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Parent group, school officials agree to work together to improve Arapahoe High School P3 On Mother’s Day, friends of Kendrick Castillo add to a makeshift shrine in his parent’s dining room. Castillo was killed in a shooting at STEM High School on May 7.

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‘He was the perfect son’ Kendrick Castillo’s parents want the world to remember their son as someone special

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Kendrick Castillo’s parents share photos of his last prom at STEM School Highlands Ranch. Castillo, who people describe as a mentor and friend to all, died after being shot at the school.

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On her first Mother’s Day without her only child, Maria Castillo mustered the strength to get out of bed and into the shower, where she wept.

In the kitchen, eight teenage boys and girls, friends of her son, cooked her breakfast. They added items to a bench, a makeshift shrine, with a few

of her son’s favorite things: Dr. Seuss’ “Oh, the Places You’ll Go” and Shel Silverstein’s “The Giving Tree.” A pair of lab safety glasses. A pocket-sized, darkgreen Jeep — the same color and model as the one parked in the driveway.

“He was the perfect son,” said Maria, a small woman with a gentle smile. “He told me everything. He was my baby.”

Four days earlier, Maria and her husband John had lost their 18-yearold son, Kendrick Castillo, the sole fatality in the May 7 school shooting at STEM School Highlands Ranch. Eight other students were injured in the attack. The two suspects are in custody.

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May 16, 2019M

5 things to know: Centennial gains more land Small annexations in central region help fill holes in map

BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Although it’s one of the widest cities in the metro area, Centennial’s map can look like a winding piece of Swiss cheese, with pockets of unincorporated land large and small that aren’t part of the city.

Take a drive on East Arapahoe Road, and it’ll prove difficult to tell which areas are Centennial and which aren’t.

To a small degree, the city is filling some holes in. Five properties in Centennial’s central region will become part of the city, among them some condominium complexes and storage facilities.

Whether Centennial will ever fill in some of its larger holes — like Dove Valley, Inverness or areas near East Smoky Hill Road — is unclear, but here are the ins and outs of the annexations the city council approved on May 6.

Included areas The city will bring within its boundaries the Fox Run condos, near East Broncos Parkway and South Blackhawk Street, and Dry Creek Crossing Condominiums,

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at East Dry Creek Road and South Yosemite Street.

It will also include three storage facilities: Windmill Creek Storage, near East Easter Avenue and Blackhawk Street; a CubeSmart storage facility near Easter Avenue and South Havana Street; and Neighborhood Self Storage, for boats and RVs, near Arapahoe and South Jordan roads.

Neighborhood Self Storage, Windmill Creek Storage and Fox Run condos sit near Centennial’s south edge in Dove Valley, an area with much undeveloped land. Much of Dove Valley is unincorporated.

The CubeSmart facility is near where the city touches Inverness, a business-heavy unincorporated stretch east of Interstate 25.

The Dry Creek Crossing condos annexation will fill in a rare hole in the western part of the city, where Centennial’s map is mostly solid.

The city also will consider on May 20 annexing property on the southeast corner of Easter Avenue and South Lima Street, where a large, undeveloped field sits near Centennial Airport.

How annexation works Unincorporated areas are those that aren’t within city boundaries and, as such, aren’t governed by city ordinances. They’re overseen by the county and sometimes by special

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metropolitan districts, bodies similar to municipalities but more limited in the services they provide.

Enclaves — unincorporated areas surrounded by city land — are eligible for annexation after three years of being an enclave, according to city staff reports. All the properties council approved on May 6 were enclaves.

Annexing enclaves is a simpler process than annexing other land, which requires that property owners initiate and consent to the process, said Allison Wittern, city spokeswoman.

The goal of bringing enclaves and adjacent land into the city is expressed in the city’s comprehensive plan, Centennial NEXT, which sets priorities for growth and development in the city, the report said.

contribute tax revenue to the city once included, the report added.

“There is no negative fiscal impact to the city,” the city’s reports on the annexations said.

How it weighs out A city incurs costs when it annexes land because it must provide services like law enforcement, road maintenance and other city functions to that area.

But when annexed, landowners no longer pay a certain Arapahoe County property tax — known as the Arapahoe County Law Enforcement Authority tax, which supports law enforcement services — and instead pay the city’s property tax.

Depending on the type of land, the city may also receive sales tax revenue, as well as construction-use tax for new development that may happen in that spot, Wittern said.

The county still charges its general property tax on annexed land, but property owners don’t see much change, Wittern said.

“The net effect to a property owner is negligible,” Wittern said. For example, the difference between the Arapahoe County law enforcement tax and the city’s property tax is less than an additional $1 per year for a residential property with a valuation of $500,000, Wittern said.

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What are the benefits?

Annexing enclaves makes providing public services more efficient, the city’s report said.

It also “achieves greater fairness” between enclave residents who use city infrastructure and city residents who pay taxes to support it.

Pulling properties within Centennial’s boundaries and its zoning — the city’s rules for what can be built where — will promote the “character of the area, allowing compatible uses and structures that will create employment opportunities” in Centennial, the report said.

The properties are also expected to

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May 16, 2019

LPS school board digs into group’s concerns Arapahoe principal will keep job, board to convene community discussion group

BY DAVID GILBERT DGILBERT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The school board won’t seek the firing of Arapahoe High School Natalie Pramenko, but it is interested in taking a deeper dive into concerns spurred by a largely anonymous coalition alleging a toxic culture at the school.

The Littleton Public Schools Board of Education dug into many of the concerns raised by the Arapahoe High School Community Coalition at its May 9 meeting, and ultimately decided to formulate a districtwide community discussion group to provide advice and feedback on unanswered questions and grievances.

The coalition, said to consist of parents, students and teachers frustrated with Arapahoe’s administration and culture, made headlines in April by calling for Pramenko’s firing.

Jessica Roe, parent of an Arapahoe student who has emerged as a public face of the coalition, said she’s been heartened by deeper discussions with the school board, and later said she

Littleton Public Schools superintendent Brian Ewert said the district’s outreach efforts are commendable.

intends to run for a school board seat this fall.

“The board has generously spent a lot of time with me over the past week, and I’ve come to the conclusion with their communication after meeting with me that we pretty much have common ground,” Roe said at the meeting. “We all want what’s best for the future of Arapahoe High School.”

‘An era of violence’ The big picture, board members said, is that Arapahoe may have problems with bullying and mental health issues — but so do many other schools amid disturbing cultural shifts.

Though the district has made strides in recent years, “the LPS system is struggling to keep up with a changing world,” said board member Carrie Warren-Gully.

The coalition approached its concerns in the wrong way by using an unscientific survey to try to show dissatisfaction with Pramenko, said board member Robert Reichardt, but he felt there were truths behind their concerns.

“Our community has and continues to experience horrific things,” Reichardt said, referencing a climbing youth suicide rate that has claimed several Arapahoe students in recent years and the 2013 shooting death of Arapahoe student Claire Davis.

“The pain from those events continues to reverberate among all of

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us,” Reichardt said. “The reality is it’s become normal. It’s beyond our ability to not normalize it… We will never be able to meet all the mental health needs of our students and our families.”

The discussion took on a new profundity on the heels of the shooting at STEM School Highlands Ranch two days earlier, said school board President Jack Reutzel.

“It’s horrific that these kids have grown up in an era of violence,” Reutzel said.

Still, Superintendent Brian Ewert said LPS has emerged as a national leader in developing programs to respond to a darker world.

“The work we’re doing in LPS to

capture marginalized kids is spot on,” Ewert said, citing goals of developing post-secondary plans for every student and a host of social, emotional and behavioral health programs.

Tell me something good District staff work tirelessly to respond to student crises, said Guy Grace, the district’s director of security and emergency planning.

Grace and his staff of 13 security personnel respond to hundreds of calls that come in through the Safe2Tell program each year, he said, crediting the anonymous reporting program with saving many lives.

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Capitol report: Recapping major bills in 2019 Sex ed, affordable housing, family leave saw developments

BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

With power in both houses of the Legislature and the governor’s office, Democrats this year led lawmakers into some sweeping changes, as well as hard-fought battles that left the party short of some goals.

A major overhaul of Colorado’s oil and gas rules turned the state’s focus away from encouraging production and made public safety and the environment a top priority, handing local governments new authority to regulate drilling.

And the much-mentioned “red flag” bill — which allows firearms to be temporarily taken away from people deemed a significant threat to themselves or others — passed after an even more partisan debate than last year’s version faced. And it still faces a conservative-backed court challenge.

A laundry list of other notable bills came up during the 2019 legislative session, the four-month part of the year when state lawmakers pass bills. It ended May 3.

Sex ed curriculum updated After much public opposition, Democrats’ effort to strengthen sex education requirements succeeded.

The law does not require schools to teach sex education, but if they do, schools must address topics including birth control and pregnancy, sexually transmitted disease prevention, consent, and abstinence, according to state House Speaker KC Becker, D-Boulder.

Already-existing law had outlined “comprehensive” sex education standards, but the new law makes some updates on consent and healthy relationships, House Democrats have said.

The 2019 proposal, House Bill 191032, spurred panic about teaching of the sex acts or practices of LGBT individuals, but the law’s text does not require that.

It does mandate that sex ed include information that is “meaningful to the experiences and needs” of LGBT or intersex people, and it adds that sex ed cannot exclude “the health needs” of those groups. For the most part, that’s not new, aside from adding those who are intersex. The law also bars shame-based language or gender stereotypes.

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Late in the session, lawmakers amended the bill to maintain eligibility for charter schools for waivers that can exempt them from the comprehensive standards.

State Senate Minority Leader Chris Holbert, R-Parker, said changes to the bill amounted to “a step in the right direction.”

“We heard from thousands of Coloradans that were concerned about this piece of legislation,” Holbert said in a news release. “The majority of Republican senators remain opposed to the bill and stand with a parent’s right to teach and raise their children as they see fit.”

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Vaccine bill falls Colorado lawmakers abandoned legislation that would have made it harder to opt children out of vaccinations as time was running out in the legislative session with one day to go.

Colorado allows parents to opt children out of vaccinations for medical reasons with a doctor’s note. Those who object for religious or personal reasons can also submit a statement to be exempted.

House Bill 19-1312 would have limited the allowed reasons for a medical exemption. It would have also required those seeking religious or personal exemptions to initially apply in person at a local health department or the state health department.

“Republicans were not willing to let the vaccine bill come to a vote without hours and hours of debate, which would have prevented us from delivering on priority bills,” including health care and education, said state Senate Majority Leader Stephen Fenberg, D-Boulder, according to the Associated Press.

Drivers’ cellphone use slips by Senate Bill 19-012 would have made use of cellphones while driving — except with a hands-free device — illegal for everyone. Currently, state law bars anyone under 18 from using cellphones while driving.

It passed the Senate but didn’t make it to a full vote in the House, instead postponed indefinitely in the House Judiciary Committee.

Family leave yet to arrive The Democrats’ push to allow workers up to 12 weeks of paid family leave — to care for a sick family member, tend to a personal medical issue or take care of a new child — eventually lost steam, with lawmakers passing a study on the program instead.

The program would have required the state to collect a premium on each person’s paycheck, with employees and employers sharing the cost.

Someone earning between $12,001 and $20,000 a year would pay from $38 to $64 a year into the fund, and employees earning $60,001 to $80,000 would pay from $192 to $256, the Associated Press reported. Many in the business community opposed the program.

In its final form, Senate Bill 19-188 created a plan that will result in an independent analysis to be completed by December that will ensure a potential program would be “efficient” and “fiscally responsible” if passed, a news release by House Democrats said.

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Teen shot to death in east Centennial Shooting not schoolrelated, public not at risk, sheriff’s office says

BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

An 18-year-old boy was fatally shot outside his home in east Centennial near East Smoky Hill Road and South Picadilly Street the night of May 8, according to a news release by the Arapahoe County Sheriff ’s Office.

The victim was a student at Cherokee Trail High School, and investigators determined the shooting is not

“school related,” the release said.

Deborah Sherman, sheriff ’s office spokeswoman, did not elaborate on what “school related” meant, citing that the case is under investigation.

It occurred in the 21500 block of East Powers Lane at about 9:30 p.m., the release said. The victim was taken to an area hospital and died from his injuries. Sherman did not say what is believed to have led to the shooting.

Investigators arrested a 17-year-old boy on suspicion of second-degree murder in connection with the incident, the sheriff ’s office announced on Twitter May 10.

No other information was released, with the sheriff ’s office citing that the suspect is a juvenile.

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May 16, 2019M

STEM denies allegations made by anonymous parent School filed lawsuit for ‘defamatory statements’

BY ALEX DEWIND ADEWIND@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The executive director of STEM School Highlands Ranch adamantly denies allegations made by an anonymous school parent that STEM’s climate and culture are out of control.

“I can’t even fathom why someone would fabricate these sort of statements,” Penny Eucker said when reached by phone on May 9.

The allegations were the focus of an article published by CNN.com on May 9, two days after a shooting at the school that killed one student, Kendrick Castillo, and injured eight others.

Among the allegations that were made in December 2018 were rampant drug use, bullying, concerns about violence and misuse of school funds.

In an emailed statement through a public relations company on May 9, STEM said school officials investigated the allegations months earlier and found them to be false.

“At STEM School Highlands Ranch, our priority is the safety and wellbeing of our students, staff and the STEM community,” the state-

ment says. “We investigate every complaint and concern, regardless of the source. This includes threats, bullying, allegations of criminal behavior and/or mental health concerns.”

STEM, a K-12 charter school of about 1,800 students, had been asked to do an investigation by a Douglas County School District official after the accusations came to light. Like other charter schools in the district, STEM has its own governing body and operates autonomously — though the school receives public funding and must have its charter renewed by the school district’s board of education.

