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CLASS OF 2015: READY TO SOAR

Rock Canyon High School graduates fling their caps into the air after receiving their diplomas on May 22 at Sports Authority Stadium in Parker. Photo by Taryn Walker Rainy and colder-than-normal weather couldn’t stop thousands of seniors from high schools in Highlands Ranch from taking the next step in their lives last week. Commencement ceremonies brought sometimes poignant and sometimes humorous moments, but always with the idea that big things loom ahead for the Class of 2015. Find more coverage of these graduates on their big day by turning to the following pages: • SkyView Academy: Page 10 • Mountain Vista: Page 11 • Rock Canyon: Page 12 • ThunderRidge: Page 13 • Highlands Ranch: Page 14

ThunderRidge High School graduate Alexandra Stapleton smiles for her family moments after receiving her diploma May 20 at Sports Authority Stadium. Photo by Jane Reuter

Valedictorian Anirudh Mathukumilli gives the senior address to the Mountain Vista High School graduating class before the presentation of diplomas at Red Rocks Amphitheatre on May 20. Mathukumilli spoke about his father, who came to the United States with only $100, and the importance of knowing how fortunate the Highlands Ranch community is to be located in one of the wealthiest counties in the nation. Photo by Taryn Walker

Class of 2015 speaker Sam Herlin addresses the crowd and his fellow graduates during the Highlands Ranch High School commencement ceremony at Red Rocks Amphitheatre on May 20. Photo by Chase Ellis

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May 28, 2015

Q&A: The Rev. James George

Reverend honored for volunteer work

By Taryn Walker | twalker@coloradocommunitymedia.com

Wind Crest resident the Rev. B. James George was awarded Sky Ridge Medical Center’s 2015 Volunteer of the Year Award after working as a volunteer chaplain for 12 years at the hospital.

Three days each week, George, 89, spends hours helping to lead the chaplaincy department with the Rev. Laurie Jeddeloh — which means delivering stuffed animals to young patients, greeting families and helping to accommodate

Grace stays active in the chapels and even volunteers to read to students at elementary schools in her spare time, George said.

He is also a member of the Clinical Ethics committee at Sky Ridge, as well as two other hospitals. George helps craft patientrights policies, research better resources and make sure the hospital is ethically prepared for any kind of crisis.

those who want spiritual guidance while at Sky Ridge.

George is a part of the pastoral care volunteer staff, which donates 11,000 hours of its time every year at Sky Ridge. He also spends his time volunteering at church services at his home, Wind Crest, a retirement community in Highlands Ranch.

George and Grace, his wife of 60-plus years, work hard to establish and maintain ministries.

Why should people volunteer and how did you get started?

Why is it important for you to have a chaplaincy at a hospital?

It seems to me that any time you might be able to do something that’s helpful and is also an accomplishment for you, you just get on board! When Sky Ridge opened (in August 2003), I was minister of pastoral care at First United Methodist in Castle Rock, and this (Sky Ridge) became the destination hospital for Castle Rockbased EMS, so I set up an appointment with Rev. Laurie (Jeddeloh) to see if there was any help I could give, because I figured a lot of the folks from the parish would be coming up here.

It’s like being asked why do you rob banks when you need money - it’s important because the patients are here.

Most of the people that come in through our wards are here because of some kind of traumatic, unusual, healththreatening occurrence in their life. Perhaps for most of our people, maybe the majority, they’ve not been giving any active thoughts beyond what’s for breakfast, but this is a reminder of faith for them.

What do your days look like when volunteering at Sky Ridge?

Theological rants about the holy spirit (he said jokingly.) No actually, I think one of our primary roles is triage. Theoretically in the best of all possible worlds, we would have accurate information on religious interest, if any, of every patient coming in, and I think we do a pretty good job of it. It isn’t work to me, it’s a pleasure. When you talk to the ED (emergency department) staff about the whole process, as you would expect, the “little” people (children), along with the parents, are going through a tough time. I think we try to be humane, but it’s still a strange and frightening environment, and you can just see the apprehension and tension in their eyes. But, if you ask the “little” one if she might be able to adopt a “furry friend” (stuffed animal), I’ll check the den and see where they are. Not only does the child loosen up and relax, but so does the parent.

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The Rev. B. James George stands in the halls of Sky Ridge Medical Center near the chaplaincy department office, where he often makes rounds visiting patients. George was named the 2015 Volunteer of Year by the hospital for his 12 years of volunteer chaplain work. Photo by Taryn Walker

What do you do for fun, when you’re not volunteering?

This! This is fun. Not being on a staff, not having any quotas, not being under the usual corporate or academic pressure is an everyday adventure for me. I see a lot of very interesting folks and the hospital staff is family. I like classical music. Grace (wife) watches TV, but I don’t. I’m a book reader.

What is most rewarding about volunteering?

Being under Rev. Laurie’s direction. She is state-of-the-art for hospitalbased chaplaincy. From the day that the hospital opened, the concern for patient care, including spiritual welfare, has been very, very obvious.

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Backcountry panel explores development HRCA group considers possibilities, including ropes course, archery range

By Taryn Walker

twalker@colorado communitymedia.com A proposal for development of roughly 20 acres of the Highlands Ranch Backcountry Wilderness Area includes a ropes/challenge course and an archery range.

Megan Lindsey, chair of the Backcountry Planning Areas Advisory Committee, presented those ideas and more to delegates at the Highlands Ranch Community Association study session on May 20.

The 20 acres for potential development have not yet been determined, Lindsey said.

“We don’t know specifically where the planning areas are for the potential development,” she said.

BPAAC, which was founded in 2012, is a committee within the HRCA that serves as an advisory board and is “charged with presenting information for potential uses of de-

velopment in the Backcountry,” according to Lindsey. However, the committee has no decision-making power, she said.

A survey created by BPAAC with three main categories was sent out to 3,000 Highlands Ranch residents in late summer 2012.

The three categories included 10 options for potential recreational opportunities, six options for potential development opportunities and 12 options for other types of use.

Lindsey said main focuses of the survey were derived from what the committee thought reflected the Highlands Ranch community. Those focuses were “People,” meaning health, education and involvement; “Nature,” involving protection of wildlife and land conservation; and “Finances,” denoting what generates money needed to run programs, protect wildlife and conserve land.

The survey found 42 percent support for no recreational amenities of any kind, 54 percent support for no development of any kind and 57 percent support of no other uses of any kind, according to Lindsey’s presentation. However, the top-rated amenities and opportunities voted for in the survey include trails, a nature center, a fishing pond, a ropes/ challenge course, an amphitheater, concerts,

weddings and special events.

In the presentation, Lindsey talked about costs, including the HRCA assessments that finance the Backcountry. The operating budget for the Backcountry is $532,000, with $290,000 transferring from the recreational fund. Capital expenditures make up about $95,000, according to BPAAC. Lindsey’s presentation mentioned that the 2012 Open Space Conservation Area mission and vision was to support the Backcountry’s land use for recreation and education. The Open Space Conservation Area was the original name for what is now known as the Backcountry.

After discussion and feasibility reports were exhausted, the list of options was narrowed to a covered pavilion, ropes/challenge course, and horse facilities/archery range.

Lindsey reiterated that the narrowed-down options were just suggestions made to the HRCA board and not concrete plans.

After the presentation, a number of questions were asked, some of which included musings on the addition of a potential zip line, what kind of traffic and parking troubles these new developments would cause and what profit the Backcountry could recoup from the developments.

Of the numerous attendees who spoke out, HRCA delegate Mike Woodland encouraged everyone in the room to read through the 2012 survey results before deciding their views on any future plans.

“A very small percentage of our population is going to be benefited from these proposals,” Woodland said.

HRCA board member Scott Lemmon took control of the microphone to explain further.

“Our organization is not going to do anything we can’t be profitable toward. I can tell you the board has other ideas and this planning is on the objectives list for this year,” Lemmon said. He also said that in the past, things have moved rather quickly with proposals like this, but that he anticipates it to be at least a six-month process.

Delegate Jed Caswall said, “This is a joint decision and how we get there is just as important. Read the survey.”

He said he’s looking at the HRCA board coming back with the BPAAC planning initiative on the July or August agenda.

For more information on BPAAC planning and survey results, visit hrcaonline.org for slide-show presentations.

NEWS IN A HURRY more information about fishing within the community, visit the Open Space Information Center online at www.highlandsranch. org/OSIC.

Wind Crest marks 1,000-resident milestone On May 15, retired Colorado Department of Transportation employee George Meares, formerly of Sedalia, moved to Highlands Ranch’s largest retirement community, Wind Crest. The addition of its 1,000th resident created a milestone for the senior living establishment, according to a press release.

Wind Crest Director of Sales Jason Atwell said the milestone means Wind Crest is able to provide more services and amenities that appeal to what people want. The property, which is developed and managed

by Maryland-based Erickson Living, is in the middle of a $60 million expansion that will add three new buildings to its campus.

May 1 saw the opening of the 74-unit Parry Landing, which is where Meares will reside in a large, one-bedroom apartment. In December of 2014, the 102-unit McHenry’s Crossing opened, said Atwell. The High Line Overlook building is schedule to open in the fall and will include an Arts Enrichment Center, according to the release. Other renovations at Wind Crest include six restaurants, a bistro and a fitness and aquatic center.

Stretch, strengthen with free outdoor workouts Highlands Ranch Metro District invites residents to engage their minds and bodies in the great outdoors with three free workout programs: Yoga in the Park, Pilates in the Park and Young Yogis in the Park. Participants should arrive a few minutes early to the first class in order to complete a waiver; parents must complete their children’s waivers for the Young Yogis sessions.

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Highlands Ranch Metro District is hosting its annual Kid’s Fishing Day at Fly’n B Park pond, 2910 Plaza Drive, on June 6.

Anyone between the ages of 6 and 14 may join local experts to “reel in the big ones.”

According to a press release, staff and volunteers will be at the event to assist children e with their casting and lines. The event is free, but registration is required and may be com. pleted at www.highlandsranch.org/nature.

An introduction to fishing class will be offered at the pond at Redstone Park, 3280 Redstone Park Circle, on May 23. The cost is $10 for Highlands Ranch residents and $12 for non-residents. Participants will receive a fishing rod to keep, as well as learn how to bait, cast, tie knots, reel in and unhook catches.

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Participants should bring a yoga mat.

Pilates in the Park, which is presented by IM=X Pilates Studio, will be held from 8:15 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. every Tuesday from June 2 to Aug. 25 at Civic Green Park, 9370 Ridgeline Blvd. Participants should bring a yoga mat.

Young Yogis in the Park is a yoga class specifically designed for children ages 6 to 17. Young Yogis will be held from 9 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. on Fridays from June 5 to July 24 at Northridge Park, 8800 S. Broadway. There will not be a session on July 3. Participants should bring a yoga mat or beach towel.

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May 28, 2015

Rain washes away gravel roads in Douglas County Half-inch aggregate will be laid to combat wet conditions

By Mike DiFerdinando

mdiferdinando@colorado communitymedia.com Many of the gravel roads in unincorporated Douglas County have been washed away or turned to mud because of recent rain, snow and lack of sunlight.

The conditions in many places have become undrivable, and the county will be using several thousand tons of new gravel to try to mitigate the mess.

Rod Meredith, Douglas County director of public works, said the gravel the county will be using does not have the fine pieces that typically turn to mud and cause problems in heavy rains. Crews will be laying a half-inch aggregate.

“It’s extraordinary at this point,” Meredith said. “Normally the roads would dry out, but with no sun for days on end and more rain coming, the reality is that it won’t be better until the weather dries up.”

The mud has made life difficult for people who live on many of these roads in rural areas of the county.

Meredith also warns that the edges of asphalt roads may be washed away, and said drivers should be careful not to drive too close to the edge of asphalt roads in rural areas because they could fall off the lip of the road and get stuck.

According to Meredith, the county has also been dealing with rain and mud running downhill and covering culverts. Cleaning these up will take the county several weeks, he said.

‘Normally the roads would dry out, but with no sun for days on end and more rain coming, the reality is that it won’t be better until the weather dries up.’

Rod Meredith, Douglas County director of public works Despite the wet conditions and the impact on rural areas of the county, the majority of the county’s other road-related maintenance projects have not been heavily affected.

Of the county’s three current contracted maintenance projects — sidewalk repair, concrete panel repair and overlays — the first two have been slightly delayed but should get back on schedule in the last week of May and complete their work within their contract time, according to Darrell Roberts, Douglas County’s engineering permits, inspections and utilities manager.

The overlay project is just getting started and is on schedule with no delays.

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A standing-room-only crowd filled the Lone Tree Council chambers May 19 to weigh in on Hooters’ liquor license. Council unanimously approved the license for the planned new business at Yosemite and County Line Road. Photo by Jane Reuter

Lone Tree approves Hooters’ license Centennial residents voice concerns about restaurant at meeting

By Jane Reuter

jreuter@coloradocommunitymedia.com Before a standing-room-only crowd of concerned area residents, the Lone Tree City Council unanimously approved Hooters’ liquor-license application May 19. The council showed none of the hesitation some members exhibited during the May 5 meeting, when a motion to approve the license died for lack of a second.

The council’s swift action came after comments from numerous people, most of them Centennial residents opposed to the business. Mayor Jim Gunning denied a motion from an attorney representing Centennial’s Willow Creek neighborhood to reopen a public hearing on the application, but allowed people to speak during the public comment portion of the meeting.

Several people said they didn’t learn about plans to open the Hooters until after the May 5 meeting.

The former TGI Fridays site on Yosemite Street in which Hooters plans to open is across County Line Road from Centennial’s Willow Creek, closer to those homes than to any in Lone Tree.

“Nobody knew about the hearing that happened on the fifth,” attorney Neil Lipson said. “We just feel we would like to have been

given a chance to speak.”

Two petitions circulated in Centennial since the initial meeting gathered 198 signatures against the proposal.

Hooters is a national chain famous for its chicken wings and “Hooters Girls” — waitresses who are typically young and lightly attired.

Karby Allington-Goldfain was one of two Centennial residents who said they likely wouldn’t have bought their homes if Hooters had been nearby.

“I think Lone Tree is a lovely city,” she said. “You have a reputation for the arts and culture. I think Hooters will really bring it down.”

Several people urged the council to approve the application.

“I’m disappointed and somewhat surprised the council hasn’t approved the Hooters application,” said Lone Tree resident Bill Robertson. “They offer a nice family restaurant and the atmosphere you may be concerned about is really no big deal.”

“I completely sympathize,” said Lynette Grundvig, but she added, “Too frequently when politics and government is involved, it restricts voices to the voices of a few.”

An attorney explained the legal guidelines for consideration of a liquor license, noting the needs and desires of the neighborhood only apply to the liquor license itself, not the type of business or its name.

Lone Tree Hooters Inc., which has signed a 10-year lease for the site, is renovating the building and could open as soon as next month.

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More than 1,000 people walked for the cause of mental-health awareness May 16 at Centennial Center Park. In the quest to lessen the stigma of mental-health disorders, the National Alliance on Mental Illness event raised more than $152,000.

“This event was to raise awareness about mental health but also to encourage support for everyone,” said Elsa Erickson, director of communications for the NAMI walk. Before the walk, several people on stage spoke to the crowd about their struggles with mental health and suicidal thoughts, and they received a roar of applause for their bravery. NAMI volunteers lined the 1 1/2-mile course to hand out water to the walkers and thank everyone for their support of NAMI’s largest fundraiser of the year.

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From left to right, Nicole Honnen, Michael Stein and Matt Honnen, all of Englewood, walk in support of the National Alliance on Mental Illnesss at Centennial Center Park on May 16.

These three were a part of more than 1,000 who walked the 1 1/2 miles to help raise money for NAMI.

Those who participated in the NAMI walk at Centennial Center Park on May 16 wrote personal testemants as to why they were walking on leafs and attached them to the “Why I Walk Tree.”

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Parents press board to discuss school bond Larsen says district is addressing capital needs, exploring options

‘This option (ballot measure) is the only long-term, viable solution to addressing our capital needs without directly cutting from our schools.’

Meg Masten,

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Chairwoman of Rock Canyon High School’s School Accountability Committee

jreuter@colorado communitymedia.com Douglas County School Board President Kevin Larsen said the district isn’t ignoring its $275 million list of unmet capital needs.

But a parent said Larsen is ignoring her repeated requests to meet with people who support putting a bond on the November ballot.

Members of 28 school accountability committees representing 28,000 students have signed a position statement in favor of asking voters to approve a bond to pay for those needs. Many of them want to meet with Larsen to talk about moving forward with the issue, said Meg Masten, chairwoman of Rock Canyon High School’s School Accountability Committee.

“This option is the only long-term, viable solution to addressing our capital needs without directly cutting from our schools,” Masten said during the board’s May 14 meeting. “We are asking to have a dialogue. Twenty-eight SAC committees, representing nearly half of our students, believe in this. By not responding to me, to me that’s irresponsible and very disre-

spectful to parents across this district.”

Larsen said the school board is working with several committees to identify potential solutions and hasn’t settled on a solution or made a decision about a fall ballot question.

“We are not in the place of saying this one solution is the way to go,” Larsen said. “That doesn’t mean we’re ignoring it. To portray it that way is completely false. The things we are doing to address the needs of this district financially continue to be responsible, responsive and involving the entire community.”

Increased property valuations will translate into higher property taxes countywide, Larsen said. Douglas County had an average increase in home values of more than 19 percent, according to recently released notices.

“I’d like to go to the state and fight to make sure (the increased tax revenue) goes to what it was designated for — K-12 education,” he said. “I think it’s incumbent on us we look at all the right combi-

School survey request remains stalled Board president says there are other ways to gauge support

By Jane Reuter

jreuter@coloradocommunitymedia.com Another in a long line of requests for a Douglas County School District teacher and community survey came during the school board’s May 14 meeting, but board members gave no indication they’ll do one.

Retired teacher Gary Colley accused board members of dodging a survey, limiting public input at its meetings and responding to critics with condescension.

“Why is there a fear of doing a valid, comprehensive survey if you’re not afraid of the truth?” asked Colley, who directs the Community Accountability Committee, a group aimed at improving community and board relations. “You … assured the community there would be a survey.

You’ve had ample time and resources to provide a comprehensive survey and you failed to do it.”

Board President Kevin Larsen said the board has community support.

“If we didn’t, we wouldn’t be here,” he said, noting the series of elections during which reform candidates have been elected to the board. “That is one way

you find out with what the community thinks. We are in tune. We do hear from a number of people in our interactions throughout the district, on all spectrums.

Ultimately, time will tell, but we are connected in our community. We are trying to reach out and we are involved in ways that maybe aren’t always what you see.”

During its April meeting, board members called a recent employee survey funded by the teachers’ union an attack on staff, and questioned the objectivity of the agency that conducted it.

Two Douglas County parents recently tried to survey teachers, but violated district policy in their efforts to notify staff of the survey.

“Why fault those people when they’re trying to do a survey, when you’re not willing to do it yourself?” Colley said.

The TELL survey is a statewide, everyother-year educators survey. Recently released results show Douglas County’s teachers feel safe and supported by their individual school communities, but have concerns about the district’s evaluation system. Most school principals also said they don’t feel there is a sense of trust and mutual respect in the district.

A district survey hasn’t been done since 2012. Then, DCSD discounted the 6 percent response rate as too small to be statistically valid.

School district seniors earn top scholarships Staff report A look at some of the prestigious scholarships awarded to Douglas County School District seniors this spring: • Rock Canyon High School had two students, Vismaya Bachu and Lauren Yehle, win Boettcher Scholars awards. They will be awarded full scholarships to a fouryear university or college within Colorado.

• Chaparral’s Devin Reasoner, and ThunderRidge’s Cecilia Pollice and Karandeep Shankar were awarded the Daniels

Scholarship to assist with the costs of tuition and fees, books and supplies, and other educational expenses.

