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Sheriff’s Office issues fire restrictions

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Douglas County Sheriff Tony Spurlock issued Stage 1 fire restrictions for unincorporated Douglas County, effective June 28.

Open burning of any kind is banned, as is the use of fireworks.

The following are still allowed: • Fires within liquid-fueled or gas-fueled stoves, fireplaces within buildings, charcoal grill fires within developed residential or commercial areas, and fires within wood burning stoves within buildings only.

• Fire suppression or fire department training fires.

• Small recreational fires at developed picnic or campground sites contained in fixed permanent metal/steel fire pits (rock fire rings are considered temporary and not permanent) with flame lengths not in excess of 4 feet.

• Residential use of charcoal grills, Tiki torches, fires in chimineas or other portable fireplaces or patio fire pits, as long as the fires are supervised by a responsible person at least 18 years old.

• Professional fireworks displays.

Violation of the fire restrictions is a Class-2 petty offense and punishable by up to a $1,000 fine and a $10 surcharge.

CLARIFICATION Matt Anderson, horticultural technician with Parker’s Department of Parks, Recreation and open Space, takes a brief break from his duties outside of the PACE Center.

Anderson studied horticulture at Colorado State University before working for the department and says he’s never worked any job that required him to be inside. TOM SKELLEY

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Horticulturalist, hunter, lover of hip-hop Green thumb I’ve been a horticulture technician with the Town of Parker since March of 2013. I bought a house on the north side of Parker, in Cottonwood, in August of 2015. Before that, I was commuting from Lakewood, where I grew up.

I went to school at Colorado State University and studied horticulture, so the job was a natural fit for me. It’s tough to complain when you plant flowers for a living. You don’t have to deal with office politics, and the plants you work with don’t talk back to you. Obviously there is more to the job than that, but that’s what keeps me grounded.

I can honestly say that I’ve never worked a day inside in my life.

Hobbies and hip-hop I enjoy camping, hunting, fishing and taking care of my yard, my garden and my dog. Most of the time, whatever I’m doing is accompanied by a soundtrack of music compiled of hip-hop and classic rock, everything

from the hip-hop duo UGK to the Allman Brothers.

Positive influence The person who has been the biggest influence on my life is my dad.

He’s the smartest, most intuitive person I know. An engineer by trade, he can fix or build anything. He instilled in me my work ethic, and he taught me patience and self-sufficiency.

My dad once told me “never underestimate the stupidity of others.”

As cynical as that may sound, it still resonates with me.

Escaping reality My favorite place to be is Bellville, Texas. My mom lives there on a farm with some acreage, and my sister, niece and nephew are also there. It’s my escape from the “real world.” It is a much slower-pace country lifestyle with ample fishing, shooting, relaxing and other typical country activities.

Dare to dream If I could change one thing about the world, I would make it so that Chick-fil-A would be open on Sundays.

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Personal finance called a gap in high school curriculum School board members explore ways to expand offerings

BY MIKE DIFERDINANDO MDIFERDINANDO@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

When he was 9 years old, Alec Greven published “How to Talk to Girls,” a book that has since been translated into multiple languages, earned him a visit to the “Ellen DeGeneres Show” and generated a yearly income for him since its 2008 debut.

But Greven, who graduated in May from Castle View High School in Castle Rock, doesn’t know how to fill out the tax form that applies to his earnings.

“You didn’t leave knowing the basics,” said Greven, who will attend the University of Richmond in Virginia on a full-ride scholarship. Students “need to be confident and competent when it comes to personal finance.”

Steven Peck, a member of the Douglas County School District Board of Education, couldn’t agree more and is exploring ideas of how to incorporate financial literacy into the curriculum for all students in Douglas County.

In 2012, nearly 30,000 15-year-olds from 18 countries took part in the first large-scale international assessment of young people’s financial literacy,

the Programme for International Student Assessment. More than one in six students in the United States failed to reach the baseline level of proficiency in financial literacy. Overall, American students fall in the middle of the pack globally, performing on average just behind Latvia and just ahead of Russia.

Peck According to a 2016 survey from the Council for Economic Education, which focuses on the economic and financial education of students from kindergarten through high school across the United States, only 17 states require high school students to take a course in personal finance.

Colorado is not one of these states.

“It seems like a lot of the time, the more obvious things are overlooked,” Peck said. “My dad had given me books on saving for the future and compound interest, how debt can work for you or against you, but not everyone has that.”

Idea gains traction According to a 2016 community survey of students, parents and teachers, 41 percent of seniors “strongly agree” they feel ready for the next phase of life and 60 percent of seniors “strongly agree” they have a plan to achieve their goals after graduation.

But may students also indicated in

their responses they did not feel prepared for the next phase in life, saying they wished their schools had taught them more basic life skills. The board highlighted this as an area of concern.

And almost 70 percent of students said they want to be involved in helping design what they learn in class.

“It seems that the first thing we need to explore and understand is what is currently offered, in what format, what is covered, and how many students are participating in current financial literacy programs,” board member Judith Reynolds said.

“Students have certainly expressed an interest in leaving high school with a greater understanding of the realworld fiscal day-to-day dealings they will have once they are adults.”

Board of education President Meghann Silverthorn said she loves the idea.

“I became aware of exactly how interested our students are when I spoke to the Student Advisory Group right before the community survey results were released,” Silverthorn said.

“They were enthusiastic proponents of a class that focuses on life skills and financial literacy, noting that even the most academically gifted among them were unsure about things like mortgages and tax forms.”

The Student Advisory Group is made up of student leaders from each of the Douglas County High Schools and is tasked with communicating

student needs and opinions to the board of education and district staff.

Silverthorn said students were even apprehensive that a homeroom or advisement-based seminar would not be enough and told her they were interested in semester or year-long courses.

Greven, who was president of the advisory group, said he supports the idea to add more financial literacy to the high school curriculum.

He took economics classes, but doesn’t feel like he was taught things like checking, how to pay taxes or take out a loan and mortgage.

Still, Greven said he has concerns about adding an extra graduation requirement and an additional course load on students. Making the class an elective that students can choose to take might be a better approach, he suggested.

Several board members also are unsure about making financial literacy a graduation requirement.

Board member Wendy Vogel said she specifically asked the Student Advisory Group whether it should be required for graduation.

“Their response was ‘not at this time,’ “ Vogel said. “They thought that the class ought to be developed and tried before requiring it of all students to complete before graduation.”

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The Douglas County Office of Veterans Affairs is here to serve veterans and their families. Assistance is available for vocational training, disability compensation, and benefits. Visit www.douglasveterans.org for details.

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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.

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Helping seniors age with dignity, independence Neighbor Network relies on volunteers to provide range of free services

BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

JoAnna Halda says no one expects bad things to happen in life, but they do.

The 75-year-old from Franktown was diagnosed with ALS in October — a hard adjustment for a woman who’d been active her entire life.

Halda had run several businesses and served on five boards, all while caring for her ill husband, Charles.

To make things harder, Halda’s diagnosis came roughly a month after her husband of 52 years had died from his 17-year battle with cancer.

“Now all of a sudden, I can’t do anything. It’s just very, very difficult to accept life’s challenges sometimes,” she said. “Each and every night when you head to beddy-bye and you’ve had a blessed day and you’ve been able to do what you want to and you look up and see the sky, say ‘thank you.’”

But Halda found some desperately needed support when a friend referred her to an organization called Neighbor Network.

Neighbor Network is a nonprofit organization serving Douglas County, which seeks to help the area’s seniors remain in their homes and stay independent. The organization offers a variety of free services, such as transportation assistance, handyman or housework assistance and care management.

For Halda, the organization has meant rides to the doctor, rides to

visit her husband when he was in special care and having extra help around the house, all of which she says would have been much harder to organize without the nonprofit’s help.

The network began as a countygrant-funded initiative in 1998 but gained its independent status in 2013, although it maintains a close relationship with the county, executive director Karie Erickson said.

Since 1998, the organization has watched what Erickson calls explosive growth in the need for Neighbor Network’s services. The group receives approximately 1,500 calls a month for various assistance and give an average 600 rides a month to seniors, many with serious conditions like Halda, who can no longer drive themselves. In July, the network expects to hit 700 rides.

It’s a far cry from their early years, Erickson said, when the program received an average of 200 calls a month and would frequently dissipate if grant money waned, then resurface if funding again became available.

To an extent, she credits today’s larger client base to the organization’s broader name recognition, but also to a growing senior population.

County officials project one in four Douglas County residents will be 60 years or older by 2030.

The growth would continue a trend of recent years.

The U.S. Census Bureau estimates that in 2016, about 16 percent of the county’s population was 60 years or older, Douglas County demographic analyst Nancy Gedeon said in an email. That number was up from the 11 percent reported in the 2010 Census.

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7July 7, 2017

Survey shows pride in community But results also show growth concerns, lower ratings for town council

The following attributes were rated “good” or “excellent” by a percentage of survey respondents:

BY TOM SKELLEY TSKELLEY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Overall quality of life — 91 percent

Parker residents are happy about where they live, but concerns about the performance of the town council and management of the town’s growth are on the rise, according to the town’s 2017 Citizen Survey.

“Overall, the survey results were positive and there are many things that people love about living in Parker, with overall quality of life, sense of community, location and safety continuing to receive high ratings over time,” acting Town Administrator Michelle Kivela said in an email.

“We’ll be evaluating the survey results to see where changes could be made and communicating those efforts back to the community.”

Respondents gave the town high marks for sense of community and hometown feel, with 27 percent rating this as their favorite aspect of living in town. The next highest attribute was location, which 18 percent of residents citied as being their favorite.

Safety in the community was ranked “good” or “excellent” by 89 percent of respondents. The Parker Police

Overall direction the town is taking — 61 percent

BY THE NUMBERS 55 to 64 — 10 percent

Employment opportunities — 34 percent

65 plus — 10 percent

Educational opportunities — 66 percent

Overall feeling of safety in Parker — 89 percent Running local government for the benefit of all people — 60 percent Sense of community — 78 percent Acceptance of people of diverse backgrounds — 66 percent Recreational opportunities — 81 percent

Income level:

Ease of car travel in Parker — 52 percent

$150,000 or higher — 24 percent

Ease of bus travel in Parker — 27 percent

$125,000 to $149,999 — 13 percent

Ease of bicycle travel in Parker — 73 percent

$100,000 to $124,999 — 17 percent

Ease of walking in Parker — 73 percent

$75,000 to $99,999 — 15 percent

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Years living in Parker:

18 to 24 — 3 percent

0-2 years — 20 percent

25 to 34 — 25 percent

3-5 years — 22 percent

35 to 44 — 22 percent

6-10 years — 17 percent

45 to 54 — 31 percent

10-plus years — 41 percent

Department was rated higher or much higher than comparable cities across the United States and the Front Range. The department received an 81 percent excellent or good rating for overall department performance.

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by the town and conducted with the National Research Council, was randomly sent to 2,918 residents via mail in March. A total of 761 citizens responded, 95 of them online, for a response rate of 26 percent. The last survey was conducted in 2015.

Citizen participation in government was similar to rates in comparable communities in the Front Range and the United States, with 20 percent of residents saying they or a member of their household attended a town council or other public meeting within the year. While 58 percent of respondents said they felt the town council was doing a good or excellent job, that figure is lower than in comparable communities, and down from 72 percent in 2015.

Of those surveyed, 83 percent said the town does a good or excellent job of keeping the public informed of community issues and 80 percent said the town welcomes input. Among respondents, 66 percent said they felt the council listens to their concerns, placing Parker fifth out of six similar Front Range communities. Just over half, 52 percent, said they felt the town was being open and transparent with the public, a 15 percentage-point decline from two years ago.

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‘Getting a chance to learn good basketball’ Chauncey Billups academy returns to Parker Fieldhouse

BRIEF BILLUPS BIO Chauncey Billups, 40, was a standout at Denver’s George Washington High School and the University of Colorado. The 6-foot-3 guard went on to play 17 seasons in the NBA, retiring after the 2013-14 season. He scored a career-high 19.5 points per game with the Denver Nuggets in 2009-10. For his career, he averaged 15.2 points and 5.4 assists per game.

BY TOM SKELLEY TSKELLEY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Whistles, cheers and the familiar squeak of hundreds of gym shoes filled the Parker Fieldhouse from June 26-29, as the Chauncey Billups Basketball Academy returned for its seventh year.