Candice Craig, a parent of three STEM students, said she was disappointed to see the allegations surface in the media. The school has a strong community, she said, adding that her kids thrive in the “hands-on” learning environment.

“We need to heal right now,” Craig said. “We don’t need to be part of the collective voice.”

On Dec. 19, Daniel Winsor, director of choice programing at Douglas County School District, sent an email to Eucker outlining allegations made by the anonymous parent to school board member Wendy Vogel via phone.

Vogel reported certain information to the Department of Human Servic-

‘I can’t even fathom why someone would fabricate these sort of statements.’

Penny Eucker, executive director of STEM School Highlands Ranch

filed in district court on Jan. 17, according to a copy obtained by Colorado Community Media. Eucker and STEM are listed as the plaintiffs.

In response to the district’s initial email, Eucker and Mark Alpert, the president of STEM’s board of directors, sent a letter to the school’s parents on Feb. 1 outlining the allegations.

In the emailed statement on May 9, the school provided background information on the allegations.

“Some of the allegations were the type many schools receive – student drug-use, the pressure to perform well, and students with mental health concerns. Other allegations were more unusual – staff members or board members embezzling

es and the Douglas County Sheriff ’s Office, and the district requested the charter school investigate the allegations to determine their legitimacy, according to the email.

Vogel did not respond to a request for comment for this article.

One of the concerns the anonymous parent shared with Vogel was that of “student violence due to a high-pressure environment.”

“The individual expressed concerns about a repeat of Columbine or Arapahoe,” the Dec. 19 letter states, in reference to the sites of fatal shootings in 1999 and 2013, respectively, at schools less than 10 miles from STEM. In January, Eucker filed a lawsuit against “Jane Doe” for what she called “defamatory statements” against the school. The lawsuit was

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Documents reveal dispute over resource officer contract, duties STEM’s deal for an SRO was not renewed after 2017-18 school year

BY ALEX DEWIND ADEWIND@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Documents show disagreement, and some underlying tension, led to the discontinuation of a contract that provided a school resource officer at STEM School Highlands Ranch.

The school’s security was put in the spotlight following a May 7 shooting that left one student dead and eight others wounded. The school contracts with the private security company BOSS High Level Protection, an arrangement that followed

the end of STEM’s contract with the Douglas County Sheriff ’s Office following the 2017-18 school year. A security guard was on site at the time of the shooting and reportedly helped detain one of the suspects.

In a May 10 news release, Sheriff Tony Spurlock said STEM had not been making the best use of its school resource officer’s time and provided 20 pages of documents detailing the relationship between DCSO and the school. A Denver media outlet had made a public records request for the documents.

Within an hour, STEM responded with a news release of its own.

“The unfortunate fact is that schools with and without SROs have experienced violence,” reads a statement from STEM’s public relations firm. “With regard to the tragedy on

‘We also request placement of a new SRO for the 2018-19 school year and participation in his or her selection process.’

Penny Eucker, executive director of STEM School Highlands Ranch May 7, 2019, we credit both the actions of our private security guard, the team of DCSO law enforcement officials who were on scene within two minutes, and the heroic students and staff members at STEM for minimizing the number of fatalities and casualties.”

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‘He was an angel among us’ Kendrick Castillo was killed while saving others, classmates say

HOW TO TALK TO YOUR CHILDREN The National Association of School Psychologists has advice for parents wanting information on how to talk to their children in the aftermath of tragedies like the one at STEM School Highlands Ranch on May 7.

BY ALEX DEWIND ADEWIND@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Kendrick Castillo was kind, talented, a hero.

Castillo was killed in the May 7 shooting at STEM School Highlands Ranch. He was less than two weeks away from graduation.

His senior quote: “The most difficult roads lead us to the most beautiful places.”

Penny Eucker, executive director of STEM, called Castillo the “glue of the senior class.”

He was always positive, she said. Everyone who met him felt safe with him.

“He did have a transcendent smile and he was an angel among us,” Eucker said, holding back tears. “When people say be kind, he was the definition of that.”

Castillo, 18, charged a shooter who had entered his classroom in an effort to save others, classmates said.

Castillo was a member of FIRST Robotics Competition Team 4418, according to a Facebook post from FIRST. He was also among the first students to intern at Panther Industries, an automated labeling equipment manufacturer in Highlands Ranch, just down the road from STEM. Then just 16 years old, Castillo was determined to learn all facets of a professional manufacturing job.

Kendrick Castillo, 18, was killed in the shooting at STEM School Highlands Ranch on May 7. Here, he is shown at age 16 working on a label-printing product at Panther Industries.

FILE PHOTO “Our hearts go out to Kendrick’s family and friends, and to all affected by the shooting,” FIRST, a nonprofit robotics organization based in New Hampshire, wrote on Facebook.

Brendan Kerr, a sophomore at STEM, looked up to Castillo, he said. They were in a physical education class together.

“He was a good friend,” Kerr said. “I’ll remember him as a hero.”

STEM student Nui Giasolli told NBC’s “Today’’ show that she was in her British literature class when one of the two suspects came in and pulled out a gun.

Castillo lunged at the gunman, who shot the teen.

Castillo’s swift action gave the rest of the class time to get un-

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Classmates say Kendrick charged one of the shooters to protect other students. That didn’t surprise the people closest to him.

“He was one of the most genuine and compassionate people I have ever met,” said Mike Shallenberger, an engineering teacher at STEM who taught Kendrick all four years of high school, as he sat on the Castillos’ back porch. “You don’t meet people like that but once in a lifetime.”

The afternoon of Mother’s Day, Maria stood near the front door of her southwest Denver home, tucked in a quiet neighborhood lined with modest single-family houses and spacious backyards. She softly greeted teenagers and parents and directed them to the living room, where John was telling stories of Kendrick to the intimate gathering.

derneath their desks and then run across the room to escape, Giasolli said.

Castillo, friend and classmate Brendan Bialy said, felt an obligation to protect his fellow students. Bialy said Castillo rushed the shooter and was like a “bowling ball” coming toward him. Bialy said he and another classmate, who was injured and did not want to be identified, helped Castillo bring the suspect down.

Bialy, who was not injured, said Castillo was interested in cars and the two met in an internal combustion class at STEM. Bialy said the two of them would cruise around and just talk or watch funny videos together.

“Kendrick Castillo died a legend,” Bialy said. “He died a

Comfort food — trays of chocolate chip cookies, Kendrick’s favorite — and assortments of colorful flowers filled the kitchen and dining room.

They hugged. They cried. They honored Kendrick, a hero.

‘A lot of hopes and dreams’ Born March 14, 2001, Kendrick was an easy baby and boy with a loving temperament, his dad said. He was honest, not defiant. He respected his elders and always said “thank you,” “good morning” and “goodbye.”

His faith never wavered. Even at the fast-food Taco Bell restaurant, he would make sure to pray before eating.

“He respected and loved his mother so much,” said John, sitting on a chair on the back porch, tears welling in his eyes.

“Any man in the world whose daughter ended up with Kendrick would, quite honestly, hit the man lottery.”

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Rachel Short said Castillo was a funny and empathetic person who loved others and was a part-time employee at her manufacturing company, Baccara USA, based in Englewood.

“To find he went down as a hero, I’m not surprised,” Short said. “That’s exactly who Kendrick was.”

Cecilia Bedard, 19, knew Castillo since elementary school and said he was always friendly, modest and excited to help people. He made a point of always joining his father at Knights of Columbus fundraisers and bingo nights.

“He was amazing,’’ Bedard said. “He was honestly the sweetest kid I ever met. Never said a mean joke.’’

them back together in new formations.

Whenever he’d get a new gadget, he’d invite his friends over to share in his excitement.

The father-son duo enjoyed weekend hunting trips, fishing trips and campouts. They never had much luck but that didn’t matter, as long as they were together. They spent many nights in the backyard, working on old cars.

Kendrick loved cars.

Kendrick’s parents, who both work in the hotel industry — Maria is a chef and John a chief engineer — prioritized spending time with their son. Eating meals together was important. The three of them would sit on the couch in the evening and eat bowls of ice cream.

“I don’t know if I will ever be able to eat another bowl of ice cream again,” his father said.

Kendrick attended Notre Dame Catholic School in Denver for middle and elementary school. When it came to choosing a high school, he wasn’t thrilled with any of the local, neighborhood options, which had a large focus

“High-profile acts of violence, particularly in schools, can confuse and frighten children who may feel in danger or worry that their friends or loved-ones are at risk,” the organization says on its website. “They will look to adults for information and guidance on how to react. Parents and school personnel can help children feel safe by establishing a sense of normalcy and security and talking with them about their fears.”

The following is a brief summary of some of the organization’s tips for parents. More can be found at https://bit.ly/2vLD3XG • Reassure children that they are safe.

• Make time to talk.

• Keep your explanations developmentally appropriate.

• Review safety procedures.

• Observe children’s emotional state.

• Limit television viewing of the traumatic events.

• Maintain a normal routine.

— Colorado Community Media reporter Nick Puckett and The Associated Press contributed to this report.

on traditional sports. His passion was engineering and electronics.

On his first tour of STEM, Kendrick was like a kid in a candy store, John said. He was especially enthralled with the expansive engineering room. The Castillo family applied for the charter school, which uses a lottery system for enrollment, and won.

“His face lit up ear-to-ear,” John said.

Kendrick was on two robotics teams and part of the school’s Technology Student Association. Even in highpressure competitions, he would stop what he was doing to help other students, said Jordon Monk, one of his best friends, who was visiting Kendrick’s parents on Mother’s Day. Kendrick was a mentor, a friend to all.

After high school he planned to attend Arapahoe Community College for two years and then Colorado State University or the University of Colorado at Boulder. He wanted to be an electrical or mechanical engineer.

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How to help STEM shooting victims STAFF REPORT

Brendan Bialy, center, says what he saw emerge during the May 7 shooting at STEM School Highlands Ranch was “the absolute best of people.”

NICK PUCKETT

‘There was no hesitation, there was no looking around’

BY NICK PUCKETT NPUCKETT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Brendan Bialy said the decision to act was made quickly. Actually, it wasn’t a decision at all. It was instinct.

“It was immediate, non-hesitation,” Bialy, an aspiring Marine, said. “There was no questioning, there was no hesitation, there was no looking around.”

Bialy said he, Kendrick Castillo and another student subdued one of the suspects who had entered their classroom in the May 7 shooting at STEM School Highlands Ranch that left eight students injured and one dead.

Castillo was killed and the other student was wounded and did not

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“He had a lot of hopes and dreams,” John said. “Most of his hopes and dreams always included the people he loved.”

When Monk wasn’t at his own house in Highlands Ranch, he was at Kendrick’s. The two would play video games, go for drives in Kendrick’s beloved Jeep and take a golf cart parked in the backyard for a spin. At school they’d often get the classroom off topic with their amiable banter.

“The only thing he loved more than his Jeep was the people inside,” Monk said. “Everyone went to him for help.”

‘We have to be better people’ John was eating lunch at a Chickfil-A near his work at the Denver Tech

want to be identified, said Bialy, who was not injured. Bialy said he and a teacher put compression on the chest of Castillo after he had been shot.

“What I saw yesterday was the absolute best of people,” Bialy said at a May 8 press conference. “I got to see two heroes, two regular high school kids, two awesome people, jump into action without any hesitation. I was more than lucky to join them in doing that action.

Somebody entered the building with incredibly malicious intent, using their cowardice, surprise and superior weapons, and they lost.

They completely and utterly lost to good people.”

Bialy, of Castle Rock, said the incident will give him the con-

fidence to act when called upon when he begins service. He is currently a poolee in the Marine Corps Delayed Entry Program, a program people enlist in before being shipped to basic training. A poolee is a person who has already signed up to become a Marine but has not left for the 13 weeks of recruit training.

The U.S. Marine Corps released a statement in response to Bialy’s efforts.

“Brendan’s courage and commitment to swiftly ending this tragic incident at the risk of his own safety is admirable and inspiring,” the statement reads. “His decisive actions resulted in the safety and protection of his teachers and fellow classmates.”

Center on May 7 when a colleague texted: “Doesn’t Kendrick go to STEM? There is an active shooter.” He called his wife and raced to Northridge Recreation Center, where parents were being reunified with their children.

He parked in a nearby neighborhood, jumped a fence and scanned the crowd — his anxiety skyrocketing. Cop cars were everywhere. People were hysterical. He texted Kendrick and called over and over. No response.

John, who coached a robotics team at the school, used an app to try to get in touch with the group of kids. Names began popping up. They were safe, they wrote.

“Kendrick’s name never came up,” John said.

He and Maria caught word that Kendrick might be at a local hospital.

A police officer raced them to Littleton Adventist, where they were pulled aside into a small room. A nurse asked

An official fundraising page has been set up for STEM School Highlands Ranch via The Foundation for Douglas County Schools. It can be found at www.coloradogives.org/STEMstrong “All donations received through this campaign will be used for the benefit of our impacted students. Thank you for your support during this time,” the website states.

In addition, a fund started last year to help victims of mass tragedy has been activated in the aftermath of the STEM shooting that left one student dead and eight wounded.

The Colorado Healing Fund is chaired by former Colorado Attorney General Cynthia H. Coffman and the nonprofit organization’s board of trustees, according to a news release.

“The Colorado Healing Fund exists to serve as the trusted, statewide organization for the collection of public donations in the aftermath of a mass tragedy,” Coffman said in the release.

“Donations from caring Coloradans can be channeled to organizations working directly with victims of this terrible tragedy.

If you want to help, we encourage you to give through the Colorado Healing Fund and know your generosity will help victims, survivors, families and the STEM School Highlands Ranch community in the weeks and months ahead.”

Donations can be made by visiting ColoradoHealingFund.org and donating through Colorado Gives. Checks and in-person donations will be accepted at Colorado-based FirstBank locations. Donors should make checks out to “Colorado Healing Fund” and designate their donation for “victims accounts” to bank tellers.