• Megan Wenham of ThunderRidge was awarded the National Merit Lockheed Martin Academic Scholarship, which totals $12,000 toward Wenham’s education over the next four years.

• Brandon Lee of ThunderRidge and Arthur Max Ho Fei Zabronsky are recipients of the National Merit Scholarship, which totals $2,500.

HAVE AN EDUCATION STORY IDEA? Email your ideas to Douglas County Education Reporter Jane Reuter at jreuter@coloradocommunitymedia.com or call 303-566-4106.

nation of solutions.”

Ensuring more property tax revenues goes back to the districts from which it came would provide a long-term solution that would benefit districts statewide, Larsen said.

“I think we have to go this way; we have to be persuasive at the Legislature,” he said.

“Because of your increased assessment, we want to make sure your increased tax goes to your school district rather than some other part of the state budget. This is our opportunity to get it back right. I think that is the strongest compelling thing we can do.”

Several board members also said they had concerns about the accuracy of the SAC position statement.

David DiCarlo, field director of Americans for Prosperity Douglas County, waved a check in the air as he spoke during the public comment portion of the meeting.

“We all love education,” said DiCarlo, who believes the timing for a bond

is wrong. “We all know there are maintenance needs, things that need to be done. So folks, if you’ve got a checkbook tonight, if it’s only a couple lattes, if it’s only $36. Write the check. Put ‘maintenance’ in the note. You don’t have to put anything on the ballot … to give $36.”

An existing school bond is set to expire this year. If a new bond isn’t approved this fall to essentially extend the mill levy, Douglas County school taxes would go down by about $36 a year per homeowner.

A successful November 2015 bond issue measure would generate about $200 million for DCSD, addressing most of the $275 million in capital needs identified by the district’s Long Range Planning Committee.

The board voted in 2014 not to put the measure on the ballot, saying Douglas County residents — already overburdened and paying a disproportionate share of taxes — were unlikely to approve a local funding question.

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Multitasking multiplies mistakes I am not sure about you, but when it comes to multitasking, I like to think I am really good at it, that is until I realize … I’m not.

Now, it’s not that I haven’t tried to get as much done as possible in the shortest amount of time, it’s just that when I have tried to defy the odds and prove that I could effectively multitask, all I really accomplished was diluting my efforts of every task, and deluding myself that I actually pulled it off.

One of my favorite business books of all time is Jim Collins’ “Good to Great.” And sometimes I have to remind myself of one of the key principles that Jim Collins focuses on in his book: It’s called The Hedgehog Concept.

Basically he shares that the one thing that the hedgehog can do better than any other creature is defend itself. And the point he makes is that companies and people need to focus on what they do better than anyone else and stay committed to that path, focusing on the core competencies and strengths of the business or individual.

The same holds true for most of us sometimes, don’t you think? I mean, how many of us know someone who tries to be everything to everybody? Maybe some of us are even guilty of it ourselves. We say yes to everything and we wind up juggling so many things that we eventually wind up dropping the balls we

are trying to keep in the air. This is when we have to learn to say “no” more often so that we can say “yes” to the truly important things and people in our lives.

Saying “no” can be so hard sometimes, can’t it? I mean, family and friends come to us and need our help and Michael Norton ask for our help, and WINNING what are we supposed to do, tell them “no”?

WORDS Yes, that is exactly what we are supposed to do sometimes. But we can’t possibly say “no” when the church or temple asks us to help out, can we? Yes, that is OK too. You see, it’s not about learning to say “no” all of the time, it’s managing our responses so that we can focus on what it is we are really good at, our own core competencies.

And when we can apply those strengths in a situation where we can assist others, we will be adding true value and will minimize the amount of times we feel like we are spread so thin that we have to multitask in order to just get caught up.

A single focus doesn’t stifle growth, it actually multiplies success. Just think about it for a minute, think about a relationship where you applied complete and total focus on that person. I’ll bet the relationship flourished. If you are in sales, think of a customer where you were so focused on their needs and not what you were selling, it probably resulted in a sale and a customer for life.

The quote by Dag Hammarskjold always drives this point home for me, where he says, “It is more noble to give yourself completely to one individual than to labor diligently for the salvation of the masses.” I sometimes substitute the word “individual” with other words, like “project” or “committee” or “company,” as a single focus on anything can and will multiply our successes.

How about you? Are you multitasked to the point of dilution and delusion? Maybe it’s time to get some clarity and focus on you and your core strengths. As always I would love to hear all about it at gotonorton@gmail. com, because when we live with such singular intent and focus it really will be a better than good week.

Michael Norton is a resident of Castle Rock, the former president of the Zig Ziglar Corporation, a strategic consultant and a business and personal coach.

No one asked, but follow your heart Once again, I wasn’t asked to give a commencement speech anywhere.

That’s fine with me. I am not a big believer in ceremonies.

I gave a commencement speech once, and it was awful.

I think that graduating from high school or college is significant and meaningful. I just don’t like the hat and the dress that they make you wear.

And most of the time, the speakers say the same thing. And it’s about the future.

“Now go out there, and show the world what you are made of.”

And as everyone is leaving the parking lot, they run stop signs, speed, follow too closely and flip each other off.

See why I am not asked to give a speech?

I went through schools like a comet. Grade schools in Michigan, Pennsylvania, and California. A high school in Ohio, and college and graduate schools in California.

One day I received something in the mail that had a gold seal on it, and an auto-pen signature, and I said to myself, “Now what?”

A master’s degree in art is a little like having a master’s degree in ice cream. It makes you feel good, but you can’t buy a home with it.

You can’t get health insurance with it either.

But. You have a certain warmth. There is no better worthless degree than a degree in fine art.

It is one true thing when people and buildings are falling.

A degree in art is very selfish.

Craig Marshall Smith

QUIET DESPERATION

But look who is talking. I am on the outside of the world. I kept to myself when I was in high school, and I still do.

You might have a son or daughter who is withdrawn.

“Withdrawn” is a perfect word for what I did.

I drew all of the time. Everywhere and on everything.

Drawing was my oxygen.

Now it’s painting

and this: writing.

I don’t have any Smith family left, except for a terrific sister. And I haven’t made a family of my own, except for a dachshund.

But I have another kind of family that consists of painters and writers and musicians and architects, and they are always there.

Think of it. I can read two paragraphs of Raymond Chandler and feel better and feel good.

I can listen to Yo-Yo Ma and the skies are not cloudy all day.

Henry David Thoreau and I have had lunch together.

Someone said that an artist cannot fail, because it is a success just to be one.

And I have no regrets. I think I could have

made buckets of money doing something else, but my soul would have been at the dry cleaners all of the time.

I look around and I see what’s happening and it either makes me sad or it makes me angry. The things we do to each other.

I cannot improve anyone else. I cannot get anyone to make sense. To put away their phones in grocery stores, or to treat their pets better.

No one in the Middle East gives a Jolly Rancher about what I have to say.

Then I see a picture, a drawing, and way out back a bit of Billie Holiday wanders in.

You, then, class of 2015. Listen for a while.

Listen to the sound of a piece of paper with a gold seal and an auto-pen signature on it.

No sound.

Then read about love: Read e. e. cummings.

Walk into a Frank Gehry building.

A plane falls because of a suicide pilot, and a train falls because of who knows what.

I was watching CNN in one room, and Mozart was playing in another room.

As The Who said, “I can’t explain.”

Now go watch the YouTube of Ann and Nancy Wilson’s performance of “Stairway to Heaven” at the Kennedy Center, and just make sure that the thing you do is the thing you love.

Best wishes, class of 2015.

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

Immigration status shouldn’t bar service Let me tell you the story of a constituent of mine named Humberto. His parents brought him to the United States at the age of 2, moving to Colorado when Humberto was 6. A few years ago, Humberto graduated from Aurora Central High School, the high school I attended before leaving after my junior year to enlist in the Army.

Like me, Humberto’s dream was to serve his nation in uniform. He wants to be a Marine. Unlike me, due to his parent’s decision to bring him to the United States illegally when he was 2 years old, Humberto can’t go down to the local recruiter’s office and sign up to serve the only country he has ever known.

I believe we should give young people like Humberto the opportunity to serve in this country’s military, to serve the country they call home.

Earlier this month, during the debate on the annual defense bill, I supported keeping in language that would have urged the Department of Defense to look into whether enlisting people like Humberto made sense.

The language was ultimately stripped out of the defense bill, but I want to explain why I supported keeping it in and why it is in our

military’s best interest.

Those arguing against the amendment reasoned that their opposition, in part, was based on the fact that there are plenty of young people who want to join the military, so that broadening the pool of eligible applicants to people brought U.S. Rep. to this country illegally Mike Coffman is not only unnecessary, but it is potentially unGUEST fair to U.S. citizens who COLUMN might be edged out by the increased competition.

The reality is, according to the Department of Defense, only 1 percent of young people today are “eligible and inclined” to sign up to serve. In fact, last year the Pentagon estimated that 71 percent of 17- to 24-year-olds in the U.S. would not be eligible to serve in the military due to educational shortcomings, medical issues, drug and alcohol dependency,

or criminal records.

That is because today’s military has incredibly high standards for enlistment. We have the most qualified personnel serving in uniform in the history of our country, thanks to those high standards.

I saw firsthand what low standards can do during my first deployment with the Army’s 1st Armored Division in Europe, 1972-1974, during the Cold War. The Army had just shifted to an all-volunteer force after Vietnam and was so desperate to fill its ranks that it was all too willing to take those with little formal education and low test scores, and even felons were encouraged to join. Judges were known to tell criminal defendants that they could either join the military or go to jail.

As a result, disciplinary problems were extremely high, with one in four soldiers never completing their first enlistment and receiving a less than honorable discharge. Overall readiness suffered as well.

Our military benefits from being able to select from the broadest pool of applicants possible in order to maintain high standards, Coffman continues on Page 9

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The headstones stand in arrow-straight rows at Fort Logan National Cemetery. There are approximately 130,000 graves at Fort Logan. Photos by Tom Munds

Army PFC Kevin Asbridge Jr. and his son Kevin III attend the May 25 Memorial Day Ceremonies at Fort Logan National Cemetery. Asbridge, who is stationed at Fort Carson, said he and his son drove up from Colorado Springs to be part of the ceremonies to remember all veterans.

Ceremonies honor veterans

Speeches, music part of Memorial Day event at Fort Logan

By Tom Munds tmunds@colorado communitymedia.com

The focus was remembering the sacrifices of those who died in service of their country at the May 25 Memorial Day ceremonies at Fort Logan National Cemetery.

“I try to come here every year from Colorado Springs,” Vietnam veteran Oliver

Padeway said before the ceremonies began. “I come to join with other veterans to pay tribute to those who served but didn’t come home. I also come in order to visit my younger brother’s grave here at Fort Logan.”

The warm, sunny weather brought out a big crowd. One Fort Logan employee estimated there were more than 1,500 people attending the ceremony.

The ceremonies followed the traditional format. There was patriotic music provided by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Band and speeches by Gov. John Hickenlooper and others.

There was the wreath placed at the symbolic head stone, the 21-gun salute

and the 11 horn players from Bugles Across America playing “Taps.”

Steven Asheim was one of the musicians playing “Taps.”

“This is my ninth year to be here at Fort Logan to take part in the Memorial Day ceremonies,” the Littleton resident said.

“For me, it is a way to express my respect and gratitude for those who lost their lives serving our nation. I didn’t go into the military but my dad and many members of my family did. So I use my musical talent to honor them and all veterans.”

He said he is one of about 7,000 members of Bugles Across America. They all play horns but not all of them play bugles.

“In addition to Memorial Day and Vet-

erans Day, I probably come to Fort Logan eight or nine times a year to play `Taps’ for a military funeral,” he said. “If a musician can’t make it, they play a recording of `Taps.’ I volunteer as often as I can because I feel a musician should always play `Taps’ at a military funeral.”

As “Taps” was played, Carol Wiggins wiped tears from her eyes. “ `Taps’ always gives me goose bumps,” the Douglas County resident said. “I served three years in the Army while we were in Afghanistan. Quite a few guys I knew went down and I feel I have attended too many military funerals so Taps really hits home with me.”

Construction looms on WISE pipeline Work on major water project will continue into 2016

By Mike DiFerdinando

mdiferdinando@colorado communitymedia.com Construction is set to begin on one of the Denver metro area’s biggest water projects.

Western Summit Constructors Inc. has been contracted to oversee the design and construction of major infrastructure for the Water Infrastructure and Supply Efficiency project. Construction will begin in June and continue into 2016, when water deliveries will begin.

“This is a significant milestone in our long-term plan to transition to a renewable water supply,” said Eric Hecox, executive director of the South Metro Water Supply Authority. “With construction agreements now in place, we will break ground in coming weeks to begin connecting water systems throughout the Denver metro area.”

The South Metro WISE Authority is made up of 10 water providers that are all part of the larger South Metro Water Supply Authority. Nine of those water providers — Centennial, Cottonwood, Dominion, Inverness, Meridian, Parker, Pinery, Stonegate Village and Castle Rock — are located in Douglas County. The 10th, Ran-

Coffman Continued from Page 8

which translates into a total force ready to meet the national security challenges before us.

In my view, young people who were brought to the United States illegally as children through no fault of their own, who grew up here, who graduated from high school here, and who often know of no other country, ought to have the op-

geview Metropolitan District, is located in Aurora.

The WISE project began in 2008 as a way for members to identify processes, cost, distribution, timing, storage and legal issues relating to distributing treated reusable water return flows from Denver and Aurora for use by SMWSA water users.

The group tasked with utilizing this water is the South Metro WISE Authority.

The primary purpose of the authority is to reduce members’ dependence on nonrenewable Denver Basin wells and provide a reliable, long-term water supply for residents.

The WISE members are funding the new infrastructure that will move the water from Aurora’s Binney Water Purification Facility to its end locations, beginning in 2016. Water purchased by Douglas County entities, as well as by some of the other providers, will be stored at the Rueter-Hess Reservoir south of Parker.

Aurora’s Prairie Waters system will provide the backbone for delivering water from the South Platte when Aurora and Denver Water have available water supplies and capacity.

The water will be distributed to the south metro communities through an existing pipeline shared with Denver and East Cherry Creek Valley Water and Sanitation District, plus new infrastructure that will be constructed over the next 16 months. portunity to serve this country if they can meet all of the qualifications.

It is not amnesty. It is an opportunity to serve the greatest nation on earth, an opportunity that only the best and the brightest will be given, and by extending that opportunity to young people like Humberto, our military and country will be better off for it.

U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman (R-Aurora) has a combined 21 years of service between the Army, Army Reserve, Marine Corps and Marine Corps Reserve. He sits on both the House Armed Services Committee and the Veterans Affairs Committee.

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FIRST CLASS GRADUATES FROM ACADEMY SkyView Academy’s Class of 2015 made history May 22 as the first high school class to graduate from the Highlands Ranch charter. “We were the first group of students to ever wander these long Home Depot walls,” said valedictorian Matthew Hodgkins in a speech that elicited both tears and laughter. The building off C-470 on Business Center Drive once was a Home Depot that SkyView renovated to accommodate the pre-k through 12th-grade school. Hodgkins recalled the many changes that followed the first graduating class as they matured along with the school.

“To us, every new challenge was just a new adventure,” he said. SkyView was founded on the idea of preparing students to be “lifelong learners and honorable leaders.”

PHOTOS BY JANE REUTER

A collage of 45 photos showing SkyView Academy’s first graduating class was displayed near the gymnasium entrance during the May 22 graduation.

SkyView graduate Kayleigh King distributes white roses to family members.

SkyView Academy board president Lorrie Grove, left, wipes away a tear as valedictorian Matthew Hodgkins gives a touching tribute to his twin sister and fellow graduate Claire.

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MOUNTAIN VISTA HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2015

CEREMONY LAUNCHES NEW GRADS

Thousands poured into Red Rocks Amphitheatre, huddled in trash bags, umbrellas and anything else they could use to stay dry from the rain at the 9 a.m.

Mountain Vista High School graduation ceremony on May 20.

Graduating senior Olivia Carin Thomas performs a senior address using her voice and red guitar. Thomas wrote a song about her 2015 Mountain Vista High School class and played it for the crowd of thousands.

Red Rocks Amphitheatre was wet and foggy the morning of May 20, but it didn’t keep the 2015 senior class of Mountain Vista High School from smiling bright in their green caps and gowns as they filed onto the stage to receive their diplomas. The ceremony began with welcomes and introductions, as well as the famed “Pomp and Cicumstance March #1” — sure to make all of the proud parents in the crowd tear up. Olivia Carin Thomas whipped out her red guitar for her senior address. Her soft and delightful voice seemed to ring through the theater and out through the rocks as she sang a quirky song she wrote about her senior class. The crowd of thousands sat in the stands with umbrellas, ponchos and trash bags — anything to keep dry.

PHOTOS BY TARYN WALKER

Mountain Vista High School graduates get ready to walk the stage just after Steve Cook, Douglas County School District assistant superintendent, secondary accepted the class.

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ROCK CANYON HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2015

JAGUARS SET SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP RECORD

From left to right, Rock Canyon High School graduates Meredith Ham, Melissa Davies and Madison Nesiba sing “Moment” arranged by classmate Logan Schurr (not pictured). The three performed on the stage just before the class was accepted by Douglas County School District Superintendent Elizabeth Fagen.

Rock Canyon High School’s graduation ceremony could have been dreary, given the rainy forecast on May 22, but happy seniors filed down the field at Sports Authority Stadium in Parker to take their seats and begin their futures. Principal Andy Abner gave a memorable speech. “I thought of my high school graduation and what my principal said, and I couldn’t remember, so listen up! Struggles have taught you perseverance … You must never give up … Hard times help build your character … Now that I’ve mentioned the word ‘perseverance’ 12 times, you have to remember this speech,” Abner said. Abner ended his speech by announcing that the 2015 senior class received $13.7 million in scholarship funding — the highest any RCHS senior class has ever been awarded.

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Tracy Kong, member of the National Chinese Honor Society and a Rock Canyon High School graduate, holds on to her cap, as she almost lost it when coming down from the stage after she received her diploma. Each graduate was given a flower at the ceremony held at Sports Authority Stadium in Parker on May 22.

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The crowds were still thick despite the rain at the Rock Canyon High School graduation ceremony at Sports Authority Stadium. Families and supporters were huddled under umbrellas in the stands, while the ceremony took place on the football field.

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THUNDERRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2015

CEREMONY DEFIES GLOOMY SKIES

Caps fly at the conclusion of ThunderRidge’s graduation ceremony.

Parents and friends of ThunderRidge High School’s Class of 2015 huddled under rain ponchos, down coats and umbrellas as drizzle fell on Parker’s Sports Authority Stadium moments before the May 20 ceremony began.

But as the graduates streamed onto the field, the drizzle abated.

Umbrellas unfolded. And the excited graduates infused the chilly crowd with their enthusiasm.

The ThunderRidge students who make up the rock band “Sunset Summer” played a song they wrote specifically for the event, which got their classmates and administrators on their feet.

Parker resident Amy Dehaas zooms in on her nephew Weston Cogswell.

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HIGHLANDS RANCH HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2015

GRADS GET ‘AWESOME’ ADVICE

Senior Andrew Bauer spoke on how the students, faculty, and staff have helped him overcome cerebral palsy and epilepsy to graduate as a member of the Highlands Ranch High School Class of 2015.

Members of the Highlands Ranch High School graduating Class of 2015 file into the Red Rocks Amphitheatre before the beginning of the Commencement ceremony on the night of May 20.

The fog and rain could not diminish the excitement Highlands Ranch High School graduates felt during their commencement ceremony at Red Rocks Amphitheatre on May 20. Featured speakers included Sam Herlin, the chosen speaker for the Class of 2015 and a National Merit Scholar finalist; Andrew Bauer, who overcame difficulties with cerebral palsy and epilepsy to graduate as a member of the class; and faculty speaker Bas Wolf. “Make life awesome,” Wolf said.