Billups, a five-time NBA all-star and most valuable player for the 2004 NBA champion Detroit Pistons, said the camp is intended to teach fundamental skills in an enjoyable atmosphere, but the players aren’t the only ones having fun.

“I’ve always been passionate about teaching basketball and working with kids,” Billups said. “I get just as much joy out of spending the week with these kids as they do. I just like to see the expressions on their faces and the energy they come in with every day.”

Coaches and players rotated around every corner of the fieldhouse, drilling on the soccer field and practicing free throws on the in-line hockey rink while waiting for their turn to scrimmage on the basketball courts.

The annual four-day program is divided by age and skill level, with about 225 young hoopsters between the ages of 6 and 17 working on dribbling, passing, shooting, speed and sportsmanship.

The trip was worth it for Jaxon Reed, a 7-year-old whose father brought him all the way from Wichita, Kansas, to take his game to the next level.

“When (my father) told me it was Chauncey Billups, I got excited because he’s an NBA player and I wanted to see him,” said Reed, who was bumped up to play with a group of fourth- and fifthgraders. “It’s fun practicing and playing games and tournaments with my friends.”

Carey Whitfield, a camp coach since 2013, said he enjoys seeing returning players and how much they’ve improved since last year.

“You know they’re not only getting the opportunity to meet a big name, they’re

Young players at the Chauncey Billups Basketball Academy scrimmage at the Parker Fieldhouse on June 27. Players were divided by age and skill level at the camp, working on defensive play, speed, agility and sportsmanship in addition to scoring and passing.

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Extra balls await use at the Parker Fieldhouse during the Chauncey Billups Basketball Academy. More than 200 youngsters came to the camp from the Denver area and out of state to hone their dribbling, shooting, passing and other skills.

Boston Celtics star player Isaiah Thomas, left, looks on as A.J. Wertheimer, 6, prepares for a photo and Chauncey Billups finishes autographing Wertheimer’s miniature basketball hoop. Academy participants received a photo with the NBA stars and an autographed item in addition to the skills they learned during the week. getting a chance to learn good basketball,” Whitfield said.

Young players left this year’s academy with a better understanding of the game, as well as a photo with Billups and special guest, Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas, who averaged 29 points per game last season.

“Chauncey asked me a while ago to come,” Thomas said. “There’s no way I would turn that down.”

Thomas said he was glad to oblige Billups, but interacting with the players was even better.

“It’s all about putting smiles on the kids’ faces,” Thomas said.

Academy coach Jordan Cook of Parker monitors her players as they run drills and work on “staying low.” Cook has worked or volunteered at the Academy for seven years and says she enjoys seeing returning players improve over the years.

Chauncey Billups Basketball Academy Coach Carey Whitford flings a jump ball to his players in a scrimmage at the Parker Fieldhouse.

Children between the ages of 6 and 17 attended the camp, now in its seventh year at the Parker Fieldhouse.

Denver resident Ben Lee, 8, practices free throws at the Chauncey Billups Basketball Academy. Lee says his nickname on the court in his school is “Anklebreaker.”

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7July 7, 2017

Legend of Agriculture Award winners named CALF group recognizes people with history of service

BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The Colorado Agriculture Leadership Foundation strives to keep people connected to agriculture. Especially, CEO Brooke Fox said, in Douglas County, which was historically grounded in the industry but has become increasingly urbanized.

That’s why the organization offers a Legend of Agriculture Award in honor of its founders, Bea and John Lowell, which recognizes individuals who are committed to serving youths, their community and the agriculture industry.

“We kind of crafted the award after them,” Fox said of the Lowells, “because they spent their whole adult life serving in the community of Douglas County as well as youths in Douglas County.”

The Colorado Agriculture Leadership Foundation, or CALF, was founded in 2002 at

Lowell Ranch south of Castle Rock. The 133-acre working education ranch is home to programming and special events aimed at connecting people to agriculture.

The Legend award is meant to honor people who, like the Lowells, were involved with agriculture and 4-H beyond parenting children in the programs, and are involved in the community.

This year’s recipients of the Legend award are Sandy and Bruff Shea of Franktown. The couple will be honored at the Ninth Annual Legends of Agriculture Dinner on July 28 at the start to the Douglas County Fair and Rodeo.

“We were shocked,” Bruff said of receiving the award.

“I was quite surprised and very honored,” Sandy said.

The couple learned they were this year’s recipients when they met with CALF members for what they thought was a social lunch until Fox arrived and surprised them with the news.

The couple was a natural fit, Fox said.

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“It’s just part of them — it’s in their system to be community-service oriented,” Fox said.

Sandy was raised on a Franktown ranch homesteaded in 1881 by her greatgrandfather, Christopher Kelly. The family owns 80 acres of original homestead and farms the property today. The ranch received the designation of a “Colorado Centennial Farm” in 1988 — one of nine in the county to do so.

“That has always been a part of her life,” Bruff said of agriculture.

Although he considers himself a “city boy” for having grown up in Sedalia, he began working the family ranch as well once he and Sandy married.

Sandy and Bruff were both active in 4-H growing up.

As 10-year members, Sandy was involved with raising and showing livestock while Bruff participated in forestry and electrical projects, as well as the Sedalia 4-H square dance team.

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“You learn responsbility big time,” Sandy said of caring for animals. “It was a good experience for them.

I wouldn’t raise them any other way.”

The family still travels to Gunnison each year to watch their grandchildren compete in livestock judging on the Douglas County 4-H Livestock Judging Team.

Bruff also served on the Douglas County Fair board from 1992 to 2009 in multiple capacities, including president.

Being involved in agriculture for so many years was influential in shaping not only him and Sandy, Bruff said, but also their children and grandchildren.

A connection to agriculture instills characteristics such as a strong work ethic, independence and accountability, he said.

“It really became a great kind of family experience,” he said. “It’s all the values, candidly for me, that you get being involved in agriculture.”

Fox said the work of Legend award winners is important in a world where many in the public are detached from the agriculture industry. She says people don’t always realize how many aspects of their lives are touched by both livestock and plant-based agriculture.

Whether it’s the food on their plate, the clothes they wear or the cosmetics they rely on, agriculture has a hand in delivering those products, she said.

“Everything they do throughout their day has some connection to the land,” Fox said.

And the impact left on a community by people such as the Sheas, who remain involved in agriculture and support programming that keeps youth connected, is crucial, Fox said.

“The youth of our community have so many opportunities,” Fox said, “because of Bruff and Sandy and people just like them.”

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Four generations in one brooch Ponderosa alumnus graduates from Naval Academy with special memento

BY TOM SKELLEY TSKELLEY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Ponderosa High School graduate Chet Shutack recently took the next step in his military career, and he did it with generations of support all around him.

Shutack graduated from the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, on May 29. All military graduates keep a class ring featuring a unique crest, but Shutack’s, formed into a pin he placed on his mother Sue during the ceremony, was flanked on all four sides by the crests of his father, grandfathers and greatgrandfather, representing nearly 80 years of military service preceding his own career.

“It was a very special moment,” Shutack said. “It was a nice close to my four years at the Academy … It signified that I’m following in the footsteps of my father and grandfathers who served before me.”

Speaking with his grandfathers at the ArmyNavy football game in December, the men decided to forge the five crests into a brooch for Sue. Shutack presented it to her a few days after graduation, and she said it will be a family heirloom.

Shutack was preceded in military service by his father, Capt. Scott Shutack of the Air Force;

his two grandfathers, Col. Tim deGavre of the Navy and Lt. Col. Dick Shutack of the Air Force; and his great-grandfather and namesake, Brig.

Gen. Chet deGavre, who graduated in the class of 1933 from the United States Military Academy at West Point.

His father never suggested or pushed him to join the service, Shutack said, but from the time he was in fifth grade he knew he would enlist.

Shutack graduated from Ponderosa in 2013, after serving as class president all four years and as captain of the football team his graduating year. He credits his former coach, Randy Huff, and the teachers and staff at Ponderosa for preparing him for success at the Naval Academy.

“I was definitely prepared for the rigors of academics at the college level,” he said. “Everybody at that school set my class up for success.”

He leaves the Naval Academy with Meritorious Graduation honors, earning a 3.8 GPA, a bachelor of science degree in systems engineering, and a commission in the Navy as an ensign.

Shutack is currently in Annapolis, instructing incoming cadets on operating 26-foot sailboats.

In August, he leaves for the Naval Air Station in Pensacola, Florida, to pursue his next level of service.

“My number one goal is to fly fighter jets, F18s,” he said.

It’s too soon to say whether his mother will one day pass her brooch to one of his children.

When and if he has children of his own, the decision to enlist or not will be theirs, just as it was his.

“I knew of the opportunities I had,” he said. “I knew what I was getting myself into.”

Ponderosa High School garduate Chet Shutack raises his diploma at the graduation ceremony at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, on May 26. Shutack credits the coaches and staff at Ponderosa with preparing him for the rigors of college-level academics.

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A matter of money Board member David Ray agrees with Peck’s passion for wanting high school students to graduate with life skills and financial literacy, but believes many of those skills are already incorporated into curriculum.

“However, if one looks at our academic standards, integrating financial literacy throughout all the grades already exists,” Ray said. “For example, in high school social studies-economics, students are to ‘analyze strategic spending, saving and investment options to achieve the objectives of diversification, liquidity, income and growth.’ Sixth-graders explore how ‘saving and investing are key contributors to financial well-being.’ Even in first grade, students are expected to ‘identify shortterm financial goals.’ ” Financial literacy was added to the Colorado academic standard for math in 2008, Douglas County Assistant Superintendent Ted Knight said.

“For the most part, it’s integrated into math,” he said, “but with 70 different schools, we have schools that each do it a little differently.”

The school board does have the option to adopt graduation re-

quirements that are stricter than state requirements, Knight said, but in tight budget times finding money to pay for teachers for those classes would be a roadblock. Organizationally, deciding how to implement it also would be a challenge.

“We would have to figure out where these teachers who would teach the classes are going to live,” Knight said. “Will they live in the math department? Will schools need more money? There’s a lot of minutiae that would be needed to get this up and rolling if the board would want to.”

Silverthorn said she and Peck will bring a proposal to the board to ask interim Superintendent Erin Kane for information about current offerings, how standards are being implemented and what would be needed to offer the class and make it a graduation requirement.

Peck acknowledges implementing such a change in the curriculum would cost money and come with tradeoffs.

“If I had it my way, I’d like to see us hire another 20 to 25 teachers that have specific training in finance and economics,” said Peck, adding he is also interested in exploring community partnerships to help students. “I know for a fact that there are professionals that would love to come in and teach individual classes or mentor people who are interested.”

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MILESTONES Education Paxton Barta, of Parker, was named to the spring 2017 dean’s list at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Barta is a senior majoring in marketing.

Tessa Bouley, of Parker, was named to the spring 2017 dean’s list at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Bouley is a sophomore majoring in finance.

Trevor Boyle, of Parker, graduated in spring 2017 with a bachelor’s degree in engineering from George Fox University.

Dawson Cranmer, of Parker, was named to the spring 2017 dean’s list at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Cranmer is a sophomore majoring in mechanical engineering.

Sara Culhane, of Parker, graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology from New England College in Henniker, N.H. Culhane is a 2013 graduate of Ponderosa High School.

Joseph Dembowski, of Parker, was named to the spring 2017 dean’s list at the University

of Nebraska-Lincoln. Dembowski is a senior majoring in finance.

Julia Haas, of Parker, was named to the spring 2017 dean’s list at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Haas is a freshman majoring in child, youth and family studies.

Lindsey Hebert, of Parker, graduated in May 2017 with a bachelor’s degree in biology from Colby-Sawyer College.

Hebert also was named to the spring 2017 dean’s list at ColbySawyer.

Jacob Leathers, of Parker, graduated in 2017 with a bachelor’s degree in accounting and finance from Benedictine College.

Codi Morton, of Parker, graduated in spring 2017 with a bachelor’s degree in entrepreneurship and marketing from George Fox University. Morton also was named to the spring 2017 dean’s list.

Philip Nelson, of Parker, was named to the spring 2017 dean’s list at Mount Mercy University.

Nelson is a finance major.

Madison Patten, of Parker, was named to the spring 2017 dean’s list at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Patten is a junior majoring in advertising and public relations.

