Huffman, Partner Wegg Partnership aka Wegg Partnership LLP - H Eileen Huffman, Vice President Westcor Properties Inc - Helen Eileen Huffman - Heritage Title aka Heritage Title Company - HomeAmerican Mortgage Corporation Homeamerican Mortgage Corporation C/O MDC Mortgage Corporation - HomeAmerican Mortgage Corporation and Design aka HomeAmerican Mortgage Corporation - J Michael Dorsey, as Secretary of Housing and Urban Developent of Washington DC - Jeannine Herman, Supervisory Realty Clerk HUD Office Denver Colorado John M Seebohm - John M Seebohm C/O Buchanan & Stouffer PC - Juanita M Heiland, Public Trustee County of Douglas - Kevin H Burke Esq - Land Title aka Land Title Guarantee Company - Lisa L Morgan, Vice President Homeamerican Mortgage Corporation - Loretta L Johnson - Loretta L Johnson aka Loretta Johnson - Mark A McGimsey - Mark L Eames, Managing Agent for Founders Village Master Association Inc - Maxxon LLC - PCMS - Richmond Belmont Limited, a Colorado Corporation C/O MDC Holdings Inc - Ronald F Pfister, President HomeAmerican Mortgage Corporation Ronald F Pfister, President MDC Mortgage Corporation aka HomeAmerican Mortgage Corporation - Shana Kloek, Clerk of Court District Court, Jefferson County, Colorado - The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development of Washington DC his successors and/or assigns - Wegg Partnership LLP aka Wegg Partnership - WEGG Partnership LLP Gary Huffman - Wendy S Brecko, Assistant Secretary Richmond Belmont Limited, a Colorado Corporation - Westcor Properties Inc 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 Maxon LLC the following described real estate situate in the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, to wit:

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PARK BISHOP COURT 0.22 AM/L

LOT 5 BLK 1 VILLAGES AT CASTLE ROCK #2 0.125 AM/L

and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to Omaha Beach LLC. That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent* taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2010. That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of Gary R Danhauer ETAL for said year 2010

and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to Maxon LLC. 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 Wegg Partnership LLP for said year 2012

That said Omaha Beach LLC on the 21st day of December 2016 the present holder of said certificate, has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said real estate; That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said at 1:00 o’clock P.M., on the 13th day of July 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 30th day of March 2017

That said Maxon LLC on the 3rd day of January 2017 the present holder of said certificate, has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said real estate; That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said at 1:00 o’clock P.M., on the 13th day of July 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 30th day of March 2017

/s/ Diane A. Holbert County Treasurer of Douglas County

Legal Notice No.: 930821 First Publication: March 30, 2017 Last Publication: April 13, 2017 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Legal Notice No.: 930823 First Publication: March 30, 2017 Last Publication: April 13, 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

DOUGLAS COUNTY DISTRICT COURT, STATE OF COLORADO 4000 Justice Way Castle Rock, CO Douglas County, CO 80109

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 - WEGG Partnership LLP 9600 West Jewell LLC - Alice N Boedeker, General Partner Boedeker Family Partnership LLLP - Alice N Boedeker, Registered Agent Boedeker Family Partnership LLLP - Allan A Roem and Diane Roem - Boedecker Family Partnership LLLP - Boedeker Family Partnership - Brian J Keogh and Susan J Keogh - Cheryl A Layne, Clerk of Douglas Combined Courts on behalf of David A Johnson - Cheryl A Layne, Clerk of the District Court on behalf of David A Johnson Douglas County, State of Colorado - Daniel A Daubenspeck - Daniel A Daubenspeck, Tenant in Severality - David A Johnson - David D Mandarich as President and Wendy S Brecko as Ass't Secretary of Richmond Belmont Limited, a Colorado Corporation - David D Mandarich, President Richmond Belmont Limited, a Colorado Corporation, C/O MDC Holdings - Dean H Boedeker, General Partner Boedeker Family

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(Maternal Great Grandfather); Special Respondents.