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Community Church of Religious Science Sunday 10:00 a.m. at the historic Ruth Memorial Chapel on Mainstreet

Parker evangelical Presbyterian church Connect – Grow – Serve

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LIFE

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Hometown crowd just what I need

Penny Parker

MILE HIGH LIFE

Norm Silver, coach and curriculum development specialist for Warrior Voices, demonstrates the proper distance from the mic while recording voice-overs as veteran Chad Ritter, left, and Warrior Voices founder/CEO Rob Reese look on. Photos by Chris Michlewicz

From deployment to employment Nonprofit helps veterans transition into work world

By Chris Michlewicz

cmichlewicz@colorado communitymedia.com Micah Schulz knows first-hand the difficulty of readjusting to civilian life after a tour of duty.

The U.S. Army veteran from Lone Tree finished his degree when he returned from Iraq, but soon found himself wasting away his days, he said, in an unfulfilling telecomm sales position. Since then, he’s bounced around, serving as a food distributor for coffeehouses while trying to get his start-up going.

“There was nothing comparable to the military experience, where you feel like you’re doing something for the bettergood of your country and your people,” Schulz said. “Trying to find that in the civilian world was a struggle for sure. That’s what I’ve been kind of seeking ever since I’ve been out.”

Schulz’s story illustrates a common issue for the nation’s returning veterans: finding their way in the professional world after years of combat training. It’s not only the missing element of camaraderie that came with his time in the Army, but a lack of applicable real-world skills.

That’s part of the reason why a team of seasoned voice-over actors decided to create Warrior Voices, a nonprofit that instructs and equips veterans with the tools necessary to succeed in the voice-over industry. It also connects them with job opportunities.

“People are looking for a way to give back to veterans,” said Rob Reese, founder and CEO of Warrior Voices.

Schulz and Chad Ritter, a U.S. Marine from Centennial who was medically retired, were two of the veterans who recently attended an open casting call at Southglenn Public Library. They were surprised

by Warrior Voices’ willingness to show them the ropes and intrigued by the possibilities the industry has to offer.

“When someone comes and attends classes, we’re opening that world to them,” said Reese, a Parker resident.

With frequent medical appointments at the VA hospital, it was difficult for Ritter to hold down a regular job. He wasn’t sure where his skill set would fit in, and he’s not yet comfortable in unfamiliar settings.

Warrior Voices brings together veterans that can bond over shared experiences.

“In the Marine Corps, I fit in and I mattered, and when I got out, I kind of stum-

Yes, I have interviewed national celebrities including Oprah and Richard Simmons during my many years as a journalist. But nothing thrills me more than to be recognized by our local notables.

So the May 20 cocktail reception for the Jack A. Vickers Invitational Golf Tournament, a benefit for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver, was a fame

fun fest for me.

I loved reconnecting with Hall-of-Famer Broncos QB John Elway and his buffed wife, Paige, who dished with me about being on Bravo’s “Watch What Happens Live” with my favorite talk-show host Andy Cohen.

Paige confessed to following most of the “Housewives” franchises (I am obsessed), and I urged her to add “The Shahs of Sunset” to her playlist.

I also sidled up to former Broncos QB Brian Griese, who doesn’t age, and retired NBA great Chauncey Billups, who asked me where I have been. Really? Don’t ask me what I said because I was overwhelmed that he even knew who I was!

Andrisen-Morton menswear spokesmodel Craig Andrisen started the live auction by commenting on the inclement weather, “This is the first annual Jack Vickers snowball fight. Next year we are going to Vail.”

Billups took a turn at the mic. “Thanks to Mr. Vickers for supporting my neighborhood. Give what you can because it’s going to good people. I remember going to the rec center every day of my life.”

The hearty partiers hit the Castle Pines links the next morning. Bless their frozen selves.

Steuben’s coming to Arvada

Micah Schulz reads a script for his first voice-over at Southglenn Public Library in late April. bled around from job to job, trying to find something that had that brotherhood again,” Ritter said. “This gives people a purpose, and it builds camaraderie just sitting with some of the other veterans and doing stuff with them again.”

Ritter views Warrior Voices as a new frontier, one that he can conquer at his own pace. With experts guiding his way, Ritter is eager to get started. He and Schulz recorded their first voice-overs in the library’s multimedia room, and they will learn the ins and outs of voice-over acting during a five-week academy that starts in late June.

Likewise, Schulz enjoys the creativity and independence that comes with voiceover acting.

“I’m very excited to see how I can develop myself and learn from these guys and see what this industry has to offer and what I can offer it,” he said.

Reese partnered with accomplished voice-over actors Andrew Reed, Norm Silver and Bill LeVasseur, as well as police officer Phil Saraff, who will incorporate an element of emotional awareness for veter-

WHAT IS A VOICE-OVER? Pre-recorded audio of an unseen narrator; often used in cartoon series, commercials, instructional videos, audio books, corporate training videos, movie trailers and films (especially documentaries).

Josh Wolkon, the Denver-centric restaurateur who has brought this town Vesta Dipping Grill, Steuben’s and Ace, is branching out to the ’burbs with a second outpost of Steuben’s in Olde Town Arvada, according to a story on Eater Denver’s website.

Wolkon, who opened the diner/comfort food concept in Uptown nine years ago, said that the reception he received from the Arvada Office of Economic Development encouraged him to venture outside the comfort of Denver’s city limits. That and the fact that he could purchase the real estate in a former Gunther Toody’s space at 7355 Ralston Road.

The Steuben’s sequel will take its culinary direction from chef Brandon Beiderman.

“We see a lot of guests Uptown from the Arvada direction, so the concept is clearly a good fit for the demographic,” Wolkon told Eater Denver. ”The Arvada Office of Economic Development has been instrumental in attracting us to Arvada. They have been great to work with and are very proactive throughout this process.”

The new Steuben’s is slated to open late this year. See the whole story at www.denver.eater.com/2015/5/15/8611627/steubens-olde-town-arvada.

Ground broken for Z Block ans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder.

Schulz predicts that the popularity of Warrior Voices, which launched in January, will skyrocket.

“I think once more people find out about it, it’s just going to be amazing,” he said.

Casting calls for veterans and their spouses are scheduled for 2 to 7 p.m. May 28 and June 1 at the Southglenn Public Library, 6972 S. Vine St., Centennial.

For more information or to sign up for the free five-week academy, go to www. warriorvoices.org.

Ground was broken in May for Z Block, on Wazee Street between 18th and 19th streets, a hotel and retail/restaurant project being built by McWhinney, a Coloradobased real estate investment, management and development company.

McWhinney has joined with former Union Station partner Sage Hospitality, together with Newmark Grubb Knight Frank and longtime property owner Grand American, to redevelop Denver’s historic Windsor Dairy Block.

Slated to open in the fall of 2016, Z Block features McWhinney Real Estate Services as the managing partner, Sage Hospitality Parker continues on Page 21

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Five Reasons to Shop Local Did you know?

• Studies show that each dollar you spend at independent businesses returns 3 times more money to our local economy.

• Independently owned businesses shape and define the character of Highlands Ranch.

• Independent businesses employ more people

directly per dollar of revenue, and are also the customers of local printers, accountants, wholesalers, farms, attorneys, etc., expanding opportunities for local entrepreneurs.

• Studies show that small businesses donate more than twice as much per sales dollar to local non-profits, events, and teams compared to big businesses.

• Shopping locally creates and saves services.

Private and public sector services tend to cluster around shops. As shops disappear so do hairdressers, banks, restaurants, etc.

UPCOMING EVENTS Visit our website at www.highlandsranchchamber. org to find out about upcoming events.

Non-members are welcome to attend up to two events as our guest before joining.

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Interview with our Ambassador of the month, Cheryl Chiasson BizCard Xpress and Commercial Funding Source

Cheryl Chiasson

Name of Business: BizCard Xpress and Commercial Funding Source Title: Owner

Website: http://bizcardxpress.com/ http://www.bizlendingsource.com How long have you been with/ owned this company? BizCard Xpress 2 years; Commercial Funding Source 1 year What is the mission/vision of your company? BizCard Xpress - We are committed to helping businesses be successful by assisting them with their visual marketing and promotional needs at an affordable price. Commercial Funding Source - To provide creative financing solutions to help businesses thrive and grow.

What makes your company stand out?

BizCard Xpress - Providing great customer service that ensures that we do everything possible to assist our customers with their unique needs. Commercial Funding Source - We specialize in developing personalized commercial finance options for our clients, and take the time to understand the needs of each client and their diverse goals.

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BizCard Xpress - It is so rewarding to interact and support other local business owners and non-profit organizations in our community, as well as provide jobs. Making a difference is part of our DNA. Commercial Funding Source - I

find it interesting and a privilege to develop relationships with business owners and learn their stories. Connecting them with business capital to strengthen or grow their business is something we take seriously. As small business owners ourselves, we know the needs of our customers.

Do you have hobbies, interests, family, etc. that you would like people to know about? Our son Kyle graduates from Walla Walla University in June with a Bachelors of Business Administration with a Marketing Concentration and then will seek employment in the Denver area. Our son Sean is Associate Chaplain at Portland Academy and Youth/Young Adult Pastor at City Sanctuary in Portland. As far as my hobbies go, just know that my “to read” book list is longer than I have time for.

How do you spend your free time?Serving others is a priority for me as well as my husband and business partner Gregg. We volunteer in a variety of ways in the community.

Most of all, I like to bring laughter and smiles to the faces of those I spend time with.

What do you like most about being an Ambassador for the Chamber? Meeting other business owners and finding ways to help them navigate the Chamber opportunities. It’s all about the people!

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CHAMBER STAFF ANDREA LAREW, PRESIDENT

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diane@highlandsranchchamber.org NICOLE SAMUELS, PROGRAM AND COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANT

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS DANA HALL, CHAIR – 1st colorado mortgage solutions JUSTIN VAUGHN, CHAIR ELECT – the Vaughn law offices JUSTIN ENSIGN, TREASURER – first bank ANDY MARKUSFELD, SECRETARY – stonebridge financial DAVID SIMONSON, PAST CHAIR – remax professionals MELANIE WORLEY – deVelopmental pathways JIM YATES – sterling ranch ANGEL TUCCY – experience pros JERRY FLANNERY – highlands ranch community assoc.

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Richard Crockett – Symmetrix Solutions CTO The next area of focus should be securing your Internet Internet security begins with fundamental steps of connection. Select a firewall/security appliance that protecting your network connections and your computer provides several levels of protection – restricting environments. Most security breaches happen from connectivity ports, web browsing filtering/monitoring, within the network than from someone gaining access anti-virus/malware and automatic filter updates. from the outside. Start by developing and implementing Lastly, assign someone to monitor the alerts that are several layers of protection that provide automatic reported by your security products. responses and visibility of your business network.

John Cannata – President, CMIT The Chamber was honored to be a part of the Grand Opening of the new Highlands Ranch location for Mici Handcrafted Italian. Welcome to the community!!

Solutions of West Metro Denver The greatest security threat to a business is its employees. are just two. Diligent patch updating, DNS filtering, a Many SMB owners think they’re too small to be a properly configured firewall and full system backups build target. No one is exempt. Cybercriminals use malware to on those layers. automate their work. Malware is often downloaded from But technology can’t block everything. It’s important to disreputable websites and through phishing schemes. educate employees on malware. Just some quick tips: Sometimes employees bring malware into the office on Read before you click. Verify the website you’re on. If it personal devices or by working from home on infected scares you, it might be a scam. And when in doubt, ask a computers. trusted expert.

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Changing lives in Guatemala

Nonprofit offers opportunities, with major focus on education

GETTING INVOLVED

By Christy Steadman

Pura Vida Ministries is a Denver-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1999 by Mark Ely.

csteadman@colorado communitymedia.com

Rosa’s father runs a Pepsi stand on the side of the road in a small village in the western highlands of Guatemala.

But thanks to a woman from Highlands Ranch and a Denver-area nonprofit, Rosa’s future will extend far beyond that roadside stand.

Highlands Ranch resident Laura Richards and her two daughters visited Rosa’s village with the nonprofit organization Pura Vida Ministries when Rosa was in sixth grade. They felt an immediate connection with her.

So Richards contacted Pura Vida’s founder, Mark Ely of Golden, and inquired about sponsoring Rosa’s education.

“He said, ‘There’s no way the dad’s going to let her go,’” Richards said. “‘She’s the oldest in her family, (and) the fact she got to sixth grade is major. No way he’s going to let her keep going to school.’”

But about a month later, Ely contacted Richards and told her the dad had agreed.

Rosa, now 21, is in her third year of college studying business.

“It was a financial difficulty for them to let her go to school,” Richards said. “But her dad really sees the value in it now. She’s able to help her dad because she’s got that background.”

Pura Vida Ministries, with offices in Highlands Ranch, says its mission is “to facilitate the sharing of First World resources with Third World communities in a meaningful, respectful, and long-term way,” with a focus on education.

Pura Vida is not about writing a letters a couple of times a year to a child who the sponsor will never meet, Ely said. Sponsors can visit the family or go to the child’s school.

But, he added, students often will write letters to their sponsors and tell them how hard they’re working.

“Regardless of what (Rosa) does, her life

The organization exists to promote health and education in Guatemala and concentrates on 10 villages with a high indigenous population of Quiché Mayans.

The villages are within a 20-mile radius of each other, and located in the country’s western highlands, which is at an elevation of about 7,000 feet.

Guatemala is one of the poorest countries in the hemisphere, with 75 percent of the population estimated to live below the poverty line, and 58 percent having an income below the United Nations standards of extreme poverty. The area where Pura Vida focuses has an average income of $2 a day.

Rosa stands in her cap and gown at her high school graduation in Guatemala. Also in the photo is Rosa’s sponsor, Laura Richards, holding Rosa’s baby brother, and Richards’ husband, Mike, to her left. Standing next to Rosa are her mother and father, surrounded by two more of Rosa’s brothers. Courtesy photos is going to have a different road of possibilities,” Ely said. “We’re teaching them to be self-sufficient.”

Poultry offers better life

Pura Vida has also touched Jeff Suntken’s life. A director on the Highlands Ranch Community Association board, he was recently in Guatemala during spring break to build chicken coops.

Guatemalan families can receive microloans to buy chickens from a local nongovernmental organization, as long as they have an adequate coop to care for the chickens.

Many families, though, can’t afford to build the coop. That’s where Pura Vida volunteers come in. Consisting of people from all over the Denver-metro area, a large number of supporters stem from St. Luke’s United Methodist Church in Highlands Ranch.

With their help, Suntken said, Guatema-

lan families can profit.

“Just by building the coop, it can start an entire business for a family down there — they can get the loan to get the chickens,” he said. “As the chickens lay eggs for a while, they can sell the eggs. And when the chicken doesn’t lay eggs any longer, they can sell the chicken or eat it — either one.”

The coolest part about Pura Vida is the relationships formed with the Guatemalan people, Richards said. Pura Vida provides the initial help in a place where the need exists, she said, but the village has ownership of each project’s sustainability.

It’s important that the locals feel they are doing something to help their villages, Ely added.

“We’re working in conjunction with the villages. And now they come to us and say, ‘We have this need, can you help us?’” Richards said. “That’s the power of the program.”

In Guatemala, children have access to an education at a free public school up through the sixth grade, but the family usually has to provide school supplies, books and transportation. However, the biggest hardship is often losing the children’s labor. The average schooling of the indigenous population in Guatemala as a whole is 1.9 years.

Pura Vida accomplishes its mission by offering people a number of ways to get involved. The student sponsorship began in 2002, and people can sponsor education for one student or multiple students, such as siblings, for example. The program started with six sponsored children, and now has about 360 students.

In 2003, the work trips were implemented, which offers people an opportunity to go to Guatemala simply to get involved. Work trips include medical/dental, teaching English and construction, among others. A work trip’s average cost is $1,850, for about 10 days, and includes airfare, hotel stay, transportation, some meals and translator services if needed. Pura Vida does about six to eight trips a year in varying fashions.

Pura Vida’s strategy is to provide short-to-long-term help. It starts with volunteers on a 10-day work trip, and includes hiring locals to maintain or complete projects, and sponsors education for entire families.

To learn more about Pura Vida, visit www.puravida.org.

Information provided by Mark Ely, founder and executive director of Pura Vida.

When Pura Vida volunteers arrive in Guatemala, the school children put on a welcoming presentation for them. The presentation includes traditional dance and song.

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Laugh at ‘Frankenstein’ until you’re blue in the face Mel Brooks’ musical brings good times to Littleton stage

IF YOU GO Town Hall Arts Center is at 2450 W. Main St. in downtown Littleton.

Performances through June 14: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays and Saturday, May 30; 6:30 p.m. Sunday, June 7. Tickets: $23-$42, townhallartscenter.org or 303-794-2787, ext. 5.

By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia.com The opening number of Mel Brooks’ silly musical “Young Frankenstein” is “The Happiest Town in Town.”

Why are they happy? Old Frankenstein is dead and they’re holding a festive funeral. But the Inspector (Eric Mather) warns, “a grandson lives — in America.”

Next scene is in a New York medical school where said grandson, brilliant dean of the school, is lecturing (in song) about “The Brain.” Young Frankenstein (Cory Wendling), with waving eyebrows and oddball manner, looks a bit mad from the get-go and proves a fine choice for this part, although he declares he’s not a Frankenstein, but is pronounced “Fronkenschteen.”

A telegram arrives: “You must come to Transylvania — or your estate will be seized!”

Young Frankenstein goes to tell his glamorous fiancée Elizabeth (Cashelle Butler) goodbye, and the funny “Don’t Touch Me” ensues as she protects her clothes and hair from being messed up.

At Transylvania Station, our hero is met by the hooded hunchback Igor (Mark Shonsey), who hopes to see the grandfather’s lab going again. Igor introduces lovely blonde Inga (Rebekah Ortiz), who will be the doctor’s assistant — and she can yodel.

Then we meet the spooky housekeeper, Frau Bleucher, who even scares the horses. The wonderful Annie Dwyer is a talented comedian and steals her scenes — especially in “He Vas My Boyfriend,” as she laments the late Frankenstein.

The young man is convinced to “join the family business” and a monster moves into the action, true to form

Cory Wendling as Young Frankenstein, Annie Dwyer as Frau Bleucher and Rebekah Ortiz as Inga. Courtesy photo (T. J. Hogle).

As the townspeople are happily singing “Transylvania Mania,” roars are heard from the castle …

Costumes for this supremely silly musical were designed by Kevin Copenhaver of the Denver Center, and Tina Anderson designed the stone castle set, which works smoothly and is a backdrop for the big dance number, “Puttin’ on the Ritz.”

How many opportunities are there to see a happy monster tap-dancing in a chorus line? Don’t miss this production, put together — with tongue in cheek throughout — by the talented director Nick Sugar.

Kelly Kates was choreographer for the tap number and the music was recorded by music director Donna Kolpan Debreceni. Monsters need special makeup, and Todd Debreceni provided it.

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By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe@colorado communitymedia.com “Every Hero Has a Story” is the summer reading program theme in several local libraries — and nationwide, according to Val Fedders, the children’s librarian at Littleton’s Bemis Library. It is chosen by the national Collaborative Summer Reading Program, which sends out artwork and related program suggestions to participating libraries.

Arapahoe Libraries

Arapahoe Library District is among those with the “Every Hero Has a Story” theme, and the district will hold two kickoff events on June 6: • Smoky Hill Library, 5430 S. Biscay Circle, Centennial, will launch its summer program with Superhero Training Camp from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Battle villains and make your own cape and mask.

• Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St., Centennial, will hold kick off the program with a bouncy house and outdoor games from 2 to 4 p.m. At 2 and 3:25 p.m., Rocky Mountain Puppets will present “The Hero in You.” (Seating at the puppet shows is limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.)