Hannah Reynolds, of Parker, was named academic all KCAC in volleyball at Kansas Wesleyan University.

Matthew Server, of Parker, was named to the spring 2017 dean’s list at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Server is a senior majoring in political science.

Andrew Thomas, of Parker, was awarded the Central Methodist University team first award at the school’s All-Sport Awards Ceremony. Thomas is a business major.

Joshua Thomas, of Parker, was recognized at the Central Methodist University All-Sport Awards Ceremony for serving as team captain. Thomas is a communication studies major who lettered in baseball.

Monica White, of Parker,

was named to the spring 2017 dean’s list at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. White is a senior majoring in fisheries and wildlife.

Military Academy Nominations Congressman Ken Buck has nominated 14 students from the Colorado’s 4th Congressional District to attend U.S. military academies.

Scott Johnson, Douglas County High School, will attend the U.S. Air Force Academy.

Victoria Bernabei, Chaparral High School, will attend the U.S. Air Force Academy.

Jordan Coffman, Hoehne High School/University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, will attend the U.S. Air Force Academy.

Alexander Hamilton, Regis Jesuit High, will attend the U.S. Air Force Academy.

Scott Johnson, Legend High School, will the U.S. Air Force Academy.

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Spencer Rohlwing, Regis Jesuit High School/Northwestern Preparatory School, will attend the U.S. Air Force Academy.

Shaina Smidt, Castle View High School/Northwestern Preparatory School, will attend the U.S. Air Force Academy.

Nolan Laufenberg, Castle View High School, will attend the U.S. Air Force Academy.

Alexander Mueller, Front Range Christian, will attend the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy.

Philip Dalke, Castle View High/CSU-Pueblo, will attend the U.S. Naval Academy.

Paul Fletcher, Legend High School, will attend the U.S. Naval Academy.

Jeanette Steerman, McClave High School, will attend the U.S. Naval Academy.

Katherine Murphy, Colorado Early Colleges, will attend West Point.

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Denver Police Department Deputy Chief David Quiñones and Colorado Attorney General Cynthia Coffman brief the news media on Operation Toker Poker, a more than three-yearlong investigation into an alleged marijuana trafficking ring that involved 62 individuals and 12 businesses in the state, officials said. The announcement was made at the Ralph L. Carr Colorado Judicial Building in Denver on June 28.

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Officials on June 28 announced the indictment of members of what’s suspected to be the largest illegal pot-trafficking ring since marijuana was legalized in Colorado, unveiling an operation that allegedly involved 12 businesses in the Denver metro area and along the Front Range.

The 62 suspected ring members allegedly operated across the state and trafficked across state lines as well.

Flanked by local and federal law enforcement officials, Colorado Attorney General Cynthia Coffman described a more than three-year effort to shut down the trafficking and cultivation network, which officials said stretched from Colorado to Texas. Coffman told media at the Ralph L. Carr Colorado Judicial Center in Denver that the group produced more than 100 pounds of marijuana per month on average in a scheme that allegedly involved tax evasion, money laundering, fraud and attempts to influence public officials.

Revenue from the sale of the marijuana is estimated to have exceeded $200,000 per month over a four-year period, authorities said.

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“The black market is continuing to flourish in Colorado alongside legal operations,” Coffman said.

“This case shows the black market did not stop with legalization in Colorado.”

The investigation has “dealt a major blow to the illegal marijuana industry,” Denver Police Chief Robert C. White said in a news release.

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Boo-who-whom — let us weep for grammar gone by

o who it may concern: I have some great news.

The word “whom” no longer exists.

You can forget about it. Most of you already have.

It’s rarely used when it should be, even by writers and others who (correct) should know better.

“Who loves you?” is correct, but “Who do you love?” is incorrect. Not anymore.

“Whom” was given a one-way ticket to Palookaville, just like Marlon Brando, who (correct) starred in “On the Waterfront” as Terry Malloy, whom (correct) we admire when he stands up to union boss Johnny Friendly.

The two words are just an “m” apart, but it

took my high school English teacher an entire class period to explain the difference.

That night, the family watched “Who Do You Trust?” and I was confused all over again. I still am.

Correctly using “whom” makes it sounds like you’ve been to college, and that’s about it.

It always sounds like French cuffs on a bowling shirt.

I respect the rules of grammar. Right down to “i” before “e” except after “c.” See? But wait. What about “science”? And then there is “weird.” Language can be a weird science, can’t it?

What about “an” before “h” words? Always?

Nope.

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If you think it can drive someone crazy who (correct) reads tweets and texts that others write, truncated and abbreviated and slanged around, you’d be correct.

I make mistakes all of the thyme. I often wright as fast as I think, and “you’re” becomes “your,” even though I know better.

Whom, doom, tomb. That’s the crux of this column. Why isn’t crux spelled “crucks”?

Because “crucks” looks plural, and you can’t have more than one “crux.” At least, that’s my guess.

I’d also like to get rid of the word “closure,” for one simple reason. There is no such thing, SEE SMITH, P13

Remember that life offers plenty of good news

don’t know about you, but when someone asks me if I want to hear some really good news, I typical get excited. Of course I want to hear reWINNING ally good news; WORDS heck, I would even take just plain old good news.

And then there is always that statement followed by a question. “So, I have some Michael Norton good news and some bad news, which one would you like to hear first?” Some of us want to get the bad news over with first so we opt for hearing the worst first. Others of us prefer to get the good news out and then deal with the bad news next, kind of hoping the goods news softens any bad news that may be coming next.

For me, I always start with wanting to hear the good news first. I prefer this because my hope is that the good news is really so good that we can build upon it and maybe never even have to get to the bad news at all.

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respond to the bad news from a position of strength based on our positive thinking.

While at a conference last week I was talking with a few of the people who were in attendance. As we talked about current events and what was happening in the world, a couple of the guys stayed noticeably silent. Me being curious and also someone who reads and watches the news consistently, I asked them for their thoughts on a specific current event.

Then one of the two men shared with me that they had actually become accountability partners for each other in a few areas of life, things like fitness, financial responsibility, and they even agreed to turn off all access to news. They had decided it was too sad, it was making them too upset or angry, and they couldn’t tell what was real and what was fake. I know, I know, the whole “real” news or “fake” news is news all by itself these days.

That conversation, or one very similar to it, probably plays out in homes and in offices each and every day, and probably sometimes several times a day.

It is certainly tossed around the internet like a seed in a windSEE NORTON, P13

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Empowering seniors who are dealing with vision loss LIVING & AGING WELL

dapt, Adjust, Achieve (A3), previously known as the American Council of the Blind of Colorado, began almost 40 years ago with Families for the Blind. They are a nonprofit organization with their headquarters located right in the heart of Denver. A3 has expanded their service capabilities and their geographic area, especially over the past 10 years. Their staff of professional, knowledgeable and compassionate individuals now serve throughout Douglas County, with their Sight for Seniors Program.

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day?” or maybe, “What was the best that happened for you today?” I like these because it gets us away from the disagreements that largely manifest themselves from the opinions of others and instead centers us on more intimate conversations around the good things happening in our personal and professional lives.

It gives airtime to the good news and a forum for sharing productivity and accomplishments.

So how about you? Have you taken some time off from your own news feeds? Can you see yourself finding ways to focus on the good news? I would love to hear all about it at gotonorton@ gmail.com, and when we think about and remember what the “Good News” is all about, this really will be a better than good week.

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storm looking for a place to land and hopefully get nurtured, fed, and cared for through someone else’s social media feed. You know what I am talking about right? “Press `Like’ if you agree.”

I am certainly not here to debate the topic of what is “real” news or “fake” news, but I am hoping to give you another way of thinking about what’s important, and that is the “good” news.

You can start your company or team meeting off every Monday with “Good News Monday” or end each week on a “Good News Friday.” This gives your associates or team members a way to share something positive that has happened to them or a positive outcome at work.

At the dinner table try asking your family members or friends this question, “So what’s the best news of your

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unless you are talking about a zipper.

At the end of a long trial, when someone is convicted of a heinous crime, the prosecuting attorney invariably says that the victim’s family now has “closure.” Sure. It’s all gone.

The Sandy Hook families will never have closure. And as long as Alex Jones is around, they won’t even get close to it.

Eventually we accept something that seems incomprehensible. Otherwise, we would never make it through the day.

Lately, it seems, there has been one truly horrific event after another after another. For most of us, we tend to replace one with the next one. But for those who (correct) survived Orlando, for example, the Pulse shootings will

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never be replaced. No closure for you.

But “closure” is one of those words, like “diversity” and “infrastructure,” that gets plugged in because it’s handy in the moment.

I will give each and every one of you a biscuit if you refrain from saying “teachable moment” for the next 12 months.

I listened to a millionaire the other night and passed out. He plays professional basketball. He spoke in a hodgepodge of too cool for school slang and borderline English. Then he went home in a Lamborghini.

Therefore, why bother? There are fewer and fewer of us these days, for whom (correct) it matters.

Knock, knock.

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A3’s services include an in-home assessment, personalized training and/ or education as well as counseling and guidance. They offer a network of support groups, resources and referral partners to ensure that all their clients’ needs are met. Their Orientation & Mobility Training is given by Certified Specialists and they have a variety of adaptive aids. They have volunteers who work tirelessly to provide support via phone along with accompanying clients out in the community. Through their network of partnerships, they are also able to offer some financial assistance for vision specialist exams.

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grows located in warehouses and residences across the Denver metro area, a news release from Coffman’s office said. A map presented at the June 28 news conference shows the location of residences, warehouses, storage units and stores suspected in the investigation, which officials are calling “Operation Toker Poker.”

Locations were marked on the map for Adams, Arapahoe, Denver, Douglas and Jefferson counties, with a heavy concentration of sites in the south Denver, Littleton, Englewood, Lakewood and south Jefferson

County areas.

Members of the alleged trafficking ring represented themselves as medical marijuana patient caregivers, property managers servicing marijuana growers and small business owners while trafficking marijuana out of state, the release said.

Some members allegedly engaged in fraud, “swindling close friends, business associates of friends, wealthy business persons” and two former Denver Broncos into believing the investments they made to the trafficking group were going to state-licensed marijuana grow facilities, Coffman said.

The 74 defendants in the case — 62 individuals and 12 businesses — were indicted June 9, officials said.

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David Schiller, DEA assistant special agent in charge for the Denver Field Office, spoke along with Coffman and Denver police Deputy Chief David Quiñones.

“It affects the quality of life for Colorado,” Schiller said. “The mold, the mildew, the ‘sick house syndrome’ being implemented in these homes without anyone knowing.”

“This is one organization of thousands operating in your neighborhoods,” Schiller said. “There’s not a county in Colorado that’s safe.”

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Transportation help needed Erickson said the county’s seniors most frequently request help with transportation, whether it’s to reach the grocery store or make a medical appointment.

Dale Ferg, the Neighbor Network transportation manager, said that by buying a second van in January, Neighbor Network is now capable of offering more rides and has seen a growth in transportation services within the past year.

“Within 48 hours of having a van, and this is no exaggeration, it was completely booked with dialysis rides,” Ferg said.

Kelsey Thiessen, a care manager with Neighbor Network, helps direct client services and works with the organization’s partners, such as the faith-based community. She coordinates with local churches to secure volunteers at events like a spring yard

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throughout the nation, citizens’ view of their government has decreased primarily because of the very negative national political environment that we had last year,”

cleanup for seniors and a dinner during the fall in which churches cook a homemade meal for seniors who live in isolation or do not have access to nutritious food.

Thiessen said many of the clients call to Neighbor Network when they have run out of options, explaining seniors are often emotional when they hear a live person pick up the phone.

As an example, she can recall a phone call she received from one man who was losing his ability to afford food and needed help getting to a food bank.

“He called literally in tears, at the end of his rope,” Thiessen said. “He lives in Larkspur. He was losing his eyesight and could no longer work in construction part-time. He’s in his 70s but he is still working.”

Many clients call because they do not have friends or family living nearby, or fear they are a burden to those around them, Thiessen said. The process of aging is not just difficult emotionally and mentally, but also logistically, if seniors don’t have a strong support system.

“It can be really tough. We get lots of tears,” Erickson said. “When you were

Waid said. “There is always room for improvement, even if the results came back with 98 percent satisfaction.”