Donations will be distributed to victims by the fund’s community partners, including the Colorado Organization of Victim Assistance, the release states.

Local victim assistance organizations and Douglas County officials are partnering with CHF to determine how best to support individuals and families after the STEM shooting, according to the release.

them to provide any identifying factors of their son. He wore Ray-Ban reading glasses, John told the nurse. She said she was so sorry.

The Castillos went home that evening and collapsed on the couch in the spot where Kendrick used to lay.

“I felt like it wasn’t real,” John said.

“We kept hoping we would hear his Jeep exhaust in the driveway.”

Part of him wishes his son would have run or hid, John said. But that wasn’t Kendrick. He was selfless, valiant. In the aftermath of tragedy, he would have wanted his parents to think about the teacher in that classroom, the students in that school, his dad said. Kendrick wouldn’t want them to think about his death.

As the STEM community tries to make sense of it all, John doesn’t want to see people blaming guns or the school building’s safety. The solutions are simpler than that, he said.

“We have to be better people,” he said. “If you are going to have kids in this world, you need to be all in.”

Shallenberger, Kendrick’s engineering teacher, echoed that sentiment.

Now, more than ever, people need to put down their phones and be present.

“We just need to love each other,” Shallenberger said. “We need to reengage with one another.”

The grief is overwhelming for the Castillos, who say they feel like they’ve lost their purpose. What’s helping them heal is the strong support from the community. They want to hear stories of their son. They want those who knew Kendrick to reach out to talk.

They want their son to be remembered as the “extraordinary” young man he was.

“I’d like the world to know that he’s just not your normal person,” John said. “He is special.”

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STEM students walk out of shooting vigil amid frustration Event falls into disorder; students decried political aspect

BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

A vigil that brought politicians, activists and several hundred students and parents to Highlands Ranch High School after the nearby STEM School shooting devolved into chaos and chants, with many students expressing frustration with the event’s political overtones on gun policy.

“Let STEM kids speak!” shouted one voice in the crowd May 8 during the event organized by Brady, which describes itself as a gun violence prevention organization.

A day earlier, eight students were wounded and one — 18-year-old Kendrick Ray Castillo — was killed in a shooting at STEM. The vigil crowd at Highlands Ranch High’s gymnasium heard addresses from U.S. Rep. Jason Crow, U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet, area students and activists, but a long line of students decried the lack of speaking time for STEM students.

Kallie Leyba, the president of the Douglas County School District’s teachers’ union, had her speech cut short by the student yelling for organizers to let STEM students address the crowd. Leyba responded that organizers hadn’t been able to coordinate with students from STEM before the event.

“We’re right here,” a student in the crowd replied, to applause from the crowd.

What began then was an unraveling of the event that laid bare the frustrations students had with its format. Leyba told the STEM students in the crowd to come out into the hallway from the gym so organizers could rework the schedule to allow them to speak.

Applause erupted when more than a dozen students who appeared to be from STEM left the bleachers and exited the gym. But just as the lights dimmed and cellphone flashlights turned on for a moment dedicated to the shooting’s victims, a woman identifying herself only as a mother walked up to the lectern and spoke into the microphone. She said the media had told STEM students to leave.

Inside the gym, it wasn’t clear what spurred that statement. Many reporters taking video and photos were in attendance, and some followed students into the hall.

Large parts of the crowd then stood up and funneled into the hallway amid murmurs about the media. Confusion and disorder took over the crowd, finding some STEM students and others — a few dozen people — gathered outside the school’s front doors.

“It was all political,” a student said, as others talked among themselves and decried the political tone of the event. One speaker inside — Laura Reeves, with the organization Moms Demand Action — had mentioned the National Rifle Association, or NRA, as a reason she said national gun policy wasn’t adequate.

Students, including some from STEM School Highlands Ranch, hold up lit-up phones outside Highlands Ranch High School after walking out of a May 8 vigil amid frustration over STEM students not getting speaking time. A shooting May 7 at STEM School wounded eight students and killed one, 18-year-old Kendrick Ray Castillo.

PHOTOS BY ELLIS ARNOLD

WHAT SPEAKERS SAID “This community has lived through Columbine, Aurora and now STEM. We are failing.

We are failing when this happens over and over again and nothing happens … You already have my thoughts and prayers, but … you and your children deserve more.”

— Democratic U.S. Rep. Jason Crow

U.S. Rep. Jason Crow, speaks at a May 8 vigil at Highlands Ranch High School for STEM School shooting victims and survivors.

“Don’t use Kendrick’s name for political reasons!” another student outside shouted, as chants of “Mental health!” and “(expletive) the media!” took hold. Said another student: “It’s not about the guns!”

A chant then began to direct the group back inside, where many more gathered again around the lectern and students — including from STEM — began to speak.

One person led the crowd in the gym to hold hands and bow heads in prayer that people could “fight not against each other, but for each other.”

That served as a turning point, when a long succession of students took turns on the microphone amid a calmer crowd.

One student said she met Castillo as a young child and went to school with him, adding he was “the kindest, gentlest soul you’d ever meet.” Another said he was angry that people “came to talk about gun control.” Some said they were friends with Castillo and attended school with him. One student called the vigil a “political stunt.” He added, “We walked out. We were not kicked out.”

The group held a moment of silence for STEM School and Castillo.

A news release announcing the vigil said speakers would include local elected officials, students with activ-

“Our kids have enough to do. Our kids have a job to do. Their job is not to fix America’s broken gun laws. Their job is not as Kendrick (Castillo) did yesterday, to so selflessly give up their lives” for others.

— U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet, a Democrat running for president “We’re working hard to elect gun-sense candidates like Jason (Crow) … together, we will stop this epidemic of gun violence.”

— Laura Reeves, with Moms Demand Action, an organization that supports gun reforms We are “not a statistic … we are people, not a statement.”

— A student speaking on the microphone after students walked out and returned “It’s the adults that take (the issue of shootings) into their hands, and I strongly object to that.”

— A student on the mic shortly after ist groups and “students, parents and teachers from STEM,” among others. Some local students did speak, but STEM students in the crowd felt unheard. Organizers said they tried to reach members of the STEM community through personal connections but couldn’t connect with anyone willing to speak.

For Highlands Ranch High teacher Emily Muellenberg, one of the event organizers, focusing on gun violence prevention efforts can be a way of “community-based solutions seeking,” but she said she understands that “any feeling that a political message was being imparted felt upsetting and not appropriately sensitive.”

Hundreds of local students and parents light up their phones at a May 8 vigil at Highlands Ranch High School following the STEM School shooting.

“For those who spoke up, I am in awe of your strength, and I am proud of you for asking for what you needed in that moment. I am sorry we couldn’t do better, but your resilience and your passion will help fuel your healing,” Muellenberg said in the days after the vigil. “Your honoring of Kendrick Castillo was powerful, and we thank you for that. We sincerely hope that by the end, there was some chance to release and begin to heal for many of you.”

Despite the tension toward the media expressed by some in the group that had walked outside, some students spoke to reporters at the end of the event.

Logan Griffith, a STEM senior, said he was in the English classroom with 20 to 30 others when the shooting occurred in that room at his school May 7.

“I think I speak for STEM when I say we do thank Highlands Ranch High School for hosting this,” Griffith said as the crowd dispersed. “However, this was for Kendrick Castillo. Not for our senator, not for anyone else.”’

He hopes people can honor Castillo and that the events at the vigil serve “as a statement to keep the politics where they belong — keep them in Congress.”

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May 16, 2019

STEM shooting suspects being held without bond Teens make first court appearances in Castle Rock

BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The two teenagers arrested on suspicion of shooting nine students at STEM School Highlands Ranch, killing 18-year-old Kendrick Castillo, appeared in court for the first time on May 8 at hearings attended by students who survived the shooting and Castillo’s family.

One of the suspects is Devon Erickson, who is being held at the Douglas County jail without bond. Erickson, 18, was booked on one count of firstdegree murder and 29 counts of attempted first-degree murder, according to court records. He was either a current or former student at STEM School Highlands Ranch.

The second suspect is a juvenile student at STEM, also being held without bond, and it was not immediately known what charges were pending. Colorado Community Media will not identify the juvenile suspect, who is 16, unless that suspect is charged as an adult. Both suspects were expected to be formally charged on May 15 after a May 10 hearing was postponed.

The morning of May 8, Douglas

decides whether the case would reCounty Sheriff Tony Spurlock said main a juvenile case or not, he said. authorities mistakenly identified Charging the suspect as an adult the juvenile suspect as a male the would change the day of the shoottype of sentence ing only to learn he could face if after conducting found guilty. further inter“This is the views the susbeginning of pect was female. what’s likely to He could not be a long proconfirm how the cess,” Brauchler suspect identisaid after the fies, but said the hearing. department was When officers considering the brought Ericksuspect female. son into the A defense atcourtroom, he torney for the barely looked suspect told up — face buried District 1 Judge thick Theresa Slade at George Brauchler, under hair dyed half the May 8 hear18th Judicial District attorney black and half ings in Castle a bright pink.

Rock the teenHe stooped deep ager uses “he” in his chair and pronouns and a did not speak except for when Slade different name from what was listed required he verbally answer a queson the docket. tion instead of shaking his head.

Two handguns were recovered The 16-year-old, with short, during the investigation of the May cropped hair and a gray collared 7 shooting, Spurlock said. shirt, sat upright and looked up at Eighteenth Judicial District Atthe judge for most of his hearing. torney George Brauchler said he Seated in the courtroom were Cashad not yet decided on charges for tillo’s parents. The family did not the suspects or if he would pursue comment during the hearing. charging the 16-year-old as an adult.

“These are people that are still If he does, the court ultimately

‘These are people that are still dealing with the fact that a little more than a day ago they had a son. Now they don’t.’

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dealing with the fact that a little more than a day ago they had a son,” Brauchler later told reporters.

“Now they don’t.”

Also in attendance was 17-yearold Jack Denler, a junior at STEM. Denler said he was in the hall when the shooting broke out on May 7. As alarms started to ring, he rushed to his classroom and took cover. Denler heard two loud sounds, which he later realized were gunshots.

Slade temporarily granted a motion from the people to suppress the case file entirely. Brauchler said the motion was temporary, and he would move to release the documents later.

Slade also issued protection orders against both suspects that prohibit them from contacting victims named in the order, consuming alcohol or drugs, possessing firearms, visiting STEM or contacting each other.

Brauchler said he would have 63 days following an arraignment to give notice of his plans on whether to pursue the death penalty.

Before hearing room doors opened May 8, a group of people, including the juvenile suspect’s mother, stood huddled in a circle in the hallway, looking down and staying mostly silent. They did not respond to media requests for comment between their arrival and the start of the hearing.

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‘We’ve practiced for this’

BY DAVID GILBERT DGILBERT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

First responders descended on STEM School Highlands Ranch within moments of the initial 911 call, said South Metro Fire Rescue spokesman Eric Hurst, and years of training paid off.

“We’ve practiced for this,” Hurst said. “It’s about following the experience we all have, and applying it to a real-world worst-case scenario.”

South Metro joined forces with Aurora Fire Rescue, West Metro Fire Rescue, Denver Fire Department and ambulances from as far away as Bennett and Strasburg.

All told, 79 vehicles, 148 fire and medical personnel and three medical helicopters responded to the scene of the May 7 shooting that left one student dead and eight injured, Hurst said.

The emotional toll of responding to a mass-casualty incident can be intense for first responders, Hurst said, but in the moment, their training takes over.

“It’s really beyond just doing tasks like applying tourniquets,” Hurst said. “Through our training sessions, they get

South Metro Fire Rescue personnel line up, ready to pull injured victims from STEM School Highlands Ranch on May 7. Personnel from numerous local agencies responded to the scene of the shooting.

COURTESY PHOTO accustomed to screams and sounds of gunfire. In the aftermath of the incident, when we have time to unwind and the adrenaline dissipates, that’s when the impact sinks in.”

South Metro provides all its personnel with resources to deal with the trauma of horrible scenes, Hurst said, including peer support members, post-traumatic stress service

dogs and mental health professionals.

Years of coordination with other agencies was evident during the shooting, Hurst said.

“This was a regional re-

sponse,” Hurst said. “We were calling on neighbors to come and back us up. I’m thankful for them, and thankful we didn’t have more injuries than we did.”

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Acts of heroism, kindness supply hope amid grief

or many years, we watched from our office windows as the students at STEM High School Highlands Ranch left school for the day or headed over to the Starbucks across the street. The school is in the business complex right behind our former office on Highlands Ranch Parkway.

Our Highlands Ranch reporter often walked down the street to interview students and teachers about the latest innovative program on which they were working. One of those stories included Kendrick Castillo, the 18-yearold killed as he bravely and selflessly rushed the shooter to help protect his classmates. His face beamed with joy in a photograph that showed him at his internship, working toward his

OUR VIEW dream of becoming an engineer.

So, as our team of journalists rushed to the scene of the May 7 shooting, the feeling was surreal. We were as stunned and as heartbroken as our community.

This was the third school shooting in the metro area in 20 years, after Columbine in 1999 and Arapahoe in 2013.

The three schools are within a 10-mile span of each other, their tragic events seeming to encapsulate reverberating and undulating waves of sorrow that carry the same despairing question, this time asked by a STEM parent: “How in the world could this happen?”

The cycle seemingly repeats itself: The coming days and weeks will

disclose more details and explanations. There will be renewed focus on the importance of mental health, gun control and school culture. There will be more talk about the need to provide more resources, more support, to make change that makes a definitive difference.

All of that is important. But today, this week, we grieve.

We grieve for the light and the gift lost in Kendrick Castillo. For the eight other students injured. For the hundreds of students, teachers, administrators and parents whose lives — and outlook on life — are forever altered.