There will be a baby-focused summer program, because: “Babies and toddlers who hear and explore more words from an earlier age are eventually able to talk, read and write more easily,” said Lori Romero, Arapahoe Libraries’ supervisor and coordinator of child and family library services. In 2014, 13,291 babies, toddlers, children and teens read for 115,596 hours, and more than 20,411 patrons attended 697 summer reading theme programs.

Register for summer reading at arapahoelibraries.org or call 303-LIBRARY. All libraries will have a schedule of programs, and details will be available on June 6. Prize pickup will begin on July 6 and the program ends July 26.

The 2015 summer reading program is paid for by the Friends of the Arapahoe Libraries, who will donate more than $60,000 to support programs, books, prizes and more.

Bemis Library

At Littleton’s Bemis Library, 6014 S. Datura St., the “Every Hero Has a Story” summer reading program will start with registration on June 8 and will wind up on Aug. 9.

Bemis also has an adult summer reading program, “Escape the Ordinary, Experience Adventure,” which began on May 26. Register at the information desk or register online at littletongov.org/bemis. Fill out a drawing slip for every book read and every program attended. There will

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Douglas County Libraries Douglas County Libraries invites readers into “The Reading Zone” for a construction-themed summer reading program to celebrate the district’s construction of three new libraries in Castle Pines, Lone Tree and Parker.

Programs will kick off from 10 a.m. to noon on May 30 at all Douglas County libraries, with story time, books, snacks, crafts, games and a chance to get close to a piece of heavy construction equipment.

Kids 12 and younger who read for 12 hours before July 25 and older kids and adults who read four books will be entered in a drawing for one of 65 Target gift cards worth $50 each.

In June and July, DCL will present free entertainment opportunities with live animals from the Denver Zoo plus a Bricks 4 Kidz Legos building. Programs featuring books, music, writing instruction and fun will be ongoing. Details and registration are available online at DouglasCountyLibraries.org/Reading-Zone.

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Eight women show art in Curtis exhibit ‘Talent, Time, Tenacity’ to be discussed June 1

By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe@colorado communitymedia.com Works by eight prominent local women artists — paintings, photographs, ceramic sculpture and glass art — are blended into a strong show at Curtis Arts and Humanities Center through June 13.

A panel discussion, scheduled for 7 p.m. June 1, will offer insights on how they work. The title is “Talent, Time and Tenacity” and it will provide some understanding of the satisfactions and frustrations of a life in art — of different lives in art.

The exhibit includes works by Patricia Aaron, Diana Carmody and Lora Witt of Greenwood Village, along with works

by Joanne Burney, Connie Dines, Joellyn Duesberry, Marie-Pascale FoucaultPhipps and Tina Suszynski.

Aaron creates abstracts in encaustic (beeswax and pigments) and her paintings at Curtis are in a series she named “Hiatus,” inspired, she wrote, by “residual sites of abandoned mills, farmsteads and train yards.” She writes of being an artist in residence at Uncross, Wyoming, “amidst miles of fencing outlining the plethora of Western ranches and homesteads.” She noted “the endless stream of coal cars traveling south …” One can imagine the origins of these paintings, with precise, textured horizontal bands of color.

Colorado-born painter Witt wrote of her lifelong interest in Western botany and geology as a consistent theme in her paintings. “Understanding the science behind our natural world … has provided the foundation for my naturalist style.”

Her canvases “reflect the harmony between humanity, the world and its hidden beauty.”

Carmody, known for her expansive Western skies (vast red skies in particu-

IF YOU GO “Significant Women in Art” runs through June 13 at Curtis Arts and Humanities Center, located in a National Historic Landmark brick schoolhouse at 2349 E. Orchard Road, Greenwood Village.

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lar), said: “All artists are fortunate to give physical existence to an idea: What power we possess! ... When my work impacts a viewer positively, it give me enormous encouragement and great joy.”

Photographer Dines explained her process: “The body of work in this show is an exploration into the world of handmade prints. Each photograph for these composites is made in my camera, not in Photoshop, and then is printed on a clear transparency in my studio. The wood panels are prepared with coat of gesso and then a translucent acrylic … Once the photograph is transferred onto the wood, it is coated with up to four glazes …”

Foucault-Phipps paints on glass, creating bright luminous works in jewel-like hues. Some are displayed in the windows.

Suszynski started her work in clay on the potter’s wheel, like most students, but “quickly gravitated to hand building,” she said. “A sculptor at heart, I was immediately smitten by the endless possibilities available to the hand builder.” She uses the traditional coil technique and forms the sculptor’s clay into large vessels that can hold water — and suggest the human torso.

Duesberry said she is a self-taught painter, except for a month with Richard Diedenkorn in 1986. Her painter’s eye focuses on the waters, fields, rocks and the tension she sees around her across the country. She wrote that she is returning to “my abandoned abstract language — now re-emerging as nodal forms in which to

“That Far-off Day,” a painting by Lora Witt, is included in the “Art By Significant Women” exhibit at Curtice Arts and Humanities Center. Courtesy photos paint the geometric core I find in Nature …”

Burney wrote of “patterns set deep in our brains, either reaffirmed or modi-

fied as we go through our lives …” Tree branches against a winter sky or obviously abstract patterns will engage her attention.

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“Still Whole,” a ceramic sculpture by Tina Suszynski, is included in the “Art by Significant Women” exhibit at Curtis Arts and Humanities Center.

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Ansel Adams photos set for Golden show “Ansel Adams: Masterworks,” from the collection of Turtle Bay Exploration Center in Redding, California, will be exhibited at Foothills Art Center, 809 15th St., Golden, from June 13 to Aug. 30. Adams (1902-1984) grew up in San Francisco and was introduced to the Yosemite Valley at 14, when he was given a box camera.

The rest is history. Fortyeight original photographs in the exhibit include Yosemite, where he returned every year, the Sierra Nevada and New Mexico. Also showing at Foothills: “Spectacular Summits: Mountaineering Photographs

by Vittorio Sella and Bradford Washburn.”

Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p. m.

Tuesdays through Saturdays; noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. Admission for non-members: $8 adults; $5 seniors and students with ID; free under 10.

Littleton’s First Friday First Friday in downtown Littleton will be June 5, when 11 galleries will stay open until 9 p.m. for visitors.

A special event is planned

by Outnumbered Gallery, 5654 S. Prince St., which will have

an international exhibit of Chasing and Repousse, with master craftsman Fabrizio AcquafresSonya Ellingboe ca showing his new SONYA’S work plus SAMPLER objects by 30 other artists.

The event continues on June 6 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Other open galleries: ACC Art and Design Center, Colorado Frame and Savvy Stuff, Curtice Street Marketplace, Depot Art Gallery, Evolution Hair Studio, Kaleidoscope Design Studio, Steve Adams Gallery, The Pottery Studio Gallery, Town Hall Arts Center, Willow — An Artisan’s Market.

Dream cars displayed The annual Concours d’ Elegance will be at Arapahoe Community College’s west lawn from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on June 7.

There will be about 500 exotic and sports cars exhibited.

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“Z Block is an outstanding project that will make the entire state proud,” said Chad McWhinney, CEO and co-founder at McWhinney. “By further revitalizing LoDo, Colorado is increasingly attractive to new business, workforce and tourism.”

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`Price is Right’ — in Denver Ready to test your shopping savvy?

Tickets went on sale May 22 for “The Price Is Right Live!” at 8 p.m. Oct. 3 in the Bellco Theatre, 700 14th St. Reserved tickets are $39.50 to $49.50 plus service charges, and available online at www.axs.com. To charge tickets by phone, call 1-888-929-7849.

Playing to sold out audiences for nearly nine years, “The Price Is Right Live!” has given away more than $10 million in cash and prizes and sold more than 1.2 million tickets.

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My former colleague Dale Ulland (such a nice guy!), a Denver Post copy editor, recently had a close encounter of the celebrity kind. He posted this on

Tickets: $9. Proceeds benefit Ability Connections Colorado’s Creative Options for Early Childhood Education. Music, food.

Crafts at Woodlawn The Etsy Mile High Club’s Crafts Day 2015, with the theme of “Kaleidoscope: Paper Taking Shape,” will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on June 6 at Craft Scraps, Woodlawn Shopping Center, 1500 W. Littleton Blvd., Littleton. Information: etsy. com/craftparty.

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Garden Club meets monthly The Douglas County Garden club meets the first Tuesday of each month from 1 to 3 p.m., usually at the Philip S. Miller Library, where expert speakers appear. At times, members go out and about to explore other locations.

The club gives back to the community and welcomes new members and guests. Members range from beginners to master gardeners.

For information, visit the website at douglascountygardenclub.org or contact president Cindy Foster, 303-6253085, fostersotc@msn.com.

A $5 parking fee allows general admission and a separate admission ticket is required for the Butterfly Pavilion: $4 general public; $2 Butterfly Pavilion and Denver Botanic Gardens members; free 2 and under.

The location is 8500 W. Deer Creek Canyon Road, a short way south of the C-470 and South Wadsworth Boulevard intersection.

Painting workshop set

The Heritage Fine Arts Guild announces a June 6 painting workshop with Judith Berlinger, “Painting With Energy, Vision Colorado Symphony Guild and Clarity.” It will be held from Think denim and diamonds, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at First Presbyboots and bling! The Colorado terian Church, 1609 W. Littleton Symphony Guild’s “Sparklin’ Blvd. and is for artists with prior Western Affair” will be held drawing and painting experifrom 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. June 6 at ence.

Butterflies at Chatfield the Denver West Marriott, 1717 Artists 18 years old and older The Butterfly Pavilion and Denver West Blvd., Golden. may attend. The fee is $30 for A silent auction will run from Denver Botanic Gardens presHFAG members; $50 for nonent a seasonal habitat, which 5:30 to 8:30; cocktails will start members. Bring five photoshowcases native Colorado butat 5:30; music by Rudy Grant graphic references of subjects and the Buffalo Riders Band will terflies at the Denver Botanic or scenes.

Gardens at Chatfield. be played at 6:30 with dinner.

Bring usual painting supNew chrysalids arrive each Tickets cost $100 per person. plies, three canvases, easel, week and visitors can watch Reservations: Colorado Sympalette. Registration form is them emerge. phony Guild, P.O. Box 100664, at heritage-guild.com under It is open May 29 to late SepDenver, CO 80250 — or by “Current Workshops.” Contact is tember, open daily from 9 a.m. credit card — coloradosym150405_CL_Kohl’s Cares Summer ROP_33399 Version: 1 Page: N/A to 4 p.m. phonyguild.org. Questions: Beatrice Drury, btdrury@q.com.

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Overheard Eavesdropping on one woman to another at Brooklyn Pizza on Leetsdale and Monaco: “I try watching the Kardashians, but I get so mad that I’m not that rich nor that stupid.”

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Creator of astonishing novel to speak at store Tattered Cover Colfax will host event June 5

By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe@colorado communitymedia.com “For readers, I would love for them to go do whatever, wherever. Go do it alone, and now, because you want to and you’re allowed to and you can,” said author Emma Hooper in a brief Q&A at the end of her astonishing novel, “Etta, Otto, Russell and James.” It addresses all sorts of issues we all meet: love, memories, late life regrets, interactions with strangers, longing for one more great experience …

Hooper will appear at Tattered Cover Colfax, 2526 E. Colfax Ave., at 7 p.m.

June 5 to talk about her book and sign copies of the new paperback edition.

Her tale of 83-year-old Etta’s journey to see the sea, accompanied by a wise and conversant coyote named James, is conveyed in lovely bits and pieces that travel back and forth between youth and age, much the way our memories can — interspersed with small details and great world-shattering events such as World War II, where Otto’s blond hair turned white when he was 17.

A reader must relax and roll with it rather than trying to line up an orderly, linear storyline. Hooper said “my hope was, and is, that the impressionistic nature of the scenes would blur any definite details, so there are no concrete things to hold onto like ‘good guys, bad guys’ — or clear-cut right and wrong …”

Hooper, a Canadian with a doctorate in musico-literary studies, is a lecturer at Bath-Spa University in Great Britain.

She is also a musician, performing solo as “Waitress for the Bees.”

Her prose is rhythmic and carries the reader along across the prairie, over rivers and through woods with lyrical language.

Ten Colorado authors received first place awards in their categories at the annual Colorado Authors League awards banquet on May 8 at the Courtyard Marriott-Denver in Cherry Creek. Courtesy photo Emma Hooper, author of “Etta and Otto and Russell and James,” is a Canadian who lives in Great Britain. She will appear at Tattered Cover Colfax on June 5. Courtesy photo The countryside is comfortable for Etta as she improvises, sleeping outside, eating berries at times, and bread purchased in town at other times — sharing with James.

As she travels, she is noticed and celebrated by local news writers, building to festive events as she nears her journey’s end — a whimsical recognition of the power of the imagination.

Folklore and magic realism pave Etta’s way as she travels, and they also comfort her patient husband Otto as her waits and longs for her, consoling himself with a creative project that engages others.

Russell, the other man she loves, gathers courage to try and find her, heading east in his old truck.

Readers who can relax and travel with Etta, picking up bits and pieces of her life along the road, will arrive at the end feeling satisfied as well as sad that the journey has ended.

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By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe@colorado communitymedia.com Ten Colorado authors were chosen by judges from a list of 36 finalists for recognition at the annual Colorado Authors’ League awards dinner/ceremony on May 8 at the Courtyard Marriott-Denver in Cherry Creek.

Preliminary judges were members of the Southwest Writers, based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, who named 36 finalists — more than the expected 30 — because of the superior quality of the entries, they said.

A Lifetime Achievement Award was given to best-selling adventure/thriller writer Clive Cussler, while last year’s Lifetime Achievement Award winner, 103-year-old poet Lois Beebe Hayna, won in the poetry category for her latest book “Lagniappe.” (She was able to attend.)

The Authors Advocate Award went to Margaret A. Coval and Josephine Jones of Colorado Humanities, which has its office in Greenwood Village and includes Colorado Center for the Book.

List of awards • Poetry — Lois Beebe Hayna, a longtime Colorado resident who now lives in Montrose, Michigan, for “Lagiappe,” her latest book of poems.

• Feature articles — Denny Dressman of Arapahoe County won for “Next on the Tee: Lewis and Clark” in Avid Golfer

Other south metro area writers were among the finalists. The Colorado Authors’ League offers programs at regular meetings and membership is open to interested writers. See coloradoauthors. org for information.

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• Essays — Ellen Nordberg of Louisville won for “The Ambivalent Mother” in Flatirons Literary Review.

• General nonfiction — Mary Taylor Young of Castle Rock won for her “Rocky Mountain National Park: The First Hundred Years,” published by Farcountry Press.

• Creative nonfiction — Julene Bair of Longmont won for “The Ogalalla Road: A Memoir of Love and Reckoning,” published by Viking Penguin.

• Children’s — Lydia Gil of Centennial won for “Letters From Heaven,” published by Arte Publico Press.

• Young adult — Linda LeBlanc of Westminster won for “No Summit Out of Sight,” published by Simon and Schuster.

• Short fiction — Sharon Cairns Mann of Denver won for “Pockets,” published in Progenitor Art and Literary Journal of Arapahoe Community College.

• Mainstream fiction — J.M. Mitchell of Littleton won for “The Height of Secrecy,” published by Prairie Plum Press.

• Genre fiction — Denver author Mark Stevens’ third novel in his Alison Coil series, “Trapline,” was the winner, published by Midnight Ink.

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A concert reading of “L’Evanouie (The Vanished),” a new play by Belgian writer Olivier Coyette, will be presented in bilingual style, in French and English,

by Local Theater Company in collaboration with Theatre Du Reve.

The performance will be at 7 p.m.

June 8 at the Grant-Humphreys Mansion, 770 Pennsylvania St., Denver. Local Theater member Rachel Fowler, who will read with Theatre Du Reve artistic director Park Krausen, lived in France from the ages 6 to 12 and is an artistic associate with Theatre Du Reve, as well as a founding member of Local Theater Company. Tickets: $20, including sparkling wine and chocolates, localtheatercompany. org. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Cirque du Soleil

“Kurios — A Cabinet of Curiosities” is a new production by Cirque du Soleil, opening June 11 in the Prius West Lot at the Pepsi Center in Denver. Tickets available online at cirquedusoleil.com/ kurios.

Days with Daisy

Douglas County Sheriff’s Deputy Dawn Elzi sings the national anthem at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C., during National Law Enforcement week May 13. “It’s an honor to be in this forum and perform for the fallen officers. I want the names on the wall to mean something. I hope I did them justice, and their families, friends and departments justice,” Elzi said. Courtesy photo

“Driving Miss Daisy” by Alfred Uhry plays June 5 to 25 at Cherry Creek Theatre, Shaver Ramsey Gallery, 2414 E. Third Ave., Denver.

Pat Payne is director. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays; 6:30 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $34/$29. Cherrycreektheater.org,

Five Points on Santa Fe

“The Five Points Wrapped Around My Soul,” an a capella musical experience, is presented

by Source Theatre Company through June 6 at Su Teatro Cultural and Performing Arts Center, 721 Santa Fe Drive, Denver.

Performances: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, 2 p.m.

Sundays. Tickets: 720-238-1323, thesourcedenver.org.

Revival at Su Teatro

“Chicanos sing the Blues,” created by Anthony Garcia and Daniel Valdez, will be revived June 11 to 27 at Su Teatro Cultural and Performing Arts Center, 721 Santa Fe Drive, Denver. It’s an exploration of the relationship between Chicano music and rhythm and blues. Performances: 7:30 p.m.

Thursdays to Saturdays. Tickets: $20/$17, 303-296-0219, suteatro. org.

Premiere in Aurora

“UNMarried in America”

by Kristin (K.D.) Carlson plays through June 21 at Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St., Aurora. Directed by Wendy Moore.

Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Thursday, June 18; 2:30 p.m. Sundays and Saturday, June 20. Tickets: $28 ($24 in advance,) vintagetheatre.com or 303-856-7830.

Leadapalooza Shredding Event Calendar of Events Free Shredding and Electronics Recycling June 6 in Highlands Ranch HIGHLANDS RANCH – Here’s your chance to get rid of those personal documents and outdated TVs, computers, phones and other electronics items taking up space in your home or office.

Members of LEADapalooza, one of the South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce’s leads groups, are offering free shredding and electronics recycling from 9 a.m. to noon on June 6 at 1745 Shea Center Drive in Highlands Ranch, off of Lucent Boulevard a quarter mile south of C470.

“This is a great opportunity to get rid of

those old gadgets and personal documents not suitable for the regular trash that are taking up space and collecting dust in your home or office,” said Cheryl Braunschweiger of ALMC Mortgage at NOVA Home Loans and a member of LEADapalooza.

Last year, LEADapalooza recycled 40,000 pounds of used electronics items, shredded 10,000 pounds of documents and raised $4,000 for Boy Scout Troop 4 of Littleton, whose members helped with the event.

“The shredding truck provided by SHREDIT was so full the sides were bulging,”

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Braunschweiger said. “And Techno+Rescue had to bring in several extra trucks because of the tremendous volume of electronics items collected for recycling.”

Items eligible for recycling include laptop and desktop computers, printers, copiers, phones, stereo equipment, fax machines, monitors, TVs — basically anything that plugs into the wall or runs on batteries except large appliances. Cabling, electronic wiring and alkaline/single-use batteries can also be recycled. TVs are limited to one per household. Hard drives will go through Department of Defense approved data destruction. The recycling and data destruction will be performed by Techno+Rescue of Aurora.

Documents eligible for shredding include bank statements, medical records, cancelled checks, paycheck stubs or anything else with personal or confidential information. There’s no need to remove staples, paper clips, alligator clips, etc. Items NOT being accepted are trash, pop cans, newspapers, household plastics, light bulbs and large appliances.

Each person is welcome to bring up to three copy boxes or one large trash bag of documents. All documents will be destroyed on site by Shred-It, a professional documentdestruction company with locations throughout the United States.