Attorney for Department: John Thirkell, #13865 R. LeeAnn Reigrut, #28833 4400 Castleton Ct. Castle Rock, CO 80109 (303) 663-7726 FAX 877.285.8988 jthirkel@douglas.co.us lreigrut@douglas.co.us CASE NUMBER: 17JV61 DIVISION 7

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DEPENDENCY SUMMONS

This Summons is initiated pursuant to Rule 2.2 of the Colorado Rules of Juvenile Procedure, Rule 4 of the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure, and Section 19-3-503, C.R.S. 2016. TO: JOHN DOE You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed which alleges that the above-named child is dependent or neglected as per the facts set forth in the Dependency and Neglect Petition, a copy of which may be obtained at the office of John Thirkell, at the above address.

A Pre-Trial Conference has been set for April 17, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. in Division 7, Douglas County District Court, 4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock, Colorado, 80109.

Your presence before this court is required to defend against the claims in this petition. IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR, THE COURT WILL PROCEED IN YOUR ABSENCE, WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE, TO CONDUCT AN ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND MAY ENTER A JUDGMENT BY DEFAULT THEREBY ADJUDICATING YOUR CHILD AS DEPENDENT OR NEGLECTED CHILDREN.

You have the right to request a trial by jury at the adjudicatory stage of this petition. You also have the right to legal representation at every stage of the proceedings by counsel of your own choosing, or if you are without sufficient financial means, appointment of counsel by the Court. Termination of your parent-child legal relationship to free your child for adoption is a possible remedy in this proceeding. If that remedy is pursued, you are entitled to a hearing before a Judge. You also have the right, if you are indigent, to have the Court appoint, at no expense to you, one expert witness of your own choosing at any hearing on the termination of your parent-child relationship. If you are a minor, you have the right to the appointment of a Guardian ad litem to represent your best interests.

You have the right to have this matter heard by a district court judge rather than by the magistrate. You may waive that right, and in doing so, you will be bound by the findings and recommendations of the magistrate, subject to review as provided by sec. 19-1-108(5.5), C.R.S. 2016, and subsequently, to the right of appeal as provided by Colorado Appellate Rule 3.4.

This summons is being initiated by the Douglas County Department of Human Services through its counsel. Dated: March 29, 2017 John Thirkell, #13865 R. LeeAnn Reigrut, #28833 Assistant Douglas County Attorney Legal Notice No.: 930844 First Publication: April 6, 2017 Last Publication: April 6, 2017 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

City and County Public Notice DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT RE1 LEGAL NOTICE OF TWO-YEAR, FALL APPLICATION CYCLE

Pursuant to C.R.S. § 22-1-117, this notice is to inform the public that the Douglas County School District is requesting a waiver from the State Board of Education from the requirements of C.R.S. § 22-30.5-107(1)(b), regarding the timing of review and approval of charter school applications. The DCSD Board will hear public comment concerning this waiver request at its regular monthly meeting starting at 6:00 p.m. on April 18, 2017, at 620 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock. Public comment is welcome. Douglas County School District RE1 Dated: March 15, 2017 Nona Eichelberger, Board of Education Secretary Legal Notice No.: 930786 First Publication: March 23, 2017 Last Publication: April 13, 2017 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO

PURSUANT TO THE LIQUOR LAW OF THE STATE OF COLORADO,

In the Interest of: AIRYANA GILL, D.O.B.: 7/23/2016, The Child, And concerning: JACQUELYN GILL, D.O.B.: 9/12/1989, Mother; and JOHN DOE, Father, Respondents; And LEANN ARMIJO; (Maternal Grandmother); TONY ARMIJO; (Maternal Step-Grandfather); NOLA ANDERS; (Maternal Great Grandmother); and WAYNE ANDERS; (Maternal Great Grandfather); Special Respondents.

Max Taps CO, LLC d/b/a Max Taps CO has requested the Licensing Officials of Douglas County to issue a Tavern License at the location of 2680 E. County Line Road, Units A&B, Highlands Ranch, Colorado, 80126. The Public Hearing on this application is to be held by the Douglas County Local Liquor Licensing Authority at 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, 80104 on Friday, April 28, 2017, at 1:30 p.m.

Attorney for Department: John Thirkell, #13865 R. LeeAnn Reigrut, #28833 4400 Castleton Ct. Castle Rock, CO 80109 (303) 663-7726 FAX 877.285.8988 jthirkel@douglas.co.us lreigrut@douglas.co.us

Date of Application: March 21, 2017 Officers: David Gardner Legal Notice No.: 930835 First Publication: April 6, 2017 Last Publication: April 6, 2017 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

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