We grieve for the two teenagers — and their families — who are suspected in the shooting.

A LETTER TO THE EDITOR Rights worth preserving In response to Craig Smith’s editorial re gun rights, my letter is titled “Free speech rights must acknowledge free speech wrongs.” It doesn’t take much listening to the news to know that free speech is abused with hate, lies, spin and deception constantly uttered. Yet that is the price we are willing to pay to protect our First Amendment rights.

I wonder if Mr. Smith is willing to accept the same diminished right of free speech that he is willing to accept for the right to bear arms? If he believes the Second Amendment can be “periodically revisited and often amended,” does he believe the First Amendment can and should be also?

Should free speech be limited to just certain ideas in the same way that

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certain types of guns are limited?

Should the number of words be limited to certain prescribed ones just as gun magazines are limited in the number of bullets? Should a person be subject to a background check before he can utter an opinion? If a person says something that appears “crazy” should we have a “red flag” law that allows the government to take away those words by force and without due process?

Mr. Smith is right when he says “There’s no humor in the Second Amendment.” Neither is there any humor in Venezuela, where there is apparently no right to bear arms and thereby rid themselves of a totalitarian regime.

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We grieve for our community and, really, our world, battered by violence that comes in so many different ways, without warning or respect for boundary.

Still, evidence of humanity’s heart reminds us not all is lost, and that in difficult times, hope remains.

Last week, there were the first responders who rushed from all over the metro area. Some 79 vehicles, 148 fire and medical personnel, and three medical helicopters converged in the shooting’s immediate aftermath with one thought in mind — to help our young people.

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For a life well done, have friends who are rare good friend was once defined as someone you could call at 2 a.m. and tell, “Bring a shovel, and don’t ask ques-

tions.”

Plutarch said, “I don’t need a friend who changes when I change and nods when I nod; my shadow does that QUIET much better.”

DESPERATION There are books filled with quotes about friendship, and books filled with stories about friendship.

Arnold H. Glasow (don’t know him) said, “A true friend never gets in your way unless you are Craig Marshall going down.”

I think my require- Smith ments in a friendship have changed over time, and I have decided I need very few good friends.

A good friend and a friend can be distinguished by a shovel.

I have plenty of good friends. I have four. However, two of them are out of state, and one of them doesn’t know what a shovel is.

Harry doesn’t know what a shovel

is, true, but he also doesn’t know who the 45th president of the United States is, and that is a plus sometimes.

Further, he knows nothing about crime, deceit, or cruelty.

He is simply a happy entity, and fully enjoys my company. The perfect antidote to the brutalities of existence.

I have friends I could call on, but probably won’t, in a time of lesser need than a nighttime mission, but whom I greatly appreciate.

Would this then mean I have tiers of friendship?

Maybe you do too.

Jennifer (one of the four, certainly) and I watched the ending, just the very ending, of “Thelma and Louise.” It’s a story about good friends who wind up in a wingless flight in a Thunderbird.

They were willing to die together after a crime spree that was initiated in a parking lot when Louise (Susan Sarandon) shoots and kills a man who assaulted Thelma (Geena Davis).

They amscray, thinking no one will believe them. The movie pivots on that point.

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Number two opponent of success: Lack of authenticity

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ast week we identified the impact of complacency in our pursuit of success. Today we will visit the power of authenticity in our success journey. And next week we will wrap it all up when we jump into the role of gratitude and appreciation as a major contributor to our success.

Are we authentic? Maybe it has become kind of like, WINNING “We can be authentic with some of the WORDS people all the time.

We can be authentic with all the people some of the time.

But we can never be authentic with all the people all of the time.” Why is that?

In a group discussion about potential Michael Norton barriers to success, this topic of being genuine or authentic came up. As the conversation continued, we debated the reasons why people are struggling with being genuine, several hypotheses were surfaced. One idea that garnered a lot of discussion was around this statement, “Some people are convinced that in order to succeed, they feel like they have to manipulate the outcome of every call, meeting, or interaction. They

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There were residents, local stores and churches that immediately gave what was needed to help.

There was the restaurant that sheltered children and kept them safe. The students who fought for their right to mourn without politics.

And there was Kendrick Castillo who, with two other students who survived, fought the suspected shooter. Faced with a life-or-death

SMITH FROM PAGE 14

The anticipated doubt of the instance of a sexual assault continues to be a reason given why all assaults and rapes are not reported, so it has legitimacy as a plot device.

It’s fulfilling as entertainment, and watching it is one thing. In a real-life instance, I would hope the women would address the situation, and not wind up where they did.

One of my good friends did what good friends do: He intervened. It’s a potent thing to do with anyone, especially with a curmudgeon.

Another stood beside me when others had doubts about my testimony.

Trust in a friendship is preeminent.

“Louis, I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship.” (“Louis,” not “Louie,” is correct.)

That’s one of the most famous final

are confusing success with manipulation.”

By manipulating others and being disingenuous we find ourselves trapped in a web of lies, fabrications, and an endless cycle of weak defenses and justifications. Some people have no issue with doing this and they repeat the behavior over and over again to create the best possible outcome for themselves, or to place themselves in the spotlight and as the center of attention. The problem is they actually believe they are fooling the rest of us, when in fact, most times we can see right through the disguise, pretense and manipulation.

Lack of authenticity is a successkiller for sure. It damages brands, it tarnishes reputations, and it damages relationships, sometimes beyond repair. The amount of work that has to be done in order to undo the hurts and collateral damage, and re-establish credibility, is so much harder and takes so much more time than just simply being genuine and authentic right from the start. Being transparent and vulnerable takes courage, but as we become proficient at authenticity and transparency, our courage and confidence grow in parallel. And as this happens, we quickly recognize just how powerful these character traits are to the pursuit and achievement of our decision, they chose life for those around them before themselves.

John Castillo, Kendrick’s father, says now is not the time to issue blame and recriminations. Solutions are simpler, he says: “We have to be better people. If you are going to have kids in this world, you need to be all in.”

Mike Shallenberger, Kendrick’s engineering teacher, believes we could change much in this world by putting down our phones and being present in the moment.

“We just need,” he says, “to love each other.”

Like Kendrick Castillo did. lines in film history. Can you name the film?

Mark Twain said, “Good friends, good books, and a sleepy conscience: This is the ideal life.”

Can a good book be a friend? Yes. How about a good movie? Yes. I watch 10 minutes of an old friend before I fall asleep, just in case I die before I wake.

For one, “My Little Chickadee,” starring W. C. Fields and Mae West, who were not friends. Some of Fields’ self-written lines are brilliant.

He referred to West as “yon damsel with the hothouse cognomen.”

However, I never close the day with “Casablanca,” the final-line film. It’s a good one, but it manipulates my emotions. A good friend won’t do that. Trust me.

Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast.net.

personal and professional success.

Integrity comes with authenticity.

And integrity can be defined as living in such a way that we never have to look over our shoulder. It can also be defined as doing the right thing when no one else is looking. Being genuine, living, loving, and working with character and integrity sets us up to pursue our success from a position of authenticity. With authenticity comes trust, with trust comes deeper relationships, and with deeper relationships comes success.

“You will make a horrible anyone else, but you will make the best you that ever lived.” Zig Ziglar If this is true, then why do we try and keep up with the Joneses? Why do we try and impersonate other people? Why do we spin stories and manipulate situations that could hurt others? It’s because we lack authenticity. Maybe we believe others won’t like who we really are. If that’s

the case, maybe we have to find different friends, people who accept us for exactly who we are. Or, if after a good hard look in the mirror, we can clearly see areas in our life that need to be changed. And then we take the time to become who it is we truly want to be. It is never too late to become authentic, genuine, transparent, and yes, even vulnerable. These are not success-killers; these traits are the building blocks of success.

So how about you? Are you the real deal, the authentic and genuine article? Or is time to work on your own authenticity? I would love to hear your story at gotonorton@gmail.com and when we can be the best “us” that ever lived, it really will be a better than good week.

Michael Norton is a resident of Highlands Ranch, the chief revenue officer at Eventus Solutions Group, a strategic consultant and a business and personal coach.

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Polis urges wildfire vigilance amid milder forecast

BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

After an onslaught of raging wildfires in Colorado in 2018, this year’s fire season looks to be less severe, but state officials are urging the public not to let its guard down.

“I don’t want it to lure people into a false sense of security,” said Gov. Jared Polis, speaking May 7 at the state’s 2019 wildfire outlook briefing.

The event at Centennial Airport in unincorporated Arapahoe County, just south of Centennial, featured input from public safety officials who noted the wildfire season this year will likely be average to below average.

“Today, we’re looking at 130 to 140 percent of average snowpack,” said Mike Morgan, director of the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control. “It appears (this year) will have above-average moisture and below-average temperature.”

Rising population and climate change have caused wildfires and other natural disasters to become more costly, Polis

ARAPAHOE FROM PAGE 3

“We’ve had kids who have overdosed, who cut themselves — we even had a young person hanging from a rope who we found and cut down, who’s alive today,” Grace said.

“When we save a life, we’re not out there touting it on the news, but those things are happening all the time.”

The job takes its toll — Grace said he was recently diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder as a result of his work — but he’s grateful to intervene in moments of crisis.

LPS is charting a bold path for mental health outreach, said Nate Thompson, the district’s director of social, emotional and behavior services.

Thompson cited a program that raises money to pay for private mental health services for families who can’t afford them, and a program that helps families navigate private insurance.

The district has also applied input from three reports into Davis’ murder, Thompson said.

said.

“Fires don’t know jurisdictional boundaries,” Polis said, noting that fires can start on federal land but spread to county or private areas. Officials emphasized the coordination between federal, state and local agencies to respond to blazes.

Out of the 20 largest wildfires in Colorado’s history, five occurred in 2018, a fact sheet from the fire prevention division said. Thirteen happened since 2010, and all 20 occurred since 2000, according to the division.

The 2019 outlook is “considerably better” than at this point in 2018, the division said. Although a repeat of last year’s severity is unlikely, an average year sees more than 6,000 fires that burn more than 100,000 acres on state and private land, with large fires still occurring, according to the division.

In the Denver metro area, mountain communities in west Jefferson County bear risk because fires that start in vegetation can reach homes, Morgan said after his address.

“We’ve been asked if what happened in

Intervention programs and mental health outreach might be for naught without an examination of the culture of high achievement, Warren-Gully said.

“We’re in a community that has high expectations for (student) achievement based on traditional measures of success,” Warren-Gully said. “How do we start having a conversation with our community about the fact that we’re hearing from our students that they’re majorly stressed out, they’ve got way too much homework and way too much expectations (to participate in) extracurriculars?”

Room to grow Board members also dug into more acute accusations by the coalition: that numerous concerned parents say their phone calls and emails have gone unreturned, and that students, parents and teacher’s are afraid to speak up about problems at school for fear of retaliation.

The district does not have a way to track how many complaints have been answered and satisfied, Ewert told the board, and said he wasn’t sure what it

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Will city close more holes?

Large swaths of the area near Centennial’s central and east regions are unincorporated, but including many of those areas in the city would require property owners to ask for annexation.

That includes many residential areas, which, more often than not, “do not generate significant new revenues” for the city, Wittern said.

“The city will continue to consider those logical annexations that add to the Centennial community,” Wittern said.

Centennial has annexed land many times since its formation in 2001. A map of the city’s annexations over time is located through the city website at tinyurl.com/ y6dtwthj.

5 Gov. Jared Polis gives an address on Colorado’s 2019 wildfire forecast May 7 at Centennial Airport.

ELLIS ARNOLD California can happen in Colorado,” Morgan said, referring to that state’s recent, especially destructive fire season. “The answer is yes.”

Stan Hilkey, executive director of the state Department of Public Safety, joined other officials in a reminder that homeowners should take precaution.

“While we all do our part as emergency responders,” Hilkey said, “individuals need to take proactive steps in preventing wildfires as well.”

would take to implement one.

“We’d have to think about that internally,” Ewert said. “How’s that increase our workload? Also, for us to take action on a complaint, it needs to have content. It can’t just be someone saying they’re concerned about the climate at the school.”

State law and district policy protect whistleblowers, said assistant superintendent of human resources Mike Jones, though he said it’s impossible to know how many people want to come forward with concerns but don’t.

We need to talk Board members concluded the meeting by pledging to work on creating a community discussion group to further the conversation. The coalition’s monthlong campaign has made clear there are parents who have worries and concerns they want to share, Reichardt said, and the district would like to share some items back.

Reichardt would like Roe to be part of the discussion group, he said. The board will begin brainstorming the discussion group in greater detail at a mid-June retreat.

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Reutzel praised Pramenko’s handling of the high-profile brouhaha.

“I’m impressed by your fortitude and ability to withstand the storm,” Reutzel told Pramenko, who sat in the audience.

Roe said she felt heartened by the board meeting.

“It’s going to get better after this conversation,” Roe said. “They gave (our concerns) a thorough vetting. They brought in all the right people. I’m excited to be part of the community conversation.”

Pramenko said she’s hopeful too.

“I felt the support of the board and the superintendent,” Pramenko said after the meeting. “I’ve been saying the whole time: They’re focusing on the wrong thing. This isn’t about me.

We need to all come together and talk about how we can help our kids.

This is a much bigger issue than Arapahoe High School. Our teenagers in America are in crisis. Hopefully now we can do the right work and spend energy in the right way. Who knows? Maybe we can be groundbreaking with saving our kids.”

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Class of 2019

How can you make a difference in the world?

Colorado Community Media asked that question of soon-to-be graduates from across the south metro area. Here’s what some of them had to say: The arts are one of the areas that can have the most impact on people.

The opportunity to tell someone else’s stories or share different viewpoints about things — creatively — can impact the way people see things.