Only 32 percent of respondents said the town did a good or excellent job of managing growth and development. Less than half, 41 percent, felt the same about how town staff are planning for the future,

once very capable and independent, you get in the car and go to the store when you want to go, and now all of a sudden you lose your eyesight.”

Volunteers crucial While Neighbor Network staff say their services make a real difference for seniors, they also say it’s not possible without their volunteer base. The organization has a staff of six people but most services are provided through the help of volunteers.

Lori O’Day, the volunteer and communications manager, said their 130 volunteers come from a variety of backgrounds, from nurses to teachers to construction workers. Their goal is to grow that volunteer base to 150 this year, in order to serve their more than 300 clients.

“We could definitely use more than that too,” she said, noting that Parker is a specific area in need of volunteers.

Everyone working with the organization undergoes a background check and must provide references, O’Day said. They also send volunteers through training before connecting

and about one-third gave poor evaluations to each of those areas.

“Growth is always an issue to be addressed. Eight years ago, town council was criticized by the citizens for not encouraging growth and now citizens are concerned with too much growth,” Waid said.

“Most of our citizens’ growth

them with seniors.

“We’re working with a vulnerable population and we want to make sure people are qualified or safe for our clients,” she said, adding that the volunteer workload is flexible. “It’s very open. We don’t have any minimum hours that people have to volunteer.

It’s really whatever works for people’s schedule.”

O’Day said Neighbor Network allows volunteers to make lasting relationships with those they help, and feel good about giving back. For Erickson, the organization is ultimately there to help seniors maintain a high quality of life.

“I want seniors to know,” Erickson said, ”that we’re here because our mission is to promote aging with independence and dignity.”

Halda said it’s difficult to express the difference Neighbor Network staff and volunteers have made in her life, and the lives of other seniors.

She simply knows that she is grateful.

“I’ve been sent,” Halda said, choking up, “a lot of angels.”

concerns are based on general booms in the region and state... The balance that council has to play is a delicate one. While some citizens feel that growth has happened too fast, many of the residential and commercial development communities criticize town council for having too strict of development guidelines and

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LIFE How to plan a last-minute family vacation

Some tips for anything from traveling abroad to taking a day trip

BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

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or families who hope to take a family vacation this summer but have put off the planning and the budgeting, there are still plenty of options. Organizing a last-minute family trip can be fun without breaking the bank, if you know what steps to follow. Here are tips from local travel and tourism experts about planning a getaway in a hurry.

Do your homework Before pulling out the credit card, make sure you’ve done thorough research on vacation deals, packages and the location of wherever you hope to go. This is not only the trick to finding great deals, but also avoiding scams, said Joy Ross, who runs a travel agency, Travel Journeys, in Castle Rock.

“There are so many scams out there,” said Ross, who has been a travel agent for 33 years.

Too often, families pay to rent someone’s home as their lodging, only to arrive and learn the home does not exist, she said.

Jean Gordon, director of the Arvada Visitors Center, said families should check ahead of leaving for a vacation and ask hotels and restaurants what specials they’re offering. Often, businesses run promotions “on the fly,” she said. Scan an attraction’s website, and never hesitate to pick up the phone and call, Gordon said.

“I just don’t think you can say it enough: Do your homework before you leave,” Gordon said.

Travel at the right time Visiting vacation destinations during the off-season can save a few dollars, as well as booking flights during periods of low travel. Many mountain towns and popular winter destinations offer summertime specials, Ross said, noting Breckenridge in particular. Resorts in Mexico or the Caribbean also offer lower prices in August and September, she said.

If flying, Ross recommends families avoid flying over the weekend.

Book flights on Tuesdays, Wednesday or Thursdays, which are the lowest days for travel and typically the cheapest.

Finally, Ross advises families to check with the tourism board for where they are traveling to see what big events — such as concerts, festivals or sporting events — are scheduled throughout the year.

Then, avoid traveling at that time

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Hannah Button with Visit Golden recommends that families looking to plan lastminute vacations take advantage of local attractions. Golden, she said, has the mountain town feel while still being close to the Denver metro.

COURTESY PHOTO unless visiting for that specific reason. Big events can drive up travel and lodging prices, Ross said.

Consider a travel agent Like most travel agents, Ross said, she works in a particular niche or specialization. She focuses on family and couple vacations, and specifically beach vacations outside of the United States. As part of her job, she receives roughly 100 emails a day about discounts and special packages for her clients.

Travel agents don’t just have access to vacation packages, she said

— they know what the last-minute offers are. When families want to plan a trip in a hurry and score the latest deals, she recommends they find a travel agent specializing in the type of trip they hope to take.

Mostly, Ross said, working with a travel agent saves families time and stress.

“When I do a package I put everything together. It’s going to include everything for them. They don’t have to search,” she said.

Day trips and weekend getaways Although trips abroad are her

specialty, Ross says families needn’t go far to plan a good vacation. The perfect family trip could be right in your backyard, or just a few hours drive away.

“If it’s really last minute, you just need to get away, summer is getting long and the kids are getting bored,” Ross said, “pack up the car.”

Gordon said people in the Denver metro have a great nearby resource through the visitor centers in Arvada and nearby towns. The Arvada center alone places between 600 and 800 events on its calendar a year and has about 200 brochures on things to do in and around Arvada.

“Every weekend there is something going on. We are very festivaldriven and event-driven,” she said.

“We are positioned so well to have communities around us with great things to do as well.”

Hannah Button, the community marketing manager for Visit Golden, said a great resource for families looking to plan day trips or weekend trips are the websites for visitor centers in nearby communities.

There, families can find information about local attractions, such as the Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave, Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Coors Brewery and hotels to stay nearby.

“We always say it’s like a mountain town that’s right here in the metro area. You feel like you’re a world away but you’re only a short drive from home,” Button said of Golden. “It feels like you get an actual vacation but it’s still really close to where you might live.”

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A fractious year makes for thrilling albums

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t’s hard to believe 2017 is halfway But as was obvious to anyone who over already. listened carefully to her music, Charli In many ways, the first six leaned toward the alternative and ecmonths of the year have centric, and so she took a few years to explore and work with flown by, but in others, it feels LINER NOTES fringe electronic artists on the like ages have passed since PC Music record label.

Jan. 1. So far 2017 has been an In March Charli released unsettling and unsettled year, “Number 1 Angel,” not an and that has led to strange album or mixtape, but a “projnew reality, where terrorists ect” (between her and Drake, target pop music audiences, 2017 may well be the end of the and leaders snipe at each othalbum proper), and while it’s er over social media instead certainly not unrecognizable of working together. from her previous albums, it’s Although most of the more joyful, glitchier, slinkier, albums released in the first and undeniably sexier. half of the year were written Clarke Reader This is all to the benefit of before the 2016 election and the music, and as can be heard on its successive uproar, the best music tracks like “ILY2” and “Lipgloss,” of the year manages to reflect the Charli may well have traded in becomanxiety and search for hope so many ing the next great pop star for being are experiencing.

And there’s been a lot of great music great by being herself. released in the past six months. So Craig Finn — “We All Want The Same much that you’d be forgiven for missThings” ing some of the year’s best just trying For my money, Craig Finn is the to keep up with it all. But I’m here to best lyricist of the 21st century. As the help with my list of 5 best albums you might’ve missed this year. frontman for bar rock gods The Hold Steady, Finn has told incredibly nuTo see my full top music-of-the-year anced and freewheeling stories about so far list, check out my blog at calmboys and girls in America and growacil20.blogspot.com. ing up in the Midwest for more than 15 years.

Charli XCX — “Number 1 Angel” On his third solo album, Finn conFor a while there in 2014, it looked tinues to detail the mundane, but his like Britain’s Charli XCX would be the storytelling has reached new levels of next great pop star — someone in the mastery, to the point where you almost vein of Katy Perry with a sharper pen wish he’d just sit down and write a and darker sense of humor.

damn novel already.

“God in Chicago” is less a song than a short story set to music, and can absolutely devastate you with its focus on two down-and-out travelers on a road trip. But my favorite is “Rescue Blues,” where Finn finds transcendence on an apartment balcony.

This album helps the listener to find the beauty in the everyday.

working with some of the country’s best artists and producers.

This is all to the good, as British rappers have some thrilling takes on the genre, and Nines is one of the most promising voices from the scene.

His debut is dark and street-wise, with searing insights and some of the best beats you’ll hear on any rap album this year.

John Mayer — “The Search for Everything” It’s easy to take artists who make consistently good music for granted, especially when they step out of the public eye for a while. And while Mayer’s break from the spotlight in 2010 was necessary, he’s fully back in pop mode, and I couldn’t be happier.

There’s nothing particularly showy about the songs on “Search for Everything.” Mayer returns to the jazz, blues, rock amalgamation he perfectly created on his third album “Continuum,” and if this one doesn’t quite match that one, it just about equals it.

“Still Feel Like Your Man” is my favorite album opener of the year, and the sweet yearning of “You’re Gonna Live Forever in Me,” might end up being my favorite closer of 2017. And everything in between hums along just beautifully.

SZA — “Ctrl” Being on the same label as Kendrick Lamar and ScHoolboy Q automatically means you have to be one of the best talents in hip-hop or R&B, and there are a mountain of expectations that go along with that.

Thankfully, on her debut album, SZA proves she is not only the equal of her peers, but one of the flagbearers for a new R&B sound that is at times funky, woozy, sexy and introspective. The sounds on the album are all encompassing, and SZA’s lyrical explorations reflect an empathetic and exploratory mind.

If we’re lucky, this is just the beginning of a long and varied career.

Nines — “One Foot Out” British hip-hop and grime has been having a bit of a moment in America over the past couple of years thanks to artists like Kanye West and Drake

Clarke Reader’s column on how music connects to our lives appears every other week. A community editor with Colorado Community Media, he was a Number 1 Angel once. Check out his music blog at calmacil20.blogspot.com.

And share your favorite releases of the year so far at creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com.

CURTAIN TIME Eugene Trilogy “Broadway Bound” is the third part of Neil Simon’s memoir-based plays, where Eugene and his brother Stanley try to break into the show business world. It plays July 14 to Aug. 20 at Miners Alley Playhouse, 1224 Washington Ave., Golden. Directed by Kate Gleason. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 1 p.m. Sundays; and 6 p.m. Sundays July 23, 30, Aug. 6, 13. Tickets: $16$27, minersalley.com or 303-935-3044.

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“Bad Jews” by Joshua Harmon plays July 14 to Aug. 6 at The Edge Theater, 1560 Teller St., Lakewood.

Performances: 8 p.m. Fridays, Satur-

days and Thursday, July 27 and Aug. 3. Josh Hartwell is director. Family feuds after grandfather’s funeral …

Tickets: $30, theedgetheater.com, 303-232-0363.

Man in black “Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash,” created by Richard Maltby Jr., conceived by Bill Meade, plays through Aug. 6 at Vintage Theatre, 1469 Dayton St., Aurora.

Kelly Van Oosbree is director of the Denver premiere of a show that includes 38 hits. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Monday, July 3; 2:30 p.m. Sundays.

Tickets: $28-$34, vintagetheatre.com, 303-856-7830.

‘Find Your Grail’ “Monty Python’s Spamalot” will be presented by Evergreen Players from July 14 to Aug. 6 at the Center Stage, 27608 Fireweed Drive, Evergreen. Clay White is director and David Novinger of Littleton will reign as King Arthur. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m.

Sundays. Tickets: $25/$20/$15, 303-6744934, evergreenplayers.org.

‘Annie’ in Denver “Annie” by Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charmin will be presented July 15 to Aug. 6 by Phamaly Theatre Company at the Stage Theatre, Denver Performing Arts Complex in downtown Denver. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and

Monday, July 24; 2 p.m. Sundays; 1 p.m.

Sat. July 29. (Audio description and sign interpretation at 2 p.m. on July 23; sensory-friendly at 7:30 on Thursday, Aug. 3, $20.) Other tickets: $28-$37, previews July 13, 14-$20. Tickets: 303-8934100, denvercenter.org. Group tickets: phamaly.org/annie Good morning, Baltimore!