Although the recycling and shredding are free, local Boy Scout troops will be on hand to help and will be accepting donations of cash to support their troop activities.

Sixteen companies who are members of LEADapalooza are underwriting the cost as a public service. They are: ALMC Mortgage at NOVA Home Loans; Arrow B Architecture; Blue Zenith; C Squared Computer Consulting; Centennial Leasing & Sales; Experience Pros Radio Show; Halo Branded Solution; Handyman Matters; Holly Mullins, Farmers Insurance Group; Major Mom; Mark Thomas, RE/MAX Professionals; Nexus Financial Services; PearleVision-Streets@ SouthGlenn; Riviera Finance; RMK Cartridge and Dr. Lee Weisbard, DDS.

For a complete list of South Metro Denver Chamber events visit our website www.bestchamber.com or call 303-795-0142.

Wednesday, May 27 Health & Wellness Council – Are you up to date on health screenings?

3:30 – 5:30 pm – SMDC WhippleWood Conference Center 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342 – Centennial Wednesday, May 27 PROformance Apparel’s 10 Year Anniversary Celebration 5:00 – 7:00 pm – PROformance Apparel 6905 S. Broadway, Suite 181 – Littleton Thursday, May 28 Does Your Culture Match Your Business Model? – Panel Discussion 2:30 – 4:00 pm - SMDC WhippleWood Conference Center 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342 – Centennial Thursday, May 28 Outlook Littleton Apartments Ribbon Cutting!

4:00 – 6:00 pm – Outlook Littleton Apartments 4560 W. Mineral Ave., - Littleton Thursday, June 4 Chamber Seminar: Driving Results Through Culture!

9:00 – 11:00 am - SMDC WhippleWood Conference Center 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342 – Centennial Friday, June 5 Women in Business Speaker Series: Nicole Montez-The POWER in making a Choice 7:30 – 9:00 am - SMDC WhippleWood Conference Center 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342 – Centennial Tuesday, May 9 Business After Hours with South Suburban Park Foundation 5:00 – 7:00 pm – Hudson Gardens 6115 S Santa Fe Dr. – Littleton

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THINGS TO DO THEATER/SHOWS

Town Hall Season Finale The final production in Town Hall Arts Center’s 2014-15 season is “Young Frankenstein,” which runs through Sunday, June 14. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, with a 2 p.m. show Saturday, May 30, and at 2 p.m. Sundays, with a 6:30 p.m. show on Sunday, June 7. Tickets are available online at www.townhallartscenter. org, by calling 303-794-2787, ext. 5, or at the box office at Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main St., Littleton.

intervention for human protection purposes. Registration is free. Call 303-791-7323 or www.

DouglasCountyLibraries.org.

Iris Show The Mountains and Plains Iris Society will have an iris show from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Sunday, May 31, at Denver Botanic Gardens, in Gates Hall. No extra charge to attend show. Members will be available to answer questions regarding growing iris in the metro area.

‘Peter Pan’ Auditions Learn singing, acting and dance technique while producing a full-length musical production of “Peter Pan.” Auditions are at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 3, at Spotlight Performing Arts Center, 6328 E. County Line Road, Ste. 102, Highlands Ranch. Spots available for ages 5-18 years. Classes are from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesdays (10 week program); performances will be in mid-August. For information and tuition rates, contact 720-443-2623 or go to www. spotlightperformers.com.

Magician, Showroom Star Theatre of Dreams presents Jeff McBride at 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 5, and Saturday, June 6, and at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 7 at 735 Park St., Castle Rock. Reservations required; buy tickets online at tickets.amazingshows.com or call 303-660-6799. Go to www.

AmazingShows.com.

MUSIC/CONCERTS

Summer Reading Kickoff

Kick off summer reading at a Douglas County Libraries Reading Zone kickoff party from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 30, at all Douglas County Libraries locations. Storytimes, crafting, construction cone ring toss game and more are planned. All ages welcome.

Registration is free at 303-791-7323 or www.DouglasCountyLibraries.org.

Arts Center Fashion Show

The Lone Tree Arts Center Guild presents its annual fashion show, “Discover the Beauty of Summer,” from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 3, at the Lone Tree Arts Center. Fashions will be provided

by Sundance at Park Meadows Retail Resort and will include fashions for men and women. Tickets include the fashion show, luncheon, gift bag and a chance to win many door prizes. Tables of 8 may be reserved. Go to www.lonetreeartscenterguild.org to purchase tickets.

Elizabeth Stampede Rodeo

Elizabeth Stampede presents A Colorado Rodeo Legend from Friday, June 5, to Sunday, June 7, at Casey Jones Park, Elizabeth. PRCA Xtreme Bulls performance is at 7 p.m. June 5. PRCA performances are at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. June 6, and 2 p.m. June 7. The Elizabeth Stampede has been named the PRCA Small Rodeo of the Year in 2011, 2012 and 2013. Tickets are available at www.ElizabethStampede.com or call 303-646-0308.

Dave Hidalgo to Perform Castle Country Assisted Living will welcome Dave Hidalgo for a performance at each of its three houses Friday, May 29. Hidalgo will perform at 11 a.m. at Cantril House, 221 Cantril St., Castle Rock; at 1 p.m. at Valley House, 255 S. Valley Drive, Castle Rock; and at 3 p.m. at Victorian House, 19600 Victorian Drive, Parker. This event is free and open to the public, but space is limited. For more information or to RSVP, please call 303-482-5552. Castle Country Assisted Living is a nonprofit organization serving seniors in Douglas County.

SPIRITUAL VOICES Spring Concert The Bennie L. Williams Spiritual Voices will perform with guest artist Corey Harris at 7:30 p.m.

Friday, May 29, at Bethany Lutheran Church, 4500 E. Hampden Ave., Cherry Hills Village.

African-American slaves used the spirituals to affirm their essential humanity in the face of oppression. The words of the songs were often stories from the Bible that told about freedom and a hope for a better future. The influence of the spirituals became the basis for the blues.

Born out of African rhythms and combined with instrumentation the blues are about personal struggle and perseverance, and have become an expression of cultural and political rebellion.

Tickets available at http://www.blwspiritualvoices.org/events.html, via email at blw.spiritual. voices@gmail.com, or by calling 720-460-8219.

Benefit Concert at Castlewood Canyon Mark Cormican will perform a concert for the benefit of Friends of Castlewood Canyon State Park. The concert is planned at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, May 30, at the park’s Pikes Peak Amphitheater. Cormican is a singer, songwriter and John Denver tribute artist. He will perform songs of his own File photo creation along with songs made popular by such singers as John Denver and Jim Croce. Go to markcormican.com.

Denver Pops Orchestra Openings Auditions for several positions in the Denver Pops Orchestra will be Wednesday, June 3. Open positions include concertmaster (paid position), principal horn, 2nd bassoon, and section viola, cello, bass and percussion. Contact denverpopsorchestra@yahoo.com for details.

Denver Pops consists of members who volunteer their time and talents as musicians and board members, representing a wide range of ages and vocations. Come experience high performance standards, a relaxed atmosphere, and fun music. Go to www.denverpopsorchestra.org.

Friday Dance Night Saint Patrick’s Brewing Company begins First Friday Dance Nights, starting Friday June 5.

Dance floor complete with lights and DJ. Outdoor beer garden with fire pit right on the river at Santa Fe and Bowles. Call 720-366-9147.

ART

Painting Workshop

The Heritage Fine Arts Guild of Arapahoe County presents “Painting with Energy, Vision and Clarity,” a oneday workshop led by local painter Judith Berlinger. The workshop is for artists with prior drawing and painting experience. It runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 6, at First Presbyterian Church, 1609 W. Littleton Blvd., Littleton. Participants will learn how to interpret and simplify shape with form, values, and color. Art talks, demonstrations and individual attention from the instructor will help participants explore and develop their own painting(s) during this lively and informal workshop. Reservations required. To sign up, complete the registration form at http://www.heritage-guild. com/current-workshops.html. Contact Beatrice Drury, workshop director, at btdrury@q.com.

Elephant Rock Cycling Festival

The Subaru Elephant Rock Cycling Festival is the unofficial start to the Colorado cycling season. The Sunday, June 7, ride is fully supported, with aid stations, tech support, SAG vehicles and medical services. Registration and packet pick-up at the Douglas County Fairgrounds, and camping check-in at the REI Camping Oasis are open from 4-8 p.m. Saturday, June 6. Registration and packet pick-up open again at 5:30 a.m. Sunday, June 7 at the Douglas County Fairgrounds. Rides start at 5:30 a.m. (100-mile), 6 a.m. (62-mile), 8 a.m. (40- and 27mile), and 8:30 a.m. (8-mile family). Party at the Rock goes from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The kids’ race is from 1-2 p.m., and all courses close at 5 p.m. Go to http://www. elephantrockride.com/.

FIND MORE THINGS TO DO ONLINE ColoradoCommunityMedia.com/events

Featured Artists Sharon Chinn, Fredia Cox and Suzanne Maxwell will be the featured artists in May at Solid Grounds Coffee House, 6504 S. Broadway, Littleton. Show runs through Friday, May 29; hours are 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Friday; 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday; and 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday. A variety of sizes and mediums of art are featured. Also during the month, artists will paint at the coffee house and will be available to discuss their art. All three artists are members of the Littleton Paint Box Guild. Go to http://paintboxguildlittleton.org/Paint_Box_ Guild_Littleton/Welcome.html.

South Suburban Showcases Artists South Suburban Parks and Recreation’s Goodson and Douglas H. Buck recreation centers and Lone Tree Golf Club & Hotel feature temporary art exhibitions by local artists through Friday, May 29. Matt Hamer’s “Cultural Corner Wall Hangings” in mixed clay is showing at Goodson Recreation Center, 6315 S. University Blvd., Centennial. Rosanne Juergens is exhibiting her photographs “The Gritty and the Pretty” at the Douglas H. Buck Community Center, 2004 W. Powers Ave., Littleton. Shel Spiegleman’s photographs of foreign spots all over the globe runs through the end of August at Lone Tree Golf Club & Hotel at 9808 Sunningdale Blvd., Lone Tree. Go to www.ssprd.org or contact Darcie LaScala at 303-483-7072 for information or to get an application.

Art Guild Member Exhibitions Members of the Heritage Fine Arts Guild of Arapahoe County will have their nature-inspired paintings featured in exhibits at Parker and Porter Adventist hospitals. Exhibits are sponsored by the Healing Arts Program of the Rocky Mountain Adventist Healthcare Foundation in support of the two hospitals. The framed images on display will be available for sale as unframed originals. The information desk and gift shop at each hospital will each have a price list and contact information for purchasing the pieces. The Parker hospital exhibit is open through Sunday, July 5, and features 12 paintings. Select pieces will remain at the facility’s Cancer Center through Aug. 5. The Porter hospital exhibit is open through Monday, July 6, and features eight paintings. Go to www.heritage-guild.com.

EVENTS

Castle Rock Half Marathon The third annual Castle Rock Half Marathon is Saturday, May 30, at Festival Park, near Second and Perry streets. Route continues through Downtown Castle Rock, and runners will finish the race with a scenic view along East Plum Creek Trail. Advanced packet pickup and onsite registration are from 4-7 p.m. Friday, May 29, at the Castle Rock Recreation Center, 2301 Woodlands Blvd. Race-day packet pickup begins at 6 a.m. Go to www.CRgov.com/run for information and registration.

Author to Discuss Book Ausma Zehanat Khan will talk about her book “The Unquiet Dead” at 6:30 p.m. Friday, May 29, at the Parker Library, 10851 S. Crossroads Drive. The author, a former university professor and magazine editor, specializes in international human rights law and military

Golf Tournament The Mile High Chapter of the Air Force Association plans a golf tournament on Monday, June 22, to support the AFA Wounded Airman Program. The tournament is a scramble format and begins at 7:30 a.m. with a shotgun start. It takes place at Heritage Eagle Bend Golf Course, 23155 E. Heritage Parkway, Aurora. Registration and sponsorship information available at www.defensetournament.golfreg.com. Early registration ends Sunday, May 31.

Bird Observatory Open Visitors to the Audubon Nature Center in May can watch research in action while seeing warblers, sparrows, woodpeckers, thrushes and other songbirds at Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory’s bird banding station, which is open from 7:30-11 a.m. through Sunday, May 31. An ornithologist (bird researcher) will attach bands onto the legs of wild birds to help track their migratory path throughout the United States and beyond. The center is at 11280 S. Waterton Road. Contact info@denveraudubon.org or call 303-973-9530.

1917 Wooden Pipeline Exhibit Castle Rock Water salvaged about 8 feet of a 1917 wooden water pipeline that helped supply drinking water to the approximately 500 residents of Castle Rock at the time. It was abandoned due to deterioration, seepage and increased water demands in the early 1940s, when a new pipeline was constructed. A significant portion of the pipeline will be on display at the Plum Creek Water Purification Facility. Go to www.CRgov.com/watertours for information on tours. A smaller portion will be part of a traveling display, which will be at Town Hall, 100 N. Wilcox St., starting Monday, June 1. Every month thereafter, the display will be moved to the Philip S. Miller Library, the Douglas County Administration Building, and the Castle Rock Museum.

Career Fair HireLive presents its 2015 career fair on Wednesday, June 3, at the Embassy Suites Hotel, 7525 E. Hampden Ave., Denver. Parking is free. The fair is open from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Professional dress required. Bring 10-plus copies of your resume. Registration is not required.

Research companies before the event. Go to www.HireLive.com.

American Legion Post Meeting The June general membership meeting of the American Legion George C Evans Post 103 is at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 3, at the Buck Recreation Center, 2004 W. Powers Ave., Littleton.

On the agenda will be the election of officers for 2015-16. Three Arapahoe High School seniors who were awarded the 2015 Claire Davis Scholarships by the legion will be at the meeting.

Tea and Treasures Assistance League Auxiliary of Denver presents Tea and Treasures at Tablescapes 2015, a fundraiser for the benefit of children and seniors. Event includes an amateur table setting competition, a delectable tea, boutique shopping, and garden and herb plants for sale. Event is at the Historic Bosworth House, Denver Landmark 73. Event runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Thursday, June 4, Friday, June 5, and Saturday, June 6, at 1400 Josephine St., Denver. Call 303-695-1426 for information and reservations. Go to www.denver.assistanceleague.org.

Baker Neighborhood Home Tour The Baker Historic Neighborhood Association plans its annual home tour, which honors the history and neighbors who work hard to preserve it. Baker is a historical neighborhood that hosts the largest concentration of Queen Anne style homes in the city. Baker was designated a historic district on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985, and became a historic district in Denver in 2000. Check-in for the tour at DCIS at Fairmount Elementary School, 520 W. 3rd Ave., Denver. The tour lasts from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 6. Go to www. bakerhometour.com.

Farmers’ and Street Markets The Highlands Ranch Community Association’s farmers’ and street markets are open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 25, at Town Center, 9288 Dorchester St., Highlands Ranch. For details, pick up a Colorado Farm Fresh Directory at any HRC recreational center or go to http://hrcaonline.org/Classes-Camps-Activities/Events/Calendar-Events/ctl/ viewdetail/mid/5667/itemid/7479/d/20150503.

HEALTH

Cholesterol and Your Heart Join Susan Buckley, RD, CDE, and Renee Julien, RN, as they explore the basics of cholesterol and how to manage cholesterol with medication, lifestyle and natural alternatives. Program runs from 11 a.m. to noon Tuesday, June 2, at South Denver Heart Center, 1000 Southpark Drive, Littleton. Learn about options, side effects and what the numbers mean. For information, or to register, call 303-744-1065 or go to www.southdenver.com.

Free Nutrition, Cooking Class Free Heart Health nutrition classes and cooking demonstrations are offered from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 3 (Grilling and Food Safety); Wednesday, June 10 (The Heart-Brain Diet); Wednesday, June 17 (Meatless Mondays); Wednesday, June 24 (Foods and Supplements to Lower Cholesterol) at the South Denver Heart Center, 1000 Southpark Drive, Littleton. Join Richard Collins, M.D., “The Cooking Cardiologist,” along with Susan Buckley, RD, CDE, as they share their expertise on Heart Healthy nutrition and cooking solutions. For more information or to register, call 303-744-1065, www.southdenver.com.

Pedaling 4 Parkinson’s The Pedaling 4 Parkinson’s bike ride is Saturday, June 13, at Sweetwater Park in Lone Tree. The ride will have three routes: Century (100 miles), Metric Century (62 miles) and a 10mile ride. The fundraiser will benefit the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research.

The ride starts at 7 a.m. An expo will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Riders will be treated to lunch, a beer garden, live music, sponsor booths and activities. Live music will continue into the evening as Lone Tree presents the first show of its summer concert series. Registration is now open at www.pedaling4parkinsons.org.

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Marketplace

Advertise: 303-566-4100

ANNOUNCEMENTS Auctions Classic Car Auction Saturday May 30, 2015 Memorabilia 9am Open 8am

Douglas County Fairgrounds Castle Rock, CO To buy or sell call

970-266-9561

Specialty Auto Auction www.saaasinc.com

Misc. Notices Want To Purchase minerals and other oil/gas interests. Send details to: P.O. Box 13557 Denver, CO 80201

Garage Sales Saturday, May 30 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Come out to find that special treasure or fantastic deal on the things you have been looking for.

Items include: • Desks • Bookshelves • TV stands • Phones • Temporary walls • Much, much more!

This sale will be held in the Great Hall of the Liniger Building at CU South Denver. 10035 Peoria St. Parker, CO 80134. Near Park Meadows Mall, one mile east of I-25 along Lincoln Ave. We will accept cash, checks or credit cards. Tax will be charged on all items. Must carry out items on May 30, after the purchase is made.

Call 303-649-4021 with questions or for more information.

Sporting Equipment, Junior Set of Golf Clubs, Coach Purses, High End Clothing, Items of all Kinds from Dallas June 4th - 7th 9am-5pm 9862 West Kentucky Drive Just off of Kipling in Lakewood

Want To Purchase

minerals and other oil/gas interests. Send details to: P.O. Box 13557 Denver, CO 80201

FARM & AGRICULTURE Farm Products & Produce

The Pinery Community Wide Garage Sale Fri. 5/29 and Sat. 5/30, 9 am-3pm Maps at entry (Hwy 83 at N Pinery Pkwy and S Pinery Pkwy), Parker

Furniture Antique Pool Table.

Brunswick Aviator model Circa 1920 Original tile, exc. cond.

Pictures availabe, best offer 303-941-8884

Miscellaneous COMPANION CRYPT FOR 2

CROWN HILL TOWER OF MEMORIES, WHEAT RIDGE CHAPEL FLOOR HALL OF SERENITY OWNERSHIP TRANSFER HANDLED BY OLINGER $12,000 OBO – save over $7,000

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Musical For sale: Knabe Grand piano 6'1' (full size grand) Built in Baltimore MD in 1900 (115 years old) Serial #48750 Rare piano in perfect condition. $13,000.00 Piano is in Elizabeth, CO call Lucy@ 484-903-6741

PETS

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Riders get in position at the starting line at last year’s Subaru Elephant Rock Cycling Festival in Castle Rock. File photo

Grain Finished Buffalo

quartered, halves and whole

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GARAGE & ESTATE SALES Garage Sales 1381 Kennedy Drive Northglenn Saturday May 30th 8am-2pm Lots of goodies, Tools, Book Shelves and other Misc. Furniture

Save the Date!

Gigantic Garage Sale in the Pradera Golf

Community Subdivision Fri & Sat, June 5th & 6th 8am-3pm Numerous homeowners in the Pradera community will be participating in this event Major cross streets into Pradera are Bayou Gulch and Parker Road., Parker 80134 Call Dotson Skaggs, Kentwood Company, 303-909-9350 for more information.

Huge Community Garage Sale Seller's Galore!