— Bri Angle, Lutheran

I hope to pursue my passion of becoming a physician in the future.

Becoming a doctor would allow me to change patients’ lives for the better and make a personal, but meaningful, impact on those around me through healing.

— Meghna Bagchi, Rock Canyon

I make a difference in the world every day. I never really know what impact my actions will have on other people nor to what degree, but I do my best to live a life where I help other people, even if that just means a smile in the hallway or holding open a door.

— Sarah Gates, Ponderosa

I am hoping to make a difference in the world by being someone who listens. I am planning to major in human biology to become a pediatrician.

One thing I’ve learned over the years is that taking the time to listen to others, especially children who can’t always voice their opinions or feelings, could impact one for a lifetime. I hope to use my platform to first listen to kids, then also to motivate and inspire them to be the very best they can be and not be afraid to pursue their God-given gifts and talents.

— Francesca Belibi, Regis Jesuit

I think the biggest way someone can make a difference in the world is simply by being the best person they can be. With this comes kindness, selflessness and a mind geared toward helping every person to be the best person they can be. If we always live with kindness in our heart, I think that is the way that we can help change the world every day. If we put ourselves aside and look to the world, we can truly make a difference.

— Emmy Hawkins, Arapahoe

I believe I can make a difference because of how strongly I support community service. I would like to encourage more people to get involved and giving back to their community. It may be required in high school, in order to graduate, but after that, it is a choice. I hope that more people will decide to help and give back, because it is so vital to create a stronger community.

— Taylor Littlefield, Douglas County I can make a difference in the world by speaking out for change. I am eager to learn various perspectives and give a voice to those who are often overlooked.

Through this, I hope to connect people, creating a better understanding among one another and a more united front for change.

— Emma Slenkovich, Littleton

It’s a hard question to answer how I can change the world since I’m still so young, but my motto is just to leave everything better than I found it.

— Marcus Miller, Cherry Creek

The little things. You don’t have to save the entire world to make a difference.

If you can show even one person the love in the world that there is to offer, you have still made a difference.

— Jaden Tactaquin, Castle View

I think I’ll be able to change the world through my willingness to work with people and forge relationships. I don’t think I’m even close to the smartest person in the world, and I think that mindset isn’t conducive to growth, so I always give everybody 100% and try to make connections with as many people I can. With these connections and my skills as a speaker, I believe I will be able to bring people together to make a difference.

— Abhi Bhandari, Mountain Vista

The way I can make a difference in the world is by being a firstrate me and not a second-rate someone else.

Like God makes each snowflake uniquely different and each fall’s leaves, he has made me unique in my own special way to help and care for others in my own way by treating each person with respect and love.

— Raymond Jackson Jr., Grandview

I can make a difference by using my skills and personality traits to advocate for causes I’m passionate about, such as continuing my fundraising efforts for clean water.

— Brock Mullen, Chaparral

Something that I learned at Smoky that can apply to how I can make a difference in the world is just how far kindness can go.

Simply being a positive and kind person can go a long way and brighten a person’s day.

— Cameron Kennedy, Smoky Hill

The most powerful change that anyone can make is in the lives of others. I can make a difference by empowering those around me and helping others maximize their potential.

— Chuba Ozor, Eaglecrest

The way that I am going to make a difference in the world is by showing young people that it is possible to achieve your dreams. Everyone has a dream but it depends on if that person is going to catch it or not.

— Sareina Thomas, Colorado’s Finest High School of Choice

I want to make a difference in the world using my education. I want to better my family and be a role model for my younger sister and cousins. I want them to know that anyone can go to college and pursue any career they choose. Since I’m the first one in my family to attend college I believe I have what it takes to change the world through them.

— Triston Hercules Flamenco, Englewood Start small, to make a difference in the world you need to take it step by step. Spread your words of change, be someone people look up to and want to be like you. Make them realize they can do big things too; they just need to take those steps to start their journey.

— Brandon Knight, Options

It’s important to use my own actions as a demonstration of how others can create change rather than complaining about the world’s problems. I strive to set myself apart from the rest of the world by getting involved and ultimately, connecting with people. Whether it be within my school, job, or on a larger scale, I can influence others by believing in something greater than myself. I owe all that I accomplish to God and it is my biggest desire to serve Him. — Addison Scherler, Valor Christian

I hope to one day make a difference with adoptable dogs and cats.

Animals are a huge passion of mine that I would like to bring more attention to and change the ways of adopting pets.

— Emily Vital, Heritage

I believe there are many ways.

As big as having professional skills to improve the technology in major areas, to as small as smiling to all the people I met in daily life, offering help when they need it, bring positive influence to the community, and picking up all the trash in sight.

— Yibo Yang, Legend

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BY CHRISTY STEADMAN CSTEADMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

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eing a climber for more than half his life, Kegan Minock has never heard an excuse that he thinks should deter someone from trying bouldering.

It doesn’t matter your age or weight, he said, or even if you have a fear of heights.

“Often, when people think of rock climbing, they think of going really high,” Minock said. “With bouldering, you’re not super high off the ground. But it’s just as challenging.”

Minock, 27, general manager of ROCK’n & JAM’n gym in Centennial — ROCK’n & JAM’n also has a location in Thornton — has been climbing for 16 years and started focusing on bouldering about a decade ago.

“To me, it’s more fun,” Minock said, adding he enjoys the gymnastics skills required and the problemsolving aspect of it. “It’s physical, but also mentally challenging.”

In his blog written to serve as a beginner’s guide to bouldering, Willis Kuelthau, editor and climbing gear tester for 99Boulders.com, defines bouldering as “climbs that are protected by (landing/crash) pads rather than ropes.” He adds that bouldering is the physical act of completing “relatively short sequences that prioritize power and technique over long-term endurance.”

A “boulder problem” is the common term for the climbing challenge, or route. It is “the sequence of holds (which have) a start point and end point,” Kuelthau wrote. Boulder problems have “various levels of difficulty.”

Scott Rennack, marketing manager for The Spot Bouldering Gym, believes the term is coined boulder problems because of the problemsolving skills required to complete them.

“You have to figure them out,” he said. “You can try a move 20 or 30 times before you figure it out. Even a hundred times isn’t that uncommon.”

Rennack, 42, was introduced to climbing as a youth in the Boy Scouts, and “after 25 years, I’ve tried just about everything,” he said.

Rennack was involved with starting the American Bouldering Series in 1998 — a competition that has since merged with USA Climbing and is now known as USA Climbing’s Bouldering Open National Championships. It took place this year on Feb. 1 and 2 in Redmond, Oregon. National championship titles went to Ashima Shiraishi for women and Sean Bailey for men.

“Colorado has kind of always been in the center of the bouldering world,” Rennack said. And The Spot can also claim it contributed to the

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Scott Rennack, marketing manager for The Spot Bouldering Gym who has been climbing for about 25 years, sets a route when the gym’s Boulder location opened in 2002. The Spot Denver opened on April 18.

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The Spot’s Boulder location, which opened in 2002, was the first bouldering-only gym to open in Colorado. It “missed the title for all of the U.S. by about two months,” Rennack said. “A place in Salt Lake City opened just before (The Spot) did.”

Just south of downtown, The Spot Denver opened on April 18.

Though English mountaineer Oscar Eckenstein, circa 1880s, and French alpinist Pierre Allain, in the 1930s and 1940s, preceded him, many climbers point to John Gill as the father of modern bouldering.

According to Gill’s website, www. johngill.net, he “initiated a gymnastic approach to short rock climbs, specifically bouldering, in America in the 1950s.” Gill’s article “The Art of Bouldering,” published in the American Alpine Club Journal in 1969, “encouraged the recognition of bouldering as an authentic form of climbing,” states Gill’s website.

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WHERE TO BEGIN BOULDERING Earth Treks Earth Treks climbing gyms are a great place to get started climbing. It offers beginner classes and rental gear. More info at www. earthtreksclimbing.com/ · 700 Golden Ridge Road, Golden. 303-2229564. · 1050 W. Hampden Ave., Englewood. 303242-3555.

Outdoors According to Nomad Colorado, an online travel and outdoor guide specific to Colorado, two popular spots for beginner outdoor bouldering — just outside of the Denver area — are Castlewood Canyon State Park in Castle Rock and Morrison Bouldering in Morrison.

For an outdoor inner-city experience, but still outdoors, Nomad Colorado suggests the man-made boulders/walls at Westlands Park in Greenwood Village and Central Park in Stapleton, Denver.

aritone Matthew Peterson won first place in the March 30 Denver Lyric Opera Guild competition for young singers on a professional career track.

He was one of 15 chosen from an initial field of almost 50 who competed in mid-March for a chance at more than $33,000 in award money.

“The Guild’s primary objective is to assist young singers in their SONYA’S pursuit of a career SAMPLER in opera … and our annual competition is the single most important event on our calendar,” said competition vice president Karen Bruggenthies. Other winners: Griffin Hogan Tracy, Kyra Dills-DeSurra, Erin Sonya Ellingboe Hodgsen, Kyrie Laybourn, Katheryne Baker and Eric McConnell.

In addition, certificates of merit went to Amy Maples, Daisha Togawa, Jovahnna Borboa. Honorable mentions went to Mary Kettlewell, Nathan Snyder, Zachary Bryant, Christiana McMullen, Christine Honein. The competition was held at Calvary Baptist Church, 6500 E. Girard Ave., Denver, and three judges chose the winners, while opera fans enjoyed a lovely free concert. See DenverLyricOperaGuild.org for membership information.

Each monthly luncheon meeting has a musical program.

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Reminder — “Sheep to Shawl” will be held at the Littleton Museum, 6028 S. Gallup St., Littleton, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on May 18. Demonstrations of shearing, spinning, weaving, dyeing, herding and more. Plus an ongoing chorus of “Baaas!” from little lambs and some handcrafts for sale. And some visiting alpacas. Postponed from the original date by a blizzard. Free.

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Indigenous music Leon Joseph Littlebird will tell stories and weave music through them for the Highlands Ranch Historical Society at 7 p.m. on May 20 at Southridge Recreation Center, 4800 McArthur Ranch Road, Highlands Ranch. He is a guest speaker for Colorado Mountain College classes and other groups on both Colorado and Native history and will focus on “how music was discovered,” using ancient instruments.

Guests are welcome. (A $2 donation is suggested for non-members.)

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Two galleries display colorful works of art Three artists fill one show; group members share creativity in other

BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

“Unorthodox Art” is the title of the exhibit that will run in the Stanton Gallery at Littleton’s Town Hall Arts Center while “Sister Act” is filling the stage in the theater from May 17 to June 16. Curator Moira Casey has called on three artists: Danielle Quigley (acrylic); Carmella Fogt (Chinese ink and watercolor) and Gabriella Gracine (digital art) to exhibit their works, with an artists’ reception scheduled on June 7 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The gallery is open weekdays from 10 a.m.to 5 p.m. and during performances.

• Carm Fogt was originally drawn to Asian art and design during an eclectic art class and pursued Chinese brush painting with several teachers in Southern California and in China. Though an abstract painter, she incorporates Chinese calligraphy, working on rice paper.

Her work can be found at RoxArt Gallery at Aspen Grove and in her Parker home studio.

• Danielle Quigley is inspired by the natural landscape, at home in the outdoors. She is found mountain biking, climbing, painting and exploring wild places. She studied art and received a degree in environmental science at the University of Buffalo.

• Gabrielle Gracine is an abstract digital artist, who explores color, shapes, sizes, textures. She writes that her paintings “create themselves, using me as a medium.”

The Stanton Gallery will take on a Western look for the summer, we assume, with the coming of Western Welcome Week, but an exhibit is not yet announced. Town Hall will be open on weekdays with a number of “Actors’ Playground” classes for children and teens. Watch for performances growing from these!

Anniversary Show Littleton’s Depot Art Gallery hosts its annual Anniversary Show of members’ work (Littleton Fine Arts Guild) through May, demonstrating a variety of media and techniques.

Well-known Colorado artist/teacher Chuck Ceraso was the juror and announced awards at a crowded May 3 opening reception, where visitors enjoyed refreshments out on the patio between the Depot and its Caboose.

Tippy McIntosh won Best of Show for her “Sunrise Riverbed,” created by using oil paint on pieces of wood veneer which she breaks to get shapes she wants with jagged edges, then mounts on a backing and applies oil paints. The new approach apparently pleased the juror — he not only awarded her Best of Show, but also an Honorable Men-

“Sunrise Riverbed” by Tippy McIntosh won Best of Show in the Depot’s annual anniversary show. She paints in oil of pieces of wood veneer floated on a backing and framed.

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“Freedoms” by Gabriella Gracine, in the new exhibit, “Unorthodox Art” illustrates her interest in colors and shapes, created through digital art.

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IF YOU GO The Depot Gallery is at 2069 W. Powers Ave. in Littleton, a bit north and a bit west of the Buck Recreation Center. It is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Stanton Gallery at Town Hall Arts Center is at 2450 W. Main St. in downtown Littleton and is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and during performances. tion on another painting. She said her husband is a woodworker and she accompanied him to the lumber yard one day and spotted sheets of veneer. The proverbial light bulb illuminated …

Other awards presented by Ceraso: Photographer Peggy Dietz won first place for her “Dappled in Morning Sun;” second place went to oil painter Sheila Marie for “The Stillness.” Rita Campbell won third place for her delicate floral watercolor, “Palette Petals.” Honorable mentions went to Ivy Delon, Joe Bonita, Nancy Myer, Tippy McIntosh.

The People’s Choice Award was given to David George for his detailed “Early Morning Light.”

This exhibit will certainly have something to please everyone and it surrounds a guest with colors — both soft and intense. Many skilled painters are among the Littleton Fine Arts Guild members. Shows here change almost monthly — get in the habit of dropping by to the old red Santa Fe Depot to see what’s new!