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Art adds to scenery in several sites around Douglas County Public sculptures going up in 27 locations across five jurisdictions

BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

A concept formed by the Douglas County Cultural Council, DCCC, in 2006-07 has matured into the 2017 Art Encounters: a display of 27 public sculptures, placed through five communities for the coming year. The DCCC sets aside funds from the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District, SCFD, for Highlands Ranch, Lone Tree, Roxborough and Parker. Castle Rock, not in the SCFD District, participates through its Philip S. Miller Trust Fund. These funds implement a part of the county’s Cultural Plan, which calls for a public art program similar to others around Colorado, such as Grand Junction’s Art on the Corner Program.

Highlands Ranch sculptor and arts activist Larry Perkins estimated that 100,000 pats rubbed off the patina on the charming “Deeter and Mollie,” the basset hound bronze that was so popular in front of the Highlands Ranch library a couple of years ago.

“Art has a natural visceral appeal to humans — even kids,” Perkins said.

(The piece was purchased and resides in Eastridge Recreation Center.)

In the first year, there were 14 sculptures exhibited. Five works from this year’s collection of 27 works are placed in Roxborough — new this year to the program, although it has had an active arts community for years. Lone Tree has four sculptures; Highlands Ranch, seven; Parker, six; and Castle Rock, five.

Artists include: Federico Aguire, Charlotte Zink, Ted Wilson, Joe Burleigh, Sandy Friedman (two), Robert Henderson, Kendra Fleischman, Suzanne Kane (three), Richard Mertineit, Jemmy Descant, Kathryn Vinson, Shannon Bazinga, Matthias Neumann, Jim Choate, Jusin Deuster, David Zva-

nut, Kyle Ocean (two), Mike Mladjan, Harold Linke, Janene DiRico-Cable, Reno Carrolo, Kimmerjae Johnson, Joe Norman.

At recreation centers, libraries and elsewhere, one should be able to find a brochure with a list of artists and locations for this year’s widespread exhibit — or find information and picture online.

Residents are encouraged to vote for their favorite online and a “People’s Choice” will be announced, with a $1,000 award to the artist who created it. A Judge’s Award will also be announced, accompanied by a $1,000 check. The 2017 judge is Kendall Peterson.

The program offers a chance for families to go on an excursion. Choose a favorite, absorb the wonder of artists’ imaginations, talk about the processes — and perhaps stop somewhere for ice cream? Then go home, discussing favorites en route — and each family member can vote for a favorite online.

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Roxborough has joined Art Encounters this year, with five pieces. Shown: “Tenderness,” two figures carved from stone by Reno Carollo. It is located at 9635 N. Rampart Range Rd. COURTESY PHOTO

Sidewalk sale raises funds for Arapahoe library system

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outhglenn Library’s Annual Super Sidewalk Sale takes place July 14 and 15 (9 a.m. to 6 p.m.) and July 16 (noon to 4 p.m.) at Southglenn Library, 6972 S. Vine St., Centennial. Books, collectibles, DVDs and audiobooks for all ages will be available. Proceeds from book sales, coordinated by the Friends of Arapahoe Libraries, provide events, materials and equipment for the libraries. In 2016, the Friends raised more than $100,000.

For information, or to join the organization, see arapahoelibraries.org or call 303-LIBRARY.

Englewood Camera Club Photographer Steve Mohlenkamp will talk to the Englewood Camera Club at 7 p.m. on July 11 about how he captures world-class images as he travels. He has developed a 24-minute, 400-image, soundtracked slide show, just for travel. He will then revisit any images that raise questions for his audience and show equipment he takes on a travel shoot. The club meets the second Tuesday of each month at Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 6400 S. University Blvd., Centennial.

Guests and prospective members are welcome.

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The editorial team Sonya Ellingboe is led by Dr. William Wei, professor of history at the University of Colorado, Boulder. Editors include Colorado state historian Dr. Patricia Limerick, who is a professor of history at CUBoulder and the director of the Center for the American West; assistant state archaeologist Kevin Black and Bancroft Prize-winning historian Thomas Andrews. Anyone with expertise on a Colorado topic is invited to submit ideas and articles by visiting the “Contributors” page or contacting editorial assistant Nick Johnson at njohnson@ coloradohumanities.org, 303-894-7951, ext. 21.

Summer at Chatfield Farms Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms is a 700-acre native plant refuge and working farm along the banks of Deer Creek in south Jefferson County.

The historic Hildebrand Farm, 8500 W. Deer Creek Canyon Road, has a restored 1918 dairy barn, 1874 Deer Creek one-room schoolhouse, 2.5 miles of nature trails, the Deer Creek Discovery children’s play area and numerous wildflower gardens. Visit Butterflies at Chatfield daily. For the Lavender Festival on July 15, admission is free, with some activities requiring payment. 720-865-3500; botanicgardens.

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Concert at Littleton Museum The Delta Sonics will perform at 7 p.m. on July 12 on the Littleton Museum lawn, 6028 S. Gallup St., Littleton. Free. Food truck: Taco Mojo.

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Gillespie tribute “A Taste of Jazz” is presented by the Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra at 4 p.m. July 22 at the Historic Grant Ave. Community Center, 216 S. Grant St., Denver. (historicgrantave.org) Featured will be Brad Goode, associate professor of jazz studies at the University of Colorado, who bears a physical resemblance to Dizzy Gillespie as well as being a virtuoso on trumpet. Tickets, $20 at the door or on the “Dates” page at mjo-denver.org.

Pianist nominated for Emmy Lisa Downing of Littleton, an internationally recognized pianist, composer and recording artist, received her third Emmy nomination for Musical Composition/Arrangement of her song “The Torii Gates.”

These Japanese gates washed ashore in Oregon with other storm-tossed items, then were repaired and identified at Portland Japanese Gardens and returned to their village in Japan.

The song is featured in a video created

by Enchanted Road Productions of Golden. LisaDowning.com.

Theatre of Dreams CarneyMagic, with comedian and sleight-of-hand virtuoso John Carney, will appear at 7:30 p.m. July 21 and 22 at Theatre of Dreams, 735 Park St., Castle Rock. Tickets: $25-$30 at 303-660-6799, or Tickets.AmazingShows.com.

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Eagle’s Nest Ranch aims to be place of healing Horse ministry helps people who are struggling, including military veterans

BY JODI HORNER SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

Eagle’s Nest Ranch ministry in northern Elizabeth is set on the rolling hills just outside Parker, with Indian paintbrush wildflowers and wish-blows mixed into the blowing grasses.

“We’re a horse ranch ministry giving people who are struggling with adversity an opportunity to interact with horses, and to find some hope and healing,” Suzy MacKenzie explained. She specifically avoids the term “equine therapy” since “it’s not clinical therapy,” she said.

When MacKenzie founded Eagle’s Nest Ranch three years ago, she was at a crossroads in her own life.

She had been a missionary for “a long time” in South America and had worked 13 years at a nonprofit.

Since she had always loved horses — she had owned horses on and off throughout her life — she was drawn to read the book “Hope Rising” by Kim Meeder, about a horse ranch in Oregon that provides opportunities for humans and horses to bond, and enabling emotional healing.

“Oh my goodness, this is exactly what I want to do, combining my two passions, horses and people,” she thought.

“If a child has broken human relationships, they build trust with an animal and it transfers to human relationships. When someone is hurting, when you help someone it helps you as well,” MacKenzie said.

She modeled Eagle’s Nest Ranch after Meeder’s Oregon Ranch of Rescued Dreams.

The ranch has an anthem verse from the Bible, found in Psalm 59:10, “My God in His steadfast love will meet me.”

There are two kinds of programs at Eagle’s Nest, the Soaring program for non-military participants and the SEE RANCH, P31

A young girl leads Honey, a quarter horse at Elizabeth’s Eagle’s Nest Ranch, during a bonding session with the ranch’s Soaring program.

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ABOUT EAGLE’S NEST RANCH WHERE: 40757 County Road 21, Elizabeth CALL SUZY at 303-596-2784 to schedule time at the ranch or to find out more about the programs.

BUCKAROO DAYS are scheduled for July 15 and Aug. 11 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Performing Arts Camp: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 10-14 at Spotlight Performing Arts Center, 6328 E. County Line Road, Highlands Ranch. Camp teaches dance, acting, and singing techniques for beginner through advanced level students ages 6-18 years. Campers will produce the fulllength musical “Little Rascals,” with a performance at 7 p.m. July 14. Go to www.spotlightperformers.com or call 720-44-DANCE for information and tuition rates.

Researching Military Records: 1:30-3 p.m. Saturday, July 8 at the Parker Library, 20105 E. Mainstreet, Room 254. Parker Genealogical Society business meeting runs from 1:30-2 p.m., followed by a presentation by Sandy Ronayne about how military records can help further your genealogy research. Go to https://www.parkergenealogicalsociety.com.

Theater Guild Awards Ceremony: 6 p.m. Monday, July 17 at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. After cocktails, the Colorado Theatre Guild’s 12th annual Henry Awards ceremony starts at 7 p.m., followed by an after-party. Tickets available at parkerarts.org, or by calling the box office at 303-8056800.

Ending Homelessness: Why We Haven’t, How We Can: 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 11 at Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. Donald Burnes, executive director of the Burnes Institute on Poverty and Homelessness, will talk about efforts to address homelessness and some possible solutions. Copies of the book he co-authored, “Ending Homelessness,” will be available for purchase and signing. Call 303-795-3961.

Performing Arts Camp: 1-4 p.m.

Wednesdays through July 26 at Spotlight Performing Arts Center, 6328 E. County Line Road, Highlands Ranch. Camp teaches different musicals each week and is for beginner to advanced level actors, singers and dancers, ages 6-18 years. Go to www.spotlightperformers.com or call 720-44-DANCE for information and tuition rates.

Ice Cream Social: 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, July 12 at Civic Green Park, 9370 S Ridgeline Blvd, Highlands Ranch. All-you-caneat ice cream and snow cones ($2), live music and food trucks including Simply Pizza, El Toro the Tot and Barbed Wire Reef. Littleton Fire Rescue will be on site for an extraction demonstration using the Jaws of Life. Smoke trailer and

EVENTS

Operation Gown Giveaway: Thursday, July 6 and Friday, July 7 at Compleat Couture, 7562 S. University Blvd., Centennial. Brides Across America honors men and women in uniform with its annual gown giveaway. Registration required; go to http://www.bridesacrossamerica. com/. Contact the store at 720-2874077 or www.compleatcouture. com.

Everyone Loves Crepes!: 6-9 p.m.

Monday, July 10 at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker.

Learn to make crepes at home during this hands-on class. For ages 16 and older. Call 303-805-6800 or go to www.parkerartscenter.com.

Duplicate Bridge: 12:30 p.m.

Monday, July 10 at The Hub, 8827 Lone Tree Parkway, Lone Tree.

Arrive by 12:15 p.m. Game is ACBL sanctioned. A free question-andanswer session from 11 a.m. to noon covers bidding boxes, hand records, losing trick count, conventions, rules of duplicate bridge and more.

Reservations required. Group meets every Monday. Call Sue Bauer at 303-641-3534.

PFLAG Meeting: 7-8:45 p.m. July 11 at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch.

Group offers support for parents, friends, members and family members of anyone facing LGBT issues.

All is confidential.

Therapeutic Recreation Summer Sports Camp: 9 a.m. to noon Tuesdays from July 11-25 at the Recreation Center at Southridge, in the gym. For ages 8 and up. Contact Summer Aden at 303-471-7043 or summer.aden@hrcaonline.org. Go to www.hrcaonline.org/tr.

Highlands Ranch Senior Club Monthly Luncheon: 11:45 a.m.

Wednesday, July 12 at the Southridge Recreation Center, Highlands Ranch. Entertainment by the Joe Peterson Band and the Andrew Singers. Chicken luncheon included.

Reservations required by Friday, July 7. Call Sue at 309-360-9677. Newcomers welcome. Go to HRSENIORCLUB.ORG for luncheon information or for information about membership and activities (Bingo, board games, card games, etc.).

Book Lovers Group: 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, July 13, at the Lone Tree Library, 10055 Library Way. Discover great new books to add to your reading list, including refreshments and giveaways.

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water rescue team will be on site. Proceeds go to Bonfils Blood Center. Call 720-240-4909 or go to http://highlandsranch.org.

Dancing in the Streets: summer concert series, runs 6:30-8 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesdays this summer at Commons Park at the Streets at SouthGlenn, at University Boulevard and Arapahoe Road, Centennial. Admission is free. Go to www.shopsouthglenn.com or contact margaret@ stephens-studio.net. Concert schedule: July 12, Margarita Brothers Band; July 26, The Long Run, Colorado’s Tribute to The Eagles; Aug. 9, Under a Blood Red Sky, U2 tribute band; Aug. 23, FACE, all vocal rock band.