Bargain Hunters Paradise Quail Valley Sub Division 144th & York St. Fri. May 29th & Sat. May 30th 8am -5pm Moving Sale Saturday May 30th 9am-3pm 7963 Eaton Street Arvada 80003 Queen Sofa Sleeper with Matching Chair and Ottoman Other Furniture and Household Items Moving/Garage Sale Friday & Saturday May 29th & 30th 9am-4pm Misc. Household, Garage, Furniture 6562 Owens Court Arvada (64th & Oak) Multi Family Garage Sale Decorative Tea Pots, Vintage Barbie Stuff, Glassware, Bags 10099 Oak Street, Westminster Friday May 29th Saturedy May 30th 8am-4pm NEIGHBORHOOD GARAGE SALE IN THE KNOLLS E Geddes Ave & S Colorado Blvd 50+ Homes! Maps Available Fri & Sat, June 5 & 6 SAVE THE DATE!

Elephant Rock race starts season

Antiques & Collectibles Antique oval double drop-leaf coffee table - $50.00 Over 125 years old Maple Made in Germany Very good condition 28.5" wide, 19" deep, and 21.5" high lucy3539@gmail.com Antique Children's Desk with Chair $60.00 3 working drawers with pull out writing shelf Solid oak Chair swivels and seat can be raised or lowered Desk: 26.5" long, 26" high, 15" deep Chair: back height of 25", seat height 12-15" lucy3539@gmail.com

Arts & Crafts 18th Annual Winter Park Colorado Craft Fair

Aug. 8th & 9th.

Applications available call 970-531-3170 or email jjbeam@hotmail.com bgmtnmn.wix.com/ winterparkcraftfair

Bicycles

Annual cycling event offers rides in variety of distances TRANSPORTATION Autos for Sale SPECIAL GRADUATION BUY 2005 Toyota Prius Hybrid 61,000 K, 1 owner, exc. cond.

Gas econ. $10,900 Call 303-798-6224 / 303-260-9809

Classic/Antique Cars Bus Conversion

Fun & easy to ride

Speeds up to 20 MPH Electric Motor Rechargeable Battery Pedals Like a Regular Bike No gas Needed No Drivers License Needed

303-257-0164

Classic 57' Trailways Fully converted and ready to go cruising the interstate Sleeps 6 in Brighton $35,000 303-808-5614

RV’s and Campers 1995 Ford Holiday Rambler Class A Motor Home Chassis Model-F -Super Duty East of Elizabeth in Overland Estates (720)202-9990 (303)868-7075

Wanted Firewood Pine/Fir & Aspen

Split & Delivered $225 Stacking available extra $25 Some delivery charges may apply depending on location. Hauling scrap metal also available (appliances, batteries etc.)

Call 303-647-2475 or 720-323-2173

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By Mike DiFerdinando

mdiferdinando@colorado communitymedia.com The Subaru Elephant Rock Cycling Festival June 7 in Castle Rock is the unofficial start to the Colorado cycling season for many.

The 28th annual edition of the race will feature the redesigned ERock Century course — a route that connects the country roads through the horse properties east of Franktown to the rolling hills of the Black Forest — an 8-mile family ride and a post-race Party at the Rock event.

Elephant Rock road courses have developed a reputation for being both scenic and challenging. The five courses offer variety, including: 100-mile, 62-mile and 40-mile road courses, a 27-mile gravel grinder course and the family ride with the 8-mile course.

More than 7,500 cyclists are expected to take part in the race.

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EDUCATION

Tuskegee Airmen The issue of race in the military extends from colonial times to the present day. Join Active Minds from 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, June 3, as we explore a chapter of this story from World War II: the Tuskegee Airmen. This group of African-American pilots were the first black military aviators in the U.S. armed forces. We will tell their story of struggle and triumph and bring this issue into a current context.

Program location is Smoky Hill Library, 5430 S. Biscay Circle, Centennial. RSVP at 303-542-7279.

Past Present and Future of the Douglas County School District Before 2009, Douglas County was the go-to district in Colorado for families wanting quality education for their kids and for teacher dedicated to providing it. Since then, the situation has changed. Many claim there is trouble in paradise; meanwhile, the district paints a picture of “better than ever.” What is the truth and how does it affect your children? Douglas County Parents will meet at 7 p.m.

Thursday, June 4, in the Shea B Room, at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch, for a presentation and informal discussion of Douglas County Schools issues and impacts. Bring questions, concerns and ideas. Learn more at www.douglascountyparents.com or contact Jason at jason@douglascountyparents.com.

Kindergarten Open House Arma Dei Academy will have a kindergarten open house from 9-10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 4, at 345 E. Wildcat

Rides: 5:30 a.m., registration and packet pickup (Douglas County Fairgrounds); 5:30-7:30 a.m., 100-mile start; 6-8 a.m., 62-mile start; 8-9 a.m., 40-mile and 27-mile start; 8:30-9:30 a.m., 8-mile family start.

Party at the Rock: Following the race, participants can enjoy a healthy lunch and see products and booths from companies like Specialized, Shimano, ShaverSport, Rudy Project, SOS Socks, Clif Bar, Feedback Stands and REI. Lunch is included wih the registration fee. Tickets to the lunch will also be available for friends and family for $13 each. Prize drawings will take place at the Party at the Rock.

Specialized bicycles and accessories, ShaverSport cycling apparel, Rudy Project sunglasses and helmets are among the prizes available.

Registration/fees: Registration includes refreshments, a ticket to the postride Italian picnic, a specially designed 2015 Subaru Elephant Rock T-shirt, a chance to win dozens of prizes, a custom bike number for the ride and a wristband for the lunch expo. The cost is $80 for the century ride, $60 for adults riding the 40mile and 27-mile courses, $45 for children riding the non-century courses and $40 for the family ride.

Reserve Parkway, Highlands Ranch. Register online at www. armadeiacademy.com. All grades welcome. Call 303-3464523.

Start Now! Enrollment Event Arapahoe Community College will offer an opportunity for anyone to begin the process of enrolling in fall 2015 classes with the Start Now event from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 6, at the Littleton and Parker campuses. Start Now! will provide all prospective and currently applied, but not enrolled, students with the opportunity to complete student orientation and testing while receiving assistance with advising, financial aid and registration during this one-day session. For information, or to apply for admission, contact the ACC admissions and records office at admissions@arapahoe.edu or 303-797-5621, or go to http://www.arapahoe. edu/startnow.

Wizard Camp Registration is now open for Theatre of Dreams Wizard Camps, open to all ages, from 7 to adult. Cost includes all supplies and a tote bag. Sign up at least two weeks before class. Sessions are offered Monday through Thursday, June 8-11, June 22-25, July 6-9 and Aug. 3-6.

Camps run from 9:30 a.m. to noon each day, and recital show for family and friends will be at noon on the last day of each session. Camps take place at Theatre of Dreams, 735 Park St., Castle Rock. Call 303-660-6799. To sign up, send $175 check, payable to Dream Masterz, to 3721 Starflower Road, Castle Rock, CO 80109-8453. Check will not be cashed until a minimum of 10 participants sign up for session.

EDITOR’S NOTE: Calendar submissions must be received by noon Wednesday for publication the following week. Send listings to calendar@ coloradocommunitymedia.com. No attachments, please. Listings are free and run on a space-available basis.

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Mountain Vista star nets major honor Soccer champ Chastain presents Pugh with national award

By Jim Benton

jbenton@colorado communitymedia.com Mallory Pugh was stymied for probably the only time this spring when she was asked what she was going to do for an encore.

The 17-year-old Mountain Vista junior was surprised while in class May 21 by her teammates, family, and U.S. gold medal-winning Olympian and World Cup champion player Brandi Chastain, who presented Pugh with the Gatorade National Girls Soccer Player of the Year award.

Pugh has the talent to keep improving at the high school level and as a member of the U.S. Under 20 national team. Along with 11 other national winners, Pugh has been invited to Los Angeles in July, when she could receive an encore as Gatorade’s overall national Female Athlete of the Year.

She and her family will also walk down the red carpet at the ESPY awards, which follows the Gatorade national ceremony. The Gatorade winners are selected on the basis of athletic achievement, academic excellence and exemplary character.

Pugh is, as Heritage coach Adam Buseck told Gatorade, “The best player in high school soccer I’ve ever seen.” She has a 3.68 grade point average, and she has volunteered as part of initiatives that help pediatric patients at Children’s Hospital. She has also spent time aiding Panther Pantry, which serves needy Douglas County families, and with Tennyson Center for Children.

Pugh joins two other Colorado girls who have been honored with the National Girls Soccer Player of the Year award. Green Mountain’s Aleisha Cramer-Rose won in 2000, and Mary McDowell of Wheat Ridge earned the distinction in 2001.

“I was surprised,” said Pugh who has committed to play at UCLA. “Someone walked into class, I looked and all my teammates were there. I saw my parents, and I said, ‘What is going on?’ Then Brandi came with the trophy, and I was like, ‘Oh my gosh.’

“I’m thankful and really honored. I know I could not have done it without my teammates, my family and my coaches,” Pugh added. “It’s a team award because they push me every day to get better. I can’t thank them enough for the friendships we’ve built and the support they give me. It’s off the charts.”

Because of her national team commitments, Pugh played in 10 of Mountain Vista’s 19 games this season, but had a big impact on those games. She scored 24 goals and had 12 assists. Over the past three seasons, Mountain Vista is 32-0 in games in which Pugh has played.

Mountain Vista coach Theresa Echter-

World Cup star and gold medal-winning Olympian Brandi Chastain, center-left, was at Mountain Vista High School on May 21 to present Mallory Pugh, center-right, with the Gatorade National Girls Soccer Player of the Year award. Pugh is surrounded by her Mountain Vista teammates. Photo by Jim Benton meyer praised Pugh for her dedication, humility, ability to make people laugh, and being a role model. She also couldn’t say enough about her as a player.

“They call soccer the beautiful game, well Mallory takes a beautiful game to the next level,” said Echtermeyer. “Watching her play is not only beautiful it is magical.

“She can take over a game in an instant, she can beat three or four defenders and take the ball to the line, shoot and deliver a perfect serve to whoever is in the box. She wants the toughest challenges because she knows in the end that those challenges make her better.”

Chastain was edgy walking into the history class to surprise Pugh, but later lauded her talents.

“I’ve been to many awards ceremonies, and I’ve been ask to throw out the first pitch at Yankee Stadium, but I was more nervous to present this award to Mallory because it’s very special, very unique and you want to get it right,” she said. “I wanted to surprise her in a way so she would remember the moment.

“Mallory has a lot of great qualities. She has great agility, she has great quickness, she’s a game changer and at any minute she can break a game wide open and not many players can do that. The most impressive thing about Mallory is she has a change of pace that is surprising yet at the same time she does this explosive movement she also has this composure to do the job in each moment. She’s very unique and very mature for her age.”

LOCAL GATORADE NATIONAL ATHLETE OF THE YEAR WINNERS

PRO GATORADE NATIONAL ATHLETE OF THE YEAR WINNERS

Regional athletes who have been named Gatorade’s National Athlete of the Year include:

National Athlete of the Year honorees who have gone on to pro careers include:

Abby Waner; ThunderRidge, basketball

Peyton Manning

Ann Strother; Highlands Ranch, basketball

Emmitt Smith

Darnell McDonald; Cherry Creek, baseball

LeBron James

Kobe Bryant

Clayton Kershaw

CONTINENTAL LEAGUE ANNOUNCES HONORS Mountain Vista senior Megan Massey was named the 2015 Continental League Girls Soccer Player of the Year.

Chris Smith of ThunderRidge was tabbed as the league’s Coach of the Year while Douglas County and Highlands Ranch shared the Sportsmanship Award.

The following are the first-team, All-Continental League selections: Mountain Vista: Mallory Pugh, junior; Megan Massey, senior; Morgan McDougal, senior; Giselle

Sawaged, junior; Amy Alexander, senior.

Maddie Caltado, junior; Ahna Mason, junior.

ThunderRidge: Sabrina Macias, senior; Kayla Hill, senior; Mealii Enos, senior; Aspen Robinson, senior; Shae Holmes, freshman.

Chaparral: Ally Schlegel, freshman; Malak Rafik, sophomore.

Rock Canyon: Alex Vidger, senior; Katherine Wood, senior; Maci Hairgrove, sophomore.

Castle View: Julie Mackin, junior; Kaylee Mangus, junior; Kim Bourelle, senior.

Ponderosa: Meg Vassallo, senior;

Heritage: Alyssa Biever, senior; Lauren Pohs, sophomore.

Legend: Maddie Roberts, senior; Ashton Barkey, junior.

Douglas County: Rachel Muller, junior; Marissa Casas, senior.

Highlands Ranch: Kayla Shepard, junior.

May showers bring spring-sports headaches Soggy weather creates havoc for schedules

By Jim Benton

jbenton@colorado communitymedia.com All the rain that has made grass all over the state a dark green has caused havoc for the Colorado High School Activities Association in trying to get the spring sports state championships completed.

The 5A girls state golf tournament at the Olde Course in Loveland was cut from 36 holes to 18, since the course was only playable for the first round on May 18. Both rounds of the Class 4A tournament at the River Valley course in Carbondale were played despite damp conditions.

“With the weather, the girls left some shots out there that they normally wouldn’t,” said Rock Canyon coach Dave Vahling, whose team was second in the one-day Class 5A event. “The second day they could have improved. I would have liked to have seen better weather so we could have played under better conditions, because that brings the best out of the players.”

‘With the weather, the girls left some shots out there that they normally wouldn’t.’

Rock Canyon girls golf coach Dave Vahling Girls soccer and boys and girls lacrosse were played mostly on artificial turf surfaces and were completed with just slight delays for lightning. The girls state tennis tournaments were delayed two days because of the weather.

The three-day state track meet was completed as scheduled May 14-16.

The baseball tournaments were affected the most by the rain, which made fields unplayable.

District baseball tournaments in every classification were postponed and rescheduled. After multiple postponements, the Class 4A double-elimination state tournament was moved to Metro State and four games were played to finish the first weekend’s schedule.

The remaining four teams were to play May 26 and 27 at All-Star Park in Lakewood, weather permitting.

Semifinals in the Class 5A state tourna-

ment, which also had earlier delays, were scheduled for May 22, but All-City Field was unplayable. Two games were rescheduled for May 26 and May 27 at All-City. In the event AllCity Field was still not dry, the games are to be held May 29 and 30.

“We had graduation of the seniors, and with all the postponed games, you wonder where they are mentally, knowing they are done with school,” said Mountain Vista baseball coach Ron Quintana, whose team was among the final four in Class 5A. “Plus you’re stuck indoors because of all the rain, and the field is underwater. So being indoors is another challenge to keeping the boys focused.”

The Class 3A baseball semifinals at Butch Butler Field in Greeley were rescheduled until May 26 and May 27.

The frequent rains have obviously been a headache for CHSAA.

“This is, in my memory, as extensive as I can remember,” said assistant commissioner Bert Borgmann. “Part of the problem is you’re disrupting academic schedules. That’s one of the things you hate. You don’t want to try to reschedule onto a graduation time, so we try to work around some of those kinds of things.

Getting umpires sometimes is a challenge if you are going midweek. Sometimes that impacts who is available.”

And the delays are costly for CHSAA, which in one case had to rent Metro State for two additional days.

“It certainly hurts at the gate,” said Borgmann. “And there are aspects to it that you just don’t like because you are also disrupting people’s work schedules and those kinds of things, and you are disrupting schedules at your facilities. There are expenses for doing things like that (moving to Metro State), but at the same time you have to hope that facilities are available.”

Rock Canyon baseball coach Tyler Munro, whose Jaguars remained in contention for the 5A crown, said one bright spot is the delays give pitchers more time to rest. But, overall, he agrees, “it’s not good.”

“Vacations are starting to come up and I’m worried about that … I’ll start losing a player and coach here and there.”

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By Jim Benton

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Castle View senior midfielder Max Tuttle is Colorado Community Media’s South Metro Boys Lacrosse Player of the Year. File photo

Castle View senior midfielder Max Tuttle reached two of his objectives in lacrosse this season.

Tuttle was the goal-scoring Class 5A leader with 54 during the 2014 campaign, but he wanted to be a better team player and dish out more assists this season.

This year he led Class 5A in both goals with 59 and points with 114 after racking up 55 assists. He has been selected as the Colorado Community Media South Metro Boys Lacrosse Player of the Year.

Along with his 54 goals a year ago, he finished with just 16 assists for 70 points.

“Before the season started I made it my goal every time I stepped on the field to try to be the best player on the field, and then, numberswise, I kind of wanted to reach 100 points this season,” said Tuttle. “And I did that.”

Castle View advanced to the state quarterfinals and finished with a 13-4 record.

“Max has been a tremendous pleasure to coach and to watch this year,” said Sabercats coach Jose Trujillo. “His vision and field pres-

ence kept his teammates involved in the games, but when it was needed, he carried the team on his back.

“He worked harder in the offseason than any player that I’ve ever seen, and that commitment and SOUTH METRO dedication showed with ATHLETES his growth and continued OF THE YEAR excellence as a team lacrosse player. His individual talent won some games for us, but his ability to involve his teammates made this the most successful team in Castle View boys lacrosse history. He will be missed.”

Tuttle, who will play next season at Sacred Heart, claims the Sabercats were one of the surprise 5A teams this season.

“The season went great,” said Tuttle. “Our team came together really well, and I attribute that to how we all played and worked out together in the offseason. We exceeded a lot of people’s expectations.’’

Par for the course: Regis holds off Rock Canyon Next year looks bright for Jaguars’ young girls golf team

By Jim Benton jbenton@colorado communitymedia.com Rock Canyon’s girls golf team played second fiddle to the Regis Jesuit squad all during the Continental League season.

It was the same case during the Class 5A state tournament at the Ole Course in Loveland on May 18.

Defending champion Regis won the tourney, which was trimmed from 36 holes to a one-day event because weather

made the course unplayable for the final round. Regis won the team title with a 221 total, and the Jaguars came in second for the second straight season with a 234 aggregate.

Rock Canyon coach Dave Vahling, however, can’t wait until next year since he had two sophomores and a freshman among his four players competing in the state tournament.

“Regis’ one, two, three players were about as good as you can get,” said Vahling. “We’re almost there. They have a little more experience, but next year I really feel it will be our turn.

“That little bit of experience that the Regis girls had made a difference. Next season, we have a very, very good chance

of taking it all.”

Sophomore Alexis Chan led the Jaguars with a 1-over par 73 to finish tied for third on the individual leaderboard. Another sophomore, Ameila Lee, carded a 77 for Rock Canyon.

Heritage, paced by Delaney Benson with an 80 and Joanna Kempton with an 81, was fifth in the team standings.

Molly Lucas shot an 82 as Cherry Creek tied for seventh. Anna Kennedy was Legend’s top scorer with an 83 as the Titans tied for 12th place.

Jenna Chun’s, with 85, was the best finisher for Highlands Ranch, while Piper Coy came in with an 86 to pace Arapahoe.

“With the weather, the girls left some shots out there that they normally

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wouldn’t,” said Vahling. “I’m pleased with our finish. I would have liked to have seen better weather so we could have played under better conditions because that brings the best out of the players.”

In the Class 4A state tournament at the par-72 River Valley Ranch course in Carbondale, two rounds were played, and Valor Christian was third with a 517 total to finish behind Cheyenne Mountain and Colorado Academy.

Ashley Roo and Makayla Dahl each were at 172 for the Eagles. Roo had rounds of 90 and 82, while Dahl shot 83 and 89.

Isabella Morfe was right behind at 173 after carding an 89 on the first day and an 84 in the second round.