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charters split the other half.

At the end of the year, when the officer became ill and couldn’t fulfill his contract, STEM’s executive director, Penny Eucker, requested a credit for the months not served, according to emails released by the sheriff ’s office.

But according to a report from Lt. Lori Bronner, who oversees Douglas County School District’s resource officers, the sheriff ’s office continued to provide services to the school through its SRO and Youth Education and Safety in Schools (Y.E.S.S.) departments while the assigned SRO was on leave.

Eucker also expressed dissatisfaction with the SRO’s service, citing his disengagement with students and lack of presence at the school.

“We also request placement of a new SRO for the 2018-19 school year and participation in his or her selection process,” Eucker wrote in an email to the sheriff ’s office and Bronner on May 18, 2018.

Spurlock agreed to forgo billing STEM for the last four months of the contract but elected not to renew the contract for the following school year. STEM didn’t provide an office space for the SRO — a stipulation of the contract — and mainly used the SRO to mitigate traffic, according to a letter from Spurlock to Eucker on June 20, 2018.

“I am sorry that STEM School is dissatisfied with the services we

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have provided,” Spurlock says in the letter. “It appears we do not share a common understanding of the role our school resource officers play in educating our community’s youth and protecting our schools.”

STEM paid $26,925 for an SRO for the 2017-18 school year, the same amount as SkyView Academy, according to a copy of the contract. The sheriff ’s office covered the remaining $53,850. Spurlock agreed to refund STEM $6,731.50 for the four months the assigned SRO was absent.

After several meetings between officials from STEM and the sheriff ’s office, Eucker opted to contract with a private security company for the 2018-19 school year and requested a deputy from the sheriff ’s office for up to three hours a day to assist with traffic.

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money and laundering it in China and Mexico, forcing students to clean up human feces with their bare hands, and teachers instructing students how to build bombs in class.

“STEM’s administration team immediately opened an investigation to determine whether there was any substance to the allegations. As part of this investigation, and in the spirit of full disclosure, STEM reached out to its 2,800 parents to inform them of the complaint in the hopes that any student or family member with knowledge of the allegations would confidentially share that information. STEM did not receive responses from any parents or students with information about these allegations. While STEM took the allegations seriously, our investigation revealed no evidence to support any of the allegations raised in the anonymous complaint.”

DCSD Superintendent Thomas Tucker would not comment on the matter when reached by phone May 9, directing inquiries to the district’s communications staff, which responded with contact information for STEM’s public relations firm.

School board President David Ray also referred questions to the district’s communications department.

STEM recently had its charter renewed for three years rather than the optimal five years. The charter renewal came with the following conditions: that the school adopt and publish a parent complaint and communication policy, show the school’s graduation standards meet the state’s requirements and provide a description of the school’s strategic plan to expand.

In STEM’s May 9 statement, Eucker said the school’s highest priority is the safety and wellbeing of students and staff.

“We are proud of the welcoming, inclusive community at STEM School Highlands Ranch, and we strive to meet each of our students’ unique needs,” Eucker said. “Like any school with more than 1,800 students, we receive complaints, all of which we take seriously and investigate promptly.”

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May 16, 2019

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Four high school students in Centennial received Youth Achievement Awards from the City of Centennial during the city council meeting May 6.

According to a news release, the awards honor and recognize young leaders who have made significant contributions to Centennial through service and outstanding leadership in school, community and the workplace.

The 2019 recipients are: Madison King, Arapahoe High School, senior As a member and elected officer of Arapahoe High School’s Key Club, King has volunteered more than 500 hours at the Denver Zoo, the Denver Rescue Mission, Sweet Dreams and Colorado Feeding Kids. She is a member of Future Business Leaders of America and is a district officer.

Through her involvement in FBLA, she has qualified for the National FBLA Conference, which she attended this

year in Baltimore, Maryland. She was recognized in the top three in Colorado.

Ryan Renshaw, Arapahoe High School, senior Renshaw has been member of student council since 2016 and is an elected officer of Arapahoe High School’s DECA Club, where she has competed in district, state, and national competitions. Recently, she cochaired an Out of Darkness Campus Walk, which raised awareness about the importance of mental health and suicide prevention and raised money for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

Georgia Boyer, Smoky Hill High School, senior Through Boyer’s involvement in student council, she has helped lead various fundraisers for the Make-AWish Foundation, raising more than $140,000 over the past four years.

Boyer was elected student body vice president her senior year and was elected vice president of the MakeA-Wish Youth Leadership Council, where she has had the opportunity to collaborate and develop future fundraisers for the foundation.

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What I like the most about South Suburban, and displaying at Goodson in particular, is the welcome I’ve received from residents, who have admired the art, and from all the staff I have worked with, especially Darcie LaScala.

Lakewood artist on May display at Centennial’s Goodson rec center From ‘doodling’ to displays I am 58 years old and have lived in Lakewood since 1986. Prior to that, I was in Wheat Ridge, Denver and Greeley. I moved to Colorado after college at the University of Illinois, and I got my first job in Greeley.

I am not a professional artist, but I began doodling in the margins of my homework in elementary school.

We had required art classes through eighth grade, but then my art teacher suggested I quit wasting paint! So I went through high school with no art classes and studied accountancy in college. I am a retired CPA. This is a fun hobby that lets me explore a passion for vintage vehicles and the roles they have played in our business and personal lives.

Hooked on wheels I have been crazy about cars and trucks since I was a little kid, and when my talented daughter did a painting of an old Chevy truck I once owned, I asked her to teach me the technique so I could begin “doodling” again.

I liked trucks so much that I used to

Dick Gallagher is a Lakewood resident whose paintings are on display this month at Goodson Recreation Center in Centennial. Gallagher’s exhibit, “Simpler Times and Carbureted Pleasures,” displays vintage cars and trucks and scenes of Denver’s past. His technique involves using gouache paints and India ink.

COURTESY PHOTO go through the yellow pages when I was a kid to see all the different drawings or pictures of the different trucks the businesses and handymen used.

This was in a little town in central Illinois, and I can still remember the trucks the local carpenter, electrician (and so on) used. I’ve done paintings

now of several of those old trucks from my childhood.

Getting around I have had my art displayed at all of the South Suburban Parks and Recreation (art display) locations, beginning with the Lone Tree Recre-

Letting creativity out I think it’s incredibly important that places like South Suburban put on displays because we all have a creative side to ourselves, and it gives all of us a chance to share in ways people would not expect. It helps open doors, so to speak, and helps us get to know our neighbors in new and refreshing ways. As a former auditor and CPA, I can tell you people would not have guessed I was also artistically inclined. And I can also tell you, they like my art much more than they like being audited, so they are much more inclined to have a conversation with me.

All in the family I have a twin brother who did study art in college! He has told me that it bugs him that I’ve picked it up in a small way and am now doing more shows than he has had time for. He is the true talent though — I just love cars.

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May 16, 2019

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Death penalty survives Democrats also fell short in a bid to end the death penalty, a debate that was personal for state Sen. Rhonda Fields, an Aurora Democrat whose son was murdered in 2005.

Robert Ray and Sir Mario Owens were sentenced to die for the killings.

Lawmakers have tried before to repeal Colorado’s death penalty, which has been applied just one time in the past 51 years. Senate Bill 19-182 would have taken effect for offenses charged on or after July 1, 2019.

Democrats have a 19-16 majority in the Senate, but at least one, Fields, opposed the bill. At least four other party members hadn’t publicly committed to the repeal.

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She was awarded three varsity letters on the dive team and served as the team manager for three years.

Emma Burge, Arapahoe High School, senior Since 2016, Burge has been involved with productions at Audience of One, a local youth theater organization. At Audience of One, she supported community service outreach

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House Bill 19-1322 will transfer up to $30 million over the next three years from the state’s Unclaimed Property Trust Fund to the Housing Development Grant Fund, another news release said, to improve funding for affordable housing options in Colorado.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

projects, including a blanket-a-thon and a clothing drive that provided over 70 outfits to children in need throughout Centennial and Littleton. She is a member of Arapahoe High School’s student council and Link Crew leadership program, as well as a member of Arapahoe’s swim team.

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According to an article by Alex Beale, owner and editor of 99Boulders. com, John “Verm” Sherman created the V Scale — now the standard grading scale for the boulder problems in the U.S. — in the late 1980s while climbing in Hueco Tanks, Texas.

The International Federation of Sport Climbing’s (IFSC) website states that climbing competitions largely began in Europe in the 1980s.

The site states that “in 1991, the first World Championship was organized in Frankfurt, Germany,” and bouldering “was officially introduced as a new climbing discipline” in 1998.

As fun as bouldering may be, Rennack would remind people that there are dangers that can come with it — injuries due to not knowing how to fall properly or adverse outdoor elements, such as no padded landing spots.

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“Everyone gets to try” the boulder problem, she said, “and everyone cheers each other on.”

Minock “absolutely recommends” that anyone going bouldering outdoors for the first time should go with someone who has some experience with the sport. But, he said, it’s probably best for people to start out in a gym to get a foundation for bouldering, then transition to the outdoors.

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Bouldering gyms “are popping up all over the country,” Harris said, “especially in urban areas where people don’t have access to the outdoors.”

Harris, 51, has been climbing for more than 30 years. She did some competitive climbing while living in Europe in the early 1990s, but it was her background as an architect — along with her love of the sport — that inspired her to open EVO Rock + Fitness. EVO Bouldering Golden, which will be a bouldering-only gym expected to open in the winter of 2020, will be the fourth EVO gym in the U.S. “Climbing is a canvas to let people discover their full potential,” Harris said. “You have to face challenges that you think are impossible, but you work it out, move by move.”

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Chip in for Kidz: Friday, May 24 at The Ridge at Castle Pines Golf Course, 1414 Castle Pines Parkway.

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Castle Rock

Aerial MAYhem: 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.

May 17 at AerialWorks Castle Rock, 1050 Topeka Way. An aerial variety show with aerialists on silks, trapeze, hoop, and more. Tickets at www.aerialworkscastlerock. com.

Princess Tea Party: 3-6 p.m. May 18 in the east courtyard at the Outlets at Castle Rock, 5050 Factory Shops Blvd., Castle Rock.

Come dressed in your favorite princess attire for a special meet and greet and photo opportunity with five surprise princesses and a prince. Go to https://www. outletsatcastlerock.com/event/ Princess-Tea-Party/2145525306/ Boozers, Brothels and Bare Knuckle Brawlers: 10 a.m. to noon May 18 at Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. A look at the early days of Buffalo Bill’s Wild West show.

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An Immigrant in the Sanctuary: When Faith and Politics Collide: 6-7 p.m. May 19 at Castle Rock Adventist Hospital, Ridgeline Conference Room. Group discussion about illegal immigration. Features a filmed interview with Rev. Mike Moran whose church offered sanctuary to Arturo Hernandez Garcia in a church basement. Contact Roy Koerner at 303-814-0142 or roykoerner@ msn.com.

Tri The Rock Youth Triathlon: 6:30 a.m. to noon May 19 at Butterfield Crossing Park, 3952 Butterfield Crossing Drive, Castle Rock. For ages 5-14. Go to https:// events.com/r/en_US/registration/ tri-the-rock-youth-triathloncastle-rock-may-749421

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this week’s TOP FIVE Littleton Symphony Season Finale: Music from Eastern Europe: 7:30 p.m. May 17 at Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St., Littleton. Featuring guest conductor Guenther Stegmueller from Heidelberg. Go to www.littletonsymphony.org or call 303-933-6824.

Improv Survivor: 8 p.m. May 18 at The Studio at Mainstreet, 19600 Mainstreet, Parker. Eight improvisers compete for your laughs and applause; the audience votes improvisers out until only one is crowned survivor. Go to https://www.eventbrite. com/e/the-parker-players-present-improv-survivor-tickets-59004284403.

Continental Divide Raceways Exhibit: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 18 at Castle Rock Museum, 420 Elbert St., Castle Rock. See some dragsters up close and personal. A new painting of the Castle Rock Museum by local artist Cindy Welch will be

Centennial

Annual Book Sale and Potluck Luncheon: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 21 at Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 6400 S. University Blvd., Centennial. Several members will speak about their famous ancestors, as well as some with questionable reputations. Contact info@columbinegenealogy.com.

Englewood

Veterans Memorial Celebration: May 26 at Englewood High School Veterans Memorial, 3800 S. Logan St., Englewood. Memorial pavers for sale; contact Paul at pj2skis@skizinski.com or 303482-6184.

Greenwood Village

Celebrating the Art of Pastels: Pastel Society of Colorado’s Mile High National Pastel Exhibition is on display through June 29 at the Curtis Center for the Arts, 2349 E. Orchard Road, Greenwood Village.

Go to www.pastelsocietyofcolorado.org or contact exhibition cochairs Sandy Marvin at sjmarvinart@yahoo.com or Marla Sullivan at marlasullivan@comcast.net.

Highlands Ranch

Estate Planning: 12:30-2 p.m.

Saturday, May 18 at the James H. Larue Library, 9292 S. Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Leave with a broad understanding of estate planning in Colorado, from wills and trusts to powers of attorney and living wills. Go to https://willsandwellness.com/ rsvp to RSVP. Hooked on Fishing: 10-11:30 a.m.

May 18 at Redstone Pond, 3280 Redstone Park Circle, Highlands Ranch. For ages 7-14; adapted for those with special needs. Care-

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Turkey Vulture Day: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 18 at Castlewood Canyon State Park, 2989 S. Highway 83, Franktown. Go to www. parks.state.co.us/Parks/ castlewoodcanyon/ Pages/CastlewoodCanyonHome.asp. Learn about turkey vultures and see one up close, courtesy of HawkQuest.