Civil War Medical, Surgical Practices: 7 p.m. Thursday, July 13 at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Dr. Bob Malin presents “Guts and Glory: Modern Medicine and Surgery During the Civil War.” Malin will discuss the myths of bitten bullets, whiskey anesthesia and barbaric practices. Refreshments served at 6:45 p.m. Contact 303-814-3164 or museum@ castlerockhistoricalsociety.org. Admission is free.

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Coffee and Coloring: 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, July 13 at the Parker Library, 20105 E. Mainstreet. Get creative at an evening of adult coloring, including great coffee and conversation. Adults. Registration is required. Call 303-7917323 or DCL.org.

Summer Book Sale: open during regular library hours through Friday, July 14 at the Roxborough Library, 8357 N. Rampart Range Road, Ste. 200. Books, CDs and DVDs will be available for sale.

Proceeds benefit the Douglas County Libraries Foundation.

Cash, checks, and credit cards accepted. Contact 303-791-7323 or DCL.org.

Brew-N-Que: 3-7 p.m. Saturday, July 15, at Centennial Center Park, 13050 E. Peakview Ave., Centennial.

Local breweries and local barbecue team up for the city’s second BBQ & Beer Tasting Festival.

Live music by Sweet Lillies, followed by Matt Rouch and the Noise Upstairs.

All ages welcome; must be 21-plus to participate in the beer tasting.

Admission is free.

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Mystery Book Club: 11:30 a.m.

July 20 at Lone Tree Golf Club Grille, 9809 Sunningdale Blvd., Lone Tree. The Third Thursday Mystery Book Club will discuss the eighth book in the Flavia de Luce mystery series by Alan Bradley. The endearing twelveyear-old character arrives home to Bishop’s Lacey for Christmas after leaving her boarding school in Canada. This sometime chemist, sometime sleuth, is an intrepid, smart heroine from the long-lost era of post-World War II England. Contact Sue at 303641-3534.

NATURE/OUTDOORS

Learn to Fly Fish: 9-11 a.m. Saturday, July 8, July 15 at Orvis Park Meadows, 8433 Park Meadows Center Drive, Unit 149, Lone Tree.

Free Fly Fishing 101 course is offered nearly every Saturday and teaches the basics including fly casting, outfit rigging, and knot tying. After completing FF101, sign up for the free FF201 class at a local stocked pond and practice hooking, playing and landing fish. For information or to sign up, call 303-768-9600 or go to www.orvis.com/s/parkmeadows-colorado-orvis-retailstore/620.

HR Backcountry Hayride: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, July 8. Take a step back into the past

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as we take you on a historic, horse drawn hayride into the backcountry wilderness area.

Local historian Mark Stevenson will tell about one of the original homesteads of Highlands Ranch - the Douglas/Failing Ranch.

Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the scheduled event.

Register by July 7 at https://registration.hrcaonline.org/22843/ Facilities/BookMe4LandingPages/CoursesLandingPage?widge tId=d25c001d-b7a9-491b-b7bc75939f810da8&embed=False&c ourseId=248803c8-585b-4c2e8728-8a48af20328b Indian Prayer Trees: 9 a.m. to noon Sunday, July 16 at Fox Run Regional Park, Colorado Springs.

Highlands Ranch Historical Society event features an easy hike/walk around the park, led

by John Anderson, author and presenter. Transportation on your own to the venue. Register

by Monday, July 10, at https:// events.r20.constantcontact. com/register/eventReg?oeid k=a07ee9yr7ed3bab92e4&c =e9ecc4f0-1c39-11e5-aeacd4ae5275396f&ch=e9f21c201c39-11e5-aeac-d4ae5275396f Beginning Farmers Workshop: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, July 14 at Sprout City Farms, 6700 E. Virginia Avenue Southeast, Denver.

Day-to-day farm maintenance requires knowledge of the insect, disease and weed pests that are attacking your produce. Learn to identify pests and implement management strategies. Go to www.botanicgardens.org

EDUCATION

Practice Your English: 10:30 a.m.

Saturday, July 15, at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch.

Lively, informal conversation on everyday topics for intermediate to advanced English learners, facilitated by a fluent English speaker. Registration is required.

Call 303-791-7323 or go to DCL. org.

Douglas County AAUW Scholarship: application, transcripts and letters of recommendation due July 15. Scholarship is open to Douglas County residents only. Money may be used for tuition, books or child care while attending school. Scholarship application and instructions available online at douglascounty-co.aauw.net.

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 spaceavailable basis.

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Caylynn Abbott guides the junior dragster down the track as she joined about 150 drivers competing in the June 23-25 National High Rod Association Division 5 Junior Dragster event at Bandimere Speedway. Abbott, a Ponderosa High School student, has been driving for eight years and she is the third generation of the Abbott family to compete in drag racing.

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Drag racing tradition continues Young Kaiser, Abbott drivers continue speeding down the track

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The annals of drag racing contain the names John Abbot and Junior Kaiser, who both drove top fuel dragsters in the 1980s.

Their children followed in their footsteps by competing in drag racing, and now their grandchildren carry on the family tradition as they drove in races during the National Hot Rod Association Division 5 Junior Dragster event June 23-25 at Bandimere Speedway.

Caylynn Abbott, 16, said her granddad drove a drag racer, both her parents competed in drag racing and she said it was natural she would continue the tradition so she began competing in junior dragster events when she was an 8-year-old.

“My grandpa, John, sort of got things started and he drove the Candyland Express top fuel dragster for Jolly Rancher Candies for several years,” the Parker resident said. “Grandpa was friends with Junior Kaiser who also drove a top fuel dragster.

Our families have been friends since then. We race together and work on the cars together. For example today I am driving Landon Kaiser’s car.”

Parker resident Caylynn Abbott climbs into the driver’s seat of the car as she prepares to compete during the June 23-25 National Hot Rod Association Division 5 Junior Dragster event at Bandimere Speedway. Abbott won two of the four races she entered during the three-day event.

She said drag racing is fun.

“I like racing,” she said. “I like being around all the friends I have made competing in drag

races racer. Driving the dragster is fun and I like competing. Of SEE RACING, P27

participation survey released in June shows a rise in the number of student-athletes in Colorado high schools.

During the 2016-17 school year, 60.3 percent of students enrolled at high schools that were OVERTIME members of the Colorado High School Activities Association took part in sports. That’s 139,969 teenagers who could call themselves student-athletes, according to figures released by CHSAA. Those figures are the highest for Colorado since Jim Benton the yearly survey was started following the 1988-89 season. There were 138,600 student athletes in 2015-16, or 58.4 percent of students enrolled.

Additional classifications were added in girls golf, girls swimming and girls tennis last season, which helped the growth with an additional 1,682 students participating.

There’s been talk of the growing popularity of boys lacrosse, but there were actually 87 fewer boys who played lacrosse last spring than in 2016. However, the Adams 12 Five Star district did not field lacrosse teams, forcing athletes there to play elsewhere or not play at all.

And there were 158 fewer athletes who donned football uniforms in 2016 compared to the 2015 season. Still, football remained the largest participatory sport, with 16,686 students suiting up. Combined, boys and girls basketball had 16,261 participants.

There were several sports showing minimal increases and decreases, which is normal from year-to-year. Boys hockey showed one of the largest increases, with 165 more participants, partially due to the addition of two new teams.

“Colorado has always had strong participation numbers, reflecting the importance of the values you learn by participating in a community-based program,” CSHAA Commissioner Paul Angelico said in a news release. “These students are learning to be part of something bigger than themselves, about how the name on the front of the jersey is more important than the name on the back.”

A chip on his shoulder Former Legend High School basketball player Derrick White had to prove he could be a standout college basketball player and it appears he will have to do it again in the National Basketball Association.

White, a 2014 Legend graduate, didn’t receive any Division I scholarship offers, so he accepted a partial scholarship to Division II University of Colorado Colorado Springs, where he played for three seasons, became an All-American and holds UCCS career records for assists and steals and is second in points.

He transferred to CU, played one season, SEE BENTON, P27

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Kupcho dominates at Lone Tree golf tourney Westminster athlete getting ready for second trip to U.S. Women’s Open

BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Jennifer Kupcho tuned up for her second trip to the U.S Women’s Open Golf Championship with another romp in the Colorado Women’s Golf Association’s Stroke Play Championship.

Kupcho, the 20-year-old from Westminster who just completed her sophomore season at Wake Forest, didn’t make the cut in the 2016 U.S. Open. She hopes to stick around for four rounds at this year’s tournament, which will be held July 13-16 at the Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, N.J. She claims she could have played better but walked off with her third consecutive CWGA Stroke Play title with 13-shot victory in the 54-hole tournament that was held June 19-21 at the Lone Tree Golf Club.

“I just wanted to come out and play good competition and then go to the big tournament,” she said. “I definitely took more chances in this kind of tournament but just came out and played my game.”

Kupcho, a two-time Class 4A state

champion at Jefferson Academy, left all the golfers in the championship flight scrambling for runner-up honors as she became the first women in the past 20 years and the fifth player in 70 years of the tournament to win three consecutive titles.

And, none of her three Stroke Play victories have been close as she has won by 21, 19 and 13 strokes, so she wasn’t under much pressure from other golfers.

“It’s not that hard because all my high school career, that’s how it was,” added Kupcho who is the 11th-ranked women amateur golfer in the world.

“I’m used to it and just go out and focus on my own game.”

Kupcho had seven birdies and two bogeys as she wrapped up the championship on June 21 with final round of 5-under-par 67 to go along with a 1-under-71 and a par 72 for a 54-hole total of 210.

In those three days she made 13 birdies, 34 pars and seven bogeys. She played the par 5 holes in -6 and the par 3s in -2, but was 2-over on the par 4 holes.

So maybe that’s why she insists she could have played better.

“I played the best that I could,” she said. “I was just playing my game, not focusing on the field. I played good in the final round but definitely could have played better the first two days.

I struggled on the greens. A win is a win. But I definitely could have played

better. I could have made more putts so that is something to work on.”

Kupcho was the runner-up at last month’s NCAA Division I championships and set a Wake Forest record with a season scoring average of 70.61.

Longmont’s Erin Sargent, a Silver Creek graduate and University of Wyoming sophomore-to-be, tied for second place with her Cowboys teammate Megan Knadler of Phoenix with 3-round totals of 7-over-par 223.

Mary Weinstein of Highlands Ranch, the 2016 Class 5A state champion at Regis Jesuit, scrambled to a fourth-place finish after finishing with a final round of 2-under par 70 by going 4-under on the back nine. Her score on the final 18 holes came after a 73 and 81 in the first two rounds.

“The second round was awful,” said Weinstein, who will be a sophomore at Regis University. “It was definitely one of those days. If you look on the course you will see probably 50 bunkers and I went in probably 49 of them (in the second round). And my putting was just not there.

“I’ve been putting pretty rough the past couple tournaments, so I went to see some professionals to fix my putting. I changed two days before the tournament started and started putting well on the first day, hit a big roadblock on the second day but got it back for the final round.”

Alexis Chan, a 2017 Rock Canyon graduate, won the second flight at 236

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led the Buffs in scoring with an 18.1 average and was a first-team All-Pac 12 selection.

The guard was the 29th pick in the June 22 first round of the NBA draft by the San Antonio Spurs.

But several draft analysts say White only has a modest NBA ceiling. Still, he has demonstrated the talent and quick release to get off shots and has the good basketball sense and defensive ability that can help despite his lack of the athleticism of many NBA players.

As a 6-foot senior at Legend, White averaged 17.1 points and 3.1 assists but he grew in size and ability. He was measured at 6-5 prior to the NBA draft.

“You have your doubters, you just put a little chip on your shoulder,” he said in a post-draft conference call. “It was humbling at times but it made me work harder just to keep that chip on my shoulder to continue to never be satisfied.”

New ThunderRidge coach ThunderRidge will have its third boys lacrosse coach in the past four seasons next spring.

Athletic Director Sean Patterson announced that Marko White, who coached the past two seasons at Leon High in Tallahassee, Florida, has been tabbed as the new Grizzlies’ coach.