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CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Meeting new associates can be awkward, even if you’re in a high positive phase right now. Best advice: Make them feel comfortable, and you’ll soon forget your own discomfort.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) It’s a good time for you social Lions to blow-dry your manes, polish your claws and look like the Fabulous Felines you are as you make new friends and influence the influential.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Expectations run especially high this week, and you should feel confident in your abilities to take advantage of what might be offered. A colleague has some advice you might find helpful.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A recent flurry of activity leaves you in need of a little breathing space, and you’d be wise to take it. Close family members should have an explanation about an emergency situation that just passed.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) An insensitive act makes a difficult situation more so. But try not to waste either your physical or emotional energies in anger. Move on and let others fill the clod in on the facts of life.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) It’s a good time to look into that training program or college course you’ve been considering. You might have a good place to use those sharpened skills sooner rather than later.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Education dominates much of your aspect during this week.

You might want to start checking out those summer session courses that could help advance your career plans.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Progress often comes in fits and starts. But at least you’re moving straight ahead with no backsliding. You should soon be able to pick up the pace and reach your goals in due time.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Be wary of a deal that gives confusing answers to your questions. Remember: It’s always risky swimming in unknown waters, so you need all the help you can get to stay on course.

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

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 201, HIGHLANDS RANCH, FILING NO. 122-I COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 10205 Charissglen Ln, Littleton, CO 801265528

Public Notices Public Trustees PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch RENOTICED AND REPUBLISHED PURSUANT TO CRS 38-38-109(2)(b)(II) NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2011-1741 To Whom It May Concern: On 3/24/2015 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: ROBERT HELM Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR SECURITYNATIONAL MORTGAGE COMPANY, A UTAH CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 3/30/2007 Recording Date of DOT: 4/10/2007 Reception No. of DOT: 2007028314 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $314,925.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $308,702.86 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof.

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

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 148, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 120-C, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 10096 Heywood Lane, Highlands Ranch, CO 80130 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 22, 2015, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

If you believe that your lender or servicer has failed to provide a single point of contact (38-38-103.1 CRS) or they are still pursuing foreclosure even though you have submitted a completed loss mitigation application or you have been offered and have accepted a loss mitigation option (38-38103.2 CRS), you may file a complaint with the Colorado Attorney General (720-508-6006) or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (855-411-2372) or both. However, the filing of a complaint in and of itself will not stop the foreclosure process.

First Publication: 5/28/2015 Last Publication: 6/25/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 3/24/2015 ROBERT J. HUSSON DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: IMAN TEHRANI Colorado Registration #: 44076 7700 E. ARAPAHOE ROAD, SUITE 150 , CENTENNIAL, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (877) 369-6122 Fax #: Attorney File #: CO-14-633381-JS *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2011-1741 First Publication: 5/28/2015 Last Publication: 6/25/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Littleton RENOTICED AND REPUBLISHED PURSUANT TO CRS 38-38-109(2)(b)(II) NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2012-1013 To Whom It May Concern: On 3/9/2015 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: DANIEL D STONEBARGER Original Beneficiary: WORLD SAVINGS BANK, FSB Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 10/26/2007 Recording Date of DOT: 11/2/2007 Reception No. of DOT: 2007085671 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $536,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $504,866.96 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof.

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

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 201, HIGHLANDS RANCH, FILING NO. 122-I COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 10205 Charissglen Ln, Littleton, CO 801265528 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless

Public Trustees

If you believe that your lender or servicer has failed to provide a single point of contact (38-38-103.1 CRS) or they are still pursuing foreclosure even though you have submitted a completed loss mitigation application or you have been offered and have accepted a loss mitigation option (38-38103.2 CRS), you may file a complaint with the Colorado Attorney General (720-508-6006) or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (855-411-2372) or both. However, the filing of a complaint in and of itself will not stop the foreclosure process.

First Publication: 5/14/2015 Last Publication: 6/11/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 3/9/2015 ROBERT J. HUSSON DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Colorado Registration #: 7700 E. ARAPAHOE ROAD, SUITE 150, CENTENNIAL, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: Fax #: Attorney File #: 5600.58686 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2012-1013 First Publication: 5/14/2015 Last Publication: 6/11/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch AMENDED NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0430 To Whom It May Concern: On 12/17/2014 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: GRAMMATIKI EVE TSATSANI Original Beneficiary: WELLS FARGO HOME MORTGAGE, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK N.A. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 4/29/2004 Recording Date of DOT: 5/5/2004 Reception No. of DOT: 2004045991 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $317,520.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $324,134.74 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: the failure to timely make payments as required under the Deed of Trust.

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

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 19, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 100-H, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 8585 Meadow Creek Drive, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 22, 2015, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

If you believe that your lender or servicer has failed to provide a single point of contact (38-38-103.1 CRS) or they are still pursuing foreclosure even though you have submitted a completed loss mitigation application or you have been offered and have accepted a loss mitigation option (38-38103.2 CRS), you may file a complaint with the Colorado Attorney General (720-508-6006) or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (855-411-2372) or both. However, the filing of a complaint in and of itself will not stop the foreclosure process.

First Publication: 5/28/2015 Last Publication: 6/25/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 5/14/2015 ROBERT J. HUSSON DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: NICHOLAS H. SANTARELLI Colorado Registration #: 46592 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: Attorney File #: 14-003609 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2014-0430 First Publication: 5/28/2015 Last Publication: 6/25/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

May 28, 2015

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

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 27, BLOCK 1, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 5, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 803 Shadow Mountain Drive, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126

NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 8, 2015, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. 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.

Notices

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

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 86, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 113-A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 117 W Sylvestor Pl, Littleton, CO 80129-6204

other violations of the terms thereof.

LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE 30 Highlands Ranch Herald THE A FIRST LIEN.

Public Trustees PUBLIC NOTICE Littleton NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2015-0040 To Whom It May Concern: On 3/2/2015 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: ALBACORE COLORADO INVESTMENTS LLC, A COLORADO LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Original Beneficiary: GOOD FUNDS LENDING, LLC, A COLORADO LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: GOOD FUNDS LENDING, LLC, A COLORADO LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 9/5/2013 Recording Date of DOT: 9/18/2013 Reception No. of DOT: 2013077001 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $448,564.10 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $659,305.53 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due, failure to pay assessments, failure to pay contractors who did work on the property causing a mechanic's lien to be recorded against the property THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust.

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 60 AND 61 ROXBOROUGH DOWNS REPLAT OF LOTS 1-109 Which has the address of: 6171 Rain Dance Trail, Littleton, CO 80125 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 24, 2015, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

If you believe that your lender or servicer has failed to provide a single point of contact (38-38-103.1 CRS) or they are still pursuing foreclosure even though you have submitted a completed loss mitigation application or you have been offered and have accepted a loss mitigation option (38-38103.2 CRS), you may file a complaint with the Colorado Attorney General (720-508-6006) or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (855-411-2372) or both. However, the filing of a complaint in and of itself will not stop the foreclosure process.

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 24, 2015, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. 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.

Public Trustees

If you believe that your lender or servicer has failed to provide a single point of contact (38-38-103.1 CRS) or they are still pursuing foreclosure even though you have submitted a completed loss mitigation application or you have been offered and have accepted a loss mitigation option (38-38103.2 CRS), you may file a complaint with the Colorado Attorney General (720-508-6006) or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (855-411-2372) or both. However, the filing of a complaint in and of itself will not stop the foreclosure process.

First Publication: 4/30/2015 Last Publication: 5/28/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 3/5/2015 ROBERT J. HUSSON DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: COURTNEY E. WRIGHT Colorado Registration #: 45482 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: Attorney File #: 14-001661 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2015-0044 First Publication: 4/30/2015 Last Publication: 5/28/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2015-0058 To Whom It May Concern: On 3/13/2015 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: RICHARD E. BARTON Original Beneficiary: 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 (DOT): 9/13/2005 Recording Date of DOT: 9/26/2005 Reception No. of DOT: 2005091649 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $208,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $182,158.95 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof.

First Publication: 4/30/2015 Last Publication: 5/28/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 3/5/2015 ROBERT J. HUSSON DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: R. SCOTT FITZKE Colorado Registration #: 35293 4 INVERNESS COURT EAST SUITE 100, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112-5323 Phone #: (303) 694-2000 Fax #: (303) 694-2020 Attorney File #: ALBACORE *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/

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

Legal Description of Real Property: L O T 2 5 , B LO C K 8 , H I G H L A N D S RANCH-FILING NO. 4, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 1005 Northridge Road, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126

Legal Notice No.: 2015-0040 First Publication: 4/30/2015 Last Publication: 5/28/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 1, 2015, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. 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.

PUBLIC NOTICE Littleton NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2015-0044 To Whom It May Concern: On 3/4/2015 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: DAVID J. MCMANAMON AND KATHRYN M. MCMANAMON Original Beneficiary: CITICORP TRUST BANK, FSB Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: CHRISTIANA TRUST, A DIVISION OF WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, AS TRUSTEE FOR STANW I C H M O R T G A G E L O A N T R U S T, SERIES 2012-12 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 6/26/2007 Recording Date of DOT: 7/11/2007 Reception No. of DOT: 2007054953 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $359,923.94 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $326,596.76 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: the failure to timely make payments as required under the Deed of Trust.

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

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 86, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 113-A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 117 W Sylvestor Pl, Littleton, CO 80129-6204 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 24, 2015, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs

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

If you believe that your lender or servicer has failed to provide a single point of contact (38-38-103.1 CRS) or they are still pursuing foreclosure even though you have submitted a completed loss mitigation application or you have been offered and have accepted a loss mitigation option (38-38103.2 CRS), you may file a complaint with the Colorado Attorney General (720-508-6006) or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (855-411-2372) or both. However, the filing of a complaint in and of itself will not stop the foreclosure process.

First Publication: 5/7/2015 Last Publication: 6/4/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 3/18/2015 ROBERT J. HUSSON DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: SCOTT TOEBBEN Colorado Registration #: 19011 216 16TH STREET SUITE 1210, DENVER, COLORADO 80202 Phone #: (720) 259-9053 Fax #: Attorney File #: 14CO01113-1 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2015-0058 First Publication: 5/7/2015 Last Publication: 6/4/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Littleton NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2015-0069

NOTICE OF SALE

To advertise your publicThe notices current call holder303-566-4100 of the Evidence of Debt

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Trustees

Littleton NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2015-0069 To Whom It May Concern: On 3/20/2015 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: WILLIAM SIGLER AND JODIE SIGLER Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR OPTEUM FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: HSBC BANK, USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR OPTEUM MORTGAGE ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION, ASSET-BACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-4 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 8/3/2005 Recording Date of DOT: 8/11/2005 Reception No. of DOT: 2005075614 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $256,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $224,317.41 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof.

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

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 2, HIGHLANDS RANCH, FILING NO. 95-A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 9751 Clairton Place, Littleton, CO 80126 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 8, 2015, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

If you believe that your lender or servicer has failed to provide a single point of contact (38-38-103.1 CRS) or they are still pursuing foreclosure even though you have submitted a completed loss mitigation application or you have been offered and have accepted a loss mitigation option (38-38103.2 CRS), you may file a complaint with the Colorado Attorney General (720-508-6006) or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (855-411-2372) or both. However, the filing of a complaint in and of itself will not stop the foreclosure process.

First Publication: 5/14/2015 Last Publication: 6/11/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 3/24/2015 ROBERT J. HUSSON DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: LISA CANCANON Colorado Registration #: 42043 1199 BANNOCK STREET , DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: Fax #: Attorney File #: 4380.100103.F01 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2015-0069 First Publication: 5/14/2015 Last Publication: 6/11/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2015-0074 To Whom It May Concern: On 3/27/2015 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: JASON C ROBINSON AND SUSAN M ROBINSON Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR EVERBANK Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 2/27/2009 Recording Date of DOT: 3/4/2009 Reception No. of DOT: 2009014789 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $310,824.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $295,862.64 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: the failure to timely make payments as required under the Deed of Trust.

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

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 27, BLOCK 1, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 5, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 803 Shadow Mountain Drive, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless

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

Public Trustees

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 15, 2015, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

If you believe that your lender or servicer has failed to provide a single point of contact (38-38-103.1 CRS) or they are still pursuing foreclosure even though you have submitted a completed loss mitigation application or you have been offered and have accepted a loss mitigation option (38-38103.2 CRS), you may file a complaint with the Colorado Attorney General (720-508-6006) or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (855-411-2372) or both. However, the filing of a complaint in and of itself will not stop the foreclosure process.

C o o Dated: 4/1/2015 ROBERT J. HUSSON h DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone num-a First Publication: 5/21/2015 Last Publication: 6/18/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

bers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: SHEILA J FINN Colorado Registration #: 36637 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: Attorney File #: 15-006921 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2015-0074 First Publication: 5/21/2015 Last Publication: 6/18/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Notice of Unclaimed Property, Douglas County Public Trustee

To Whom It May Concern: On February 18, 2015, the real property owned by Thomas Roberts, located at 8623 Gold Peak Drive #E, Highlands Ranch, CO 80130 was sold at the foreclosure sale conducted by the Douglas County Public Trustee. The sale number is 2014-0287.

The amount the property sold for exceeded the total amount owed to the lender, Wells Fargo Bank, by $68,804.98.

This amount is now owed to The Estate of Thomas E. Roberts less the cost of this publication notice.

The legal description of the property is CONDOMINIUM UNIT E, BUILDING 22, GOLD PEAK AT PALOMINO PARK, A RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM COMMUNITY, ACCORDING TO THE DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS OF GOLD PEAK AT PALOMINO PARK, A RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM COMMUNITY, RECORDED ON JANUARY 12, 2006, IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO AT RECEPTION NO. 2006003449 AND COND O M I N I U M M A P , R E C O R D E D OF SEPTEMBER 18, 2006 AT RECEPTION NO. 2006080601, COUNTY OP DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

To claim the funds, contact the Douglas County Public Trustee, 402 Wilcox, Castle Rock, CO 80104, 303-660-7417. If the funds are not claimed by the owner entitled thereto before February 18, 2020, the funds will be transferred to the Colorado State Treasurer as part of the “Unclaimed Property Act”.

Legal Notice No.: 2014-0287 First Publication: May 21, 2015 Last Publication: June 18, 2015 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2015-0075

To Whom It May Concern: On 3/27/2015 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: JEFFREY MAYORGA AND JENNIFER MAYORGA Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR LENDING SOLUTIONS, INC. DBA LSI MORTGAGE PLUS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: FLAGSTAR BANK, FSB Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 11/21/2008 Recording Date of DOT: 12/16/2008 Reception No. of DOT: 2008084480 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $375,675.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $358,421.42 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: the failure to timely make payments as required under the Deed of Trust.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

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

Legal Description of Real Property:

LOT 15, HIGHLANDS RANCH- FILING NO. 122-T, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 3076 Fox Sedge Pl, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 15, 2015, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all in-

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by William Converse from 1884 until his death in 1940.ofConverse, who raised some century

by Joseph and his wife, Ada. The property includes 15 buildings that repLinVon LLC, a Colorado Limited Liabilsion - Castle Rock Investments LLC - Loring to the Deed of Trust described below na A Walters Sunset Stone Inc c/o Companyfor In Behalf of LinVon, LLC,of a to be recorded in Douglas resent the- architecture of Tax the early 1900s, including a house, granary, welding shop, pump of the area’s finest County. shorthorn cattle during that time frame, isityknown donating part Dept - Robert D & Deborah A Carlson - InColorado Limited Liability Company - house,Plains stable, dairy barn and a wooden silo. his land in 1908.

That land was used for the Pikes Peak GrangeDUEDC No. 163, now aBcounty, state stiuform Inc - creamery, Richard E Dunham Original Grantor: JEFFREY MAYORGA - Douglas Lind, Managing Revoc Tr - Mid Continent Mgmt Group AND JENNIFER MAYORGA Member c/o LinVon LLC, a Colorado Limand national Stephen F Clapp - Danny L & Brenda J Original Beneficiary:landmark.

MORTGAGE ELECited Liability Company - Shawn J Vernon, Foster - Cindy H & Todd B Smith - StorTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, Managing Member c/o LinVon LLC, a Colage LLC - Gary Dean & Jane Blythe KonINC. AS NOMINEE FOR LENDING orado Limited Liability Company - U.S. rad - Taylor Land Co LLLP - Black Hills SOLUTIONS, INC. DBA LSI MORTGAGE Small Business Administration - Stephanie CO Gas Utility Co Attn: Tax Dept - Carin C PLUS G Gerringer, Executive Director c/o Den& Lloyd O Wells - Keith W Kendrick Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: ver Urban Economic Development CorJGC2M LLC - Josseph & Sharon FLAGSTAR BANK, FSB poration - Melanie M . Rousen Secretary Huddleson - Reynolds Property LLC - The Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 11/21/2008 or Assistant Secretary c/o State of ColorRuth Mcewen California Tr - Western Tele Recording Date of DOT: 12/16/2008 ado, County of Denver - Department of Communications Inc Attn: Comcast Corp, Reception No. of DOT: 2008084480 Transportation, State of Colorado, c/o Tx Dept - John P & Lauri Johnson - VoyDOT Recorded in Douglas County.

U.S. Small Business Administration ager Trailers Inc c/o Metal Craft - Craig Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Michelle Serrano c/o U.S. Small Business Stapleton et al aka Craig R Stapleton - JoDebt: $375,675.00 Administration - Robert C Barr and Barhanna A & Richard D Rath - Progress Outstanding Principal Amount as of the bara S Barr - Lammco Properties Ltd., a Group LLC - Linda Gay Ashley - John R & date hereof: $358,421.42 Colorado Corporation c/o Richard D LamSusan Montgomery - Kathleen J Dunham Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you mers - Kenneth J Schweizer and Arlene J Fam Tr Phase 1 - Castle Rock Developare hereby notified that the covenants of Schweizer - Vincent J Potestio and Carol ment Co aka Castle Rock Development the deed of trust have been violated as A Potestio - Orin Loos - QWEST Communications Company LLC, a Delaware limCompany - North West Rubber Colorado follows: the failure to timely make payited liability company aka QWEST ComInc - David M Fesing - WSM LLC & Woodments as required under the Deed of munications Company LLC - Sprint Comlands Academy - Terry J & Mary C ManTrust. munications Company L.P., a Delaware del - Chameleon Investments LLC - Binlimited partnership aka Sprint Communicford Family LLLP - Ruth D & F E Jr WithTHE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE ations Company LP - Level 3 Communicarow - Carol M Forington - New Covenant A FIRST LIEN. tions LLC, a Delaware limited liability comFellowship - E Sam Fishman - Rock Solid pany aka Level 3 Communications LLC Custom Granite Attn: Property Tax Dept The property described herein is all of Wiltel Communications LLC, a Delaware Gunn Holdings LLC - JFM Co LLC - SC the property encumbered by the lien of limited liability company c/o Level 3 ComLittleton HH LLC c/o Capmark Fin Inc the deed of trust.

Three Oaks Family Partnership LLP munications LLC - Wiltel CommunicaPublic Notice Cooley Sand & Gravel - Western Tele tions Inc c/o Level 3 Communications LLC Legal Description of Real Property: Communications Inc Attn: Property Tax - QWEST Communications Company NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL Dept - William G Manfred - Samuel C & LOT 15, HIGHLANDS RANCH- FILING LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND J Doyle - Fredric L & Kay K La NO. COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, f/k/a Qwest Communications Corporation APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE The Freedom School: The122-T, Blackfoot Cave: Located in theOFPalmer Divide ranches on Douglas County Open Space, the- Cynthia The Freedom School, built by Robert LeFevre, opened in 1957 and Perriere - Winnson Park LLC - Gary L & STATE OF COLORADO. Level 3 Communications Inc - Level 3 OF TREASURER’S DEED Blackfoot Cave became the first site of archaeological significance added to theInccounty’s land- Roberta stayedS in Douglas Sutton - ChastainCounty Prop LLC -until 1968, teaching libertarian philosophies to such people Telecom Holdings -- WilTel CommuPark St LLC - Plum Creek Holding Which has the address of: 3076 Fox nications LLC c/o Level 3 CommunicaTo Every Person in Actual Possession or markPl, registry.