An Indigenous History of Music in Colorado: 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, May 20 at Southridge Recreation Center, Upstairs Auditorium, 4800 McArthur Ranch Road, Highlands Ranch. Call 720-507-1639 or go to http://thehrhs.org/

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May 22 at Spotlight Performing Arts Center, 6328 E. County Line Road, Ste. 102, Highlands Ranch.

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Littleton

Pulmonary Hypertension Support Group: noon to 1 p.m.

May 17 at South Denver Cardiology Associates, 1000 Southpark Drive, Littleton. Guest speaker is Samy El-Halawani, MD, who will share insights on living with pulmonary arterial hypertension. Registration required. Go to https://www. southdenver.com/eventregistration/?ee=8733 “Sister Act”: on stage Friday, May 17 to Sunday, June 16 at Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main St., Littleton. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays; and 2 p.m. Sundays. Additional shows at 2 p.m.

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Birds of Prey Photoshoot: 8-10 a.m. May 18 at Hudson Gardens & Event Center, 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. Private photo shoot with HawkQuest. Check-in begins at 7:30 a.m. Registration is required; capacity limited to 50 photographers. Go to http:// hudsongardens.doubleknot.com/ event/birds-of-prey/2451024 ALS Car Show: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Saturday, May 18 at Seven Stones Chatfield Botanical Gardens

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Paint Box Guild Juried Show: on display through May 31 at Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. Go to https://www. paintboxguildlittleton.org/ 57th Anniversary Show: on display through June 16 at Depot Art Gallery, 2069 W. Powers Ave., Littleton. Littleton Fine Arts Guild members’ works. Go to http:// depotartgallery.org/ or call Mary Clark 720-951-5380.

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Live Smart: Healthy Nutrition: 2-3 p.m. May 18 at Parker Library, 20105 E. Mainstreet. Parker. Learn seven principles of healthy nutrition to help you lose fat, improve digestion, increase performance, and more. Presented by Dr. Matt Pennetti. Registration is required at 303-791-7323 or DCL.org.

Rocky Mountain Brass Band Festival: 6-9 p.m. Saturday, May 18 at the PACE Center, 20000 E. Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. Features three Colorado British-style brass bands. Purchase tickets at parkerarts.org.

Vintage and Vibrant: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, May 22 at the Parker Arts, Culture and Events Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Drive, Parker. Seniors’ Council of Douglas County event. Seating is limited.

To register, contact 303-663-7681, dcseniorlife@douglas.co.us or scdc.colorado@gmail.com.

Ms. Colorado Senior America Pageant: 2-4:30 p.m. May 25 at the PACE Center, 20000 E. Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. Tickets available at https://parkerarts.ticketforce.com/eventperformances. asp?evt=774.

Editor’s note: Calendar submissions must be received by noon Wednesday for publication the following week. To place a calendar item, go to eventlink. coloradocommunitymedia.com.

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Band concert The Castle Rock Band will perform a Memorial Day weekend concert, with flag ceremony by American Legion Post #1187, at 2 p.m. on May 26 at the Wilcox Ave. Bandstand in front of the Philip S. Miller Library.

“Semper Fidelis” and Sousa’s “Stars and Stripes Forever” will be included on the program, plus “Armed Forces Salute.” Free.

Miners Alley News from Miners Alley Playhouse in Golden: It is the newest Actor’s Equity Union Theatre in Colorado — designated as a “Small Professional Theatre Level One” under Actors Equity guidelines. Colorado has more than 100 live theaters listed with the Colorado Theater Guild and Miners Alley is only the 10th one to become a union theater, which means it will contribute to

Railroad history Active Minds will explore the role of railroads in the U.S. as well as the industrial titans who built them. The will bring the story up to the present, starting at 2 p.m. on May 20 at Bemis Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton.

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Regional premiere “Bull in a China Shop” by Bryna Turner opens May 31 at Benchmark Theatre, 1560 Teller St. in Lakewood’s 40 West Arts District. Kate Gleason directs this play about Mary Wooley and her partner Jeanette Marks over 40 years at a New England woman’s college. A revolution in education …

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Cherry Creek wrapped up another CHSAA girls state tennis championship on May 11, and the Bruins’ doubles depth once again was a key factor.

“Doubles matches are very important,” said sophomore Halley Mackiernan. “Doubles is a cool thing to do.

It is super fun to play doubles and have a teammate on the court with you and playing together.

“Even though it looks like singles matters the most, I feel doubles are so important and it’s great to accomplish what we did.”

Creek’s doubles teams won three state titles in the tournament that was shortened to two days because of weather. A fourth Bruins doubles pair were runners-up in the meet at the Gates Tennis Center.

Doubles teams won 47 points for Creek, which easily won the tournament with 74 points. Chatfield finished second in the team standings, 31 points behind the Bruins.

Machiernan and her partner Anna Fusaris won the No. 1 doubles title with a 6-2, 6-3 win over Hanna Preiss and Julie Scimeca of Fossil Ridge. It was the second straight state championship for Machiernan and Fusaris, who won at No. 2 doubles as freshman last season.

“It’s just great knowing your partner so well,” said Fusaris. “I like to know what Halley is going to hit. I know what she can hit and what she can’t so I’m always ready to be there. I know where she is going to serve most of the time.”

Kaki Canton and Miranda Kawula won the No. 2 doubles crown and Ella Barclay and Dahlia Rappaport captured the No. 4 doubles title. Oilivia Vreeman and Vivienne Bersin were second at No. 3 doubles.

Creek senior Sayuri Garud won the No. 3 singles title and Eliza Hill, the defending No. 2 singles champion, finished third at No. 1 singles for the Bruins.

The team championship was the third straight for Creek who has won 22 of the past 23 state titles. Creek has now won 36 state girls tennis championships.

“Each group is so different,” said Creek girls tennis coach Chris Jacob.

“To see them connect and see what they struggle with during the school year whether it is on the court or off the court and to see them come together to support each other is a beautiful thing. And it keeps getting better and better every year.”

And Creek’s quality doubles depth is a key in its string of state titles.

“We work really hard on doubles and doubles strategy because a lot of the tournaments the girls play coming in are singles and once we know who are doubles players are we spend a lot of time on doubles instruction,” Jacob said. “It’s good for them too

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Cherry Creek senior Sayuri Garud downed Lakewood’s Mikaela Haas, 6-2, 6-1, to win the No. 3 singles championship on May 11 at the CHSAA girls state tennis championships held at the Gates Tennis Center. The Bruins won their 36th overall girls state tennis championship and the 22nd in the past 23 seasons.

JIM BENTON because that’s what they are going to play and most of the time when they are older too.”

Jacob was also pleased to see Garud win a title after finishing second as a freshman and third as a sophomore.

Garud took time off to focus on academics as a junior.

“I love this tournament and it feels good to win,” said Garud. “It didn’t help tennis-wise but I just stopped playing tennis for a year. The first couple matches this season were a little tough. I don’t know if I’m any better. I am mentally improved. I really wanted to play tennis.”

Smoky Hill sophomore Valerie Negin captured the No. 1 singles championship with a three-set victory over Sophie Pearson of Fairview.

The title match was the third threeset win in the tournament and came against Fairview’s Sophie Pearson in which she broke service twice in the

third set.

The championship win came following a tough three-set semifinal win in the morning over ThunderRidge’s Veronika Bruetting.

However, Negin didn’t rest much between the semis and finals. She practiced instead of putting her feet up and resting.

“I practiced for 30 minutes,” she said. “I was just hitting balls and getting rid of nerves. The last match was my best match. I didn’t focus on service breaks. I just went out there and did whatever I could to win points.

“I just kind of had to suck it up and play because it was the finals. It is either I lose and don’t fight or I fight and win. Sophie played so great and I am honored for this opportunity but it’s crazy.”

Negin is the first singles champion from Smoky Hill in 32 seasons.

irl golfers haven’t had much time to fine-tune their games because of damp spring weather but all the state qualifying regional tournaments were able to be played before the rain and snow started falling last week.

Katie Berrian captured medalist honors at OVERTIME the 5A Western Regional and will be one of the players to watch at the 5A State Tournament that will be held May 20-21 at Harmony Golf Club in Timnath.

Berrian, a Jim Benton Regis Jesuit junior who lives in Castle Rock and tied for third in last season’s 5A state meet, was 4-under-par over the last six holes she played and fashioned a 4-under-par 67 at the Tiara Rado Golf Course in Grand Junction on May 7.

Loveland won the Western regional title and Regis also qualified its team.

Defending 5A state champion Emma Bryant of Eaglecrest carded a 2-over-par 74 to take medalist honors at the 5A South Regionals at Foothills Golf Club on May 6.

Haena Kim of Highlands Ranch was second with a 75.

Defending state champion Cherry Creek won the Southern team title and Highlands Ranch also qualified its team.

Arapahoe, led by Ella Chism who tied for second in the individual standings with a 3-over-par 75 along with ThunderRidge’s Lauren Tucker, won the 5A Central Regional team title held at Kennedy Golf Course on May 6.

Grandview’s Morgan Ryan, the state runner-up last season, and teammate Amy Chitkoksoong, the 2017 state champion, tied for medalist honors in the 5A Northern Regionals at Aurora Hills with 2-over-par 74s.

Rock Canyon won the Northern team championship and Grandview was the other team qualifier in the May 6 regional.

Holy Family junior Hailey Schalk, the two-time defending Class 3A state champion, won medalist honors in the Region 3, Class 4A qualifying tournament SEE BENTON, P29

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at Fox Hill Golf Club on May 6 with a 78.

The 4A state tourney is set for May 20-21 at Pelican Lakes in Greeley.

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Cherry Creek, Valor Christian and Regis Jesuit notched second-round victories in the CHSAA girls state lacrosse tournament and advanced to the May 15 quarterfinals.

Junior Amelia McCarthy had four goals, while senior Katie Collins, freshman Molly Threlkeld and junior Morgan Haws each had three in second-seeded Creek’s 18-6 win over Mullen on May 10.

Fifth-seeded Valor used four goals in the second half to complete a rally that resulted in a 9-8 win over ThunderRidge in a May 11 contest.

Freshman Tess Osburn, sophomore Payton Cheedle and sophomore Lauren Rismani had two goals apiece in the Eagles’ win.

Regis, seeded sixth, jumped to a 12-2 halftime lead and didn’t let up in a 21-3 win over eChaparral on May 11.

Semifinal games will be played May 18 at the University of Denver, with the championtship game set for May 22 at DU. Top-seeded Colorado Academy, which played Fairview in the quarterfinals, is the four-time defending champion and had won five state championships.

Creek had played in the championship game in all 21 CHSAA girls state lacrosse contests and the Bruins have won 10 state titles and been the state runner-up 11 times.

Rising triathlon star Cassidy Hickey, a junior at Chaparral, is a rising star in a physically challenging sport.

Considering most triathletes hit their stride post-college, Hickey seems to be few strides ahead of many other competitors.

Hickey finished ninth in the junior women’s division on April 28 at the ITU Duathlon World Championships in Pontevedra, Spain, with a time of 1:03:16 and was the top American finisher. She ran the 5K in :19:02 and was timed in :32:03 in the 20K bike race and clocked in at :10:43 in the 2.5K run.

“She wasn’t 100 percent satisfied with the results but from our perspective that’s an awesome showing for her first international event,” said USA Triathlon communications manager Caryn Maconi.

Hickey has collected a handful of national titles in the past 12 months in the sports of triathlon (swim-bike-run) and duathlon (run-bike-run).

She was the 2018 overall champion in the Triathlon Non-Drafting Sprint Duathlon National Championships and was the overall champ

in the 2018 Triathlon Youth Elite National Championships. She captured the title in the 15-19 age group at the 2018 USA Triathlon Age Group Spring National Championships.

This year Hickey was the overall winner at the 2019 USA Triathlon High School National Championships and at the 2019 USA Triathlon Non-Drafting Sprint Duathlon National Championships.

There are obviously many different categories in these premier national events and Hickey also has three runner-up and a thirdplace finish in four other United States meets.

Local flavor on World Cup team Former Mountain Vista soccer player and Highlands Ranch resident Mallory Pugh and Golden High School graduate Lindsey Horan were named to the 23-player United States women’s national soccer team that will compete in the FIFA Women’s World Cup tournament that begins June 7 in France.

White Basketball Academy Former Legend High School, University of Colorado and UCCS standout basketball player Derrick White, who now plays for the San Antonio Spurs in the National Basketball Association, has become an associate with a local youth basketball development program.

The inaugural Derrick White Basketball Academy will be held June 24-27 at the Parker Fieldhouse with boys and girls aged 6-10 playing between 9 a.m. and noon

and players aged 11-17 participating between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.

Interested players can register at parkerrec.com and for further information contact Marcus Mason at 303-921-5302.

New basketball coaches at Valor, Arapahoe There was some movement in the ranks of head basketball coaches in the past week.

A.J. Kuhle, the former team captain and Most Valuable Player on the Air Force Academy’s 2003-04 Mountain West Conference championship team, is the new head boys basketball coach at Valor Christian.

Kuhle served 13 seasons as an Air Force and University of Denver assistant basketball coach and spent one season as head coach at De La Salle (Calif.) high school.

His wife, Lindsay (Hulwick) is a graduate of Heritage High School and is the women’s golf coach at DU. Kuhle replaces Troy Pachner, who compiled a 77-29 record in four seasons as Valor’s head coach.

Pachner, who was the head coach for 17 seasons at D’Evelyn, was named the head boys basketball coach at Arapahoe. He take over for Brad Jansen who was 40-82 in five seasons as the Warriors’ head mentor.

Jim Benton is a sports writer for Colorado Community Media. He has been covering sports in the Denver area since 1968. He can be reached at jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia. com or at 303-566-4083.

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Estate Sales

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Multi-Family Garage & Furniture Sale

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CEMETERY PLOTS FOR SALE: 2 Cemetery plots at Chapel Hill Cemetery, Littleton, CO. Plots located in Garden of Gethsemane.