Four in the semifinals There were four former area high school golfers who made the semifinals of the Colorado Golf Association Match Play held June 19-23 at The Club at Ravenna in the Roxborough area.

University of Denver golfer Chris Korte, a 2014 Regis Jesuit graduate playing out of the Lone Tree Golf Club, defeated Kyle Pearson, 5 and 3, to win the title on June 23. Pearson was last year’s Class 5A champion from Highlands Ranch and will play at Colorado Mesa University.

Korte recorded a 3-and-1 semifinal victory over Colorado State golfer Jake Staiano, who played high school golf at Valor Christian. Pearson topped Kyler Dunkle in 21 holes in the semifinals. Dunkle was the 2013 state champion at Douglas County High. He played at Colorado State but has transferred to the University of Utah.

‘Drag racing is exciting and I think the biggest rush is launching off the starting line.’

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course I like to go fast. So far my fastest speed is just about 80 miles an hour. Going that fast is fun and it is very exciting. My division can go as fast as 85 miles an hour and I want to go that fast.”

She talked about driving Kaiser’s car as she prepared to move to the starting line during the June 24 races.

“Landon’s car handled a little differently than my old car,” she said as she prepared to get into the cockpit. “But it isn’t all that different. I still can go fast. Drag racing is exciting and I think the biggest rush is launching off the starting line.”

Abbott and Kaiser were among about 150 drivers competing in the three-day National Hot Rod Associa-

Soccer star honored ThunderRidge junior Shae Holmes, a United States U18 national team defender who played forward in high school, has been named the Gatorade Colorado Girls Soccer Player of the Year.

Holmes scored 20 goals and had seven assists for the Grizzlies during the 2017 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.

tion Division 5 Junior Drag Racing Series held June 23-25 at Bandimere Speedway in Morrison.

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Landon Kaiser, a Littleton resident, drove the car June 23, the first day of the event. He ended the day’s racing for four drivers as he won the championship in his age division.

Abbott was behind the wheel for the June 24 division championship races. She won the first race but lost in the second round.

The final day was a race for divisional points. Abbott again won her first-round race but lost in the second round.

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Lily Walker used one word to describe Drums Along the Rockies: “spectacular.” Last year, 40,000 people swarmed Sports Authority Field at Mile High for the annual marching music competition.

“It’s honestly the craziest thing you could experience,” said Walker, a 19-year-old from Highlands Ranch who is on the Blue Knights Drum and Bugle Corps, one of 10 groups that will perform in this year’s spectacle.

The world’s top drum corps will entertain the crowd and battle for top honors from 6:30-10:30 p.m. on July 15 at the downtown Denver stadium, 1701 Bryant St. Tickets range from $20-50 and can be purchased at ascendperformingarts. org/events/datr/.

On tour since June 18, Denver’s Blue Knights, comprised of young marching

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Artists benefit from having a large number of people view their works — a challenge for sculptors, whose art tends to be bulky and hard to move around. Douglas County has created carefully selected sites for sculptures, with concrete pads to hold them secure, and at some locations, plantings that complement them.

New: Load the Otocast app on your phone and experience Art Encounters via a narrated autoguide, learning about the artist and the art as you move among the sculptures. Voices of artists are recorded.

The programs’ mission: Create conversation, thoughtfulness, emotions, meaning and creativity. Establish pub-

musicians from across the globe, have played at some of the country’s top facilities including Stanford Stadium and Rose Bowl Stadium, both in California.

But, Blue Knights executive director Mark Arnold said, the upcoming competition at Sports Authority Field tops them all.

“The crowd who attends Drums Along the Rockies is always one of the most enthusiastic, engaged and electric crowds we perform for all year,” said Arnold.

Arnold foresees the ultimate showdown among three corps: The contemporary, avant-garde-style Blue Knights, the jazzy Blue Devils, of Concord, California, and the big band-style Blue Coats, of Canton, Ohio.

“What’s really exciting is the corps coming all have unique musical and programming styles,” Arnold said.

“These drum corps are among the very best in the world.”

lic art as an essential part of a vibrant community. Experience art, style and expression in many formats.

Artists may want to watch in the fall for the 2018 Call for Artists and participate. “A selection committee will go through everything and choose a range of acceptable work,” said Perkins, who has served on the selection committee and is now on the Douglas County Arts Council. “Jurisdictions then come in to select — in multiple rounds — first one changes every year.” (Highlands Ranch was first this year-with the choice of “Ribbon Dance” by Kendra Fleischman, displayed at Southridge Recreation Center’s portico.) “Every single penny is watched,” he added.

Sara Walla of HRCA said the same installation crew at Highlands Ranch has done it for five years now and knows how to install it well. Each jurisdiction does its own installations.

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Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2017-0100

RENOTICED AND REPUBLISHED PURSUANT TO CRS 38-38-109(2)(b)(II) Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2016-0231

Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2017-0105

To Whom It May Concern: On 4/13/2017 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: ROBERT E. MASSEY AND EVELYN J. WIDNER-MASSEY Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF TRENTON, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 6/25/2015 Recording Date of DOT: 7/8/2015 Reception No. of DOT: 2015047030 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $253,408.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $247,430.10

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 8, BLOCK 8, ANTELOPE HEIGHTS FILING II, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 16434 E Jackalope Dr , 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, August 2, 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: 6/8/2017 Last Publication: 7/6/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 4/14/2017 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 #: (303) 706-9994 Attorney File #: 17-014973

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website : http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No:. 2017-0100 First Publication: 6/8/2017 Last Publication: 7/6/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

To Whom It May Concern: On 4/3/2017 12:20:00 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: SHAWN YATCKOSKE Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 5/15/2015 Recording Date of DOT: 5/19/2015 Reception No. of DOT: 2015032287 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $343,561.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $340,265.85 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 33, BLOCK 1, VILLAGES OF PARKER FILING NO. 5A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 22090 Pensive 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, August 2, 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.

To Whom It May Concern: On 4/13/2017 2:47:00 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: SCOTT R GREENWOOD AND CASEY ELLEN GREENWOOD Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, FIRST FRANKLIN A DIVISION OF NATIONAL CITY BANK Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION ("FANNIE MAE"), A CORPORATION ORGANIZED AND EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 8/22/2006 Recording Date of DOT: 8/29/2006 Reception No. of DOT: 2006074291** DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $200,900.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $217,640.14 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 DECEMER 1, 2015.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust.

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 42, COTTONWOOD SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 5, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 8663 Red Clover Ct, Parker, CO 80134 NOTICE OF SALE

Dated: 4/14/2017 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

First Publication: 6/15/2017 Last Publication: 7/13/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

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

Dated: 4/19/2017 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

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HOLLY RYAN The name, address and telephone numbers of Colorado Registration #: 32647 the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of 355 UNION BOULEVARD SUITE 250, the indebtedness is: LAKEWOOD, COLORADO 80228 MONICA KADRMAS To advertise yourColorado public notices call 303-566-4100 Phone #: Registration #: 34904 Fax #: 1199 BANNOCK STREET, Attorney File #: 17-914-29920 DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 350-3711 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE Fax #: DATES on the Public Trustee website: Attorney File #: 00000006723605 http ://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE Legal Notice No.: 2017-0105 DATES on the Public Trustee w ebsite: First Publication: 6/8/2017 http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Last Publication: 7/6/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Legal Notice No.: 2017-0109 First Publication: 6/15/2017 Last Publication: 7/13/2017 PUBLIC NOTICE Publisher: Douglas County News Press

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Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2017-0109

PUBLIC NOTICE

To Whom It May Concern: On 4/18/2017 1:27:00 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: EDWARD M. JOHNS AND MARY B. JOHNS Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR MEGASTAR FINANCIAL CORP Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2006-BC3 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 5/2/2006 Recording Date of DOT: 5/29/2006 Reception No. of DOT: 2006039128 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $644,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $699,741.33 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust.

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 4, PARKER RIDGE SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO

Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2017-0114 To Whom It May Concern: On 4/25/2017 3:40:00 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: LIANNA N SMART AND BRANDON SMART Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR HOME LOAN CENTER, INC., DBA LENDINGTREE LOANS, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 4/3/2012 Recording Date of DOT: 4/20/2012 Reception No. of DOT: 2012028738 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $244,117.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $168,231.46

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 21, BLOCK 1, HIDDEN RIVER SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 4, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 11837 Meadowood Lane, Parker, CO 80138

Which has the address of: 9662 Blanketflower Lane, Parker, CO 80138 NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE OF SALE

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 2, 2017, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

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

The 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, August 9, 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.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 16, 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.

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: 6/15/2017 Last Publication: 7/13/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

First Publication: 6/22/2017 Last Publication: 7/20/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 4/19/2017 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

Dated: 4/28/2017 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: MONICA KADRMAS Colorado Registration #: 34904 1199 BANNOCK STREET, DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 350-3711 Fax #: Attorney File #: 00000006723605

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

First Publication: 6/8/2017 Last Publication: 7/6/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 4/3/2017 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

First Publication: 6/8/2017 Last Publication: 7/6/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

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

Dated: 4/14/2017 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

MONICA KADRMAS Colorado Registration #: 34904 1199 BANNOCK STREET, DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 350-3711 Fax #: Attorney File #: 1945.100459.F01

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

Legal Notice No.: 2016-0231 First Publication: 6/8/2017 Last Publication: 7/6/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

complaint in and of itself will not stop the foreclosure process.

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.

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.

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

Last Publication: 7/6/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

HOLLY RYAN Colorado Registration #: 32647 355 UNION BOULEVARD SUITE 250, LAKEWOOD, COLORADO 80228 Phone #: Fax #: Attorney File #: 17-914-29920 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website : http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2017-0105 First Publication: 6/8/2017 Last Publication: 7/6/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

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

NICHOLAS H. SANTARELLI Colorado Registration #: 46592 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: (303) 706-9994 Attorney File #: 17-014721

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

Parker * 1

the indebtedness is: 30 Parker Chronicle

NICHOLAS H. SANTARELLI Colorado Registration #: 46592 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: (303) 706-9994 Attorney File #: 17-014721

Public Trustees

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE D ATES on the Public Trustee website : http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2017-0114 First Publication: 6/22/2017 Last Publication: 7/20/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2017-0119 To Whom It May Concern: On 5/1/2017 3:08:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: GARY L NICKS Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: MATRIX FINANCIAL SERVICES CORPORATION Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 12/23/2015 Recording Date of DOT: 1/8/2016 Reception No. of DOT: 2016001481 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $289,300.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $285,580.55

Public Trustees PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2017-0121 To Whom It May Concern: On 5/1/2017 3:09:00 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: CRAIG R. SMITH AND KRISTI J. SMITH Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR PREFERRED HOME MORTGAGE COMPANY Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: DITECH FINANCIAL LLC Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 1/31/2002 Recording Date of DOT: 2/6/2002 Reception No. of DOT: 02012999 Book 2257 Page 972 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $300,700.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $226,318.02 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.

Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: The covenants of said Deed of Trust have been violated for reasons including, but not limited to, the failure to pay all amounts owing at maturity as required under said Deed of Trust and the Evidence of Debt secured thereby.

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 19, THE VILLAGES OF PARKER FILING NO. 14 COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

Which has the address of: 11412 S Birchwood Court, Parker, CO 80138

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

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 2, BLOCK 6, THE PINERY FILING NO. 3-C, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO Which has the address of: 6585 Surry Place , 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, August 23, 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.