The cave associated with prehistoric occupations, early pioneer-era ranching 1263 as LLC the Rand, Ludwig Heinrich Elder von Misas and Milton Freidman.

Co - Koch Premisebrothers, Real Est LLCAyn - Public Sedge Highlands Ranch, COis80126 tions LLC - Williams Communications Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Service Co of Colorado - Gerald C & LLC f/k/a Williams Communications Inc Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person and the Cherokee Trail — a historic overland route that many immigrants used during the 19th LeFevre, often considered the father of the libertarian movement, later added Rampart Robert J Burkhart - Ian I W Steyn Tr NOTICE OF SALE f/k/a/ Vyvx, Inc c/o Level 3 Communicain Whose Name the Same was Taxed or College the Larkspur site century while migrating to California during theand Gold Rush of 1849. is evidence pre- Castle Rockto Development Company c/oin 1963. tionsThere LLC - Douglas B Lind,that Registered Specially Assessed, to all Persons Castle Rock Development Co - Patricia W The current holder of the Evidence of Debt Agent for LinVon LLC - Thomas C Johnhaving an Interest or Title of Record in or historic the cave and itsPremises surrounding area as much 12,000 years ago.

Endry - A J Andrews - Harry L Truitt Tr secured by people the Deed occupied of Trust described son - as Stroud A Whisenhunt - A.T. & S.F. to the said and To Whom It May JFM Co LLC - Donald Brown - Will Manherein, has filed written election and deRR c/o BNSF Railroad Company Inc Concern, and more especially to: fred - Donna M White - David A & Pamela mand for sale as provided by law and in Linus E Pennell and Lucile R Pennell S Palm - GCE for Park Street Bus Center said Deed of Trust.

Donald E Ward and Sarah J Ward - The OCCUPANT - CB International Invest- N A Rieger - Harmony Land and Cattle Douglas Group Inc - TA Investments of ments LLC - Linvon LLC aka LinVon LLC, LLC - BMB Holdings LLC - Edward K & THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given Colorado LLC - Snow Oper Center LLC a Colorado Limited Liability Company Amy B Blanchard - David A & Rebecca that on the first possible sale date (unless William G Zimmerman II - Castle Rock Woods Cove III LLC - CB Capital InvestMartin - Rontim LLC - J A Cattle Co the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. WedLand Co LLC c/o Castle Rock Developments 311, LP - Harry Kreft and Gladys Keith Kendrick - Richard K III & Rhonda J nesday, July 15, 2015, at the Public ment Co - Daniel O'Leary - Richard M & Kreft - Colorado Department of TransportRuth N & Dixie J Stevens - Dabota LLC Welle - Andrew T & Patricia D Pattani Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Public Notices PUBLIC NOTICE ation Attention: Right of Way - DepartAmerican Federation of Human Rights Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public aucMile High Bison Inc - Bruce J Willcox ment of Transportation, State of Colorado Douglas Heights LLP c/o Doug Barnes, tion to the highest and best bidder for REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) REQUEST FOR APPLICATION (RFA) Bruce J & Colleen S Willcox - Mark C - Shawn J Vernon, Manager/Member c/o Land SVCS In. - Leonard J & Eve Curry cash, the said real property and all in#031-15 NO. 030-15 Guenin - Kevin M & Holly Price - BurLinVon LLC, a Colorado Limited Liability Harbison - BMB Holdings LLC - Castle EMPLOYMENT FIRST PROGRAM CORE SERVICES meister Prop LLP - Lorjac LLC - Robert & terest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs Company - Doug Lind, Managing MemStar Investment CO LLC - Wirth Louviers and assigns therein, for the purpose of Cindy Ann Parker - Stephen J Smith ber c/o LinVon LLC, a Colorado Limited LLC - Pueblo Bank & Tr Co - Karen L paying the indebtedness provided in said The Douglas County Department of The Department of Human Services of Linvon LLC - Charles C & Diana S Hutton Liability Company - Heritage Title ComLeadens - Ronald C Mondragon - ReHuman Services (Department) provides Douglas County Government hereinafter - Condo Storage Solutions LLC - JRW Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of pany aka HTC - Atchison, Topeka & Santa struction Corp - Timothy W Lowell Tr various public assistance benefits includreferred to as the County, respectfully reTrust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses Family LP - Jill Renee Cole Revoc Tr Fe Railroad aka BNSF Railway Company Banbury Cross Farm LLC - CIG MC LLC of sale and other items allowed by law, ing Food Assistance or the Supplemental quests application responses from qualiDavid S & Constance C Goddard - RedInc - Mountain Survey & Mapping Inc on wood Erc Littleton LLC c/o David Dodd InRussell Barr - Bear View LLC - Ready Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). fied providers for the provision of evidand will deliver to the purchaser a Certificbehalf of the Colorado Department of tegra Realty - Gail M Turner - Myles EnMixed Concrete Co - Barbara A Sheldon ence-based and non-evidence based ate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If Previously, Douglas County had been exTransportation - Micheal L Bouchard, PLS therapeutic programs and services. empt from the Employment First componterprises Inc - Frank S Clapp - S Marie & the sale date is continued to a later date, David J & Edward D Scott - C Russell & #24941 c/o Farnsworth Group Inc - Castle Awards will be given to individuals or ent of the SNAP program. The DepartDalla L Thomas - Terry J & Mary Mandel the deadline to file a notice of intent to Cynthia M Cramer - In Play Membership Rock Fire Protection District - Classic Title agencies that are able to demonstrate proment respectfully requests proposals from Consolidated Bell Mt Ranch Metro Dist et cure by those parties entitled to cure may Golf Inc - 7449 Peterson LLC - Solitude Agency Inc - JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. ficiency in the goal areas through family responsible and qualified entities for the al c/o R S Wells LLC - Spenden LLC also be extended.

CO Homeowners Assoc Inc c/o Koelbel & aka JPMorgan Chase & Co - JPMorgan centered programming and can attend to development and execution of an EmployDavid Michael & Martin John & Donna Co, Thomas Whyte - Tricia A Jones - Hot Chase Bank N.A. and its successors and the detailed qualifications. ment First program. Since this is the DeVirgene Fesing - Michael W & Cynthia L If you believe that your lender or serLine Foreign and Truck Parts Co assigns aka JPMorgan Chase & Co partment’s initial set-up, we require a Sweeney - Parkland LLC - George R Hier vicer has failed to provide a single Timothy L & Diana R Carroll - Randal C & Robert L Czochara, Vice President c/o JPThe initial agreement, issued as a result of vendor to work closely with our staff to deRevocable Trust - Johanna Lynn Trujillo point of contact (38-38-103.1 CRS) or Donna L Lombardo - Portercare Adventist Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. and its sucvelop the various processes and manage Dorel R & Janet Whetten - John Wayne & this Request for Application (RFA), will be they are still pursuing foreclosure even Health System - Plum Creek Waste Wacessors and assigns - Public Trustee, all aspects of the ongoing client-related Cynthia Sue Weaver - The First Baptist though you have submitted a comfor a period of approximately one (1) year, ter Authority - Consuelo Anne Valdez Douglas County - Robert J Husson, Puband employer-related work. At this time, Church of Castle Rock - Daniel Neal pleted loss mitigation application or beginning in June 2015 to and including Steve & Lana K Wagner - Norman W & lic Trustee c/o Public Trustee, Douglas Lowell Family Foundation - Rontim LLC May 31, 2016. All proposed fees shall be you have been offered and have accepthe size of the Employment First caseload Elaine L Joslyn - Norman Hamilton Smith County - Douglas County Public Trustee Highlands Ranch Metro Dist - Castle Rock ted a loss mitigation option (38-38firm and fixed for the initial contract period. is unknown, but we estimate it will be 300Jr & Gary S Erickson Liv Tr - Sedalia Land United States Department of TransportaDevelopment Company - Sand Pebble 103.2 CRS), you may file a complaint The County shall have an option to renew 400. The Employment First regulations Co c/o Waste Connections Inc - John & tion - Environmental Protection Agency LLC - Col Terra Investments XVIII LLC this agreement for two (2) additional periwith the Colorado Attorney General are set forth in 10 CCR 2505-1, Rule Barb Blount - Darrell A & Kristine L Doug Lind and Shawn Vernon c/o LinVon Castle Vista LLC - Micahel D & Vicki C (720-508-6006) or the Consumer Finanods of one (1) year each, with the same Manual Volume 4B. To access the most Holvick - Tasso Water LLC - Alfred C Allis LLC, a Colorado Limited Liability ComMonroe - Ranchview Investments LLC cial Protection Bureau (855-411-2372) current rules, please refer to this section terms and conditions. This agreement et al - Robert C & Irene V Arfsten - Spruce pany - Denver Urban Economic DevelopJason & Jen Ai Bullard - S Marie Thomas which can be found at and/or extension to the original period of a or both. However, the filing of a comMountain Prop Inc - Castle Rock Marine ment Corporation - Douglas B Lind and - Triple M Date Mgmt Inc - Valor LLC http://www.sos.state.co.us. plaint in and of itself will not stop the subject agreement shall be contingent Owners Association - Auto Image ColliShawn J Vernon as Managing Members Jeffrey T & Eric F Morrell - Meridian Indusforeclosure process. upon annual funding being appropriated, sion - Castle Rock Investments LLC - Lorof LinVon LLC, a Colorado Limited Liabilna A Walters - Sunset Stone Inc c/o Tax trial LLC - Jeffrey T & Eric F Morrell - GT The RFP documents may be reviewed budgeted and otherwise made available ity Company In Behalf of LinVon, LLC, a Dept - Robert D & Deborah A Carlson - InInvestments LLC - 7166 Reynolds LLC and/or printed from the Rocky Mountain EFirst Publication: 5/21/2015 for such purposes and subject to the Colorado Limited Liability Company - stiuform Plains Inc - Richard E Dunham Bobbie L & Guy M III Elder - Joseph H Jr Purchasing System website at www.rockyLast Publication: 6/18/2015 County’s unanimous satisfaction with the DUEDC - Douglas B Lind, Managing Revoc Tr - Mid Continent Mgmt Group & Delita L Schubarth Publisher: Douglas County News Press mountainbidsystem.com. RFP docuservices received during the preceding Member c/o LinVon LLC, a Colorado LimStephen F Clapp - Danny L & Brenda J ments are not available for purchase from agreement period. ited Liability Company - Shawn J Vernon, Foster - Cindy H & Todd B Smith - StorYou and each of you are hereby notified Douglas County Government and can Dated: 4/1/2015 Managing Member c/o LinVon LLC, a Colage LLC - Gary Dean & Jane Blythe Konthat on the 21st day of October 2010 the ROBERT J. HUSSON only be accessed from the above-menThe RFA document may be reviewed orado Limited Liability Company - U.S. rad - Taylor Land Co LLLP - Black Hills then County Treasurer of the County of tioned website. While the RFP docuDOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee and/or printed from the Rocky Mountain ESmall Business Administration - Stephanie CO Gas Utility Co Attn: Tax Dept - Carin C Douglas, in the State of Colorado, sold at ments are available electronically, The name, address and telephone numPurchasing System website at www.rockyG Gerringer, Executive Director c/o Den& Lloyd O Wells - Keith W Kendrick public tax lien sale to CB Capital Investbers of the attorney(s) representing the Douglas County cannot accept electronic mountainbidsystem.com. While the RFA ver Urban Economic Development Corments 311, LP the following described real JGC2M LLC - Josseph & Sharon proposal responses. documents are available electronically, legal holder of the indebtedness is: poration - Melanie M . Rousen Secretary estate situate in the County of Douglas, Huddleson - Reynolds Property LLC - The ELIZABETH S MARCUS Douglas County cannot accept electronic or Assistant Secretary c/o State of ColorState of Colorado, to wit: Five (5) hard-copies of your RFP reRFA responses.

Colorado Registration #: 16092 Ruth Mcewen California Tr - Western Tele ado, County of Denver - Department of sponse shall be submitted in a sealed en9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, Communications Inc Attn: Comcast Corp, Transportation, State of Colorado, c/o MOST TR IN SW1/4NW1/4 11-8-67 1.494 velope plainly marked “RFP No. 031-15, RFA responses will be received until 4:00 ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Tx Dept - John P & Lauri Johnson - VoyU.S. Small Business Administration AM/L 222-567 p.m. on Friday, June 12, 2015 by Douglas Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Employment First Program” and mailed or ager Trailers Inc c/o Metal Craft - Craig Michelle Serrano c/o U.S. Small Business County Government, Finance Department, Fax #: hand-carried to the address shown above Stapleton et al aka Craig R Stapleton - JoAdministration - Robert C Barr and Barand said County Treasurer issued a certi100 Third Street, Suite 130, Castle Rock, prior to the due date and time. Electronic Attorney File #: 14-004345 hanna A & Richard D Rath - Progress bara S Barr - Lammco Properties Ltd., a ficate of purchase therefore to CB Capital Colorado 80104. RFA responses shall be *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE and/or faxed responses will not be accepGroup LLC - Linda Gay Ashley - John R & Colorado Corporation c/o Richard D LamInvestments 311, LP. That said tax lien submitted in a sealed envelope, plainly SALE DATES on the Public Trustee webted. RFP responses will be received until Susan Montgomery - Kathleen J Dunham mers - Kenneth J Schweizer and Arlene J sale was made to satisfy the delinquent* marked “RFA No. 030-15 Core Ser4:00 p.m., on Friday, June 19, 2015 by the site: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustFam Tr Phase 1 - Castle Rock DevelopSchweizer - Vincent J Potestio and Carol taxes assessed against said real estate vices”. Electronic and/or faxed applicaDouglas County Purchasing Division, 100 ee/ ment Co aka Castle Rock Development A Potestio - Orin Loos - QWEST Commufor the year 2009. That said real estate tion responses will not be accepted. ReThird Street, Suite 130, Castle Rock, ColCompany - North West Rubber Colorado nications Company LLC, a Delaware limwas taxed or specially assessed in the sponses will not be considered which are orado 80104. Proposals will not be conLegal Notice No.: 2015-0075 Inc - David M Fesing - WSM LLC & Woodited liability company aka QWEST Comname(s) of Linvon LLC for said year received after the time stated and any residered which are received after the time First Publication: 5/21/2015 lands Academy - Terry J & Mary C Manmunications Company LLC - Sprint Com2009. sponses so received will be returned unLast Publication: 6/18/2015 stated, and any proposals so received will del - Chameleon Investments LLC - Binmunications Company L.P., a Delaware opened. be returned unopened.

Publisher: Douglas County News Press ford Family LLLP - Ruth D & F E Jr Withlimited partnership aka Sprint CommunicThat on the 21st day of January 2015 said row - Carol M Forington - New Covenant ations Company LP - Level 3 CommunicaCB Capital Investments 311, LP assigned Douglas County Government reserves the Douglas County Government reserves the Fellowship - E Sam Fishman - Rock Solid tions LLC, a Delaware limited liability comsaid certificate of purchase to CB Internaright to reject any and all RFA responses, right to reject any and all proposals, to Custom Granite Attn: Property Tax Dept pany aka Level 3 Communications LLC tional Investments LLC.That said CB Interto waive formalities, informalities, or irregwaive formalities, informalities, or irreguGunn Holdings LLC - JFM Co LLC - SC Wiltel Communications LLC, a Delaware national Investments LLC on the 19th day ularities contained in a said RFA and furlarities contained in a said proposal and Littleton HH LLC c/o Capmark Fin Inc limited liability company c/o Level 3 ComThree Oaks Famil y Partnership LLP of February 2015 the present holder of thermore, to award a contract for items furthermore, to award a contract for items munications LLC - Wiltel CommunicaPublic Notice Cooley Sand & Gravel - Western Tele said certificate, has made request upon herein, either in whole or in part, if it is herein, either in whole or in part, if it is tions Inc c/o Level 3 Communications LLC Communications Inc Attn: Property Tax the Treasurer of said County for a deed to deemed to be in the best interest of the deemed to be in the best interest of the - QWEST Communications Company NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL Dept - William G Manfred - Samuel C & said real estate; County to do so. Additionally, we reserve County to do so. Additionally, we reserve LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND Cynthia J Doyle - Fredric L & Kay K La the right to negotiate optional items and/or the right to negotiate optional items/serf/k/a Qwest Communications Corporation OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE Perriere - Winnson Park LLC - Gary L & That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for services with the respondents. vices with the successful vendor.

Level 3 Communications Inc - Level 3 OF TREASURER’S DEED Roberta S Sutton - Chastain Prop LLC said real estate to the said CB InternationTelecom Holdings Inc -- WilTel Commu1263 Park St LLC - Plum Creek Holding al Investments LLC at 1:00 o’clock P.M., Please direct any questions concerning Please direct any questions concerning nications LLC c/o Level 3 CommunicaTo Every Person in Actual Possession or Co LLC - Premise Real Est LLC - Public on the 27th day of August 2015 unless this RFA to Carolyn Riggs, Purchasing this RFP to Carolyn Riggs, Purchasing tions LLC - Williams Communications Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Service Co of Colorado - Gerald C & the same has been redeemed. Said propSupervisor, 303-660-7434, Supervisor at 303-660-7434 or LLC f/k/a Williams Communications Inc Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person erty may be redeemed from said sale at Robert J Burkhart - Ian I W Steyn Tr criggs@douglas.co.us, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 criggs@douglas.co.us, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 f/k/a/ Vyvx, Inc c/o Level 3 Communicain Whose Name the Same was Taxed or any time prior to the actual execution of Castle Rock Development Company c/o p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding tions LLC - Douglas B Lind, Registered Specially Assessed, and to all Persons said Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my hand holidays. holidays.

Castle Rock Development Co - Patricia W Agent for LinVon LLC - Thomas C Johnhaving an Interest or Title of Record in or this 4th day of May 2015 Endry - A J Andrews - Harry L Truitt Tr son - Stroud A Whisenhunt - A.T. & S.F. to the said Premises and To Whom It May Carolyn S. Riggs, CPPB Carolyn S. Riggs, CPPB JFM Co LLC - Donald Brown - Will ManRR c/o BNSF Railroad Company Inc Concern, and more especially to: /s/ Diane A. Holbert Purchasing Supervisor Purchasing Supervisor fred - Donna M White - David A & Pamela Linus E Pennell and Lucile R Pennell County Treasurer of Douglas County S Palm - GCE for Park Street Bus Center Donald E Ward and Sarah J Ward - The OCCUPANT - CB International InvestLegal Notice No.: 927261 Legal Notice No.: 927260 N A Rieger Harmony Land and Cattle Douglas Group Inc - TA Investments of ments LLC - Linvon LLC aka LinVon LLC, Legal Notice No.: 927193 First Publication: May 28, 2015 First Publication: May 28, 2015 LLC - BMB Holdings LLC - Edward K & Colorado LLC - Snow Oper Center LLC a Colorado Limited Liability Company First Publication: May 14, 2015 Last Publication: May 28, 2015 Last Publication: May 28, 2015 Amy B Blanchard - David A & Rebecca William G Zimmerman II - Castle Rock Woods Cove III LLC - CB Capital InvestLast Publication: May 28, 2015 Martin - Rontim LLC - J A Cattle Co Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Land Co LLC c/o Castle Rock Developments 311, LP - Harry Kreft and Gladys Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Keith Kendrick - Richard K III & Rhonda J ment Co - Daniel O'Leary - Richard M & Kreft - Colorado Department of TransportWelle - Andrew T & Patricia D Pattani Ruth N & Dixie J Stevens - Dabota LLC ation Attention: Right of Way - DepartMile High Bison Inc - Bruce J Willcox American Federation of Human Rights ment of Transportation, State of Colorado Bruce J & Colleen S Willcox - Mark C Douglas Heights LLP c/o Doug Barnes, - Shawn J Vernon, Manager/Member c/o Guenin - Kevin M & Holly Price - BurLand SVCS In. - Leonard J & Eve Curry

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