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38 Centennial Citizen

Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the 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 issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

CUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

Date of Deed of Trust June 10, 2005 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust July 07, 2005 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B5100067 Original Principal Amount $144,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $156,137.69

Trust:

May 16, 2019M

On February 20, 2019, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

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PUBLIC NOTICES First Publication: 5/2/2019 Last Publication: 5/30/2019 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

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;

DATE: 02/22/2019 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 06/26/2019, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the 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 issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

Pursuant to CRS §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 thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

Original Grantor(s) DAVID BECKER Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A MR. COOPER Date of Deed of Trust September 15, 2017 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust September 19, 2017 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D7106520 Original Principal Amount $274,928.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $270,412.92

Last Publication: 5/23/2019 SUBDIVISION COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, Public Notices callTheSheree 303.566.4088 legals@coloradocommunitymedia.com Name of Publication: Littleton Independent STATE OF COLORADO name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

Public Trustees COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0101-2019

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On February 22, 2019, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) SHARON L. JONES Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR LOANDEPOT.COM, LLC, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A MR. COOPER Date of Deed of Trust May 03, 2018 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust May 14, 2018 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D8046667 Original Principal Amount $152,623.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $152,238.20

Pursuant to CRS §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 thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

LOTS 41 AND 42, BLOCK 21, JACKSON'S BROADWAY HEIGHTS, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 4125 S DELAWARE ST, ENGLEWOOD, CO 80110.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 06/26/2019, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the 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 issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 5/2/2019 Last Publication: 5/30/2019 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

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; DATE: 02/22/2019 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Alison L Berry #34531 David R. Doughty #40042 Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592 Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400,

Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Alison L Berry #34531 David R. Doughty #40042 Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592 Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 19-020877

Public Trustees

The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Legal Notice NO.: 0101-2019 First Publication: 5/2/2019 Last Publication: 5/30/2019 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0092-2019 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On February 19, 2019, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) Gary J. Dragul Original Beneficiary(ies) JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Date of Deed of Trust February 02, 2017 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust February 07, 2017 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D7015481 Original Principal Amount $3,850,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $3,731,472.89 Pursuant to CRS §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 thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. SEE ATTACHED EXHIBIT A LEGAL DESCRIPTION. Also known by street and number as: 10 Cherry Lane Dr, Cherry Hills Village, CO 80113-4234.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 06/26/2019, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the 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 issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 4/25/2019

LOTS 11 AND 12, BLOCK 21, SHERIDAN

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;

Also known by street and number as: 1800 WEST GIRARD AVENUE, ENGLEWOOD, CO 80110.

Public Trustees

DATE: 02/19/2019 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee

NOTICE OF SALE

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

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

Steven Bellanti #48306 Jennifer Cruseturner #44452 Holly Shilliday #24423 Courtney Wright #45482 Erin Croke #46557 Jennifer Rogers #34682 McCarthy & Holthus LLP 7700 E Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122 Attorney File # CO-19-850847-LL

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 06/19/2019, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the 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 issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 0092-2019 EXHIBIT “A” LEGAL DESCRIPTION THE LAND REFERRED TO HEREIN BELOW IS SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO, AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: PLOT 10, CHERRY HILLS ANNEX, TOGETHER WITH THAT PART OF THE VACATED CREST ROAD, FORMERLY SOUTH DEXTER STREET ALSO KNOWN AS FAYETTE ROAD ADJOINING SAID PLOT 10, ON THE EAST BY VACATION ORDINANCE NO. (NOT GIVEN), RECORDED APRIL 14, 1958 IN BOOK 1059 AT PAGE 98, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Legal Notice NO.: 0092-2019 First Publication: 4/25/2019 Last Publication: 5/23/2019 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0096-2019 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On February 20, 2019, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) JOSE LUIS RUIZ Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for GREENPOINT MORTGAGE FUNDING, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt US Bank National Association as Trustee for Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Inc. Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Series 2005-5 Date of Deed of Trust June 10, 2005 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust July 07, 2005 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B5100067 Original Principal Amount $144,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $156,137.69 Pursuant to CRS §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 thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

First Publication: 4/25/2019 Last Publication: 5/23/2019 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

LOTS 11 AND 12, BLOCK 21, SHERIDAN SUBDIVISION COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO

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;

Also known by street and number as: 1800 WEST GIRARD AVENUE, ENGLEWOOD, CO 80110.

DATE: 02/19/2019 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee

Public Trustees

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE

First Publication: 4/25/2019 Last Publication: 5/23/2019 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent 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; DATE: 02/20/2019 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Joseph D. DeGiorgio #45557 Nichole Williams #49611 Monica Kadrmas #34904 Randall Chin #31149 Weldon Phillips #31827 Barrett, Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1199 Bannock Street, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711 Attorney File # 00000008164964 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Legal Notice NO.: 0096-2019 First Publication: 4/25/2019 Last Publication: 5/23/2019 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0097-2019 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On February 20, 2019, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) DAVID BECKER Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A MR. COOPER Date of Deed of Trust September 15, 2017 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust September 19, 2017 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D7106520 Original Principal Amount $274,928.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $270,412.92 Pursuant to CRS §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 thereof.

Pursuant to CRS §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 thereof.

Public Trustees

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 9, BLOCK 2, ROSE GARDENS SUBDIVISION, AMENDED PLAT, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO A.P.N.: 207705404009 Also known by street and number as: 4182 S ELIOT STREET, ENGLEWOOD, CO 80110.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 06/19/2019, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the 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 issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 4/25/2019 Last Publication: 5/23/2019 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

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;

DATE: 02/20/2019 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Alison L Berry #34531 David R. Doughty #40042 Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592 Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 19-020834

The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Legal Notice NO.: 0097-2019 First Publication: 4/25/2019 Last Publication: 5/23/2019 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0102-2019

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On February 22, 2019, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) Valerie Manzanares Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration systems, Inc., as nominee for U.S. Bank N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt U.S. Bank National Association Date of Deed of Trust July 08, 2009 County of Recording

Centennial May 16, 2019 * 1

below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

May 16, 2019

Original Grantor(s) Valerie Manzanares Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration systems, Inc., as nominee for U.S. Bank N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt U.S. Bank National Association Date of Deed of Trust July 08, 2009 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust July 10, 2009 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B9075329 Original Principal Amount $213,560.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $180,728.00

Public Trustees

December 19, 2008 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust February 10, 2009 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B9012474 Original Principal Amount $177,655.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $135,881.66

Public Trustees

Pursuant to CRS §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 thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

Pursuant to CRS §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 thereof.

LOT 1, BLOCK 13, COLUMBINE LAKES TOWNHOUSES PHASE III, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

LOT 7, BLOCK 7, 2ND AMENDED PLAT OF CENTENNIAL ACRES, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 3338 West Belmont Ave, Littleton, CO 80123.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 06/26/2019, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the 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 issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 5/2/2019 Last Publication: 5/30/2019 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

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; DATE: 02/22/2019 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Steven Bellanti #48306 Jennifer Cruseturner #44452 Holly Shilliday #24423 Courtney Wright #45482 Erin Croke #46557 Jennifer Rogers #34682 McCarthy & Holthus LLP 7700 E Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122 Attorney File # CO-19-852125-LL The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Legal Notice NO.: 0102-2019 First Publication: 5/2/2019 Last Publication: 5/30/2019 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0116-2019 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On February 27, 2019, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) Brian Brito Original Beneficiary(ies) Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust December 19, 2008 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust February 10, 2009 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B9012474 Original Principal Amount $177,655.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $135,881.66

Also known by street and number as: 4635 West Ponds Circle, Littleton, CO 80123.

NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 06/26/2019, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the 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 issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 5/2/2019 Last Publication: 5/30/2019 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent 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; DATE: 02/27/2019 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Steven Bellanti #48306 Jennifer Cruseturner #44452 Holly Shilliday #24423 Courtney Wright #45482 Erin Croke #46557 Jennifer Rogers #34682 McCarthy & Holthus LLP 7700 E Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122 Attorney File # CO-19-851377-LL The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Legal Notice NO.: 0116-2019 First Publication: 5/2/2019 Last Publication: 5/30/2019 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0137-2019 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On March 8, 2019, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) ADAN IBARRA-RAMOS AND LAUREN IBARRA-RAMOS Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR UNIVERSAL AMERICAN MORTGAGE COMPANY, LLC, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION Date of Deed of Trust June 02, 2017 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust June 05, 2017 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D7062050 Original Principal Amount $496,835.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $487,448.72 Pursuant to CRS §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

(Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D7062050 Original Principal Amount $496,835.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $487,448.72

Public Trustees

Pursuant to CRS §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 thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 11 AND 12, BLOCK 3, BEL-VUE HEIGHTS WEST FILING NO. 1, LESS AND EXCEPT THAT PORTION CONVEYED ON JUNE 20, 1994 IN BOOK 7600 AT PAGE 313, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. APN #: 2077-28-4-05-019 Also known by street and number as: 1272 W GEDDES AVE, LITTLETON, CO 80120.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 07/03/2019, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the 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 issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 5/9/2019 Last Publication: 6/6/2019 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent 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; DATE: 03/08/2019 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Alison L Berry #34531 David R. Doughty #40042 Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592 Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 19-020990 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Legal Notice No.: 0137-2019 First Publication: 5/9/2019 Last Publication: 6/6/2019 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0140-2019 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On March 8, 2019, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) AUBREY HERRING Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR CMG MORTGAGE, INC DBA CMG FINANCIAL Current Holder of Evidence of Debt LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC Date of Deed of Trust April 27, 2017 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust May 01, 2017 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D7049147 Original Principal Amount $247,435.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $242,372.68 Pursuant to CRS §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 thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

Outstanding Principal Balance $242,372.68 Pursuant to CRS §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 thereof.

Public Trustees

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 97, HIGHLAND VIEW, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 8018 S COLUMBINE COURT, CENTENNIAL, CO 80122.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 07/03/2019, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the 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 issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 5/9/2019 Last Publication: 6/6/2019 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent 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;

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Condominium Unit Number 224, ASPEN GROVE CONDOMINIUMS (FORMERLY KNOWN AS WOLHURST CONDOMINIUMS) in accordance with the Condominium Map recorded on April 19, 1985 in Book 83 at Page 1 in the office of the Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder, and the Amended and Restated Declaration recorded on January 4, 2005 at Reception No. B5001453, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado

Public Trustees

Also known by street and number as: 7132 South Bryant Street, Unit 224, Littleton, CO 80120.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 06/19/2019, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the 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 issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 4/25/2019 Last Publication: 5/23/2019 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

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;

DATE: 02/15/2019 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee

DATE: 03/08/2019 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

Scott A. McGath #15151 Jason P. Rietz #32660 Overturf McGath & Hull & P.C. 625 E. 16th Ave., Suite 100, Denver, CO 80203 (303) 860-2848 Attorney File # 7757

Joseph D. DeGiorgio #45557 Nichole Williams #49611 Monica Kadrmas #34904 Randall Chin #31149 Weldon Phillips #31827 Barrett, Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1199 Bannock Street, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711 Attorney File # 00000008200503 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Legal Notice No.: 0140-2019 First Publication: 5/9/2019 Last Publication: 6/6/2019 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0084-2019 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On February 15, 2019, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) Meredith M. Pechek Original Beneficiary(ies) Vectra Bank Colorado, National Association Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Zions Bancorporation, N.A., dba Vectra Bank Date of Deed of Trust September 17, 2014 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust September 22, 2014 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D4087511 Original Principal Amount $91,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $91,340.00 Pursuant to CRS §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 thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. Condominium Unit Number 224, ASPEN G R O V E C O N D O M I N I U M S ( F O R M E R LY KNOWN AS WOLHURST CONDOMINIUMS) in accordance with the Condominium Map recorded on April 19, 1985 in Book 83 at Page 1 in the office of the Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder, and the Amended and Restated Declaration recorded on January 4, 2005 at Reception No. B5001453, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado Also known by street and number as:

The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

Legal Notice No.: 0084-2019 First Publication: 4/25/2019 Last Publication: 5/23/2019 Name of Publication Littleton Independent

City and County Public Notice CITY OF CENTENNIAL NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING THE ELIGIBILITY OF CERTAIN PROPERTY FOR ANNEXATION KNOWN AS THE INOVA III ANNEXATION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to C.R.S. § 31-12-108(2), that the City Council of the City of Centennial will hold a public hearing on Monday, the 3rd day of June 2019 at 7:00 PM (or as soon thereafter as the meeting agenda permits) to consider whether the property generally known as the “INOVA III Annexation,” and more particularly described in Resolution No. 2019-R-18 dated April 15, 2019 (the “Substantial Compliance Resolution”), which property consists of a total of approximately 49.396 acres and includes portions of East Easter Avenue and South Lima Street public rightsof-way as more particularly described in a petition for annexation (the “Subject Property”), meets the applicable requirements of Section 30 of Article II of the Colorado Constitution and C.R.S. § 31-12-104 and C.R.S. § 31-12-105, and is eligible for annexation to the City of Centennial. Copies of the Petition for Annexation concerning the Subject Property and the corresponding annexation map are on file at the City of Centennial City Clerk’s office, 13313 E. Arapahoe Road, Centennial, CO 80112.

All interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard. The hearing will be held in the Centennial Civic Center, 13313 E. Arapahoe Road, Centennial, CO 80112 at the above date and time. Further information concerning this matter may be obtained by calling the City of Centennial Community Development Department at 303-754-3378. A copy of the Substantial Compliance Resolution is published in full below. /s/ Barbara Setterlind, MMC, City Clerk Legal Notice No.: 80001 First Publication: May 9, 2019 Last Publication: May 23, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent and Centennial Citizen Independent

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