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, August 23, 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: 6/29/2017 Last Publication: 7/27/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

To Whom It May Concern: On 5/12/2017 12:58:00 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: ZACCARI JOSEPH WAIR AND JAMIE MARIE WAIR Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR CMG MORTGAGE, INC. DBA CMG FINANCIAL Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: PINGORA LOAN SERVICING, LLC Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 6/18/2014 Recording Date of DOT: 6/25/2014 Reception No. of DOT: 2014033878 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $335,350.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $323,190.58 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, BLOCK 3, JORDAN CROSSING FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 17063 White Alba Lane, 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, August 30, 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: 7/6/2017 Last Publication: 8/3/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 5/15/2017 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

Dated: 5/4/2017 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

NICHOLE WILLIAMS Colorado Registration #: 49611 1199 BANNOCK STREET, DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 350-3711 Fax #: Attorney File #: 00000006728539

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

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website : http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2017-0127 First Publication: 7/6/2017 Last Publication: 8/3/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 5/4/2017 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

NICHOLE WILLIAMS Colorado Registration #: 49611 1199 BANNOCK STREET, DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 350-3711 Fax #: Attorney File #: 00000006750285

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

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

NICHOLE WILLIAMS Colorado Registration #: 49611 1199 BANNOCK STREET, DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 350-3711 Fax #: Attorney File #: 00000006699003

Legal Notice No.: 2017-0121 First Publication: 6/29/2017 Last Publication: 7/27/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

First Publication: 6/29/2017 Last Publication: 7/27/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website : http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2017-0119 First Publication: 6/29/2017 Last Publication: 7/27/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2017-0121

PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2017-0127 To Whom It May Concern: On 5/12/2017 12:58:00 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: ZACCARI JOSEPH WAIR AND JAMIE MARIE WAIR Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR CMG MORTGAGE, INC. DBA

PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2017-0130 To Whom It May Concern: On 5/12/2017 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: CHAD KING Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR SUN WEST MORTGAGE COMPANY, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 11/7/2012 Recording Date of DOT: 11/21/2012 Reception No. of DOT: 2012089034 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $212,657.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $196,468.52 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

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 11/7/2012 Recording Date of DOT: 11/21/2012 Reception No. of DOT: 2012089034 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $212,657.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $196,468.52

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 14, BLOCK 2, STROH RANCH FILING NO. 2B, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 19072 East Clear Creek Drive, Parker, CO 80134-4835 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, August 30, 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: 7/6/2017 Last Publication: 8/3/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 5/15/2017 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: WELDON P. PHILLIPS JR Colorado Registration #: 31827 1199 BANNOCK STREET, DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 350-3711 Fax #: Attorney File #: 00000006750269 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Tru stee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2017-0130 First Publication: 7/6/2017 Last Publication: 8/3/2017 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 - Ronald D Troyer & Judith Troyer ET AL - Jack D England DOPC PSP Omaha Beach LLC - 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 -

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 Doty Development Corporation - Nancy A Doty, Registered Agent Tamar and Associates LLC - Ronald D Troyer Ronald D Troyer & Judith Troyer, Bishop Ct LLC John Fonville, and Zion Investment Corp - Ronald D Troyer and Judith A. Troyer - Ronald D Troyer and Judith Troyer - Security Title aka Security Title Guaranty Co C/O Fidelity National Financial Inc - Tamar & 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 - TR Inverness Corp, a Delaware Corporation c/o The Corporation Company, Registered Agent - Zion Investment Corp - Zion Investment Corp, a Colorado Corporation aka Zion Investment Corporation, a Colorado Corporation - Zion Investment Corporation

July 7, 2017J

Misc. Private Legals

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: PARK BISHOP COURT 0.22 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

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 5th day of October 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 22nd day of June 2017 /s/ Diane A. Holbert County Treasurer of Douglas County Legal Notice No.: 931245 First Publication: June 22, 2017 Last Publication: July 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 - GRE Holdings LLC - GRE Holdings LLC C/O Jennifer Ostenson - FRHL LLC and UMB Bank CO NA - INA Group LLC - 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 - 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

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:

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Healing Horses for the Armed Forces, which attracts veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

“With the veterans there’s a 22-a-day suicide rate,” MacKenzie said. “I’d love it if we could make a difference for people coming here.”

Desert Storm Marine veteran Chris Boyer visits the ranch regularly.

“It’s brought me a definite amount of peace and calming,” said Boyer, a car salesman who lives in Highlands Ranch.

“I have PTSD, and it’s a daily thing,” Boyer said. “I try to use every advantage I can — exercise, church, the ranch, counseling, meds.”

“The ranch is one of the things that brings a real Public Notice calming effect,” Boyer said.

NOTICE OFsummer PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE This Eagle’s Nest AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION

Founder and director of the Eagle’s Nest Ranch Suzy MacKenzie keeps up her stride in the corral with Lucy, a rescued mustang she calls her “personal horse”.

PHOTO COURTESY OF EAGLE’S NEST RANCH Ranch is hosting Buckaroo Days, a program specifically for first responders’ kids ages 7 to 12 years old.

Eagle’s Nest Ranch is a 501(c)(3) and does not

charge admission.

“I view it as a ministry, we function totally on donations,” MacKenzie said.

Though she has five horses, there is room for

9350 Heritage Hills Circle Lone Tree, CO 80124 303.784.7824

FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED

To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the Same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to:

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OCCUPANT - GRE Holdings LLC - GRE Holdings LLC C/O Jennifer Ostenson - FRHL LLC and UMB Bank CO NA - INA Group LLC - 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 - 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

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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:

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

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 GRE Holdings LLC 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 19th day of October 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 6th day of July 2017 /s/ Diane A. Holbert County Treasurer of Douglas County Legal Notice No.: 931286 First Publication: July 6, 2017 Last Publication: July 20, 2017 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

many more at the ranch.

The facility MacKenzie uses is provided by Life Centre Ministries. She lives in a guest house connected to Public Notice theDouglas stable.

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Someone to donate or free-lease a horse would be at the top of her wish list for the ministry. The ideal would be “a safe and sound gelding for a beginning rider, between 8 and 15 years old,” she said.

Eagle’s Nest Ranch also has space for volunteers who are able to help with the children and “walk them through the day,” MacKenzie said.

“Taking the kids through the day through the different activities, crafts, hayrides, groom a horse,” are tasks she would like to be able to delegate.

She also needs need horse-handler volunteers and is looking for sponsors to help with the expenses of putting on events like Buckaroo Days.

“Right now I’m still carrying a lot of the load — there’s a lot to think of when you’re running a non-profit and doing the admin part,” MacKenzie said.

City and County Public Notice NOTICE OF DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT APPROVAL AND CREATION OF VESTED PROPERTY RIGHT Notice is hereby given that on June 27, 2017 the Douglas County Board of County Commissioners approved a Development Agreement for approximately 3,400 acres consisting of several contiguous parcels of land lying immediately northeast of the corner of Titan Road and N. Roxborough Park Road and several contiguous parcels of land lying SE of the intersection of Titan Road and N. Rampart Range Road, commonly known as Sterling Ranch, creating a vested property right pursuant to Colorado law. The Development Agreement vests rights to undertake and complete development of the property in accordance with the Development Agreement, the Sterling Ranch Planned Development and the Sterling Ranch PD – Planned Development District.

Such approval is subject to all rights of judicial review.

Legal Notice No.: 931275 First Publication: July 6, 2017 Last Publication: July 6, 2017 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice Douglas County Housing Partnership 9350 Heritage Hills Circle Lone Tree, CO 80124 303.784.7824 RFQ #17.1 REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS OAKWOOD APARTMENTS PHASE 2

Public Notice is hereby that Douglas Streetgiven Address County Housing Partnership, a multi-jurisdictional housing authority is seeking competing proposals from legal and financially qualified perCity,redevelopment State, Zip sons or companies for of the property located at 559 Oakwood Drive, Castle Rock, CO. Said proposals are to act as lead deEmaila We do not sell or share veloper and to assemble development teamyour personal information for the development of an affordable senior independent living building on requesting excess land$25, of the We are but feel free to contribute any amount.

To participate in our annual Voluntary Oakwood Senior Apartments. pertinent makeAll checks payableinto the Parker Chronicle formation is available from Diane Leavesley, ExContribution Program, please complete this Please ecutive Director, Douglas County Housing Partform and mail with your contribution to: nership, telephone 303.784.7824.

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Contribution Carrier Tip Amount Enclosed Proposal must be offered by persons or companies with a credible method of financing the development of the property and with the ability to adhere to deadlines that are consistent with the goals of DCHP. Potential developers must enterbreaking into a development agreement exclusive with DCHP.offers and special events Publicvia Notice  Please check this box to receive news, newsletters, email.

Respondents should list the services and the team of professionals they would offer to assist NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE t h e ho u s i n g a u t h o r i t y . D e s c r i b e t h e THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS financial/partnership arrangement the respondent would propose. Provide information as to A public hearing will be held before the Board of Public Notice previous similar relationships with other housing County Commissioners on July 25, 2017, at authorities and/or non-profits. Provide informa2:30 P.M., in the Commissioners Hearing Room, Douglas County Housing Partnership tion on development experience and summary 100 Third St., Castle Rock, CO., for a change in 9350 Heritage Hills Circle sheets with detail on the most recent 4-5 zoning from PD-Planned Development and RRprojects.

Lone Tree, CO 80124 Rural Residential to PD-Planned Development.

303.784.7824 The subject property is located approximately Proposals shall be submitted to Diane Leaves2,000-feet to the southeast of the intersection of ley, Executive Director, Douglas County HousState Highways 83 and 86. For more informaRFQ #17.1 ing Partnership, 9350 Heritage Hills Circle, Lone tion call Douglas County Planning, 303-660REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS Tree, CO 80134, telephone 303.784.7824. Re7460. File #/Name: ZR2012-008 / Franktown OAKWOOD APARTMENTS PHASE 2 sponsive proposals submitted on or before 5:00 Village Planned Development. p.m. Mountain Standard time on Monday, July DOUGLAS COUNTY HOUSING PARTNERSHIP (DCHP) 28, 2017 will be considered by DCHP. Late proLegal Notice No.: 931278 posals will not be accepted.

First Publication: July 6, 2017 Public Notice is hereby given that Douglas Last Publication: July 6, 2017 County Housing Partnership, a multi-jurisdictionDCHP reserves the right to (1) reject any and all Publisher: Douglas County News-Press al housing authority is seeking competing proproposals in whole or in part; (2) waive any and Public Notice posals from legal and financially qualified perall irregularities in proposals; (3) enter into an sons or companies for redevelopment of the agreement with the developer and continue all NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE property located at 559 Oakwood Drive, Castle steps necessary to make progress toward the THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Rock, CO. Said proposals are to act as lead dedevelopment of the property; and (4) comveloper and to assemble a development team mence negotiations and applications with any or A public hearing will be held before the Board of for the development of an affordable senior inall parties before the expiration of the time for County Commissioners on July 25, 2017, at dependent living building on excess land of the submission of proposals. No proposal will be fi2:30 P.M., in the Commissioners Hearing Room, Oakwood Senior Apartments. All pertinent innally accepted until expiration of the time for 100 Third St., Castle Rock, CO., for an appeal formation is available from Diane Leavesley, Exsubmission of proposals. concerning water regulations in the Douglas ecutive Director, Douglas County Housing PartCounty Zoning Resolution for properties located nership, telephone 303.784.7824.

Legal Notice No.: 931274 1) approximately 2,000-feet to the southeast of First Publication: July 6, 2017 the intersection of State Highways 83 and 86 Proposal must be offered by persons or comLast Publication: July 6, 2017 and 2) southwest of and abutting and southeast panies with a credible method of financing the Publisher: Douglas County News-Press of and abutting the intersection of Tanglewood development of the property and with the ability Road and Burning Tree Drive, continuing eastto adhere to deadlines that are consistent with erly to Bibles Hill Drive. For more information the goals of DCHP. Potential developers must call Douglas County Planning, 303-660-7460. enter into a development agreement with DCHP. Public Notice File #/Name: ZR2014-003-WS / Franktown Respondents should list the services and the Village PD Water Appeal. team of professionals they would offer to assist NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE the housing authority. Describe the THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Legal Notice No.: 931279 financial/partnership arrangement the respondFirst Publication: July 6, 2017 ent would propose. Provide information as to A public hearing will be held before the Board of Last Publication: July 6, 2017 previous similar relationships with other housing County Commissioners on July 25, 2017, at Publisher: Douglas County News-Press authorities and/or non-profits. Provide informa2:30 P.M., in the Commissioners Hearing Room, tion on development experience and summary 100 Third St., Castle Rock, CO., for a change in sheets with detail on the most recent 4-5 zoning from PD-Planned Development and RRprojects.

Rural Residential to PD-Planned Development.

The subject property is located approximately Proposals shall be submitted to Diane Leaves2,000-feet to the southeast of the intersection of ley, Executive Director, Douglas County HousState Highways 83 and 86. For more informaing Partnership, 9350 Heritage Hills Circle, Lone tion call Douglas County Planning, 303-660Tree, CO 80134, telephone 303.784.7824. Re7460. File #/Name: ZR2012-008 / Franktown sponsive proposals submitted on or before 5:00 Village Planned Development.

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